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The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
TT is CoMMENDABLB,

There is no reason why 4 Democrat
should cavii at the Republican spirit
Of thankfulness under the rod Of chas-
tisement which enables the Presidents
party to at least express a certain con-
tent with the showing made by the
Vermont election retur1ss.
Those returns, as The Republic has
already pointed out reveal gratifying
Democratic gains In staawart Repub-
llcan State where all tha influence of
the administration and Of the Republic-
an National COMMITTEES WAS exerted 10
bring out Republican vote which
should encourage the party in other
States. They prove that the Democratic
representation in the VerThont State
Legislature has been most materially in
creased. They indicate a Democratic
national victory in November
Therefore is it that Democrats should
applaud the Republican spirit OF resig-
nation which leads that party TO make
the best of the Vermont election re-
turns. A party thus resigned to adver-
sity In September should not make a
great outcry when final disaster comes
in November. And It's always good 10
see parties or individuals take their
medicine with as few wry faces as is
possible The Republicans are submit
ting to q needfui discipline with COM
mendabls meekness.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
THE FACTS STILL STAND.

For wonder the Globe-Democrat is
accurate TO the extent of one statement
among many in an article. The RepuD-
lie frankly and cheerfuily acknowledges
that it was in error in saying that the
Republican party in Missouri passed the
act establishing the Metropolitan Police
Department in 1861. This does not, how
ever, affect the material. fact in the
case-that Missouri Republicanism glad
" took occasion TO profit by that act,
and that Republican legislation made
greater the partisan advantage possible
from the handling of the Police Depart
ment for Republican ends.
In the General Assembly Of 1866
the Republicans had control of the leg
islative department Of Missouri 1t was
then within their power to repeal the
police law Of st. Louis. 1t was their
duty to do so If they believed it to be
an unjust and iniquitous law. Instead
Of doing this, however, they widened
the scope Of the law for Republican ben
eft. By an act passed December u,
1863, the Republicans created an addi-
tiollal office in the Police Department.
that of Vice President of the Police
Board, and by that same act increased
the pay Of Captains s23 per month, that
Of Lieutenants S28 per month, that Of
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
IIREI1NG A STATE

Globe-Democrat abuse of the State OF
Arkansas and its people, continually
maintained in both It's editorial and
bitterness of spirit, has been one of the
features OF the political campaign now
ended in the triumph Of the Democratic
party In that State.
1t is natural, OF course, that this I'M
fair method of waging political warfare
should be fiercely resented by the peo-
pie Of Arkansas. They do not object 30
hot fighting in a fair field, governed by
decent conventions and controlled by q
, manliness Of spirit which insures only
the employment Of clean and legitimate
campaign methods. But they do con-
denim such tactics as are employed by
the Globe-Democrat - SANDER of tie
State and It's people. personal vitupeFa-
tiUn aimed at candidates for State Of
flee, trained mudsiinging by the Globe
Democrats Washington correspondent
sent into Arkansas for the purpose Of
singing mud.
These characteristic Globe-Democrat
tactics are unhappily even more familiar
TO the people OF Missouri, the Globe
Democrats own State, than to those Of
Arkansas. For many years the cry Of
Poor Old Missouri was lifted by the
Giobe-Democrat for the purpose of in
juring this State In the eyes Of the out
side world. Missouri's Democracy was,
to the GlobeDemocrat, the unpardona-
BILE sin, for which no punishment of
SANDER and backbiting and bearing false
witness could be too severe. That as
toundingly malicious partisan sheet
seemed to delight in maintaining the
role Of 'the dirty bird that fouls IT'S
own nest" 1t placed every obstacle pos
sible in the way Of Missouri progress.
1t discouraged investment and immigra-
ticn by holding Missouri up as the hor-
rlble example" among States. It's one
answer 10 capital or labor looking tow
ard Missouri was Poor Old Missouri
The people of Arkansas are now see
ing the Globe-Democrat in it's true col
ors. Its habit of maligning and bellt-
ting and befoulins the Southwest long
ago became a fixed habit Arkansas IS
coming in for its share of the befoul-
ment. It has the misfortune to be with
in easy reach of the Giobe-Democrat,
making the volume Of uncleanness dis
charged upon its people second only TO
that under which tie people of Missouri.
the GlobeDemocrat's own State, have
SO long suffered
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
FOUR BRIDES-ELECT UNDER LEGAL AGE
OBTAINED LICENSES DESPITE OBSTACLES
Ert S. Edwards and Susie Bla One OF the Couples Were
Successful at Clayton After Clerk fiNey
Had Disappointed Them.

-Four brides-elect, who had not attained
the age ordained by law. yesterday pro-
cured licenses to wed. One was accom-
panied to the license office by relatives, and
the other two presented letters from their
parents, sanctioninS the issuance OF the pa
pers.
In one instance both applicants were un-
der age; in another instance the bridegroom
elect came from another city. and in the
third instance the bride-elect was the one
to travel TO ST. Louis for her life partner.
The young people departed. smiling. from
the license office, happy that the letters
bearing the parental signatures were ac-
cepted without difficulty by Clerk Ffiley and
Deputy Clerk Ieonhardt.
Jacob Yung who gays his age as q, came
from Belleville for his bride. He obtained
a permit to wed Miss Estelie Dayson of No.
$40 Theodosia street, who acknowledged to
II years.
Miss Nellie Ciawson from Columbia, H..
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
MORE INSINCERTrY.

In a letter from Governor Stephens,
published in Wednesdays Republic, the
fact was made clear that the Zlegenhein
Municipal Assembly Of st, Louis, and
not the Missouri State Legislature IN
jefferson City, is responsible for the
creation of the local street railway
trust" otherwise known as the st. Louis
Transit Company.
Governor stephens showed that the
street railway consolidation bill as
passed by the Missouri Legislature was
not, In that form, applicable TO st. Louis.
1t was, in fact, imperative here for all
time, save under the single contin-
gency OF the passage Of an ordinance
by the Municipal Assembly of St Louis
authorizing the consolidation OF street
railways in this city. In other words,
had the Ziegenhein Municipal Assem-
bly, seen fit to defeat such an ordinance,
the entire consolidation scheme, In so
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
AMERICANfSM COMPELS.

1t WIS to have been expected that
Richard Olney. formerly Secretary OF
State in President Cleyelands Cabinet,
and William L. Wilson, formerly Post
master General in the same Cabinet,
would take Il decisive stand in support
Of the Democratic national platform on
the paramount issue of Imperialism.
Both Mr.. OIney and Mr.. Wilson are
consistent Americans and clear think
crs. They could not fail to see the men,
ace to the Republic and to free institu-
tions contained in Mr.. McKinley's policy
OF Empire. Their AmericInism would
not permir them to remain silent IN such
crisis. They would naturally define
their own positions and as naturally
urge upon their cOuntrymen the vital
American duty of unhoding the true
American creed of freedom against the
new doctrine Of Imperialism and foreign
conquest.
1t will be strange indeed If Mr.. Cleve-
land himself shall fail TO come forward
IN defense of the Republic ut such 4
time. His recent letter. TO which The Re-
public called the attention Of its read
ers, warrants the general belief now en-
tertained that Mr.. Cleveland will short
ly announce his support of Mr.. Bryan's
candidacy and OF the Democratic plat
form declaration against Imperialism.
He is essentially a man possessing the
courage of his convictions. Having once
made up his mind that the Republic IS
imperiled by Mr.. McKinley's surrender
TO the temptations of Empire, Mr.. Cleve-
land will not be afraid 10 speak his
mind. That he will do so with exception
al effectiveness now seems reasonably
certain.
The Mckinley iInperiaiists have over
shot the mark in urging Americans to q
career Of conquest and of monarchical
sin for the money that is In such q
course. They have taken 1t for granted
that the American love of liberty and
justice has died out In American bos-
oms. They have assumed that aSnational
greed of gold and lust of land are the
animating impulses of American charac-
ter. They will realize IN November what
a CHASTITY mistake they have made in
cherishing so degraded view Of the
American spirit.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES.

The Central Y. NJ. c. A. roof garden con.
cert. which was To have been given last
Friday night. will be given tonight by tne
orchestra section of WeiPs Concert Bano.
fine programme will be rendered, and as
this is the last roof garden OF the season.
large attendance is anticipated.
The Reverend Doctor Horatlo d. Jenkins,
formerly pastcr OF the Second Presby terlan
Church. Kansas City. now Of the Jnterior:
the Central Y NJ. G. A. Grand and Frank
lin avenues. next Sunday afternoon at >
o'clock.
The Right Reverend Alexander Walters
Bish0p Of the a. NJ. E Zion Church, ana
Dresident of the AfTo-Amertcan Council
wul deliver a lecture at the zion NJ f.
Church, No. 2se5 Morgan street, to-ngns.
At the close OF the lecture PUBIC recsp-
tion will be rendered The Bishop N tne se
ministers on the city and the public arg
iryited Bishop Walters has Just retuTAso
from a European trip.
The Reverend Doctor NJ. Burnham. pastor
of tha Pilgrim Congregational church. re.
t,rned from his vacation last evening, ana
win occupy his pulpit next sunday. morn
t,s, ond eyenfng The Doctor reports pleas
anr and profitable vacation
Thu Uoraa1's Benevolent Aid Society.
a,-xiliarx 10 the First Spiritual Associa-
ticn, WIFI give a lawn party at the resi-,
dspce Of Mrs Charles Brown, No. Ell.
Lucky street. Wednesday, evening. Septem-
Der II The programme will include amateur
theatricais. dancing and mediums.
The Reverend r. A. Holland, rector OF 81.
Ceorga's Episcopal Church, mas returned to
the city and viii oi1iciate ar services ns3S
Sunday.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
THINK REPORT UNFOUNDED.
Catholic Clergy Knows Nothing of
Decree Against Female Choirs.

The consensus of opinion Of a number of
the local Catholic clergy who were seen by
a Republic representative yesterday IN re-
gard to the statement that the Sacred Con-
gregat!on Of Rites at Rome had issued an
edict against women singing in Catholic
churches is THAT there is doubtless a mis-
take or misunderstanding on the part of
those who sent the report from the Holy
City. At any rate nothing has been re-
ceived by the clergy here. either from Rome
or from the acting Archbishop, regarding
any such edict.
In many parts Of this country. especially
in country towns, and churches located in
rural districts. women and girls are al
most entirely relied upon to furnish music
for Catholic services. In the large rities
there IS hardly a church in which the choir
IS not made up partly of women. of this
fact, the priests say. Rome is well in
formed. and would certainly not issue a
sweeping edict abolishing a custom which
In this country, at least. is as old as the
church.
In Rome. and throughout Europe. there
are female choirs which are historical and
churches in which they sing are visited by
tourists and pilgrims from all over the
world. In communities of nuns and con-
vents where Catholic girls are educated.
there has never been anything other than
female cho!rs, The priests here believe that
II any such rule was issued IL was directed
against congregations in France in which
actresses are hired to sing solos or in chofrs
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

Is also only II years Of age. She presented
letter from her mother, instructing the
clerk that she had parental consent Ar
thur Zimmerly. aged g. Of No. $50 South
Third street was the man whom Miss Claw
son iourneyed TO 81. Louis TO marry.
The third couple to obtain license were
Robert A. Diliace and Miss Birdie Benton.
The grooIn-elect Is 2c years of age and bride
elect II. Both reside at No. 232I Olive street.
Firth 8. Edwards and Susie Blair of Rock
bridge, H.. succeeded In getting marriage
license from Deputy Recorder Wetsel at
Clayton after II had been refused by Clerk
Filley OF St Louis. To Clerk Filley they
gave their ages as 20 and II. He told them
they would have to bring their parents, or
written permission from them. The BRIDE
groorn's parents five In White Hall, H.,
while the brides live IN Roodhouse.
The couple were accompanied BY the
brides grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Blair of Rockbridge. Mr.. Blair conducts a
store at Rockbridge and Edwards Is his
clerk. II was in. this manner that the young
folks met.
Profiting by their ST. Louis experience
they went to Clayton and gave their ages
a. q and IS. They were married by County
Judge Henry L. Wilson.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
far as st. Louis is concerned. would

far as st. Louis is concerned, would
have fallen through.
This local Republican body. however,
did not see fit TO take such action. In
stead, it passed the necessary ordinance,
thus of its own act making street rail
way consolidation III ST. Louis possible.
With the passage OF this ordinance the
st. Louis Transit Company became able
to mite under one corporate manage
ment all the street railway lines in st.
Louis, with the single exception Of the
Suburban. And then it was, a ReDrb-
lican Municipal Assembly having thus
created the LEGAL street railway combine,
that Republican party organs and or
ators began aSsailinS the Missouri Leg
islature for what WIS in reality the act
of the ST. Louis Municipal Assembly.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
FRIARS MINORS TO MEET.
Session Begins Here Next Wednes
day at Franciscan Monastery.

The regular provincial chapter OF the
Friars Minors. formerly Franciscans. will
begin Its sessions next Wednesday at tha
Franciscan Monastery, No. $40 Meramec
street, st. Louis.
The chapter meets every three years, at
which time the Provincial Custos and his
councillors and all supervisors of the diff
ferent house are elected.
The meeting, in fact. IS convention OF
the executive heads of the order for the
transaction Of ordinary material business
affairs. In addition TO the election of all
officers, such changes viii be made I'm the
management of the different houses as IN
the Judgment of the members OF the chap
ter are deemed advisable.
The chapter will be attended by about
fifty delegates. representing the thirty
nine branch houses of the order IN the
United States, which are scattered all over
the country from Ohio to California.
The duration of the meeting cannot be
stated. depending largely upon the amount
OF business to be transacted.
The present Provincial Custos IS Theodore
AREN'T There IL no law preventing him
from succeeding himself, and he most likely
will do so. Whoever is elected. however.
will reside In st. Louis. as the official resi-
dence of the Custos Is located in the nonas-
terry here.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

Sergeants $3.50 per month. and of pa
trolmen $50 per month, and increased
the number of men in the department
Does this look as if the Republican
party, when in power in Missouri, con-
demned what the Globe Democrat now
so strenuously denounces as 1.-The in
famous germ OF the present police law! =!
Do this creation of a new police Of
flee, this increase OF police salaries all
along the line and this enlargement of tie
police force-all by Republican lcSiSla-
ti0n in lS63-support the Gobe-Demo-
Gratis present contention that the police
law of 1851 WAS allowed 10 become
practically a dead letter until the pres
ent Legislature revived and revised it
IN the interest of the Democratic par
ty"I Does It not look, instead, as if the
Republican administration in Missouri
made the police law n very live" law
indeed for the profit Of Missouri Repui-
licanlsm! What heartier approval Of n
law could be manifested than this of the
ST Louis police law by the Republican
party during the one period when it
had the power to touch that law?
The Republic has been prompt to ac-
knowledge its one slip Of memory in dis
cussing this topic. The Globe-D Democrat
should be equally frank. What is its au-
thoriry for asserting that the Republic
an party, which took swift occasion to
profit by the police law when its one OPP
portunity presented, will now reform
and improve the police force? What is
it's reason for arguing that any police
law viii not De used for Republican par
tisaH benefit ut the present time exact
ly rs it was so used for Republican par
tisan benefit in 1868?
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07


During the past three weeks The Re,
public has received many dozens of re-
quests for the publication of an article
from the Des Molnes Globe. a small
weekly Republican paper, advocating j
constitutional monarchy. The Republic
IS a strong party paper, but it fights
squarely. The Des MOines Globe is not
edited under conditions which make II
responsible spokesman of anything.
No doubt the whole tendency of latter
day Republicanism Is toward monarchy.
IL private, thousands of Republicans
who inherit the old pharisaical notions
of the Federalist party advocate a prop
erty suffrage aud a monarchy. But the
Des Moiues Globe has no authority to
represent even them. There is enough
monarchy to combat in the Republican
party without using the Globes utter
aQce5
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
Chams With a Braw Lad
From the Highlands
and Even Eats Philadelphia
SCrapple to Please the
"f0reign Devils.
REPUBLIc SPECIAL

REPUBIJc SPECIAL
New York. Sept. s,-wu Ting Fang. the
Chinese Minister, is working day and night
TO make himself and his nation solid
with the foreign devils" Last week he
rode on a merry-go-round. took a straw
ride and ate a dish Of Philadelphia scrappie.
On Monday next, IL Is understood. Mr.. Wa
will begin TO play golf. using the links
behind his hotel at Atlantic City.
This IS in pursuance Of a carefully laid
plan OF Mr.. wu to thoroughly ingratiate
himself with Americana. and atone, as far
as he Is able, for tho wrongs committed
by the Boxers. OF course. the Chinese Min
lister Is enjoying the novelty OF these Amer
ican diversions.
One feat Of Mr.. Wu. however. seemed to
be painfully mechanical. That was when he
was called upon to devour green corn and
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
AND STILL THEY COME.

Mr.. Jefferson Ray, 4 well-known and
highly respected farmer living near Sa-
lem. Ill, wrkes TO the press of that
city 10 deny. the truth OF story pub
lishGd in the st. Louis Globe Democrat
10 the effect that he, a Democrat, had
Joined the Mckinley and Yates Club OF
Alma Township, organized for campaign
work In the interests OF the Republican
party.
Mr.. Ray declares that he IS n stanch
Democrat, a ''sgicker" for Bryan and
Stevenson, and asks that his statement
be published rs illustrating how false
and baseless are the Republican stories
of defections from Democratic ranks.
He is justified in taking this action. i'll
asmuch as such stories naturally exer-
else some influence in a campaign. and
a good and true Democrat hates to be
used as Il weapon against his own
party.
1t must be confessed that the Globe
Democrat is proving TO the Hanna Nc
kinley gang It's willingness TO so TO
any lengths In the imperialist game of
bunkoing tie people into rejoicing Mr..
Mckinley. In this matter Of claiming
converts from tlse Democratic party the
Globe-Democrat allows no peIft-up Utica
to cOnfine its powers. 1t publishes en-
tirely imaginary names of such CON
verts. or the names OF persons still
faithful to Democracy, with impartial
unconcern. The spectacle is remarkable
for shamelessneSs OF demeanor and deg
radiation of morals. That its significance
is not lost upon the people is fact daily
becoming more sclf-.eyident.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
HARVEST CARNIVAL IS OVER.
Over 5000 Persons Attend Closing
Festivities in Lamonte.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Lamonte, No, Sept, 6.-The leading fea-
ture Of the last day of the Harvest Fa.r
and Carnival was the parade at 9 p. M.
which was headed by the city officers In
carriage. Many unique floats and decorated
vehicles were in line. Miss Flora Smith was
queen of the carnival and Miss Velma Di-
vers maid OF homer The bah game between
the Lamoate and sweet Springs teams re-
suited in a victory for Lamonte by a score
OF IL TO o. About 5000 persons were ia at
tendance. a band concert and fireworks dis
play closed the days programme
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
The Macon Rnrbecue

Were going TO have a barbecue
Democrats. be joyful
At Macon soon II viii he due.
And all OF US VIII 60;
Enough Of beeVes they mean to kill
Some twenty thousand folks to MI
o Democrats, be joyful stiil.
The happy news Is so;
Were going to have barbecue
Democrats, be joyful
Wen teach. the foe L trick or two
And train Up for the fray;
On Democratic meats wen feed,
Ard IN our patriot party creed
And victory then is cure indeed
For next election day.
RIPLEY D. SAUNDERS
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

Former Cabinet Secretaries Olney and
Wilson are now in line for the Demo
cratic national ticket OF 1900, and it is
expected that former President CleYe-
land Will join the patriotic procession
before many DAYS.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

There is sound philosophy in the eau
tion,, BE right; if you can't be right. be
careful" Joseph Flory appears to con-
duct his campaign with a pleasant dis
regard for both alternatives.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

Wash street rs the northern limit OF
the conduit district. Tuesday nights ia,
tai accidents arose from crossed wires
on Carr street, the first street outside
the conduit district. The plain conclu-
sion Is that the conduit district should
bn nyraDdad
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

Street car consolidation in st. Louis
was foregone conclusion from the mo-
menr that it depended upon the action
of the local Republican Municipal As
bly
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

st. Louis's present municipal admins
tration seems to have put the city into
the condition in which the universe was
when 1t answered the description, "And
the earth was without form and void
and darkness was upon the face Of the
deem"
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

Ziegenhein, Baumhoff, Kerens and
Flcry-Missouri Republicanism's Big
Four'-musr never be allowed to put
their St Louis gang-tactics into effect
in Jefferson City.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

And now let us hope that its desper-
ate political fortunes will not impel the
Mckinley administration to involve us
in foreign war over the Chinese ques-
ton.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

Apparently no Illinois Democrat is
safe from being classed In the Globe
Democrats Ananias list of Democrats
who are now supporting Mr.. Mckinley
for reelection.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07
senlhly.

Missourians know just what to expect
Of either Doc8ery or Flory as Governor
of Missouri This means 10000 ma jority
for Dockery.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

". b Carr. Business tfana Ser.of The 81.
Louis Republic being dJuy sworr. gays that
the actual number Of full and complete
cop,es OF the daily and Sunday Republic
printed during the month OF August, 1900, all
IN regular editions, wa&3 as per- schedule
below:
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

Miss Lewellyn Martha Clinton. who 10
Spending the summer in Europe. Is now +,
Zurich. Switzerland, the guest Of I.octo-
sophie kempin, who is Privat-Docent in
the Zurich Universl =. At the concIus,o,
81 her visit Miss CLINTON Will return 70
Paris for t7-o or three weeks before sail
ing for home early in October.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

Miss RUmsey and Miss Queen P,,r,-,,
returned the FIRST Of the week from fhaf-
NaHtucket cottage. and departed q,
Wednesday with Coionel and Mrs Russell
ana Mss Russell Of Mobile on a private
cIr trip to Colorado Springs.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-07

Mr. Alfred G. Robyn returned yesta-sa7
RON a six weeks visit at Magnolia, Mass,
and Nantucket Island. '''