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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
EDUCATIONAL MENTION.

Instead of 80, as heretofore, Japan
has sent so young men to study In Eu,
rope. The funds are supplied by a
grant of parliament.
Since January 1 90 colleges, acade.
mics and seminaries and eight art gal.
leries in the United States have received
gifts amounting to S27,072,35s, not
counting contributions of less than
$4,000.
Prussian school principals are pen
stoned seven years sooner than judges.
and not without reason. They are
called upon to work nearly twice as
many hours a week as principals in
other European countries.
Rev. David Stanton Tappan, OF
Portsmouth, n. H., has recently as.
sumed the presidency of Miami uni
versity at Oxford, o. DR.. Tappan grad.
uated from Miami in 1864, and has been
prominently identified with many re.
ligious and educational institutions.
President Harper, of the University
of Chicago, when his physician advises
a rest, accepts an invitation to speak
out in Colorado, or discovers some bust
ness which requires his attention east.
He jumps on the train, travels night
and day, reaches his destination,
transacts his business or delivers his
address, and boards the mex train home.
This sort of work, which would tire
most men out, gives him a delightful
rest" He says that he never sleeps SO
well as he does on the train, and he
comes back quite refreshed"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
SAGE OF SAWHAW SAYS

It is much easier to C doctors
than to cure patients.
With many legislators everything Is
appropriate.
1t is an old, old tradition that the
beau VINO lacks backing will ultimately
get footing.
The actions by which n man is most
accurately judged are his transactions.
Some mems motto is shift and drift.
About the only thing labor finds
Astounding is the bounce.
A detective must always be wary and
never be weary.
Outright accusation doesn't worry
upright men.
A bad man can be booked n great
many times, but he seldom acquires a
taste forliterature.-Chicago Democrat
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
Crescent CurcuIio Mark.

Wherever a fruit is stung by the
curculio a crescent-shaped mark is left
that gradually deadens the portion of
fruit inclosed. so that the sap will not
flow so freely. This deadening of the
fruit will extend to the stem and loosen
its hold. Inside this crescent mark tho
curculio egg will be found. 1t used to
be supposed hat the curculio could not
lay its eggs without making this mark.
1t does not at least. but the two opera
tions are entirely separate. Instinct
teaches the little trick" TO deaden the
skin in order to stop the flow of juices.
which might flood and destroy the egg
she is about to lay. This ~deadening Of
the skin causes the fruit to ripen pre-
naturely, so that when the egg matches
the worm has ripened instead of green
fruit to feed upon.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
THE FRENCH TREATY COAST.
The Fisheries a Failure and the
Coast Likely to he
in Il Few Years.

s.. Johns. Y. T.. Aug. 30.-Thc gov
ernor of Newfoundland. Sir Hugh Nc
Callum, in an interview published yes
to-day says that during his recent
visit 10 the French treaty coast. he as
crrtaincd that the number OF French
fishermen there this year is less than
ever before. that the French lobster
fishery is a failure and the French cod
fishery much below the average. lie
believes that the practical abandon
ment of the region by the French is
merely = matter of Il few FEARS. Al
ready II of their stations has been
CLOSED and several others narrowly es-
capped the same fate owing to bait
"striking III" recently.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

LETTER TO MRS. PIHxHAn NO. 4..sssl

LETTER TO MRS. INxHAh NO. 47s3osl
"DEAR Mrs. P1NKHAM-For two
years l felt tired and so weak and dizzy
that some days 1 could hardly go
around the house. Backache and head
ache all the time and my food would
not digest and had such pains in the
womb and troubled with leucorrhea
and kidneys were affected.
AFTER birth of each child I grew
weaker, and hearing. SO much of the
good you had done, 1 wrote to you and
have taken six bottles of Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, one
box of Lozenges, n box of Liver Pills,
n package of Sanative Wash, and to-
day l am feeling as we'll as l yer did.
When 1 get up in the morning l feel as
fresh as 1 did when a girl and eat and
sleep well and do all of my work. If
ever I feel weak again shall know
where to get my strength. I know
yourmedicine cured me."-MRs. SALIVA
ARCHAMBo, CHARLEMoNT, MASS.
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
ence in treating female ills is %unparal-
Ieled; for years she worked side by
side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
of the correspondence department Of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as a hundred thousand ailing
women a year. All women who suffer
are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham
at Lynn, Mass, for advice, which viii
be promptly given without charge
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
The Smell of Rain,

After a summe shower you mus,
have often noticed that fresh, curious,
but not unpleasant odor that rises from
the new watered earth. Lately it oc-
CURED to n well-known man of science
to investigate the cause. 1t proves to
be produced by a compound never before
discovered, of which in a pound of soil
less than one hundred-thousandth of
an ounce exists. This compound has,
as far as known. some of the properties
of camphor; but so very little could be
obtained that there was much diff
Guilty in conducting the experiment.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
ALL SORTS

The Transvaal has "a gold mining
companies.
There are 21,Ooo people in the United
Kingdom having incomes of over $1,000
q year.
Among the 600, GOO inhabitants of Ma
Piles $4,000 never know to-day where
with they shall buy their meals to-
morrow.
A site in Fleet street, lear Ludgate
circus, has been let by auction at a
ground rent of e1,700 a year, equiva-
lent to about 6 80, 800 per acre per an
num-.
Five acres of land at Charing Cross,
London, owned by the marquis of
Salisbury, were bought by his an
cestors $50 years ago as grazing land
at ten shillings an acre.
The Eiffel tower has been turned tc
practical use by the Paris police, who
use it as a watch-tower, from which to
spy out those chimneys that throw up
more smoke than the law allows.
Some of the machines for making
matches make 200 revolutions a minute
each, and turn out about 2,50O,00O
matches daily, or about 100000, 900 an
nually.
At Schweinfurt, Bavaria, is one OF
the largest of the worlds manufac.
tories for bicycle ball bearings. The
two factories there, belonging to one
firm, turf out annually 100000 gross
of these little steel balls, and employ
Goo men, working for a day of ten
hours duration.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

Cape Haytien. iiayti. Aug. "0.-News
has reached here from Santo Donmin-
go. confirming the report OF the de-
feat by the revolutionists of Gen. Pep
pin. in command of government forces,
who lost 30 men killed and mad 40 of
his soldiers captured. In addition,
Gen. Peppin was compelled 10 abandon
a convoy of provisions.
Further fighting has taken place
Eraf Monte Christi between the revo-
%lutionists under Gen. Davarro and the
government troops commanded by
Gen. Guelito.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

school inspector, finding a class hes
itating over answering the question:
with what weapon did Samson slay
the Philistines?" and wishing to prompt
them. significantly tapped his W
cheek and asked: what is this?"
The whole class instantly answered.:
''The jawbone of an ass!"-Tit-Bits.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

With regard to the number of germs
present in the fore-milk, Prof. Harrison
found that in the first few strains Of
milk removed from the teats they
varied from $4,000 to $4,000 per cubic
centimeter; while the numbers present
in the remainder of the milk amounted
to only from 500 to $500 per cubic
centimeter. These figures clearly
demonstrate how important it is that
the first few drops of milk from each
teat should be MIXED into a separate
receptacle and subsequently thrown
away. and should on no account be
mixed with the bulk of the milk.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

venient forms are shown in the illus
tration. The one at a is simply a post
set in the ground at an angle, and the
n at b consists of two posts with a
top piece. One of these posts must be
considerably higher than the other, so
that the upper piece will slope. The
posts must be set firmly in the ground
and the top piece mortised in; other
wise it will be broken Offs. {. Mile,
in Orange Judd Farmer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

The largest cannon in the world was
taken by the British when India was
conquered. The cannon was cast about
the year 1900 and was the work of a
chief named Chuleby Koomy Khan of
Ahmednugger. The inside of the gun
is fitted up with seats and is a favorite
place for the British officers to go for
a quiet MONDAY sleep.-Chicago Trib-
uDe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
The MeniaI's RetOrt.

The Eskimo housewife was shouting
Up the back stairs. MARY" she cried.
Its time you were getting break
fast"
The hired girl snorted petulantly.
law. you make me tired" she ex-
claimed. calling me before February
every morning."
Such is life in sc degrees IS min
ntes, north latitude.-Up t Date.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

who is that hatchet-faced old lady
keeping watch over those two pretty
girls so strictly? She can't be their
mother"
NO. Those girls are the Rocksley
heiresses, and she's their duenna."
Him! She looks like a female de-
tective brought in to watch the sill
YER"
well, it is her duty to keep an eye
ON the spoons."-Puck.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
FOR STOCK.
Rubbing Post Placed Here and There
in ~ShadeIcss Pastures Will
Save the Fences.

In pastures where there are no trees
or underbrush, stock will often rub
against fences, causing considerable
injury, particularly if the fences are
made of rails or boards. If rubbing
posts are provided this will be obvi-
given considerable comfort. Two COZ
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
TURN OF AFFAIRS
England Eniarges Her DemnuLs
Upon the f'ransvaaI Republic
A MiscOnception of Duty.

London, -ATg. 30.-The Pretoria cor
respondent Of the Daily Chronicle teIe-
graphing Tuesday. says:
Events have taken an alarming
turn. Great Britain, at the request of
the Jitland.rS council, has enlarged
The original demands Of Sir Alfred Mil
Ger, the British high commissioner,
and is adopting the view of Cecil
Rhodes that President Kruger viii
rcVcr withstand an uItimatum.
Il have, however, high authority for
asserting that President Kruger, he
Nolk:raad and the nation will unitedly
resist an unconditional demand for
EiNng effect tc the Miner programme.
tut will conccdc reforms on the con-
-itions already reported.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
DOycOtted.

Grocer-No, sir, we cannot give you
credit. This is n strictly cash store and
we do not give credit to anyone.
Customer drawing himself upproud.
ly)-Then, sir, you mo have my
trade. for l never have cash to pay to
anybody.-Somerville journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
Do Your Fee. Ache and Burn.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-Ease,
q powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or
New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bun
ions, Swollen, Smarting, Hot, Callous, Sore,
Stores sell it, &c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, y. Y.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

Where did Cyrus go?"
Out in the pastur' tew ketch the
bull"
"Haow's he gittin' onr"
Looks like he amt far enough ahead
O. the bull for ra'al comfort."-N. Y.
Truth.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
Safe.

She-I think Dewey can be trusted to
select a new admiral's uniform that suits
him, don't you:
ried man.-Puck.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
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, 1899-09-02
Startling Misconception of Duty.

London. Aug. 3O.-The Times, re-
ierrirg this morning cditorially I the
statement of William T.. S~chrc:ncr. the
Cape premier, that in the event Of wal
he would do his best 10 keep the Cape
Colony aloof from the struggle. says:
This is a startling misconception
Of duty. When the government of the
queen declares war it is the duty of
all loyal subjects whatever their posi-
ton. not t" keep aioof. but TO do their
utmost TO bring the struggle to i suc-
ce>sful end"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

Man has his will-but woman has her way.
%. W. Holmes.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

Burglars 60 on the principle OF helping
themselves, and they don't go to Jail until
they can't help themselves.-Golden DAYS.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

We nave not been without Piso's Cure fo1
Consumption for 20 years.-Lizzie Ferrel,
Camp ST., Harrisburg, Pa, May 1, 81.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

The Best Prescription for ChiIls
and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CuILLToNIC. Its iron and guininein
ataste!ess form. MCGUIRE u pay. Price, SOC.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

He-"I know better than to propose to 4
girl | can't get" She-'Do you:" He
Yes; she might change her mind."-Town
Topics.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling n
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance. and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known TO the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name OF the Company
printed on the front of every package.
FIG SYRUP CO..
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For gale by all Druggists.-Price Sos per bottle.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

People spend a terrible lot of time in get
ting mad, and feeling sorry for it.-Atchi-
son Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

Briggs-The Nuwed's honeymoon is
over.
G~riggs-How do you know?
81 overheard Mr.. Nuwed trying to re-
call when his lodge met."-N. Y. Jour.
nal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken Internally. Price 75c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

Lying's a certain mark of cowardice.-
Southern.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-09-02

Any land that will grow a good crop
II cnlp will grow berries.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-03
annually The remainder Of the estate he tied
UP in trust funds.

annually. The remainder of the estate he tied
UP In trust funds
MRS. PLANT ONLY WANTS HER RIGHTS.
Mrs Plant is at her home, No. $50 Fifth-ave.
She has been advised by her attorneys to say
nothing so that an effort TO get her to talk last
night was unfrlitful. II was learned, however,
from friend that all Mrs Plant wants is what
would come to her as her dover right In this
State This friend says that Mrs Plant con-
tends that Mr.. Plant always voted IN Ne"-
York State. paid his personal tax In TINS state
and never made any attempt or sho"eu any
design of establishing a residence anywhere eiSe
until three DAYS before he died. This friend shlo
further that Mrs Plant says she lived with nm nm
for twenty-seven years. and IN that tule suu
cared for him thoughtfuily' anu .n,' Sne it. a.
I,aari,, that she Is cut off with but Ire IN
oonna Mrs Plant says she is fond or her church'
her family and her friends. ana that snc .iIlni.o
that something should have peen ielt 10 ne'
Nth which she might help her church. her iani-
,r "a har friends If she so wished, and will II
way as she wished when she was through WIN
~ even If It only comparatively sina'i
sum. , -, ,ha ,o,y er,,
which has charge of Mrs. Plants case, ana
when an effort was made to get MN 10 , li'A
lost night II was learned that Mr.. Steele' "ho
&c Mrs Plants personal friend. has charge OF
bar case Mr. Steele would not say woro'
nr Ghislani Durant, Of No. II West Forty
sixth-st was Mr.. Plants physician, anu rlusa Is
warm friend Of Mrs. Plant. When The Tribune
s w." Woyember IL last exclusively told OF Mrs
Plants decision to contest the will Or. Durant
was seen, and among other things ne ne said ID
reply to question as to whether MT riunt , We
~ sound mind when he caused his VIII 10 De
drawn: Apparently his mind was clear; ! am
free 10 say that he was sick man When nc
took the tourney to New-Haven ana maoe MS
somewhat peculiar VIII , 49, =.
Dr Durant has also been advised by the at
torneys to say nothing, but he will be one OF the
Lost valuable witnesses for Mrs. Plant, 80 u Is
said.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-03
MYSTERY IN CONDUCTORS DEATH.
FRIEND SAYS THE MAN WHO WAS KILLED ON 4
CAR WAS WELL TO DO.

FRIEND SAYS THE MAN WHO WAS KILLED ON A
CAR WAS WELL TO DO.
William Davis. thrty-one years old, who lived at
ths Exchange Hotel No 1872 Broadway died In
Roosevelt Hospital yesterday from internal IN
turies. Davis employed as "trpper." or
extra man. on the Sixth-ave. trolley line. On
Friday night he employed on car No 2.20i, and
going east In Fifty-ninth-st collecting fares.
when in front OF No 322 West Fifty ninth-st while
on the side step Of tho car. he was struck by
wagon. owned by Nathan Huget. glass dealer
of No. 100 Wooster-st.. and Knocked 10 the pave
ment He was removed to the hospital and after
examination by DR.. Crawford found to be
in a serious condition. DR.. Marcy, the house sur
geon. was summoned and together the two ply
scians began to question Davis believing that the
man was trying to conceal his Identity. In reply
to tho physicians questions all Davis would say
Don't tell my, friends. don't want them to
know / am here"
Davis's condition became serious, and he
died yesterday morning Later in the day man
who said he was c. d. Powers. OF No. 1.7N North
Twenty-hrst-st., Philadelphia, called at the hos
pltal and said he a friend OF Davis. and that
thing further At the Sxth-ave. stables Of the
company nothing was known of Davis except that
he an extra man.
At the Exchange Hotel It was said that Davis
had been there for week and worked OCCASION
ally on the Sxth-ave. line. Davis had told some
year ago and that he was going ito brace up and
20 home" He once said that he was a member
of the firm of Davies Brothers, owners OF the Mount
Pleasant Dairy West Bangor. Penn.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-03
NOTICE TO-DAY UNLIKELY.
LONDON PREACHER WOULD ACCEPT MOTH
ING SHORT OF UNANIMOUS CALL

LONDON PREACHER WOULD ACCEPT MOTH
ING SHORT OF A UNANIMOUS CALL.
There is little likelihood OF notice being read from
the pulpit Of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
to-day calling a meeting Of the congregation to act
upon the decision OF the Pulpit Committee recon-
mend the choice OF the Rev G. Campbell Morgan.
of London, England. tho next pastor Of the
OF the committee the intelligence that he would be
disposed to accept only unanimous call. and as
this is impossible in view of the opposition that Is
widely expressed among the congregation to the
selection OF the London minister, the committee
hesitates TO call a meeting which will undoubtedly
only lead to further discussion A church
sociation sent out a report yesterday confirming
the information published in The Tribune OF last
Thursday 20 the effect that the younger element OF
the church, Indignant at the long delay that has
enSued In appointing new pastor and at the con-
tentiOusneSS which has arisen In the session OF the
church. has resolved TO seek the removal OF the
members of the session. 1t Is understood that in
the event of personal persuasion failing to induce
the members OF this body TO resign a petition will
be presented 10 the Presbytery appealing to II to
depose the session and assume Its episcopal func-
ton over the church. In the event OF the Presby-
Rev. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe, OF Washington. who
was last year Moderator OF the General Assembly,
Will be asked to take charge OF the church even
II only temporarily in order TO bring his well
known executive abilities TO bear In reconcng the
divided interests in the church Members OF the
the probable attempt that will be made to remove
them from office and stated with reference TO DR..
Radcliffe being called that his had never
been seriously considered by the committee.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-03
NO ICE IN THE PENoBScoT As TET.

Bangor. Me-. Dec. 2.-Although the averasc clos
ing date Of the Penobscot River is December G..
there is to-day no ice in the river anywhere, and
business is proceeding without interruption OF any
kind. The ice shipping season is over, the last
cargo having left port several days ago and the
ice business has not been satisfactory this year.
only about 1850 tons Of the stock OF rs 0D0 tons
having been shipped. Most OF II sold years
ago on long term contracts. at an average Of about
20 cents ton. The last OF the mills on the PenOb
scot closed for the season on Friday aoon. and
nothing now remains but to clean up - at lumber
lie on the wharyes, This has all been II 4 and tho
port will be left bare. a condition unk own in a
quarter OF century: About lA.Oe.000 z Z OF lun-
ber has been shipped by vessel this ven n larger
amount than for a long time before.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-03

,o+ter will instruct all ts employees to mpart 70
the Prusslan delegates any Information they may
desire. ,,-. ,. ...-,,, ranort
20 js Insured In Prussia In exactly the same FORM
as il is handed in to the Prussian Supervising Au-
10 The first years commission agents comms-
sion) for life assurances and endowments issuen ~
Prussia must not surpass per cent OF the ihs"reu
amount. 49,, 49,. -. u,,. tho
RIGHT 10 acquire real estate in Prussia, Tor whicn
nurpose the permission OF the Government OF tns
country must In each case be especially sougnt anu
obtained can a any time be revoked ana declaIsl
null and void Mt the discretion OF the Prussian
state Government without the statement OF any
reasons for this action.