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The Washington times., 1895-04-14

B. F. Hanes offers one-half cent each for
all tags on the following brands of twist
tobacco: Frog Especial Drive"
Golden Chain," Little susie,'' Mon
umental City," Pan Electric" and "Tel-
ephone.'' Tags to be delivered to R. z.
Parker, 61O Pa. ave. NV
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

The weight Of air has often been
tested By COMPRISING it in receptacles
by the air-pump. That it really has
weight when so compressed is shown
by the fact that the weight Of the YES
sells is increased slightly by filling
them with compressed air, and that
such vessels become specifically light
er" as soon as the air contained in
them is exhausted. Many elaborate
experiments on the weight of air have
proven hat one cubic foot weighs S36
grains, or something less than IL
ounces. The above experiment on the
weight of air is supposed to be made
at the surface of the earth with the
temperature at 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heated air, or air at high elevations, is
much iighter.-St. Louis Republic.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
AFRAID FOR HIS LIFE.

"
The Sultan Turns Pale at tine Approach
of a Suppliant-The Latter Hustled on
to MISUNDERSTANDING Efforts Made
to Induce said Pasha to Leave the Brit
ish Embassy and Return to the Grand
yiziership Fail.
LONDON. Dee. "a dispatch from
COnstantinople dated December 6. SAYS
hat on Friday, during the Selamlik,
when the sultan goes to the mosque to
perform his devotionS. an incident oc-
Cured that caused a great commotion.
AS the sultan was leaving the mosque
a man in Turkish dress. holding a pc
tition in one of his hands. pushed
through the Gordon of military guard
ing the route and threw himself in
front of the imperial carriage. He was
Immediately arrested and hustled off
to prison.
The affair created much excitement,
owing to the general feeling ofanxiety.
The sultan was completely unnerved.
and his face was deathly pale. There
is no doubt that he thought an attempt
was about to be made on his life. The
contents of the petition are unknown.
II NlNDiANIA d'tNAN lAldl IA N-iO ltplC
sentativcs of the powers have now re-
ccived instructions from their govern
ments 10 insist upon the admission of
a second guard ship to Constantine
Pile. Action on the matter is therefore
imminent.
Said Pasha. the ex-grand v%iZier, still
remains at the British embassy. where
he sought refuge. believing his life was
in danger. He is obdurate to all the
sultan's appeals to leave the embassy.
The sultan sen one o; the palace
sheikhs to the embassy to persuade
Said Pasha to leave. but the sheikh
failed as completely Is had previous
messengers from the palace.
After the sheikh had left, Il mission
was refused t. all other messengers of
the sultan. His majesty ~thcreupon re
qucstcd the diplomats of the other
powers to make representation to Said
Pasha. but they will make no attempt
to bring pressure to bear upon him.
They will leave him entire liberty
of action in the negotiations between
himself and the palace. The rcsolu-
ton adopted by the diplomats at their
meeting Thursday. which was later
handed to Said Pasha by Baron Won
Calico. the Austrian ambassador. was
To this effect. 1t also referred to the
Powers supporting Said Pasha if he
should accept the grand vizicrate.
which the sultan has asked him to 10.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
The Venezuelan Question.


It being apparent that the boundary dispute
between Great Britain and the republic of
Venezuela. concerning the limits OF British
Guiana. was approaching an acute stage, Il
definite statement OF the interest ana policy Of
the United States as regards the controversy
seemed to be required both on its account ana
IN view of its relations with the friendly powers
directly concerned. In July last, therefore, u
"lSDatch was addressed to our ambassador at
London for communication to the British gov
zrnmeut in which the attitude Of the United
States was fully and distinctly set forth.
TIE MONROE DOCTRINE DEFINED.
The general conclusions there reached and
formulated are in substance that TIA" tTaui-
EiOuIl and established policy 81 this govern
mrnt l. firmly opposed to a forcib!e increase
by any European power Of its territorial pos
sessions on this continent; that this
policy is as we'll founded in principle
a~ it is strongly supported by numer-
presidents that as a consequence the
United States is bound to protect against the
enlargement Of the area Of British Guinea in
E1errogatiCn Of the rights and against the will
~ Venezuela; that, considering the disparity
N strength OF Great Britain and Venezuela
che territorial dispute between them can be
-eGSonlDiy settled only by friendly and i'm
partial arbitration, and that the resort Ia such
arbitration should include the whole cOntrO-
Vcr~y, ana j. not satisfied If one Of the powers
concerned is permitted Iodraw an arbitrary line
through the territory in debate and to declare
shat il will submit to arbitration only the pnr-
zion lying ouCSidc OF it. In view Oi these con-
clUSi0n~ the dispatch in question called upon
n" British government FOR - definite answer to
mt the territorial controversy between itself
and Venezuela in its entirety to impartial ar
filtration. The answer Of the British govern
ug"ni has not Vet been received. but il Is OK
IeCtcd shortly. when further communication
ou the subject viii probably be made to the
aUvvrpSS
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
An Unusual Opportunity.

Il would seem that no woman reader
would fail to take advantage of the offer
made elsewhere in this paper by Carson,
Pirie, Scott & Co., Chicago, to send their
Shopping Guide, 1.-THE Shoppers Econo-
mist" absolutely free to all whc write for it.
This firm has come TO be known as 1.-The
quickest mail order house in the world" 1t
is one of ChicagO's oldest and most reliable
firms, its business is immense. and every
representation made can be relied upon.
They boldly announce: Your money back
II not satisfied with your purchase
Be sure 10 find and read the big display
advertisement above referred TO. Bydoing
so you will probably be greatly assisted in
deciding on purchases for Christmas, and
the Catalogue has a FUND of information
that will be valuable at all seasons. And all
you need do is To write for it to Carson,
Prize, Scott & Co., IS to - Stat ST., Chicago.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

EFFORTS TOWARD NEUTRALITY.

In referring TO the struggle in Cuba for inde-
pendence from the mother country, Spain. the
president says that earnest Efforts have been
made on the part Of this government to enforce
OBEDIENCE to our neutrality laws and TO pre-
vent the territory OF the Cnited States from
being abused as a vantage ground from which
TO aid those in arms against Spanish Sover-
eighty.
PLAIN DCTY OF AMERICAN CITIZENS.
Whatever may be the traditional sympathy
CT our cOuntrymen as individuals with people
who seem to be struggling for larger autonomy
and greater freedom, deepened as such sympa-
thy naturally must be In behalf of our neiEhbOrs,
yet the plain duty OF their government IS TO
observe a good faith the obligations Of inter-
national relationship. The performance Of this
duty should not be made more difficult by a
disregard on the part OF our citizens OF the OBJ
legations growing out OF their allegiance to
their country. which should restrain them from
violating as individuals the neutrality which
the nation Of which they are members are
bound to observe in its relations to friendly
sovereign states.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

Ounces, which are supposed by some
authorities to be the golden apples of
the IIcsperides, which the Earth God
dess ave to Juno for a bridal gift. are
among the most valuable of all fruits
for preserves. No II ever fails in
making ounce jelly if the peeling and
cores Of the fruit are used, as they
should be. The addition of two ounces
to Il quart of apple Feelings not only
gives Il delicious flavor to the jelly
made, but renders the result almost
certain. There is so much gelatinous
matter around the SEED of this fruit
that any jelly containing them is sure
to form unless water to stew the fruit
has been added in overabundance.- N.
Y. Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
CHAMBERLAIN INSTITUTE,
Together with the Adjoining Chapel.
Burned to the Ground.

BRADFORD. Pa. Dee. "a special to
the sunday Herald from Randolph. v.
Y. says: While the students of Cham
berlain institute We're at supper in the
dining hall Saturday. fire was discov-
cred in the main building cupola. \
high wind gave the flames such head
way that the fire department. which
WAS on the scene in five minutes. was
powerless. The flames communicated
with the chapel. and all were burned
to the ground.
The buildings were situated on a
hill. and the water pressure was very
light. Much of the chapel furnishings
and goods of in the main
building We're saved. Many of the
students had narrow cscapes, but no
one received serious injury.
Chamberlain institute was erected in
ISIS and has been Il preparatory school
for hundreds of western New York
and Pennsylvania men and IA
The institute was under the manage
ment of the Methodist Episcopal con-
ference with Prof. Il. \. Bishop as
president. 1t will probably be rebuilt
at once. The burned structure was Il
frame II and the loss will be about
$4,000: insurance. 5000.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
FOREIGN RELATIONS.

EHRINC SEA QUESTION.
Several vexatiOuS questions We're left unde-
terIuIned by the Behring sea arbitration tri-
ounal. In the meantime the depletion OF the
seal herds by means Of pelagic hunting has so
alarmingly progressed that unless their
slaughter is at once effectively checked their
extinction within a few years seems to be a
matter of absolute certainty.
The understanding by which the United
States was to pay. and Great Britain to receive
a lump sum Of 3i25,O in fun settlement Of all
British claims tor damages arising from our
seizure Of British sealing vessels unauthorized
under the award Of the Paris tribunal Of arbI-
Ira'i0n was not confirmed by the last congress,
which declined 10 make the necessary appro-
prlation. I am still of the opinion that this r.
rangcment was 4 l]UdIciouS and advantageous
one for the government and l earnestly recon-
mend that it be again considered and
sanctioned: II: however; this does
not meet with the favor Of con-
greSs. it certainly will hardly dissent from the
proposition that the government is bound by
every consideration Of honor and good faith to
provide for the speedy adjustment Of these
claims by arbitration as the only other alter
native. \ treaty Of arbitration has Therefore
been agreed upon. and will be Immediately
laid before the senate SO that in one OF the
modes suggested 4 final settlement may be
reached.
THE ALASKAN
tt" completion Of the preliminary survey
OF the Alaskan boundary. which follows the
contour Of the coast from the southernmo>t
point Of Prince o! Wales island. until it strikes
the one hundred and iorty-iirSt mcri ian at OF
near lHt summit OF Albhi!l II. This. dNdlIN
further necessary appropriation. which Is ur-
gently recommended. Ills survey WAS under
EaICn under provisions 81 the convention en-
Tered into b. this country and Great Britain
July -. 1872. and the supplementary Conyen-
ton Of February ;, ls9L As To the remaining
section of the Alaskan boundary which follows
the one hundred and fOrty-tir>t meridian
H~0rthwardly from Mount St. Elias To- the frozen
ncean. the settlemect OF which involves the
physical location of the meridian mentioned,
40 conventional agreement has Yet been made.
IN tho rDpg milne the valley Of me AUknu Il
becoming "a highway through the hitherto I'M
explored wildS OF Alaska, and abundant miner
al wealth has been discovered in that region,
especially at or near the JUGcture Of the
boundary meridian with the Yukon and its
tributaries. In these circumstances ii Is eX-
pedienJ. and, indeed, imperative. that the
Jurisdiction limits OF the respective govern
lueutS in this new region ID" speedily deter
mined Her Britannia majcSty'S government
ms proposed a joint dclimitatIOn Of the one
hundred and fOrty-trSt meridian ny an inter-
national commission Of experts. which. II con-
Ere-S will authorize and make due provision
therefore. can be accomplished with no unreal
ElDnable delay.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

Some interesting maps showing
the present condition of sail naviga-
ton have been compiled by Dr.. Gerard
Senost. The two main voyages for
German sailing ships are the saltpeter
trips to the west coast IF South Amer
lea and the rice trips to India and the
straits of Malacca. The Congo is one
of the hardest places to reach from the
Lizard, taking as long Il time as the
Cape of Good Hope and Patagonia. 1t
takes as long to reach Australia as
Zanzibar. 1t requires forty days to
reach New York, which is one o: the
most inaccessible ports for n small
sailing vessel, especially in winter, but
the return voyage takes only twenty
five days. To Panama the trip is also
forty days, but the return is sixty
days. Australia is equally distant by
the Cape of Good Hope or by Cape
Horn. though the latter is preferred
on the home trip, as the dangers are
loss
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
queer Arabian Nights tale come

"A queer Nrablan Nights tale COMICS
from the Punjab. A few weeks ago a
party of weavers formed Il marriage
procession and started for a village in
Ferozpore. The bridegroom was bald
and blind Of one eve, and his father
feared the brides parents would re-
fuse him. SO the weaverS advised them
to present a BARRIERS boy who was with
them as the groom. The barber was
dressed in the groom's wedding gar
ments. and was accepted. When the
marriage was over and they had re-
turned home, the weaver demanded
his bride, hut the barber refused to
give her up, and now they have gone
to law to settle the question.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

AMERICANS ORD PROTECTION.
Referring to affairs in Turkey. the recent
massacre OF Christians and the perilS OF mis-
SIOnaricS. the president says that no efforts
have been spared in behalf Of American citi-
ZenS. and their protection in person and prop
Crty has teen earnestly and vigorously en-
forced by every means within our power. The
presence Of American naval vessels in Ottoman
waters has had good effect.
DUTY y IGHTS OF POWERS.
by treaty several Of the most powerful Euro
pcan powers have secured a right and have
assumed 4 duty, not only in behalf If their own
interest. but as agents OF the world.
Their right is to enforce such conduct to
the Turkish goyernmeuta~ will restrain fanat-
icIl brutality. AMI their duty i 10 interfere
and to insure against such dreadful occurrences
in Turkey a. lately ShoCEcd civilization. The
powers declare this right and This duty to he
theirs alone. and it i earnestly hoped thai
prompt and effective action OF their part viii
mt h lntn Nnl
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
INSTANTLY /
Singular Fatality that Overlook Oliver
Tarbert at Terre HaUte, Ind.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Dec. 9.-Oliver
Tarbcrt. a railroad s~witchman. wa in
stantly killed here yesterday morning
in a manner perhaps never before re-
corded. With a lighted lantern in his
hand he was passing owe an oil tank
box car when an explosion occurred
and sen his body fifty feet in the air.
1t is supposed gas was generated in
the oil tank and escaping into the car
was ignited by his lantern. The car,
strnge to say, was not badly damaged
by the explosion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
THE PRESIDENT CRITICISED
For Leaving Washington ut a Time When
His Presence is Especially Required.

For Leaving Washington ut a Time When
His Presence is Especially Required.
W~AsUNGToN, Dec. 9.-Grcat disap-
pointment is expressed by members of
the house that the president should
have left the city Friday. and thus de
layed laying before them the informa-
ton contained in Lord SalisburyS re-
ply to Secretary Olney's letter, which
reached Washington Friday evening.
Such of the representatives as
feel a keen and patriotic in
terest in the Venezuelan bOun-
dairy queStion-and these consti-
tute practically the whole housc-have
expressed the hope that the British
premier's answer would be Immediately
forwarded lay the president in special
message to congress. The presidents
absence will prevent the house for pos
sibly ten days from receiving this in
formation unless some other method of
procuring it Is reached.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

Mr.. Waller. formerly United States consul
at TamGtaye. remained in Madagascar after
his term of Office expired. and was apparently
successful in procuring business concessions
!rOm the HOyaS of greater or less value. At
Ter the occupation OF Tamatave and the dec
iation Of martial law by the French, he was
arrested upon various charges, among them
that Of communicating military Informal
alton to the enemy OF France. was tried ami
convicted hv a military tribunal. and SEN
fenced To twenty years. Imprisonment. Tn"
president rcci;e> at length the efforts this gov
UrumeHt has made in Mr.. Walters behalf. and
says that il is confidently expected that some
satisfactory solution Of the matter will shortly
he reached. Meanwhile, it appears that NJ.
Walters confinement has every alienation
which the state Of his health and all the other
circumstances OF the case demand or permit.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
SHOWERS OF THE QUEER,
Arrested at Toledo. o., After an Excitin,
Chase.

TOLEDO. O., Dec. 9.-After firing four
shots and being fired at half a dozen
times, Lewis \. Smith. vino gave his
place of residence as New York. was
arrested late Saturday night on the
charge of passing counterfeit money
and shooting with intent to kill.
Smith had disposed of seven bogus
$50 bills before he was detected, and
II of his victims gave him the eXcit-
ing chase which ended in his capture
after a run of half a mile.
At the police station seventeen
counterfeit SO bills were found on his
person and S2Oi in good money, the
latter the proceeds of the bills he had
passed. J. c. Cooper, an accomplish of
Smith. is also under arrest.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Synopsis of President Cleveland's
Message to Congress.
The Document, While Lengthy, Is Wholly
Given Over to Our Foreign Rela-
ti0ns and Discussion of the
Money Problem.

The presidents message transmitted
co the congress on the Sd was a very
lengthy document. 1t treated exclu-
6jvely of our foreign relations and
Che currency question. In submit
ting the message to the congress the
president invites the careful consider
alton of the questions discussed not
only by the national legislature, but
oy his fellow-countrymen.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

DRoPsY is a dread disease. but it has lost
fits terrors to those who know that II. H.
Green IL Sons, the Dropsy Specialists Of
Atlanta, Georgia. treat it with such great
success. Write them for pamphlet giving
full information.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
Annual Half Rate Excursions to Canada,
Via Chicago s. Grand Trunk Railway.

LIN NlNdSp ~ piSllN lIullk lNOl1N dN Has
arranged for the usual Half Rate Holiday
Excursions TO principal points in Canada
for season of 1898.
Thursday, December 18th,
Friday, December 21th,
Saturday, December 2lst.
Tickets good to return up 20 and includ-
ing January 9th, 1896.
Avail yourself of this opportunity to visit
Canada and spend the Holidays with the
Folks at Home.
All through trains of the Chicago & Grand
Trunk Railway pass through the Great st.
Clair Tunnel, one of the wonders of modern
engineering skill, and is the only line offer
ing the public advantages of through Pull
man car service to Canadian points. Tickets
may also be purchased reading via Detroit
If desired.
Excursion tickets on sale at all stations.
For further particulars apply to Ticket
Agent, 103 So. Clark st.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

IT is no mans business whether he has
genius or not; work he must, whatever he
is, but quietly and steadily: and the natural
and enforced results of such work will he
always the thing God meant him to do, and
will be his beSt-RuShin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

It is n high. solemn, almost awfUlthought
for every individual man that his earthly
influence. which has had Il commencement,
will never, through all ages. were he the
very meanest of us, have an end.-Carlyle.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

Mr.. BoSDER-''Can I see the financial
editor:" Office BOy-NUpc; he's busy
writing an article TO show why the stocks
he owns don't pay any dividends Brook
lyn Life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
THE FINANCIAL QUESTION.
THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION.

As We turn from Il review OF our foreign re'a-
financial situation. says the president. We are
Immediately aware that We approach i. subject
Of domestic con 'rrn more important than any
other that can engage our attention. and one
at present in such a perpleXinE and delicate
predlcamcnt as 10 require prompt and wise
front FDnpf
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

LITTLE MANI understand. sir. that Won
have called me an Unmitigated liar?' Big
Man-"No:l didn't use the word 'unmiti-
gated" Little Man-"Then l accept your
apology."-Tit-Bits.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

"LOoK here, Schl~umpcnhagen, you must
help us at our smoking concert. You play
the flute, don't you?' Not ven dere ish
anypotyy apout." "HOw'S thatf' "Dey
Won't let met
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

"What?" asked the sentimental man,
''whlt is to become of the rustic Of
siiken skirts that have been the in
~splration OF SO many poets?'
Never you mind" said the bloomer
girl. From this time IN woman is
going to do n good deel c; rustling
observation-disclosures Enquirer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

TEACuER-"Emma what do you know of
the orchid family" Emma-''If you please,
has forbidden us to indulge in any
family gossip.'1Tit-Bits.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.

The Lady-''Is this novel a fit one for my
daughter to ready The Salesman Il
don't know. am not acquainted with your
daughter Life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

Bronchitis. Sudden changes of the
weather cause Bronchial Troubles. "Br0Iru'S
Bronchial TroeheS'' will give effective relief.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

IF thou dcsirest case, in the first place
take care of the ease of thy mind.-Fuller-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

CANNOT speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for Consulnption.-MRs. FRANK NOBBs, 2I5
w. 22d St, New York, Oct -, 1894.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

BEECHAM's PILLS for constipation 10c and
25c. Get the cook (free) at your druggists
and go by it. Annual sales 6,OO0, 900 boxes.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-12-14

The governments Of both China and Japan
have. IN special dispatches transmitted
through their respective diplomatic repre-
SentatiyeS, expressed in n most pleasing man
ner their grateful appreciation Of our assist
ance TO their citizens during the unhappy
struggle ami the value Of our aid in paving the
WAY to their resumptiOn Of peaceful relations.