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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-31
Death of Charles c. Mnmtt.

Charles Chouteau Mafitt, aged i3,
died in st. Louis. He was well known
in business circles. and was promi-
inently identified with democratic poll
tics, serving several times as chairman
of the democratic state committee. He
was largely interested in manufactur-
ing, banking, street railways and vari-
u other ST. Louis enterprises. His
neutrality-suspicious., Pierre La
clede. founded the village of ST. Louis
in 1864. He leaves a fortune in excess
OF q million.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-31
There was . Deadlock.

After being in a deadlock all day.
the st. Louis conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, at Kansas
City selected the following ministerial
delegates to the general conference to
be held in Chicago next May: Rev. d.
W. Crow, presiding elder of the Farm
ington district; Rev. C. V. Criss, pre-
siding elder of the Springfield dis
trict, and Rev. Jesse Bowman Young,
of St. Louis. Rev. E. j. Hunt, presid-
ing elder of the Carthage district, and
Rev. Frank Lening, presiding elder Of
the Sedalia district, were elected az
aiternates. .
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
CUBA'S VAST STORIES OF SCRAP
 IRON.

The Accumulation of Two Centuries Being Shipped to American Foun- dries.
 The iron production of the United
 States will be increased very material
 ly this year by the debris of war ex-
 ported from Cuba to the United States.
 Several hundred thousand tons of Gu
 ban iron have already been shipped
 here, most of it the wreckage of the long war. The junk market is likely to
 be provided with the stuff, most of
 which was intended to be used against
 Americans. It is one of the anomalies
 and surprises of war that the immense store of shot and shell which the Span iards accumulated in Cuba for the sub jugation of the natives and the annihi- ation of the Americans should at last find it's way to this country to be made into blows and other agricultural im- plemcnts. It is but another version of the Roman adage of turning the sword into reaping-hook.
 A number of American dealers in iron, convinced from what they saw i'll the newspapers that there must be a large amount of old iron in Cuba as the result of the destructive war there, sent agents down there to buy up such iron as they could find. The result exceeded expectations. Cuba was literally full of junk and with enough of old iron to keep dozen foundries at work.
 A single purchaser from Ohio, A. o. Sayler found no difficulty in buying up and shipping away over thirty-five thousand tons of old Iron and steel The bulk of this was debris of the war. or rather of the old military system in Cuba. In Moro and Cabanas fortress es, for instance MT. Sayler purchased no less than four thousand tons of cannon balls. They were obsolete pro- jectiles, the old-fashioned round solid shot intended for the antique muzzle- loading guns. Many of them had been in the fortresses for decades, probably for a century or more, piled up in the pyramidal form. They were really junk, of no. value in modern warfare, and the authorities were glad
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
TEA IN RUSSIA.

MT. Consul Stevens, in his report or
 agriculture in Trans -Caucaea for tn,
 last year, states that the tea plantation.
 of the Trans Caucasus, which are al
 most exclusively situated along the
 coast to the north of Batoum, are iron
 year to year acquiring more promin.
 ence, in so far that the industry has
 advanced from the experimental stage
 to a reality, and it ie now evident that
 the tea plant can be successfully growr
 in this country under existing climatic | conditions, and, further, that it is only necessary to surmount certain difficult | ties at present experienced in respect to the question of obtaining cheap labor in order to make tea growing one of
 the principal industries of the district
 A large Moscow firm erected factory
 on its plantations last, and the au-
 thorities on the estate belonging to the imperial domains at Chavka have fol- lowed this example
 The yield of the tea crop has been good, and, comparatively speaking. fairly abundant The flavor and quali- ty of the tea do not, however compare favorably with the Chinese, Indian and Ceylon qualities, and the prices at which the small quantities obtained are being sold do not suggest that, for the present at any rate, any alarm should be felt by the tea growers of the East in respect to the competition which Russian grown tea is likely to afford in the markets of the empire. Seeing that tea can now be successfully grown in this region, the imperial domain au- thorities propose to encourage the culti- vation of this plant among the peasant ry, and with this object in view would, believe, gladly split up the area on their estates now planted with tea into small plots for distribution, on certain conditions, to the surrounding inhabit- ants to cultivate under their supervi- sion. It is considered that measure of this kind would induce a consider able proportion of the peasantry to cul- tivate tea, and as son as it is known that fairly remunerative wages can be obtained for the collection of the leaf a large number of women and children would willingly come forward and as- sist in gathering the harvest, and bv this means an important reduction in the price of labor would be likely to follow.
 In the present difficult petition of the labor market, owing to the absence of a god supply of laborers. it is evident that the expenses incumbent on the cultivation of tea in the Caucasus are so excessive that if the production were to attain such figures as would enable even a small proportion of the demand to be satisfied it could, nevertheless, not be sold at prices much below those which teas imported fetch in the mark cts of the Russian Empire.-Birming- ham Post.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
STORING AMERICAN WHIsKEY IN

Large shipments of whiskey in bond can ports within the next month or two A shipment of 1,5O0 barrels is now near ly ready for export, and about 4,000 oar-
 rels more will soon be ready.
 While some of the whiskay will be
 sent by Baltimore owners, the most of
 it will be from Cincinnati and other
 Western cities. After being kept in
 European warehouses for six months nr
 year the greater part will then be
 brought back to this country for sale.
 The whiskey to be sent out is of the
 1891 and 1892 distillation, whica must
 be taken out of the bonded warehouses because the eight-year limit .las expired.
 Whiskey may be stored in q bonded
 warehouse eight years without being subject to the internal revenue tax of $1.1O a gallon At the expiration of eight years it must be taken out. Rath- CT than pay the tax and lose the use of the money until the sale of the goods some owners prefer to ship tn sir surplus stock to the other side and store it there until needed, claiming that The cost of freight both ways and storage in Eu- rope will be less than the cos, of meet ing internal revenue requirements at time when there is no demand for the goods. The tax is only required to be paid when the whisKey is put on the market for consumption, 50 that 6 lods shipped to Europe in bond are not tax ed. They are brought back ae required by the demands Of the narite. here. Goods remaining in this country out of bond are supposed to be on the market.
 This method is pursued my leal,rs and distillers who overload themselves. The output in 1892 was heavier than the and 1t is part of tne surplus which is now going to Europe to wait the time when it must be brought back to be placed on the marlet.-Raitmor Sun.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10

to get rid of them at bargain-counter
 prices. They were shipped to American foundries and will be made into stoves,
 pots and pans.
 Next in importance to the Actresses as iron mines were the sugar planta- tIons. There is always q great deal Of junk on them as improvements in su- gar machinery induced the planters to get rid of their old presses and buy new ones. The war increased this junk, for the Cubans and Spaniards burnt hundreds of sugar-houses, leav- ing behind only the iron. MT. Sayler says that each sugar-house yielded several thousand tons if iron. Much of this was conveyed to Havana and cx- ported to the United States, but not one-quarter of what could have been obtained the chief difficulty being the lack of transportation and the difficulty of getting the iron to the railroad by which it could be taken to market. The iron brings little, and in many cases the owners of plantations were willing to give it away to any one who would remove it. Even when on the railroad the iron can be purchased at llcAl tWO anu d HciL tO llil CC hOiiehio i ton.
 Next in importance to the plantations as a source of old iron are the three military trochas built across the island by General Weyler. They are now be- ing dismantled and are yielding large quantity of railroad iron, most of which is being shipped to the United States The block houses erected along the line of the trochas and the railroads also contained good deal of old iron, seve- ral of them being entirely plated and made ironclad with old railroad iron, which protected the Spanish soldiers within from bullets.
 The purchase of iron in Cuba and its shipment to the United States has tenn porarily ceased because the marketing of the sugar crop is keeping the rail- roads and the teamsters and loaders generally busy, but 1t will begin again in the spring as soon as all the crops are marketed, and in spite of the large amount of iron exported from Cuba, the supply there is said to be scarcely touched. The island has been aceumu- lating old iron for a couple of centuries, and, being without foundries, 1t has no market or sale for it.-Correspondence of the New York Sun.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
PoIi's Wonderland Thenter.

The extraordinary bill at Poli's with its five headline acts and great olio will closa tonight after a phenomenal weeks run. The headliners are Sam, Kittie and Clara Louise Morton, the Quaker City quartette Stinson and Merton, Stephens and Taylor and Lot tie Fremont, assisted by Georgie Mack and the Jew pickaninnies. In the olio are Coleman and Mexis, the sharpshoot- CTS, Tina, the pretty child soubrette, the Marinellas in acrobatic act, and Wood and Ray in comedy sketch.
 BIG SHOW COMING.
 Bert Coote, the well known comedian who usually spends part of his summer vacation here where he has many friends and relatives, will be at Poli' s next week in a comedy, assisted by a first class company, called Supper for Two" MT. Poli has prepared a great bill for next week. It will introduce Little Doris the famous child who play ed in "Shore Acres" with James A. Herne, in a comedy in which she is "The Little Leading Lady" MT. and Mrs. Tom Mcintosh, the celebrated coll ored comedians, Williams and Adams, in knockabout; MT. and Mrs. Tobin, in their exquisite musical act The Ben Harvey trio, MT. and Mrs. Joe Keaton, Attic Spencer, Robinson and McKen- zie, illustrating the famous song, "The Holy City" and many others. Prices, matinee 10 and 20 cents; evenings TO- 20 and 30 cents. Ladies at matinee 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
ENTERTAIN1I EN7S.
Hypcrion i'neater.

At the Hyperion Monday night, Feb- ruary 12, comes the first presentation
 in this city of "The Founders" the latest and claimed to be, the greatest
 New York Casino success since the Belle of New York" It is an adapta-
 ton from a French farce made by
 Harry B. Smith, with original lyrics and
 musical setting by Ludwig Englander.
 It held the boards at the New York
 Casino for over five months last spring
 and summer, and will be presented here
 by almost identically the same com
 pany as made it a success there.
 Thomas 0. Seabrooke, who will be
 pleasantly remembered by reason of his
 various successes here in the past is
 at the head of the organization. He is
 a comedian who is original, unique and
 humorous in whatever part he portrays,
 and what is rare in a comedian, never
 becomes tiresome. Manager Lederer
 says he has achieved the greatest sue
 cess of his career in the present pro-
 duction. The idea of his part is orig
 inal and humorous, to start with an
 Irish Turk. The composer of "The
 Rounders makes this possible by hav- ing the Irish character wrecked on the coast of Turkey, adopted by the sultan and raised to the rank of pasha. The story of "The Founders" is as trans lated from a French farce by Harry B.
 Smith, who has brought it up-to-date, and Ludwig Englander has fitted to it a bright, tuneful musical score which has added greatly to the success of the piece. Among the "catchy" numbers are MT. Seabrooke's song, "There Are But One Hundred Girls in the World for Me-" "The Doll Duet" between Miss Gilman and MT Tyler, Harry Daven- ports Nothing in It" song, 'The Founders trio and the waltz finale of the first act-all of which are easily re- membered and consequently have be- come popular successes. In addition to MT. Seabrooke, there are number of well known people who have been seen here in the past notably Harry Daven- port, Marie George, Edward D. Tyler D. l.. Don and Phyllis Rankin as well as a chorus of seventy The curtain will rise at s o'clock sharp for this en- gagement. Seats now" on sale. Prices, $1.50, $1 and 75 cents.
 There is every reason to expect great things of Mrs. Leslie Carter when she is seen here next week. The reports of her continued triumphs since leaving New York, where she played 'Zaza" all last season, have been of such unquali- fled enthusiasm as to leave no doubt | the greatness of her achievement Fol ! lowing the lead of the New York writ CTS, those of Washington, Baltimore, St. Louis, Chicago and Boston, have | sought to rival each other in the ardour l and sincerity of their phrases. One and l all have referred to her in unmeasured | praise. Mrs. Carter will be seen at tlaa Hyperion next Thursday, Friday and | February 15, 16 and r, when | David Belasco's thrilling play will pre- sent her supported by the original cast The curtain will rise at o'clock. There will be matinee Saturday. Seats on sale Monday, February F. Prices, $2, 1.50 and $1.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
BISHOP MccABE.
The Famous Ministers Experience
 with Coffee.

The we'll known bishop said to one of his friends, some years ago, "'I was a great sufferer from severe headaches, and at times after travelling many miles to dedicate church or perform some other important duty, found my self confined to bed when the time came, and was unable to carry out my work. I finally discovered that when I left coffee for a few days, the head aches disappeared, and, by further ex- pertinent, discovered that the coffee was undoubtedly the cause of the dif- f1cuty which finally entirely disap- peared when I left off coffee alto- gether'
 The person to whom this remark was made is Mrs. Amy K. Glass, wife of Methodist minister at Rolfe, Ia. She says: My own experience with coffee was very convincing. l was grown up before I ever drank coffee, but was ad- vised by a friend (who meant it kind ly) to use weak tea and coffee, because warm drink aided digestion. I soon thereafter commenced to have nervous and sick headaches; could not believe it was the coffee.
 My husband, who had suffered from dyspepsia while young man in college and found relief by leaving off coffee, often told me he was satisfied my head aches were caused by coffee. So l gave up the coffee and took up Postum Ce- real Food Coffee. The change taught me in a most convincing manner that coffee was the cause of my headaches, but now l have an equally good coffee in Postum, and it's health giving prop critics are simply undeniable. Our little children use Postum regularly and go off to school as healthy and happy as children should. If ever husband or myself take a drink of weak coffee at an evening gathering or church social, we are kept awake until past the middle of the night. Yours for health.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
GOOD COFFEES AND TEAS

At MT. Goodwins Reliable Store on
 State Street.
 F. T. Goodwin, the well known relia- ble- tea, coffee and spice dealer. reports a strong increase of patronage. His customers appreciate good tea, and every one who calls at all continues as a steady purchaser. The public has be- come tired of the undesirable and in- ferior articles which are so often impos- ed upon the market, But In the long run merit generally wins the day. Right here is where MT. Goodwin comes in strongly. It Is his principle to inflict no poor goods" on the public. He is well known as an honest dealer, whose word can always be depended on, and as such he is with the utmost confidence recom- mended.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
AN ALDERMAN ARRESTED.
John s. Madden Charged With Assault
 ing His Wife.

fr John s. Madden Charged With Assault
 ing His Wife.
 John S. Madden, the real estate agent, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Sergeant Doherty and Detective Ward of the Grand avenue precinct, on a warrant charging him with assaulting his wife laSt Wednesday. The trouble is alleged to have occurred in lot ad- joining the Madden home on Beacon street.
 The complaint against him was made by a brother of Mrs. Madden. Madden is alderman from the Fifteenth ward. He was released yesterday afternoon under bonds of $500 furnished by Thom- as K. Coyne.
 Dr. Stephen J. Maher, who is attend- ing Mrs. Madden, said last evening that her injuries were not of a serious na- ture.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10

small measure whether it will be peace or war. If we organize Puerto Rico like a crown colony, with a congressional tariff board, it is a grave question If we will be able to peacefully annex Cuba. Many difficulties will arise as to the status of Puerto Rico if we establish colonial system. We should have faced the difficulty when the enthusiasm was on, and not now have to face the hu- initiation of having promised liberty to people and then reduce them to a status of a mere crown colony. No American looks upon it as cheerful prospect
 As to the Philippines, it is equally diff ficult at present to deal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
AT DWIGHT PLACE CHURCH.

As the preparation for the annual of fering to the American Missionary as- sociation to be taken February IS, Dr.. Leete will deliver an illustrated lecture at the Dwight Place church Sunday evening" the 11th, which is free to all.
 The views are from pictures taken by
 pr. Leete during his travels in the
 south, and present graphically not only
 the work of the Congregational church
 in the schools and churches, but also
 the, life of the people and places con-
 nected with events in the civil war.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10

| Stelgerwald's Fun in a Boarding | School" at the Grand opera house last night, The piece is schoolgirls TO- nance and introduces some novel feat ures, the very uniqueness of which is very entertaining. The piece is in three acts, and interspersed through it are some specialties, the like of which has never been seen on the stage of the Grand opera house. Those who saw the play last night were surprised, and an- other chance will be given this after- noon at the matinee and also this even- | ing for those who did not see it last night.
 | Weber & Fields great attraction ap- pears at the Grand Opera house on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week, with matinee Wednesday. Last season his "Parisian Widows" took us by storm and was far beyond our eX- pectation and as MT. Weber presents a monster gathering of high class vaude- vile and burlesque talents. The conn., pany consists of the following well known artists: Miss Letta Meredith, Howard and Emerson, Junie McCrei and Trayors Matt, the Mimic Fou. (Barnes, Brock, Groh and Van Duzer), Clerise Sisters, Sword and De Voc and the great New York success, "Manhat- tan Beach by Moonlight" Seats now on sale. Regular prices.
 Henry Clay Blaney, the clever little comedian, who is so well known to the patrons of the Grand, will be seen in Charles D. Blaneys scenic sensation, Across tho Pacific" which will be preseted at the Grand Opera house Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb ruary, 15 16 and 17 with Saturday matinee. Seats now on sale. Regular prices.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
CHARGED WITH CHICKEN STEAL

Meriden, Feb. 9.--In North Branford yesterday afternoon Lewis H. Appel, aged twenty years, andsCharles Hickox,I aged twenty-five years, both of North Linsley of North Haven or. the charge of stealing chickens. The case went oyer to Monday. Wednesday Deputy Sheriff Beach of North Haven came up here and with Deputy Sheriff Booth and Policeman White went down to North Branford and arrested the men.
 The Pastime Social club will have a dance in St. Aloysius hall on Wednes- day evening, February IA.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
DIED FROM RuRNS.

Hartford, Feb. 9.--Mrs. Edward Mor- ton, who, with her husband, was burn ed Sunday morning in a fire at their home, No. .29 Linden place, died at the hospital this morning, aged twenty-five years. Mr. Morton died of his burns Tuesday morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
THE CONSOLIDATED ROAD.
Report for the Quarter Ending Decem-
 Der 31.

Report for the Quarter Ending Decem-
 Der 31.
 The report of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company for the quarter ending December 31, 1s99 shows gross earnings of $10,6l5,- 624.6S, an increase of $1,250, 49S.01 over the corresponding quarter of 1898; oper- ating expenses were $7O03, 287.63, an in crease of $732.762S7.
 The net earnings from operation were $3,612, ,3S705, an increase of $517, 735.14. Income from other sources than op- eration decreased $16282177; interest and rental charges decreased $42S68.66, and taxes increased $160,000.
 The net income from all sources for the quarter ending December 31, 1899, was $l;364, ,364.14, an increase of $297,-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-10
THE CITY MISSIONS

At the City Mission hall corner of Court and State streets the public ser vice tomorrow evening will be con- ducted by the Christian Endeavor so- ciety of the Dwight Place church.