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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
MISSOURI CROP BULLETIN.
Damaging the Growing Crops-A
Large Apple Crop Promised.

COLUMBIA, NO., June 22.-Missouri
section of the weather bureau of
the United States department of
agriculture, in its report issued yester-
day, says that the ground in central
and northern and a few southern coun-
ties in Missouri has been too wet for
cultivation, and corn is getting very
weedy, while some on fiat land is turn.
ing yellow.
Chinch bugs are doing some damage
in the northern counties. Corn is not
all planted yet, and some ground in
tended for corn will be used for other
crops. Reports of serious damage by
chinch bugs and rust to wheat have
been received from many sections.
Oats are rusting badly. Meadows, po-
tatoes and gardens are doing well.
The apple crop will be very large.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
BLANC0 IS ALMOST A SAINT.
A Popular Favorite and a Humanitarian
Who would Consciously Do
No Wrong.

HAVANA, June 23.-There is abso-
lutely no foundation for the report
published in the United States of an
attempt to assassinate Capt.-Gen.
Blanco by a member of the volunteers
whose brother it was alleged had been
shot for completely in a plot against
the government. Gen. Blanco enjoys
esteem of all classes in Havana, in
Guiding the volunteers, and is re-
garded with the utmost confidence as
the representative of Spanish sover-
eighty.
The Cubans admit that they are I'M
der obligations to Gen. Blanco for the
establishment of autonomy in the isl
and. The palace guards are from the
volunteers, and several officers of that
body are aides on the generals staff.
Gen. Blanco's public appearances are
frequently the occasions of patriotic
demonstrations, and that he has no
fear of assassination is saown by the
fact that he often rides out without
escort, visiting the Notifications about
Havana without attendance.
Capt.-Gen. Blanco denies that he has
decided that there shall be no exchange
of prisoners with the United States.
At the same time the captain-general
says he cannot allow the exchange of
Lieut.. Hobson and the other members
of the party who sailed the Merrimac
into the mouth of the harbor at Santi-
ago de Cuba, for the reason that the
lieutenant and his companions had OPP
Portunity for seeing the harbor and its
d~efenses. The most common prudence,
the captain-general says, would forbid
that these men be o given their
liberty as proposed by the United
States. They will however be well
taken care of.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
A Theological Point.

A Sunday-school superintendent at
the close of an address on the creation,
which he was Ire he had kept within
the comprehension of the least intelli-
gent of the scholars, smilingly invited
questions. A tiny boy, with a white
eager face andlarge brow, at once held
up his hand. please, sir, why wa
Adam never a baby?' The superin
tendent coughed in some doubt as to
what answer to give, but a little girl
of nine. the eldest of several brothers
and sisters, came promptly to his aid
please sir she said. smartly, there
was nobody to nuss him!"-Tit- E;ts
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
DISPATCHES.
Arrival at Key West of Dispatch Bearers
from Gen. Rodriguez to the
Cuban Junta.

KEY WEST, Fla, June 81 "A vessel
arrived here from the blockade, and re-
ported all quiet along the line. She
brought an officer of the Cuban army
and a pilot, who are carrying impor-
tant dispatches to Senior Estrada Palma,
of the Cuban junta, from Alexandra
Rodriguez, the insurgent commander
Of Havana province.
Tho Cubans were taken on board on
Saturday last from an auxiliary gun
boat which had picked them up. The
messengers of Gen. Rodriguez gave a
very interesting account of their eXpe-
riences. After leaving the insurgent
camp they made their way into the
city of Havana, spent several days
there, proceeded to a small inlet in the
nelghborhood, stole a small boat and
rowed out to sea, in the hope of COM
ing across an American vessel. They
were three days in the boat before they
were picked up.
The Cubans report that there are no
supplies of rice, maize, potatoes or
eggs in Havana. Flour, they say, costs
so cents per pound, and the army has
been placed on half rations. The mes
sengers class as false the stories that
vessels have succeeded in entering Ha-
vana harbor with supplies. They as
sert that since the blockade began only
three small fishing vessels have en-
tered the harbor, and that no food
whatever is received from C~ienfuegos.
Spain Refuses to Exchange.
WASHINGTON, June 20.-The follow.
ing was received from Commodore Wat
son:
"Capt.-Gen. Blanco states that the
Spanish government refuses TO ex.
change prisoners"
Robson and his men are the prison.
ers in question.
Blanco VIII Hereafter Recognize No
Flag of Truce.
KEY WEST, Fla. June 20-11:30a a. NJ
1t is learned from naval officers here
tLat Capt. Gen. Blanco has notified the
American blockading fleet that he will
hereafter recognize no flag of truce,
adding, that every vessel within six
miles range will be fired upon whether
flying the Stars and Stripes OF a white
flag.
MORO Castle Wasting Her Heavy Ammu-
milton.
KEY WEST, Fla, June 81 Another
government vessel which arrived here
reports Moro castle, Havana, continues
firing heavy shells at the ~blockading
squadron, and it is not believed such
accurate shots can be fired by Spanish
gunners. On Friday a Pinch shell
exploded dangerously close to one of
the American warships, raising a col
umn of water and smoke over 100 feet
high.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
Well Meant, of Course.

Mr.. Broadacre is a distinguished
agriculturist and breeder of cattle and
pigs. Among other things, he, some
time ago, introduced a few specimens
of white and black pigs, of small size,
easily fattened, and of very delicate
flesh. The reputation of these inter.
esting quadrupeds spread far and wide,
and Mr.. Broadacre daily received let.
tiers from the neighboring farmers
with regard to them. A short time ago
M of his greatest admirers wrote to
him as follows:
Respected Sir: 1 went yesterday tc
the cattle show at MI found there
was a great variety of beasts, and 1 was
astonished at not seeing you there
Golden Daya.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
HALF FARE.
Washington, ID. C., and Return.

On July Sd to 9th, tickets will be sold from
all points to Washington, D. c., and return
via the Chesapeake and Ohio Ry at one fare,
plus $500, on account of the meeting of the
National Educational Assn. Tickets will
be good until July Is returning and may be
extended to August 3lst. This is the best
opportunity you will have to visit the IA
nous Mountain and Sea shore resorts of the
East, also Old Point Comfort and Hampton
Roads, the rendezvous of the North Allan.
tic Squadron.
For particulars and sleeping car reserva,
tions apply to U. L. Truitt, Nor. West.
Pass'r Agent, 234 Clark St., Chicago, Ill.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
GAME THAT TWO CAN PLAY AT.
A Hint to Spain in the Case of Lieut.
HObsOn aud His Brave
Companions.

KEY WEST, Fla, June 22.-United
States Marshal Horn received instruc-
tioas from Attorney-General Griggs yes
terday to hold all persons captured
on Spanish prize ships until further
orders
The message created much surprise
among officials here, as all but mill.
tary prisoners bad been recently pa.
rolled and we're Do have sailed for Spain
this week. The prisoners concerned
have been penned up on the prize ships
in the harbor ever since capture.
There are more han 200. The mill.
tary prisoners are at Fort Mcpherson
Aslanta.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
A TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
Fifty Lives Lost at the Launching
of the British Battleship AL
bion at Blackwell.
THIRTY.FOUR BODIES RECOVERED.
When the Monster Slid into the Water
the Sudden Displacement Caused the
Submerging of One of the Lower
Stages of the Yard, Immersing Hum
dreds of Spectators.

LONDON, June 22.-During the launch
Ing of the new British first class bat
tleship Albion, of 1850 tons, at Black
wall, yesterday, by the duchess Of
York, q ceremony at which the United
States ambassador, Col. John Hay, and
Mrs. Hay and Lieut.-Col. We'll, the
United States naval attache, assisted,
the displacement of water caused an i'm
mense mass of water to rise on all sides,
completely submerging one of the
lower stages of the yard and miners
ing hundreds of people, many of whom
we're drowned.
At last reports "a bodies had been
recovered, of these five were men, Is
women and IL children. The victims
were mostly working people on a holt
day, who had trespassed IN the ship
building yard where the launching
took place. They crowded upon u
staging from which they had been
warned off, but the force of police OF
the spot was inadequate to control the
Immense crowd.
About 200 persons were thrown into
the water when the staging vas de
molished by the backwash of the huge
battleship when she plunged into the
water. Most of these were rescued by
means of the numerous rowboats in
the vicinity, but many were swept away
by the f1oodtide, which was running,
and sank before assistance could reach
them.
The water was alive with struggling
people and floating debris. 1t was a
scene of terrible confusion. The
shrieks of the unfortunate people
mingled with the cheers over the sue
cessful launching.
Fortunately there was plenty of help
near in the shape of police boats and
other craft. The shipbuilders with
drags and the fremen who partici-
pated in the ceremony were all prompt
in affording succor. A number of
nurses who had come to witness the
launching were among those engulfed.
Some of these and many others were
revived by artificial respiration. Some
were injured by colliding with the
debris.
About 60 of the spectators were in
jured and had to receive surgical treat
ment.
Many plucky rescues of drowning
persons were made by on-lookers.
H~eartrending scenes were witnessed
when the bodies of children and other
relatives of those who escaped the dis
aster were recovered and brought to
land.
The Albion is a irst-class steel bat
tleship of 1850 tons, 800 feet long, "A
feet broad and drawing 25 feet inches
of water. She is to have $3.50 in
dictated horsepower, has two
propellers, and will cost about
4 1000, 900. The new battleship has
eight inches of Harveyized steel on her
sides, six inches IN her bulkEeads and
from twelve to five inches on her gun
portions. Her armored deck is from
two to three inches in thickness, her
estimated speed is nearly 10 knots;
she is to carry 1850 tons of coal,
her crew is to number 700 men, and her
armament is to consist of four 12-inch
guns, IL 6-inch quick-6ring guns and
Is smaller quick-tiriug guns, with five
torpedo tubes.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
A Dark Horse Loom. In.

DENVER, Col, June 22.-The dark
horse has appeared in the race for the
presidency of the General Federation
of Women's clubs. Within 12 hours
there has been a decided turn of affairs,
and the name of Mrs. w. b. Lowe, of
Atlanta, Ga, president of the Georgia
federation, is on the lips of everyone.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25

On BOARD THE DISPATCH Boat DAN
by, orr SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Monday,
June 20, L p. m, via MOLE ST. Moo
LAS, Hayti, Tuesday. June p. The
United States army for the invasion of
Cuba, about 10, 900 strong, commanded
by Gen. Shafter, arrived off Santiago
de Cuba at moor to-day. The time of
its Decentralization has not been deter
mined upon, but it probably will be
within the next three days.
When the fleet of 81 transports, with
its freight of fighting men, swept up
the southern coast and slowed up with
in sight of the doomed city of Santiago,
the anxiously-awaited soldiers were
greeted with ringing cheers, which
family echoed to the transports from
the decks of the blockading warships
far in shore. They were answered
by the troops most enthusiastically
and in kind. The weeks of anxious
waiting on the one hand, and of in
patient chatting on the other, were
OVer, and the army and the navy had
at last joined forces, and all felt that
the final blow at Santiago was at hand.
1t was ten o'clock this morning when
b lookout on the armored cruiser
Brooklyn reported seeing the smoke
OF several steamers to the southeast,
and a moment or so later he announced
that a dozen transports were in sight.
Then signals were exchanged from
ship to ship, g~laddening the hearts of
the weary blockaders. Then the United
States auxiliary cruiser Gloucester,
formerly j. p. Morgan's yacht Corsair,
dashed away to meet and welcome the
troops
About half an hour later a grim for
est of masts had sprung up apparently
from the sea, and a most impressive
scene was presented as the armada
swept gracefully up from the horizon,
toward the shores where the great
struggle is to take place.
The transports were ranged in three
shifting lines, with the battleship In
diana on the extreme right and the
other men-of-war on the outskirts of
the fleet. In this order the transports
Inc their escorts steamed slowly in to-
ward the hills where the Morrois red
walls CLEANED in the sunlight.
1t was intended to take the entire
feet to the lines of Rear-Admira!
SIMPSONS feet of warships, but an or.
der from the admiral stopped the ad.
vance of the ships about Is miles to the
southeast, and, escorted by the Glouces
ter, Gen. Shafter went forward on the
Seguranca to confer with the admiral.
The transports lay on the smooth
sea while the plans were discussed by
the leaders on board the flagship. Not
the faintest intimation of their inten,
tions regarding the landing has beer
allowed to escape. Undoubtedly. how.
ever, some of the troops will be land,
ed at Guantanamo bay, in order tc
relieve the marines there. but il
is generally believed the main body of
the troops will be landed much nearer
Santiago.
The long and trying Journey from
Tampa has left the men in much better
condition than anticipated. There are
IA mild cases of typhoid on the Hospital
ship, among them being Maj. Horton,
of the Twenty-ffth infantry, and sew.
eral cases of measles. There are, how
ever. no serious, cases of sickness.
The horses and mules on board the
transports have suffered severely, many
dying.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
Try Auen,s Foot-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. AT
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes walk.
ing easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet,
Slisters and callous spots. Relieves corns and
bunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Ad.
dress, Allen s. Olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
MISSED THEIR OPPORTUNITY,
New York National Guardsmen VIII not
Be Allowed to Volunteer Under .he
Governments Second Call.

ALBANY, n. Y, June 21.-The state
military authorities late yesterday af-
ternoon announced that none of the
organizations of the old national guard
which did not go out under the first
call will be given an opportunity to
volunteer under the second call.
This decision will shut out the Sew
enth, Twenty-third and Seventy-fourth
regiments and ten separate ccmpsnieA
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
TO PROCEED TO SANTIAGO
Br1g.-Gen- Duhield Ordered to Proceed
with His Brigade, from Canp
AIger to Santiago.

WASHINGTON, June q .-The war de
partment has issued orders to Brig
Gen. Henry M. Dufield to proceed, with
his entire brigade, from Camp Alger to
Fort Monroe, where they will take
transports for Santiago. The brigade
comprises the Ninth Massachusetts, and
Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth Mirhi-
gan, about 5000 men in all.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
serle.. sickness at Camp Merritt.

SAN Francisco, June 22.-The deveL
opments of diphtheria and cerebro-
spinal meningitis at Camp Merritt are
causing consider able alarm. There are
also II number of cases of pneumonia in
&iis hospital.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
The Sultan Knows Who is His Friend.

BERLIN. June 22.-The sultan of Tur-
key, according to the Frankfort lei
tung, has purchased 5000 square yards
OF land near Jerusalem, which he will
present to Emperor William as a site
for a German monastery.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25

Early morning exercise is denounced
nowadays by the majority OF hygienic
teachers. At that time, they say, vital
ity is At its lowest ebb and needs the
stimulation of food.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
J1st Like q Man.

"Our nation" the orator rehearsed before
The mirror, went forth with bread in one
hand and the sword in the other" Isn't
that just like a man." his wife interrupted
him to ask; "a woman would have taken q
bread knife."-Indianapolis Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
Wisconsin, Troops Ordered to Mobilize al
Camp Douglas.

MADISON, Wis, June 22.-Gov. SEQ
feld has issued orders for the Fourth
Wisconsin regiment of infantry and
battery A to mobilize at Camp Douglas
next Monday. This is Wisconsini
QUOT under the second call.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25

A small species of skunk, half es large
as any before known, comes from Sina-
loa, Mexico. 1t differs from its con-
geners in the middle stripe on the back
being uninterrupted behind, while the
feet are white.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
Hoods Sarsaparills
Multiplying Chances.

Jeweler-That's the seventh engagement
ring I've sold you this week.
Customer-Yes; our regiment goes south
next Sunday, and i want to be sure of a wife
when my two years are up.Iewelers
Weekly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25

In Hungary, for Roman Catholics, the
man must be IA years old, and the wom-
an II; for Protestants, the man must bs
70 and the woman is.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
ARRIVAL OF THE TROOPS.
A Welcome Sight to the Jackies on
Board SIMPSONS Fleet Off
Santiago de Cuba.
SPlED BY THE BROOKLYN'S LOOKOUT.

a Majestic Sight Presented as the Great
Fleet of Transports and Accompanying
Warshfps Gradually Came Into View
Cheers from the Jackies Answered b.
the Soldiers.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
Endeavoring to Patch Up a New Cabinet.

ROME, June 22.-Signor Gaspare
Finaeli, president of the court Of
counts, is e~ndeavoring to form a cabi.
net to succeed the retiring ministry OF
Marquis di E 1dini.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved me
many a doctors bills. F. Hardy, Hop
kins Place, Baltimore, Md, Dec. 2, '94.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25

A boy arrives at the age when he takes his
hat off at the door as naturally as he takes
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25

Fiery faller es lookin' for sCft snap and
efery soft snap seem to be dodgin' lax deck
ens.-Denver Times-Sun.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25

What a terrible time people do have try.
ing to lave a good timei-Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
PROCLAIMED IN CAV1E.
The Philippine Insurgents Proclaim,
Through Representatives a Pro-
visional Government.
The EVENT OCCURRED At OLD CAVITE.

of Independence and Remuneration of
Spanish Authority-Gen. Aguinaldo
Elected President and Daniel Pirondo
VIce-Presfdent.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25

Boarding house vegetables all taste alike
Of water and salt.-Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
To Cure n Cold fn On

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Q1inine Tablets. All
druggists refund money Il it fails to cure. 25c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

l1E EALELLENIE UF SIkUP UF HlS
is due not only to the originality and
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to the care and skill with which it is
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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-25
WHAT THE LAW CALLS FOR.
Summary of the Schedules for the Rails
ing OF the War Revenue Now In
Effect and to be Levied.
THESE SCHEDULES NOW IN EFFECT.

THESE NOW IN EFFEC
sBeer, ale and other fermented liquors,
Observation-Disclosures per pound. IL
Cigars, cigarettes, over 3 lbs
per l.U0O. $50
Cigars, under 3 lbs. per 1900. LOO
Cigarettes, under ) lbs. per
l.G
Tea, imports, per pound IL
THESE GO INTO EFFECT JULY
Bank capital, including surplus, over
G~'VOO OOsVO
For each 81 900 over SIS. 100. .......... 200
Brokers in negotiable securities .......- 5U.0O
Pawnbrokers 20.OO
Commercial brokers 1000
brokers IU.L0
IheaterS, museums, concert halls, in
cities OF over ., OOO nhabitan 1000
Circuses. 100. 90
Other shows and exhibitions. 1000
Bowling alleys, biliard-rooms. per al
between 50.OUO and I0o,o Ibs..'."... ECO
Sales Oyar InO O00 -. 90
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