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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09
GRAINS OF GOLD.

If industry is no more than habit, it is
at least an excellent one. If you ask
me which is the real hereditary sin of
human nature, do you imagine I should
answer pride, or luxury. or ambition, or
egotism? No; shall say insolence. Who
conquers insolence will conquer all the
rest. Good principles stagnate without
mental activity
One means of confirming and establish
ing ones affections is by serving the loved.
Nothing endears one person to another SO
much as aiding and serving him, especially
if self-sacrifce is involved. Giving what is
valued always increases affection to the re-
cipients, even if it be only material benefits
that are conferred, much more when it is
our time, our labors, and ourselves.
The certainty that life cannot be long,
and the probability that it will be much
shorter than nature allows, ought to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09
An Afaire du Oeur.
CAT West POint.)


Venus Victrix, Cupid's mere,
Follows fashion with care;
And since she was Vulcans femme,
Thought a tasteful monogram
Holding both their names complete
Would, If chased, be very neat.
Vulcan, when apprised Of this,
Tried to stop her with kiss;
Said Joveis thunderbolt mus. be
Finished nrst, and then-he'd see.
But, though skilled in battering rams
He might fall in monograms.
Venus shrugged and called for Cupid,
Told him that his pere was stupid!
Babe him quickly earthward wing,
Search monogram and bring
Swift for her the longed-for treasure
Cupid flew to do her pleasure.
Hasting past a favOrite spot,
Where he's tied full many "knot,n
Sudden stopped, with agile wing
Poised exclaiming; "Just the thingr
Two gold VS. were gleaming-two--
On a sleeve of army blue.
Cupid swooped to seize his prize
Looked into-a maiden's eyes.
Deeply brown and clearly calm,
Straight forgot the monogram!
Blame him not. twas very clear
That his help was needed here.
won't you take my chevrons, dearY
1t was Cupid's luck to hear.
Then he helped to rip the thread
With his shaIpest arrowhead
Saw the transfer with delight
Then resumed his airy flight.
Suddenly he cried: "By Jove!
If I'm not a blooming coveP'
(By which you perceive the stripping
Was acquaint with Rudyard Kipling).
"But, could be such duffer
AS to let my business suffer?
Venus lost her monogram;
Cupid, who deserved palm,
Took his spanking with great calm.
Louisville Courier journal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

made to button on the skirt; this is an
arrangement that all viii appreciate who
i,6uIge in such pretty trifies.
Made-over dresses have no terrors for Us
nowadays as the latest Partisan models
cannot be reproduced unless many fabrics
are used; indeed some look as though the
celebrated designers had been attending
numerous remnant sales. One very en-
couraging tendency shown in the latest
styles for cloth gowns is in favor of the
moderate skirt. by that 1 mean not ex-
ceeding six yards in width, for fancy
the backaches people are going to have
who try to go on long walks with serge
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

Three things have heard during the
past week that belong in this column. The
first is that women with beautiful figures
are rebelling against the bloused front,
declaring that it is we'll enough for defec-
tive figures, but they are not going to
tolerate this style any longer. The second
is that alpaca and mohair dresses will not
be much worn here until fall, as the mills
are unable to supply the tremendous de-
mand for these lovely fabrics, even in the
East; of course l allude to the new style
alpacas and mohairs.
The third is that glace and taffeta silk
petticoats of all colors and shades have
frills and founces of white lace or of
muslin edged with lace which can be easily
removed and sent to wash. One skirt
which Investigated had fine ruffie of
cambria deeply tucked and edged with lace
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

the rug any desired color, and after it is
dry fringe out the strips to half dozen
threads.
Oak furniture and limitations of oak
furniture continue to be among the best
friends of the woman who fain would fur
nish her home prettily and inexpensively.
from SIS apiece up. Desks range from So so
to $35. Bookcases and bookshelves are
equally variable in price. Tables, chairs,
settees, cabinets and the like are all pur-
chasable at reasonable rates.
Dotted muslin is always with the house
wife. On bargain days she may buy it for
81 cents a yard. On other days it costs
about 10 cents, difference which is ap-
preciable when one is curtainlng an entire
house. Dots of all sizes and colors are
favorites. Old-blue dots the size OF dime
are effective in blue rooms. Yellow is also
light and pretty, while white adapts Itself
to all sorts of apartments.
Denim is as delightfully."- cheap as ever
and more delightfully."- varied in color and
design. For Is cents a yard one may pur-
chase dull-colored, esthetic-looking mate
terial stamped with designs that bear strlk-
| ing resemblance to those of the expensive
brocaded damask. This denim is partlcu-
| larly designed for divan coverings, sofa
cushions and the like.
The favorite cheap divan is the cot bed
with woven wire mattresses which cost be-
tween So and So. Over this is placed hair
mattress costing as much more. With a
rug thrown over it and pillows piled upon
it the eject is good, and in point of COM
fort the lounge has no equal. A very pre-
sentab1e Bagdad cover may be bought Tor
81 so.
The art mulls are exquisite. They cost
from to Is cents yard. Ivy leaves
meander in cool, green prettiness down
the length of some samples; marguerltes
blossom on others; clovers nod and plnks
sway on others. They may be had in color
effects to match almost any room.
Serim is dear as ever to the heart of the
summer cottager who manages to make an
upholstered little dwelling in pine wood
habitable and almost luxurious. 1t is lace
like and dainty and costs only 3A cents a
yard.
There is new sort of pottery, cheap
but rather attractive on the market. 1t is
coarse, gilt edged and adorned with
curious old-fashioned pictures, proverbs
and notices.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

posed of lace and chine ribbon cleverly
mingled.
Discussing bathing dresses the other dav
we all decided that alpaca is the best
material for that purpose, as it does not
cling to the wearer but readily sheds the
water, and when trimmed with white mo-
hair braid it can be very chic; only the best
alpaca should be used. Wash silks are
made up for this purpose, but on coming
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

Thts cut represents q hat eoith the brino
made of black jetted net the croao,a IN quaint
points IS studded aoith sequins, and from this
falls friH of black chiffon edged with
cream-colored Valencieanes lace, Whilc ro-
settes of this chiffon and lace are at either
side, and bunch of piak roses at the back.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

yes; call you the sunshine of my exist
ence." "Do l really throw so much sum
shine into your daily life?" 81 refer to
you as the sunshine of my existence be-
cause you make it hot for me-" A rise in
the thermometer occurred Immediately
after the foregoing conversation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

awaken every man to the active prosecu-
ton of whatever he is DESTROYS to perform.
1t is true that death may intercept the
swiftest career; but he who is cut off in
the midst of an honest undertaking has at
least the honor of falling in his rank, and
has fought the battle, though he missed
victory
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

The woman who rejoices in homemade
things will be pleased to learn that rug
may be made nom coffee sacks. Take a
sack of the size required and hem it.
Then from another sack cut strips eight
inches wide, fold down the center 1leaving
the double strips four inches wide) and
sew firmly to the foundation about half
an inch apart. After it is all covered dye
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09
Yale'S
Complexion
Cream

Will do it. 1t cleanses the skin and its
pores, softens the foreign matter within
and without, soothes all irritation, cools
the heat of chapping and fever blisters and
gives a satin surface to the suffering skin.
1t is good for burns and for any abrasion.
A single application is effective. Put it on
at night and rub it briskly into the skin
and you will be pleasantly astonished in
the morning. There have been limitations
of this wonderful beautifer. Look ont for
them. Accept nothing but the real.
If your druggist will not supply you send the
price, 81. to NINE. NJ. YALE, Health and
Complexion Specialist, 146 State ST., Chicago
Beauty Guide mailed free
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09
Feared the Yoke.

Such very nice man has just departed
this mortal life in Vienna. He was bach
elor, what is more misogynist of the most
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

The coat, a light sleeveless Eton turns back,
NTH UeIuet-Iined revers, and oUcr this the cape
falls to the eIboO, and to the aOaist at the back.
1t IS lined throughout with brocade, and to be
made an all the meacest coIors Of cloth, COM
pLete NTH plain skirt lined NTH linen,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

wear, from the same place, of the new silk
stuff called MORE glace, soft and lumin-
Gus silk, admirable for evening wear.
MARcELLA
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09
THE SUMMER HOME.

Draperies play an important part in the
furnishing of the summer home or the
freshening of the winter one Nothing
makes more difference in the appearance
of the house than change in the hang
ings. All heavy damask, chenille or silk
curtains and portieres should be taken
down, cleaned and packed away. Muslin
curtains, bead portieres or bamboo hang
ings should be substituted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

One New England factory employs 49,
600 women.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09
OdOr of Almonds

Clean, pure and pungent, pleases the nos
trils as the cork comes from jar of Nine.
Yale's celebrated Almond Blossom Com
plexion Cream. Foryears and ages women
have sought safe and certain preservative
of the complexion. The sun in summer
and the heat of stoves and steam in winter
make Natures work too hard for her. The
dust that is always in the air grinds itself
into the sensitive skin. Soap and water
are not enough to get it out and to soothe
and soften the dry, chapped skin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

{ the rug any desired color, and after it is
dry fringe out the strips to half dozen
| threads
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

There is new sort of pottery, cheap
but rather attractive on the market. 1t is
coarse, gilt edged and adorned with
curious old-fashioned pictures, proverbs
and notices.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-09

Serim is dear as ever to the heart of the
summer cottager who manages to make an
upholstered little dwelling in pine wood
habitable and almost luxurious. 1t is lace
like and dainty and costs only 3s4 cents a
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-24
PERSONAL AND PERTINENT.
MONDAY.

Circuit Court is now in session at
Jackson.
Hon. Louis Honck returned home
from Washington, D. c., Saturday,
where he had been TO attend the Ma
tional Silver Conference.
Maj. J.. F. Brooks arrived home
from Kansas Saturday evening. The
Major says they have no such crops
in Kansas as they have in Missouri.
Clay Phelps purchased eighty acres
of land to-day near East Cape from
w. F. Rodney. for which he paid
seventeen hundred dollars.
Miss Frederick Jeude, of st. Louis.
was the guest Of Mrs. Virg P. Adams
Saturday night. She left Sunday
morning to visit friends at Golden.
ILL.,. her old home.
Our people who took advantage of
the cheap excursion rates on the
Anchor Line to Memphis say the rates
were not Sc cheap after all. Some of
them had to return home by rail or
run the risk of not getting back in time
to attend the Christmas balls.
Some of the boys were feeling their
oats to-day and they were a little loud.
Whisky makes Democrats talk.
The Board of Education will meet
tonight to receive the bids for heating
the Lorimier public school building.
TUESDAY.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-24
Thos. w. English Dead.

One more old and highly respected
citizen of the county has crossed over
the river to rest under the shade OF
the trees. On last Saturday morning,
after a p%rotracted illness. Mr.. Ihos.
W. English breathed his last at his
home three miles south of Jackson,
aged 81 years, l month and Ii days.
Mr.. English was of n of the old
families who settled in the county in
the early days. He lived the life of a
prosperous farmer and was an honor
able and much esteemed citizen. He
was the father of Mrs. Mamie Bald
win of his city and of Albert and O.
c. English. His funeral was preached
by Rev. Jas. Reed al Hubble Greek
church Sunday last and his remain
were buried in the Jackson cemetery.
I-Cash-BOok.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-24
The Wear Case Again.

\ Poplar Bluff special of the 18th
says: The talk of the town to-day is
the sudden turn the Wear case took
yesterday. Late yesterday evening a
writ of habeas corpus was applied for
before Special Judge T. H. Mauldin
in the Wear case by Attorney +. X.
Lentz. which was granted. and Charles
Wear. who is under Indictment for
murder in the first degree. a re-
leased from Jail by Sheriff Hogg. 1t
is asserted by the prisoners counsel
that if Wear has not been tried it is
no fault of the prisoner: that the case
was dismissed in the Dunklin county
Circuit Court after three cOntinuances
of the state. and that the case is prac-
tically settled: that Judge Maulden is
the only judge who has jurisdiction.
| Sheriff Hogg said to night: 1 may
yet he locked up over this matter. but
! 1 did my duty as | saw it. :"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-24
AN EXCITING RACE.
DIR. Peironnett's Horse Runs Away
With The Cart-No Damage
Done.

About twelve o'clock Wednesday
night, DIR. A. Peironnett was called
to see a sick lady at the upper college
farm. Although doctor is in his sew
e~nty-seventh year he responded
promptly to the call and remained
in attendance until after breakfast,
when he started for home. Before
reaching the gravel road he had to
pass through a gate. He opened the
gate and drove his horse through and
left him, as is his CUSTOM until he clos
edthe gate. The horse. concluded to not
wait for the old doctor, so he struck
out lick-ety-split with the cart down
the road. When he reached the gray
ell road he turned towards home at
$40 speed, and was met by Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. f. Chappell who were driv-
ing up the road. They tried to stop
the runaway. but he SHE'D around
them and came flying OF down the
road a distance of a mile or more to
Leo Doyle's farm house where he was
stopped by a colored a The Doc
tor came putting on behind. and in
stead of finding, as he fully expected,
a total wreck, he found everything in
tact. not a break in cart ~ harness,
not a scratch or bruise on the horse.
nor bottle broken in his medicine
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-24
THE BIG SALE.
Bidders Were Numerous-Cape Cir
ardeau Real Estate IN Good De-
mand at Fair Prices.

The sale of real estate belonging to
the estate of the late John Painter,
which occurred in Jackson Wednes-
day was well attended, and bidding
was lively. The property brought
fair prices considering the great guam
tity thrown upon the market at one
time. The best feature of the sale, so
far as the city is concerned, being the
large number of vacant lots bought
by persons who will improve them.
When property is transferred from
one land grabber" to another it is
of no benefit to the city in which it is
located. but only makes d change of
landlords who sit still and wait for
other people to make Improvements
whereby the value of their large hold
ings will be enhanced. This is the
case, to some extent. in this sale. but
a great number of the vacant lotswere
bought by men who will build onthem.
and We predict that in a short time
there will be Il number of beautiful
and substantial residences eracted on
those desirable lots in the west end
where wheat has been growing for the
last half century.
Below is a list of the property sold,
the anne of purchasers and prices
paid.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-24

Not n complaint has ever been
made by those using Ayers SarsaDa-
rilla according to Directions. Further
more. we have yet to learn of a case
in which it has failed to afford benefit.
So say hundreds of druggists all over
the country. Has cured others, will
cure you.
The Cash-BOok is authority for the
statement hat MIR. Louis Houck and
Rev. I. a. Bowman are talking of
publishing. in book form the records
of old Bethel church, the first Protest
ant church organized west of the Mis-
sissippi river.
Michael Scherer ordered bills to-
day, announcing the sale at public
auction, OF his so acre farm near the
southwestern limits of the city. on
Saturday, September eth. This is a
desirable farm and ought to bring IA
good price.
Lost, on Sprigg street. between
Broadway and Good Hope street. a
plain gold ring with initials M. \.
B." Finder will be rewarded by leav-
ing same at this Office.
Neglect of the hair often destroys its
vitality and natural hue, and causes
it to fall out. Before it is too late.
apply Halls Hair Remover. a sure
remedy.
Judge Riley gave the grand jury
very strict instructions in reference
to the game law. The law provides
that quail can be killed only between
October lst and January LIST. even on
ones own premises.
One week from next Monday our
public schools will open for the year.
The Normal school faculty antici-
pate an unusually large attendance at
the Normal this year. Times are
getting better and as this section of
the State has the prospect of an I'M
~precedented crop year. the indications
point to an Increased attendance on
the opening of the school which will
occur on the Sd of september.
our staunch old Irish friend.
Patrick Quenan. Of Egypt Mills. called
at the DEMOCRAT Office to-day and
made a contribution to the relief fund
for the benefit of the editors widow
and orphan children in the shape of
a sack OF fine large apples for which
he is entitled to many thanks.
Some of the citizens of Cape Girar-
dean residing in that part of the city
known as '.DOnnybrook" were some
what startled last night by one of the
citizens of another part of town com
ing down the street yelling fire" at
the top of his voice. when in fact there
wasnofi fire except in the whiskey-soaked
brain of the party giving the false
alarm. Such conduct ought to be
stopped with a great deal of sudden
ness.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-24
railroad Excursion

There will he an excursion from
Cape Girardeau to st. Louis. on Sun
day. August 18th. via the Chicago X
Texas and Mobile " Ohio Railroads,
through without change of cars. Ferry
leaves wharf at : Il. IN. Train leaves
East Cape Girardeau at I:3O. Return
ing leaves St. Louis union station ii
D. m. arriving at East Cape Glrar-
deau at 4:30 a. IN. Monday. Tickets
will also admit to the Concordia Park,
st. Louis. where the annual Schwaber-
fest is celebrated by more than lUO.WO
persons. Fare 900 for the round
trip. Don't miss this chance. The
cheapest railroad excursion rates ever
offered.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-24
City of sheffield sunk.

Capt John f. Massengale. general
of the St. Louis and Tennes-
see Packet Company received word
Monday that the steamer City of
Sheffield. left here Saturday night for
the Tennessee River had sunk at mid
night Sunday just below Greenleaf's
Ferry. back of Chester. III. Capt.
Henry Keith. her commander. did not
state the cause Of the accident. but it
is Inferred that she struck a snag of
some sort which tore a hole in her
hull. The Little Margaret and barge
from Cairo. with Il diver were secured
as speedily as possible and measures
taken to raise the boat. The extent
of the damage is not known. but all
the freight in the hull. including 800
barrels OF flour. is damaged. Her
deck i out of water. which at that
point Is but / or > feet deep. She is
said to be lying streight. and it is
thought that she can be raised with
out difficulty.
Capt. James Roger. of Paducah.
General Superintendent of the line,
went to the scene of the accident to
assist in raising the boat. and Agent
Shallcross. of the Board of Marine
Underwriters. went down to save all
he could of the damaged cargo. The
boat had about forty passengers on
board. nearly all of whom were from
this city. They e badly frightened
by the accident. but no one was hurt.
They are being cared for by the com
panv, and those who desire will con-
tinue the journey on the steamer Clyde,
leaving here on Wednesday,. Mr..
Massengale directed Capt. Keith to
send others back. or to their destina-
ton. by rail, if they so desired. Or by
the City of Paducah, whichawill reach
Cairo on her way to st. Louis per-
haps to-day. The Paducah will also
bring back the damaged portion OF
the cargo. and the unchanged freight
will be taken forward by the steamer
Clyde.
The Sheffield is almost Il new boat.
in good order. valued at about $50,
600. and is insured. On being raised
she will be taken to Mound City OF
Paducah for repairs.-Globe Demo
crat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-24
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bitters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whiskey nor other intOXi-
can't. but acts as a tonic and altera-
tive. 1t acts mildly on the stomach
and bowels. adding strength and Civ
ing tone to the organs. thereby aiding
Nature in the performance of the
functions. Electric Bitters is an eX
cellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it just exactly what
they need. Price fifty cents per bottle
at Blomeyer & Humans drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-24

An ordinance assessing, apportoning, levying and taxing the cost OF 70.
pairing Broadway street from Sprigg street to Middle street in the city OF
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, against the owners OFFS ne tn lois ronthnSo ~
said Broadway street
Be it ordained by the Council of the city of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, a s
follows:
SECTION ONEl(D APPORTIoNMENT, ETC, F COST
The sun of mi hundred and torty-four dollars and seventy cents (144.lO
from Sprigg street to Frederick street, and one hundred and fftytwo dollars
and twenty cents tl2 @) from Frederick street to Middle street. having been
by due coure OF law and ordinance expended in repairing Broadway street
from Sprigg street to Middle street. the said inns are hereby levied, appor-
toned, assessed and taxed against the owners of the lots and on the lots;
said lots being in the city of Cape Girardeau. Missouri. as hereinafter set
out and described to wit:
From Sprigg street to Frederick street,