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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-11-23
MISSOURI A NEWS
Missouri Sunday Schools.

The Missouri Sunday-schOol associa-
ton held its annual session at Sedalia.
The following figures are CLEANED from
yariouS raDOrtS.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-11-23

80.
Increase: 1895 over 1894. $3.50: 1873 over
1929. 1925: 1853 over 1892. CO.OOi.
Children Of school age in state: 1895, o. Ss3c9:
1924. 933. 457: 1855. 1904.
Percentage Of school children attending Sun
day-SchOol: 1895. 80: 1894. =S.5: Isg3. IS.
Number Of sunday schools: 1895, 6Sy7. 1894,
6,6@1: 1873. GIG.
Number Of officers and teachers: 1895. Co.
eSs: 1924. $780,: 1873. 1891.
The t:caSurerS report showed receipts On-
GLIDING S3r.sf brought forward from last re-
port of S~7.s53.43: expenditures, S7.4la67; bal
ance on hand 500 &c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-11-23

Mrs. Burnett Quick, aged 90, one Of
the Oldest settlers of Vernon county,
died lear Milo. She was twenty-fouI
years older than the state.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-11-23

Isaac Bryant, aged so. died at Adrian,
Bates county. He was a justice of the
peace for forty years in Washington
township, Jackson county,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-11-23

a. A LEsUEuR. Secretary OF Sta,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
CHANGE ON THE RAIL
The Southern and G. Fl. g. D. Inter-
ests Amicably Settled.
SOUTHERN ENLARGES ITS HOLDINGS.
Control In the Capital Stock of the Cincin-
natl, New Orleans and Texas Pa
cifc to He Equally Held by the
Southern and c. ii. b ID.

New YORK, May 4.-The Southern
railway and Cincinnatti, Hamilton &
Dayton railroad interests have settled
all difficulties as to the Cincinnati ex7
tension bonds and the proposals under
lying them on basis entirely satlsfac'
tory to both parties.
The Southern railway yesterday took
control OF the Alabama Great Southern
Railway company by the election o.
Samuel Spencer, Charles II. Coster' j.
P. Morgan jr., Francis Lvnde Stetson,
w. G. Oakman, A. j. Thomas, and
George w. Maslin, as a majority OF the
board of directors, with Samuel Spen'
Ger as chairman.
Under the terms of the settlemen,
the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton IN
terests retire entirely from the Alaoa'
ma, Great Southern, the Southern rail-
way having acquired there entire hold
ings. The control in capital stock o'
the Cincinnati, New Orleans q Texas
Pacific company. is to be owned ant
| held equally and jointly by tbs
Southern Railway and the Cincin
| natl. Hamilton & Dayton Interests
and it is hoped a reorganization OF tina
company or new lease or the pur
chase of the Cincinnati Southern cal
be effected and the line continued un
der neutral management to be operated
independently, but preferably to tn
interest of the Cincinnati, Hamilton
and Dayton on the north, and tn
Southern and the Alabama Great South
| ern on the south. This insures har
mony between the parties, stops htiga
tion and fully protects the interests o
Cincinnati in the manner in which he
citizens seemed to prefer. The South
ern Railway company retains the OWL
ership of the old Louisville Souther
line which insures also protection I
the city of Louisville.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
BUILDING BOOM IN ATLANTA.
The Exposition Company Offers n Bonus
on the Construction of Cheap Hotels.

The Exposition Company Offers Bonus
on the Construction of Cheap Hotels.
ATLANTA, May 4. The executive
committee of the Cotton States and In
ternational exposition has determined
to offer bonus on the construction OF
temporary hotels to accommodate vlsl-
tors. Advices received from all the
states indicate great crush in Atlanta,
and the exposition has determined to
take vigorous measure to relieve the
pressure. Atlanta has in progress more
buildings than ever before. 1t is al
most impossible to rent house at q
reasonable price, and buildings are go
ing up by the hundreds in every part OF
the city. Boarding houses are multi
plying. and it has become absolutely
necessary to build temporary struc-
lures bv the wholesale. In order to
give strong stimulus to such work,
the executive committee determined
Yesterday to offer a bonus of about
thirty three per cent of the cost OF the
structure, and will leave large mar
gin to profit for the builders. This is
expected to cause rapid inflow of in
vestments. A special committee, in
cluding q number of the ablest men on
the board, together with the standing
committee of public comfort, is charged
with the execution of these plans, and
the lumber men of Atlanta will have
meeting shortly to take concerted
measures for the end in view.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
swooP DOWN UPON CAROLINA
Woman Suffragists Mt Colurdbia Hold
Rouking state Reception.

COLUMBIA, S. c., May 4.-Last night
the band of woman suffragists who are
touring the state endeavoring to create
a sentiment whereby clause will be
Inserted in the new constitution to bo
adopted in the fall giving the woman
5he ballot, swooped down on the CAPT.
tol of the state and big mass meeting
was held in the hall of the house OF
representatives. There was large
and cultivated audience of ladies and
gentlemen present. Addresses were
delived by Mrs. Virginia D. Young,
president of the state equal rights as
sociation; Miss Helen Morris Lewis. OF
North Carolina; General R. R. Hemp
hill, who was in his element with the
representatives of his adopted sex,
though he did not wear boomers, and
Miss Laura Clay. the president of the
Kentucky Equal Rights association
Mr.. II. C. Patton, member of the house
from Richland introduced the speakers
The efforts of the women orators were
literally applauded by the audience
Several leading newspapers and a good
many prominent citizeus are favorine
the movement The ladies are can
vassing the state.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
MAI. WALLACE DEAD
One of Georgia's Oldest, Best
Known and Wealthiest Citizens.
RECORD LEFT OF HONEST ACTIVITY.
Georgia's ..Grand Old Man" Passes Away
at His Home In Atlanta at the Ad-
yanced Age of Ninety Years.
Story of rurs Life.

ATLANTA, May 4.-Major Campbell
Wallace, one of Georgia's oldest and
for thirty years one of her most promi-
nent citizens, died at 1880 o'clock last
night. Descended from the Scotch
Wallace, he was born in North Caro-
lima in 1905 In early life he was a
merchant while resident of Knox
vile. In 1858 Major Wallace became
the president of the East Tennesse and
Georgia railroad building it up in
splendid property and extending its
lines from Cleveland to Chattanooga
and Knoxville During the war he
rendered valuable aid to the confeder
ate government by removing troops
from one point to another.
After the war Major Wallace camc
to Atlanta. He was on his way to
Barlow county to purchase farm Oh
which he expected to live when he was
placed by Governor Jenkins in charge
of the Western and Atlantic railroad
as Superintendent. This was In 1856.
He devoted himself with all his skill
and talents as an organizer to the
work of rebuilding the road. and sue
ceeded in making it the best road in
the state. Afterward he was banker
in Atlanta and was chirman of the
Georgia railroad commission. He &C
cumulated large fortune. His life
was pure and he was the friend of all
young men, numbers of whom hs
helped start in business. He leave:
several children.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
THE ILLNESS OF GRESHAM.
Presydent Cleyeland's Anxiety to Kee
AmerIcanism Out of sight.

President CleveIand's Anxiety to Keen
AmerIcanism Out of sight.
WASHINGTON, May 4. The serious
Illness of Secretary Gresham has
thrown the entire charge of the Nicara.
guam affair into the hands of President
Cleveland, and therefore no one can
expect any turn towards Americanlsm
in the policy. The president will sure
ly not let Assistant Secretary Uhl take
charge of this Central American
trouble, because he fears some patriot
ism may be injected into it. The pres
ident remembers how, when the secre'
tary of state was ill before and the
Allianca was fired upon, Mr.. Uhl acted
the American and sent that noted dis
patch to Spain demanding immediate
apology. A burnt child breads the fire,
Mr.. Cleveland is not going to let Mr..
Uhl send any more dispatches The
matter, therefore. rests in charge OF
Mr.. Cleveland on this side and Mr.
Bayard in London, and England will
now have no fear.
The serious turn in Secretary Ores
hams illness will necessitate his ab
seuce from the state department fol
weeks. Il was his. desire to be at hi.
desk again when he was sick last time
that caused this setback. The doctor!
are now saying that Mr.. Gresham viii
be obliged to take long rest. Yester
dav his trouble was complicated by
passing a gall stone, and the creates
care is being exercised to keep hin
quiet and removed from any annoyance
or anxiety.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
AN .esoLUTE DISAGREEMENT.
Differcnt Opinions as to tho Plans for the
New GunbOats.


New Gunboats.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-For the first
time in its history, the board of naval
bureau chiefs have come to an absolute
disagreement, and have been obliged
to SO report to Secretary Herbert, leav-
ing him to determine which side was
right. The disagreement grows out OF
the designs for the six new gunboats,
for w hich plans were prepared by the
construction bureau. and there are two
reports on the subject, one signed by
four members of the board, totally dis
approving of the plans, and one signed!
by two, members, vigorously upholding
them The four members object that
the baats proposed will draw fourteen
feet OF water, aud so would not meet
the requirements of the act of Con-
gress which describes them as light
draf. gunboats. They also hold that
the fitting of the vessels with COM
plete full-sail power is mistake, as
the ex xperience of the department with
such vessels as the Adams shows clearly
that 10 steamer fitted sails can beat
agaipst the wind, and therefore the
sails will be almost useless in average
conditions On the other hand. the
supporters of the plans undertake to
demonstrate that the vessels will be
efficient and much more economical
than boats without sails, arguing that
the criticisms of the others are founded
on vessels not given full sail power
and giving figures to support their as
SertionS,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
REPRESENTATIVE MccLEARY.
Dont.Thlnk Free silver Will Bother Min
uessota Republicans


WASHINGTON, May 4-Representative A.
McCleary, of Minnesota, who is in
Washington for a few days, does not
think the free silver question in Mime
sofa will give the republicans much
trouble, although he sees possibility
of the democrats becoming entangled
over 1t. He said:
The republicans anticipated this movement
year ago and We discounted it in the last
campaign. We brought the people right up to
the question then and faced the music. do
not think it will bother much. For few
weeks recently there seemed to be revival OF
free silver talk In the state, but 1t has already
subsided to considerable extent. Our people
are sober, reasoning people, and they pretty
generally figure out the right course.
lam glad the silver question is being brought
up at this time. 1t gives US plenty OF oppor-
tunity to talk the thing over and time
enough for the movement to play itself out II
the people finally conclude that free coinage is
not desirable for this government to undertake
single handed.
The democrats in Minnesota are in pretty
bad shape over the silver question. That
comes OF training with the populists. They
F have been harnessed up with the populists
and by contract have absorbed some OF theiI
ideas. They are badly divided on the silver
| question, and there is trouble in store foI
/ them
Mr. McCleary, speaking Of the presi-
Genital outlook, said Senator Davis will
be the first choice of the Minnesota del
| egation, if Mr.. Davis wants to become
| candidate He said Mr.. Reid, o1
Maine. is very popular in Minnesota
and will summon formidable strength
| in case Mr. Davis does not aspire tt
| The nomination.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The post Office
department has received reports that
the anti-lottery law has been very eff
fective in breaking up the business.
Post Office Inspector Dice, at New Or
leans reports that two agents. L. A.
Gourdain and D. NJ. Slocun, represent
ing the Louisiana Guarantee Loan COM
pany, the Louisiana Grand Lottery
company, the Louisiana State Lottery
company and the Honduras National
Lottery company, all of New Orleans.
were prevented by this law from con-
tinuing the business, and both men
were indicted.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
-.LMETTo's LEGAL BATTLES.
Hearing Involving the Constitutionality OF
the State Repatriation Laws.


the State Repatriation Laws.
COLUMBIA, S. c.. May 4.-The hearing
in the important injunction case in
volving the constitutionality of the
South Carolina registration laws and
constitutional convention act, was con-
tinued yesterday. Mr.. c. A. Douglass
for the complainant made a powerful
argument, starting at 10 o'clock yester-
day and continuing till 4:10 p. M, with
a recess for dinner He riddled the
laws with legal shot from no end of
authorities. Mr.. George S. Mower then
began and completed his argument for
the state, which was simply citation
of authorities. Judge Golf interrupted
him many times with pertinent ques-
tions, indicating that his mind is pretty
clear on the case. The general idea
now seems to be that the decision is
going to be against the state. Three
more arguments consuming four or five
hours are to be made today. The case
will scarcely be concluded till this
evening. The dispensary case will not
be reached until Monday. ssG
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
IMPROVEMENT is MANIFEST.
Business Conditions Remain Good Not.
withstandinR the Labor Troubles.

Business Conditions Remain Good Not
withdrawing the Labor Troubles.
NEW YORK, May 4.-Bradstreets to-
day says:
The manifest improvement in many lines of
general trade has resulted in an increase in
the volume OF business notwithstanding the
impending idleneSs of a.n00 Rhode Island
worsted mill operatives and many in other In
dustrial lines Industrial unrest now takes
form of striking for higher wages. This week
about so o0) industrial employees have struck,
and the tendency does not seem to be checked.
About 1900 people are reported to have OBJ
tanned higher wages without striking.
Nashville and Galveston report some little
improvement in the volume of business, but
they prove the exceptions among southern
cities. Agricultural conditions in Tennessee
are said to be favorable. In Texas the coast
country still needs rain. AT Chattanooga and
Augusta the weeks business has been of some
what smaller volume although at the former
some of the manufacturing industries are bet
ter employed than one year ago. There is only
a fair business IN cotton goods and prices re-
main Arm. No gain is looked for until de-
mand for all supplies become general
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
Newark Hat Men Organize.

NEWARK, n. J., May 4.-Fourteen hat
of Essex county. repre-
sentiug an aggregate capital of IS, 500.-
900, last night organized an annex to
the National association and its $780,,
Oo0, 900 of capital and 1900 manufactu-
rers. j. ]. Perine, of Orange, was
chosen chairman and John N. Espen-
scheid, secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
win Not Prosecute Gordon.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May An inti-
mate friend of the BUSH family, Mrs.
Gordons relatives, is authority for the
statement that SO far as they are con-
cerned nothing would be done towards
pushing the prosecution against Fulton
Gordon. They are anxious for the
whole unfortunate affair TO be hushed
up and will allow the matter to drop.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
strikers win an Increase.

NEWCASTLE, Pa. May 4.-The five
hundred furnace men employed In the
various iron furnaces in the vicinity OF
Newcastle last night gained the victory
in their strike. for the restoration OF
former wages. The total reductions
aggregated thirty per cent Work will
be resumed at once.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
YOUNG GIRLS SPIRITED AWAY.
Two Daughters of an Alabama Farmer
Attacked by Negroes

Attacked Dy Negroes.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 4.-William
Hayes two daughters, aged sixteen
and eighteen, living near Hard Ridge,
Daley county. while on their way to
field, were yesterday attacked by two
unknown negroes and spirited away.
Since then posses have been searching
the woods but in vain. 1t is thought
the girls have been outraged and muir
dered and their bodies secreted in the
woods.
Later.-A special from Clintonville,
Ala, in speaking Of the two Hayes
girls who were said to have been cap
tured by two negroes says: "The
girls were found by their father in
Pike county where they were chopping
cotton. They cannot or will not tell
anything about their absence further
than to say the negroes suspected knew
nothing of their movements"
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
pan.s Failure Report.

New YoRK. May Ar. G. Dun & Co.'S
report on failures says: Failures in
twenty-five days of April show liabili-
tics of 50, ,b36 ,p60, of which $3,614, ,7s6
were of manufacturing and s.. .705. $50
Of trading concerns. Last year in four
weeks ending April 26. liabilities were
81, ,sa6 ,sss, of which s., ,6s7, $40 OF manu-
featuring and 81, CT, 500 Of trading con-
Germs. The weeks failures are 2Sl IN
the United States against 233 last year,
and 81 in Canada against IS last year.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
MAYOR sTRoNe,s IRON HAND.
Police Commissioners are Now Asked to
Resign Their Offices.

Resign Their Offices.
NEW YORK, May 4.-Police Inspector
Thomas F. McAvoy of the second in
spection district. asked for retirement
yesterday afternoon and within an
hour his request was granted by the
police board in spite of determined
opposition by Commissioner Andrews.
Mayor Strong has requested Police
Commissioners Michael Kerwin and
Charles Fl. Murray to resign. The
mayor has asked them to do so in so
many words. For two months it has
been common report that Mayor Strong
wanted to get rid of Messrs Kerwin
and Murray, but he wanted them to re-
sign of their own will. The mayor had
selected the men whom he would ap-
point as their successors. Messrs Ker-
win and Murray, however refused to
resirn
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
F,v. Miles OF Cigarettes q Day.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-There was
contest before commissioner Seymour
yesterday as TO the ownership OF a
patent for cigarette-making machine
that il warranted to make Ave miles of
cigarettes per day. The tobacco is
spun ont in an endless rope and fitted
into an endless roll of paper, and is
then cut into the proper lengths.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The treasury
circulation statement for April shows
that during the month circulation OF
all kinds of money in the United States
increased SIS, ,249. .730, making the total
in circulation on May 1, $500, 4s4. 154,
or $2297 per capita. AS compared with
May /. 1894. the. total circulation has
decreased S92, ,O00, 900.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
NO. 49,.
SENATOR CuLLOM TALKS WAR.
The Illinois Statesman Says England MUST
Leave Nicaragua, or Fight.

SAN DIEGO, CAL. May 4. Senator
Cullom, of Illinois. arrived by private
car from Los Angles last night, accom-
panied by Mrs Cullom and friends In
an interview on the foreible occupation
of Corinto by British forces, Senator
Cullom said;
If a plain and emphatic protest had been
made by the United States government En-
gland would not have occupied corinto. Now.
as she is there believe in using force, IL nee
essary, to get her out. There are two things
which the people of the United States nave
set their hearts on, and they are the enforce
ment OF the Monroe doctrine and the bufiding
of the Nicaragua canal The administration
that gets in the way of the people IN these
matters will be put out of the way. Tnere are
some things that will not stand. long suHerine
as we are do not apprehend that England
will go to such steps as is prophesfed. yet We
do not know what her insolent and dictatoriai
policy may lead her to attempt. One thing Is
certain that she must get away from Nlcara-
gua or there will be war between the Cniteu
States and England.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
To Make . Tour of Inspection.

WASHINGTON. May 4.-Secretary La
mont contemplates making tour OF
inspection of the military posts on the
Canadian and northwestern frontier
during the coming summer. The de-
tails of the trip have not yet been ar
ranged but it will be made in special
hotel car, and the start will be made
about the end of this month.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
THE GOLD MEN IN CONTROL.

Delegates to the Cook County Ui) Demo-
cratic Convention Eelected by Primary.
CHICAGO, May 4.-Primaries for the
selection of delegates to the Cook coun-
ty convention of the democratic party
in connection with the called state
monetary convention, were held in the
wards and country towns yesterday.
Harmony prevailed because the Honest
Money League of Illinois. which repre-
sents the anti-free coinage OF silver
wing OF the democratic party, had
issued an appeal to the party voters to
have nothing to do with the county or
state convention and the selection OF
delegates. Nevertheless the sentiment
in favor of bimetallism or the objects
of the state convention was made
known by large number OF voters
considering it was primary. lacking
the spells of office feature.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
Catharine sweig.rt Adiudged Insane

SAVANNAH, Ga, May 4.-Catharine
Sweigart, who shot her husband about
a week ago and who was held for muir
der, was adjudged insane in the court
of ordinary yesterday and an order will
be taken for her confinement in the
ASYLUM at Milledgeville.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11

New YoHK, May 4.-Cotton fell 9 to
10 points, regaigned this, and closed
steady with sales of 107, 100 bales. New
Orleans declined points but recovered
this and August advanced points.
Liverpool declined 1-3ad on the spot.
with sales of 10000 bales aud futures
fell s points, closing quiet and steady.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
coal Men Could Not Agree.

NEw York, May 4.-Nothing def
mite was accomplished by the anthro-
cite coal sales agents at their morning
session yesterday. The resolution con-
sidercd was the restriction of the out
put for the month to 3,5oo.o00 tons.
Final action will be taken today.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11
THE WEST VIRGINIA TROUBLE.
Reports From the Mining Districts OF .
More Serious Nature.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, May Re
ports from the mining districts along
the Norfolk and Western are OF more
serious character than yesterday. Sew
eral coal cars are reported burned at
different points along the line. About
one hundred celored miners from the
Elkhorn region came to this city last
night on a freight train and started
east by foot, claiming they were going
to the mines on New river. Some think
they are lurking in these parts with a
view of destroying property down on
this end of the line of the Norfolk and
Western. A gatling gun was sent to
Ehe Bluefield militia.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-11

LONDON, May THE thousand guinea
stakes of 100 sovereigns each. for three
year-old FLIES. Roley Mile lone mile
and eleven yards) at New Market yes
terday, was won by A. w. Cox's Galeot-
tia,- Sir James Miller's La Sagesse,
second and Lord Rosebery's Gas, third.