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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
ADJUSTMENTS

California - "A Boy Columba-'Gayest Manhattan" Alcazar-'The Private Secretary.' Tivol-'Cyrano de Bergerac.' Aforosco' 's-" "Blacklisted' Comedy Theater-"Oe Olson." Orpheum-Vaudeville. The Chutes-Gorrlla vaudeville and the zoo olympia-Corner and Eddy streets. speciates. Sutro's Baths-Swimming. Mechanics Pavion-Charity Bazaar. Columbia Press Club Entertainment, Thursday After noon, December s,
 sherman Clay Hall-Pano Friday Evening, De- cenlber g.
 Oakland Race Track-Races to-day. Rosenthal-Comng December.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
WHY NOT HUNTINGTONP
(Del Monte Record.l

NIGI IIUIIIG INGCUIu.I
 Colonel Burns, the Republican boss of San Francisco, is being boomed for the United States Senatorship from California. Why not elect Huntington? :? He and Depew of New York would make strong team in that corpora tion bossed body.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

Perhaps the married woman who thrashed masher while her husband held him was mpeled by righteous indignation, and yet she would have lost nothing by permitting the husband to administer the correction.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
cAL1FoRN1ANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-W. O'B. Mac donough of San Francisco is at the Wind sor. R. s. Seibert of San Francisco is at the Gerard.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
cAL1FoRN1ANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Henry T. Scott of San Francisco is at the Shoreham. Mrs. A. F. Gum of San Francisco is at the Riggs House.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

HOTEL DEL CORONADO-Take advantage of the round-trip tickets. Now only s60 by steamship, including fifteen days board at hotel; longer stay g 50 per day. Apply at { New Montgomery street. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

All that can be asked of the Alameda jury to try Mrs Mente is that it shall not permit sympathetic tears to blind its eyes to facts
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's). 5l0 Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 1042.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

DYSPEPSIA CAN BE CURED BY USING Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets. One little tablet will give immediate relief or money refunded. Sold in handsome tin boxes at No Percentage Pharmacy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

The officer who brought McGlade back from New Mexico pronounces the prisoner gentleman. Per haps in the Territory the term gentleman does not have exactly the significance attached to it herr
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

To be Governor. of Illinois in strike times is an honor not wholly free from discomfort
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

rumor is heard occasionally that one Sam Waller. to whom suicide left measure of kisses in- tends to sue somebody for libel This cannot be cred tied. There is limit even to the cheek of Waller
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

Our store will be open evenings until Christmas. Sanborn, Vail & Co.,, TAI Mar ket street
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

Cal. glace fru.- soc per ID at Townsend's..
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

AUCTION SALES. By Frank W ButterheldTh day. at 1ss Steiner street. at l1 a. m. Furniture.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

Judge Day has maze IL very pain
to the Spanish commissioners that no
compromise IS possible regarding the
main Cuban debt. The United states
may, and probably will, take in con-
sideration the local debts of Cuba for
which there is any substantial prop
erty to show, such as public docks,
waterworks and buildings, but no
more.
Brighten. Guy V. Henry, United
States volunteers, who now commands
the western portions of the island of
Porto Rico, by order of Maj.-Gen.
Brooke, will be made Il b~rigadier ZEN
eral in the regular army, to fill the
vacancy created by the retirement OF
Brighten. Coppinger.
1t is whispered around American
headquarters at Havana that Gen.
Parade and Admiral Manterols of
the Spanish commission recently adj
mitted in private conversation their
dissatisfaction with the result of the
war, and expressed the hope that
something would occur before the
final evacuation of the island to war.
rant a renewal of hostilities.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

The government industrial commits
sion organized in Washington, on the
18th, by eIecting Senator Kyle chair
man, eN-Representative Philips, of
Pennsylvania, first vice-chairman;
Representative Gardner, of New Jer-
sey, second vice-chairman, and j. NJ.
Farquhar, of Buffalo, temporary secre-
tary. 1t was decided to adjourn till
the middle of November.
Y. Y. Schwartz arrived at Walker,
Mimi, on the 18th. direct from Wash
ington. as in agent of the interior de-
partment to make a thorough investi-
CATION of the dcad-and-Gown timber
the general land Office, is in earnest
about seeking the cause OF the trouble
over this question, with L view to sat
isfNing the Indians.
General passenger agents of nearly
all the great American railway SyS-
tens attended the forty-third annual
convention of the American AsSocia-
ton of General Passenger and Ticket
agents in Detroit, Mich. Two hum
drcd active members were present, on
the 18th, many accompanied by ladies.
The steamer Seneca sailed from san
Francisco. on the 18th, for Manila,
with SEQ soldiers III board. All the
steam whistles in the water front sd
luted the vessel as she passed down
the bay toward the ocean, and thou
sands OF people waved adieus from the
docks.
.Adviccs received from Trinidad,
province Of Santa Clara. Cuba. say that
great damage has been caused by the
recent storm. Many houses were
swept away eight people were killed
and many cattle drowned.
The dowagcr duchess of Sutherland
has offered Il reward of $4,000 for the
of the jewels, said to be
valued at S15O,OOO. which she lost on
board Il train bound for Calais while
her way to London.
On the sealing schooner Viva, ar
rived at Victoria, B. C., from Alaska,
were three Sc%andinavians who made
the trip from Lake Bennett, Alaska,
via st. Michaels, in an open boat, a
distance of 1000 miles.
Judge Hammond. of the United
circuit court at Cleveland, o., on
the 18th, granted the application of the
American Steel and Wire Co. for i
blanket injunction against the strik-
ing wire drawers.
The r]oundhouse of the Canada East
err railroad at Gibson, n. r.. and four
were destroyed by fire on
the 18th; Joss. estimated. $60.000.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
CURRENT NEWS OTES

Three tramps were killed in a wreck
OF the Pittsburgh d Gulf road in Kan
Sas.
Nine mismatedcouples were divorced
at Clayton, Mo-, st. Louis gretna
green, Friday.
Evidence is being gathered to show
Jesse James connection with the Kan
a City train robbery.
There are indications that the peace
conference at Paris may end in a
rupture of negotiations.
Charles Maxwell, conductor of a To
ledo, Peoria q Western freight, was
killed in a wreck of his train.
The Knights Templar conclave at
Pittsburgh, Pa, came to n close with
the installation of the new officers.
The duchesso of Marlborough, former
ly Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt, of New
York city, has given birth to a son.
Two men are in custody, suspected
of completely in a mysterious murder
committed in Bay Bend, Ark, a year
ago.
The whaling bark Wanderer, n of
the vessels frozen in last winter, has
arrived at San Francisco in good
shape.
a severe wind and snow storm at
Valparaiso, Ind, caused the mercury to
drop over 80 degrees. Late crops were
damaged.
Fire at Rich Hill, Mo-, destroyed the
opera house, drug store and n shoe
store. Loss, $4,000; fully covered by
insurance.
The body of the man found floating
in a skiff near St. Joe was that of Will
lam II. Coons. of Slater, Mo-, formerly
of bloomington, Ill.
Railroad men in France refused to
obey the call of their national commit
tee for a general strike. They may
yet go oT:+. however.
Joseph Evans, who escaped last July
from the Jail at Carthage, Mo-. where
he was held on the charge of burg
larry, has been recaptured.
1t is reported hat Sagasta insists
upon the United States assuming the
Cuban debt, and refuses to Weld SOW
ereignty over the Philippines.
4 large stove at the furnace of the
Mahoning Valley Iron Co., at Cincin-
natl, exploded, fatally injuring one
and badly injuring three others.
Three miners, neal Danville. ILL.,
have been arrested charged with com.
in the murder of William 81. |
rank, who was killed September IL
Inst '
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
UNITED STATES COLONY.
Old Glory Raised On All the Pub
lie Buildings and Forts in
the Island of Porto Rico.
LATIN CONTROL At LAST SURRENDERED
Ceremonies at San Juan and Ponce-Na-
tIonal salutes by the Artillery and Forts,
and Special Music by the RegImentaI-
and Naval Bands-Many Foreign and
Insular Officials Attended.

Washington, Oct. 19.-The United
States is now formally in possession
of the island of Porto Rico as sover-
eign. The war department has re-
ceived the following:
San Juan. Porto Rico, Oct. 1S.-Sec-
rotary of War, Washington: Flags
have been raised on public buildings
and forts in this city and saluted
with national salutes. The occupation,
of the island is now complete.
LSignedl BROOKE"
San Juan de Porto Rico, Oct. 49,
Promptly at noon yesterday the Amer
ican flag was raised over San Juan.
The ceremony was quiet and dignified.
unmarried by disorder of any kind.
The Eleventh regular infantry, with
W. batteries of the Fifth artillery
landed during the morning. The lat
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
Some Love tie Weed.

The BAPTIST state convention was
held at St. Joseph. The report of the
committee on temperance caused u
heated discussion. as the committee
condemned the use of tobacco and the
smoking habit. Some of the preachers
who had been smoking for years OBJ
jected. The convention decided to
send Il commission to Cuba ut Once for
the purpose of establishing mission
stations and planting the Baptist
church.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
Flags Hoistsd Throughout the City.
The Government Industrial Commission
OrganiZed.

Washington, Oct. 19.-The govern
ment industrial commission organized
yesterday by eIecting Senator Kyle
chairman. eX-Representative Philips,
of Pennsylvania, first vice-chairman;
Representative Gardner, of New Jer-.
sey, second vice-chairman, and J.. NJ.
Farquhar. of Buffalo, temporary see.
rotary. 1t was decided to adjourn till
the middle of November. and the Bliss
building in this city was selected as
headquarters for the commission.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
Charged With Murder in First Degree.

Rudolph Lubrich, who shot and
killed Hartman, the wealthy miller Of
Warrensburg, on the night of Septem-
Der Is, and who was ~eNonerated by a
coroner's jury, was arrested in Lex
ington and returned TO Warrensburg
and lodged in Jail, to answer Il charge
of murder in the first degree, under
indictment returned by the grand jury.
The trial will take place in November.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
FOR LIQUID MEASUREMENT.

A large wineglass holds two ounces.
Eight large tablespoonfuls are one.
gill.
a tablespoonful holds one-half'
ounce.
Forty drops are equal to one tea
spoonful.
Four large tablespoonfuls are one!
half gill.
A common-sized tumbler holds one
half pint.
Sixteen large tablespoonfuls are
ons-half pint.-Good Housekeeping. !
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

In the United States circuit court of
appeals at Philadelphia, on the 18th,
Judge Shiras handed down an opinion
reversing the decision of the United
duty case of the importing firm of
Meyer & Dickinson against the gov
eminent, the suit being commonly
known as the Hat trimming case"
The decision of Judge Shiras is against
the government.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Buried i'm Her NsddIng Dress.

The rcItains Of Miss Emma Koe-
string, who died in Wellsville., o., were
buried from the residence of her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Koestring,
OF st. Louis. The young lady, though
born in st. Louis. had lived at Wells
vile for several years with relatives.
She was taken i'll in the midst of prep
a%rations for her marriage. and in spite
of every effort of the attending ply
s~icians, died just three days before
she was to have been married to Mr..
John Burnette, of Wellsville. 1t was
at once determined hat she should be
buried in her home city. and the body
was accompanied to st. Louis by her
sister. Miss Anna Koestring, and her
sorrOwing lover, who came to see her
laid away on the very day he had ex-
pected to claim her for his own. She
buried in her wedding dress.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

The subsistence department of the
army has a statement refuting some
features of the testimony of Maj. Sea-
man, surgeon, before the war ~investi-
eating commission. Maj. Seaman said
NO one could get supplies for the sick
from the commissary of subsistence,
yet when he left Ponce the chief COM
missary there had at his disposal
$244.oO0, subject to requisition of sur
geons, for just such supplies as Sea-
sman said he wanted.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

The war department is constantly
in receipt of requests from soldiers
asking to be mustered out, stating
that the war has closed, and they wish
to go home. The war department Of
ticials say that the war will not he
over until the treaty is ratified by the
United States senate, and that the SOL
diers may be needed for further duty.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

The Atlantic Transport Co.'S steam
er Michigan, formerly the Cleopatra,
of the Wilson and Furness-Leyland
line, which left London for New York.
on the 18th, with 50 passengers and Il
crew of $50, wen ashore off The Liz
ard, between the Manacles and the
Lowlands. and it is reported hat 169
OF those on board were drowned.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
A Lead and Zinc Exposition.

A lead and zinc exposition has been
planned to be held in Joplin some time
next spring. The proposition is being
favorabiy received by mine owners and
mine operators all over the Missouri
Kansas mineral belt. The boards of
trade and commercial Clubs of the sew
eral towns and cities in the district
and the various railways and manufac-
turing INDUSTRIES are willing to assist
the mining men in promoting the ex-
position.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
st. JOe's New Detective.

AT st. Joseph Ira Randall, it is al
legged. snatched Il pocketbook from
Miss Ella Woellner, a working girl. on
the street at night. He ran, pursued
Ivy a crowd of pedestrians. An ordi-
nary yellow dog joined in the chase
and led it. Randall quickly out
stripped all except his t~ireless four
footed pursuer. Breathless. Randall
stopped in Il dark alley. The dog
seized him by the leg and held him UNI
til the police came, and then modestly
disappeared before he could be identi-
fed and get his name in the papers.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

The annual reunion of old settlers
in Saline county took place at Wilton
Springs. \ grand basket dinner was
served. and during the afternoon sew
eral appropriate addresses were made.
The attendance was large.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

Information has reached the war de-
partment that a high officer of the
Spanish army very recently made the
statement that had the Spaniards been
aware of the condition of the Ameri-
can army, its inability to withstand
the hardships of the campaign, its
lack of medical and other supplies and
general inefficiency, as told in the
American press, the Spaniards would
never have surrendered.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

The finding of the court-martial try
ing Chaplain Mcintyre was, guilty I'M
der the three charges, and he was
sentenced to be dismissed from the
naval service of the United States.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

The insurgents at La Gaspi, Philip
pine islands, have prevented the Amer
lean steamer Hermanos from loading
Or unloading, on the ground that
there are Spaniards on board. They
also refused to allow an officer of the
United States cruiser Raleigh to land
without permission from Gen. Agui-
ualdo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

The Northern Presbyterian synod
of Missouri will build a church house
at Columbia for the accommodation
of students at the state university.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
An EIoping Couple.

Says Il dispatch from Quincy. Ill:
John Fawley, of Lewiston. Mo-, "a
years, and Cora Waggoner, of Talona,
Mo-. Is. an clipping couple, who ar
rived at Quincy with a family, in a
camping wagon, were arrested in re-
Spouse to Il telegram sent by the girls
father, but were released on his ar
riynl
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

The ambassadors of the powers have
transmitted to the Turkish authorities
the decision of their governments on
the subject of Mussulman evacuation
of Crete, which sets forth that, while
adhering strictly to their ultimatum,
Turkey may possibly, later, be permit
ted to maintain a small force on the
island as an emblem of Turkish au-
fhority.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

W. L. p. Schreiner, the AfrikanIer
leader, and former encouragement of
Cape Colony, whose motion of want of
confidence in the government recently
overthrow the Gordon-Sprigg minis
try, has succeeded in forming Il new
cabinet, which is regarded as being a
strong Afrikander combination.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

The Stars and Stripes were formally
raised at San Juan, Porto Rico, on the
18th. brighten. Fred ID. Grant Will be
given command of the district of San
Juan, comprising the Jurisdictions of
Arecibo, Bayamo and Humacoa, with
the adjacent islands. and Brighten.
Guy V. Henry will he given command
of the other portions OF Porto Rico.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
Octopenarian Veds.

Peter Turnbolt, aged SO, and Cath
crime Ivey, aged 63, were married at
the Green Street Baptist church, Sell
ma, Ala. T%urnbolt's wife died three
months ago and he was lonely.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
Fatally Injured.

Capt. William Shaw, one of the old
est and most prominent residents of
Rails county, was thrown from his
buggy and fatally injured.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

Calvin Fairbanks, the abolitionist,
died at his home in Angelica, n. Y,
on the 18th, aged 81. He was twice
sentenced to prison in Kentucky for
violation of the slave laws.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
Stands Good for One Year.

Gov. Stephens has issued Il proclama-
ticn offering a reward of $500 for the
murderers of Sterling Teeple. who was
shot in WaynesviIle, Pulaski county,
i'll July last. The reward stanus good
for one wear.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

Surgeon-General Wyman of the ma
rine hospital service left Washington,
on the 18th, for Il week or ten days
inspection of the work in the south in
fighting yellow fever. He intended to
visit Cincincinnati, and then go oChat-
tanooga, Atlanta, Mobile, New Orleans
and other points.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

Squire Alamander Mendenhall, aged
6s, died in his home in Russell town
ship, Macon county. He had been =
justice for over forty years. He was
the oldest justice in the county, and
a well-known pioneer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

The White Star Line steamship
Britannia, which left New York, on
the 9Th, for Liverpool, by way of
Queenstown, arrived at Liverpool, on
the 18th, without having communicate
ed, owing to the bad weather prevail
ing at the time, with Queenstown.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

\ cold rain, followed by snow, to-
gether with a high wind, visited Kan
4 and portions of Missouri, on the
nth, seriously interfering with traf-
fc and business.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
DiphtherIa Mt St. Joseph.

The health authorities of St. Joseph
are taking vigorous measures to check
the diphtheria epidemic. City Ply
stefan Graham ordered the burning of
large amounts of sulphur in all sew
ers. 1t is conceded that the sewer sys-
tenn is very largely responsible for
contagious diseases. and it is believed
that. by fumigating the sewers thor.
oushly. the spread of the epidemic
may be checked. The health officials
attempted to close the public schools,
but the board rendered their final de-
cision not TO close. 1t is n question of
law between the bodies, and will be de-
cided by the courts.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

lsmael Bey, the Turkish military
governor, on the 10th informed the ad-
mirals of the foreign war ships that
the sultan had ordered the withdraw
al of all the Turkish troops in Crete,
in compliance with the joint note from
Great Britain, Russia, Italy and
Trance.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

Jesse James, and all the parties
named in the confession of W. W.
Lowe have been indicted by the Jack
son county (Mo.) grand jury for the
robbery of the Missouri Pacific train
at Leeds on the night of September
90.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

Gen. John Ii. Rice has retired as ed
itor of the Sedalia Capital, being COM
PEELED to do so by his impaired eye
sight. He began the newspaper BUSH
ness so wears ago.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
f DEMOCRAT.
b. III. ADAMS, Publisher.
CAPE GIRARDEAU. MISSOURI

The situation in Paris is regarded
In well-informed quarters in London
as being more serious than at any
time since the
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22
THE WAR INVESTIGATION.
The Commission Begins Its Inspec-
ton of Camps and Reports
Its First Days Labors.
They MAKE A CALL on COLONEL BRYAN.
Tho Inspection was Thorough, and Dis
closed the Fact that the Troops Were
Well Cared for and Well Occupied
The Only Complaint Made WAL Against
the Innate.

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 1s.-The war
investigation commission spent yes
terday afternoon inspecting camps III
the immediate vicinity of Jackson
vile. a heavy rain was falling during
q part of the tour, but the commits
sioners performed their self-appointed
task of going through the camp from
one end to the other in a very pains
taking manner.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-10-22

Frank X. Mason, a West Point grad.
uate, pleaded guilty to burglary in
Kansas City, and was sentenced to ten
years in the p~enitentiarv.