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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
Also SIashed His Throat With a
Penknife.
CAUSE OF THE DEED UNCERTAIN,
Macdonald Is Said to Have Had
@EGrievancc against the Auditor.
Who, He Claimed, Was Rcspon-
sibIe for Reduction of His
Salary-Was Once Short
in Accounts.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Franlz II.
Morris, of Ohio, auditor of the War De-
partment, was shot and instantly killed
about 210 O'Clock this afternoon by
Samuel Macdonald, also of Ohio. recently
a disbursing clerk Of the Treasury, in the
formers office at the Winder Building on
Seventeenth Street.
Macdonald afterward shot himself, and
also slashed his throat with a pen knife.
Auditor Morris was closeted alone with
Macdonald when the shooting occurred,
and in trying to make his escape ne also
assaulted the watchnalI Thomas,
Cusack with the butt Of his revolver.
He was arrested while leaving the build
ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
..sArHEH FORECAST.
s,- S,,ndav and Monday:

Forecast for Sunday and Monday:
virsinia-Fa4r, warmer Sunday ram
ar night or Monday; colder Monday:
winds becoming high southeriy. shaftias
TO northwesteriy Monday.
North Carolina-F'air in eastern. saowefs
In western portion Sunday. warmer: Moii-
,iav probably rain and colder, winds be-
coming high southeasterly, shifting 10
northwesteriy Monday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23

Continued on Seventh Pase.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
na.GE or THERMOMETER

tffa thermometer ranged as follows at
INC Times office Yesterday: 3 y. NJ. IS: II
AZ ~: P. M. 30; s u. NJ. sc; Q T. NJ. "a /;
l2 NJ. 81. Average temperature, 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23

PEKIN. Dec. 22.-The joint note to China
was signed by the foreign ministers
at IL O'Clock this morning. 1t will be
presented TO the Chinese officials in two
or three DAYS.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-18
An Awkward Blaze.

''It was this way" said the clerk.
IA young lady came in and stood over
by the State street door, waiting for
somebody, suppose. The plumes of
her hat curled down behind and tho tip
of plume touched the fame in the
cigar lighter over the counter. Next
moment the hat was ahame, women
were rushing for the door and the girl
who was on fire was shrieking like an
Indian.
"Rudy, the soda clerk. grabbed a
settler bottle and let go at the hat just
as big Martini, the policeman, rushed
in and tried to wrench the hat from the
girls head. Rudy did the best he could.
but he hadn't calculated the range. He
hit Martini in the eye, the girl in the
nose and me in the ear. The hat went
to the floor and Martini fought the
settler till the supply ran out.
Nobody was hurt, but the girl acted
as though she was irritated. Really, II
was only trifing accident. and Rudy
will be in training next time with q
bigger bottle. - Chicago News.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-18

nothing occur to your Have you no
theory to put forward? p
"None that would be of any practical
advantage. Is Lord Donal certain that
it was not the princess herself whom he
met? Are you thoroughly convinced
that there was really an impersona
ton? p
"What do you mean, Miss Baxter3''
'tWell, you met Prince Won Stein.
heimer. What did you think of him2"
~ thought him an overbearing bully,
if you ask me. can't imagine what
English or American girls see in those
foreigners to cause them to marry them.
The prince was very violent-practi
cally ordered me out Of the castle, spoke
to his father-in-law in the most per
emptory manner, and could easily see
the princess was frightened out Of her
wits. ("
ga very accurate characterization of
his highness Mr.. Taylor. Now, of
course, the princess being a woman
and a young woman would naturally
be very anxious to attend the Duchess
of Chiselhurst's ball, wouldn't she2"
Zone would think so.
''And, as you have just said, she has
bear Of a husband, a good deal older
than herself, who does not in the least
care for such things as the function to
which the princess was invited. Is it
not just possible that the princess ac-
tually attended the ball, but, for rea-
sons of her own, desired to keep the
fact Of her presence there secret3 And
you must remember that Lord Donal
Stirling had not seen the princess for
five years. -
"For five yearsl" said the detective
sharply. Chow did you learn that,
Miss BaxterY'
''Well, you know" murmured the
girl, with gasp. ''that he met her last
in Washington, and the princess has
not been in America for five years; so,
you see"-
ooh, was not aware that he had
met her in America at ALL In fact.
Lord Donal said nothing much about
the princess. All his talk had reference
to this lady who unprecedented her."
Jennie leaned back in her chair,
closed her eyes for q moment and
breathed quickly.
II am afraid. she said at last, ''that
do not remember with sufficient mi
nuteness the details You have given me
to be able to advise. I would merely
suggest that Lord Donal met the prin-
cess herself at the Duchess Of Chisel-
bursts ball. The princess naturally
would wish to mislead him regarding
her identity. and 50. if he had not met
her for some time-say two years, or
three years, or FIVE years, or whatever
the period may bet is quite possible
that the princess has changed greatly in
the interval. and perhaps she was not
reluctant to carry on Irritation with
the young man. your client. Of course
she could not allow it to go further than
the outside of the door of the Duke of
Chiselhurst's town house, for you must
| remember there was her husband in
the background. a violent man, as you
have said, and Lord Donal must have
thoroughly angered the princess by
what you term his rudeness in tearing
off her glove, and now the princess will
never admit that she was at the ball, SO
it seems to me that you are wasting
your time in wild goose chase. Why,
it is absurd to think. If there had been
a real disappearing woman. that you.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-18

"IhGt," said the detective, sis her glove. /"
vitation to the ball must have reached
the princess These facts were SO plain
ly in evidence that the girl was afraid
to speak lest some chance word would
form the connecting link between the
detectives mind and the seemingly pal
pable facts. At last she looked up. the
color coming and going in her cheeks.
as Lord Donal had SO accurately de-
scribed it.
81 don't think can be of any assist
ance to you in this crisis, Mr.. Taylor.
You have already done everything that
human ingenuity can suggest.
"Yes. have everything that my
human ingenuity can suggest. But does
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-18

The handle of the timer room turned.
with all your experience and all your
facilities, should not have unearthed
her long ago. You said at the beginning
that nothing was more difficult than to
disappear. Very well. then, why have
you been baf1ed3 Simply because the
princess herself attended the ball and
there has been no disappearing lady at
ALL"
The detective. with great vehemence.
brought down his fist on the table,
"By Jovel" he cried. II believe you
are right. have been completely blind
ed, the more so that have the clcw to
the mystery right here under my own
eyes. -
He fumbled for moment and brought
forth letter from his pile of docu-
ments.
"Here is note from st. Petersburg.
written by Lord Donal himself, saying
the princess had sent him the compan-
ion glove to the one you have now in
your hand. He says he is sure the prin-
cess knows who her impersonator was.
but that she won't tell, and, although
had read this note, it never struck me
that the princess herself was the wom-
an. Miss Baxter, you have solved the
puzzlel''
81 should be glad to think SO, re-
piled the girl, rising, ''and I am very
happy if I have enabled you to give up
futile chase"
"It is as plain as daylight, replied
the detective. "Lord Donals descrip-
ton fits the princess exactly, and yet
never thought of it before.
Jennie hurried away from the detect
ives Office happy in the belief that she
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-18

First European Book In Japanese.
The first European book that ever ap-
peared in the Japanese language was a
translation of Heine's German songs,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
Col. ThiIenius For the Legislature.

Col. George c. Thilenius is the Re-
publican nominee for reelection to
the Legislature. Col. Thilenius is
one of the best known men in the
State. He served the people VI this
county one term in the Legislature
and there was no man in that body
VINO made more friends than he.
When the roll was called Col. Thil-
enious was always in his seat and
when any important bills we're up for
passage Col. Thilenius was there to
ru and his every vote was recorded
on me right side of tine bill.
Cape Girardeau county has never
sant a man 70 The legislature wio
made Z. better record for himself t!l,. Il
,i.s. George {. ThileHius ami if ne l.
l,e--.rctei-and he VIII bee .xp-,.i
- near from !iam taking The ieaG l..
Ei.s- -ur-s that we are al Interested III.
II Gil. Tni..nius We have al ao;e
representative ana i, Is ;ae duty OF ,h=
ca'-r % l=ip he man wa nas tie
or4in. - help him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06

royal road to preferment to success
and honor, is the way of industry,
economy. frugality. sobriety, norali-
ity, education ana religion"
Hon. I D. Hines, Prosecuting At
.ornev. delivered an address OF vel
come, which was full of good common
sens ana Ii the name of the white
irnpie ol the city and county he as
surej the c0irred ministers, the mes
seU&ers q peace. that they We're vel
come to thecity. Miss Georgia Goines.
one o. rEe' coiored teachers III public
cUlCred school. also delivered an adj
dress of welcome representing the col
ored citizens. She vas pleased 10
welcome TO the city tie only true Lea.i-
ers of the negro race III tl-s country
the ministers. She was pleased be-
cause they represented the brain OF
the race: she was pleased because of
the good that would be accomplished
by them.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
More About Advertising.

AS to advertising. spasmodic adser-
tising does not pay. \ man may
keep his business before the
public 50 we'll that nobody can want
anything in his line without thinking
of him. He may drop his advertising
and in the course of a few months an
old customer will pass his place OF
business and never call him to mind,
ne beinE replaced in the memory by
those whC Sc later advertising has
made them familiar to the public.
AS the sign is permanently fastened
over the store door. so it should be
fastened in the ne "spaper, not buried
in patent medicine advertising but
placed where it will be seen. Dodger
and handbill advertising pays, if a
proper distribution of the paper is
made. which is very seldom done. but
newspaper advertising is far better.
Those who get the handbill glance ii
over then cast it aside. The newspa-
per advertisement sticks to the home:
the paper is preserved for a day and
several people read every copy of it.
Everything in it is impressed upon
the minds of the readers.
The local newspaper of modest di-
mensions and pretensiOns commands
the interest of all local readers. an
they scan closely in their leisure al
vertisements as we'll as reading maj
ter.
There is curiosity among ad:-r-
tisers: he is the occasional. He is moi
satisfied with fair return on his in
vestment. If ne spends $50 on ad-
vertising Re expects from so TO slU,
in return for it. and that quickly. tie
slips a small advertisement into the
paper and expects the next morning
to find a multitude of people waiting
for him to open his shop, tnat they
may takeaway his goods.
Advertising is like the SUMNER
showers or the dews OF heaven: tbs.
fall and the grass grows, but you
cannot see the grass grow as you can
see the rise of kite. Those who do
the most newspaper advertising DO the
most business everywhere.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
OTTEND0RFER OPPOSES BRYAN
Great German Editor SatirileS the Demo-
cratic Candidate.

NEW YORK, September 3O.-Edltor
Oswald Ottendorfer. of the Stats
Zeitung. to-day announced that he
would not vote for Bryan. lie added
that the unfortunate consequences of
the election would be immediate. The
effect of Mr. Ottendorfer's declara-
tions will be one of disappointment to
the Democrats. who had hoped the
great German editor would influence
his couEtrymen in favor of the Bryan
ticket Mr.. Ottendorfer said:
The best idea as to Bryan may be
gained by reading his letter OF accep-
tance, and that letter cOuYinces me OF
the fact that he has not one drop of
Democratic blood in his body: so that
as Democrat he ceases to exist. He
is Populist. a Populist pure and
and simple, with as great a leaning
toward the Is to IDEA as ever; but he
hides this issue under the cry of inn
perialism. What nonsense for him to
be an ant-iimperialist champion in
the light of his own actions. He sent
the silver plank to Kansas City and
insisted upon its adoption as a part
of the platform: compelled the Demo-
cratic party to accept it, and by his
action in that matter assumed the part
OF dictator. A tyrannical dictator
to rant about Imperialism seems par
adoxical at least. Bryan's action in
Washington while the treaty of peace
was under consideration showed that
he had no dignity and no understand
ing of higher politics. He played the
part through a lobbyist and used his
influence with the Democratic Sena-
tors in favor of the document. He
said then that the Philippines would
be good stepping stone for US to
china. Then his talk about militar-
ism is equally unworthy of man who
aspires to the place of President. y
Globe e-Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
Gov. Roosevelt on the Paramount Issue.

There mas been some talk as to
what the paramount issue is in this
campaign. Now, | will tell you, and
l have made up my mind within the
last forty-eight hours what the par
amount issued is. The paramount
issue is to keep the orderly liberty
that has made us what we are. The
paramount issue is to keep our
national self-respect by each individ-
ual keeping mis- on self-respect and
respecting his fellows: keeping the
right of free speech: keeping The right
of political discussion so that we may
be able to settle our political differ
ences salts "ctcrils and fairly. after
fu.. hearing yiven 70 any one. what
eve: lis vie"- may he, ii ke expresses
n n dccsntiy aDd in proper language
Their. = danger ri im;'er. "a ali.m:aye
I'll: II - mot rom lie direction in
VII ch MIR. Bryan Is look rg There
is no GaCGCr IN the regular army
the regular arf1y of Sl-1cOths OF a
soldiers f,r every 1900 citizens OF this
great republic. No. no. We have
not yet reached that pitch G. :imidity
when ". are afraid of that. There Is
no danger of militarism. There is 40
danger of Imperialism from this
country, starting out on the path our
fathers trod to DO the work of great
world power. The only danger of
Imperialism that will ever come in
this country is, if it is invited, in
reaction toward anarchy. Anarchy is
the handmade of tyranny. "-lGov.
Roosevelt at Canon City, Colo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
TO BENEFIT THE CITY.
Mayor CoerYer Takes Steps for Our Com.
mereial Interests.

The Mayor is making an endeavor
to organize committee or club whose
duty it will be TO look after any and
all enterprises that will tend to help
our city. He has issued circular
which, in part reads as follows:
1T appearing to me this is an op-
perfume time for making a determined
effort To further advance the material
interests of our city along all lines
and especially in the direction of Sc
curing additional manufacturing
plants and allied industries, and as
our city is without q Commercial
Club or similar organization of cit
izens TO take in charge such matters,
| have concluded to raise committee
of forty of our representative citizens
to be known as the '.Civic Committee"
to look after the welfare of our city
and advance its prosperity. This
committee will formulate lis own
rules of action and consider all such
matters as may appear to it pertinent
to the object of its creation: and while
of course, it can have no official
standing, l am sure that all of its sug-
gestions and recommendations will
commend the friendly consideration
of our city authorities.
We are pleased to note the interest
that our Mayor is taking in this mat
ter and trust that he will be given the
proper assistance. 1t is undoubtedly
to our interest and welfare
and if the matter is taken up and
worked faithfully we will soon be able
to derive benefits therefrom.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
Kansas Girl IS a Blacksmith.

Now and then there is a repost Of
some Kansas girl. who, in an emer-
gency, takes up tie reigns of self
binger, or in some Other manner
makes full hand in the harvest field:
but little lady al Crawker City has
outclassed all records.
She helps her father in his black
saith shop. H. V. Searie Is the
village blacksmith az Crawker al the
Jorge for over twenty years. His son
acts as his helper.
Recently the young man took trip
20 Dakota. He was gone about a
month, and during his absence. Mis-
Esther Sear!e. aged II years, took ms
place in the shop. Her father say
Esther is quite an adept az IN
iorge.'
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06

the negroes in the South should scat
ter over the country. in his opinion
as expressed 2,00J. 900 could afford to
go North. East and Vest and claim
z place IL the walks of lie.
Or. H. Blanton Park of New York
City. missionary -ecrc'ary Uf the :.
u. Z. church. wa> introduced IL the
conference and extended cour-eSies
lie Was a former member nf this
country and vas elevated to his pres
ert position over four year ago from
the Missouri conference.
The secretary called the roll and all
+ ,nc members answered presc-, except
Rev. {. u. Preston. D. d. of St.
Louis. and Brown. oi independence.
both being i'll al their homes The
following officers were elected: Rev
E. L; Vaughn. chief secretary: Dukes,
recording secretary: L d. Abbott.
s:atis:ician: Henry Green. +. Phillips,
2. u. Weaver. narsbals: J. c Cald-
well, CORES spondent TO the Christian
Recorder. PHILADELPHIA: /. Il. Harris
to the Southerl Christian Recorder,
Atlanta. Ga: u. W. Cross. to the
Western Christian Recorder. Macon.
Mo-: c. \ Williams, to the Voice of
Missions, Atlanta. Ga. and Chas.
Stewart. negro newspap per cOrrespOn-
dent was requested 10 report for the
daily papers.
In opening the conference for busi-
ness Bishop Shaffer informed the
delegates that they were here to work
and not to play and he urged that
each give his attention to the business
of the conference.
At the meeting tonight. Hon. Rich
ard Hines will deliver an address of
welcome, also Miss Georgia Goines. |
Rev. 5. c. Pritcnard was elected post
office messenger,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
Capital Waiting the Result of the Election.

John F. VOgelsanger returned home
from st. Louis last Saturday where
he spent several days in the interest
of lead mines he is interested in in this
county. MIR. Vogelsanger says ne met
and talked to number OF capitalists
who have money to invest in any
enterprise that has any show of sue
cess. but they will not make any in
vestments until after the presidential
election. Democrats who have money
are afraid of Bryan. They will not
vote for Bryan neither will they invest
their money till after Bryan is
defeated.
&!r. NogeiSaager says he was aston
ished 70 meet so many leading Demo-
Gratis whO are going to vote for Nc
Kinney and Flory. The business men
OF St Louis with whom Mr.. Vogel-
sanger talked are nearly all against
Bryan.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
An Interesting Speech by Bishop Shaffer

Every minister Has in his seat al 9
o'clock Thursday when Bishop c.
T. Shaffer, D. D.. called IL order the
second day, session Of the Missouri
Conference Df the African Methodist
Episcopal church. and after song and
prayer services DR.. E. +. Vaughn
read the Journal watch was approved
and lie was complineuted on the mar
ner in which he had recorded the pro-
ceedings OF tee conference.
Before taking up the work of the
conference Bishop Shafer delivered
an address TO tie conference III whicn
ne spoke plain Il. 10 the duty of the
negro in this country. and on the
work of mis- church. He said that the
\. VI. +. Church WAS the most
thoroughly organized. and equipped
II stitution whict! j. owned ard cou
trolI.d by the ne-ror.s in the wcrid.
H. said ina; tae cnIrcn was este ebiish-
ed in is. ina oil. ck-mith snopin Pnii,
dutlIilis VIII one 4''Cttl ptchNu|i 1i''
to-day they nave j. 10 ministers aaG
5.095 e. lies: 6i}. Il commur:can:-:
q colleges attenc-C j.2JI students ana
have turned our p: 90 graduat=s.
Concluding t'.>I.'p Snatf.r laid:
TN white Mat ami the Lvcr'. -.
Cd he'd. havt' .. ji-t"-: II cora!::Da u
Labor. sar-Ii;c-. Sufi .i'ir.:-. .ud death.
which has beer - iL,erHuSen n. il
stretche, back over 800 years vi
growth and GeveiopIneE: OF this com
try which has been tae marvel OF the
world when results are noted. and
which has ~ linked and unified their
destiny a. 10 max. il inseparabie on.
and the same. Here they have been
and walked together side by side in
peace aud in war. in sunshine and in
shadow. in JOY an1 N sorrow. IN lie
ard iu death, iii their destiny is in
-rpara bly, sxed where Divine Prudence
clearly indicates they are 20 attain 10
the highest ano noblest destiny pos
si,,ta IN nankinl: .:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
Missouri Game Law.

Deer may be killed from Octo6.r
to January l Does not until 1902
Ducks from October ! TO April /:
but not between sunset and sunrise.
Quails and turkeys only between
November and January l.
1t is unlawful for any nonresident OF
the State to kill at any time deer tur-
keys, quails, geese, ducks. otter.
coons, minks. beavers. bears or other
furred animals.
1t is also unlawful to hunt with gun
or dog with the enclosure of premises
without the consent of owner or per-
son in charge.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
ST. Louis EXPOSITION.
very truIy
G. W. BA HN, SR.

During the time OF the st. Louis Ex-
position, the 5. NJ. & A. p. r. will
sell tickets to st. Louis and return,
on Tuesdays at one and one third fare
for the round trip. good returning
five days from date of sale, and on
Thursdays at one fare for the round
trip, good returning three days from
date of sale.
For further information apply to
L. B. COCHRAN,
Ticket Agent.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
Motto. of Change of business.

Notice is hereby given that 1 have
this first day of October. 1900, sold my
stock of hardware to my two sons, w.
C. and G. W. Jr., who will carry on the
business under style and firm OF Balm
Bros. They are authorized to receive
money due me on accounts, notes, etc.
Thanking those who have been among
my patrons and hoping their business
will continue to fall to my successors,
Balm Bros, | remain
Very truly,
I'm G.. W. Balm, SR.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-06
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
The Largest Meeting of Colored Ministers
Ever HELD in Southeast Missouri Now
In Session in This CITY.

Over 100 colored ministers are -
the city from ali parts of the state 81
tending the annual session Of he Mi--
s)uri conference OF the African Meth
odist Episcopal church which opened
Wednesday, 10 ST. James \ u Z
church. OF r~h:ch the Rev. Dr. >. {.
Do5g j. pastor anG cill cnrrirue II
session anil sunday night WHEN ne
ministers ri,l be assigues to iUir
work for the next J. months.