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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01
HAS MET HER MATCH.

England Has Been O~verreached In East
ern Affairs-While She is 10th to Admit
the Fact. 1t Daily Becomes More Clear
ly Apparent that the Mistress of the Seas
Is Becoming PaIpably and Painfully
Isolated.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-Though the gov
eminent officials here and in Paris and
in Berlin concur in denying all knowl-
edge of an offensive and defensive al
lance between Russia and Turkey.
little confidence is placed in their con-
fessions of ignorance. Semi-official
denials in a case like this are to be ex-
pected, especially when the defeated
diplomats wish to conceal the truth or
prevent it being told. 1t is now re-
called here that it was quite six months
after the conclusion of the Unkiar-
Skelessi treaty that the British gov
eminent, on information vouchsafed
by Russia, received absolutely definite
news that there was such a treaty.
Within three weeks parliament will
assemble.
The United Press has reason to pre-
diet hat ere then the evidence OF the
existence of a Russo-Turkish compact
will become so complete that further
denials will be useless. In the minis
terial circle it is understood that Sir
Philip Currie, the British ambassador
20 Turkey, will be recalled shortly,
and that this action is due to the fact
that he has been over-reached and dis
credited III ConstantinOple.
Tho Snnnlxar.S rnnS+a n+ir nDla py.rn
spondent, whose accurate inside infor-
nation gives his communications high
reliability, has written, under date of
January Is. that Russia is the absolute
master of the situation. The secret
compact guarantees the integrity of
the Ottoman empire, Russia agreeing
to assist in the restoration of order in
Kurdistan, and also to defend the Oar
danelleS. France has. made her
bargain with Russia; and will
consequently give her consent to
the compact. Germany is currying
favor with the car. Austria will
maintain n neutrality and await her
opportunity. This. the correspondent
adds, is the end Of the intervention of
Jiic IONtIS- triumph IOI huSSld anu
the defeat and humiliation of Great
Britain.
1t is believed that the Russo-Turkish
agreement is not embodied in a formal
treaty. but consists rather in an eX-
change of notes.
As the entente practically makes
Turkey a Russian protectorate. it is
expected hat it will be attended by a
cessation Of the Armenian
The ear ~henceforth shares the sui
tan's responsibilities.
The London papers, discussing what
Great Britain will do, variOusly sug-
gest the open annexation of Egypt,
the seizure of an island near the
DardanelleS. and the sending of a fleet
to COnstantinopie. They generally
conclude. however, that it will be best
for Great Britain in the meantime to
lie low
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01

THERE is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gcther, and until the last few years wassup-
posed to be incurable. For a great many
years doctors pronounced it alocal disease,
n prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Sciencehas proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly Oh the blood
apd mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address f. J. CHENEY & Co, To
ledo, o. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01
THE WAR IN ABYSSINIA.
Native Chiefs Angry at King MencIik for
Releasing the Harrison at NakaIlc.

NabtS NhNtI IhSiy at FNihC hehtliH u
Releasing the Garrison at NakaIlc.
ROME, Jan. 21.-A dispatch from
Massowah says hat Il messenger has
arrived at the camp of Gen. Baratieri,
tie commander of the Italian forces,
bringing letters from Menelek, king of
the Abyssinians, to King Humbcrt, and
Gen. Baratieri.
Col. Gallinano, the commander of the
Italian forces which were recently
compelled to cvacuate the town of
Makallc, after a long siege by the
Abyssinians, has not yet arrived at
Gen. Baratier;s camp. 1t is reported
that Col. Gallinano exploded the maya
zine and blew up the fortress at
Makalle, upon leaving the town.
1t is reported that Abyssinian chiefs
are angry at the release of the garri-
son by King Menelek, as they believe
they would have eventually forced the
Italians to surrender Internationally.
It is said hat the A~bysinian army is
disposed to march on Axum in the
state Of Tigre.
King HuInbert signed a decree yes
terday morning declaring the province
of Erythrea to be in a state of war. 1t
is not expected that a peace can be ar
ranged with King Menelek without
giving him battle.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01
THE OFFICIAL CALL
For the Democratic National Convention
to Meet in Chicago July !.

For the Democratic National Convention
to Meet in Chicago July !.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27.-National
Chairman Harrity has issued the Off
cial call for the Democratic national
convention. 1t reads as follows:
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. n, 1896 - Demo-
cratic national committee having met in the
city Of Washington, D. C.. January Ii. 1895. has
appointed Tuesday, July Z. 1896. at IL o'clock
noon, and chosen the city of Chicago, Ill, as
the place for holding the Democratic national
convention.
Each state is entitled 10 representation
therein equal to double the number OF its SeEa-
tors and representatives in the congress OF the
United States. and each territory and the Dis
trict OF Columbia shall have two delegates.
All democratic conservative citizens Of the
United States. irrespective OF past political as
sociationS ana differences. who can unite with
US in the effort for pure, economical and con-
sti,utiOnal government. are cordially invited
to Join us in sending delegates to the conTen-
ton. W. +. HARRITY, Chairman.
<. i. SHEERIS. Secretary.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01
POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE.

This conference appoints a provisional ma
t'ragl committee, consisting of one member
f-on each state and territory. said committee
- lGSseSS all powers usually possessed by ma
t.ulal completes OF political parties. said
committee to serve until the holding of said
nGtloEai convention: said committee. or the
portion thereof appointed to this conference.
shall have full power to all all vacancies.
whether from the failure Of this conference to
3Dpoint . fuil committee, or from death
resignation or otherwise. Said committee
shall sclec: its own officers and adopt rules for
Is own government. Said committee shall
have its headquarters in The City OF Washing
ton. District Of Columbia.
The mode of selecting delegates TO said ma
tioHcl convention shall be As prescribed by the
national committee, subject to the following
regulations:
All delegates shall be elected at public con-
ventiOns. or at public meetings, to be held
either IN the several states at large or in the
several counties or districts of such states as
the national committee may prescribe.
No person shall be eligible as a delegate to
any such convention or meeting. or shall sit as
a delegate in said national convention. who is
not in favor Of the declaration OF principles this
day enunciated by this conference, and who is
not willing to subordinate party allegiance to
the advancement Of such principles, and to sup
port The nominees OF said convention.
The national committee shall proceed at once
20 organize the several states and territories
for the success of this movement.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01
coLLIDED AT A CROSSING.
Seven Persons Injured in a California
Wreck.

SAN JOSE, Cal, Jan. 27.-Through
the negligence of the signal man, a
disastrous collision occurred Saturday
evening between the Southern Pacific
Monterey express and a north-bound
train on the Narrow Gauge at the in
tersection of the railways near Santa
Clara city. Seven persons were Sc
verely injured.
The Monterey express, which had
the right of way. was proceeding at
full speed toward San Jose, when the
Waterman at the Narrow Gauge cross
ing became confused and signalled the
Narrow Gauge engineer to go ahead.
The baggage a and a passenger
coach on the express wer struck and
derailed and the Narrow Gauge engine
va badly wrecked.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01
A FOOLS r
Almost Costs Him His Life in a Diving
Contest.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 27.-A sensa-
tional event occurred during the an
nual water tournament at the City
natorium last evening. Fred Gull
swan under water 1913 feet in one min
ute and five seconds, and with almost
unparalleled nerve he kept up the con-
test till he simply suffocated himself
by holding his breath in his determin-
alton to win. He was in shallow wa
ter at the time and attendants quickly
jerked him to his feet, when his breath
burst forth. the black discolOration fled
from his face and he was himself
again. He was a startling spectacle
to hundreds of beholders. Profess
sional athletes declare that not one
man in ten thousand would exhibit
such nerve.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01
THE STATE OF SIEGE
Recently Proclaimed in ~BarranquiIIa
Raised.

COLON, Jan. 27.-Tranquillity has
been restored in the province OF Bar
ranquilla and the state of siege pro-
claimed there a few days ago has been
raised.
At a banquet given in Bogota to the
American and Venezuelan ministers,
the former declared that President
Cleveland's message to the American
congress on the Monroe doctrine as
applied to the Anglo-Veuezuelan
boundary dispute voiced the sentiment
of 20. 0 900 freemen.
The banquet was made tie occasion
for a great public demonstration N
honor of the United States.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND
h Only American at Johannesburg Not
Paroleu.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2T.-Mr. Manycu,
United States consular agent at johann
nesburg, cables Secretary Olney that
all the Americans have been released on
parole. with the exception of John Hays
Hammond, of California. 1t appears
from Mr.. Munyon's statement hat Mr..
Hammond signed a provisional invita-
ton to Jameson to come to johannes
burg in case of extreme psril, but sub
sequently made amends for this act by
hosting the Transv aal flag.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01

Perhaps the most remarkable use to
which a tree is ever put is that of EN-
tinguishing q burning house. The
ravenello tree, of Madagascar, serves
the natives of that country as a ready
made and very efficient natural fire ex-
tinguisher. The leaves of this tree.
which are fully ten feet long and broad
in proportion, and which are used to
beat the roofs of the native dwellings
in ease of fire, contain large quantities
of water, V e the leaf-stem being full
of small chambers or cells of pure Wa
ter. There are from fifteen to thirty
of these leaves on a single tree, crown
ing the trunk with an immense fan
like expansion of rich, green foliage,
that forms d conspicuous feature of the
Madagascar landscape. The ravenello
leaves not only serve the MadagascaEs
this useful purpose, but form the mate
rial with which they roof and line their
houses. The bark of the tree. beaten
out fiat, serves as flooring, while the
trunk supplies timber for framing and
planking. Quantities of the fresh leaves
are sold in the markets, to take the
place of plates and dishes, and at all
seasons, the trunk, when an incision is
made, yields q cool, sweet and whole
some beyerage.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01
Politics Enters into a Legal Fight in Ohio.

COLUMBUS, o.. Jan. 27.-The regular
insurance companies are preparing to
make a legal fight against the decision
of State Insurance Commissioner Hahn
to admit the Lloyds Insurance Co. to
do business in Ohio. The lead in the
matter is being taken by ex-Commis-
sioner Camp, of Dayton. They have
secured eX-Gov. Foraker to conduct
the tight, and it is likely the matter
will take upon itself a political aspect,
as Foraker is a well-known political
enemy of Commissioner Hahn, and will
take pleasure in defeating him in the
courts.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01
EARLIEST VEGETABLES ALwAYsPAY.

EARLIEST VEGETABLES ALWAYsPAY.
That's so, the editor hears Mr.. Mar
ket Gardener say. Well, Why don'tyou
have them? Simply because you don't
plapt Salzer's northern growth seeds.
His vegetables are bred to earliness and
they never disappoint you. Salzeris the
largest grower of vegetables, farm
seeds, grasses, clovers, potatoes, etc.
If YOU WILL CUT THE OUT AND SEND
it to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, with l0c postage you will
get sample package of Early Bird Rad
ish (ready in 16 davs) and their great
catalog. Catalog alone 5cpostage. Ky
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01

FIrs.-Au Fits stopped free by DR.. Hines
Great Nerve RestOrer. No Fits after first
days Use. Marvellous cures. Treatise AMI -
trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send 10 DR..
Kline, 33l Arch ST., Philadelphia Pa.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01

APARAGRAPH in a%provincial paper reads:
"a thunderstorm made Beranger a poet,
a mothers kiss made West a painter and
Il salary of 30 shillings q week makes US a
journalist. I'll Bits.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01

Miss GUsH-'O, captain, were you ever
boarded by a pirate?' Capt. Storms-"Yes.
He charged me s1l Il day for a hall room on
the fourth oor."-lndianapolis journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01

The CHICAGo-"And oyou find the water
here so very bld?" The Elsewhere-"O.
no. With salad dressing it is not at all
bad."-DetrOit Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01

WE can stand the hOrseless carriage
Think it's just as line as silk,
But we kick hard, harder. hardest
When they mention cOwless milk
West Union (Ia.) Gazette
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01

The CAV cravat which she selected
Will leave him o q wreck
While he with truGh remarks, detected,
'I1l get it in the neck"
Washington Star.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01

ACToRS, Vocalists. Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies oothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01

For BRONCHIAL AND ASTHMATIC COM
PLANTS, ''Br0rn's Bronchial TrOcIeS" have
remarkable curative properties.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01

GIRLS and billiard-balls kiss each other
with just about the same amoun of real
feeling-Truth.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-01
PURE

Blood means sound health. With pure, rich,
healthy blood, the stomach and digestive
will be vigorous, and there will be no
dyspepsia. Rheumatism and neuralgia viii
be unknown. Scrofula and salt rheum will
disappear. Your nerves will be strong,
your sleep sound, sweet and refreshing.
Hoods S~arsaparilla makes pure blood
That is why it cures so many diseases.
That is why thousands take it to cure
retain good health. Remembers
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Alchoholic Stimulant.

1t ia established by statistics that
more than 80 per cent. Of the whiskcy
sold by dealers is less than two years
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Death of A. P. Bush.

Albert Pcyton Bush, an old and high
ly esteemed citizen of Mobile for many
years and prominent in business cir.
cles as well as prominent member OF
the Baptist church, died on the night
of Feb. %. lie was bora noar Mariet.
to, Ga. and was n years of age. lie
served in tho Indian wars In Ga. and
whom young man removed 10 Pick
cnsyille, Ala aud then TO Carrollton.
In 1858 he removed 10 Mobile and ell
tercd the cotton factorage business OF
Lyon, Hudson 81 Bush. In 1858 he en-
tered tho firm of Hamilton, Young g.
Bush aud continued successfully in
business up TO tho war when he re
moved TO his plantation in Noxubeo
county, Miss, Mir. Bush served dur
ing tho war in u company in Mobile,
aud after tho war started the business
firm Of Bush, Greer Il Boglo, continu-
ing until 1867 when he formed the firm
of A. Z. Bush Il Some, associating with
him his two sons j. g. and j. u Bush,
the latter succeeding tho father in IS
"a, when tho father retired from the
active business lite of . cotton mer-
chant with q competence. Deceased
became a director and then president
onco ~ ra,;ru aIa ero u ,,'o n"a;
dcncy and remaining director to Tic
present, as he also did in the Peoples
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,Sn n ~ We, a. me orsan.zcr o.
wife and three sons lion n n Rnsh
president OF tho Mobile e BirmiDg-
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Carlisle made currency speech be-
fore the Manhattan Club OH the goth,
and urged the adoption Of the admin
istration's monetary policy. In con.
cluding.he said:
Honesty is tho best policy in poli-
tics. For my part Inc last ambition of
my life 10 to SEQ the Democratic party,
10 which have always been attached,
retain tho position which naturally
belongs TO il in favor of the mainte.
nance of the public credit at all times
and under all circumstances in favor
of maintaining monetary system,
which shall secure 10 all casses OF our
citizens tho laborer as well as the
capitalist Tho heat money in the
world.
Gentlemen, the Democratic party
10 not dead. (Chccrs.) The time is
not at hand to dissolve its organiza.
ton and distribute its assets among
the populists'at largo. (Chccrs.) hope
the Democratic party will enter upon
the coming political contest OH per-
fectly sound declaration OF principles.
II il does, 1t will come out it with IN
impaired strength, with unblemished
record and with courage for the
fight"
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