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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-04-17
A woMAN's CARD PARTY.

They Asked the Old Familiar Cues
tion. What's Trumps:"
The following conversation is said 10
have been overheard by a waiter at a
ladies' club:
Jane" said Maria, 1t is your lead"
Why, no." answered Jane, 1t is
Ida's-"
NO" spoke up Ida, at is not my lead;
Susan dealt the cards"
Why. then II must be my lead" said
Maria. What's trumps?"
Hearts" shouted three young voices
in unison.
Well there's my lead" said Maria.
playing the deuce Of clubs.
But you must lead a trump card. my
dear" cried Jane.
Yes. and lead the biggest trump you
have in your hand" put in Ida, James
partner
Well. then. here is the queen Of
hearts" said Maria.
20. you mean thing. you" exclaimed
Jane: that takes my king"
But / viii take the trick. for I have
the ace" said Ida.
But" remarked Susan. that's the
sce Of diamonds"
so il IS" said Ida. We'll, here is the
four Of hearts"
I've got the ace of hearts" purred
Susan. Does that take the trick?"
"Of course il does" answered Jane.
NO il doesn't" said Ida. "A court
rard always takes another card"
10, let's stop playing" cried Maria.
YEARLY. Its no fun when there are nc
men to tell you how to piay.--Chicago
Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-04-17
Effect of weather on Crime.

Prof. Willis l.. Moore, in a recent leo
ture, cited statistics to show what a
great effect the weather conditions have
on crime. There is a larger proportion
of crime in the hot months than in the
very cold Ones, although there is much
inducements for crime in the win
ter. From the records compiled by q
weather bureau official a few years ago,
It was found that. while there were
1000 suicides and $500 murders during
the three warmest months of the year,
there were but 1900 suicides and LOO
murders during the three coolest
mOnths.@Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-04-17
Church from a sIseIe Tree.

Santa Rosa, capital OF Santa Rose
county, CAL, has 4 Baptist church,
which holds over 200 people, built n
tirely from timber sawn out of a single
redwood. Timbers, weather boarding,
ard inner lining are all of wood, theirs
being no plaster or bricks and mortar
about it. The roofing. too, is Of
shingles cut from the same tree. and
after it was all finished there were CO..
900 shingles left-Chicago Tribune. !.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-04-17

Smith - What a curious thihxls
Here's Jones been walking ar9EIa sAk
day holding his nose! 49,
Brown-Why, his wife tod HIM boz
to target to order some gusltG3cfai&
uer-Broeklvn Life. % u %
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-04-17
Toast Sandwiches.

Place a very thin piece of cold toast
between two slices of thin bread and
butter, in the form of a sandwich, add
ing a seasoning of pepper and salt. This
nay be varied by adding a little cold
meat to the toast.-ChicaRo Journal
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-04-17
BIZ. Ea.ter Offering

I dare not offer her q hat,
On things mundane I may not feast her.
And so I have decided that
I'll offer hes myself at Easter
Detroit Free Press
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-04-17

ried woman, or anything else that be-
longs to her, Victor Brainor?"
Still, though he sDeered and reproved
himself, the voice quickened and cent
out repeated melodies in the great cham
Der of his thoughts
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-04-17

They Asked the Old Familiar cues
ton. " Il Trumps:"
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
HAiLsroRMs SCATTERED.
Ausoz1an Vineyards Successfully Pro&....
from the Downpour.

means OF powerful disturbances Of ~. ,s ps
Per sfFata nt o. u ar h ~ means Of explosions
verse principle-that OF dissipating rain and
hall storms. BY means Of explosions in the the
says the Philsdelphis; Reeord. Unlike 81 the h,
sa1s esapostion of Scientific prnepIe e5ed fS fSs the
periments which proved successful were car
ried out In Austria Austria for the commercial pur-
the devastation Of hall storms, which are OF
frequent occurrence u that section Of the
Windische- Freistritz dover steirmarh ides Aus. 2.
trial, owns extensive vineyards. situated on
the oca often or Visited scssr
hail storms. According to Consul Germain
at ZURICH, having expended good deal OF
lands and in securing choice cuttings from
which to raise his vines he began to expert
enemy@haIi. At arst he purchased gaiyan.
ized iron wire netting and stretched 1t over
five acres Of his best vines. but found the
ton He therefore concluded to try the
shooting or explosive systems to scatter the
a na sn
on the six most prominent SUBMITS sur
rouadng the locality zeal ss and II
stations, built Of wood, shelter ten heavy
mortars each. In the neIghborhood of every
powder is stored.
corps of volunteers, consisting Of neigh
b0rs who are also owners of small vine
Yards have been trained to handle the NOR
lars at the slightest indication Of an ap-
nroaching storm. The mortars are imme-
diately manned and loaded with about four
and quarter ounces Of powder each, and
shooting commences simultaneously. and
continues regularly out Of the sixty NOR
tars until the clouds have scattered and the
storm has blown over These experiments
we're anxiously watched by the citizens of
Windisch- -Freistritz last summer. AT the ap-
nroach Of threatening black clouds oV er the
SUBMITS of the Bacher mountains a signal
was given and all the mortars were fired on
and the continuous detonations in a few
moments caused a sudden reaction in the
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
MUSICAL BIRDS IN FLORIDA.
One slngs Medley and the other mitat
the whistle Of Air Brakes.

One Sings = Medley and the Other initiate
the Whistle Of AIr-BrAkes.
Fred Ellis. engineer of the waterworks.
has the most wonderful mocking bird In
Jacksonville. He was six years old this
month, Is a great. full-throated fellow, tame
ida Times Union. He doesn't do any fancy
work In the mimicry Of mouth organs, music
boxes and Instruments, but sings his own
roundeiay the picture of happiness, In
voice that Is wonderfully sweet. He has 4
number OF songs. and one Of them Is a med
ley OF his own composition that sweeps in
the Whole feathered tribe-hawk, whippoor-
chlck In distress, the call of a young tur-
KEY, the cav of raven. the cluck of a hen,
the pipe Of the backbird. song Of the red
bird, thrush. JORGE and the tweet OF the
sparrow.
The hind claw of one foot is broken. and.
ss s while he sings this foot keeps slipping
and, with head lifted in the air. pours out
MS heart all day long to the roses among
which his cage is hung.
There Is canary bird at the terminal STA
uon tnat has learned the exact imitation Of
the whistle OF the air brakes OF a passenger
train, when 1t runs INTO the don. The
Dird VIII listen intentiy for Il train. and II
Immediately hegins TO dance around in Rlee
The train glides into the station while tho
little fellow clings to the wires Of the cage
to get a peep, and the often heard whistle
OF escaping air fills the structure with Its
all noise has ceased. and then settles back
as II for supreme effort 1t fills it's lungs
and produces an echo of the sound Of the
trains brakes Many passengers, in pass
Ing the birds cage: have been attracted by
the marvellous similarity between the two
sounds. the only difference being In volume.
How appropr.ater' ..what is appro-
priate? THE evidence in the Luetgert case
Is to be rehashed.''
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

Of the country than all other dipeAoe9
put together. and until the last few yeax4
Was supposed to Be incurAble. For Gre9&
1isease, and prescribed local remcdlee. an4
by constantly falling to cure with ieceA
encs has proven cAtarrh to BE- constitu-
tionai disease and therefore requirea con-
stitutionn treatment. Hairs Catarra
Co. Toledo. Ohio. is the only constltu-
tional cure on the market. II 10 teke0
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the nyo-
tenn. They offer one hundred dollaru foR
lars and testimonials. Address
F. J. CHENEY = CO..
Sold bE DrusEEs,,,,ts. E,,, 7sc; 49,
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

A novel proposition was made not long
ago to the Receivers of the Baltimore 4
Ohio Railroad. The b. & o has branch
running from what is known rs Alexandria
Junction, near Washington, to Shepherds
on the Potomac River, where . car ferry
10 operated In connection with the lines
leading south from the Capitol. pro-
fessor Of an eastern college desired to lease
this short stretch Of track for the purpose
of educating young men In practical rail-
road work. In his letter he explained that
he thought there was wide field for bright
and energetic boys who could be thorough
ly well grounded in the practical side of
railroading, provided they could be edu-
Gated ON . regular line Of road. He b.
lieved that by the employment OF veteran
railroad men a. teachers that the boys
could profitably spend Q or 3 years work
ing as trainmen, ,fremen, engineers, switch
men, station agents, and In other capaci-
ties required In the railroad service. As
this branch Of the b. q o. II Of considera-
BILE value the Receivers were compelled to
decline the offer.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
Embossed In Gold.

THE CoMPANION's Souvenir Calendar for 1898.
series of charming figure pieces, faithfully copied
IN coors and embossed in gold. Is recognized every
where as a most charming piece of color-work.
Every subscriber receives IL without additional
charge Moreover. the paper is sent free to new
subscribers every week from the time the subscrp-
ton is received until January, 1898, and then for
full year to January, 1888.
Illustrated Prospectus of the volume for 1893 and
sample copies of the paper sent free. Address
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
207 Columbus Ave. Boston, Mass.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
One Excspslsn.


He was In . reminiscent moed-
T have always wanted the best Of
everything" he said. and never got
IT,"
Never" she asked. rcproachfully
well. possibly. ought not to sa,
that," he returned. looking into he
eyes with dreamy. far-away expires
sion. There was one time. guess
when got about the best there was TO
be had"
In the country" she broke In.
In the whole world" he replied.
And when was that?" she asked
with beaming face as the sun glistened
ON her wedding ring.
When got that pointer dog tina,
took the bench show price
Perhaps she was Justified in getting
angry. Most wives would have thought
30 at any rate.-Chicago Post.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

opened mp funneI-like, the mouth Of ths
funnel began to riye in the form Of consecu-
the clouds scattered and entirely disaGp g 8
peared. There was no hail or even I sudden
downpour Of rain The same experiences
was gone through six times last summer
and has. without single exception, proved
successful preventive.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
Unlocked For.

UNLOCKED For.
Talker-"You shouldn't feel 80 sors
at Jones. He did just right in holding
you and preventing a disgraceful fight
What II he had let you GOT"
Buffer (caressing a black eye)-
Darn it! that's what the fool did,
Judge.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
Avoiding DlatinctIo,

Avoiding Distinction.
First Burglar-"I'll have ter get 4
bike soon"
Second Burglar-"What for?"
First Burglar-"Well, II 1 don't III
soon be known to de police as de only
man in de perfesh what don't ride
Puck.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
In the Cold Fact ci.ss.

Professor-"In the sentence, "A poe,
was mistaken for another man and
shot, what is the subject?'
Poet"
How would you make the sentence
paradoxical?"
Served him right"
But that is not a paradox"
well. it's dead right."-Truth.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
No Edge on the Cat.

No Edge on the Cat.
Just look at that kitten, will your
said Mr.. Lushforth. What satisfac.
tion do you suppose it gets In chasing
imaginary mice?"
II don't see why you should ask me,
said his wife. you know more aboui
that sort Of thing than I do."-Indian-
apolis Journal.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
A Thourhtfoi Aa.,a.D.

A Thoughtful Maiden.
isn't that the young man you were
engaged tor"
Yes. auntie."
But why did you break it?"
He believes in the germ theory and
that kissing is dangerous"
But surely that is right and proper.
In scientist. yes; but not in a hus.
band. Life.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
One Thing Lackiag.

One Thing LACKING.
well, Tommy, you've got your new
bicycle at last. and l presume you are
satisfied"
Nome. I'd like to have the fxin' OF
the weather now. They's too blame
much rain. Tribune.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
Free, Important Inforuatlon

To men tplain enveiope). How, after ten
years fruitless doctoring. l was fully re-
stored to full viRor and robust manhood. No
@. O. d. fraud. No money accepted. No con-
nection with medical concerns Sent abso-
lutely free Address. Lock Boz 2SS, Chica-
CO. ILL.,. Send two-cent stamp II convenient.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
auuuer Pessauusu.

Summer PesslDlsn.
There IL NO such thing on earth az
retributive justice"
why do you say so?"
"The person who leaves nypaper on
. chair IL never the one who sits dDwn
ON it"-Detroit Free Press.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

civilians has a new cure for insomnia. -
"What is it?'' ''He takes pitcher up
stairs with him and goes to bed under the
impression that he has to be up In time to
catch a milkman."
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

you suppose he did?' ~ can't imagine"
He went to our telephone and proposed to
Dolly Peacock. !"
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

Women. In order to be admitted to Aus
trian universities. must be at least eighteen
years old. graduates of high school and Of
Austrian birth
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
His Confession.

His Confession.
Tell me. DOCTOR" asked the ambi-
tious young disciple of Galen, eagerly
what was the most dangerous case
you ever had?"
In confidence. now that 1 am abou.
to retire froll practice" answered the
veteran physician. frankly, 81 will COZ
TESS that 1t was my incidence p
Puck.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
Livsried Repartee.

The Coachman-What does v,
name. ye spalpeen, by tellin' tn butler
me Biddy was hot stuff?"
The Footman-Faith. yer Biddy's tn,
cook, now amt she?
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

Our New Upright Grand Piano Oa1y o90B
Us down and SO month. Reliable and fully war
rantsd Write to The Montelius Plano Co.. bi7-Sia
18th st.. Denver.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
Aore Decaft.

More Deceit.
Mrs. Gaddington-"I don't like hel
at all, dear. She is deceitful woman
The other day she tried to get me te
say something against you"
Mrs. Bubbington-"She did? Howr
Mrs. Gaddington-"Why, she asked
me to tell her conhdentially what ]
really thought of you!"-Puck.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

"Does your wife understand the care Of
palms In wintcrf' 'sIndeed she does; ahe
always wheedles some Of the neighborn into
keeping hers"
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. foc or zbc.
II c. c. c. fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
Wanted . Monopoly.

Wanted . Monopoly.
Miss Askins-'Tm sure you had a
fine time with all those young ladies
at the seashore."
Toodles-"Not very good. There was
another man there."-Puck.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
Dos't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your LIE Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
netic, full Of life nerve and vigor. take No-To-
Bac. the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists. soc. or ei. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

Mrs. Winsl0w's Soothing syrup
For children teething softens the reduces ina
nation allays pain wind collie. botsie
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

thought 1t would do a lot Of harm, wouldn't
itf She-Well. 1t would reduce conversation
about nine-tenths.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

"Anytbing new In your cooking club7''
eyes; we don't waste time ON any woman .
recipes unless they are accompanied BY an
afiidavit from her father or husband
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

1--WE had to have little Dicks pretty golden
curls cut on" THAT was too bad" Yes;
but his mother couldn't stand the bad Ian
guage he used when she combed the tangies
out"
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

Hewitt-Why didn't your free-sllver club
have its regular meeting? Jewett-All the
officers have gone TO Alaska.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

Gorbin-Can you give me an lnfallible
test to distinguish mushrooms from toad
stools? Winsor-Nothing easier Let the
other folks at the table eat them
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

ssWhat is n rude awakening. par" "WeIl.
It 10 an awakening before 8 O'Clock In the
morning"
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

Cstamenth Cures Cntnrrh, Hay Fever, Etc.
Send 30 csnts TO Broadway Pharmacy, Dsnver, and
get absolute guaranty. Al your Druggist.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

"It is queer. after ALL" "What ID queerf'
"H0w all these men who are said to be
crazy about some beautiful woman manage
to keep out Of the asyluma."
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

This paper i printed With ink manefae.
AND ROLLER COMPANY OF DnNvuh.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

'srhen you don't Judge clergyman b.. his
bearing and remarks In the pulpltf' "No:
/ judge him by the way he talks at the gro
Gerry Monday morning"
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

"Do you ever. tell iiesf" "Yes. often-t.
inquisitive people,"
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAT.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money II 1t fails TO cure 10
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

l believe my prompt use Of Pso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-Mrs. Lucy
Wallace, Marquette. Kans.. Dec. ~. 1905.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

Star Tobacco IA the leading brand of
the world, because IL IL the best
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

jackson is in love with the landlady.' y
HAS he admitted itT' ssNo; but he eats
the cold buckwheat cakes
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

No-Fo-Bac for FIFTY Csats.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong. blood pure. Soc. d. All druggists.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
Not rat Ki.dl.

"Say. Bill. didn't you say that
matches were made in heavenr
why yes"
"well. yer can't fool me on The smell
Of that ons,"-IAfe,
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

you sse wa. yrona 4 psy oos es
fare and ! said It was my turn" "wslir'
"And she let me nay It,"
The silver lance., 1897-11-12
He was O, to Hsr.

He was On to Her,
Wife-"Why, Reginald, these trous-
ers have no pockets in them!"
Husband-"I know. expect to save
enough BY not having them to pay for
the whole suit Judge.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

Miss Romantique-What does the sunset
always suggest to you? Mr.. Practique-
Sumner
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The silver lance., 1897-11-12

..How appropr.ate!'' ..What Is appro-
priateT '.The evidence in the Luetgert case
Is to be rehashed''
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-19
Inst of the Old School.

The French artist M. Francois Louis
Francois, who died recently at the age
Of SO, was the last representative of the
old school Of French painters. He was
Of humble origin, and in early youth
was apprenticed to a bookseller. But
his talent for painting had already be-
gun to manifest itself, and in his spare
time he devoted all his energies to its
cultivation, with such success that by
the time he attained his majority he
was able to support himself as an artist.
After studying under Gigoux he became
an exhibitor at the salon just go years
ago. In the next few years he was much
influenced by Corot, Of whose friend
ship he ever remained proud.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-19
Panglnan's Tree.

Peter Pangman is set down in Cana
dian annals as being the first white
man to reach the Rocky mountains, and
also the first white man ever to see
them from the east. While in the en-
ploy of fur traders he assembled the Sas-
katchewan above its junction with the
Clearwater, and, looking to the west
ward, he saw the white mass Of the
Rocky mountains, to which he after
ward penetrated, but he marked this
spot Of his first vision by carving his
name ON a pine, which from that day
became known as "Pangman' s tree. -
The great north country was far
enough off in 1890. Peter Pangman had
no special cause for believing that any
second person would pass that same
way. 1t was more reasonable to sup.
pose that time or fire or wind would
destroy this one pine among the mil
lion other pines, and yet 107 years
after he made his rude inscription
"Pangman's tree" is spoken and writ
ten about. Some years after the North
west Fur company established a post on
the Saskatchewan in the vicinity, which
came to be called Rocky Mountain
House. But the post was described by
it's proximity to the tree and not vice
versa. All the travellers and traders of
the early days speak of this place as
"three miles below 'Pangman's tree >"
The Rocky Mountain House took its
name because it was SO near this Rocky
mountain tree. The tree was a landmark
before the trading post and continued
to be after the post had ceased. A trans
continental railroad passes not far away
now, but it has not obliterated the
memory of the post nor blotted from
the minds of men the living and leafy
monument.
AS for Peter Pangman, he went into
history the day he carved his name in
the bark and identified himself with the
tree. After years Of plain and mountain
service he returned to the eastern parts
Of what is now the Dominion of Canada
and bought lands and reared a family
A son of his has been member of the
Canadian parliament. This may pre-
serve the name Of the son, but as for
his father he will be remembered over
great region and in histories and geog-
raphies as the author Of "Pangman'
tree. kansas City Star.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-19
WEST BOUND
GxYrAn Ne l0E

Connections with main line and
branches as follows:
At Antonito for Durango, Silverton
and all points in the San Juan country.
At Alamosa for Jimtown, Creede, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points in the
San Luis valley.
At Salids with main line for all points
east and west, including Leadville.
At Florence with F. 4 O. O. B. B. for
the gold camps Of Cripple Greek and
Victor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Dem
YER wish all Missouri river lines for all
points east.
Through passengers from Santa Fe will
have reserved berths in sleeper from
Alamosa II desired.
For further information address the
iadersigned.
T. J. HELM, General Agent,
Santa 10, N. M
=. X. Hoopsa, q. p. 4.
Denver, Colo.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-19
A Healthy Body and Clear Head.

If indigestion, constipation and bilious
ness torment the body, the head cannot
be clear. These disorders react npon the
brain most hurtfully, and produce
cloudlness in the organ of thought not
experienced by healthy man. Happily,
these brain depressing malades may be
entirely dispeled by that peerless altera-
tive, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
cheers, refteshes and invigorates the brain
and nerves, while it regulates the organs
of digestion, assimilation and bilious
secretion. 1t expe]s the morbid humors
which poison the system through the
bowels and urinary passages, and exerts a
powerful invigorating influence as we'll.
It's cathartic action ia never irritating,
violent or painful, but even, natural and
progressive. As an appetizer and sleep
promoter, the Bitters is unrivalled; it
mitigates the infirmities of age, relieves
the ailments peculiar to the gentler sex,
arrests premature decay, and builds up an
enfeebled physique.