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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

PROF. j. SCOTT CLARK, of Northwest
ern university, Evanston, H., has ac-
cepted an invitation to read a paper
before the educational conference of
the Transmississippi exposition at
Omaha in July. His subject will be
Methods of Studying the English
Classics as a Means of Rhetorical
Training.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

THE torpedo boat Winslow, damaged
in the engagement off Cardenas, came
to Key West, Fla, on the night of the
18th, under her OWE steam, in charge
of Ensign Bailey, of the Wilmington.
1t is believed the torpedo boat can be
repaired and made ready for active
service again in a few weeks.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

Henry p. Robbins, formerly of Ma
con, but later of Mexico, and a volun-
,teer in Co.. c, in order to get a young
recruit in the ranks adopted him.
He applied to Capt. Herbert Black for per-
mission to join the company. His age barred
hlm' anu he mad no parents to give him the re-
CURED permission. lie told his troubles to
private Robbins, who is something of "a STRAIT
eSlst. He took the eager wOuld-be soldier be-
fore the probate JUICE of Audrain county. and
had papers made out appointing him the boys
guardian. Then the orphan asked for and re-
celved the coveted permission to 90 to war.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

The Young Mems Christian associa-
ton of st. Louis is putting forth special
efforts to complete and occupy its new
quarters. AS matters now stand, the
building has cost to date something
over $4,000 exclusive of the lot, and
it will require about $1,000 additional
to complete the entire structure.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

CONSUL WuDMAN returned to Hong
Kong, on the 18th, from Kowloon bay,
where he took the insurgent leader,
Gen. AguinaldO, and his cabinet on the
McCulloch. An arrangement was made
for the insurgents to storm Manila.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

1t is officially denied from Madrid
hat the cabinet changes are connected
with the peace movement. On the
contrary, it is declared that Premier
Sagasta's ministry, when the new cab
met is formed, will continue to prose-
cute the war with the full of
the country.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

FIRST LIEUT.. CHARLES You've of the
Ninth cavalry has been relieved from
duty at Wilberforce university, Ohio,
in order that he may accept the posi-
tion of major of the Ninth battalion of
the colored Ohio volunteer infantry.
Lieut.. Young is the only colored line
officer in the army.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

THE steam yacht Comanche which
was purchased by the government, has
been ordered to the Portsmouth IN. H.
navy yard to be fitted out with maya
zines and a battery. The yacht is one
of the fastest afoat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

A sEMI-oFFICIAL note has been is
sued in Paris denying the report that a
number of French artillerymen were
landed at Havana by the Lafayette,
which was allowed to enter that port
recently.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21
The FLYING Squadron at Key West.

CHICAGO, May IA special from
Key West says: Commander Schley
with his flying squadron has arrived
here. Dispatches from the commodore
were sent ashore, and replies from
Washington were promptly delivered.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

SOME g., OOO 900 of the Chinese in
demnity are expected to be RENTED
from London to Japan to replace the
drain of gold coin since the gold stand
ard was introduced. Otherwise, the
japanese government intends to hold
the indemnity as a reserve in London,
only releasing u portion occasionally
for the payment of Indebtedness for
naval ornaments.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

LATER accounts from the lombard
ment of San Juan, Porto Rico, by Ad-
miral Simpsons fleet, on the 18th,
show that two Americans were killed
and seven injured. The batteries were
not silenced, but the town is thought
to have suffered much destruction with
loss of life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

IT is said thatin his last cable Dewey
said that if wrecking apparatus were
SEN him he would be able to raise a
number of the Spanish warships sunk
during the battle in Manila bay. The
admiral thinks there are several of the
gunboats which can be easily raised, re-
paired and made useful.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

THE navy department announces that
the Uncas left Key West shortly before
midnight, on the night of the 18th,
with instructions to arrange, under a
flag of truce, for an exchanged of prison
ers between The Spanish and Amer
leans.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21
The Result of an Old Feud.

William Piper shot and killed Maj.
j. Z. Trammel, a highly-respected citi-
zen of Griesel, st. Clair county. The
killing was the result of an old feud.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

In many of the central and northern
counties only a small portion of the
corn ground has yet been broken, and
very little corn has been planted.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

ASSIGNMENTS of major-generals to
commands by the war department
treats the Philippines as if actually I'M
der the control of the United States.
The department of the Pacific is Great
ed, with headquarters at Manila.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21
Alleged Repulse of an American Landing
Party.

LONDON, May 1~9.-According to a spe-
cial dispatch from Havana, published
here, there has been an engagement off
the port of Caibarien, province of Santa
Clara, and, it is alleged, an American
party has been repulsed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21
For the Discovery of Her Husban,

Mrs. Sarah B. Willard, of Graham,
Nodaway county, has offered "a reward
of 500 for the discovery of her hus-
band, James Willard, dead or alive.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

Wolves are reported to be quite nu.
merous in the southern part of Pettis
county, and recently killed large num-
bers of lambs and pigs.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

ADMIRAL CAMARA, the commander of
the Spanish reserve squadron at Cadiz,
was recalled to Madrid, on the 10th, to
confer with the ministers respecting
his intended operations.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21
For Good Roads.

The Pettis county court has levied a
poll-tax of s. 80 upon all males above
the age of II i'll the limit of the Six
mile road district recently established
outside the corporate limits of Sedalia.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

IT was officially announced, on the
18th, that Queen Victoria had accepted
the resignation of the earl of Aberdeen
as governor-general of Canada, to which
office he was appointed in 1898.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

President Inman E. Page of Lincoln
institute of the state college and nor
ma school for colored children has re,
signed, to go to Oklahoma.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21
THE GRAND OLD MAN IS GONE.
a Great Spirit Is Released from the NsH
row Confines of Its House
of Clay.

HAwARDEN,, May 19.-Mr. Gladstone
died at FIVE o'clock this morning.
Mr.. Gladstone had been unconscloua
practically for many hours, though at
times he seemed to recognize for q
moment some of the watchers about
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

Aterritic wind and hail-storm passed
over st. Joseph at IL o'clock the other
night. Trees, fences and sheds were
blown down and great damage was
done to fruit trees by hail. Many
p~late-glass windows were blown in.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21
Fruits Dropping.

Tree fruits are reported dropping
badly in many places in the extreme
southern counties; also complaint that
strawberries are ripening very slowly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21
SANTIAGO KNOCKED OUT.
The Defenses of Eastern Cuba's Cap
ital Destroyed by Admiral
SIMPSONS Ships.
SPANISH CABLE Gu! BY THE AMERICANS.
Capt.-Gen. Blanco Now Entirely Cut ON
from Communication with Spain-The
American Vessels Engaged Said to
Have Come on Practically Unin-
jured.


ceived from Madrid state that the gov
eminent has been officially informed
h a the American fleet bombarded
Santiago de Cuba Wednesday, and that
the forts were partially destroyed, but
h a the city vas not burned. The
Spanish fought bravely against great
odds.
NEW YORK, May 10. 5 a. m.-News
has just reached here of the lombard
ment of Santiago de Cuba by American
warships.
Three vessels of Rear-Admiral Samp-
sons squadron, presumably the mon
itors Amphitrite and Terror and the
cruiser Minneapolis, entered the har-
Dor on Wednesday, and under provoca-
ton from the shore batteries lombard
ed MORO castle, which corresponds in
Importance TO the fort of the same
name at Havana.
The first report of the engagement
comes from Spanish sources in Havana
and indicates that the Santiago fortiti-
cations were laid in ruins.
No details are given, but enough is
known to Justify the belief that the
American vessels escaped practically
without injury.
Santiago de Cuba Is the capital Of
Santiago province and the most ir-<
p~ortant city in eastern Cuba.
1t is finely situated ON the southeast
coast of Cuba, on a bayou extending
about eight miles inland.
The city has a population of about
45,OOU.
The harbor, although one of the best
in Cuba, is difficult of excess, owing to
the narrow channel, and if the Amer
lean warshlps entered the harbor, SIS
stated, they must have passed between
the Notifications on either side of the
narrow entrance.
Santiago was the scene of the massa-
ere of the Virginius crew in November,
1872, and it has been stated recently
that the Spanish Cape Verde fleet
might run into the barber there after
leaving Curacao.
1t is quite possible that the American
warships were cruising outside the har-
Dor, in quest of the Spaniards, just
prior to the bombardment, and that
the engagement resulted from a too
close reconnaissance of the harbor fer
~titications.
On Tuesday the navy department in
structed Rear-Admiral Sampson to eat
all cables leading from Cuba, and it is
not unlikely hat the three American
warships were engaged in this work at
Santiago de Cuba, while at the same
time being OF the alert for the Spanish
feet.
The only cables now remaining tn
Captain-General Blanco are those en-
tering the water at Santiago and a
short line connecting western Cuba
with Central America.
The cablegram announcing the bCm-
bardment of Santiago de Cuba, did not
come by way of that city, which might
indicate hat the Santiago cables were
cut By the American fleet.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21
b. II. ADAMS, Publisher.

THE secretary of the navy has pre-
pared a deficiency estimate of over
sec, 600, 900 for ordnance, equipments,
construction, etc, of the navy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

THE price of bread has been raised
one cent a loaf by nearly all the bak-
ers in New York city as a result of the
great rise in the price of wheat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21
Chineh-B Bugs In Wheat.

Chinch-bugs are appearing in large
Numbers in wheat in many of the cen
trail and southern counties. Some dam
age reported.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21
Sold to an Eastern Syndicate,

The Sphinx lead and zinc mine near
Joplin has been sold to an eastern syn
dictate. The consideration is given as
$50, 900.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-05-21

The supreme court refused to inter
fere in the casc of John. Thomaschuetz,
and he will hang, at st. Louis. liza
killed his sweetheart.
Evening star., 1898-10-21
EXTENSION COMPLETED.
b. and o. Company Takes Snap Judg-
Inent on HNattsXiIIe.

Special Correspc ndence of The Evening Star
HYATTSVILLE, Nd, October q. 1898.
Notwithstanding the opposition offered
by the town commissioners to the exten-
sion of the Baltimore and Ohio tracks to
their station at this point, a large force of
men began work laying rails yesterday
morning, and by o'clock had finished,
before an injunction could be obtained. The
work was hurriedly pushed through under
the immediate direction of B. F. Fendall,
division engineer. "A petition to the COM
missioners against the laying of the tracks
is in circulation, but the work being fin
ished the paper will have but little or no
effect.
1t is said the principal objection upon
the part of citizens to the extension was
the fear that the company would use the
track for a siding, and in. consequence
would be a menace to the safety of the
public. The purpose of the track The Star
reporter was informed, for the use
and accommodation of passengers on the
Chesapeake Beach road. This road will
make connection with the Baltimore and
Ohio, and the tracks will be used only for
passenger service at this point
1t is understood the commissioners, ow-
ing to the increased danger at the crossing.
will ask for an additional man at night,
and also suitable walk across the tracks
at that point.
A republican rally, under the auspices of
the Riverdale Republican Club will be held
tonight at the Masonic Hall. Senator Well
ington and Representative Sydney Z. Mudd
candidate for reelection in the fifth con-
gressional district, and others are expected
to address the meeting.
Prof. f. H. Brinkiey, assistant agricul-
turist at the Maryland experiment station,
has been removed because of an alleged
uncomplimentary remark made by Brink
ley about Governor Lowndes, who is ex
officio president of the board of trustees
iS Crara hat h.,
the alleged remark was made took place
at an informal gathering of some of the
professors and that one of them conveyed
the information to the governor Brinkiey
states that the remark was jokingly made
and that no manner of disrespect for the
governor was intended
Evening star., 1898-10-21

with the missing man, claimed that he
knew the whereabouts of Ruth but did not
know as yet whether or not any legal steps
would be taken to have him returned. 1t
is claimed that Ruth's dealings are simply
a breach Of trust, and that his equitable in
terests in the city will be sufficient to cover
any losses that may have been sustained
by the firm or any other parties.
Ruth Evans have been engaged for
some time past in the construction OF q
row of houses at the corner of sd and Z
streets northwest, and il is said the trans
actions leading up to the alleged flight OF
the former were in connection with this
contract
II is said Ruth secured money from an +
street real estate dealer yesterday morn
ing, with which he was to pay of the me-
chanics and laborers on the u street build
ings. The story is that Ruth told his part
ner, Mr.. J. Howard Evans. that he would
fix up the mems pay roll and put the right
amount in their respective envelopes. The
envelopes were accordingly made up and
sealed, and left by Ruth 10 be distributed
among the men.
When the packages were opened IL was
discovered, II is alleged that there was a
shortage in each mans account. The
shortage, in total, amounted TO nearly $500.
When Mr.. Evans was made acquainted
with the facts he made a search for his
partner. but could not find him He at
once took steps TO have him stopped should
he attempt to leave the city. but before this
time, ii is stated. Ruth had already gone
and could not be reached
Ruth is said to own considerable property
in the District. and his action in the present
matter is causing much concern among his
many friends, all OF whom hope that the
affair will be Strengthened out satisfactorily
in a short while
Evening star., 1898-10-21
Young Folks
Shoes.

We study Children's Shoes un-
ceasingly-how to get the best
qualities, the most pleasing and SEN
slble styles and proper prices. The
present stock is an example of our
efforts. None but the best makers
represented.
Chidren's Button Shoes hand-,urn sole. common
SENSE and opera toe patent leather tip: sizes SJ
'' A'-2- Yer Isiir 81 30
'hid0ens Button Shoes. opera toe last medium
weight sizes 81 {" l0l2. Per pair.........SI %
BOYS and Youths Calf Lace Shoes hand weIts
bull dog last; sizes 2la to 5Ia. Per pair So 90
Boys Casco Calf Lace Shoes. new shape last.
sAZ'S II 70 = Ter pair r.-...................sI5 80
Sizes 2is 10 81 Per pair.................s 81 Oo
Little Gents Casco Calf Lace Shoes spring heel,
sizes 81. 10 13l2. Per pair. air...............sl35 35
Misses Lace and Button Shoes Autopelic last
Wei Kid vamp. dun Dongola quarter extension
s"Ies; sizes sl2 TO 1olz Per INSTRUMENTATION 90
Sizes II 10 =. Per pair................s2 81 -
'hildren'S and Misses Wei Kid Lace and Button
SHOES patent leather tip, extension sole; SI& to
Sizes II 10 = Per pair. ir................s2O 50 90
Misses Bright D1n-oIa Button Shoes opera toe
patent tip; sizes II to . Per pair..........s1.50 50
Misses Bright DonEola Lace and Button Shoes
extension sole. patent leather tip and tip same
Per pair -........................ 65
T2lird floor
Evening star., 1898-10-21
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN,
Runaway Accident Death of Louis
Bnker-Other Items.

A runaway accident occurred yesterday
afternoon on the Canal road which result
ed in the serious INJURY of the driver of a
team. William Flick, and the demolition of
his coupe, while two lady occupants of the
vehicle escaped without injury, though
badly frightened. The coupe belonged to
Patrick O'Donnell of 1920 L street ard
Flick was driving, as passengers Mrs. Kate
Lloyd and Miss Alice Drake. The horse at
tached to the coupe was frightened at some
object on the road, became unmanageab bic
and ran, and his mad flight did not end I'M
til the coupe co!iided with a telegraph pole.
The driver was thrown off his seat and the
two ladies We're thrown out of the vehicle.
MI John Shugrue. who happened to be
near by in buggy. conveyed the driver to
the Georgetown University Hospital, where
an examination showed that several bones
had been broken, besides an injury TO the
skull. though his condition was not re-
garded as extremely dangerous. The pas
sengers were able to get home without as
sistance.
Louis Baker, the twelve-year-old son of
William and Virginia Baker, died yester-
day afternoon at As o'clock of typhoid fe-
Yer. The deceased was a bright youth and
very popular among his comrades. He was
In the fifth grade and attended the Fill
more School. He was stricken with typhoid
fever eighteen days ago, and gradually
sank into unconsciousness, from which he
did not revive. The funeral will take place
from the residence of his parents, 20G6 32d
Street tomorrow at o'clock.
John Weaver of :053 NJ street, who was
found yesterday afternoon lying uncon-
scious on a pile of leaves near the naval
observatory, as stated in The Star yester-
day, is now out of danger. The man was
taken to Georgetown University Hospital
where he Informed the physicians, upon
regaining consciousness, that he took the
dose Of laudanum to relieve pain caused by
dysentery, and not from any suicidal in
tent. His statement was ascertained to be
true. He is now occupying a ward in the
hospital.
Prof. B. It. Janney, supervising principal
of the public schools of Georgetown, hav-
ing rented his home at 1911 31st street to
Col. Doubleday of the regular army will
reside for the present with his daughter
Mrs. Staber, at No. 3021 Cambridge street
He will leave his present home Novem-
ber l.
Marion Duckett has sold to Mary H. and
Charles M Berry lots 3 and "a, In block g.
of the subdivision of Whitehaven. TIE con-
sideration is placed al 5000.
Ida Hill. young colored woman, was
arrested yesterday by Policeman Hewlett
upon a warrant sworn out by Edith Epps
also colored, charging her with assault
with intent to kill. 1t is said the two wo-
men became involved in a quarrel over
something, and that during the progress of
the same the Hin woman used knife, cut
ting her opponent across the fingers.
Evening star., 1898-10-21
New Toys, Dolls
And Games

OF the latest and best makes are
being received in our Toy Depart
ment daily. This department is one
of the largest and most complete OF
its kind, in every detail, in the coun-
try. Direct importations from all
parts Of Europe, as we'll as the best
of American manufacture, are dis
played.
Especial attention is directed to
Our method of classification, whereby
like toys are to be found together,
thus facilitating to a marked degree,
shopping in this department.
Specials for tomorrow:
Bisscll's Little House keeper Carpet Sweepers
Painted China Marbles. box of 100 . Sc.
scroll Saws and 0ntfits. complete in box 25c
Fun with Magnetism. entertaining toy con
tanning sixty experiments, together with many IL
Illustrations and diagrams. Each. ch...........,2 25c
Dolls.
Full iointed German Dolls. flowing hair, closing
eyes bisque head showing teeth Each 25c
An especially fine German Doll full-ball Joint
and stockings Unusual value. Each ~ 81 on
Paper Furniture to cut out, dining bed room
Fourth floor : "
Evening star., 1898-10-21
A New Weaving Machiue.

In their efforts to meet German compet-
ton the fabric manufacturers of Roubaix,
France. have developed the new weaving
machine, which in speed surpasses the new
Northrop machine Of American invention
and permits the use of ordinary material.
The fabric produced is turned out at the as
tonishingly rapid rate Of from 100 to 11b
yards per day OF ten hours. There is great
economy, one workman overseeing six ma
chimes. and the motive force is one-half of
the ordinary requirement. The fabric shows
a woven effect one side and knitted on
the other, and II is believed that the ma
chine will be a powerful factor in compet-
ing for the plain goods market II not for
high novelties.
Evening star., 1898-10-21
NO FAITH CURE.
ABOUT sTUARTs DYSPEPSIA TAB
LETS.
DIGESTION ANYWAY. WHETHER
YOU HAVE FAITH IN THEN
NOT

Mere faith will not digest your food for you,
Will not give appetite. will not Increase your
flesh and strengthen your and heart. hut
Stunrts Dyspepsia Tablets will do these things.
becaIse they composed Of the elements of d.
gestion, they contain the juices acids and pep
tones necessary &c the digestion and Rssimilatioq
OF Hll wholesome food
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets viii digest food n
placed in jar bottle In water heated to as
degrees, aud they will do It much effectively
when taken into the stomach after meals. whether
you have faith that they viii or not.
They invigorate the stomach. make pure blood
and strong nerves. i'm the only way that nature
can do IL. and that is. plenty Of wholesome food
well digested. II is not what we eat. hut what
digest Tint does good
Stunrts Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by nearly
oil druggists at 80 cents for fun slzed package or
by mall from the Stuart Co. Marshall, Mich.
ocla&2I
Evening star., 1898-10-21
Reliable
COrsets,

While the latest novelties, foreign
and domestic, may always be found
here, we carry certain styles and
makes from year to year which long
experience has taught us are the best.
Among them are the following:
l. @ Corsets, coutn boned with whalebone. low
bust short hip. Per psir................so 81 n
T. D. '"Esets. cut bias. honed with real whale
ooIe' top Finished with embroidery. Per pair s. 90
W. g. G. Co.sets coutiI heavily boned e,tr.
long, medium and short. Per rpair....s1 81 90
IhomTson's Glove Fitting Corsets, coutf, extra
long. medium and short. Per pair... 81 IN
- W r. CorSets routu. heavily boned spoon steel
Per pair OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .......,.' e. x
Latest style Bustles, De, 95c, SOC and 75c each
Second floor. '