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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-08
The Petition Asking For a
Franchise Was Passed
Over.
The COMMERCE ROAD
And Its Advantages to Our
City Are Important to
Our Commercial
Trade.

At a meeting of the city council
Tuesday night petition was present
ed to that honorable body asking the
city fathers for a franchise for the
grading and building Of the Commerce
road into our city.
The petition was signed b:' two
thirds of the property owners along
the proposed route, which wiz enter
the city east OF the brewery and run
through the hollows, which have so
far proven worthless propertE', termi-
mating on independence stree. just east
of Frederick, where it is proposed to
be erected a modern structure for a
depot.
This petition was read to the council
and .Sn urgent request made for that
as the necessary arrangements and
material for tbs laying Of the track
were awaiting their decision III the
natter After the petition had a
reading We hoped and fully expected
thSt they would take the matter up at
once and give decisive answer, but
in this We we"e disappointed as a
motion wa> ...,Ge To refer the matter
to.a coInII!ti-,.n. Wn.c!, carried.
We are indeed surprised and ctiacrin-
cd that that hDnora hie body ~ gentle
81 would dei.- Il matter 80 important
70 the interest of our city. We doubt
cot their Loyalty, but we cannot help
IN a matter of 50 vital Importance to
our interest and welfare. The matter
should have been acted upon at once.
giving a free vote t. each and every
member of tie council and not referred
20 a committ-e of three to report At
the next meeting.
The entrance of this road into our
city means much to lbs. 1t means
hundreds OF dollars annually. 1t
means the filing up Of the gullies and
hollows in the very -esart of our city
which have heretofore been almost
worthless property. 1t means the
driving away of the filth which at
cpmulates in these low places. and in
less than two years cottages and
dwellings will dot the spot where noV
sand hills, low marshes and stagnat-
ing water predsminates.
1t means the establishment of rail-
road shops with employment for a
score and more OF men who will reside
here and spend their money with Us.
1t viii bring to our city men OF un-
bounded wealth. who VIII establish
themselves here and who will
ultimately erect superb dwellings
which uill help to beautifv the already
prettiest spot on the Father,0 Waters.
1t will open up up to US a country
which at the present moment is clam-t
oring for free access 70 the commercial
world-a country rich in farming
products and sparkling with the
wealth of FORESTS.
The people of that country are
anxiously Awaiting the building of
this road that they might reach our
markets with their produc 5. The big
mill men who have heretofore made
Cairo a center are anxious for its
completion that they might establish
headquarters in our city.
All this means untold benefits which
we should not hesitate for a moment
to grasp. There is an old adage OF
there's many a slip between the cup
and the lip" SO let us strike while the
iron is hot and thereby secure for our
city the greatest boon that was ever
placed within our reach.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-08
Why Ne N2k a Democrat.

To illustrate the position of one oi
the great nationa! parties during a
campaign noted for its frey partisan.
ship. Mr.. Depew .ells this story @!
the youthful politician and the wood.
chuck: The tftor in one of the
smaller schools near my native town
of Peckstill had drilled a number oi
his brightest scholars in the history
of contemporary politics, and to test
both their faith and their knowledge
he called upon three of them one day
and demanded declaration of per-
sonal political principles. You are
Republican, f,0m. are you not2'
Yes sir And Bill, Prohibition.
list, / believer Yes, sir And Jim,
you are a Democrat Yes, sir
We'll, now, the one that can give me
the best reason why he belongs to his
party can have tkis woOdchuck, which
l caught on my way to school this
morning. Il am a Republican said
the first boy, because the Republican
party saved the country in the war
and abolished slavery And Bill,
why are you Prshibitionist:' 4 am
a Prohibitionist' ratified off the youth,
because rum is the ,country's greatest
enemy and the caEse of our over
crowded prisons and pOorhouses.
Excellent reasons Bill remarked
the tutor encouragingly. Now, why
are you a Democrat, JIM Well,
sir. was the slow reply, Il am a Dem
ocrat because | want the woodchuck.
Current Literature.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-08
s.71oCures Hay Fever.

DR.. Humphreys Specific "77" is al
most an infallible remedy for Hay
Fever. All drug stores: or sent on
receipt of price, p cents, Humphreys
Medicine Co., New York.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-08
Picnic at kelSO.

On September is u picnic, will be
given at Kelso for the benefit of the
new school house. Elaborate prepar-
ations are beng made and all who at
tend can be assured of a good time.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-08

TO CURE \ COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. Z. W. Groves sigma
Iure is on each box. 25c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-08

The Democratic candidate for sheriff
in this county will be a lame duck af-
ter the 9TH of next November.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-08

If you want stylish and we'll made
garment 60 to the Boss Tailoring
House. Big reductions for 80 days.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-08
stops the Cough and Works off the
Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No Cure, no
Pay. Price p cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-08

All kinds of kodak supplies at l.
Ben Miller's.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-08
ENGLAND'S GREAT DIPLOMAT.

in of
China LORD Breod formerly
the h.
He considered the politics
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-08

We Make cloths for all ages of
mankind at the Boss.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
MONITOR FOR TARGET.
Old Civil War Relic to Be Used by
North Atlantic Squadron.

Washington, June 5.-Considerable in
terest is being taken in naval circles in a
plan to authorize the North Atlantic
squadron to use one of the civil war
monitors as target for the rapid fire
guns Of Admiral Farquahar's vessels.
This practice would, naval experts say
supplement the information gained by
the British navy from the practice of the
battleship Majestic ON the old turret ship
Belle Island built twenty years ago. The
Belle Isle was put in condition for action,
without, however a crew aboard, and the
Majestic opened fire. The firing lasted
nine minutes. In six minutes the vessel
was in flames and an examination of the
ship showed she was a wreck inside and
was simply riddled with shell. Naval Of
ficers say tilaa the British will make sew
eral important changes in naval practice
as result of the Belle Isle experiment
and they are hoping that the department
will decide to authorize the equipment of
one of the old monitors and the use of
her as target for the kearsarge or New
York. The Monitors are Of very little
value and the loss would consequently
not be great, while the information that
could be obtained will be of great value.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
GRAND OLD PARTY DEFEATS FUSI0NISTS BY Overwhelming
MAJORITIES-nETURN INCOMPLETE.
LEGISLATURE WILL Be REPUBLICAN,
1T WILL CHOOSE SUCCESSOR TO SENATOR MBRDE-T0NGUE
AND MOODY GO TO CONGRESS-W0LVERT0N
FOR SUPRE NE JUDGE.

cans, 2 democrats and 1 independent re-
publican.
The legislative ticket in this (Multno-
mah) county is in doubt and it will take
the complete returns to determine the
result. Multnomah county is usually re-
publican by from $500 to 1900 plurality,
but a split in the republican party and
combination of the democrats and
populists on the legislative ticket caused
the defeat of the four republican sena-
torial nominees and part of the repre-
sentatives.
Outside of the legislative ticket the re-
publicans elect all the county ticket.
The fusionists also elect the district
attorney for this district.
incomplete returns from the state up
to noon indicate the election of Wolver-
ton for supreme Judge; Bailey, for food
and dairy commissioner; Tongue and
Moody for congress, by the republicans,
by majorties ranging from 1,5O0 to 10000
majority.
The legislature, which will elect a sue
cessor to Senator Mcbride, will have q
republican majority of 10 or II.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
WILL DEMORALIZE RATES.
Freight Agents Solicit Business at
Lowest Rates.

New York, June 5.-The Times says:
General eastern freight agents of the
lines west of Chicago who have hereto
fore refused to accept business at cut
rates went through the wholesale district
yesterday and solicited business of every
kind at the lowest rates they could make
to suit the shippers, without regard t1
the presidents agreement. The offers
of these agents constitute the first open
violation of the presidents agreement in
this city. When it became known that
some of the western lines had offered to
take business at reduced rates, the result
was that all the other lines took the same
step and the complete decentralization OF
rates on west bound business originating
in eastern territory is now an assure4
fact
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS,
Endorsement Of Chicago Platform Not
Settled-Instruct for Bryan.

New York. June 5.-The democratic
state convention met in the Academy of
Music today. Prior to the meeting every
precaution was taken by the leaders to
avoid any appearance of friction in the
proceedings To this end there had been
prepared resolution providing that all
resolutions offered by any delegate to
the convention shall be referred to the
committee on resolutions without de-
bate. There seemed to be a general
opinion that the endorsement of the Chi
coga platform was not quite settled, but
it was apparent that the endorsement OF
Bryan by instructing the delegates was
decided upon.
The convention was called to order at
11:45 by State Chairman Campbell, who
announced the selection of John T. Nor
ton of Troy for temporary chairman.
Norton, on assuming the chair, at
tackled the administration of Governor
Roosevelt, saying in effect that he had
won his way to the executive office by
Ibis own thinking" the governor had
taken his orders from Senator Platt.
At the conclusion of Nortons speech
the roll call of delegates was begun, and
then the customary resolutions, includ-
ing one providing for the reference of all
resolutions to the committee were intro
duced and adopted.
The convention then took a recess until
3 p. m.
The committee on resolutions heard
arguments for over an hour by advo-
Gates of the Chicago platform At 2:4O
the committee recessed until 3:15 with
out arriving at any decision
The Chicago platform advocates are
desirous of not having any platform
rather than have one refusing to feaffirm
the Chicago platform. Before the con-
vention it was reported that majority
of the leaders, including Hill, Murphy
and Croker, had decided that the in
dorsement of Bryan was sufficient in
dorsement of the Chicago platform. Dele
gate Mack of Erie county said at least
40 counties favored the Endorsement Of
the principles enunciated at Chicago and
advocates of that platform would carry
the fight for those principles to the floor
of the convention if they were not re-
affirmed by the committee.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
MOB HAS HIM.
Intend to Make Negro Accused of
Murder, Confess.

Mobile, Alabama, June 5.-A mob at
Mississippi City has taken a negro, NAM
ed Askew, suspected of outraging and
numbering Miss Witerstein. late Satur-
day night, from Jail and have gone with
him to the woods. The mobs intention
is to make the negro confess.
A later dispatch from Mississippi City
says that investigation has confirmed the
mob in the belief that AskeW is the man
who murdered the girl. His clothing
was found covered with blood and he
could not explain it.
Undoubtedly the mob would have
hanged the negro then and there but the
mother of the young girl sent a message
asking that the man be brought to Biloxi
for her Identification. Askew will be
taken to Biloxi about daylight by boat
and the hanging will probably take place
there
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
NAVAL MOVEMENTS.

New York, June 5.--A special to the
Tribune from Washington sas: The fri-
gate Hartford which has just made the
straight away voyage from San Fran
cisco to Newport News is to be ordered
to Europe to compete the education OF
her crew who shipped from the Pacific
coast as landsmen under a four years en-
istment. Their cruise around Cape Horn
gave them something more than a rudi-
mentary knowledge of maritime life and
will probably be fit for regular Warship
duty. When the Hartford reaches the
French coast net month she will be the
flagship of a suadron of training ships in
European waters larger than ever be-
fore assembled abroad by the United
States. The others will be the Dixie, now
on her way to the Mediterranean from
Manila: the Buffalo, the Essex and the
I.anca Ster.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
UNWORTHY OF NOTICE.
STATEMENT SO
ANSWERED BY HANNA.
Campaign Funds Not Secured bv
Promises-Senator Carter
Makes Denial.

washington, June 5.-During the trans
acton of routine business in the senate
today Turner of Washington presented a.
Dill to establish court of pension ap-
peals. He presented several letters from
prominent Grand Army officials in sup
port OF the measure. In the course of his
remarks Turne. discussed briefly almost
every big question before congress upon
which action had not been taken and
urged that congress ought not adjourn
tomorrow While SO many important
measures We're unacted upon, including a
Dill Tor the relief of soldiers.
senator Gallinger, chairman of the
committee on pensions, expressed regret
that member of his committee "in the
closing hours of the session felt It his
duty TO make an argument that is moth
ing II 1t Is not political and PARTISAN.
When the antitrust bill was laid be-
fore the senate Mr.. Pettigrew moved its
consideration. Mr.. Gallinger referred the
matter to the committee on judiciary. In
the course of a speech Mr.. Beacon ex-
pressed surprise that the statement made
a few days ago by Mr.. Pettigrew that
Cramps, the ship builde-: of Philadelphia,
had contributed nearly half a million dol
lars to the republican campaign fund in
1892, with promises that they would be
recouped by contracts for the building
of war ships, had not been denied. He
directed attention to the fact that Hanna
and Carter, intimately connected with
that campaign, We're in the senate and
heard the statement.
Senator Hanna jumped to his feet and
said he considered the statement un-
worthy Of notice and declined to dignity
it by denial. $50 far as such illusions
are made to the campaign of 1885, said
he, II desire to say that no promises
were made and no considerations were Of
fered to any person or corporation for
the contributions made" Mr.. Carter
warmly denied the improper use of mon
ey in 1892. Mr.. Petngrew then took up
the minority report of the senate COM
mittee which Investigated the charges
against Mr.. Hanna's election to the SEN
ate, saying there was an attempt made
by democrats and traitorous republicans.
like the senator from South Dakota who
attempted to defeat the nominees of the
republican party for SENATOR
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05

Portland, Ore, June 5.-Incomp1ete re-
turns from II out of the 80 counties in
the state give the following result of yes
terday's election:
For Justice Of the Supreme Court
Wolverton Tep.), 1876; Green (fusion-
isD, S,355. If this ratio is maintained,
5000 majority in the state.
Congressman, First Distrct-Tongue
rep), S,5S2; DAILY (fusionist), 7,1O7
Congressman, Second District-Moody
Vep.), 5,l0S; Smith fusionisD, 3,31S
These figures indicate that Moody, in
the Second district, will have close to
5000 plurality, and Tongue in the First
district, about 5000 plurality, gain of
1000 over his vote in 1885,
The legislature is in doubt, though at
this time the returns are favorable to
the republicans, who have u hold-over
senators.
For mayor Of Portland, the vote as far
as counted shows the following result:
Rowe rep.), 931; Story Gnd. rep.), s36;
Wells (dem.), TO
The city council will stand republic
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05

appearance OF the PLACE, which are de-
MED by the health authorities. Alexan-
der Chisholm, native of Nova Scotia,
died on May 25, after suffering for six
days from what was said to be malaria.
An autopsy revealed swollen glands, and
his funeral was interrupted by the
heafth officers, who cremated the body.
TWO more quarantine stations win be
established at Hilo and Kahului.
Arrangements are being made by the
citizens for a grand celebration Of Terri
tol-ial day.
Governor Dole is considering the ad-
vlsaDfiity of calling a special session of
tne legislature to meet prior to the regu-
lar session.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
CASUALTY LIST.
Gen. Wood Reports Latest Deaths in
Cuba.

washington, June 5.-General Woods
latest casualty list in Cuba is as fol-
lows:
Death report 20 to 81 May, Columbia
Barracks, Quemados, first class sergeant
Charles e. Sherwood, signal corps, died
3lst. yellow fever; private Frank Elick,
F., First Infantry, drowned at Pinar Del
Rio, 9Th, Santiago; Packmaster James J.
Pieburn, died at Ell Caney Sth, pernicious
malaria.
Santa Clara: Post Commissary SER
geant Edward Murphy, died 5th, yellow
fever.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
REVOLUTION GROWING.
Machias Will Remain in Colombian
Waters.

New York, June 5.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Reports to the state department rom
Colombia announce that the revolution
there is growing in strength. Secretary
Long said that though it was desired to
bring the Machias north the situation in
the state of Panama was such that it
was considered advisable for her to re-
main for the present In Colombian wa
ters. ------s-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS.
Delegates Will Go Uninstructed-Cur-
rency Question Evaded.

Baltimore, June 5.-The democrats of
Maryland in the state convention held
here today selected delegation to Kan
sas City and adopted a platform which
leaves the delegates uninstructed, but de-
clares that Bryan is the choice of the
democrats OF Maryland. Imperialism is
condemned; a large standing army de-
plored, and j. is suggested that the demo-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05

Shanghai, June 4.-The Shanghai Ga
zette says 1T has the highest authority
for stating that the dowager empress
has ordered the Tsung Ii Yamen to face
all Europe rather than to interfere with
the Boxer movement.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
To OPPOSE LANDING OF JACK|[S
VIcER0Y DOES NOT CARE FOR FOREIGN MARNES-WLL PRE-
VENT FURTHER REINFORCE MENTs REACHING PEKN.

Elsewhere it is asserted that the vice.
roy has ordered the troops to oppose
further landing of parties from foreign
warships. and that troops now engaged
in operations are designed to prevent
further foreign reinforcements reaching
Pekin.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05

Gratis everywhere lay aside the differ
ences on the currency question and unite
in an effort to stay the overwhelming
progres of radical erors in regard to the
nature of our government inaugurated by
Mckinley and the republican party,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
Today'S Sale

1HIS Will pfODdDly Ue the UlB6cSI oIAN
sale of the summer season.
Several thousands of yards from o. X.
Lewis & Cos stock, some few from Cor
don-Lewis and some from our own, make
a desirable combination, the like of which
is not again likely to happen.
Silks and satins plain and fancy in
all the leading styles and qualities at
closing out prices.
Silk Taffetas at 75c.
Twenty five pieces Colored Taffetas;
pinks, cerises pale and dark blues, law
enders, heliotropes, purple, light and dark
greens and reds, yellows, white and black
1925 quality for 75c yard.
Satin Duchesses at 75c
About 500 yards pure all silk Satin
Duchesses in several colOringS. q. X.
Lewis best $3.50 quality for 75c yard.
Fancy Foulards at Csc.
About $50 yards All Silk Foulards, light
grounds with dark figures and vice versa.
Our LOO grade for Csc yard.
Foulard Dresses.
Twelve very handsome Foulard
Dresses; no two alike; in the new Persian
effects, Satin Foulards and new colored
$45 and $50 They go at half price.
Silk Taffetas at SOC.
About 900 yards of striped, plaid, bro
caded, tucked effects and several evening
shades in handsome all silk Taffetas, SELL
ing up to $3.50 yard. Closing out price
only SOC.
Satin Foulards at 95c.
Twenty-Five pieces very handsome Sat-
in Foulards, "a inches WIDE All beauti-
full yet no two alike. These $1.75 quail
ties going at 95c yard.
Satin Duchesse at $1.25.
24-inch, all silk, black satin Duchesse,
rich, heavy quality. Reduced from $500
to $1.25 yard.
Novelty Silks at 75c.
About 800 yards Swell Novelty Silks
in polka dots, lace and embroidered eff
fects, handsome plaid silks selling up
to $500. Now going at 75c yard.
Foulard Silks at 85c.
Silks, "a inches wide, new red effects, flor
al designs, polka dots, light, medium and
dark colorings. $3.50 qualities for 85c
yard.
Novelty Silks at 85c.
ABOUT A,UUU ydiuS Dwell novelty OllkS,
rich White Silks, White Brocaded Taf-
fetas, light and dark effects in Printed
Warps, several whites and blacks and
blacks and whites, new polka dot effects,
ETC., selling up to $3.50. Now reduced to
85c.
China Silks at Csc.
In this lot are China silks, wash silks,
silk velvets, taffetas, foulards and sew
eral odds and ends, worth up to $1.25
yard. Closing out price, only Csc.
Black Silks at 65c.
Black all silk Peau de Sole, $1.s5 quail
ity for 85c. Width 20 inches.
Black all silk gros grains, 20 inches
wide. $1.35 quality for S5c yard.
Black Taffeta at $1.19.
Black all silk taffeta "a inches wide,
Swiss make, heavy $500 quality for $1.1s
yard.
Black Taffeta at $1.35.
36-inch all silk taffeta best Swiss make
$225 quality for $1.35 yard.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
FROM HONOLULU.

Honolulu, May 20. via San Francisco
Correspondence Of the Associated
Press.)-There have been rumors OF re-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-05
Bargains
lin Innings

From O. K. Lewis & Co. s Stock.
Fancy silk finished striped Skirt Innings
worth Csc and SOC yard. Closing out
Only 1-3c and 1910 yard
Silesias in black, tan, pink, white and
cream, extra quality, worth zoe yard.
Closing out price ........ ..............
Only 1Oc yard
Silesias, all shades, best 25c quality.
Only 12hc yard
Sateen Innings, best 4oc quality. 49,.
Only zoe yard
Extra spun Glass Lining, all shades,
worth 40c yard. Closing out price -.
Only zoe yard
Skirt Patterns of silk finished moreen
In black with fOur-inch colored border
around bottom; width SO inches, length
yards. All new ............ .....
$3.50 values for SOC
tuxedo Canvas in tan, gray and black.
very popular for bottom of skirts, soc
ValOe... -.
Only 15c yard