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

q her, sighed Kris Eewbury. ~she1
get a situetion IN Boztor, and I don,
know when / shall be able 10 get an
ethef girl Inke SO ven
II think she win come back" ssis
Maud, hopefully. I.
Anyway. htss not cross amy bridge.
till we come to them" said MI. New
bury.
"Tt is foolish, she answered, .and
won't worry"
II declared" she said a moment later
after q search in her work basket, 81
believeIamentirely out of white thread,
and I do 50 want TO finish this shirt to
night Rob, dear, won't you just slip
down to the orner and buy me q
spool?"
mo, mother, I won't. Dreadfully sor-
~, all the same" answered Rob, his
eyes twinkling.
Mrs. Newbdry hooked at her usually
obliging son in surprise; Mr.. Newbury
raised his eyes from his newspaper, and
Maud frowned disapprovingly. Then
the a for his refusal flashed upon
them and they all broke into a laugh,
Mrs. Newbury's somewhat rueful.
Evidently we didn't realize what we
were enlistfng for said Mr.. Newbury,
shut now that we have enlisted, we
might IS well take things as they com
and get what fun we can out of them"
snow, mother, you can't sew on any
thing white till the first of February.n
said Maud.
"No," returned her mother, pensively,
"but I have plenty of dark thread. I
might buy the sateen for your waist
and be making that"
Then she stopped suddenly, and there
another laugh.
Mrs. Newbury went to rest early that
evening, and the others soon followed
her example.
The morning was all that a New
Years morning should be, cold, crisp,
stin and sunshiny. Rob had the ex-
treme felicity Of paying Mrs. Dale all
that was due her for milk, telling her at
the same time that no more would be
wanted for a month.
Folks going away?" queried Mrs.
Dale.
"Well no-not exactly" stammered
Rob, and then hastily made his escape.
Mr.. Newbury paid the rent and the
little account at the corner store; Mrs.
the butcher, the baker, the
soal man and the grocery man, while |
Maud's heart was rejoiced by paying
Mrs. Peters for making her dress.
It thus happened for the first time in
years that the Newburys were wholly
rec from debt, and they confessed to
each other at night that this condition
If affairs had made them feel al least
an inch taller in stature, and seEsibly
increased the capacity of their lungs.
Mr.. Newbury's work was at some dis
from his home, and he had been
accustomed to take his dinners at an
house.
ST think you may put me up a lunch
o-day," he observed TO Mrs. Newbury,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-01

a " IL
~ vest pocket a roll
ofbills, his MONTH
salary. and laid it on the table.
Il think we had better pay up tn.
rent before any of the other bills" he
said. @Gray stopped me on the street
to-day to speak about it. Says there arr
three months owing, and he needs the
noney badly"
Dear mel that will take nearly halt
of 1t" said Mrs. Newbury, with a har.
raised expression, "and I promised ]
would pay the coal man and the gro
Gerry man. They were both here to-
day. and they need the money, too"
81 wish you could pay for making my
DRESS" said Maud Newbury, in an ag-
grieved and anxious tone. 81 know
Mrs. Peters needs the pay, for Nellie
Peters comes to school in a dress that
is perfectly dreadful, and I feel so mean
every time I look at her that I want
to go somewhere and hide"
Mrs. Newbury's face flushed.
81 had forgotten that BILL" she said,
r~emorsefully. "Mrs. Peters must GER
tainly be paid"
81 sh'd think the milk bill better be
paid,v spoke up Bob Newbury. "rm
dead tired of telling Mrs. Dale that
Mother thinks she can pay you some
thing on the bill next week She's
got 50 she smiles a queer smile every
time / get OF that old gag. Guess she
thinks next week never comes"
Mrs. Newbury's face flushed more
deeply.
81 owe Norah three weeks wages, too.
and she's getting impatient" she said.
There are two pairs Of hose and q
necktie that I got trusted for At the
corner store" said Mr.. Newbury.
"And I'm behind with the butcher,
and there's a little owing the baker,"
said Mre. Newbury.
For heavens sake how much do
we owe, and whom don't we owe?" ex-
claimed Mr.. Newbury. wrinkling his
forehead in disgust
"TTl get paper and pencil and reckon
it up" said Mrs. Newbury.
After setting down g column of fig
ures, she added them, then, with a
deep sigh. passed the paper to her hus-
band.
The amount was exactly the same Is
the roll Of bills on the table.
They looked at each other for Q full
minute in silence. Then Mrs. New
bury burst forth impetuously:
Il hate this way of living"
so do /" said Mr.. Newbury. sbutl
what can we do about it?"
II think it's time we did s~omething,r
said his wife. 81 despise and abomi-
nate debt and more every day I
five. IT'S like being IN the clutches
of q OF those horrible marine mon
sters We read about-the octopus, is ita
fou get free Of two or three Of its
horrid arms OF tentacles, and while yoa
90 thai the others tighten about ron
Ihsn ycn get out Of the grasp Of these
stronger ones, only 70 End thatthe 1arss
hare got smother hold. and that three
sosur taat have bsen waving nbout a.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-01

yyS4JA Beam on III. New
MsSYS& Year. from the
~1S -unfettered dawn;
Brighten the In
land wales
ana scent with viclets an the icy gales.
AND M the wandering sails.
Come with thy golden notes
nusac from q million feathered threats.
Flash Ger the wind-blown deem.
0eno my sun-courters whore the ice fields
And bid the toilers reap.
Thy steps are on the hills
Tny voice is heard In the tumuituous rii,s
That leap into the light;
my prow-7freed from the thralldom of the
Is Iaurel-wreafhed and bright.
Come in thy kingiiest grace,
With glorious gifts undreamed-of for the
race;
And where thy empires be
Inere v the flags Of freedom DER the
Garlands OF libertyI
Scatter thy gifts as broad
As rolls the world beneath the blue Of God;
Wide swing thy door
OF plenty, TIL h walines Of the roor
Ascend to heaven ne more.
The olive branch of peace
Wave Ger earth's wars and bid the battle
cease;
And where the red swords CLEAN
Vndarkened may the nowyd daisies dream
Unstsined the rivers streami
Give light unto the blind:
The scattered sheaves or every harvest
bind;
Der every wayside ciod
Ldft thou thy scepter-thy commanding
rod,
TIL affairs rise to God
Sing with thy hills and plains
Thy winds that kiss the roses OF thy re- ms;
Thy rivers violet-shored,
Thy ancient woodlands Of the nymphs
adored,
Thy fields with treasure stored
Freedoms divinest song,
Swept by the thunders OF the world along. |
Until the unbound sea
Shall lave no shore where shines not for
the free
The sun of libertyi
Frank L Stanton, In Chicago Times |
Herald
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-01
TH@sfNfp,
ss5Nu45s
Nov LeaG.

T WAS the even
ing OF the last day
OF the year, and
Mr.. Newbury had
taken from his
e pocket a roll
Of bills, his months
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-01

I week,a vas6InsS WA es3n>f - -,
! affef lheine hrre . tss1a f.sr-
eolfdlv TO The Iins. But fhs-e <r;s,
were a c-omnaraf;yeJv Htf1{ r,c,--,,
end for the naost ns,5 xgsre e..;lv 3,
dured.
The third weeh sse ~.r ~,
hens. Of Witch NJ -. -
respnnded nah1v 81 -
ana their sogs vsra -~1s,m. -.
tion to a vecetshis A. pnt :.
"wednesday their fesd -. o,t
they must he s1,nnlied fsc., ~ 49,
Other thinOx oave o,,s sonl.s -orsss
oats. ana. worst a. an ,r~sr
N,r5sw u- -
no,,n,sS ts.t
emnfv and s%.- ~. ~sa
ma
~ one lAmp az )
~ YES ueciueo snas ssfN
economy Oh kerosene WoanId o.
nrsn.rsd .roosn anu aiaos
thsr 80 a. tts -. I.r icy, ane
cane tn IN M. He"puly
hastily eaten and wh;ls MsrJ -
and wined the dishes bs- mo,hss
made -everv+h;no -aadr -
breaLfast or;oL1v e. NJ rss.s's
| had 10 500
| When Maud nod sn;shaS az 49,
the Iipbt was -ertsngnishsd and .;n 80
| time the family ssf around +hs s;..;oa-
room fire. which sbona tb-ora5 ,b.
mica in The stove 49, - - tre
room ou;ts nlsasant thaaas $500
reading. v~r;t;ng - sw;sa =.
t;rsIr o,t - Re " eu-
could talk. and Mand conld n,ov - -.
piano for tbe others ~ s;nc ~
clared kerosene was an sr.;oia -.
could exist yerv comfortsbly u;thort
while Ia orona 49, 80
dark was excellent exercise for one,.
perceptive faculties.
sWell,p said Mr.. Nevburv. at the h.
ginning of the fourth weef ashaIl =.
back out?n
mo. don,tt. cried Rob aT,,s co,n~.o
be more fun this veal thar an th.e.st
put tocetherIn
81 don't think 81 vonI5 h r;cbt 20
said Maud. .We nromised -
"It's the hardest ON vou.n said Mrs
Newbury, booking at her husband .yvith
your long walk and cold sinners
aYou needn't back out on INV ac-
count said Mr.. Neyvburv apm Sosn,
nicely. thank womb
81 don't want you to on nv account"
said Mrs. Newbury.
"Then well grit teeth and keen
it up to the bitter end" laughed Mr..
Newbury.
This last week opened with a ire.
mendous snowstorm. follower nv
zero weather and NJ N@,
found his three-mile walk NO p,easur.
The house -snnn,ias har,r : r L.
Indian meal macsyons sn-li. 49,
rios and nota,oa. 49, -
given to the hens. But tbera was no
animal food. and the lack of tb;s 10
pether with the cold had the eject ~
reducing the number of egos to two
or three a day.
And the hntter oave ont ana
Shortening In fact 4bera w,s b.rd.
" ANYTHING left of a substant;aI "a.
e-ycentino flonr and canra5 f-,u
Saturday wss ra,nv and tba 800
was emntv 30 the had e. =.
5one with a small omnor
,o,vdsr and dr;ad - an 80
s,na,r 10. - 49, -.
ntarm;n.h,s hnt a. toan- ~S:-,..
.are aood a. tL..IMa $50
! ,ast dar - ~. - -
NV ..ma "a Ar N~~xmSA1a
,om. - n;obt ~ fruaa, "a
,hree smiling and t+;nmnbant ;ndiv;d-
ais.
@Weu we've done 4. . he axc,a;mad
-ieefuIIv. o-nen;nc his nockathoot ana
a roll of hills. aHere,s a
vhoJe montb,s salary and we DOM orva
cent of rs Z,
aIt = worth al !. no. ~ . .,;a NJ.
ramsrn ~ s@Ia.as
tbouob The mas, wseL hos hssn s;mnir
Ireadf,l and r nom ord rrav 49,
800 hans - H.
az. f.
- s1 saia anu
IT 81 ~. ~. (
80 go, 49, WIZ
CA1Chtcs Jul Ill Tue same L IN EaIQGT
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-01

Wien Absss saa.ooa.oool
DEzyEs, Col, Dec so--Ths books az
the United States branch mint for the
year 1897 are owc closed The dsposifa
of geld erceedS efA go 1oa ead :
conservative estinats made By the mlnk
officials place The sntirs outpus Of col-
ozado st&23 COO 900 IN rcund figures.
CoIorado win 60 far shead II c1lf-
fornie. - Is u slid 10 r.
donbtxal cAIzfornia's ouz1os
win touch the s1s.0 oo. GO nark-
Last year colorsdos onspot
was s1a. SEQ coo, and tkas 81 cz3Ifcf1a
81, COO 90, uhi1s the total rro1u4~
ton Of the conltry VISA G5Lzlz. p5e< Ihe
great incrsese n The Colorado oafp1z
this year via sena thA so<af lor f6o
United STATES ep - the ez6. a@,I ~
mark
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-01-01

To Nsatrallse ~ He1 fors11<s1
PAals. Ds< A-Fze4ro
minister If foreign a<zz[<3
~confsfcncs zfshc1t delay <c<
trslizatio1 4 Tho #1zx{e62
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
Chinese as Mathematici. Ms.

Cambridge University has Just had 3
remarknbie proof Of the mathematical
genius OF the Chinese. Some time ago
much surprise was caused among the
mathematicians generally by the dis
covery among the papers Of the late
Sir Thomas Wade, of Chinese fame, Of
evidence that in the time of COnfucius
the Chinese knew an equation which
only became known in Europe during
the last century, when 1t was discov-
cred by Fermat, and has since beer
known as Fermat's equation. But the
Chinese version recently discovered
stated that the equation did not hold
with regard to certain numbers. This
puzzled the mathematicians, and all ef-
forts to solve che point have hitherto
failed. Now, however, young under.
graduate Of Trinity College. Cambridge,
has demonstrated that the Chinese
were right. and his solution Is frankly
admitted by the experts to be perfect.
The correspondent understands the re-
suit Is shortly to be published at Cam
bridge in an authoritative way.-MaD
chester Guardian.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14

A process # plating aluminium with
copper by Il vrlding method las been
invented in Germany.
Ii is a glorious privilcg" to have one 5
memory gloriously handed down to after
ages, and to stand upon record to the
Latest periods of time.
Harvard University is the possrssor
Of the highest meteorological station in
the world, il being located at the SUNNI {
of FL MiSti, near the town Of Arcpuipa,
Peru. 1t is la,200 feet above the sea
level.
Milk is not rendered less favorable
to digestion by being sterllIZed
The increased use of aluminium in
the arts is being recorded constantly
&; the technical press, and possibly its
most recent application is for printers
type.
According to n New Yorker who
recently returned from Rome Il prOmi-
nent Italian newspaper gravcly announc-
ed that General George Washington would
take command of the American army in
Cuba.
A person walking at the rate of four
miles per hour consumes 2300 cubic inches
of air per minute.
Fine coal or slack coal has proven
very effective in Ensian as a filtering
material for sewage.
-ExpcrimentS have been made show
ing that a dark hair will bear weight
of 112 CrammeS, while a blonde hair
tears if scventyfive grammes are at
tached.
A simple method of cleaning iron
from rust, suggested by NJ. Carl Her
ing. is to immcrse it with rod of zinc
in an acid bath, the two metals being
electrically coupled.
1t is a strange fact that injuries to the
tongue, whether of a man or animal, heal
more quickly than those of anv other
part of the system.
The tip of the tongue is chiefly SEN
sible to pungent and acid tastes, the
middle portion of sweets or bitters, while
the back is confined entirely to the
flayors of roast meat and fatty substances.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14

little aside, closed the outer shutters ana
put up the bar, leaving the center por-
tion slightly open.
'.Will you stay here, while get the lad
der and see If l can enter without noise:'
Standish nodded.
He felt curiously affected by the ex-
haustive search Dillon was making. He
almost shuddered at the possibility of his
discovering some unexpected depths OF
horror greater even than what was pat
ent.
At last Standish heard the scraping OF
the ladder as Dillon fixed it against the
window, ledge. Next the shutter opened
softly, then the bar was lifted cautiously
and as cautiously let down. but not with
cut a certain amount Of noise. Ijiiion ap.
peared at the window, and, stepping in,
came against the dressing table.
"There," he said, restoring it to Its
place, Il defy any one to unfasten that
bar and let il down without making noise
enough to waken a light sleeper. Then
the dressing table would be another source
of disturbance. As to getting up here on
the ladder, it was perfectly easy, but
am amazed to think the fellows left il
there"
"They were so sure of getting away
early next morning, l suppose. they were
reckless. Now, Mr.. Dillon, what do you
thinkf'
"Well, sir, do not know what to think.
1t is quite possible that a murderous
thief might have got in that way; wish
the poor lady had had bit of noisy
pet terrier"
"Ah, understand. Well, it so happens
there is no dog about the premises. What
do you propose to do next?''
Dillon stood silent, in deep meditation.
Then looking up straight into his In
terrogator's eyes, he said:
i've a bit of a plan forming in my
mind, sir, but don't like to talk about il
yet. Will you trust ME for a while, and
a goodish bit Of money, for / may have
to cross the channel and disappear"
Thank you, sir. Might l speak to
Miss Wynn-the young lady who heard.
or thought she heard. the bar fall?'
"Of course-only / should like to he
present"
"Just as you like, Mr. Standish, but
you must remember nobody ever speaks
out her thoughts and impressions quite
easy. To do this / just want to come on
her unawares, ike-not to ask to see her
formally. If you are there, well and good,
but l don't want to lose an opportunity
waiting for YOU"
What is he at?" thought Standish; ''he
does not want me. that is evident. Oh,
very well," he said aloud, "only pray re-
member that Miss Wynn Is in a terribly
low, nervous state. Be careful not to
shock or startle her."
Bless your heart, sir, do you think !
never spoke to a lady before"
"Have you studied the room sufficiently,
Or would you wish it to be kept still un-
touched? asked Standish.
II have learned all 1t can tell. l have
quite done with it."
(To oe continued)
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
4 Philippine VOLCANIC
Daring Exploration of the Crater
Tael by DIR. Kane, the Arctic Hero.

Oarinx Exploration of the Crater Of
Tael by DIR. Kane, the Arctic Hero.
Prof. Charles w. Shields writes Of
"The Arctic Monument Named for Ten
nyssR by DR.. Kane" and incidentally
gives a sketch of the latter in the Cen
tury. Prof. Shields says:
1t was at Luzon, the largest of the
PHILIPPINE Islands, that his adventurous
spirit. though under q scientific I'M
pulse, passed the limits Of prudence in
his far famed exploration Of the crater
Of Tael. q volcano on the Pacific coast
Of the island, in q region Inhabited
eRly by savages- Crossing over to the
capital city Of the island during one Of
the long delays Of Chinese diplomacy.
he procured an escort Of natives from
the Archbishop Of Manila (by means Of
letters from American prelates which
he had secured before leaving hene),
and, in company with his friend Baron
Loe, a relative Of Mstternich, pene-
trated the country to the asphaltic lake
In which the island volcano Is situated.
Both gentlemen at first descended to-
gether until they reached a precipice
everhanging the cavernous gulf Of the
crater, when the baron saw further
progress to be impossible. But the doc
tor, In spite Of the remOnstrances Of the
whole party. insisted upon being low
ered over the ledge by means Of a rope
made Of bambOos, and held in the
hands Of the natives, under the baron's
directions, until he reached the bottom,
200 feet below. LOosing himself from
the cord, he forced his way downward
through the sulphurous vapors, over
the hot ashes, to the green boiling lake,
dipped his specimen bottle into Its wa
ters, returned to the rope several times
stumbling. almost stified, and with one
OF his boots charred to a coal, but sue
ceeded In again fastening himself, and
was hauled up by his assistants. and
received into their hands exhausted
and almost insensible Remedies
brought from the neighboring hermit
age were applied, and he was SO far
restored that they could proceed on
their journey. But rumors spread be-
fore them among the pygmy savages
on the island of the profane invasion
which had been made into the myste-
ries Of the Tael, and an angry mob
gathered about them, which was only
dispersed by one or two pistol shots
and the timely arrival of the padres.
The trophies Of this expedition were
some valuable mineral specimens.
bottle Of sulphur water, a series of
graphic views, from recollection. in his
sketch book, and a written description
Of the volcano by one of the friars,
which. after many wanderings. was put
in his hands as he sat at the home din.
uer table, twelve years afterward.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
Discovers Old Spanish Coins.

A baker residing in a very old house
nt Malines, in the province Of Antwerp
Belgium, has just made an interesting
discovery in his garnet, where it had
often been noticed that the rafters
when tapped, emitted a hollow sound
A vigorous search brought to light q
rusty lock in the corner Of one Of the
rafters, and on its being forced the cav
ity was found to contain Spanish gold
coins Of the sixteenth century to the
value Of nearly $1,000. Further search
in the house disclosed some highly val
liable Cordova leather paper concealed
under successive layers of ordinary
house paper, some Of which had been
placed on the walls at least two cen.
turtles ago.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14

When subjected to great pressure
wood pulp takes an extraordinary hard
ness. 1t has been found available as a
material for paving bricks, drain tiling
and conduits for electric cables.
The oldest piece of wrought iron in
existence is believed to be a roughly
fashioned sickle blade found in Egypt.
1t is now in the British Museum, and it is
believed tn be nearly 1000 wears old.
Thin bamboo tubes are fastened to
carrier pigeons in China, to protect them
from birds of prey. When the bird is in
motion, the action of the air through tho
tubes causes whistling sound, which
alarms prcdaceous birds, and keeps them
at respectful distance.
The total area of the coal fields in
the world is estimated at 71,s00 square
r;l@.
The eyes of the birds that fly by
night are generally about double the
size of those of day birds.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14

GERS by eioping on their own account.
going to Texas, where they are row
supposed to be. The first pair Of elop-
ers were released from Jail, and the
Kentucky officer returned home. after
informing the local paper that he
chopped a rattlesnake would bite him IL
he even Travelled a thousand miles
again to help a couple Of men ti.ade
wlves."-Kansas City Journal.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
New Method OF Tanning Lions.

Perzon, the great French lion tanner,
owed his success to the use Of electric
ity in tanning his beasts. When wild
lion or tiger was to be tanned, live wires
were first rigged up in the cage be-
tween the tanner and the animal. After
O time Perzon would turn his back, and
the wild creature would invariably
make leap at him. but encounterinG
the charged wires. would receive par
afyzing shock sufficient to terrorize IT
forever. This lesson would rarely have
to be repeated. as the mysterious slocf
was not readily forgotten.