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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
A AFERAY.
Morc Fighting In the Streets of Havana
Ten Persons Severely Wounded
During % Funeral,

Havana. Dec. 14.-About nine o'clack
yesterday morning when Il funeral Fro
cession, which asescorting the hcarse
containing the remains of Jesus Soto
lcngo. who was killed Sunday night,
reached the corner of Infanta and San
Jose streets, u violent ARRAY took place
between members of the funeral party
and some employeso of the military hos
pital. The following were wounded:
DIR. Betancourt. Cuban deputy for
Santiago.
Rafael Portuondo. Cuban deputy.
The Cuban general. Vidal.
The Cuban colonel. Rivas.
Francisco Lucas Blanco. a S~paniard.
Ramon Garcia. Il Spaniard.
Three ome and two children.
Garcia. who was stabbed. may die,
and Portuondo was badly hurt.
One version of the affray is that the
military hospital employees and a num-
Der of Spanish privates, who were
standing in the hospital pOrtico. re-
fused to remove their hats when re-
quested to do so by persons in the pro-
cession. ~ThereupOn the Cubans, it is
alleged, tried to knock off the hats,
and a fight ensued.
The privates fired upon the process
sion, the hearse being broken. and the
bullets striking the coffin. Knives and
pistols We're freely used.
The procession. which consisted of
$50 carriages. continued to the Cuban
camp, near Marianao. where military
hcnors were rendered. There were
more than 80 wreaths of flowers from
the friends of the dead man, and the
procession and ceremonial were vir-
tIally a demonstration against the
Hotel Ingletarra outrage.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
FUNERAL OF GEN. GARCIA.
Full Military Honors Paid to the Remains
OF Gen. CalixtO Garcia In
Washington.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE solemn
high mass o. the Catholic church was
performed over the remains of Gen.
Calixto Garcia at st. Patrick's church
before the body of the distinguished
Cuban leader was committed to the
vault in the national cemetery at Ar.
lington. The service was notable in
the distinguished gathering present.
All the honors of wal that could be
melted out 10 a national hero were be-
slowed by this government upon the
lion-hearted old Cuban. Havana it.
self would scarcely have poured forth
a larger crowd than gathered in and
about the church, and the most radical
of the Cuban Independence could not
have picked a flaw in the official marks
of consideration bestowed upon the re-
mains of their venerable leader. The
church was filled to the doors long be-
fore the procession from the Hotel
Raleigh arrived. Escorted by two bat
teries of United States artillery. the
procession halted before the door, and
the military guard grounded arms
with a ring of metal on the hard cold
pavement. while at the same moment
solemnly through the crisp winter air.
The solemn procession moved down
the aisle from the door. the coffin
borne by Il detail of a~rtillerymen. The
Cuban flag was draped over the silver
bound coffin. To the left. in pews re-
served for them. sat the honorary pail
bearers, Gen. Nelson y. Miles. COM
handing the United States army: Gen.
Lawton and Gen. Joe Wheeler. who
We're among the first to greet Gen.
Garcia in Cuba; Gen. Shafter. comman-
der of the American army of liberia
ton: Senator Thurston, whose devoted
wife lost her life less than a year ago
in visiting the unhappy island in be-
half of the Cuban people, and Senators
Proctor. Mason and Money.
The coffin was deposited before the
altar, and the solemn high mass was
begun. Those who officiated were:
Rev. Joseph Niece, deacon: Rev.
Charles Warren Currier. of Baltimore,
sub-deacon. and Rev. Clarence f. Wood
man. The sermon vas delivered by the
Most Rev. John Ireland; the absolu-
ton after mass by Rev. George Dough-
erty, master of ceremonies. st. Au-
cuisines. Washington, and there were
present in the sanctuary Iit. Rev. ID.
Sbarretti. of the apostolic delegation;
Mgr. Stephan, of the Catholic Indian
bureau: DR.. Rocker, secretary of the
apostolic delegation, and other priests.
At the conclusion of the mass the
body was transferred to Arlington
with military honors, where it was de-
posted in a vault to await shipment to
Cuba.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
BLOODY RIOT IN HAVANA.
Two Cubans Killed and One Fatally
Wounded in n Row with Span
Ish Officers.

Havana, Dec. 13.-After the news OF
Gen. Garcia's death spread through
Havana early Sunday evening the Gu
bans wished to nave all the places OF
amusement closed. They succeeded in
closing two places freqdented by Gu
bans, but the management of the
Lacon theater, where there were many
Spanish officers among the audience,
refused to close the house. There
upon Allegrette, a former captain of
insurgents, got into an excited argu-
ment with the manager of the theater,
and Allegrette vas escorted to the
sidewalk by the police on duty. There
AIIegrette entered into a heated dis
cussion with a Spanish officer, who
struck him acros the face with the
fiat of his sword. Then there was a
collision between the Cubans and the
Spanish military men, more blows
were struck on both sides, and many
persons from the cafes and park
cheered for Spain, and brought crowds
of people to the spot from adjacent
streets and squares.
Suddenly a shot was fired, whether
by a Cuban or by a Spaniard, inten-
~tionally or accidentally, can not be
said, and the Cubans retreated into
the Hotel Ingleterra. More shots were
fired on both sides. and Artura TiZet,
a French citizen BORN in Havana, was
shot and seriously wounded while sit
ting at a table. More shots were fired,
and Cubans ran through the hotel Of
fee and made their way up stairs.
Jesus S%ololongo, a Cuban, fell wounded
on the stairs, and another wounded
man broke into the room occupied by
Lieut.. Fitzhugh Lee, son of the famous
general, and the former consul general
here, demanding protection.
Gen. Greene and several members of
his staff. who had been out on a bal
cony watching the crowd, heard the
uprOar in the hotel and went into the
corridor. Soon as the Spanish officers
saw Gen. Greene. who was in uniform,
they stopped the pursuit of the Gu
bans, saluted and retired.
In the meantime, Eastaquio Lemus
had beer fatally wounded in the street
and Pedro Blesa and Senior JimincZ
had been killed. Shortly afterwards
the Spanish guards on duty swarmed
in from the neighboring streets, and
order was restored.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
Passing Ct GEN. GARCIA.
The Former Insurgent Commander
in Eastern Cuba Succumbed
to Pneumonia.
ACTION TAKEN BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
Letter of Coincidence fiom President Nc
KInley-Ths Sad News Conveyed to His
Wife and Daughters While They were
BreakfastiLg at a Hotel in ThOmasviIle,

Washington, Dec. 13.-Gen. CaliXto
Garcia, the gallant Cuban warrior and
leader, and the head of the commits
sion elected by the Cuban assembly
to visit this country, died here Sunday
morning at the Hotel Raleigh, where
the commission has its headquarters.
The remains were Immediately pre-
pared for burial, and were placed on a
bier in the room in which he died. A
large Cuban flag served as n covering,
and the head rested on one of smaller
dimensions. The face and bust were
left exposed to public view.
Ry direction of Mai.-Gen. Miles, a
detachment of soldiers from Battery
4, Sixth artillery, at the barracks here,
under the command of Lieut.. Cox, was
detailed as a body guard for the re-
mains.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
Free Again After serving His Term.

Omaha. Neb., Dec. 14.-Albert Dick
erson. of Atlantic, Ia, is a free man
after having served a term o. four
years in the penitentiary for fraud
ulent banking in connection with the
in prison. some forty indictments were
Cass County bank of Atlantic. While
returned against him. On these prose-
cution has been dropped. President
YetZer OF the bank was never prose-
cuted, and Vice-President Dickerson,
father of the cashier, was twice tried,
but no verdict was reached. The whole
case was one of the most sensational
ever tried IL Iowa.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
THEIR B DONE.
in Paris Give u Banquet to the
United States Ambassador.

Paris. Dec. 13.-The United States
peace commissioners gave a banquet
last evening at the Hotel Continental
10 the United States ambassador. The
b~anqueting room vas festooned gaily
with American flags. The company in
Guided. in addition to Gen. and Mrs.
Porter and all the peace commission
ers and their wives. Miss Gray, John
Bassett Moore, secretary TO the Ameri-
can peace commission, and Mrs. Moore;
John w. Gowdy, United States consul
general. and Miss Gowdy; Henry Wig
maud, first secretary of legation; +. T.
Scott. second secretary of legation;
Lieut.. W. 5. Sims. United States naval
attache; Gen. and Mrs. Bates, and Gen.
and Mrs. Whittier.
The company toasted President Nc
Kinley. Ambassador Porter and the
United States peace commissioners.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
MAI. GEN. JOHN R. o o

post, which carries with it all the con-
troll over the military and civil
branches of the island formerly eXer-
cised by the captain general under the
Spanish regime.
Each of the six provinces of Cuba
will have its own military governor,
just rs Gen. Wood is now military gov
ernor of the province of Santiago, but
all of these will receive their instruc-
tons directly from Maj-Gen. Brooke,
who is in supreme authority of the is
land. Thus in Havana, Gen. Ludlow
will be governor of the city, but an
swerable 10 Gen. Lee. the governor of
the province of Havana, who in turn
will be answerable to Maj-Gen.B Brooke.
the governor of the island.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
The Mayor of AIgIers Suspended for for In
duiging His Anti-Semite Proclivities.

Paris, Dec. 13.-The project of Al
giers has suspended the mayor of Al
speech made by the mayor, who is a
rabid anti-semite, attacking the gov
ernor general. The minister of the
interior has increased the suspension
to three months. This is intended as
a warning to the a~nti-semites, whose
recent violence and threats have been
causing a panic among the Jews in Al.
geria which has demoralized business
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17

Washington, Dec. 1a.-The funeral
OF Gen. Garcia, the Cuban commander,
will he held at ten o'clock Tuesday
morning at St. Patrick's church, in
this city. The celebrants of the mass
and the honorary paH-bearers have
not yet been selected, but will be an
nounced later. The body viii be
placed in a metallic casket and de.
posted in a vault at Arlington pend.
Tag its removal to Cuba. The date o,
removal has not yet been fixed, bu'
this government will place a war ship
n, the disposal of the Cubans for this
purpose.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
GEN. BROOKE COANAND.
He Has Been Designated by the Pres
ident as Military Governor Of
the Island of Cuba.
IT'S A POST OF GREAT RESPONSIBILITY.
He VIII Have Under Him Six Governors of
Provinces. and VIII Have Control Over
the Civil and Military Government OF
the Island the same as Former Captains


Washington, Dec. 14.-Maj.-Gen.
Brooke arrived in Washington from
Fortress Monroe, and was closeted for
more than an hour in consultation
with Secretary Mlger. He then, in
company with Adjt.-Gen. Corbin, pro-
ceeded to the White House, and when
he returned to the war department it
was formally announced that the presi-
dent had designated him to be military
governor of the island of Cub, a new
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
Patrolman Spurney Found Dead In an Alley
at Cleveland, q.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 13.-Patrolman
Joseph Spurney, of the Third precinct
station, was found dead on his beat, in
and Case n He was lying in n
pool of blood with Il bullet hole
through his brain. His revolver was
lying by his side with three chambers
empty. The ease is shrouded in the
deepest mystery. WhetherSpurney was
killed in the discharge OF his duty by
burglars or committed suicide is not
Row known. He was 81 years old ard
leaves a wife and five children.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17

"a simple go-between am /,
Without a thought of pride;
i part the gathered thoughts or men,
And literally divide.
1 set the soul of Shakespeare free,
To Millions thoughts give liberty,
Bid Sidney speak with freer speech,
Let Spenser sing and Taylor preach,
Though through all learning swift l glide,
No wisdom doth with me abide"
If you can solve the foregoing, and send
The correct answer to George H. Heafford,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Milwau-
kee & St. Paul Railway, Old Colony Build
ing, Chicago, together with a two-cent
stamp, he will send you what it calls for.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
Disappointed Because the President Did
Not Speak.

Lynchburg. Va. Dec. 1.-THE presi-
dental train pulled into the Union sta
ton a little after seven o'clock last
night, and stopped only three or four
minutes. Although it was after dark
and very cold. a crowd of hundreds
curged along the sides of the cars to
get a glimpse of the president. 1t was
not until the last car pulled through
that he was sighted on the re. plat
form. bowling to the cheering assem-
hlage. There was not n little disap-
pointment. as it was hoped the presi.
dent would make Il brief speech.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
To be Pardoned After Ten Years False
imprisonment.

New York, Dec. 14.-Michael O'Don-
neil has serred ten years of a Cougar
sentence in Sing Sing prison for burg
larry which his brother James and two
other men committed. On his death
bed. in the Presbyterian hospital,
James confessed the crime for which
his brother is suffering.
Investigation by detectives of the
district attorneys Office has confirmed
this confession. and yesterday Attor-
ney Gardner sen an official letter to
Gov. Black recommending O'DonnelT's
rart3un.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17

Gam I disturbing a train of thought"e
asked the canvasser, with a cheerful as
sumption of comradeship and good humor.
Disturbing it?" responded the professor,
looking up from his table of logarithms, you
are holding it up, sir"
And the abashed canvasser withdrew
Chicago Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17

"1 told my wife," said Gobang, chat | had
STAYED down town to get war news" And
what did she say" "Well, she furnished me
with an illustrated account of hostilities
nearer home than Cuba."-Town Topics.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
mains.

After Gen. Garcia's death steps were
taken to notify the government Off
cia4s here, and also the executive com
mittce of the Cuban assembly, which
has its headquarters at Marianao, Gu
Ia. Secretary Jose Villalon of the
commission sent Il telegram of notifi-
cation to Mendez Capote, the presi-
dent of the Cuban assembly, who is
now in Havana.
As soon as the death became known,
a number of visitors. including many
public men, called at the hotel to en-
press their condolences.
Letters of coincidence were received
from Secretary Hay, Gen. Miles and
Senator Foraker. Secretaries Hay and
Alger and Postmaster-General Smith
left their cards, as also did Assistant
Secretary Meiklejohn and Generals
Miles and Gilmore. The presidents
letter of coincidence to Secretary Villa
lon was as follows:
Executive Mansion, Washington,
Dee. I1.-My Dear Sir: / have heard
with deep regret the melancholy news
of Gen. Garcia's death. / beg to Offer
my heartfelt sympathy in your sor-
row. and the tribute of my sincere adj
n.iration for his eminent qualities "a
n patriot and 4 soldier.
The people of the United States
will Join with the people of Cuba i'll
mourning the loss of one to whom the
cause of Cuban liberty is so deeply in
dchted. Sharing in your grief, l am,
sincerely yours.
''WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
Gen. Garcia left a large family, one
of whom, Justo, a captain on his staff,
was with him when he died. His
widow and two daughters. Mercidi
and Marcia, are at Thomasville, Ga. y
Son. 10 years of age. is also with the
nothcr. and Col. Carloas Garcia. an
other son. is in Cuba. \ daughter,
Lenuora. who married an American, is
Eov living in Paris.
Gen. Garcia's mother is still alive
and resides in Havana.
Crushing TidinGs to Mother and Daughters.
Thomasyillc, Ga, Dec. 13.-In the
midst of laughter and flowers the wife
anu lNO daughters VI ptH- hdICld-
Misses Mercidi and Marcia, received
tine tidings of their fathers death
The blow was terrible in its sudden.
Ucss and has FRUSTRATED the entire
family. The noon train brought the
Garcias from Waycross under the es-
cort of Mayor Stern, and they were
installed in a handsome suite at the
MaSury hotel. A telegram Sunday
morning came from Capt. Julio Gar
Ella. in Washington, informing his
mother that the condition of the gen.
erai WAS much improved and the fami-
ly went to the dining room with light
hearts. Their table was gayly deco
rated with roses. violets and ferns in
honor of the occasion, and all three
ladies were paid the courtesies usually
accorded to people of distinction. In
the midst Of this happy scene came the
shocking news from Washington.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17

It's always hard to please a man who
doesn't know what he wants.-Chicago
Daily News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
Hoods pills cure all Liver Ills. IS cents

Mr.. Oldchap-"Are you interested in fos
sis, Miss Gushley!!" Miss G~ushley-"Oh-
er-this is SO suddenl"-Tit-Bits.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
Can You Solve This Puzzle versei

The politician who cannot lie may as well
be out of the world.-Spanish Proverb.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17
DerafIment.

He who wants a mule without fault must
walk on foot.-Spanish Proverb.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17

Are you bruised? Use st. Jacobs Oil and
You won't be long. Shortest way.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17

As it certainly cures it, st. Jacobs Oil 10
The Master Cure for rheumatism.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17

Biscuit making as practiced by some wom-
en- is hard work.-Chicago Daily News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-17

Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Forrest City times., 1898-07-22

:, "A fresh carload of Corn and T;mo,,,,
Bros. ee''eu az e'e'ehs
MIS-. hera Hughes, Of Linden. was
"a town Thursday on business and
Mrs. NJ. w. Hill. IF Frankr town.
SNIP was shopping aud visiting in the
city Wednesday. WV
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Howell. Of Howell
S.ation; are thu guests of their children.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. lizard.
Mrs. o. b. Rollwagp returned ves.
terday after couple of iays visit 70
her sister at Gent, this state.
A line girl baby arrived ut the home
on MI. and Hrs. Kennedy "Wednesday
lhey live on the Crippen place.
Hon. r. b. Macon. of Helena. can.
uidale Tor prosecuting attorney. was in
'he CITY wednesday on business.
NJ. W. Casteel was pleasant caller
AT this office the first of the week and
mas our thanks for substantial tayors
Mrs. Lena Williams. of WINNIE. ar.
rived in the city the first of the week
VISITING numerous relative and friends
Ike Mallory now has the coolest
Beer IN town. He has IA new outfit for
Keeping Beer cool-just like Luher
man.
=, Bring your job printing to TIE
ZINES office. We guarantee first. class
STOCK and workmanship, at reasonable
prices.
Mr.. Ed Wills and daughter. of
Memphis. are visiting in the city and
are the guests of Capt. and Mrs. James
RUSSELL.
a bouncing baby boy arrived at the
nome of Mr.. and Mrs. John |. Jones.
saturday night. He has been named
Lawrence.
Marshall Gaines, r. $. Stevens. and
u. r. McCrary sought the shades of
FISHING lake Wednesday, loaded for
fish and bear.
). NJ. Mackey. of Vanndale. was IN
the city the first of the week. visiting
relatives and friends. He was guest
of V. Is. Izaro, jr.
Rev. G. II. Lockwood, dean, O.
Helena, was in the city Saturday en-
route home from Little Rock, and gave
us Il pleasant call.
Mrs. a. Never happened to painful
accident Sunday. While walking
around in the yard she slipped upon a
board and fell to the ground with such
force AS to bruise and disable her, and
had to be helped into the house. where
she has since been confined to her bed
The Forrest City times., 1898-07-22

Hon. ). NJ. Blalock was in town sat.
nrdav shaking hands with his numer-
Gus friends.
Ii you suffer from sores, boils, PIN.
pies. or ii your nerves are weak and
your system run down. you should take
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
:. =. Mcdaniel has been enga ced
this week In raising. dwelling and put
ting new stills under the building next
door west OF this office.
Mr.. Jake Shaul. tie genial pos mas.
ter OF Marianne, was in town Wednes-
day. Time seems to be dealing gently
and pleasantly with him.
The South Side has again tapped the
water main. Hydrants have been put
in by Trice & Altman and s. Z. Me-
Daniels Plumbing office.
L, c. Folbre & Co. are selling the
celebrated J. G. Barnes Mountain
Whisky at IS 30 per gallon. A word
to the wise is sufficient.
Peter Mier, of Mcdaniel. was in
town saturday and Monday on BUSH
ness. lie gave us Il pleasant call and
has our thanks for tavors.
Robert Rollwage, who was injured
in the powder explosion recently. is
able to be ont and has almost entirely
recovered from his injuries.
| Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Vacsrro and IN.
of Brinkley. came over Wednesday on
IA visit to relatives and friends. They
are the guests at the Belser.
Harry Lesser. of st. Louis. was in
the city several days the first of the
week visiting relatives. lie WAS "a
guest Of A. Meyer and family.
A carload OF meat. one of meal. and
five Of flour, merchandise. etc, were
among the freight arrivals over the
Mountain the first of the week.
| Mrs. John l.. Sullivan. of Palestine
WAS shopping AMI visiting friends in
J the city Tuesday evening. She was a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. &. c. Moore.
Sam Hodges had the misfortune tn
dislocate his ankle last Saturday. He
WAS endeavoring to climb IA fence. and
the rail broke with the above result.
Our line of Stationer's Novelties is
now complete. A big invoice just in
this week. Call and see what we've
got. LANDvoIGT 4 VADAKlN.
Mrs. Virgie Douglas, Of Covington,
Tenn. is among the number of charm.
ing visitors i'm town this week. She is
IA guest of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Belser.
A nice assortment of Flags, suitable
for all patriotic decorations has just
been received at the Newsstand. Prices
range from 10c per dozen to soc. each.