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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24
Grain Dealers National Association.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 21.-At the
opening session of the Grain Dealers
National association, yesterday MORN
tlg, 125 delegates were present. rep
resenting all of the states and terri
tories of the United States Secretary
Treasurer Charles S. Clark strongly
advocated the removal of the docu-
E.entary tax in s. far as it affects the
farmer and grain dealer. Legislation
Gil the removal of the documentary
tax, the car shortage problem and the
reorganization of the association are
the principle subjects to be handled
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24

New rule Of the Don't Worry club: II you
are hungry, don't try not to wor-> about il,
but try to get something to eat.-Atchison
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24

what SHAH We Have for Desserts
This question arises every day. Let us n.
swer It to-day. Try Jell-O, delicious and
heelthful Prepared in two minutes. No
boiling! NO baking! add boiling water and
berry, Strawberry. At your grocers. l0c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24

Sweat and fruit acids will not discoler
goods dyed with PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES. Sold by all druggists.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24

The traveller In q desert il . wel-vishes
Daily News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24
What 1t Has Cost Us.

The United States spent about S20,-
900, 900 on going to Pekin. and this
country's demand for damage to per-
son and property may range from
S10,O o 900 to $40. DOC, 900. But the 9TH
er powers are actively swelling their
expenses as much as possible.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24
Only One Way to Do 1t.

The United States has, therefore,
only one way of getting indemnity.
That is by inducing the other powers
to reduce their demands to an in
deInnity which China is able to pay.
The administration is hopeful of sue
cess, but so far it has made no prog
ress, and the chances seem to be all
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The age-herald., 1900-01-13
RALEIGH FINALLY WINS.
The Commissioners of Agriculture Will
 Meet There Next.

New Orleans, January 12.-One of the features of the session of the commissioners Of agriculture today was the contest over the selection of the next place for holding the annual meeting of the convention.
 Three places had extended invitations yesterday evening-Ltttle Rock. Montgom- cry and Raleigh. There weg= snly nine votes in the convention. and each of the cities nominated received three votes. Bal lot after ballot was taken, until it appeared tihat there would be selection and that the convention would adjourn without fix ing place.
 Finally, six hours after the bspOting be- gan, Montgomery was withdrawn sEsi Ral- eigh. N. C., was seleceted Oy vote of 5 to 1. The date of the next meeting will be announced tomorrow.
 At the conclusion of the morning session the conference adjourned until il 80 tomor- row, and the delegates boarded trolley cars and were shown various points of inter- est in the city, and later In the day lunched at West End.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Consternation Among Weavers

Pawtucket, R. l., January 12.-Considera- ble consternation was caused at Lonsdale tonight by the arrival from Greenvlle, S. C., of twenty-two weavers to take the places of those now on strike at Mill Mo-. of the Lonsdale company. The help left Greenville Thursday, and after they got over the North Carolina line they say they were met by the agents of the Londale company. When they arrived in Lonsdale tonight there was excitement among those now out of employment.
 The new corners said they were surprised to learn that a strike was in progress at Lonsdale, as they had been informed pre- vious to their departure that there was no strike there. Some of the new corners stated that it was unlikely that they would go to work in view of the existing condi- tionS
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
SAID TO BE ALUM POISONING
Serious Gases of Illness Reported from
 the Use of Impure Baking Powder

From the Johnstown, Pa, Tribune
 The poisoning of the Thomas family of Thomas Mill, Somerset county four mem- bers of which were reported to have been made dangerously ill by impure baking powder used in mixing buckwheat cakes, has been further investigated
 The original can with the remainder of the baking powder left over after mixing the cakes was secured by pr. Critchfield. The powder had been bought at neighbor- ing country store, and was one of the low priced brands
 Dr. Critchfield said that the patients had the symptoms of alum poisoning. As the same kind of baking powder is sold in many city groceries, as well country stores, Dr. Crltchfield thought it important that chemical examination should be made to determine its ingredients. He therefore transferred the package of powder to Dr. Schill, of this city, for analysis. Dr. Schills 5 report is as follows:
 I certify that I have examined chemically the sample of baking powder for warded to me by Dr. Crftchfeld. The speci- men contained alum.
 pr. Francis Schill Jr., Analyst.
 Alum is used in the manufacture of the lower priced baking powders. It is min eral poison, and for this reason the sale of baking powders containing 1t is in many cities prohibited.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
DEATH OF M'DEVITT
A Brave Marine But Was Refused Medal
 by Treasury Department

Washington, January 12.-It is said at the navy department that McDevitt, the ser geant of marines, who was accidently kill ed at Olongapo, through the discharge of a revolver is the marine whom the treas ury department refused to honor withe a life saving medal, although the recommen- dation was formally made by the navy de- partment.
 McDevitt was a man of splendid charac- ter and of great personal courage.
 The particular incident (and there were many such in his career) which led the navy department to make the effort to se- cure a medal for him, occurred at the League Island navy yard. when McDevitt, who was attached to the Brooklyn, at great risk, saved a sailor from drowning.
 Captain Cook made the incident the sub feet of a special report to the navy depart ment and while the treasury department was anxious to recognize the gallant act, it was unable to do so because of the limi- tation imposed by the law regulating the bestowal of life saving medals.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
AGAINST THE BRITISH
Professor Wheeler of Yale Lectures on
 the Situation

Hartford, Conn.,, January 12.-Professor Arthur M. Wheeler, of Yale university, spoke in denunciation of the attitude of the British in South Africa towards the Boers in lecture given tonight in the South School hall
 His subject was, "England and the Transvaal." He said that whatever be the result of the present contest, the British must lose in the end. Living on the islands and surrounded by an almost impossible wall. the English go through the world as if there was nobody else in existence.
 The Dutch element was predominant when the English took possession of what is now Cape Colony. The Boers were forced back into the interior.
 The Boers cultivated the soil and estab- lished institutions but the English came in and took the fruits of their labor. One Of the grievances of the English against the Boers is that the latter will not live un- der British rule, which is an unpardonable sin in England.
 He sharply criticized the manner in which the English obtained possession of the Kimberley diamond fields and attribut- ed all her interference in the Transyaal and Free State afterwards to greed and rapaci- ty. Other claims made by the English were only excuses.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Tobacco Growers Protest

Cincinnati. January 12.-The New Eng land Tobacco Growers association at their annual meeting this week protested against the admission of Puerto Rico ruinous to the leaf tobacco interests of this country, etc. The Tobacco Plant tomorrow will say:
 'The amount of cigar wrappers, that is, good wrappers, grown on the island Of Puerto Rico is small comparatively, and there is no reason why the negroes should fear this competition"
 'The new England tobacco growers have had things their own way long enough. The high duty on Sumatra has given them pro- tection beyond reason, while the domestic filters have suffered in proportion through the excessive Sumatra duty"
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
DECISION REVERSED
Judge Simonton Recedes from His Orig
 inal Ruling in Railroad Tax Case

Raleigh, N. C., January 12.-Judge Simon- ton today filed with the clerk of the United States court here his decision in the rail- road tax case, which was argued at Ashe- vile in September and re-heard at Charles ton about a month ago.
 In his first decision Judge Simonton held that the corporation commission had no power under the law to tax the railroad property of the state.
 Soon after that decision was rendered the supreme court, on a similar case, de- cbGed the Abbot-Bedding field case, in which exactly the opposite opinion was ex- pressed. Thereupon Judge Simonton grant ed a re-hearing of the matter on the ground that federal court is bound to accept a states construction of its own statute. The decision rendered today is based on this principle.
 Judge S1monton recedes from his former ruling, declaring that the decision of the court of last resort in North Carolina, as to the force and effect of it's own statutes or a matter of local law, is obligatory on the federal court.
 Judge Simonton appointed eXChief Jus tice James E. Shepperd standing master ito take testimony touching the matter.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
England Making Big Mistake

San Francisco, January 12-According to B. F. Archibald editor and proprietor of the Sydney Bulletin, who arrived here yes- terday from Australia, there is a growing feeling in Australia that the British colo mics are making a serious mistake in aiding England to wage war against the Trans vaal.
 Ut was grave error for Australia to send out troops to South Africa" he said. 'It amounts to abandonment of our inde- pendence."
 Possibly MT. Archibald considers the war with the Transvaal unjustifiable and en- tirely unprovoked.
 He said: Joseph Chamberlain is a Ju- das, who has betrayed all parties interest with which he has been identified. He be trayed the radicals, he betrayed Gladstone and now he has betrayed his country for the benefit of the people with whom he was in communication at the time of the Jame- son raid. England deserves ito lose the fight because of its manifest unjus'tness."
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
LUIGI CRISPI GIVEN
 FOUR YEARS SENTENCE
Son Of the Great Italian Statesman and Former Premier Sent to Prison
 for Theft of Jswelry.

Rome, January 12.-Luigi Crispi, son of Signor Francisco Crispi, the distinguished Italian statesman and former premier, was today sentenced to four years imprlson- ment for theft of jewelry from the Countess Cel1ere in April of 1896.
 Luigi Crispi is a natural son of the ex- premier. His career has been notorious He was shipped off to Argentine soon after the accusation of theft was brought against him, and his father used his vast influence as prime minister to thwart all efforts to find either the jewels or the robber.
 The countess followed the matter up en- found the person to whom they sold the jewels. The thieves were two brothers named Malpari, and mysterious Manuel
 The evidence left no doubt that Luigi Crispi induced the countess, whose intimate friend he was to remove her jewels from her bank, where they had been placed for safe keeping, to her rooms on a certain day upon the pretense that would-be pur- chaser wished to see them.
 While yet they were in her apartments he persuaded her to go to Franscati, his ac- compliees meanwhile secreHng themselves in the apartment. This having been done, he took the countess home and left her at midnight after an unusually tender fare well.
 One of the men concerned in the robbery was sentenced to fourteen months impris- onment.
 Early tn 1893, Luigi's lavish expenditure had awakened suspicion that he was living a fast life, and Signor Crispi was soon made painfully aware that the source of his sons funds was the sale of private papers to the enemies of the statesman.
 Some of these were made use of to sup port scandalous charges against ->Srispi. Young Luigi was locked up in a house of correction. When the Countess Cellere ac- cused Luigi he retorted with charge of blackmailing Ultimately kleptomania was offered as an excuse for him.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

 Fourth. one of Seventh cavalry, Thirtieth and Forty-sixth infantry and six Nordeh- feldt guns, under Captain yandalsen, seizsd Blnan Sllang, Indangnaie. scattering ene- my, who were severey punished
 ''Whea4on's column. three troops Elev- enth cavalry, Fourth Twenty-eighth, Thir- ty-eighth and Forty-fifth regiments. Aston and Kenley's batteries, have driven enemy from all important points north of Silang's line; and heavy fighting captured consider able public property, infiicting heavy loss upon and scattering enemy. "Schwans column now moving in south erly direction.
 All Cavite province occupied by Whea- tons command; heavy loss to enemy dur ing week in men. ordnance and other prop erty;, all operations very successful.
 "oTIS."
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
FAMOUS FERRIS WHEEL
Foreclosure Proceedings Have Begun
 to Collect a Debt

Chicago, January 12.-Foreclosure pro- ceedings were begun today against the famous Ferrls wheel to collect $500, ,OOO paid to the Ferris Wheel company by the holders of 300 bonds of the value of $1 900 each.
 At the time of the issuance of the bonds trust deed was given on the wheel, it's income and patents as @ guarantee of the payment of the bonds and the interest thereon until their maturity in February, 1S9S
 It is alleged that great deal of the inter- est is unpaid and the bonds were not re- deemed at their maturity. It is set forth in the bill that the Ferris Wheel company is practically insolvent.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
MANY SUCCESSES.
Otis Sends in List of Numerous Vic
 tories.

Washington, January 12.-General Otis has made report to the war department in regard to the military operations in Lu- zon, south of Manila, showing tine capture of several towns and a large number of prisoners with arms and ammunition. The message is as follows:
 Manila, January 12.-Continued opera tions. Bates command south of Manila, Tnirty-seventh and Thirty-ninth regiments Calamba, commanded by Bullard. On Jan uary 1 Bullard, with two battalions Thirty ninth, attacked force insurgents in vicinity driving enemy, capturing town of Cabayuc following day. Enemy lost thirty killed large number wounded, twenty prisoners and rifles captured, casualties, three men slighted wounded.
 ''On January 3, Boyd, with three com panies Thirty-seventh. captured General Rizal, official papers and property three miles east of Los Banos.
 "On January 4 large detachment Thirty ninth attacked insurgents at Carmona, twenty-five killed; no casualties.
 January Bullard, with Horton's Thir- ty-seventh and Thirty ninth regiments, at tackled enemy south of Calamba, whom he drove beyond Santo Tomas, killing twenty four, capturing artillery; casualties, one private killed; Captain Baker and Leuten- ant Pelita, Thirty -arinth, slightly wounded.
 January il, Cheatham, one hundred and six men, supported by artillery. attacked insurgents two miles west of Santo Tomas driving them from that section; no casual ties
 Swans column, consisting of Squadron
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
BIizzard i'm Colorado

Denver, January 12.-A special to the News from Alamo Gordo, N. NJ, says:
 "Details of the blizzard which swept over southwestern New Mexico Tuesday and Wednesday are coming slowly and they in- dicate that it was the severest storm ever experienced in the region. A stretch of ter rftory fifty miles in width, with White Oaks and Nogal for the center, seemed to suffer the most, although the severity of the storm was fully felt throughout the Sacra- mento mountain region.
 Several lives are reported lost, and im- mense damage to grazing cattle is antici- pated.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
BANK ROBBERY.
Thieves Enter Private Bank at Prince.
 ton, Ind, and Loot It.

Princeton, Ind, January 12.-The private bank of McGinnis, Feel & Co.,, Owensville was entered early this morning and footed of its contents. The vault was blown to pieces by a heavy charge of nitro glycer- inc.
 Several thousand dollars were taken, to- gether with a tray of diamonds.
 The bank officials cannot give the exact loss on account of mutilations of the books. The robbers escaped on hand car and are still at large.
 The bank officials have offered a thousand dollars reward for the apprehension of the men. The force of the explosion wrecked the building completely. It is thought the cracksmen were from Louisville, Ky.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Invitations to Bryan Banquet

New York, January 12-Oliver H. P. Bel mont today issued invitations to a dinner he will give in honor of William J. Bryan upon the occasion of the Nebraska leaders coming to this city. The dinner will take place on Monday evening, January P, in MT. Belmont's home. MT. Belmont has in- vited ito meet Mir. Bryan on that occasion the leading men in Tammany hall and the democratic club. Richard Croker will be the only one of the notable Tammany lead CTS who will not attend.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
DRESSED AS A WOMAN
Two Bold Robbers Secure Their Prize
 and Escape

Chicago, January 12.-Two robbers, one dressed as a woman, gagged choaked and robbed Mrs. George K. Wheelock, wife of the chief city engineer, in her millinery store, 6S16 Wentworth avenue, this evening.
 After taking $75 from the bosom of Mrs. Wheelocks dress, the robbers set fire to the building, In the hope, it is thought, that in the confusion they might make their es- cape unnoticed.
 Their ruse was successful. and now the police are searching for the pair, of whom only meager description was given 6y Mrs. Wheelock, who is prostrated over the occurrence.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
FARMERS SHOULD RETALlATE
pr. Salmon Scores the Discrimination
 Against American Products.

Topeka, Kan, January 12.-Dr. D. D. Salmon, chief of the United States bureau of animal industry, in an address today be- fore the state board of agriculture de- clared that the farmers should go before congress with a demand for retaliation against the European governments that discriminate against American farm pro- ducts. In the course of his remarks he said:
 ''The most difficult matter has been to maintain our pork trade with the conti- nent of Europe. There have been constant restrictions, burdensome fees and slander- ous charges to contend with. We proved by the records of the Germans themselves that their own meat was deceased, and ours was not. But still they excluded this product of ours.
 What shall be the attitude of this gov ernment if these unjust observation-disclosures continue? Shall we consent to the prohibi- t.on of our meats on the ground of trichinae, borax as a preservative, and alleged danger from Texas fever; and on our part continue to accept hides from cattle which died of anthrax or accept brandy made of potato spirits and oil of cognac wines for titled with cheap alcohol and preserved with borax? Are not French peas colored to make them green? And German sausage made from the meat of broken down horses? Shall We continue to accept such fraudulent and dangerous products as daily come to our ports and we see our best meats excluded from their markets?'
 Answering his own querry, pr. Salmon said the farmers should take more active interest in national legislation, and where retaliation becomes necessary, to protect their interests they should take the matter before congress and fight for their interests.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Russian Budget

St. Petersburg, January 12.-The Russian budget for 1900 shows the following: Reve- nue ordinary, 159S, ,745,6SO roubles; revenue extraordinary, SOOO,OoO roubles; revenue from free cash balances at the imperial treasury, 14o,641, ,423 roubles; expenditures or dnary, 1,564, l.679 roubles, and expendi- lures extraordinary, 192 ,945,4 PA roubles.
 The report of M. de Witt the finance min- ister, on the budget closes with an inter- esting statement on tine high rates and the stringency of the money markets through out the world. which, he says, seriously hampers commerce.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE TO FroR1DA

The Southern Railway have double daily service Birmingham to points in Florida
 Trains leave Birmingham 6 a. m. and 4:40 p. m. Morning train makes close connec- ton at Atlanta with sleeper for Tampa, Fla. Afternoon train carries sleeper, Bir- mingqlam to Jacksonville, Fla. Call at off, flee 201s First avenue for further informa- tion. u-25-tf
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Held for Forging Tickets

Omaha, Neb., January 12.-E. F. Holmes, who operated curbstone ticket brokers office here during the exposition, was to- day held for trial for forging tickets. He was arrested at Natchez. Miss, and brought here for trial. He was accused of raising the time limit on tickets which had ex- pired.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Attend our Shirt sale today.
 Ferd Marx.
Woman Cashier Reelected

Wabash. Ind, January 12.-Mrs. Sarah F. Dick, the only woman who is cashier of a national bank in the United States, was Nor the eighteenth time elected to that re- sponsible position in a bank in this city. The institution has deposits of $250,O00.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Counterfeiters Arrested

Newport News, Va, January 12.-S. W. Smith and Thomas Pagan of this city were arrested this afternoon on the charge of making counterfeit quarters and nickels. Smith confessed. The arrest was made by a secret service a<ent
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

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The age-herald., 1900-01-13
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature Is on each box. 25c.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fall in business by trying to do too many things. To be suc- cessful every one should select some one special business. and to that devote his whole time and attention. For the past thirteen years in the city of Bir- mingham. Ala. l hayo fraated exclu-
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Manhattan Shirts, $1.l0, to- day at Ferd Marks.