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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-24

Sec the advertisenant of Z. A.
Johnston in this paper. Nj. Johnstol
10 opening . big stosk Of new goods
everything new and fresh from the
market.
Mr.. Louie Toblsr aud Miss Clara
Snyder Of this city yer united in
marriage 1t the Lindell Hotel in ST.
Louis this afternoon.
DR.. Simmons ssrsaparilla effect
uslly aids weak, impaired and debili-
atted organs of both sexes. It's action
is quick and lasting. Fifty cents and
so loses.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-24

was oCtCCtCu as INC pidCe lOr uOluinS
the convention. Serves us right.
Prof. McGhee has just returned
from a trip to Stoddard county, where
he has been in the interest of the
Gaseo-Chemic Sanitariam of this
place.
Cheatham's Chill Tonic is peculiar
ly adapted to persons in enfeebled
health and invalids. 1t assists di-
gestion and is a perfect strengthened
appetizer. Satisfaction Or money re-
funded. Put up in both tasteless and
bitter styles. 5~0-cent.size.
Louie Tobler went to ST. Louis this
morning. When he returns he will
be a married man.
The County Republican Central
Committee will meet at Jackson on
Thursday. March 18th. All members
are requested to be present.
Glenn Lorimier of St. Louis is in
the city visiting relatives and old
friends. MIR. Lorimier was born and
raised in this city, but he has been q
resident of st. Louis several years.
HIS many friends here are pleased to
meet him.
See the new advertisement of the
Prescott House in to-doy's DEMOCRAT.
This house has long been the favorite
for the travelling men who visit the
Cape, and it is still the favorite of
all who have stopped there. The
hotel is nicely arranged, clean and
comfortable. The Prescott House
ANNEX is one of the finest of the
kind in the city and carries nothing
but the best of goods.
Mrs. A. D. Speak went to St. Louis
evening on the steamer
Grey Eagle after a new stock OF
millinery goods.
KIDNEY DISEASES are the most
fatal of all diseases. Foley's Kidney
Cure is q guaranteed remedy or mouey
Mrs. Nellie Gains Of Oran is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. A. Bader, in
this city.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-24
THURSDAY.

THURSDAY.
Louie Tobler and his fair bride re-
turned home from st. Louis today.
That forty thousand dollar railroad
depot at Thebes is all wind.
The month of May is generally .
cheerful month and this year We
should make it cheerful for the visit
ors We will have here to attend the
Democratic Judicial convention.
There is some hot air in all this
railroad. talk. It takes money to
build railroads.
E. Il. Eoglemann celebrated his
fortieth birthday last night and enter
tanned a number of his friends.
Col. Sturdivant will return home in
a week or two.
The Normal students turned out to-
day in force to meet the visiting stu
dents from the other Normals. They
made quite a show on the streets as
they marched down town in army
ranks.
Certainly you don't want to suffer
with dyspepsia. constipation, sick
sallow skin and loss of ap-
You have never tried De-
Wits Little Early Risers for these
or you would have been
They are small pills but great
regulators. VIM. H. Coerver.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
Falls Between Two Cars while At
tcnptinG 20 Make Coupiins at
Cedar Mountain.

ofhciais Of the Columbia a Puget Sound
railroad yesterday morning notified Coro-
nor spArilns OF tho death OF william
Hughes, q brakeman IN the employ OF the
Company, who was killed AZ Cedar Mount
ain while attempting 10 make coupling
yesterday
Deputy Coroner Arnold responded TO the
noticc, and ascertsined Mt Cedar Mountain
that there we're no eye witnesses te the
occurrence. IL Il thought. however from
the position In which the body lay when
discovered. that Hughes lost his footing
and fell between the cars, The body was
badly rnanEied.
The remains were brought 90 this city,
and Coroner SpRrling yesterday afternoon
decided that no would hold an inquest to.
morrow In an attempt 10 ascertain how
huxAes met his death.
Deceased. who was but "a years % age,
had heen In the employ % the Columbia
a TNx~s Sound read for a eonNiaerah HE
time. and Was regarded hy his employers
rs competent steady man He leave.
. widowed mother. who resides a. Ranton.
Hughes was formerly coal miner
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

Librarian Smith has been engaged for
months in purchasing everything bearing
upon the history of the Pacific North
west that could be secured from book
sellers and the library Is rapidly accumu-
lating an almost priceless collection OF
this historical matter. Any books. news
papers or otner publications bearing upon
the history, the botany. the fauna or
other matter OF value about Washington.
Idaho. Oregon. Alaska. British Columbia
or any other part Of the Northwest are
being sought after. Volumes telling OF
ing purchased. the intention being to
cover completely every detail OF informa-
ton about this part OF the world When
completed the collection Of the Seattle
library win be the greatest Of its kind
in the world.
The exhaustiveness with which the
shows how complete the collection Is
planned to be. Hundreds of postal cards.
announcing the desire Of the library to
ssnt ons Rnery Known WINS secondhand book
store in the United States has received
one OF these cards. all the principal stores
in London have been similarly notified
and purchasing agents in all parts of the
world have been asked to keep close
watch and communicate 70 the library
lists OF any such books they can find.
1t IL realized that the greatest stores
Of this matter are to be found In the
libraries of the old pioneers, and many OF
these have received cards similar to
those sent the book dealers. Dozens OF
the best OF these libraries have been ex-
amlned and offers made for such news
papers, books and publications as are de-
sired for the collection. II Is probable
that most OF these offers will be accepted.
Deals are also on for n number OF fine
collections OF historical matter.
Large Purchases.
OF current publications. the library Is
now making large purchases Of books on
technical subjects. II Is the intention to
soon have In the library all the best and
most lucid works upon every trade and
every art having place In the social and
commercial life OF Seattle. During the
present week an order has been placed
for over 800 volumes Of up-to-date tech
nical works, covering paper hanging. per-
fume making. all branches OF engineer
ing weaving clock and watch repairing.
iron holding metal working Of all kinds
and many other occupations. each OF
particular interest TO a certain class OF
Seattle people. A complete list was or
dsred from the catalogue ~ book desler
who makes a speciality OF works OF this
nature Along this same line the library
Is planning to secure complete sets OF the
nateut ONCE reports of both the United
States and England.
The iengtheninE OF the nights ana the
recpenlng Of the schools are making IN
creased activity at the library. During
September II. Ass loans were made, an
average Of t7s a day. An even larger
record viii be made this month.
The library Is well prepared for the ap-
proAching busy season. For some time
there has been trouble IN the fiction de-
room. a large number of new shelves
have now been Installed. however. and
thr places assigned 20 the various authors
have been completely reindexed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
PRESENT FOR Mr.. PEABODY,
Msubers of business Mems Down
sound Excursion Aboard Doiphin
Give Him n Testimonial.

The Seattle business men who we're
members % the Chamber 81 Commerce
excursion 10 the down Sound cities fort
night ago. last night ~ the Rainier
cub presented Charles r. Peabody. gen
srai manager ~ the Alaska Steamship
Company, with g handsome token %
their appreciation ~ his generous hos
rstaity toward them aboard tho com
pnny's new steamer. the Dolphin. which
carried the exruFsicniefe on their fnegn.
nrah3n trip. u consists ~ a handsome cut
Kias~ wine set including a silver saiver
bearing tire following Inscription: TO
charles F. Peabody, as a token ~ the
auu-r ~iati0n - the members ~ thN
h,1ssrsxs mems excursion. Steamer Dol
phiu. October IS. iNn
The rrrsHrratiou was made by the
CharahFr ~ Commerce Committee which
hRf arrangements for the excursion
Ia hand consisting OF 7. A Nafeau Q
n Collins James lee ard = p Weston.
AZ The same time ire committee dsiiv-
s-eH % Mr. Peabody n handsome bronze
statu<.te 20 be presented BY him 20 Cart
John O'prssn. master Of the Dolphin as
a testimonial of the kindly feeling TO-
wnrd hin % the members o, the excur-
sion
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
ALCOHOL CAUSED DEATH.
MIKE Me>amers, Habitpst Dranksrs
Expires white a Prisoner In
the Cits jail.

Mike MCNAMARA, aKvd 80 years wAo
has often occupied cell Ia the rity iaii
upon vsrtnua PETTY charges Principally
drunkenness. during the past I've years
died In hla cell there yesterday morning
ffasn what The city physician diagnosed
20 he cnronic alcoholism.
Mcnamara Was arrsaKHea tn cuurt
Thursday upan q rharge ~ drunkenness.
which N0ravrca GpNn Atlirimrg sretuams
rvsice Judge Caun srWieuced him 20 sgrve
IN iaN for the purpose of Soldering him
u4. Yesterday morning BE was found ~
al unconscious condition BY Iailsr Corn-
Ing A physician Wae summoned bat Me-
N&nars expired before he arrived
Tne rvwains were removed ka nonney
a ffewkft'a N0rgua hY AiFscsian ~ the
cnrhnnT Unless claimed by relatives or
friends TO-DAY they VII ~ BARRED ID, Inc
pettosa fcld tomorrow
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
Free Abstracts and Legal Opinion.

The title perfect and every purchaser win receive
pec abstract and statement accompanied legal opinion
the e that he viii be put expense this matter
This entire proposition Is the liberal have ever
been able make aud It's sole immediate de
epmcnt OF the property thereby enhancing the value re-
naming holdings We shall sell home builders rather
than spectators and confident there lot in the adj
ou that under development ps will worth 100 per
within twelve months
We win show the property Monday and Tuesday to all who
wish to see it in advance Of the Wednesday sale
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
Do You Know?
DOYou Realize?

That Seattle IL but Just beginning
the fulHlIment of the logic of its po-
sition ON the map and of the "Seat-
tie spirit" which has made the city
out Of . sawmiIl camps
DO you believe the city will grow
with even . fair degree of rapidity
ate growth in population will prove
Seattle real estate to have been q
wonderfully profitable Investment
Prices are low nowI
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
But We Predict

That you will be amazed Mt the hg-
few years.
Had yo1 not better climb tate the
real estate band wagon before the
music beginsf
IL II going to playa regular Seat
tie euickstep
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
CENTRAL SEATTLE
After Many Years Delay to Be Placed on the
Market Next Wednesday.
Ten Minutes From Pioneer Lots 500 to 5000 Very Easy
Terms-Excepdona inducements to Home Builders.

Twenty odd ago the early settlers of Seattle plat
ted pretty residence and called Central Seattle Even
in those early days the of the property rendered
the title appropriate
The passed the hands of Eastern people, who did
not improve and would SELL The city grew line
through the middle Of Central Seattle but lot could
be bought
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
The Property.

Every lot in the addition cleared and plainly staked
lot in the plat than and half blocks street
line Pioneer Place The prop
erty commands beautiful view.
Some Of the lots rich garden soil in cultivation while
each side Of the track the addition by gentle slope to
level slightly bench making pretty residence property
be found
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
Bed Rock Prices and Easy Terms.

In addition to the above plan propose popular
ze the property by low prices and liberal Prices range
from 800 5000 per lot of onetenh cash and
twentieth every month For example 500 lot the first pay
ment will be sl0 and the monthly payment IS.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

The Seattle public library is now enter
ing upon what promises to be a period of
wonderful growth II IL the intention Of
the library commission to regularly order
the expenditure OF 200 q month for new
books. The maintenance OF this heavy
allowance for library expansion through
out the remainder OF 1900 and all of 1901
is now assured. Over $4,000 worth of
new books will be purchased during the
next fourteen months. This means that
the present library OF approximately
25.0 900 volumes will be increased by over
10000. and Seattle will have tho largest
public library In the West. outside of San
Francisco.
The present year, although tho book al
lowance has not reached anything like
$1,000 a month, has been one of remark
able growth In the library. moro money
having been spent on new books already
than during the entire three years i'm
medfately preceding. The heaviest 1900
expenditure was in June when an out
lay of 1000 was incurred in generally re-
stocking the shelves with current fiction.
September / the plan Of allowing l1,o00
. month went into what Is hoped to be
permanent effect. The following sums
have been allowed for tho purchase Of
new books during the present year:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
Bought at a Bargain.

Time passed and of the Eastern people died. month
ago able for client the property bar
gain The and mps have been removed the rotten old
lot stakes have been superseded by and Wednesday,
October H. 190O Central open for sale and
settlement
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

FOLLOW the crowd 20 Victoria on the
Victorian" the only first-eiass boat on
the route. Fare. 81 cents
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
BUYS TEN THOUSAND BOOKS
City Library to Be Greatly In
creased in Coming Year.
WILL SPEND $1,000 a MONTH.

Librarian Smith Searching United
states and Europe for Works Up
ON Pacific NortAwest-seattle Pub
lie Library to Have Almost
Priceless Collection of Data
Additions to Technical Library.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

Have you moved since yen registered
Every transfer must IA recorded on the
registration books which close 81 mid-
n!gat Tuesday,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
To Be Sold Cheap.

The property bought cheap and will be sold cheap and
policy stimulate homo building and the development of
the To this end make the following remarkable
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
FOR
PLATING

sell out for over s2o,oooooo We viii sell
you the whole tract for 5000. We know of
no other such opportunity. We have none
on BUR list and we have not seen any
thing OF the kind offered for sale; surely
worth Investigation IL you want to spec
uiate In big results.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

Opal rings. octaner's hirthstnns. VIM
fam II Ffnck. teweler. sc Second avenue.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

DON'T pay same rrgoe Tor tnfess0r s~rv.
ice. Take the Resale Ger Victoria daily
a M. FAre. s1c.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
Discounts to Home Builders.

For the first completed costing not less than
$3.50 will give lot absolutely free of cost.
For the completed costing not less than
$50 will give lot at 80 per cent discount.
For the third house completed costing not less than
$50 we will give lot at rs per cent discount.
For the fourth house completed costing not less than
$50 will give lot at 90 20 per cent. discount.
For the fifth house completed costing less than
$3.50 We will give lot at so per cent discount.
For the sixth house completed costing not less than
$3.50 will give lot at 80 l-3 per cent. discount
For the seventh house completed costing not less than
$3.50 will give a lot at IS per discount.
For the eighth house completed costing than
$3.50 will give lot at 20 per cent discount.
For each of the houses completed will give
to the head Of each family daily roundrp free transporta
Seattle Renton Electric Railway
These propositions viii apply any house completed
later than April Is, 1901.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

DR. ANNIE RUSSELL. rynscolox.st.
returned 81 Hirekiey-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
SEATTLE ClEAR|NGS HEAVY.
Banks Show Great Increase in
Business Over a Year Ago.
rhiRrXTHiRp CITY IN COUNTRY

Seattle HAS Risen From Near the
Bsttem of the Column TO Rank as
One Of the Great Commercial Cen
tiers of the United sfstes-C1ear-
fnss Greater Than Those of
/ Spokane and Tacoma Combined.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

TIE best running watch h the sIeui.
K1odt Special" No. - Second avenue
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
Free Fire Insurance.

free of for year. all houses built the property prior
April 1, 1901
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

RatntrF-tsrand To-day.
Dinner trom 5 70 4 Muslc fron 70 .
Excellent aesvice go
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

The following gives q comparison OF the
expenditures of the last three years. the
portion of the present. year already
elapsed and the appropriations planned
for tho remainder Of this year and next
year:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
Si,OOO.OO
LOTS

fronting Boylston Avenue, which We are
selling at 100000 apiece; you should Just
take q size up of the situation there;
all real estate looks good in the edvsr-
tisement. The domestic seeker should
spend his spare time looking around
Just see these; soon you win be able
TO ride right there on the Pike Street
cutoff extension.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
Large Lots.

Lots in Central Seattle vary from 35x120 feet 50x
100 feet and there 1eoo alley through each block Any lot
in the addition exceeding the average size of 42x120 feet
open this competition
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
S35O.M
LOTS

cred, and street grading win soon b
under way. Then we have some odd lot
IN the same vicinity. which we will Sc
for $4,000 apiece. on all OF these Pontiu
Lots we will furnish an abstract to eac
purchaser.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

DIR FLEIsctiER. diseases Of nsa ana
NauaaN
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
Crisp Snaps
100000
LOTS

enue, cement Walks, etc., WITH al streOt
assessments paid up in full. The land 10
high, dry, and a good view 10 an advan-
tage of no small Importance. Last win
ter We placed on sale IS OF those lots,
fronting on Eleventh avenue north. and
have already sold 30 OF them: an indica-
ton of how the public appreciates 4
good thing. The admirable location of
this property. being near Grammar
School. near High School, near cars and
in progressive. rapidly improving
neighborhood. commends itself to the
person seeking desirable home site.
And then the price is a great drawing
card.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
NORTH
SEATTLE

buyers seemed 10 have agreed With our op-
timistic views regarding this section We
then advertised the larger pieces we had
for sale in that section. Here is small
one-a new one--a good one--i2oxi30 cor
ner lust north OF Denny Way. but IN the
right place There are several houses
upon these lots. producing good rental.
5000 viii take n. This Is about the
price OF the land alone II Ia a good buy
and will not be offered often.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

And ripe" too. A -
acre tract on Madison
street. which will
subdivide into $50
lots. These lots should
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

Last Sunday We had
something TO say
about North Seattle.
1t was not very much.
but several shrewd
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
YESLER
WAY

about one-haif covered with buildings
ana the rentals amount TO over 1900 0
per annum. We will sell this fine plac
81 property al si5ae0 per front foot. tina
Is. $4,000 Tor the whole piece.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

The permanent pave
ment about 20 be put
down on First Ave
nue. viii add much 20
the appearance and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14
FIRST
AVENUE

actual worth 81 the street az a bushes
;haroughfare; business there f. GOO
nov. II wiii grow better. ny the wa,
First Avenue r. the only through mort
and south thoroughfare IN the city.
extends now from Queen Anne rIlil dow
beyond the Moran foundry, distance
about four miles. and wiil never fail
catch the fsafie. on this svenpe We Of
for tsS.ea % fouf-stary building. vi;
a feet frontage on the best part Of n
avenue above Madison Street This prol
erty now produces a good rental. ard v
consider Il cne q Tho best buys 10 u
city
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

Made Of the bes, steel.
good hickory handles
and made 20 stand tho
test, &c.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

the very business center % The city This
property was leased some time ago at
8. eao0 per year and siil readily bring
- 50 - per year upon renewal % the
lease. Il now produces ~ per cent on
~ 90 -. and we recommend u as oas 81
The safest aud most Conservative buys
In seattle. part cash low interest
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

A downtown corner.
having a frontage of
80 feet on Yesler
Way, with depth %
- feet. The land 10
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

which consists 81 "
pieces. and Ia worth
N5D. we are 70 make
q special Of for a few
days. f1es.
Fan cy Comhineis
with handle worth ttSs
nov fLSa
Open Stop Jars. TIC.
Fancy Ever ard Bs-
sins. first quality. and
no seconds: special. 7sc,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-14

For homes; near our
$4,000 lots, but not
fronting grade q
streets. However. the
whole district IL aAR.