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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22
FIGHT OVER A BRIDGE.
Conflicting Bills being Pushed by Missouri
and Illinois Congressmen.

Washington, D. c., December Il
The introduction of bill Tuesday at-
ternoon in the House by Congressma n
| George Smith, of Illinois, granting
I authority for the construction of a
bridge across the Mississippi river
about six miles from Cape Girardeau,
Mo-. connecting the Missouri and Il
linois shores, wasthe signalfor rather
an interesting development in the pro-
ceedings OF the committee on inter-
stale and foreign commerce, to which
the bill was referred. At the same
time Congressman Smith introduced
the bill in the House, Senator Mason
offered it in the Senate, and there were
indications thai hemeasure was to be
pushed in both bodies.
1t develops, however. that the bill
conflicts with measure offered at the
last session by Congressman Vandiver
of Missouri, providing for the erection
of a bridge at Cape Girardeau. Both
Smith and Vandiver appeared before
the committee and urged their respec-
tive bills. While each insisted in the
politest way possible that his bill did
not conflict with the bill offered by the
other, each urged that his bill should
be reported favorably.
Mr.. Smith urged that the bridge
which his bill provided for would be
u used by the Illinois Central, the Cot
ton Belt and the ST. Louis & South
western railroads. He said that the
only road which would be benefited
by Vsndiver's bill Was one which had
been "built by Mr.. Houck of Mis-
souri,, which ended at Cape Girardeau
and began some place in the woods Of
Missouri. The roads which reached
the bank of the Mississippi at the
point where he proposed that the said
bridge should be built we're all big and
reliable corporations and they would
allow the road terminating At Cape
Glrardeau to send its trains over the
bridge on the same terms that they
crossed it. If the bridge was built at
Cape Girardea0 it would necessitate
the construction of ten miles of new
road by each Of the three roads al
ready named Thecompsny for which
he presented the bill would build a
81, 500, 600 structure, he said.
Mr.. Vandiver addressed the com
mittes and said that the road which
reached Cape Girardeau was no longer
the property of Mr.. Ho9ck aud would
gladly let the three roads which haa
been mentioned by Nc. Smith use the
bridge oa.good terms. He pointed out
that the government engineers had re-
ported favOrably on his project and
that his bill had been offered first.
The committee decided to let the e at
ter remain over for week, in which
time Mr.. Smith said he could get a
report from the governmeat engineers
on his project. Representatives of the
failrOSds which reach the banks of
the Mississippi at the point described
by the Smith bill are here aud it is
said a representative OF a New York
syndicate now owning the read ter
minating at Cape Girardeau Is here
backing the Vandirer bridge bill.
Interesting Developments are among
the possibilities of the immediate fu-
ture.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22
A Deep NJ ystery.

1t is s. mystery why women endure
Baelache, Headache. Nervousness,
Sleeplessness Melancholy, Painting
aas Dizzy Spells when Thousands have
proved that Electric Bisters will quick
~ cure such troubles II suffered for
years with kidney trouble" writes
Mrs Pnebe Cherley, of Patterson, la.
land a lame back paiued me SO i
could not dress myself. and, although
IS years old, 1 now am able to do all
my tlOusewor&. 1t Overcomes Con
stipatlon. improves Appetite. gives
perfect health. Only SOC az |. Ben
Miller's drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22
In Memoriam.

Again the sable wings Of Death have
been spread o'er our city and waited
upwards to the realms of eternal bliss
the pure, christian soul of our beloved
sister, Mrs. J. n. Whitelaw Her
dear and ever smiling face will be
sadly missed. especially in the Baptist
church and Sunday school of which
she was faithful member and a true,
staunch and Jealous teacher. Her
praises cannot be too highly sung.
and though We must mourn and grieve
over the loss of one SO dear, Vet We
rejoice in knowing that she has en-
tered the heavenly portal where the
Father she served so faithfully while
on earth, has called her to himself,
there to await in JOY and everlasting
happiness her loved ones left behind.
Who can doubt she heard the words.
"Well done. thou good and faithful
servantn' Oh! That we all may live
as our dear departed so that when our
end comes We may, like her, be ready
TO cross the silent river, knowing that
our Saviour's hand was outstretched
to guide us safely over. To the be-
reaved husband and family We can
only say:
She has goDc from us forever,
Longer here she might not stay.
Yet the parting, sad and painful,
But preoedes that glorious day
When In all her heavenly radiance,
Blessed beyond all human ken,
With bright angels, pure and joyous.
Our beloved will see again.
Though hon voice is hushed forever,
Thae Asar voice We loved to hear;
Though her smile 90 sweet and precious
Never more our hearts will cheer,
We mast bow our heads and meekiy
Pray to Gsd, 'Thy sill be dons,"
Trusting in his love TO meet
In Heaven oass more our Christian one
A FRIEND.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22
81 Plunkard

Having been rewritten and recon-
structed this season, presents all new
features and novelties, and Mr.. J. G..
Lewis has surrounded himself with a
big company OF comedians, surpass-
ing all his previous efforts to please
his patrons, and will present his new
edition of this successful farce COM
edy. 81 Plunkard. at the Broadway
Theatre, Friday, December "a.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22
Election No,,ce..

Notice is hereby given that meet
ing OF the stockholders of the Sturdi-
want Bank viii be held on Tuesday, !,
January 8, 1901, at the Banking House
in the City OF Cape Cirardeau, No.,
for the purpose of electing directors
for the ensuing year. Polls open from
! to p. m. L. J. ALBERT,
December 18th, 1900. Cashier
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22
Blown to Atoms.

The old idea that the body some
times needs powerful, drastic, purga
tive pill has been exploped: for DR.
Kings New Life Pills, which are per
fectly harmless, gently stimulate liver
and bowels to expel poisonous matter,
cleanse the system and absolutely
cure Constipation and Sick Headache
Only Is cents at I. Ben Miller's drug
store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22
IL GirdIes the Globe.

The fame of Bucklen' 8 Arnica Salye,
as the best in the world, extends round
the earth. It's the one perfect healer
of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores,
Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Aches,
Pains and all Skin Erupsbns. Only
infallible Pile cure. 25c box At I.
Ben Miller's.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22
Notice to STOCKHOLDERS. /.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual election Of seven Directors OF
the First National Bank of Cape
Girardeau will be held in the Office
OF the bank the second Tuesday in
January. 1901. Polls open from 10 a.
m. to 3 p. m.
l. L. JOSEPH, Cashier.
Cape Girardeau, No., Dec. 4, 1900.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22
"77'' Breaks up cold.

The prompt use of DR.. Humphreys.
Specific "77" breaks up colds that
''hang on All druggist, 25c.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Corner
William & John Sts., N. "
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22

Before buying "a present for your
sweetheart or friend see that elegant
line OF siiverware, watches, clocks
and jewellery at Frederick's.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22
Lady correspondent Wanted.

| want to hear from any lady who
has stomach trouble. will recon-
mend DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and
guarantee ittocure. Yours truly,
{. B. Miller, Maple Wilson.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22

stops the Cough and Works or the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, no
Pay. Price 25 cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-22

We are showing excellent designs in
brooches. S75 is the highest, and We
have other beauties. Let's show 'en
to you. AL CHENuE. Jewsler.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12
Healthy Girls Make Happy women.

There is no happiness without health The woman
who is constant sufferer may learn to bear her burden to
accept her lot She have peace but happiness
without health. Nothing is necessary than extreme
OF the health in girlhood. It is in grhood that
the little seeds of neglect sown, the harvest OF which
may be lifelong suffering for the woman DIR Perces
Favorite Prescription is to be recommended the
remedy which is to help and safe to Many
preparations offered for womans contain deeterous
drugs the of which breeds drug slavery and degrade
ton. There is OPIUM cocaine or other narcotic in
vFavore Prescription, 1t contains neither whisky
alcohol but is strictly temperance medicine purely
vegetable preparation for womans it cannot harm the
most delicate system.
oFavorite Prescription" regulates the periods dries
unhealthy drains, heals inflammation and cures female
weakness. 1t is medicine especially designed for
womans Ills and has been acclaimed by those who it
IA God-send to womenn 1t makes weak women strong
aud sick well
None of the promises made for vFavorite Prescription
be made for substitute medicine Therefore insist
that, you want cure you want the medicine which
has cured othersDr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
rAbout ten married and three months later
@ o but ne a hasw @ the So with
mot able to Do ,s s n all had to sIs all
3ne day she oys see me and brought OF
know viii help YOU took and did help and got better
Of the lad feelings that had before taking
safely
S s SaS who o
ask got make 50 we'll quickly ten
made better Some Of the nego have used the same psd
used to b before uea yoa nsdne ,sat every Snh had
two. some back aau and 50 on for week and would
work nothing matter wiz be ever thankful 10 God
and you for having such remedies help poor suffering invalid
DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets are small easy to take
gentle in action and PECULIARLY adapted to be used
laxative by women. Use them with 0favorte Prescrp-
ton" whenever laxative is needed
Fsyorite Prescription makes weak women
sfrooQ. sicS RoGpc1 aeH
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12
Dissolution of Partnership.
Miller, S. D., Mch. 10, 1900.

Miller, s. D., Mch. 15, 1900.
The firm of Miller Bros. Co., OF
Miller, S. d. is hereby dissolved by
mutual consent. All Mill accounts
due the firm are payable to j. D.
and II. NJ. Miller, who assume con-
troll of the Roller Mill. All coal &C
counts due the firm are payable to
Charles Miller, who assumes charge
of the coal business. 1874
j. ID. MILLER.
III. M. MILLER.
CHARLES MILLER.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12

The infant boy of MI. and Mr. 8. j
T. Lockett, died Sunday after two
weeks sickness. He was a bright
little fellow one year and "a half old,
and his departure, even though to q
better home, leaves an aching void
in his earthly home. Funera sery.
ices were conducted at the C. christian
church Monday by Rev. Me redith
of Highmore and the remains we n
laid to rest in the G.. Al. r. cemetary.
The Borrowing parents are tendere d
the com munity's sympathy.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12
Estrayed.

Three sorrel horses; one pony
mare with foal weight 500: one sor-
rel gelding, white hind legs & white
face; one sorrel colt. gelding, coming
year old. Finder send to H. G..
Hurd, Hand, s. ID. 17t3*
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12

A Mr.. Humiston arrived last week
from Minnesota with $40 head of
cattle, immigr ant goods, etc. He
goes on the Henshaw ranch in Spring
Hill twp.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12

The Florence postoffice has been
ordered discontinued, and mail or
dered To Howell The patrons. how
ever, will most all get their mail at
the Miller Office.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12
Notice of 9Th Grade Examination.

Notice of 9Th Grade Examination.
Notice is hereby given that the
Eight Grade exa mination of the
Public Schools OF Hand County, will
be held in Miller Saturday. May 10,
beginning at 9 A. NJ Eighty-five,
per cent on general average and
below Sixty in no branch are the
standards for or aduation.
j. FL. SNoDDY
17t4 Go. Snpt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12
Paint Up.

| have fine line Of paints ready
Tor your spring work. Am also
agent for the celebrated Monitor
wind mill and pumps. Paints by
the gallon, or by the barrel, also
brushes, varnish st ain. Agent for
the Buckeye mower. First do or
south OF Citizens bank, Miller. If.
GEO. JEFFERY.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12

Great numbers of cattle have been
coming in from neighboring states
lately. They will be grazed her e
this summer and returned to market
in the fall. Most OF the cattle are
sold on time, to be paid next fall.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12

We return our sine ere thanks to
friends an neighbors whose kindly
assisted during the sickness and
burial OF our little one.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Locket.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12

Seeding is progressing rapidly
now, with ground in fine condition.
But when was there a season with
out fine prospect at ahe beginning
or some time before harvest?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12

Guy Stout and Geo. Hazen went
to Rockham Saturday on their bikes
to visit their young friend Jay Nor
ris, who is station agent at that
place.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12
subscription 81 90 Year in Advance,
Town Herd

will soon start a town herd, tax
ing and returning milk cows morn
ing and evening. Terms, ST. per
month. FRED COLEMAN
Miller s. ID
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12
Herd Notice

| will take steers to herd to the
number of 125 head. Good ran ge
and water. Address Joseph Kindle,
IA 60, Kolda p. o. S. d. 17t3
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12

There is an extensive call for
houses to rent in Miller this spring,
and rents are going up. The tall de
mand will be even greater.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12

c. c. Campbell announces that he
will sell all garden seeds at 3 cents
a package. 16t3
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12
For Sale.

S. Il. z Section 3-i12-69. Only 5
miles from Miller. 14t4
JOHN PUsEY.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12
New Firm.

Having bought the F.
NOyes Place in St. Law
renee, | am now ready to
do all kinds of Repairing,
such as wood work, black
smithing and carriage
painting. Have had long
experience i'm an eastern
city. Give me a call. All
work warranted. Bring
on your buggies, have
them fixed up and painted.
A. B. WALKER
st. Lawrence S. d.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12
Heavy Horses Wanted.
! want TO buv soma good heavy

Young horses, weight about 100,
u Y ToERry.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-04-12
CHE pioneer Aress.
ESTABLISHED JANUARY 4TH, 1852

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
j. A, PUsHFIELD, PROPRIETOR.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-03

The surrender of General Cronje &C.
Cured on the 18th anniversary of the
battle of Majuba Hill, and this fact ACIDS
considerably to the joy that the British
nation is expressing over the circum-
stance. Some of the military experts
express the opinion that had Cronje
not been hampered with the women
and children of his army, it is quite
probable that he would have been able
to escape from General Roberts. There
is much surprise at the fact that the
surrendered army numbered less than
1000 men. The British estimated the
army originally at not less than 5000.
In the aggregate, the small squads
previously captured did not include
more than 600 or 700 men, and wheth.
er the original estimate was far too
great, or the killed and wounded, dur
ing the 10 days fighting, of which
there has been no statement, makes
up for the balance, is not yet clear.
The Boer army numbered about Co.
900 men. According to the best au-
tbority obtainable, the killed and
wounded, outside of what Cronje may
have lost, does not exceed 1900. In
Guiding all known losses, and liberal
estimate for disafections, the effective
Boer forces in the field must still be
something like $4,000, and although
the disaster of last Tuesday was heavy,
still the original effectiveness of the
Beers does not seem to have been
seriously impaired. Even with the
capture of Cronje's army, the Boer
prisoners in the hands of the British
do not outnumber the British prison
ers in the hands of the Beers by more
than 1000. The most serious result
of the capture of Cronie, so far as the
Beers are concerned, is the release OF
8 ,me 10000 men, British operating in
the west, who may now march against
Joubert at Ladysmith, and drive him
out of Natal. The impression has
prevailed all the while that Cronje's
army was composed principally of Free
Staters. 1t has since developed that
all but about 1900 are from the
Transvaal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-03
MERE-MENTION,

1t is reported that the union jack
and the American flag were floated
side by side ut Durham last Wednesday
in honor of the British victory al
Paardeburg. '..''.''''Roberts captured
only 13 5-pounder cannon with the
Beers, and the question is, what has
become of the big guns. '''''''''George
Williams, young Negro man, killed
his mother while they were following
The corpse of The husband and father
to the grave near Pheasant Hill, Ga,
last Tuesday. The boy ordered his
mother to stop her manifestations of
grief. She paid no attention TO him
and then he shot and killed her. '''.'''..
Steamers from Honolulu continue to
bring news Of ravages by the plague.
......."The cold weather has almost
caused an oyster famine in Chesapeake
bay. .'".''"Dr. Leyds, the Transvaal
agent at Brussels, claims that there
are enough Europeans on their way to
South Africa to increase the Boer
armies to 100000 men. ..'''.'''Elijah
Stanton, aged 80 years, and Jules
Maner, aged 60 years, both of the Con-
federate home at Austin, Texas, be-
came involved in quarrel over the
Boer war last Tuesday, and as the re-
suit of the quarrel, Maner stabbed
Stanton to death. .'""..".It develops
that Mr.. Parslow, the Mafeking cores
dondent of the London Standard, who
was thought to have been killed at Ma.
feking by the Beers, was murdered by
Lieutenant Murchison of the British
army. ..........A London dispatch says
that Kaiser William telegraphed his
congratulations to Queen Victoria and
-the Prince of Wales on the occasion
of the British victory at Paardeburg.
......".M March cotton contracts reached
9.O5 on the New York Exchange last
Wednesday. .".''.''A fearful storm, Gen.
tering in Illinois, Northern Indiana
and Eastern Missouri, has been raging
throughout the country during the past
few days. ......'.'The surgeon general
of the United States marine hospital
service has information that the bu-
bonic plague has appeared in one of
the islands off the coast of Yucatan.
This is the neares. approach to the
United States so far reported. ''''''''''''
Both Taylor and Beckham are making
appointments in Kentucky and their
respective senates are confirming the
same.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-03
Che 4torkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. @.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1900.

Here is good story that Senator Till
man told George Fred Williams. The
Democratic leader Of Massachusetts, spoke
in melancholy resignation about his fate
which had, he said, compelled him to
relinquish his responsibility in the minds
of people who form their opinions from
certain newspaper reports. "We!l, Will
liams," said the redoubtable South Caro-
lima senator, who had suffered that way
himself, "when was boy discovered
that 1 could always tell, while walking
through an orchard in midwinter, just
which trees bore good fruit. There would
MT be any apples on the trees at that sea,
son, of course; but under the best ones
found the ground covered with sticks
ard stones. 1t puzzled me at first, but
quickly found that only the trees bearing
good apples suffered the attacks OF small
boys with missiles. And in the same way
you will find that the men whose work Is
bearing good fruit attract the stipgs and
arrows of detraction. ."-Boston Post.
And as we look upon the great piles
of slanderous arrows lying at the foot
of the McLaurin tree, we are the more
impelled to wonder at the amazing
quality of the fruit thereon. Senator
Tillman himself is not the target for so
many poisonous missiles as is Senator
McLaurin.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-03
sALEsDAY FOR MARCH.

Next Monday is salesday for March
and according to the record of the past
there should be a busy time Of it in
Yorkville.
For one thing, there will be a large
number of mules on the market, and
as the season when mules are especial.
ly needed about planting operations is
we'll on, the probability is that there
will be a good many buyers here to see
about those mules.
For another thing, the farmers have
appointed this day upon which to give
still further consideration to the ferti.
lizer question, and whether or not
there is any organized action with re-
gard to fertilizers, it is quite likely
that some contracts will be made be-
tween dealers and users.
Then salesday in March is usually a
very busy day anyway, and the larger
the crowd the merrier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-03
probable that the public system may
be put in operation for the first time
tonight.
BARBED WIRE FENCES.

Following is the very latest legisla-
tion against bsrbed wire fences. 1t is
entitled "an act to afford protection
against certain barbed and edged wire
fencing" and reads:
Section l. Be it enacted by the gen.
eral assembly of the state of South
Carolina, That from and after the pas
sage Of this act, all persons or corpo-
rations building or using a barbed or
edged wire fence, within fifty feet of
any public highway, shall nail or place
plank or pole on or near the top of
said fence: Provided, That the said
plank or pole be not required when
there is such an embankment at the
side of the road as shall, in the judg-
ment of the road overseer of such road,
render it safe from injury to stock trav-
cling said road without such plank or
pole being on said fence.
Sec. 2. That all persons violating the
provisions of this act shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor, and on con-
viclion thereof shall be punished by
fine of not exceeding 800, or impris-
onment not exceeding thirty days.
Sec. 3. That all acts or parts of acts
in conflict with this act be, and the
same are hereby, repealed, especially
the acts on same subject approved
February 81, 1894, and February 81,
1893