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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-09-24
RETURN OF THE "TILE" FISH.
Valuable Food supply, Thought to
Be Extinct, Has Suddenly
~Reappeared.

The title fish" has returned, or, 81
sion thinks so, and the fact is well
coined, as adding a valuable food fish
to the national menu. They speak of
the return" of the fish, for the finny
vagrant has an interesting history. 1t
was first discovered in 1879, and the
fish people thought a mine of wealth
and food was at our doors, or, to speak
nautically, just off shore. Then, In
1852, they died off to all appearances,
and it was thought became extinct.
They have been found again.
The first heard of the tile fish was in
1879 from a Capt. Kirby, who caught
some and brought them to the atten-
ton of the United States fish commits
sion at Woods holl. Commissioner
Baird chartered 4 special boat for the
exploration of the supposed home OF
the fish, and during 1880 and 1881, on
this boat and on the Fish Hawk, the
habitat and habits of the animal were
carefully studied. 1t vas found to be
a new species, principally in the gull
lICdHls anu, 81 La dS liz
could see, along its western edge.
The fish tasted like cusk, and was
very edible. They ranged from six to
fifty pounds in weight, and could be
readily classed between channel bass
and the Goldfish. They existed in mil
lions, and it seemed as if an extremely
valuable fish was to be added to our
markets, particularly as it was found
tohaye excellent staying qualities, and
would endure shipment as well as any
of the well-known sorts. The natural
lists called it the lopholatilus cham
aeleonticeps, but the fishermen re-
fused to wrestle with such a name, and
shortened the generic portion Of the
title into %"tile," hence the name title
fish"
In the spring of 1882 several vessels
inward bound reported sailing
through miles and miles of dead fish
off Sandy Hook and south of Vineyard
sound. They were all title fish" and
later Investigations by the commission
made it appear that some sudden
catastrophe had overtaken the tribe
and killed the last of the race. 1t was
conjectured that some sudden turn
of the deep arctic current had chilled
the waters where they lived enough to
destroy every one. For years non
could be found, despite the most care
full search. The area of the ocean af-
fected was rs miles long and 25 miles
board. Commissioner Mcdonald
finally caught foul in 1898, and there
was joy among the fish people. In
1894 he caught 40 off Sandy Hook.
Commissioner Bowers, the present
incumbent, made the missing tile fish
an especial object of research, but
nothing was heard of them since 1894.
The Grampus was sent out On an ex-
petition, bearing a number of scien-
tiic men, among whom was DR.. H. C.
Bumpus, of Dorcester, to whom the
Herald is indebted for the facts, and
theyreturBed to Woods holl, reporting
that they had found a school of the
fish about 20 miles south of Vineyard
sound lightship. They live in about7O
fathoms of water, or much like the
cod, and seemed to favor the edge OF
the continental plateau, where the sea
bottom suddenly dips downward to the
extreme depth of the ocean.-Boston
| Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-09-24
Willow Trees Great Growth.

Forty-seven years ago Mr.. a. B. Saw
ger, of Lexington, Me-, placed a will
low limb about a foot in length in the
ground near his house. 1t took root,
and is now II % feet in circum.er-
ence, one branch is 6H feet in circum-
ference, one is 47-12, one 3 7-12, one
3 %, and one 41-6 feet in circum-
ference. The branches spread GO feet,
It Is estimated to make from three to
four cords Of wood-Chicago Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-09-24
Mr.. ChesterheId's own Views.

What do you consider woman's
most charming age?" she asked.
The age at which a woman is most
charming" he promptly replied.
And what is that age?" she per-
sisted.
THE Gge of the woman who aski
the question:" he answered.
Thus it happened that she always
insisted that he was a lovely
Chicago Post.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-09-24
Andl-hey Lived Happily Ever Afte,

ISIS Willing" began the young
=, as he wiped the cold p~erspiration
from his brow, "are you fond of
stories?"
If they are new, Mr.. Woody" re-
piled the fair mlid, 81 simply dote on
them"
but the one I was going to tell you,
Miss Willing, is not new" said the
young man. 1T is, I might say, Miss
Willing-er, Clara-the old, old story,
but"
"Oh, never mind, George" she in
~terrupted; even II it Is a chestnut,
I'm sure 1 never heard it. Go on,
please."LChicago Evening News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-09-24
Few MiIIionaires in France.

There are four millionaires in Eng.
land to one in France.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-09-24
Income of Nearly a Million.

The wealthiest inhabitant of Berlin
has an income Of $3.50 900 year.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-09-24
At the Seashore.

He-Don't you believe In short en-,
~gagements?
Miss Summerairt-Oh, yes, I usually
cut them short.-Puck.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-09-24
For BonrdinE Houses.

Stranger-What is that large build
ing over the way.
Native-It was formerly used as a
cotton duck factory, but the owners
busted recently.
well. l don't wonder az that. The
demand for cotton ducks must be less
than for gutta-percha chickens.'ohi-
cago Evening News.
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CHECK RAIsERs' RICH HARVEST.
A Gang of Them Roaplng It in Many oi the Large Cities of tho West
 Banks Warned

Tho banks of thls city were notified yesterday that many checks had been stolen from letter boxes in De- troit, Buffalo, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Toledo, Cleveland, Kansas City and Milwaukee.
 The thefts were evidently the " worlk. oIl. of m organized gang. They had been raised to large amounts and the names of the payees had been ob- liberated and "cashn or bearer substituted. In several instances the thieves have been successful in getting the checks cashed.
 The above is from the New York Journal of the 15th inst. Had these checks been perforated the checks could not nave been raised. Protect your bank account by ordering an indelIibIe check perforator from Geo. H. Adams. Price only $500.
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4 GOOD PERFORMANCE.
santanelli Gets 10 Subjects out of l2
 Last Night.

Santanelli gave good perform= ance at the opera house last night, and 1t was well attended. Out Of the l2 young men who went up on the stage Santanelli readily hypno- tized 10 of them. He had them do new feats. almost, altogether. The photographer and hls subjects was comical thing. In the fencing match, laughing pose, and racing pose he caught excellent expressions. A serenade was one of the most ludi- crous parts of the performance. He wound up with ballet dance, which conyulsed the audience with taught CT. The entire performance was greatly appreciated.
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ORATORICAL-
 ASSOCIATION. Is HE EME s
SPEAKERS SELECTED TO MEET
 THE LITTLE ROCK CLUB.
A Public Entertainment at the Opera
 House February 1st.
 lFrom Wednesdays Daily.l

The Pine Bluff Oratorieal Associa- ton held very interesting and en- thuslastic meeting at the court house last night and elected the fol- lowing members to represent the Association in the debate with Lit tie Rock, which will occur about the middle of March: Edwin J, Ker- win, Ben J. Altheimer and H. K Toney. About two weeks earlier the Assoclation will enter into 9 spirited debate with Magnolia at which time Messrs. Milton Blum, Alex Rowell and John c. Alexander will hold the fort for the Associa- tion.
 We are glad to state that the As sociation is on better footing and more interest is being manifested in it's meetings than at any time since it's organization. No one will deny the great advantages to be derived from this association, and it be- hooves the public to be proud of an institution of this kind in their city and to lend it a helping hand by their presence and hearty support. It is in it's halls that one acquires eloquuence in speaking, gracefulness in manners and learns to apply the knowledge which he gains from his books in school.
 We especially call the attention of the public to the great final decla- nation contest for the handsome gold medal offered by J. Y. Saun- ders, which will take place at the opera house February 1st. 1t will be entirely free and the public in gener- al is most cordially invited to De present The The doors will open al 715 and close promptly at 8:10, All not in by 8:10 will not be admitted until after each speaker has finished.
 The following are the contestants and the order in which they will de claim 1, Thomas B. Atkinson; 2, Milton Blum;.3 3, Alex Rowell; 1, John G. Alexander; 5, H. Kemp Toneyi 6, Percy Meyer; ', Edwin J. Ker- win; 8, Beno Altheimer. xxx
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AND ". ]. MIGRATE DIED WITH CONVULsT0Ns IN BRANN0N
 BROS, SALOON.
Worked at the shops n Few Days and Was Fired for Drunkenness -- Was
 Pythian.


 ". ]. MeGrath, white man about forty years old, died last "Wednesday might in Brannon Bros, saloon from the effects Of stryehnine.
 MeGrath is | stranger here, having come into town about Il week ago. He was employed at the Cotton Belt shops for several days us a night yard master, but was fired for getting drunk. He loafed around Brdnnoa Isros., saloon the greater part of his time. He told one of his companions day or two ago that he was going to kill himself. rhe man slept in room over the saloon. About 9:30 o'clock last night Mr. ". ]. Brannon went to the room. He found McGrath on the bed In con vuision. Drs. Mc(orkle and Waters were summoned to aid the dying man. He had eonynlsion after con vulsion and died few minutes after 10 o'clock. Tn his vest pocket was found vial containing q little strychnine. An empty package of morphine and q fuli one were found
 Coroner Nathan L.Cook summoned jury and held an inquest over the body and the jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death from an overdose of strychnine and morphine. His remains were remov- cd to Robinson X Swab's undertak- 1 ing establishment.
 From letters in the mans pocket il is learned that he has a family liy- ing in Hiawatha, Kansas. It was also learned that he WAS Pythian Knight in good standing.
 Rather Il remarkable coincidence happened in connection with the suicide. The local lodge of Knights of Pythias was in session last night. McGrath's name was presented as q brother K. of r. who was needing assistance. His case was being dis cussed at the meeting und at the same time McGrath had taken the strychnfne and was dying.
 His remains will probably be sent to Hiawatha, Kansas.
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AN UNKNOWN PERSON FIRES THREE SHOTS INTO MR.
 MANsKER'S HOUSE.
Her Husband Was Away but Mrs. Mansker Returned the Fire, Frightening the In-
 truder Away.

Last Wednesday, night an un- known person fired three shots with a pistol into the bed room at Mir. Sam Mansker's house, 10O6 East Sec ond avenue. MT. Mansker is brake man on a Cotton Belt freight train. He runs between here and Texar- kama. He left last night about 12 o'clock to go out on his run. His young wife and baby were left alone.
 About half hour after Mir. Mans ker had gone some one stepped to the bedroom window and fired three shots at random into the room. Re gardless of the flying bullets, Mrs. Mansker got her pistol and returned the fire. Had the person not left the window the shot would have killed him. The three pistol balls fired in- to the room were found on the floor.
 It is not known who fired the pis- tol, and no arrests have been made.
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THE ELKS
Have a Spread and Initiate Four New Members. santanelli
 at the Meeting.

The order of Elks held a meeting last (Tuesday) night at their hall The meeting was full of interest for the members. The four new mem- bers initiated made funf for all. They were Mcssrs. Ed Russell, Atherton Brunson, K. H. Stearns and Will Taggart.
 Santanelll, who is an enthusiastic Elk, attended the meeting after the performance at the opera house. He exhibited his powers on a number of subjects and was very successful in placing them under his control.
 A light spread was set for the oe- casion and was partaken of with relish. The meeting proved to be q source of great pleasure.
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SOUTHERN PROGRESS.
The New Industries Reported in the south
 In Week.


 CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Ian. 2A. = Among the most important new in- dustries reported by the Tradesman for the week ended January 22, are the following: The Booker Brick Company, capital $10, 900, Newport News, Va; brick works at Natchez, Miss, an electric light plant at CuIl- man, Ala, and an electric light and power plant at Elkin, N. O., four ing mill at Welker, Tenn, an ice factory at Marion, Va, the Inter- State Land and Improvement Com pany, eaptal $100,000, at Macon, Ga., the Southern Co.Operatiye Foundry Company, capital $20, ,000. at Rome, Ga., blow works at Louis vile, Ky, to cost $50,000, a roller covering factory at Columbus. Ga, and a 100-barrel oil refinery at Sour Lake, Texas.
 The K. Martin Sugar Company. capital $50, ,O0O, has been chartered at St. Martinville, La, and q sugar refinery to cost $150,000 will be erected at Mansfield, La. The sprager Tobacco Company, capital s90, ,000, has been incorporated at Mount Airy, N. G., the L. E. Ever it Lumber Company, capital $100,- 900, at Washington, N. C., and the r-Poarch Company, capital BIO, ,0O0, to manufacture sash, doors and blinds at Newport News, Va.
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THE BATTLEsHIP MAINE
Arrives in the Havana Harbor and Was saluted by the Forts
 and War Vessels.

HAVANA, Jan. 25.-The United States battleshin Maine, command ed by Charles C.. sigsbee, which left Key West, Fla, January 24, arrived here at II o'clock this morning and was saluted by the forts and war vessels. A report Is current that he United States consul general, Fitz- hugh Lee, and Congosto, secretary general of the government, have had q slight misunderstanding
 After following the bulletin refer ring to the report In circulation of a slight misunderstanding between Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and Dr. Gongosto, the correspondent of the Associated Press called on the consul general and was informed that nothing un- pleasant had happened at the inter- view with pr. Gongosto when ru- nor had it the misunderstanding took place.
 Shortly after the arrival here of the Maine, Lieut.. Alfred Medrano. repre- senting the captain of the port, Vice Admiral Jose Pastor. visited the United States battleslip hu! extend ed the customary eourtesies.
 The arrival of the warship caused surprise and excited considerable cu- riosity.
 naval lieutenant of the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII, the Spanish flagship, visited the Maine early in the afternoon, as did also the officer of the German cruiser Gneisenau, the school ship. Both visits were re- turned by Capt. Sigsbee, who at 6 o'clock called upon Rear Admiral Vicente Manterola, at the admiralty office. and upon Vice Admiral Pastor, after which he had a prolonged con- ference with Consul General Lee.
 The officers and sailors of the Maine will not go ashore at present, in or der to avoid possible friction.
 Capt. Sigsbee has expressed him self as much gratilied by the recep- ton rendered him and the courtesy and cordiality shown.
 It Is reported at the palace that Gen. Maximo Gomez has fallen back across the Moron Jucaro trocha In to the Camaguey district.
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HELENA |S SHOCKED.
EARTHQUAKE SHAKES BUILD. INGs AND FRIGHTENs
 THE PEOPLE.
Were Three Distinct Shocks Succeeded by a Trembling
 Motion.

HELENA, ARK, Jan. 26.-At 7:30 o'clock tonight this city was star tied by severe earthquake shock. Houses were shaken to their foundI95- tions and succession talql = ln r....,, We're heard that sounded like i'm mense explosions.
 People, who had assembled in the Presbyterian church for prayer meeting, rushed out of the church expecting the walls to tumble down upon them. There were three dis tinct shocks in quick succession, the first being the most severe and the three occupying less than a half dozen seconds. They were succeed ed by trembling or shaking mo- tion and not by the usual swaying and waving motion. Telephone messages from country points indi- cate that the shock was felt at many places.
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COTTON REPORT.
Issued by S. c. Alexander & Co. to
 The Eastern Markets.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Jan'y 26, 1898.
 DEAR sIRs:-The weather through out this district for the past five or six weeks has been almost unprece dented; with the exception of q few fine days 1t has rained in torrents nearly all the time, keeping the coun- try roads in an impossible condition and almost bringing business to 8 standstill; consequently cotton re- ceipts are very light. If we could get three weeks of fair weather the river country would finish picking and the movement in this State would be liberal for month. 1t is time to begin preparations for another crop and planters will push what they have left into market as soon as possible. Many inquiries are being made as to the probable acreage for the next crop; it is too early to make reliable estimate on this subject just now, but speaking for ourselves we will Say thatArkan- sas is q cotton State and cotton pays Letter than anything else we plant; our lands are good, we use no fertilizers and our population is in- ereasing all the time. In view of these facts we do not see much pros- pect for reduction in acreage here. We believe in smaller acreage for the next crop but think the reduc tion will come from the Atlantic States.
 This market has received since September 1st, 7s, 49S bales, total shipments 67,552 bales, leaving us with stock of 10,9 ,941 bales January 18th at D. m; 3564 bales of this is awaiting shipment in compress; the balance, 7377 bales, is In the hands of factors and merchants. Our stock this time last year including ship marked cotton in compress was 16,7S7 bales, and from the 18th of January to the end of last season we received 6,000 bales. The question before us now is how much will we get the balance of this season; some guess as much as 15 thousand, but we consider eight to 10 thousand a very conservative estimate. This would bring our total receipts up to about 90,000 bales, against about 5G ,000 last year.
 Very truly yours,
 s. c. ALEXANDER & Co.
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BRECKENRIDGE ARRIVES
FIX DIPLOMAT NOW IN WASH
 INGT0N.
Registers at the Arlington from Pine Bluff, Ark, and Dimes With
 ". L. Wilson.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 20 Hon. Clifton R. Breckinridge, ex- minister to Russia, arrived in the city today from Europe via New York. Mrs. Breckinridge remained in New York to visit relatives.
 Major Breckinridge is stopping at the Arlington and this evening for dinner had as his guest Ex-Post- master General Wilson, who is now president of Washington and Lee University. The ex-diplomat regis tered from Pine Bluff, Ark. He is looking well and is nowise changed by hls three years residence at the court of the czar. Major Breckin- ridge will remain in Washington several days to meet old friends and renew former pleasant associations. He will then proceed to Arkansas, accompanied by Mrs, Breckinridge.
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 KIDNAPPING.
Two Gases In the courts and
 Both Settled.

In yesterdays (Wednesday's) GRAPHIC mention was made of the arrest of J. D. Caples, q white man, for Kidnapping. iCaples and his wife. disagreed and Caples left her and went to Lincoln county. Recently he returned and carried off their two boys to Lincoln county with him. He was seen in town yesterday and arrested. Today they were all be- fore Esquire Arch'd Niven, when the matter was compromised. Caples keeps one of the boys and his wife the other one.
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A CATTLE MAN.
Arrested by Mir. A. stroble for
 Disturbing the Peace.

Mr. A strobie, the butcher, this afternoon bought four head of cattle from 9 cattle man. He paid $41. 10 in cash and gave his note for $68 for the cattle. The man tried to dis count the note, but failed. He took the note back to Mr. Strobe, but refused to return the money or any of the cattle. When MT Stroble re- monstrated the man drew knife. The man left without any blood be- ing shed, and lie is now under arrest for disturbing the peace.
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A NARROW ESCAPE.
Arthur Bloom Accidentally Shot by
 His Brother.

Arthur Bloom had a narrow es- cape from death last (Tuesday) night. He was in q room at his home reclining on a sofa. A pistol was on the bureau In the room. Arthur's younger brother picked up the pistol, when it was accidentally discharged. The ball from the pistol struck Arthur on the knee-eap and glanced over his shoulder into win dow casing beyond. His knee was not hurt at all, but had the ball gone q fraction of an inch higher it would have struck Arthur in the breast, killing him instantly.
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A FALSE ALARM.
People Should not Call up the Water
 Works Except for Fire.

The water works whistle blew an alarm of fire yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon about sundown. Some one called up the water works plant over the telephone. At the plant the telephone is connected with gong, which sounds every time the teie- phone bell is rung. The employees blow the whistle for fire and increase the force of the water before answer ing the call. When the telephone bell rang yesterday the whistle was blown as usual, but there was no
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HEBREW LADIES
santanellI Tuesday Evening and Presented Him With a Pencil
 Case.

l'he Hebrew Ladies gave Santan-
 Ia reception last evening and as a Itfk of their esteem presented him tn beautiful pencil ease with his atials engraved thereon. Coming lexpectedly as it did, Santanelli sperlenced q difficulty in finding prds to express his appreciation. will certainly have warm spot
 his heart reserved for the citizens Pine Bluff.
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 DISAPPOINTED
Was the Texarl1ana Committee
 from the Baptist Church.

At the conference held last night between the committee from the Baptist church at Texarkana and representatives of the first Baptist ehHreh at this place the local com mittee refused to release Rev. c. W. Daniel from their call Tbe Texar- kama committee will be compelled to return disappointed. Rev. Daniel will be the next pastor of the Baptist church at this place.
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A KlDNAPPER.
Arrested This Morning. He Lives
 In Lincoln County.

j. D. Caples is n white man whose home is in Lincoln county. He used to live in this city with his wife and two sons. He was arrested this morning on charge of Kidnapping. When Deputy Constable Culpepper made the arrest Caples said that when he was living here his wife thought too much of other. men, so he left and went to Lincoln county. He was here q short while ago; says that he found the boys were not re- ceiving proper attention. He found an opportuninity toslip them away, SO he took them off with him to Lincoln county.
 The matter will have to be settled in the courts.
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LAFAYETTE LODGE.
niversary Meeting to be Cele- brated by a Concert Mon-
 day Night.

Hbe Lafayette Lodge, Knights of Ethias will give a musical enter |lnnpent and hlnquet next Monday |gh& at the NJ. H. A. hall in ccle- latRon of its Anniversary. A musi- program will be rendered by |al| musicians. The entertainment Ito be followed by banquet. All nights and their ladies are urged to tend the meeting. The musical
 Ingram will be published later.
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4 COMMITTEE
Dm the Texarkana Baptist Church
 in the City.

h committee from the Baptist breh at Texarkana is in the city 3 lay to confer with the members of Baptist church here relative to .v. c W Daniel. The committee is ling to persuade the Pine Bluff ] 1gregation to release Rev. Daniel ! m the call. A meeting will be Ia tonight at which time the mat
 will be discussed Rev. Daniel sms to be held in enviable esteem shis congregation.