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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-04
SMALLPOX IN PORTO RICO.
One Hundred and Fifty Cases Under Treat
ment at Ponce Will Begin Com
pulsoIy Vaccination.

San Jaun de Porto Rico. Jan. 81
Smallpox is increasing at Ponce,
where 80 cases are under treatment.
The military government will imme-
diately begin compulsory vaccination.
Chief Surgeon Huff says there is no
occasion for special alarm as the con-
ditions are not unusual. Reports
from other points in the islands tell
of scattered eases.
\ number of prisoners in the San
Juan penitentiary attacked an Ameri-
can soldier who was doing sentry
YESTERDAY. The sentry was compelled
- bayonet one of his asSailants.
Capt. y. :. Snow. who has been
comm ndant ut the San Juan naval
staff :. has been appointed by Gen.
Hem, to take charge of the port of
Saa Juan.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-04
GEN. WOODFORD SET RIGHT.
Secretary Of the Navy Long Sends Him
the Facts In the Case for His
Information

Washington, Jan. 3i.-Secretary
Long addressed the following letter to
Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford:
Navy Department. Washington. Jan. q.
My Dear General-I find the papers att
tribute to you certain statements with re-
gard to the supply of ammunition in the
navy during the war which are SO errone-
Gus that / can not believe you have been
correctly reported. ! have asked the bu-
Ieau of ordnance to give the exact facts.
and inclose you n copy of its statement.
/ am sure you will be glad to read 1t.
Very truly yours,
J.. D. Long.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-04
J. D. Long.
Retirement of Gen. Thaddeus Stanton.

Washington, Jan. 31.-Gen- Thad-
deus Stanton, paymaster general Of
the army, was retired at Noon yester-
day in conformity with the age re-
quirements of the service. The occa-
sion was taken advantage of by the Of
ficers Of the ~paymaster's department
in Washington to present their retir-
ing chief Il silver loving cup a. a
mark of their personal regard and ap-
probation of his public services. The
ceremony occurred in Gen. Stanton's
Office. che room was filled with aiA
old friends and associate.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-04

Whip up the white of n egg and the
yolk> of two: stir in me wineglassfu.
Of strong cold beef tea. a fiavoring of
salt and Il tcaspoonful Of cream. But
ter Il deep small pie ,ish. pour in the
above mixture. ard set in a shallow pan
containing boiling water. Boil gently
in this for ten minutes. or until set
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-04

Cut the salmon into thin slice. >ual.
for Is or 20 minutes in warm water,
drain ard cry Oh Il soft towel. then
oro;i over a quick fire. Serve on a no:
plate with a little butter and lemon
julie rubbed toge;her.-Ladies' Home
Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-04
An Absfract NOun.

The governess was giving little Tom
my a grammar lesson the other day.
IAN abstract noun" she said. us the
name of something which you can
think of, but not touch. Can you give
me an example,"
Tommy-A red-hot poker.-Cincin-
natl Commercial Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-04
ONE EXTREME TO ANOTHER.
The Third Infantry Leaves on 1ts Journey
from the Frozen North to tho
sunny Tropics

ST. Paul, Mimi. Jan. 3I.-With tho
mercury at 26 below zero the Third
regular infantry began their long
journey to the tropical heat of the
Philippines. The heavy baggage train
left last week. and soon after day.
Light the regiment began it's journey.
Col. Page had requested hat there be
nc formal farewell. but Il large
crowd cheered the dnparting soldiers.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-04
Had Served His Time

Gayman-This is a great day with IA
at home. Ny daughter comes QUITO
night.
DumIey-Don't say so, So does my
brother. He's been in FOR seven years.
Chicago Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-04
An Explanation.

The Fox-Good morning, FRIEND I'm
afraid there is something about NE you
don't like.
The Bird-WelI, you're right It's
YOUR apoeti.e.--puck.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-04
so 1Pnr and Yet So Far.

The distance from The farth"st point
of polar discoveries 10 the pole itself
is 400 miles.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08

and best suited to the wearer. Long
plumes and short fluffy ostrich tips
will both be used upon one hat, the
longer ones gracefully disposed so that
some of them rest on the hair.
Wide, rich-hued satin ribbon will be
prodigally used on hats Of every shape,
and black tulle or black plated lace
will be intermixed on black Milan and
other straws, with some remarkably
effective autumn flowers and foliage,
including nasturtium blossoms, in
shaded velvet, in deep orange, pale
yellow, bronze brown and many mixed
shades of glowing crimson.
There will also be seen wall-fowers,
phlox blooms, sumac buds, gorgeous
dahlia blossoms, lobelia and trumpet
blooms in vivid scarlet, silver gray
"dusty miller" leaves in velvet, golden
rod sprays and huge single orchid, cab
bage-rose and gladiola blossoms.
In the showing Of early autumn mil
linery, yellow-hearted black roses with
black lace or chiffon, and short but
very full black ostrich plumes, are
among the novel trimmings on the
Leghorn and Milan shapes, and hats
in lace-like open work effects in black
chenille. The continuance of gay col.
ors both in dress materials and fancy
jackets and capes literally compels
the adoption of head-coverings that
will not add brilliancy or color, but
but will rather tend to modify and
tone down the effects of colors appear
Ing in other portions of the costume.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08
A HELPFUL CORNER.
Things Every Cook Should Know.


Katherine B. Johnson, writing in
Tennessee Farmer, gives the follow
ing good points about cooking meats:
All cut roasts of meat should be laid
on the rack skin-side downward, that
the lean side may be quickly scared
over to prevent the escape of it's
juices.
A pot roast of beef is more perfectly
Drowned before than after boiling.
Rub the damp roast with sifted bread
crumbs; fry to a rich brown on every
side in the kettle in which it is to boil;
then cover with boiling water and SIM
mer gently-closely cOvered-until ten
der.
Oysters for frying should be washed
in cold water, drained on soft cloth
and rolled in fine-seasoned bread
crumbs. let lie fifteen minutes and fry
in a wire basket in deep, smoking hot
fat
The rank flavor so generally disliked
III mutton Is uOClucu1y 1ooo IL CdC NouA
and pink skin-like substance that is
about it is cut away Then moisten the
surface, rub thoroughly with flour or
fine bread crumbs and roast.
The fat from broth OF soup can be
easily removed without waiting for it
to become cold by repeatedly drawing
butchers paper across the top.
The flavor as we'll as the digestibili-
ty of the broiled or fried ham or ba-
con is improved if it is laid on warm
butchers paper and placed in the oven
to drain the minute it is sufficiently
cooked; serve on hot platter, with a
few drops of lemon juice squeezed over
the top.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08
New Fall Millinery.

AS the time has now come, when all
lovers of pretty headgear wish to
choose their fall hats, the following
article from the Prairie Farmer, will
perhaps, be Of some help:
From present appearances, the styles
in millinery will be quite as varied.
with as great a scope for personal
choice, as they have been for several
seasons past. No particular mode
will be absolute. There are turn-Up
and rundown styles for long, short,
round and slender faces, and models to
wear above pompadour coiffure aud
those that adjust themselves graceful
ly above a low-coiled and much-waved
Merode style Of hair-dressing, COM
pact Dutch braid, or a classic Clytie
arrangement, etc.
The shepherdess shapes reappear,
completed by very rich and pretty fall
decorations. The French toQue is al
most an exact replica of the shape
popular two years ago. The English
walking hat will increase in favor, as
it's shape is very becoming to The ma
jority of women. The lines Of new
models are graceful and artistic, and
the hats appear in both smooth and
fancy braids.
The curling brim will this season be
velvet, whichever is most becoming
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08
Fig or Date Frosting.

These frOStingS are excellent to use
upon any kind of cake, but as they
are rather rich in themselves, they
seem better suited for light, white
cake If figs are preferred, they should
be chopped fine; if dates, the stones
and as much as possible of the white
lining should be removed and then
they should be chopped fine. For a
layers, use a scant quarter of a pound
of either the chopped dates or figs, put
into a double boiler or saucepan with
a very little boiling water-just
enough to make the mass pliable. Let
them stand and heat while the syrup
is boiling. For this two cups of fine
granulated sugar and a half cup of
boiling water is required. Boil with
out stirring till the syrup taken upon
the spoon or skewer will thread" Do
not allow it to boil too hard at first.
When the sugar is thoroughly melted,
move the saucepan to better part of
the stove so that it may boil more Wig
orously. Have ready the white of two
eggs beaten dry; now, to them add the
fig or date paste and pour the boiling
syrup in a fine stream over the two,
beating all the time. Beat occasionally
while cooling, and when thoroughly
cold add one teaspoonful of lemon ex-
tract, and it is ready for use. These
frostings may be tri1e sticky the
day they are made, especially if the
syrup is not boiled very long, but the
sickness disappears by the second
day, even if kept in a stone jar.-Prai-
rie Farmer.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08

Farmers provide yourself with Pain
collie, cholera morbus, dysentery, diar-
rhoea, &c, may disable your hands
use it in every case of the kind, but
be sure that you trust to no other
but the old, long tried Perry
Davis Pain-Killer, which never fail
ed. Avoid substitutes. there is but
one Pain Killer, Perry Davis. Price
25c and SOC. IL.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08
For the Household Department.
The Baby's Bath.

Almost all mothers agree in thinking
that babies should be bathed every
day. Cleanliness is one of the most
important factors in the well being of
the child as we'll as the adult. One
that is bathed properly will be most
unlikely to take cold, and is also less
likely to take any contagious disease
than one who is bathed less frequent
ly.
The best time for the bath is mid
way between two feelings, never
when he is hungry, or Immediately af-
ter meal, and may be in the forenoon
or afternoon, to suit the convenience of
the mother The room should be warm
enough to be comfortable, and the wa
ter a little warmer than new milk.
Have the clean clothing and every
thing you will need ready, so there
will be no needless delay, for the bath
should be given quickly. Put the
bath tub on a box Or a low table so
you can sit beside it and work COM
fortably. Put the water in the tub,
dissolve teaspoonful of powdered
bOraX in it. remove the clothing and
set the baby in it. Wash him quickly,
using little good soap and a large
soft sponge. The borax softens the
water, making it nice for the tender
flesh of the little one. When you have
finished, lift him out, dry the little
body with soft piece of old linen and
dust any places that seem in danger of
chatting with powdered starch or
Drowned -four tied up in thin flannel
cloth. Put on clean clothing, which
should be warm and dry, and he will
usually go to sleep in few minutes.
e. J. G..
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp=RoOt is not rec
ommendedfor everything but if you havekid-
ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
just the remedy you need. lthas been tested
in so many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers of this paper
who have not already tried it, may have
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling more about Swamp-Root and how to
find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and E.Ik
send your address to @a|EEE.z1k 81 E:;:EEaa
Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing ~ s sEss
hamton, N. Y. The 7sssEss 9I@ ssssEAssg9
regular fifty cent and Home of swamp-Root.
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08
SCOTS
EMNlZk STOW

; looks like cream; it nour- !
; ishes the wasted body Of !
5 the baby, child or adult {
, better than cream or any .
: other food in existence. 1t )
) bears about the same reIa- 1
, ton to other emuIsions that I
! cream does to milk. If you !
5 have had any experience I
, with other so-caIIed ''just as !
5 good" preparations, you !
5 will find that this is a fact. 1
4 The hypophosphites that are !
8 combined with the cod-liver oil
s give additional value to it because
5 they tone up the nervous system
D and impart strength to the whole
> body.
s 5oc. and ST. 90, ali druggists.
A SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New iorl [
- -
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08

cures made by DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great medi-
cal triumph of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years of
scientific research by
DR.. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
der specialist, and is
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08
THE OPPORTUNITY

"Bilkings got married rather sudden
ly, didn't hep"
eyes. Somebody gave him Il rail
road pass to New York good for two,
and he din't want to waste it-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK =?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know of the wonderful
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-08
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.

Address all communications to Household
Department, Agricultural. DeLand, Fla.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-27

Captain Harts, United States engineer,
on having his attention called to the dis
patch from Newport, to the effect that zoo
feet of the north jetty at the entrance to
Yaquina bay had been swept away by a
storm, informed the Oregonian that it
was doubtless the tramway connected
with the jetty which had been swept
away. There is no probability that any
of the jetty has been carried away, and,
as the jetty is entirely under water at the
outer end, damage to it, if any, could not
be seen. In building such jetiies tram
wav is constructed on piles. and from this
track the rock which forms the jetty is
dumped into the water. The tramway is
not removed when the jetty is completed,
and after few years is wrecked and de.
stroyed. If the idea that only section
of the disused tramway at Yaquina bay
was swept away is correct, no damage
has been done and no loss incurred. The
board of United States engineers, which
is preparing report on the desirability
or advisability of deepening the channel
entrance to Yaquina bay, at an expense
of about 100000, will meet again
about the mibdle Of next month, when
the report will be completed and forward
ed to the chief OF engineers.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-27

Hood, Elizabeth M. Boyle. and Ruth A.
Irwin, widow.
William Bogue, executor of the estate
of Elizabeth A. Beach, has received
81, ,656, and expended $4,109, leaving a
cash balance of 1886, with claims re-
naming unpaid amounting to 81, 1872,
The court ordered pro rata payment of
25 per cent. on all claims allowed by the
executor, and directed all remaining
property to be sold at private and pub
lie sale.
The second semi-annual account in
estate of Sarah G. Applewhite, has been
filed by the executor, B. L. Eddy. The
last report showed $1,O9S on hand, $961
has since been received, and 1868 paid
out.
Virgil A. Garter has qualified as execu-
tor of the estate of Tolbert Carter. john
Tomlinson, Wiley Holman and J. s.
Robbins have been appointed appraisers.
The property is valued at $4,000.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-27
Adolph Witzel.

| Another of those occurrences which
have the tendency of causing tinge OF
sadness to enter the student heart and
bring tears and grief into the family
of the unfortunate enc has occurred at
the OAC. On Tuesday the national flag
foated at half mast from the staff on the
college building, announcing the fact
that Adolph Witzel, student, and q
member of the freshman class was dead.
Monday at noon the youth breathed his
last, as result OF an attack of appendici
tbs. The next day, all recitations were
excused during the third and fourth
hours in the morning, the cadets, bat
talon band and lady students marched
with solemn step to the home of the un :
fortunate student in Jobs Addition, and
after short ceremony the remains were
escorted by the cadets to the depot,
and they were taken by train to Turner,
near which place his parents reside, and
interment was made at Twin Oak ceme-
terry on Wednesday.
A week ago last Monday, young Wit
eel became ill while in his classes and
found it necessary to seek his room. Dr.
Altman was called and as the boy con-
tinued to grow worse, DR.. Pernot was
called for onsultatation.
The case being appendicitis and of SO
severe a nature, it was decided that an
operation would be necessary, as SINH
lar case in the person of the six-year-old
daughter. of W. S. Gardner had been
performed several days before with en-
tire success. With the consent of the
parents who had arrived in the mean
time, DIR. Wallace, of Albany, was sum-
moned, and on Saturday morning the
operation was performed in the presence
of the Corvallis physicians. In the ap-
pendix was found hard substance, to-
gether with mach inflammation and
peritonital complications. The opera
ton failed to better the youths condi-
ton and at noon, Monday, his last
breath was spent.
Adolph Witzel was born in Turner 16
years ago. With two brothers he re-
sided in Jobs Addition, having come to
Corvallis to attend the OAC. He was a
bright. intelligent lad, and made many
friends while in school. He was an
earnest Christian young man, his last
words being those of religious consola-
ton with his father and mother and DR..
Thompson.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-27
APRETTY WEDDING.
Mr.. Edwin W. Jones and Miss Leila L.
Purdy were Married Wednesday.

Mr. Edwin W. Jones and Miss Leila L
Purdy were Married Wednesday.
| The home of Mrs. Francis E.. Purdy
in this city was the scene of pretty
wedding. Wednesday morning of this
Iweek.
The contracting parties were Mr.. Ed
win Wesley Jones, of Portland, and
Miss Leila Lee Purdy, the cultured and
accomplished daughter of Mrs. Francis
E. Purdy, Of Corvallis.
The parlors of the Purdy home were
tastefully decorated in pink and white
with clematis and sweet peas.
At 1890 Miss Mamie Cauthorn struck
up the strains of Lohengrins wedding
march, and the bridal party consisting
of bride and groom and Miss Esther
Purdy as BRIDES maid, Mr.. Harry Root
as best man, took their places under the
marriage bell, where the impressive eere-
mony of the Methodist church was per-
formed by the father of the groom, Rev.
John Jones of Portland
The bride looked extremely handsome
attired in white. .organdie, and the brides
maid was becomingly attired in white
organdie over blue.
After delicious refreshments were
served, the happy couple took their de-
parrure for Portland on the west-side
train, carrying with them the best wish
es and congratulations of near hun
dred guests present. The same evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones departed for San
Francisco, and after months visit to
different points of interest in California,
they will return to Portland and go to
housekeeping.
Many handsome and rare presents
were received from the friends of the
contracting parties, among Others
being two lots in Portland, presented by
the brides mother
The bride is wellknown in Corvallis,
belonging to one of the Oldest and best
families of Benton county. The groom
holds responsible position with the
O. R. & N. Co. in Portland.
Among those present were: Mr. and
Mrs Hugh Finley, Mr. and Mrs. M Cur
rier, Mr. and Mrs Robert Buchanan, Mr.
and Mrs Currin, Mrs Sarah Cauthorn,
Mrs Francis Purdy, Mrs johnson, Miss
M Shell. Mrs Hunter and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs A Trask, Mr. and Mrs FL Cau-
thorn, Mr. and Mrs ] jerks, Mr. and Mrs
] F Yates, Miss Emily Cauthorn, Misses
Sarah, Evalina, and Lizzie Currier, Ida
Wright, frankie Currin, Eva Miner,
Nina Yates, jennie Gellatly, Misses Eva
and Edna Finley; Mamie, Emily, Ruth,
Laura, and frankie Cauthorn; Messers,
A Cauthorn, V Moses, Rev. Hyatt, A
Buchanan, Alfred and George Purdy,
and Harry III Root, of Kansas City, Mo,
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-27
SORGHUM A SUCCESS.

Expriments at TIE %. A. G. Prove that
1t Car be Profitably grown In Oregon.
Last spring the UNION GAZETTE limited
that the raising of sorghum is to be one
of the coming industries Of Oregon.
This statement was not mere guess but
was based on facts secured from the lead
ing agricultural experiments of the state.
At that time the professors at the ex-
pertinent station sent out large amount
of seed to farmers in every county in the
state, for the farmers to plant and report
as to their success. The seed was fur
Dished by the agricultural department
at Washington.
Some four weeks ago the samples of
sorghum grown began to be received at
the college chemical department
from all parts of the state,-samples, in
fact from every county in Oregon. An
announcement was made at the time
that the re suit of the experiment would
appear in these columns.
The professors have been busy in the
analysis of the plant and the results
have been much better than they ex-
pected. The plants received are luxuri-
ant in growth, being excelled in this re-
spect by none grown in the middle or
eastern states, and in their content of
sugar, only by the cane grown in its
native Louisiana soil.
Sorghum cane that contains six per
cent. of sugar can be proftably worked;
that received by the college people con.
tanned an average of 10 per cent. sugar,
while some of it reached as high as IA
per cent.
These facts prove that sorghum can Q
can be grown in Oregon, and that profit,
ably. Our state consumes far more
sugar than she produces from the beets
grown in Eastern Oregon, and with the
aid of sorghum cane, we can grow our
own sugar much cheaper than We can
now get it, bringing thousands of dol
lars more revenue to our producers, and
furnishing employment to large num-
Der of our people.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-27
On The River.

The river is now at a stage where the
boating season may open. The recent
rains brought it up about twelve feet,
but it dropped again and is now about
the six-foot mark.
The steamer Ruth left Portland Tues
day morning for Corvallis and way points.
arriving here Wednesday morning on the
first trip of the season. Her schedule
will be the same as during the past win
ter season. Her up days are Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays, and down the
other days, laying over at Corvallis oa
Sundays for the purpose of going to still
farther upper river-points.