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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
LIEUT.. CLARK ExoNERATED.
Did His Duty When He Ordered Private
Weaver Shot.

OMAHA. Neb., July 3.-The board of
officers appointed by Col. Andrews,
c~ommandant at Fort Niobrara, to in
v~estigate the killing of Private Weaver
by a guard on orders of Lieut.. Clark,
have replied to headquarters that
Lieut.. Clark was perfectly justified in
his action.
Weaver shot and killed Sergt. Liv-
ingston last Saturday morning and
was shooting at others when Lieut..
Clark called upon him to lay down his
gun and surrender, and he refused.
Lieut.. Clark then ordered 4 guard to
shoot and wound Weaver, which the
guard did, but he struck Il vital spot
and Weaver died.
An officer at headquarters said that
there never been Il particle of sus-
picion, but that Lieut.. Clark was right
in his order, and had he not given it,
thus placing the lives of other men in
danger, he would have been court-mar-
tailed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
FROM H ORIENT.

Eussia's Splendid Policy of Aggression In
the East-Alt the World Hypnotizsd and
Standing with Folded Hand While Rus.
STA UnfOlds Her Plans for Dominating
the East.
VANCOUVER. B. c., July 2.-The fol.
lowing oriental advices were received
here per steamer Empress of China,
which arrived yesterday morning:
The Hong Kong Telegraph has pub
lished the startling telegram that Rus
STA has intimated to Japan that she
must withdraw from Formosa.
Whether this be true or not, it is a re-
markable fact that Russia has massed
at Vladivostock 4 strong fleet, and
100000 men and vast stores of wal ma
terial. Russia's course is alluded to
sarcastically in the Japanese press as
a splendid policy of aggression.
The Eastern World a V that Rus.
STA has practically turned Japan out
of Corea and publishes n long article
under the heading of 1T IS Political
Hypotism," declaring hat anything
short of hypotism OF the most power
full order absolutely fails to explain
why all the world stands with folded
hands and in helpless apathy watches
the development of the gigantic plans
OF Russia for the dominion of the east.
The guard of sailors at the Russian
legation in Corea has just been re-
lieved by a detachment of Russian in
fantry. 1t is reported that Russia
has built a fort on Getsu-Fito island.
and that a gun is mounted on the Rus
sian legation pointed toward the Jap
anese consulate. This makes the
ignorant Coreans afraid of Russia and
contemptuous of Japan.
Lieut.. Thurston, of the United
States cruiser Detroit, died of typhoid
fever at the American naval hospital,
Yokohama, June 10, and was buried
there with full naval honors.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
OF GENERAL INTEREST.

One of Krupp's 13O-ton steel guns has
thrown a 1900 pound shot Is miles. An
Armstrong gun, weighing 100 tons, has
impelled a shot of 1880 pounds a dis.
tance of IA miles.
i black snake in jefferson City, Mo-.
invaded the hen-house of L. d. Gordon,
and in a hens nest found Il porcelain
egg. In attempting TO swallow the
prize the snake choked to death.
Divorce is easily accomplished in
Cochin, China. The MAJ and wife who
are eager to separate assemble a few
friends, and in their presence break a
couple of chopsticks, and the divorce
is secured.
No female is allowed to ride Z bicycle
in public in Bavaria unless she holds a
certificate OF proficiency. This can
only be secured after she has demon
strated her ability rs a rider before
the police officials.
\ gigantic wine-cask has just been
erected at the st. George vineyard, in
Fresno, Cal. 1t vastly exceeds in size
the Great Tun of Heidelberg. The lat
ter holds $4,000 gallons; the Fresno
cask holds 10000 gallons.
Electricity has been put to q novel
use-to warm bed-clothes. 1t is done
by heating n system of wires inside a
double quilt. The current Fan be reg
ulated at will, and the temperature
maintained at the required degree.
Milk stations are found at various
places in the cities of Chill. = COW is
tethered on a platform, and when 4
person wants a drink OF milk, the COW
is MIXED to order. The cost is 4 trifle.
and brandy is at hand if he prefers q
milk punch.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11

To men labor is a lifework, and they
prepare for it as such and fit them
selves with a thoroughness for their
task. To women, as a rule, work is a
temporary makeshift between school
and marriage. She does not fit herself
for a lifework as men do, for her fu-
ture reaches into mrrriage.-Rev. Z. L.
Watson, Methodist, Minneapolis, Mimi.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
AMERICAN BUSINESS MEN
70 Visit South America to Promote Trade
Relations.

Relations.
New YORK, July "A party of 10
business men consisting of representa-
tives of the National Association Of
Manufacturers of the United States,
sailed OH the st. Paulfor Southampton
yesterday. Among them were j. NJ.
Studebaker, of South Bend, Ind; J.
i. Jcffray, of Columbus, o.; Frederick
Stearns, of Detroit; W. T. Adams, rep
resenting the Memphis Manufacturing
association; S. E. Bacon, representing
the board of trade of Erie. Pa: J. A.
Johnson, representing the Agricul-
tural Implement and Vehicle associa-
ton, and j. r. Kilbourne, of Column
bus, O..
The party are on a three months
"trip through Argentina, Uruguay and
Brazil, and are in care of G. W.. Fish
back. secretary of the American lega-
ton at Buenos Ayre. They sail from
London on July IL.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
CROP CONDITIONS

As summarized by the Cincinnati Price
Current.
CINCINNATI, July 3.-The Price Cur
rent summarizes the crop conditions
for the past week as follows:
Moisture has been somewhat Excess
sive in central regions, prejudicing the
crop situation to some extent. There
has been nothing in the later informa-
tion suggestive of higher wheat esti-
mates. Corn is mostly doing we'll Oats
maintain the promise of a larger crop
Spring wheat advices have been some
what less assuring.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
M'KlNLEY AND HOBART.
Meeting OF tho Republican National Can.
didates at Canton, O.


CANTON, o., July AT 1920 a. N.
the republican candidate for president
and the republican candidate for vice
president met and shook hands. 1t was
their first meeting, of course. since the
st. Louis convention, and was, in fact,
their first real meeting, as their
previous encounters had been of the
most casual character.
Maj. Mckinley met Mr.. Hobart upon
his arrival at the Pennsylvania station
and drove with him to his residence.
After meeting Mrs. Mckinley, Mr.. Ho-
bort and Maj. Mckinley retired for q
private conference.
Mr.. Hobart left in the afternoon foi
Cleveland, where he spent the night
with Mark Hanna.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
JURY FAILED TO AGREE.
Mistrlal in the Case of John d. Hart an,
Othersa ut New York.

MiStrlal IN the case or John ID. Hart and
Othersa at New York.
NEW YORK, July 3.-The jury which
deliberated until a late hour Wednes-
day night over the evidence presented
n the trial of John D. Hart, Emilio
Nunez, Capt. O'Brien and Mate Edward
Murphy, accused of having aided and
abetted a military expedition to Cuba,
came into the United States court and
told Judge Brown that they could not
agree.
His honor discharged the jury and
then listened to a long argument
about the bail bonds of the defendants.
Excepting the case of Mate Murphy,
Judge Brown directed that the bail re-
main 81, o. in each cas- Murphy's
bail was reduced to $500. The II men
who have been detained as witnesses
in Ludlow Street Jail were ordered dis
charged.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11

Many churches are d~egenerating into
mere money-making machines, fash
ionable clubs or bureaus of entertain
ment, and there is a danger that the
divine life is being allowed to die out.
Rev. DR.. Cartwright, Episcopalian.
Brooklyn, n. Y.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11

An atheist is a man who knows No
God. An agnostic is n who, while
he does not deny the existence of 4
God, claims to be very much in the
dark about the matter, and when in
terrogated hens and haws and goes
into scientific explanations. Rev. p.
S. Henson, Baptist. Chicago, Ill.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
a NEW FIELD.

Highwaymsn CuItivatinG a New Field in
tho Windy City.
CHICAGO, July {. The highway rob-
bers of Chicago entered a new field
last night and made their first attack
on the elevated railroad system.
At 900 o'clock three men with drawn
~revolvers compelled the ticket agent
of the Metropolitan railroad at Van
Buren, and Canal streets to turn over
the money in his cash drawer.
Only SO. SO was secured, for that hap
pened to be all the ticket agent had al
the time. The men escaped.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
GladnesS Comes

With n better understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort In
the knowledge, that so many forms Of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease. but simply to n constipatedcondi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative. Syrup of Figs. prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
I ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase. that you have the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
forria Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
| all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
| other remedies are then not needed. If
| afflicted with any actual disease, n
NAV be commended to the most skillful
physicians. but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best. and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
Mrs. Stoves Glrlhood and Early Married
Life in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, July 2-Harriet Beech
er's childhood and a portion of her
womanhood were spent here. 1t was
in Cincinnati that she met and mar
ried Prof. Calvin Z. Stowe. She was
the daughter of Lyman Becchcr,
who came to Cincinnati to take
charge of Lane seminary. Harriet
was then a young girl. The home
Of the Beechers is still standing.
1t is situated at the northeast
o of Foraker and Gilbert ave-
nues. 1t is an unpretending but CON-
Portable two-story brick structure, on
an elevation about ten feet higher
than the street. When the Beechers
lived there, all about was open field,
except in the rear where there was a
forest of magnificent becchcs. The
only approach was a country road.
The present occupant is Rev. DR..
M%unford, editor Of the Herald and
P~resbyter.
After her marriage to Prof. Stowe
they built and lived in a house near
the Bcecher homestead. Here it was
that their children were born, and
where she laid the foundation for her
great story, probably the most widely
read of ali novels ever written. She
had ample opportunity to study the
slave life. Her family and friends
were deeply interested in the cause of
freedom. Many of the scenes in
''Uncle Toms Cabin were drawn from
,real life and described almost at first
hand.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11

What word may be pronounced quick
er by adding Il syllable to it? Quick.
Why is chicken pie like a gunsmith's
shop? Because it contains fowl-in
pieces.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
THE TWIN SHAFT DISASTER,
The Work OF Rescuing the Bodies Hin
dered by Another Cayo-in.

WnHEsBARRE, Pc, July AT 3 a
M. another cavern occurred in the Ill,
fated Twin Shaft, and the party
Of who went in at Ii
o'clock Tuesday night with the in.
tention of penetrating as far as possi-
bic to see how far the gangway was
clear in the direction of the entombed
men, were driven back to the foot o,
the plane. The fall was an extensive
one was nlainlv felt upon the sur
tacs,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11

ton was Slightly improved. The mem
bers of her family remained by her bed
side, all hope having been abandoned.
At room the end came, and she passed
peacefully away.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
THE E CROSS

will Aid the Widows and Orphans LET.
PenniIess by the Pittston Mine Disaster.
PHILADELPHIA, July st was de-
cided yesterday by the executive COM
Red Coss of Philadelphia to appeal tc
the public to aid the So widows and 1870
orphans who r left penniless by the
nine disaster at Pittston.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-11
DEATH OF MRS. STOWE.
The Author of sUncle Toms Cabin
Called to Her Reward.

Called to Her Reward.
HARTFORD, Conn, July Mrs. Har-
riet Beecher Stove continued uncOn-
scious during the night at her home on
Forest street, but to the surprise of
her physician, rallied a little during
the night, and at 10 a. N. her condi'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-07
THE TRIP TO RICHMOND.

At called meeting of Junius Daniel
Camp SIS, held on Friday evening
much enthusiasm was manifested in
reference to their trip to Richmond
June 80, and quite large list of new
names was added. Mr.. Bridgers, the
tailor who has the contract for supply
ing the Camp with coats was present
and took the measure of several at
the meeting. 1T was resolved that all
sons of veterans who desired to accom-
pany the Camp, and would uniform
themselves would be added to the list
of the Camp, and accorded the same
privilege with the veterans. The coats
can be secured of Bridgers Bros. Hat
at A. b. Stronach, and the badge at
MacRae's Fayetteville street drug
store. The order for the hat and badge
will be sent off by the 10th and all
who desire must attend to this matter
on or before that date.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-07
Advertisement
For Granite and Paving Block,

ONCE of the Boar d of Street, Sewer and
Drain Commissioners.
NORFOLK, Va, June s, 1895.
Bids will be received at this office
until ~ o'clock M, July 3rd, 1896, for
furnishing to the city of Norfolk, Va,
three thousand $4,000 tons more or
less of Granite Paving Blocks. Deliv-
cry to commence before the first day
of August, 1896. Bids will be received
for lots of 1900, 1000 or 5000 tons of
block of 2,240 lbs, each, delivered free
on board of cars within the old city
limits; and sample of proposed stone
must be furnished with bid.
All else being equal, the preference
may be given to the bidder for the
largest quantity.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length to be not more than twelve
(12) inches, nor less than eight lS)
inches; width not more than five 90
inches nor less than three (3) inches;
and depth not more than seven (O
inches, nor less than six (6) inches.
They are present rectangular faces,
with straight edges on top and sides,
and all blocks the faces of which vary
more than one-half inch from a true
shape will be rejected.
The sides and ends of the blocks
must be so dressed that they will make
close fitting joints, and any blocks
which have projections or knobs lar
ger than half AN inch win be rejected.
Each bid must be accompanied by
certified check in the sum of one hun
dred dollars ($1OO.0O) as a guarantee
that the bidder will enter into con-
tract should the same be awarded him
by the city.
A bond with satisfactory security,
to one-half price of the con-
tract, will be required of the success
full bidder for faithful compliance with
same.
The right to reject any or all bids is
reserved.
(Signed.) C. w. KELLINGER.
Cham'n S S. d ID. Com.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-07
AT EDENToN STREET CHURCH.

Rev. Dr. Yates, presiding elder, will
preach to-day at Edenton Street church
at II o'clock a. M, it being the occasion
of the third quarterly meeting for tins
church.
At night, at $50 o'clock, the bacea-
laureate sermon to the graduating
class of the A. and NJ, College will be
preached by Rev. A. ID. Thaeller, OF
Salem. To all these services the public
ere cordially invited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-07
A Summer Course i'm
Pharmacy.

Having been requested by several young
men interested in the subject, TO institute a
Summer Course in Pharmacy, have decid.
ed to do so; provided a sufficient number
manifest desire to join the class to war
rant the undertaking.
The course will embrace the theory of the
Pharmacy and Chemistry, and the Materia
Medica of the Pharmacopeia of the u s.
1t is proposed to continue the course dur
ing term of two months, and pupils wi.
be received for that time. The course may
be extended another month at the pleasure
of the class.
Practical disqualification of the lectures
will be given when necessary. Terms mod
crate, correspondence solicited.
WILLIAM SIMPSON,
Pharmacist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-07
MARVELLOUS RESULTS.

From a letter written by Rev. j.
Gunderman, Of Dimondale, Mich, we
are permitted to make this extract:
i have no hesitation in recommending
DR.. Kings New Discovery, as the re-
suits were almost marvellous in the
case of my wife. While / was pastor of
the Baptist church at Riyes Junction
she was brought down with Pneu-
monia succeeding La Grippe. Terrible
paroxysms of coughing would last
hours with little interruption and ii
seemed as if she could not survive
| them A friend recommended DR.
Kings New Discovery; it was quick il
| Is work and highly satisfactory in re
suits. Trial bottles free at John Y
MacRae's drug store.
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STRONG! ISN'T 1T
Graham, n. c., May 30, 1896.

Graham, n. c., May %, 1896.
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cure your Remedy made on my little
daughter some eight years ago. She
was afflicted with some blood impurity,
which resulted in boils and sores on
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" for eighteen months or more. After
trying different remedies for long
time, without permanent relief, o
friend advised me to try your medicine.
After short use of it she began to
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/ consider your medicine one of the
very best Blood Purifiers on the mar
ket.
Yours very truly,
J. II. WATSON.
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entire, these five empowered, If neces-
sarv. to select five additional for the
remaining precinct committee. This
was unanimously adopted, and the
following chosen: c. 3. Edwards, w.
A. Gattis, w. n. Jones, G. Z. Leach and
j. n. Holding.
The following were unanimously
elected delegates to the county con-
yention: G. e. Leach, G. B. Edwards,
z. T. Broughton, w. G. Cram. f. G.
Harrell, W. A. Gattis, J. n. Holding,
d. S. Hamilton, A. S. Lewter.
Col. Z. G. Harrell moved that the roll
of the delegates be called, and each
be required to state his standing ON
the financial question. As his name
was called each delegate declared him
self for the free and unlimited coinage
of silver at the ratio of 16 to /.
Mr.. ID. S. Hamilton offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
''Resolved. That the voters of the
Fourth Ward do earnestly endorse b.
R. Lacy as delegate to Chicago, and
recommend that the convention do
elect him as such"
Mr.. z. T. Broughton desired to know
how Mr.. Lacy stood on the financial
question. Mr. Hamilton vouched for
Mr. Lacy's being straight-out, ever
lasting advocate of free coinage. On
motion of Mr.. G. e. Leach the resolu
ton was amended, as follows: PRO
vided that he agree to support no man
who is not in favor of the free and I'M
limited coinage of both gold and silver
at the ratio of sixteen to one"
The convention then adjourned.
OUTSIDE EAST.
The primary for Outside East was
called to order in the rear of Metropoli-
tan Hall by Mr.. ID. |. Fort, who was
elected, with Mr.. w. c. Stronach as
secretary.
The meeting adopted resolutions de-
claring uncompromisingly for the free
and unlimited coinage of silver.
The following were elected delegates
to the County convention: ID. l. Fort,
[. NJ. Proctor, Haywood Bell, I'll. Il.
Glenn, Alex. Stronach.
Recommended for Congressional con-
vention: George Shellem, d. |. Fort.
ID. C. Mangum; for State convention,
Alex. Stronach.
The Precinct executive committee
elected is: D. /. Fort, Chairman; |. NJ.
Proctor, Haywood Bell, H. f. Glenn,
Alex. Stroanch.
OUTSIDE WEST.
The primary was called to order by
Mr.. B. F. Norman, and Mr.. w. p. Batch
elor was elected chairman, with w. Il.
Crawford, Jr., secretary.
Mr. Norman offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That it is the wishes of
this precinct that Mr.. B. Il. Lacy be sent
as delegate to the Chicago convention,
and we hereby instruct him TO use ev-
cry effort to have Judge Walter Clark
nominated for Vice-President of the
United States
The following were elected delegates
to the County convention:
Charles +. Crawfod, Bryant Smith,
w. n. Riddick, B. S. Skinner, W. III.
Cole, James Thompson, j. w. Watkins,
b. f. Norman, Walter A. Tucker.
Each and every one of these is a
straight out and out silver man.
The Executive committee elected for
the township is:
W. p. Bachelor, Charles +. Craw-
ford, Bryant Smith, w. n. Riddick, b.
S. Skinner, w. H. Cole, James 1'homp-
son, j. w. Watkins, B. F. Norman,
Walter A. Tucker.
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HONOR TO A NORTH CARoLINIAN

In the programme of theThird an
nual commencement of the Columbian
University, of Washington, to be held
tomorrow, appears the name of Mr..
William Theodore Gray, graduate OF
the United States Naval Academy OF
the class of 1888.
Mr.. Gray graduates with the degree
of Master of Science, and offers thesis
OH the Chronology and Distribution OF
Icebergs in phe Southern and Antartic
Oceans.
Mr. Gray is a brother of our highly
esteemed citizen, Mr.. X. i. Gray, and
distinguished himself as naval cadet,
having since gone into other pursuits,
being now in the service OF the Geo
detic Survey.
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FUNERAL OF MRS. BARBEE.

The remains of the late Mrs. c. G.
Barbee arrived yesterday afternoon
from Richmond, where she died Friday
night. They were met at the Union
depot by large number of friends.
The remains were borne at once to
Oakwood cemetery. The funeral ser
vices were conducted by Rev. w. G.
Norman, pastor of Edenton Street
Methodist church, of which she had
long been a devoted member.
The pall-bearers were: Messrs.
Joseph G. Brown, w. II. Hughes, j. a.
Sexton, Aft A. Thompson, Thos. Par
tin. Armistead Jones, t. b. Crowder,
Michael Allen and c. g. Latta.
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A GENUINE BARGAIN.

There things advertised bargains that worthless that is
hard for the public distinguish between the worthy and unwoh fact
only investigate for ones self
1t made reputable houses do certain
things idea doing
all right and that they something the
honest advertising honest values denied but equally
advertising :d"
Dishonest advertising like all other dishonest things pecous
effect he his fellow
chants and the public WELL for by his questionable methods he has caused the
public confidence but
best opportunities saving
that only honest from policy not honest all honest is
Speaking genuine bargains great special holding
week, illustration point.
81 so $1.75, 50 90 at the ridiculous price of