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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
GRESHAM NOT C0MjNG BACK.
Hep; 9or Service On the
Atlantic.

Three revenue cutters, built for use
on the great lake. auG which were OK
dered 10 be sen from Cleveland
through the grea; lakes and the St.
lawrence river before the breaking
out o. The war, to be Htted up as aux
iliary naval vessels. viii soon be re-
turned by the nary department. 10 the
jurisdiction OF Inc treasury depart
ment, where they belong in time Of
peace. They will, however. not be
used on tie lakes. bat will become Il
part OF the revenuc-cutter fieet.on the
Atlantic.
These cutters are the Onondaga, the
Algonquin and the Gresham. The lat
ter is now 1T Boston. The Onondaga
IS Al Montreal where il was detained
on its trip up The river by the Geclara-
ton Of neutrality by Great Britain,
which forbids the Use of the ST. Law
renee canal for war purposes. The
Algonquin is at 0gdensburg, where it
was held up for the same reason.
The treasury department has in
creased needs for revenue cutters on
account of the territory acquired in
Puerto Rico, Cuta and the Philippines.
The McCullcch. which was Intended
for the San Fraacisca station. and was
there when sh. was directed 20 join
Dewey's Aeet At IioEg-Kon~ when the
war broke out. will be used as a rev.
enue cutter at Manila.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
RenI Estate For Sale.

Two lots in the town OF Stroder-
vile, or n of which is a fairly good
dwelling house.
Eleven acres of timbered land on
Hickory Ridge.
Eighty acres of timbered land with
in three miles of Egypt Mills.
Forty acres OF timbered land about
two and half miles of Egypt Mills
VIII be sold cheap for cash or part
cash and balance good paper.
For further particulars and de-
scription of land call on
Ben Il. ADAMS,
DEMOCRAT Office, Cape Girardeau,
Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that letters OF
administration upon the ~co-partner-
ship estate of William Conner and
Eli Deck, deceased, have been granted
to the undersigned by the Cape Girar-
dean Court of Common Please, OF
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
bearing date the 18th day of October,
1898.
All persyns having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to him for allowance within one
year from the date of said letters or
they may be p ecluded from any bene-
fit of such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within two years from
the date of the publication of this
notice they will be forever barred.
WILLIAM CONNER,
nov26n22 Administrator.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
THE BJGLER.
Is Scarcely - Years Old nrI Yet He
Has Served with the Fourth
Illinois Infantry.

Jimmie Spelmau, Of company a.
Fourth Illinois volunteer ilfaltry, Is
believed to be the youngest bug!er il
Uncle Sans army. Young SpeIma"
blows tine calls for Capt. Bavricl,Icw's
command. He is scarcely - years of
age, is of slight build and tips the
scales Al 100 pounds. lie enlisted IN
company a, Fourth regiment. I. y. G..
as bugler three years ago. and when
the war with Spain BEGAN it was
thought he was TOO small TO 90 with
the army. However. lie was allowed
to enlist in the regular service. Young
Spelman's home is a Arcola, Il.
kid" the bugler. is the pride CT com
pany 4.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
\ LITTLE PRESSED
Rut sun in the King.

And have on hand and on the way.
$500 Bushels OF different kinds Of
coal that l would like to dispose of
before I 20 into the hands of a re-
ceiyer. The coal consists of different
kinds, such as Big Muddy, New Ken
lucky and Williamson county coal.
This is as good coal as handled by
the anii-monopoiy coal firm in the
South end OF the city. and | do not
want the earth, and have no saw mill
to trouble me. l can afford to sell
this coal delivered % any part OF the
city, strictly all lump at 81 5 per ton.
For further information call at the
Office or Telephone No. i6.
BUSTED COAL MONOPOLY.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
To Contractors.

Notice is hereby giventhat l will. on
Saturday. Dee. 10Th, 1898. at IL o'clock
d. m. at site OF the bridge. let the
contract for the building q bridge
across the river Zion. on the road
leading from Jackson to Dutcatown.
Tor further particulars,
Address. y. {. FRISSELL.
Road ana Bridge Commissioner,
Octl9n3I Cape Girardeau, Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
To Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that l will,
on Decembe" 9Th, 1898, at , O'Clock
p. H., at site of bridge, let the con,
tract for building bridge and APP,
proaches, on the road leading from
Millerville TO Ku%rreville.
For further particulars.
Address, n. c. F~RISSELL,
Road and Bridge Commissioner.
octl9n3l. Cape Girardeau, Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
Notice.

An election will be held at the office
of the Secretary. on the first Monday
in December next, between the hours
Of ! O'Clock p. m. and 8 O'Clock
p. m. for nine directors of the Cape
Girardeau Building and Loan Asso-
citation. HENRY 4. ASIHoLTZ. Sec'y
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
y Medical Book

y medical book with the full de-
scription OF all diseases and their
treatment, by +. Humphreys. NJ. D.,
mailed free on request. Humphreys
Medicine Co. Cor. Williams < John
SITS. New York.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26

says thathi5 little GIRLS troubled with
malaria very severely, and that since
he gave her'Sulphur Bitters, he never
thinks of leaving New York for his
summer resort without a few bottles,
for they always cur his family, and
are far superior to quinine.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26

One development CT the fight be-
tween The English tea firms has been
their taking up the sale of wines AID
liquors as par; of the business. Now
one Of the chief contestants announces
that newspapers. books ard maya
zines will be sold in all its tea stores.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
IL You Keen.

If you keep a horse, COW or dog,
send for DR.. Humphreys Veterinary
Manual and learn about their trea
meut and cure Mailed free. Address
Humphreys Medicine Company, Will
liams X John SITS, New York.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
Book on Diseases of Horses.

Book on diseases of horses, cattle,
sheep, dogs, hogs and poultry mailed
free by addressing Humphreys Veter
mary Specifics, corner William &
John Sts., New York.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
Croub and whooping Cough.

Billiards. Horehound Syrup vii
promptly relieve Group and Whooping
Cough. Il will cure the worst Cough
or Cold. 1t disappoints. Try
t. Sold by Wilson Drug store
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
HEARTBURN.

HEARTBURN from excessive smoking,
or from any other cause, is relieved
by the first dose of No. 10, DR.. Hum
phreys' Specific for Dyspepsia. 25c-
all druggists.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
BaIlard's Snow Lfnement.

If you have a terrible pain in the
small of the back, get a bottle of
Snow Linemcnt. 1t will positively
cure it and al once. Try ii and re-
omendit to your friends. Sold at
Wilson's drag store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
LA GRIPPE.

Since La Grippe has been prevalent
in this country, there has been found
but one Specific, DR. Humphreys
49,. For sale by all druggists.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26

Cures Catarrh, Neuralgia. Sprails
Cramp Collie, D~iarrhoea, Cuts, Head
ache. rheumatism. Good for mau
and beast. Failing, money refunded,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
EsSeventy-seven.', C"7I.,D

"77" is DR.. Humphreys famous
Specific for the cure ofGrip and Colds,
and the prevention of Pneumonia. All
druggists-25c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
work of british Parliament.

The British parliament during its
existence has passed about 10000
statutes, 5000 of which are still in
force.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26

Glad Tidfngs to Asthma Sufferers
Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick
and positive relief in all cases.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26

Tread in the Christidn Standard of
| able discovery for the cure Of deafness which
seemed 80 reasonable and simple l resolved
to try 1t, having been deaf in my right ear,
from which there had been o most disagree
able discharge for eighteen years From the
time 1 was one year old 1 was afflicted with q
distressing cough; 1 had severe headaches
and my eyes were very sore, compelling me
to wear glasses. Catarrh troubled me worse
at night and In the morning. always had to
sleep with my head propped up on five or six
pillows on account of difficult breathing and
| paroxysms of coughing. My throat was very
sore; tonsils enlarged. To my great surprise
and qualification my hearing WEE restored
the very first time l used tL5 trs4tITvHti
| within three months my voice and throat,
| which had been seriously affected, were cured,
the discharge and distressing cough stopped,
my eyes were much improved. and I received
benefits in many ways that Icaunot describe.
/ breathed freely and easily again. aerial
Medication is certainly a grand discovery,
and it gives me much pleasure 10 recon-
mend it.-Miss Lizzie Paisley, Lisbon, Ohio.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-26
FREE,

Aerial Medication will positively cure deafness,
catarrh, throat and lung diseases. To prove this l
will. for a short time, send medicines for three
months treatment free. For symptom form and
particulars address
j. H.. MOORE, M.D.,K is Cincinnati, Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
WAR NEWS OF TO- DAY.

While President Mckinley has given no intimh-
tion rs to when his reply 10 SPANS over
lures for peace will be ready. 1t Is expec'ed
that It will be considered AT meeting OF
the Cabinet this morning Later In the day
II may be sent to the French Ambassador
for transmission to Spain. 1t Is not known
whether there will be any outline OF the
terms the United States would accept.
The Madrid newspapers consider the peace
terms attributed to President Mckinley 10
be acceptable to Spain
General Shafter's troops are to be brought north
as soon as possible to a camp at Montauk
Point. Long Island, to recuperatc.
MajOr-General Brooke. with reinforcements Tor
General Miles. sailed from Newport News
for Porto Rico yesterday. Another expedi-
ton will follow on Tuesday, commanded by
Brlgadier-General Grant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
PLANS FOR CELEBRATING
PROGRAMME or EXERCISES WHEN TIE FORMAL
HOSTING or THE FLAG OCCURS

PROGRAMME or EXERCISES WHEN THE FORMAL
HOSTING or THE FLAG Occurs
San Francisco. July 2S-The steamship Mariposa
arrived yesterday. having lef; sydney July Auch-
land July and Honolulu on the list on July 2.
about 4 D. m the Mariposa sighted the transport
steamer city Of Rio Iauciro. The two vessels hove
70 and a small boat from the transport carried n
bag Of mail to the Marlposa. The boats reported
all well on board the Rio The troops on board the
transports are mostly from South Dakota.
The committee of the Honolulu Annexation Club
and the Executive Council have held sessions
daily and have arranged the official programme of
exercises subject OF course 10 any changes Ad-
,c,raI Miller may suggest. In the morning there
Will be n combined naval and military parade
CONSISTING Of men from the warships. ana The fuil
strength Of the National Guard.
After paradng Tie principal streets. the process
sion VIII move to the government building. where
President Dole. the Cabinet. Admiral Miller ana
staff Minister Scwali. Consul General Haywood
and others VIII assemble. The literary exercises
viii first take place together with the singing OF
patriotic American airs Presiden: Dole VIII then
deliver an address and a salute Of twenty-one guns
viii be fred as the Hawaiian flag is lowered. The
audience viii then sing "Thc Star Spanglcd Ban
nor 20 the music Of the band when Admiral
Miller VII hoist the stars & ana stripes which Will
If President McKinley sends proclamation IT
M be read % 5 Sy arH Mnsr Mf ~sI' scwa consa
General He, wood and others viii deliver short ad
errtation by president Dole Of an American flag
to the Hawaiian National Guard The nag is the
original SILK one used by the Boston batalions In
1893 when the warship was here.
In Inc evening there Will be grand display OF
fireworks and the GoVcrnmon. buildings VIII De
Illuminated magnificent scale. 49,,
4 banquet Will h" given IN honor or AdinIhi mi-
Ter and a bail will follow AT ne opera house Inc
eli izens have subscribed $l5Vo Tor the day ceIe-
biatiOn. , $1,000, -, ...,
Returning steamers from 0thfr islah's an report
g., cuthugaatic reception of the annexation news
ana Genes similar TO those which occurred ~
Honolulu Preparations we're at once maze IN an an
the towns to officially celebrate thc raising or the
c,ars and Stripes BY Admiral Miller in this CITY.
Sp.culntors are already corne;ing thc supply or
Hnwail1n coins ard some postage stamps Inc
Inks have begun 10 use the war revenue stamps
nn "becks and drafts n consignment having been
the COptic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
SURRENDER OF GUANTANAMO.

Santiago de Cuba. July y delayed in trans
mission. n).-Lieutennnt- Colonel Angel Resell who
after tal.ng confirmation Of the instructions TO
surrender from General Toral 10 General Paroja
Military Governor Of Guantanamo. returned
here this afternoon said that the FIRST intlmation
Guantanamo had of the surrender of Santiago
and the terms thereof was on July %. when
Rear Admiral Sampson sent a letter 10 General
Paroja asking what number Of rations should
be sent TO his garrison. they had been sur
rendered
General Parcja. being ignorant Of the sur
render. refused 10 credit the mcssa2c ard ac-
cept ratlons answering Admiral Sampson to
hat effect Admiral Sampson then sent copy
of the terms Of the surreIdcr whercupon Gen
eral Paroja decided 10 inquire of General Toral
Lieutenant Colonel Resell was appointed 10
come here lie returned with this confirmation
ana the surrender of Guantanamo took place
Yesterday
colonel Rose! says the conditions at Guanta-
isimo are awful. and the troops are literally
a'Ar'ins. For the last eight days they have
H"l no food There are two thousand sick in
uIdhIaaamo suffering from diseases increased
BY hunger
AdmIra! Sampson refused TO allow the French
cruiser Rigault de GcnOuily 70 land grain and
provisions for the relief Of the French colony
~ "uantanamo. All hope was abandoned, ana
,, ,le sufferers were awaiting death from starva-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
CONSIDERS TERMS TOO HARD.

London. July 20-The Berlin correspondent
OF The Times" says
The terms of peace which America imposes
occasion surprise here. as much too hard.
THE National Gazette says that the United
states have not won victory signal enough to
warrant such hard terms. and expresses the
opinion that the prospects of peace are. in con-
sequence. gloomy"
The Times" commenting editoraiy upon the
suggestion OF the "Nationsl Gazette" that the
United States have not won n victory signal
enough 70 warrant the hard terms they would
impose. says:
This suggestion from would-be friends OF
Spain merely shows that these critics entirely
tail 70 grasp the military significance Il Amer
teas sea power. Only by prompt ar1 straight
forward dealings with President Mckinley can
Spain hope to prevent the fruition Of American
imperial policy in the Pacific, the Advantages OF
which even peace-loVing Americans cannot
ignore"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
CAMPAIGN IN PORTO RICO.
GENERAL MILES BELIEVED TO BE AD-
vANCING TOWARD SAN JUAN.

Washington. July 2S.-No word came from
General Miles to-day and the War Department
assumes that he is pursuing his advance across
the island Of Porto Rico toward San juan
II gives little credence 10 the Spanish account
OF n battle at Yauco. resting confident In the
belief that when the facts are known 1t VIII
be found that this was victory Of the usual
Spanish type. resulting in the complete achieve
ment Of the object of the American commander
Considerable rcinforcements are now arriv-
ing to support General Miles. and before the
week is over the campaign in Porto Rico will
be In full swing.
No uneasiness is felt because General Miles
has not sent any message TO the Department
further than to announce his landing at Guam
lea. as It is Necessary. IN order to communi-
cate with Washington that he should send a
vessel TO ST. Thomas. the nearest cable station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
MADRID AND PEACE TERMS.

Madrid. July 2S-At the close Of The Cabinet
Council to-day the following semi-offcal note
was issued:
The French Ambassador AT Washington. on
the afternoon Of July 26. presented in behalf OF
the Spanish Government message TO Presi-
dent Mckinley with the view OF bringing the
war to an end and making known the condi-
tions Of peace. The Government has received
information that the message has been handed
TO President Mckinley. who replied that he
would consult with his Council Of Ministers. and
requested NJ. Cambon to come to the White
House again to confer with him.
The Spanish officials declare that the pub
lished extracts from the note are incorrect
With the understanding that no indemnity
will be demanded. and that Spanish sovereignty
in the Philippine Islands will be respected. the
newspapers here consider the terms Of peace
attributed to President Mckinley as being ac-
ceptable.
The papers however. protest against the con-
,inuorce Of hostilities by the United States
after Spain had sued for peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
KILLED on THE BROOKLYN.

Playa del Este July 2s.-The body OF Kari j.
Anderson. a seaman Of the United States cruiser
Brooklyn, was buried ashore this morning An
derson was killed by the accidental discharge
Of Spanish 1-pound shell, smuggled from one
Of the destroyed Spanish cruisers. against the
orders of Captain Cook.
The shell exploded on Tuesday while Anderson
was hammerine IL n effort 10 separate cart
ridge and shell several Of the Brooklyns men
were around at The time. but all escaped the
flying fragments except AndersJ 4 number
Of the pieces entered his abdomen. Drs. Fltz-
simmons. Gravitt and Spear devoted themselves
to him ana performed q delicate operation, but
Anders n succumbed 70 his wounds yesterday.
The marines paid Tho last hOnOrs to him. The
accident was especially pathetic. because yes-
terdey the dav of Andcrs0ns death. was his
twenty-fourth birthday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
FRENCH INTERESTS ~ CUBA.

Paris. July 2S At the Cabinet Council to-day
NJ. Nocasse. Minister Of Foreign iffars. sub
mitted To his colleagues certain questions ars-
ing out Of Spain's ovcrtures for peace.
II is believed that the discussion turned main
ly on the critical situation of Frenchmen In
Cuba. arising out Of the stagnation OF business
since the began
The sums already distributed by the French
consuls at Havana and Santiago In relief hav-
Ing exhausted the amount available. the Coun-
ell of State Will issue decree opening an eX-
traordinary credit for the assistance OF French
subjects In Cuba. three hundred Of whom have
been in receipt OF daily relief at Havana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
NEWS FROM GUANTANAMO BAY.

Fiaya del Este. Cuba. July - delayed In
u"hshhssion).- All the Cuban troops az Camp
Mc'aHa were transferred this morning TO Cal
"dhera. They will camp there. awaiting orders
ihey rather expect 10 20 to Santiago.
Ihe parting between the United States ma
rihes and their Cuban allies was attended with
qui'e ceremony. a guard was drawn up and
ehe CuDans shouted "Viva Americanos" viva
,uoa Libre"' and "ViVa McCaa!' II IS gencr-
a.y conceded that they have been Of great ser
ne M 10 The marines. The latter remain in their
original camp
INC Marblehead picked up thirteen submarine
son.ect mines In the upper Guantanamo Bay
,-s.eioay. All were covered with barnacles and
..acaealiy harmless. They had been In the
water since April.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
WHY SPAIN HESITATED. D.
AGENTS GAVE CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS
OF PRESIDENT M'KINIEY'S DIS
POSITION.

London July 29.-A special dispatch from
Madrid says:
THE Government does not conceal that IT hesl-
tated for some days to go beyond an unofficial
exploration at Washington. because the diplo-
matte agents employed to make the sounoihes
gave conflicting accounts Of President Mchin-
Iey's disposition. One represented him as eager
TO terminate the war on moderate cohui'iohe'
the other that the most onerous condiuohs
would he imposed. so much so that the Maori"
Government thought II useless TO sue onlcia"''
when however It was seen that the American
war pranara.ions continued Duke Almodovar
do Rio Minister Of Foreign Affairs. was In
structed to send the note. The CABINET met
"Wednesday evening to deliberate as to the best
means and channel Of negotiation. faris anu
London were both discussed No decision WAS
arrived at but a majority favored sending Sehor
Noret former Minister Of the Colonies, on
special mission to London to negotiate the treaty
Of peace with Ambassador Hay.
"OfciaI feeling favors direct negotiations.
without interference from outsiders, even with
regard TO the Philippines There is little doubt
that II President McKnley>s reply proves an
acceptabla basis. the negotiations will not be
protracted since Spain for many reasons u
cesirous Of a speedy settlement. and not least
so because at the present moment public opin-
ion IS calm
After to-day's Cabinet Council Sehor Sagasta
the Premier said he had grounds for hoping
that an understanding might he arrived at: nut
he could say nothing definite Duke Almodovar
de- Rio said the European Cabinets had been in
formed Of the step Spain had taken. but not or
tn. text Of the note sent u President Mckinney
The Cabinet Council will not meet again until
Friday evening. by which time President Nc
Kinleys reply is expected
The Ministerial Fl Correo says the Govern
rnent communicated to the Queen Regent IN
council dispatch intimating that President
Mckinley in principle. assented 70 the opening
Of negotiations"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
ATTITUDE OF SPANISH PEOPLE.

London. July 29-The Madrid correspondent
OF The Daily Mail" remarkng the feeling Of
satisfaction ard relief the peace overtures have
produced" says:
There is little probability OF popular discon-
tent and none at all II Spain is allowed TO
retain the Philippines and is not compelled 10
pay indemnity.
THE attitude of the people makes the chances
Of Don Carlos small. Moreover. ;he Carlists are
said 10 disagree about the advisability Of rising.
the Marquis de Corralbo and other leaders OPP
posing the step. Nevertheless. it is feared that
Don Carlos will insist upon it,"