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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10
Proposals for Furnishing City
With Gravel,

Sealed proposals will be received
by the undersigned. for the Street and
Wharf Commit g.. The City Council
of the city of Cane Girardeau. for
furnishing said city with a sufficient
quantity ofgravel for repairing Broad
way street from Middle street to Span
ish street. Said gravel to be subject
to the approval of tie Street Commits
sioner. and delivered on said Broad
way street. between the streets named
at the rate of not less than fifteen %
cubic yards per day until the amount
necessary to repair said street Is
delivered.
Parties desiring to bid for the above
work will be required to submit with
their bids IA check payable to the city
of Cape Girardeau. in an amount
equal to ten per cent of the amount
bid, said check to become the property
of said city. in the event that the party
to whom Is awarded the contract for
said work fails or refuses within the
space of ten days thereafter. to file a
bond with the City Clerk. with two or
more good and sufficient Sureties for
the faithful performance of their con-
tract.
Bids will be received at my office in
the court house in said city up to Fri
day evening. August 10th at 40
o'clock and will be opened by the
chairman of the Street and Wharf
Committee at a meeting thereof to be
held at said time. The city reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
GEO. f.. CHAPPELL.
City Clerk.
Aug. 9TH. 1885.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10
sheriff,s Sale of Real Estate.

BY virtue and authority of an alias
execution issued by the clerk of the
circuit court of Cape Girarde2u u
ty. Missouri. bearing date the four
tenth day of June. 1898. and return
able to the August term. lS95. of said
court and to me directed in favor of
Robert H. Whitelaw and Robert L.
Wilson and against William Purcell,
| have levied upon and seized the fol-
lowing described real estate situate.
lying and being in the county of Cape
Cirardeau. Missouri. tO-wit
The one-third interest of the west
half of lot number twenty-four III in
f55l. iifty-siX 81. fifty-seven 81 J tif-
ty-eight 81. tifty-nine l59l. sixty y6Ol;
sixty-one l6l). siXty-twO l62l. sixty
three 90 and siXty-four 81 J. in range
A: also the south half of lot number
one IL. in range y: also lots number
ed forty-one al forty-two p. for
ty-three 49,. forty-four Al, forty
five t45). forty-siX 40 forty-seven
a. and forty-eight. in range B: also
part lot number four \. in range G.,
described as follows Commencing
forty feet east of the northwest corner
of said lot number four Il for a be-
ginning. thence run east along Themis
street sixty feet to an alley. thence
south along said alley one hundred
feet. more or less. thence west sixty
feet. thence north one hundred feet.
more or less. to the beginning point:
also ninety 30 feet off of the south side
of lot number one | in range d: also
"A part of lot number one Il in range
ID. commencing ninety 1901 feet Of the
northeast corner of said lot number
one I'll and run north twenty-five ID
feet. thence west siXty-Seven and one
half i61!) feet. thence south twenty
two t22) feet. thence east siXty-seven
and One-half (61t feet tothe beginning:
alsolotS numbered siXty-tive 90 sixty
six 1861. sixty-seven (6Il, ~siXty-eight
(6S). s~iXty-nine. i69). seventy (1O(.
seventy-one III and seventy-twO l12).
in range G.. all in the city and county
of Cape Girardeau and state of Mis-
souri,: also the south p~artOfout lOtnum-
Der s~eventy-eight Isl. of survey mum
Der two thousand one hundred and
n~inety-nine i2199). containing thirty
seven and seventy One-hundredths
81 10-100) acres: also the north part
of Outlot number eighty-thTee lS3).
survey number two thousand one hum
dred and ninety-nine (2lg9). contain
ing fifty tj0) acres. in the county of
Cape Girardeau. Missouri. and | will.
on
TUESDAY. THE TWENTIETH DAY OF
AUGUST, \. d. 1895,
At the court house door in the city of
Jackson. Cape Girardeau county Mis-
souri, between the hours of nine o'clock
in the forenoon and five o'clock in the
afternoon of that day, and during the
session of the Circuit Court of Cape
Girardeau county. sell for cash in
hand to the highest bidder. all the
right. title. claim and interest of
William Purcell. of. in and to the
above described property. to satisfy
said execution and cost.
JUDSON NJ. RANDOL.
Sheriff of Cape Girardeau County.
july21nl3
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10

the northeast corner OF said lot num-
Der one | and north twenty-five
ID feet. thence west siXty-seven and
one-half %! feet. thence south twen-
ty-twO ID feet, thence east siXty-seven
and one-half[6I3 feet to the beginning:
also lots number sixty-fve [65l. sixty
six 66 |. sixty-seven 1911 siXty-eight
1851. si~xty-nine 1851. seventy [10l
seventy-One Il and seventy-twO 81
in range &. ali in the city and county
of Cape Girardeau and State of Mis-
souri,, also the south part of out lot
number seventy-eight 7Sl of survey
number two thousand one hundred and
ninety-nine [2l99l. containing thirty
seven and seventy one-hundredths
T37 1O-100l acres: also the north part
of out lot number eighty-three SD.
survey number two thousand one
hundred and ninety-nine. [2I99l. con
tanning fifty so acres. in the county
of Cape Girardeau. Missouri.
And | will sell said real estate in lots
and parcels as shown by the plat on file
in the Office of the clerk of the Circuit
Court of Cape Girardeau county. Mis-
souri,. for the purpose of making par
tition. on the following terms: Ten
per cent cash in hand and IA credit of
fifteen months on the balance of pur-
chase money bearing eight per cent
interest with security to be approved
by me.
jly27nI3. JUDSON NJ. RANDOL.
Sheriff of Cape Girardeau County.
Missouri.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10
The Cape Girardeau Street Rail
way Company Receivers
Notice,

To all whom it may concern:
Take notice that | will. on the fourth
Monday of September. 1895, or as
soon thereafter as / can be heard. pre-
sent to the Cape Girardeau Court of
Common Pleas my report of the sale
of all its real and personal property,
together with the franchise of the Cape
Girardeau Street Railway Company.
Also during said term will present my
final settlement for approval. and all
those having claims against said COM
pany must present the same to said
court during the first week thereof for
allowance or the same will be forever
barred, as l will make final distribu-
ton. and ask for my final discharge
during said term of said cOurt
w. H. COERVER.
july21nl3 Receiver.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10
Notice to Contractors

Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned chairman of the Heating
and Lighting Committee of the Board
of Education of the city of Cape Cir
ardeau. Missouri. will receive sealed
bids up TO I O'Clock p. m. Saturday.
August 18th. 1895. for putting in the
necessary apparatus for low pressure
steam for heating the Lorimier public
school building. The Board of Edu-
cation reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
Ben II. ADAMS.
Chairman of H. and l.. Committee.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the St. Louis, Cape Girar-
deau Il Fl. Smith Railway. will be
held at the Office of the Company in
the City ofCape Girardeau, Mo-. on
Monday, August 9TH. 1885. for the pur-
pose of electing directors for the en-
suing year aud for the transaction of
any other business that may come
before said meeting.
LOUIS HOCCK. Pres.
f. F. BLOYMER, Sect.
.Jly , 10 Aug 18th
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10

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Young men Will re@ain their lost manhood. and old
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Lost Power. Failing Memory. Wasting Diseases. and
Gil effects OF selt-abUse or excess and indiscretion,
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Ing back the pink glow to pale cheeks and re
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and Consumption. Insist on having REVIVO no
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S1.00 per package. or six tor $500, with "A posi-
tive written guarantee to cure or refund
the money. Circular free. Address
ROYAL MEDICINE CO.. So River ST.. CHICAGO. ~
L. Ben. Miller. Druggist, Cape Girar-
deau, Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10
Notice of Free Scholarships.

Notice is hereby given, that aneXam-
ination will be held at the court house.
beginning at II o'clock a. m. on Mon
day. August ). 1895. under the act of
April |. 1895. to award, according to
law. to the applicant passing the most
meritorious examination. one free
scholarship in any department. school
or college of the University of the
State of Missouri. Done this 31st day
of July. 1896.
Attest:
JOSEPH +. MEDLEY.
Presiding Judge County Court.
WILLIAM PAAR,
County Clerk.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given thatbids will
be received by the undersigned chair
man of the Building Committee of the
Board of Education. of Cape Girar-
deau. Missouri. up to & O'Clock p. m,
Saturday August 10th. 1885. for max
ing an exit to the Exhibition Hall of
the Lorimier school. as per plans and
specifications which can be seer at
VI. H. Huters' shoe store on Broad
way. The committee reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
w. H. HUTERS.
Chairman Building Committee.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10
III NJ ain St.
CAPE CITY
ST ORE

Our prices, for Spot Cash, is the surprise of the City and
Country; when we can sell an article for we don't ask.s1o.
We are largely increasing our SHOE orders, it will pay
YOU to call and see how bv we do sell shoes.
That 'aT WOOL black and in colors) Henrietta twill
Cashmere at SO cents, which could not be matched in town
for less than 90 cents. Other dress good in same proper
ton, from 8 cents half wool to best goods, fancy wool suitngs
"a inches wide, SO cents, market value 70 cents; black
henrietta twill satin finish Sateen at IS cents, big houses ask
you 20 cents.
Table Linnens, Napkins, Towels, White and Colored
Quilts at % Is cents less than regular rates.
Gloves, Hosiery and Handkerchiefs at prices that are
below competition.
We sell everything at the low down cut price for cash,
and no old stock and remnants to pander off at Clearance Safes.
Our fair business plan, to return money, If tor any reason
good are not wanted, is Just the kind of protection every
purchaser appreciates.
We invite you to the
CAPE CITY CASH STORE.
Cane Girardean Mo, l. {. MORRISON, Prop.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10
PROBATE DOKET.

List of Executors, Administrators Guardians
and CuratOrs who are required by the law to eN-
hibit their accounts for settlement on the day
and date below named, at the August Term,
ISgJ, of said court, to be begun and held at the
court house in the city of Jackson, Cape Girar-
deau county, Missouri, commencing on Mon
day, August 18th, ls9j.
Monday. First Day-August 18th. 1885.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10

LINAL SETTLEMENT.-NOtice is hereby
II given to all creditors and Others Interested
in the estate of Aramalnta Campbell, deceased.
that the undersigned administrator of said
estate intends to make final settlement thereof
at the next term of the Probate Court OF cape
Girardeau county, Missouri, to be held at the
court house in the city of Jackson, No, on
Monday, August IL. lS95.
FREDERICK II. WELTECkE,
july20nI2 Administrator.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10
FARM FOR SALE.

offer nv farm containing eighty acres for
sale. The farm is located i'm the city limits of
Cape Girardeau and is in a high state ofcultiva-
ton. Good dwelling house and Outhouses on
the premises. Good well and spring water.
Good orchard of apples and peaches Perfect
title given. For price and terms call on or
address MICHAEL SCHERER,
Cane Girardeau, Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10

FINAL SETTLEMENT-Notice is hereby given
L to all creditors and others interested in the
estate of Zenas y. Ross, deceased, that the un-
dersigned administrator with the will annexed
OF said estate intends to make final settlement
thereof at the next term of the Probate Court of
Cape Girardeau county, Missouri. to be held at
the court house in the city of Jackson, NO., on
Monday, August II, lsGJ:
EDWARD u. HIT,
julyl0nl2 administrator
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-10
ORDER 3D.

To obtain the above prices all the articles
one list must be purchased at one time.
All goods warranted first-class. No old
Hollenbacks
III Main St. The Grocer.
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26

The rise Of capitalism in the middle
ages Is illustrated in tho most striking
manner by the story Of the celebrated fam
lily of fugscr Of Augsburg We are accus-
toned to think of the political and social
power attained by the financial families Of
our day as something peculiar to the pres
ent century. Yet the position OF tie Bar
ings or Rothschilds in the Europe Of today
is more than parallcled by tine splendor
reached in tho Germany Of the sixteenth
century by Jacob Fugger and his success
sors. Jacob expanded the family business
to u point unhcard Of In medieval trading
and his wool, silk and spinning business
soon became subordinate To mining and
banking occupations. From Spain To Ca.
rinthia hc bought up lands rich in ore from
impccuninus EublcS and op, ned up mines
He first shipped wares direct from the East
Indies by the new cape route, and the
family acquired several fcudal territories
by NOR; cages which fell in.
lin 1904 the Emperor Maximilian en-
nohl,d Jacob and his brothers. and Leo y
constituted him count palaiinc and cqucS
aurcatus IL: 1903 Jacob advanced Maxi
milan liu,uuu ducais toward the cost OF
the Italian war. On one occasion, when
he entertained Charles Y rs "a guest in his
palace on the Wcinmarkt, in Augsburg
he burned the Overdue acceptanccs of the
emperor on "a large fire of cinnamon, mt
that time one Of the most costly of spices. "
Jacob ; two Ecphcws were made hcrcdi
tary counts of The empire, and the family
continued To flourish up to the Thirty
Years war, ia the pomp and magniiiccnce
upon which contemporary writer's are new
or tired of observation-disclosures Spectator
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26

whip In the wagon house never again TO
take it down. but in those good old times
/ learned something that never forgot,
that man may admire horse and love a
horse ana bc proud Of horse and not al
ways he willing 10 take the dust of the
preceding vehicle, and yet he n Christian,
an earnest Christian, II humble Christian,
u consecratcd Christian useful until tho
last, that ut his death the church Of God
cries out n Elisha exclaimed when Elijah
Went up with gallopng horses Of fire, My
father, my father the charlots Of Israel
and the horsemcn thereuf!''
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
FOR THE
COTTON STATES AND INTERNA-
TIONAL EXPOSITION,
ATLANTA, GA

The Southern Railway operates
nearly five thousand miles of road in
eight of the Southern States and its
lines enter Atlanta, Ga, from five
different points of the compass. Wash
ington, ID. C., is the Northern or
Eastern terminus of one of its lines,
which. is operated in connection with
the Pennsylvania Railroad, 'fhe
standard railroad of America" be-
tween New York through Philadel-
phia, Baltimore, Washington, ID. c.,
Lynchburg and Danville, Va, Green's
boro and Charlotte, \. C., Spartan.
burg and Greenville, S. c.. Atlanta,
Ga. Montgomery and Mobile, Ala,
and New Orleans, with connection at
Salisbury for Asheville, Hot Springs,
Knoxville and Chattanooga, at Char
lotte for Columbia, Augusta, Savannah
and jacksonville, and at Atlanta for
Birmingham, Memphis, Macon and
Southern Georgia. Solid vestibulcd
limited trains, with through day coach
es. Pullman Drawing-room Sleepers
and Dining cars. Time between Wash
ington and Atlanta, eighteen hours,
without change of cars at any class.
The Southern Railway is the only
line which enters and lands passengers
in the Exposition Grounds, and no
effort or expense has been spared BY
the management in the improvement
of its roadbed, Increasing the number
Of lis coaches and inaugurating its own
dining ear service preparatory to hand
ling expeditiously y and comfortably and
heavy travel TO aud from Atlanta dur
ing the CoiioH Suites and International
Exposition, which opens September Is
aud closes December q, 1895.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, from
September z to December -, imelu-
sive, excursion tickets will be sold
from Washington, ID. C., to Atlanta,
Ga, at slI.00, good for return 10 days
from date oi sale
Excursion tickets will be sold every
day from September Is until Decem-
ber ! ,, inclusive, from Washington at
1925, good for return 30 days from
date of sale, and excursion tickets for
the entire Exposition season with
final limit Of January Z, 1896. will be
sold from September l6 until Decem-
ber ID, inclusive, at s26.25.
Map folders furnished and Pullman
Sleeping Car reservation made upon
application.
l.. :. BROWN,
Gen'l. Agt. Pass. Dept.
J. NJ. CULP, w. a. TURK,
Traffic Manager. Gen. Pass Agt.
Washington, ID. G.
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26
Private Sale
SEASIDE FAR M !.

A small, but very valuable farm
situated one mile from the bay and
at the head Of Box Iron creek contains
53 acres OF lanI of which l3 are in
cultivation. s in meadow and the rest
in timbered land 1t has comfortable
dwelling Of four roons and all neces-
sary outbuildings. Convenient to
church and school and only five min.
utes walk from Box Iron i. O. Young
apple and peach orchard of choice
varieties.
Water Mill attached. For terms
apply 10,
JAMES T.. HANCOCK.
july 20-6m. Box Iron, Md.
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26
State of Maryland,
OFFICE OF THE
Secretary Of State.

ANNAPOLIS, Mp, October 9th. 1895.
To all lThow It may Concern:
Notice is hereby given that applca-
ton has been made to His Excellency
Frank Brown, Governor of Maryland,
for the pardon Of James Lindsey, who
was convicted at the May term, 1894,
of the Circuit Court for Worcester
County OF Receiving Stolen Goods and
sentenced TO he confined in the Mary
land Penetentiary for two years from
May 22d, 1894.
The Governor will take up the said
case for final decision on or after We'd
nesday, the twenty-seventh day of No
vember 1895, until which time pro-
tests against such pardon will be heard,
and the papers filed open to inspection,
at the discretion of the Governor.
BY order of the Governor
EDWIN GOTT.
Secretary of State
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26

One new Iron Saie-good size, Her
ring. Hall. Marvin d Co.'S make, be-
longing TO County. Sold because the
Commissioners have vault and no use
for safe. Can be seen in Commission
ars Office in Court House. For terms
epply TO Gro. w. Brsmor,
Sept. II, '95. County Treas.
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26
UnkInd.

Mudgc-Somctimcs think that am
losing my mind.
Yabslcy-Iiow long have you been that
wayY
About u month"
"You needn't worry. II you had begun
losing your mind hat long age it would
all bc gone bY this time. indianapolis
journal
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26
Eczema Isn't
A Nice Disease.

1t is painful, irritating,
disgusting-offensive alike to the
sufferer and his friends. The little
watery, blistery eruptions itch and
tingle. Scratching doesn't help.
Ycu may scratch to the bone and
only make it worse, but it can be
cured by using
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26

Eczema shows itself in other
ways. but when little blisters, or
scaly, watery patches appear, this
ointment should be used at once.
1t cures quickly and permanently.
1t cures other skin diseases, too
letter, ring worm. itch. salt rhcum,
dandruff, pimplcs, blotches and
scald head. Numerous cases of
itching piles, which are caused by
an Inflammation of the mucous lin
ing of the rectum, have been per-
manently cured by this potent and
soothing emollient.
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26
1.-THE PIONEER"
The Snow Hill Building & Loan Association,
OF Snow Hin. Nd.
Incorporated under the Laws OF Md. May 1891.
Fifth Year, Assets $4,000.


W H. pltk NELSON. 49,. Iftsidtnt.
MARION T. HARGIs, Vice President.
W. ID. CORDDRY. .JR..................S Secretary.
!. T. MATTHEW'S. s,.....................T Treasurer.
s1200 dollars year paid in monthly INSTALL
mcnts OF sl.00 on the First Friday in each
month will amount To $4,000 in ten wears.
A mortgage Of one thousand dollars canccll-
cd in ten years 10y the payment Of iive dollars
a month.
Only legal interest of per cent charged and
paid monthly.
Members can't lose their profits i'm the asso-
citation 10y becoming borrowers, but stand on
the same footing as the investor or non-bor-
rowing members.
No partiality shown in disposing Of money
on loans. but every member given FAIR and
OPEN chance.
Withdrawing members paid in full with in
tcrest less their share of expenses which are
small. owing 10 the latest and most approved
methods being employed in conducting the
business.
No entrance fees. No large Office rents. No
fayoritism. We re fer to our record.
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26
.kk@t"
FOSTER MEDICINE CO.,
BALTIMORE. MD.

POSTERS GERMAN ARMY AND NAVY
cATARRh CURE will lrliyve al infamma-
t.on ot the nasal passages and will cure the
stufe.
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26
co-cEL-IN NERVE TONIC,

NATURES GREAT RESTORATIVE
CURES
Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Constipation, Fevers.
Headache OF all types. Nervous Dyspepsia, Neu-
ralgia. Melancholy. Muscular Weakness. IrritA-
s'liiy. Loss Of Appetite. Intestinal Ailments,
'od Impurities. Rheumatism. and all diseases
ailments dependent upon arrangement Of
nervous aud digestive systems.
SO crNrs era BOTTLE.
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY

Almost everybody takes some laxative
medicine TO cleanse the system and keep the
blood pure. Those who take SIMMONS
LIVER sREGULATOR liquid or POWDER
get all the benefits of mild and pleasant
Laxative and tonic that puriiles the blood
and strengthens the whole systems And
more than this: SIMMONS LIVER REGU-
LATOR regulates the Liver, keeps it active
and healthy, and when the Liver is in
good condition you find yourself free from
Malaria, Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick
Headache and Constipation, and rid of
that worn out and deblitated feeling.
These are all caused by a sluggish Liver.
Good digestion and freedom from stomach
troubles will only be had when the liver
is properly at work. II troubled with any
of these complaints, Try SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR. The King of Liver Medi-
cineS, and Better than Pills.
zr-EVERY PACKAGE
Has the u Stamp in red on wrapper
j. ii. Zcilin ~ Co. Phiia.. Pa.
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26
%ya1y How ARE EYES +?

III they are causing you any dis
comfort or If you are sufferer from
constant headache we shall be pleas.
ed TO thoroughly examine your eyes
free Of cost, and candidly inform you
il glasses will benefit you or not.
Glasses furnished at lowest Philadel-
phia prices CONSTANT with first class
work. II. X. SAUNDERS,
1873 South 18th, Street,
Philadelphia.
Democratic messenger., 1895-10-26
TIM e TABLE
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
HARRINGTON TO FRANKLIN.


$ Daily. except Sunday.