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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

A service was held in st.
Georges Episcopal church in Berlin,
on the %0th. in memory of the late
Theodore Runyon, United States am
basSador to Germany.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

Mrs. DR.. T. KATHRYN, the lady ply
stefan who is to be assistant at the
H~opkinsville (ky-( lunatic asylum,
the first appointee of the kind in the
states history, is a native of Newport,
Nv.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

RAMS SMITH died in the ~lunatic asy-
lum at Lexington, Ky, on the 2Sth.
He was from Garrard county, where
he was a grower of watermelons, and
last summe cursed God because his
crop failed, and afterwards went crazy
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

THE London papers, discussing what
Great Britain will do in the event of
the alleged entente between Russia
and Turkey proving to be well found
ed, suggest the open annexation of
Egypt, the seizure OF an islandnear the
DardanclleS. and the sending of a feet
to Constantinople TO bottle up the Rus
sian navy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

Mahlan Haley, aged 81, died at his
home in Madison, Monroe county. re-
Gently. after a short illness. Pneu-
monia carried him away.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

News from Cuba, on the Both. was to
the effect that the towns of Jimuani
and Raire, on the road between Man
zillo and Santiago dc Cuba, had been
captured after severe fighting by Col.
Wilson and his party of Ohio filibus-
tiers, who took 16O prisoners and seized
800 Mauser rifles and 90, 600 cartridges.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

CECIL ]. RHODES, eX-prcmier of Cape
Colony, arrived at the island of
Madeira, on the 3lst, and photographed
a statement of the went leading up
to DR.. Jamieson's raid in the Trans
vaal to his London solicitors -
be used as evidence in Jamieson's
defense when the ~lat5er's trial comes
off.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

The law and order league organized
at Golden City recently, is at work.
Four officers raideG IL gambling den
and made several excellent captures.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

THE American line steamer st. Paul
went ashore on the outer bar off Long
Branch, n. J.. at 1870 a. m. Of the 25th,
during a dense fog. At last accounts
she was resting easily, and assistance
was sem TO her. Another steamer.
supposed to be the Campania, narrow
~ missed going ashore too.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08
One of warrentnn,s Oldest Settlers.

Mrs. Farris, mother OF Mayor Farris
Of Warrer.ton. died the other dav. aged
IS years. She was among the oldest
settlers in Warrenton.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

The government report shows that
the averages of condition of winter
wheat in Missouri were II per cent. on
January &c, "A per cent. on January 8
and so per cent. on December l.. 1895.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

A BILL appropriating s2,951.9l5 othe
state of CALIFORNIA;: $3.50 52 to the
state of Oregon, and S404.O4O to the
state of Navada. being moneys ex-
pended by those states in the suppress
sion of the war of the rebellion, was
~favorably reported to the senate from
the committee on claims on the 29eh.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08
Increased Enrolment.

Over coo students are enrolled at the
University OF Missouri, Columbia.
This is l4G more than ;,ere enrolled
the same time last year.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-08

Eesided in Randolph County Many Years.
Silas Crisman, an old resident Of
Randolph county. died Of general de-
bility. aged -. He had resided in the
the county for 50 years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
A FUNERAL SERMON
Preached Over a Living Man, in the
Presence of 5000 People, Amid
Some IncOugruOuS Surroundings.

Cincinnati, O., June 21.-The En-
uuirer special from Portsmouth, O.,
says:
The funeral sermon of living man,
nIajn old Lorenzo Dow Mckinney, at
which he was present, was preached at
Fallen Timbers twenty miles from here
to-day. to an assembly OF 5000 people
1t was in one of the grandest OF Gods
first temples, primevial forest Of
giant oaks, camp meeting style. Rev.
Forest Evans conducted the ceremonies.
Inst behind him sat the living man,
Lorenzo Dow Mckinney. Incongrui-
ties in the shape OF hOkey pokey, gin
rspbread. pop corn, lemonade, with all
the eceteras, were 0ociferously, not to
say discordantly, present. A commit
tee of eight venerable men in lieu Of
Dallbearers, conducted the subject TO
the plaform. They had all known him
from youth. Then gray haired Jared
RIakeman. nearly 80 year old, started
singing Jesus. Lover of My Soul and
the oaken vaults Of that temple echoed
the sound Of 5000 voices. After the
PRAYER by Rev. Evans, the forest again
rang with song. This time it was The
Sweet BY and By" Then came the SER
mon.
The text was The Time Of My De-
par.ure Is Now at Hand" At the con-
clusion the hymn Are You Washed in
the Blood of the Lamb" was sung and
ehen by invitation the congregation fill
ed by. taking leave of the departed,
tearfully shaking him by the hand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
A GREAT STORM
Passed Over SiStersville About Two
O'clock Yesterday AfternOOn---A
Derrick Struck by Lighting and a
Tank of Oil Burned---0 Prop
erty Endangered.

Sistersville, W. Va, June 2l.-One OF
the worst wind and rain storms that
has ever been known in this section,
passed over this city this afternoon
about 2 o'clock. 1t rained for about
an hour and the water ran down the
streets in torrents. The storm was ac-
companied by a great deal of thunder
and lightning and one of the bolts OF
lightning struck the derrick at the
Carter Oil Company's No. p, on the
Russell farm, about half mile from the
city and burned the derrick and tank
full of oil. The oil and derrick burned
for. fully an hour and a half and made
very hot fire. 1t looked for a little
while as though several other tanks be-
low the one on fire would catch, but
by hard work the company's employees
maraged to save them. l. is estimated
this evening that the loss will amount
to 81 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
THREE DROWNED.
A Horrible Accident on the Mus
kingum, at GAINESVILLE, Yesterday
Afternoon.

GAINESVILLE, o., June 21.-Grant Har-
vey and Miss Emma Collins, of South
GAINESVILLE, and Miss Luella Evans, of
Maysville avenue, this city, were drown
red in the Muskingum, south of the city,
this afternoon.
After walking down the river on the
west side for about two miles they at
tempted to cross the stream in an old
skiff. 1t began to fill with water SO
rapidly that when they were in the
middle OF the stream Mr. Collins, who
accompanied them, jumped out to push
The boat, while Mr.. Harvey, who was
unable to swim, rowed. The ladies be-
came frightened and rushed to Mr.. Har-
yey, capsizing the boat.
Mr.. Collins being unable to lend as
sistance swan to shore and called for
aid. The three drowned, clinging to
each other.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.
The Advance Guard Already at Sara
tOga,
the Convention will Not
Meet Until Wednesday - Mr..
Whitney Not a Candidate for
Delegate - Efforts to have an
United and Harmonious Delega-
ton at Chicago.

Saratoga. n. Y, June PA few po-
qiticians have already reached this city
and more are expected tomorrow to at
attend the State Democratic Convention
called for the purpose of selecting de-
egates TO the National Democratic Con-
vention. The State Convention will be
Aeld in this city next Wednesday.
Senator David B. Hill is not expect
ed here until Tuesday morning and the
meeting of the committe of the State
will not be held until Tuesday night.
The refusal of VIM. c. Whitney to ac-
cept a place upon the ticket as a dele
gate at large, has led to complication
and several candidates have sprung up.
A line of policy, it is said, has been
marked out to placate the State Democ-
racy, so that there will be an united DEL
egat.on to the National Convention.
This has led to the proposal of one
name for that organization If Mr.. Whit
ney still refuses to accept. EX-Secre-
'tary Charles S. Fairchild is the name
mentioned tonight, but no con1irma-
ton of the rumor can be obtained here.
The organization from Kings county,
however, are presenting the name of
Patrick McCarren, the State Senator
from that place for the vacancy. The
other names upon the ticket fer dele
gates at large have had no opposition.
They are Roswell p. Flower, Edward
Murphy and David B. Hill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
GOT 'EM AGAIN.
The Spanish DOns All Woaked Up,
and Are Wildly Engaged in Bor.
rowing Money and Buying Iron
Clads.

London, June PA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Madrid says:
The platform adopted in st. Louis
causes great uneasiness in Spain and it
is feared that conflict with the United
States has now almost a fixed date
THE government has hastened to buy
two $4,000 tor irOnclads at Genoa, who's
price few days ago was thought TO be
excessive.
"a great part OF the loan Of 100000
600 placetas made by ROthschild on the
AImaden quicksilver mines, will prob
ably be Immediately applied to such
'warships as are now fov sale.
"The government, responding to the
undoubted national sentiment, and
trusting probably to the help Of other
powers, seems resolved TO resist Amer
ican impositions."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
LYNCHED.
A Negro Brute Promptly Strung Up
by al Alabama Mob for Assault.
ing a Little Girl.

Chattanooga, Tenn, June 21.-A spe-
cial to the Times from Birmingham,
Ala, says: On Friday night last Bes-
sic, the 9-year-old daughter of Gwin
Puckett, prominent farmer living
near HartselIe, Ala, was kidnapped by
Leon Orr, a negro farm laborer. She
was later found in the woods, where the
brute had assaulted her and left her
in an unconscious condition, fatally in
jured.
Orr was captured yesterday near
Danville and confined in the court
mouse. At an early hour this morning
"a mob broke into the building, strap
ped the negro to a horse ard took him
to the scene of his crime, where they
hanged him to a tree and riddled his
body with bullets. Orr confessed his
guilt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
BIG BOSS HANNA
VIII Go to Canton To-day to See Nc
Kinley.

VIII Go to Canton To-day to See Nc
Kinley.
Cleveland, O., June 21.-Mr. NJ. A.
Hanna spent Sunday at his home here,
enjoying a much needed rest. Among
his guests are Col. Fred Grant, H. c.
Evans, of Tennessee, and Gen. VIM. NJ.
Osborne, of Boston. Mr.. Hanna was
asked this afternoon where the head
quarters of the national committee
would be established. Re said he had
not given the matter much thought as
yet. He said, however, that he might
spend some time in New York during
the campaign. When asked if he knew
what Governor McKinley's plans for the
campaign were, Mr.. Hanna said he had
not yet consulted the Governor. He
did not know whether Mr.. Mckinley
would make any speeches or not. Mr..
Hanna will go to Canton tomorrow
morning to see the Governor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
1T FELL FLAT.
Kanawha County Republicans Not Su-
premcly Happy Over the National Ticket
and Platform.

kanawha county RepuDncans NOT su-
premcly Happy Over the National Ticket
and Platform
Special to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, June 21.-The
news OF the nomination of Mckinley
has fallen fiat upon Republican ears in
this part of the State. There was not
the slightest sign of enthusiasm among
Republican voters here on the evening
when the national convention finished
its work and the question Of the Repub-
!ican nominee for President has al
most dropped out of the minds of the
people. The fact is, the work of the
convention does not suit the gold stand
ard Republicans, because they do not
regard Mckinley as sound and safe on
the money question, and no matter what
may be his professions hereafter, the
fact that he did not come out and an
nounce himself squarely before his nom
ination is calculated to dampen the ar
dor of his otherwise faithful followers.
There is considerable apprehension as
20 what he might do on the money
question in the event OF his election
TO the presidency. The free silver coin
age Republicans, like Judge Drew,
Judge Brown, Col Abram Burlew and
others, with a large majority Of the
party who have always been in favor Of
me free coinage Of silver. are inclined
10 suik because Of the adoption OF the
gold standard platform by the national
convention. OF course they are not
shouting for the national ticket. They
say it is a silver man on gold plat
form, and consequently it suits neith-
er wing Of the party. and nobody likes
."hollerin' for the national ticket.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
FnrGHT A DrEL.

Chicago. June 21.-Eugene and En-
met Sheid, brothers, fought duel WITH
revolvers this evening. The latter was
shot in the left breas: and will die.
They live in adjoining houses on Elgig
street. Both are teamsters and mar
ried. For some time past there has
been. a rivalry between them as 10 who
raised the best breed of game chickens
and a renewed discussion OF the sub
jsct led to the duel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
good wishes, in which Mrs. Sherman
joins.
yours very truly,
John SHERMAN"


Senator Cushman K. Davis, Of Min
nesota, who withdrew as presidential
candidate the day OF. his States Repub-
sican convention, had also written, and
this is what he said:
ST. Paul. Mimi, June 20.
Hon. VIM. Mckinley, Canton, o.:
. "Dear Sir-Permit me TO add my con-
gratulations to any you are re-
ceiving. Your nomination is a. fulfill
ment and realization of Republican
principles decreed by the people them
selves. feel sure that history will date
from that nomination the greatest
epoch OF prosperity for the American
people that they ever enjoyed.
Sincerely. c. X. DAVIS"
OTHER NOTABLE CONGRATULA-
TIONS.
J. L. Dobbins President Union Vet
eran League, Minneapolis wired:
Your comrades of the Union Veter-
an League of this city tender you their
hearty congratulations, pledge their
earnest support and say that our North
Star State will give you next November
$4,000 majority
The son of Abraham Llncoln's pollt-
zeal opponent in olden days in Illinois,
Stephen A. Douglass, wired:
"McKinleyism, originated as a term
of reproach, has become the only slO-
gar of success"
The Covington, KY, Republican Club
sent congratulations.
1t is reported tonight that Mark
Hanna, chairman of the Republican Ma
yional committee, accompanied by his
wife, will arrive in Canton tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Grant, it is said,
will also arrive to pay their respects to
Governor Mckinley.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
FROM SHERMAN.
Mansfield, o.. June 20, 1S9

.'A'.--'--A - v"i4S ~ Ao"O'
"Hor. Wm. Mckinley, Canton, O.:
MY Dear Sir-I havs not hurried in
sending you my congratulations fer
your nomination as the next President
of the United States, but they are not
less hearty and sircere. l will gladly
do all can to secure your triumphant
election. Give to Mrs. Mckinley my
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
M. c. WHITNEY SPEAKS.
Pail. Statement Defining the PO-
litical Situation,

-.-, vspecial Reference to the FL
~a;7l Problem Now Confront
-rs Country-A Powerful Ar
,-a- Against Free and I'm
,-sd Coinage of Silver at IS TO
.-1is Movement, PurpOrting to
~ n the Interest of the Joint
-,-5ard. Comes at a Most IN
-,o--une Time" - can nl-Ad-
-s1 Unsuccessful Attempt
--s would Discredit the Cause
.,. World Over"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22
WHEELING VA MOND Ny MORNING, JUNE % 1896.

upon this subject. It was -
motion in the Prussian c. ,% Il
Deputies that the pOsiti0 % any
was modified within ~ 30 II. He
expresses the opini.c cN,N se coinage
undertaken by = ~ 50 States alone
would simply yer monometal-
lism, and disG I'd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22

struggle Tor tuS eStGDiIsdIHeiIt VI tHt
ioint standard. it is proposed that we
should intervene by assuming 10 es-
;9blish il alone Against this prOp0s-
ed action on our part, these earnest be
levers Ia and workers for the cause
strenuously protest. They say to US
you cannot succeed. and your failure
viii discredit the cause
The recent article of DR.. Ahrendt,
in the North American Review. shows
very clearly the view taken by our
friends abroad upon this subject. He
mas done much and probably more than
any living man 10 advocate and bring
10 its dominating position in Germany
this cause. One of the original organ
izers of he Bi-metallis League in Ger
many. he is entitled 10 be called one OF
the leaders OF public opinion in Europe
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-22

IUI Dan y ITIE OAUSE
Of the double standard the world over
''It is a question not what we wish,
but what we are able to do. a strong
man may undertake task too great
for his strength and break down.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-28
Ono Juror.z Judgment.

Judge Daniels Of Buffalo, who served
% years ON the New York npreme
bench before coming to congress, re-
Latns an incident which torcibly illus
trasca the curious methods by which
people occasionally reach conclusions.
Some years ago man named Green
held. living in New York state, killed
has wife. He was convicted al tho first
traaa, but the case was carried 10 the
court OF appoala which reveraod the
findings OF the lower oonra Gosrcrnor
Robdnson then ordeyed special peheor-
ing 10 DO hold al Syracuse Judge Dun-
isia presided. When an exunmatAon o1
The jurors began, our%ous chromosomes
eccurred- Onoof the jurors deolarsd thai
he had already proj0dged the case. He
wes aaked If he had read tho printed 40
counts In the newSpcpeFa Ho bad noA
Eedthec, bo enAd. had he TALKED with
amy ono abcus IL He WINS aoco<dfngiy
cScusod judge Do1iois. howcwes, was
nct % easily sessSned. Hrs our7osit y wae
picued- and he sent tlfs sheriff before
the nren lUft the courtroom 10 assocrtnin
how no oouh reach co.,cfusicn in a
ceso wiscn he bad noxur reud M, on 10 o.
dfsousscd ia
Why" hs replied. "she hwycrv
made such ID fools OF themselves OK
anaArang tlre jurors tlias I know tho pris-
oz@ ruCSs b sui1tN~ - Warshinstu5l
paok
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-28
THE CHANCE PASSAGE.
a Touchdown Argument For the Early
TO Rise Scotchman.

a Touchdown Argument For the Early
TO Rise Scotchman.
An old Scotchman had roommate in
New York who was not fond of early
rising and never stirred from his bed un-
til the breakfast bell rang The older
man considered it his duty to warn the
young man against the effects Of intio-
lence, and at the same time 10 impart
religious instruction 10 him.
Every morning the Scotchman arose
ut 9 O'Clock, shaved himself and when
completely dressed shook his young
friend and addressed him in this man
ner:
Now, lad, you see whaA it IS to gain
time. Hece am dressed and ready for
breakfast, with half an hour In witch
to read a chapter In the Bible and TO
commits verse 10 memory which may
serve n useful purpose durirg the day.
Now shan open the good book ut ran
dom cad psed any ve1se On which my
eye chanoss 30 hghs. and xIink it rrob-
able that the vcsse will hss~e sosue spe-
cia1 appfscaeian boz the events q the
day. meanwhile, these yea aze. with
barely enough time b dsess Aox bveah-
fast snd NOT a n1i1Hsse 30 spaye Aor good
reflection -
For weck or moe this address " as
rcpessed every mosning with little vssi-
alton, and tho chance peseegeread aBunl
Then the young man ge~o the Scotch
man dose Of his own mediuina
1t was 3 cold morning when the
Scoectman. wearied by late hours the
Previous night, ove7slept. Tho younger
roonnd,sste nsoee softly, dressed himself
quickly and aronsed him
Here I am, began the convert TO
the new gospel of early rising. "fn com
plete Order for breakfast and ready 10
turn 30 verse in the good book which
may serve me useful turn during the
day."
We'll done" said the sootchman,
rubbing his hands.
''You know, too" continued the
young nan, without smile ON his face,
that ones hands may be directed by
something that is not blind chance to
verse which may be highly significant "
Certainly, said tho Sootchman,
pleased TO perceive that his lesson had
been APPLY learned by tho pupil open
the book and read the first passage which
your eye catches -
The young man opened the book. and
without pause or q smile read tho fol-
lowing verse from Proverbs:
He thet bleeeeth his friend with a
Ioud voice rising early In tho morning,
II shall be counted "a curse to him"
Tho serious Scotchmsn was taken back
30 completely by the sentiment that he
demanded the book and had 30 read the
verse through his spectecles before he
could believe that his companion Yves
not decoiving him.
We'll. lad" no remarked gravely,
II suppose it was meant for my benefit.
III let you sleep another morning. -
Youths Companion