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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
THE ARMISTlCE.

Terms First Proposed by Japan and Those.
Afterward Granted-The Armistice Ex-
pires by Limitation and without Notice
on April 80 Unless Peace Negotiations
Are Broken Meanwhile or m Extension,
Proclaimed.
to the Central News a Y that at the
first conference with the japanese
plenipotentiaries Lii Hung Chang
asked that an armistice be established.
The Japanese in reply to this PROPOSE
tion stated that an armistice would be
granted on the following conditions:
The occupation by Japanese troops
of Shan Hakwan. Taku and TEN
Tsin, and japanese control of the
Shan Hakwan & Tieu-Tsin railway;
also, that the forts, arms and ammu-
milton at the places mentioned he
given into the possession of the Jap
anese and that war contributions nee
essary for such occupation be paid BY
China.
Ii Hung Chang asked for more mod
crate conditions. but upon meeting
with a refusal he proposed to continue
the negotiations without a suspension
of hOstilities.
Matters had progressed thus far at
the third conference when the assault.
upon the Chinese vicerSy occurred. In
view of this untoward event the en-
peror of Japan ordered the plenipo-
tentiaries to consent to a temporary
arnistice. waving all the above o
ditions. The principal paints agreed
upon are as follows:
The locality of the enforcement OF
the armistice comprises Fengtien.
Chilli and S%hang.ung. The opposing
armies are to maintain the positions
hitherto occupied. and are not to adj
vance beyond them. Neither govern
ment is precluded from making any
new distribution and arrangement o.
troops not intended to augment the
armies actually in the field, but at sea
transports conveying troops or nate
rial contrabaud of war are subject to
capture.
The term of the armisticc is three
weeks and expires without notice At
midday on April 20. providing the
peace negotiations are moi broken off
in the meantime. The convention was
signed Saturday. Ii Hung Chang OBJ
tanned the signatures of the Japanese
plenipotentiaries and Count Ito OBJ
tanned the signature Of Ii Hung Chang.
The armistice docs not apply to places
not specified in the convention.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
SAUSAGE N BEER

Enough to Cure the Iron Ex-Chsnecllcr OF
Fever the Rest of Iiis Life.
FRIEDRIcHsRUHE. Alril 1.-Some OF
Prince Bismarck's admirers, evidently
recalling the story that when a stu
dent the prince cured himself of a fc-
yer by eating two pounds of sausageS
and drinking several littrs of beer.
are sending to the ex-chancellor beer
and sausage enough to provision a be-
sieged garrison. The platform Of the,
railway station has been piled up with
barrels and boxes, which men have
been busy all day carting to the castle
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
FOREIGN.

SENIOR DE LONE was appointed Span
ish minister to the United States to
succeed Senior Muruaga.
DISPATCHES from Havana alarmed
the Spanish government, as they indi-
Gated that the insurrection was spread
ing rapidly and was already beyond
the control of the local commanders.
MANITOBA was in a state of open re
bellion against Canada over the order
to restore separate Catholic schools
GREAT BRITAIN will demand of Spain
an explanation of the wanton killing
of an English sailor at Cuba.
The Spanish prime minister said that
he would send 100000 troops to Cuba if
that number was necessary toput down
the rebellion.
PREMIER GREENwAY adjourned the
legislature of Manitoba until May,
pending legal opinions OF the Catholic
school fight.
FIELD MARSHAL PATRICK GRANT. the
oldest officer in the British army, died
at his home in London. aged 81 years.
THERE was talk o. war between
France and England rs a result OF
Frances sending an expedition to the
Niger in Africa.
In the British house of a
resolution to give home rule to Eng
land, Ireland, Scotland and Wales was
adopted.
IT was announced that the emperor
of Japan had declared an unconditional
armistice pending peace negotiations
with China.
The government forces won a de-
cisive victory over the rebels in Colom-
bia and the revolution was believed to
he at an end.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
A AGENT.

Celluiose Proved the Salvation of q Japa-
nese War Ship In the Yalu Fight.
PHILADELPHIA. March 3l.-The pres
ident of the company which manu-
features cellulose has received a cable
gram from Paris announcing that
news had been received there that at
the battle of Yalu the battle-ship
Matushima was pierced by a 6.inch
shot, but the ship suffered but slight
damage. because the cellulose in her
cofferaams quickly expanded and
closed the breach. This is the first
test in a naval battle
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06

Sam Reed, son of Rev. William Reed.
who died suddenly at Trenton, burned
himself to death in a building he oc-
cupied within 100 feet of the family
residence, where the body of his dead
sister lay. He had not slept for sew
eral nights, and vas probably insane.
His mother, aunt and two sisters were
at the point of death.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06

The preliminary trial of Emmett
Switzer and Ora Boone, at Excelsior
Springs, charged with assaulting b. L.
Morton, a teamster, who died as a re-
suit of the wound, came up the other
day. Boone vas acquitted and Switzer
held in So, 900 bonds to await the action
of the grand jury in June.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
Murder and Arson.

Seven miles south of Cuba the par-
tally charred body of David Hilder-
brand, a farmer on the Meramec river,
was found in the ruins of his burned
house. 1t is evident that he was MUIR
dered and then thrown into the build
ing and the house burned. In the up
per part of the trunk buckshot were
found, showing that he had first been
shot and then his throat cut. Bloody
clothing was found, and tracks of his
murderers discovered. The verdict of
the coroner's jury was murdered by
parties unknown.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
AT HIS MOTHERS HOME.
Death of a Promising Young Journalist
of st. Louis.

Death of a Promising Young Journalist
of St. Louis.
ELMIRA, n. Y, April Edward
Bradford Barnes, of St. Louis, a prom
inent young journalist died at his
mothers home in Corning last even
ing of fever contracted in Cuba, where
he vent as representative of the
Northwestern Miller. He began his
work with the Elmira Advertiser.
Later he was graduated from Cornell
in the class of 1881. Since that time
he has served on the journal and
Tribune of Minneapolis, and a year
ago went to st. Louis in charge of the
local branch of the Northwestern
Miller. He came to Corning only
three days ago very i'll and his condi-
ton constantly grew worse until the
end. He was a man of great promise
and the most exemplary character.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
A "DRY" STATE WELL SOAKED.
Heavy Rains in Eastern and Central Kan
sas-The Fruit Buds.

~ DUUS'
Topeka, Kan, March 31.-Kansas
has been pretty well soaked to-day,
especially in the central and eastern
portions. Good rains have fallen as
far west as Phillipsburg, Sterling and
Caldwell, the rains being very warm
A blizzard struck the northwest part
of the state this afternoon and will
reach here early tomorrow. The
fruit buds are in a very critical condi-
ton and a freeze cannot but injure
the crop, especially peaches and
apricots. Farmers r well along with
their spring work and the soil is in ex.
cellent condition.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06

Miss Eta Hancock, who was recent
" awarded Judgment for So, 800
against Prof. Blackwell for SANDER,
was married in Charlton county to
Mr.. NJ. L. Courtney.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
MISSOURI a NEWS.
Craycroft said to Be in Mexico.

traScroIt saiu 10 dc heAico.
Ex-Mayor Frank Craycroft, who fed
from Sedalia seven years ago, with a
shortage of several thousand dollars,
due the Mccormick Harvesting Co., for
which he was general western agent,
and who ha. been missing since, was
seen and recognized and talked with in
Austin. Tex. recently, by Hugh Fitz-
gerald, a former Sedalia newspaper
man, who had been intimately ac-
quainted with Craycroft for years.
Many believed that Craycroft had COM
mitted suicide, but the belief now is
that he has been engaged in mining in
Old Mexico, and has prospered. His
family has resided in north Missouri,
with relatives, ever since his departure.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
Injured in a Runaway.

A horse ran off with a buggy at
Nevada in which were seated Bert
Kinney and Misses Mamie Kinney,
Josie Greenstreet and Maud Watt. All
Of the occupants were thrown out.
Miss Watts right leg was broken be-
tween the knee and hip. Miss Green
street suffered a sprained wrist. and
and back.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
Abandoned the Courthouse,

The Ray county courthouse has be-
come unsafe, and the sheriff has or
dered all officers to vacate. The build
ing is of brick, and was erected forty
years ago.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
Groom, 76; Bride, 16.

VIM. Sweeney. aged &c, of Falkland,
l. T, and Miss Zena Taylor, aged 10,
Of Southwest City, were married at Ne.
osho. The groom is reported rich.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06

John 7. Wolff, a cigar-maker, aged
-, who resided at 315O Iowa avenue,
st. Louis, hanged himself with a
clothes line. lie was found by his
wife.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
A Monster

A ST. Louis street railway company
has contracted for a mammoth gener-
ator or dynamo. Total weight, $780,
600 pounds; weight of armature, 95. 600
pounds. Cost, about, S25, 0OO.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06

E. c. Meacham, president of the
Meacham Arms Co., st. Louis, died re-
Gently, aged 80. lie was born in Mas
sachusetts and settled in st. Louis in
1866.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
BOY Drowned.

Louis Martin, aged S, and a COM
panion, attempted to cross a creek in
Pettis county, when their boat filed,
and young Martin was drowned.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06

Willie McGrath, aged 4, son of
Walter McGrath. 4O6 North Eleventh
street, St. Louis, vas run over by an
electric car and his head severed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
A Hard Man to Hold.

Says a dispatch sent from Dexter:
Sherman Woodrey, who escaped from
the Bloomfield Jail Sunday night and
was caught Monday afternoon and re-
placed in Jail, escaped again Tuesday
night. He pretended to be sick, and
when the jailer opened his cell in the
morning a dummy was found in Wood
rey's bed. Woodrey, after placing it
in his bed, concealed himself in an I'M
used cell. After the jailer locked up
the dummy Woodrey picked the cor
ridor lock and crawled out through
the hole he had made in the wall sun
day night. He is charged with having
robbed a jewelry store in Dexter of
S~iXty-SiX watches.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
Won First HonOrs.

Thomas L. Anderson, of Louisiana,
representing Central college at Fayette,
collegiate oratorical co ntest at Kansas
City.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
An Aged

Joseph Boyer. a bachelor, aged IS,
quite wealthy, died near Sedalia a few
days age. He is believed 10 have had
several Thousand dollars buried
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06

The governor pardoned SilaS, the last
Of the famous Durham gang of outlaws
to leave the states prison. He was
convicted at the March term, 1855, of
the Lafayette county criminal court,
with his four brothers. Plus, Pres,
Amos and William, of burglary and
larceny, and sentenced to fifteen years.
The other brothers got shorter terms,
and nave all served their terms and
gone out. The governor says that there
is no reason why Silas should suffer
more than the others, and. inasmuch
as he has been an exceptionally good
convict, he grants the pardon.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
sudden Death OF Anton Casper Hesins

CHICAGO, April Anton Casper
Hesing, father of Washington Hesing,
the postmaster at Chicago, died sud-
denly at his residence yesterday morn
ing. of apoplexy. He retired last Sat
urday night after finishing his work
for yesterday mornings Stats lei
tung,.in apparently goodhealth.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
THE PESCAOORES.
All the Islands Forming the Group Now
In Possession OF the Japanese.

LONDON, April 1.-The Central News
has advices from the Pescadore islands
under date of March &c. These dis
patches state that Col. Ito reports that
on March "a the Marking fort was
taken easily by the japanese. On the
25th the Japanese attacked and cap
tured Yent-Tung, taking nine heavy
guns and n number of smaller Ones, as
well as many rifles and a large guam
tity of ammunition. In the engage
ment the Chinese lost thirty killed and
sixty taken prisoners. The Japanese
loss was sew enteen wounded. The
japanese feet captured the forts on
the Fisher islands and all the islands
forming the Pescadores group are now
in the possession of the japanese.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-06
Koyama Sentenced for Life st Hard
Labor.

LONDON. March 31.-A dispatch from
Toxic to the Central News says that
Kovama, the young Japanese who shot
Lii Hung Chang, the Chinese viecroy,
has been sentenced to imprisonment
for life at hard labor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-01
FOURTH OF JULY SPORTS.
officers of the Day and Program Of
Events.

Athletes are looking forward with
pleasant anticipation to the Fourth
of July sports at Independence
Park. The officers of the day are
as follows: D. Crozier, referee !;
Thomas Wright and Charles Crane,
judges; w. F. Love and A. Jacob
sen, time-keepers; J. L. Torbert,
starter. Clerks of the course have
not yet been appointed. Follow
ing is the program
100 yards dash (three heats, first
and second medals.
Pole vault, first and second medals.
Seconds in 100 yards dash for place
in final.
Ring tournament, first and second
medals.
Final of 100 yards dash.
Boot and shoe race Guvenile), So and
81.
Running high jump, first and sec
ond medals.
Climbing creased pole, SIS.
I2O yards hurdle race, first and sec
ond medals.
Running broad jump, first and sec
Ond medals.
Basket potato race GuveniIe), So
and 50.
go yards dash, first and second
medals.
Creased pig race, the pig.
One-quarter mile race, first and
second medals.
Jim Kaharna race, first and second
medals.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-01
DUPLICATED THEIR SUCCESS,
Second Appearance of the Mar.
quardts Delights the Audience.
Delightful Numbers Furnished by the
Vfsftors-BIiss AxteII sings Well.
Another Concert to be Given.

Another large audience assembled
on Saturday evening to hear the
Marquardts. The program was an
exceptionally good one, and was
received with much favor. Both Of
the musicians duplicated The sue
cess of the previous evening and
won additional admirers. Madame
Marquardt played two solos in a
charming manner; John Mar
sguardt furnished short numbers:
his Gypsy Dances and the solo
on the G string being particularly
good.
Miss AxteIl sang delightfully."-.
One of her solos was cave Maria"
with harp, violin and organ accom-
Daniments. The audience insisted
on an encore.
The demand for another concert
and the success of Saturday even
ing has led the management to an
nounce another concert. 1t will be
given. tomorrow evening in the
same hall. This will positively be
the last chance to hear the Mar
quardts, as they leave for Aus
tralia on Thursday.
The program will be entirely
new, but may be supplemented by
several numbers that were received
with enthusiasm during the two
concerts just given. Madame Mar
quardt will appear three times.
Seats for this concert will be on
sale tomorrow morning at Hobron's
drug store.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-01

The I. Y. i. will remain open till 8
pm. every evening up to 4th of July
for the sale of fireworks, flags, bunt-
ing, etc.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-01
Rings ?
Tables {?
Chairs {?
SideboardS &?
Bookcases p?
Parlor Suites ?
Bedroom Suites c?

not, crafty you. Elk Bark Martha Davis
largest consignment $3.50 ackags) Furniture
shipped to any firm the islands.
Consists ANTIQUE OAK, CURLY BIRCH, WHITE MAPLE
SUITES, CHFFoNERs, SECRETARY Book
CASES, CENTER TABLES and CHINA CLOSETS.
dining complete without CHINA CLOSETS
at low figures that before been quoted.
Nothing adds the beauty and cheerful appearance OF
a home than artistic Furniture.
We offer all these goods at Coast figures below if
attempt duplicate them and freight VIII improve
the opportunity offer you?
General Jobbng and Repairing of all kinds under the super
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-01
THERE
ARE
THINGS

In decorative art
work that are not only ornamental
but useful.
Have you been to the NEW
REPUBLIC BUILDING to see
the NEW STOCK of FANCY.
DECORATIVE and NOVELTY
GOODS?
Do not miss this opportunity as it
may not occur again.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-01

The L. Y. l.. is headquarters for
fireworks, bunting, etc.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-01
G.. F. JESSETT,
ARTIST and PHOTOGRAPHER,
Cor. 2eretanis and Pu1chboWl SIS.

c. f. JEssErr will open bis Studio at
the above address on TUESDAY, July
I'd, where Portraits will be AIKEN in the
best style Of the art, and views may be
obtained o. Honolulu.
He will also be prepared to give Les
Drawing.
Specimens of work may be seen in the
windows OF the Pacific Hardware Com
pany. 4051-3t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-01
An Attractive Programme
will be furnished.

tx e served seats will be on sale
tomorrow morning at O'Clock, at the
Hebron Drug Com pany's store. 4034-2t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
~ HONOR or Mr.. GiNNON.
Resolutions Adopted by the Committee of
Publications.


At a meeting OF the Presbyterian Com
mlttee OF Publication. held on the morn
ing OF the death OF the Rev. J. L. Gam
mon, ami me hrst meeting held since
the death Of the Rev. DR. R.chIrlso
the following minute was presented by
the chairman and adopted by the COM
mittee.
THE Committee of Publication. before
the transaction OF any other business AT
this, its first meeting since the death or
the Rev. William T. Richardson. ID. D.,
desires 10 place on record its deep sense
Of bereavement I'm the loss OF one OF us
most valued members. end jared to III I'm
by so many attractive Christian virtues,
ara so eminently qualified 20 advance
the work for which this committee was
organized.
"Dr Richardson's excellent judg
ment with regard to the religious
literature most needed by our people,
his extensive acquaintance with the
best authors. ancient and modern,
his discriminating taste as an examiner
of the original productions submitted 10
the Committee for Publication as TO their
style, adaptation, ana intrinsic lmerlt.
as well as his estimate Of the standard
works most worthy of republication, made
HIM a safe and wise counsellor in all
that department OF the work OF the COM
Ills experience also IN business affairs
qualified him TO be judicious adviser n
all the financial interests OF the COM
gentlencss of manner rendered his advice
all the more welcome and ,ndeared him
personally 10 every member of this body.
In the act OF giving expression 10 its
sense of bereavement In the loss OF DR..
Richardson. the committee is almost over
whelmed ny the tidngs of the death Of
another of its beloved members. receiv-
ed only a few moments ago.
Our dear and hOnored brother. Rev.
J. l.. Cannon. has just departed this
life, and no time Is afforded us adequately
10 portray the qualities which drew him
to our hearts. and which now cause us
10 mourn that We shall see his face no
more at these meetings. where MS at
tendance was so regular and his services
so appreciated. transformations sincere.
tender-hearted. "a lover of good men, a
loyal and devoted servant OF his Lord. in
this department OF Christian work. as
well as in the ministry of the Gospel, we
deplore our loss, and unler this double
bereavement. we humble ourselves TN
der the Christening hand OF our heavenly
Father. and entreat his grace 10 enable
us To show the same diligence Ia tho
end. and 70 be followers OF those who by
faith and patience inherit the promises
M. VI. GILLIAN.
fElerk /"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
University College Of Medicine.

The opening exercises OF the University
College OF Medicine will take place on
Monday night. the 10th instant. at s0
O'Clock. In the general lccture-hail OF the
College buildings.
Judge John II. Ingram will deliver the
Inaugural address. and Governor Ofer-
rail and Rev. DR.. Moses u. Hoge w.li
also Toe present. and make some remarks
on the occasion.
Already larger number OF students
have matriculatcd than ever before. and
the outlook for the future is exception
ally encouraging.
Music will be furnished by one OF the
leading orchestras of the city.
Those who feel an interest in the In
sttution arc respectfully invited to be
present on this occasion.