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Systemat Abuae ALLEGED.

On the ground of alleged systematic
abuse. Louisa Brooke Curtis through At
torneys Ralston and Siddons. this afternoon
applied for divorce from John Jaw Curtis
The petitioner details to the court a number
OF instances Of cruelty to her which, she
says, were perpetrated by her husband
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Harry Dodson. colored who was wanted
Tor striking an elderly man named Henry
thompson on the head with a stick In
south Washington Saturday night. was ar
rested last night. He was tried In the Po-
Jail.
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Transport c.,ifer.,. Arrtye..

Transport California Arrives.
The United States transport California
arrived at Manila yesterday. She was de-
iayed sixteen days at Guam with q broken
propeller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

Thornton Peyton. colored. was given six
months In Jail by Judge Kimball today for
assault. The charge against him was the
cutting Of Sonny Morrow across the shout
der.
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A Vigorous Body.

For Sick Headache, Malaria, BID
iousncss, constipation and Kindred
Diseases an absolute cure.
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lOc to 3Sc Neckwear,

Summer styles are being has e
tened out. Think of only 30 {
for Fisk, Clark & Flagg's nov q
elites. How long will these -
few hundreds be here? =
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Handkerchief
Department.

a Special purchase OF three lots
All-linen Handkerchiefs at the fo
lowing low prices:
so dozen Women. Allltneu Hem lOc.
stitched Handkerchief, ,,. EACH
n.m. 4, ..,.. .sas ",, WIN narrow $40
e' 'a''e Ut '"e price DOZEN
so dozen womens Finer Quality All iOc.
linen u,,a..-o,,..u ,., EACH
WIN narrow S1.2
hens very exceptional value. no.',.
80 dozen Mems Good Quality ALL 1Oc.
linen B.ms,,tcbea u.,aL.o,,.,. EACH
row and VITA. ,..,. r' ~ S1.2
First floor
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12hc Ribbed Vests,

: s:,a vi % ;:;' r ne; &c
guarantee the supply to equal
the days demand Call early -
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CSC Table Linen,

MI : :: ''; s:s s e. , :
ity-you save Zoe per yard
ON these 1900 Pure Linen -
DaInssks.
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So SiHVerware,
85c Taffeta Silks,

The lew shades of
Taffcta for the autumn
al a temporary reduction
In price. ia order.to force
the season. Take eleya-
tor la second fioor-
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
JOIN THE GOOD WORK.

Despite the Globe-Democrat's make
believe assumption that any other course
is possible under human conditions, it
is certain that both the Republican and
Democratic organizations in st. Louis
Will respectively exert their utmost en-
deavorS for party success In the April
elections, and that each will have a
great deal to say about the Worlds
Fair during the campaign.
The wise thing for the people of ST
Louis TO do is to recognize this GER
tainty and then to organize in a man
ner so effective that they will be able
TO compel good party nominations and
thus to remove the peril of an incom
petent or corrupt administration of mu-
nicipal affairs during the Worlds Fair
period. What the people of ST. Louis
want is honest government. They care
little under what party it may he at
taihed. 1t is the thing itself-good gov
ernmcnt-which they demand.
The way to get good government is to
control the political situation in the
April elections. The way to control the
political situation is to effect good
government organization that shall cx
tend directly and intimately into every
ward and every precinct of st. Louis.
an organization capable of nominating
and electing good-sovernmcnt ticket
IN despite of the two parties. if the par
ties themselves refuse to nominate such
ticket. Is not this the plainest of COM
mon sense? AS means of forcing the
parties to consider the public will and
the public welfare, is it not eminentIy
practical? Who may reasonably object
to it. save professional politician. a
friend Of the gang or an organ of the
ring now in control?
VIII not the Globe-Democrat join with
The Republic in movement for good
government along these lines? What is
It's reason for so stubbornly standing out
against all propositions that contain a
menace to Ziegenheinism? Is It owned
by the Ziegenhein gang. body and soul?
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
DO IT IN TWO WEEKS.

There should be no question that the
local subscription to the Worlds Fair
Fund will he completed within the next
two weeks and 50 announced to the
meeting of the Worlds Fair commit
fees, which will he held To receive
definite reports of progress i'll this di
rection
AS "x-Govcrn"r Francis pointed ont
at the meeting IHSt Tuesday night. this
complexion of the local fund of $:,oOo.-
900 Row constitutes the only unfinished
business To be disposed of before the
actual Worlds Fair work begins
Governor franciS also declared that if
the subscription 10 the fund is not com
pieltd hy January | the Worlds Fair
enterprise must of necessity he ahan-
doned. The duty confronting st. Louis
ans cannot, therefore. be shirked or
postponed.
Whatever opposition to the Worlds
Fair may have existed heretofore. based
on 4 belief that the undertaking was in
advisable. should ROW be finally aban-
doned. 81. Louis has no thought of con
i'NSlils- ~ t!it NpIlu lfldt she is unequal
to the task which she has set for her
self. She will not be humiiiated to the
point of considering even doubt on the
subject. AntagoniSm to the Worlds
Fair at this stage of the great enter
prise is disloyalty TO the progressive
spirit of ST. Louis.
1t is unfortunate that some persons
have Striven to create prejudice against
the Worlds Fair by declaring that the
men in charge of the movement contem-
plate organizing it into political ma
chine, and ARE going To make 1t a pri-
vate political snap" This declaration.
however being known to be a lie should
fail of IT'S purpose. Loyal st. Louisans
will doubtless determine that the
Worlds Fair shall be success In de-
spite of the minor objectors. 1t Is now
incumbent upon all such citizens to work
hard and earnestly for the Worlds Fair.
The fund will be completed in time and
the men who accomplish results will
have the honor.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
Military Force In the Philippine
Islands Has Recently Been
Largely Increased.
PLANS VARIOUS MOVEMENTS.
General Young's Force Has Been
Enlarged and Heavy Re-en-
f0rcements Sent to the
Island of Panay.

Manila, Nov. 21.-General Macarthur was
asked to-day whether the result Of the
presidential election in the United States
was in any way responsible for the orders
to push operations against the Fflipinos. He
replied that the result of tho election was
merely coincident with other features Of
the situation. He added that the return Of
the soldiers and marines from China. with
the recruits who mad arrived recently.
would increase the number Of troops to
20 90 men.
The enlargement of the forces the ending
of the rainy season. better roads. improved
transportation. and the desire to make the
most efficient use of the volunteers betoro
. their term Of service expires in June are
all contributory to the most active cam.
paign.
Concerning the replacing Of 5000 volur-
tee-s, General Macarthur said he favors
the establishment Of standing army OF
1000 men and authorizing the President to
increase it to 100000.
The General said he was enlarging tho
force in General Young's district to nearly
1000 men: that heavy re-enforcements arc
being sent to General Hughes In the Island
Of Panay: that more troops had been or.
dered to Southern Luzon, and that various
column movements had been planned.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
STATUS OF PORTO RICO.

United States District Judge Browns
ruling that Porto Rico is part of the
United States and that. under the terms
OF the Paris Treaty which ceded the
island to us, it may not now be regard
ed or treated as foreign territory, is
soundly based on the law and in accord
with the American Constitution.
1t is only reasonable to expect that in
the Goetze case, coming shortly before
the Supreme Court of the United States.
decision of similar tenor will be
rendered. This case strikes directly at
the legality of the Porto Rican tariff bill
passed by Republican Congress at the
dictation Of President Mckinley. Its
hearing by the Supreme Court offers the
first opportunity for that high tribunal
to pass Judgment upon the act which
former President Harrison has de-
nounced as constitutin., n wide depar-
ture from right principles"
1t is natural under the circumstances
that the Presidents party should await
with the gravest misgiving the Supreme
Courts ruling upon the constitutional
status Of Porto Rico. If that body holds
that Porto Rico is now essentially n part
Of the United States. and that therefore
the lerying of a tariff tax from which
other sections Of the United States were
exempt was unconstitutional and illegal,
not only must the Mckinley administra-
ton modify its colonial policy" but it
must stand convicted before the people
of very serious assault upon the rights
Of American citizens.
President McKinley's position in such
a contingency would be embarrassing
indeed, inasmuch as the President clear
ly saw the right when he announced to
Congress that it was "our plain duty to
extend free trade to Porto Rico" 1t
was only under pressure from the Sugar
Trust that Mr.. Mckinley reversed him
self on this issue, and pressure from
the Sugar Trust is not strong plea in
extenuation Of a sin against the Con-
stitution. Mr.. Mckinley seems to be in
line for rebuke that should be most
humiliating to an American President.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
TIRED EMPIRE.

American officers in the Philippines,
from General Macarthur down, appar-
emily find little satisfaction in the for
eign service Of conquest to which they
have been detailed by an imperialist ad-
ministration striving for territory de-
manded by spirit utterly hostile to
that of true Americanism.
There is something extremely signifi-
cant in the news that General MacAr-
thur, in supreme command in the Phil
ippines; General Bates, in command Of
Southern Luzon, and General Grant, do
ing general field work, have officially ex-
pressed their desire to be relieved from
further service in the Far East.
The disgust which has led them to
request their recall from the front ex-
tends down the line. Only few months
ago the fact became public that so many
American officers In the Philippines had
rendered their designations that the War
Department felt it necessary to refuse
acceptance Of any resignation save on
authenticated grounds of physical dis
ability for further active duty.
The requests Of Generals Macarthur,
Bates and Grant for release from serv-
ice in the Philippines mark the climax
of this spirit of disgust that has pos
sessed the souls of officers of Republic
who have been compelled to fight for
Empire. If there was any real Ameri
can glory to be gained in the Philippines
such men as Macarthur, Bates and
Grant would be eager for 1t. But they
are tired of fighting against liberty. 1t
is not in their American blood to relish
such fighting.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
The Republic is not alone in putting
these questions. The people would like
10 know
GOOD GOVERNMENT.

There Will be reason for profound
local satisfaction if the singing rcbuke
10 Ziegenlejnism administered by st.
Louisans at the polls this fall shall
cause the Republican organization in
this city to repudiatc Mayor ZeSenhein
and his gang and turn to whatever Of
good there may he in the party
1t Will certainly he to the best inter-
cSts Of the people of 81. Louis if neither
party shall dare to nominate any but its
supremacy best men for local office in
April. The Democratic organization has
now learned how quickly and generous
ly the people respond to good nomina-
ti"nS. The victory of November Is was
dli" solely I" the sterling merit of the
ticket named hy the ST. Louis Democ-
rarE. 1t WAS victory that would have
been Impossible to the machine. work
Ing as Il machine The people trumphed
over the powerful Iicgcnhciu machine
with all case. because the people can
always defeat the machine when so in
clirpd.
There must he no machine nomina-
which the people of ST. Louis demand.
not machine government. They are
more or less Indifferent To considerations
of party welfare. What they are in
reality solicitouS about is their own well
fare and their own welfare NAV best
he conserved by securing good municipal
government. The man who ,does not
learn this lesson from the recent cleo
tions is incapable of learning anything.
Therefore is it that the one paramount
issue in the April elections is the issue
of good government.
The party which nominatcs the ticket
most surely guaranteeing good mu-
hicipal government is the party that will
win AT the polls in St Louis next spring.
This is as certain now as anything
human can be. 1t will be wise politics
10 keep the cold fact in mind and to act
upon it with consistent intelligence at
the proper moment
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
KANSAS CITY PLANS
A CENTURY BALL.
The New Year VIII BE Welcomed
by an Elaborate Social
Function.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL,

REPUBIIC SPECIAL
Kansas city. Mo. Nov. c1-Ths century
bali, to be given here on the night OF De-
eenher 81, will mark an epoch in Kansas
City's polite set.
III Is intended to mark the ushering in of
the new century and celebrate the fjftisth
anniversary Of the founding of this city.
The Commercial Club has the project in
hand. and. aided by society leaders. expects
10 make the affair an elaborate one,
The net proceeds will he devoted to the
completion of Kansas Citys convention
nan. The convention building will be utiI-
lied for the occasion.
II has been decided TO make the century
bau fancy-dress hall. ;Sy this il is meant
that costumes represent periods of history.
preferably American. and that they be
made as elegant and as beautiful as the
Wearer chooses. Gentlemen in evening dress
and officers in uniform Will be admitted
At the midnight hour, when the old wear
gees out and the new Is welcomed in. an
appropriate ceremony Will be Observed cell
ebrating the occasion.
Subcommittees composed of some of Kan
sas City's leading business men are hard
al work on the details. Single tickets will
cost $40, emitting couple to the dancing
floor. Private boxes will be sold at auction
and the minimum price will be $50.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
UNDER ITS TRUE COLORS.

About all that the Globe Democrat is
accomplishing by its opposition to the
popular demand for good local govern
ment and its attacks upon the public
spirited St. Louisans who stand most
prominently in favor of such govern
ment is the furnishing of proof that in
an issue between Ziegenheinism and the
people of st. Louis il is for Ziegenhein-
ism through thick and thin.
This complete unmasking of the ring
sters' organ supplies an additional ele-
ment of strength to those who seek to
terminate the misrule of Ziegenheinism
1t destroys what influence the Globe
Democrat might have possessed among
the better elements of the local popula-
ton. 1t brings full realization of the
fact that whatever is to be done to Sc
cure good municipal government in St
Louis must he done in despite Of the
Glohe-Democrat. And it is well that this
truth should be plainly perceived at the
outset.
The powers of resistance possessed by
the Ziegenhein machine are not in
creased by the Globe-Democrat's open
advocacy of the continued dominance of
Ziegenheinism in municipal affairs. The
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT.

There is reason for a quite general
American satisfaction that the sessions
of the National Good Roads Convention
have resulted in the transaction of i'm
portant business looking to excellent re-
suits in the near future.
1t is also gratifying to note that Mis-
souri, took prominent place in the delib-
erations of the convention, and that Mr..
II. r. Whitmore, Missourian, was ap-
pointed chairman Of the Permanent Or
ganization Committee, which is expect
ed to outline plan to unity the work
for good roads in all sections of the
United States under the direction OF
central body.
Misseuri's interest in the good roads
movement should naturally be keen, and
her benefit from its systematic and ag-
gressive prosecution will be great and
lasting. The work now to be begun in
the various States, notably that of Sc
curing legislative appropriations for
good roads, should receive an earnest
popular support.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22

people of ST. Louis will find 1t Just as
easy TO defeat the Ziegenheln gang in
April as in November. The ISLANDERS and
malicious misrepresentation with which
the Giobe-Dcmocrat seeks to discredit
the good-sovernment movement will be
accepted at their face value as the work
of Ziegenhein partisan. Any attempt
which the Glcbe-Dcmocrat may make in
behalf of stalking horse ticket behind
which the Ziegenhein gang shall seek TO
gain its ends next spring will be justly
set down as Il Ziegenhcin trick.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
\ G1nlE LUCAS .:.M0
They Expect to Supply Sew
cral Families With Win
ter's Coal.
MANY TICKETS SOLD.

To earn Thanksgiving coal for the destl-
tute. eleven boys and girls. living in the
$500 block on Lucas avenue have banded to-
gether and determined to give a fair to-
morrow.
The fair will be at the home Of Doctor
6. n. Sedlitz. No. 1885 Lucas avenue None
or the promoters is more than 13 years of
age.
The children who have originated the
scheme are Lawrence and Sarah O'Neil,
Margaret Seidlitz. Gcnevieve Scholard.
Frederick c. Mueller Joe and Willie Groom.
Earl Wyatt and the three Lucas children
of No. 1921 Lucas avenue, Georgine c.,
Oliver G. and Emile. With the exception
of the little Scholard girl. who lives at No
600 Leonard, they all reside In the one block
mentioned.
The idea of giving n fair was suggested
to the children by newspaper account of
a man who had been arrested for stealing
coal. Upon investigation the police discov-
cred that the man was absolutely deaI-
tute and had n family suffering from cold.
This was last winter. and the result was
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
THESE CHILDREN INTEND TO GIVE A FAIR TO PROVIDE
COAL FOR DESTITUTE FAMILIES.

the immediate enlisting of the sympathies
of the children.
They looked up three families who were
destitute and gave fair in their behalf,
selling little articles which they made
themselves and which they received from
their friends. The affair was a great sue
cess and sufficient amount was realized to
purchase coal for several families and to
provide others with shoes and stockings
They determined to repea; their fair this
year, and have already located severaI
families who are in Impoverished circum-
stances. All have agreed to purchase coal
with the proceeds, the calamity of being
cold seeming to them worse than any other
misfortune. In Il meeting to discuss the
matter. one boy suggested sending baskets
OF provisions. including a turkey, to each
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22

No. 9e3 Euclid avenue, which the BRIDE
groom has furnished and arransed as a sur
prise. They will be at home after Decem-
Der l.
Miss Mary 4,natolie Albert, second dau-ir-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Albert of No 5S6l
Gates avenue. and Edward G.. Pott of Cape
Girardeau. Mo. Were married last evening
at O'Clock at the Church OF the Assem-
sion. in Cahanne the Reverend Doctor Win
chester reading the service. The church
was prettily decorated with palms and
flowers. and the organist played short
programme of music before the entrance
of the bridal party.
Edwin Brent +. J. Hoffman and Freder-
lex Pott We're the ushers. They also served
as sroomsmen. Doctor Pnrteriicld of Cape
Girardeau assisted the bridegroom as best
man. The bride was attended bv her sister
Miss Leila Albert. maid of honor and
by Miss Mary Carroll. Miss Grace Malone
and Miss Alma Pott. sister of the bride
groom. as bridesmaids
y reception followed the ceremony from
half-after until half-after 10. when the
bridal couple departed for Il Southern trip.
including Mexico and New Orleans
The bride wore white crepe de Chine,
trimmed in chiffon and emhrofdered in
pearls. The tulle bridal veil was fastened
with a spray of orange blossoms and a star
OF diamonds. In lisu of a houGuat she car
ried an ivory-hound prayerbook. given to
her by Doctor Winchester The maid of
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22

last evening.
honor was in white silk lisse. trimmed elab-
ordtely In Mechlin, and made with derni-
train and decoilete bodice. The brides
maids wore similar frocks of deep chrys-
anthemum yellow iisse. They all carried
showers o. white NUNS. Mrs. Albert was
gowned in maroon taffeta. trimmed In black
lace.
After their bridal trip Mr.. and Mrs. Pott
will be at home at the Rlverview Hotel
Cape Girardeau
Mrs. Charles Mitchell and Mrs. Robert
Motley of Bowling Green, Mo-. spent Sun
day with Mrs. oney Ranes of No gss5 Bell
avenue. Mrs. Motley Is Il niece of Governor
elect DoCkcry.
Miss Justine Ottofy is visiting Mrs Harry
Wasem of Cairo. Ill. Mrs. l.. N. Ottofy is
entertaining Mrs. ]. Hanna and son from
Mobile, Ala.
The marriage of Miss Alice A. Muller and
Edwin A. Halle will take place next
Wednesday morning, at $50 o'clock at St
Lcos Church.
Miss Daisy Baunan of No. 1851 West Pine
boulevard, is entertaining Mss Mohr OF
Savannah. Ga. The young ladies' will re-
ce!ve on Friday afternoon. November o.
and Thursday and Sunday evenings. No
Vembcr % and 81
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22

of the families on their list. but he was
over-uled by the votes Of the rest.
They commenced the sale of their tickets
at 10 cents each, some time ago. and have
already received more than $40 from this
source. With the sales which will yet be
made and with the proceeds of the booths.
1t Is expected that enough will be realized
to stock several families with coal.
Mrs. Seidlitz volunteered the use of her
rooms for the occasion and the booths will
be arranged therein. One boy will be ticket
seller at the door, another master of cere-
monies, while the little girls will have
charge of the various booths. One booth
will be exclusively for the sale of dolls,
another for the display of fancy articles
and so ON. One of the amusements for the
occasion will be guessing contest.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22

New York and Boston both went Dem
ocratic at the last election and every big
city in the United States made a big
reduction in its Republican vote. ST.
Louis is. however. the only city in
which the Republican leaders have at
1ributed this showing to election laws
and to election frauds.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22
MRS. Glitch NOW
HAS A MANAGER,
Colorado Woman, Widely Known
in Theatrical Circles, Takes
a Husband.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Denver Cello. Nov. 2l.-NIrs. John Elitch
Jr.. and Thomas ID. Long were married this
afternoon by Reverend William Organ. at
the brides home AT Elitch's Garda.:;.
since the death OF John EI.tcn Jr.. more
than ten years ago. Mrs. Fitch has person.
any conducted Eiitch's Gardens and Is wide
" known among theatrical people. She is
spoken OF as the most successful bu.IIoss
woman in Colorado.
For three years Mr. Long has been the
business manager of the gardens. Mrs.
Elitch will continue to give her gardens her
personal supervision.
The bride and groom left for New York
tonight. {
From New York they will go b. boat to
Florida, where they will spend their honey
moon. They will return to New York about
the first of the year to make their arr"nSe-
ments for The coming SEASON
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22

Councilman Hodges in his retrench-
ment measures pointed out the solution
of the financial difficulties which aftlict
st. Louis. No amount OF deliberation
can hit upon any other way. and the
Ziegenhein administration seems unwill-
ing to adopt that way.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-22

Americans are as much set on having
an American Nicaragua canal owned
and controlled by the United States as
they were before the election. The Hay
Pauncefote treaty has not grown in pop
ularity recently.