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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

tOR GEN. KAN
The solemn service OF dedication seemed t.
throw a strange hush over this vast throng
The president stood bareheaded in the wind
When he spoke he was heard distinctly by the
5000 persons who stood directly in front o,
him
Gen. Porter's grafton seemed to impress the
crowd less than the sight Of the pale-faced
bare-hesded president, standing beside the
widow Of the dead general, ex-President Cleve.
land and the gray-haired statesmen and sol.
diers. 1t was their presence rather than their
words that lent solemnity to the occasion.
And when it was all over, when Mayor Strong
had formally accepted from the nation the
trust of the tomb, and when the president and
his party had disappeared in the luncheon
tent, o sigh OF relief went up from the crowd,
for at last the hero lay in the tomb BETTING
his renown and fttingly dedicated by a grateful
nation.
The land parade was waited for after the con-
clusion Of the ceremonies. The sky became
overcast with clouds and the wind increased
until 1t almost howled around the trees The
waters Of the Hudson reflected the ashen hue
Of the sky, and the great white ships that
loated on its bosom stood In almost ominous
relief. The dusty roadbed of the drive was
whipped up until black coats became brown.
and spectators forsook their unsheltered seats
for the protection Of the tomb pillars.
Then, suddenly in the cloud Of dust from the
south, between the two black lines of people
which seemed to meet in the perspective, came
the nodding plumes of the soldiers. On
they marched, an endless line of white and red
and blue and gray. First passing on the west
Of the monument oval and returning on the
north road undes the monumental arch, they
passed the president In review, and then back
again into the black background OF humanity
and the white clouds Of dust
Surrounded by his cabinet, his generals and
his friends. President Mckinley stood and re-
viewed the grandest military pageant ever seen
in this city. There were regular soldiers, regu-
lar sailors, national guardsmen OF the sea and
land forces, Grand Army vets, confederate vets
and the striplings who, in the future, may fight
as calamity as their fathers did
When the cheering was at its loudest, and
when the wind had somewhat died away, .
touching scene was enacted. which was seen by
few. Silently Mrs Grant stole away from the
presidents reviewing stand, where she had
been watching the gallant troops go by. and
leaning on the arm Of her son, Col Grant, made
her way to the tomb followed only by the mem
bers Of the Grant family. The bronze doom
were opened, and the widow Of the hero passed
from the noise Of the outslds world Into the
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08


Mr.. Cleveland and President Mckinley shook
hands with each other as soon as they met
The two then conversed for o moment While
waiting for the ceremonies on the stand to COM
mence, President Mckinley, Vice-President
Hobart and ex-President Cleveland had their
photographs taken in q group.
The exercises commenced with the singing Of
~America"
A solemn silence then fell on the dense crovd
Is the venerable Bishop John P. Newman in
voked the blessing of Heaven on the cere-
monies. Many Of the people joined in the Our
Father" which concluded the bishops prayer.
BISHOP NEwMAN's PRAYER
Father Almighty, maker Of Heaven ana
earth, Saviour OF all men, God over all and
blessed forevermore, hear US while we pray.
Around this new tomb We gather to perform the
last funeral rites for one we love. whom a nation
honors and a world reveres. We pray not for
him.. for he is forever free from the oppressive
burdens, the grave responsibilities, the stern
conflicts Of this. our inconstant life He shall
die no more; he lives with Thee. in the GER
tainties and realities OF Q better life, sometimes
thinking OF US and the country he loved so well.
Forever with Thee, Lord, he needs not our
prayers 70 cheer his soul, nor our monuments
Of stone to perpetuate his memory among the
0oas Of men Thou has ordained his place in
human history for all time by the largeness Of
his soul. the greatness Of his mind, the upright
ness Of his character; by his love OF truth, his
devotion to the nations welfare; by the sweet
est influence he still exercises for peace, justice
and liberty, and here to-day we -Four forth our
l~ibstions OF gratitude to Thee, o Thou God Of
our fathers, that In our country's danger, when
authority was challenged and Judgment i'm
periled and freedom threatened. In the supreme
hour Of doubt and fear, Thou didst give US this
vtctory-and to administer our Eovernme-t In
righteousness and honor
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08


er; he was born to command. He was one Of
only sounded them No one can rob him of a
single laural; no one can loosen the measure OF
his renown. He honored the age in which we
live. and future generations will be illumina ted
by the brightness Of his fame.
His countrymen have paid him a tribute Of
grateful hearts that have reared in monumental
rock q Sepulcher for his ashes, a temple to his
fame. The fact that it has been built by the
voluntary contributions Of the people will give
our citizens an individual interest in preserving
it, in honoring it It was not necessary for his
renown that this memorial should be reared.
A nations prosperity is his true monument;
his name will stand immortal when the
granite has crumbled and epitaphs have
vanished. In the movement for the erection
of this memorial it was not his reputation that
was at stake; it was the reputation Of his coun-
trymen. They owed a sacred duty which they
could not fail to perform.
They have reared his monument to q ma
1estic height, but il it lowered above the
eagles flight it would not reach as high as
the summit of his fame. Its fiawless granite
is typical OF the spotlesS character Of his rep
utatiOn. Its delicate lines and massive pro-
portions will remind US of the childish
simplicity which was mingled with the majestic
grandeur OF his nature. The hallowed memo
rieS clustering about it will recall the heroic age
of the republic. Its mute eloquence will plead
for equal sacrifice should war ever again
threaten the nations life. In this tomb which
generosity has created and which his services
have Sanctified his ashes will henceforth rest,
but his true sepulcher will be in the hearts Of
his countrymen."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08
A DENIAL

OF the Report that England Disapproved
Annexation of Hawaii by the United
States.
WASHINGTON, May1.-There has been
no communication from the British
governments the authorities here con-
corning Hawaii, and the report emana-
ting in japan that Great Britain had
expressed disapproval of Hawaiian an
nexation to the United States is denied
by officials.
A similar denial is made by officers
of the japanese legation as to the re-
ports that negotiations had been
opened between Toxic and Washing
ton relating to Hawaii.
The Japanese foreign Office has
gazetted the promotion of the present
Japanese consul general at Hawaii to
the rank of minister resident. This
gives him larger authority in dealing
with diplomatic affairs between Japan
and Hawaii and the legation here has
no further jurisdiction of the subject
except as it may affect the relations of
the United States and Japan.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08
succe,. ana n, Cause.

The phenomenal popularity Of the guns
and ammunition made by the Winchester
Repeating. Arms Co, New Haven, Ct, is
care taken by this celebrated house to put
nothing but perfect goods on the market Is
considered. Every gun they make is test.
ed for strength, action and accuracy and
unless it comes up to the high Winchester
standard it never leaves the factory. Vim
chester ammunition is made with equal
care, every different cartridge or load be-
ing tested before it is loaded for market.
Winchester guns and ammunition are unsur-
passed as results show. Their l36 page l.
Illustrated catalogue free upon request.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08
Us HAVE PEACE"
The Nation Honors One Of Its
Mightiest Dead.
Imposing Dedicatory Ceremonies at River
side Park, New York-The Greatest
Pageant of Modern Times, Civ
&c, Military and Naval.

NER YORK, April 2.-Never but once in the
kistory OF the world, and never before in the
histry Of the United States, has such a tribute
beef paid TO the noble dead as to-day, with
woEdrous pageant by land, and sea the nation
Dedicated the tomb that now holds the body OF
the hero Ulysses S. Grant. 1t was an occasion
moi of triumphant eulogy and national pride
than OF o funeral rite, for, in these II years
since first the nation mourned for Grant the
keenness OF grief has worn OF. and there lives
IN the hearts of men the hero worship which
found such tumultuous vent to-day. The great
est OF our citizens, our soldiers and our sailors,
to-day stood side by side with men OF fame Of
every nation OF the earth, and paid, without re-
gard to race or creed or party prejudice, the last
and long-delayed honor Of the living to the
dead.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

FELLOw-CITIZENS: A great life. dedicated to
the welfare OF the nation, here finds its earthly
coronation. Even if this day lacked the impress
SiveneSS of ceremony and was devoid of pag-
eantry it would still be memorable because it
Is the anniversary Of the birth Of one Of the
most famous and best beloved OF American SOL
dierS.
erS OF mankind, but never was q memorial more
worthily bestowed or more gratefully accepted
by 4 free people than the beautiful structure be-
fore which We are gathered.
In marking the successful completion OF this
work we have as witnesses and participants
representatives of all branches of our govern
mentS: the reSidentofficialS Of foreign nations,
the governors of states and the sovereign peo-
pie from every section of our common country
patriot and citizen.
Almost twelve years have passed since the
heroic vigil ended and the brave spirit of
Ulysses ;. Grant fearleSSly took its flight. Lin
coin and Stanton preceded him, but of the
mighty captains OF the war Grant was the first
to be called. Sherman and Sheridan survived
him, but have since joined him on the other
shore.
The great heroes of the civil strife on land
and sea are for the most part now no more.
Thomas and Hancock, Logan and Mcpherson.
Farragut, Dupont and Porter, and a host of
others have passed forever from human sight.
Those remaining grow dearer to US, and from
them and the memory OF those who have de-
parted, generations yet unborn will draw their
inspiration and gather strength for patriotic
purpose.
A great life never dies. Great deeds are i'm
periShable; great names immortal. Gen.
Grants services and character will continue
undiminiShed in influence and advance in the
estimation OF mankind so long as liberty re-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

Abound his sacred dust we give Thee thanks
that peace prevails, that those once divided on
the field Of battle are here united in prayer and
praise under a common flag, the symbol OF uni
versal liberty and here we linger to pray for
those he loved, for the precious woman, the
wife OF his youth the companion Of his man
hood, the sharer Of his joys and sorrows, that
her last days may be full of heavenly rest, that
in them Thy word may be fulflled-'Who were
lovely and pleasant in their lives and in their
death they shall not be divided"
May their children and their chihren's chill
dren live in all virtue, happiness and honor un-
der Thy Fatherly care.
May the mantle Of our departed chieftain and
statesman rest upon him who is to-day the
chief magistrate of our favored republic, that
under his wise administration our land may be
the home of peace and plenty; may the poor
never cry for bread, nor the ~virtuous citizen
suffer from injustice; may the rich care for the
poor. and the poor respect the rich, for Thou
art the Maker Of all
After the prayer the chorus gave a hymn Of
thanks, and President Mckinley was intro
duced. His reception was enthusiastic in the
extreme. He spoke for some 20 minutes in his
usual clear-cut style, laying stress upon the les
sons to be learned from a study Of the great
commander. Following is the presidents ad-
dress.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08
Chinese Seeking Admission on Forge
Certificates.

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-The treas
ury department has unofficial advices
from Portland. Ore, to the effect that
the steamer Victoria has arrived at
Tacoma with over 100 Chinese on
board who are said to hold forged GER
tifcates- The collector at Tacoma has
been instructed to make a thorough
investigation into the facts and to hold
the Chinese pending further instruc-
tons.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

Rocked on the Crest of the Waves,
The landsman, tourist or commercial trav.
eler, speedily begins, and not only begins,
but continues, to feel the extreme of hu.
man misery during the transit across the
tempestuous Atlantic. But if, with wise
prescience, he has provided himself with q
supply OF Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, his
pangs are promptly mitigated, and then
cease ere the good ship again drops her
anchor. This is worth knowing, and thou
sands of our yaehtsmen, summe voyagers,
tourists and business men do know it.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

Claus Spreckels has every reason,
he declared in an interview Monday
night, to believe that the Hawaiian
reciprocity treaty will Be sbrogstsd-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08
GEN. HORACE PORTER.

Chairman Grant Monument Committee,
above stood out boldly against the black sky
at last a fitting monument erected by q grateful
nation to the soldier-president, vino, through
victories and war brought peace, and, with
peace, brought honor.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

"Why did that ~rude-looking train-boy
bite the quarter / gave,him?" Hes an ex-
cowboy from Texas, ma'am; and they fire.
Quently bite the dust out there"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

One of the most pitiable things in the
world is the mutual disappointment of q
man and wife.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle L
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08
INDICTED BY THE GRAND JURY.
The Charge of EmbezzIement Against II. A.
Cassin.

ATLANTA, Ga, May Harry A.
Cassin, the defaulting cashier of the
Georgia Loan, Savings and Banking
Co., was indicted by the grand jury
yesterday, embezzlement being the
charge. President George v. Gress
was examined by the grand jury and
questioned as to the conduct of the
bank. Other officers and directors of
the bank also were before the grand
jury, the session lasting more than
five hours
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

Piso's Cure cured me of a Throat and
Lung trouble of three years standing.-E.
Cady, Huntington, Ind, Nov. II, 1894.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

On epoch The story Of his life Is
worthy the contemplation Of ages He
needs no ~eulogis:s; his services attest
history for his need of praise. The more his
tory discusses him the more brilliant becomes
the luster Of his name. He was q natural lead
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

Every time a man looks thoughtful as
long as two minutes at a time, his wife be-
gins to wonder what is on his conscience
Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

We recently heard a doctor say a piece Of
pie was good for a person Just before retir.
ing in the evening.-Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

Like an electric current St. Jacobs Oil
seeks and cures Sciatica.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

Overwork is a thief of time.-Ram's Horn.
The, trouble with worthless people il
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08
Rocked ON the Crest of the wave.

A danger foreseen is half ayoided.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

Knocked out by lumbago? It's becauss
you don't cure it with st. Jacobs Oil.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

Any kind of a bruise st. Jacobs Oil will
cure at any time-no matter how bad.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-05-08

"Dear mel" exclaimed the fond father,
anxiously. whatever can be the matter
with the baby? 1t isn't cryingl"
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-15
A HARD BATTLE.

On Friday the Allan line steamer Nor
wegian arrived at Montreal after de-
termined, but unsuccessful effort to res.
cue sister steamer. The Norwegian left
Glasgow on October 9th and by the 1st
instant had arrived to within about $50
miles of Belle Isle.
On the Great Circle track between
Inishtrahull and Belle Isle, she sighted
a ship flying the signal FL. B." mean
ing that immediate assistance was re-
quired. The Norwegian approached and
found the ship to be the Maylands of
West Hartlepool, Eng, and as she passed
within hail the disabled ship reported
that few hours previous she had broken
her main shaft and desired to be taken
in tow The Norwegian asked if she
would go to ST. John and the reply being
in the affirmative, the tow ropes were
prepared and the boats lowered in order
to run the lines between the ships The
sea was rough and the breeze fresh as
the attempt was made, but the Norwe-
gian's tow line was eventually made fast
to the hawser of the Mayland's and by
$50 the order was given to 20 slow
ahead.
For nearly three days the Norwegian
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-15
j. r. LIBBY co.

hung to the disabled vessel, repairing
once the cable when it broke. Finally
in the midst of tremendous gale the
cable broke again and the Maylands was
lost in the gloom.
1t was utterly impossible to get the i'm
mense weight of cable drawn over the
stern of the Norwegian, SO the officers
oncludeds to sacrifice it. After it had
been cut the steamship resumed her
search for the unfortunate vessel by
steering zig-zag course wherever it was
thought possible to find her.
All day violent ! gales and frequent
equals of hurricane force were encoun-
tered, and all day the Norwegian con-
tinued her search. Darkness set in and
no signs of the Maylands having been
seen the search was reluctantly aban-
doned and the course laid for Belle Isle.
The Maylands is supposed to have been
en- route for Quebec. She was new
boat of about AFRO tons gross and was
owned by f. W. Wilson Of West Hartle-
pods The Norwegian had succeeded in
towing her $50 miles or to within 80
miles of ST. John.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-15
vEA1na.

In this city, Now 13, Joseph Rumsry. aged
II years l month.
Funeral service this Monday afterooon at 8
oclock, from his late residence. No. 8 Paris
street.
In this city. Nov. 49, NJ. Ella daughter OF
Martha and the late Rufus w. rhaxter.
GFunerel services Tuesday at p. NJ. from
residence of Mr.. 4. B. Denison, &C Deering
street.
In this city, Nov IA, Ma, garet Ellen Youngest
child of Patrick - and Mary Flaherty aged
year months 10 days.
Funeral this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. from
No. As Center sti eet
In tbs city, Nov a. Fria L. Murphy aged o
years 3 mouths II Gays.
Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
from his late residence. No. 3S Brown street.
William and May Skerritt, aged 3 years 2
months IL days.
Funeral Monday afternoon at 230 o'clock
from 80 Clark ST. eet.
AT Willard South Portland Nov 13, Eliza
beth s.. widow Of Aaron Danforth, aged 80
years.
Funeral ervices Monday at p. m. from the
residence OF her daughter, Mrs. Willard X.
Woodbury.. Danforth Cove.
In Togus. Nov. 6, Mrs. Margaret Cnsack. aged
Al years.
IN Rockland. Noy Z, Mrs. Mary E. Ingraham,
In Augusta. Nov. Z, Matthias Lambert, aged
s3 years.
40 years.
In Bangor, Nov. o. Lester D. Clark. aged A
In Bucksport, Nov. 5, Herbert B. Simpson,
In Rockland, Nov 6, Martin McClusky, aged
~ years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-15
A SCRAPPING MATCH.

Yesterday Officer Skillings was walking
his beat on South street, when he heard
that there was scrap going on nnon
Centre street. Officer Brackett also pa
trolling his beat heard the same thing.
and both officers got to the spot as quick
ly as possible. There they found two
men, one w. B. Carpenter and the other
DAILY, having set-to and surrounded by
crowd of about 100 spectators. The
men were gathered in to the station.
Both men are said to be employees of the
Woodman Cook company. Carpenter is
an umpire in the National League.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-15

SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT.
Little Martin Skerritt Falls From Rail-
road Wharf.

About o'clock Saturday afternoon
Martin Skerritt the little three year-old
son of William Skerritt, who lives at 80
Clark street, was playing on the Inter
national Steamship wharf with half d
dozen other lads about his own age. The
steamer st. Croix was about pulled out
from the wharf to resume her voyage to
Boston and the lower end of the dock was
crowded with people and the small boys
who were running about the upper end
of the pier, just below the steamer Cum
berland, were not noticed as they chased
one another back and forth Suddenly
there was a shrek from the small bows
on the upper end of the wharf and they
started to run away in great excitement,
crying at the top of their voices. No
one on the lower part of the wharf knew
what had happened, but a young man
who was standing just below the Port.
land bridge had seen the little boy as he
lost his balance and fell over the edge of
he wharf into the water. This young
man ran to the spot as quickly as posi-
BILE and by the time he reached there
Baggage Master Haskell of the Interna-
tional Steamship Company was also on
hand with long rope and an iron hook
on the end of it, The body of the little
boy was seen floating face downward
some little ways below the spot where he
had fallen into the water and by aid of
the rope and hook Mr.. Haskell soon
pulled the body up on to the wharf The
men who gathered around did all that
could possibly be done under such cir
cumstanoes. They rolled the little boy
on a barrel, wrapped him up in warm
blankets and sent for three physicians.
Until the arrival of the doctors the men
worked over the body, but it was useless,
for the doctors said that the boy must
have been dead when he was pulled out
of the water.
Coroner Perry was sent for and decid-
ed that an inquest was unnecessary, and
Undertaken Tobin removed the body to
the lad IS home on Clark street,
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-15
w. T.. PLUM WI ER,
49z Congress st.

have. A man who is in position to
know declared Saturday that three thous.
and dollars would not reimburse the city
for the indirect loss it had sustained
from the investigation.
On the other hand the Commission Of
Public Works has undoubtedly been
greatly strengthened. If in three months
of inquiry its most persistent enemy can.
not make stick against it a single charge
of consequence, 1t is evident that the ad
ministration must be business-like one,
highly creditable to the oity.
However, some citizens will think that
it is rather hard to pay $4,000 or $4,000 tc
know something that they felt sure Of be-
fore. ES6s