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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-05-25

Last Saturday afternoon j. B.
Walker, Prosecuting Attorney of Iron
county, was shot and instantly killed
at Pilot Knob by G. B. Hill a con-
stable. The killing occurred in the
Office of a Justice of the Peace. The
coroners jury held Hill responsible for
the killing and he is now in Jail.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-05-25

Quite a bitter feeling exists among
the Catholic clergy OF ST. Louis.
Archbishop Kahn and a number of
priests and laymen have fled a suit
against the venerable Archbishop
Kenrick for possession of about
IS, OOO, 900 worth of property belonging
to the dioces.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-05-25

It is said that capital has been
raised in London for the construction
of an immense irrigation dam across
the Rio Grand river above FL Paso.
The English moneyed men are anx-
ious to find good investments, and
the United States presents a better
field than does any other country.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-05-25

A new warehouse in Paris has been
built with glass floors. The initial
cost is considerably over that of the
ordinary floor, but, in view of the fact
t~oughened glass is so much longer
lived than wood, the experiment is
likely to prove cheaper in the long
run.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-05-25
SATURDAY, MAY Is. 1895.

Butler-I may be poor, but there
wal a time when I rode in a carriage. 2
Cook-Yes, and your mother push
ed ii. Pail Mall Budget.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-05-25

receive constant and special attention. Among
topics recently discussed are.
woman Suffrage in Practice TIL Rs
Nuisance Of woman, Women In Politics
ssThe New Aspect o. the Woman Question: and
ssThe Modern Girl - By the author Of ssIhs
Heavenly Twins The Future Of Marriage,
ssEyiis OF Early Msrriagcss, 9Th Servant
Girl ofthe Futures,; al Financial Dspen-
dence of Womenss; sTrades-unlons fcr
Women',s ssThe Lack of Good seryantsss
American Life and Physical Deferiofationss
the Kitehen,s; The Amateur NURSE; Mark
Twain's Defense of Harriet Shelley, etc. etc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-05-25
CITY GOVERNMENT.


Proceedings OF the City Council
Adjourned Session.
MONDAY EVENING, May 10th, 1895.
Board met in adjourned session with
the Mayor, William Il. Coerver. in
the chair and all members present.
This being the meeting for the open
ing of sealed proposals fol. crawling
Themis street from Frederick to Sprigg
street, as advertised for by the city
clerk, the following proposals were
presented by the clerk, opened in the
presence of the Mayor and Council
and read, as follows: From
Timothy Sullivan, proposing to
furnish the required amount of gravel
The evening times., 1895-11-05
ITALIAN ROCGHS.
They Attempt the Assassination Of
Whole Family.

Iuey attempt tne -AsSAtsslnatlOn OF u
Whole Family.
HazlctoD, Pa, Nov. 5.-ShortIy after 6
o'clock last evening the town of Mac
Adoo was throw into state of intense
excitement by the reported assassination
of q woman and her small child by
gang OF Italians.
The shooting took place on TamaQu
street, opposite the 4 rnold building. Frank
Guy, in company with his wife and child,
of Audenricd, while walking along this thor
oughfare, was met by three Italians, rough
looking, who, without word of warn
ing, whipped out their revOlvers and fired
two shots at the Guy family.
One of the bullets Struck Mrs. Guy in
the left hand, and she, terror-stricken,
shrieked murder at the top of her voice.
This drew 4 big crowd and two of the
would-be murderers m1de their escape
across vacant lot in The excitement that
followed.
The third was not 50 fortunate, for he
had no sooner discharged his revolver
than he was pounced upon by the infuriated
husband.
The latter fought Ikea demon and would
have slain the would!be assassin but for
the mob which GRO wded around.
The Italian, who gave his name as John
Pietro, was taken beYofe Squire Daley
for n hearing. He denied that he did the
shooting and declined to reveal the iden-
tity of his companions, whom he said he
did not know. ~
His revolver upon examination showed
that one chamber had been dicharged. The
assault was one of the most outrageous ever
perpetrated there and has aroused very
bitter feeling against the Italian element.
Mrs. Guys wound is not dangerous, as the
bullet passed through her hand. Her child,
however, was seriously bruised by being
jostled by the crowd.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
LOCKED-OUT MEN SUFFER
Peter Granger Ill and His Wife and
Babe in Dire Need.
James Moran, Jr., Has Been Ill So
Long That His Means Are Ex-
hausted-Appeals for Aid.

The Anacostia drivers have three buses
at work transferring passengers 10 and
from the Navy Yard. The results yesterday
showed that over 900 fares had beenearned.
Four of the forty employees hayegoue back
to the company, and one of the three has
just been appointed an additional private
on the police force, presumably upon Presi-
dent Griswold's Recommendation. Not one
to weaken.
Two cases of great destitutiOn among the
men were reported last night. Peter
Granger, living at No. 81 Harrison street,
one OF the drivers, is lying III OF typhoid
fever. In an adjoining room are his wife
and babe four days old, and all were des-
titute of coal, food and clothing, to say
nothing of other ncccssarics. Mr.. Leonard,
Mr.. Van Hay and Others supplied their ini-
mediate needs, and AN appeal is Eow made
for assistance from others benevoleDtly in
clined. The other case is that of James Mo-
ran, jr., who has been i'll so long that his
means are exhausted.
The Railway Assembly bought the
horses for use i'll the bus line, and the feed
for the animals has been thus far donated.
Preparations are still in progress for the
big mass meeting in Anacostia Friday
night. The meeting will be held In Ma
sonic Hall, and addresses may he eX-
pected from q number OF prominent Ana
costians besides Master Workman W. II.
q. Simmons, of District Assembly, No. 66;
President Tracy. of Typog raphical Union,
No. 101; Vice President Farrell, of the
same organization: President Hyde. of the
BoOkbinders; Paul T. Bowen and others.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
SOME TELLING =
COMPARISONS
OF the New Gas and the
Old.
AcETYLENE THE LIGHT
OF THE FUTURE.

In order to give the reader an idea of
what the new gas accomplishes, We will
give some direct comparis ons. Take
12,5G0 feet OF the gas which the city OF
Philadelphia manufactures and distributes
to its citizens through its miles OF under
ground pipe-tO buy and lay which costs
a large fortuDe--at 81 per l 900 feet and
light IL. Place alongside the illumination
made by this 12,5OO feet of city gas
cylinder containing 900 feet of Acety-
lene gas, less than One-twclfth of the for
nier, and light it, and it will equal the
vastly greater quantity OF city gas in
illumination, excel 1t In the matter of its
harillessBess on the quality of the atnOs-
phere, and also in the comfort 1t will
afford from the absence Of that heat which
is caused by the grosser gas and by the
Wclsbach.
4 one-foot burner with Acetylenc is
more than equal TO two six-foOt burners
with the ordinary gas.
PUTS OUT ELECTRICITY.
Place four incandescent electric lights
in a roofh with the ordinary candle po ower
and also ignite four burners conveying
Acetylene, and it will be found the electric
lights look pale and weak in comparison
with the new gas. IL is as far superior
TO the electric light as the electric light
was TO the Old gas light.
One OF the things which Is noticeable
about 1t is the absence of that black disc
I'D the center which one sees in the ortii-
nary gas, and which denotes imperfect
combustion. The white flame of Acety-
leDe burns right down to the tip. There
is no question according to the statement
OF scientists that IL is one of the greatest
discoveries OF the age.
No PUBLIC FRANCHISES REQUIRED.
There will be no tearing up OF streets
and laying OF pipes in order to furnish
this new gas to citizens. Nothing OF the
kind will be required. 1t will be delivered
at the houses OF those using il in cylinders
TO which the gas pipes now in use in the
houses will be connected. When the
cylinder is exhausted, a new cylinder will
be put in It's place, and delivery wagon
or the gas company will take the first
cylinder away, and have il refilled. Thus
the supply will be always repleDished.
There need be no dispute about gas bills.
What one uses will be paid for and no more.
The gas will probably be sold by the pound
rather than by the 900 feet.
There will be Il great many detail uses
to which the gas will be put. For exam
pie. the parlor oil lamp Will give way TO
an equally handsome lamp with tube
in its center filled with, Acetylene gas.
When the tube is exhausted, il will be
slipped out, and anotbrr tube put in its
place. Bicyclists who now use oil lanterns
on their wheels, will use a small tube,
from the end OF which will flame the beau
tiful white light.
1t not only serves TO make darkness as
light as day. but ii accoinplishes this result
by the simplest means. To the fact that
it is portable and that little Of it goes
great way is 10 be added the additional
facts that it has no offensive odor, no
excessive heat, and that IL does not vitiate
the atmosphere like other gas.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
SOUTH WASHINGTON CITIZENS
Praise The Times and Condemn the

AnacOstia Hallway Company.
The South washingt ton Citizens Associa-
ton, tits regular meeting last night at the
hall Of the Washington Athletic Club, on
South Capitol street, established reciprocal
relations with the A ma costa Citizens As
sOciatiOn, discussed the garbage crematory
location with vigor and took hand in the
Anacostia lockout.
When President Winter raped for order
there were about / 90 members present TO
answer to their names, and more than the
usual interest characterized the proceedings.
The Times came in for graceful tribute
from Mr.. James Hall, who in quoting
from 1t said the appearance OF a statement
in its columns was IL guarantee OF its cor
rectness.
President Lawrence, OF the Railway As
sembly, Mr.. ]. II. kcatiBs, and Mr.. W. q.
Van Hoy, of the Anacostia Association.
Were present by invitation, and each made
an address, President Lawrence, at the
urgent request of The association, making
statement of the present condition of the
lockout.
At the conclusion of his remarks Mr.. NJ J.
Brown moved the adoption of the resoiu-
ton, and said he did not believe there was
member of the association mean enough to
ride on the cars.
The James Greek Canal was advertcd to
and other nuiSances came in for con-
demnation, Mr.. Hall, above alluded TO.
pIaking a strong presentation OF South
Washington's grievance, and caustically
crit iclslng what was understood to be
the purpose OF the Commissioners respect
ing it.
1t was the unanimous voice of those pres
ent that the proposed crematury at the
foot Of South Capitol street shall be op-
posed at every stage of its progress to-
ward construction and operation.
The association elected officers for the
ensuing year as follows:
DR.. +. c. c. Winter, president; James
F. Shea, vice-prcsidcDt; Henry Storey,
secretary, and John Quinn, treasurer.
The Officers are eX-officio members of
the executive committee, and additional
members were chosen as follows: David
Murphy, John B. Prout, R. j. Collins, James
Martin, J. b. Leonard, Maurice Fitz-
gerald, and Charles Schaffer.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
DIR. SMITH SUCCESSFUL.
CabIcgram just Received From the
phiIud..lphia Explorer.

PhiIndelphfa Explorer.
Philadelphia Nov. 5.--A cablegram was
received in This city last evening from Dr.
Donaldson Smith, dated Alden, bearing
the one " ord Successful
This news established the safety of the
plucky Philadclphian. W no for The past year
and half has been exploring the wilds of
Eastern Africa, and at the same time puts
an end to the doubt as to his SAFETY which
had been felt by those interested in the eX-
pcdition for the past few months.
Or. Smith entered Africa on the cast
ern coast about at the third degree OF
north latitude, a year ago last June, TO
push across the country OF the Gallreas
and Nasal 10 two lakes which have been
recently discovered by another expedi-
ton, and from thence on to the two
Nyanzas, his object being to carry out
and complete the line OF exploration from
the lakes TO the east coast, n distance OF
several hundred miles.
DIR. Smith was accompanied by about so
Africans, and nj first by an EDglishman,
who was subsequently obliged to return To
London.
DIR. Smith sent back some fine specimens
OF the regions flora after he had been o n
his expedition few months, for the Geo
graphical Society of London. and some
months later was reported to be pushing n
by another part whom he met. A side from
these evidences of his safety, there have
been none until the arrival OF his cable
gram last evening.
As the region which DR.. Smith has ira
versed is at the present time represented
by a blank space on the map of africa. the
Significance OF the explorers brief mes
sage will be realized Immediately. He
has undoubtedly made great many dis
cuveries OF much value. DR.. Smith is well
known in this city, being n graduate of
of 'S5. and a member of the University
and other clubs.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
THOUSANDS WE'RE ATDRoOP.s.
Popular Piano Dealers Were Hosts In
Their New Building.

Eight thousand friends of F.. F. Droop
& Sons dropped in to see them yesterday
afternoon. About two thousand more
dropped around last night to attend the
Informal musicale given from S 10 $50
O'Clock.
1t has been almost forty years since Mr..
+. +. Droop entered the piano business in
this city. In these years he has made
many friends, as he now knows. Lately
he has had his two sons, Edward II and
Carl A. to help him along. They are
proving themselves just as popular as
tiieir father. Yesterday the three felt
there ought to be twenty or thirty OF them
10 greet the friends and express the satis-
faction the firm felt.
The guests were received at the front
door by Mr.. Z. F. Droop, assisted by Harry
J. Read and Kent Nelson. Mr.. Droop
thinks he knows now how a Z resident soriIe-
times feels after shaking hands with five
or six thousand people The main floor
was soou filled, and then began the tour
through the fiye-Story building.
One of the most pleasant incidents or
the evening was the presentation 10 the
Steinway representatives OF a portrait
of the founder OF their house. II was
draped in the German n colorS. Mr.. Charles
Steinway was most happy in his re-
sponSe.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
EXPERT CAR JUMrERs.
Trsmps Are Experienced In Stealing
Rides on Trains

Tramps Are Experienced I'm Stealing
Rides on Trains.
II haven't much hair on my head" said
Supt. Mansfield, Of the Indianapolis and
Vjncennes, to an Indianapolis News re-
porter, but what little l have was up in
the air like porcupine quiils this afternoon.
Several of us were coming down the Union
tracks rs No. 20, the fast train on the In-
dianapolis division, was pulling out.
''At Delaware street three tramps were
standing. By the time the train reached
that point it was going at Il lively rate.
Each OF the tramps selected a coach and
as the train whirled by caught the iron rod
that extends under the side of the car and
swung beneath the train In front Of the
trucks. Like acrobats, they turned over
the rod and rested their feet on The brake
beam, and as the train rolled away settled
down for a ride. A single mistake, a slip
of the hand or the failure To place their
feet on the brakebcam meant for them
a horrible death. i was so frightened at
their recklessness that 1 fairly lost my
breath. Experienced railroad man that /
am, l would not have attempted such u
feat for 81 100000"
THAT was common trick said Frank
Lewis, formerly with the Union Pacific
Railway Company. Il have had a good
deal OF experience with tramps, and there
are few of them but risk their lives daily
on the ears. The old-time tramps used to
walk over the country: up-tO-date tramps
ride. / have taken them out from beneath
the pilot of the engine. have hauled them
from the brake beam OF passenger cars, and
a favorite hiding place for them is at the
top Of the vestibule. On top of the cars
is a pleasant place during the summer, but
in the winter they try to make themselves
as comfortable as possible. 1t is seldom
that you hear Of tramp being killed by
the cars. unless in a wreck. To become an
expert car jumper Is one Of the first
requisites of tramp Of the first class"
The evening times., 1895-11-05
CARDINALS VISIT.
He Sees ST. Charles College and Is
Given ReceptiOn,

ne sees 81. CHnrleS College and Is
Given Reception.
Eliicott City, Nd, Nov. 5.-Cardinal Glib.
boDs was at st. Charles College, Howard
County, yesterday, to Join with other visit
ing clergynen, the college faculty, and
students in celebrating st. Charles DAY. A
high mass was said, with Rev. DR.. Alphon-
sus L. Magnien, of st. Mary's Seminary,
celebrant; Rev. John p. Gaynor, deacon,
and Rev. 2. j. Walsh, sub-deacon. The
sermon was by Rev. II. j. Foley.
A reception in honor of the cardinal took
place at noon. An address was delivered by
Thomas McGuigan, of Piedmont, WA.
In response to the greeting the cardinal re.
ferred to his own life at st. Charles as
student, forty years ago, and granted the
young men three free days or holidays in
the year, to be designated by the president
of the college, Rev. Charles Rex.
There was banquet in the dining hall.
The recreation hall, where the reception
place, was decorated with flowers and
potted plants.
Among the visiting clergymen, besides
those already named, were Revs. W. A.
Bartlett, d l.. Sartori; G. II. Tregasser, ].
r. Slattery, p j. Walsh. I. ]. KeDney, E.
j. Wunder, W. A. Fletcher, OF Baltimore;
st. Charles with Cardinal Gibbons; Rev.
j. P. Tower, of Sykesville: Revs. n. E.
Gross and Joseph A. Foley. Of Washington:
Rev. F. P. Doory, of Elkridge. Music for
the mass was under the direction of l..
Mullen and F. E. Craig, students of the
college, and was finely rendered.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI.
They Take Steps to Restore the De
stroyed University.

They Take Steps TO Restore the De-
stroyed University.
Lexington, Va, Nov. 5.-Pursuant to
call, the alumni and many friends OF the
University of Virginia met in mass meet
ing here yesterday afternoon in the court
house.
Hon. John Randolph Tucker, dean Of the
law school of Washington and Lee Uni
ycrsity, presided. The object of the meet
ing was to raise fund among the alumni
of the University OF Virginia in Lexington
and Rockbridge to aid in the restoration
of the University of Virginia building.
Addresses were made by Hon. ]. RAN
dolph Tucker, Profs. Alex. l.. Nelson, and
]. A. Quaries, OF Washington and Lee Uni
versity: Dr. Hunter Pendletou, of the
Virginia Military Institute; Rev. r. j.
McI,ryde, ID. D., rector of Grace Memorial
Episcopal Church; Hon. William A. Gas-
cow and Hon. William A. Anderson. The
following resolutions, Offered by Dr. Hun
ter Pcndlcton, were unanimously adopted:
Whereas a terrible fire has recently swept
away the rotunda and public hall buildings
OF the University of Virginia and destroyed
much other valuable property: and whereas,
recognizing the high standard esta hlished
and maintained andthe high grade OF educa-
tional work done by this distinguished in
stitution OF learning for nearly three-quar-
ters of a century, and deeply sensible how
great Il loss 10 llit stdte anu anu
country at large would be the permanent
impairment of the usefulness and efficiency
of this, our State university: Therefore, he il
~'Resolved. by the alumni and friends of
the University OF Virginia here present, first.
That we profoundly deplore the distressing
calamity and heavy loss which has befallen
this grand old monument to the cause Of
ctincai ion, dear to all friends of broad and
liberal culture.
''Sccond-That we extend the faculty and
board of visitors our sincerest sympathy in
this, their trying .affliction.
"Thrd-That we give to those here present
and 10 all others who may wish it the oppor-
tunity to contribute of their means in aid of
the restorationof the buildings and property
destroyed.
.'Fourth-Th3t permanent treasurer be
appointed to receive contributions and for
ward the same 10 the proper authorities"
subscription was started and the liber-
ality of alumni and friends Of the old school
was shown. circular letter will he sent
10 all alumni in this section and the citizens
I'm general and all friends of education
will he given an opportunity to aid in the
~reat work of rebuilding.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
Still the Eyangeli.ts Come.

Evangeiists have designs upon Wash
ington. The northwest has been stirred by
evangelists from Chicago, and now the
northeast is TO have one from Philadelphia,
Rev Chas. II. Coon, pastor of one OF the
largest churches there, and formerly as
sistant of Rev. Il. Fay Mills, well known
throughout the land as an evangelist.
Mr. Coon is forceful speaker. his utter
ances are often tinctured with humor, and
his wide experiences render his sermons
peculiarly suggestive and practical. AT
his opening meeting last night he captured
every hea rer. Those who do not hear him
will miss a rare treat. He is assisted by
a cornetist, n chorus choir, and by soloists.
The meetings are held every night at the
Fifth Congregational Church. Eighth and
/ streets northeast.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
William Low Suicides.

Hagerstown, Nd, Nov. william Low,
aged about thirty-twO or thirty-three years,
committed suicide yesterday afternoon by
hanging himself in barn at his home, q
short distance west of Edgemont, Washing
ton county. Low had been Respondent for
long time from some unknown cause. He
lived with his mother on a small farm,
which they owned. He was missing from
his home and search was instituted, which
resulted in the finding of his body swinging
from beam in the barn. Hisfather isdead.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
First B.ptist Church Reunion.

The fifteenth annual reunion of the
congregation of the First Baptist Church
took place in the church pariors, corner
of Sixteenth and o streets northwest, last
evening. 1t was intended to hold this re-
union on Thursday evening last, but the
weather becoming SO iDcicinent 1T was
postponed.
The programme was simple and interest.
ing, opening with singing, followed by u
prayer by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Charles
A. Stakcly. The roll of the members was
then called, after which the covenant was
read. On the platform. tastefully decorated.
with ferns, sat the pastor. DR.. Stakely.
also DR.. Whitman. president Of Columbian
University; Rev. Samuel II. Greene. Dr.
George C. Sampson, and Rev. DIR. Muir.
address.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
work at Norfolk Navy Yard

Norfolk, Nov. 5.-It is generally be-
lieved that the government intends to keep
the vessels of the new navy in good repair,
and the mechanics of the yard are encour-
aged, as the bulk OF them are likely to have
steady employment during the winter
months. A force of men will be taken on
tomorrow, iron workers, helpers, and
Iaborers. The vessels now here under re-
pairs are the Raleigh, Montgomery, and
Amphitrite, and a new tug building for
the Naval Academy. The Bancroft is Or
dered here for repairs and overhauliDg, and
will shortly be at the yard. The work on
the Amphitrite is difficult and necessarily
proceeds slowly. She will be at the yard
until the 1st of December, at least. The
new buildings in the yards and docks cun-
tinue to employ a good force.
The evening times., 1895-11-05
Rear Admlra,'s widow Dies.

Martinsburg, w Va, Nov.5.-Mrs. Martha
Harlan Stribling is dead, aged SO years.
Pneumonia was the cause of her death
and her illness was of two weeks dura-
ton. Mrs. Stribling was the widow of
Rear Admiral Cornelius X. Stribling,
United States Navy officer of prominence.
Her husband died in 1854, and since then
she had been living here, where she had
many relatives and a wide circle of FAM
lily connections and friends. She was for
many years member of the Presbyterian
church, and was universally beloved.