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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
DIED AT SILVERTCN.
Mrs. -. ID. Cunningham Is Dead and
Her Remains Will be Brought
to This CITY,

\ telegram was received here Sun
day announcing the death of Mrs ).
D. Cunniugham. jnee Miss Anna
Greene. daughter Of Mrs. Ruth o.
Donoghue OF this city. a. Silverton.
Colorado. The dispatch brought sad
news to the brother and sisters of tie
deceased as we'll as to a large circle Of
friends.
Mrs. Cunningham vas born and
raised in this city. She WAS young
lady who had a host OF friends and
the news Of her death will cause mnnv
sad hearts to mourn for the deceased
who was near and dear to a large cir
Gle of friends in this city.
Mrs. Cunningham was twenty-five
years Of age. She had been married
about one year and she leaves an in
FAINT babe. Her remains will be
brought to this city for interment and
they will reach here Saturday. Due
notice of the funeral win he riven.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
CLEvELAND'S SALARY.
lie Received sI.I88.GI for February
Yesterday.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Feb. 2j.-The
( United States Treasurer sent Il modest
looking package to President Clev,-
land to-day. II was an official enre!-
Ope containing aTreasury warrant in
his favor 50. 1861, being Mr.. .Cleve-
lands last months salary a. Presi-
dent of the United States.
1t was taken to the White House by
Mr.. &. II Larson :. messenger in the
Treasurer office, and delivered 20
Mr. Crook. the disbursing officer at
the White nou>e. Following his
usual custom, the President will in
dorse it and deposit il with his bank
ers for collection.
The President receives his sglary OF
so, 900 d year in monthly instalments
OF 81. 1861. In order to make the
monthly payments come out even. he
is paid 81, 1866. for each OF three
months and 81. 1861 for each of tine
remaining nine months. The oIt-gG-
ing President receives the salary Ci
the otfic. up 20 midnight o: Iiarch }.
when the salary OF the incoming
President begins This arrangement
was maze many years ago, because
the Treasury does no: srcognize any
fraction of day i'll the payment
OF salaries.
President Cleveland has received
his salary 10 March on an ''ac-
countable warrant. ana his salary
for the first three days OF March viii
be paid on wilat is known as Il sci
tlemant warrant. showing thathe has
received 5000, 900 for his four years
term.
Mr.. Cleveland holds the smallest
warrant that was ever issued by the
Treasury Department. 1t amounts
to one cent. and was isssucd to him to
cover balance due on his salary for
June. 1895. He has never cashed dis
warraud and probaly will hold it as.
a curiosity.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bitters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whiskey nor other intoxi.
cant. but acts as tonic and altera-
tive. 1t acts mildly on the stomach
and bowels. adding strength and Civ
ingtone to the organs, thereby aiding
Nature in the performance of the
functions. Electric Bitters is an ex-
cellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it just exactly what
they need. Price fifty cents per bottle
at Haman's drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
\ Governors Hat.

+ The Governor or MISSOURI has been
wearing 4 most outra geous hat during
the last week. 1t was given to him
by Adjt. General VI. Fred Bell. who
has excellent taste in everything ex-
cept hats. The Governor. perhaps.
wouldn' T wear il at all If it hadn t
been presented TO him by so good and
loyal friend as Gen. Bell. If a
casual acquaintance had senti it tohim,
Gov. Stephens would doubtless have
viewed the gift with suspicion and
stored it away from public gaze: and
if It had come from political enemy
he certainly would have sent it back
by the first train. The hat is OF such
gigantic proportions that the Cover
nor seems to stagger under it as he
walks. Its crown is built upon the
plans and specifications OF 4 noun
tain peak. and when it is crushed in
the center it has the appearance of an
extinct volcano. And yet Gov. Steph-
ems seems actually proud of the hat.
1t probably cost more than any other
hat in Missouri. and must have been
made to order. jefferson City is
wondering how long the Governor is
going to wear the hat.-Lebanon
Mo. Rustic.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
Two Lives Saved,

Mrs. Phoebe, Thomas, of Junction
City. ILL.,. was told by her doctors she
had Consumption and that there was
no hope for her. but two bottles DR..
Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her
life. MIR. Thos. E%gers. l39 Florida
St. San Francisco. suffered from a
dreadful cold. approaching Consump-
tiOn, tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. Il is such results. of which
these are samples. that prove the won
derful efficacy of this medicine in
Coughs and Colds. Free trialibottles
at Haman's drug store. Regular
size SOC. and $100.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
PROF. JOHN s. M'GHEE.
Is Chosen to succeed Congressman
Nandiver as President OF the
Normal.

The resignation sof Congressman
Fandiver made vacant The President 5
chair in the Southeast Normal school
ami the trustees of the institution
have appointed Prof. John ). Nc
Ghce 70 fill the vacancy. Prof. Me-
Chee has been connected with the
Normal seventeen years and he is
therefore familiar with the duties
that will be required Of him as presi-
dent OF the Faculty.
Prof. {. N. Hall % Dexter. has
been eppointed to fill The chair vaca-
ted by Prof. McGhee.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
Reflections ofa bachelor.

No woman can love cat and Il man
at the same time.
l. : generally VIXEN a man is most
prosperous that he treats his family
the worst.
In the unhapriest homes the cook
book has as much dust on It as the
family Bible.
If women were angels they would
always be worried for fear the men
would muss their feathers all up.
When church choir sings an an
them it always reminds you of when
you were little and used to race to
see which could ge, through saying
the prayers first.-New York Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06

\ cannibal chief regarded the fair
est of the sOubrettes who had been
east upon his shores. And so your
name is Olive?' he inquired.
''YeS, sir" she replied. timidly.
''And you can entertain NE with the
popular oreratic roles
"Yes. indeed" she exclaimed.
eagerly. "What would'your Majesty
care to see:"
The savage chieftain smiled suayeiy.
Il think" he obrerved. that I will
wait till dinner time. and then we will
see Oliveet.
\ rude litter ran through the ranks
of his dusky iollowers.-New York
Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
THiRTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
Henry:Huhn and His wife surprised
by Their Friends.


Wednesday, March Bird thirty years
ago HeHry Huhn and Miss Barbara
Kuhn were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony anu on the
occasion OF the tdirtieth anniversary
of that event the friends OF Mr.. and
Mrs. HUM marched in upon them
about OSe hundred stroug to remind
them of the fact that they had been
man Gad vile f0" :'.;riv In.G -.-.rr.
These friends were accompanied by
the West End Glee Club which was
secured 20 iurnl,n tI.e -. - lor Ine
wedding anniversary. When the
friends marched in az nine. O'Clock
Mr.. aud Irs. Huhn We're greatly sur
prised. They had not thought of the
anniversary of their wedding. The
recOlectiOns OF thirty years ago had
not been disturbing them and they
knew not what to make of such a
crowd walking into their house at
;ucl an unusual hour. But they were
soon made aware of the fact that the
people who had them surrounded were
their friends and they were there 70
congratulate them on the thirt eth an
niuersary of their wedding.
The crowd was cordially received
and splendid time was had notwith-
standing the great surprise. y num-
ber of handsome presents were pre-
sented to Mr.. and Mrs. Huhn, among:
which We were shown an imported
china dinner set. handsomely decora-
TED. the gift of Cairo relatives, Il
magnificent onyx parler lamp aud
stand, two fancy had made table
lamps and other presents that we did
not see.
At eleven O'Clock a sumptuous sup
per was served. The dining room was
preside. over by Rudy Huhn and he
made it agreeable and pleasant for
all. The tables we're handsomely
decorated and they were loaded with
the hes: Of everything tosbe had in
this market. The supper was in tact
a regular wedding feast.
Afte" supper the dinning room was
cleared of lis furnishings and then a
dance was had. In this old and
young took part and it was after one
o clock in the morning before the
party broke up and bid good night to
Mr.. and Mrs. Huha.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
CRISP HAS HIS WAY.
\ Favorable Report on His EiiI Gut
ting salaries.


JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-. Feb. Do
Col. John T. Crisp is after the high
salaried officials Of Jackson County
with sharp stick. Last week ne in
troduced a bill in the House to lOp off
nearly 30 per cent from the salary Of
every county official. The introduce
tion of the bill caused CONSERVATION
in Kansas City and Jackson County.
EX Senator Allen and others were
hastily dispatched to Jefferson City
to fight the bill.
Last night the House Committee on
Retrenchment and Reform held a pro-
tracted meeting which was not devoid
of excited arguments for and against
the bill Col. Crisp evidently had the
best of il for when the committee final
ly voted OH the bill it was in favor of
its passage. 1t was so reported to the
House this morning.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06

Stoddard, New Madrid. Dunklin and
Pemi scot on the south. and the north
ern portion of Alexander county.
Illinois.
If we can not have a whole wheel
let US have u half one, with spokes
running south, west and north, their
terminals and headquarters in this
city, moved, controlled, influenced and
animated by local interest and enter
prise That would be BUSINESS sense.
Our merchants say they sell goods by
Wholesale as cheap As they do in St.
L@H:s, that being tue. country mer-
chants would soon lind il to their in-
terest 10 send their produce 20 this
market and .ccq.:*c back their sup
plies, saving 4 long haul and longer
! freight bills. Then the Cotton Belt
and other trunk lines would be anx-
ious to tap ibis live, enterprisiag,
self-sustainipe city and that without
any bonus.
Some people mi~judge Mr. Houck
and call bin selfish and grasping.
Concede il Yet. You are bound to
admit hf has been the means OF bring
ing larg. sums Of money. TO this
city and sg working hard to increase
the intlOp- Yet. unwittinglE, you
damn MP tz.e milll'ace that drives your
grist mill He has built road that
has enriched = number OF our bust
ness men and enabled them 20 erect
some of The finest business houses
and residences of their size in the
State. Jis little 100 mile railroad
has enabled you 10 open wholesale
houses. given our people :he means
to build fine residences. streets. cleo
tric light plants. banks and bank ac-
counts, and pay our railroad. Normal.
public school. water and sinking fund
taxes. and still you find fault with
him aa2d try to paralyze the hand
sens, charge him with obstructing the
enterance of the Cotton Belt into tEis
city. progress of the tcvn, etc All
in the face of the fact that he is strain
ing every nerve. his mercy and his
credit 20 give Us two more lines of
communication with the richest agri-
cultural section in the West: and
when he asks for little timely help
you consider the outlay Il doubtful
investment. Would il not be far bet
ter and more busineSs-likc for our
merchants. bankers and property
holders to meet together and Of their
OWE motion take $4,000 of the Scott
county road bonds. That would in
sure the speedy entry OF another line
OF railroad into our city and thereby
insGre the future growth and srosper- |
ity of this place and our busines in !
teres;ts. Our people Will do well to !
consider this matter in their counting |
rooms, 1t may look like giving Mr.. |
HOuck that much for nothing, but /
that is not the fact He will grade and /
tie sthe road himself, purchase steel |
rails with what you subscribe. over
which will roll hundreds Of thousands .
of dollars iu profitable trade to reim- /
burse you for the outlay !
ALEXANDER Ross. /
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
The Iommanderder-in-Chicf.

OF the Grand Army of the Republic
Major George ). Merrill. Few rem
eGies are better known in this vicinity
than Sulphur Bitters: their sale has
been very general throughout this
section. and the number of relia ble
and well-attested cases of beneficial
results and recovery by their use. is
large and beyond dispute.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.
Policy Toward the Mckinley Admin
istration to BE Framed.

PHILADELPHIA PA. March An
important conference of the leaders in
this country will be held within few
days after the Inauguration of Pres
ident Mckinley for the purpose of
formulating policy to be conducted
toward the new administration with
reference to its dealings with Cuban
affairs. The date of the conference
has not Yet been fixed. nor has the
place of meeting been decided upon.
1t is likely that it will be held in this
city.
1t is the intention of the promoters
that there shall be present delegates
from Chicago and other points west.
from Boston. New York. Washington.
and from the Florida towns. Minis
ter Estrada Palma will represent and
preside over the proceedings. Among
the other prominent Cubans who will
give advice and take part in the con-
ference are: DR.. John Guiteras. of this
city: Gonzalo de Quesada: Charge
d 'AtTaires of the Cuban Legation at
Washington. and Gen. Julio Sanguily.
a few days ago released from Moro
Castle.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
\ Modest Office seeker.

In the district which Congressman
Ellis. Of Oregon, represents are two
presidential post Offices. Astoria and
Portland. Only two. remember. for
that is the point of this story.
The other day. while Mr.. Ellis was
seated at his desk in the House. a
card was handed to him. He went in
to the lobby and found yound man
Forthwith the said yonng man pro-
ceedcd to address Mr. Ellis in this
wise:
M. Ellis. | have come to the con-
ciusion that | want to 90 West.
think that the climate will agree with
me and that there is chance out there
for me to make a living. | nave saved
little money. but do not want to
take any risk of not finding employ
ment. nave come to you. therefore
with suggestion. Mr.. Mckinley
knows my father very we'll. and I
think that he also remembers me Now.
if could 90 ont to Oregon as post
master OF Astoria | would settle there.
and | am sure Mr.. Mckinley would
appoint me if you will only recon-
mend me. =
The yhung man gos no further in
his speech. Mr.. Ellis. who is very
tall. looked down l.U,n his visitor.
with paraiyzed stare. and then.
turning on his heel, walked back into
the House without saying a word.
Washington Post.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
Foresight and Prosperity.

IL may be taken tDr granted that all
all citizens. except a few politicians
who place party above every other
nsideration, are looking forward
hopefully for better times. But last
ing prosperity does not come by ac-
cident. Before it can arrive the basis
for 1t must be laid by appropriate
legislation. and successive steps. wise
ly takcn. must lead up to it. I'ncOr-
isis can not ne trusted 20 bring it
ahout. hnr haphazard remedies be
rislled when The result may he fresh
complications. y great political mis-
take was made in 1892. = is needless
20 tell the the stary anew. or 10 rccite
all the evils that have followed in its
train. TheE are so many and so Sc
rious that the chance OF future blum
ders of the same kind is lessened. and
this may be an item Of some impor-
tance on the credit side.
1t is through the steady application
OF an intelligent and prudent foresight
that prosperity will return to the
country, and happily il mas been ex-
erted already TO some purpose. The
election of last year was Il look ahead
by the people for four years. They
selected a party and a set Of princi-
pies 10 represent their views of the
outlook. and gave it the emphasis of
a large majority The change in pol
icies they dccreed Is about to take
place under circumstances Indicating
that it can be accomplished without
serious delay. As an element of pros
perity the history and prestige Of the
Republican party are of great impOr-
tance. 1t has carried the cOu"try
through the most serious crisC- md
shown the highest skill in haaC.:ng
the finances Of the government.
has received the treasury empty. with
credit low. and handed it back again
to overfowing. with credit at the
highest point. It's tariffs hav"
the nation ;n.iaat,iaiI.
as we'll as financially. Any Of them
has been infinitely better than the
chaotic medley of special protection
and free trade which now burdens the
of the people and adds to Il
deficit for which there iS no excuse.
y far more settled feeling prevails
the United States uowthan
during the preceding three years.
The gold reserve has been rcDlenished.
and the fears Of the peopl5 i'll regard
to values so quieted that they have no
dssire to exchange other forms of
money for gold. Business men are
a able to make estimates for new ven
tures with the assurance that the dol |
lar will not be bisected. nor 90 down |
with Il run to Populist paper issues. |
The result OF the election of 1896 adds !
to the faith that the people are equal !
o sudden political emergencies, and !
luly cautious about approaching false /
lights set by wreckers. Voters were .
lOt caught by the lure of cheap money
or everybody, and to decide one
question right is good start toward
settling the next in the same manner.
Prevailing conditions are such that
is already on the road.
Ind sagaciOus measures. with the
'arnest support of good citizens. will
,ring it in before the present year
'Uns its course. -GlObe-Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
W orth Ten Dollars.

To any family. is DR.. Kaufman s
book on diseases: finely Illustrated
plates from life: don't be humbugged.
but cure yourself. Send three 2-cent
stamps fer postage to A. P Ordway
X Co., Boston. Mass. and receive a
Copy free.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
\ Twelve Thousand Dollar Ice Plant

The Board cf Directors of the Cape
Brewery and Ice Company held a
meeting in the office OF the brewery
and made contract with Pennsyl
vania firm for a twelve thousand dol
lar ice plant. The plant is to be put
in in time to supply ice the coming
summer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
WILLIAM BRUENINe.
Philip SToLL.
Bronchiffs.

Ballard's Horehound Syrup abso-
lutely cures Bronchitis and ali other
diseases of the Throat and Lungs. It
gives instant relief and will cure the
worst cough. 1t is guarantees REM
edy. Sold at Wilson's drugstore.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
BaIlard's snow Liniment will Cure

Neuralgia. 1t will also cure Lame
Back. Sore Throat. Wounds Sprains,
Bruises. Cuts, old Sores. Ladies. it
will cure your back ache. Sold at
Wilson 5 drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
Petit Jurors Drawn for May Term Of
Circuit Court and common
PIe;.s Court.
CIRCUIT COURT.


Apple Creel,-John $. Davis. Rob
ert I.i""bargcr. Charles Sievers.
n,.l:-AugGst II. Goyert Daniel
Milde. Jas Miller. Judson NJ. RandoI
Cape Girardcau-Hy. Meystedt. Jr.
Edward Regcnhardt, Aug. Shivelbine.
August Kempar, Henry Bush, Phillipp
Frank.
Hubb!e-F. }. Sander. Christ San
der.
Kinder :ak ProfTer.
Liberty 'rter Strong.
Eandol- ~. kesterson. John NJ.
Brown.
Shawuee Samuel Gaebler. Fred ].
SchOen.
Welch-H Herman Macke.
White Water Carmi Steele. c. B.
Stearns.
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Apple Creek-Geo. Howard. g. ).
Wills. Christian Mirly.
Byrd Henry Rutzel. -Wm. Bruen-
ing. Louis Biugenheimer. Hy. Engle-
mann.
Cape Gir&rdcau Louis Z. Kloster-
mann, Hy. l.. Hume. David \. Glenn.
Joseph Fuerth. VIM. Quade. Hy.
Suedekum.
Hubble. II. {. Kerstner. Otto F.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-06
Dissolution Notice

Notice Is hereby given that the eu-
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween William Bruening and .PhiIipp
Stoll. merchant tailors, was on. Feb
ruary IS. 1897, dissolved by mutual
consent.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-12-03
AUnite.l States Apron Sale.

On Wednesday, December 18th, the
ladies of the Presbyterian aid society
will hold their annual bazaar at the
Gillespie hotel. This year the enter
prise takes the form of a sale of aprons
made in and donated from all the states
i'll the Union. Other fancy work will
be in evidence also. The best of jellies,
preserves, pickles, etc, prepared by
these ladies, among whom are some of
the most accomplished cooks in Hot
Springs, will be sold. A chicken pie
dinner will be served, also supper. At
the latter souvenir will be presented
to every lady served. Delicious home
made candies will be sold. Last, but
not least, pair of infants shoes knit
by Mrs. William McKinlay, pair of
white aprons donated by Mrs. Grover
Cleveland, and an apron sent by Mrs.
William j. Bryan, will be sold to the
highest bidders-not by auction but by
sealed bids. The proceeds from this
bazaar are to be devoted to lessening
!, the Indebtedness on the church prop.
erty. All friends of the church or its
people are invited to come and help
the ladies.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-12-03
800 in GOLD TO THE TON.

The latest stampede and mining en-
citement is over in the Elk Creek dis
trict, near Runkel's saw mill. 10 miles
southeast of Deadwood, says the
Pioneer Times. On Tuesday Il wood.
chopper discovered an outcropping of
"a black -colored material, which he had
an idea might carry metal value. 1t
was assaycd by fire tests and sampled
by panning and was found to carry
about 800 per ton in gold. The stuff
is IL mystery. 1t resembles quartz, en-
cepting that it is black and de:omposed
The discovercr located Il number OF
claims covering the blowout aud We'd
nesday there was Il perfect stampede
of the workingmen at Runkel's saw.
mill and nearly all the woodchoppers
and farmers in that neighborhood were
out locating claims.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-12-03
Black Hills E,,ucationa, Association.

The Black Hills Educational Asso-
citation which held it's annual meeting
in Deadwood last Friday and Saturday
was attended by about 100 teachers,
nearly every town being represented.
Prof. Lymer. of the college, was the
only attendant from this place. The
address of President Larrabee and
others. the papers and discussions
were all pronounced exceptionally
bright and instructive by the northern
Hills newspapers. \ committee was
appointed to invite the next meeting
of the state association to be held in
Deadwood. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President. c. M. Pinkerton, of Lead;
secretary. A. q. Grant. of Deadwood;
treasurer, Miss Eta Drew. of Custer;
department of higher education, Il. r.
Lymer, Hot Springs; department s,l-
perintenhency. Miss Cornelia Beach.
Rapid City: primary department, Miss
Nellie Clute. Spearfish.