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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-06

the purpose for which said committee
was appointed. We have solicited and
received from citizens of this city, in
various sums, the total amount of
$3.50, and that said amount has been
turned YER to Hon. William H. Coer-
ver Mayor Of this city to be forwarded
TO the Mayor of Steelville. Mo.
Attached We hand you list OF sub
scribrrs and amounts paid by each.
Respectfully Submitted.
i~Signrd.) GEO. G.. kIMMEL.
Chairman.
Moved by Mr.. Blomeyer that said
report De received and ordered filed.
and that said committee is entitled to
the thanks Of the council for prompt
ness ia which said collections wrr"
made, and that said committee. be-
discharged.
Said motion carried.
The clerk presented an estimate from
the city Engineer at the cost of i'm
proving Good Hope street from Sprigg
street to Spanish street. which on
motion Of Mr.. Ninmcl wa read a.
follows:
From Sprigg to Frrdrrirk street:
Embankment. : 30
Gravel. 24l to
o. - -. MAN,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-06

repairs
SI496 81

Si4Jb %
James Miller, :. =. for
extra servives July ~ l 30
Fred Brunke, >. +. for
extra services July II l ~
L. d. Wolford. ). +. for
extra services July ~ | 30
On motion of Mr.. Kaye said bills
we're allowed ard the Clerk instructed
to Issue warrants on General Revenue
Fund in favor of the several parties
for Tn" amounts "a read.
Bill William H. Willcr lnr - 20 for
services Is acting Police Judge during
the sickness and absence of the Police
Judge. WIS presented and read. and
or motion ofAlr. BlomeyrraiIus,ria' Il
ordered paid by warrant on the Gcnrr-
al Revenue Fund: said amoun, 80 be
deducted from The salary of the Fn..,e
Judy" when paid.
Bill Cape GirarGrau
Water Works ana
Electric Ligh, Com
panr for li%ht, for
July .s23g p
Less 10 lamps out. 70
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
HOT FIGHT IN CUBA.
THE ROUGH RIDERS AND REG
ULAR CAVALRY DRIVE BACK
THE SPANIARDS.

A hot fight occurred on Friday morning
of last week five miles from Santiago de
Cuba between fewer than 200 American
cavalrymen and Rough Riders against ,,
900 Spaniards in the thickets. The Span
ish were driven back into the city.
The Americans lost sixteen dead and at
least sixty wounded, including several Off
GERS. Some of the wounded will die
Thirty seven Spaniards were found dead
in the bushes Their loss was doubtless
greater.
The Spaniards, it is stated, had the ad-
vantage, both in number and position.
Among the American dead are Capt. ~.
X. Capron and Sergeant Hamilton Fish,
Jr Sergeant Fish was New York soci-
ETY. man, who enlisted in the Rough
Riders. He was grandson Of Hamilton
Fish, Secretary of State, under President
Grant.
General Young commanded the expedi-
ton and was with the regulars, while Col.
Wood directed the operations Of the Rough
Riders several miles to the west.
Both parties struck the Spaniards about
the same time, and the fight lasted an
hour. The Spaniards opened fire from the
thick bushes and had every advantage OF
numbers and position, but the American
troops drove them back from the start,
stormed the block house around which
they made the final stand, and sent them
scattering over the mountains.
The cavalrymen were afterward rein
forced by the seventh, twelfth and seven
teenth infantry, part Of the ninth cavalry,
the Second Massachusetts Volunteers and
the Seventy first New York.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

This Hawaiian annexation enterprise Is the
same political deal that it was IN the be-
ginning, when President Cleveland took
the mask off it and exposed its disreputa-
BILE character. The motives and forces
behind it are as unworthy of respect now
as then. But war is now on, aud any
scheme that can be dressed up in the gulse
of Unnecessary war measure stands a
GOOD chance of success. Hence the effort
of the annexationists to make it appear
that we must take in Hawaii at once,
otherwise we are at great disadvantage
in our struggle with Spain. The rein
forcement of Dewey at Manila, we are
told, would be much easier and safer
undertaking if only our flag foated over
Honolulu In short, the job 50 long and
unsuccessfully promoted by Sanford, Dole
& CO. is now to be given new character
by wrapping it in the folds Of Old Glory.
The essential facts of the case have only
to be looked at in a common-sense way to
show how utterly devoid of reason is this
plea of military necessity. : General
Schofeld, testifying before the foreign af-
fairs committee of the House, as a wit
ness friendly to annexation, declared that
possession of Pearl Harbor, which we al
ready have, is the only thing essential
to us for military or naval purposes. He
said, replying to questions by the com
mittee ''There as no other hnrJor in all
the islands receipt this one ralnabic .tor a
ndrW harJ0r' Before the same com
mittee Admiral Walker, also called as a
witness to support annexation, testified
that with Pearl Harbor fortified, at cost
of $500, 900, all the navies of the world
could not take it, even if we did not own
anything else in the islands. The only
other place, he said, which offered a secure
landing place was Honolulu, and it would
be perfect y easy to tortify that sufficient
ly to prevent anybody from landing there. >
In the course Of the Senate debate the
opponents WILL therefore, have no difficulty
in disposing of the military necessity
argument. We have Pearl Harbor now,
and we could undoubtedly obtain Il long
lease Of it, amounting practically to per
petual ownership. At a cost Of $500, 900
we have General Schofeld' $ authority for
saying that this harbor can be converted
into a naval station as impregnable to as
sault as Gibraltar. Why should we ac-
quire full possession of all the islands and
undertake to prepare for admission to our
Union population of mixed and inferior
races, in no way fitted for American citi-
zenship, when it is perfectly clear that we
can without doing 50 secure every military
and naval advantage which the islands can
give us?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
T.. Nj. MELLOR.
SYKESVILLE, MD.
NEW LIST OF PRICES.

Before | name you our prices wish to say
that | am doing more business than any mer-
chant handling general merchandise in Car
roll or Howard counties, and there is no reason
why should not sell goods at bottom prices
from the fact that pay cash for my stock,
have no rents to pay and very little clerk hire
as | have three boys behind the counter that
are valuable statesmen and can do lots of work
with satisfaction to customers. | have every
facility to do business, and will be thankful
for your trade.
Our increase last season was over six thou
sand dollars and we are striking hard for
part only few articles that we carry and
attach prices thereto. Our aim is to give
you good goods for your money and at any
time you make purchase and not satisfied,
simply return the goods and the cash will be
handed you
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
WHAT "EXPANSION MEANS
From the New York World.

In considering the new policy of ''ter-
ritorial expansion, which looks to the
annexation of one group of islands 5, 900
miles distant from Washington and another
group 10, 600 miles distant, it is well to
reflect on what it signifies.
l. 1t means large standing army
certainly not less than 200, 900 men. The
support of this force, considerable part
of it at far-remote stations, would make a
fine addition to the cost of our 900, 600
pensioners A large standing army is a
standing menace to liberty.
2. 1t means an enormously increased
navy-not merely enlarged, as it should
be, to meet our present needs, but navy
rivalling that of England
3. 1t means expensive Notifications of
the chief harbors of these islands, when
our own seabord is most inadequately
guarded against the attack of any first
class naval power.
And all these things means taxes
taxes-mOre taxes
1 1t means the introduction into our
republican system of the despotic principle.
Military government, or an oligarchy as in
Hawaii, is a form of despotic rule Is it
we'll to familiarize our people with this ?
Do we want to set up Satrapies for the
Sons Of Somebodies? Would it be wise
or safe thus to reinforce our already pow
erful plutocracy, with shoulder strap dig
archy?
5. 1t means more rotten boroughs to
supply Senators and Presidential electors
for the party in power whenever the ex-
igencies of home politics shall require them.
6. 1t means the absolute abandonment
Of the Monroe doctrine We can no longer
warn European powers out of this hemis-
| phere if we invade the South Pacific and
Oceanica for conquest. It is not Asia but
Europe in Asia that we shall have to deal
with in this rivalry in land grabbing
7. 1t means qualification of the basic
priciples Of this Republic-the right Of
every people to Freedom and Indepen-
dence, Government with the Consent Of
the Governed.
And all for what? Coaling stations
We have them already, or can secure them
in any just settlement of the war Trade
The consumption of one of our smaller
States exceeds that of all these islands
combined. Outposts for defense? Rather
outposts to defend
Have we not troubles enough of oul
own? Do we need to go abroad for prob
lens Is our magnificent continent SC
cramped that we need to annex leper col
onies and Malay aggregations at the enc
of the world?
Only common sense is nesessary' tc
Danish this wild dream of imitation i'm
perialism and crazy expansion
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
Horrible Murder in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-George w.
Horton tonight killed Jane Nicholson in
Seaton Park The murder was committed
about half-past Z o clock, and the evidence
shows it to have been deliberately planned
as the result of jealousy of the man.
Horton had known the woman for
long time, and recently become very jeal-
Gus of her. He made an appointment to-
day to meet her this evening about Z
o clock at the entrance to Seaton Park
commonly known as Armory Square, OPP
posite the Baltimore and Potomac Station
They met at the appointed place, and
Horton asked her to accompany him into
the park. AS they walked down the path
he pulled from his pocket small penknife,
and without a word of warning, struck
her in the back of the neck The wound
was fearful one, being directly above the
spinal column and extending several inches.
The woman fell forward with cry, but
Horton caught her, raised her head and
cut her throat. He then stabbed her
under both eyes and in the lip and, throw
ing away the penknife, attempted to pull
her windpipe through the great cash in
her throat
A colored man came by at this time and
Horton walked up Four and Half street,
followed by this man, who gave the alarm.
At the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and
-Four d-a-Half street he was arrested.
He told the officers that he had taken twelve
grains of cyanide of potassium and ex-
pected to die at any moment. He was
taken to lunchroom and given a large
quantity of black coffee. While in the
lunchroom Horton calmly discussed all the
details of the murder He admitted that
he had killed the woman in cold blood, and
said that he was glad of it, and that he
would do it again if necessary.
His brutality was again exhibited when
he arrived at the sixth precinct station.
His wife, from whom he had been di-
vorced, called to see him. She wept pro-
fusely, but Horton maintained a stony
countenance, and not only repulsed her,
but gloried in his deed. His language
and conduct sickened even the most hard
ened of the police officers.
In the meantime the emergency ambu-
lance had been summoned, but the woman
was dead when it reached the scene. The
body was taken to the morgue, which is
in the rear of the sixth precinct station,
and the murderer spent the night within
few feet of his victim.
Horton was formerly policeman. He
was discharged once for drunkenness and
reinstated. About year ago he was
again dismissed Since then he has been
canvassing for grocery firm. He was
on the list of eligibles for appointment at
the navy yard. Jane Nicholson was about
twenty eight years of age. She was the
widow of Frank Nicholson, disreputable
character, who killed himself.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
Gen. Smallwood's Grave.

Members of the Maryland Society, Sons
of the American Revolution, will make a
pilgrimage in Charles county July 4 to
dedicate stone that will mark the grave
of General William Smallwood, the Revo-
lutionary soldier.
General Smallwood's remains lie Oh the
old Smallwood farm, near Durham church,
only a short distance from the Potomac
River The place is about fifteen miles
from La Plata and six milee from the
nearest steamboat landing. For many
years the location of General Smallwood' s
grave was in doubt, but this doubt has
been removed by evidence collected by the
Maryland Society, Sons of the American
Revolution
The old Revolutionary hero always de-
clared that he wanted no monument or
stone over his grave, and his family re-
spected his wishes When he was buried,
in 1892, it is said neighbor declared he
should have monument, and dropped a
chestnut into the grave. From this grew
a noble chestnut tree that, one hundred
years later, still waves its branches over
the lowly grave.
The stone which will mark the grave is
being prepared by Gault & Son, of Balti-
more, and will be in place next Sunday.
1t is plain block of granite, about five
feet high and nearly square. Upon one
side is this inscription.
In Memory of
GENERAL WILLIAM SMALLW0OD,
A hero of the American Revolution
and native of Maryland.
Commissioned Colonel in l776, Brigadier
General in 1777, Major General in 1880.
Elected Governor of Maryland in 1875.
Died February IA, 1892.
Erected over his remains by the Mary
land Society Sons of the American Revo-
luton.
July 4, 1898.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

The Oculist and the beauty doctor are
both eloquent on the subject of parasol
lining. Dark blue, green and scarlet are
said to be the best colors. Plaids, checks
and stripes are not conducive to clearness
of vision, and pale blues, yellows, white
and pink attract the rays Of the sun, and
even through the silk cause sunburn and
freckles. Scarlet is said to ward off these
dreaded sun kisses by some hard-to-ex-
plain and mysterious chemical compact
which this glaring tint kas signed with
] Old Ph@bus
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
From the Havre de Grace Republican

Destiny, Empire, shout the lot of self
seeking political place and power hunters,
and the unthinking crowd of fools echo the
cry. Empire, conquest means loot and
gain for the few and taxation and loss Of
liberty for the many.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

A little vinegar kept boiling on the
stove while onions or cabbage are cooking
will prevent the disagreeable odor from
going through the house.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

A simple and very efficient disinfectant
topour down sink is small quantity of
charcoal mixed with clear water.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

There often great difference in Boys
suits that look exactly alike, but boyish
wear and tear soon discloses good from
bad, but then it too late
When you buy Oehm made clothing
you re sure that the fabrics will wear well
won't scuff up or shred out, colors are
positively fast, sewing as good as the best,
for these are distinguishing features of our
Boys Clothing.
Our is large line Of Blue Serge
Boys and Worsted Cheviot Sailor
Special Blouse Suits, strictly all wool,
absolutely fast color, dainty trimmed in
black and white silk, soutache binding.
A suit whose fair price would be ST. 80,
sell for So. .48.
Long a strong line of them here, show
Pants ING all the best styles, in fancy
Suits. and mixed Cheviots and Summer
Suitings, wide, full-back coats, very swell,
mannish Suits, sizes II to 10. Prices
range SIS, Sc so and up to $40
Boys Spring Shoes S1.35.
Spring Heel, very fine Calf, shaped like
Man Shot girlish but boyish Shoes,
S1.35.
Another grade at s1.73.
Boys Bikes, exact models of our Men $,
only smaller, $50.
Boys Our Pretty Broad Brim Sailors
Straw at 25c and 35c vie with the
Hats. more naval Tam o Shanters of
White Duck, even though the latter are
only 14c. Golf Caps are same price, too
! ic
The finest Milan Sailors for Boys, in
plain, fancy and mixed combinations are
81 % and 81 so
Regulation Soldier Caps, 25c.
Boys Senet and Smooth Braid Straw
Hats, soc, GIc and 75c.
We have everything in Clothing and
other apparel for men, best. cheapest.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

DUILDING MATERIAL FOR SALE
ID am now prepared to fill all orders for
House and Barn Timbers, Fence Boards,
Palings, &C., of the best Oak. Also White
Oak for sale. Estimates furnished. Orders
delivered if desired. VIM Y. FRIZZELL,
oc q If Bloom, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.

From the Baltimore Sun, June 25
The military necessity cry is simply
pretext. 1t is an attempt to give to a
political job that has been hanging fire
for years new character, and crowd it
through under the cloak of patriotism.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

A pessimist is one who cannot allow
other people to be happy because he is
unhappy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
UIDE TO SUMMER HOMES
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic
Railway Company's Rail and
Steamer Routes

The Baltimore. Chesapeake & Atlantic
Railway Company's book, ''Guide to Sum
mer Homes on the Eastern Shore of Mary
land, and Eastern and Western Shores of
Virginia" is now ready for distribution.
This book gives complete list of all Board
ing Houses and Hotels along the Baltimore,
Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Company's
Lines, and a great deal of other information.
You should not be without copy. Sent free
to any address upon application to
T. MURDOCH,
General Passenger Agent,
No III E. Baltimore Street.
junel11m Baltimore, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
CUT THIS OUT,

Upon presentation of this coupon (Apvo-
CATE) you will be entitled to discount of
10 per cent on all purchases amounting to
$40 or over.
OETIM'S 5 ACME HALL.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

When you're in Baltimore, make Oehm's
Acme Hall your Headquarters, Ladies Wait
ing, Retiring and Writing Rooms; Mems
Smoking and Waiting Rooms Free, no matter
whether your re customer or not; meet your
friends at Oehm's. Parcels checked free,
and every accommodation and comfort is cor
daily extended to you.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

First quality Tomatoes, per can .08
Granulated Sugar .O5
Arbuckle Coffee .093
Leverng .09B
Corn Meal per hundred Sl.O0
California Peaches .08
California Prunes OF
Kerk's Oline Soap per dozen .45
Clothes Pins per dozen .0l
Pint Mason Fruit Jars 40
Qnart Mason Fruit Jars 80
Half Gallon Mason Fruit Jars .G5
Jelly Glasses per dozen 10
Glass Berry Dishes, each .O2
Fine Salt per Sack. 224 lbs. S1.00
Washing Soda, 10 lbs. 10
Bread Soda per ID. .0j
Washing Powder per package .Ol
Matches per dozen 10
First Grade Tea 60
Second Grade Tea 40
Third Grade Tea 80
Big Jar Baking Powder 10
Hall and Stair Oil Cloth .OG
Rag Carpet ~
Ingram worth 3Oc 20
Hammocks. hard to beat $l.00
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

TWO WAYS
OF GETTING GLASSES; ONE TO GO
TO A FIRST CLASS OPTICIAN, HAVE
YOUR EYES PROPERLY TESTED AND
GET WHAT YOU NEED-THE OTHER
TO GO TO A MERCHANT WHO KEEPS
SPECTACLES, MAKE "A GRAB IN
THE BAG. AS IT WE'RE. GET A PAIR
THAT DON'T FIT YOU (ALTHOUGH
IT MAY SEEM so FOR THE MOMENT)
1T y III hlSh OF hUlNlRu VI ! w IL
EYE SIGHT ENTIRELY-AND ALL
FOR A SMALL DIFFERENCE IN EN-
PENSE.
IF YOU NEED THE SER
VICES OF A GOOD OPTICIAN,
WE CAN SERVE YOU WELL
AND CHEAPLY
A. H. WEN1Z,
Jeweler and Optcian,
| feb19 Westminster. Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

To boil cracked egg safely, cover the
crack with patch of CREASED paper.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
BIG RUN.

We have big run in gentlemen's Percale
Shirts, with collars and cuffs, that were used
on the road by druHmers and all right except
little soiled. worth 75c to 81, and we sell at
49c
Mems Seamless Hose 6 for 25c
Table Oil Cloth 10c
u. S. Flags, yard long 07c
See the tub of Mems White Handker-
chiefs at 06c
We stand our Oyerals against any thing
made. that sell for Csc, at soc
Cotton Pants Goods for the Boys 08c
Painters OveraIls with apron soc
Home made Pants that do not rip 81 x 81. 25
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

Whenever you come To Baltimore on an EXcur-
sion,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02

GTRASBURGER's
OLD RELIABLE LIQUOR STORE,
is and always will be in the lead. The largest
stock and lowest prices in Carroll county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
MATING.

MATING.
We are running off lot of mattings at
only &c
We carry a full line Of high grades at
124 to 25c
Floor Oil Cloth Is to 2jc
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-07-02
OCCASION EXTRAORDINARY!
pr1@ SPECIAL NOTICE. gA

This Saturday, July ID will present every customer buy
inc ONE DOLLAR worth beautiful American flag dis
play July 4th
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-13
AN INVESTIGATION FARCE.

From present indications, the COM
mittee selected to investigate the con-
duct of the war department will not be
able to get together. The members are
very busy men, and do not care TO
jeopardize the interests. they represent
by getting mixed UP in the troubles OF
an incompetent administration.
President Mckinley has already
shown an inclination TO shield the war
war department, owing in part, to the
responsibility for it's conduct which
must remain with him; and, in part, to
his immediate connection with the mis-
management of the army, as explained
by Chairman Hanna of the national
Republican committee.
There will not be much of an invests
CATION, if, indeed. there is any at all.
The matters complained of are being
hushed up as far as possible. and the
camps abandoned, in spite of the presi-
dents approval of their selection. The
Republican party will content itself
with the inspection already made, and
Ayers vindication of himself will have
to stand.
When the camps were condemned as
pestholes, Alger made a personal tour
of investigation. His verdict was an
acquittaI, of course. He found that the
things he had done suited him, and the
selections he had made for camps met
his hearty acquiescenees
Thus he cleared himself of all blame,
and the president and Mr.. Hanna con-
CURED in his opinion
Instead of clearing Ayers skirts,
however, these distinguished gentle
men have simply called attention TO the
stains upon their own.
Three hundred and thirty-two deaths
at Camp Thomas, Chickamauga, in
three months, tell a different story
And in that home where the shadow
fell there is no need to offer defense
of Alger/
Camp Thomas was only one camp.
There were many. The record up to
date shows $4,000 cases of sickness in
an army of $4,000 men equipped for
war.
The mortaiities are estimated to be
eight times as many in camp as upon
the field of battle.
No one believes that these outrages
are intentional on the part of Secretary
AIger or President Mckinley.
No one charges any official with the
least desire to see men suffer or die.
But it is the price of Ayers appoint
ment: the natural result of political
corruption; the inevitable consequence
of peddling important positions to cam
paign contributors. And, since Auc-
tioneer Hanna knocked them down to
the best bidder, the Republican party.
who gave him that authority, who rau-
fed the sales, who shared the consid-
Grafton, must be called to account