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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-06-02
Alumni @: E.imcGtn SrHon,.

In response to invitations sent on;
last week. n number Of Invite. .-:a,.s
ama TIE graduating class cf i.iarr,a
school attended Il reception MONDAY
night given 10y the Alumni" at HE
residence Of the Misses iigir Morri.
ana Cora Miller in hGnur of li!,
graduating class OF -. Quitr iii en-.
i"yahic tiina was had by all pre.en,
AMI the occasion will long be rcinam-
brrcd as IN whcrcat hospitality IN
is brJa'i">t srnSr was most freely
SHOWN, and where Wit, huuor and
rItLos EuJh!ed freely rs water from
Il spring. From eight until twelve
O'Clock the lime WAS passed with con
vvria:!un, music aud games. At
twelve the guests were hidden TO
supper sul 10 say that the supper
was pc. feet seems but a poor ca
preston of the impression that we
received upon viewing the heavily
laden table decorated with the
choicest flowers. During supper there
were several toasts and Responses.
most Prominct among which wcr,:
''Ihe Graduates OF Oh" response by
Richard Smith (NalcdiciOrian.J Tie
y umni,' response by Miss Cynthia
SinOns. The Teachers response BIZ
Pot. j. 5. Cobb. The happy jewellers
remained until the wee small hours.
and happy. yet re5rctiul, retired.
success to the Alumni" ana
the path of life may prove as
smooth To the hnnrrcrl graduates of
"a ~ their first social vCniure y as
enjoyable. y GUEST.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-06-02
Er%Gr:iSiap Bay

Decoration Day has become =
Na;i"aa! day and in every State in
the Union the aUtI. of Nav is set
aphr; to pay respect anil dn honor to-
til dra | heroes who gave their lives
for The ~Erandcs: country on earth.
To-"lv IN al parts OF The country
Tie living patriots are hrcoratir" tho
grarcS of the brave suI,:irr> who fell
on the battle fields defending fhci.
country. Here in Cape Girardcau
"" always have a biz turn ont on
Decoration DAY and at the cemetery
no pactiaiity Is shown In tbs rl;,irilIu-
tIon of the flowers that are strewn
Upon the gr vcs. Tn, high in rank
and Inc private who carrir,it the musket
ani The calri Ice box arc treated alike.
The ashes &C TIE humble man are
hono:rd the same a> the ashes Of tn,
man who commanded regiments.
briglGrs and a~rHIicS. This Is IS il
he. It i American. and il
shows that American ~ci;i.en>.i.p i.
l. aeon light TO- the eyes Of al!
li;:onS To @!:r upna with envy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-06-02

4 nNINISTHATHGX NJi1CE-N0:ice is
! H.;-i.T gwen SHAT i.i;cT- OF administration
I;'ol tnc estate of Atnlnh lca-rr, deceased
ave been granted - the undersigned by the
i-rn NJ tn. Cape Girarieau CONT of Common
lbs OF Care i~raT,lrau county, Mis-. ogii,
,rarinS .!lte t!r eth uay OF MAY, I$"i
AL p"r:n - haVisS claims against said eSta'.
ne required u exhibit them 20 her for allow
&c" within oar wear from tho date OF Sid let
rTs or ticy may he prrclutcd from lTy beaoft
II saeh estate: and II said claims be not exhib-
trI wi:hin two years from the date OF the pub
ica..oI Of this nO;irr they will be forever bar
ed. F.EDEGIkE YEAGER,
juar24J9 Administrator.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-06-02

Remaining uncslled for In the post once o.
Caps Girarieau, county Of Cape GirarIcau,
Besss q Aissor-, for the week ending
May -. lS2,
= Burks, l. Clubb,
j CCcbic, Emma Dilkes,
6 III Geer, Frank Horreli,
John Johnson, Louis Hopper,
Matt Lemons, Hattie Martin,
Clara Z Miller, Mrs Clara Miller,
Addie McLail, ST Martin,
W III Melton. { Philips,
Mrs L J RaEdcl, Mrs Annie Rodgers,
Alicr williams.
Persons calling for any of the above letters
will please say Advertised. - givi * late oil
this list. II 40; called Tor within two weeks
they will D. Sc II to the Dead Letter O.ic" at
Washington City. %. CRAMER.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-06-02
ES Gear %. r. q.

John /. Miller is sole agent for this
arc ana famous article. Twenty
cltS a driuk-two dollars per bottle
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-06-02

{ DNISIsIRATOE'S NOTICE Notice is
n hereby gwen THAT letter. of administration
up n the estate of F-rtCrivka Gers;aCker. de
'ra~cd. Lav@ ft'a grated to the Undersigned
y :hC clCTS OF .hr cape Gi-a. leah Court OF
common tlcns Of Cape G:TaricaU county. Mis-
,ouri, bearing date the -G;h day OF September,
~.
III person. hatiIg claims against said estate
tT, r-gu;f9l 10 exhibit them TO him for allow
-Hc.' With o.r yCs- from the date Of said let
t'T- or they may b. rr"C!uied from any benefit
.: such estate; aIt il said claims he not exhib-
lied within two year. from The date of the pub
LEGATION OF this L"tig" ihcv will ! c for yer bar
Ri. WILLIAM II. CUkRVE.,
j~uHe9n52 administrator
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-16

mander for tho army Of the Potomac n mis-.
take would not have been made had DO boon
aclcctol.
donoOl Joseph whoelor, nomhor Of com
gresa from Alabama, Is physically small
neryous looking man, but thoro his small
moss onds, Howas born IN Georgia, IN 1886,
and educated u, West Point. When Tho war
broke out no wont with HE state, and roHo to
BIO tho ablesl cavalry loader OF tho Confedor-
acy In the West. lilo lsa man OF nno intel.
leet and has hroadunod worry much In his
views lie IL great fayorto with his poitl.
cal opponents and with thu mon against
whom no fought no calamity, and than this
thoro could DO no better toat OF bis man
hood.
General Matt Whitaker Ransom, senator
since 1879, from North Carolina, whore ho was
born Il 1890, 90 another distinguished Con.
fedeute lie was ualncd for tho bar lIe
was colonel Of tho Thirty-nrpt North Carolina.
and rose to tho g4nk Of major genom Ho Ia
very handsome man, aud unlike many
Southern members, he Is far larger than his
state,
Commodore Thomas Oliver Soirldgo, who
was on board tho Cumberland whom tho Nor
rlmao rummod her down, II ono OF our
prominent social figures. Ho rs sull COM
pantvoy young man, being born IN Penn
aylyania In 1897 and educated vi Annapolis,
dcnenl Daniel Horny Ruoker donnml sherl-
dams iather.ln.law, ia QUO Of our picturesque
figures, Ho was born In 1912 and appointed
TO tho army from olyll llfe,
General robert Williams was born In 1920
IN Virginia, aud educated at West Point, Al
though retired, no would 10 able 10 take the
field for a new campaign tomorrow. lie is
married. 70 the once beautiful and stu charm.
ing widow OF Stephen A. Douglass,
We must not forget gallant General John
NJ. Palmer. tho "Mr stands for "McCauley,"
who was born In 1917. Ho was one OF our
most distinguished volunteer soldiers, and IA
to-day ono Of our ablest statesmen.
Casey, Kautz, and scores Of others come to
mind as wrlto, oil going 10 provo that many
OF our heroes arc stlll with us.
srAsros EDWARDS,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-16

year he was sent to LouisIaila, and II was his
SKIN TINT saved tho Rcd River expedition
from disaster He resigned from the army
IN 1866, and was appointed 20 the MANAGE
ment Of the colts-Arms MAJ ufacurlng Co..
at Springfield, Mass, a pos tion which he
still occupies. He lspresldeht Of the Nation
al Home for Disabled voiuntE Ter Soldiers, and
except that his beard and ialr are gray, no
one would take him to DO lmore than ATTY
years Of age.
Although not tho most Distinguished Of our
volunteer officers, Gen. faftef Qulnton
Gresham to-day Is the soeorh man ofimpor-
lance in Washington. FOR hi II the head Of
the state department qenomi Gresham
was born IN Indiana IN 1859 and educated as
a lawyer. 10 entered the irmy as colonel Of
the ssth Indiana ross By skccr ability TO the
command Of division, and was 80 seriously
wounded Ia the battles before Atlanta as to
end his career for The var. Goneral Gresham,
until fow years aso, was pfciuinsnt Re
publican and WIS nppoiutod BY General
omut United States dilsrict judge. a position
be subsequently rosimei, owing Il was
thought at tho time, to presidential Aspira-
tons. General Gfrshan is stlll handsome
man In the primo Of llie and although not
the mos; apprnaclnbls oi men, no Is social
fAyorite and capable Of strong attachments
There is frequently 20 b. seen on our
streets a slender. erect soldierly figure. With
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-16

Anybody with loose slocyoa and cuffs can
do tho very simplest piece OF logerdomaln,
40 eaally. that Il Is u wonder that anyone can
DO dccolyed by Il. A half hours practice will
enable anyone to do IT, hayo ofIon takon
q half dollar and holding II open In my palm,
would blow upon II, Then putting thc patna
Together with the hands upright, about on a
line with my face, would rub thom together
and then opening thom request to or three Of
tho children to breathe upon It. Then rub
bling the hands together would pretend to
blow into tho opening between tho palma, and
then opening them alightly the half dollar
glides down the interior Of the wrist and
rests ut the elbow As DID thia, would
look as Il saw the half dollar disappearing
through door or window. and tho audience
would follow with their giances, to SOC
where II had gone. II was really funny to
500 how surprised the lockers on were, IA
acted out tho flight OF the money Lowering
my arms. the money slips down In tho hand
and can easily b. disposed Of.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-16

Carr was born In Erie County. N. y, iu 1880,
aud etood high at West Point. Before the
rebellion he distinguished hlmacli against
the Apaohes aud was severely wounded. lu
'6l he took command Of thu 30th Illinois, and
soon rose TO be hrisadIer gcnora Ho
commanded division in Grants compalgn,
and lod the great assault against Vicksburg.
He subsequently served beyond tho Missile
sirni, and niter the Civil War saw much SER
vice against The Indians.
0oneInl Goen,a Washington Getty Is q name
well and honorihly known TO tho survivors Of
tho Army Of tho Potomac. Ho lives Ia Mary.
land not far from tho capital where no Ia
sometimes seen, looking likea sturdy, we'll.
TODD farmer. 10 iaroyonty-siN years Of ago,
hut he does not look It. lle was horn In
Georgetown, D. O., and educated at Yves,
Point. Ha served calamity With Scott in
Mexico, md although ho was too modest to
asscrt himself, those who know hla marked
abilities believed at tlme whom the auihorl-
ties had search warrant out to ind com.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-16

handsome taco ard certain indescrihahlo
air that at once stamps him rs a soldier
This IL Goneml James Harrison Wilson, who
was born in Illinois in 1887 aud educated nj
West Point, 0enornl wilson comos Of dis
,lnguishc,l family whose nnmo name il we'll
knOwniu thoannAls Of our soldiers and statoa-
men. At the beginning Of the war he was an
engineer cGicer In tho East Hc was assigned
to the cavalry and returned to tho Wet In
1868. In the spring Of 1855 no ofpanlzcd ia
northern Alabama the largest force Of cavalry
ever assembled under one command aud led
1t on that famous expedition which Ia known
as "wilson's Rald. aud which continued
its exploits two weeks aftcr the surrender Of
General Lee. Attic close Of tho war 0encrni
wilson resigned, and since then has lnadc his
home IN Wilmington. Del. He Is Interested
In tho manufacture Of iron and other large
enterprises. Ike is stlll In tho primo Of life,
and, had he turned his attention to politics,
might have had any position in the giit OF the
people.
General William slarko Rosencrans ls now
sick IN southern California, but his home Ia
Washington, and whoa hero, he VOL deserves
to rank among our distinguished military
men. He was born In Ohio, in 1879, and was
clucatod at West Point. For some time he
served In tho englnoor corpe bat rcdgned
from tho army IN 1854, 20 manage tho Ohio
Canal aud Coal Company AZ the brcaklng
out Of the war. he oltefed hls services TO the
government and was appointed colonel OF
tho rNenty-thlrd Ohio. Ho distinguished
himself IN West YhRlnlai but tho story OF hla
military achievements Is known TO every
school-boy IN his first term, President
Cleveland appointed him roglalor " the
treasury, and whoa donoral Harrison forced
his retirement, he WAS appointod hrlgadler
general on tho Wurad list OF tho rcgnlat
army, Personally General nOsencmns 10
worry popular, and although sayonty.nyl
years Of age, his plump fgurr and rosy flee
arc to be seen ut all social gatherings.
General Matthew Colbmith Butler, waa born
In South Carolina, IN 1896, and educated At
tho university OF his native state, Tor thi
bur, He comus Of IA wel-known family, aud
was one Of the most ardent socosslonsts, II,
entered tho Confederate army ~ q captain
but by sheer ability soon won his way to Ii,
command Of a regiment brigade and division
lilo lost log at Brandy station, in 1861. bui
fought an the close Of tho war llo wa,
olccted to the United state scnato from Soull
Carolina, IN 1870, and has served contlnu
ously. Despite his lameneas ho is strong and
active physlcaily, and no matter what hl'
opinion Of the Yankoo may have been at on,
time ho likes thom better now and no
prime iavorlto with thom,
Tho namo OF Butler at onoo auggoais thai
Of denoral Wade Hampton, Tor thoy cami
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-16

from the South delight moro in exploiting
their military rank, real or assumed, than do
the men Of the North, though our follow oltl-
zens from the wild aud woolly West run thcm
a good second In the race for this sort Of dis
tincton.
AT the headquarters OF The army aud navy
one secs more OF the distinguished mon OF
both in Washington than In any. other city,
They are always brilliantly IN evidence at the
many receptions, and they glvo color to tho
more formal festivities at the White House
and the annual balls OF the ambassadors
But the American, unlike the German officer,
takes no delight IN his uniform and only
wears Il when the occasion demands 1t.
Now, rs during the war. some Of tho most
distinguished, or, perhaps, Il would bo more
accurate to say. some OF tho ablost army
officers are swallowed up IN tho staff. III
noting the famous military men In Washing.
ton at this time, one naturally turns to John
MoAllister schoneld, the prosont commander
Of the army. General schoAeld was born In
ohaauqua, n. Y, September 2B. 1891. He was
educated at West Point and had az class
mates slocum, sheridan. Mcpherson and
Hood, who subsequently became famous IN
the Civil War schonuld was Of Il scientific
turn, and was appointed professor OF natural
philosophy at the West Point Academy,
which position he occupied at the breaking
out OF the war in 1851. His first service dur
ing the contest was as chief OF stan to General
Lyon, who was killed at Springfield Mo. Sub
sequently sohofsid was appointed as COM
mander Of a brigade and distinguished him
self against Sterling Price and other Southern
leaders In Missouri and Arkansas. IN 1869
be was appointed major generalhn assigned
TO the command OF division ~ the Army of
Ohio. He served with sherman during the
Atlanta campaign aud with Thomas at Nash
vile in the series OF battles that resulted In
the destruction Of Hoods army After thu
war General schoneld commanded thodopart-
ments OF the Pacific OF the Missouri, and Of
the Atlantic. and on the death OF General
sherman WINS placed at the head OF the army.
He will retire in 1895. He married two years
ago his second wife, beautiful and accom-
plished woman. who with himself, ia a great
social ihvorite in Washington society,
Apart from General schoheld, whose posi-
ton at the head OF tho army onhtlos him to
first mention, l shall not attempt to name
the distinguished military men one meets IN
Washington, in the order Of their import
ance. There Is frequently seen on our streets
Gen. William Buel Franklin, suii erect, stur-
dy and forcible rs he was whom he held the
enemy In check at Malvern Hill. General
Franklin was born at York, Pa, In 1898, and
educated at wsst Point Ho distinguished
himself in the Mexican war, and at the break
ing out Of tho civil war was appointed col
onel OF tho 18th infantry. Up TO 1858 ha was
one Of the most distinguished officers Of tho
Army Of the Potomac. In tho fall Of that
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-16

nounced their readiness 10 receive IN at
tack. The Earps taunted them with shelter
ing coward, who had to seek the bowels OF
the earth like a squirrel, TO evade Just pun
lshment. Canton sent back word that he
was ready TO meet any one Of the carp party
IN single combat. The Earps held confer
enoe, and Julian, tho youngest and buyest
Of tho tribe, volunteered to fight Clanton. II
did not take long 10 arrange the prelminnr-
les. The Earp party were required by the
miners 10 move on about quarter Of mile,
and the miners obligated themselves 10 ro-
main In the dollhouse, from which the tun-
mel cut into the hill.
When an was ready Clantou emerged from
the tunnel, pistol In hand. Julian carp was
waiting behind an ore pile hundred yards
away. The two mon approached each other
with pistols elevated. Whom they were with
In twenty PAGES carp fred and missed. Be-
fore the report q his shot had coased echoing
Clanton fired anN lodged his bullet IN tue
heart Of his enemyN Julian carp fol- dead.
miners. fully armed, turned ont and served
notice on the carp party that Clanton had
proved his bravery and sincerity and they
were ready to defend him. The Earps buried
their dead. Then the miners held meeting
nothing can be formally done IN mining
camp without a meeting resolutions
sustaining Clanton and ordered tho carp
party to move out.
The Earps. understanding the miners and
the CHARACTERISTICS Of the people they were
dealing with, retired. When they were out
Of sight Olanton and his wife came out 81
the mine and took thoir departure IN the di-
rection Of Rico. Tho EArpsi though making
a promise that they would not return, merely
made a circuit and rode around san Miguel,
striking the Rico road about ten miles from
tho former place. They found fresh horse
.recls ON the road and concluded that those
thew were Ia pursuit OF were IN front OF them,
Th5v followed on with haste and overlook
Olanton and bis wife at laco. The Earpa
cached town while Clanton and his wlfe
were at supper. Whop they diac0yered them
they fired avOlley through the window o. the
hotel. One bullet struck the bride ana inc
husband escaped He grasped his vile IN
M arms. rushed 70 the back yard and from
tbcre to Ire corn,i where hls Horses were
ouartered. He mounted the fret saddled
horse he met. and, with his wife bleeding
Ind lnsensihla ~ his arms, rode into the
MONT II was NJ October, end already cold
IN that latitude and altitude He rode all
NIGHT tenderiy caring tor the precious bur
1en In his arms and at sunrise next morning
she died. ~, S...,...,
nh cousin u the Earps, met accidentally
IN ii gambling room at Socorro, N. d. Two
shota were hrdd simultaneously and zen
minutes afterwari Curiey Bin was corpse.
f'isnton was uninmred Eight years ngq
Cisnfon went 70 phdsnlx, Ariz. There pc met
vi-,ai and 1yutt Earp. The moment the on
enernies saw each other they began 70 hayqt'
Canton was killed, and Wyatt carp VA -
badly wounded that MS caie, y, as a nsil' ~.
ended shen and there Life 10 Tombstone IN
ne I'D DAYS bad is romances as well as IL
''aeea'e Yr1xoS AsHnrr.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-16
RESTING ON THEIR LAURELS.
Some Famous Soldiers Who Now
Reside in Washington.
THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE GENERALS
Who are spending rheir nerimins Bays
in the shadow Of the Cnpitoi-seho-
held, Gresham, Gordon. rieason-
ton, Hampton and nutler
Among the Number.


Thcrc Is no city in the country that has in
IL so many mon with military titles as wash
ingtou. In most eases these titlns wore won
by distinguished service for or against the
goYrnment, but IL Is pretty hnrd % distln-
guish the political colonel or the eoli-mnde
major from the genuine article when they
are IN citizens dress, nnlcss Il may DO that
the bogus military man Is mor apt to I'm.
press the stranger with tho met that no Is
known Is Colonel this or Major that, and tho
wives Of such men always use the assumed
title whom speaking OF their husbands. Mrs
Grant never spoke OF the general save rs
Mr.. Grant,"a habit shc Keeps up to this
day. In must DO confessed that tho men
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-16
EiIIgsT0NE IN THE OLD DAYS.
Arizona Town That Once Was
Worthy Of its Name.
THIEVES AGAINST STAGE ROBBERS
-. Earp- were Driven Out OF
:" Town at the Point OF the
~ "a ana The Romance and
4 I ,r.'ar,dy That Followed Their
expulsion

.-,xr. Anrz., April 1.-The glory OF
4 49, hss departed and the Tough Nut
's, ,1.a and a score Of other mines are no
ep. ,,,n,ains Of wealth as they were
n IN. ~, ar 50 ego, but the town is stu an
.,,a, one and the tales OF the early days
w, W. IA inhabitants more interesting
y ~. mia Cage opera house, now fallen
~ uas the most popular resort in
,'.Sns from 1879 to 1882. Billy Hutch
sNarseter in his way, was It's pro-
M NJ doors swung wide open 800
A ~ y. Az wear. twas the headquarters Of
u 7. Mods Of Tombstone, and between
: Y, rIsbt and Ave IN the morning It was
,,hs ilreliest institutonsin the Western
~ There was an excellent variety
4 a.issys maintained, and the bar gener-
~. employment to three bnrtenders
\ y, s- .,,ur hours daily. The Bird Cage WAS
4 IN Of Tombstone at night. II you
+. ,.1.o meet leading lawyer, mine or
.r,sribtendent, the sheriff OF the county,
4 M, n nollee the mayor OF the city the
4 ,dany Of the daily papers, or any OF
n I'm particular stars OF desperndodom,
/ .Osnses are that If you penetrated the
4 sos YOU would have found them. As a
4 al rule all the male population OF Tomb
4 No, otherwise engaged spent the night
+ e Bird Gage.
4 1850 Virgil carp was the city marshal
4 John H. Behan was the sheriff OF the
M Between these two officials there
! 4 deadly ieud. Behan was an honest
f, good Official, and possessed many OF
attributes Of a gentleman. carp was
head Of band Of desperadoes, partner
itaee robbers and a friend Of gamblers and
ii.sslonnl killers. It was the custom that
friends Of Bs>hln should occupy the boxes
\ IND r..,rr 81 the stage and that Earp's fol-
i rs and friends should hold the boxes on
leit Of the stage. What pleased the Behan
pe was certain to displcase the carp peo-
and Il applause or dissent on one side or
4 other became too enthusiastic shooting
\ sure to ensue. Behan was thorough
Ne would fight buzz-saw in full mo-
and after doing up his worst enemy he
/ ia give him his last cent u the PROSTATE
needed 1t. Virgil carp was equally brave,
he was dishonest. Virgil was the oldest
b. famous, or rather Infamous, carp fam
At that time the people Of Cochise
inty otwhich Tombstone was the county
were in reality divided between two
ions-the stage robbers and COW robbers.
J current name for the stock thieves was
rustlers, while the stage robbers were
4wn as such.
|heif Behan though not cowboy or a
tler himself, was solidly supported by the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-16

All Of a sudden shots were exchanged, and
the ball opened.
Johnny Dehan and Jack Ringo we're sitting
in box on the east side OF the house. On
the knees Of each sat one Of the llnnets OF no
cage. The Earps were on the ether Side.
Dolly Adams, new arrival from san Fan-
cisco, whose reputation had preceded her.
was singing on me stage. I, happened that
the night before she had gone to supper with
a bosom friend Of Jack Ringo's aud Of