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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep. You
can drink Grain-O when you please and sleep
ike i top. For Grain-O does not stimulate;
it nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For nervous
persons, Young people and children Grain-0
is the perfect drink. Made from pure grains.
Set a package from your grocer to-day. Try
1t in place of coffee. j. and DC.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13
For Rent Signs in Mexico.

strangers sometimes mildly wonder
what newspapers or sheets of blank pa
per are tied on the windows or bal
comics of certain houses for. a sheet OF
paper thus arranged is q sign meaning
that there are rooms to rent in the
house on which it is displayed, and II
just as significant in its import as
TIN &c golden balls over a p~awrbroker's
shoe are in other countrics.-Mex;can
Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13
SIMPLE GREENHOUSE.
A Structure Which Enables Garden
crs 20 Get Considerable space
ut 4 Low Cost.

Probably the most satisfactory low
rast greenhouse for forcing vegetables
is found in the form Of Il half-span
house facing the south or southeast,
aud having n comparatively fiat roof
composed of movable OF partly movable
sash, the front wall of the house also
to be partly glass, in order to give
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13
Another Financial Lesson.

Hempfeld township, Westmoreland
county, Pa. must pay $40 to a citizen
who was crossing a bridge with a
threshing machine when the bridge
gave way and dumped the outfit into
a creek. Poor highways + expen'
i've
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13
Lightning md Mamen-

Lightning never strikes twice in the same
place. The analogy between lightning and
4 woman driving a nail, while striking. Is
doubtless quite ccidental.-Detroit Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13

A Kansas medical student recently shot a
patient. The mere fact that he resorted to
firearms proves conclusively that he wasn't
a full-tiedged doctor.-Chicago Daily News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13
Coughing Leads to Consumption,

kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough at
once. &c to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles % and so
cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13

The man who tells you a secret, and asks
you not to tell, doesn't treat you right: he
enjoys telling it. and forbids you having a
good time.-Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13

If the trees need pruning, it is easie.
to prune as soon as the necessity shows
itself than it is after several seasons
If neglect.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13

81 have here" he began, "a little poem.
the child Of" I'm sorry" interrupted
the editor, but couldn't think of taking a
child away from its parents.'-Answers.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13
Iane's Emily 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 % and soc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13

keep going or lose their place.
To these Mrs. Pinkham's help is
offered. Aletter to her at Lynn,
Mass, will bring her advice free
of all charge.
Miss NANCIE SHoBE, Florence,
Col, writes a letter to Mrs. Pink
ham from which we quote:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an \ No.
] Asthma medicine.-W. K. Williams, An
t!och, H., April II, 1891.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13

People would undoubtedly he more law
ess ii there were less law.-Chicago Daily
NewE-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13

Adam was not born. Probably that's why
he never wrote poetry.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13
To Cure a Gold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refundmoney if it fails TO cure. &c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13

CALESWOMEN understand what tyrture is.
Constantly on their feet whether we'll or Ill. Compelled
to smile and be agreeable to customers while dragged
down with some feminine weakness. Backaches and head
aches count for little They nrst
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13

and Fever is a bottle Of GROVES TAsTEIEss
CHILL Tone. 1t IS simply iron and quinine in
q tasteless form. NJ ure-no paw. Price, SOC.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13
WOMEN
WHO
THEIR LIVING

Il had been in poor health for some time, my troubles hav-
ing been brought on by standing, so my physician said. caus-
ing serious womb trouble. had to give I'D nv work. I was
just a bundle of nerves and would have fainting spells at
monthly periods. Idoctored and took various medicines. but
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-05-13

"NeAA navy idIiiliAS SpSllS d.
ctored and took various medicines, but
got no relief, and when l wrote to you
l could not walk more than four blocks
at a time. l followed your advice. TAX
ing Lydia E. Pinkhan's Blood Purifier
In connection with the Vegetable Com
pound and began to gain in strength
from the first. I am getting to be a
stranger to pain and 1 owe it all to your
medicine. There IS none equal to it,
-m for l have tried many others be
n fore using yours. Words caancrs
AZ be said too strong in praise of it,"
a Miss Polly FRAME, Meade,
u1U Kan, writes:
- DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I feel it
l3yf my duty to write you in regard to
A5I what your medicine has done for
VI me. l cannot praise it
- enough. Since my gir1hood
/ had been troubled with IT.
MY regular and painful
A1&A ~periods and for nearly
a7A@Gfv five years had suffered
falling of the
+ET@1 womb, and whites. Also
Irwin had ovarian trouble, the
,o1len and sore that I could not move
lanks to your wonderful medicine, that
and am healthy and strong"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-07

Cushman called to the prisoners
81 know why you came here. You don't
want a room. You've been annoying
young lady who lives here. Very well, you'll
stay in there until her brother comes home.
I'll let you out them.
There was a moment of silence within the
room, after which the prisoner shouted
I'll have you arrested" to which Miss Cush-
man retorted Not until that big Drotner
lets you out"
In the sitting-room the three captors were
discussing the affair with growing animation,
when a small boy dashed into the room
SAY" he cried; there was thief next
door. He climbed down the fre-escape.
seen him! And he got away. He ran like
thunder and nobody couldn't catch him"
Our mani" fairly shouted Miss Cushman,
and followed by the others she ran upstairs
to the top floor turned the key to the vacant
room, threw open the door and strobe in. The
room was empty. From an open window 1t
was clearly an easy drop to the roof Of the
adjoining building, whence descent to the
street was possible by the fre-eScape.
I'VE shan't see him again." said Miss Cush-
man; mot even at the restaurant Mary,
let me introduce my big brother Ton," and
she indicated the ten-year-old boy who had
brought news of the prisoners escape.
There was an expression of infinite sur
prise and relief on Mary's face as she took
the little fellows hand. Before she went to
her own lodging house she confessed to Miss
Cushman her terror at the prospect Of meet
ing the ''affectionate big brother"
at gave me such scare" she said, 'for
you said he would love me, which hope he
will; but you see I'm engaged to the best
man in the world. We are separated by
hundreds of miles, but we are both working
to get enough money to start Housekeeping.
was dreadfully afraid you would bring in a
complication that would be almost as I'M
pleasant as the attentions Of the restaurant
customer" A.
At which Miss Cushrnan laughed in her
half-ironical way, said that Mary was a silly
goose and declared that her brother was good
enough company for anybody.-Chicago
News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-07

regret, he turned from the task. bitterly re-
penting his folly.
Weeks passed. and Kathleen's eyes grew
weary with watching for the delayed letter.
Il told you the fine gentleman would for
get you and turn to some fairer lass, and my
words, you see, are true" was the comfort
her aged father gave her.
But the loving mother drew the throbblng
head to her bosom and cheered her with
sweet words of comfort.
The letter never came But newspaper
came in it's stead.
Kathie turned with a sickening dread to
the marriage notices. AS she read the color
faded slowly from her face and her lips
grew white and rigid
Well she did not die. Death does not come
for the wishing.
Five years passed away and found Kath-
leen still maiden. 1t was her birthnight
and she had stroled down to the beach,
where the moon shining soft and bright
as 1t had done when, five years before, he
had left her standing there almost heart
bro ken.
She was living again in the olden time
when firm, quick step aroused her from the
sad reverie.
well know voice cried: fgI#
"Kathie, Kathie! I have come back"
She turned a cold stern face to the new
conner and her voice was cold as her white
face as she said:
You have come back, Mr. Valare, but too
late"
For the love of Heaven. Kathie, do not
tell me that!''
He caught her hands in his, he pleaded
with her, but the rigid lines about her mouth
were slow in relaxing.
Kathleen he said again; "I cannot give
you up. Edna's grave lies far away and
Edna's boy is waiting to call you mother.
have wronged you in the past, but let.z1ny
devotion in the future tone in part Will you
come to me?'
There were many "silver threads in the
brown hair Of the pleading so piteously
to be forgiven that told of his suffering. And
Kathie only woman So the moon
locked down on the same picture it saw five
years ago. 5
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-07

inherent ignorance of the Anglo-Saxon race.
L rallied. stormed, perspired and trembled for
the safety of my friend. But all was no
avail Finally 1 heard murmur in the hall.
The doctor had come.
Leaping forward 1 seized him by the lapel
Of his coat.
What is the time in Peking?" 1 cried in
his ear.
What is the time in Pekng?" demanded
Mrs Sammer, barring his way to the bed.
How the devil should I known" exclaimed
the astonished doctor, as he made his way
through the group that surrounded his pa
tent. Q
Here It is! Here it isl" shouted a voice
in the hall, and an old wIite-h haired gentle
man, with book In his hand, was pushed by
a dozen eager hands into the room.
The volume was opened and the desired
information was before my eyes.
"At last!" I exclaimed. Here, doctor, 1
have it. 1t is
"Hush!'' said a warning voice.
A moment later the hand of the English
physician was laid gently my shoulder
He knows my boy. He knows"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-07
A Breakfast with Jenny

Life has its signs and sorrows. Amen!
But let them be over so many.
My messengers coming to call me at ten,
For breakfast-a breakfast with Jenny
She waits with her winsorne and wonderful
looks,
CHer eyes are the brightest Of any)
And well, I never can quarrel with cooks
When they serve me a breakfast with
Jenny!
The morn will sift sunlight through curtains
Of lace,
For sure twill be radiant weather! 41<sS5.
But ask but the light of her eyes-of her
face
At the breakfast which brings us together.
And Love for the blessing! And this let him
say:
(In few words, my dearest or many,
Grant one heart forever the joy of today
The joy of a breakfast with JENNY
Atlanta Constitution.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-07
Business Hospitality

Americans, even though we are as bos,..
abb as any nation on earth, might well 81
a lesson from the Russians in regard r. ne
respect they pay letter of introduction NE NE
English send word when you can be received
and then are asked to o'clock tea or so 1rr,S
other wildly exciting function of similar -,
portance. The French are great stickIers i e.,
etiquette but they are more Spontaneous
and you are asked to dine at once. A.
that it is your own fault if you are NOT ASH
again. But in Russia it is different. I tbinI
the men must have accompanied nv noessan ESSEN
ger home, and the women to whom 7 nra
sented letters early in the afternoon Wa
actually waiting for me when 1 retJrnaS
from presenting the last ones In Moses,
thev came and waited hours for my return
I was mortified that there were not four Of
me- to respond to all the beauties of tbej
friendship, for hospitality in Russia includes
even that.-Lian Bell in the May Woman's
Home C"n1p anion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-07
The Ages Of French Brides

The Hachette Almanac for the current wear
gives some very interesting statistics as to
the ages of brides in France. Only 13 out Of
100 young women marry between the ages of
Is and 20. From 20 to Is years the average
is go out of 100. The further from her 25th
year the maid travels the simmer are her
chances for marriage; still up to 80 years the
nuptial chimes ring out for % out of 1O0
Maids from 80 to 35 years old have twelve
chances in 100; from 35 to 40 years six and
from 40 to As years only five in 100 There
is only one lucky female in 100 who marries
when between As and so years old
It must not be supposed, however that af-
ter so oblivion covers the hearts of s'be-
lated maids Even between the years of so
and 65 there is a chance for one maid among
$685.
The strongest competitors maids have to
encounter are the widows, for they marry
with equal, if not better, chances than their
single sisters.
The age-herald., 1899-06-21

come, followed by Mayor Henry zeigen- helm, who welcomed the Elks to St. Louis.
 Hon. John Galyil, of Cincinnati. the grand exalted ruler, responded He thanked the mayor and local Elks for their hearty well come and then, went on to say: "The or der of Elks has been more misunderstood, more censured, more abused by those who do not know it than any other organization in existence. On the other hand. it has been more and more praised, more com mended and more loved by those who know 1t than any other organization. Many peo- pie have thought that it was merely connival organization with no serious pur- poses or aim. This Is a serious mistake. The ground work of our order is the great golden rule of life, Do unto others as you would do unto yourself
 After addresses by Mead B. Detweiler, past grand exalted ruler, and Hon. Howard MeSherry, of New Brunswick lodge N. J., the grand lodge went into secret session for theitransaetion of business.
 The first thing taken up in secret session was the annual report of Grand Secretary Reynolds This showed a total membership of 56 900, divided among 516 lodges. During tho past year seventy-six new lodges with a membership of |, ,O00, have been added to the roll The report was referred to a com- mittee for action. The consideration of a new constitution was made a special order for tomorrow
The age-herald., 1899-06-21

several questions for the consideration of the committee.
 At the close of the meeting Dr. Gotten, in speaking of the city's sanitary condition, said that Birmingham was now in as good condition as any southern city.
 q do not remember a time when Birming- ham was so clean as it is at present. re- marked the doctor.
 Dr. Gotten has for some time desired to visit other cities for the purpose of ob- serving the working of the sanitary depart ments.
 He said yesterday afternoon that it was possible he would ask the council to allow him a leave of absence for this purpose. He thinks that by so doing he can gain some valuable information that will assist him in his work here.
 There will be a meeting of the city coun- cil tonight Mayor Pro Tem. Rainbow will preside over the body. 4-
 1t is expected that an executive session will be held, as there are some important matters to be discussed which, it is said, the council can handle better behind closed doors.
The age-herald., 1899-06-21
Contractors Filed Shit

'"The conspiracy to defraud the govern ment, if there was a conspiracy, began in July. August or September, 1896. Under the law, however, each continuing act is part of a conspiracy, and overt acts oo- cured up to August or September lS97 Consequently another year must elapse be- fore the statute of limitation can be suc- cessfully pleaded. l am frank to say though, that if the statute did become op- erative at this time 1 would not give a Judgment on the case until 1 had thor oughly convinced myself that the judg- ment was an honest and accurate one, no matter how long it might take me to ar rive at a decision.
 "There is one thing In this matter that has been overlooked" concluded the at torney general, "the contractors have filed suit in the court of claims for certain money alleged to be due, but the govern ment has merely to file a counter claim for money alleged to have been illegally paid and the whole case can be opened. l have three strings by which we can hold these people if guilt is established, first the sentencing of Captain Carter; or sec ond the statute of limitations is still open and third, counter suit can be entered in the court of claims"
The age-herald., 1899-06-21
HARD AT WORK
 ON CARTER CASE Attorney General GrisgS Gives Out an
 Interview. IT MAY BE SOME TIME Before a Decision is Reached in the
 Famous Case. HAS END TO THREE STRINGS By Which Contractors Who Have Filed Suit Can Be Held Can File Counter Claim and
 Case Gan Be Opened
HAS END TO THREE STRINGS

Washington. June 20.-Attorney-Gener GTiggs was asked today by a Post reporter when some decision might be expected in the case of Captain Carter, convicted by courtmartial for frauds in connection with the Savannah harbor project.
 "It would be impossible to answer that question categorically," was the reply. "The case involves an immense amount of testimony and argument, and ever since the adournment of congress 1 have been giving it every moment of my spare time. l have taken the papers with me to my home and even the railroad cars at night, when I ought to be asleep, since I have been engaged upon them. The presi- dent has given me a responsible task of determining whether or not Captain Car ter has been justly dealt with or not, and l propose to make a thorough inquiry. I can therefore only report progress, all though this does not seem to satisfy the newspapers that are clamoring for an i'm mediate decision. The supreme court fre- quently takes months in deciding a ques- ton and no criticism is made of it's delay.
The age-herald., 1899-06-21
ALL WANT TREATIES
Bermuda Now Wants Better Trade Re-
 lations With Us

New York, June 2o.-The steamer Orinoco which arrived here today from the West Indies brought T. J. Madison, J. R. Trim ingham and A. A. Allison, three delegates from Bermuda, who have been commission ed to try to bring about a reciprocity treaty with this country.
 They are not empowered to enter into any binding agreement, but will endeavor to set one on foot. Tie acquisition of Porto Rico by this country and the reports about Cuba have aroused the fears of the fruit vegetable and coffee growers of the British West Indies and they think they see ruin ahead unless they can establish better trade relations with the United States than now exist. British Guiana is also stirred up over the situation and has appointed as here delegate Sir Cavendish Boyle who will work with the men from Bermuda and the following from Jamaica " A. Bell director of public works; G. S. Gideon member of the legislative council and others. They will all meet in Wash ington at an early date.
The age-herald., 1899-06-21
PRESENTED DIPLOMAS.
President. Mckinley Participated in
 Commencement Exercises.

South IIadley, June 2O-President Me- Kinley participated in the commencement exercises at Mount Holyoke college today, awarding the diplomas to the senior classes, among whom was his neice, Miss Grace Me- Kin1ey, and accepting in a brief address the degree of doctor of civil laws, conferred upon him by the college. The president and party came from Holyoke by electric car this morning.
 After the college exercises the president held a reception on the platform in front of the village church, shaking hands with 2,40O people. Then the visitors returned to the Whiting mansion in Holyoke by elec- tric car Tomorrow the party will enjoy a steamer ride down the Connecticut river to Springfield where there will be reeep- tions and a parade and at D. m. the party will leave Springfield for Adams, Mass, by special train.
The age-herald., 1899-06-21

GOBMAN SCHENINti AGAINST BRYAN Washington Correspondence of the Chicago
 Tribune.
 There is no doubt on the part of men who have the confidence of ex-Senator German that he is an active and determined rival of W. J. Bryan fol the presidential nominal ton on the democIatic ticket next year. Within a short time the Maryland politician will openly declare his candidacy, and this declaration will be the signal for a clever game of politics.
 German is receiving material assistance from his friends, who believe he is the logi- cal democratic candidate for the presi- dency. Eastern democrats believe the in- dorsements of all democratic platforms, jn- eludfng the Chicago platform, and the rec ognition of Bryan as the "matchless leader" by the Pennsylvania state conven- tion, does not by any means signify that Bryan will capture the Pennsylvania dele- gation at the national convention. Cor mans friends believe he has a good fighting chance in the contest in Pennsylvania, but they do not count with certainty on being able to beat Bryan in that state. But they do not eoncede that Bryan is likely to get the delegation.
 The German adherents are counting on two important delegations which Bryan's friends have not thought possible to get away from the Nebraskan. These are the Illinois and Massachusetts delegations. The professions of both the Harrison and Alt geld factions in Illinois are such as to give the impression that it would be impossible to get anything but a solid Bryan delega- tion out of that state. The Bryan people are counting on George Fred Williams be- ing able to secure solid silver Bryan dele gation from Massachusetts, but the Cor man people are hoping to capture both these delegations.
 Gorman's friends count on the entire New England contingent, New York, New Jer- sey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and on other uninstructed state delegations which can be influenced and controlled af- ter they reach the convention.
The age-herald., 1899-06-21
986O.OOO in Cash

The purchase price to be paid for the property will be $s5o,o0O in cash. It will be an outright purchase, the deal not being one of stocks and bonds. The property will in future be a part of the Tennessee com pany and will not be operated under it's old name. The Sheffield company disposes of the purchase money in any manner it sees fit.
 As has been explained in The Age-Herald before, this property consists of three fur naces in Sheffield, with several hundred coke ovens in Jasper, and plenty of coal and ore lands in neghboring counties. Two of the furnaces are now running at full blast, but the third is badly out of repair and will require good deal of work on it before it is ready for operating.