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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20
Farewell Luncheon to Dewey.
HONORS AWAITING DEWEY.
VIII Receive All the attentions He
is Willing tn Accept En-
Route Home.

Washington, May 15.-Admiral Dew
ey's home coming by way OF the Medi-
tcrranean is likely to give occasion for
distinguished honorsfrom the naviesof
Europe, most of them being represent
ed by extensive %squadrons in those wa
tiers, and some of them having their
chief naval stations at Mediterranean
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

at takes a thief to catch n thief" and an
honest man finds more good men in the
world than a rascal would ever guess were
there.-L. A. W. Bulletin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

w TOMEN are assai1ed at every turn by troubles peculiar
wv to their sex. Every mysterious ache or pain is a
symptom. These distressing sensations will keep
on coming unless properly treated.
The history of neglect is written in the worn faces and
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20
Bi,bop. En- Route to Rome.

Geneva, Switzerland, May 15.-Six-
teen South American archbishops and
bishops have arrived here, on way
to Rome, to attend the forthcoming
consistory.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20
struck for An Increase.

Menominee, Mich, May 16.-Five
hundred spinning employees of the Fl
mills here strick yesterday for 20
per cent. increase in wages.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price p and soc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

Lots of men think it is smart to follow
the dictates of their Own conscience, wher
like as not it is on a FOOLS errand.-Wash
iugton (Ia.) Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

wasted figures of nine
tenths of our women,
every one of whom may
receive the invaluable adj
vice of Mrs. Pinkham,
without charge, by writing
to her at Lynn, Mass.
Miss LULA EVANS, of
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

Parke-"T gave the cook fits to my wife
this morning" Lane-"Anything happen
Park-"I don't know yet. but I'm afraid
she heard what | said.'-Town Topics.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

Take everything with a grain Of mod.
Grafton. A little fertilizer makes the grass
grow better, but put it on a foot thick and
it kills all yegetation.-L. A. W. Bulletin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

A hole in ones pocket isn't desirable, but
how about the rent in that Of ones land
lord?-L. \. W. Bulletin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

Size is no criterion of strength. A small
onion may be stronger than a big squash
l.. 4. W. Bulletin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

Beauty marred by a bad complexion may
be restored by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, so cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

have found Piso's Cure for Consumption
an unfaillng medicine.-F. Il. Lott, 1905
Scott St., Covington, Ky, Oct. l, 1881.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20
The French on the Alert.

Already Ambassador Cambon, OF
France, has called the attention to the
authorities at Paris to the return OF
Admiral Dewey by way of the Medi-
tcrranean, and his probable sailing OF
his flagship Olympia past the French
naval ports in Algiers. These are OPP
posite the British possessions of Glib
raltar and Malta, at the entrance to
the Mediterranean, and are easy and
natural stopping places along that
route.
1t is hardly expected that the adj
miral will touch at Toulcn, the great
naval depot of France. At the ports OF
French .Algiers he will be accorded ev.
cry honor due not only TO his high
rank, but to the universal esteem IN
which he is held by the naval fratern'
fty.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

It's a fowl trick for nature to make .
~pigeon-toed, duck-lecged man chicken.
hearted.-L. A. W. Bulletin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

Nothing makes a man feel prouder than
to be on time once, when he is naturally in
the habit of being ate.-Washington (Ia.)
Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

Lots of fathers give their daughters away
and have a son-in-law on their hands,
Washington la Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

To Cure n Cod In One Day
Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if il fails to cure. 25c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20
JOINT MEETING PROPOSED.
FiIipinOs Anxious for Peace-Band Of
Scouts Capture n GarrisOned
TOwn-DriIIiant Assembly.

Manila, MAY 1.-the civilian mem,
bers of the United States Philippine
commission are favorable to the meet
ing with a Filipino commission which
was suggested Saturday, on behalf OF
Aguinaldo, by Lieut.. lteys of the staff
of Gen. Gregerio del Pillar, who came
TO Gen. Lawton under a flag of truce,
bearing the proposal. 1t is thought
by the American commissioners that
the idea may have resulted from a re-
cent meeting of the so-called Filipino
congress at San Isidor. Definite in
formation on this point, however, can
not yet be obtained; though the local
Filipino committee, which is in close
communication with the leaders of the
rebellion, is doing its utmost to secure
peace.
San Miguel Captured by Ten Scouts.
The members of Maj.-Gen. Lawton's
band of scouts. under W. NJ. Young,
the old Indian fighter, entered the town
of San Miguel, about Is miles north of
Norzagaray, not aware of what place
it was. They found 00Filipinos there,
but the rebels, taking the scouts for
the advance of Gen. Lawton's army,
fed. after firing Il few shots. Young
and another scout were wounded, and
have been brought to Manila.
Rigid Rules Relaxed.
The uniform quiet now prevailing in
Manila has led the authorities to relax
the rule under which the city streets
were cleared, from seven to half-past
eight. and last evening there was the
largest and most brilliant assembly OF
pedestrians and people in carriages to
listen to a band concert on the Luneta
that has been known here since the
Spaniards left.
Farewell Luncheon to w
Prof. Schurnann, president OF the
United States Philippine commission,
gave a farewell luncheon to Admiral
Dewey yesterday, at which Prof. Dean
c. Worcester and Col. Charles DENLY,
of the commission. with Generals Mac
Arthur. Mrs. Lawton and others, wee
present. The health OF the admiral Was
drunk with the utmCSt cordiality.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20
The British VIII Do Their Share.

The British authorities have taken
no steps thus far to have the admiral
stop at British ports. but it was stated
by one of the British officials that
Dewey would be assured a IN
thusiastic greeting if he stopped at
any British station, and that undoubt-
edly steps would be taken to induce
him to touch at Plymouth and Ports
mouth.
In any event, it is said. the admiral
was quite likely to stop at Malta and
Gibraltar, as these are usual coaling
places, and this would give an Oppor-
tunity for an expression of British e"
TEEN for him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20
AIWnYa NimbIe.

There is no rest for money. Spendthrifts
keep it going. Misers keep counting tn.
.. Picayune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20
Fate of Lieut.. LansdnIe.

Lieut.. Lansdale was wounded below
the knee after the Colt was abandoned,
bnd rendered incapable of marching.
lie was assisted by his men, one of
them, y. Z. Edsall Ordinary seamen),
was mortalIy wounded while so doing.
1t is not clear when Lansdale received
the wnnnd in his chest
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

Parkersburg. Iowa, writes
dear Mrs. PINKHAM-
for nearly three years.
~leucorhea, heart trouble
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

Washington, May 16.-Many naval
officers are sending in respectful pro-
tests against the proposed change of
uniform in the navy. 1t is urged that
the change would entail an expense of
500 each on about 1000 officers, and
that it is the result of caprice on the
part of a few persons, and not a move
ment approved by the navy at large.
Secretary Long has deferred the exc
cution of the order.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20
WOMEW WHO
WEED MRS.
AID

of her recovery a. follows:
had been a constant sufferer
Had inflammation of the womb,
e. beazing-down pains. backache.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

The Filipinos energetically refuse
the American peace o~vcrtures, DaSed
or restricted autonomy, coupled with
promises of subsequent self-goVcrn-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-20

"At times when the fire from the
natives was thickest, and at all times
by his example, he encouraged the
young and inexperienced men to the
proper performance of their duty. On
the completion of the work of his pro-
fession he assumed command of our
blue jackets and marched them to the
United States consulate.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-09-29

pose a man understood. as he ought to
understand, that If he goes into that
relation there is no possibility OF his
getting out, or TO probability. he would
be more slow to put his neck In tho
yoke. He should say to himself.
Rather than Il Caribbean whlrlwlnd
with a whole feet of shipping in Its
arms. give me a zephyr off fields OF
sunshine and gardens Of peace"
Rigorous divorce law will also hinder
women from the fatal mistake of mar
rying men to reform them. II a young
man. by rs years CT age or 80 years or
age. have the habit of strong drink
fixed on him. he Is as certainly bound
for a drunkard's grave as that a train
starting out from Grand Central depot
at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning Is
bound for Albany. The train may not
reach Albany, for it may he thrown
from the track. The young man may
not reach a ~drunkard's grave. for
something may throw him off the iron
track Of evil habit, but the probability
is that the train that starts tomorrow
morning at s o'clock for Albany will
get there, and the probability is that
the young man who has the habit or
strong drink fixed on him before rs or
30 years of age will arrive at n drunk
ards grave. She knows he drinks. al
though he tries to hide it by chewing
cloves. Everybody knows he drinks.
Parents warn. neighbOrs and friends
warn. She will marry him; she will
reform him. If she is unsuccessful in
the experiment, why then the divorce
law will emancipate her, because habit
ual drunkenness is a cause for divorce
in Indiana. Kentucky. Florida. Con-
neCticut and nearly all the states. SO
the poor thing goes to the altar OF
sacrifice. If you will show me the pow
erty-struck streets in any city, | will
show you the homes of the women who
men to reform them. In n
case out of ten thousand 1t may be a
successful experiment. | never saw
the successful experiment. But have a
rigorous divorce law and that woman
will say: eff / am affianced to that
it is for life, and If now in the
ardor Of his young 1--we, and L the
prize to be won, he will not give up his
when he has won the prize surely
he will cot give up his cups" And so
that woman will say to the man: mo,
sir, you are already married to the
club, and you are married to that evil
habit. and so you are married twice
and you are a bigamist. CO."
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-09-29
That
Mysterious
Major.

his words had carried more weight
than he had had the satisfaction of
imagining.
At the time it had never struck her
as peculiar that a man who was an
absolute stranger to her should have
been able to single out from the num-
Der of letters one in particular for her,
thus showing that he knew her address
perfectly. 1t puzzled her though, on
siderably now, especially as the idea
flashed through her mind, as it had
done before even as she stood in the
hall hat that letter was not lying
among the others when she had first
looked over the table. 1t had seemed
a trifing matter at the time; h
would never have troubled to think
anything more about it if Mr.. Falkland
had net declared that this man must
have known something of her name
and had taken the earliest opportunity
CT trying to make her acquaintance.
But now, since he had told her what
really villainous characters were on
SIdliIiy W pc lOuhu DIT ouSH iaiSI oG"
side hotels as the Royal George" she
began to realize that, if this Mr..
Brown were one of the number, he
would be capable OF anything, and,
seeing her coming. had probably hid
den her letter in order to obtain the
necessary excuse for addressing her.
well, at any rate, he shall not
speak to me again." mentally resolved
Miss Luttrell, as she stirred her coffee
and buttered a piece of toast. "Mr.
Brown of London is mistaken if he
imagines that Aunt Lydia and | are
two helpless individuals whom he can
take in and impose upon as he likes.
He had better try-that is all"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-09-29

was somewhat b~reathlessly mounting
the last flight, a tall figure, which she
recognized at a glance as Major
Browns, suddenly appeared at the top
Of the staircase, which he was lust
about to descend.
Summoning all her dignity to her
aid and with her head set proudly
back, Miss Luttrell had prepared to
pass on quickly without deigning him
more than a co!dly regal bow. when
to her amazement, as his eyes met hers.
he Immediately paused before her.
Il beg your pardon, Miss Luttrell,
but l believe l have found some lost
property of yours. Did you not drop
a handkerchief in the dining room last
EVENING""
1t was a trifiing question, certainly,
still it sent the color flaming into the
girls cheeks.
"A handkerchief" she repeated.
No; l am sure 1 did not'-with a de-
cided shake of her head.
Are you quite sure, though, because
4 ~ ~ / 10 soulS 81 ISoSJ IL
has your initials on it," he returned,
producing the article in question and
holding up the corner where the crest
of the LuttrelIs was embroidered over
the initials &c. c. L." This is it. Is
it not yours?"
Evelyn looked at it astonished. 1t
was impossible to deny the ownership.
"Oh, yes-it-it is mine,"
The admission was made with such
reluctance that Major Brown was con-
scious Of a feeling that in delivering
up the handkerchief TO its rightful
owner he was rather under an obIiga-
ton to her for deigning to accept it
than that she owed anything to him.
He was therefore quite astonished at
the polite but distant thank you"
which rewarded his efforts, and stood
for some minutes lost in contempla-
ton of the slight graceful figure as it
r~etreated down a long corridor.
at is no go, I am afraid. this time
he muttered half aloud. "Sambo's
mistress has scented mischief already"
Yes, undoubtedly his scheme had
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-09-29
Ancient Eeddin- Houses.

In Olden times certain towns and vii
lagos in England used to possess a
wedding house, where poor couples, af-
ter they had been welded at church,
could entertain their friends at small
cost, the only outlay being the pur-
chase Of such provisions for their
guests as they brought with them, the
house for the day being given free Of
payment. At Braughing Tor Brach-
inges), in Hertfordshire, there was a
wedding house Of this kind, which had
a large kitchen with a cauldrOn, large
spits and dripping pan; a large room
for merriment, and a lOdging-r0om,
with good linen. At Great Yeldham, in
Essex, there was another such house,
which vas used by the poorer folk for
dining in after they returned from the
church. As the practice became Obso-
lete the wedding house was turned into
q school. In 1856 Roger Thornton
granted to the mayor and community
of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the use Of the
hall and kitchen belonging to Thorn
tons hospital, for the use of young
couples, when they were married to
make their wedding dinner in, and -e-
ceiye the offerings and gifts Of their
friends.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-09-29

in troubling himself so much about us
and u concerns"
Lady Howard spoke feelingly. No
body could have ever taken the relns
of government more unwilllngly INTO
her Own hands than her ladyshlp had
done upou the death of her husband
three years before, when she had been
left a rich but somewhat helpless
widow. with a large estate and three
rowing children. In the years or her
married life everything had devolved
upon Sir Wilfred; and, though, as time
wore on, she became more accustomed
IN her sense of perfect independence,
and had actually consented to an addi-
tioual care in the shape of h guard
isnsbip of her niece, her brothers
child. she was still only too thankful
if any one would relieve her a little OF
The weight of the responsibilities which
hung so heavily upon her shoulders.
Consequently Gilbert Falkland,
whom they had CHANGED to meet upon
the continent for the first time only
a month before, but who had intro
duced himself as one of the late Sir
Wilfred's oldest friends, had found his
attentions thoroughly acceptable to the
widow; and, as it happened that he
had been going by the same route as
Lady Howard and her niece, he had
constituted himself courier and guide,
and had taken upon his W shoulders
all the troubles and worries insepa-
rable from continental travelling.
At home in England one more, for
tune had thrown Mr.. Falkland across
their path again, and Lady Howard
was only too pleased il he would still
do anything for her, even if it were
merely tG arrange a drive or decide
which of the pieces at the theaters vas
really worth seeing.
But Evelyn scarcely heard the sigh
of contentment which had followed
MFR Falkland-s departure. Her thoughts
were running in quite another direc-
tion: for. in spite of the nonchalance
with which she had laughed away Gil
bert Falkland's observations upon the
o~ncounter with the man in the hall,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-09-29
CHAPTER UI.-(Continued.)

"Oh, dear, yes!" asSented Falkland
readily. at was the talk Of London.
Well, what have they discovered?"
why, that a man who answers to
the description Of a suspicious-looking
person who disappeared from England
in rather peculiar circumstances at the
time of all those forgerics is supposed
to have left New York on the steamer
City of Chicago on the 18th of this
month; and, should this really be so,
he ought to have arrived in Liverpool
at the beginning of the week. Just as
you were speaking of this Brown Of
London il struck me-"
THAT he might be the forger him
self? All, perhaps he is" exclaimed
Evelyn, with a CLEAN of amusement
in her eyes. Let us all keep a careful
watch upon him. and do our best to
gain the reward which somebody has
offered for him."
Very wei. Miss Eve; you may de-
pend upon me to help you in your in
yestigationS. My services are at your
disposal whenever you may require
them" was Falkland's reply; but,
though the words were uttered lightly,
there was a sort Of resolution lying
latent beneath his apparent careless
ness. only do not forget to take care
of your w cheque-books, or in the
meanwhile YOU may find he has been
dipping pretty heavily into your ex-
chequers as well. But goodby for the
present. | shall be coming again to
see for which night you will like tick
cts for the theater, and then | will
telephone down"
AS the door closed behind the tall,
rather gaunt, but at the same time
prepossessiug form of Gilbert Falk-
land, Lady Howard sank back in her
chair with a sign of supreme satisfac-
ton.
Dear me, what should we do with
out that man? He is really too good
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-09-29
UNIQUE SCHEME.
by Which IA Clever Man Made "a Living
by Eating Oysters.

New Orleans Times-DemOCrat: !
used TO know a young man here IN
made a living by eating oysters" said
one of a little group about the couE-
ter of the G~runeWald. Ate them O2
a wager, eh?" asked an Englishman III
the party. No" replied the first
speaker. he had a much better schema
than that. He would stroll into an
oyster bar-yOu know how many there
are in New Orleans-and order a dozen
on the deep shell, always selecting ,
time when several customers weE1
present. After swallowing two ::
three he Two or three custOIi-
ers?" interrupted the Englishmar.
"Naw!" said the story-teller. frowniH-,
two or three oysters. After he PIT
them away he would stop all Of a SUI
den and feel in his mouth. Look here!
he would sing out to the bartender,
what kind of things do you keep IN
your oysters, anyhow? I've nearly
broken a TOOTH With that he would
AXE a beautiful big pearl from between
his lips. OF course, there was no quaS-
IiDDlDS the SCEulIlcAeSS Vi a gem
that way, and everybody i'll the CROWD
would look enyious. Some II was
morally certain to make a guess as to
its value. On, we'll the Oyster-eater
would say, 1 don't know anything
about pearls, and I'd be glad to sell this
one for So | don't think he ever
failed to make a trade on the spot, and
soon as he got the five in his inside
he would saunter out and work
another bar. He used to find aIoIt
four pearls a week, and as long as he
kept it down to that game vas ger
fectIy safe. But ne grew avariciouJ at
last. and found so many that folks got
suspicious and he considered it healthy
to leave for another fishery. He
bought the pearls by the gross f;om
a house in New Jersey. They we're
very pretty pearls. and cost him about
6h cents apiece net. 1 have one in ;
now.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-09-29
Why Purple Became the Imperial Color

Why Purple Became the Imperial Color
Purple became the imperial color be-
cause of its enormous cost and rarity.
The only purple known to the ancients
was the Tyrian purple, which was OBJ
tanned in minute quantities only from
a Mediterranean species Of shell fish,
called the mureX. In the time of Cice-
70, wool, double dyed with this color,
was SO excessively dear that a single
pound weight cost a thousand denarii,
or about thirty-fve pounds sterling. A
single murex only yielded a little drop
Of the secretion, consequently very
large numbers had to be taken in order
to obtain enough to dye ven a very
small amount of wool. Amongst more
than one OF the nations Of antiquity it
was death for any person but the SOY
ereign or supreme judges to wear gar
meGts dyed with Tyrian purple. Upon
the accession Of Julius Caesar a law
was passed forbidding any private per-
son to wear it.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-09-29
How rney Rewarded Madame Sterling.

How They Rewarded Madame Sterling.
Madame AHtoinette Sterling. the
contralto singer and evangelist. had an
experience III the Bombay presidency,
India, which is as quaint as any OF
Kipling's tales of the hills. She was
campaigning with Pundita Ramabai.
and through her magnificent voice was
drawing thousands Of natives to her
meetings. They had never seen that
kind OF a missionary before. and had
never heard a voice like hers. They
were so pleased with her work that
they said to themselves: This is d
foreign IN GUru. and for fear OF
giving offense TO Us she has omitted
TO put her Legging-b0wl outside Of her
door for us 20 pat in the customary
contributions" In India, every guru
or holy person carries a brass. wood Or
clay begging-bowl into which the de-
vout put some small sum OF money.
Madame Sterling walked out upon the
Ecranda Of her bungalow 7 morning
and there. to her amaZcmant. found
two begging-bOwI5. One, a little one.
with a few annas in it intended for the
Pundita. and one, an enormous affair.
containing a handsome SUM Ct annas
and rupees for herself. The only ex-
plantation she could ever extract from
the servant was this: Little bowl
little mcney for the little Pundita with
little voice. Big bowI-big money for
big NisSGIib with big voice Madame