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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04
Another RafIroad Coming.

County Clerk McPheeters has re-
Gently received two letters from the
st. Louis Industrial Development
Co." which has offices ut 1909 Chemi-
cal Building i'll that city regarding a
railroad. The last letter states: I'VE
are considering aproposition of bHild-
ing "a line (of railrOadl from your
town to Cape Girardeau and building
Il bridge at that place Will you kind
" give us our opinion of thismat1er.
and also say if you know what kind
of IA business they ase doing on the
railroad from Morley t@Commerce and
whether or not you THINK it would be
better for MS to buy that road and
build from Morley to Cape irardeau-
or best build from your town.
The letter is from thu. prcsidens OF
the company. which evidently means
something or they would not be SO I'M
Fortunate for Il reply Scott county
has now under construu:tion2J per Gent
of her present railroad mileage. and II
looks like several more lines are Efad-
ed our way.-BentOn Record.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04
something TO Know.

1t may be worth something to know
the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters.
This medicine is purely vegetable, acts
by giving tone to the nerve centres in
the stomach, gently stimulates the
Liver ard Kidneys, and aids these
organs in throwing off impurities in
the blood. Electric Bitters improves
the appetite. aids digestion, and is
pronounced by those who have tried
it as the very best blood purifier and
nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for SOC. or
81 90 per bottle at w. {. Hannah and
all drug stores.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04
New Bakery Firm.

H. j. Martens, having purchased a
half interest in the Bakery business
of the Hanichen Bakery, will continue
the business at the old stand. The
business will be conducted under the
firm name of Martens & Co. a de-
livery wagon will make the daily
rounds as heretofore and the firm will
do all in Its power to merit the trade
of the public. We would be pleased
to retain all the old customers and we
assure them we will treat them with
courtesy.
Those knowing themselves indebted
to the old firm will accommodate US by
calling and settling.
MARTENS & Co.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04
Calamity Howlcrs.

There are calamity howlers all over
the country and we have our share
OF such people here in Cape Girar-
deau. Generally these people are
men who have as some time in life
lived in clover. They We're great men
when they were on top. but as soor
as they begin to go down hill they
begin to howl up till their voices are
hushed by the screwing down Of the
coffin lid.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Hon. J. NJ. Seibert of Jefferson City
is in the city shaking hands with his
old friends. Monroe" as We all call
Mr.. Seibert here, is as fine looking
man as ever held a State Office in Mis-
souri,. He would be an ornament to
the Governors mansion at Jefferson
CITY and as Governor of Missouri he
would be an Improvement en- any man
the Democrats haveever electedto that
office.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04
Election NOiiCT.

Notice i hereby given that the an
nual meeting OF the stockholders OF
the Southeastern District Agricultural
Society will be held at the court house
in the city of Cape Girardeau on Sat
urday. December 18th. 1897. to elect a
President. Vice-President and seven
Directors for said Society. The polls
will be open from one o'clock to three
o'clock P. IN.
L. H. ENGELMANN.
Secretary.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04
If You Keep.

If you keep a>horse, COW or dog,
send for DR.. Humphreys. Veterinary
Manual and learn about their treat
ment and cure. Mailed free. Address
Humphreys Medicine Company, Will
liams & John Sts., New York.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Congressman Vandiyer is now in
Washington. He will be in his seat
when Congress convenes and his Dem
ocratic opponents for the nomination
at the next convention will find that
seat a hard seat to capture.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

The distribution of Federal pie goes
bravely on but poor old Southeast
Missouri is getting only soup. We
veil. we vote for the Grand Old Party,
but when it ome 70 letting some ot
the emoluments We are not in it. How
long-Oh, how long will thiS timing
last?
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

To be relieved OF all thoughts of his
child wife who has deserted him. Cen
eraI Clay. OF kentucky. should move
to Missouri and locate il Pemlsc"t
county. There 4 nights coon hunt
and a little adventure with tramps
would relieve him Of his troubles,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Dunklin county has a candidate for
Congress, a candidate for Circuit
Judge, a candidate for State Auditor,
and God only knows what else Dunk
lin county will want.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

The pictures of Chauncey l.. Filley
will not be in demand atthe neXt State
convention. The old mar has, by his
own foolishness, played himself out.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Cotton is not worth what it used to
be. The reason Is, the people of this
country are becoming too high-toned
to wear cotton goods.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

You cant believeevcrything you see
in all the newspapers but you can
nearly always believe everything you
see in the DEMOCRAT.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Mrs. Dora Richardson Clay, chic
wife of General Clay Of Kentucky.
was thrown from Il horse the other
day and badly hurt. The General
sent her a basket of grapes. asked
about her health and tried TO kiss her
by telephone.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04
Grent MuSic Oncr.

Send Us the names and addresses Of
three or performers on the piano
or organ together with ten cents in
silver or postage and we will mail you
ten pieces full sheet music, consisting
OF popular songs. w~altzes, marches,
etc, arranged for the piano and Or
gan. address.
POPULAR Music PUB. Co.,
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04
Never a Die.

Many desperate cases of kidney dis
eases pronounced incurable have been
cured by Foley's Kidney Cure. Many
physicians use it. W. H. Coerver,
duppiSt-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

If Gen. Cassius NJ. Clay, OF Ken
lucky. who is heart-broken because
his young wife deserted him, wants to
ease himself down he should 30 to
Pemiscot county, in this State, and 20
coon hurting. There are some tramPS
in that county who would fix the Gen
erals clock for him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

The Jackson Herald has changed
hands. Edward l.. Hays and f. L.
Hendricks are now the proprietors.
Mr.. Hays is Il Young iawyE" who
stands high in his profession. We
wish the new finn success in the news
paper business.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Judge Bland will now have an
opportunity to explain what he did
with that thousand dollar assessment
the Populist Committee made on him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Old man FiIley is out in another
letter to the ST. Louis Republic. This
time he show, himself up worse than
ever.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

j. f. McLain is in the city to-day.
Frank, as = all call him. is getting
around among the people. He has
his eyes on a county Office he would
like To decorate and when the time
comes he : going to be Il had
man to head off.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

There will be three or four candi-
dates for Circuit Judge in this Judi
cial Circuit 1t the next election. We
h .ope the conventions for the nomina-
tim of candidates will he held IN this
.nifr
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

State auditor Seibert is onc of the
best posted politicians in thu State.
H is personally acquainted wiki more
prominent men in Missouri than any
man living in the state. lie has
friends ia both parties. He j. 4 man
who makes it Il point to have n" enc
mi,-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Louis Uouck has got the Cotton Belt
corporation III the supreme Court In
the higher courts is where Mr.. Houyk
does business-tha :, legal business.
There he is at home and there ne al
WAYS succeeds in laying before the BIG
corporation lawyers some law points
that are new to them.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

The Democratic papers of Missouri
are now holding old mai Filley up as
a hero. They used to call him old
boodler.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Jodie Flynn took in Bloomfield last
week. Bloomfield is the right size
tow. for a man of Jodie's calibre.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

One blessing of this country is that
a man may be rich to-day and poor
tomorrow, and vice versa.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Fire Alarm Flanagan, of Carthage,
the boss hrr-.r1an Of the deposed Re
publican Boss. Is in trouble.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04
One Editors Life.

Prof. Lou Haley, now located in
Tucson, Arizona, sends us the follow
ing clipping: The following statisli-
curate memorandum of the life expert
once of a phOpniy editor.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

1t is the most central town in Penn
IScot county. 1t is the most accessi-
bic, as all roads lead to Hayti. 1t is
sure to be the county seat. 1t is baci
from the river. 1t is above water
even should ine levecs break. Ii is a
hustling town
New enterprises being started
at Hdyti: y large stare and heading
mill: the largest cotton gin in Penis
cot county: = new bank: M elective
light plant
[ have 10 choice lots that will sell
for cash or on time.
w. + TALLEY.
Hayti. No.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Croub and Whooping Cough.
Billiards. HOrehound Syrup will
promptly relieve Group and WhOoping
Cough. 1t will cure the worst Cough
or Cold. 1t never disappoints- Try
t. Sold by Wilson Drug store
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Directory Of the Principal Business Houses
The following is published daily for the
benefit of travelling statesmen, strangers and
the public GENERALLY. 1t cannot fail to prove
of interest to all who intend transacting bust
ness in Cape Girardeau.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

Charles W. Stehr having purchased
the interest of Henry Nussbaum, Sr.,
in the store of H. Nussbaum Il Son,
the name of the firm is now Nussbaum
* Stehr.
| would be pleased to have all my
old friends call on me in my new quar-
ters, and | assure them that | will
treat them right.
CHARLES W. STEHR.
Cape Girardeau. Mo-, Nov. s, 1897.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04
Dissolution Notice.

The cO-partnership heretofore exist
ing between Henry Nussbaum, ST.,
and Henry Nussbaum, Jr., under the
firm name of H. Nussbaum & Son.
general merchandise, was on the 18th
day of October, 1897, dissolved by
mutual consent. Henry Nussbaum,
ST., retiring from the business.
All who are indebted to. or have
accounts against, said firm of H. Nuss-
baum Or Nussbaum & Son. will please
call for settlement.
H. NUSSBAUM & Son.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04
1 Short Sad StOrN

y Cold.
Neglect.
Pneumonia.
Grief.
Had Foley's Honey and Tar been
used. this story would have had y
happier ending.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-04

SATURDAY. DECEMBER /, 1897.
The age-herald., 1897-10-06
Make It Business Only.

The armor plate plant committee of the navy department Is expected in Bir- mingham on the 18th. This committee was provided for by an act of congress to investigate and report upon the ad- visibility of the government building an armor platte plant and if found advisa,- ble to report in favor of the same, to recommend a location. The personnel of the committee Is composed of naval experts appointed by Secretary Long. Their mission is purely a business one. They are acting for the government att courtesies in the form Of free railroad transportation or free any ything else.
 They are men who will report purely upon the merit of the locality they visit. When they come to Birmingham show them it's resources and its equipment for making iron and steel. Show them the cost of making steel and demon straIte to them at what price armor plate can be made here.
 Show them this particularly. in a DuSlneSS-llke way. Don't give them a public reception. Give them no banquet mo form of public entertainment. Make no set speeches to them and ask for none from them.
 They are not politicians, nor congress men. They are practical men coming here on practical business matter, and they will desire to transact their business in a practical way.
 If any citizen would dine them at his home we'll and good. But don't pub iicly entertain them. Make no pyro- technic display. Show them Birming- hams resources in comfort. But don't annoy them with surplus entertainment and don't force them to do other than their mission. They are practical men,
The age-herald., 1897-10-06
Politicians and Jurors.

Jurors are frequently discharged when it turns out tillat they Have read the newspapers just before tine trial of the cases submitted to them The ideal julUr is man who does not read the newspapers, a man whose mind Is a per- feet blank.
 Some politicians seem to 1lave an idea that they must be like jurors. They r. ad nothing, and get all their information at second hand. Their minds are not burdened with facts and are virgin soil, ready to receive first impressions. Per- haps these statesmen are mistaken. If they will look around them they will see that there are some men who alave risen to very high places in public Hfe, despite the fact that they are readers of news papers and students of books.
 Nor is it by any means certain that thla best juror is the man who reads nothing. Intelligence and information should never be outIawed.
The age-herald., 1897-10-06
An UnqratefuI Class.

Some of the federal judges who have to deal with the mountaineers engaged in the unlawful distiTling of whiskay seem disposed to impose very severe sentences, as they believe that is the surest way of wiping out tha business.
 The experience of generation shows that the unfortunate moonshiners are driven by poverty to their illicit trade. It is th=ir only means of making a lit tle cash, and they believe that they have the, right to convert their corn into any shape and sell it. They think that they are the victims of an oppressive and un- just law.
 Tha present revenue law was a war time measure and should be greatly modified. It is a sad and unnecessary piece of cruelty to send a poor ignor- ant countryman to die in the worlxhoufs 6 prison simply because he made and sold a few dollars worth of whislkey to save his family from starvation. A great re- public ought to hold itself above such petty tyranny.
The age-herald., 1897-10-06
A National Matter.

Public 1lealth is a. national matter, and the federal government should regulate Ril quarantine measures. It wln not do to leave this matter to states and towns. because it is difficult to secure concert of action When an infected or contag- ious center menaces the surrounding country it is childs play for scattering towns here and there to quarantine against it. while other towns along the Hines of travel in that region open their gates.
 Thers is prejudice against federal in- terference in some things, but rhere are strorg reasons for it when pestHtence threatens tfJs land. A national danger should be guarded against by the na- tional authorities.
 This is the only way to work irteli- gently and systematically. As things are at present 1t is in the power of any little railway town in tfJe south to cause trouble by going to one extreme or the other.
The age-herald., 1897-10-06
THE HULA HULA GIRLS.
Senator Morgan and Party Gaining Inspiration
 In Hawaii.
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
 fThe good deacon who takes advan'ta ge of a trip away from home to investigate the mysteries of the Bowery, or the el- derly gentleman who, freed from mari- tai restraint, delights in the couchee- couchee and other inexpressibly naughty things at Coney Island, are familiar figures to us all. We always knew that this thing of going away from home was absolutely demoralizing, but never, in the widest flight of our imagination, did We suppose that our venerable and esteemed friend Senator Morgan, would get giddy in Honolulu.
 The indictment is plain. According to the New York Sun, journal most generally veracious, a native Hawaiian woman invited Senator Morgan, Con- gressman Cannon and several others to witness six handsome Hawaiian girls dance the hula-hula, and the visitors we are told. were ''mightily pleased greatly enjoying the performance" This we could have expected of Uncle Joe'' Cannon. He is of the light and frisky kind, given to scorching on the wheel wearing golf hose, smoking and telling stories, and always allowing the natu- ral gayety of his disposition to disport itself in untrammeled fashion. Cannon we can easily imagine, gazed with rap- turous eyes upon the sinuous eyolu- l. tions fthe Hawaiian dancers, his feet twitching to join the lovely ladies in { their seductive art. No blush would suf- fuse the sun-burned face of the alto gether worldly Cannon. In the pres ? ence of such a tittillating spectacle his cup of happiness would be full
 f, But Morgan Senator Morgan. John !, IT. Morgan, of Alabama! The man whose profundity of thought challenges the ad- mlration of the senate of the United States! The man who brayed the alllir- ling temptations of gay Farce and came ' forth unscathed, has apparently been captivated by the pagan wiles of half & dozen coffee-colored girls We are shocked. And to think that a trip of 1000 miles, begun with the expressed in- itehtion of studying the important ques- tion Hawaiian annexation, should end with an exhibition of the hula-hula. The very thought grieves our modest souls.
 It is said that when Senator Morgan last returned from Paris he entertained his colleagues for a couple of hours in executive session relating his experi- encs in the French capital Some of these days, behind closed doors and in solemn secrecy Senator Morgan may be induced to unburden his full mind of the impressions which the hula-huIa girls made upon his susceptible nature. A description of the dance, given with the rich vocabulary of which he is the fortunate pOsseSsor, would cause graver questions to become of little moment. A practical illustration of the feminine ccntortions woud add grace and beauty to the lecture, but this, we are afraid Senator Morgan will not dare to att N tempk He Is neither sylph-nks In form
The age-herald., 1897-10-06
rIrr orHrR SIDE or TT.

From the New York Telegram. There's nace as fair as silver star that
 shines in the silent sky; A brow that Is broad and as beautiful as the pale moon hanging high, And at even time when 1 sit alone and
 dream of the dear old days, It comes to me in the gathering gloom: Filling the night with it's old perfume, And smiingiy round me plays. There are eyes that shine like pearls of
 dew that drip from the lHy's leaf, Eyes with a light that Is heavenly bright
 brightness beyond belief And they flash and flame from the shad- ow face that floats in this maze of
 mind
 Piercing the sorrowing, saddened soul As they did long since when my heart
 they stole, Leaving naught else behind There are lips that bloom like the regal
 rose as it bows it's blushing had Lips that once in the long ago my thirst
 ing soul loves fire fed; And now as they move to voice their song
 that song with it's sad refrain My bursting heart once more stand still, For know they'll speak of a milliner's
 bill.
 And touch me for ten again.
The age-herald., 1897-10-06

Tribute Well Bestowed.

From the Johnstown (Pa.) Democrat.
 The Democrat cong'ratuAates the board of trade on the successful lamiing of the tin plate mill for Johnstown. It is an important anl valuable enterprise for the city and one that promises soon to reach large dimensions, while thlsi pay roll will go far towards bringing much better trade to all classes of our buSsns ss men.
 It is the crowrGng vindicatfon, If any were needlsd, of the wisdom of those of our citizens who determined to inaugu- rate an active campaign under the au- spices of the board of trade to promote the industrial growth of Johnstown, when Secretary Thompson's @erv.e s were secured.
 His work spe ks f r itself and needs no commendation at our hands Few mem under similar circumstances could have come into this community an entire stranger, as he was, and not only held his own from the outsl5t but steadily gained in tine esteam and confidence of our people. He has done more than this
 -lBe has given almost a national rspu.a- tion to fhe Jollnstown board of trale. while making name and fame for h.Tn- self of the most enviable character. He has been all the way through, and un- der some very trying conditions, cour- teous and gentlemanly, makirg friends for Johnstown wherever he has gone.
 Tlheii,e should be now a strong move inent to make the Johnstown board of trade what he so earnestly desires it to beleume-a factcr of influence and sue cess in the growth of JohnStownL
The age-herald., 1897-10-06
Changed Conditions.

Thirty or forty years ago sobriety, skilled industry and economy counted for great deal in th, battle of life, and brains were at premium. It is very different now. The powerful combina- tions in every profession and business make 1t next to impossible for a young man to succeed without capital. A man must to some extent have a monopoly or he runs the risk of being crowded out.
 Instead of setting down and mourn dng over these conditions our young men should set themselves to work to meet them. They should try to make themselves so superior in knowledge and skill that they will be in demand. Then let them make combinations of their own and try to secure a monopoly of their trade or business. 1t is folly for men to become disheartened at the start. There Is a field and a fighting chance for men of pluck, energy, talent and in- tegrity, and always will be. At times it may be hard for thsm to contend against trusts, combines and monopo- lies, but they will find room if they try in the right way.
 The new commercial and industrial