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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Missouri Crop Bulletin.

First weekly climate and crop bull.
letin of the season issued by the Mis-
souri, section of government weather bu-
reau, department of agriculture, says:
During the first ten days of March the wealth
or was favorable for farming operations, and
oat-sowing was commenced in most sections,
but heavy rains on March 10, IL and 12
brought all work toa standStill, and frequent
rains since have kept the ground so wet that in
most counties little Jr no farm work could be
done. In some sections the oats sown during
March are up and looking well. while in others
they have beeu badly frozen, and in some To-
callties the seed rotted in the ground. The
larger portion of the crop, however, is yet to be
sown.
Wheat, as a rule. came through the winter in
very good condition, particularly in the north
ern sections. where it was well protected by
snow, and during the warm. rainy weather from
March 10 to 20 it improved rapidly, but since
the latter date its growth has been checked by
the low temperature. and in q few localities,
principally in the southern sections, it has been
considerably damaged. Over q large portion OF
the state, however, it is reported as looking
fine.
Grasses are starting. but their growth is slow,
ewing to the low temperature. Much spring.
sown clover and timothy has been killed by the
freezing weather. Very little gardening has
yet been done. In some local. les potatoes that
were planted during March have rotted. Flax
Is being sown in CaSS and jackson counties,
and a little corn has been planted in q few Of
the southern counties. The severe froStS of the
past three weeks have done much damage TO
early fruits IN many of the southern counties
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

Att,y-Gen. E. c. Crow has begun an
investigation of what he believes to be
just claims of the state of Missouri,
and of citizens of the state, against
the United States for expenses incur
red in aid of the suppression of the re-
bellion.
In 1851 congress passed an act to indemnify
the loyal states for any indebtedness incurred,
or for bonds issued. to aid in equipping the state
troops ana for aid in any way in SuppreSSing
the rebellion. After the close of the war the
state OF New York began the prosecution OF her
claims before the court Of claims at Washing
ton for money expended by her in aid of the
general government during the war. The
court OF claims decided against the state Of
New York, but certified the case to the
supreme court of the United States. This
court recently reversed the Judgment OF the
courts OF claims and ordered the claims paid
and upon that judgment the accounts were
audited and paid. Since that time several
states have filed claims with the auditors de-
partment at Washington for a settlement OF
the same kind. among them being Vermont,
Wisconsin and New Hampshire.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
THE ST. PAUL AND ST. LOUIS.
The Twin Transatlantic Liners and tina
Brazilian Cruiser NIctheroy to be
Added to the Navy.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE navy de-
partment has decided to buy the Trans
atlantic liners st. Paul and st. Louis.
The vessels at present belong to the
American line, and under the terms of
the subsidy are at the disposal of the
government in times of emergency. The
department has also decided to purchase
the Brazilian cruiser Nictheroy, if she
proves satisfactory to a board of in
spection which will examine her. This
cruiser rendered a fine ccoun of her.
self in the Mello revolution in Brazil.
There is also under consideration the
purchase of another auxiliary cruiser
from a list of three or four whose merits
are known, the Yorktown, of the Old
Dominion line being especially well re-
garded-
1t is understood that Capt. Sigsbee,
the Names commander, will be as
signed to command either the st. Louis
or the st. Paul, but no orders to this
effect have been issued, and no official
confirmation can be had.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.

IN the senate. on the 9TH. when consideration
of the sundry civil appropriations bill was re-
Sumed, some sharp talk was INDUCED in. The
question peRding vas the amendment OF Mr..
PettuS (Ala), which, after fierce debate. was
lost. At two o'clock the bill had not been COM
pleted, and was laid aside, the senate d~evOting
the remainder OF this afternoon to eulogies OF
the late Senator George .....I In the house, dur
ing the consideration OF the bill for the reor-
ganiZation OF the army, wild scenes Of excite
ment marked the debate. The bill was finally
defeated. Both houses adjourned to the 18th.
IN the senate, on the 18th, during an exciting
debate Of the Cuban question. the president s
message on the crisis in the Cuban situation
was received and read without demonstration
and referred to the foreign relations committee.
Some resolutions were offered to the effect that
the government of the United States demand
the immediate withdrawal by Spain from the
island. Another message from the president,
transmitting the Cuban consular reports, was
laid before the senate, read and referred. $500.
In the house the message from the president
was received, read and referred to the commit
tee on foreign affairs, after which some Dis
trict of Columbia business was transacted.
IN the senate, on the 18TH. three resolutions
bearing on the Cuban question were intro
duced, one directing concerted action with
Gen. Gomez; another directing the president
to take such steps as will secure to the Cuban
people an Independent republican form Of gov
eminent, and a third declaring the existence
of war in Cuba. and directing the president
to take steps to stop it and secure to the peo-
pie of the island a stable and independent
government Several speeches followed the
introduction Of the resolutions, when consider
alton of the sundry civil appropriations bill
was resumed ......I In the house Gen. GroSvenor
(O) in reply to an attack upon the policy of
the administration, interpreted the recon-
mendation in the presidents message to mean
a request for authority to establish on the
island OF Cuba a government independent OF
Snafn
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
GEN. LEE IN WASHINGTON.
The Returned Consul-General Lion
lied by a Popular Demonstration
ALI Parties Do Him Honor.
The PEOPLE TURNED OUT IN CROWDS
he Visits the State Department and, In
Company with Secretary Sherman and
Judge Day, Calls Upon the President
at the White House-An Evening DEM
OnstratiOn.

WASHINGTON, April I3.-Consul-Gen-
eral ~Fitzhugh Lee arrived here from
Havana at 2:30 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. A large crowd of enthusl-
astic admirers had gathered at the
Pennsylvania station, and when the
general stepped from the train he was
greeted with a tremendous outburst of
applause. Women waved their hand
kerchiefs and men their hats, and alto
gether the demonstration was a nota-
BILE one. Washington crowds, as a
rule, are not demonstrative, but this
occasion was a conspicuous exception.
Long before the hour set for the ar
rival OF the train the crowd began to
gather. 1t completely filled the sta
ton, and Sixth street, adjacent on the
east, and extended far into Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
A MANIFESTO FROM CARLOS.
If he Spanish Government Fails. ths
King Himself will Safeguard the
Honor of Spain.

MADRID, April 14.-Don Carlos has
issued a manifesto, in the course of
which he says:
The Carlist who, in the face of war
with the United States, would rise in
arms against Spain is a traitor.
If war occurs, all those who
fight against the foreigner who
insults us will deserve well of
Carlos If the Spanish government
does not venture on to war, but permits
tine loss of Cuba, then Carlists who do
not respond to the voice of the king
will also be traitors.
If the government will not take up
the glove thrown down by Washing
ton, the king himself will come to
Spain; and if he cannot get soldiers, he
will get volunteers from the provinces
to defend the honor of the country"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
TROOPS BOUND
The Twenty-Fifth Infantry Pass Through
Chicago on Their Way to
Chickamauga Park.

CHICAGO, April J4.-The Twenty-aftk
Infantry, commanded by Col. Andrew
Burt, arrived in Chicago over the Great
Western road, and left Is minutes.
later over the Chicago Il Eastern
Illinois, bound for Chickamauga- No.
time was lost in carrying the troops
through the city, a flying switch being
made at the Sixteenth stree yards
where the tracks of the Eastern Illinois
and those of the Great Western come
in contact. The troops were not in the
city over 80 minutes from the hour of
their arrival until they pulled out for
the south. Col. Burt with his officers
occupied a sleeper in the rear of the
train, a portion Of the regiment being
in the tourist sleepers which formed
the balance of the first section.
The first train, which arrived on
sisted of six Pullman tourist cars, n
Pullman standard sleeper and four box
cars. The second section which ar
rived later was made up of nine Pull
man tourist cars, one sleeper and two
box cars. A third section followed
consisting of two stock cars, three box
cars, one coach and one fiat car. This
section was utilized mainly for the
transportation of equipment.
From Sixteenth street to the Polk
Street station the tracks were lined
with people, who had waited since
early morning to get a glimpse of the
soldiers. At the depot Col. Lee, assist
ant quartermaster-general of the de-
partment of the lakes, greeted Lieut..
Cochran and Maj. Hooton, of the coll
ored troops, as representative of Gen..
Brooke, and furnished them with or
ders for supplies at Chickamauga. The
troops, most of whom have been 10
years on the western frontier, ex-
pressed themselves as delighted at
their transfer south, where many Of
them enlisted.
Col. Burt, commander of the troops,
was seen. He said: Il am absolutely
without any news whatever. L am
simply pushing through to Chicka-
manga park as fast as the railroads
will carry me there"
When told that the flying squadron
had been ordered to sea, and that
things were beginning to assume a
warlike aspect, he smiled but said
nothing.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

In the senate, on the 18th, Mr.. Davis.
chairman of the committee IN foreign
relations, presented the resolution and
report of his committee on the presi.
dents message outhe Cuban question,
which were read. Mr.. Hoar moved
that consideration of the report go over
under the rules for one day. The re-
mainder of the session was occupied
with impassioned speeches by Messrs.
Foraker (who advocated direct recog.
milton of Cuban independence, Lodge
and Lindsay (Ky.)....In the house
majority and minority reports on the
Cuban question were presented,
and after a vain effort to get
the resolution before the house
the committee on rules retired
and formulated a special order, which
provided for immediate consideration.
After a lengthy and heated debate the
substitute resolutions were defeated
ayes, l47; nays, 100. A motion to re.
commit was defeated, 146 to 100, and
the majority resolutions, declaring fol
armed intervention were then adopted
ayes, 322; nays, 10.
THE house Cuban resolution, adopt.
ed, on the 18th, provides: That the
president is hereby authorized and di-
rected to intervene at once to stop the
war In Cuba, to the end, and with the
purpose of securing permanent peace
and order there, and establishing by
the free action of the people thereof a
stable and Independent government OF
their W in the island of Cuba; and
the president is hereby authorized and
empowered to use the land and naval
forces of the United States to execute
the purposes of this resolution"
IT was officially announced It the
navy department., on the 18th, that
Capt. Sigsbee and Commander Good
rich will be the commanders of the st.
eaula and st. Louis when those steamers
are put into commission, nc decision,
however, had been reached regarding
which officer would command the diff.
ferent vessels.
IT was reported in Madrid, on the
18th, that an official telegram had been
received from the Philippines, saying
that a serious outbreak had taken place
IN Fuluan and that the insurgents had
seized the telegraph station, the oper-
ators barely escaping with their lives.
Troops had been sent 20 quiet the out
break.
A SPECIAL dispatch from Rome, on
the 18th, announced that the pope had
again ~telegraphed to Emperor Francis
Joseph of Austria, begging him to use
his influence with the other sovsreigns
in behalf of peace between the United
States and Spain. !
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

Says an item in the st. Louis Repub.
lie:
Arrivals from the southern part Of the state
say they do not think the fruit crop was injured
to any perceptiDle extent by the recent cold
snap. and that. if they are not mistaken in thi,
CONCLUSION, there will be a bigger yield this
year than was ever known before. and even war
VIII sot suffice to make the price of fruit be-
You'd the reach Of the poorest
Missouri's fruit crop last year amounted to
more than s2O,OOO.0JO. and was not considered a
very full crop after all. This year, it is thought,
the strawberry crop will be something i'm
men e, and will make last years yield appear
Insignificant, botn in the size and quality Of the
berries and the magnitude OF the yield. Mis-
souri, berries will soon be in the market, and
they will quickly drive all other competing To-
caliCieS out OF the field.
The apple crop is regarded as certain-in
fact, apples were never known to fail in this
state. Indications point to u very large yield
OF peaches.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
A STRAINED CONSTRUCTION.
A Russian View of the Concluding Passage
of President McKlnIey's Mes
sage to Congress

ST. PETERSBURG, April IA The semi.
official Journal De st. Petersburg con.
tends that the concluding passage OF
President McKinley's message to con-
gress precludes the possibility of mill
tary action upon the part of the United
States, taking the ground that the
passage referred to recognizes Spain's
armistice, and that the armistice ..sus-
ponds hostilities, which is the object
the United States had in view"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

On the 18th che president sent to
congress his long-expected message re-
viewing the war for freedom in Cuba;
its cost to the United States and her
citizens; its atrocities and barbarities;
the suffering of the helpless reconcen-
trados; the destruction of the Maine,
and the call of humanity for the end
ing of this state of things, and stating
that he had exhausted all ~peaceable
mea to this end without result. The
president throws the responsibility of
further action upon congress and de-
clares himself prepared to carry out
any measures that congress may di-
rect.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
'.Uncle Hen-y's" Parade,

The mayor and other city officials OF
it. Louis have moved into IN new city
hall. The event was celebrated by a
big parade, headed by the mayor,
Uncle Henry" Everybody, including
the mayor, was on foot. The streets
were lined with people, who cheered
the mayor. OF the thousands in line,
everyone carried an American flag.
One little chap, the son of Building
Commissioner Randall, carried a larg Q
Cuban flag. When this was seen, a
great cheer went up.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
Fire at Hannibal.

Fire completely destroyed the dry
goods and millinery establishment of
the Williams Mercantile Co., Hannibal.
The loss on stock is estimated at $780,
600, on which there was ABOUT SlU, 900
insurance. The building loss is 81, 900;
insurance, ST, 900.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
Turned Over to the Nau.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-The coast
survey steamers Patterson, McArthur
and Gedney, the fish commission steam
er Albatl oss have been TUNED over to-
the navy department for service in case
of need.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

The state press associations of Iowa,
Minnesota, South Dakota, Colorado,
Kansas, Utah and New York have ar
ranged to visit the Transmississippi
exposition at Omaha, Neb., in June.
Commodious quarters on the grounds
have been provided for visiting press
people. Notice has been received that
the National Editorial association will
stop over at Omaha en- route to Denver.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

JUDGE OsCEoLA ARCHER, one of the
most prominent attorneys of Austin,
Tex, was suddenly stricken blind on
the night of the 18th, and the paralytic
stroke hat affected his eyes went to
his brain nerves, rendering him uncon-
SciouS.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

IT is announced that the following
officers of the rank of commander have
been named to command the four Nor
gan steamers recently bought by the
government: Commanders VIII. Brown
son, w. Ii. Emery, C.. j. Train and c. w.
Davis.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

IMMENSE quantities of supplies are
arriving at New York consigned to the
Cuban relief committee, and are being
stored in warehouses there awaiting
transportation to Cuba. Perishable
articles are sold and the proceeds
added to the relief fund.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

Miss Margaret Walker, daughter of
A. A. Walker, of malarIal fever, at the
home of her parents at Pleasant Green,
Cooper county.
Mrs. Mary Harris, wife of E. Ii. Har-
ris, ST., the Pilot Grove BANKER, at her
home in Pilot Grove.
Mrs. Jennie Morris, daughter of Wat
son Wood, a pioneer OF Pettis county,
at her home in Sedalia, aged 81.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

A DISPATCH from Gibraltar, on the
10th, SAID that the Spanish cruisers
Cristobal Colon and Infanta Maria
Teresa had left Cadiz for a destination
undivulged, with six b~attalions each
loo strong. Additional troops, the
dispatch added, would leave Cadiz by
mail steamers during the next few
DAYS for Cuba.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

A DISPATCH from Skaguay, Alaska,
yays that, on the LIST, a snowslide &C.
Cured on Chilkoot trail in which at
least 81 men lost their lives, while
rumors of a much greater loss of life
were prevalent. Thousands of miners
at the time on the trail assisted in dig
cling out the dead and injured.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
Bad Fire at Camden Point.

The business section of Camden Point,
in Platte county, was destroyed by fire.
There were no dwellings burned, but
nearly every business house in town
was wiped out. The orphans school
escaped the flames. The loss VIII
amount to 500, 200, partly insured.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

ACCORDING to a special dispatch from
Venice, Don Carlos, the %pretender to
the Spanish throne, has declared his
intention to "hold aloof from hostile
manifestations SO long as the Spanish
government upholds the honor of the
nation" Otherwise, he will take the
steps he deems necessary to support the
dignity of the country"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

THE weekly statement of the associ-
ated banks of New York city, issued
on the 9th, showed the following
changes: Surplus reserve, decrease,
$64s 1852; loans, decrease, Ss,O67, 300;
specie, increase, 81 ,42O, 500; legal tend
ers decrease, s5,2O5, 100; deposits, de-
crease, ST., 1896, 800; circulation, increase,
SIS, 900.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

THE Official Gazette, published at
Havana, IN the 18th, printed a decree,
signed by Capt.-Gen. Blanco, announc-
ing that the Spanish government, yield
ing to the reiterated wishes of the
pope, had decreed a suspension of hos
tiIties in order to facilitate the restor-
alton of peace in the island. No time
was fixed for the expiration of the de-
cree.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
Big Fire at EIdorado Springs.

Fire broke out on South Main street,
Eldorado Springs, and swept north.
consuming several business houses.
Heroic work was all that saved the en-
tire east side of the city. Five of the
buildings were covered by insurance,
as was most of the stocks.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

The Swiss government has prohib-
tied the Importation of American fresh
fruits. This action was taken owing
to the alleged presence of the San Jose
scale in fruit imported recently.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

D~iphtheria at Waverly, Lafayette
county, has pat = stop to al church and
social gatherings Everything e being
done To check the coEsa2.on-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

THE United States government fled
a petition, on the sth, for a deficiency
Judgment to the amount of Sc, 58S, 900
against the Union Pacific Railway Co.
The suit grows out of the sale of the
Kansas Pacific. The matter Is set for
hearing before Judge Sanford, at St.
Paul, on the 10th.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

AT the headquarters of the Central
Cuban relief committee in New York
city, on the Sth, it was said that Miss
Clara Barton was expected to leave
Cuba with her nine assistants in com
panY with ConsuI-General Lee.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

HoN. c. H. GRosvENOR was renomi-
mated, on the 12th, for the sixth time
by the Eleventh (O.) congressional dis
trict convention, which Endorsed the
policy of President Mckinley on the
Cuban question.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

GEN. WIN. NJ. GRAHAM, commander OF
the department of the gulf, visited two
localities adjacent to Atlanta, Ga, on
the Sth, with a view to recommending
the most available place for a mobiliza-
fion nOiut.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
United States COusuls of Spanish Birth
Resign.

MADRID, April 10, 3p. m--Advicea
just received from ~Carthagena confirm
the report that the United States con-
sui and the United States vice-consul
at that port, both of whom are natiyea
of Spain, have resigned.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

WHEN Consul-General Fitzhugh Lee
arrived at Richmond, Va, on the 18th,
there were at least 10000 people at the
depot, including the governor and staff
and the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues, to greet him. In a brief speech
he said the time for talk was over, and
that the time for action had come.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
To Establish Good Roads.

special election 10 be held April 70 to
vote upon ii proposition to establish
a six-mile road district, with Sedalia as
the center.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

Bertha Mincerman, of st. Louis, re-
ceived a gold WATCH Easter for ten
years constant attendance at Sunday
school. Her record is envled BY many.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16

THE village of Merlizen, on Lake
Thun, in Switzerland, was almost to-
tally destroyed by fire on the 18th.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
Missouri VIII Be Recornized.

One of the new battlesnips author
lied by congress Will be named the
Missouri. 1t will be one of the largest
and best ships in ours or any other
navy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-04-16
Christian Church Sunday SCHOOLS,

The State Sunday School association
Of the Christian cnurcn will meet in
Mexico june IL to 16 inclusive. There
will be 6OO to 500 delegates.