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Fought A Draw.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 13.-The fifteen
round bout between Charley Mckeever
and Matty Mathews at the Olympic
Athletic Association OF Athens, Pa, to-
night ended in draw, the men having
agreed to that verdict if both were on
their feet at the end of the contest. 1t
was really verdict for McI<eever, as he
was all over Mathews after the tenth
round.
Matthews is foul and awkward fight
er and very hard man to get at, and it
took McKeevor fully ten rounds to size
him up, and learn his style of fighting.
Danny Mcmahon whipped Bill Fitz-
simmons in ten rounds. Dan Mc-Con-
nell and Tom McCleary fought
ten hard rounds, and both were SO badly
used up at the end OF the tenth round
that they were hardly able to stand on
their feet.
The sun., 1897-12-14
PRIZE WINNERS ENTERED.
Bench Show Champions to Compete
i'm the Kennel Exhibit in this City.

Bench snow champions 10 COmpete
i'm the Kennel Exhibit in this City.
Among the great number Of dogs that
will be exhibited at the coming bench
show, the Stirlith Bros. will exhibit their
famous Great Dane dogs, Nero and Flora.
Neroy is considered the finest Great
Dane in the world. He was imported to
this country from Germany in 1892, and
was the first thorough bred Great Dane
to come to this state, and is today the
sire of all dogs of this breed in this
section of the country
Nero was sired by Moreau, 81, le2, the
dog which was imported from Germany
by Mr.. J. w. W. Manner, at a cost of
2, 100 marks in 1892. A few months after
his arrival in this country he was
benched in Lexington, KY, in 1893, and
won first prize from large field OF COM
petitors. Nero was damned by Stella,
"A ,259, the famous bitch that won first
prize in the puppy and first in the open
class at Washington, D. c., in 1892.
Flora is handsome gold brindle bitch
of the tiger stripe and has at present a
fine litter of puppies that are being freely
disposed of at a fair price. Flora was
sired by Harras 29,292, the dog which
won first prize at Washington, d. c., in
1883. Harras was sired by Helios, the
first prize winner in every show in which
he was entered in Europe orAmerica. Some
OF the places where he won first prize are
Brussels and Hanover in 1887. Frankfurt
in 1883. He was then shipped to America
and carried off first prize at Chicago in
1890, after which he was sold under the
hammer to DIR. Costello for $4,000.
Flora was damned by Dido 81, 242, and
is considered by all dog fanciers to be
the finest Great Dane bitch in America.
Among other local gentlemen who are
owners of fine bred dogs, which they are
likely to exhibit are Daniel Bush, who
ownes a very fine bull bitch, which
answers to the name Green Briar, by
Champion, His Lordship and imported
Careless; George Whitcman who will eX-
hibit his prize winning smoothe haired
collies.
Mr.. Matthew Gallagher, who has an
extra fine bred japanese spaniel, and
Frank Carswell, is the possessor of some
very handsome collie dogs.
Many other local dog fan5iers will
probably develop the fact that there are
a number Of very fine bred dogs in Will
mingtOn.
The sun., 1897-12-14

sELF-DETENsE.

One Of the best boxing contests that
has ever been pulled off in this country
and which New Workers will have an
opportunity Of witnessing, is the twenty
round contest between Kid Mccoy and
Dan Creedon, which will take place next
Friday night at the Long Island A. G.
There is considerable talk of match
being arranged between Steve ODonnell
and Joe Choynski, to take place at New
Orleans.
Choynski's ability as fighter is not a
matter Of guesswork with American fol-
lowers Of the ring. Everybody knows
that Choynski is great fighter, but that
he is just shade below being champion
ship form. Now Jeffries, according to
all accounts, had the better Of Choynski
the other night. A few months ago
Ruhlin, the Akron Giant, fought draw
with Jeffries and had the better of it.
To have the better Of draw with man
who had the better of another draw with
Choynski makes Rubin close up to be-
ing top-notcher.
Walter Edgerton, the Kentucky Rose
bud, wants to meet any feather weight
in the business, preferring Elwood Nc
Closkey or Johnny Van Heest.
It has been announced that Thomas
Sharkey has severed all connections with
one Danny Lynch, and. that in the future
he would be nnder the management of
Eddie Graney.
The sun., 1897-12-14
Two Mexican Murdcrers Shot.

MArAMoRAs, Mexico, Dec. 13.-Panta-
leon and Victoriano CULLEN, the brothers
who murdered aged De Manuel Carpillo
in this city on the night OF Oct. 9th, were
shot in the prison yard here yesterday.
Six gendarmes served as eexecutioners,
one being the Lieutenant of Police. He
stepped up to the condemned men i'm
mediately after the first volley and shot
them with his rifle, which he placed just
behind the left ear. The prisoners were
conducted blindfolded from their cells
one at time and were seated in chair
facing the executioners, who were about
six PAGES away. Pantaleon confessed to
priest and received his blessing, but
Victoriano refused religious ministra-
tions,
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terest to horsemen all over the country.
He tells some wonderful stories OF the
racing in South America, which is prac-
tically new field, as far as the turfman
Of the United States is concerned. Some
facts Of which the horseman was not
aware are furnished by Chicago Racing
Form. The interview follows:-
The principal tracks of the Argentine
Republic are the Palermo and Belgrano,
the former situated two miles out Of
Beunos Ayres, the metropolis Of the
country. I have travelled over large
portion of the world, and am of the
opinion that it is the grandest racing es-
tablishment on the globe. The grand
stands, building of mile track, clubhouse
betting quarters cost 81, 10000 as they
stand, the ground of the Palermo track
being owned by the government. Trains
from Beunos Ayres run right into the
grounds. The choicest portion of the
grand stand is reserved for the Presi-
dent, the members Of the Cabinet
and their families. The only
way the Argentinians have Of
wagering money on the races is by the
Paris mutual plan, and the Government
conducts everything in connection with
the racing at Palermo. Five per cent.
commission is charged. Every ten
minutes before a race there is halt in
the betting, and every five minutes while
the speculation is going on four large
blackboards are hoisted to let the public
know the sum that has been wagered on
the various contestants. When the
betting on race is finally stopped three
blackboards are set up before the grand
stand, with the total number of
tickets sold chalked up, and the amount
each horse should pay can be figured by
any one that understands the plan. After
the race is over the dividends on the
first and second horses are figured by the
Government clerks The building where
the betting is done is very long one,
partitioned into about $50 booths some-
what like our election booths. The or
dinary price of tickets is ~, but there
are booths for the heavy players, with
different punches Of tickets made up, SO
that any sum can be quickly wagered."
The horseman says that on one Sun
day in November $4,000 people paid to
attend the races, 10000 Of ~the tickets
ranging in price from 81 to $40, accord
ing to location seats. The poorer classes
occupy the infeld and upper part Of the
home stretch, and admittance costs 20
cents. On seven races about $4,50O,O00
was wagered (paper money worth 20
cents on the dollar). The money had
deprecated in value through the great
failure of the Barring Bros. Eastern race
goers say that it is pity the man who
gave such an interview to newspaper
should have been allowed to dream on
and not have been SO foolish as to leave
call for himself,
The sun., 1897-12-14
A POUND OF READING MATTER.

will be sent to any address i'll the
United. States for a silver dime.
These packages are made up OF
standard newspapers and period
iclls of real literary worth. They
are God-sends to irvalids and
slay-at-homes. Address, News
paper Exchange, Bishop Build
ing, Philadelphia, Pa.
AGENTS-Just out, little
black tulnbling acrobatic bug;
the mystery of mysteries; most
sensational and fast selling nov
city on the market; to show one
sells a dozen; sample and cata-
logue, &c. Heustis Novelty Co.,
60 Laidlaw ave., Jersey City.
The sun., 1897-12-14
Dobbs---Thompkins Bout Last Night

New YORK, Dec. 13.--The twenty
round contest at the Greenpoint Long
Island Athletic Club tonight, between
Bobby Dobbs and Sam Tompkins, ended
in victory for Dobbs in the tenth
round. Tompkins was badly beaten and
another punch would have put him out.
The sun., 1897-12-14

mn Money-1f you want to make
hIl1 stake sell medicines. We
offer exceptional terms to responsible
agents. LOUISIANA SPECIFIC 1.ABo-
RAroRY, Lake Charles. La.
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He Will BE q Banker.

New YoRL, Dec. 13.--It is reported in
Wall street today that j. Pierpont Nor
gau, Jr., will become one Of the London
banking house of J. p. Morgan & Co.
Walter Burns, the managing head of
that firm died recently.
The sun., 1897-12-14
Earthquakes in Mexico.

Cry OF MEXICO, Dec. 13.-The Govern
ment Meteorological Bureau here, has re-
ceived advices from Acapulco and other
points along that part of the Pacific
coast announcing several earthquake
shocks in the last three days. Each
shock was Of short duration, and no
damage was done. #-@m
The sun., 1897-12-14
"TbQ Book Of SQcrQts'
FOR MEN ONZ Y.

Write for descriptive circula'.
Agents wanted. Sells on sight. Every
man wants copy. Start in while
the field is clear. Fotunes in 1t for
live agents. Address r. Lusby, No
velty Dealer, Vinton, la. (Mention
this paper.)
The sun., 1897-12-14

GIRL WANTED, to work on Mems
ovegnoats. Apply lob East Seventh
stree city.
The sun., 1897-12-14

WANTED AT ONCE.-Two bright
young ladies for newspaper work.
1, GREATER WILMINGTON co.
= 4th and Shipley SITS.
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FARMERS.
Delaware College

Offers a Winter Course of instruction
in topics pertaining to Agriculture and
horticulture, beginning Tuesday, Jan.
4th. Tuition Free. Circulars describ-
;nu the Course sent free to every one
"pf Gro. A. HARrER, President,
or. w. H. BISHOP,
: Professor Of Agriculture.
Newark Del.
The sun., 1897-12-14

2 snow-cr'nt scorcher from freezing TO
his wheel.
The sun., 1897-12-14
Alaska for Gold
Grady for Shoes

We are going out business the entire stock Of Ten Thousand
Dollars worth Boots Shoes and Rubbers be sold at Great
Reduction by March asth.
N. e. Cor. Third and King Sts.
The sun., 1897-12-14

" ANTED-Marrie lady canvassers to
sel private books for women. 6l3 King
stI h, s a. IN. or 6 p. m.
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HELP WANTED-FEMALEs.

Women Wanted to sell Brassine. Lib
eraHcontract, A sale at every door.
Brassine Manufacturing Company
River and Union SITS. Wilkesbarre Pa.
The sun., 1897-12-14

WANTED-5O boys to sell the Sunday
edition OF THE Sun. Biggest sale on
record last Sunday. More profit. Apply
lO3 East Sixth street
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HELP wANTED-MALEs.

WANTED, situation for ceachman or
house work in private family. Address
0O7 Tatnall street.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06
IN HAWAII.

DstensIbIe Students Believed to be In Re-
aIity Government AEents-Feafs that
Japan is Preparing for Some Aggressive
Movement.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2s.-The Ha.
waiian Gazette of the 10Th, just re.
ceived, says:
The Japanese government has re-
Gently SEN to this city a class of men
who are designated as students"
Just what they have come to study is
something of a mystery, for they are
connected with none of the educa-
tional institutions of the islands. Their
presence here has created a feeling of
uneasiness, which has been intensi-
fed by the reports which have come
from Washington that the Japanese
embassy there has recently been en-
gagged in gathering all the information
respecting the islands to be had at the
government departments, and es-
pecially information respecting the
mutual relations of the United States
and the Hawaiian government, nov
and in the past. 1t is feared that Japan
is preparing for some aggressive
movement against the islands in the
event of failure under the coming ad-
ministration of the movement for
Hawaiian annexation.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06
FIFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
Changes Which Have Occurred Through
Death or designations.

Changes Which Have Occurred Through
Death or designations.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.--The changes
which have taken place in the Fifty
fourth congress through death and
designations are given in the new edi-
ton of the Congressional directory,
which will be the last for this con-
gress. There have been seven deaths,
as follows:
Myron b. Wright, Fifteenth Penn
sylvania district, November 13, 1924;
succeeded by James II. Codding.
Andrew j. Campbell, Tenth New
York district, December G, 1894; sue
:eeded by Amos ]. Cummings.
Philip S. Post, Tenth Illinois district,
January i, 1885; succeeded by George
W. Prince.
VIM. Cogswell, Sixth Massachusetts,
district, May %, 1895; succeeded by
VIM. Ii. Moody.
Frederick Remain, Eighteenth Illi-
uois district, July IA, 1895; succeeded
by E. L. Hadley.
William Il. Grain, Eleventh Texas
district, February 6, 1896; succeeded
by Rudolph Kleburg.
Charles f. Crisp, Third Georgia dis
trict, October %, 1896; succeeded by
his son, Charles f. Crisp.
julius c. Burrows, Third Michigan
district, January %, 1895; succeeded
by Alfred Mines.
James c. c. Black, Tenth Georgia
district, March 4, 1895; succeeded by
himself.
l.. +. McGann. Third Illinois district,
December ., 1895; succeeded by Hugh
E. Belknap.
Frank S. Black, Nineteenth New
York district, resigned January Z, 1892
to become governor of New York. Hi
seat is not yet flied.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06

The demand for Mr.. Cages appoint
ment comes from nearly every COM
mercial center in the country, and
from men of both parties. He is in
dorsed not only by the business world,
but by many labor organizations as
well. The direct claim is made in
nearly all of the mass of letters and
kilograms which have reached Maj.
Mckinley respecting Mr.. Gage that
the direct effect of his appointment
will be to hasten and render certain
the restoration of confidence.
Maj. Mckinley has been thinking
about Mr.. Gage foc several weeks in
connection with the treasury port
folio, but had been led to believe that
he could not accept it. 1t has also
been Maj. McKinley's intention from
the day he was elected to choose a
western man for secretary of the
treasury if he could find an available
man. Mr.. Gage meets all of the re-
quirements, but his appointment does
not remove from the list of cabinet
possibilities the name of Charles
Emory Smith, who would in all prob
ability have been made secretary OF
state if the Office had been filled by
the appointment of an eastern man.
1t may be safely assumed that Maj.
Mckinley has decided at present upon
ak men for his cabinet, though he has
not formally rendered all of them
portfolios. The men who are regarded
as certain of appointment are: John
Sherman, Lyman j. Gage, Nathan
Golf, Joseph McKenna, John D. Long
and James Wilson, of Iowa, for secre-
tary of agriculture.
Gen. L. A. Ayers appointment as
secretary OF war is probable, but by
no means certain. The n remaining
portfolio which is not likely to be
rendered before the middle or last OF
February will doubtless go to a Now
Yorker or Il Pennsylvanian.
Mr.. Gage said yesterday afternoon,
and authorized the United Associated
Presses to quote: Il have been tend
cred the appointment of secretary of
the treasury by Maj. Mckinley and
have accepted it."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06
HANNA DENIES
a Telegram Credited to Him, but Volun-
teers an Opinion.

teers an Opinion.
CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 29.-A dis
patch WAS sent out Tuesday from
Canton quoting NJ. A. Hanna as au-
thority hat Mckinley would call con-
gress in extra session on March Is,
and that an understanding had been
reached with the doubtful senators
which insured the success of the ed-
ministration tariff bill. Mr.. Hanna
said hat he never authorized any
such statement, or even stated that
Chairman Dingley would frame the
bill, assisted by Senator Aldrich.
However" said he, 'as for the as
sertion that it is the chief desire of
the administration to get tariff meas
ure in operation as soon as possible,
l will say that 1 entertain as l have
Away done, the opinion that there can
be no business revival and no lasting
prosperity in this country until after
an adequate tariff bill has been passed
and gone into operation"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
TO learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure In
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the reconstruction and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors lave so much faith in its cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06

Two Men Killed and Seven Probably Fatal
Iy Injured.

UNIoNTowN, Pa, Jan. 2S.-About five
o'clock Tuesday evening a gas explo.
sion occurred in a mine owned by
Shields & Hurst Coal Co., at Smock
station, on the Redstone branch of the
Pittsburgh. Virginia & Charleston
railroad. Two men were blown to
atoms and seven perhaps fatally in
jured and two less seriously. The
names of the dead are: Charles Nc
Quistar and Peter Hauser.
One of the miners drilled into a
pocket of gas, and as naked lights
were used, an explosion followed.
The seven men most seriously hurt
were terribly mangled, the eyes of
some being blown out, while others
were so badly burned that great pieces
IF flesh dropped from the bones.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06
PARTICULARLY SAD.
Rife Murder and Suicide by a Man Evil
IDENTIFY Insane.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Jan. 30-Bar-
tholomew Race, of Goshen, this state,
yesterday shot and killed his wife and
then put a bullet through his own
head with fatal results. Mrs. Race
was sick in bed, having only "a hours
before given birth to a child. When
the nurse temporarily left the house
Race told his wife that he was going
to kill himself and that as he did not
want to leave her, he had made up his
mind to kill her also.
The children say their mother
pleaded piteously for her life, but
their father put a pistol to her head
and blew out her brains, and then
turned the weapon uDon his own tenn
pie. The powder ignited the bed
clothes, and the new born-baby and
their eight other children who were
locked in the were narrowly
saved from cremation by the neigh
bOrS.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06
PROGRESS IN HAWAII.
FIsttering Business Showing of the YOUNG
Republic.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 2s.-The Ha-
waiian Gazette of the 10Th, just re-
ceived, in its annual review of the
year, says that the past year has been
financially the most prosperous in the
history of the island. The Oahu Sugar
Co. has been organized with a paid-up
capital of 81, 800, 900. Public buildings,
business blocks and dwellings to the
value of $3.50. OOU have been erected.
Real estate has enhanced in value
largely. The custom house returns
show an important increase in trade
during the year. The exports from
the island for the year ended Septem-
Der 90, 1895, were about 81, 600, 900; for
the corresponding period of 1886 they
amounted to Sl4, 4aO, 900, four-ifths of
which went to the United States. Ex-
act statistics for the entire year 1896
are not available, but it is certain that
the exports for the calendar year will
amount to Sic, 500, 900.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06
PaImer.s Third Victim Dead.

LARcHMoNT, \. Y, Jan. 3o.-Ger.
trude Palmer, the third victim of the
murderous frenzy of Arthur Palmer,
her brother, died at 1 a. N. Palmer,
who was a well-to-do farmer Of
Mamaroneck, shot and instantly
killed his brother, Leonard Palmer, a
teacher in Grammar school No. 80 of
New York, and fatally wounded his
mother. Harriet Palmer, and his sister
Gertrude, on Monday evening, Jsnu-
ary Is. Mrs. Palmer died on the morn.
ing Of the 10Th, but it was hoped that
the girl would o Thursday
night peritonitis set in, causing death
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06
GAGE IN TIL CABINET.
President-El Elect Formally Tenders
the Treasury Portfolio,
And Mr.. Gage Definitely Accepts-sI1 Men
Decided Upon, as FolIows: sherman,
Gage, Con, MoKenna, Long and Wi.
son-AIger's Chances Good.

CANTON, O., Jan. 29.-Lyman j.
Gage, who will be the next secretary
of the treasury, arrived at Maj. Me-
KinIey's house a few minutes before
three o'clock yesterday afternoon.
He was warmly welcomed by the pres
ident-elect, who straightway with
drew with him for a private confer
ence, which lasted till six o'clock.
The president-elect and his secretary
of the treasury had a full and very
satisfactory talk, in which they dis
cussed at length the financial and
tariff policies of the next ~dministra-
ton and considered the problems that
would call for immediate solution by
means of legislation. The president
elect and Mr.. Gage are in thorough
accord upon all financial, political and
economic policies.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06
A lei OFFER.
VIII Entertain the West Point Cadets Free
of Charge.

viii Entertain the West Point Cadets Free
of Charge.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-The secre-
tary of war some time ago arranged
for the West Point cadets to come to
Washington and participate in the in
augural ceremonies on the 4th of
March. A controversy arose W the
expenses of the trip, and it became
necessary that some arrangements be
made for their subsistence while here.
Congress has SO far failed to make
an appropriation for that purpose and
yesterday Mr.. II. C. Burch, manager
of the Ebbitt house, where Maj. Nc
Kinley will have his headquarters,
wrote to Secretary Lamont offering to
entertain the cadets free of charge al
that hotel during their stay here.
The question of transportation, it is
understood, rests with the war de-
partment, as a sufficient amount il
available for that purpose.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06

LA FAYETTE, Ind, Jan. 30-The
Big Four passenger train No. IL, east,
bound, shortly after noon yesterday,
ran into an open switch at Easton, Is
miles north of here. The mogul en-
CINE in front of the train crashed into
a freight engine of train Nc. SO, which
was standing on the siding. The en-
gineers and firemen escaped in jury by
jumping. Two men in the dining IA
service are reported injured. Both
locomotives were badly dismsntled-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-02-06
UNSATISFACTORY REPORT.
Statement Of the First National Bank o
Newport.


CINCINNATI, jan. 3O.-Bank Exam
liner Tuckes's report to the comp
troller about the First national bank
of Newport is sensational. An expert
analysis of it is as follows:
The statement shows too much
cverdraft, and toe much tied up in
real estate and mortgages. The quick
assets, viz: Due from other national
banks, state banks and cash, are
too weak. The total are
given as Ss7l, PSF, loans and discounts
S724.2 s6. An item of s415 Of leash
short" in considered significant The
total liabilities are given as 5000, 900;
deposits subject to check $780,, 594;
total deposits 1894, a7S. Mr.. Tucker
estimates that the loss from loans and
discounts will approximate 5000, 600.