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The age-herald., 1900-04-22
MARY JOHNSTON MOST FETED WOMAN
 AMONG NEW YORKS LITERARY SET
Brmnghans Renowned Auboes is Achieving the Most Remark
 able Triumph of Recent Years

ternational figure. Her personality, her past, her present and future are subjects or which the newspapers of the country are as eager as the publishers and public for her boooks.
 There has not been so great a demand for the works of any author since the days of Harriet Beecher Stowe. With Miss Johnston's first book published in this country under the title, Prisoners of Hope" and in England under the title, In the Old Dominion,' at the height of it's popularity, her second story, .To Have and to Hold" has gone beyond the 150000 edition. in two months after it's publication in book form no the day of it's publica- tion advanced orders for 45000 copies had been received, and two weeks after it had been issued from the press, the actual sales amounted to 1000. The sales in this coun- try are approaching the 100000 mark.
 Miss Johnston was the guest of honor at a number of entertainments given recently in Richmond. and while the northern peo- pie are lavishing so many attentions upon her .she is none the less the supreme idol in the hearts of southerners.
 VirPinias interest in Miss Johnston is probably greater than that of her adopted state. A little pilgrimabe could be made to the town of Buchanan in Botetourt county, against whose soil the James breaks through the Blue Ridge. It was here that Mary Johnston was born on No vember q, 1870. A stage coach and canal boat connected Buchanan with the outside world and this little Virginia girl in pima fores was content to study the river mir roring sunset and dawn, the blue ot Virginia heaven, the mountains beyond, the brilliant colorngs of a stretch Of Tor est As a child she studied and read and was familiar with pages of biographies. memoirs histories essays. She read everything that she could lay her hands upon. The fact that her books are historl- caIv correct is accounted for by the envi- ronment of her childhood. Her gavorite authors as a child were Scott and Dickens,
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have been excluded from the minds of Bir- mingham women that they may leave nothing undone to add to the cordiality of their welcome or to the pleasure of their guests
 Mrs. John London, the chairman of the arrangement committee, requests that all women who intend entertaining guests who are not delegates, but who will be among the visiting women, to send their names to her, that no omissions will be made in sending out invitations to the various social functions It is understood, of course, that no invitations will be issued to resi- dent club women, and at the public en- tertainments the chairman particularly re- (Cont!nued on Page Thrteenl.
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church in New York where she is still singing.
 Recently, however, through the kind of fees of Madame Sembrich, who is noted for her generosity as well as her exquisite art, Miss Bridewell was given an oppor- tunity to appear in grand opera. She made fiattering debut as the third lady in Mozarts I'll Flouto Magico." Indeed, her success was so marked that she was immediately sought and engaged by the Maurice Grau Opera company. The condi- tions of the contract are unusual and indi- cate that MT. Grau has great faith in the future of the young American singer.
 Under the contract Miss Brideweu is to go abroad. She will sail on May r and spend five months in Dresden studying five roles to be sung by her at the Metropolitan next winter These roles are Sebel in Faust" Sterhepo in Romeo and Juliet"
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Some idea of the energetic push that some of our enterprising business men put into their business can be inferred from the fact that w. D. Colby has contracts for decorating eight handsome residences in Selma, seven in Montgomery. two in Talladega, one in Marion, church in Uniontown and a bank in Centreville.
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ALABAMA HAS THE PROUD distlhc- tion by the recognition of the world of let ters and worshipping public in regard to the work of three of her daughters-Mary Johnston, Leila Herbert and Howard Wee den. That the contribution of these women to American literature are the foremost productions of the year. would furnish a
 subject for several brilliant chapters. It is true that the names of these three Ala
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BIRMINGHAM PUSH.

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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07

Well. we cannot all be members oil
The council, some OF us must be con.
tent to move along in the humber
walks of life.
Peter Cooper once remarked: SIN
all of the towns where a newspaper is
published, every man should adver-
tise if nothing more than a card stat
ing his name and the business he is
engaged in. 1t always pays the ad-
vertiser, and besides lets the people
at a distance know that the town in
which you reside is a prosperous COM
munity of business men and that peo-
pie may settle in it. Never pull in
your sign in your home paper while
you expect to do business"
Don't forget if you use Putnam
Fadeless Dyes you don't have to send
for a package for wool and one for
cotton. Each package colors all
fbers. Sold by ". II. Coerver. 1t
DR.. Simmons Sarsaparilla effect
ually aids weak, impaired and debili-
atted organs of both sexes Its action
is quick and lasting. Fifty cents and
so doses.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
The Butterfly Depart
ment of Dry Goods
Merchandising.

A bewilderment of colors, a rain
bow riot: a fairy world of color
scheme. The Ribbon Department
every tint and shading from the faint
est blush of the Arbutus to the bold
Cerise: from the delicate Violet to
deepest purple: from dainty blue to
serviceable navy, they are all here
and hand in hand join in making
bright and merry sunbeam effects
created by their presence. The Rib
bon and Lace costume seems destined
to be the leading Spring and Sum-
mer Suit. 1t is developed into a thing
OF beauty, the novelty of the coming
season. 1t will require great amounts
of Ribbons and Laces to supply this
new creation, but we are ready to
meet any demand-nay. more-for
our display OF Ribbons and Laces are
large and attractive.
Large line of Wash Waists ana
also Silk Waists.
Duck Skirts. CoreTt. Wool, Silk
and Satin Skirts.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
An Emciens omcer.

1t is probable that among the entire
list OF public officers in the state oil
Missouri there is not one who can
show up a better record for efficient
and faithful performance of duty than
T. D. Hines, prosecuting attorney OF
Cape Girardeau county. AS a usual
thing public officers receive more crit
icism than communication, and it Of
fords the DEMOCRAT much pleasure
to make this public acknowledgment
of the worth and ability of Mr.. Hines,
and in doing so it feels that it is only
voicing the opinion Of all who know
the gentleman. The tree may be
safely judged by its fruit, and when
we consider the official record OF Mr..
Hines and take into account what he
has done we will be in better position
to form a correct opinion as to his
merit.
During the three years Mr.. Hines
has been prosecuting attorney of this
county q men have been convicted in
the circuit court at Jackson of peni-
Tertiary offenses against the law, and
their terms of Imprisonment there
have ranged from 2 to 40 years.
Three are now in Jail awaiting the
raising of the quarantine before be
ing taken to Jefferson City. OF the
% convicted men mentioned, three are
now out on parole, one in the reform
school, and the remainder are either
in the p~enitentiary or have served out
their terms. The first legal execution
for a capital crime which has occurred
in this county in the past 80 years
took place on May IL, last. During
the present term of Mr.. Hines every
case tried in the circuit court for fell
ony or misdemeanor has resulted in
conviction, except one. In this case
there were two defendants, one was
convicted and the other acquitted.
There have been 65 informations filed
before justices of TIE peace in this
county during the present term of Mr..
Hines, and in every case tried a con-
viction has resulted except in one
case. Isl indictments have been re-
turned by the various grand %juries,
and but one of this vast number has
been found insufficient in form. OF
the numerous civil cases in which the
county and the members of the county
court have become involved during
the past three years, only n case
has been decided adversely to them.
This is the record of a faithful pub
lie officer whose platform is to do his
sworn duty TO the people regardless
of fear or favor, and it cannot be ex-
celled even if it can be equalled. The
DEMOCRAT does not know whether II
not Mr.. Hines will be Il candidate for
for reelection TO the Office he now
holds. but it feels safe in saying that
if ne IS. he needs no better platform
to u on than his official record since
he has been prosecuting attorney of
this county. People are not slow to
recognize f~aithfulness in Il public ser-
want, and they are quick to reward it.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
The Gasoline Lamp Again.

The Cairo Telegram says: Bat
Stewart is a hero. A gasoline metal
lamp swinging from the ceiling in his
second hand store at 40i Commercial
Avenue sprung a leak the other night
and shot forth an alarming blaze.
Bat threw a chair at the lamp which
brought it down and landed it on a
counter of shoes. When it struck a
screw cap flew off allowing the oil &c
run out and then the excitement be-
gan in earnest. The entire table was
instantly a mass of flame. but Ste
war. picked it up and pulled it out in
the street. blaze and all"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07

Old fashions in dress may be re.
vived, but no old-fashioned medicine
can replace Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For
sale by I. Ben Miller.
The steamer Grey Eagle came down
today from st Louis. She had con
siderable freight and a good passen-
ger list.
The Democrats held a primary in
Rannel township the other day and
there were four men present. One
presided V e the meeting, one was
elected secretary and the other two
did the voting. The meeting of course
was perfectly harmonious in all re-
spects.
David a. Glenn and E. Fl. Engel-
mann went out to Gordonville yester-
day in the interest of the Fair Asso-
citation.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
Parasols Just In.

We are at a loss how to describe
them. We could say they are beauti-
full, but would not be doing them
justice. Come and see for yourself,
that's the better plan. Prices range
from so cents up.
Newest creations In Ladies' neck
wear and also Pulley Belts and other
Belts.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
Beautiful Silks

Satin finished Taffetas and Foulards
in lace or hemstitched effects hand
some figures, and Polka dots, COM
prising all the new shades, of blues,
browns, greens, greys, h%eliotropes,
and also also a good lire of plain
and black Silks, and a line of wash
Silks which are neat for waists. Rang
in price from so cents to s1.50 per
yard.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
Spring Days and
Spring Dress Goods.

Somewhat akin-did you ever think
Of it? When nature begins to put on
her beauty show, the dainty dress
fabrics begin to go. Our display Of
attractive dress goods are well-nigh
irresistible. Satin VenetieHs. Poplins,
Grenadine and Lace effects, Covert
cloths, Black Silk Crepons, fine
Henriettas, Serge, Novelties, Tweeds,
Whipcords, Mohairs, Brilliantines
are all very pretty and popular.
Prices range from 124 cents to 81. 10
per yard.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that letters OF
administration upon the estate oil
Elizabeth F'ranck, deceased. have been
granted to the undersigned by the
by the clerk of the Cape G~irardeau
Court of Common Pleas OF Cape Cir
ardeau county, Missouri, bearing date
the 9th day of March, 1900.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to him for allowance within one
year from date of said letters or they
may be precluded from any benefit
of such estate: and if said claims be
not exhibited within two years OF the
publication of this notice they will be
forev er barred.
AUGUST SHIvELBINE,
marI7n4S Administrator.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07

X farm containing 90 acres in high
state of cult walton two miles west of
the city of Cape Girardeau on the
Gordonville road. Good house and
outbuildings, barn I2x2I feet. two
good cisterns and a splendid orchard
of line fruits. For further particulars
call on Louis Oswald. Cape Girar-
deaU, No. junl
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
A Fairy Land
of Embroidery

Marks the opening display of laces,
Hamburg and Lace all-over insertions
attractive nainsook, em~broideries and
insertions to match, dainty val. laces
with insertions to match. Fine net
ting, tucking and putting for Yokings.
Prices the lowest for the best materials.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
How

it is to see a beautiful child's face
disfigured with vile humors, bursting
through the skin pimples, blotche:
and sores, and sadder still. when tt:
young and innocent are laughed al
and twitted in ali such cases. Parent:
should give them that good and pnr:
remedy. Sulphur Bitters, which wi
search and drive out of the bloc
every particle of humor.-Healt
O. yatfe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
THURSDAY.

Certainly you don't want to suffer
with dyspepsia, constipation, sick
headache, sallow skin and loss of ap-
petite. You have never tried De-
Wits Little Early Risers for these
complaints or you would have been
cured. They are small pills but great
regulators. VIM. H. Coerver.
The County Court as a Board OF
Equalization is in scissor in Jack
son.
There will be a special term of the
Police Court next Tuesday.
Now that the excitement incident to
the election is over everybody is busy
telling everybody else just how it
happened.
WANTED:-Lodge organizers: sal
airy and commissions: continuous in
come on your business: perfection
sickness, accident, death insurance.
Address Royal Fraternal Union, St.
Louis. Mo. mch31-4t.
Judging by the supply of beer on tap
in some of the wards on Tuesday
there are some citizens who would no
doubt be rejoiced to see an election
held every day.
DR.. Porterfield was able to be out
yesterday for the first time since he
has been laid up with the rheumatism.
The Democrats will hold their
county convention in jackson Satur-
day to elect delegates to the State
Congressional, Judicial and Senator
ial conventions.
We desire to suggest that in future
when there are to be any fights that
the parties who are to engage each
other rem the base ball park and
charge a small admission fee. The
general public is interested in these
matters and would like t see them.
In addition to this the owners of the
park need money and will rent it for a
small financial consideration. Due
notice OF the date of the fight, the
names of the contestants, etc, could
be given in the Democrat. This plan
if followed will meet with popular APP
proval.
D. \. Nicholas has just received
two elegant rubber tire buggies. These
are just the things for a spooney Young
couple as they can be driven along
the road or street without making any
noise. Young folks like to make a
''sneak" occasionally and it is likely
that they Will keep these buggies in
constant motion.
Ollie .Asthoiz. son of Henry y.
Astholz. came in from Allenville last
night to receive medical treatment for
a painful wound in the leg. He was
cutting a piece of wood with a knife
when the knife slipped and buried
itself in the leg just above the knee.
The wound was dressed and no seri-
Gus consequences are apprehended.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
It's Spring Here!

Every nook and corner of the store breathes
the bright fresh atmosphere of the neW season,
counters and shezUes laden With nec Spring and
Summer goods all bought to please you. Style,
quality, variety and prices are correct. .M In,
opened up and ready for your approval and
selection.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
The New Gloves.

The best reason for claiming to be
new is because the colorings are new
correctly new-a fad or a fancy about
the embroidery or finish here and
there. They are new gioves-sl.0O to
Sl.25 a pair.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07

Billiards. Horehound Syrup Will
promptly relieve Group ami Whooping
Cough. 1t will cure the worst Cough
or Cold It never dlsappoints. I.y
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
New PetticOatS.

A lot of strikingly handsome mer-
cerized petticoats-look like silk, feel
like silk and wears better than silk
all colors, and cost about half as
much as silk. 500 to $3.50 each.
Have cheaper skirts if You want them.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
Is that Boy of Yours

To have a new suit for Easter? Bring
him to this store. Natty Jaunty
Suits. the little man kind 3-piece
style. in wonderful array are here to
greet him. Prices from Sl.W up.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07

Many people have been cured of
Kidney diseases b. taking a SOC bottle
COWS Kidney Cure
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07

clad Tidings To Asthma Sufferers.
Foiey's Honey and Tar gives quick
and positive relief in llacases.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
Easter Suits.

And Neckwear for men. Full and
complete stock-sty,es correct-prices
right.
Splendid line OF Furnishing Goods,
New Style Shirts. Collars and Cuffs.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
FRIDAY.

What is it,: y cure for Coughs,
Colds. Group, Whooping Cough,
Hoarseness, Sore Throat, and al
Bronchial Affections of the Throat,
Chest and Lungs. 80 doses for so
cents. Money refunded if it fails to
dissatisfaction: we can DR.. Sim
mons'Cough Syrup. For sale by all
druggists.
The rite of confirmation will not be
administered at the Lutheran church
on Palm Sunday; it has been post
poned to the second Sunday after
Easter.
Money to Loan on Improved Farms
as security-s250, $500, $3.50, $1,000,
$3.50 and $3.50. Also several we'll
improved Farms, Dwellings and
Building Lots For Sale Cheap.
II. S. DEANE.
102 Main ST.,
Cape Girardeau. Nc.
The Fair Association wishes us to
state that it will very much appreci-
ate the planting of trees by our citi-
zens on its new grounds. A careful
record of these trees will be kept. The
selection of trees is left to the indi.
vidual taste, but they should be in
the ground by the 18th to insure good
growth.
DR.. Elmo Perterfield has hung his
single out. His Office is with his
father in the Sturdivant Bank building.
Elmo is a graduate of one of the bes'
of the medical colleges in this country
he is a bright young man and ha:
many friends who will be pleased t.
see that he has decided to locate herr
| to practice his profession.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
Carpet Department.

New Carpets, Curtains, Mattings,
Rugs. Window Shades, Lace Curtains,
Dotted Swiss Curtains. Scrims Cur
trim Nets. Portieres and everything to
make upa complete Carpet Depart
ment.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07
New COttOnS.

The best assortment of wash goods
ever displayed here before. New
Dimities, Madras. Ginghams. Percales,
and the lines of Mercerized novelties.
comprising all which fashion has
fixed as correct, under names of Pun
jun, Silk Tissue. Satin DeFoulards,
Lace effects and Dotted effects.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-04-07

The councilmen who voted to give
the railroad permission to come into
town voted the sentiment of three
fourths the people of the city.
In justice to the travelling men who
come here often and do business here
we will state that the drummer re-
ferred to in yesterdays DEMOCRAT
was a whiskey drummer.
Moments are useless if trlfed away
and they are dangerously wasted il
consumed by delay in cases where One
Minute Cough Cure would bring i'm
mediate relief. w. b. Coerver.
L. W. Schrader, the popular trav-
cling man from st. Louis is in the
city. Mr.. Schrader travels for a
good house and he has a fine trade in
this city.
Prosecuting Attorney Hines was in
the city yesterday. He came in to
attend a criminal case before Justice
Willer.
KIDNEY DISEASES are the most
fatal of all diseases. Foley's Kidney
Cure is q guaranteed remedy or mouey
refunded.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
THOUGHTS AND APHoRlsMs.

believe there are hearts that could
cut diamonds.
The extravaganza Of the poor IL
sometimes more pitiable than povsxty
itself.
Dust covers everything except wit
and feeling.
He who wishes to learn all his
faults must become poor.
No one holds the position which he
thinks he deserves.
The art Of society is discrimination.
In his will even the miser gives all
he can.
For the rich the poverty of others II
law of nature.
Love requitted is often nothing but
grateful vanity.
He who fatters begs
Society is like a masked ball where
nobody unmasks.
Our first schoolmaster is supersti-
ton.
sociability is the pleasure of get
ting rid of self.
There is but one love that lasts
unhappy love.
We humble ourselves before others,
not for others.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
GLOBE SIGHTS.

The bigger the time, the Longer It
takes to get over it.
Don't be fond of people, 1t is a
weakness that will only MAKE you
trouble.
If you feel that perhaps you are
something Of a bore, that settles it;
you are big one.
You can't tell about marriage; tho
happiest couple we ever knew made
the worst wreck Of it,
II widower would admit how soon
after the funeral he began thinking Of
other women, what q scandal would
result.
When man admires a woman, he
wonders that all other women are not
like her; it seems so easy for wo-
man to lie patient, amiable and agree
able.
The elocutionist who breaks down"
in doing her act, should console herself
with the thought that every one is
rejoicing that at least one number will
not be encored.
money to buy lot of useless forks
and spoons, his women folks should
not be hard on him because he doesn't
know how to use them
Something is wrong. The times are
producing girls and boys heavier and
larger than those Of ten years ago, but
cherry tree branches have not grown
proportionately stronger.
When woman brings out only one
glass, calls it loving cup and asks all
her guests to drink out of it, there
is always suspicion among those not
posted on social customs. that she
hasn't enough glasses to go around.
Within month after woman be-
gins thinking lot of aSman, she be-
gins making him trouble. The first
trouble man and woman have. is
over another woman; a woman be-
comes jealous first, but man seldom
complains of another man inside OF
five or six years.-Atchison Globe.