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The free press., 1895-12-26

Judge Allen G. Thurman, known
as "The Old Roman,' died at bis
home in Columbus, Ohio, last
Thursday evening. His fatal i'll
ness dates from Nov. 7th last, when
he received injuries from fall.
When Judge Thurman's death was
announced, Gov. Mckinley issued
the following:
"Obio has lost one of its noblest
citizens. Allen e. Thurman died
at 1:15 o'clock to day in the city of
Columbus, at the Ilpe age Of eighty.
two years. He was a statesman
whose sturdy integrity and exalted
abilities were recognized not only
In his own State, but In every part
of the United States. AS a Judge
of the Supreme Court of the State
he was learned and incorruptible
interpreter of the law. AS Unit ed
States Senator be faithfully and
with exceptional honor represented
this State In the United States Sen
ate. He was distinguished party
leader and stood in the front rank
with the great mem who were his
contemporaries. After being the
recipient of many honors at the
hands of his party and his country.
men, he returned to private life
with the universal respect and es-
TEEN of the citizens of the republic
and the love of all who had the
honor of knowing him. His illus
triOus career is a conspicuous ex.
ample Of the possibilities of Ameri,
can citizenship, and presents
study for the youth of our State.
The people of Ohio, regardless of
party, will be mourners at his bier.
Out of respect TO his memory it is
hereby ordered that the flag be dis
played at balf~mast over the State
Capitol until after tie obsequies."
The free press., 1895-12-26
LOST, STRAYED, OR STOLEN.

From the parish of st. Helena,
La, on or abont the second day of
November, 1895, one popuite par.
ty, described as follows:-Is about
ten years old; but would be taken
to be at least thirty, as it looks
very care-wOrn and weather. beaten,
is inclined to wink out of the off
eye, has rather long ears which are
inclined to flop especially when the
flies are bad. Is very swaybacked,
aud shows signs of once having had
terrible setfast, is branded on
one hip Omaha, and on the other,
16 to 1, and answers readily to the
name of Ocala. When last seen,
it was gong through Greensburg
bucking like a Texas bronco, and
kicking at every thing in sight ex.
cept an office.
We offer years subscription to
the Echo to any person who will
return said party to this Office, dead
or alive.-Greensburg (La.) Echo.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Gen. Catchiugs says he will re-
introduce the bill creating a Fed
eral Judge for the Southern district
of Mississippi, but the chances will
be against its getting through the
judiciary committee. Col. Stockdale
reported this bill from his commit,
tee last session, but it failed on
tie calendar.
The free press., 1895-12-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Jackson, MIss.,l
Dec LIZ. 1909

Land Office at Jackson, MISS,
Dec. 16, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the
following~named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at Poplarville, Miss, on Feh-
ruary 7, 1896, viz: Edmond Henley,
of Derby, Miss, Homestead No.
29S61 Tor the ne4 sec l 4 8 II W.
He names the following witness.
es to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land,
viz: Boyd Smith, j. @. Brewer, of
Derby, Miss; Thomas j. Spiers,
Peter Mitchell, OF Mcneil, Miss.
RORERT e. WILSON,
7.6-t. Register.
The free press., 1895-12-26
A Mississippi City special of the

A Mississippi City special of the
l1th to the Picsyune says:
"S. S. Bulls. of New York, conc
tractor for building the Gulf and
Ship Island Railroad, was here to.
day. He states that last evening
he signed a contract with Messrs.
Rowles and Dearborn for the builds
ing OF all bridges and trestles on
the line. This firm is the same
who have recently been working at
Port Chalmette. Activity in the
way of labor continues all along
the line and the twenty miles of
track already laid will soon be in
running ORDER"
The free press., 1895-12-26

1t is reported that the number of
Armenians massacred by the Turks
will reach 100000, and that halt a
million survivors have taken refuge
in the forests and mountains,
where they are feeding on herbs
and roots,
The free press., 1895-12-26

At Laurel, Jones county, on the
night of the 9th, Richard Thomas,
colored, shot and killed a young
man named Gnt6n, and badly
wounded Mr.. Ezell and another
young man. The negro escaped
hut will probably be captured.
The free press., 1895-12-26

The Commercial Appeal advo.
Gates the establishment Of a per-
manent exhibit at Memphis that
would show, in miniature, the natv
ural wealth and advantages of tile
States of Arkansas, Misslssippl and
Tennessee.
The free press., 1895-12-26
A Laurel special of the 18th t,

A Laurel special of the 18th to
the Times-Democrat says:
"A fearful accident happened
here to-day on Eastman, Gardiner
u Co.'S railroad. AS their logging
engine was passing a burning pine
the top of the tree fell, crushing in
the cab OF the engine like an egg,
killing Engineer VIM. Tigert,
knocking superintendent M. W.
Woodbury. senseless, and woundlng
z. Wheels, fireman. Tigret was
formerly from Stouewall, Miss and
leaves a wife and two children. Mr.,
Woodbury. and Fireman Wheelis's s
wounds are not considered serious" )"
The free press., 1895-12-26

The information that Major
Ioselli and 700 Italian soldiers had
been surrounded and killed by the
Abysslnian forces, has been con
firmed.
The free press., 1895-12-26

The reunion of the United Cons
federate Veterans of Mississippi,
held at Meridian last week, was a
pleasant and successful event IN
every particular. The next session
OF the Division will be held in
Vicksburg.
The free press., 1895-12-26

The noted Tennessee outlaw.
Fred Walker, known as the "King
of the North Alabama M oonshiuers. y
has been captured near Stevenson,
Ala. Walker has been a fugitive
from justice for fifteen years.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Auditor Stones report shows the
deficit steadily increasing between
receipts and expenditures. This
serious problem will confront the
members of the next legislature,
and 1t is to be hoped that some able
fnanciers will be developed.
The free press., 1895-12-26

The records of the railroad com.
mission show that 54 persons were
killed and 227Injured on the rail-
roads in this state for the year end :
ing June 80, 1895. For the pre-
vious year 66 were killed and 369
injured.
The free press., 1895-12-26

The coming legislature Is crowd,
ed with advice. If all the news-
paper suggestions are brought uu
for discussion, that body will be at
work all summer.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Texas cattle buyers are purchas.
ing cattle in this State and driving
them to Texas. A drove of 253
head recently passed through Vicks.
burg Ell route for Texas. Cattle
are said to be cheaper in Mississippi
than in the Lone Star State.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Bishop Duncan, at the late ses-
sion Of the Methodist Conference
at Yazoo City, ruled emphatlcally
that the Methodist Church did not
recognize the right of women to
preach, but adhered to the doctrine
of ST. Paul on the subject.
The free press., 1895-12-26

The Democratic National Com.
nlttee has been called to meet at
Washington City Jan. 16, 1896, to
select time and place for holding
the next Democratic National Con.
ventiOn.
The free press., 1895-12-26

An exchange says that one ofthe
revisers engaged on the American
Newspaper Directory, in preparing
for the next issue Of that work, re-
ports that there are not half as
many dead papers in the Directo-
ry this year es there were last.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Rufus II. Peckham, of New
YORK, has been nominated and con.
nrmed as Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States.
The free press., 1895-12-26
THE ATLANTA
EXPOSITION
GREATLY REDUCED RATES
VIA @. & G. ROUTE.

GREATLY REDUCED RATES
VIA @. e. G. ROUTE.
Quick time, Through Sleeping
Gar New Orleans to Atlanta, withs
out change and low rates all COM
bine to make the Queen & Crescent
the route to be chosen.
Through Sleeper Shreveport to
Birmingham without change, max
ing close connection for Atlanta.
Schedule as Follows:
Leave Shreveport @. & e. S:4S an.
" Vicksburg IS 1850 pm
" Jackson 700 pm.
" New Orleans 7:05 pm.
" Meridian A. 6. s. 1:l0 am.
Birmingham So. Ry. 5:55 a IN.
Arrive Atlanta I" 11:40 a m.
For full information please write
T. N. Hunt, Il. p. A. Dallas, Tex.
w. B. McGroarty, T.P.A. Jackso
r. H. Garrett, A. G.P. A. N. o. La.
1. Hardy, g. P. A. N. o. La.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Harry Hay wood, who murdered d
Miss Catherine Cling, was hanged
at Minneapolis on The 10Th. He
maintained his remarkable nerve to
the last.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Congressman W. NJ. Denny has
remembered US in the shape OF ins
teresting public documents, for
which he has our thanks.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Cen. John W. Ferrall. of Enters
PRISE, died on the 10Th. Gen. Ferr
rail- was a brother of Gov. Ferrall,
of Virginia.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Owen Harper, negro wife mur-
derer, was executed at Coffeeville,
Miss, on the 18th, in the presence
of $500 spectators.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Revolving grave robberies bave
caused great excitement at Topeka,
Kan. A mob came very near burn.
ing the Kansas Medical College.
The free press., 1895-12-26

All of the Mlssissipplans and
Loulslanalans holding office under
the Democratic regime in the House,
have been removed by the new
republican officers of the House.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Postmaster General Wilson has
issued an order forbsdding any en-
ploye to attempt to Influence legis-
lation.
The free press., 1895-12-26

John Pitts, of Dodge county, Ca,
was shot and killed by two young
men because he was the most pop
ular beau at party.
The free press., 1895-12-26

About 63 per cent. Of our repre-
sentatlves and about 6S per cent.
OF our senator's, in the national leg,
lslature, are lawyers.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Hon. j. G. Clark's nomination of
Senator E. G. Walthall for Presi.
dent is being widely indorsed.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Col. VIM. H. Garland, the first
settler of Amite City, La, died on
the 11th. He was about 80 years
Of age.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Eight miles from Selma, Ala,
John Roberts shot and killed Pere
cy Bell for refusing to furnish him
with chew of tobacco
The free press., 1895-12-26

The Republican National Con.
vention will be held at st Louis on
June 10Th next.
The free press., 1895-12-26

In difficulty at Tuscanola, Jones
county, DR.. Porter shot and killed
John Stevens.
The free press., 1895-12-26

All conductors on the Southern
Pacific Railroad will be required
to give $1,000 bond.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Amateur photography is the pet
fad of Speaker Reed.
The free press., 1895-12-26

G. L. Collins. a prominent citizen
Of Jones county, died last week.
The free press., 1895-12-26
G. W. ELLIS
AT TOR N EY-AT-LAW

ana SOilClt0r In ChanCery,
L o opl laryi le, M is g
Will practice in Pearl River and
adjoining counties, in Federal Court
at Mississippi City, and in the Su-
preme Court at jackson, Miss.
8eas" Office at the courthouse.
The free press., 1895-12-26

Ex-senator ingalls, says: The
worst never happens.
The free press., 1895-12-26
SPECIFIC FOR

NO. SPECIFIC FOR
1-Fevers, CongestiOns, Infammations.
2-WOrns, Worm Fever Worm Colic...
3-Teething. Collie, Crying. Wakefulncss
4-Diarrhee, of Children or Adults. .....
5-Dysentery. Gripping, Bilious Colic....
6-Choiera AEorhrs, Vomiting. .........
S-Coughs, Colds. Bronchitis. ...........
S-NeEralgia Toothache, Feceacbe.
S-Headache Sick headache, Vertigo.
I0-Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Constipation
ti-suppressed or Painful Periods.
l2-Whites, Too Profuse Periods .........
13-CrOup, Laryngitis. Hoarseness.....
14-salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Eruptions.
15-Rheumatism, or Rheumatic Pains.
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague.....
17-Piles, Blind or Bleeding. ...............
1S-ODhthalmy. Sore or Weak Eyes,.
19-Catarrh. Influenza, Cold in the Head
2O-WhOOping Cough.
21-Asthma, Oppressed Breathing. ........
22-Ear Discharges, Impaired Hearing.
23-scrOfula, Enlarged Glands, Swelling
24-General Debility, Physical Weakness
25-DrOpsy, and Scanty Secretions. .......
26-Sea Sickness, Sickness from Riding
25-kidnev Diseases, ............... .....
2S-NervOus Debility.
29-SOre Mouth, or Canker..
3l-Painful Periods. s...........-..........
32-Diseases of the Heart, Palpitation
33-Epilepsy, Spasms, st. Vitus' Dance.
3A-sOre Throat, Quinsy, Diphtheria a..
35-Chronic COngestiOns & Eruptions...
The free press., 1895-12-26

Sold By Druggists, sent prepaid receipt OF price,
25c. for may be assorted except Nos 49, 81 and
80, put up In o. 90 size only.
Da HuarHRErs MANUAL Revised MAIIEp FREE.
HUMPHREYS MED. co., III 4 ia William St., New York.
The free press., 1895-12-26

On his last legs-1s95.
The free press., 1895-12-26

THE MILD POWER CURES
DR. Humphreys Specifics
are scientifically and carefully
prepared Remedies, used for
nearly half a century by the
people with entire success.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19
Proposals for Gravel.

Sealed proposals will p, received
by 5hr Undersigned foG the City COUn-
ell OF the city Of Cape Hirarlcau.
Missouri. Tor gravcliu~ Frederick
street from Broadway street 20 North
street. said gravel 20 be subject 10
the approval OF the Street Commits
sioner and delivered on said Frederick
street. between tn, streets named. in
accordance with The specifications for
tn" Improvement of said Frederick
street. on file in this Office.
Bidders for the above work will he
required 10 submit with their pro
posal~ "a certified check payable 10 the
city Of cape Girarde&u. in an amount
equal % ten per ccnt OF the amount
bid: said check 10 become the property
Of said city. in the event that the party
to whom l. awarded the contract for
said work. fails o. refuses within the
space Of ten days thereafter. to file Il
bond with the city clerk. with two or
more good and sufficient surcties for
the faithful performance of their con
tract.
Each proposal must be securely
sealed. endorsed City Work and
addressed 20 the president OF the
Council"
Bids will he received ut my Office in
the court house in said city up to Mon
DAY evening. Nov. 18th. 1885,. at Z
o'clock. and VIII he opened by the
President OF the Council at a regular
meeting Of the City Council 10 be held
at said time. The city reserves the
right 20 reject any and ali bids.
GEO. +. CHAPPELL. City Clerk.
October 18th. 1885.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19
LOCALS.

The best is just what you need and
must have. Goods of that quality are
found at daman's shoe store, lis
Main street.
September begins 70 show a revival
in trade. Haman is doing a nice
business this month in Boots and
Shoes.
The shoe leather worn out by the
people of the United States annually
is worth $780, 900. 600. Haman's stock
is included in that estimate.
We don't hear as much about hard
times" as we did Il year ago. Better
business is found and Hannah is doing
his share of it.
Currency discussions are on ever
more and Hannah is beating them all
with his proof that a dollar goes as
far as ever.
Call at Haman's for vour next pair
of shoes. 10 Main street.
Mrs. John Thomas weaves RAJ car-
pets.
School days once more. and school
shoes galore at Hannah ;, 10 Main.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19
CITY WORK.
Grading,

Sealed proposals viii nc received by
Inc undersigned for the City Council
Of tie city Of Cape Girardeau for
grading that part OF Frederick street
between Good Hope street and .jciTcr-
son avenue. in accordance with the
specifications for said work on hie in
nay Office. and the ordinance aUthOriZ-
ing the Improvement OF said street
between the streets named. Each bid
der will be required 90 comply with
the requirements and stipuiatinus. in
GLIDING deposit Of certified check for
an amount equal 10 ten per cent OF the
amount bid. Is provided in the gen.
urai ordinance referring to constitute
ton Of streets and contract work. All
bids must he securely sealed. eudCUs-
ed City Work and addressed 10 the
president of the Council. and will
be received 1T my office up to O'Clock
Monday evening. November 18th. 1875.
Said bids viii be opened by the Presi-
don't of the Council at a meeting there
of to he held on said date. Speciflca-
tions and all other information re-
garding said work will be furnished
at m office. or by the chairman of
the Street and Wharf Committee. The
city reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
GEO. E. CHAPPELL. City Clerk.
October 9Th. 1895.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19
Point For Free silHerites.

Why don't all the free silver Amen de-
mand their wages in silver? That would
do more to unload the treasury of it and
restore it to its proper place. than
anything else.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19
PROBATE EFT

List of Executors. Administrator, Guardians
ana Curators who are required by the law TO ex-
hlblt their accounts for settlement on the dav
ana date below named, at the November Term,
lS9j, Of said court, to be begun and held at the
court house in the city Of Jackson, Cape Girar-
dean county, Missouri, commencing on Mon
day, November 18th, 1886.
Monday. First Day-November Il. 1886
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19

FINAL SETTLEMENT.-Notice is hereby
Il to all creditors and others interested that
the undersigned public administrator and as
such having charge of the partnership estate of
pany'' intends to make final settlement thereof
at the next term of the Probate court of Cape
Gira rdeau county, Missouri, to be held at the
court house in the city of Jackson, No, on
Monday, November 18th, 1885.
Octlg-n2J HENRY W. HANS,
Public Administrator
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19
: surnrising Spectacle.

If you see = man dodge around and
dart up an alley as though Il brick had
been hurled at him, you may know it
is a Knight of Labor trying to get away
from a national bank note that has been
rendered him.-Chicago Times-Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19

L'INAL SETTLEMENT-EOtice Is hereby
Il given to all creditors and others that the
undersigned public administrator and rs such
having charge OF the estate Of Thomas Robbins,
deceased. intends to make final settlement
thereof at tho next term of tine Probate court of
Cane GiraTdcau county, Missouri. to be held at
the court house IN the city OF Jackson, Mo, on
Monday. November 18th. ISaI.
OctlGn3j HENRY W. HANS,
Public Administrator
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19

FOR SALE-Twenty acres Of good land in
4 high state of cultivation, inside of city
limits, located on good county road. For price
and terms apply to Mrs. Victoria Beaudean at
the old JACOB Beaudean farm. ml4nj-6mw
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19

FOR SALE.-Fine four room brick dwelling
Z with cellar, Summer kitchen and out
buildings. Good cistern and fine orchard Lot
.2Nl>0 situated on corner of >prigG and North
streets. Title perfect. For further inioTma-
ton call on II. 5. Deane. Real Estate Agent.
Cape Girardeau, No.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19

NEANTED-TO borrow eight hundred dollars
w on improved town property in a live little
TOWN. in Southeast Missouri, at eight per cent.
interest. Property is worth SlI0O. ~ For fur
Their information address this Office.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19

EOR RENT-TwO nice residence houses-al-
Il most new and located on d good street that
is graded and graveled. For further inf0rma-
ton call ON John st. Avit, Sr., at John st. Avit
& Sons grocery store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19

FOR SALE-Residencc OF the late Judge
L David G. Hope, corner Independence and
Fountain street, Cape Girardeau, No, Apply
to JNO.A \. HoPE
Jackson, No.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19
ADLETS,

EOR RENT:-TwO story brick house and
I frame. all on Spanish st. Apply TO +. f.
BuTroUgh.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19

"ASTED:-An honest, active gentleman or
w lady to travel for established, reliable
house Salary $50, payable SIS weekly and
Enclose seIf-addressed stamped envelope, The
Dominion Company, 3lS Omaha Building. Chi
cagO.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19


At the south door OF the court house ia the city
Of ! aCkSOn, in said county, and during She SEES
sI03 OF said Probate Court, between tn hours
o. 10 O'Clock iH the forenoon. and > O'Clock in
vcaduc or cutlery, to the highest and hest bid
der, on the following terms, to-Wit: Twenty
i've per cent Of the purchase money to b- paid
cash down Oh day OF sale, and the remainder on
q credit ui lively" months. the purchaser OF
purchasers thereof to give bond with approved
security for the residue. all The right. title.
claim and interest which said minors have in
and to the following described rca! estate,
situated in the County -. Cape GirGTdcau and
state Of Missouri. tO-wit:
Tie undivided uEc-tniTf iutcFvs: IA lot NUM-
Der Two e., block number % OF Claus kcrSt-
EuT's addition to the town ofGuTrtouviliC. said
lot having a front Of seventy Gen Icet ny two
hundred and ten t2lD feet deep. and containing
OuC-third % an acre
WILLIAM q SANDER.
TcstGIncHtary Guardian 81 the estates of
Henry and augusta Gross. minors. "]ctl.n25
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19
Guardians Sale OF Real Estate.

BY virtue OF an order OF the Probate Court.
held in and Tor the county Of Cape Girardcau
and State O.: Missouri, made Il, the Nav Tenn.
l>@j, Of said court and rcncwr', al lis August
term. I-Hl, thereof. in the matter of the estates
of EeuTv and Augusta Gross. minors, !. the
undersigned tcStam"ntaTv Guardian Of laid
miuOr- viii, pursuant 10 said order. o.
Tuesday. the Twelfth Day Of August
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19
ESTATE OR WARD

Oihcei ESTATE OR WARD
Gdu Lulu 4 L u COtner
Adm VIM E Alexander
Gdn Otto III Amelunke
Gdn lily J Sander heirs
Gdn III & John Q Adams
Gdn lJas Brantley heirs
Gdn his own children
EXr Jonathan II Banks
Gdn Mary NJ Cannon
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19
ANOTHER CONVERT.
GOVERNOR o'FERRALL DECIDES IN
FAVOR OF SOUND MONEY.

All the Commercial Nations of the World
Are IN n Gold Basis-The Free Coinage
of Silver Would Cause S-tasration of
Trade In the United States.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-10-19
ADyI OR GDN

ADS OR GDN
Alexander Oliver
same
Amelunke Henry VI
BaTtels Charles
BOnney John
Brantley Julia
Bowman Samuel :
BaTks n PrOflier
Byrd Abram K