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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
SOCIAL TACT.
A Notcd F~rcncEm2n Who We ar
Adept ut Smoothing
Things Over.

Mons. Ckallemel-Lacour, q distin-
guisneG member of the French acaG-
envy who died lately. was noted for his
tact and readiness in social emergen-
cies. Both were severely tried upon
ore occasion. NJ. Challemei-LacOur
was sent as ambassador from France
to the Swiss confederation. He called
in due form on his arrival upon the
president. The servant who opened the
door said that his exce!lency was III
the cellar bottling wine, but that the
visitor could come in and wait. The
ambassador hung up his overcoat in the
nall and went into the parlor. Pres
emily the Swiss ruler hustled in.
An ugly job, monsieur" drying his
hands; IAN ugly job! But | always bot
tie my own wine. Pardon my coat. also.
1t is a poor fit" glancing down. 1T is
my sons, to tell the truth. hurried 1t
on without looking at it"
The ambassador bowed sniled. 1t
was his w coat.
The interview being over, he went
home shivering. He Sent a messen-
ger INT uSAt udN Va SOot, a. IN
had hung up in TIE hall"
Of all the qualities once essential 10 a
sovereign the one most useful now Is
tact. Queen Margherita of Italy, who
belongs to a house trained to kingcraft
for more than n thousand years, is said
TO be wonderfully skillful in dealing
with social difficulties. An incident
which occurred at one of her drawing
rooms illustrates her readiness and
delicacy.
The persons who are to be presented
at the Roman court are arranged IL Il
large semicircle in the throneroom. The
queen enters and passes around the
line. attended by a chamberlain. who
names each person. adding usually a
word or two TO give the queen some idea
of their claim to notice. She asks a
question or makes a remark TO each
and passes on.
On this occasion there was in line a
Young man from South America whose
embarrassment showed itself in pale
cheeks and terrified glances as the
queen drew nearer. At last she reached
him. and stopped. He heard his name
saw her smile. There was Il roaring in
his ears; his knees shook. Every eye
was bent upon him with amused inter
est. his terror was SO perceptible.
From Brazil?" she asked. And
what town in Brazil is your home, sig
nor?"
"I-your majesty-I don't know" he
gasped.
The whole circle smiled; but the
queens face was as calm as marble.
You mean that our beautiful Italy al
ready has made you forget your home!
All. signor. you are a skillful courtier!
You fiatter us too much" and playfully
shaking her fan at him. she passed on
leaving him wondering how he came to
make so brilliant a response. while the
crowd also looked at him. respectfully
b%ewildered. also.-Iouths Companion
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
Photographs of Animals,

Among the scientific applications of
photography, the value of which has
recently been pointed out, is the study
Of the natural attitudes of birds and
other animals. through instantaneous
photographs of them. 1t is averred that
very impressions are often
conveyed. even in scientific treatises,
through the incorrect and sometimes
impossible attitudes in which animals
are represented. Not only could such
errors be avoided. but important char
acteristics of animals might he made
evident by applying photography to the
study. The ease is analogous TO that of
the gailoping horses. formerly so incor-
rectly represented by artists.-iouth's
Companion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

Rustics who live on i breai-and-milk
diet nearly always have heavy hair to ali
advanced age. while people who lunch
and dine on meat rarely have after %.
The Italian parliament, for instance.
shows IN unrivaled collection of bill
Hard balls. while tn" Italian peasants
who rarely taste meat-always re-
joice in heavy growths of hair. Brit
tany peasant men have hair almost as
long and heavy as their wives. \ very
clever and well-known doctor claims
That m~eat-eating and badness come to-
gether, and he has often checked cases
of falling hair by combining with local
trcatment.a diet of milk, eggs and fruit.
Heavy growths of hair are also very
common among observation-disclosures
natl ENQUIRER.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
business and Prayers.

In one Of the suburbs west OF Chicago is 4
grocer who. although a devGut churchgoer
and i faithful citizen, has the reputation CT
figuring closer in his business dealing than
any other man in the village. Ills enemies
say that he once bi, Il coffee bean in two TO
make weight. and that ne stops his clock at
night to save Wear and tear on the wheels.
The grocer lives above his store. and his
home is competed with his place OF business
by a pair OF Stairs indoors. The grocer son
takes the late watch in the store. and every
night al nine O'Clock the good man opens the
ICor at the top OF the steps and the follow
ing conversation takes place:
John, have YOU posted the books
YES. father
Have you set the scales Light"
YES. father
Well, come up to prayers. Chicago In
ter Ocean.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There Is
only one way to cure deafness. and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is
caused by an infiamed condition OF the mu
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets intiamed YOU have a ru1nbllng
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it Is
entirely closed deafness Is the result. and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con.
dition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases of of ten are caused by catarrh.
which is nothing but an intiamed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (carised by catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
SEND for circulars. free.
F. j. Cheney & CO., Toledo. &.
Sold by Druggists. !5c.
Halls. Family Pills are the best.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
THE GIRLS OF NORWAY.
plexions, Heavy blonde Hair
and Deep Blue Eyes.

The women of Norway are fair, and.
as a rule, broad and stately, but not
tall. They are frequently very hand
some, with regular features, clear and
bright compilations. blond hair and ex-
pressive blue eyes. In nearly every ma"
tional costume the basis is a fine mus
In chemise. beautifully embroidered in
the front and eNquisitely soft and
white.
y full-sleeved chemise of this descrip-
ton is an important part OF the Har-
danger dress, and over it is worn 4
bodice of scarlet stuff, trimmed along
tie edges with gold lace or ribbon. The
bodice is alwa:-s the part of the dress
which most lends itself to ornament,
and its decoration depends on the
wealth and good taste OF the wearer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
Gettfn. Rid of SpIir .ers.

When a splinter has been driven
deeply into theshand il can be extract
ed by steam. Nearly fill a wide-mouthed
bottle with very hot water, place the
injured part over the mouth and press
1t slightly. The suction thus produced
will draw the flesh down, and in a min
ute o. two the steam will extract spiin-
ter and Inflammation together.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
Very Low Rates Via the Missouri.
Kansas & Texas Railway.

Semi-monthly excursions to the south
west. The greatest opportunity to visit
Texas, the Empire state OF the Union. un-
paralleled as to resources and products and
with an area exceeding ali the Eastern and
Middle States. The statistical reports OF
products, as compiled by the commissioner
of Texas, indicate this section as having the
greatest possible advantages in its mild and
equable climate and in the variety and pro-
ductiveness of its soil. For further infor:
nation, descriptive pamphlets and dates OF
excursions. apply to Ii. +. Bowsher, Dist. Z.
A., Cincinnati. q.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
Florida Air Line.

The Louisville Air Line has i~naugnrated
for the season through s.eepins car route -
Jacksonville, Flo, II connection with Inc
Southern Railway, Queen q Crescent Route
and Florida and Central Ien,nsuiar railroad,
passing through the important cities OF
Louisville, Lexington, Chattanooga, At
Ianta. Macon. This line affords passengers
for Florida trip via .AsheyIi.c, y. e., the
greatest american all-yedI- around resort.
Correspondence solicited and information
promptly furnished. K. \. Campbell, Gen
tral PASSENGER Agent, st. Louis. Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
THE WHITE MANS BURDEN.

|
by courtesy OF McClure's MagazIn,
Copyright 1899. by Rudyard Kipling. A
rights reserved.1
Take up the White Mans burden
Send forth the bes. We breed
Go. bind your sons to exile
To serve our captive's need;
To wait, in heavy harness.
On fiuttered folk and wild
Your new-caught sullen peoples,
Half devil and half child.
Take up the White Mans burden
In patience TO abide.
To veil the threat Of terror
And check the show of pride;
BY open speech and simple.
An hundred times made plain,
To seek another's profit
And work another's gain.
Take up the White Mans burden
The savage wars of peace
Fill full the mouth of Famine.
And bid the sickness cease;
And when your goal is nearest
CThe end for others sought
Watch sloth and heather folly
Bring all your hope to naught.
Take up the White Mans burden
No iron rule of kings,
But toll Of serf inc sweeper
The tale of common things.
The ports ye shall not enter,
The roads ye shall not tread,
Go, make them with your living
And mark them with your dead.
Take up the White Mans BURDEN
And reap his Old reward
The blame OF those ye better
The hate of those ye guard
The cry of hosts ye humor
(Ah. slowlyD toward the light:
why brought ye us from bondage.
Our loved Egyptian niGht?"
Take up the White Mans burden
Ye dare not stoOp TO less
Nor call too loud on Freedom
To cloak your WEAKNESS.
By al ye will or whisper,
By all we leave or do.
The silent. sullen peoples
Shall weigh your Sod and you.
Take up the White Mans burden
Have lone with childish days
The lightly proffered laurel,
The easy ~ungrudged praise;
Comes now to search your manhood
Through all the thankless years.
Cold, edged with dear-bought wisdom.
The judgment of your peers.
-EUdyard kipiing.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
R REMEMBERING.

The best carver will let the knife slip
sometimes, unless it is kept very sharp.
The great point in cooking a potato,
by whatever method, is to know when
it is done.
To give a fine favor to corned beef
hash use good soup stool; for moisten-
ing. with a pinch of salt, sugar and
cayenne.
To give an appetizirg favor to
b1oiled beefsteak cut an onion in half
and rub it we the hot platter with the
melted butter.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
TO N
The Secret of Giving Them the Pc.
cuIIar Flare Of the MiIliner De-
Scrihed and Illustrated.

The milliner's art in arranging feath.
ers is simple. She turns each to the
outside so that every feather stands
by itself. This outward graceful curl
is the beauty of the feathery tips.
1t is fashionable to combine tips OF
two shades of Il color, such as two
shades of green, two of blue OF yellow,
or any other of the prismatic colors.
OF course. in punching feathers, like
anything else, the darkest colors are
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

The GiscomfOrtS Of this month can he
escaped by taking advantage OF the winter
excursions OF the Louisville 4 Nashville
Railroad 10 one OF the many pleasant re-
sorts OF the South. This line offers uu>Ur-
passed facilities for reaching the cities in the
South, the winter resorts of the beautiful
Gulf Coast. OF Florida. OF California, and OF
the West indies. Write {. l.. Atmore,
General Passenger Agent. louisville, Ky,
for folders descriptive OF Florida or the
Gull Coast.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
S3,OCO for 4 EcH Corn.

That's what this new cora cost. Yields 3l3
bushels per ecre. Big Four Oats 80 bushels
-Salzer's Rape to pasture sheep and cattle
at &c per acre yields 80 tons; potatoes Sl.20
per Dol. Bromus Inermis. the greatest grass
on earth; BeardleSs Barley 60 bushels per
acre; 10 kinds grasses and ~ciovers. etc.
Send this notice to JOHN \. SALZER
SEED co. LA CROSSE. WIS, with Toe
stamps ard receive free great Catalogue;
5000 Corn and 10 Farm Seed Samples. lk.l
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
4 Dutl Fellow.

Shelf you could have all your heart ; de-
sires what is the first thing you would think
OF taking:
He-I would take off the shoes | am wear
ing and put on Il par that wouldn't hurt my
feet" She then readjrsted the piece OF
court plaster on her HobsOn spot and
treated him with marked GOODNESS during
the rest OF the evning.-Chicago Evening
News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
Crescent Hotel. Eureka Springs. Ar
IErslS

Opens F bruary 25. in the Ozark Noun,
aims. Delightful climate. beautiful scenery.
tmequaIed medicinal waters. Cheap eX,
.ur>iOn rates. Through ~>lccpers via Frisco
Line. Address j. O. Plank. Manager, Room
il. Arcade. Century Building. or Frisco
Ticket Ol:ce, No. l0l y. Broadway, St
..nuis. No.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
Egotisticas.

.-The trouble with him." said the
youpg man who had been trying to fit
tingly describe an acquaintance rs
that when he dipped INTO the sea OF
knowledge he thought he brought up
81 much thar che blamed thing went
dry "-(hica or Post
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
HOW TO ARRANGE FEATHERS.

arranged as near as possible to FORM
q background. If there are more light
plumes than dark ones some thought
is required to intermingle them effect
lively, but if, on the other hand, there
are more dark plumes, the work is not
SO difficult to accomplish.
In 4 group OF five-three olive and
two leaf green-first twist the dark
plumes together, leaving a little space
between them. In a space, but a little
higher than the first two, now twist a
fluffy, light plume. Finally. work. IN
the remaining two olive plumes. ar
ranging them at the lower part of the
bunch, ard as far front as possible. IN
this manner The light plumes are made
to stand out in bold relief. while the
dark ones bring up the rear. and give
tone to the brilliant olive hue OF the
light feathers.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
He Was Handicapped.

Old Gentleman debating an indignant
letter)-Sir: My stenographer, being a
lady. cannot take down what | think of you.
|. being a gentleman. cannot think it; but
You. being neither, can easily guess my
thoughts.-Youth's Companion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

Did you fall?" asked the o%ficious one of
the nan who had slipped on the ice. Fall
reared the man witherinGly: no, | merely
sat down to think over this expansion
Observation-Disclosures North american.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough CT
once. Go to our druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles % and 81
cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

The man who pleases nobody Is really
more loveable than the man who trie-' to
please everybody.-Town Topics.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

Some persons have done a great deal to
run down cyclists and, on the other hand,
some cyclists have done q good deal to run
down other persons.-L. A. W. Bulletin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

Labor organizations object to having con,
Wet made goods placed on the market. They
are opposed to prison sells.-L. A. W. Bui'
letiI.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

1t is surprising how well a home'y girl
looks in Il DECENTRALIZATION Globe
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

The automatic weighing machine gives
pounds i'll return Tor pennIes.-L. \. W.
I~sn-LDfIn
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

For Whooping Cough Piso's Cure is a
successful remedy.-M. p. Dieter, 81 Throop
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
Holiday Goods.

care these real down pillows
con, no: they're only marked down toI
the kolidays.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

: center shot. st. Jacobs Oil strikes Sci
atlca and it is killed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

A mule, a kick, man sick. st. Jacobs Oil
cured the bruises.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
Rare.

Polite Shopman (showing ~goodsl-Here is
something would like to call your attention
.. madam. Its the very latest thing out.
Mrs. Roundtree tabsentlyl-lf there's any
thing out later than my husband III take 1t,
if only as a uriosity.-lllustrated American.
There are too many Of us who imagine
that an irou-clad resolution. born every few
hours, is all there is to being economical
Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

Only 4 sprain? You may be a cripple. st.
Jacobs Oil cures, sure.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

Although people never take it. they dear
" love good advice.-Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18
HEALTHY MATERNITY.
Two Grateful Women Tell Of tho Help They Have Received Fl
Brs. Pinkham.

The climax of life force in woman is capable motherhood.
The first requisite for a good mother is good health.
Health of body means health of the generative organs.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-18

MEyT OF THE interior
G. j.
ing. Chicago. and j. ).
Ninth Street, Kansas CITY
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
Schedule IN effect May IA, lSyV.

schedule IN effect May IA, lsyv.
Leave Washington from station Of New
Jersey and sc.
For Chicago and Northwest, yestibuled Limited
Fur St. Lus S aaaS indianapolis,
press, 1875 am. NestIbuled Limited. $40 p.m
Express 1905 night. daily.
For plttsburg and Cleveland. 1885 am. and $50
For Columbus, Toiedo and Detroit. 1905 night.
For Winchester and way Stations 1890 1888
Eo; Inrny, $40 m. daily.
17:o5 x7:lu. xs:oo. xs:so $50 1880 Ilo:6o am.
49, "a 2 s5O 5s as $3.50 $50 sS $50 $50
1lo:uc, ll:So, xll:eo pm. Sundays, 1885, KOS.
1soo s:8S .sS ,s yjSo tsI0, $50 xsoe HOO
For Annapolis 10 and s:s5 am. 1918 and
$50 pm. sundays, $50 am. 4:35 pm.
For Frederick, week days, $500 am. lO:55. 4:so.
$50 go Pm SUNDAYS 800 9. NJ LIZ Pm
For BOYD and way points, week days, 800 q. m.
40, b:8o. 7:o5 pm. Sundays, 800 am. l:15.
SEQ ssf . sur SOD SOD way sss point? ss ss ffy
pm
Fer wesbiny,on junction and way points, 900
Am, 40 $50 Pm. week days; $500 an, l:l3
ROYAL Blue LINE
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch light.
Fer 81, baltimore tiilsdeiphs New y York n Boston
1908, lis pm, Dining Cars. 800 Royal Lin:
tied, Exclusively Pullman Train. Dining Car.
Sleeping Car open at 1000 o'clock. sundays.
7:o5, $500 am, 1905 noon, l:l5 Dining Car 500
sos Dining Cars, 500, 1850 and 2:35 night
Sleeping Car open 1000 O'Clock.
Parlor Cars on all day trains
For Atlantic City, 1000 an, I2:05 noon, and
1:15 aud 800 pm. week days. 1905 noon, sun
days
For Cage May. 1905 Doon.
Except Sunday. Express trains.
Baggage called fo- ard checked from hotels and
residences by Cnicn Transfer Co. orders left at
ticket offices. GID P.nusylrania avenue NV. New
York and 18th street, and a Depot. d.
Z. d. UNDERWOOD. ID. b. MARTIN,
Gen Manager. Mgr Pass. TRAFFIC.
mstE
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TREATY WITH BRITISH GUIANA.
Hope is Expressed That It VIII BE
ComnIeted NeNf Week.

The negotiations for "A reciprocity treaty
with British Guiana have proceeded SO
briskly that the confident hope is expressed
by those taking part in the work that a
treaty will be concluded and signed next
week.
Sir Cavendish Boyle. the government sec
rotary for British Guiana, mas been Joined
by Mr.. J. H de Jonge, prominent official
and capitalist OF the colony, and an author
fly On its fiscal affairs. Together they con-
stitute "a commission, acting with Mr.. Tow
er. the British charge. in securing the
treaty. They have held numerous confer
ences with Mr. kasson, in which the pro-
posed treaty has been urged as having
threefold advantages.
First. the Guiana commissioners maintain
that the large production or raw sugar VIII
come naturally to the United States, and
that it is to the interest OF this country TO
receive the product rather than have II go
abroad for refining, 1t Is pointed out mat
the price Of sugar is affected mainly by the
quantity of the article received, and
that if the large product OF British Guiana
is taken by the United States it will result
in lowering the price of this necessary art-
Gle of household use.
Second, the commissioners represent that
there is large market for American goods
In British Guiana. particularly for mining
machinery, agricultural implements and
food products
Lastly it is urged that the shipping inter
ests will be materially benefited by having
the trade between the two countries en-
larged At present the shipping interests
suffer il vessel has to go in ballast In
either direction and the desire is to so
shape the reciprocity arrangement that the
flow of commerce will be so mutual that
ships going in either direction Will be as
sured of full cargoes.
The commissioners express much satsfac-
ton with the cordial reception accorded
them by the Washington officials, and they
look upon 1t as another evidence of the
friendly sentiments recently existing be-
tween the British and American govern
mentS.
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CLAIMS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Mile Vabre Was Detained on the
CAPTURED OIinde Rodriguez.

Ambassador Cambon of France has filed
with the Secretary of State the claim Of
Mile. Ivane Vabre, a French citizen, for
$4,000 damages for nineteen days detention
on the French steamer Olinde Rodriguez at
the time of its capture near San Juan de
Porto Rico, in July last, by the U. s S.
New Orleans on suspicion of violating the
neutrality laws. The French merchantmen
was taken to Charleston, s. c., and libeled.
The owners of the vessel appealed to the
United States Supreme Court and won their
case, the court ordering the release of the
vessel.
Mile. Nabre was passenger on the vessel
at the time of its capture. She claims that
she was made i'll by the excitement and de-
tention on the prize for nineteen days and
considers that she is entitled to indemnity
to the amount Of $4,000.
The claim Is a test case, as in the event
of its allowance, similar claims viii I'M
doubleday be filed by the other passengers
on the vessel at the time OF its Seizure. The
matter has been referred to Judge Penfield.
the solicitor of the State Department.