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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29

1t is known to the Hon. Joe Bailey 5
intimate friends, and may be here dis
closed to the public, that his natura
taste, qualifications and accidents. so
to speak, make him electrify on the
slightest provation. He often feels
that he ought to have been a heavy
tragedian or lecturer on electricity
instead of being one of the thirteen
Democratic leaders in the present
House of Representatives. His head
Is believed to be unique. 1t is an am
Der shell. and, on being rubbed by a
bandana handkerchief. or even sub
jected to the ordinary waving motion
of Mr.. Bailey's gifted hair. it at once
becomes highly electrified. This
electrified condition is at once palpa-
bic in the House. as IN that condition
the head throws off fragrant clouds.
"lf Joe Bailey could insulate himself. "
says his sturdy admirer. the Hon.
Tobe Scrutchin, ''he would be the
greatest man in the world. New
York Sun.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
The Greatest Discovery Yet

w. NJ. Rapine, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,, g,
"Chief." says: I'VE won't keep
house without DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
but never got the true remedy until
we used DR.. Kings New Discovery.
No other remedy can take its place
in our home, as in it we have a cer-
tain and sure cure for Coughs, Colds,
Whooping Cough, etc. 1t is idle to
experiment with other remedies, even
if they are urged on you as just as
good as DR.. Kings New Discovery.
They are not so good, because this
remedy has record of cures and
besides is guaranteed. 1t never fails
to satisfy. Trial bottle free at w. c.
Haman and all drug stores. 3
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
Fitted OutaC Country store.

David A. Glenn sold bill of goods
this week consisting of whole stock
of goods for store forthe Alt Estate,
and the store is not a little store
either. When the goods were boxed
up they made a whole car ard con-
sisted of everything needed in first
class country store.
For the last three or four years Mr..
Glenn has been doing quite an eX.
tensive jobbing business and of late
a large number of country merchants
have been getting all their supplies
from him. Now he is doing ii big
business wholesaling to the country
merchants and many of them are com
ing here instead of going to st. Louis
for their goods. This is doing tht.
city much good. 1t is bringing people
here who would go to st. Louis were
Mr.. Glenn not in the Wholesale and
jObbing business.
Mr.. Glenn is not neglecting his re-
tail business. He has lately had his
retail department remodeled and i'm
proved and he now has the most con-
venient as we'll as one OF the prettiest
stores in Southeast Missouri
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there
is really no trick about it. Anybody
can try it who has Lame Back and
Weak Kidneys, Malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean he can cure him
self right away by taking Electric
Bitters. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts as a stimulant to
the Liver and Kidneys, is blood
purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells, Sleeplessness and Melancholy.
1t is purely vegetable, mild laxative,
and restores the system to its natural
vigor. Try Electric Bitters and be
convinced that they are a miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed.
Only SOC bottle at w. G.. Haman and
all drug stores. 3
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
BeIatcd Logic.

Put yourself in my place, young
man. Would You want your only
daughter to marry penniless youth:
Put yourself in my place, sir.
Would You want to remains penniless
youth when there were rich men 5
daughters to marry"
You confess. then, that you marry
my child simply for her father 5
wealth.;
And you confess that you withhold
her from me simply because of my
poverty"
''What other reason do | need?''
"What other reason could influence
you?"
This talk is quite useless
Quite. :
I'VE have nothing to gain by it"
absolutely nothing.
''Iou take it philosophically
''Why shouldn't I? Your daughter
and | were quietly married a month
ago"
Great Scott
Plain Dealer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29

The first utterance of ex-President
Cleveland on political question since
his retirement from Office has been
elicted by Senator Morgan's state
ment in executive session of the Sen
ate that he understood from MIR.
Cleveland that he had not been averse
to the annexation of Hawaii, prOvid-
ing the report of Paramount Commits
siOner BlOunt was accepted and the
dusky Queen restored asa preliminary
to giving him free hand. Senator
Morgan'S asseveratiOn met with no
contradiction at the time it was made.
It seemed so proba BILE that it silenced
the ''cuckOOs" and explained what
has been mysterious indcident in
American craftsmanship. But now
Mr.. Cleveland spoils it all by con-
tradicting Senator Morgan and reit-
Grating his opposition to annexation
on any terms. This simply confirms
the previous impression of the public
Mr.. Cleveland's infirmities
of disposition, without altering its
views as to the merits of the question.
Chicago Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
Characteristic Close of a Checkered
kentucky Career.

hentuchy NdEeeT.
| They were telling stories with wide
range of locality, and, perhaps, prob
ability. and the name of Col. Tom
Stuart as famous Kentucky story
teller and man -around-the-sta came
up, says the Washington Star.
"What ever became of the Colonel"
inquired a statesman.
He went West and batted around
there for several years, and then came
back to Kentucky
''Is he still living?"
''Oh, no. Been dead twenty years. :"
Didn't die a natural death, did
he?"
'Yes."
'You don't say! l never would
have thought it,"
eyes. He got into scrap over
politics and the other fellow shot him
on the spot
The listener showed his surprise.
"Shot?" he exclaimed. ''Why, l
thought you said he died a natural
DEATH"
''That's what l did say
''Then how in thunder do"
"Hold on.'' interrupted the other
man. ''You seem to forget that we
are talking about Kentucky"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29

STERLING, ILL, Jan. PA snow
storm worse than that ofSaturday has
been raging all day long. The snow
is foot and half deep on level,
drifted in many places to depth of
six or eight feet and stillcoming down
with unceasing fury. All street traffic
and trade in the stores has been sus-
pended. Passenger trains are all late,
while freights are running in short
sections or not at all. A general
blockade is expected before morning.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29

There are lively times ahead. boys.
He who imagines that the conditions
of 1896 will be exactly reproduced in
1900 will surely reckon without his
host. There will he marches and
counter-marches. There will be go
ings up the hill and coming down
again. Now you will see it and now
you won't. PITY the moribund, old
CourierJournal got sot back, says
the niggcr in the wOoGpiie: and, to
speak truth. the old girl does survey
the scene with somewhat of the feeling
of the newly enrolled member of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
who. first introduced to Paris. en-
Enthusiastically exclaimed: what
lovely place to have good time if |
hadn t experienced achange ofheart"
However. all is we'll that ends we'll,
and the Courier-J ournal will zen bide
It's time. Perhaps before the dance is
over the star-eyed one will get a part
ner and be seen waItzing down the
the very belle of the ball. with
all her ribbons intact. and back hair
to throw to the birds. Those laugh
most who laugh last.-Louisville
COurier-J ournal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
To Test the state Dental Law

CLINTON, Mo-, January 26.-County
Attorney J D. Lindsay filed an in
formation before Special Judge C. A.
Calvird against DR.. ]. H. Browning,
travelling dentist, for practicing
without state license. This action
was taken at the request of DR.. S. C..
A. Rubey, secretary of the State Den
tai Board, who announces that this
case is brought to test the state law
governing the practice of dentistry in
Missouri. The records of the state
board show that DIR. Browning has
never received certificate to practice
in Missouri. DR.. Browninga was ar
rested by Sheriff Galloway to-day, and
will fight the case.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29

An oratorical contest will be held
in the Normal Chapel next Monday
night January 31st. The successful!
contestant will be chosen to represent
the Normal at the Inter-Normal Ora
torical League Contest, to be held at
Warrensburg, March 25th. Some of
the brightest students of the Normal
will be in the contest: and the friends
of the Normal should turn out and
hear them. The admission fee to the
Chapel will be ten cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
Railroad RumorS.

If it is a fact that Louis Houck has
bought the Ward railroad, running
out of Campbell or s miles north
west, and that he will extend it to
Bloomfield, and thus connect with the
Brownwood road. it means much for
Dunklin county. The Brownwood
road connects with the Cape Girar-
dean and Fort Smith road at Brown
wood: that road connects with Kansas
City and Fort Scott road at Hunter.
and by transfer connects with Illinois
roads at Cape Girardeau.
Then. if the link between Bloomfield
and the terminus of the Ward road
about IS miles. is compietad. the
Houck system in Dunklin and Penis
cot counties will have eastern and
western connections Independent of the
Cotton Belt or Iron Mountain
routes.
Rumors in connection with the late
HOuck deal are these:
One that he will build a line from
Morehouse to Zeta. on the Cotton
Belt. That would give him a direct
line to Commerce, which could be
used should his c. q. & F. S. road
be sold. He is contemplating build
ing from Commerce to Cape Girar-
deau.
Another rum0r is that the Illinois
Central road will be built to East Cape
Girardeau.
Another is that the Bonne Terre
road is to be extended down the St.
Francis river from its present termi-
mas, near Dae Run, by way of Green
vile, to meet the Ward road about its
presen terminus,
Another rumor is that Houck will
extend his Neutrality-suspicious. road
down on the east side of Little River.
by way of Portageville, to Pascola, on
the Kennett and Caruthersville road,
making direct route from Kennett to
Commerce.
And while these rumors are floating
thick in the air. there are some rumorS
about the Cotton Belts intentions:
One is that it will build a road. l3
miles long, from Rector, Ark, on its
main line, to Kennett, and from Ken
nett south to Hornersville, and from
Hornersville to Memphis.
Another rumor is that it will build
from Maiden, by way of Clarkton, to
Kennett and the south.
There is much guess-work about
this: but enough is known to predict
that Dunklin county is to have alto
gether better railroad connections and |
cheaper freight rates before next fall.
-Dunklin Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
Rash Man.

When she saw his look of determin
alton she was afraid, says the Chicago
Post.
II pray you, she cried. ''do moth
ing rash. Take time to Think
Il have sworn" he answered. Il
must keep my VOW"
"What have you sworn?" she de
manded. Tell me. | would know
the worst
He seized her by the arm with such
force that she could hardly refrain
from crying out.
Il made a vow" he said slowly and
impressively, that if you refused me
| would
$50 on.'' she cried. you would
what?''
81 would marry some other girl.
AS he went out into the night she
could see that fierce resolve was writ
ten all over his face.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29

Old man Hammersly's widow mar
ried the Duke of Marlborough. The
Duke died and she married Lord Will
liam Bere ford, to whom she has
borne a son. The Duke of MARI
borough's son by his divorced wife
succeeded him and married Consuela
Vanderbilt, who has borne him a son.
Mrs. Willie X. Vanderbilt, mother of
Consuela. was divorced from her hus-
band and has married o. H. 2. Bel
mont. Willie X. Vanderbilt has been
leading cotillons and giving other
indications that he may himself marry
again. Now if there should be any
issue of the Belmont union and Willie
X. should have children by a. second
marriage, how would all these infants
be related? We forget to mention
that Mr.. Belmont also has a divorced
wife, who is married again.-Nash-
vile American.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
How L npIeasanI

it is to see a beautiful child's face
disfgured with vile humors. bursting
through the skin in pimpIes. blotches
and sores, and sadder still, when the
young and innocent are laughed at
and twitted in all such cases. Parents
should give them that good and pure
remedy. Sulphur Bitters. which will
search and drive out of the blood
every particle of humor Health
Gazette
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
The Celebrated Boone, Who Appear
ed in the Pearl Bryan Murder.

Boone, the world greatest Hypnot-
ist and Mind Reader who has startled
the world by his wonderful and mys-
terious powers. will be at the Broad
way Theatre two nights, February 81.
Prof. Boone appeared in The Jack
son-Walling trial of the murder of
Pearl Bryan in Cincinnati, and made
his celebrated carriage drive over the
exact route taken by Jackson and Wal
ling when they beheaded Pearl Bryan:
also giving the exact reproduction of
the murder. He will reproduce this
celebrated murder on the stage in his
exhibition. He comes highly recon-
mended, and pronounced by Press,
Public, Doctors, Scientists and Stu
dents as remarkable. Also carriage
drive mind reading test Thursday af-
ternoon at 2:30. Admission %, 80 and
so cents. Seats on sale at Chenue's
jewellery store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
No Boss Need Apply.

/ Missouri Republicans can make
vigorous and effective campaign this
year by the proper adjustment of the
party to the purposes which brought
it into existence. These were political
and not personal. Great issuces were
at stake when the party was born, and
the standard bearers found at that
time were tested by principles. Lead
ers then were the servants, not the
masters of Republican voters. Since
that periodthe population of the cOun-
try has doubled. New questions have
appeared that are important. Many
relate to the BIZ -, 81 me
country, a sufficient revenue. and
serious International differences. The
Republican party is constructive. Its
aim is progress. 1t is not party of
deficits. At hyme its endeavor is to
keep the tide of prosperity abreast of
the national growth, and abroad to
maintain our just rights with firmness
and dignity. The historp of the Re
publican party since its formation has
been that it is invariably called on to
repair the damage caused bya trial of
opposite policies, andto blaze the way
for every new advance.
But, strange as it may seem. there
are men calling themselves RepubG-
cans, and asserting q right 10 occupy
the front rank, who care nothing what
ever for principles, and are merely
banded together to control and dis
tribute offices. The sbarpest and most
and most sOrdid schemer oftheir num-,
ber works himself up, by cunning and
the salaries he governs, to position
where his power Overawes his coEfed-
crates. The boss originates in this
way. Such creature would sell his
soul for Office patronage. He thinks
of nothing else. A platform in which
he can not Read offices between the
lines is farce in his opinion. There.
is absolutely nothing to boss but an
Unsuitable hunt for offices. Ii he be-
comes a state boss imitators spring un
in every county, the toue of the party
is immeasurab lowered, and office
hucksteringtakes the place ofquestions
of craftsmanship.
The Missouri Republicans should
repudiate all bOssism. To get rid of
one boss is not enough. The doors
should be shut against any successor
of the same kind. y few hundred Of
fees furnish no basis for the Republi-
canism of this state. No one but a
boss, swollen with the success of years
OF brazen assumption would ask the
300, 600 Republican voters of Missouri
to throw up their hats to assist his
personal scramble for offices, Aetr
an endurance Of one boss, who his
dragged the party into his private
shambles for more than thirty years,
the thought of another boss is intol-
erable. The GLORE- DEMoCRAThas no
choice in Leadership 70 urge. If the
party will place itself on the rightful
plane of principles, the question Of
leadership will settle itself, as it did
in 1860 when the intuitions of the peo-
pie found the very man they needed.
He was statesman without the slight
est element of the boss. There is no
lack of able Republicans in Missouri,
but there is no chance for them. nor
'or the party, in the deadly atmos-
Dhere of boss elfishness.-Globe-
Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that l will
receive bids until Saturday, February
9TH, 1898, for building an Iron Bridge
across Flora Creek on the road lead
ing from Cape Girardeau to Egypt
Mills, near the residence of William
Brandt. Right to reject any or all
bids reserved.
For particulars address N. c. Fris-
sell, Cape Girardeau, Mo.
n. G. FRISSELL,
jan12n2520 Bridge Commissioner.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
1t May save Your Life.

a dose or two ofFoley's Honey and
Tar will prevent an attack of pneu-
monia, grip or severe cold if taken in
time. Cures coughs, colds, Group,
hoarseness, difficult breath
ing, whooping cough, incipient con-
sumption, asthma orbronchitis. Gives
positive relief in advanced stages of
consumption, asthma or bronchitis.
Coerver's drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
Rev, &. +. Brooks

says that his 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 cure his family, and
are far superior to quinine.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
Our Growing Foreign Trade.

The report of the Bureau of Statist-
les on the foreign trade of the United
States during December completes the
remarkable record for the calendar
year 1897. Taking the twelve months
total, the comparisons are decidedly
the most extraordinary in this coun-
try's history. In 1896, it will be re-
membered, the outward trade of the
United States ran for the first time
above $1,000, 900, 900; but the total
merchandise exports for last year ex-
ceed the record of 1896 by no less than
$93, 292, ,27S, which is gain of more
than 9 per cent. AS compared with
other years Mhen the country's export
trade was regarded as exceptional, it
is interesting to observe that the trade
of 1897 exceeds by s12S, 600, 900 that of
1891, and runs s209, ,OOO, 900 beyond
lss0.-New York Post.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
RuckIen's Arnfca SaIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum.
fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns, and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cures piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale at
W. c. Haman and all Drug Stores.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29

When suffering from a severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel sore.
take dose of Foley;s Honey and Tar.
when the soreness will be at once re-
eyed. a warm grateful feeling and
hdaIing of the parts affected will be
experienced and you will say: 1T
feels so good. 1t Hit The Spot 1t
is guaranteed. W. II. COerver.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
Unfortunate People

are they who while suffering from
Kidney Diseases eprejudiced against
all advertised remedies. They should
know that Foley's kiddey Cure is no
a quack remedy, but an honest guar
anteed medicine for Kidney and Blad
der troubles. w. H. Coerver, Drug
Ui ST
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
Working Woman's Home Associa-
fTnn
p S. Peoria ST., Chicago, Ill.

p S. Peoria ST, Chicago, Ill,
Jan. IL, 1896.
Our Working Woman's Home AS
sociation used Foley Honey and Tar
six years ago, and areusing it to-day.
1t has alwas been a favorite, for while
its taste is not at all unpleasant its eff
fects are very beneficial. 1t has never
ye disappointedus. Wis hing you all
possible success, sincerely yours,
Laura G. Fixon, Mgr. w. H. Coer-
yer. druggist.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
Ballard'S snow Linement.

If you have terrible pain in the
small of the back, get bottle of
Snow Linement. Il will positively
cure it and at once. Fry it and rac-
Omend it to your friends. Sold at
Wilson drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
To Consnmnfixes.

AS an honest remedy Foley's Honey
nd Tar does not hold out false no pes
in advanced stages, but truthfully
claims to give comfort and relief in
the very worst cases, and in the early
stages to effect cure. W. 81. Coeryer
Druggist.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29

HEARTBURN from excessive smoking,
or from any other cause, is relieved
by the first dose of No. 10, DR.. Hum
phreys' Specific for Dyspepsia. zoc-
all druggists.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
If You Keep.

If you keep horse, COW or dog,
send for DR., Humphreys Veterinary
Manual and learn about their treat
ment and cure. Mailed free. Address
Medicine Company. Will
liams Il John StS., New York
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
NEW STEEL
For the st. Louis, Cape Gfrardeau IL
Fort smith Railroad,

a contract has been made for new
steel rails for the St. Louis. Cape
Girardeau & Fort Smith road. The
rails will be put down on the road
from Delta west to PIxico. They will
begin to be delivered and put down
about the first of February. This
does not look like the Houck road was
gone up.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29

This gentleman is Il natiye Of Ne
braska. and is no greater than the
soil he was raised in. He believes in
the free silver trust, and uses gold
only when he has it. His logical
powers are we'll distributed. beginning
where his brain leaves off and located
in his lungs. Mr.. Bryan has recently
been to Mexico. and returns with glow
ing ideas about that country. Money
is so plentiful there thatabout twice as
much is used as in the United States
to buy the same thing. Mr. Bryan
began his electioneerin@ for the next
presidential campaign early last No
vember, and, as he is young. he has
many years of life before him to de
vote TO the same purpose. In the
meantime wheat is up, silver is down.
farmers are paying their debts, mo
nopOlies fOuris, and the American
eagle is throwing bouquets at himself
and drawing a yearly pension that
would steep the standing armies in
Europe in untold luxury Life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-29
GEO. f. CHAPPELL.
City Clerk.
January t. 1898. -2w
Croub and whoopfn= Cough.

Billiards. Horehound Syrup will
promptly relieve Group AMI WhoOping
Cough. 1t will cure the worst Cough
or Cold. 1t never disappOints. Try
t. Sold by Wilson Drug store