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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
DEAD IN HIS N

Ex-Gov. VIM. f. Russell. of Massachusetts,
is No Was Camping at Little
Psbos, Que, After an EXCITING Week
ut Chicago, and was Found Dead in His
Tent, Having Passed Away During the
Night.
ST. ADELAIDE DE PABos, Que, July
l7.-William Eustis Russell, thrice
go verno of Massachusetts, and prom
inently mentioned for the democratic
candidate for the presidency before
the silver feeling became so pro-
nounced in his party, died suddenly
in a little fishing camp in the woods
near the settlement of Little Pabos,
some time during Wednesday night,
or in the early hours of yesterday
morning. Heart failure was the cause
of death, which cana without r
ing to himself or friends. as he had not
a symptom Of illness up to the time he
retired for the night. That his death
had been painless vas shown by the
position of the body when found and
the expression on his face.
Gov. Russell, his brother, Henry E.
Russell, and Col. Francis Peabody, of
Boston, arrived at Little Pabos on
Wednesday for a few days fishing.
They pitched their camp in the woods
near the settlement of Little Pabos.
Their tent was divided into two rooms,
one Of which was occupied by the gov
ernor and the other by Henry Russell
and Col. Peabody. The party retired
early, as they intended to start about
daylight for the fishing place.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

south and west. / met others at Wa
tertown, and still others since I
reached New York. never saw bust
ness men SO thoroughly united in
their ideas as they are now, and l
have never seen a political party sue
ceed which was opposed eve by a ma
jority of the business men. They wish
no further disturbance to the cur
rency, and they are a unit in their de-
sire to preserve the present standard.
1t cannot matter what the politicians
do; the business men will send out
their literature to the farmers and
mechanics of the United States and
absolutely control this election. 1t
is a great business question, for on it
hinges prosperity for all people.
81 look for organization outside OF
both parties and an issue wholly of
business and not of politics. The PEG.
pie will be thoroughly educated on
this currency question before Novem-
Der. l have no fear but what the PEG.
pie will decide the question in the
right way. There are some republi-
can farmers in my county who believe
in taking free coinage as a dose to
cure the ills resulting from the small
returns of their products, but when
they thoroughly understand the ques-
ton they would sooner take jalap
than free coinage.
business men have made up their
minds to have no more lack of conf
dence and no more doubtful dollars.
A campaign conducted on this issue
can certainly result in but one way,
and then will come the reign of pros
perity.
Il do not believe in a third party,
but do not fear it, for one might have
a tendency to educate some people
otherwise overlooked. l want the sit
uation treated strictly from a bust
ness standpoint. Think that the bus
mess movement will sweep all the
politicians off their feet when it gets
well started. We have had too many
politicians anyway, all telling the peo-
pie how much they loved them.
lone good thing in this educational
scheme will be the literature ent out
by the chambers of commerce at diff
ferent centers and by the boards of
trade. The situation is going to look
much better when this business cam
paign, irrespective of party, gets il
full swing"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
JOHN CAMERON SIMONDS,
A WelI-Known Illinois Lawye- MED In
an Asylum for the Insan~

A WelI-Known Illinois Lawye- MED In
an Asylum for the Insan~
New YORK. July l7.-John Cameron
Simonds, formerly of Chicago and a
leading member of the Illinois bar,
died in the Wards Island asylum
for the insane on Tuesday, aged
AZ. His business interests were largely
in the west. He was interested in
mining and railway construction in
California but did much of his bust
ness in New York.
Mr.. Simonds was an authority on
criminal law and wrote a great deal
on that subject. His writings on
prison reform have also made him
noted. He had travelled extensively in
Europe to acquaint himself with the
latter subject. He was strongly urged
at the beginning of the present admin
~istration to accept a diplomatic post
abroad, but he declined in order to
pursue his business enterprises.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
BANKERS IN CONVENTION.
Third Annual Meeting OF the New Yori
state Bankers Observation-Disclosures
Words by President Cannon

Third Annual Meeting Of the New Yorl
state Bankers AssocintIon-sensibI.
Words by President Cannon.
NIAGARA FALLS, 4. Y, July 1s.-
The third annual convention of tho
New York State Bankers association
was called to order at the Interna-
tional hotel yesterday morning by
President James G. Cannon, of New
York, who delivered his annual ad-
dress. The association. he said, was
in a high degree of prosperity, and it's
growth during the past year had dem
onstrated its usefulness and impor-
lance to the bankers of the state.
In the course of his address Presi-
dent Cannon referred to the mainte-
nance of the gold standard of value,
and said:
Are we in anywise blameworthy
for the growth of the FREQ silver senti-
ment? Is it not true hat a large
number of bankers have, perhaps I'M
consciously, contributed to bring
about the present dissatisfaction of
she borrowing class? Too frequently
when a tradesman or a farmer goes to
&o 1ohhS ~ DONuAO Il OGh LiC ii lhCl
with 4 refusal on the ground hat
there is a scarcity of money, or he is
informed that because of the scarcity
of money he must pay a high rate of
interest. This is a poor policy to pur-
sue, especially if money is not scarce.
The banker should rather carefully
study the conditions that surround his
customers and when refusing advances
should frankly and honestly give his
reasons for SO doing. If a farmer, for
instance, is raising only one crop and
hat crop is likely to fail, thus oblig-
ing his banker to wait for his money
an entire year, he should be advised by
the banker to put in more diversified
crops or to produce something that
will sell for cash, SO that he can pay
his loans at the bank at maturity.
Or, if a merchant is selling to a
class of trade in a community that
is undesirable, he should be eau
toned and advised regarding
this whole subject. In other words,
the banker should be looked upon by
his clients the same as 4 good family
physician is looked upon by his pa
tents, and there should exist between
them the utmost confidence. 1t is
time for bankers to be more explicit
in their statements to customers and
borrowers, as careless and illadvised
remarks made by bankers, seized upon
and distorted by reckless agitators,
have inclined many a farmer and pro-
Queer who would otherwise have re-
tanned sound views on the money ques
ton, to follow the Elusive free silver
will-o'-the-wisp.
THE bankers of this country are its
largest debtors, and it is to their
honor that they have stood like a solid
wall, repelling the free silver attacks
that have made serious inroads in the
ranks OF other debtors. We believe
in laws, freedom, truth and faith in
God, and it behoovcs US to stand firm
in our demands for honesty in COM
mercial affairs, for honest conduct and
honest statements, for honest bank
ing and for an honest dollar"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
BRYAN NJ BLAND.
A Cordial Meeting and Exchange of Com.
pIiments En- Route.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-. July 17.-Mr.
Bryan arrived here at 1910 p. III. Just
as the train was drawing out of the
station at st. Louis the most interest
ing incident of the trip occurred.
Richard p. Bland had boarded the
train in the Union station, but he kept
himself in a forward car until the train
had started. He entered the parlor car
in which the Bryan party had seats and
made his way to where Mr.. Bryan was
standing. Mr.. Bland wore a linen
buster over a suit of black clothes.
He stretched out his hand toward the
presidential candidate as he reached
the latter and there was the warmest
handgrasp between the victor and the
defeated. How are you, Mr.. Bryan?
l congratulate you." said Mr.. Bland.
How are you, Mr.. Bland? Thank
you" cried Mr.. Bryan warmly.
You nomination took a big load off
my mind" said Mr.. Bland warmly.
Mrs. Bryan vas presented to the vet
eran of free silver, and after some gem
eral conversation, the two men with
drew to a corner and talked earnestly
together for some time. Within an
hour later there was some additional
exchange of cordiality between Bland
and Bryan.
The train stopped at a little place
called Washington, where a knot Of
people had gathered to see the noIni-
nee. Standing on the platform of the
parlor car with Mr.. Bryan beside him,
Mr.. Bland said to the crowd:
Il want to Introduce to you the next
president of the United States. Iserved
four years with him in the house of rep
resentatives, and | know he is a true
a friend of free silver as l am. and
l want to say hat if l had had the
selection of the silver candidate for
president of the United States, this
gentleman would have been my
choice"
Mr.. Bryan showed some feeling as
he responded.
If this nomination had gone by
merit" he said, lit would have gone to
the man who for 20 years, in the face
of great opposition, has kept alive the
silver cause, and in the hour of vic.
tOIN uC Will w nOiS SuLlGlCu W lLC
credit than any other man in the
nation"
Mr.. Bryan told the audience that
circumstances and not merit had been
the cause of his selection, and he closed
with the statement that had Mr..
Bland secured the nomination he would
have had no more loyal supporter in
the United States than l."
This incident was repeated at Cham
ois, where Mr.. Bland presented Mr..
Bryan to about a hundred people in
the same language he had used at
Washington. Mr.. Bryan in turn said:
'If my loyalty to the cause of
the people is e questioned
there is no man on whose GER
tifcate l would sooner rely than
upon the certificate of Richard P.
Bland" Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Bland in
dulged in some p~leasantries with the
crowd, and when somebody proposed
three cheers for Bland, Mr.. Bryan led
the hurrah, waving his white hat
above his head. Mr.. Bland left the
party at jefferson City.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
HEADED WESTWARD.

William J. Bryan Bound for His Nebraska
Home-An Early Departure From Salem,
HL-Hand-Shakes En- Route and a Brief
Speech at East st. Louisa Crowd Met
Him at st. Louis-Bland and Bryan
Meet.
ST. LOUIS, July 17.-Wm. J.. Bryan
arrived here from Salem, Ill, at s:45 a..
m, via the Baltimore * Ohio South
western railroad. 1t was a sleepy
The train vas an ordinary accom-
mediation, and had no parlor cars at
tached. At several stations Mr.. Bryan
stepped from the train and shook
hands with early risers who had as
sembled to greet him. At Carlyle, H.,
where the first stop was made, about
fifty people grasped his hand. Mayor
Webb, who headed the contingent at
the little town of Lebanon, Ill, ac-
companied the party to st. Louis.
At East st. Louis several hundred
people were assembled, and their cheers
caused Mr.. Bryan to step to the plat
form Of the station and make a few
remarks.
Il can understand he said, your
curiosity to see a presidential candi-
date. I've been there myself" This
caused a laugh. He told them he
hoped the sight of him would enable
them to form satisfactory opinions
His father-in-law, he said, had a say
ing that you can't tell how far the
frog can jump without seeing him do
it, but he wanted to say that he and
Mr.. Sewall believed in the platform on
which they stood and believed in car
rying out its provisions to the very
letter. They believed that the policies
outlined in it were good and should be
carried. Mr.. Bryan quoted a saying
of Bismarck, that the farmers should
stand together and protect themselves
from the drones who produce nothing
but law.
This gave Mr.. Bryan the o%pportuni-
ty to pay a little compliment to the
producing classes, and he concluded by
remarking that if he talked any longer
he would be drawn into a speech.
As the rain rolled out of the station
preparatory to crossing the big bridge
over the Mississippi river, Mr.. Bryan
was given a parting salute by the doz-
ems of locomotive whistles. the train
reached the Union station in st. Louis
at s:45 a. m. About 1000 people had
assembled, and when Mr.. Bryan ap
pered On the platform, leaning on the
arm of Col. Nicholas VI. Bell. of this
city, he was given three hearty cheers.
In the pushing and jostling of the
crowd, Mr.. Bryan became separated
from his wife and children. He mOunt-
ed a chair and the crowd began clam
oring for a speech. Mr.. Bryan smil-
ingly replied: Il am looking for hat
which is dearer to me than all else
my wife and childre& would be glad
TO make a speech, but, like all other
people, we must eat. Having but a
few minutes in which to satisfy our
hunger, l hope you will kindly excuse
me if do not make a speech at this time.
j am flattered by this demonstration,
and | feel sure that if you keep up this
enthusiasm until November there will
be no doubt of nv election"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
AS AN INDEPENDENT.
Col. B~reckinridge Will Not Stand on the
Brysn Platform.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 17.-Col.
Breckenridge is seriously considering
the ACCESSIBILITY of making his race for
congress in the Seventh district as an
independent on account of the plat
form adopted by the national conven-
ton. His managers have been ad.
vised by Senator Henry L. Martin, of
Woodford county, and many other
prominent gold standard democrats Of
the district to have Col. Breckenridge
hat he will not stand Oh
the Bryan platform.
One of the foremost republicans in
the Seventh district politics, a man
whose influence goes far in the shap-
ing of republican affairs there, reclt-
ly said:
Until more definite results are
reached, l would not like to have my
name mentioned, but there is really 4
strong movement on foot to have Col.
Breckenridge run as an independent.
l know whereof l speak when l say
that if he consents to do this, there
will be no republican nomination Tor
congress in this district.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
A Chinese

Finally All Sing agreed to come to US
for the trifiing sum of S35 a month and
all of his afternoons to himself. ,
Me go see Joss afternoons and go
to see joss he did, or rather to some
opium-joint to smoke his pipe, with
the greatest regularity every after
noon. But, on the whole, he was a
good servant; he cooked well-an the
China boys" do that; he waited hor-
ribly-they all do that likewise. He
kept his kitchen in the most utter con-
fusion, but so had Dolores, and at least
All Sing was not afraid of the rain. ]
One day as l was giving him some
orders All Sing looked at me. Mrs.
S, you husband dead or him run
away?"
my husband is dead"
'Oh! In California most times him
run away"
For which delightful comment on
the divorce system of southern Califor.
mia l found it in my heart to forgive
All Sing many iniquities.
If you can put with an entire indie.
pendence of the Chinese with their
absolute responsibility and with their
absolute unteachableness in every de.
partment except the kitchen, you are
better off than with the Spanish. A
Chinaman is only too delighted to get
a new recipe, and will practice with
the utmost patience till he acquires
perfection; but suggest to him to
sweep down the stairs and see what q
response you meet with .-Lippincottis.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
Objects to the Platform, but Accepts tn,
Candidates.

Boston, July 1a.-Hon. Patrick NJ.
Mcguire, of this city, who. as a dele.
gate to the Chicago convention, Tough
earnestly for the adoption of a gold
plank in the platform, announced ir
yesterday mornings issue of his pa.
per. The Republic, that while the Chi.
cago platform may not be altogether
acceptable. there can be no objection
to the candidates, and predicts that
Bryan and Sewall will receive the
votes of the great masses OF the demo.
cratic party.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
AN AGREEABLE SURPRISE
h Lehigh Valley Coal Co., Resume Full
Time Work.

SHENANDOAH, Pa, July 1s.-The EN-.
ployes of the Lehigh Valley Coal Co.'S
collieries here have been agreeably
surprised by being ordered to resume
work on full time, commencing Mon
day morning next, instead of four
three-quarter days a week, as hereto
fore. This company has ten collieries
in this vicinity, and gives employment
to 5000 men and boys. A similar an
nouncement is expected from the Phil
adelphia & Reading company officials.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
Harvest Excursions.

IN order to give everyone In opportunity
to see the grand crops in the Western
states aud enable the intending settler to Sc
cure a home, the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul R'y has arranged to run a series OF
harvest excursions to South and North
Dakota, and to other states in the West,
Northwest and Southwest on the following
dates: July 81, August 4 and Is, September
l, Is, % and October q and 20, at the low
rate of W dollars more than one fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be good for re-
turn on n Tuesday or Friday within
twenty-one DAYS from date of sale. For
rates, time of trains and further details ap-
ply to any coupon ticket agent in the East
or South. or address Geo. H. Heafford,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
WARFARE.
Preparing to Meet q Sensational Cut In
Rates

WICHITA, Kas., July 1s.-The Kan
sas City, Fort Scott & Memphis, the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas and other
gulf roads are preparing to meet the
sensational cut in grain rates from
Kansas to Galveston, which was
started by the Missouri Pacific. Santa
Fe and Frisco lines. This war in rates
is expected to last through the har-
vest-carrying season, and cannot fail
to have a widespread and serious eff
feet ON all southern and western rates.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
A THOUGHTFUL SUICIDE
Found Drowned-Dedicated His Body to
the ScalpeI.

BALTIMORE, Md, July 1.-THE body
of an unknown man, supposed to be
R. Church, of Detroit, Mich, was
fshed out of the harbor yesterday. A
mans hat and coat were found on the
wharf. A note found in the pocket
contained the information that the
writer, Respondent over long-con-
tinued misfortune, had drowned him
self. 1t directed that the body be
turned vel to the College of Physi-
clans and surgeons for dissection.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
SENATOR ISHAM G. HARRIS
Feels More Like Taking n Rest Than
Doing Active Campaign Work.

DSh "OAA
WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE veteran
Senator Isham q. Harris, of Tennes-
see, who was at one time slated for
permanent chairman of the Chicago
convention, intimates that he is in
clined not to serve on the Democratic
executive committee. He says:
II have been for a year very much
overworked. While l feel as deep an
interest as ever in the silver movement
l am selfshly inclined to take upon
myself no more responsibilities at pres
ent. l shall remain in Washington
only four or five days longer and then
go home until after our August cleo
ton. Then l am strongly Inclined to
get out on my sons ranch in north
western Texas and rest for a month
or So"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
FORT ONTARIO.
It's Evacuation by the British, One Hun
dred Years Ago, Celebrated.

OswEGO. n Y, July 1Z.-One hun.
dred years ago Wednesday the last
union jack flying on American soil
was lowered at Fort Ontario.
The event was celebrated on an elab.
crate scale, and many prominent per-
sons were present. Military circles
were represented by Maj.-GeD. Nelson
A. Miles, Col. Sumner, Sixth cavalry,
Thomas Ward, of Gen. Ringers staff.
and Lieut.-col. and Gen. Porter. Gen.
Porte delivered the Grafton.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
The Old Testament.

We need have no fear that the scien.
fist and scholars will rob US of the Old
Testament. One thing will render
that impossible-the world will never
give up Jesus Christ. He is The first
and the last of all.-Rev. c.. r. Hemp
hill, Presbyterian, Louisville.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

Doctor getting impatient)-''What dc
you think yourself is the matter with YOUR
Patient - "Incurable boredom" Doctor
''You told me, 1 think, that you had con-
tracted a habit of talking to yourself2r
Patient-"Yes. Welli" Doctor-"Well-"
He got no fee.- Galignani's Messenger.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
STRICTLY

No More Lack of Confidence, No More
Doubtful Dollars-Gov. Flower on the
Campaign-Says the Public Will be Thor
oughly Educated on the Silver Question:,
Feet.
NEW YORK, July 17.-Ex-Gov. Flower
returned to New York yesterday from
the Chicago convention. He said: Il
met a great many business men at Chi
cago, including men from all sections
OF the country, especially from the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-11
GRAIN. PROVISIONS, ETC.

New York, Aug. 1O.-Flour quiet and
steady; winter wheat, low grades, N7O;
6250; fair to fancy 81. 4063 40; do pat
ents, $s.45@3.75; Minnesota clear. s2.4O@
2.80; patents, $31563.20; southern -four
dull, steady; common to fair extra, $1,000
$50; good to choice do, 2.6002.90. Wheat
dull, frmer; options were moderate ac-
tive and irregular, closing steady at go
ssc advance; No. 2, red, 623sc; September,
63Bc; December, 653sc Corn dull; A01zc
lower; No. 2, 2934c elevator; 30&4c afioat;
options were dull and steady at &c de-
cline; August, 292lc; September 2934c; Oc-
tober, 30hc. Oats dull and steady; op-
tions easier; August, 21lc; September,
21ssc; October, 213sc; spot, No. 2, 23c; No. 2,
white, PC; mixed western, 23G241sc Hay
steady, quiet; spring, 621z@65c; good to
choice, 90d95c. Wool steady. Beef steady;
family, $S.O04900; extra, $6.00Q7.0O. Beef
hams quiet; $14.50G15.00. Tierced beef
steady; city extra India mess, 81. O0d12 90.
Cut meats duh steady; picked bellies,
4Ac; shoulders, 31sQ3s4c; hams, 9d10c.
Lard firmer, quiet, western steam, 355c;
city, 3.20d3.25c; September, 3.50c; refined
dull, steady; continent, Also; South Amer
lea, 4.75c; compound, 37sq41sc. Pork dull,
steady. old mess, $500; new mess, 5000
8.75. Butter higher, fair demand; state
dairy, 10614c; do creamery, 115kG15Jkc;
western dairy, 9G12c; Elgins, 151Zc Tai
low dull steady; city, 3Q31sc. Cotton seed
oil steady quiet; crude, l9420c; yellow,
2212Q23c Rice steady, quiet; domestic,
fair to extra, 3Q5$ic. Molasses dull and
SttdNys new orleans Optii hGLLles kOOQ TO
choice, 27d37c. Peanuts quiet; fancy hand
picked, 6G65zc. Coffee steady, unchanged,
to 10 points up; August. 1O.15d1O25c;
March, 9.O5d9 10c: September, 975c; De-
cember, 9.O56910c: spot Rio dull, easy;
No. Z, 11hI1115c. Sugar, raw, steady; fair
demand; fair refining, 9 1-16c; refined quiet
and steady; off A, 45s04 11-16c; standard
A, 47sc. Cut loaf, SIC; crushed, 51kc;
granulated, 47sc. Freights to Liverpool
dull. steady; cotton by steam, zoe per hun
bred pounds; grain by steam 21zd.
Chicago, Aug. 10-Wheat was irregular
to-day, but after a session in which weak
ness, rather than strength predominated,
closed at exactly the same figures as Sat
urday. The market began under the weak
New York stock market and ended with
more firmness because of a better feeling
in securities Notwithstanding the import
ance OF the factor mentioned, there was
due consideration shown for the regular
Mondays statistics as witnessed by
strength displayed on the moderate vol
ume Of the worlds shipments. 4,s11, 900
bushels, on a decrease Of $4,000 bushels
in the amount Of ocean passage, and 325,
600 bushels in the visible supply.
Corn dragged prices down temporarily
about the middle of the session. Septem-
her wheat opened from 81 to 565sc, sold