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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18
Self-Appointed Committee of Office
Holders and Seekers Casting
About for a "Boss."
NAME is MENTIONED.
Scheme Contemplates Reorganiza.
ton of Central Committee and
Consolidation of Three Lead
ing Republican Clubs.

With It's three clubs in the city il a mort
nund condition, the Republican party. as
represented in a s~eIf-appointed committee
OF men who either hold Office or hope to do
so. seeks high and low for a leader. a
boss" In fact, about whom all elements Of
the party can rally.
So desperate are the straits in which thee
committeeman found the party that the
leadership was offered Internationally TO
Chauncey I. Fflley. whose frequent and re-
iterated elimination from the party has ia
times past been d cause for much seif-con-
graduation by certain party organs.
The entire scheme, as undertaken, con-
teraplated the reorganization Of the City
Central committee and the consolidation of
the three Republican clubs. the Merchants
League, the ST. Louis and the Good Gov.
rnmen Charles r. Graves. former secre-
:ary Of the City Council. was to be chair
man OF the Central Committee. on the
strength of his assurance that he was the
most intimate friend of FflIey. Inciden-
tally. Mr.. Graves is more than willing to
succeed Collector OF Internal Revenue
Grenncr. Charles Kratz, Charles Carroll,
Recorder William Hahn. John 3. Owen and
a few others Of that Xix were particularly
active in the movement. Judges Zachrttz ard
Tally lent the weight CT their influence
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18
INCuRS
CzAR'S @DiSPLEASuRE.
High Officials Receive an Intima.
ton That They Will Be Sent
Into Exile.

London. Sept. IA dispatch to the Times
from Helsingfors says the Finnish Senate
has received a severe rebuff from the Car.
by the PRONUNCIATION OF the new military
service law.
The Senate addressed a memorandum to
his Majesty soliciting. an assurance of the
maintenance Of the political Institutions
of Finland. The Cars reply says he does
not find the present occasion a suitable
one for new assurances as TO the main
tenance in the future Of local Institutions.
As to the Cars good Intentions. his faith
full subjects should not be in doubt Dis
quieting apprehersions disseminated by Evil
minded people must be depressed by admin
measures.
These measures are understood to be
exile without trial. of convenient persons.
The victims will probably include four Sen-
ators who voted against the military serf-
ice law and forty Lutheran clergymen. who
refused to read the law from the pulpits.
according to the historic Finnish custom.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18
A SPELLING BEE.

Visions Of s~now-covered roads. sturdy
bob-Sleds drawn by strong Handle.
tonian horses, the district sehoolhousc
and scores of ro~sy-cheeked country bows
and girls are recalled by the announce:
1nents Of an Old-fashioned .spell-down'
that will be held In. Omaha in conjupc-
lion with the annual convention of the
Nebraska Teachers Association this
week.
According to the plans Of. State. Su-
p~crintendent Of Education Fowler, this
revival Of the spelling bee will include
teachers from fifty counties in Ne
bfaska. Each county will have two
representatives. A preliminary round
ON paper will weed out the weak as
pirants. The fifty who are finally chosen
to appear before the association will
contest for the honor Of being the cham
plon spelIer Of the State.
Superintendent Fowler believes that
there is reason enough for a revival Of
the 'espeIldown." It was In. Indiana
that this unique custom grew to such
vogue years ago. There were some
famous spoilers among the Hoosiers.
The contests between districts were as
exciting u. the modern baseball game.
AcGu6ey's readers and the word
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

the Good Roads movement. It's success
means more to the farmers than the
winning Of any a The advance that
is made when the agriculturist is in
Immediate and constant touch with the
markets Of the world is a wonderful
n The money value Of his products
is increased by a large percentage. He
is placed in daily communication with
the mails.
A stretch Of model road will be built
for the instruction Of the delegates in
attendance at the Nashville convention.
Road overseers and county commits
sioners will receive the best inforina-
ton regarding first-class highways.
There Is no dispute about their advisa-
biltty. If the Nashville convention sue
ceeds in arousing the State TO activity
the chief ends of the association will
have been accomplished.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

Tor the benefit Of st. Anne's Church in the
pretty old suburb. Gibson pictures and
music formed the evenings programme.
after which there was Informal dancing on
the waxed floor OF the big pavilion, which
mas been the scene of many similar festi-
vities In former years.
Miss Francine Lucas. Miss Adrj.nne Iu-
cas-. Miss Olivia Chic. Miss Ariadne Bow
man, Miss Eusenia Coale were some of the
1nstigators of the affair, and many were
the congratulations which they received an
the successful termination of the evening.
from both artistic and financial ends. st.
Annes is the r~ecipien: of a snug sum to
go toward winter furnishing of the church.,
ana the young women are proud in conse-
guence. They were heartily supported by
their men friends, who assisted in the
pictures and the music, and did much OF
the heavy" work of the evening.
Large crowds of city people went out on
early evening cars, and. despite the cool
autumn breezes, found the evening to b.
most enjoyable.
Tn complete programme follows:
The Only Pebble OIL the Beach
Hazel JacSs.n. Helen Di.lDn. Fanny Higgins, Al
Monday Morning. ..Adrienne Lucas
fum-Yum and Tootsie Lou
Olivia Chic. Lillian Seymour.
a Little Incident SHOWING that ss.n mani
mae objects ense: into the spirit OF the
Solo and accornpanist- "'A 1Va'%
Virginia Sanford and Leonard Camp.
Rural B.nut-s-
En- 1si-s Higgins. EranG,ne Lucas, George Want.
eye on the bal)-. 4.
Eusenia coale and VIII Douglas.
!eloI Martin
a Colonial Love Song
Virginia Sanford, John Gallo.
Janice Meiedi;h. ..AriaIna Raun,sn
Let Us Forgive and Forget
Adrienne Lucas. Ralph coais, Charles Lucas
sne Empress Josephine. Luca,
4 Good Game for Two...oIivia Chic. Geo. Want
narSuerltc $1,000. Lillian Seymour
5!oiin. spio.....-.- Stead
The Told Me You Were Not Coming CTbs
jimmy carvsl. Franctne Lucas. Stephen Br,c.. Guy
v,a u Mariner.
Mr.. P;pp. assisted by his daugh,ers-
Eugene Coale. Francine Lucas. Virginia San |
ford. Alfred Kelley. Joseph O'Iscilly.
Bargtone solo--.---..-,... .--.--.....ieous Gale
J.iet -. wade
The parting ri Louis NV and his family
M Imls n,oinc;t. Iniiaa ssY Ghi1
Mhle. DofloN1 an
The nnuptltn-.--.-- .---......Charies Lucas
Leone Gale, stevc Martin. Wallace Niedringhau.. |
q. Mckinnis.
Misses Mac Ryan and Olivia Geise OF |
Quincy. H.. are guests of relatives of Miss !
Geisc at No. 3A North Newstead avenue. |
The ladies will remain in the city for q J
week.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18
SOUTHERN HIGHWAYS.

1t is Indicative of the progress that is
being made in the industrial condition
Of the South when the Good Roads
movement receives the encouragement
that has been given by every active
community. The building Of factories.
the construction of new railroads and
the agricultural regeneration Of the past
few years have made necessary the
building of better highways; and the
South sees the necessity.
Tennessee has entered the Good Roads
agitation. The first convention Of the
newly organized Tennessee Good Roads
Association will be held in Nash
Vile, October s.. On that date address,
e will. be made by Governor McMiilin
and q number Of engineers and prac-
teal road builders. 1t is also hoped
that a representative Of the Post Office
Department will be present, who will
chow the intimate relation existing be.
tween good roads and rural free de.
livery.
Too much attention cannot be paid to,
"T2. -. - -M
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

Much surprise was occasioned In st. Louis
smart society yesterday by the announce
ment of the engagement OF Miss Edith Jan
uary to Mr.. John T. Davis. The news
came geographically to Intimate FRIENDS
who have arrived home from the GUNNER
outing. and was much discussed yesterday
at the MONDAY Club and the cafes where
society ate luncheon.
Neither Miss January nor Mr.. Davis is
on this side of the Atlantic They are both
members OF the same house party at the
Oliver Filleys, in the suburbs of LONDON.
Miss January went abroad in August and
has Travelled about with the Filley party
for three months, Mr.. Davis Joining them
recently
Miss Edith anuary Is one OF the best
known women in St. Louis society. She
comes of an aristocratic family. Her
mother. Mrs. Jesse January. being a hitting
representative OF culture and elegance OF
the elder school, and long regarded as one
of the city's prominent matrons. Miss jan
uary is a sister OF Mrs. Howard Elliott.
who is no less prominent, socially. The Two
listers are much together and arc always
nct.ceabiy well gowned.
Mss January has for several years Inter-
ested herself in the workings of the Choral
Symphony and is a member of the bcaru or
management of that organization. She is
not a c!ubwoman; at least not a member OF
the wednesday CIuC nor OF tEe otueI iite1.
airy and scientific associations Of the city.
When the Country Club was organized
some years ago. Miss January was one OF
the very few women in town to become a
full-iedged member. in good standing. with
all rights and privileges as to n voice In
the business of the club. She has continued
to hold her membership. ard is one Of the
most active in all workings Of this eXclu-
sive society. Her interest In athletics Is
large: particularly in polo. which game Mr..
Davis plays with skill. She was one of tbs
baseball enthusiasts this summer. and fire.
Quently occupied a box on Saturday after
Moons with friends
Mr.. Davis Is the eldest son OF the late
John 7. Davis who built the handsome red
stone mansion in Westmoreland place. which
his widow now occupies. He and his young
er brother, Sam Davis, have gone about
much in society and are quite as popular as
they desire to be. Mr.. Davis has been
rather chary of his attentions to young
women, which makes the announcement Of
his engagement q great surprise to those
who know him we'll. His Independent for
tame, Inherited from his father. Is large. be-
ing considerably more than a million. int
by the exercise of economy and care he has
greatly increased the sum. until there prob
ably Is no richer young man In the city than
himself. For this reason, If no other. he has
long been regarded as a decidedly eligible
person. and many are the smiles from st.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18
AN IMPORTANT

When ON Saturday next Chief Archi-
tect and Director Of Works Taylor
makes public the plans for the various
Worlds Fair buildings, giving dimen-
sions, system Of arrangement and other
detaile. It may easily be understood that
great progress has been made in
Worlds Fair work.
II may fairly be claimed, indeed, that
tie most important and difficult part Of
the physical making Of the Worlds Fair
fs accomplished when the architects,
plans are fully drawn and agreed upon.
They constitute the basis for all the
structural work which is to follow. Up
On their adequacy depends the beauty
OF the Worlds Fair as an. architectural
picture. The general scheme of archi-
lecture, the diversity Of talent as rep.
Essented In the various buildings, their
location and Arrangement the effect Of
tho whole n sought by the harmonious
co~-opefation Of the Commission of
Architects, viii indicate the value of
the great picture that is to be presented
to the world In 1903.
Naturally, q tremendous public inter.
Est viii await the announcement of
architectural plans now about to be
made by Director of Works Taylor.
This interest is not confined by any
means to St Louis. 1t is International
in It, scope. The first world-judgment
OF b probable merit of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. will be rendered
on the showing Of the building plans.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

books We're conned diligently for days
before the night of contest. Champions
were the heroes of the counties. As a
result poor spoilers in Indiana were the
exception.
Now. according to the business man,
poor spoilers are the rule. Mr.. Fowler
claims that It is difficult to obtain COM
petent stenographers because Of faulty
spelling.
1t is this tendency that the Nebraska
teachers will endeayor to correct. Spell
ing will again have n prominent place
in the school courses. Superintendent
Fowler would have the old-fasliioned
spelling school encouraged over all the
State. He will have the thanks Of the
business man.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18
WORK FOR ST. LOUIS.

1t is distinctly recognized by all citt-
Zens of st. Louis ut this time that the
hrst duty of citizenship is hat of ac-
tive participation in the movement to
insure the undermining of st. Louis to
the high standard demanded by its
present classification as u Worlds Fair
city.
There can be no trifing with this
duty. We have invited all the world
to visit st. Louis in 1909. We have un-
dertaken to celebrate, by means Of an
international exposition, the centennial
anniversary of the purchase Of the
Louisiana Territory, of which st. Louis
Is the metropolis.
In accepting this great task we neces-
sarily pledged ourselves not only 10
present an adequate Worlds Fair for
the worlds inspection, but to make St.
Louis beautiful. attractive and comfort
able for visitors to the Worlds Fair. If
we fail to do this. st. Louis will he in
jured, not benefited, by the final result.
A serious obstacle 10 municipal i'm
provement has developed in the Mu-
hiSiEd1 aSScLuoLS " 81. LOUIS. AL op-
structionist Combine has beer organ
lied in. the House Of Delegates, the pur-
pose Of which is to prevent the legisla-
ton necessary to municipal improve
ment unless the Combine is allowed TO
control 4 large share of municipal pat
ronage.
This Combine can work disaster to st.
Louis and to the Worlds Fair. 1t is i'm
perative that its evil schemes be de-
feated. Mayor Wells is opposing the
Combine with all the power at his COM
mand. Every good citizen should up
hold him in this course. Every local
newspaper which hopes for the New St.
Louis should uphold him and help to
crystalline public sentiment against the
Combine. 1t Is not 4 party question.
1t is q question Of the general welfare.
The Republic has thus far been
obliged to fight almost s~ingle-hnnded |
against the Combine evil. 1t has re- |
ceived intermittent assistance from one |
or two afternoon newspapers. The |
Globe-Democrat has. studiously re-
Trained from taking 4 helpful part. 1t |
could well afford to join the good move
ment. 1t will fail in the performance |
Of its public duty if it does not. The |
Republic urges this matter upon the at
tention OF he iobe-D Democrat. 1t does
so IN behalf Of the public good.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

SANDOW'S PLAN

Eugene Sandow. the strong man. be
eves that the human race is degenerate
ing physically. He sees little in th.
average human but a deterioration IN
physique that should he arrested. His
convictions have found expression in q
convention of English strong men.
According to the plans of Sandow,
medals will be distributed to the best
developed men in every county. In or.
der that no suspicion of profit to himself
may be aroused. he provides that all the
entrance money shall go TO the fund fo,
the widows and orphans Of the war. He
wishes to prove that, although there is
no decrease in the :le,ghr. weight and
appearance OF the average man of to.
day, there is a deterioration in fitness
as he terms it.
This congress is expected to have an
influence on the crusade that Sandow is
leading for compulsory physical educa.
ton In England. So far he has met
with measer encouragement, the publ.
cation Of a pamphlet by the Education
Board on marching drills being the ex-
tent of his success. He has, however,
succeeded in bringing the directors of
The Normal College for the Blind around
to his way of thinking.
He would have every child between
h ages of S and IA years receive q
regular course in physical training. Ac.
cordinG to his theory, the most import.
tant consideration in this training is
chest expansion and movements of the
body that make for general usefulness
rather than the special development OF
particular muscles. He proposes as a
diet appetite regulated 10y experience
which may include little or much.
Sandow claims that the usual athletic
training Is both useless and pernicious.
OF course, there are many views on this
assertion. Yet it will be generally adult.
ted that some of the violent gymnastics
common In the higher schools are harm
full to certain constitutions. There is
one thing that Sandow has no proved,
He will have to show that the men and
women of to-day are not better fitted
for work than those Of former days.
There is perhaps too much OF the eX-
traordinary muscular development that
some of the ancients boosted, but that
seems to be the main objection of San
dow to the p~resent-day systems. Ard
further, it does not appear that people
are shorter-lived than Of old. Still, II he
can improve the race, he may be per-
mitted a few assumptions that will
hardly be granted by the average man.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

LOUIS young women, as we'll as pretty Wis
itors. for which he has been a hitherto i'm
presnable target.
Nothing whatever has been said about the
wedding. 1t will In all likelihood take place
Early In the winter. Miss January will sail
ior nome late in October with her party of
friends. and Mr.. Davis is expected 10 return
AT the same time. Mrs. January and the
howard Elliotts have spent the summer In
me New Hampshire mountains and are
scheuuled to reach st. Louis on October Is.
hnother engagement rumor which Is great
~ interesting society comes with the ebb
ude or the season at Jamestown. where
MISS Sidney Boyd and Mr.. Joseph Dickson
Jr.. nave spent several weeks. Miss Boyd
is SUI at the y. r. Francis cottage with
MIS-. Francis ana will not return until Oc-
tooer l. but Mr.. Dickson came back a few
nays ago and has been busy since his return
esaains congratulations of friends. who.
however. seem confident that he and Miss
Boyd will be married on November 20.
One of the early October wedding, will
be that of Miss Abby Watson and Mr.. Harry
SteSau, who have announced that thew viii
marry on October 8. the wedding to take
place at the home of Miss Watson's cousins,
ar. and Mrs. William Rhind Donaldson.
No. 400 Lindell boulevard.
MISS watson has recently returned from
new york. where she spent the summer.
She Is the only daughter of MIR. Leslie J.
Watson.
The marriage Of Miss C1emence Eleanor
CLARK. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
OFailon Clark. No. 1914 Cabanne avenue. to
Edward Learned Adreon. viii take place
this afternoon at 5 o'clock Mt St. Roses
Church. corner Etzel and Cabanne ave.
nues.
Miss Josephine Clark. sister Of the bride.
Will serve as maid of honor. Mrs. Charles
Michel was to have assisted In the ca
pacity. but a failure to get her gown ready
In time. has prevented her appearance in
any official capacity. The other bridesmaids
are Miss Mimi Berthold, Miss Georgia
Young and Miss Leila Dyer. Robert Ad-
reon. the bridegroom's brother, will be best
man.; while the groomsmen will be JOnn
O'Fallon Clark. Jr.: William Arthur Will
liams. George Sargent OF Chicago and VIII
Clark of New York.
There will be no reception after tho
church ceremony, at least no formal affair.
The relatives and a few friends have been
asked to offer their congratulations in an
informal way at 6 O'Clock.
The wedding journey will be to Old Mexi-
co. b
Several dozen Of the younger set planned
and successfully carried out an entertain
ment at Lucas Grove. in Normandy. last
evening. the affair having been arranged
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

Was the st. Louis Globe responsible
for the murder of Governor Goebel in
Kentucky? 1t seems to believe that 1t
was. Is it working up the assassination
Of Governor Dockery? 1t seems to be-
lieve that its frenzied outcries about a
looted School Fund and election
frauds will lead directly to the catas-
trophe. If the Globe is honest 10 the
theory that Democratic newspapers had
something to do with the awful deed
which has shocked the country, its en-
Uttered falsehoods In Missouri consti-
tute it an assassin in intent. 1t could
LOT be honest in the theory without
meaning assassination in the false
hoods.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18
MAScUERADED As A MAN.
frankie Berry Will Be Held in
Connection With Robbery.

Frank Berry was arrested. at Nineteenth
and Pine streets early yesterday morning
for Incorporating in male attire. She was
dressed in a black suit Of mems clothes. tan:
shoes. coiored shirt. collar, tie and a light
fedora hat. Her hair was cut close to her
head and parted In the middle.
After she had been arrested 4, was fot,nd
that she was wanted to answer a charge
Of stealing a diamond sunburst. valued Ut
$50, from Ollie Roberts. A warrant chary.
ing grand larceny was issued against her.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18
TuRKo-FRANco TROUBLE.
Indications That Differences Will
Soon Be Amicably Adjusted.

London, Sept. ia dispatch To the Times
from Brussels says the published diplomatic
correspondence, in regard TO the dispute
between France and Turkey. does not re-
veal anything new, but shows that the in
cident is now in a fair way toward set
tiement.
The statement IN the Independence Beige
that Ambassador Constants left Constants
nople abruptly because he found "a great
power" interested in thwarting French in
fuence in the East and counseiing the Sui
tan to resist is not justified by the COR
respondence, but according to the dispatch
it remains a matter for Inference.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

The President, the Governor and the
Mayor have called upon st. Louis to OBJ
serve a day of prayer on Thursday.
Every mans inclination urges him to do
so in spirit and truth.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

At the memorial meeting in the
Coliseum tomorrow the citizens Of st.
Louis. regardless of party divisions,
will unite in a touching tribute of re-
spect to the memory Of the dead Presi-
deIC.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18
BALLooNlNG OVER THE SEA.
French Aeronaut Will Attempt to
Cross the Mediterranean.

London. Sept. 1.-THE Paris correspond
ent Of the Times says that Comte Henri De
La vaulx is preparing for his trip across
the Mediterranean in a balloon. He will not,
be followed. as he desires. by two
cruisers. as the Government re-
fused to expose the vessels unnecessarily
to the dangers Of Mediterranean navigation
In e~dufroctjol :VeatheA --
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

President Roosevelt has been placed
in an embarrassing position during the
past few days. Democrats join with
Republicans in appreciation Of his tact
full and dign;ied demeanor.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

Before the Combine gets through
with its obstructionist fight in the
House of Delegates 1t may realize that
an honest Mayor and IN aroused people
are a hard combination to whip.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

If old job were alive and had to con-
front the overwhelming sea of fall pub
LEGATIONS he would not again wish that
his enemy might write n book. That
would only intensity the feud.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-18

There should be just as big a majority
for the Charter amendments as there
was for the Worlds Fair bonds. The
! New st. Louis and the Worlds Fair can
| not be seDarated.