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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-15
THE DINNER PAIL"

1t is probable that the party of the
trust has adopted the w~orkingman's
dinner pail as it's campaign button de-
sign from a belief that American work
ingmen should be grateful to the trusts
for having curbed themselves to the eX-
tent Of allowing workingmen to possess
pennies enough with which to purchase
their daily food.
Even in this act Of grim necessity,
however, the toiler must pay his tribute
TO the trusts. 1t is from the Tin Trust
he buys his dinner pail. In purchasing
its contents he has no choice as to
whom he shall patronize-he must needs
buy of the Bread Trust, the Meat Trust,
the Sugar Trust, the Coffee Trust, no
matter what their prices may be. 1t is
the final grab of the trusts. They get
the substance of the land to the last
morsel, the pitiful bit which goes into
the workingman's stomach. They would
take even that, but for the fact that the
toiler must keep up his strength if he is
to continue working and paying tribute
to the trusts. And for the sake of this
tribute the trusts allow a certain ration
Of food to the w~orkingman.
The dinner pail is strikinsly appro-
pirate az the campaign emblem of Re-
publicanism and Trustism. 1t stands
for all that the trusts are willing for
the ~workingman to hare-the food upon
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-15
COST OF EMPIRE.

There is an impressive object lesson.
indicating the price which the American
people will have to pay II the policy of
Imperialism prevails. in the figures now
sent out from Washington revealing the
cost in money and men of the unhappy
war in the Philippines.
Thus far, the news reports tell us, the
philippines war has cost the American
Government and people the vast sum of
SlS6.GIS.OW In cash, to raise which a
war tax, in addition to all other taxes
paid by American citizens. has been
levied. The total cost in lives of Aneri-
can soldiers. it is announced, Is now at
least 2.394. as shown from figures rom
piled from a report to the United States
Senate made by the Secretary Of War
upon the request Of that body.
Stop and think of these figures n bit.
The money cost Of the war in the Philip
pines Is already nearly equal to that Of
the war with Spain. one of the worlds
Powers, and will far exceed that cost
before the war Is ended. The sacrifice
OF life in battle and from disease is al
most half that of the Spanish war and
the tribute of blood is still demanded.
And for this CHASTITY expenditure we get
a Malay colony in the Far East, to hold
which We must abandon the Monroe
Doctrine. %repudiate the Declaration of
Independence. violate the American
Constitution, incur the enmity of the
European Powers and tempt them to
meddle in affairs on the American Con-
tlnent. and accept the continual and in
creasing menace Of foreign war.
All this is more than the Philippines
are worth. and more than any territory
outside Of our legitimate sphere of in
fuence is worth. 1t is Imperialism,
which means the eternal taxation of
the people and the never-ending con-
scription of the nations young men for
military service. 1t is the initial pay-
ment of 4 price which in the end would
bankrup: us as a great and free Re
public-bankrupt us In money. in young
blood. In honor, in principle. as all En-
pires have been finally bankrupted. Do
we want Empire in the place of the old
Republic? 1t is for the American people
to answer this question in November.
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AND THEN FOR PEACE.

Americans who have refused to be
dazzled by the glamour Of Empire into
a blindness which shall cause them to
abandon the paths along which the old
Republic has progressed to the first
place among nations will now hope that
within a few days the menace Of war in
China will have passed away SO far as
this Government Is concerned.
With the deliverance of the foreign
legations into the hands Of the allied
forces at the gates of Pekin the moment
should have arrived when the United
States can reopen negotiations with
China looking to a peaceful settlement
of the differences now existing.
1t is reasonably certain that the I'M
perial Government will be happy to es-
cape with the payment Of a just in
demnity for whatever damages to
American interests may have been
caused by the Boxer rebellion. 1t
should be equally certain that we will
ask this just indemnity only.
We are not seeking territory in China.
We must be content with the true
American policy of protecting the lives
and property Of Americans and the
rights Of American trade.
The present outlook is for the speedy
rescue of Minister Conger and his fell
low-Amerieans in Pekin. The certain
assurance of peace should follow. We
want no more foreign war or menace
of war. We want no Tory alliance
which shall make war imperative for us
because it is imperative for England. 1t
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-15
JUSTIFIED ENTHUSIASM.

In the enthusiasm with which Mis-.
souri, Democrats look forward to the
Sedalia rally. opening the Democratic
campaign in Missouri, there is a fine and
certain promise of a Democratic cele.
bEation which will break all State rec.
ords.
This is eminently natural in such a
State as Missouri during such a cam.
paign as that now about to open. The
paramount issue Of the campaign is one
which appeals with irresistible magnet
ism to all true Americans-an issue up
on the proper settlement of which de-
ponds this country's continued existence
as q free Republic or its transformation
into a land-grs.bbing and liberty-denyins
Empire. The great Middle West is
American to the backbone. and Missouri
is the most truly typical State of the
Middle West.
The Sedalia rally will develop into an
event to be long remembered. No Mis-
souri, Democrat should fail to attend if
1t is possible to do SO. Genuine old
fashioned Democracy will prevail at
this gathering-the sort Of Democracy
that is badly needed in Washington just
now to save tae Government from pay
ing the ultimate price Of imperialism,
militar!sm and Toryism. The Missouri
Democrats assembling at Sedalia will
do their full share of work necessary to
this glorious end.
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MAKE TT PLAIN.

when the actions and motives OF
criminals are scrutinized, it often seems
ina there is substance in the theory Of
some authorities that a persistent Grim
NAL Is of either low or perverted men
tally.
In the case Of the St. Louis dyna-
ml'ers, Where are the reasoning powers
which can calculate results?
1t Is to be assumed that the mis-
creants intended to teach the Transit
company n lesson by destroying its
property and Gripping its service. But
NJ Inc worst the damage to the COM
pany would be comparatively slight,
while the probability of injury to in
nocent persons was always strong; not
to mention the great loss to the earn
inSs and business OF the working public.
Shallow sentimentaliSts might argue
that If a criminal is not possessed of
trained mentality he is not responsible
and should not be punished. That Is
not the sound conclusion. Punishment
Is not 4 matter of the individual. The
question Is what Is best for society
what will serve best to deter criminals.
upon crude minds only sharp and GER
tain punishment produces an effect.
Delicate reproof only instigates new
m The way to stop d%ynamiting Is
to teach the lesson that r%etribution will
fall quickly and hard.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-15
THE COURSE OF EMPIRE.

To blame the ratification Of the Paris
Treaty for the present complications in
the Philippines is merely to extend the
manifest destiny doctrine a tritie. The
United States accepted the cession Of
the Philippines in that treaty and paid
S~20.0OO,OOO for them. The ratification
of the treaty did not necessitate chan
ging the Philippines into a colony Of the
United States. The attempt to carry
out this unamerican policy caused the
instruction in the Philippines.
The United States were morally
obliged, by every consideration Of Jus
tice, to free the Philippines from the
bondage in which they were held by
Spain. The Spanish oppression In the
Philippines vas as great as In Cuba.
The United States could not leave the
Philippines for SPANS vengeance. The
FflipinOs had helped the Americans in
that war. The reports of Correspondent
McCutcheon tell how much.
Dewey was provoked and displeased
at the sending of Aguinaldo from Hong
Kong he says, but as Aguinaldo's
campaign progressed with such success
and precision his displeasure changed to
qualification. They're saving us lots Of
American soldiers in clearing u that
country over there he once said to
me-"
Americans believed when the Paris
Treaty was ratified that they were tax
ing the Philippines from Spain in order
to confer Independence on them as they
proposed to confer independence on the
Cubans Americans never proposed to
keep the islands, TO erect them into a
colony and to wage q wal on the men
who helped to bring about the downfall
of Spain.
When Mckinley and his adninistra-
ton d~isregarded the services which the
Filipinos had rendered during the Span
ish war and refused to promise indie
pendence to those islands as the Fill
pinOs had deserved, he inaugurated his
policy of imperialism. The Increase in
the standing army, to which he was
forced by the refusal of the volunteers
who had fought during the Spanish war
to become soldiers of Empire, was the
hSAl Step III TIE policS. Inc CouNeTSlOu
Of Porto Rico into u colony of the
United States was the third step. When
the tariff was placed OF Porto Rico, in
defiance of the United States ConStitu-
ton, the whole programme of the Nc
Kinley administration was laid open. 1t
became u question then whether the
United States should remain a Republic
or become an Empire. That question is
now before the American people in the
Presidential campaign.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-15
THE TWELFTH.

While fooling around in the Twelfth
District the Globe-Democrat might
break silence long enough to eulogize
the Banmtof Horton combination
which is running one side Of the cam
paign.
AS to the other side, Mr.. Butler
doesn't seem to need much assistance.
Competitors melted before him in the
canvass for nomination That kind of
winning way looks good against a weak
antagonist like Horton.
James and Papa are not a team of
novices in politics. No doubt they will
get along. As between the Junior
Colonel Of the house Of Butler and Mr..
Horton, we have not the slightest doubt
that all the Democrats In the district
and a great many Republicans will vote
for the ColoIel. He looks enough like
Tom Reed to capture every Republican
who doesn't fancy Mark Hanna. That
should mean enough to turn the balance.
If the Globe-D Democrat is going to in
sist for the next two months that The
Republic discuss Colonel Butler, Jr., we
would as well. say once for all that red
headed men have a reputation for get
ting there, which we profoundly respect.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-15
BOYS BECAME 0BSTREPER0Us.
Striking Messengers Arrested for
Making Demonstration.

A dozen of the striking messenger boys
assembled In front of the Missouri District
telegraph office on Pine street between
Fourth street and Broadway yesterday
morning and threatened to do violence to
thoTe WIZ a..s.np.eu 10 carry messages.
they assumed a very threatening attitude.
Several OF the messenger boys who refused
to strike attempted to pass. but they found
1t expedient to return to the office. 1t was
found necessary to send every boy out with
a guard.
After Intellectual attempts to dispense the
crowd, the police were notified. and several
OF the boys were arrested and locked up at
the Chestnut street substation. They gave
their names and addresses as follows:
Eddie Foley, No. 1T Conrad street: Willie
Schaum, No. 1914 North Fourteenth street;
Frank Mccormick. No. Sill Spaulding ave-
nue.; Otto Sternberg, No. SO16 Shenandoah
avenue; John Mccormick. No. 100 North
Broadway. and Walter Brownfeld. No. 9l9
Victor street.
They will be arraigned in police court this
morning charged with disturbing the peace.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-15
LECTURE BY AN ESQUIMAU.
Feature of the Day at the Piasa
Chautauqua.

SPECIAL.
Chautauqua. ILL.,. Aug. H-A1iss Olaf Kra-
rer. an Esquimau from Greenland, gave a
novel lecture to the Chautauqua this after
noon. Miss krarer appeared in the Esqui-
mau costumes and entertained her hearers
by telling of the habits and customs of the
people of the No.thiand.
This evening another entertainment of in
terest was gwen by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
I.abad:e of Philadelphia. The title was An
Original Idea" The love scene from Shake
speare's King Richard" was presented. in
which the Duke of Gloucester woes the
Lady Ann. This was followed by the trial
scene from the Merchant OF Vcnicn." the
characters Of Portia and Shyiock being ror-
trayed. "A Happy Pair" a humorous dia-
loSue, was presented at the close of the
Shakespearan scenes. Tomorrow the same
artists will appear. and on Thursday the
members OF the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie will have charge Of the programme. The
principal address will be delivered by the
Reverend Doctor Jesse Bowman Young of
st. Louis.
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Committee has not yet set a date for the
convention. Chairman harrington says that
there are several candidates out and sew
eral other gentlemen are being quietly
urged by their friends to make the race.
This year the opportunity to elect a Demo-
crat in the Eleventh seems unusually good.
There is so much disaffection within the
Republican ranks that the local managers
are considerably worried. The unpopulari-
ty of Mr.. JOY and the small majority he
received two years ago are indications of
success that will come to Democracy should
1t place a strong candidate in the field.
Sc far the only avowed candidates are
Frank Merryman and r. O'Malley. 1t IS
said that Judge G. w. Lubke will accept
the nomination. Both Judge Mckeighan
and Given Campbell are said to have writ
ten Mr.. Merryman that they will not be-
come candidates for the nomination under
any circumstances The friends Of Samuel
NJ. kennard have been quietly at work in
the district lately urging his selection. Jas.
Hagerman of the NJ. X. G. T. is being men
toned as an available candidate. The com
mittee may meet soon to set a date for the
convention. 1t desires to see plenty of good
timber in the field first.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-15
GOVERNOR JENNINGS AT SALEM
Relative of Democratic Presidential
Candidate Entertained.

SPECIAL.
Salem. ILL.,. Aug. A.-One Of the most not
able dinners ever given in this city was
that to-day. by Mayor Thomas S. Marshall
and wife. at the home of Mr.. Marshalrs
mother. Mrs. Harriet r. Marshall. The
dinner was given in honor of Judge w. s.
Jennings, Democratic nominee for Cover
nor Of Florida. a cousin Of William ].
Bryan.
The following guests were present: Judge
w. s. Jennings of Brooksville. Fla. Judge
and Mrs. Samuel L.. Dwight and Mrs. 3.
Hausler of Centralia, H., Doctor Dwight
Jennings and wife of st. Louis, Mrs. Sadie
McMurray and daughter of Chicago, Mrs.
Docie Van Antwerp and daughter. Harriet,
of Sedalia, Mo-. and c. E. Jennings. Oscar
S. Marshall and wife. John s. Stonecipher,
James w. Baird, Mrs. Nancy J. Davenport
and Miss May Davenport Of this city. w.
]. Bryan had been invited and was expected
until a telegram was received by Mr.. Mar
shall from him this morning that. owing to
pressing duties in Chicago. he could not be
present. Twenty Of the guests present
were near relatives of Mr.. Bryan, including
Mayor Marshall.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-15
Returns Greatly Refreshed From a
Three Weeks Rest in New
York and the East.
TRIP TO EUROPE ABANDONED.
Former Governor Talks of the
Political Outlook, Which He
Considers Highly Favor
able for Democracy.

Former Governor W. ]. Stone returned
Yesterday from a trip East thoroughly re-
juvenatea. At least that is what the dis
~t!nguished Missourian saws Of himself and
he certainly looks It. The careworn en-
preston that he had after the Karsas City
convention is entirely gone. A healthy tan
mas taken Its place. and he talks as If he
mad brought back n CARLOAD OF energy.
I've enjoyed the trip immensely. I
oansled my legs over the side Of a yacht In
Long Island Sound and pulled the tails of
the sharks TO my hearts content said he
Yesterday. II did not go to Europe. as 1
intended. for two or THEE reasons. When
l got to New York I so. mixed up with some
OF the politicians. Then a couple OF
friends of mine who owned a fine yacht
asked me TO go down the sound for a sail.
l accepted. the invitation. 1t was the first
time / ever had the pleasure to go any
where on a yacht and 1 enjoyed 1t. Then
1 spent a portion Of the time at Manhat-
tan Beach. There was enough there to in
terest any one.
New York. In my opinion. is the finest
summer resort in the world. You can see
everything either there or within a few
minutes ride from there. I feel better: yes.
indeed, much better than when I left st.
Louis three weeks ago. I hate to begin on
this unceasing round Of business again. It's
discouragtng to contemplate"
The Governor frowned deeply at the
thought Of neglected duties piled up in
front OF him in the shape Of corre-
spondence.
THE political outlook in the East is fat
tering.' resumed Mr.. Stone. The New
York Democracy Is united. Mr.. Hill. as well
as Mr.. Croker. has confidence in the result
and they should know as much about the
prospects In New York as anybody. Both
political parties are actively engaged in the
campaign. and the Democracy seems to be
unusually energetic"
MIR. Stone will make a few speeches in
make his first speech In Shelby County Au-
gust "a.
d you expect to continue your fight
against the corporation lobby on the
stump was asked.
Il do responded the Governor. and his
eyes took on a sharp expression underneath
a deep frown. II expect to use my influence
on the stump to urge that men be sent to
by the lobby"
Mr.: Stone says that he was assured by
Mr. Bryan that he would make at least one
speech In Missouri this campaign. He will
make q speech in Southern illinois, and
from there he will likely come to st. Louis,
where he will speak about the time get for
me big rally. here in September. Mr.. Stone
VIII go to Chicago Monday to consult with
the members Of the National Committee.
Although he Is vice chairman OF the COM
mittee. he says that his duties In that ca
pacity Will not be heavy: that Mr.. Jones is
enjoying better health than he has for years
throughout the campaign.
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VISITORS At THE HOTELS.

ST. Nicholas. ne
M. K. Wise of Mexico. Mo. Is at tn. lin
dell. 'e LIN
&C. Il. Baylos of Cuba. ILL.,. Is at the JacIeJe
a. L. Duncan Of Waco. Tex, is a, the plant
ers. ait
j; II. Miller Of Pine Bluff. Ark, is at III.
Southern. 'e
W. J. Hughes and Mrs. Hughes OF Kansa,
City are at the Planters. ~
Richard Lord OF Galveston. Tex, is at the
Southern. 'e
w. E. Wright of Mount Vernon, Mo-. ia at
the Laclede. p
dell. LII
j. H. Bruins of jefferson City Is at the 8,
Nicholas.
u. J. Cunningham Of Aurora. ILL.,, Is a, the
Lindeii. "e
IT; b. Zimmerman OF Forsythe. No., Is at
the Laclede. :"
p. X. Sylvester of Cameron. Mo-. is at the
Planters.
w. E. Franklin of Springfield. Mo-, is at the
Southern. wa
j. E. Colby and Mrs. Colby of Chicago are a.
the Planters.
&C. V. Volz of Henry. Ill. is at the Laclede.
e. A. Baker Of Joliet. ILL.,. Is at the Lindell.
j. T. McCarty and Mrs. McCarty OF Little
Rock are at the st. Nicholas.
Frederick whitton Of Macon. no, is at the
Southern.
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CAN'T GET COACHES ENOUGH.
Jefferson Club Wants a Special Train
for Sednlia,

The committee Of twenty-eight from the
Jefferson Club having charge of the ar
engagements for taking the club to Seda,ia
on August q to attend the Democratic rail-
" met yesterday in the office of Charles T.
holland. A Committee on Transportation
consisting of Mir. holland. w. H. Music!l
and j. J. LAWN was appointed to arrange
with the railway COMPANIES for a special
train. A finance Committee. with r.. VI.
Grossman as chairman. was also named.
The Transportation Comm tee met the rep
resentativcs of the Missouri P&c!tic and
the NJ, X. & T. yesterday.
In case a special train can be secured at
least 100 members of the club will attend
the meeting. The roads yesterday an
nounced that their supply of coaches had
been exhausted already for that date and
unless they can borrow a sufficient num-
Der they will be unable to furnish a whole
train. The committee will meet the repre-
sentatives of the roads again this morning
fer Il final reply.
l.. s. Hickman of Warfensburg was at the
Democratic headquarters yesterday. He
came down to, make arrangements for spe-
cial coaches from his city to Sedalia. War
rersburg will send a delegation of at least
400. Reports from other portions of the
Southwest indicate the railroads will be
forced to utilize fiat cars to carry all the
people who desiie to go to Sedalia on that
date.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-15
PROMISE BIG MAJORITIEs.
Prominent state Politicians Visited
Yenterdny

Prominent State Politicians Visited
Headquarters Yesterday.
At Democratic headquarters yesterday a
number Of prominent visitors from the State
called.
Scott Miller. the champion Of Democracy
from Chillicothe, inscribed his name on the
register and at the same time impaired
the information that Livingston County
would do wonders for the Democratic ticket
this year. Mr.. Miller is one of the best
posted politicians in North Missouri and
his statements always carry weight. If all
the counties Sir the State roll up as large
q majority for the Democratic ticket as Mr..
Miller believes his county Will do, the ma
jority in Missouri this year will not be less
than $1,000.
l.. S. Hickman of Johnson County, mem
Der of the Democratic State Committee,
was an early caller. He is sanguine Of john
son County, and declares De Almonds ma
jority this year will not be less than 5000
In the Sixth District
j. H. Bruins Of Jefferson City came in for
a talk with Secretary Harry Edwards. Mr..
Bruins is a manufacturer at Jefferson City.
He says Cole County will return Its usual
handsome majority for the Democratic tick
ct. Other callers we're G. u. Of
Macon, John Murphy of Bismarck, Sam
Campbell of Warrensburg and R. D. Burke
of Chillicofho
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-15
EAST SIDE ROAD CHARTERED.
Railway Will Connect Granite
City. Madison and East st. Louis.

Springfield, H.. Aug. 14."-The Secretary
of State to-day licensed the Incorporate, IN
Of the East ST. Louis. Madison ana Granite
City Railroad Company, the principal office
of which Is to be ut East S.. Louis. The
capital stock of the new corporation IS $50
0D. and its purpose is to operate a read
between the cities named in its title.
The incorporatOrs of the company ale:
Thomas w. Scott. Fairfield: Edward c.
Kramer. East St. Louis: Thomas L.. Eek
etc. East St. Louis: Alexander p. uum-
indianapolis. Ind; Wilbur NJ. Warnock. Ed
wardsville; Charles Z. Westllkc. Granite
City; Warren Champion, Madison: Cha,ies
/. Gibbs. Madison; Robert Binney. ~tirarite
Selb, Venice.
The memoirs of the first Board of Dr.
rectors are: Thomas w. Scott. Edward {.
Kramer. Thomas l.. Fekcte. Frederick
Kohl. Alexander Humphrey and George T.
Jarvis.