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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
SCHOOL AND U r
10th Oxford and CAMBRIDGE n,

10th Oxford and Cambridge now
have university hockey teams.
/ Lord Rothschild is said TO have
bought the Trinity almshouses in the
Mile End road in London. with the in
tention of substituting a synagogue
for the chapel.
An anti-cigarette league has been
established in all of the 95 grammar
schools of New York city. The league
now numbers 10000 public school roys.
Miss Melvina NJ. Bennett, d gradu-
ate of Boston university, has been APP
pointed to the chair of public speak
ing and vocal Interpretation in that
institution. Miss Bennett is the first
woman to gain a professorShip in the
university.
Women in Hungary will henceforth
be allowed to enter the budapest uni
versity and become doctors and apOth-
e~caries. or study in the philosophical
faculty. They must pass the same high
school examinations as the men. how
ever, and for that purpose the govern
ment will provide them with oppOrtuni-
ties to study Latin md Greek.
-Rev. Father F. A. William Mani
fold. Il young Episcopal clergyman of
New York who has been conspicuous
as a Ritualist, has gone over TO Rome
again. This is the third time Mr.. Mani
since he vas graduated from the New
YOrf. General Theological Episcopal
seminary about seven years ago. He
has been sent to the College of Paulist
Fathers in Washington. ID. c., to study
for holy orders o probation.
The bishop of Chester advocates
the Gothenburg system or some modi-
f~icatiOn of it. The bishop of Durham's
favOrite panacea for lessening drunk
enness is pure liquor, and especially
pure beer. The bishop Of Peterbor-
ough's proposals are mod and
practical to a degree. They are two:
First, grant no special licenses in con
nectiOn with fairs and public festivals;
second, close all public HOUSES and beer
houses at ten o'clock.
The young women students at Law
renee university, Appleton. Wis, have
decided to wear a uniform dress. They
were stirred to the decision, it is said.
by the smart appearance of the young
men in the military school connected
with the university. who recently
dOnned new uniforms of gray and
black. The girls first proposed to wear
a uniform of the same color as that
worn by the boys, but finally decided
on navy blue. They are to wear blue
blouses, laced up the front with black
braid. and skirts of blue trimmed with
black. In the gymnasium blue bloom.
ers will be substituted for the skirts.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
ARE WE CIVILIZED?
One Who Analyses Fashions Says We Are
Still Half Savage.

stu Half Savage.
The prevailing motive, not to appear
singular, accounts for the continuance
of certain fashions, many being the re-
suits of superstition, religious observ-
ances and the desire to be up to date"
We are acquainted with what facility
hair may be fashioned into various fan
tastic shapes for personal adornment
and when a part through the middle is
decreed it is worn without regard to
contour, and whether it may add to or
detract from ones intellectual appear
Rnce, no thought is given.
If fashion says crimp, we crimp; if
curl and wave. we obey. And the Gus
tom of keeping the head closely shaved
prevails. as among the Fijian women.
while the men cultivate long hair, thus
reversing the conditions met with
among highly civilized nations.
The lips. ears and nose offer u variety
of possible alterations and are a means
of ornamental display, and says Capt.
Cook, over 100 years ago. in describing
the naked savages on the east coast of
Australia, their principal form of orna-
mentation was a bone, which they
thrust through the cartilage which di-
Nides the nostrils from each other. The
lip concentrations by the BoIocudo In
dams and the Thlinket Bella are dis
gushing in the extreme, and in the heart
of Africa among the Bongo women a
clamp or clasp is worn at the corners
of the mouth, as if they wanted to con-
tract the orifice and literally put a curb
on its possibilities.
The teeth cannot escape, and the Ma
lays view in disgust the natural tint,
and stain theirs a jet black.
One views in horror the Chinese
method of foot binding, but which is
much mitigated when considering by
degrees the fashionable toe used in the
last century.
Thus We can see that fashions fet-
ters torture and harass equally civilized
men and savage vanity. Are we not
the same in kind but differing only in
degree from the savages?-Albany Ar.
gus.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
CANADA'S CABINET CRISIS.
Sir Mackenzie Bowel VIII Attempt to Re
organize the Government.

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 10.-ln the house
of commons yesterday, Sir Adolphe L.
Caron announced that Premier Bowel
had several interviews with the gov
general Wednesday, which re-
suited in the premier offering his res
ignation to his ~eXcellency. The latter
intimated that he was not ready t o re-
ceive it, because he thought parlia-
mcnt should first have an OPP
p~ortunity of considering and
passing an opinion upon the
speech from the throne. which was
now before it. Under these circum-
stances, Sir Mackenzie Bowel has, as
the head of the administration, consid-
cred it his duty, as far as in him lay,
to reorganize the government, and,
therefore, he (Caron) moved that the
house adjourn until next Tuesday.
An exactly similar statement was read
in the senate by the premier.
Mr.. Laurier, the liberal leader, OBJ
jected to any adjournment of
than from day to day, as the constitu-
ton provided.
Beside reading in the senate the
same statement which was read before
the Premier Bowel said he
was willing to leave to the judgment
of the people his own action and hat
of his colleagues, who had attacked
him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
GOV. BRAOLEY'S MESSAGE.
A m of Recommendations Showing
Great Need of Reforms.


Great Need Of Reforms.
FRANKFORT, Ky, Jan. I1.-Gov. Brad.
leys message was received at 11:3O
yesterday morning and read in the
house. 1t recommends a new state
capitol building and a new governors
mansion. 1t condemns mob law and
asks for the passage of laws imposing
rigid penalties. 1t also recommends
new judicial and legislative APP
pOintment laws and the abol-
ishment of the bureau of agri-
culture, register of lands and COM
m~onwealths attorney. 1t asks for the
passage of laws imposing severe pen
alties for violation of election rules
and that foreign corporations be COM
PEELED to organize under the laws of
this state before being allowed to do
business here. 1t estimates an in
creased deficit in the state treasury
next June and indicates hat it will be
impossible to reduce the rate of state
taxation. 1t proposes a cut in the SAL
aries of state officials and the increase
of license fees of all kinds in order to
replenish the state treasury.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
H CUsANS' CAUSE.

Che Time Not Yet Ripe for ~Recognition-
Gomez Slips Out of Campos' Trap
Guanaiay Is Now the Center of Active
Operations and the Cloud of Apprehen-
sion Has Been Lifted From Havana.
NEW YORK, Jan. IA Herald spe-
cial from Washington says:
Friends of Cuba are bringing ire
mendous pressure to bear in favor of
congressional action looking to reccy-
milton of the rebels as ~belligerents.
Their chief spokesman appears to be
Mr.. Sulzer. of New York.
The question of Cuban recognition
is a serious one and is receiving much
consideration. 1t is conceded that
congress can do nothing except ex-
press its opinion. The administra-
TONS position has not beer changed.
1t has said that the time to recognize
Cuban Selligerency has not yet come.
The president believes recognition of
belligerent Nights would hurt the cause
OF free Cuba instead of helping it.
The president has other views con-
Corning the proper method of getting
at the Cuban question. as will be made
known in good time.
If the Cubans will only be patient
and keep up the fight it is the general
belief in well-informed circles that the
president will in due time make a move
in their behalf much more important
and far-rearching than the doubtful
~expedient of formally recognizing bel
ligerency or an expression of sym
pathy in congress.
The New Theater of Active Operations.
New YORK, Jan. IA special cable
dispatch to the Herald from Havana
says:
Guanajay, just across the border of
Pinar De Rio province. is now the cen.
ter of active operations, the cloud of
excitement which has hung over this
city for days having gradually drifted
westward.
The capital being now no longer
menaced, less anxiety is shown about
the official headquarters. and many of
the precautions hurriedly taken for
the city's defense are being as quickly
relaxed.
The report was spread here Thurs
day that President Cleveland had vol
untcered his good offices. through
Consul Williams, to bring about a con-
ference between Capt.-Gen. Campos
and Gen. Gomez.
The purpose wa said to be to effect
a peaceful compromise. which would
give the Cubans autonomy, aud the
United States indirect economic con-
troll of Cuba. while at the same time
assuring the perpetuity. under Amer
lean protection. of the Spanish flag
over the island. Consul Williams will
not talk on the subject.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
HE DIDN'T MEAN IT.
The WAR Lord" Surrenders at Discretion
to His Venerable Grandmother.

The WAR Lord" Surrenders at Discretion
to His Venerable Grandmother.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Telegraph
publishes a dispatch from Berlin sta
ting that Emperor William received
by special messenger on January $ an
autograph letter from Queen Victoria.
The emperor's autograph reply is now
in the queens hands. 1t is understood
that the emperor remarked to his en-
tourage that he believed the terms
of his reply would be acceptable.
The writer of the dispatch af-
firms that the letters referred
to the political situation and that his
majesty in his reply in brief, genera
terms, proffered his hand to the En-
glish people. The letter, it is said,
also confirms the assurances given by
the German ministers that the EN-
perOr had no intention of casting .
slur on the dignity of England.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18

She was visiting at the house OF the
eminent politician.
Il hear" she said, that you have
had a valuable addition to your art
collection"
"My art collection" he repeated.
"Yes. l take it for granted that you
must have one"
Il have ever ~striven, madam, 20 Guilt
waite an appreciation of the beautiful"
And wasn't it beautiful in the voters
to remember you as they dido"
IL don't quite follow you, ma'am,"
said the eminent politician, growing
red in the face.
why, l was told that they gave you
a beautiful marble heart. and | am just
dying to see t."-Washington Star.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
TWO EARTHQUAKES
Result in the Loss of Twelve Hundred
Lives IN Persia.

TEHERAN, Jan. 1.-Two earthquakes
have occurred in the district of khaki
hal. the first in the night of January2.
Upon that occasion the large village of
Janjabad was destroyed, several others
were partially destroyed and 300 per
sons were killed.
The second earthquake occurred dur
ing the morning of January >, and was
very severe. 1t was felt over an area
of 100 miles. The town of Col was de-
stroyed and 1000 houses We're demol-
ished. In addition great damage was
done to many villages. The loss of
life was very great. There were 500
persons killed in Col alone, and large
numbers of cattle and sheep also per-
ished.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18

Awonderful volume, in which the text
is neither written nor printed, has been
published" rs a curiosity by a firm of
silk weavers at Lyons, France. 1t is
made of pure silk and was published in
25 parts. Each part consisted of only
contains but 100 pages. The leaves OF
this unique volume are inscribed with
thu mass service and several prayers.
Both the letters and the border are in
black silk on a white backgTound.-St.
Louis Republic.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
COOKED WITH COAL OIL.
Mrs. c. A. Marshalrs Horrible Fate NJ
Cleveland, %.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 11.-Mrs. C. A.
Marshall, a widow, who lived at No. 1c
Mill street with her two brothers,
was literally cooked to death. While
getting breakfast she poured coal
oil on the fire. An explosion &C.
Cured and she was e%nveloped in
flames. She ran screaming to the
yard, and when her brothers arrived
she a rolling On the ground a sheet
If FLAMES. All the clothing WIS burned
from her body.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
JOHN NIB
VIII Never Again Seek or Accept Official
Responsibility.

MAssILLoN, o., Jan. 11.--John Nc
Bride has completed his formal fare
well to the American Federation of
Labor in an official capacity. He
writes in generous terms and says:
Il shall never again seek or accept
official life or official responsibility in
the labor movement; but whenever
opportunity offers or occasion de-
mands, my voice and pen will be used
20 aid and relieve suffering humanity
and oppressed labor"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
DENNY'S
Che Latest Sensation in the Kentuck,
Senatorial Race.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Jan. 1O.-The latest
sensation in the Kentucky senatorial
race was sprung here this morning by
A. T. Herd, one of Judge George Den
ny's attorneys, who states hat the pop
ulist representative, Boor. who holds
the balance of power in the senatorial
contest, will support Judge Denny for
United States senator. He refuses to
go into the caucus, as does Burlington,
the other populist. Herd thinks Den
py'S cha ices are now bright
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
sebastapoi Was Not Impregnable,

For it was taken by assault, but a physique
built up, Il constitution fortified by Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, nay bid defiance to
the assaults of malarious disease even in To-
c~alities where it is most prevalent and ma
%iignant. Emigrants TO the ague-breeding
sections of the West should bear this in
mind, and start with Il supply. The Bitters
promptly subdues dyspepsia, rheumatic
and kidney complaints, nervousness, con-
.stipation and biliousness.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18
GERMANS IN AMERICA
Speculate on the Prospect of War Between
Their Country and England.

DETROIT. Mich. Jan. 1O.-The Abend
Post and Volksblatt, the German daily
papers of this city. comment editori-
ally on the threatened trouble between
England and Germany The Abend
Post takes the view that the English
wont fight-that they will bluff awhile
anu then ''crawish," as when RUsS;n
occupied the Pamir, and when France
annexed half of Siam. The Post con-
siders the German torpedo fleet a
match for the British navy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18

d man dat amt got muffin ter do" said
Uncle Eben, '''cepin' ter kill time. gin'rally
needs mo- help dan de boss oh a fact'ry."-
Washington Star.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-01-18

One part of knowledge consists in being
ignorant of such things as are not worthy
to be known.-CrateS.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-07-02

the top surface. I've beat that drum
myself at every presidential election and
on every Fourth Of July since the first
Harrison election"
Mr.. Orvis received his drum from his
grandfather, Ambrose Orvis, who was the
ffer who played to Grin Streeter's drum
ming. The fife is a pewter instrument OF
shrill, disconcerting strain. 1t has a
mouthpiece now. but the elder Oryis blew
his soul and his breath into it without
| any such assistance. In the war Of ISL
the drum resOunded along the Canadian
border. caused to do SO by muscular
young William Streeter. In this national
difficulty another Orvis held the old fife to
his lips After the war Ambrose Oryis
bought the drum for its old associations.
and years after gave it 10 the present
owner. The revolutionary Orvis was
born at Mortified, Mass, in 1I5S. and
died in Michigan in 1914. His son Am
brosc was born at China. y. Y, in 1IS5.
where also his son. James c. Orvis. was
born in 1874. The three generations
came West in 1887 and settled near De-
troit. Mr.. Orvis, who is the last Of the
family party which left New York nearly
sixty years ago for the new country.
came from Michigan TO cago-or, more
properly. MaywOod-three years ago.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-07-02

among the tail0rs," and Il hundred other
fantastic sorts, are made in America The
factories for the manufacture of fire.
works are seldom located in cities. on ac-
count Of the dangerous explosives en-
ployed, but in some quiet spot where a
little village of fifty or more cottages sur
round the factory, all being enclosed by a
high board fence upon which the placard
No admittance" is conspicuOusly painted.
Women and girls are employed in the less
dangerous work of preparing the cases,
while men and boys work with the COM
bustible filling.
The little firecrackers with their red
wrappers come mostly from China, al
hough some are made in this country
They make lively racket on the street.
and for this reason are highly priced by
the small boy. Placed in quantities un-
der barrel or tin pail, or can, or buried
in sand, they make rattling explosion.
The youthful patriot who can save dol
lar TO invest in pung-stick and frecrack-
ars on the Fourth is happy.
When Portland, Me-, was nearly de-
stroycd by fire Oh Independence Day the
Mayors of other cities issued orders for
bidding the use of tirecrackers on the day
of freedom. 1t was a great blow to the
small patriot and Il permit only seemed to
aggravate the case. Peace rcigned, how
ever, even if patriotism decreased Then
the civic law became a dead letter. or per-
mits became universal. and the juveniles
had their rights restored TO them.
Cannon are the great delight of the
ci3sr boys on the Fourth. An improvised
affair is sometimes made of a block of
wood and piece of gas pipe, but it usual
ly exploded, though not often with fatal
results. A humorous poet has described
one such attempt:
There was a small boy once lived in Texas.
Who brought small cannon on purpose 10
veX US.
He poured in some powder, and said, "They'Il
be,Iucky
If soon they don't hear from me down in
Kentucky"
But the cannon ii burst with such terrible
fury,
That pieces-not peace-reigned from Maine
10 Missouri.
And Johnny was heard from by other small
boys
In State which some persons pronounce H.
a-nOise
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-07-02
DRUM OF THE REVOLUTION.
1t Is 120 Years Old and Did Service
in Three Wars

in Three Wars.
In the little town of haywood. H.,
lives James c. Orvis, with the love Of
his country keeping alight an aged eye
with a blaze that the passage of years
has not been able TO dim. Mr. Orvis
owns drum. and this drum, be it known,
is Mr.. Orvis' most valued possession. It's
long roll has called heroes to assemble
in three wars, and has promoted the en-
thusiasm OF Americans at presidential
elections and training days for more than
100 years II was first beaten into public
notice at the time the liberty bell was
sounded in Philadelphia. Orin Streeter,
of China, y. Y, was the man who ever
cised the sticks. Streeter afterward car
r;ed the same drum in one of Ethan AL
lens regiments, and also under the COM
mand of old Israel Putnam, wolf killer
and British queller. Streeter also stood
with his drum at The head of the streets
in Mad Anthony" Wayne's encamp-
ments Soldiers terms of enlistment
were brief in the times when the nation
was being made. They farmed n while
and then they fought n while. Thus il
came that one man might serve under
many generals and one drummer might
beat many commands On 10 glory.
My dTum,' said Mr.. Orvis, ''was made
in 11tG by man Of the name Of Wing,
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-07-02

| of July, Aunt Silence" he announced
pausing beside her. "apd Tvs got some
fireworks
| pose we set off mine tonight and have
yours for tomorrow"
Suppose we do cried Sim eagerly
| dancing up and down with excitement
| and delight
"Well, you open these bundles. Joe
you come and help him."
Joe got up slowly and joined Sim in the
| window. He was thinking of poor little
Sukey, wondering if the butcher had kill
ed her already, and feeling as if he had
almost been guilty of murder. And if he
had only known that Aunt Silence would
buy fireworks he could have kept Sukey,
They all went out on the front porch
Sim tackled pin-wheel upon tree. but
Joe stood silently by one of the pillars,
his hands in his pockets
I'm goin' in the house Il minute. I'll
be right back" said Miss Silence.
Harry and Sim came back to the porch
10 get a match, and just at that moment
Miss Silence put her head out at the door.
F''There's some one here who wants TO
see the fireworks" she said.
The door opened wide, there was a
scramble of little hoofs, a loud ''Ba-a,"
and straight upon Joe dashed little red
creature about whose neck he threw his
arms with loud cry Of delight and aston
ishment.
''Sukey!" he exclaimed.
''Yes, Sukey," said Miss Silence, ''and
the next time you want to sell Sukey you
let me know and I'll buy her, young man.
Joe kept his face hidden on Sukey's
neck while his aunt told Harry and Sim
how she happened to rescue the little
calf. and when she had finished Sim
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-07-02

When Independence Day comes round,
Je-whit-i-ker. How father sings.
You'd think he had pair of wings,
And mortgage on the world of sound!
He struts about much like n bird
That's eaten up wormy prize,
His stage-like gait seems so absurd
Aloft he looks with eagle eyes
At every patriotic word,
When Independence Day comes round.
When Independence Day appears
Je-whit-i-ker! But father sighs
If clouds half darken arching skies,
Just ready to o'erflow with tears
He scowls at mothers dress so plain.
He hurries up the morning chores,
And should there fall drop Of rain
He like a very whirlpool roars,
If stormy-how he does complain,
When Independence Day appears.
When Independence Day doth come
Je-whit-i-keri But fathers voice
Keeps bidding all mankind "Rejoice.
1t seems patriotic drum!
He'll proudly don his Sunday clothes,
His shoes are blacked 4 s-.iny hue,
He to the celebration goes,
Where farmer neighbors How'd ye-do,
And change OF harvest hands propose
When Independence Day doth come.
When Independence Day gets here.
Je-whit-i-ker. Then fathers joy
Makes him appear an awkward boy,
With acts and language, oh, so queer!
The stories that escape his lips,
The actions that proclaim the day,
Our highest ideals all eclipse
He pivnS his memory full play,