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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-11-06
Eminent stammerers.

A great many people do not know
that Moses, the prophet, suffered so
badly that Aaron, his brother, did
most Of the talking for him. 1t may also
be balm to some people who stammer
to know that Esop. Virgil and De-
mosthenes were likewise afflicted.
Denosthenes is said to have cured him
self by learning to talk with a pebble
in his mouth. Mrs. Inchbold, the IA
nous English actress, was another who
triumphed over a difficulty of speech.
More than n of the French kings have
been ~stammerers, as were also Claudius
Michael H., emperor of the east; Ma
homet-el-Rasser, king of Spain; Eric,
king of Sweden; Admiral Annebant,
TartagiIa, the italian engineer; Boissy
d'Anglas, the. painter David, the critic
Hoffman, Camille Desmoulcris and a
host of others@Cincinnati Enquirer.
Potatoes and apples have both rot
ted so in parts of Maine that not half a
crop will be harvested.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-11-06
Laughter as a Dangerou. Symptom.

1t is an ordinarily accepted idea that
.aughter and mirth of all sorts are
healthful indications. Insanity ex-
perts, however, take a very different
view of these manifestations. Surgeons
and nurses apprehend serious trouble
when patients laugh after grave op-
erations. Highly organized persons or
those who have experienced sudden and
evere shocks sometimes show a dis
position to laugh heartily. In cases of
this sort no time should be lost in dis
tracing the attention by any and all
possible means. There are several cases
where the mental faculties seemed
about to give way, and probably would
have done so but for the wise precau-
tons of friends, who took immediate
steps to present something entirely
new to the patient and to keep the
thoughts away from the of the
shock. In delirium much benefit is
sometimes realized by entertaining the
sufferer with amusing stories or ques-
tons. It keeps the mind from running
in direction and assists nature in
restoring the lost equilibrium.-N. Y.
Ledger.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-11-06
WANTED TO CATCH A SHARK.
They Succeeded, But Not Until the
Fish Had Caught q Sailor.

~ DuA v " OHL1A Nnc
Fish Had Caught q Sailor.
A fellow never knows what is going
to happen to him when he goes a-fsh-
ing in the green waters of the sea. Ad-
ventures trust themselves upon the
Waltonian, whether he will or no, and
when he tells his friends of what he has
seen or experienced, they smile COM
miseratngly and actually doubt his
word. 1 remember, several years ago,
going on a fishing trip down the south
ern coast, and 1 tell you, l had a good
time during the outing. Fish were bit
ing nicely all the while, and the crowd,
for there were others in the party,
seemed to appreciate the gifts set be-
fore US in the shape of fish. One day
we all sailed to a location where sharks
were reported to be very numerous.
We wanted some big game, and sharks
are mighty good sport. Well, we finally
managed to hang to a fellow big enough
to satisfy any fellow in the boat, and
in their anxiety to see the fish while il
was still vigorous, the boys gathered
at the side of the sloop, looking over
into the water. All at once the captive
gave a desperate pull. The tackle
slipped and the shark took about 30
feet of line, while one of the sailors was
jerked into the water. He couldn't
swim, and his hands happened to come
in contact with the shark line; he
grappled it with desperation and hung
on like grim death. We began to haul
in the shark. but the fish seemed
stronger than ever, and we could do
nothing for the sailor, who was out of
reach. Suddenly he gave an unearthly
yell, crying out that the shark had bit
ten him. There was commotion in the
water and the fin Of the fish appeared
above the water for a moment, and the
sailor yelled again. and hecks of blood
arose to the surface. You may i'm
agine how we pulled in on the line, and
in a little while we finally managed to
grasp the poor fellow, who still clung
to the line. As we pulled him and the
line in at the same time, it was seen that
the shark had the fellows leg firmly
between its jaws, and it was a wonder
that the fish had not bitten the limb off.
A shot from the rifle killed the fish and
we pried its jaws and liberated the leg.
which was badly lacerated. The fact
that the hook had caught in the socket
was the thing that saved the leg from
absolute amputation. The idea Of a
man being bitten by a fish that had
practically been caught was a new one
to me and leads me to the observation
I made at the beginning of this story.
The sailor was laid up for a month, but
at the expiration of that time was as
well as ever."-N. o. Times-Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-11-06
4 PIN MY LOVE TO AUTUMN.

"
Poets sing about the seasons in the slick
est sort of rhymes,
An on the bells of fancy ring a myriad n.
chimes,
An call upon the Muses. fur to send in
spirin' thoughts
To nerve the fleet Pegasus as along the
course he trots.
But 1 don't do it in that AWAY. 7 lest take
up the pen,
An qua myself fur business sort of easy
like, an when
The thoughts come softly oozing from the
fountains o. my brain,
1 start EN- coursing DER the sheet an give
EN- easy rein.
An that's just how I'm dom this calm
September day,
When the brightness O. the summer has be-
gun to pass away,
When the leaves are slowly changin' to the
richest sort O. brown,
Putting off their summer dresses fur the
sober autumn gown,
An the Bob White pipes its music in the
woods an in the fields,
An the ever-faithful orchard all its rich
est bounty yields.
Other seasons offer beauties worthy of a
poets rhyme,
But 1 pin my love to autumn an her rich
ness, every time.
Then the harvestin' is over an the mows
are stuffed with hay,
An amid the golden tassels o. the corn the
breezes play,
An the hungry-throated thresher swaIlers
down its golden food,
Hummin' notes O. hankfu music to the
Giver of All Good.
IT'S the season O. festivity, when fun an
joy an mirth
Dodges in and takes possession o. the rural
part OF earth,
Ar the silvery bells O. pleasure ring their
gladdest, merriest chime
So 1 pin my best affection to the autumn,
every time.
Then the wimmin git together round the
cherished STiltin' frame
Laughing-eyed IN merry maiden, mother
ly an sober dame
An they stitch an stitch ~unceasin', tongues
with needles keepin' time,
Chattin' socially or singin' meetin' hymns
in rural rhyme;
Then when the golden sunset marks the
closin' o. the day,
And the chiny supper dishes are all washed
an put away,
Thenthe men folks come a-troopin', dressed
up in their Sunday clothes,
Fur the kissin' party pleasures none but
country people knows.
Rosy cheeks grow still more rosy, brighter
grows the laughin' eyes,
As the merry youths and maidens snatch
at pleasure as she flies,
An the peals o joyous laughter tremble on
the atmosphere
When some awkward boy is told to kiss
the maid he loves most dear;
An punched in groups the old folks sit an
ply the busy tongue,
Fur the play brings recollections O. the days
when they were young;
An near the merry players, in some quiet,
cozy spot,
Cupid turks within the ~shadders, waitin'
fur to git a shot.
Poets sing about the seasons in the slickest
sort o. rhymes,
An on the bells o. fancy ring a myriad o.
chimes,
An call upon the MUSES. fur to send in
spirin' thoughts
To nerve the fleet Pegasus as along the
course he trots.
But 1 don't never lack fur inspiration when
1 sing
About the time that follers up the sum-
meTs takin' wing;
The glorious golden autumn, when all Ma
ture is in rhyme,
Kin ketch the bulky end of my affections,
every time.
Capt. Jack Crawford, the Poet Scout"
in L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-11-06

the spot where she had separated was
reached. Here, suddenly drawing rein,
she leaned toward Jack as she had done
before; but now she held up her lips.
Then, turning, she rode rapidly away,
Jack following. Nothing was said I'M
til they hurriedly entered the avenue
that led to the barracks.
Madeline! Madeline! You will be
my wife-Madeline?"
"Yes, yes, Jack, of course"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-11-06
POST OFFICES OF THE WORLD,
Bring Net Revenue to Every Govern
ment Except Our own.

The bureau of the international pos
tai union at Berne has published its
report of the postal and telegraph bust
ness of the countries of the world for
the last fiscal year. 1t is incomplete in
that it does not furnish exact figures in
every instance regarding the number of
pieces of mail matter handled, but its
statement of receipts and expenditures
of the service is official. For the princi-
pal countries these figures are as fol.
lows:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-11-06
A Confederate Father.

Awealthy man went out hunting. He
was accompanied by al honest farmer
and his son.. The hunter accidentally
peppered the unfortunate boy. who
howled like a dog whose tail has been
crushed under the wheel Of a furniture
van, whereupon his father said &c the
youth:
"Don't howl that way, or the gentle
man will not let you go along next
time."-N. Y. World.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-11-06
smaIIe.t state,. Formulation.

The smallest of all states, Rhode
island. has the largest population per
square mile. or 1884 persons. The fig
ures of the last census show that if the
whole union were as densely populated
it would contain GAS. 766. 800 inhabitants.
N. Y. Sun. .
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-11-06
From n surgical Standpoint.

SLOW is your Uncle Reub's blood poi.
soning getting on?"
SIN great shape. OF course both legs
have had to be amputated, but the doc
tor says he will have him on his feet
In a few days."-Brooklvn Life
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-11-06

Some. people, think that enterprise is
forcing their way into places marked
mo Admittance."-Puck.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03

posts In the Kurran Valley are threatened
by the powerful tribe of the orakzais, the
Mohmand tribesmen are preparing Tor o
renewal of hostilities around Fort Shah
kadr, thousands Of British troops are en-
gagged in crushing the revolt in the Swat
Valley and two brigades OF British troops
are holding the Tochi Valley, where the
Mahsud-bIazi are again restless.
Tho British authorities are gratited at
the fact that all the men on leave from the
Fortietl Regiment, OF Pathans, composed
Of Mohmands, Swatis and Bonorsals, who's
tribes are revolving, r~ejoined their eolors
on the outbreak OF the present disturb
ances. In addition, many members OF the
reserve forces of this body OF men have
voluntarily apl led for enrolment; A ma
iority Of the garrison o. Fort Am-musji y,
,the. enemy ave arrived safely at Jamrood.
The surviving defenders OF tho fort made
terms with tho Afridis previous to their
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03

The following reports were read: Gem
eral Clarkson, COMMUNICATE Chief; John
H. Muhin, yiee-Commander-in-Chief q.
W. Buckley. Junior yieo-Commander; A. e..
johnson, Surgeon-General; NJ. D. Taylor,
Chaplafn-in In Chief; @. B. Burnester, Adult
ant General; A. J. Burbank, Quartermaster-
General; G. A. Suydam, Inspector-General;
General Clark, Judge-Advocate; j. Cory
winans, Senior Aid-de-Camp and Chief OF
staff; II. L. Zalinski, Chief Aid-de-Camp on
Military Instruction in Public Schools,
The report of Adjutant-G General Charles
e. Burnester showed that the total mem
bership OF the order In good standing June
bers; on December 81, 1896, 7276 posts, with
1921, 412 members; OF June 80, 1897, Il05
posts, with &c., ASS members, and that dur
Ing the past ten years the Grand Army OF
the Republic had expended for charity the
magnificent sum of %, 100, 617.67.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
EHYDER PASS CAPTURED.
British Lose Possession Of midas
Northern Gateway.
REBEL TRlBEsMEN VICTORIOUS.

Lundi-KotaI, tho Most Remote of the
Forts in the Hills. Falls Before the
Afridis-30o Men Driven Out and
the Fertilization Destroyed-The
right Lasted About Twonty-four Hours
sIMLA, India (By Cable),-Fort Lundi-
Kotal, a British outpost, situated ut the
extreme end OF tho Khyber Pass, and gar
risoned by 800 men OF the Khyber Rifles,
has been attacked ari burned by the In
surgent AfrIdis. Tho Afridis attacked Fort
Lundi-Kotal Tuesday. The garrison held
its own until, after sharp lighting, in
which the native commander OF the garri-
son was killed while calamity leading his
men, tho enemy gained IN entrance.
The fight was continued two hours inside
the fertilization by tho Khyber Rifles In the
towers OF the angles OF the fort, which
were strongly built OF stone. The Afridis
lost heavily before they finally captured
the place. They looted the fort, capturing
D quantity OF supplies, and then burned
the structure.
The famous Khyber Pass, leading from
Afghanistan Into India, has o fallen into
the hands Of the rebel tribesmen, who have
risen against the British oppressor. The
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
FOUR KILLED sY MooNsANeRs.
Captain Taylor and Three Of His Com.
pnnions Shot From Ambush.

Captain D. F. Taylor, one Of the best
known men in Arkansas; Joe Dos Dep
uty United States Marshal. and 20 other
deputies, believed to bethe Renfro brothers,
lie dead in the mountains Of Pope County,
the nome OF the moonshiners and counter
letters. They were killed by this lawless
element, and two members Of the posse
who were captured arc believed to have
shared the same fate.
Captain Taylor was one OF the wealthiest
citizens OF Searcy County. In an effort to
wipe out the moonshine element he secured
deputy United states Marshal's commits
sion and organized a raid in the vicinity OF
Wits Mill, Pope County. The posse locat-
ed q large moonshine party and decided to
raid it.
When day broke the officers started to
scatter through the woods tosurround the
still; but before they had rome fifty yards
Captain Taylor and Dodson were shot
down from ambush. The two Renfro
brothers were killed q moment later. and
tho bandits had little trouble In capturing
the other two members OF the party.
Captain Taylor had twice represented
Searcy County in the Legislature m served
throughout the war in the Thirteenth Ohio
Volunteers. The Government and the
State will offer big rewards for the capture
OF the bandits.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
czAR SPEAKS The WORD.
He at Last Declares His Alliance witt
Ernnca.

He at Last Declares His Alliance With
France.
The alliance between France and Russia,
for so many years conceded to exist in a
secret manner, has been openly acknowl-
edged under strange and moving circum-
stances. On board a French war vessel,
under French colors, surrounded by French
officers, and in the presence Of the presf-
dent of the French Republic, tho Gar, In
responding to a toast, made use OF the Sig
nifcant words: 1.-TWO united and allied
nations"
That it was no slip Of the tongue on the
part Of the Gear was made clear when, later,
President Faure made use Of the identical
words with an emphasis that left no doubt
OF his meaning.
Thus was heralded the news OF the great
est military combination OF the end OF tho
century. There is much rejoicing over the
alliance among Russians, and dispatches
from Paris declare that the city is In q
frenzy OF delight.
President Faure had the Gar and Gar
ina as his guests at lunch on the French
cruiser Pothuau. The President afterward
sailed for France.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
PENIS GROVE, N. J., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER {. 1897.
LOVERS LEAP TO DEATH TOGETHER.
Forbidden to Marry, Carl French and
Helen Hunt Jump From a High CLIFF.

Forbidden to Marry, Carl French md
Helen Hunt Jump From a High Clin.
About three months ago Carl French.
wealthy md young. arrived at Bon Air,
Tenn, from indianapolis, Ind, to spend d
vacation.
Soon after his arrival he met and fell In
love with Miss Helen Hunt. the daughter
Of Allen Hunt, u well-to-do miner. She
soon accepted him and a secret marriage
was arranged.
French's father learned OF his sons In
tention, and arriving ut Bon Air, entered
serious protests against the match. Mr.,
French arranged to take his son back homes at
once, and refused to allow him to see Miss
Hunt except In his presence. The lovers
met, however, and went out to Sunset Park,
closely watched by Mr.. French, who fol-
lowed them at u distance OF about fifteen
yards.
The north side Of the park ends In an
abrupt precIpice about lG0 feet high. Just
rs the lovers reached this spot they stopped
q moment, looked back at Mr.. French,
locked their arms in a last embrace, and
leaped from the cliff. Mr.. French was
within fifteen feet of them when they made
the fatal leap, but was powerless to do any
thing.
When they were picked up it was found
that young French's neck was broken. Miss
Hunts head was crushed and nearly ell
her bones were broken. Death was instan-
taneous In both cases.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
BANK BURGLARS GET $4,000.
Dominion Branch Bank at Napanee, On.
tario. Robbed by Experts.

Dominion Branch Bank at Napanee, On.
tario. Robbed by Experts.
The branch Of the Dominion Bank at
Napanee, Canada, was entered by burglars,
who took ss2, 900 in checks and cash from
he vault.
So cleverly did the burglars do their
work that when the officials opened the
bank next day there was no visible evidence
Of anything wrong. That this was 80 was
due to the faqt that tho burglars had
knowledge Of tho combination OF the vault.
When the officials tried tho vault they
could not work it. This, however, was
thought to be the fault Of the mal who
locked the vault, and no suspicion OF its
having been tempered with was felt.
After several fruitless efforts by the bank
officials to open the vault, an expert was
sent for. 1t was not until Z o'clock that
night that the expert got through his work
and the discovery was then made Of the
robbery. By that time the burglars had o
good start.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
Ameer rayors HOLY war.

The Ameer of A~fganistan has ordered the
faithful to hold themselves in scadiness
Tor a holy war, and u meeting OF mdllahs
has been convened at Cabul to discuss the
situation. Advices from India are thft the
hill forts in the Khyber Pass fell into the
hands of the Afridis through treachery on
the part of the garrisons. An attack ON q
British station in the SANTANA Mountains
was repulsed and q column ofnative Troops
was sent to force the Kohat Pass. IN up
rising on an enormous scale Is fea1ed un-
less the Afridis are subdued promptly.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
SHOOTING MExIcANs DOWN.
rhe Police Attach an Orderly Crowd at
Merida.


Merida. Mexico, wasthe theatre Of bloody
scenes on the night Of August II, news Of
which has just been received. Friends OF
General Francisco Canton. candidate Of the
opposition for Governor of tho State OF Yu-
eatan, had organized o public demonstra-
lion In honor Of the General, and as the
procession was passing the Plaza de la IN
guards. following the instructions. 1t 10
said, of Alyino Manzanillo, a ~fayorite with
the Governor, fired upon the people, kill
lgg eleven persons and wounding twenty
Ave.
The local authorities made every effort to
suppress all news concerning the affair IN
Ill, in obedience to orders received from
he capital, Manzanilla and other persons
Of high standing were placed under arrest
and the newspapers were authorized to re-
Ter to the events of the terrible night.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
FOUR MINERS WI
Fate of a Party which Started by s.
Boat From Juneau. y

Fate of a Party Which Started by sail
Boat From Juneau. 90
J. Peterson, an Alaska trader, who left
Dawson City on July %, with his partner,
Bradbury Cole. has arrived at Victoria,
British Columbia. on the steamer Islander,
they having come out to the coast over the
Lowelton trail. Peterson says that on tho
trip down the Islander picked up foul
men. They were clinging to q capsizei
sail boat, In which they and four othf
on August /. On the morning OF the 23d,
at 4 a.. M, the boat capsized, n james
Armstrong, OF Seattle; w. Mcdonald, o.
Nanaimo; Thomas Treyyian, Of Naniamos
and Hugh McLaren, Of Naniamo, were,
drowned.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
suaNgD HIS HOUSE AND HIMSELF.
Horrible Suicide ofa Jealous Man in Tor
rington, Conn

Ferdinand Woghen, master brass roller
at the Coo Brass Works. in Torrington,
Conn.,, crazed with ~unfounded jealousy Of
his wife, poured kerosene over his clothes
and furniture. set fire to the place. and cut
his throat. His body was found after the
Ere, hanging over one OF the charred attic
safters.
woghen was ono OF Torrington's re-
wife went on a visit to Germany, and on
her return they had many fierce quarrels.
He had threatened her life many times. On
Saturday night they had the last quarrel.
Woghen was prepared to chop his wifc's
head of. She escaped to her daughters
house, and he was driven away. Several
hours later the fire was discovered in his
house.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
FAMINE IN. KLoNDlKE IMMINENT.
Over 1000 Idle Men in Dawson gnd the
Supplies insufficient.


There is grave danger OF a famine on the
Rlondike this winter. According to all re-
ports received, from the upper country, it
will be impossible to land sufficient food at
Dawson to support the population already
dependent upon that base OF supplies.
II. T. Lying, local agent Of the Alaskan
Commercial Company at st. Michaefs de-
clares that there are already over 1000 Idle
men in Dawson, and new parties arriving
amount Of freight landed there this year
will not exceed 1000 tons, OF which not
more than three-fourths is provisions
Miners returning from the Klondike who
left there In July report that the o was
running very low then. and 1t was disposed
of as fast as discharged from the
Old timers realize the situation. sDre-
dict dstfsss deufh Us a result OF tn
Klondfka craZe. M
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
Uncle Sam in : Triple xii55 n

N. CASTOR Gerville-Rea2bes WI 10 repre-
sents the First district b the Island of
Guadeloupo in the Freaei, Chg ember Of
Deputies, favors on AIlknee between
France, Russia and the pnited States.
He contends that ths adhesion OF the
United States to such an alliAnc&e would
enormously increase its 4 rength.
The United Stetes, he says. has reason
to quarrel w.t. xance or RussfqH
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
seth Low NOMINATED.
Citizens Union Names Him For
Mayor Of Greater New York.
OPENING GUN OF THE CAMPAIGN,

Action Taken ut n Meeting After the
Brooklyn Committee of Fifty Had
Asked For Delay-Anti-Tammany Or
CARNATIONS Recommended septem.
Der IS rs the Date For n Convention
NEW YonK CRY Special. Seth Low.
iormer Mayor OF Brooklyn and President Of
Columbia University, was nominated foI
Mayor Of Greater New York by the Citizens
Union. The nomination was made by a
IoInt committee representing the boroughs
Of Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Eich.
nond.
The Low Committee of Fifty OF Brook
iyn, which constitutes the Low organiza-
ton In that borough, did not participate in
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
weyl.r win remain in Cuba.

At the last Spanish Cabinet Council held
the new Prime Minister, General Azcarraga,
announced that Captain General Weyler
would remain in Cuba and that he would
be s~trenuously supported by the Govern,
ment. General Azcarraga also
that the Government would unreserveuiy
adhere 10 the late Senior Canovas's reform
scheme I'M its entirety.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-09-03
WORLDS HARVEST VERY LIGHT.
There VIII BE a Shortage os Fifty Million
Hundredweigsts.

The Hungarian Ministry Of Agriculture
has issued its annual estimate, In which it
describes the worlds harvest as extra
ordinarily light. The total yield OF wheat
Is placed at 573. 76G. 900 metric hundred
weights, while the present annual re-
n,irements are estimated at 655.-
$50, 900 metric hundredweights. It Is
calculated for 1897 and 1893 there
will be a shortage of 0,800,0 900 hum
dredweights. The stocks ematetNTF mn
hand from 1896 are approximateI}rge law
ed at somewhere between 5000, 0Usihess Y
Doc, 900. The total supply for theft the
reckoning both the present stocks ~ ofN
harvest. is estimated at from 6i0, 1906, <
S5l, 900, 900 metric hundredweights. esy;