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The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

IT was stated, on the 9th, that the
Aragon Mining Co. of Norway, Mich,
would suspend work, on the 1ath, for
an indefinite period, throwing 800 min
ers, mostly heads of families, out of
work, with scant prospect of obtain
ing other employment until spring or
summer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19
A Missourian Goes Out and One Goes I
To Have a Fire Coroner.

From time to time insurance rates in
st. Joseph have been advanced, until
now the rates are prohibitive in many
cases. The city council has taken
action. which is the first move in a plan
to secure for st. Joseph fire coroner,
an officer whose duty it will be to close
ly examine into all confagrations and
report the cause.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19
Defeated MIR. Small.

Mr.. Thomas Booth was elected pres
ident of the st. Louis Merchants ex-
change over Geo. II. Small, the caucus
nominee, The opposition to Small
grew in a short time, but it was lively.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

THE democratic house caucus in
Washington. on the 7th, adopted the
resolution offered by Mr.. Crisp favor
ing the Carlisle currency bill, as
amended, by a vote of 81 to So
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

AARON L. DENNIsoN. "the father of
American matchmaking" died in Bir-
mingham, England, on the 10th. 1t was
in his genius that the mammoth
watch factory at Waltham, Mass. and
its offshoot, the great factory at Elgin,
Ill, originated. He was born in Free
port, Me-, March II, 1872.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

TIE funeral of Mrs. Mary T. La
thrap, late president of the w. c. T. L.
of Michigan, took place in Jackson, on
the 9TH, and was one of the largest
gatherings of the kind ever held in
that city. Many persons prominent in
temperance work in the state were
present.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

The Episcopal churches of northeast
Missouri held their convention at Han
nibal. Rev. W. A. Hatch, of Monroe
City, preached the opening sermon.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

The first bill passed by the Kansas
house of representatives at the present
session. was aimed at the destruction
of the gigantic lottery enterprises
which have grown up on the Missouri
river border at Kansas City, Kas. The
bill was passed, on the 10th, and
promptly sent to the senate for its ac-
ton.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19
Board of Agriculture.

The state board of agriculture met
at Columbia, elected D. L. Maitland
president, also other officers, and will
soon ask the legislature for funds.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

A DISPATCH from Yokohama SAYS
that some japanese newspapers printed
q report, on the 10th, that the king of
Corea had been assassinated, while
other papers asserted that he had been
prostrated with epilepsy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

THE Kansas legislature convened on
the sth. The house organization was
perfected by the election of the officers
previously nominated in the repub-
lican caucus. The senate was re-
organized with practically the same
officers that it had last year.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

A WOMAN who wanted to play Lady
Macbeth in Topeka amateur show re-
fused to go on because she couldn't
have big sleeves for her slecp-wall,ing
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

Richard McCully. of Saline county.
aged So, an old settler, went to bed in
seeming good health, but was found
dead in bed the next morning.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

THE French bombarded Fort Fara-
fatra, four miles inland from Tama-
tave, Madagascar, on December %.
The Hovas defended the fort, reply
ing to the French fire with well-d;-
rected shots from the seven guns COM
prising the armament of the fort, but
eventually retired with heavy loss.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19
B. III. ADAMS, Publisher.

On the 9th, the Bellaire (O.) water
works pOwerhouse was flooded, and the
entire water supply of the city was
cut off
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19
A Bad Accident in a Mine.

A bad accident occurred in a coal
mine at Huntsville few days ago.
Gus kribbs and his brother. William. oc-
cupied room in the mine next to the one op-
Grated by two colOred miners-Fox White and
his buddy The Kribbs brothers warned the
colored miners not to fire any shots into the
partition dividing the two rooms without first
notifying them. as the partition was thin ana
there was danger Of the shots coming through
just after the kribbS brothers had fired a light
shot TO even up one corner of their room the
colored miners. without warning. touched of a
heavy charge in the partition, and it came
through, as anticipated. William Kribbs was
blown across the room and badly stunned. Gus
was cut about the head and face and injured
internally about the kidneys, from the effects
Of which he died
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Missouri Banks.

December last there were 4.5 incor-
porated and 95 private banks in Mis-
souri,. Under the law of the state these
banks are required to make report of
their condition to Secretary of State
Lesueur whenever he calls upon them
for the same. The following shows
condition of the banks at the December
call:
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts good on per
sonal or collateral security. g 20 1872 81
Loans and discounts or real eS-
tate security. 7,ll6,s6s Of
Overdrafts by solvent customers. I,153.75I OF
United States bonds on hand I5l73I 25
Other bonds and stocks at present
cash prices: :................. 5,s9sI7s 90
Real estate at present cash mar
ket value. c....................-.... s.ase.55g 10
FURNITURE and hxtures------- 77s.54s 50
Due from other banks, good on
sight draft. .................. I3sl5.6o7 IS
Checks and other cash items. 2sU. .4O5 a
National bank notes, legal tender
United States notes and gold
and silver certificates. 7ys2i .22e 5s
GoId coin n.-..--.-.-... .-.......... 2.I56.779 o.
silver coin.. -..... 52O.6 %
Total. . -. sIO7 .sI7. .459 %
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in 81 .a6O $50 O7
surplus funds on hand. 80 92I3G55 10
deposits subject to draft at sight
by banks and bankerS. 4OI6O44 IS
Deposits subject to draft at sight
by individuals and others. 5s3i67Ie 81
deposits subject to draft at given
=, dates. -. Is7ls,2ls 80
bllls payable and bills rediscount-
ed...-...-.......... ................ 1.S6a,774 a
Total. sIO7 OF. .45s 90
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

Phoebe-Your tiance isn't half witty.
Pauline-poon! Yours isn't half wit
ted
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19

WHEN burdens press hard thiEk of
some one more unfortunate, and count
Up your blessings.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19
Vernon County Assessment.

Land, 525.s74 acres, value, S5.sss. o32;
lots, 533, 81, ,9G6. 767. Total real. So ,s54,-
500. In 1898 the total real was S4,546,-
1O5. The marked increase is the result
of the full-value assessment recon-
mended by the Jefferson City meeting.
1t is said that only Il of the ia coun-
ties of the state adhered to the agree.
ment made at that time. The total
valuation of personal property for 1893
was S1.596,979; of 1895, 81, ,9s3, 42l.
A Missourian Goes Out and One GOES In.
r. NJ. Wallace, of La Grange. who
during several congresses acted as the
clerk of house committee on apricul-
ture, under Congressman Hatch, has
resigned, his successor being Judge
Thomas w. Hawkins. of Palmyra.
Wallace was clerk of the committee
since the Forty-ninth congress, ex-
elusive of the Fifty-first.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19
Total
Senate Committees.

Lieut-Gov. 0'Meara named the
standing committees of the state sen.
ate the other day. In the list following
the trst-named senator is chairman:
Ways and Means-Gast, Drum, McClintick,
Landrum, Tunnell
ropriations-Lancaster. Lyman, Yeater,
Ba a-kett, Dawson, Seaber, Mott.
Judiciary-Yeater. Peers Morton, Orchard.
Williams. Landrum. Brewster
criminal Jurisprudence-PeerS, Dunn Har-
rlSon; feater. Wurdeman, Gray. Kennish
Railroads and Internal Improvements-Ly-
man Morton Love. Orchard, Busche, OBan-
non, Wurdeman.
Corporations - Harrison, Lyman. Ballard.
L3ndrum. Gray.
Insurance-Love, Orchard, Walker. Mott,
Dawson.
Klene
Constitutional Amendments - Morrissev.
BleuSoe Walker. BuSche. Amelung.
Agriculture and ROadS-MadisOn. Bledsoe,
Cast, Goodykoontz, Power. Dawson. Tunnel.
liamS. Klene.
Penitentiary and Reform Schools-McClintic.
Lancaster, Peers, kenniSh Klene
Labor and Mines-Baskett. Love- Walker,
OBannon. BuSche.
EleemoSynary institutions - Goodvl,oontz
Madison. MOrrisSey. Williams. Powers
Privileges and ElectiOnS-Dunn Madison,
Love. Tunnell Powers.
township Observation-Disclosures McClintic,
MorrlSsey. Brewster, Amelung.
Justices OF Peace-Orchard Dunn Harrison
Brewster, Kennish.
Retrenchment and Reform-Ballard McClin-
tlc: Lyman. Gray. y Irdeman.
Printing Walker, Lancaster, Goodykoontz,
Seaber. Mott
Enrolled Bills-Ballard. Baskett wurdeman
Ensrossing Bills-Morton, Harrison. Ban
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1895-01-19
Medal for Capt. SIattery.
A Washington dispatch of a recer

date says:
Congressman Bartholdt has introduced n bill
requesting the president to award a gold medal
to Capt. ID. p. Slattery. of ST. Louis. Capt
Slattery has good war record As ensign OF
the gunboat Cricket he performed many acts Of
bravery and heroiSm. The mOdeSty of the
captain, who is now one of st. Louis foremost
-itizehs. Is the cause or the long-delayed recog-
nltlon OF MS services as naval officer. Mr.
Bartholdt has perused the naval records and
collected more than enough material to entitle
the captain to the emblem of merit. The gen.
eral laws apply to sailors only. no provision be-
ing made for the recognition of acts of bravery
on part OF officers. so the secretary Of the navy
advised Mr.. Bartholdt TO introduce a special
DILL The St. Louis congressman has the as
surahce OF the chairman of the naval commit
zee that it will be reported At an early daY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09

must set Horace Bradley. Georgian,
who began TO draw almost as soon as
he began TO walk. and some eight years
ago came TO New York, where pretty soon
he was president OF the Art-Students
League. He soon came 10 rank high as
an illustrator. and now holds the place
OF art director In a big publishing house.
Another southern artist f. Eliot Danger
Held, who comes from North Carolina,
and has won HIS way at landscape paint
Ing. Then there are Allann g. Redwood.
OF Virginia; Alfred Brennan. who was
born In Louisville. Of English stock:
Bruce Price, Miss Heustis, and Miss
Georgia Campbell, of Louisiana
Indeed, II one may judge by what comes
thence, Louisiana is the land OF good
gifts. IL may we'll give artists OF all
sorts. since its people have SO large an
infusion OF Latin blood One must believe
that the Spanish strain makes for har-
mony after hearing Mrs. Pemberton-
Hincks sing one OF her Creole ballads.
Her family. the Pembertons, have been
leaders, social and political, since the
state was a State. Mrs. Pemberton-
Hincks married very young and was for
years in the front rank OF New orleans
society. Reverses made her cast about
for some way OF helping herself so
ilthu5 IN New bork. VINO had heard her
N her own drawing-room, begged her TO
come North and sing In theirs. She did
come-and conquered.
Another Louisiana woman is Miss
Jeanne Faure. She, too. sings in drawing
rooms. Her grandfather, General Faure.
was Killed in the Crimsa. Her father,
a resident OF New Orleans, has never
toreswon the Trlcolor for the Stars and
Stripes
Few pulplts in New York owe the South
their occupants, There IA, though. one
soidier-minister, the Rev. ". w Page,
who fought with General Lee for his
native Virginia, and is now pastor Of the
New York Presbyterian church, and chap
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09
VA, SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 1885,

n q Methodist. and Is well known az the
editor OF the illustrator. one OF the best
helps OF the study OF the International
Snnday-School Lessons. She is a. won
derfully gifted and spiritual woman. and
Will speak especially 10 women on Con
secration" and other topics.
Rev. Dr. Il, G. Pearson. OF Asheyiile,
N. C., Is Presbyterian. and well known
southern evangelist, deep student. and
convincing and forceful in his style.
MISS TYSON'S CHALK TALKS.
Miss Bessie Tyson, OF Mortified. Is a
CongregationalIst and Is the most gifted
blackboard speaker 70 children Ia the
company. She was with Mr.. Moody In
Chicago during the Worlds Fair and
did a fine work here last spring She
makes her own drawings with colored
chalk on a large blackboard OF her own,
and tells stories illustrating the texts.
She desires to produce as she goes along,
and big folks az well as little people flock
10 hear her. She will speak especially
10 children
Rev. Mr.. Owen. OF New Jersey. is a
Methodist and q fine Bible student. He
VIII also give special addresses, subjects
TO be given later.
Rev. r. Cameron, OF Boston. is Bap-
tisi. and editor Of the Watchword, the
late DR.. a. j. Jordan's paper. He Will
give an address on THE Holy Spirit"
Rev. Isaac Haldeman, Of New York Is
Baptist, and a forcefil and telling
speaker. often lifting HIS audience in
outward approval. He will speak on
Rightly Aiding the Word of Truth"
and other special subjects.
Among those also invited are Professor
Moorhead, OF Xenia. o., d Presbyterian;
Rev. Or. Munhsll, OF Germantown, Pa,
Methodist; Rev. DR.. Seiss, Of Philadel-
phla, Lutheran; Rev DR.. McKim, Of
Washington. an Episcopaian; Rev. DR..
Ellis, OF Baltimore, a Baptist
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09
TOMORROW EVENINGS MUSICALE,
Gridiron Quartette To he Assisted by
Miss Mattingly and Er. Hay.

With the usual bi-weekly musicale or
the Mozart Association, which takes place
tomorrow night at the Academy, that
association enters upon a new epoch. Du-
ring the last few weeks 1t has undergone
some very radical changes. all tending
IN its betterment and future aggrandize-
ment. and a conspicuous feature OF the
reylyifed association will be the engage
ment OF attractions OF more uniform
excellence. The first on the list is the
Gridiron Ouartette, OF Washington, ID.
g which is composed OF the following
welI-known singers: Alexander Mosher,
first tenor; Henry Morsell, second
tenor: |. Henry Kaiser baritone, and
William ID. Hoover, bass. This ors'lni-
zatlon will be assisted by Miss Blanche
Mattingly, OF Washington, q very pleas
ing soprano. aud Mr. Il. u. Hay. basso
and humorist.
n viii be remembered that Mr.. Hern-
don Norseu was at one time one OF the
leading tenors OF the Boston Ideal Opera
company. and Mr.. Hay Is too well known
10 the Richmond public as humorist 10
need any special commentator at this
time.
The following Is the programme;
ooh. Lovely as the Morning Dawn.
GiacLeod,) the Gridiron Quartette: ARIA
lucia" Donizetti) Miss Mattingiy
..slnce Birdie Commenced Her Delsarte.
(Newman,) Mr.. Hay: (a) Annie Laurie.
(bl "Robin Adair." arranged. Buck.l
the Grldiron Quartette.
Part II.--ta) Adelaide" C<rebs.) (b) I'm
May Time" (Bnleter.) the GrIdiron Quar-
tstts; rchulita." GsmithJ Miss Mating
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09
PERSONAL NOTES.
THE MILLHoRo' cmauTAUaUA.
Contract for the Building Let
Warm spring valley Notes.


WARM SPRINGS, VA, June S.-(Spe-
claIJ-This section has been visited by
refreshing showers during the past week.
and the temperature, which last week
played high, Is now at most delightful
point. Vegetation has been advanced
wonderfully by the rains.
The farmers are rejoicing over the
prospects Of an unusually fine season. The
wheat crop promises 20 be the finest one
Tor many years, and indeed all OF the
crops are far above the average. With the
price Of wheat playing around the dollar
mark the prospect Of such a crop il
most encouraging.
With the roads In excellent condition
and the moist hooks OF the mountain
filled with wild flowers the visitors TO
the Hot Springs are making gay time
OF II driving. The Flag Rock comes in
for fun share OF patronage.
Mr.. Fred. Sterry spent several DAYS
this week In New York.
Miss Nannette Hopkins, principal OF
the Agnes Scott Female Institute. OF
Decatur. Ga, accompanied ~ ner SISTER,
Miss Ora Hopkins, returned 10 her home
in Germantown this week.
a CHAUTAUQUA MEETING.
Rev. W. II. Grove Of Millboro. has I'M
dertaken. and so far successfully, 20 ar
range for Chautauqua meeting at Mill
boro' during this summer. No more de-
lightful place could be selected.
A building has been let 20 contract
OF the dimensions OF 65xl25 feet. This
building IL TO be situated In grove and
surrounded by eleven acres. dedicated for
the purpose. Mr.. Grove hopes to have a
gathering OF Confederate veterans at that
point some time during the summer.
An interesting gathering in this valley
will be the encampment during the
months OF July and August at the too
Of ''EddingtOn's Hill.' along the Warm
Springs and Hot Springs boulevard. DIR.
Felix. OF Baltimore. Is In charge OF this
eneampment, which will be known az
the Louise Camp" Accommodations are
being provided for a goodly number Of
guests. An interesting programme has
been arranged. which viii conclude with
an entertainment by Polk Miller, Of your
city.
The wife OF Rev. MIR. ". G. White. and
his mother. the widow OF Rev. DR.. White,
have both been quite III for some days.
Mr.. sullivan. the auditor Of the Chesa~
peake and ohio railway. has moved hts
family into their cottage al the Hoe
Springs.
Mr. mclaughlin. formerly OF White
Sulphur Springs. more recently OF this
place. and Of Lakewood. Is az his old peat
at the Virginia Hotel
Mrs. l.. A. Warren has added largely 10
her accommodations for summer boarders
al her home. at Midway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09
An Ea.t-Ena Party.

Miss Maggie Taylcr's. 22i7 Venable street,
Friday night. Among those present were
Misses Lillian Davis. Lellie Stutz, Laura
Curran. Matte Granger. Hennie Wheeler.
Cornelia Adams. Rebecca Mcdowell. Mag
gle Taylor. Maggie and Victoria Crowder,
and Mrs 7. G Harper. The gentlemen
present were Messrs. Charlie Swatz
George Davis. Willie Gary. John Burkert,
Eddie Mitchell. Richard Tucker. Marvin
and Samuel Taylor. and T.. c. Har-
per. Games and music, were enjoyed until
a late hour. when refreshments were
served In abundance. Several vocal duets
were rendered by Misses Laura Curran
and Lillian Davis. after which the happy
hand disbanded
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09
The Pncher-Lipseombe yuptiaIs.

Mr.. Richards Pitcher, Of King Will
liam county. and Miss Sadie Richards
Lipscombe. OF this city, were married
Tuesday at 345 O'clock at the residence
Of the brides mother, 5Ol west Marshall
street. The wedding. though only attend
ed by the relatives and intimate friends.
was quite a pretty affair. The parior In
which the ceremony was performed was
beautifully decorated with palms and
other growing plants. The ushers were
Messrs. $. ID. Pitcher and b. Turner.
OF King william: Asa Johnson and r. T..
Lipscombe, OF this city.
After receiving the congratulations OF
the assembled company alr. and Mrs.
Pitcher. accompanied by party OF
friends. left on the 4:la train for King
william. their future home. where an
old-time reception was held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09
CAME FROM DIXIE
S,uthTrsrs Who Have BECOME PTOnl'
nent Residents Of New York.
Many SOLDIERS OF THE WAR.
AMER Laying Down Their Arms
r.cv travelled North TO ftnd
a, Pursutts OF Pcacc-Min-
Inn EnViabIc Positions.

correspondence or the b'SP"'0'''
>rN YORK. June S.-New York's
.n .rn element Is "a picturesque portion
...... which goes 90 make up the eitys
,....,psHtan greatness Good Frenohmen'
a.. ..,d. when they die 80 to Paris.
.... rray.nc.als. while they live have
.-.k II coming 10 Now York The
~.... s not FAR 90 seek New YORK
t le purse strings and he or she
... a.s aueht 20 sell be 1t brains
....a.s capacity. a patent. railway,
... CONS. Ieucc. comes 20 the place where
q, -.y be- marketed at the highest rate
r.lry state below the line is album
,.-.y represented here. while Brooklyn
e. SO is said. has twenty odd thou
.... yirelnians among It's Inhabitants.
.....,ssec the Caroliuas. louisiana,
sDA Alabama are hardly be-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09
Endorse Him Fully.

The same persons and papers who have
so utterly condemned Governor 0Ferrall
for sending troops TO the coal regions,
would have been the first TO condemn
him had he waited until the West Vir-
glnia miners had invaded the State, taken
nosseSsion OF the town OF Pocahontas
and killed a few good citizens In their
drunken broiis. We fully endorse the
Governors action In the matter, know.
ing full well that IL Is much easier ana
saeer 20 prevent q row than to separate
the combatants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09
The Legislative Canvass.

Hon. J. Aston Cabell left the city yes
terday evening for New York. where he
VIII be married 90 the 18th Instant AS
Mr.. Cabell expected to be absent from
the city Tor some time. he was asked
whether he expected 10 be a candidate
for reelection to the Legislature. Mr..
Cabell stated that he did not think Il
necessary 10 trouble the people at 80
early day AZ this about an election not
10 take place I'll next November. but
that he would let his constituents know
what his purposes were In ample time.
Hon. Henry Il. Pollard will not be a
candidate for the Legislature next fall.
TO his friends who have urged him 10
enter the race sir. Pollard has replied
that Under no circumstances would he
run.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09

lain OF the Confederate Veterans Camp
a. c. Dixon is likewise southern.
SOutherners. northerners, all the rest
will long keep reverently green the mem
DRY Of DR. Deems. who established anc
maintained the Church Of the Strangers
Born in Baltimore. educated I'm Pennsyl
vania, DR.. Deems spent his early manhood
in North Carolina as n Methodist minis
ter He left Methodism behind when HI
came TO New York, shortly after the war
A man OF brilliant parts, his heart anC
soul were of a size 10 match his brain
The heart yearned over the drifting
stranger flock. the sheep knowing M
shepherd. He set himself TO lead them II
the way Of righteousness. For years hi
preached and prayed and sang. buried the
dead, baptized the new born, and married
such as came 10 him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09
A Light saturday Docket.

There were but few cases in the Police
Court yesterday, and they were all OF
an unimportant nature.
Willie Carter and Willie Jenkins, small
boys, who shot Maxey Thompson with
a pistol that they didn't know was loaded.
were sent TO the grand jury.
William Saunders was charged with
abusing and threatening to kill Samuel
Gentry, and his case was continued.
The case OF James Myers, charged with
cutting Robert Jones, was also con-
tinued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09

be sure and use that old and well-tricd
remedy. Mrs winslow's soothing-Sy
Tor children teething. II soothes the child.
softens the gums. allays all pain. cures
wind-colic. and Is the best remedy for
diarrhoea- Txantz- fxs a~AAs haaslA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09

ly; tenor solo. do You Forget" Ccantor)
MIR. Morsell THE Owl" (Adams,) MT.
Hay; Good Night. (BgckJ the Gridiron
Quartette.