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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
TERMS TOO STEEP.
Austin Peek Prefers the i'enitrh-
tiary to Their Acceptance.

POPLAR BLUFF. Mo-. July i
Austin Peck received the following
proposition from Attorney Randolph
Laughlin. of ST. Louis. this morning;
!. You must agree to alter your
mode OF living and 20 home and live
with yom. wife. and live up to your
contract madc under oath in May.
lSHI.
>. YOu must agree to do uniaiter-
in"ly ana without question whatever |
tell yoH in connection with this affair.
and trust To my work to @et you ont
Of your present trouble.
,. You must agree Ia execute what
even. papers -ay in order 10 secure
me.
/. You must agree 20 put the tr-.
money earned or that you receive IRON
your property in which you ar" no"
Interested in :. homestead in the name
of Mrs. Austin Peck. to her sole IN"
separate Use and for heirs forever.
If fhc~,. terms are agreeable to you
wire Immediately upon receipt Of this
letter. and your wife and ! will icav,'
on tomorrow train and do what Wc
can to help you. If they are not ar-
ccptablc wil'" IL also :" that effect.
and W. will leave you to tn" }urtr,y pi
some Other attorney: but whether a"-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29

\ -hrewd old farmer once Outdid =
jeweler in some transaction. and the
jewele.. complained of the way in which
he had been treated. says Tid-Bits.
Well. I'll tell you what II do wi
ye said the farmer. IN sell We all
my live stock at tiyebob Il head. and
I'll let ye come and count them yersel'
The bargain was struck. The day was
appointed 20 count and hand over the
stock. The grasping jeweler and his
assistants in due time arrived At the
farm. They totaled up horses. cattle.
sheep. pigs and the rest. The jcweler
then asked when he could remove the
stock.
'.Bide Il wee-bide Il wee. said The
keen old farmer: ''ye haven seen EN-
all yet. He then led party close up
to dozen bee hives. overturned one
of the hives with his foot. and. amid
the yells of the flying party. the far
mer was heard shouting:
Count now. We colitis.
count count:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
New York English.

The esteemed New York Times. which
has come to be rrgard"da, an author
ity on English. prints an item under
the caption TO Dine Prof. Mark
ham. IN examination of the subject
matter shows that the author of The
Man With the Hoe" was to he enter
taincd at dinner by Il number of prom
ineiIt men. If instead of maxim" it
pleasant for the poet At the festive
board they had arranged to hire a
carriage and show him around the
town would the Times have headed its
item TO Ride Prof. Markham =
Chicago meS-Hcrald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
Chronic Diarrhoea Cured.

This i to certify that have had
chronic diarrhoca ever since the war
! rot 50 weak could hardly walk oI'
do anything. one bottle of Chamber
lain'S Collie. Cholera and Diarrhuea
Remedy cured me sound ami well.
J. Il. GIBrS: F'inraStle. Va.
had chronic diarrhuc"a for tw,rv"
years. Three bottles of Chamberlain :
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoca Remedy
cured me. ). l. SHAVER.
f'incaStle. Va.
Both Mr.. Gibbs and Mr.. Shaver ar"
prominent farmers and reside near
Finca~tIc. Va. They procured the
remedy from ". T.. casper. Il drug
yi>i OF that plac:. who i we'll ar-
quaintc,i with them anu will vourh f""
the truth OF their statements. For
~aI. by l. Ben Miller. druggist
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
f.aruIn.- md the General Gdti'.'i,

f.aruIn::- md the General EItI'.,'h.
Gross earnings of sixty :ai!gu..i>
the ,-,.uui week Dt thi- month v"I7.
S..l>1 .U6o. al increase ui >l:"-'.. -.
or IL. "a ,,,.l. cent o-rr the earnings of
the same roads IL thc corresponding
week Of last year. In the first week of
this month e;.rnir"- of seventy roads
were -. .44l .3U>. an increase Of Sl.n-l.
600. OF. l.J.66 l,'.i cent. These figures
indicate that tn. business of the rail
ways this month vii! exceed tina; of
June. which wa- phenomenal. hat
month the Chicago. Milwaukee, and
ST. Paul made :. best record. it,
earnings -howin" :, gain of almost
$3.50. .UW. The New York Central
gained $500. 600. the Northern Iaciii.
S4l0. 900. the Great Northern 500 .Unn,
the Southern 81, 600. the Louisville
Pacific $2l4.000, the Norfolk and Wcs-
tern $2II. 900 and the Missouri Pacific
220:i 600. These are the only roads
which had gains of over 500. .OuU each
but there We're eight with gains of over
SIoU. 600 each. the percentage OF gain
On some of the smaller roads, like the
Chicago and Eastern Illinois. wa -
large as that of the biz systems.
II Is many years since The general
outlook was as bright a. it is today.
In spite of the fact that the compari-
sons are now made with the favorable
times of IS9S. earnings are making
extra ordinary showings, especially on
the Western and granger roads.
The crop prospects, while irregular,
are excellent. and there is every
ground for expecting tremendous
grain movement this fall.
The work of construction of new
lines is being pushed all over the
country. with an activity which the
United States has not seen since 1880.
Roadbeds are in better condition than
they have been since before the panic
of 1893. and equipment is being en-
larged and improved on a scale that
is rapidly making up for the economies
of the years of hard times. In every
way the railway outlook is almost un-
precedentedly bright.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
Vol. XXIV--No. Is
Miss Alice >chuchert and Holman -
Dean of Cape Girardeau. Married.

Miss Alice r.. Schuchert, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Schuchert,
of Cape Girardeau. Mo. was married
to Mr.. Holman - Dean. 4 prominent
real estate man of that city. last
Wednesday morning III the residence
of the brides brother. DR.. {. h. Schu-
ebert. Rev. Albert Rcu-ch, perform
inc the ceremony which linked their
fortunes forliie. The bride and groom
were attended by Miss Lizzie Strelcher
and Mr.. Howard Phillips. both OF this
city.
Only 4 lew relatives ana intimate
friends were present to witness tlle
ceremony. Those present "crc Mr.
and Mr.. J. Schuchcrt. Miss X. G.
Phillips. Mr.. ami Mr.. Henry Hoek-
hor. Mrs. y. X. Rat. Mrs. IanuSen-
Dr.. and Mr.. Srhuchert and George
Rat.
The bride wa, a,tircd IN q beautiful
nown OF covert cloth with hat and
u;o.,., tu match rad thr groom wore
a fa:. dress ~uit of d ack.
Ter buuuteou- wedding break
/ fa-. ;ilc nappy couple left on the ac-
Icoamodation for 81. L"uI-. where
they visited several day and took s""
boa. Friday for their home where they
/ will h.. n hom. 80 their friends after
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29

could 40; express the raptur. %;
Annie I. springer of 10 Howard i.
Philadelphia. Pa. When she iannd
that DR.. King Eew Discovery Tor
consumption had completely cured Aer
oi 4 hacking cough t'l;i, t,;i; 10, any
years had made life Il burden. All
other remedies and doctors could rive
her no help. bat she says of this royal
cure. i soon removed the pain in MY
chest ana | can now sleep -oundiy.
something | can scarcely remember
doin" before. feel like -oundin. it.
praises throughout the Universe. SO
will every one who tries DIR. Kings
New Discovery for any trouble Of III"
throat. chest OF lungs. Price :Jcc and
Sl.Oo. Trial bottles free at |. Ben
Miller drugstore: every bottle guar
antced. )
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29

Will often cause horrible burn,
scald. cut ur bruisc. Bucklen's : Arnica
Salvc. the best iu the world. will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
Old sores. fever sores. ulcers. boilS.
felon-. corn-. ali skin eruption- Best
pile cure on earth. Only DC box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by !. Ben
Miller. druggist >
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
Notice To Stockholders of the cape
Girardcau building and Loan
Association.

.\t the regular mectin" of the Board
OF Directors. Monday. July n. lsy9:
the followin" resolution was adopted:
Resolved. That each shareholder in
excess of two shares OF the sixth Sc
rie> be required 70 either borrow Slm
on each share of excess or any larger
number of shares at his option. or
redeem such excess at Sll6.NJ per
share. or secure some other stock
holder to redeem such number Of
shares OF said series in his stead. in
terest and payments on such shares 70
cease after date.
HENRY y. ASTHOIZ. Secretary.
Cape Girardeau. Mo-. July II. I>g"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
HOW InDIensInI

it i 10 see a beautiful child's face
distigured with vile humorS. burstin.
through the skin pimples. blotche :
and sores, and sadder still. when IT, .
young and innocent are laughed at
and twitted in all such cases. Parents
should give them that good and pun :
remedy. sulphur Bitters. which wi !
search and drive out of the bloc /
every particle of humor.-Healt !
Gazette
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
Attention. Ladies.

Ladies who are Interested in Art
Neeulework are invited 10 call at the
Riverview Hotel and SEE the lovely
specimen, OF embroidery in shading,
Spanish Laid work. Marie Antoinette
and other cmbroideries. Lesson hours
from 9 to l. a. IN. and to } p. III.
Callers are preferred in the evening.
but are welcome At all hours. Terms
are reasonable and instructions thor
ough.
Miss GHOLSON, Teacher.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
lsr. I:aiiucr shot =: FaTI "r

- HERMANN. Mo. July - riner
named hermann S"nmta@-. Twin"
near Gasronadc. Wa shot tod. after
4 quarrel over an account by DR.
Julius fIa:In". in ;he la't~r'~ ofic" in
Hermann. Tie man i not fatally
hurt. and it appears that durin" Il
~cuttic hctwecn the two men the rcvOl-
YER wa> discharged. DR.. Haffncr. who
j. Il prominent physician. was arrest
ed. and claims >rlf-d"fen-e.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
Good Enough To Take.

The finest quality of loaf sugar is
used in the manufacture of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and the roots
used in its preparation giveit flavor
similar to that of maple syrup. making
it very pleasant 20 take As medi-
cine for the cure of coughs. colds. la
grippe. Group and whooping cough it
is unequaled by any other. 1t always
cures. and cures quickly. For sale
by |. Ben Miller.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
FARM FOR SALE.

y farm of ~ acres. one mile west of
the city of Cape Girardeau. The farm
is we'll watered with never failing
springs of pure water. Orchard of all
varieties of good fruit. Good frame
house of five rooms and good out
buildings. Farm in high state of cul-
tivation.
For terms and full particulars ad-
dress LOUIS OSWALD.
Cape Girardeau. Mo-,
Or call on him on the farm near the
Fair Grounds. may20-d-n-29:}3
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29

me G,riNr OF Don i.D:l~ I.OGiIiilcr.
tiHTDE DEMOCRAT Thc -ug2cstiuu>
mace bv yuu in the DEMOCRAT uf Yes
t"r,;ay respecting the present conGi-
tiuu Of the grave OF Don Louis Lori
micr are very timely.
The Mayor ana Council of this city.
a. the representatives of the citizens
of Cape Girardeau. cannot afford to
permit the plain sandstone slab which
marks the place of hi- burial and the
wall surrounding the same To fall into
decay. through any neglect on their
part. Int remains of his first wife.
Charlotte ! . Is. Lorimicr. rest by his
side. within. lin, enclosure. ana the
simple >an,-to slab erected To her
memory. also. shows neglect on the
part of our city government. y little
longer ana their graves cannot nr
found.
The records show no les, than eight
valuable tracts ana lots OF land were
donated by tine Lorimicr heirs to the
town of Cape Girardeau ana the citi
zcns thereof. Conspicuous among
them i the public square. containing
four acres. now known a. the City
Park. on which the court house j. sit
uated. This park i one Of th= most
beautiful between ST. Louis ana New
Orleans. Also the "old grave yard.
containing six acres. in which the dead
of one hundred wears lie buried: six
other lots and tracts varying in
size from an ordinary lot to TWO and
onehaif acres. "and generally ali the
ground appropriated to streets and
alleys throughout the whole town a
represented by the plan thereof. in
cludiny Aquamsi front.
In view of these magnificent dona
tiOns made to etfectuate the will of the
big hearted Lorimier. mere temporary
repairs are insufficient. Why not a
monument of appropriate design and
dimensions: &.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
Thei;est Remedy for FINK

Mr.. John Matthias. Il well known
stock dealer of Pulaski, KY. says:
After suffering for over week with
flux, and my physician having failed
to relieve me, | was advised TO try
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. and have the
pleasure of stating that the half of
one bottle cured me-. For sale by I.
Ben Miller.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29

y farm two miles from the East
Cape Girardeau, Illinois, ferry land
ing, containing l2O acres in high state
OF cultivation. New two-stOry frame
house. we'll finished and in tirst-class
condition: large new barn 40x60. The
Illinois Central Railroad runs right
along side Of the farm and has accom-
mOdation switch for the farmer who
runs the farm.
For further particulars. price and
terms apply 20
|. j. LONHIENNE.
jySwlm last Cape Girardeau. Ill.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
The Post-Ofiice Fright settled.

The following dispatch from Wash
ington appeared in the GlObe-Demo-
crat today:
august Bierwirth was appointed
postmaster at Cape Girardeau. Mo-.
to NIL vacancy caused by death. He
was indorsed by National Committee
man kerens. and by the friends of the
dead postmaster. The opposing can
G;;Iate was Edward Regenhardt.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
Insure Against. sickness.

y policy that only cost you two dol
lars year will pay you five dollars
a week benefits if sick. or policy at
four dollars per year pays ten dollars
a week sick benefits, and if you take
an annual policy for ten dollars you
will receive in case of sickness the
nice sum of twenty-five dollars per
week benefits. Apply 10
SsH HeHENRY y. ASTHOLZ.
Agent OF the Security Trust and Life
sy Insurance Company.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29

saws that his little GIRLS troubled with
malaria very severely, and that since
ne 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 superiorto quinine.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
That ThrobbIn. Headache.

Would quickly leave you. If yuu
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for sick and ncr-
vious headache. They make pure
blood and strong nerves and build up
your health. Easy to take. Try
them. Only DC. Money back if not
cured. Sold by |. Ben Miller. =
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
Werk Eyes Made strong.

dim vision made clear, styes removed
and granulated lids or sore eyes of
any kind speedily and etfectually
cured by the use of Sutherland'S Eagle
Eye Salve. It's put up in tubes. an /
sold on guarantee by all GOOD drug
riStS
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29

If you have terrible pain in tho
small of the back, get bottle of
Snow Linen,ent. 1t will positively
cure. it and j once. Try it and re-
comend it tol your friends. Sold at
Wilson's dr store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
MI Colds ara TaIriIcu.

All colds are tainted with Grid |
when Grip prevails. -. breaks up
Grip and Colds that ''har~ on: 25c
all druggists
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29
FARM FOR SALE.

Miss GHOLSON. Teacher.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-03
SECRETS OF LONG Llfe-

 Eight hours sleep. Sleep on your right side. Exercise before breakfast. Have a mat at your bedroom door. Keep your bedroom window open all night
 Eat little meat and see that it is well cooked.
 Do not have your bedstend against the wall.
 No cold tub bath in the morning, but a bath at the temperature of the body
 For adults-Drink no milk. Have change of occupation. Daily exercise in the open air. Take frequent and short holidays. .z anUeG-A cooE Ic prepare dinner on the mountain range. Wanted-A set of artificial teeth for the mouth of the Mississippi. Wanted-A well-ftting shoe for ths foot of the mountain.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-03
A
 ON DEVILS ISLAND.
4 SAILORS ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO
 CAPTAIN DREYFUS.

 Kife of the Convict-He Cannot Go Any where on the Island Without Two Guards at His Heels-Copies of His Letters Are
 Forwarded and Originals Retained.
 Karl Weinheber, cook of the Neither land steamship Andalusia, gives this account of a visit to Devils Island:
 The captain sent me to the island. and while busy in the little kitchen instructing a soldier in the mysteries of broiling lamb chops and cooking pork, I had plenty of opportunity to question Captain Dreyfus' guards. The men, who at first seemed disinclined to speak, became quite loquacious after a while 'He' was not so il-treated as those in the world seemed to think; "he" is not confined; "he" can go everywhere on the island. Of course, two men are always at his heels. He" gets up between 6 and ' in the morning, and his first breakfast consists of a cup of chocolate. If the weather is good "he" goes for a walk soon afterward, and winds up his promenade by a bath.
 But are you not afraid he might swim away or commit suieide?" asked
 Not at all," said the soldiers, "for rope is fastened to both his wrists, and the ends of the rope are in the hands of the guard. After the bath he takes his second breakfast-butter. bread, ham or eggs and a bottle of beer. Then he goes in for study. He reads and writes for several hours"
 What kind of books has he got?" The soldiers looked at each other. Ali. ter a while one of them said: He is only allowed to read technical works. But he can write whatever he pleases." "
 Must he show you what he writes?"
 No; we read only the letters he desires to have forwarded. These are sent to the commander in Cayenne"
 And does the commander send them off as received?"
 No; they are copied, and the orig inals are retained at Cayenne"
 What does he do besides reading and writing?"
 We received permission from the commander to play cards with the prisoner, and he has become an in- veterate gambler. After dinner-he has always soup, roast and dessert- about o'clock in the afternoon we always play baccarat together"
 What are the stakes ?'
 Ff7I. got sou, and there are probably not three francs on the whole island. We play for shells. The prisoner gets his supper at in the eyening-roast or ham and bottle of beer. Soon after ward he goes to bed. He is not al- lowed to have any light, you know. Only the guard at the door keeps up a wood fire"
 Is he allowed to smoke?"
 "No; that is l think he is not, for the commander does not furnish him tobacco"
 May leave some cigars for him?"
 The soldier did not answer. I emp tied my tobacco pouch and my cigar case on the table. I hope he got what left for him.
 AS I was about to return to my ship, I saw a man, followed by two soldiers, approaching from the strand. Drey- fus! He seemed to have heard of my presence, and measured me with ques- tioning looks. His lips moved, but he did not speak. He is middle-sized man, cadaverous and of yellow con- plexion. His eyes are deep in their sockets, he walks with stoop, and his forehead is furrowed. He is grow ing old rapidly, no doubt.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-03
'0cNholders Meeting

FS pmo or the Stockholders of the IIed press x Warehouse Company is |1n 7 nc Io meet at the office of the IIbose tuesday, '5s May IS, 1899. at ? D. m.. itooe sIle et oI electing seven directors to
 hDsinoeIIl year, and to transact 2meetiug may 'a"luiiY come sAfk B; Trulock, Secretary.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-03

Life of the Convict-He Cannot Go Any where on the Island Without Two Guards at His Heels-Copies of His Letters Are Forwarded and Originals Retained.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
Simple Equilibrium on the Slack Wire.

in this business. If it did not the Grand
Opera house would never have been
run at cheap prices and it's managers
would be sacking gold where they are
now sacking silver There is some talk
of building a playhouse in the Palace
Hotel. With the main entrance on any
street but Market such a move would
be nothing short of folly. And even
fronting on that principal thoroughfare
the Palace Theater would get the crowd
in spite of rather than for it's extremely
downtown location. If this hotel
theater materializes in hurry I have
no doubt that the. syndicate will con-
troll it. But not if it fingers long in the
ghost columns of the press. The man
ayers of the syndicate need another
theater to keep San Francisco properly
represented on their map, and would,
l am told on better-than- usual author
ity, build it themselves if the worst
came to the worst. But you may wager
that they will not do this if they can
find local spirited capitalists to build it
for them.
Just now the plays of William Shake
speare seem to be enjoying one Of their
periodic booms in America. Maude
Adams in New York has made what L
gather is a most amiable hit in Juliet;
Julia Arthurs success in the same part
is now acknowledged even in Boston;
Phoebe Davies declares intentions on
Desdemona; and Clara Lippman, of
New York Casino fame, is seriously
programmed for Portia, while her COM
panion artist, Louis Mann, the Hebrew
and Dutch dialectrician anticipates
new glories fer himself in the part of
Shylock. Nor is Mr.. Mann the only
man whose ambitions have turned Will
liamward. Henry Miller has already
appeared in Hamlet with what is re-
ported to be positive success 1--WE will
soon be able to judge for ourselves);
Nat Goodwin is devotng a part of his
midnight oil to the study of Shylock;
William Faversham and James K. Hack
cite are said to give and take great
pleasure in their respective parts Of Ro-
meo and Mercutio in the Maude Adams
production; and David Belasco in his
odd hours is preparing a Leslie Carter
version of "a Winters Tale" And
thus the good old free and royaltyless
| legitimate bids fair to come into actual
competition with the profane works of
recent playwriters. This is good for
! Shakespeare, and also good for the
modern player, who is apt to become a
cramped specialist in these days of
tailor made parts and long runs. Most
of the actors and actresses that have
mentioned are immensely popular with
! the average theatergoer Ito whom
| Shakespeare in the abstract offers few
| attractions), and their legitimate en-
deavor is bound to be rewarded by a
curious attention at least. There is
| little reason why all actors worthy of
| the name should not be able to make
| good showing in the Shakespeare plays.