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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-05-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR STATE SENATOR.
We are authorized to
THOMAS X. GREEN
AS a candidate for State Senator from
this Senatorial District, subject to the
decision of the Senatorial Republican
nominating convention.
FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce
BERNHARD GoCKEL
of Cape G~irardeau county, subject to
the action OF the Republican nominal
ing convention.
We are authorized to announce
EDWARD F. R~EGENHARDT
AS a candidate for Sheriff of Cape
GirardeaucOunty subject to the action
of the Republican nominating con-
vention.
FOR COLLECTOR.
We are authorized to announce
PETERLEHNER
AS a candidate for reelection to the
Office of Collector of Cape Girardeau
county, subject to the action of the
Republican nominating convention.
We are authorized to announce
A. H. GRANT
As a candidate for the Office of Col
lector of Cape Girardeau county, sub
- 4 l. " &IA Inn,hlfno ~
nominating convention.
We are authorized to announce
G. F. SIEMERS
AS a candidate for Collector of Cape
Girardeau county, subject tOthe action
of the Republican nominating con-
vention.
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to
EDWARD HAYES
AS a candidate for Prosecuting At
torney of Cape GirardeaucOunty, sub
ject to the action of the Republican
nominating convention.
We are authorized to
ROBERT NJ. SAWYER
AS "a candidate for Prosecuting At
torney of Cape Girardeau county,
subject to the action of the Republi-
can nominating convention.
FOR ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce
J. FRANK CALDWELL,
AS IA candidate for Assessor of Cape
Girardeau county, subject to the de-
cisiOn of the county Republican nom
mating convention.
We are authorized to announce
D, 4, NICHOLS !
Asa candidatefor the Office of Assessor
of Cape Girardeau county, subject to
the action of the Republican nominal
ing convention.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-05-23

DR.. Sawyer:-Dear Sir: | car say
with pleasure that l have been using
your medicine. and will recommend it
to all suffering ladies.
MIR. w. w. WEATHERSHEE.
Augusta, Ga.
Sold at J. Maple Wilson's drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-05-23

Mud singing should not be INDUCED
in by candidates for Office. The mud
singer always gets the worst of it.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-05-23

May 9tn. 1896.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-05-23

Asa candidatefor the Office of Assessor
of Cape Girardeau county, subject to
the action of the Republican nominal
ing convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
FIVE FAvORITEs BEATEN.
DOokmakers Thus Given "a Chance to
Win.

NEW ORLEANS, March 2s.--The favor
ttes were beaten to-day I'm five out OF the
six events run off, and this gave the
dozen bOokmakers a chance to win some
money. The single favorite to win was
Maurice, in the handicap at a mile,
which was the event of the day The
horse, who carried l23 pounds, went TO the
post at to B. and won easily from Light
foot and Booze. The weather was warm.
the track fast, and the attendance about
2.5O0
First race-six furlongs. selling-Begue
O07 Ham. to ID won. with Tit for Tat
second, and j. w. Cook third. Time.
115 IL
Second race-one mile, selling-Prlncess
Rose (9i. Gatewood 20 TO u won, with
Dutch Arrow second, and Haroldine third.
Time. 1:t2 1-2.
Third race-six furlongs-Lady Doleful
005. GatewOod, to II won, with Nlkita
second and GladIoli third. Time, l:15 l-2.
Fourth race-handicap. one mile-Mau-
rice Q23. a. Clayton. to - won. with
Lightfoot second and Booze third. Time.
142 IL.
Fifth race-six furlongs-Marden Pet
Q03 Dunn, to ID won, with Bust Up Sc
cond, and Oak Forest third. Time 1:l6 1-2
Six race-six furlongs-Campania 0O0
Gatewood. to u won. with Halloween
second and Curious third. Time, 1:l6 II
SEVENTH DAY AT BIRMINGHAM.
BIRMINGHAM. ALA. March 23.-The
seventh day OF the Birmingham Jockey
Club was we'll attended notwithstand-
ing the threatening weather, which pre-
vailed all the forenoon. In the first race
the track was in fine condition, but be-
fore the second event started rain began
falling. and it kept up the balance OF
the afternoon. The attendance was
5000
First race-four and a half furlongs-
Muskalong (92 Newcom. ? to y won. with
Sound Sense second, and Gainor third.
Time, 56 1-2
Second race-seven furlongs-Miss Per-
kins (97 Murphy, TO u won. with 7.
c. w. second. and Albert Sidney third.
Time. 1:33 1-2.
Third race-mle and seventy yards
Leonard =. 007. Barrett. to 81 won.
with Masonic Home second. and Rattle
Boy third. Time 1852 12
Fourth race-five furlongs-Barney
Aaron. Jr., g 10 u won, with Lady
Maud second, Lulu I. third. Time,
/ 05 l-2.
Fifth race-six furlongs-Albert s. 00S.
Matthews, / to p won, with Rosland III.
second and Burley Leaf third. Time,
1894.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
MAY BE In ARKANSAS
Barton Thought to Have Been Located
in Little Rock.
SHERIFF SOLOMON AFTER HIM
A Letter Received Here from "a Man
Who Saw the Fleeing Land Agent
In the Southern Stnte-The Liabili-
ties and Assets Being Listed.

James II. Barton the land agent who is
wanted here by the Henrco authorities
for fraudulent real estate transactions. is
thought TO be I'm Little Rock, Ark, and
Sheriff Simon Solomon has telegraphed
the police Of that city to try and locate
and arrest him.
Mr.. john l.. Weatherford, OF No. poll
east Broad street, Yesterday received a
letter from a travelling man. friend Of
his, Mr. James Erwin. who. writing from
Little Rock, said: 81 see Henry Barton
is back In town. / notice in the papers
that he has done the people Of Richmond
up. He had some such transactions IN
this city some years ago. and l suppose
he is back here TO gather up the fag
ends OF his affairs where he left off,"
WIRED THE AUTHORITIES.
Mr.. Weatherford, as soon as he got this
letter, communicated with Sheriff Solo
mon, and that official at once telegraphed
TO the Little Rock authorities to arrest
Barton If he could be found. At late
hour last night Mr.. Solomon had not
heard from Little Rock.
Barton was engaged in business in and
around Little Rock for several years be-
fore coming here. His wife has a
brother and other relatives there. Mr..
Miller. one of Barton's trustees and re-
ceivers, who also cnme from the Arkansas
town. was seen by a Dispatch man last
night, and asked II he thought 1t at all
likely that Barton was IN Little Rock.
He replied that he did not. Mr.. Barton
is as we'll known I'm Little Rock as he is
in Richmond" said Mr.. Miller. "and II
he is avoiding arrest he would be I'm az
much danger there as here" 1t Is not
at all unlikely that Barton has been In
Little Rock since he left Richmond.
LIABILITIES ARE GROWING.
Tne receivers OF the Barton estate are
rapidly getting the liabilities and assets
listed, preparatory to making a report to
the court. so far as they can now ascer-
tain, the liabilities will reach about s2i6-
900.
There Is much less excitement at Barton
Heights now than there has been at any
time since the failure of It's founder. New
complications continue TO arise, however.
The latest phase of the case Is that at
least two houses are not built upon the
land which was decided to their owners.
For instance. M.. Garland Taylor erected
house In Brookland Park, one of Bar
toms divisions, and now he finds that his
house is on another mans lot. and that
he holds a deed 10 the vacant lot next
door. Mr. Taylor's nearest nelghbor has
erected his house on lot owned by Mr..
T. A. Lamb Mr.. Taylor's lot still re-
mains vacant This matter will. Of
course. have to be adjusted, as the houses
cannot be moved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
BIG FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.
The Tbackara Manufacturing Conn
pany Burned Out-Loss. S250, 900.

PHILADELPHIA, March 23.-The six
story brick and brownstone building at
1924 and 1876 Chestnut street was badly
gutted by fire this afternoon The build
ing was mainly occupied by the Thackara
Manufacturing Company makers of cleo
trio fixtures. Besides the Thackara COM
pany, the building was only occupied by
the offices OF two architects, Willis G..
Hale and Lindley Johnson. The fire
started i'm the cellar from some cause as
yet unknown, and had made fierce head
way through the building before the fire.
men got 10 work. The firemen were slow
i'm getting lines OF hose on the fire, but
they were Handicapped by heavy snow
storm. which made the streets like ice,
and caused the horses attached 10 the
engines and hose-carts TO slip and fall.
when the fire started 80 men and wo-
men were at work in the workrooms Of
the Thackara company, on the upper
floors but all got out IN safety
After two hours hard work the fire
was gotten under control.
The Thackara companys loss Is about
$4,000. on which there is an insurance
OF $1,000. The building Is owned by Will
liam W. Wrightmnn, one OF the largest
property-owners In Philadelphia, and is
probably damaged 10 the extent of 100000
Mr. Vrightman's loss is insured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24

Hart. Captain Lawrence Brabazon. ana
b. J. Guerra, answered to their names
when called.
After transacting some routine business
the Court called General Garcia's name
again. There being no response, the Gene
rails bail was declared forfeited, and the
trial OF the defendants was set down for
Monday next IL was announced that
should General Garcia appear and answer
on that day the order cancelling his
ball would be resclnded.
Lawyers Olcott. Irvine, and Ward who
represent the alleged filibusters who re-
sponded In court to-day, were anxious to
proceed TO trial at once but this was
opposed by United States District-Attor-
ney McFarlane. who stated that the jail
cases on the criminal calendar had not
yet been disposed Of. and until those in
confinement had been tried all bail cases
would be postponed Judge Lacombe de-
clared that the Cuban cases should go
over until next Monday.
Lawyer Irvine requested that a list OF
the witnesses upon whose testimony the
indictments had been found should be
furnished to the counsel for the defence.
but this was refused
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
THIRTEEN MINERS KILLED.
Gas Explosion at the Berwind-White
Shnff, Dubois, Pm.

DUBOIS. PA. March 2.-There was a
gas explosion at the Berwind-White
shaft. at the eastern limits OF the town,
this forenoon. and thirteen mines were
killed. 1t is new mine which the COM
pany has been opening up, and working
crews in shafts to push the headings cut
I'm various directions Cor 1oilsg WcIk
later on. Seventeen mon went on ct z
oclock this morning-thirteen going into
the north heading and four into the south
heading. About 10 o'clock the latter were
sensible OF a shock, and a few minutes
later the mine-bOss came TO them ard
told them something had happened. and
that they should get out as soon as they
could. When the party-then consisting
Of five-reached the foot of he shs II,
they were nearly overcome by 6as, snd
were hurredly taken up in the cage.
Assistance was Immediately summoned,
and practical miners from the Bell,
Lewis. and Yates Company mines imme-
diately volunteered their services.
Ten bodies have thus far been re-
covered. The other bodies are still IN the
mine. and the remains are being
searched for. All the victims were resi-
dents OF Dubois. and, with one excep-
tion, had families.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24

sAall-Ward Councilman was represented
ty DTS attorneys. Captain George d. Wise
srl Hon. y. y. Muaford. while the City
Attorney was pressat as the official rep
les0utative Of the city.
President Glover called the body 20
prIer "A few minutes after O'Clock. the
members in their seats being Messrs.
Blanks, Bloomberg. Briggs. Brock, Car
ter. Cottren Davis. Deane. Dacont DON
leavy, Epps, Ferrter. Grimes. Gunst,
Iobson, Landerkin. LaWGer. Mcdowell.
Mayer. Williams. Page, TrOwer, Waller
stein, Woody, and President Glover
Mr.. Gunst moved at the outset that the
City Attorney be requested TO participate
in the examination Of the witnesses for
the defence. This was agreed to. and Mr.
Gunst arose again and explained that the
witnesses heard by the committee had
been put upon their Oaths. lie wanted to
know how the counsel for the accused
proposed 10 put their witnesses upon the
sta1d Mt Munford, representing Mr.
Grimes. promptly replied Under OATH
pf course"
SPEAKS FOR MR. GRIMES
Mr Munfori at this point addressed the
"ouncn saying that Captain Wise and
'lms.n appeared before that body, not
go much as the counsel for the accused
olt as his friends as citizens OF Rich
mord. having at heart the good OF the
community. 1t has been thought
proper" Mr.. Munford continued
'.n view Of the investigation upon
which We are about to enter. that some
brief statement should be made Of the
position Of Mr.. Grimes with reference
tl the charges which have been pre-
i,rr-i against him, and l have been Sc
leo'el 20 discharge this duty. In the
INST Place, while my associates and
myself appear as the counsel for Mr.
Grimes. yet we desire 10 state in
tae outset that we are not one whit less
mindful OF the Importance Of maintain
Ing the iair name OF our city, and of
melting out o. those who transgress
JUS Jaws punishment commensurate
win their offences. than are the MEM
itis 0. ti.s honorable body before whom
Ne appear Violations Of the city or
nnanr's cannot be permitted to pass un-
challenged. derelictions of duty on the
Aii or those occupying high positions
ln the government of the city can
not Doe c'nionci without inviting their
repetition and lowering the standard OF
an al r.spousiniity and duty. But
Ni-le this is true. 10 is also true that
us body should not bring upon one
% JOS members the odium and disgrace
{" expulsion. unless the offence with
which bee stands charged has been es-
'aDH'h'l. and is Of such heinous char
t.ier as 90 warrant this. the maximum
punishment which this body can infllct
THE TWO INVESTIGATIONS.
ON consequence Of revelations as to
me improper management of the City
""s-N Works, a committee OF the Board
%. AID gmen and Common Council of this
city were appointed some six months
As0 % investigate the conduct OF af-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
JACKSON AND WALLING.
They Are Arrnigned for the Murder
of Pearl HPyan.

NEWPORT. KY, March 23-Jackson
and Walling were brought before Judge
Helm this morning. that they might
plead TO the indictment charging them
with the murder of Pearl Bryan. Sheriff
Plummer had issued tickets Of admis-
sion. 30 that when the case was called
the COURTROOM was only comfortably
filed. There was an immense crowd Of
people in the lower halls Of the court
house who wanted tickets, but they
were doomed to disappointment.
AT 10 o'clock the two leading attorneys
for the defence entered, in company with
CcmmOnwealth's-Atto william X.
Lockhart. Colonel George Washington,
Richard Shepard, and l.. r. Andrews. Of
Hamilton. o.. represented Walling. and
L. j. Crawford represented Jackson. \
sister and brother OF Walling's were pre-
sent. When the prisoners were arraigned
they pleaded not guilty.
Upon the demand Of their attorneys
ar. order was entered that the cases be
tried separately. Jacksons will be placed
on trial first, and April 7th was fixed as
the date for his hearing. The prisoners
were then taken to their cells.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
RAIyEs BILL SIGNED.
Provisions of New York's New IL
quor-Tax Law.

ALBANY, n. Y. March Ex-Governor
Morton this morning signed the Raines
liquor-taX bill
This bill, which was violently opposed
by the liquor interests. is designed to
bring about a radical reform of excise
laws. 1t does away with the excise
boards in cities and towns, and gives the
power TO grant and revoke licenses
TO q Single board under State control.
1t is expected that the new law VIII
enormously reduce the number or sa-
looms, bring clubs under uniform IL
cense system. and protect churches and
school-houses. 1t will also aid Sunday
enforcement, as blinds will be Kept up.
and the bill provides for the forfeiture
of licenses. Free lunches are also pro-
hibited.
The principal argument against the
bill was that the poorer class OF saloon-
keepers, chiefly those that sold only beer,
would be forced out Of business by the
high license fee which the bill provides
for, and that the measure was. there
fore class legislation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
An Open Letter.
(Communicated.)
Richmond Va Mar

Richmond. Va, March o, 1896.
Mr.. Jacob Cans. Treasurer, Richmond.
Va:
Dear Slr.-You will always find us
among the number In Richmond who are
willing TO donate, as far as our ability
will allow US. money for the promotion
Of tho general trade and interests OF
Richmond. Ii has been called TO our
attention that II would be very dam
aging TO the "jobbing' interests OF
Richmond. through the sections OF
country that you propose running the
popular excursions from, inasmuch as
most OF the points are very near 20
Richmond, the majority Of the mer-
chants along the line buying most OF
their goods from the jobbers OF our
city.
While we would naturally wish to
build up the retail trade Of Richmond
we think they are generally successful.
and consumers OF goods. We believe,
would be the principal patrons OF the
excursions. We DO not wish I'm any
manner to withdraw our proposition to
donate the amount OF $40, but we must
say that We can In no manner what
ever hereafter lend our aid. either fnan-
cially or otherwise, 10 your proposed
scheme for the promotion OF retail trade
in our city.
The writer did not thoroughly investi-
gate these points when we wrote you
a few days ago. Offering our aid TO the
extent Of so.
Kindly have this communication pub
llshed In the same papers that pub
lished our offer OF assistance TO your
undertaking. Answer by bearer whether
or not you will do so.
In addition to the above we desire 10
state that we have no retail business
whatever.
Very truly yours.
WATKINS HARDWARE co.
&C.. II. Watkins PresidenO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
POISON AND SHOOTING.
Both Means OF Suicide Used by n
PenusyIyanian.

BALTIMORE. MD, March 23-Dr. A. z.
T. Grove. a well-known physician Of Dali
lastown. York county. Pa, between IS and
90 years old, swallowed aconite and then
shot himself In the left temple at the Eu-
taw House this afternoon. He was taken
to the Maryland University Hospital,
where he died two hours later
The Doctor arrived at the hotel last
night. This afternoon he was found in his
room I'm an unconscious condition. Be
side him lay a revolver. with one chamber
empty. and nearby was a vial that had
cotained aconite, mixed with oil OF laven-
der.
on a table I'm the room lay a note giving
the would-be suicides address, and asking
that Max Dulton. Of York. Pa. be noti-
fed. The note also stated:
'Tt pains me when | think Of the misery
that II will cause my dear wife and chill
dren. but | cannot help H. as | have been
fighting against terrible feeling for the
mast two months"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
THE CUBAN RESOLUTIONS.
senator Hale Thinks They Are Now
Finally Disposed OF.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. March 23.-Sena-
tor Hale. leader OF the opposition 10 the
Cuban resolutions, said this afternoon
that he did not believe the conferrees could
agree upon report that would be salts
factory TO both houses. He rather looked
upon the Cuban matter as finally disposed
OF. and said that IT would probably now
be left where it should have been left
from the start-with the President.
This course would. Mr.. Hale added.
subserve the public good. With that out
of the way, Congress would proceed with
the appropriation bills. and when they
were passed would 90 home. He predicts
an adjournment as early as the middle OF
Nav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
Mr.. GRIMES DEFENCE
His Hearing Begun Before the Common
Council Last Night
STATEMENT OF HIS ATTORNEYS
y, NuDlOrd Reads an Able Paper Re-
plying 10 the Charges
,rxrUu WITNESSES TESTIFY.
oa,x The Shell Matter Gone Into
The Accused Claims That the Con-
Vy,s Honestly Performed
r,omtnation 10 Continue Tonight.

THO Common Council convened in spe-
.,.i session last night al o'clock for the
,..-oo.e OF hearing the defence Of Mr.
Ioto r.. Grimes. the Marshal!-Ward mem
t,r who stands charged with having
t.ar interested IN an alleged fraudulent
.o.trsct with the City Gas-Works. and
,r.,b lending money o the employees Of
,b. Uo.ks at usurlous rates Of interest.
s,5 taking orders IN their wages for the
s,mo in violation of the ordinances OF
the city.
Several witnesses were put on the stand
bv the accused. and he meeting was a
lengthy and interesting one. The Council
vas prompt I'm asse milling. and the pro
reedings were attended by large num-
Der OF friends Of Mr. Grimes. The Mar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
Readable Poetry.

The mouse ran after the farmers wife,
She cut off his tail with a carving -knlfef
1t made the ole oman feel so good
She bought box Of Victory Food.
The result was that she got 70 per cent.
more eggs, and the young chickens in
creased so fast that she was compelled
10 build new quarters. Thh, Is the usual
cry when Polk Miller's Victory Poultry
Food Is used. Twenty-Five cents; all mer-
chants.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
Mirrors UesiIyered.

We take pleasure TO announce that
Mr.. s. HISCHFELD, from Philadelphia.
is with us for several weeks. and will
RESILVER MIRROR PLATES Of any sizo
and style. He has an experience OF
thirty years. and chance Is given tho
Richmond people that they should avail
FIVE years
THE CRAIG ART COMPANY.
No. lis east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
GARCIA's BAIL FORFEITED.
Cases Against other Alleged FIJI
busters Go over Until Monday.

NEW YORK. March 2s.-General Gar
cia the Cuban leader. did not answer to
his name this forenoon Ia the United
States Circuit Court when he was called
TO plead to the Indictment against him
for his alleged connection with the steam
ship Bermuda alleged flibustering expe-
dition. Owing to the illness OF Judge
Brown. Judge Lacombe was on the bench.
The other men who were indicted-Ber-
nardo J. Bueno. Captain Hughes, John d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
p,cvc,cr Ronker Not Dead.

PARIS, March 23.-The Paris Herald
says that the rumor Of the death of
George A. Banker, the American bicycle
rider, which was widely circulated and
published here yesterday. is untrue A
dispatch from Nice to the Herald says
that Banker is seriously III with typhoid
fever, but the crisis seems to have pasaed,
and there are hopes OF his recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
THE CoIORED CONTINGENT.
Another Maryland Legislator Dead.

BALTIMORE. MD, March 23-Mr.
George T. Truett, a member OF the
House OF Delegates from WicOmco coun-
ty, died. last night at his home, In
Pittsville. He has been i'll for some
days of yphoid-pneumonia. Mr.. Truett
was engaged in the lumber business at
Pittsville. His death is the fourth Of
members OF the present General Assem-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
Hawaiian Portuguese Dissatisfied.

VICTORIA. b. c.. March 23.-Honolulu
advices dated March 18th state that a
movement has Just started among the
Portuguese settlers I'm Hawaii, having for
its object their removal 10 the Portuguese
possessions in Africa. or the antipodes.
They feel crowded by the Japanese labor
competition. The Portuguese Consul APP
pears TO favor the movement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24

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