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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25
Treasure rrove.

Mike Kegney. 8 Missouri. Kansas s.
Texas section man. while at work ON
he company's right-of-way, near Bea-
man, Pettis county. unearthed a rusty
iron teakettle filed with gold and sill
yer coins. The coins consisted of Span
ish silver dollars, a few California $50
gold pieces and other coins of Amer
lean mintage. The money is supposed
to have been buried in 1851 by a farm.
er by the name of John Emory. who
died at Beaman some Is years ago.
without disclosing where he had hid
den his treasure.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

THE 1nternationale Revue. a leading
German military journal. in the cur
rent issue, just received in New York,
publishes aslengthy review of the rel
alive wal strength of the United
States and Spain The writer con-
cludes that in the event of war over
Caba Spain would whip us
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

gosEPH BLOOMFIELD JACKSON. said to
be q crank from Meriden, Conn.,. was
arrested. on the Goth, at the door of
the White House after an unsuccessful
effort to enter the executive mansion.
jackson was heavily armed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

FAILURES throughout the United
States during the week ended the 18th,
asreported by r. G. Dun & Co. were
204, against s17 for the corresponding
week last year. For Canada the fail
ures were 40 against 80 last year.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

THERE is visiting in Hartford, Conn,
. young African, black as midnight,
and leaf aud dumb. who claims to be
a Hebrew. He writes Hebrew and
Loschen Khodish with great fuency.
Loschen Khodish is the language of
the books of Moses, and is only used
by highly-educated Hebrews.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

a sPEc1AL dispatch from Odessa. on
the 18th, said that the rise in the price
of grain had had the most disastrous
effect there, many houses being unable
TO complete their contracts and several
of them being unable to meet their
payments.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

AS 4 result Of a canvass made by the
Cologne Gazette among the importing
and exporting firms in the Cologne dis
triet q memorial has been sent to the
imperial German chancellor. Prince
Hohenlohe, saying that most of the ex-
,nsSters and all the importers are OPP
posed 70 . tariff war with the United
States
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

OK the Paris stock exchange, on the
2ist, Spanish fours fell, owing to the
belief that the alleged ultimatum sent
by the United States to Spain. on the
subject of Cuba, would cause the pres
emit cabinet to remain in Office.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

LIZ private conversation with close
personal friends, Consul-General Lee
has expressed himself vigorously as to
the situation in Cuba, being very en-
phatic in his condemnation of some of
Gen. Weyler's methods.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25
Convention OF Crippies.

St Louis viii, September 80, enter
tain the most unique delegates that
ever attended any national convention.
1t will be the first of its kind, too, ever
held in the world, a convention Of
cripples. 1t is expected that6. GOO dele
gates viii be present.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25


Extracts From the Statements
SATAN. IN SHAPE OF AN ENeLIsHxlN.
IA little over q year ago. Satan, in
the shape of . medium-sized, we'll
dressed and educated Engiishman
named Robert Davey, came to LuetEert.
and was the cause of all his trouble
said ex-Judge Vincent This man
came with forged letters of introduce
ton, representing himself as q man OF
great means. Luetgert has always
carried his heart on his sleeve. 5 you
viii see when he goes on tie witness
stand.n
This was the FIRST official notice that
Luetgert would testify in his own be-
half. and the announcement was re-
ceiyed with a show of interest by the
prosecution and the sp~ectators].
DAvEyss ALLURINe BAIT.
sDavey told Luetgert he could be the
sausage king Of the world went on
ex-Judge Vincent And Luetgert be-
lieyed him, for Davey was an artist in
painting glowing pictures OF wealth
and fame. He told Luetgert he rep
resented an English syndicate. and
that . company would be organized
with q capital Of $500. 900. and
bonds for an additional s4oo, 600 would
be issued. The company would be
known as the A. L. Luetgert Sausage
6 Packing Co. Dayey said, and Luet-
CERT would be given $500. o00 cash and
500. 600 worth Of stock. Out of the
cash he could pay off $4,000 of in
debtedness which vas covered by .
mortgage on the factory.
LEUrGERr AND WIFE WERE PLEASED.
MRS. Luetgers was delighted over
the visions Of wealth revealed by Da-
vey's picture. and Luetgert unedu-
Gated. honest and without suspicion,
was pleased over the prospect OF rank
ing with the Armours, the Swifts and
Nelson Morris in the meat world Da-
vey had expenses during the time he
was negotiating with Luetgert whom
he had induced to close his factory
preparatory TO the change which was
to have taken place, January l, 1887.
He called upon Luetgert for money
and got it-in all about S25. oe0-and
finally Davey told Luetgert tne money
and bonds were in the custody of the
Continental Bond Co. Of New York.
Luetgert and Judge Goodrich, to whom
Luesgert had told his story, went to
New York. But none of the bankers
or bond companies of that city had
ever heard of Davy, and Lnetgert had
been swindled.
LUErGERT's TROUBLES TOLD or.
The attorney told of Laetgert's strugs
giles after this. How his business had
been injured by the closing Of the
factory, and in addition to the loss
of SIS. 900 to Davey, he lost BY
the failure of g. s. Dreyer & Co.'S
bank. Then he borrowed $40. 600 from
Foreman Bros, bankers, placing an
other mortgage on his factory. Final-
ly, the failure came. and the disaster
drove Mrs. Luetgert TO the verge Of In
sanity. Later the woman became In
sane. the lawyer said, end wandered
away.
sKErcH1NG L~UETGERTs IIrE
The life of Luetgert was briefly
sketched. he arrived in America 80
years ago without q dollar. counsel
said. and by industry and thrift had
built up an enormous business. BE
made 5000. 900 pounds of sau-
sage . year, and sold it all
over this country and Europe.
Often there were 100. 00o pounds
of meat in the factory at one time, and
the sales from the factory TO local con-
sumers averaged sf5U per day. Nine
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

W~ksHzzaros, sepk z4-xne fellow
ing naaed post ozzees VIII be raised
from fourth 70 third class a the 1st Of
October, rendering -neoeesa<y the np-
posntment Of . postmkster for each Of
them By the president. EoWrcau, Cal.
Black Hawk. Col, De Lamar. Idaho,
sprineaeld. KY. Berwick. No. A7ri-
cultarsl College. Mich. East Grsnd
Forks and Banville, Hjnn. Magnolia,
Miss. Kennet< no. Virginia City,
Mont Glenxilie- aud Psyns. O.; EGst
Pittsburgh, and St. Clair Pa Nsw~
port Tenn, Hdus TEX and RomnsY,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25
New church at Lexington.

A large number of persons from diff.
ferent parts of Missouri were in Lex.
ington recently to attend the dedicar
ton of the German Evangelical church
and the twentieth anniversary of the
organization. Rev. +. Drewel, founder
of the organization. delivered the dedi-
catorv nc
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

CAPr.-GEx. WkYLER has cabled to the
Spanish government saying that he is
perfectly confident Of being able to
pseify Cuba in four months.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

A DISPATCH from Madrid says: "The
price of all kinds of food is rising
steadily. owing TO the growing de-
probation of silver and Of paper cur
reuey.r
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

THE bishop of Majorca, Balearic
islands, has communicated theSpan-
ish minister of finance, Senior J. Rever-
ter. for taking possession Of the treas
ury Of q church in his diocese.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25
The company Not Llablr.

A jury in the case of Harry Smith, .
negro boy, about ls years old, against
the Wabash Railroad Co. for So, coo dam
age for being thrown from 3 runaway
train at Foristeil by a brakeman some
months ago, decided in favor of the
railroad company.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

TIE treaty of peace between the
government of Uruguay and insur-
gents was signed. on the 10Th. and
unanimously approved by the congress.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

THE president has zppointed Silas G.
Croft surveyor OF customs at the port
Of New York.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

Or the 18th Hon. Henry w. Sage
died at Ithaca, N. Z. aged 81 years
Mr.. Sage WIS best known through his
donations for educational purposes.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

THE Nicaragua canal commission has
changed its plans and viii not 90 to
Nicaragua as soon as Was expected.
The Indications are that the start will
not be made before November next.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

THE treaty of peace between Turkey
and Greece was signed in Constantine
pie on the 18TH
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25
Fatally Shot By ais SON.

A row occurred between John Spill
man and his son, John, at their home.
three miles west of Carthage The old
man was shot twice by the son, in the
left arm and right side. neither Of
which is considered dangerous. The
elder Spillman had driven his wife
and SON from home. and the SON went
back to effect a reconciliation. Ac-
cording to the sons story, his father
would not listen to him, but instead,
drew a revolver, and the young man
shot him. The elder Spillman denies
having had . weapon. The SON sur
rendered.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25
Killed In . Runaway.

Dr.. J. w Robert, of Clarksdale, wa
killed near Perrin, Clinton county. By
being thrown from . buggy in = rum
away. Asa Morton was badly bruised.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

The first term OF the circutit court in
the new courtnsuse At Canton wss
opened the other day. The occasion
yas marked By suitable speeches
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

Mira Keziah Story and daughter
Pearl, Of ST Joseph. were thrown out
Of their buggy in 3 runaway. aud the
suo&her seriously injured.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25

TEE attention Of the treasury de-
paxtneat has been called 70 the fact
shat the universal postal congress, re-
censly in session In Washington.
agreed upon = scbems Of coiora for
postage stanps to Be used by all ma
sions ia fhe postal union. The color
81 she two-cent United States stamp.
a. azreea upon. was czrmine. 10 that
shs proposed change to green win not
81 made.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25
a n~Ilssoarlsn,s Luck.

W. P. McGarrick, formerly an engi.
neer on the Iron Mountain railroad.
running out of st. Louis, stopped over
here, says a dispatch from San Antonio,
Tex, on his way home from Mexico,
where he has struck it rich in
gold mining. McGarrick CLAIMS to
have about $40. 900 in gold dust and
nuggets, and exhibited several un-
doubleday rich specimens. He says he
took this amount out of a claim in the
state of Sonora, in the Yaqui Indian
country. He declares that the richness
OF the section is simply marvellous. and
win astonish the world.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-25
wheat so,yIue 10 MIs.ouri.

The Missouri bulletin of the wealth
er-crop service issued on September
81 said: In a few other localities the
rainfall, while not heavy enough ia
put the ground in condition for plow-
ing. has enabled farmers to SOW
wheat on corn land aud ground
that had been previously brok-
IN, but over considerably more
than half the state the rain fall
was too light to more than lay the
dust and freshen pastures a little, and
drought conditions still continue. I'M
less heavy rains come o considera-
bly, less wheat viii be sown this fall
than was at first intended. Some early-
sown wheat is now coming up.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
Good Money Is Good Anywhere.

While a government can within its
territory define that which shall con-
stitute legal tender in satisfaction Cd
contracts past and future it cannot by
legislation fix the purchasing value of
its money, Cor money Is a commodity,
and its value is determined in tho mar
kets Of the world under the laws of
trade, and the laws of trade, like the
laws of nature, are stronger and more
farreaching than any constitutions or
statutes. The best money is the money
Of greatest purchasing power, and that
money has the maximum Of purchasing
power which is exchangeable at par,
not only in the country from whose
mint 1t Is issued, but also in the markets
of the world
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
Japan In a New Light.

Now that Japan is, on tho brink of
replacing her currency ON the exclusive
gold basis, we presume that we shall
no longer be worried with fearful VII
sions of her growing industrial suprem-
acy, which was alleged to be due to tho
silver standard. IL was affirmed that
whatever goods Japan sold in this eoun-
try, being paid for in gold, practically
doubled the sellers income when the
proceeds We're converted into silver.
And this tremendous advantage the Jap
nese now relinquish.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
A New Financial System.

Tho demand now heard from mer-
chants and manufacturers and bankers
and other intelligent observers in every
part of the country is not for some re-
pairs to our financial system, but for n
now system. No government paper can
bo free from objection, because its vol
ume and redeemability will depend In
part upon the opinions of congress and
In part upon the opinions of the pres
ident. No one can be certain that these
will be correct IN all years TO come. II
we could TO sure that they would al
ways BIO correct, we could not be sure
that the government would always be
able TO maintain sufficient reserve
for the redemption of the notes. If tho
weight of pound and the length of
yard were liable to be changed at any
time by congress, the uncertainty could
hardly be so dangerous as tho present
uncertainty regarding the unit of value
This explains why SO many Of the men |
who do the business of the country, not |
alone In the north and east, but also in |
the south aud west, demand the with
travail Of the government notes. Iron
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
Government Currencv.

The reason bank circulation has beer
decreasing through term of years, and
why it is inelastic, remaining almost
without change from season TO season,
is that the security for it is a deposit Of
government bonds. The bank capital is
in the treasury instead of in business.
The profits on circulation decline as the
bonds increase in value or the rate Of
interest declines, and the redemption
process is slow and Ineffective The
dangers of the government currency
and the deficiencies of the bank curren-
cy arc now pretty well recognized, and
every day shows increased earnestness
in the demands OF business men for a
complete and permanent cure Iron
Age.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
Is rms Result DesirapieY

Should this country alone attempt
free coinage of silver at the ratio of 10
to /, it would thereby give notice that
we are ready to exchange for all corners
quantity Of gold which is valued at 81
in every civilized country for quaint
ty Of silver which represents In the
markets of the world about 90 cents.
In very short time all gold would
disappear. Itwould be boarded to await
premium or shipped to countries
where it is more appreciated. Only sill
yer would remain our circulating medi-
um. We would be on silver basis. Our
standard would be dollar worth little
more than 80 cents in every country but
our own.
All values would quickly adjust them
selves to this deprecated dollar and
would fuctuate with its changing value
in international exchange.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
United States Land Office.
HALEY, Idaho, July 20, 1887.

Haley, Idaho, July 20, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that Wesley C.
Randall OF ShosAone, Idaho. has filed
notice of intention to make anal proof
on bis desert-land claim No. 523, for the
lots & 6 sec 2S, lots l, 4 & .. sec 80, tp
s, S r II (adiusted) before A. s. Senter,
Clerk of the District Court at Shoshone,
Idaho, on Saturday the 2Sth day Of Aug
ust 1897.
He names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and re-
of said land
Jesse Sawyer, Kanaka, Idaho.
James Watson, Kanaka, Idaho.
James Chris well, Kanaka, Idaho.
John Chriswell, Kanaka, Idaho.
w. IL. Brodhead, Register.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
PAYEI''PE
NURSERY.

Large assortment of best new
and old varieties of
FRUIT, SHADE, and ORNA-
MENTAL TREES, SHRUBS,
ROSES, EVERGREENS, ESQ.
The most complete assert
mentS of
SMALL FRUITS, BLACK
BERRIES, RASPBERRIEs'
CURRANTS. GOOSEBERRIE>
STRAWBERRIES, DEWBER-
RTES, PIE PLANTS, Etc.
Everything guaranteed true
to name. Catalogue and prices
on application. Order early
and we will save you money.
PAYETTE NURSERY,
Payette; Idaho. |
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13

The annual Teachers examination of
Lincoln county viii be adjourned to
August Goth, at 9o'clock a. FL.
Edward Rratt, Superintendent.
lincoln County, Idaho.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
EVOLUTION OF MONEY.

Unwarranted Government Interference
Prevents Easy Transition Prom One Sub
stance to Another.
Money is simply commodity that is
generally recognized as a universal
equivalent, and its degree Of goodness
or efficiency consists in tho unanimity of
the recognition Of the fitness Of the com
modify used as money to perform the
essential functions Of money Many
commodities have been used as money,
and they have remained In use az long
ns they met the essential requirements
Of money among the people where used,
or until some other commodity appear
cd the fitness Of which commended IT.
self to the intelligence az being superior
10 the commodity then being used.
AS people have advanced in discrirrl-
mating intelligence they have discard
ed inferior commodities and adopted in
place thereof something that was supe-
rior. These changes kept taking place
until finally gold and silver became tic |
commodities that were recognized By |
tho people Of most countries as being |
the best for use as money. Sociological |
transition is constant Change is tho
natural order Of things, and changes
come about naturally and are therefore
effected easily, if the natural process Is
allowed TO 80 ON undisturbed Trou-
blous friction ensues only when there is
obstructive governmental interference
10 delay or defeat the natural order Of
things.
In our own day the stagecoach has
been supplanted by the steam railroad,
and stageooachcs have practically be-
come a thing Of the past The tallow
dip was succeeded by lamps filled with
burning fluid or oil. and lamps by illu-
gas, and gas by electricity
These and many other changes were ao-
with no serious disturbance
whatever, and so it would 10 with COM
modities used as money in the absence
of governmental obstruction. There
would be no threatening money ques-
lion In this country today, endangering {
The continuity and perpetuity of all
business activity, If the United States I
vas not engaged In the banking bust 9
less. @
Among civilized people the days Of n
isefulness of silver as money. except in
ubsidiary forms, are numbered, and n
liver is going out Of use as surely as n
ave the stageooaoh and tho tallow dip, O.
nd for exactly the same reason-civi-
Ization has outgrown tho conditions
'hich necessitated its use. No money
Is ever come into use at the behest Of ~
overnmont or because Of statutory en- ~
ctments, but solely because Of reoog- u
lied ability to perform the functions ~
money. Austin w. Wright in Sound y
,lrroncy
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
Peru Follows Japan.

Peru is the latest addition to the list
of countries planning to get ON to a SOL
i'd gold basis. If silver keeps up its pres
ent rate Of progress, there will be
nothing left for gold to conquer in 1900.
OF course the need for silver legislation
will then be greater than ever, and the
silverites must work accordingly. They
will then have the heroulean task of
converting the whole world back to sill
yer
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
FRUIT FOR SALE.

have an orchard about II years
old, aud containing 2500 bearing
trees Of all Kind Of fruits Of the
choicest standard varieties. Cherries
PEACHES, Pears, Apricots, Psrnes.
Plums and Grapes. win have
about 10000 pounds of prunes, aud
shout 10000 pounds Of other fruit.
] desire TO sell said fruit in the err
shard at a low price, buyer to take
ell saleahle fruit. This is a bar
gain. ;. +. p. Briggs.
Briggs 20. Idaho.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office.

HALEY, Maho, July IS, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that Mary E
Briggs, of Briggs, Idaho, has filed notice
of intention to make proof on her desert
land claim No 40, for the Sc SW Il
sec 8, Lot One sec 10, tp9 R l4e be-
fore A, S. Senter, Clerk District Court at
Shoshone, Ida, on Saturday the 2lst
day of August. 1897
She names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and re-
elimination of said land
J. +. White, of Shoshone Idaho.
J. w. Wsldron, of Shoshone,. Idaho,
S. f. Z. Briggs, of Briggs, Idaho.
G. w. Eveleth. of Briggs, Idaho.
w. II. Brodhead,
Register.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
A Standard OF yaine.

Our monetary standard is nothing
hut measure of values. Upon its sta
bility depend growth and prosperity. 1t
must be recognized as the very best
abroad rs well as at home--if our 40
tive commercial intercourse with the
leading nations of the world is 20 con-
hnue and develop
Confidence Makes Gold Plentiful.
The gold standard does not restrict us
to the use Of gold. Our country, like
every other gold standard country, uses
vast amounts Of silver ooncurrently
with gold.
There is no shortage Of gold. It's pro
duction is steadily increasing. When
confidence prevails. there is no lack OF
gold for currency OK any other purposes.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
Our Own ExperIcnco.

In this country since 1855 the wage
Garner has received his pay in dollars
which have on the whole steadily ap-
preoiated In value, so far as general
commodities are concerned, Sc that the
purchasing power of his wages has
nearly doubled, while interest ON CAPT.
tai has steadily fallen and now averages
scarcely half what 1t was.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-13
Confidence Makes cold rlentIml.


Appreciation of the dollar in which
wages are paid and consequent lower
prices are constantly and certainly to
the advantage of the wage Garner. De-
probation of the dollar and consequent
higher prices arc always and certainly.
TO his damage,