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with her, would be an undertaking
fraught with the greatest hazard
While our hero hesitated his eyes
were attracted to some plumber that
the robbers had left In a pile a short
distance from where he Stood
Among the articles, were heavy horse
blankets. A bright idea came to Mac
Donald. He removed his shoes, went
in his stocking feet to the pile. select
ed two blankets and approached the
fire and the eight men, who slept
soundly after the arduous work of the
previous night.
Macdonald did not, however, spend
any time in thinking of the singulurity
and peril of his situation. In the most
careful manner he ~pfoeeeded 10 eover
the burning sticks with the blankets
and to smother the hre;
Once more the cave was wrapped in
inky blackness. Macdonald moved the
slide of his lantern sufficiently to give
him the little light that he needed.
He approached the wigwau with a
beating heart.
Yes, Helen was there,
She recognized him and did not
serean.
AT this moment bhe Of the villains
awake
"What is the mattel with the fire."
he cried.
Macdonald had taken the precaution
TO close his lantern while Helen and he
were whispering, SC that there was no
danger of immediate discovery.
The man got up and began TO fumble
around. His companions awokc. and
swore because they had been dis
turbed.
The situation was desperate. we'll
nigh hopeless. Macdonald feared hat
he had played 1 brave and most per
ilous part only TO be defeated.
While he was In terrible suspense,
not knowing what was best to do. the
girl whispered to him:
Let us fly. There is a boat. Icamc
in it; there is n stake with a red flag
on it that will guide me to it." q
Meanwhile the robbers had disrov-
cred the blankets and were removing
them from the fire. Two 6f the fell
lows approached the wigwam.
As they reached it Macdonald and
Helen left 1t, after he had hastily cnt
The cords that bound the maiden's
hands behind her back.
The robbers were now thoroughly
aroused, but they could not readily find
n lantern and could not tell where the
fugitIves, running noiselessly in their
stocking feet. We're.
Macdonald opened the slide of the
lantern as soon as he dared to do it
They had reached the top of the height
just above the shore, but no Gag was In
sight
The robbers saw the fngitircs. yelled
v~iciously and fred their pistols. Bullets
whistled alarmingly near the intended
victims.
Macdonald closed the lantern. and
holding .IIelen's hand walked along the
islands edge. Again lie allowed a
CLEAN Of light to escape. lie saw the
flag ten feet from him. and closed the
lantern before the villains could fire.
The fugitives ran forward, expecting
each moment to he prccipitated into
the water. But fortune favored them.
They fell against the flagpole, and re-
covering themselves in Il second, slid
down the islands steep side.
Macdonald opened the lantern. The
boat was at their feet. They sprang
into it. Macdonald handed Helen the
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18
U-nfsrmented Br->a.

The question Aa< often been brought
FORWARD AZ % the wholesomeness 81
bread saHde by the old-fashionea sscthod
OF raising with yeast which, as is well
known, causes q fermentation. and
which is actually a rotting of parts of
the -four, and is thought BY physicians
10 be directly responsible for much of
dyspepsia of the present day.
1t is claimed by those who Nave tried
1t that the Royal Baking Powder viii
make bread Of superior lightness, Arm
ness and general excellence without
thu use of yeast This process entir.iy
does away with the Preventative action.
and 1t Is srerred that ne bread can oos-
sibly be SO heafthhai or palatable as
that made in this way. 1t is stated in
the receipt that the bread made by this
process may be eaten warm and fresh
without discomfort
This is unquestionably a progressive
age, and it our scientists can give us
not bread p~alatable and wholesome,
verify We have much TO be thankful for.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

just temporary relief. and then q worse
condition afterward-but help that lasts.
Pleasant help. too. These sugar
coated little pellets are the smallest, the
easiest to take, and the easiest in the
way they act. No gripping, no violence,
no disturbance to the system, diet, or
occupation.
They come In sealed walls. which keeps
them always fresh and reliable; a con-
v~enient and perfect veSt-pocket remedy.
They're the cheapest pills you can buy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18
Mutual Profit

Want to make a little extra money
to buy some Of those things YOU
want SO much, and can't Just well
afford them? Very likely; ninety
per cent. Of the people have that
feeling. Canvassing is hard work
that is, d~oor-to-door c~anvassing /;
we have none of that we have a
method of making more people read
HE LADIES HOME JOURNAL which
will enable you to make that extra
money in a pleasant, dignifed way.
Write to us, and We will tell you our
plan.
THE CURTIS PUBLISHING Co.
PHILADELPHIA
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

CLEANLINESS. exercise, and DICT dtc The
cardinal virtues OF good health. Take care
of the first two and if you know what and
how 10 eat you need never be- i'll. II is
Claimed that Garfield Tea, Il simple herb
remedy, oycrcOmes the results Of wrong
living.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

About the efficacy in obstinate cases OF dys-
pepsia of Hostelter's Stomach BItters, re-
quircs no strength of creduIIiv. Are you
tro :blcd with indigesrIoni If so try it, not
occasionally. spasmodically. Take a regu-
lar. persistent course. Prompt relief. ulti-
mate cure will be the result. The dyspcp-
tic, the bilious, the nervous, the rheumatic,
the malaria and kidney-iroubled attest its
efficacy. \ wIEeglassful before meals.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

Like those who travel eastward through the
d..
We Journey on along L:fe's devious way:
Behind US each a shadow hlstclctf,
And suddenly, ere VIC arc quito aware.
Lo, ct our 81 lc n presence Eluie is there
To be our fellow TO the door Of death! .
Darker the path each r1o-1cnt row and then
At last, the journey done. night falls again:
And with the shliDw We lie down TO rest,
And slumber peacefully upon earth.s breast
# L. Sherman, in Harper's Weekly
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

To cleanse the system in q gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the S~pringtime
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for
MI tie family and costs only 30 cents: the
large size 81. fry it and be pleased. Man
hfactured by the California Ffs Strip Go.
only.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

The Traveler-''It was n wonder
full sight! These savage people were
SO accustomed to earthquakes that
they sang and danced while the earth
was opening at their feet-danced at
the very edge of a great assure" The
Doubter-"J think | know what they
danced" The Traveller th~anghtily)-
''Well??" The Enthusiastically
it was the assures hornripe.'"-Pits.
burgh Bulletin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

DESERVING CnNFIDESCE-There is 10 arti-
Gle which 50 richly de erves the entire con-
htence of the community a. BRDwSs
B~RoNCnIAE TEDcnE|. Those suffering from
Asthmarir and Bronchial Diseases, Coughs,
and Colds, should try them. Price . cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

THERE is one thing about a house which
Seldom falls, but never hurts the occupants
when it does. That Is the rent.-N Y.
Word.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

BAD boys are very promising Youngsters
Just before eng laid over the parental
knce.-GIcns Fal : Republican.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

CLERK-"we rave some very pretty new
egg cups.n Mrs. Rural-"Wcll, I'll take a
dozen il you are perfectly sure they are
~esh."-lnter Ocean.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

BFECHAN'S PILLS will cure constipation,
keep tHe blood cool and the liver III good
wO. king order, price . cents a box.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

How Ny THROAT HURrs,-Why don't you
use lialc's Honey of llOrchnund and Tart
Pike ; TOOtnaChe Drops Cure in one minute.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18
NO lrARTER

TIE a%nctinreer is n man whc likes to have
YOU talk hack. -Yonkers Statesman.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

"Aur' sighed Miss Figg, ''if happiness
couli be insured to us! "Mne is" re-
marked Nudge, lin your company.'- j
dianapOlis Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

IN spite OF our long association" said
the Thermometer tube TO the mercury, II
cannot refrain from reminding you that
your conduct is decidedly low"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

In the stuttercr's lexicon there is no such
animal as a cnon he generally makes a CO
Don Of h:m -Yonkers Statesman.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

NO QUARTER
will do you MS much
good rs the one that
buys Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. This
Il what you get with
them An absolute
and permanent curt
for Constipation, In
digestion, Bilious
Attacks, Sick and
Bilious Headaches,
and all arrangements
of The liver, stomach,
- ~-.l NJ
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18
Tho Mirror.

Take thou tho glass. and when therein
Tiou look'st thysclf 10 sec
Remember that my constant heart
AS well re1cStcth thee.
The glass vii show thy face rs twin:
The trucr heart Of nc
VIII show as well thy counterpart,
II that thou distant he
The glass will let Thy image fade
Whcn thou art far aUay:
But from ny heart i; ca1lot pass,
Wherever thou rlay'st stray.
And since | Keep so true. fair maid,
All! let ne hope, some la.
That thou wilt use me as thy glass
AM bid nc CyCr stlT
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18
The New Bread.

p OYAL tHfsrmented bread, made without
IN yeast, avoiding the decomposition produced
in the flour by yeast or OTHER Baking powder;
peptic. ~palatable and most healthfu1 may be
eaten warm and fresh without discomfort, which
is not true of bread made in any other way.
Can be made only with Royal Baking Powder.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

sleepy Song:
Now the day is growing long
Baby needs her sleepy song:
Slccp; bye; byc;'
Sleep; bye, bye;
Sleep, my baby, my OVID
Folded in her blanket white,
She will dream that day is night:
Sleep, bye, byc,
Siccr. bye. be.
Sleep. my baby, my own
Closer shut your eyes of blue,
Let no rag Of light peep through;
Sleep. bye, bye,
Sleep, bye. bye.
Sleep, ms baby. my own
When the day is growing long.
Baby needs her sleepy song:
Sleep, Eyc. bye.
Sleep. tyc, be.
Sleep ny Baby, M own
Cora - Mstson, in Good Housekeeping
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

II sAocH
Through the fields and woods hc goes:
Melody is all he knowsl
Listen, be Is Singing now
To the bird upon the bouGh.
Teaching her new tricks Of song
That shall gladden. US ere long.
Minstrel Of the meadows he:
All he knows is mclodyi
Der his path the grasses green
Day ard night in rapture lean:
And the lilies. tall and white.
Trcmble with his songs delight;
Now and then a happy limb
Drops q leaf 10 honor him;
You may often see them lie
ca his breast as he goes by,
Singing something strangely sweet
Which tho winds alone repeat.
Song for him is everything;
Hes a poet and trust siaf!
Frank u. Siberian, in N. Y. Independent
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

ATTENTION is called TO the Improved VIC
tor Incubator advertised in another column
The manufacturers ian cid established
firm) guarantee this incubator to he simple.
easy of operation, durable, and that the heat
regulator used will keep the temperature
in egC chamber at incubation heat regard
less OF variations in the outside tcnpcra-
ture. The price of this hatcher is far lower
than that of any other first class incubator,
and 1t will pay customers to send 4 cents in
stamps 10 Geo. Ertel & Co, Quincy. Ill, for
i copy of their finely illustrated catalogue.
Now AID then YOU hear of a charitable
coal dealer, but Ire Is not likely to gu very
much out OF his weigh TO be so.-Texai
SIftiuCs.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

Having taken Hoods SarsapGrilla five
months 1 am satisfied It is an excellent remedy.
For years 1 have had Rheumatism, affecting
my whole body, but especially my right arm
from elbow 70 shOulder 81 srvcrp I feared
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18
Should Lose the Use of 1t.

/ felt better soon after / began with Hoods
Sarsaparilla. and when l had taken four bottles
the rheumatism entirely left me. / have been
minister OF the NJ. f. church 40 years, and like
many others OF scdentary habits have suffered
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18
Receipt for Making One Loaf.

ONE quart -four. t~easpoonful
" salt. half a teaspoonful sugar.
2heaping teaspoonfuls Royal Baking
Powder, half medium-sized cold
boiled potato. and water. Sift to-
gether thoroughly -four, salt, sugar.
and baking powder j rub in the
potato; add Sufficient water to mix
smoothly and rapidly into a stiff
batter, about as soft rs for pound
cake; about a pint of water to a
quart of -four will be required
e..
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-18

more or less according TO the brand
and quality of the -four used. DO
not make a stiff dough. ike yeast
bread. Pour the batter into a
creased pan. AXIS inches, and 4
inches deep. filling about half full.
The loaf will rise to fill the pan
when baked. Bake in very hot
oven IS minutes, placing paper
ever first IS minutes baking. to pre-
vent errsting too soon oa top. Bake
at once D0n'f mix 5ri1h mill.
/ Who will write us the result. Of
=. the most practical cook book
5 for all kinds of cooking. Ad-
s Wall Street, New York.
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LOWERED BY A ROPE.
Narrow Escapes From Burnin. Block
In Bing hamton.

In Ding
BINGHAMToN, March "a. The O'Neil
block, a four story brick structure, IFS
Washington street. and running through 10
State street, was entirely Quilted by fire,
which broke out about 3 O'Clock Yesterday
morning. The first floor was occupied by
Mott +. Boss as a saloon and billiard par
lor, the remainder of the building being
used as tenelnents.
The flames were discovered by family
residing on the third floor, and the members
of the family fed to the street in their
night clothes. Their screams aroused the
other tenants, but the fire spread so rapidly
that they were unable 70 escape by the stair
way and with considerable difficulty they
were rescued from the roof by the fremen
Several bystanders insisted that they had
seen woman in the rooms on the third
floor of the burning building, facing State
street, and tillerman Hoag volunteered to
look for her He ascended the ladder
through the flame and smoke pouring from
the windows and found Mrs, Eta Fancher
helpless and almost unconscious.
Tying a rope around her waist he lowered
her into the arms of the firemen below.
amid the cheers Of the spectators. The
woman was taken to the Exchange hotel
and physician summoned, who found til at
shs was terribly burned about the face and
limbs, the skin and half cooked flesh hang
ing in long shreds. The'tire was confined 10
the o. Neil building.
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ELLIOTT FITCH SHEPARD DEAD.



New York, March 24-Elliott Fitch
Shepard proprietor of the mail aud express,
died suddenly at O'Clock this afternoon at
his home, No West 52d stree.
Mr.. Shepard born in jamestown,
Cheutauqua county, n. y, July 80, 1888.
He was educated at the University Of the
City of New York. admitted to the bar in
1858 and for many years practiced in New
York city.
In 1861 and 1862 he was aide de-camp IN
the staff of Gov. Edwin ID. Morgan, was in
command OF the depot Of volunteers at
Elmra, Y. Y, and aided in organizing,
equpplng and forwarding to the field near
ly 80, 900 troops He was instrumental in
raising the 5lst New York regiment, which
was named for him the Shepard Rifles He
was the founder OF the New York State
Bar association in 1876 which has formed
the model for the organization OF similar
associations in other States. In March,
1888, he purchased the Now Hork Mail and
Express.
In 1867 Col. Shepard became acquainted
with Margaret Louise Vanderbilt, eldest
daughter OF William Il. Vanderbilt, fol in
love with her, and after a long courtship
propose marriage. 1t is said the union was
opposed by Miss Vauderbilt's father but
the daughter had her own way, and in 1868
they were married.
Upon the death Of her father in 1855,
Mrs. Shepard became very rich. Her share
of her fathers estate was the north house Of
the group of the Vanderbilt houses on Fifth
avenue between sd and 5lst streets and
securities valued at $l2, 900. 900. The estate
is worth great deal more to day.
Story OF HIS Death.
ministration Of ether by DR.. Charles Nc
Burney and the family physician. DR.. j.
W. McLane, who were about to make an
examination to ascertain whether the col
onel's suspicion that he suffered from stone
| in the bladder was correct.
About ! O'Clock the surgeons began the
work of putting him under ether. He had
| inhaled the drug but two or three times
when the physicians detected dangerous
symptoms and stopped the Inhalation. Col.
| Shepard sank rapidly, and for a time it
| was feared that he could not be .railied.
| Powerful restoratives were administered.
At the end OF an hours work with oxygen
he was restored to partial consciousness.
and he continued apparently to rally until
about o'clock. Then. without warninG
and for no apparent reason, he began
rapidly to sink. The oxygen treatment was
resumed but it was of no avail, and at Ago
O'Clock he died.
He was unconscious and his death was
peaceful The cause OF the death given by
the physicians was ndema of the lungs
Immediately before Col. Shepard's deatl
messages we're sent to Mrs. Shepard an
nouncing that he was very low, aud that he
might not live. She reached the house al
about O'Clock. Immediate friends of the
family began arriving at about $50 o'clock
Col. Shepard was member OF DR.. John
Halls church. and was an officer there. A,
at a late hour hour no arrangements had
been made for the funeral.
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Eva Lee

Ex-secretary of the navy, was born at Con
way, Massachusetts, in 1889. He graduated
from Yale College in 1863 and afterward
from Harvard law school aud then began
the practice Of law in New York. He began
his political life in 1870 as an opponent of
The Tweed ring. He was strong enemy
OF Tammany and aided in organizing the
County Democracy Of New York. He was
secretary OF the navy during President
Cleveland's former administration, being
appointed in 1888.
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o.ted 4, sho,v Tbe Mothoaist md Ban.
,is, h.ro ,ho ,oroost n,ombershin The
nla,tation and emotional forms of Worship
are vary much modified among the colored
people here. The old melodies whicn are
peculiarly their own and grew up WIN tneir
rarce in slavery are not often heard eAcep.
when called out Tor the entertainment Vi
Northern visitors. lhey nave gwen p'a''
to such cheaper stun.
Inc south Carolina and georgia he"sPa-
pefs complain OF theT sehoo!s anu justly.
teachers are poorly PAID ana the qua'''y Oh
their instruction Is poor III proportion III
AIKEN, however, there are good puo'c scnoo'
buildings FOR both white ana colored chn
dren-separate OF course for FOUR months
they ore Tree ana Tor FOUR months" suia'I .u
lt'on Is charged Auueu 10 this tnere 10 nus
and nourishlng school Tor coloreu boys anu
girls founded in cabin some twenty years
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Dickinson was chairman of the democratic
State convention in 1876 and in 1880 he
was delegate at large and chairman of the
Michigan delegation to the democr attic ma
tlonal convention and since 1884 he has rep
resented Michigan on the democratic ma
tional committee. He was nominated to
succeed MIR. Villas, promoted as postmaster
general Dec. D, 1887, and the Senate con
iirmed the nomination Jan. H. 1888. Mr..
Dickinson has always been fond admirer
and staunch supporter OF Mr.. Cleveland,
who recognizes his worth aud frien dsbp.
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enemies BAFFLED.

French Government supported In Al.
Attempt to Wrook the Ministry.
PARIS, March %. Tho government was
again successful in the chamber of deputies
to-day. A critical debate was expected in
the chamber the question offered by
Deputy Lucien Millevoye as to what further
action the government intended to take in
regard TO the bribery and frauds shown to
have been perpetrated in connection with
the Panama canal enterprise.
The enemies of the government hoped
that the discussion might lead to the over
throw of tho ministry, but after some OK
citing speeches the government succeeded in
carrying the order OF the day by show OF
hande.
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frequently quoted in
this connection, and
it is surmised that it
is the desire of the
Pope that Vanuutelli
shall succeed him. He
is an Italian and is 50
years OF age. He has
been six years a car
din al, besides having
held other responsible
positions. He is of q
family which has won
high honors at the
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return be published a book entitled IA
Race with the Sum-" an account Of his
journey. In 1891 he purchased the Chicago
Times, which had declined since the death
of its former editor, Wilour F. Storey, in
1884. Mr. Harrison has restored the paper
to its former prosperity.
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Co.. of Chicago, Of which he is now n part
nsr. lie has been one of the most active
workers in the interest of the fair from the
start, serving on varioui committees. A
year ago he was chosen first vice-presidont
but, the presidents health failing, he sue
ceedod him at The head of the great enter
prise. lie was married in 1866 t. Miss Ra-
CHEZ D. Davidson o. Joliet, Ill.
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was born in Irelan d
Oct. %, 1853, and
soon after his paren is
emigrated to the
Unitel States. His
parents were poor,
and before he had re
ceived an education
he was compelled to
earn his own living.
He WAS ambitious,
however, and while
working as Office boy
in a law Office mas.