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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
FASHION NOTES,
New Notions in Summer Costumes for
the Ladies'.

An operat wrap for midsummer wear
is made of lace flouncing. 1t falls al
most to the feet, and is lined with
clace silk with pink edges. There are
three capes, the longest of which falls
about ten inches below the waist line.
These capes are very full, and the gar
ment is finished at the throat with three
narrow r%uffles, as full as they can be
gathered. y p%rofusion of ribbon trim
ming in bows, loops and ends complete
this dainty and luxurious article.
Full neck ruchings are 10 be worn in
the place of the boa to which the wom-
N have become so accustomed that
they are not willing to dispense with
it even in hot weather. One pretty
model is made of rather stiff grenadine
ribbon, edged with very fine black lace
and plated through the middle. The
ends of the ruching are tied with fluffy
bows of ribbon, which are fastened with
small hooks.
Some very handsome capes are made
of heavy net, trimmed with rows of
g~renadine ribbon. These capes are
made with a deep flounce, which is
plated after the ribbon is set on. It is
then sewed to a round or square yoke,
being carefully adjusted for effect. a
standing collar or ruche of lace and rib
bon, with wide ribbons to tie at the
front, makes an extremely dressy and
pretty garment.
White Will be one of the ruling sum
mer colors. White satin and silk are
lavishly used for trimmings. and ladies
who have Old-fashioned cream-colored
brocades may congratulate themselves
on possessing a material that can
scarcely be duplicated. Art rarely sue
ceeds in giving the rich color that time
gives to aSne quality of silk brocade.-
\, y. Ledger.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
Each Marked Sixteen Cents.

"The other evening at the place as
which I eat" said Assistant Secretary
Of State Tim Slower. while we were
eating supper one of the incandescent
electric lights went out. Examination
showed that the wire in it was broken.
There said the lady of the house,
TIL have to get a new globe
"'That means % cents I said.
"'Sixteen cents corrected a young
lady s~tenographer for a downtown firm
who sat at the table.
"'That's strange I remarked. We
get them by the barrel at the state
house and have to pay % cents for
them
"'That's just the way the state gets
cheated persisted the young woman.
We only pay 16 cents for them at our
Office. They can't fool us, for the price
is pasted on the glass 49,
"She had seen the candle-powcr
nark."-Topeka State Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

strange fascination for you, and you
wished there were more girls like me
IN the world, and-oh we'll, Capt.
Barnes, you must remember lots and
lots of things you said"
Don't scold me, Miss Rosie; it was
very wrong of me, but 1 tried not to,
and 1 won't any more; will that please
you?"
pause, then a rather constrained lit
tie voice): Il don't understand, Capt.
Barnes; you tried not to?-why did you
try not to? 1 didn't ask you to say such
things!" Voice rising in indigna-
tion.)
Don't talk so loud, Miss Rosie, there
might be another couple sitting behind
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

Some idea of the decay of Kimberley.
Africa, in recent years may be gathered
from n statistical table included in the
mayor of Kimberley's recent annual
report. The highwater mark of the
towns prosperity, in so far as it was
reflected in municipal finance. was
reached about 1890. when the value Of
property in the borough was assessed
at $500, 900. Since that lime Dle-
mondopoiis has been gradually slip
ping down hill and its property is now
valued at So zoe, 900.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

you had to go out
to India for five years when you had
only seen her three times, and you pro
posed to her just before you left, and
never saw her again till this morning,
and now she has come out all this long
way to be married to you, and-eh.
Capt. Barnes, 1 hope l don't seem
cheeky, 1 do talk so, but it's all so love
1y and romantic, isn't it? Imean. hav-
irg been true to each other ali these
years, and now, after all the waiting.
You know 1 didn't even know you were
engaged till Miss Gwynne was pointed
out TO me as your f~iancee, and 1 was
introduced. Why didn't you tell me
you were engaged, Capt. Barnes?"
81 didn't think it would interest you,
Miss Rosie"
"Oh! is that a snub? No? Well.
1t has more than interested me, it has
made me. l think that's the music
beginning; shall we mOve??"
. Not yet; will you finish your sen-
tence? 1t has made you-what?"
"Oh, nothing, only-well, if you must
know, it has made me think"
"Of what?"
"Of men, and their ways; you see
Oh, it is so hard to explain"
Never mind, try again; I'm not in
any hurry, and when you get excited
you do look SO bewitching. you know.
Miss Rosie"
There, now, that's what mean; you
see you've so often said things of that
sort to me before, and l didn't think
when men were engaged they said
things like that TO other girls; that's
why 1 was so surprised to hear yon
had a fianccc."
You are very young, Miss Rosie"
rs that why you said those things to
ule?"
what things?"
"Why, that l was bewitching when I
got excited. and that my eyes had a
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
Pleasures of the seashore.

She-I have often wondered what tn,
wild waves are saying.
He-Judging from their roar / should
say they were joining the general kick
against high prices at this resort
Philadelphia North American
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

Bicycle Girl completed my frss
century yesterday.
Hobson-You look it.
"Sir!"
"Oh-ah. I mean that's q splendid
record for such a young rider es yon*
--Phlsdelphia Inquirer
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

"A red sunset indicates a clear day
on the morrow, as it shows that the air
in the west, from which direction rain
most frequently comes, is devoid Of
moisture.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
BREAKAGES.

HAVE just met
your ~fiancee, Capt.
Barnes, and l like
her so much; l be-
lieve we shall be
great friends. She
has been telling
me all about how
you met, and how
N had to 90 out.
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
ssnt 10 ths Ina,ns Arlum.

This morning word was sent to police
headquarters by Officer Eakin that there
WIS an Insane colored woman at No. Si4
Locust street who Was acting In a violent
manner. The patrol wagon was sent
there and the woman brought to the
police station Her name Is Rebec,a
Wilson 'landEher. insanity partook Of a
religious nature On her way TO the
police station she created q1ite an ex-
element by her Screams and actions,
aud Sergeant Howgate had his hands
busv keeping her quiet. DR.. Pyle exam
ined her after she was locked up snd
decided that she was a fit subj sot for the
insane asylum 10 which she will be sent
this afternoon Sbe has two children.
and ia said 10 have been employed
formerly by number Of prominent
Wilmington families
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
WILMINGTON NeWs NoTEs.

The associated Charities special commit
tee viii to-day make its report On the 'potsto
patch" offer OF Howell =. hngland.
This week the First Ward Republican
Club Will organize for the campaign.
Letters OF administration have been
granted by Register Of Wills Cooch upon the
Georges hundred. TO Christopher ]. Vande-
grit
William Baldwin, an exp-essman, had a
narrow escape frOm being struck by n heavy
knife thrown from the second story window
Of building at 'front.' and Market streets,
yesterday
Friendship Lodge. No. 81. Knights Of
Pythiaa. Will hereafter meet on Wednesday
and king streets.
The Brandywine is a led with herring.
Painters are putting a coat of bright red
plint upon the substructure OF Washington
street bridge.
Foreman Of Construction Joseph s Dun
lap ha, condemned quantity OF galvanized
iron which the New FORK contractors were
going 10 use for air duets OF the ventiiators In
has been shipped back.
--Rena Pennewell has flied in the Superior
Court libel for divorce against Willard
P.nnewelL
rev niptha launch.
Arthur Walters. = freight brakeman. had
his 10 q slightly injured while &C WORK in
West yard yesterday.
II. II. hhuul Is nursing a slfhluc NNIlrLa
the result q a kick from ho;se yesterday.
Fifth ward Republicans will meet this
evening and arrange for the State Conven-
tion delegat' election on May ?.
The trustees OF the German Baptist
Church. At Fifth snd Walnut streets, will
build new church edidce The present
building Is over hundred years Old.
Several members Of Union NJ. e. Sunday
school will 70 % Phiadeiphis on Thursday on
| = visit TO the former superintendent OF the
| school.
The brigantine Stranger has cle,red from
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Company's
WCrks.
The yacht Electra has been scraped and
is to be repaintei. She is owned by e. T..
Gerry. OF New York.
The High School relay team. which is to
| compete In the University OF Pennsylvania
race-, made qoarter mie 10 fifty eight sec-
| onds yesterday.
Detectives Jones and Dillon are still de-
| tanned AZ smyrna rs witnesses In the smith
cise mentioned Ia yesterdays EvESiNo
| JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
NATIONAL GUARD RIFLE PRACTICE.
Tho Regulations OF the Annual Target
shooting Of state military Men aud
omcera.

Tho Regulations OF the Annual Target
shooting of state military Men aud
omcera.
Colonel Simpson, inspector OF rife
practice. N. & ID Is endeavoring to
revive annual practice by every member
OF the militia. He has not yet issued any
orders concerning 10 this year.
Rila practice usually begins In May.
Practice Is required OF every officer and
man OF the service. and Blunt's Firing
Regulations prescribe the methods TO be
used.
In other atates, particularly In Penn
sylvanla, every man must become a
MAJ ksman and officers are required at
the end Of pri ctice TO prefer charges
against every man who has failed to
present himself nc the range, and sgaInst
those who fall to qualify after having quail
iaed In a previous year A man who has
practlced and made an honest effort to
qualify without success. Is discharged
for ine6iciency. A company which falls
TO qualify IS per osnt. OF lts membership
Is considered 30 lacking In efficiency as
to warrant It's dlsbAndmsnt.
Calvary men qualify with the carblne
and infantry with the regulation
Springfield rife For aaalifying as
second or frst class marksmen Eve
consecutive shots are allowed At 300
yards and Eve at 800 yards.
When a score OF over 20 and
less than forty is made the shooter ia
qualified for the year. II under forty he
10 second class marksmRn; II the score
n more than forty he Is frst class
The Delaware regulations will prob
ably be much on the came order, but no.
/ so stringent
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
lHg GRIST OF THg DAY.
The Gases which Demanded Attention
at tho Hauds OF the Muolc'pI Court
Judge.

The Gases which Demanded Attention
at tho Hands Of the Muoiciph Courl
Judge.
In Municipal Court last evening John
Parker, who lives on Cade street beyond
Eleventh street bridge was srralsned foT
zee ping disorderly house. He was
convicted on tho evidence OF the neigh
bore and was fned $50 and costs. His
wife, Amanda, aud John Lewis, a resi-
dent OF the same street, were convicted
Of disorderly conduct and each fined 50
and costs. All are colored
This morning Samuel Reed. arrested
by officer DoDahoe, was charged with
being drunk n was found at Lord and
Spruce streets 10 cost him 81 and
extras, which he paid
George and Charles Cuff. colored. we're
charged by William Jenkins with dis
orderly conduct. They are not bad boys
and Judge Ball allowed ON to 20. on a
promise by their uncle l.; at they would
be better In the future
Henry Ewing. colored. charged with
assault on Mich el Schultz WAS held
until 20 morrow TO allow the state TO
look into the case.
Herbert Martin, William Or and
George Stephenson, three boys, were
charged with stealing corn from the
William Lea and Sons Clmpsny. They
have been. it is claimed. In the habit OF
taking the corn and selling 1t TO people
IN the vicinity. The boys waived hear
Ing aud were held for upper court, 5000
bail being required of each.
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
He MAY SUE FOR HEAVY DAMAGES.

John s sautsr. a uablnet-nIaksr, wants
Payment for His Injured SPINE
John s SEutsT, Of No 3l0l Madison
street, Is abont to bring suit for
damages against the WilmiDgton City
Passenger Railway Company That is
what friends Of his advised him TO do,
and they say he has needed the advice
About two ysars ago Saulsr, who is a
German, WAS employed as a cabinet
maker in the central depot and shop Of
the. railway company on Delaware
avenue While at work one day heavy
bsr Of iron fell on his neck and shoulders.
seriously injuring him
When he was examined by physicians
1t was found that his spine WAS probably
permanently injured and, he alleges. his
nervous system was Frustrated. This
condition has lasted for two years he
has been visiting Jefferson Hospital in
Philadelphia every week during that
time but It Is said he has been very little
benefited Now it has dawned upon him
that he could probably recover damages
by suit and be talks Of suoh action
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
Home From a Days outing.

The police open-tir long day excursion
party, which spent y .stsrday on Richard
Rothwel's farm on the river. returned
last evening well-pleased With its trip
and ready TO tackle any kind Of work.
The fishing contingent gathered in q
monster carp, three yellow neds. an eel.
two catfsh and q sucker House Ser
gesnt Engiaod spent part Of his time
learning to ride a new and improved
unicycle and is now open to challenges.
Ia the contests, Sergeant BGylsv won the
high kick with record OF feet
inches. Officer Hurley took the prizs FOR
long distance throwing out of sight,
Officer Lucas the hundred yards dash,
and O5icer ERkin the catch as -who-can,
can-c
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
CRANE HOOK CHURCH MEMORIAL.


In About a Month the Monument VIII
he Dedicated Bg the Delaware Histori-
cal Society.
Ex-Mayor ShortIidgs presided At the
meeting OF the Delaware Hlstorica Al
Society last evening and Colonel VII
liam A. LAMotte ofiiciated as secretary.
q. Gcosvenor Dave, Of New York. was
elected % member.hip.
Smyth Post, G. A. R. presented a
large Delaware coat of-arms to the
society.
Francis H. Hohscker was. by res,lu
tion, invited 10 read before the society
the paper he recently read at the Sous OF
Delaware dinner
Edward Tatnall presented an old
bound volume OF the New York Herald.
Pennook Pusey reported the comp pletion
OF the monument TO mark the site OF
Crane Hook Church. IL will be dedi
Gated In about q month Bishop Cole.
man wsa added TO the Committee on
Oeremoniais Tue thanks OF the society
we're extended 10 the owners OF the land
for their cheerful permission to have the
monument erected.
Secretary Thomas f Bayard. Jr, re-
ported the following donations: Several
pieces Of p lper money from stranger:
The morning report OF the surgeon OF the
First Delaware Regiment Ia the civil
war aud several almanacI from Edwln
Hurst; the constitution OF the General
sooiety Of the War OF 1912 aud eighteen
numbers 20 date OF the American His
torlcal Register, both OF them being
gifts OF Captain II. d. Bollas; the gene
ology cf john Buckley, OF Philadelphia,
aud the Blue Book OF the Eaglish Gov
ernment on the Venezuelan boundary
question, from Ambassador Bayard.
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
The EiehrI-fourth Conference.

Bishop b f. Ruley. Of Wilmington.
this morning formally opened the
eighty fourth annual conferences OF Dela
ware district OF the U A. M E Church
in Union Church. Media, Pa There are
ninety delegates present. representing
churches In Virginia, Delaware and
Pennsylvania. The conference will con
tinue one week.
Bshsp ]. Il Csok, OF New York and
Bishop J G Wilmer, Of Ontario, Can
are attending the conference Some OF
the delegates from Wilmington are
Bishop Rdlsy. Raw. w. q. Gay. Professor
James II Price. Jr.. Philip B iulden. L.
W. DE Shields and Rev. Charles O.
Lewis. This morning was occupied In
perfesting the roll OF the conference BY
the secretsry, Rev. w. II Guy. oi
WfIminOfon
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
A TRAVESTY UPON JUSTICE.
what the AFRO American Citizen Thinks
ofthe Political Condition of the Negro
I'm Delaware.

what the AFRO American Citizen Thinks
OF the Political Condition OF the Negro
I'm Delaware.
The Afro American Citizen comments
as follows upon the EVENING JoURNAL's s
editorial article showing what tools the
white Republicans OF Delaware have
made Of the negro voters:
''The editorial which appeared in the
EvEEIEG JouREAL OF the 14th inst 4,
and which we have inserted In this Issue
under the hesd OF The Negro in Della
ware. Is well worth our ea rnest and IN
prejudlced consideration. 1t Is fact
that ever since we were given the right
Of franchise we have been welding our
ballot and inf 1ence IN the interest OF the
Republican party. Year after year. cleo
tion after election, have we placed him
in positions of honor and trust he has
grown wealthy and become one OF the
leading spirits of the community. What
has been our reward for this invalusb BILE
service to the psrty2 A few minor and
menial positions for three decades OF
unswervlng loyalty to the Republican
psrty is our reward. What trRvesty
upon irstice and fslrnesal The question
now comes TO ms. are Wa going
TO continus In this state OF 10th
argy, which means political death.
or shall we as men, arise and
demsDd a fair share Of the political
patronage II we must vote the Repub
licsu ticket, then let us demand OF that
party whom we serve fair and equitable
distribution OF the Offices which they may
have at their disposal. This Is simply
Justice. and justice is what we demand
Let the Republican leaders take warning
la time before the evil day draweth nigh,
when they miphs bs caused to lament the
loss of considerable part OF this most
potent factor In Republican politics in
the state Of Delaware.
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
THIRD STREET BRIDGE CONTRACT.
wilmington City Railway Company Gets
the Use OF the Bridge for Period Of
Thirty Years.


President Preston Lea and Vice-
President Willard salisbury. Jr, 4,
appeared before the Levy Court this
morning and epdsavored 70 arrive et a
new sgresment with the county relative
to the laying OF tracks upon and running
Cars over Third strees bridge.
John H. Rodney represented the Levy
Court He obi scted to ths contract
written, on the ground that 1t was in
de6uIte, as no time limit was fixed He
did not Dellevs In binding Levy Court
Commissioners who should sit In future
years. He suggested that the tax per
car bs $40 and the contract limited TO
ten cars.
Mr.. salisbury wanted 10 to provide a
minimum charge OF $50 per year; that
the tax should not exceed SO per cer
for ten years, aud after that should not
exceed so much. He did not want the
contract TO expire and render the com
pany liable TO Inconvenience by reason of
hucluation In public opinion. The
South Side road would not pay
exc D. as feeder for the
main lines In the city. de finally sug
gested q minimum price OF $50 for the
use Of the bridge $40 for each car, with
the privilege, at the end Of ten OF Fifteen
years. to raise the price per car not ex-
ceeding $50.
Mr Rodney objected sgain on the
ground that u gave the company indeh-
mite use OF tho bridge.
make the contract good FOR thirty
years At 4 minimum sum OF 800 OF $40
a car" said Mr Salisbury
This Vas agreed to. the Lsvy Court
reservlng ali rights regarding the posi-
tlon of the tracks % the bridge and
roads and relieving itself from All llabil
ity for Obstruction to railway traffic by
reason OF the bridge breaking down or
anything OF that kind Exclusive use Is
not given
This is believed to be one Of the steps
Of the old company 20 met the VIII
mington aud NeN Castle line outside the
city limits.
The contract was signed this afternoon.
Daniel S Cush was respp9inttd con-
stable OF Red Lion hundred.
Among the bills passed we're tho fol
lowings John x Skelley $50 40; Paul
Ward. 52i; Bernsrd HeKsnna. $22 80;
Elwood Grissom. $3.50; Christopher
SeliR, $3.50; Daniel Kennedy, $32 %; John
O'Donnell, f22 80; John T. Cook. Sl47
Delaware Stone Company, $i95; B
Johnston. 500: ]. David. $27; John
Russell. $32 40: William E James,
$50 go; Neil Dougherty, t2i 90
Go to the Wilmington Turngemeinds
Fair at Eighth and French every night
until April % Admission CO.
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
ADVOCATES OF PEACE

They Met LAST Evening and Named Mrs.
Anna O. Mcguire to Represent Them at
Washington.
An arbitration meeting was held
In the Friends School at Fourth
and West streets, last evening un-
der the auspices of the Delaware
Peace Society Mrs. Anna O Mcguire
was slscted to represent Delaware at the
National Peace Convention TO be held in
Warrington to morrow aud next day.
Resolutions favoring the crestion OF a
court OF arbitr alton to settle all differ
ences between this country and Great
Britain we're adopted after being favor
ably csmmontsd upon by Allen B
Clement. Ezra Fell, Albert Thatcher and
David Ferris Mrs. Mcguire will carry
the resolutions TO the National Conven-
tlon.
A paper on the settlement of disputes
between nations by means OF arbitration
WAS read by Mr. Ferris. Illness prevented
the attendance of Rev. w. w. Camp
hall
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
NEW cAsTLe PaEssYrERY MEETS

Many commissioners Are Present at
Lower fsraDdzwino Church at 0roen-
Viiie.
The annual Spring meeting Of the
New Castle Preebytery Is In session at
Lower Brandywlne Presbyterian Church
Of Greenville, having convened At 3
o'clock The presbytery embraces all Of
the churches on the Peninsula aud
commissioners are present from each Of
them.
This afternoons session Is TO be de
voted entirely TO The organization Of the
Presbytery. F. W. Fenn Is the comals-
siorer representing Central Church, the
pulpit of which was resently made vsoGnt
by the call OF Rev. William p. swsrtE to
Poughkeepsle,
DR.. Perry, retiring moderator Of the
Presbytery, will make his annual ad.
dress to the body to night. Clmmission
ers are to be elected at this Presby terry to
the General Synod Of tue Church
On Thursday Lower BrandyWine
Church will celebrate the 10th anDiger
sary OF It's foundation. Addresses will be
made By several of It's former pastors
and other prominent Presbytsrians. A
banquet will be served to the PresbYtery
snd invited guests on Thuradsy evening.
A moderator OF the Presbytery viii be
elected st this session,
Lover Braudywine Church as an
organized body Is anteosted only by that
OF tbs Friends Centre Meeting
It's origin Is distinctly traceable
to 1920, when the Prssby-
terisn Synod citing In Philadelphia
was asked to supply preaching for some
people in and about Birmingham on the
Brandywine Rev. DANIEL Medlll WAS Ia
stfucted 10 presoh 20 tbis people blr
mineham vas Ia the southwest
70 Snship OF Delaware county, Pa
A meeting house was boit here
In 1920 which stood until 1878 In
August, l77t the present lower Brandy
wine Church was organized A church
WAS built Of hewn logs which seated
forty members This church WAS 10 use
until 1851 when the new edi6cs
was erected. The pastors Of the
church have been Rsvs. Robert
Catheart, 1780-1741; vacant. 174l-i760;
Rev Joseph Smith, 1899 177S; Rev
William r. Smith, to 1885; Rev
Alexander Mitchell. to 1871; Rev
Thomas Grier, to 1909; Rev. Nathaniel
R. Snowden. to 1913; Rev Samuel
Henderson. Rev. James Taylor, to 1875
These we're followed by Rev. Thomas
Love, Rev David W. Moore, Raw. Giorge
E Jones, Rev. Robert Graham, Rev. T.
r Mcdowell and Rev e. w Long.
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
rllllelh Annlrsr.arr of nelhsl.

Rev. J. B. Stsnsbury, OF Chester, a
former pastor OF Bsthel A. NJ e Canrce,
will preach historical sermon com
orati0g the fitleth anniversary Of the
church 10 night. The church, which Is a
large beautiful building, has bsen hand
some'y decorated for the OCCASION
Memorial services will continue two
weeks and many prominent colcred
ministers will speak.
Evening journal., 1896-04-21
rirhtr nolInrs Invnlu.d

Artsmus Smith and Martin B Burris
will 60 to Vt. Georges to morrow and try
case Of sssumpslt IN which William L.
David poses as plaintiff nnd Jonathan X.
Williams, defendant Tho amount In
volved Is $50 Magistrate Albert N.
Sutton will hear the case.