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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
Little to Reward the Robbers.
The GREATER REPUBLIC
OF Central America Formeraly RecoG-
nIZed by President Cleveland.

OF Central America Formeraly Recog-
nized by President Cleveland.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-Presi6ent
Cleveland yesterday formally recog-
nized the new greater republic of Cen
trail America, composed of Salvador,
Nicaragua and Honduras, by receiving
the envoy of the new government,
Mr.. ]. d. Rodriguez. After present
ing his credentials the minister made
a few brief remarks suitable to the
occasion to which the president in re-
ply said:
Il take pleasure in recognizing, in
the name of the United States of
America. the greater republic of Cen.
trail America, and in entering into
diplomatic relations Herewith. Such
recognition is given and such rela-
tions entered upon the distinct under
standing that the responsibility of
each of those republics to the United
States of America remains wholly un-
affected.
81 discern in the articles of ~associa-
ton, from which the diet derives it's
powers, a step toward a closer union
VI SOuITdl AucTICdu SJdGcS III Tile III
terest of their common defense and
general welfare, and l welcome it as
the precursor of other steps to be
taken in the same direction, and
which, it is hoped, may eventually re-
suit in the consolidation of all the
states of Central America as one nation
for all the purposes of foreign rela-
tions and intercourse.
To you l extend a cordial greeting,
both personal and official, and l trust
hal your renewed residence at the
capital of this country will be as
agreeable in its personal relations as
l believe it will be useful and profit
able for the countries you represent,
between each of which and the United
States has always existed, and it is
hoped will always exist, the closest
ties of friendship"
The president expressed hope that
the new republic would soon include
Costa Rica and Guatemala.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
THE CAMERON RESOLUTION
Believed by Those In n Position to Know
to be Dead.

Believed by Those In n Position to Know
to be Dead.
CHICAGO, Dec. ga special from
Washington says:
Opponents of the Cameron Cuban
resolution claim confidently that the
measure can never run the gauntlet of
congress. Spanish Minister de LONE
cabled his government yesterday that
the tone of comment in official circles
and the circumstances surrounding
the Cameron resolution when congress
adjourned made it absolutely certain
that the measure was dead. The sud-
den hostility shown toward the reso-
luton by commercial bodies in various
large cities is expected to increase
during the holidays and present a
formidable barrier to the resolution
when congress ~reassembles.
Only a few members of congress re-
main in the city. The capitol building
and the other favorite haunts of
statesmen were almost deserted yes
terday, but the few members who were
seer expressed the opinion that the
Cameron war cloud had disappeared,
leaving only an unpleasant memory
on the long side of the stock market"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02

We are screens to shut away the
light from others or refiectors to in
tensify It. The character that is rich
in Christian graces throws Heavens
light into every chilled nook. The
plant hidden away from the light by
accident declines and dies as really as
though it had been wilfully obscured.
So our negligence may result as fatal
ly as our wilfull unkindnesses. When
you stand between a soul and the light
of the sun of righteousness you act as
a deterrent to every virtue and the
promoter of every vice.-Rev. A. z.
Conrad, Congregationalist, Worcester,
Mass.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
CECIL RHODES
Makes a Significant Speech at Cape Tow

Makes q Significant Speech at Cape Town
CAPE Town, Dec. 26.-A reception
was given Thursday at Port Elizabeth
to Cecil Rhodes, formerly prime minis
ter of Cape Colony and manager of the
British South Africa Co., who is en-
route to England to testify before the
commission that will examine into the
raid by DIR. Jameson into the Trans
vaal. MIR. Rhodes made a speech, cer-
tain parts of which have excited con-
siderable comment here. He treated
lengthily upon South African affairs,
touching somewhat fully upon affairs
in Rhodesia, whence he arrived a few
days ago after taking part in the sup
preston of the Matabele revolt, and
said that he was going home to be ex-
amined regarding the Jameson expe-
dition by his fellow c~ountrymen whose
unctuous rectitude he well kne w.
This sarcastic reference to the inves-
tigating committee is taken to indi-
cate THAT MIR. Rhodes testimony will
be far more interesting than was an
ticipated.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
ANDRADE


Expected In Washington To-Day With
Power to Sign the Protocol of the New
boundary Treaty Between Great Brit
ain and SenexueIa.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Mr. Andrade,
the Venezuelan minister to the United
States, who went to Caracas two
months ago to lay the protocol OF the
new boundary treaty with Great Brit
ain before the Venezuelan cabinet, Is
expected to reach Washington to-day.
The state department, notwithstand-
ing reports to the contrary, has every
reason to believe that he has been en-
powered by President Crespo 10 sign
the treaty on behalf of Venezuela.
The department has been fully adj
vised of the protests which a few
ambitious politicians in the republic
made against the treaty, but its in
formation is that these influences
were sternly repressed by Crespo,
who, while not satisfied with every de-
tail, believed the treaty to be, on the
whole, all that Venezuela can consist
emily ask.
If Mr.. Andrade, as is expected, shall
reach Washington by Monday next,
himself and the British ambassador
will meet-presumably at the British
embassy-and formally sign the pro-
tocol, thus clearing the way for the
settlement of the divisional line
tween Venezuela and British Guiana
which formed the subject of Presi-
lo,+ Cloulo,JG .., rn tn
congress a year ago, and which it was
feared for a time would involve us in
III with her majesty's government.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
AN EXCITING SCENE
Caused by An Explosion In C-ntralM Market
Cleveland.

Iauseu Dy All Explosion bu
Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 25.-Central
market was crowded with Christmas
shoppers about three o'clock yester-
day afternoon, when suddenly Il ter
rifle explosion occurred, which was
Immediately followed by cries of
''Fire!" The crowd became panic
stricken, and basket-laden women,
many of them leading children, were
knocked down and trampled by the
frenzied people. A large number re-
ceived cuts and bruises, but 40 one
was reported seriously injured.
The explosion occurred in the office
of the Brandt Provision Co. and vas
caused by an oil tank connected with
a heater.
Five hundred dollars was on the
cashiers desk when the explosion
came and the money was blown in all
directions. The fire was soon eX-
tinguished and then the crowd began
lighting for the coins and bills which
were scattered all over the market
place. In the scrimmage most OF tho
personal injuries were received.
1t was only after a hard and COM
bined fight by the police and fire de-
partments that the maddened crowd
vas restored to anything like order.
In addition to the bodily injuries re-
ceived by many scores of people, hun
dreds lost what they had purchased
and were carrying in their arms when
the excitement began.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
CHURCH AND CLUBHOUSE
At wiikesbarre Destroyed by Fire with
Heavy Losses.

At w~ilkesbarre Destroyed by Fire with
Heavy Losses.
WI~LKEsBARBE, Pa, Dec. 26-St.
Stephens church, the most fashion
able Episcopal church in town, stu
ated on South Franklin street, was de-
stroyed by fire early yesterday morn
ing, the fire having caught from the
heating apparatus in the basement.
1t must have smoldered all night, as
when discovered the whole interior
was ablaze. The interior was very
beautiful. The great pipe organ and Il
dozen memorial windows and tables
were also destroyed. Only the silver
communion service was saved. The
walls were left standing.
The church was valued at $50, 0OO,
and was, four years ago. remodeled at
a cost of $4,000. The loss is $50, 900.
There is an insurance of $50. 900.
The fire skipped one building aud
then caught the building occupied by
the Westmoreland clubhouse.
Some of the most expensive furni'
ture was saved, but the loss to build.
ing and furniture will be $4,000.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
TRAIN
Foiled In an Attempt to Throw a Train
Over "a Trestle.

FOiled In an Attempt to Throw a Train
Over "a Trestle.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 24.-Some
scoundrels, intent on robbery, removed
plates from the rails on top of Nc
Combs t~restle, Is miles east of here
Tuesday night, on the Southern rail-
road, and moved a rail l2 inches out of
plumb. Train No. 81, consisting
of an engine and six cars with
more than a hundred passengers
on board, came down the mountain on
to the bridge at schedule rate. En-
gineer Sim Halves discovered the rail
out of place, reversed and put on
the air brakes, but too late to prevent
the entire train and engine leaving the
rails. The train went it's full length
and ten feet on the timbers on top of
the t~restle, but fortunately did not
turn over. Had it not been for the
nerve of the engineer the train would
have dropped 80 feet and not a soul
escaped. The work vas done by would
be train robbers. Sheriff O'Brieu and
posse with six good dogs have struck
a hot trail, and are in pursuit Of the
wreckers.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
HELD UP IN BLUE CUT.
Bold Train Robbers on the Chi
cago & Alton
At thu Scene of Former Robberies-Thres
Men Hold Up the Train Officials and,
Cutting the Train In Two, Run on
with the Express and baggage Cars

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 24.-Train
Nc. 40, the st. Louis and Kansas City
express train, was held up near Blue
Cut last night by train robbers. The
train, in charge of Conductor Nichols
and Engineer Meade, left here on time
at 3:25 p. m, and when the Missouri
Pacific crossing, IL miles east of indie
pendence, vas reached, at 9:35 o'clock
three men boarded the engine and
compelled the engineer and fireman to
descend from their machine. The ex-
press and baggage cars were ~uncoupled
from the remainder of the train, and
the robbers started eastward with the
locomotive and two cars. The ex-
press car was in charge of Messenger
Nichols.
The conductor walked back to Inde-
pendence and reported the hold-up,
while the brakeman and engineer
started after the stolen cars, and at
this writing, l a. m, have just reached
them at Glendale, five miles from In
dependence.
A special train carrying a posse of
officials has just left here for the scene
Of the hold-up.
Whether the express cars were looted
has not yet been a~scertained.
When the train reached the Missouri
Pacific crossing, a red light vas swung
across the track, and when the train
was brought to a standstill, the men
covered the engineer and fireman.
the Conductor went forward with
his lantern to see what the trouble
was, when he, too, was covered with
a gun. He was asked to pass over what
funds he had and he handed one of
the men four dollars. Asked if it was
company's money, he replied: No"
and the bandits handed him back two
dollars, saying he You'd make an
even divide. Then he was marched
back and compelled to cut the bag
gage and express cars loose from the
train.
Horace Matthews, gateman on the
train, and Rear Brakeman Rogers,
started down from the train to see
what was the trouble when they were
ordered back or be shot.
The passengers were appriseu of
what the trouble was, and the usual
scenes, followed. Some of the women
became hysterical, and after the rob.
bers had pulled out with the engine
and cars they secreted their valuables.
Little to Reward the Robbers.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. 24.-EXpress
officials here say the run, so far as
money vas concerned, was light, but
they have a heavy run of freight. The
safe contained only three small pack
ages of iewelry. The baggage car was
numbered 10, and contained the bag
gage of the BLACK Crook company,
which recently stranded in this city.
When the train had passed Glen
dale the express car vas entered and
q few small packages were taken.
The engine was then cut from the
cars and run a mile further on, where
it was killed and abandoned, and the
robbers took to the timber.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
A NOVEL BANQUET
Given by the Civic Federation and Asso-
lated Clubs of Chicago.

cIated CLUBS OF Chicago.
CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-State senators,
representatives of the lower house of
the Illinois legislature, the mayors of
many Illinois cities and other promi-
nent out-of-town citizens were the
guests of the Civic Federation and AS
ISOLATED clubs of Chicago at a novel
banquet in the Auditorium hotel last
night. The object of assembling such
q body around the banquet board
was to enable the hosts to tell
the members of the new legis-
lature, which meets next month,
the practical and special needs OF
Chicago in the way of legislative re-
form, so that intelligent legislation
could be gotten, and out Of town citi-
zcns were invited to offer suggestions
along reform lines. The visitors were
entertained during the day by prom
inent Chicagoans, and the Palmer
house was placed at their disposal free
of cost. About 500 persons attended
and listened to addresses from law
yers, bankers and politicians until q
late hour.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
GLAD TO GET IT BACK.
An Old Darkey's Witty Retors In q Crowd
of Men.

An Old Witty Retort In d Crowd
of Men.
A number of prominent literary men
at one time gathered together in 4
well-known chophouse in New York.
The conversation was of course bril-
liant and the repartee sparkled with
mirth and wit. During a lull in the
talk the door slowly opened and an old
southern darby. grizzled with age,
poked his head in and then slowly
drew his body in after him. A waiter
Immediately started to eject him, when
one of the gentlemen cried out: wait
a momentl Let's see what he wants"
The old darby hobbled up to the
table where the gentlemen sat and
held out his hat Throwing a wink to
his neighbors, the gentleman took the
hat and, making a show of placing
something into it, bravely passed it on
to the next gentleman, who did like
wise. The hat made a tour of the en-
tire room, to the puzzled wonder Of the
darby. The last man to receive it SOL
EMMY handed it back, with a very po-
lite bow, saying:
There, sir, don't you think you have
something to be thankful for?'
The old darby looked slowly round
the company and. mechanically taking
the hat, said:
"Gen'men. I'ze thankful dat Tze chen
got de hat back!'
The reply was SO thoroughly enjoyed
by the company that the old darby
left the place a much richer man than
he had entered tn. Y. journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
AN ALLEGED FIREBUG
Badly Wanted In New York, Arrested at
Monmouth, Ill.

: Monmouth, Ill.
New YORK, Dec. 24.-The police of
every important city in the country
have for more than a year been on the
lookout for Joseph L. Harris, who was
arrested al Monmouth, ILL.,, Tuesday.
Harris was indicted in July, 1895, for
arson in the third degree. He
vas formerly in the furniture
business in this city. His store
was burned on the night of
July 3, 1894. The alleged loss was
Sl92, 600, partly covered by insurance.
There was a hitch when an effort was
made to collect the insurance, and
Harris became frightened and fled.
He was indicted for arson. A de.
tective has left for Illinois to bring
Harris back.
A reward of 81, 500. ST, 800 of which is
to be paid on Harris arrest and $1,000
upon his conviction, has been offered
by the insurance companies.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
PROJECTS FOR A

Are Receiving Consideration by the Presi-
lent and Secretary OIney.
New YORK, Dec. pa Herald spe.
sial from Washington says: Projects
for peace in Cuba are receiving consid-
Grafton from the president and Secre-
tary Olney. The effect of Secretary
Olney's declaration that the executive
branch of the government would not
be Influenced by the resolution of Sem
ator Cameron to recognize the ind G
pendenee of Cuba has encouraged
both of these officials to believe that
the time is ripe for a peaceful solutiux
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
FELT IN IOWA.

National Bank Of Illinois.
Dies MONIES, Ia, Dec. 23.-Des Moines
banks have been called to the aid of
numerous country banking customers
who were embarrassed by the failure
of the National Bank of Illinois. The
Chicago institution mad a large mum.
Der of accounts with Iowa banks, scat
tered all over the state. When it
closed they feared their drafts on it
would uoG be paid, and began
wiring Des Moines bankers to in.
stxrvene.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
KATE FIELDS REMAINS
Arrive From Honolulu-Wil be Crematsd
and sent East for In:erment

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 25.-The re-
mains of Kate Field arrived yesterday
from Honolulu. Henry E. Highton,
to whom tie remains were consigned,
said the funeral services would be
held in Trinity Episcopal church at
two o'clock Sunday afternoon. The
remains will then be taken to Odd Eel.
lows cemetery and cremated. The
ashes will be sent east for interment
Rev. George Walk will preach the
funeral
The Press club, the Wine Growers
association, the Womans' Press asso-
citation and other organizations will
pay special honors to the deceased,
and the National League of Press
clubs will be properly represented, &C.
cording to arrangements previously
made.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
RETURNED TO CANTON.
Maj. Mckinley and His Party Again st
His Ohio Home.

CANTcN, O., Dec. 2s.-President-elect
Maj. Mckinley with his wife, Miss
Duncan, his niece, Capt. 81. o. Heis-
tand and party, arrived in Canton at
1:21 o'clock this afternoon. The trip
was made very comfortably. Judge
William r. Day, of Canton, the ma
jor's particular friend, was in the
party, having returned to Chicago last
night from Wisconsin in time to join
the train at Chicago. Maj. Mckinley
Is in SPLENDID health,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
GOLD COMFORT.
Sympathy. a No Aid for Struggling
Cuba

MILWAUKEE, Dec 24.-The chamber
of commerce, while expressing az n
pathy for struggling Cuba, yesterdsy
adopted resolutions against the ac'icu
regarding Cuba recommended by fhe
senate committee on foreign relations
Copies of the resolutions will be SAINT
to the senators and representatives in
congress from this state, with the re-
kpectful request that they act in kar-
mony Herewith when the question
shall be called up.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
Capital and Labor,

Capital and labor naturally are
friends. 1t is bad teaching and nar-
row vision that has made them, in SO
far as they are, enemies.-Rev. j. II.
Hartman, Baptist, Cleveland. o.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
M'KINLEY RETURNS TO CANTON.

The Trip to Chicago Beneficial Ito the
. Major aud His Wife.
CHICAGO, Dec. 23-Maj. Mckinley
left Chicago last night in a special car
attached to the regular Pennsylvania
train which departed at 11:3o. The
train is due in Canton at las Wednes-
day afternoon. Maj. Mckinley was
accompanied by his wife, Miss Sara
Duncan, a niece, and Capt. b. G. Hell
stand. Mai. Mckinley said that the
visit to Chicago had been an enjoy
able one and had benefited both him.
self and Mrs. Mckinley,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02

a thousand exquisite tortures which a
coarser nature can never experience or
comprehend.
The least arrangement or disorder of the
delicate special organism of their sex over
whelms the whole physical and mental be-
ing with weakness and wr~etchedness.
But it is a mistake to suffer these troubles
in silence. They may be cured in the per-
feet privacy of home, without the r~epugnant
ordeal of examinations and local treat
meut," which the family doctor is sure to
insist upon.
No physician in the world has had a wider
or more successful experience in the treat
ment of woman's diseases than DR.. R. v.
Pierce, chief consulting physician to the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, of
Buffalo. n. Y. His "Favorite Prescription "
is a positive cure for the most obstinate aid
complicated feminine difficulties.
1t is the only medicine of its kind pre-
pared by an educated, skilled physician.
Mr.. ]. F. Sneed, of Omen, Texas, writes: NY
wife was badly afflicted with female weakness.
We tried three of the best physicians in the
country without benefit, but at great expense.
My vile grew worse, and we gave up in de-
spair. She could not get In and out of doors
long at a time. complained of dragging down
pains In abdomen Nothing but an untimely
death seemed awaiting her, when - happy
thought the name of DR.. Pierce came to my
mind. ! wrote to DR.. Pierce received his advice,
followed 1t, my wife improved perccptibly from
the first two weeks treatment. continued the
treatment six months, and pronounced the cltya
complete, at a cost of less than one months treat
ment by the last physician we employed before
consulting DR.. Pierce. She used DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription and the lotions recommended
by him. 1t has been two years since, and the
good effect Is permanent"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02

No METAPHYsICIAN ever felt the deficiency
of language so much as the Gratcful--Col
ton.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02

Dull, gnawing pain-neuralgia. Prompt,
soothing cure-St. Jacobs Oil.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
THE MINISTRY OF WEALTH.
Boston Man Who Seems to Have I'm
dsrstood 1t.

Boston, Dec. 24-By the viii of
Henry L. Pierce. ex-congressmaI and
ex-mayor of Boston, the sum of $ $780,.
o is distributed, the larger portion in
the form of requests to charitable and
educational institutions. 1t is a of
the most generous remembrances in
the memory of Bostonians.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02

Many Persons Drowned by the CRpsIxi
of q Ferryboat.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. ga ferry
boat crossing the River Dnieper in the
yesterday and many passengers were
drowned.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02
A Padlocked Heart.

How many
o N e n lock
their troubles
and suferings
in their own
hearts and 81
lently endure
mi sery and
pain W h
woul' cause
strong men to
cry out in
agony.
~ --HA-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-02

ings of women are more
than half unknown and un-
appreciated. The refined
sensitiveness of their or
ganism lays them liable to