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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

dark for fear of encountering the dead
mans ghost. So abject are the inno-
cent, as well as the guilty, in this pc
culiar terror, that Kate found It 4
hard task TO perfect her important
plan. Finally, for a money considera-
ton, the young Mexican with whom she
argued her case began to yield.
Now, remember, JOSE" she said, in
parting, "the money is yours when you
bring Filipe Garcia, tonight at mid
night, down the path by the old San
Pedro cemetery
"Si, senorita." he answered, earnestly.
81 will get him there"
II was a moonlight night, but verp
cloudy for a New Mexican sky. The
moon passed in and out among the
storm messengers like 4 lantern carried
through a forest on a dark night, now
appearing, now disappearing, in an
uncertain kind of way, and giving
shape and ghostliness to the most harm
less things.
The little old cemetery was just at h
edge of the village, and surrounded by a
high adobe wall. 1t was almost exactly
the time when the village clocks were
striking IL hat hating, uneven steps
We're heard along the hard adobe walk
leading to this humble Gods acre.
Then, as they came carer, a protesting
voice. now refusing to go any farther,
now raised in agonized entreaty. It
was Jose Martinez, then, who said,
firmly. unpityingly, that he certainly
would 90 farther, even down that very
lane to the graveyard. Next, there were
sounds of scuffling. as if Jose might be
carving out his intention with diff
Guilty. 1t was just as they reached the
side of the burying ground opposite
poor old Sandoval's new-made grave
that they hesitated. Everything was
deathlv still, but each man could have
sworn that he saw something beside the
long rows of white and black crosses
| within. and Jose himself was not proof
against any moving thing in a m
terry at that hour. He had 10 taste for
seeing "graveyards yawn." He stopped
stock still. letting go his victim. The
latter had every inclination to run,
and. indeed, started. but at that very
moment an awful white apparition ap-
peared above the wall. and his knees
gave way beneath him. He sank down
trembling. crossing himself. mutter-
ing: "Ah. Dios." "Jesu Christi!" in
the most abject s~upplication. The fig
ure leaned toward him. Felipe Gar
| cia." it said. in awful tones. you killed
me-where is my monev-where is my
money-you killed me-"
The wretched man fairly croveled in
the path, and groaned aloud in his ter
ror.
You killed me-you killed me
where is my monev-where is my
money!" continued the voice.
His tongue essayed to answer, but
could hardly utter 4 word.
'It's-it's-it's in the wall-in my
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
Her Love Was Ever True.

She was IS fair to look upon as :
primrose on the brookIet's brink. He
met her Il morning in June as she
was tramping over the dew-sprayed
grass with a milk pail in her hand, and
Immediately fell in love.
He told her he was a poor artist. He
was, in fact, the son of a millionaire,
and lighted his cigarettes with ten-dol-
lar bills.
Would YOU" he inquired, when she
had accepted him, always be content
to live in poverty for my sake?"
Dearest, I'd break a crust for you"
she sighed.
For she had just learned from her
brother. who had been to Nailstreet's
mercantile agency. that her fond lover
was rated at Al and had a house il
town, 4 cottage at Newport and 4 banl;
account which would fill one of her
fathers haymows. Let no IA say
that the Arcadian days are gone. She
meant she'd break into the upper crust.
N, Y. Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
BARRElED FLIES.
Prepared Insect Food for Birds and Other
Pets.

Pets.
If YOU are the owner Of a mocking
bird or a gold fish or chameleon, which
you wear chained to your manly or
womanly. but e~rratic, bosom, much to
the CONSERVATION of your nerve-racked
friends, you have probably had occa-
sion TO call on J. II. Webrmann, the old
bird man." on South Sixth street, for
the purpose of buying food for your
pet.
When you got there he probably Of
fered YOU your choice of either dried
flies or ants eggs. in quantities to suit
the size of your purse or the stOmachic
capacity of the said pet.
You may have been startled the first
time al these efforts, but if you were
curious enough to inquire you learned
that both are very common articles of
diet for imprisoned birds and reptiles,
and that they are imported TO this u
try by the barrel.
The flies are obtained from Mexico.
They live in the swamps in various e C
tions of the country and the individual
insect is called the moscos. 1t is small
and delicat-much more delicate than
the omnivorous scavenger. the common
house fly-and its whole body has the
appearance of having been gilded. In
life it must be beautiful. 1t is perfect
" harmless. The flies swarm by the
thousands and millions and are cap
tured in silken nets by men who make
it their business. Great quantities OF
them are cured" or dried in the City
of Mexico and other towns further
east. Most of them hat are shipsed
to the United States come through La
redo, Tex. They are packed and sold
by the barrel.
Mr.. Wehrmann usually buys them in
ten-barrel lots and retailS them in small
quantities. You can get a large en-
velope about half full for ten cents, and
from this you "a judge that a barrel
full of them must cost pretty penny.
The ants eggs are brought from Ger
many, mainly from a point near Ham,
burg. In the Black forest lives a mon
ster ant, and the eggs are deposited in
the ground in such numbers that when
a nest is uncovered it is just like dig
ging into a wheat bin where the egg
hunters commence work with their
shovels.
After being dried they are packed in
barrels and shipped to the different
parts CT the world by the firms engaged
in the business. The supply for this
country is distributed through New
York.
Now, If somebody viii only start a
fea-catching industry or a bed bug
brigade we will not only be wiser, but
Observation-Disclosures Times.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
FASHION LETTER.
Fun and Braid as Trimming Are Very
POpular-Endless Varieties of Fabrics
and Observation-Disclosures Anent Wraps,Etc.

Fur and Braid as Trimming Are Very
Popular-Endless Varieties of Fabrics
andD Observation-Disclosures Anent wraps,Etc.
Especial New York Correspondence
The smooth, beautifully dyed faced
cloths in which tailors delight are the
very best sort of background for the in
tricate and very effective braiding and
srabesque decorations en- applique so
fashionable this winter. Braiding is
likewise applied to satins, velyets and
the handsomely dyed silk-faced velvet
Gems. Brown soutache braid with 6
tiny line of gold braid running close be-
side it is next in favor to black braid il
the execution of this elaborate garni-
ture. Borderings of fur are universal
as a decoration on day gowns, evening
toilets and wraps. Rich, expensive
pelts take the lead among the wealthy,
but this season there is an immense vs.
riety Of what are called fancy" furs,
that for the first time in their history
are considered by refined people as good
enough for skirt borderings. edgings,
etc; e. e., electrical seal and a very fair
reproduction of mutton, the latter a
soft-looking, close, full fur that in its
gray-blue tone looks we'll in connec-
ton with any material Of the same
shade, or lighter or darker as may DE.
Without doubt dark furs are less trying
to most people than light furs, but the
hard shining surface characteristic Of
so many dark short-haired furs is 10
be avoided. Deep brown fur, like mink,
seal, sable or otter, is most enhancing TO
p gray or brown dress, and. indeed, COM
bines most admirably with most colors
or color mixtures. OF all furs dead
white ermine is most unDecoming TO its
wearer. unless she has a rose leaf COM
plexion, and next il unbecomingness TO
ermine ranks chinchilla. The latter, il
real, is a very beautiful fur, but 1t is
greatly initiated and so vulgarized.
The silvery standings of the genuine fur
can never be satisfactorily copied.
a simple tailor costume has a skirt
of russell brown cloth with sleeves and
bolero Of brown silk velvet. The back
of the jacket is closely fitted, and in
front turns back with large revers of
ecru cloth trimmed on the edges with
Il narrow roll of dark mink. The seven
gored skirt is finished with three mar
row bands of the cloth. showing a mere
line Of velvet ut the edges. The vest
is of ecru cloth fastened with small
gold and bronze buttons and trimmed
with machine-stitched straps. Another
similar mode for a more youthful wear
or has a MILDLY vest of the ecru cloth.
with rows of brown gimp at the lower
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
HUMOROUS

We wish the fellow who always
asks you: What do you know" would
be made minister to South AFRICA for
Life.
There are people who are SO par
tfcular about their work that they
never get anything ~done.-Washington
(Ia-) Democrat
-She-"Why, you foolish boy, If I
married you, you wouldn't be able even
to dress me-" H-"Well-er-couldn't
I learn?'-Brooklyn Life.
-Critic-"Where did you get the idea
for that picture?" Painter-"Out OF
my head" Critic-"You must be glad
that it is out."-Fliegende Blaetter.
We've got to admit that the BIZ
cycle has come to stay; that's GER
tain" well, hat depends on whether
you get it for cash or on installmentS'
-Roxbury Gazette.
There is poetry in everything"
unused the editor; now there is yonder
vaste-baSket." And he laughed, as he
sometimes did when he was all alone
Detroit Tribune.
Mr.. Barclay is so well-read; he
repeated IN exquisite quotation last
night" What was it?" 1 can't give
you the exact words, but he said he'd
rather be something in @ something
than a something else in a something
else."-Chicago Record.
A Reminder.-Bluff-"I frequently
have something flash upon my memory
that 1 had forgotten for years" Bragg
Did one of your flashes ever happen
TO recall that ten you borrowed of me in
'S9?"-Detroit Free Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

was found murdered in his bed, and, on
,circumstantial evidence, Langford was
arrested for the crime.
..Circumstantial evidenced" exclaimed
Kate Markley, in indignation and as
constituent. What evidence can there
possibly be against such as he?"
unfortunately, there not only can
he, but there is much" was her IL
formant's reply. I'm the first place.
there was an alteration between the
during the day, and afterwards
Sandova! vent so i2r as 10 express fear
of the young man Besides this, Lang
ford's knife, covered with blood, was
found in the death. chamber, his pocket
handkerchief actually among the
clothes of the disordered bedi"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
Queer Astronomical Facts.

The speculative astronomers have
given US some queer calculations and
odd comparisons. One of the most curl
Gus Of these is one in which the relative
size of the sun and some Of the planets
is shown. They tell US that if the sun
could be represented by a globe two
feet in diameter the earth would be rep
resented, proportionately. by a pea,
Mars by a pinhead and Mercury by a
mustard seed.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
Man and God

Man has done many and wonderful
things in life; he has gridironed the
earth with railroads; he has traversed
the broad seas with his ships; he has
pushed his race to the very out stations
of the globe, but he could nev have
formed the plan for the redemption of
his fellows. ut was because the world,
by its own wisdom, knew not God, that
God revealed Himself and His mighty
plan in rs Son.-Rev ". F. Smiley,
Presbyterian. Holmesburg, Pa
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

An examination of Christianity is
absolutely impossible without an in
vestigation into Judaism, its language,
liturgy, literature and laws. Jesus
of Nazareth was a Jew, His apostles
were Jews, the ethics taught by them
were Jewish ethics. The maxims
taught by Jesus were Inaxims taught
by Jewish rabbis. The ideas taught
by the Jews in hat time were the self
same ideas taught before the possibili-
ty of a universal Christianity yer
arose.-Rabbi Voorsanger, Hebrew,
San Francisco, Cal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

placeta. Oh. let me go. let MT go!" he
hOwled in anguish.
Where is my money-where is my
money!" still went on that merciless
voice.
1T is in the wall by the door, behind
a loose brick. It's all there. l never
used a cent. Now let me go! All,
DioS. let me 60" and the frightened
wretch tainted in the path, and lay
there a senseleSs heap, while the ghost
disappeared as suddenly as ghosts ever
do.
Long before Garcia could steady his
trembling limbs for carrying him home
(Josc had long since d~isappearedI,
strong witnesses were already there,
poor old Sandoval's none was safely
in their possession, and the little ghost
was crying happy tears on her big
brothers arm.
Great was the excitement in town
when the facts were produced at day.
light and Garcia arraigned in Lang
ford's place. So frightened was he
still that he did rot hesitate TO confess
every detail of his crime. How the
money was suggested to his covetous
mind by L~angford's careless talk, and
the murder was a means TO it. The
knife he had found, and simply used be-
cause it was sharp.
One evening long a~fterward. when
the sorrow of all this had put or its
second mourning. Kate and Langford
stood in the doorway for a goodnight
word.
"Oh. there is the new moon" eS-
claimed the girl "Quick, look over
your right shoulder. Fred"
He put n strong right arm down
around the stanch little woman, and
said. gravely: "Do you believe in such
nonsense as that. Kate?"
"Of course. and it is not half so silly
as that superstition of yours"
"And pray what is that, young LADY,"
"Why, you believe in ghosts" she
said. with a laugh.
The arm around her frightened its
hold. and he said with the deepest feel.
ings in his heart:
well that is so. God knows I do be
lieve in one ghost."-Detroit Free Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
They Did.

Il think" said the center rush. as
he looked up from the stretcher upon
which his mangled limbs were ex-
tended, Il think"
They bent with plying glarces to
catch his last words: 81 think that in
that last scrimmage they got on TO me"
". Y. Journal
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life

If you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be made well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take NO-To-Bac,
the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from
your own druggist, who will guarantee q
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
of Oinrments for Catarrh thas
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do IS
ten fold to the good you can possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
ufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
o., contains no mercury, and is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally, and made
In Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & 20. Tes-
timonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

coat, also all sorts of bolero and other
fancy styles; and shoulder capes with
collars have aspired to reach the tops
of the mother goose hats, capes with
moderate collars turn-down style, van
dyke pointed. tabled or "battlemented"
edges, capes long. short and medium,
extremely full or only moderately so;
capes of fur, velvet. cloth, brocade-
repped fabrics-and what more could
one have, for the range extends from
the ~enveloping redingote to the tiny
shoulder collaret. and from sable, seal
and ermine TO a iimsy French eonfec-
ton Of lace chiffon, ribbon loops and
two or three fetchy paste buckles.
KATE DUNBAR
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

edge and five
rows around the
neck under the
straight cloth
collar. This vest
has no opening
on the front,
and is hooked
up the back. A
third costume of
the colored cloth
is trimmed WIN
bands of white
cloth strapped
over with rows
of gilt and
braid in groups
of h and fin
ished on the
front with small
buttons.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

PEOPLE expect too much credit for be-
having themselves properly, when in fact
1t is really a debt they W TO society.-Nlil-
waukee Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

WHEN bilious or ~cosfive, eat a CascareL
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, 10c, sc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

BRRHAM-"It took three hours for BUR
parade TO pass a given point" Mrs. Ber-
hsm-"Was the given point a saloonl'-
Truth.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

JUsT try a 10c. box of C~ascarets candy CO.
thartic, finestliver and bowel regulator made
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

No INVITATION, we think, ever caused
quite as much talk as the telephone.-Yonk-
ers Statesman.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

For 4 man to exert his power in doing
good so far as he can is q glorious task.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

\ very costly and elegant costume
Of dark Russian green cloth has a
tolero jacket of sealskin with a faring
fur collar at the back; a large gran
ME" muff and cloth and fur toque are
en- suite. Black is held in very special
favor both here and abroad.
Dress skirts are cut narrower on the
front and sides, but what is taken away
in weight is amply made up in trim
ming. Four bands, piping, points and
crenelated edges, silk passementerie,
braiding, rows Of gimp or fat machine
stitched straps, galoon or velvet rib
bon constitute some of the prevailing
decorations. Milliners' folds of vel
vet or satin are greatly sanctioned by
fashion. and silk braiding wrought on
velvet is a novel decoration. A va
riety that is not materially affected by
dampness or rain is used for shoulder
capes. jackets and re~dingotes. No ma
terial can quite compare with velvet in
effect and becomingness, and it is a
wonderful foil and set-off to fur or
Qrebe. Winter coats, jackets, capes and
coats, if not wholly of fur, are eX-
tensiyely trimmed with it.
The field for choice Of these garments
was at no time more varied and exteI.-
sive, and we are at liberty to wear the
wraps that best suit our tastes, tenn
peraments. figures. purses and our con-
v~enience, severally and collectively.
Saving n reduction in the outline OF
the sleeves, there has been hardly any
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

No y can study elocutiou and not be
affected decentralization Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

LIMP and lame-lame back. st. Jacobs
Oil cures it promptly, surely.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

Cold quickens rheumatism, but quickly,
surely, 81. Jacobs Oil cures it.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

THERE is such a thing as having great il
f1uence without having great ~talent.-Ram's
Horn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

A M1ssoURLAy always likes to cut a box
or white when he is thinking.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

BURNING, itching, frost-bite. Use st. ia
cobs On-cures promptly. Cools the fever.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
BY A
BY LAURA d. MARSH.

ELSCRELY the two
strolled along on
the outskirts OF
that little New
NJ e xic an village,
S b e, half-hidden
under a dropping
leghorn s~unshade;
he. in a wealth of
outing flannel, mis-
blouse coat care
lessly unbuttoned,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09

model worn dur
ing the last three
e a that may not
be worn to-day. At
frming this, it viii
be almost needless
to e~ruInerate the
different styles Of
wraps of every
S h a c, jackets.
long, shor+, tight
fitting. loose or
half-loose fitting,
sack back, empire
back, French back,
scanned or seam
less, single or
double breasted,
p fronted. with
narrow vest.
annie Louis waist
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
-rhe word .bumper' has a peculii

The word "bumper7 has peculiar
origin. When the Roman Catholic
church wss in the ascenGency in Eng.
land the health of the pope wes usually
drunk in a full glass Immediately aftes
dinner-nn bon Pere Ito the good IA.
thcr). Hence the word bumper"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-25
Tell it Again.

The following essay was written by
a little six year old boy of the Great
Bend city schools:
George Washington was good man.
Mr. Washington when he was little
boy his father gave him new hatchet.
One day he looked all around the yard
then he found tree then he took his
hatchet and chopped the cherry tree
then his father come and said who has
CHOPPED down my tree. Ihaye father he
took him in his arms and said my dear
boy I would rather lose all my fine
trees than have you tell One lie.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-25
Important Proposition.

Every Single Taxer in the state of
Kansas and every citizen who would
learn of just system of taxation-a
system that will reduce taxation and
abolish tribute to monopolies and doub-
le wages, is requested to drop a card
to the undersigned. with your name
and address written upon it. and some
thing to enlighten will be sent. Ad-
dress: VERNON j. ROSE.
Secretary Kansas Single Tax League.
Independence, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-25
WHO CREATED WEALTH.
And When Created, Who Has the Bulk oft
And How Did They Get it2

s THE mills of
the gods, which
"grind exceeding
small, crush our
people between the
upper and the un-
der stone; as the
cries OF the poor
and hungry for
food and clothing
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-25
Cure for Hog Cholera.

The following formula published by
the Government Bureau of Animal In
dustry, is the best thing known as a
preventive and cure for hog cholera.
Powdered Wood Charcoal. Sulphur
Chloride Of Sodium, HyposnlphateS Sod
iun, Sodium Sulphate, Sulphide Anti
mony, Nitrate Soda.
Tablespoonful once day
in slop for each 150lb hog.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-25

The number of pounds of butter sold
were I85, 500. Number of patrons z74.
The largest amount of money paid to
one patron during the year was S4o9,
which went to Mrs. E. A. Rowell; the
second largest was S45o.27.
The skimming stations established at
various points have materially increased
the business in Barton county, besides
giving nearby farmers all the benefits
of the creamery. At these skimming
stations the milk is received and sepa-
rated, the cream being sent to the
creamery. while the skinned milk is
sold to the farmers.
A gallon of milk weighs eight and one
third pounds. Taking 55 cents as the
average price per hundred, the farmer
receives little over Al cents gallon
for the milk. He receives the skinned
milk from the creamery at one-fourth
of cent a gallon, which leaves linn a
trihe over Al cents for the butter Fat in
each gallon of milk. Inasmuch as the
skinned milk makes very good feed for
hogs, calves, ETC., this is profitable
industry for the farmer.