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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
Democratic Legislation.

The harvesting of the sugar crop is
now in full progress in Louisiana and
the crop will be the largest ever taken
off those Southern cane fields, because
the planters had faith in the honesty OF
the American Government and put a
very large area under cultivation,
stimulated to do so by the Mckinley
tariff.
These planters had complied with
every requirement of the law that en-
titled them to the payment of a
bounty on this crop, but the
legislation of their party representa-
tives in Congress has deliberately
robbed them of the money that should
be paid to them under the licenses that
had previously been issued. What is
the result?
Owing to the sugar crops in other
parts of the world aggregating sup
ply hitherto unknown, the price of raw
sugarhas fallento non-paying point.
There are thousands of tons of cane
seeking buyers in Louisiana at 50 a
ton. The. mill owners are afraid to
buy it even at that low figure, although
they gladly paid up to s. per ton for
the sugar cane crop of 1893.
There has probably been more cane
grown than the capacity of the mills
can handle, and sudden spell of
freezing weather would result in the
loss of thousands of dollars, and in
the utter ruin of many of the small
farmers who grow thecane upon which
they entirely depend to provide the
actual necessaries of life. The people
of Louisiana are exasperated. They
are. disguised with their Democratic
party and with their Democratic rep
resentatives in Congress.
But this is not all. The growers of
the sugar cane and the manufacturers
of the sugar have been quarreling
among themselves. In some places
mobs have taken possession of the
mills and will neither permit the mills
to operate nor the planters to deliver
their cane. Added to these troubles is
the action of the Sugar Trust in fore
ing down the price of sugar in those
markets that have heretofore been
supplied by the Louisiana sugar man
ufacturers.
This is the unfortunate condition of
affairs in Louisiana, a Democratic
State, brought about entirely by DEM
ocratic legislation. Under Republican
Louisiana was prosperous,
here people were happy. Louisiana
should learn her lesson.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
The Reality of Christmas.

A contemporary, which in this case
at least is unable to discriminate be-
tween mere fact and the vital realities
of things, looks upon the Santa Claus
myth as a superstition, a falsehood
which deceives aud consequently de-
moralizes the minds of children.
ono doubt Mr.. Gradgrind would have
indorsed that view, but in spite of all
the arguments of all the Gradgrinds
the story of Santa Claus and the myths
which have grown up around the OBJ
servance of Christmas Day are express
sions of the deepest truths of human
life.
1t is notpossible to bring truth home
to tie human mind except through
metaphor, through allegory, through
parallels. Every linguist who has
masterad the fundamental principles
of language knows that the mind is
incapable of thinking at all except
through metaphors-th the language
of the severest and most abstract
thinkers is merely connected chain
of metaphoras, each one of which
symbolizes truth more or less remotely
by comparing it with visible objects.
1t is only through the seen that men
or children grasp the unseen.
The story of Santa Claus is as true
and as real as words can make the
highest truth. For as far as it is
possible to see, from observing the
operations of nature and the organ
ization of society, there is no higher
truth than that involved in the law of
kindness, of sympathy, of helpfulness.
On that the social order depends. AS
it fails, civilization fails and progress
stops. Where it ceases to operate al
together, there is the ninth circle of
the lowest inferno in the universe.
In this high reality of kindness, of
the kinship of all men to each other,
the Christmas stories have a foundation
SO firm that no amount of negative
criticism will shake it. 1t is a part of
the highest poetry, expressing the
noblest ideal, the loftiest conception
of the race.
Santa Claus is the spirit of love for
little children and for humanity. They
are happy who keep their houses and
hearts open for him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
The Columbia Desk Calendar

For ten years the desk calendar is
sued by the Pope Manufacturing Com
pany has held unique place among
business helpers. Each daily leaf
during that time has taught its quiet
lesson of the value OF better roads and
outdoor exercise. and especially the
benefits of bicycling. The calendar for
1895, which is just issued. is even
brighter than its predecessors in ap-
psarance, as clever artists have added
dainty silhouette and sketch to the
usual wise and witty contributions
that have heretofore given this popu-
lar calendar its charm. 1t can be had
for five 2-cent STAINS from the Pope
Manufacturing Company, Hartford,
Conn, or from any Columbia bicycle
agency.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
Hang or Marry.

In the feudal days of Scotland, when
noblemen thought it no disgrace to
steal their neighbor's cattle, baron
protected his vassals from the aristo-
cratic cattle-lifter by hanging outright
those taken red-handed, ,withoutwaiting
for the slow process of the law. When
Sid William Scott was young Bor-
der laird he made one night foray
on Sir Gideon Murray's lands. While
driving off a herd of cattle he was
caught. and being brought before Sir
Gideon, ordered to be hanged. Hang
ing a cattle-thief was such an everyday
affair that Sir Gideon went about his
ordinary business. But his wife. hear
ing that handsome youth of a good
family was to be executed, sought her
husband, and Indignantly exclaimed:
''Hoot, Gideon, what do l hear:
You tax the lifeof the winsome young
laird of Harden, wi three ill-aured
lassies in the house O yer ain to
,'Ye're recht. Maggie. my
dear, replied the baron. grasping the
''Wullie shall TAX our
Meg, or else he'llstretch
for it The helpless prisoner con-
sented, and, much to his fathers sur
prise, returned home with bride from
the neighbours house hehad ridden out
to harry. Youths Companion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
Progress of Invention.


The Pennsylvania Railroad has ,625
locomotives.
Scientists predict that in century
there will be no disease not durable.
An Italian scientist claims to have
discovered and translated inscriptions
in an heretofore unknown tongue in
the heart of Abyssinia.
Automatic machines have been de-
vised for use on moving train which
mechanically record the condition of
every foot of the track.
A Baltimore man has hit upon a
novel idea for a hearse. 1t is a two
storied vehicle with receptacle for a
coffin in the upper part and themour-
ners are to ride below as if they were
in a stage.
With the completion of the street
railway line between Lowell and Haver-
hill, Mass, line of 42 miles is made,
becoming what is claimed to be the
longest continuous street railway in
the country.
w. E. Page, of Netarts, Wn., is
exhibiting out there some samples of
seal and sea lion leather, also shoes
of the same material, made by him.
He says the seal and sea lions are
very valuable for their hides and oil.
and that they are easily procured. The
leather is very tough and soft, and
takes q fine finish.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
Good Business Must Result.


The business houses of New York
City are beginning to advertise the
sale of American goods, drawing par
ticular attention to the fact that they
keep both English and American
goods, so that people will not be COM
PEELED to purchase the foreign article.
Here is a sample of an advertisement
from one uf the brightest business
houses in New York:
English or American gloves-take
your choice; there's little difference.
Pay more for the English if you like.
This about the American, however:
They re made as we order 'em, and we
order what we think you want-of
course.
More: We know just what they re
made of, where they re made, and how.
Your money back if you want it.
Nothing could be fairer than the
above. Those foreigners and Free
Traders who want English gloves can
have them and pay more for them,
while the man who is an American and
has the interest of his countrymen at
heart canget pair of American-made
gloves and have the satisfaction also
of learning where thew are made, what
they are made of and how they are
made; and, what is more, get his
money back if they don't suit. A
house that advertises like this one is
doing fair and square business by
American interests and it deserves to
be patronized.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
SARAH ALTHEA's ESTATE
Guardian Ashe Charged with Plum
dertng the Insane Widow.

Guardian Ashe Charged with Plum
| dering the Insane Widow.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, December24.
-"You can say for me that if there be
any law in this State to punish man
far robbing an insane woman, l will
have Porter Ashe in San Quentin
before he is many months older,'
That is one of the remarks made by
Thomas II. Williams, Jr. 1t indicates
that much more than what has salready
been related may still be said of the
affairs ofthe unfortunate Sarah Althea
Terry, whose dramatic career seemed
to end when she entered the gates of
the asylum at Stockton. 1t isa matter
of recent news that Mr.. Williams was
appointed the temporary gurdian
of the affairs of Mrs. Sarah Althea
Terry, widow of Judge DavidS S. Terry,
who was killed while assaulting Justice
Stephen J. Field four years ago. He
expects the Superior Court to make
him her permanent guardian on Friday
next. When he made his appeal he
preferred serious charges against r.
Porter Ashe, who has been acting as
Mrs. Terry'sguardian forthree years.
He accused Ashe of many reprehensible
acts, and plainly called him to task for
alleged dishonesty. In his petition he
did not enter into details.
He will have much more to relate
when the affair is investigated, and he
says that he will push the matterto the
end to prove his charges against Ashe.
He accuses the latter of having plum
dered the estate of Mrs. Terry. He
has in his possession certain docu-
ments which look none too pleasant
for Ashe. When the latter is heard
he may have an explanation to make.
''Ashe has been masquerading for
years as asamillionaire, said Williams.
HE has not cent, and has been using
this woman's money to cut a figure.
know him. and know Just where he
stands. He shall be called to account
for every one of her belongings, and
he may find to his sorrow that my
sources OF information regarding him
have been startingly accurate. These
things have disappeared, and Ashe is
responsible for them before the law.
l would rather be a stage rObber than
steal that way" was Williams angry
conclusion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
SUIT IN EQUITY
Robert Sturdtvant Sues the Estate
of 7. j. Moss.

Robert Sturdfvant Sues the Estate
of 7. j. Moss.
Robert Sturdivant began a suit in
equity against the st. Louis Trust
Company administrator of the estate
of T. ]. Moss, the St. Louis and Miss
issippi River Packet Company and J.
W. Fristoe and Robert L. Taylor, its
trustees. The plaintiff asks that the
sum of S39, 800 with seven per cent in
terest be paid to him out of the assets
of the Moss estate. The proven debt
to the plaintiff amounts to over $50, 900.
Moss borrowed $50, 600 from Sturdi-
want on May "a, 1892, giving his note
payable in twelve months at the Stur-
divant Bank, Cape Girardeau. Thrce
certificates of stock, amounting to 39S
shares in the ST. Louis and Mississip-
pi River Packet Company, were given
to Stnrdivant as collateral Moss died
August 3, 1893 iutestate. Sturdivant
forgot that his debt was secured by
this colliteral uutil Leon ]. Albert,
cashier of the Sturdivant Bank, dis
covered the certificates while rummag-
ing throtgh Mr.. Sturdivant's papers.
This was in July last. The proven
claim of fSturdivant amounted October,
1893, to $50, 477,78.
Sturdivantwrote from Buffalo Lithia
Springs, Va, in answer to a note
from J. w. Fristoe, that he had no
collateral security. He states thatthis
was slip of memory.
Before Albert found the certificates
which were supposed to be lost, the
Packet Company issued duplicates to
the st. Louis Trust Company. The
Trust Company sold the stock to trustees
Fristoe and Taylor for $39, 800 the latter
IS, ,O0Ocash and giving six notes.
OF the agreed price s7,0S6, 80 remains
The plaintiff states that the
Trust Company executed bond to
hold the Packet Company harmless.
He contests the issue of duplicate cer-
titicates on the ground that no decree
of court authorized the issue, that it
was ultra wires and voidable if not
void. However he declares his willing
uess to give up the original certificates
provided the Trust Company pays
him $39, 800 with seven per cent inter-
est's. He also claims dividend of
s., 000.-Post Dispatch.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
THE CHARITY BALL.
It was Attended by Two Hundred
People and 1t Proved the Social
Event of the Season.

The Charity Ball given by the
Daughters of the Confederacy in aid
of the Confederate Soldiers Home at
Higginsville, took place at the court
house in this city Thursday night and
was attended by about two hundred
people. The court house was beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion and
the brilliant lights from twenty or
thirty electric globes made the big
court room look like a parlor for
angels, but it was not. 1t was dance
hall fitted up by the good ladies-the
Daughters of the Confederacy, and the
people were invited there to enjoy
holiday evening and at the same time
contribute something to aid a noble
cause.-the support of the old, feeble,
disabled Confederate soldiers, who are
inmates of the Higginsville Soldiers
Home
The ball was no pomp dress affair.
1t was gathering of the people with
out regard to wealth, silks, satins and
broadcloth, and it proved the most en-
ioyable sociable event of the season.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
TAUGHT A NEW WAY.
A Trick in killing Turkeys that Was
Altogether Successful.

A Jr1ck In killing Turkeys that Was
Altogether Successful.
A young couple from New York
borrowed a farm for week not long
ago. Some friends, who own little
place in CHEEKY Valley, were going
away for visit, and they proposed
thatthe young New Yorkcouple should
lock up their fiat, bring their servant
with them and enjoy the snap of an
early winter month in the country.
They went.
They know more now than they did
then.
The owners of the farm stayed for a
day ard showed them about, and the
departing host showed his successor a
very tricky way of killing a turkey.
Instead of chopping its head off, or
wringing it in the old-fashioned way,
he took it by the feet and snapped its
head lightly against stone, as though
it had been whip. The spinal column
was nearly broken without any of the
struggles and agonies usually attend
ant upon the death of fowl.
The farmer forgot and locked up all
his chickens, taking the key with him.
Only one turkey gobbler was left at
large.
That night the city man took him by
the feet and snapped his head against
a stone. Then he took him.to the cook,
and told her to give him dry pluck
and let him lie in the ice box until
morning. The next morning screams
of terror awoke the visitors. They
sprang out of bed and ran into the hall.
The cook, praying to all the saints,
was stumbling up the stairs. Stalking
majestically after hercame the ''ghost"
of the gobler, without feather on him.
He had only been stunned, and when
the cook lifted the icebox lid in the
morning he had arise in his naked
ness and gobbled in her face.-New
York Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
The Lady the Corpse, and Bow-wow

The Lady, the Corpse, and Bow-Wow.
The other day a lady shipped her
husbands remains and a dog over the
Central, says an exchange. At Albany
she appeared at the door of the bag.
gage car to see how they were getting
along.
How does he seem to be doing?'
she asked with sniff.
who, the corpse?" inquired the
baggage master, kindly.
"No, the dog"
''Oh, he's comfortable, replied the
baggage-man.
Anybody been sitting down on
him?"
'Who, the dog?"
mo, the corpse"
Certainly not, answered the bag
gage-man.
"Does it seem cold enough in here
for him?'
"For who, the corpse?"
"No, the dog"
81 think so," grinned the baggage
master.
"Does the jolting appear to affect
him any?"
"Affect who, the dog?"
mo, the corpse.
81 don't believe it does"
you'll keep an eye on him, won t
you?" she asked, wiping tear away.
son who, the corpse?"
''No the dog,
And having secured the baggage
mans promise, she went back to her
coach apparently contented.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
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Notice to StockhoIdcrs

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual election of seven Directors of the
First National Bank of Cape Girar-
'deau, will be held at the Office of the
bank the second Tuesday in January,
1895. Polls open from 10 a. N. to 8
p. m. L. S. JOSEPH,
Cashier.
Cape Girardeau, Mo-, Dec. 5. 1894.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
Low Rates Account of the Holidays

Low Rates Account of the Holidays.
The Cape Route will sell tickets to all
stations and return at IL fare for the
round trip on December 22nd, 23rd, 9th,
18th. 3lst and January lst. All tickets
good for return up to and including
Jan. 3rd 1895.
The Iron Mountain, Cotton Belt and
Kansas City. Ft. Scott & Memphis
roads will also sell tickets to- points
within 200 miles at IL fare for the
round trip on December 23rd, ,24th,
18th, 31st and January 1st, return
limit January End 1895.
E. F. BLONEYER
G. P. A.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
At the Age of Eighty-Eight.

Mrs. Ellen Hayes, aged lightweight
years and nil,e months, died at her
home in this city December 23d, 1894.
Mrs. Hayes was one of the Oldest citi-
zens of this city Her husband died
few months ago at the age of eighty
four years.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-12-29
Last CaiI.

Notice is hereby given,that will be
at the court house in the city of Cape
Girardeau, on December q, % and
20, 1894, to give all an opportunity to
settle their taxes.
This is the last call, and after = a.
dates l will be at my office in = x
PETER LEH-u do
Cd
these
the court
SER,
Collector
Southwest-sentinel., 1894-04-24
The Band Concert.

Those whose good fortune It was to at
tend the concert given by the Fort Bay
ard U. S. A. band at Morrill, hall last
Thursday evening, we're handsomely re-
munerated for their time and expense.
Indeed the entire performance was so
excellent that the audience was delight
ed beyond measure. While the program
as whole was we'll rendered, there we're
a few numbers which deserve special
mention. The overture "Poet and Peas
ant" is a magnificent Arrangement and
was presented in a manner which would
have done credit to band OF, more pre-
tentionsi the descriptive piece, dawn
to Delight" closed Part 1 OF the pro.
gram very happily. II is a very bright
piece, replete with brilliant climaxes aud
beautiful music. The cornet duet by
johnson and Loving was the best re-
ceived OF any number during the evening
while the Hunting Scena made a beauti-
ful closing piece. In this the full
strength Of the organization was shown
to best advantage Professor Schaffner
is deserving Of credit for the very high
degree Of musical skill to which he has
brought the Fort Bayard band and he
may justly feel proud over It's attain
ments.
AS a financial enterprise on the part
OF Rev Fitch, it was not success, The
receipts barely paying expenses.
Southwest-sentinel., 1894-04-24
Grand Jury Report.

To the Hon Albert B. Fdli, Associate Justice 0i
the Supreme Court Of the Territory n Neil
MericO and Judge Of the Third Judicial Dis
trict Court thereof sitting iCithin and for tht
County Of Grant, at the Aprtl term. 1894
The Grand Jury having completed the
business before them respectfully sub
init this their final report.
We have carefully examined all mat
ters that have been brought before us,
and have found indictments in all cases
where the evidence was in our opinion
sufficient TO authorize a prosecution IN
this court, and we have ignored all mat
ters that do not affect the public. We
have inquired,
LIST. Into the condition OF every per
son imprisoned on a criminal charge tri-
able IN this County.
2nd. Into the condition and manage
ment OF the County jail.
3rd. Into the condition and manage
ment Of the various County offices and
the public hospitals, as our report here
unto annexed will show. We ind the
condition OF public affairs while not alto
gether satisfactory is being greatly I'M
proved, for which much credit IS due the
Board OF County Commissioners.
We desire to say in this connection
that while we are not inclined to indulge
IN any fulsome praise Of public officers,
who have merely performed their duties,
we think the circumstances render II en-
tirely appropriate for us to express IN
some public way our appreciation OF the
Intelligent, conscientious and efficient
AID which has been afforded 10 us by the
present district attorney Mr.. Chas. @.
Bell, we believe that we voice the public
sentiment Of the people Of Grant County,
irrespective OF party or politics, in COM
mending Your Honor for the fearless,
prompt and business manner In which
the judicial affairs OF the County are be-
ing conducted.
Having no further business before as
we respectfully ask to be discharged.
MARTIN V. Cox,
Foreman.
RILSER CITT. N. H., April II, 1884,
MARTIN v Cox, ESQ, Foreradn Of the
Grand Jury.
SIR:-YOur committee, as instructed
have investigated tho office OF the
sheriff of Grant county, and would
state that they ind the books well
kept and the Office generally In good
| lcOnditiOn. We herewith append a
statement from the collectors Office
showing the amount Of tax collected
and the amount Of taxes delinquent
coLLEcfoR's OFFICE.
We fiud taxes charged as follows
and the collections Of the collector do
Southwest-sentinel., 1894-04-24
In Silver City, Thursday, April 20, 1894
d. L. Belt, aged AZ years

In Silver City, Thursday, April 20, 1894,
ID. L. Belt, aged AZ years.
The deceased was we'll known in Silver
City and Grant County, having resided
here for a number OF years. He was
deputy sheriff of this County some years
ago, and held other public positions OF
honor and trust. He was a stone mason
by trade, and numerous specimens OF
his handiwork may be seen in Silver City.
He had a natural genius in mechanics
generally. A beautiful emblematic de-
sign in wood, which he executed with
pocket knife may now be seen over the
entrance Of Isaac S. Tiffany Lodge, 1. o.
OF
Mr.. Belt had resided at Mogollon for
some time, and 1t was at that place that
be sustained an injury from which he
never recovered. During the latter part
of last February he was hewing q stick
of timber when the adze he was using
came in contact with knot The adze
glanced and struck him in the left knee.
A physician was called who administer
ed such remedies as be regarded neces-
sary, but the wound was stubborn and
would not yield to the treatment. His
condition gradually grew worse until it
became evident that the amputation of
the limb was necessary to preserve life.
Accordingly he was brought INTO Silver
City last Tuesday and placed in the
Sisters hospital. But too late. An ope-
ration was performed last Friday by
Drs. Williams, Kennon and Phillips. lie
was so weak that the doctors feared he
would not survive the operation, but
while he did, be expired about an hour
and half later. He was married and
leaves a wife to mourn bis DEATH
He was an Odd Fellow and was buried
with the rites Of that order on Saturday
afternoon.