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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July 1s.-The
democratic Sound Money club OF
Knoxville held a meeting Thursday
night and denounced the action of the
Chicago convention in declaring for
free silver. Resolutions were also
passed offering to cooperate with the
sound-money democrats of Illinois in
placing an independent sound-money
democratic ticket in the field.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

WILLIAM EUsTIs RUSSELL, thrice gov
ernor of Massachusetts,, and promi-
nently mentioned for democratic can
didate for the presidency before the
silver feeling became SC pronounced
in that party, died suddenly in a little
fishing camp in the woods neal the
settlement of Little Pabos, Que, some
time during the night of the 18th.
Heart failure was the cause of death,
which came without warning to him
self or friends.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

OWING to the fact that the amount
IF silver dollars in the treasury avail
able for the redemption of treasury
notes has become reduced TO $40, 659,-
bs2 and will be still further reduced
by redemption during the current
month, the coinage of silver dollars
by the minis will be increased from
81, 500, 600 to $1,000, 600 per month from
the LIST of August, and will be con-
tinued at that rate, in order that the
treasury may have a sufficient stock
to redeem treasury notes presented in
exchange for silver dnllarS
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
His Summons WIS Sudden.

DIR. p. J. Corkins, of Hardwood. Yer
non county, aged 20, who had been vis-
iting his son, J.. w. Corkins, in Seda!ia,
left for home the other morning, and
in the afternoon a telegram was re-
ceived. saying that he had dropped
dead of heart disease while walking
home from the train.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

r. A. Bonner, of Pilot Point, Tex,
and Mrs. F. NJ. Pharr, of Louisiana,
were married the other day. and left
at once for Pilot Point. Mrs. Pharr
was the widow of DR.. Pharr, z noted
Pike county physician, and Mr.. Bonner
is a prominent cotton planter of Pilot
Point.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

THE petitions of the governments of
Russia and Germany, asking the privi-
lege of establishing banks in Pekin
for the purpose of t~ransacting Rus
sian and German government bust
ness, have been refused by the celes-
tial government At the same time
China is conducting negotiations with
the United States with a view to the
establishment of an American bank in
Pekin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
Christian IectureshIn-

The annual three days session of the
Missouri Christian lectureship was held
at Windsor, and about so ministers OF
the denomination from different parts
of the state were in attendance. The
next annual state meeting will be held
in Centralia, beginning on the first
Monday after the second Sunday in
July, 1897.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
Coles New Courthouse.

The laying of the corner stone of
the new $50, 900 county courthouse at
jefferson City took place in the pres
ence of a large crowd. Appropriate
speeches were made by Mayor Silver,
Hon. George I. White and Judge
Freshour.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

Al Palmer, IN ex-convicto of the Iowa
penitentiary, who was recently re-
leased from prison, attempted, it is al
legged, to assassinate II. r. Hunt, a
Missouri Pacific switchman, at Sedalia.
Twelve years ago Hunt was on the
Des Moines Ia.) police force and was
instrumental in having Palmer sent to
the pe%nitentiary-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

THE democrats of the Fourth In
diana congressional district met in
convention at North Vernon, on the
10th. and nominated Hon. William
Steele HOLMAN, 'the watchdog Of the
treasury" for congress-.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
Escaped From Jail.

Edward Mckenzie, the negro who
Farmer Nick Linhardt, at
Lehman station; Harry German. Il BIZ
cycle thief, and ex-Convict Norvelle,
who shot and dangerously wounded
Penitentiary Officer Zera Rayburn sone
weeks ago, escaped from the Cole coun-
ty jail. They sawed their way out.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

THE third annual convention of the
New York State Bankers association
met in Niagara Falls, n. Y, on the
18th. President James G.. Cannon, of
New York city, delivered the annual
address in which he minated that the
bankers themselves are responsible
for the growth OF the free silver senti-
ment in the country. and urged the
cultivation of closer and more friendly
and confidential relations between the
banks and their clientaCe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

Gov. Stone has offered a reward of
600 for the arrest of the men who
robbed the store of Marshall & Tolin
1T Noel, Mcdonald county, June 29.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

Mr.. Gentry, a son of Judge Joseph
Gentry, Of Rails county, died the other
evening. aged 81. The deceased was
until recently 4 merchant at Bro
naugh, Vernon county. lie leaves a
widow and one child.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

GOLD Withdrawals from the treasury,
on the 18th, amounted to Sl,lSi, 900,
leaving the reserve at the close of
business at S97, 3d. {. OF the with
drawals on the 18th 5000, 900 were in
coin for export
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
VIII Reside in China.

Rev. a. c. Wright, president of a NJ.
E. mission college in China, and Miss
Hattie Kelly, a school-teacher of Wind
sor, Henry county, were married re-
Gently. They will soon sail for China.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

The report of Col. VIM. B. King,
corps engineers, on the Improvements
of the Mississippi river between the
mouth of the Missouri and M~inncapo-
lis, Mimi, during the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1896, was made public, on the
10th, by the war department. There
was expended during the year S772,-
792, and uncompleted contracts aggre-
eating $685. 71 were yet outstanding.
The available balance July 1, was
S415,I5O.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
Boy Burned to Death In a Barn.

The three-year-old son of NJ. W. Jack.
son, St. Joseph, was burned to death
the other day. The fire occurred in a
barn on the Jackson premises.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

PRINCE LOUIS PHILIP ROBERT, due
d'Orleans, o of the late compte de
Paris, and head of the French house
of observation-disclosures, was formally be-
trothed at Alosuth castle, in Hungary,
on the 18th, to the Archduchess Marie
Dorothea Amelie, daughter of Arch
duke Joseph of Austria The due
d'Orleans is 81 years of age and his
fiance @ {.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

GOLD withdrawals from the treasury,
on the 10th, amounted to SAC, 600, leav-
ing the reserve at the close of business
at SOC, 1G6. 292. None of the gold with
drawn was for export
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

RALPH VISION, the Portsmouth co.
man who had been reported as doing
valiant service in Cuba on behalf of
the patriots, turned up, on the l4th,
at the Ohio state prison under the
name of John Ray, from Knox county.
He was at once recognized at the
prison as Vision, who was discharged
September IA last. He robbed a store
at Beck's Mills, in Knox county, two
months ago and when officers tried to
arrest hsu he shot one. of them.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

Columbus Hayes, who escaped from
the Andrew county Jail in 1894, while
under sentence of death for murder,
and recently recaptured in Kansas,
will again be sentenced to hang.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

DURING the last fiscal year 3t2,267
Nm migrants arrived in the United
States, of whom 212, IG6 were males
and $50. sol females. There were de-
barred 3,03Timmigrants, of whom 900
were paupers and 77G contract labor
ers. The remaining PSI were turned
back for miscellaneous easons
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

HoN. WIN. S. HOLMAN, the watch dog
Of the United States treasury" was
nominated by the democrats of the
Fourth Indiana district for congress.
He is now ~ years old, and has served
longer in congress than any living
man.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

THE Christian delegates in the Cretan
assembly, sitting in Canea, Withdrew
from hat body, on the 18th, stating
that they had resolved TO formulate
declaration setting forth their claims
and demands, and tounite in a special
assembly from which Turks should be
excluded from membership.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

Fletcher Guy, aged II, while bathing
IN a pond at Macon, attempteS 70 swim
from shore to shore. When about bid.
way he went down.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

Bishop Thomas Bowman, the veneer
able Methodist Of st. Louis, will spend
the heated term at Martha's VINEYARD.
The bishop enjoys excellent health.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25
II. ADAMS, Publisher.

THE intended visit of the English
amateur athletes to the United States
has been abandoned, several members
of the party being out of condition.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

From Kansas City to St Joe by Electricity.
The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Trust
Co., one OF the greatest corporations in
the west. is said to be backing scheme
for the building of an electric line con-
Meeting St. Joseph with Kansas City.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

THE Christian Endeavor celebration
at Washington's tomb, on the 18th,
drew a great crowd of visitors, dele
gates and Washingtonians to Mount
Vernon. President Clark, Secretary
Baer and a number of trustees OF the
united societies attended. 4 great
chorus was on hand, also, and a service
of song and praise was held before the
tomb
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-25

THE Miners union ordered a strike
of all members of the union in Cripple
Creek, Col, to take effect on the 18th.
The demands of the union upon the
operators was hat they sign an agree
ment to employ hone but union min
ers, and hat the wages paid be three
dollars per day for eight hours work.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

The Debs rally, in point of number
OF voters attending, was no doubt the
largest held at Wi1lmar this year.
The enthusiasm was immense. The
New Londen Cornet Band came down,
and delegations, from most of the
Bryan & Lind Clubs of the county
were present. Some time after the
close of the meeting another parade
was organized and with the New Lon
don band in the lead marched over
into the first ward to the residence of
A. T. Bogart where Debs was spend
ing the night. The yard about the
house was filed with the eager march
ers, and after music by the band,
Messrs. Debs and Keliher responded
with short speeches. The cheers which
rang out on the still night were given
with will, and must have disturbed
the slumbers of the 1st warders. Even
the engines of the r. r. yard seemed
to catch the infection and there were
mysterious "signals'' given when the
parade crossed the tracks. Mr.. Debs
was we'll pleased with his reception at
Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27
.;Spicer Items.

%G-a
Mr., Cleveland q theological STU
dent from Red. Wing MINI. is the
guest Of Rev. B. Reitan.
Messrs. sam'l Porter, Ramsett,
odell and Gevell, Of .Willmar, were
callers lastsweek. Politics we're dis
cussed until: the depot clock stopped.
Prof. P. Henderson, q republican
speaker, spoke to a fairsized audience
here the goth. s.S.
P. H. Parson, Jr., and; family are
now residents of Spicer.,. Mr.. Parson
has purchased the hardware building
and stock of Mr.. Magnuson. Will
m ar loses q worthy citizen, but what
Willmar lose, is our gain. : =.
Talk about l6 to i, the duck hunt
ing comes pretty near being 16 to no.
thing and lots come from the city to
find it out. S=.S .:==...> Ill., -:=.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27
En { ! ] Debls. q. ! $

The peop ! " illmar and OF
Kandiyohi 4nnty had the pleasure to
listen to the Ereat and renowned a, r.
U. Chief, Eue eene Debs, last Friday
night. Many people came in from the
county and parade ID marched
from the Bryan and Lind headquar-
ters to the Opera House. The build
ing was crowded its utmost capa-
city and man were unable to gain
entrance. Wazhave neither space nor
disposition tosreter at length to the
principles SO ably advocated by Mr.
Debs. SILL We are compelled to say.
that he delivered probably the most
powerful. ddnesssWe have had so far
in this camp paign The evident sim
certify ofthe mar, and intense earnest
ness and genuine fellow feeling that
persuadee his whole being give a
power to his utterances that is simply
wonderful. ~
Mr.tsDebs is more Of humanitari-
an preacher than q politician. In fact
he is no politician at all.
His speech was not only eloquent
and forcible. hut powerful. AS he
proceeded with his soul stirring per-
iods for the elevation of humanity
tears were seenSto trickle down many
cheek. And when finally the pent ap-
plause broke loose there was such a
cheering. as nevesWas seen inside OF
the rink before.
We are under obligation to Mr..
Bogart for getting Debs here. He
powerfully strengthened our cause
and all went avs feeling that our
cause was the cause of truth and
humanity.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27
Belgrade News.

- n a EE;l ~.
Miss Ida Biorge came down from
Glcnwood Sunday and shook hands
with friends and relatives, she is
working IN : store At that place. r:
Dick Skamland made trip to
.Cass Co.. n. Oak. last week visiting
relatives .=:.:.s !.
q Albert Rpusenbauch, Of Duluth,
addressed the people 5of this place last
Wednesd al evening in the German
Languages, and il is claimed to be the:
best speech we have had this cam.
paign. .=. j. ..4:s ..#.s :>: s. ):
The smiling face Of Mr.. Nerlien of
] Eden 'il y alley was seen il our village
last sund
. Miss Mary Hendri On visited her
folks last Sunday
& Elmo Smith came up from Paynes-.
vile ssunda 81 visiting his parents and.
uaintancsg: M 6 Gall again Elmo. .
Jens Fed efaqn follow tho example of
his 81. neigh hbots and have 1ow 9 cosy.
dwell Ing plaee nearly oomple leted, and
the carpe are kept busy M
8 Last1 Mouqay evening : stream of
people was seen moving 10 the town.
hal and the reason why was that
|thereI we're q Sape eal1ers Page Mor-
ris,s ,sof Duluth candid ate for the 7th
cong sinns II istri poke from 6 TO
Eao'olock, bit waa very qniet,
which shows were iew interested
Lon his md ines rs
an IS Sc
PAUL aot 81 there IS
= Nontinue plause abe
enc q 81 yer l1dy listen-
ing q q ent out is
could nos 81 3 81 4 q flne, "a, M
$
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

g " ahlund of Spring Lake,
delivered az ilress Last sshppsday
eYening andiy Station tosa
iair=sised aadienos 81 the swedish
lapgua ey: ahlund q notssa
stump se !, \ l.d ora dinary ind
Ias = ~ does not acoept AZ m lhailt- ~
ever for enort but isels imp ellled
convicti o,n1s set
e his countr men a y II 81 g
80 porta estiiona nov ~
di!ylsohi
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

In conclusion do not forget our
neighbor Maj. Bowler, of Bird Island,
our candidate for Lieut.. Gov. Major
Bowler is the only veteran soldier on
either state ticket. He served gallant
ly through the war. He enlisted as a
private and came out as a major.
Mckinley did no more. Every man
who for John Lind should vote
for Major Bowler. He deserves your
vote.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

Terrence y. Powderly, the Past
Grand n aster " orkm an Of the Knights
OF Labor, spoke to an audience at the
Opera House last Saturday night.
This meeting, coming as it did the
evening aftersD Debs, gave al chance
to comp ARE the two men. Debs is q
4 labor union man in thoropg
spathy With the wo1.rsk kinagneu tu dor dor
81 tho thllon.ggh an able man and brilliant
speaker, has oome 9 traitor to or
ganized labor, and Is now travelling
on the prestige he achieved while he
was on their side. S;ssS5.5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

Republicans say that Minnesota is
safe for them. Yet, G. A. Pillsbury
comes out, tears his hair, and howls
with the shrek Of despair that every
business man in Minneapolis must
leave his business and work politics
from now until Nov. 3rd to save the
State from popocracy and ruin. Keep
still brethren, the G.. o. P. is in his
death struggle in Minnesota, and we
may expect some powerful grunts.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

Look Look out for lies and roorbaoks
from now on til next Tuesday, men
will come and tell you all kinds Of
stories about candidates, and hold
out promises from certain ones to do
thus 9 80. Every town with q creek
in it has been promised state aid to
build 9 bridge if they will vote for q
certain man. Ofcourse all such cleo
ton tricks is are hum}bqlg pure and Sim
pie. No PoBulist should for one mo.
] mllent listen to suoh clap trap. Leave
that to the republicans.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

The Alexander Minstrel Co. is a
very strong musical organization,
composed of trained singers who pre-
sent an entertainment of rare enjoy
ment. They must be heard to be ap-
preciated. Go to the Opera House
Thursday evening and hear them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27
APPLES! APPLES!
Two cars fancy winter ap-
pies to be sold cheap at Burr
IS J0hnson's. .z& ::.=..@ :,

A barn, the property Of. 40 Rem
strom~ Of Roseiand, burned Saturday
night, together with 800 bushels Of
oats, hay and other property. The
stock was saved. A threshing crew
were sleeping in the barn, but it is
not known how the fire originated.
The property was insured in the Will
mar Farmer Fire Insurance Co.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

The management of the Alexander
Minstrel Co. spare neither pains nor
expense to present an evening of
music that the most fastidious will en-
toy and appreciate. They have a
splendid orchestra, in addition to
their wonder band" and the partici-
pants in the entertainment are trained
singers. At the Opera House Thurs
day evening of this week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

Alexander's Minstrel Company will
be at the Opera House Thursday eve
ming, which will be an occasion that
no lover of delightful music can af-
ford to miss. Reserved seats now on
sale at Elfstrum & Co.'S.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

Prot. N. J. Hong will speak at the
Arctandec Town Hall next Saturday
evening. Rainy weather prevented
Mr.. Hong from keeping an appoint
ment at that place before but this time
the citizens of Arctander and Norway
Lake will not be disappointed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

Our readers have doubtless heard of
the republican candidate with the
flexible convictions. He seems to be
willing to be anything for everybody
provided he can only get into the Of
flee. He is republican with republi-
cans, 9 apopulist among the pops. No
one is q better Prohibition than he,
that is when he is among Prohibs
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

The second half of fall term at the
Willmar Seminary opens Nov. II.
Rooms 25 to SO cents. Good board in
club at actual cost. Enter any time. :
!. =. ...z 81. s. HMLEBoE, Principal,
o. s.s 81 4 ..s. w Willmar, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

Who has not heard of the Republi-
can candidate who is always betting
on everything? He will bet on facts,
on theories and the result of the elec-
tion. We all know him here in Will
mar. We also know that it takes no
brains to make a bet; any gambler
can do that.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

Lost a Note.

A promisory note drawn in favor
of Carl II. Anderson by Nils Rasmus >
son. All parties are warned against
buying the same.
CARL 81. ANDERSON
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27
Just received two cars Of
fancy Winter apples. Very
good and very cheap at Burr
s& Johnson's

Just received 9 large line of Heat
ers. i will be to your own interest.
TO call and get prices before you buy. 4
.. LUNDoUIsT e co..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

ESTRAY-One two-year old and
one spring colt both irongray in color
left my farm ten miles north of Clar a
City on the evening OF the 18th this
month. Any one knowing the where.
abouts of those colts please let me
know. IL T., ...s.-..
: j.. J. D. DeLange,
j.. -. TX. .=::.<.@ Clara City.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

The Minstrel entertainment Thurs
day evening will be something every
one can enjoy.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27
Mimi. n |. |. !! ! /
,AIPING 81 a 81. KINDS Pron1p--.

nv cashapri sfor THIS sea N
l lamps ylass ware
and liver are reached bed
roc 'leasea acal Is ana conlriil.I
Eoed % The
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

The Argus says there is just one vote
for silver in Holland. Ask Feig about
it Bro. Birch.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

Don e miss the Plant ation Minstrels
ct the Opera House Thursday eve
ming.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

Mr. Christian Christi on, 81
Ringville, was in town to-day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-10-27

hea 5cents &
Oats cents
CorI cents |zlz1
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4 otatoe cents ~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-08
How Miss Charles Escaped weyicr,

New York. Aug. T.--sfiss Ccceiia Charles.
who SAYS she went TO Cuba several months
ago for tho purpose OF obtaining material
fer book, MAS a passenger by the warS
lsna steamship City OF Washington, whic1
arrived from Havana Wednesday. ant
whose passengers were sent 70 Hoffman
that after travelling through The island, =
newspaper correspondent warned her that
her liberty and possibly her life were in
danger. She acted upen the warning as
soon as Il was reeeivsa, and. going 20 her
hotel, made preparations for leaving ths
city. Before she could 10 so the house
was surrounded by Saansards. Recomina
then thoroughly alarmed. and fearing es.
cry moment that she would he hurried tu
prison. she decaded 10 syade arrest by dis
gutse She arrayed herself In hoyss
clothes. tucked her hair under an old
straw has. soiled her face and hands, ana.
anoeserNed, stole oat by a hack door and
made her way TO the city. The Ward limo
steamship city OF Washington was al
anchor In the harhor and making ready tn
get under way. Miss Charles hired a.
srnai rowboat and went alongside. Tho
gangway ladders had been taken in, but
a rope latter was trailing over the side.
and she subscribed In getting on board.
She slowed away" she said, and did not
make her presence known until the ship
was clear OF the harnor and all danger
passed. Then she revealed her identity.
nald her passage money and was given u
s;ateroom. and a stewsrdess fitted her OUT
with female garh.