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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26
TO A RECKONING.

1t was inevitable that the action OF the
st. Louis Star in accepting Governor
DOckery's invitation, originally intended
for the Globe Democrat. to examine the
books of Missouri should provoke much
comment throughout the State.
The GlObe-D Democrat made the issue
| that there was Democratic crOOkedness
In the management Of the State finances
and that such crOokedness would be re
| vealed by an examination Of the State
books.
Governor DOckery promptly invited
the Globe TO examine the books. The
Globe rs promptly funked.
Thereupon the Star. presumably in be,
half Of the Republican party. accepted
the task made necessary by a Republic
an newspapers slanderous charges. the
slandering newspaper being afraid OF
the task.
Now the Globe democrat is endeavor-
ing to create the impression that the
State books have been ''doctOred," that
they have been made plausible on the
surface that there have been two
sets of books kept at jefferson City,"
only the doctored set Of which will be
shown TO the Star examining corps. The
Star rightfully calls upon the Globe for
whatever authentic proofs it may have
of the truth Of this charge Of doctor
ing" accounts. Such proof will greatly
facilitate the Stars investigation Of the
books.
The Globe Democrat. the newspaper
Ananias OF Missouri. is in an unhappy
plight. The people Of Missouri hate an
unfair and cOwardly fighter. They will
rejoice to see the Globe Democrat cor
nered and forced to take its medicine.
The most malicious slanderer In Mis-
souri, is now being brought to a reckon
inc
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26
HOLDING OFFICE

Colonel Ed Buffers conception Of the
motive for holding public Office in ones
community should be improved to a
higher standard by a reasonable recOg-
milton Of what is the first duty of good
citizenship.
The Colonel said to The Republic the
other day: Il never had any ambition
to hold an Office, because there's nothing
in 1t. The public servant who Is not a
thief cannot make any money. If you're
honest, nine times out Of ten you'll get
the reputation of being dishonest any
how"
wrong in this calculation is in his ap-
parent belief that there must be some
thing in it, for the holder Of a public
office i'm order to justify public service.
The highest type of citizen does not
cherish this view. To him the holding
Of office is a part of his duty TO the
State. He serves his time at it, doing
his best, and then it is some other honest
citizens turn TO relieve him.
The Colonel is also wrong in believing
that nine out of every ten honest men
in office are believed to be dishonest.
The press and the public are right quick
and right accurate in sizing up public
servants. As a general thing, when
such q servant retires from office with
an unsavory reputation, there is reason
for it. The verdict is based on the evil
dence. But, even il this were not the
case. an honest man would still remain
honest. He likes to retain his own self
respect, you know.
The trouble right now in this country
is that too many citizens entertain
Colonel Ed Buffers view that there's
nothing In public office unless one is
out for the stuff" There's a great deal
Of noble service and high distinction in it.
and this degrading viewpoint should be
changed. Not until 1t is changed shall
We have good government. which car
come only from the faithful service Of
public servants who are glad and proud
to do their full duty as citizens.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26
wORLD,S-19O3-FAIR
ORGANIZING FOR SUCCESS.

ORGANIZING FOR SUCCESS.
1t Is evident that Professor Ives.
Chief Of the Worlds Fair Department
of Fine Arts. proposes to begin work
with an organization Of trained and ex
perienced colaborers which will guaran-
tee the success of the great International
art exhibit of 1908.
The appointment, at Mr.. Ives's sug-
gestion. Of Mr.. Charles NJ. Kurtz of New
York as Assistant Chief Of the Depart
ment OF Flint Arts. is an admirable one.
Mr.. Kurtz served in this capacity under
Mr.. Ives in organizing the art exhibit
for the Columbian Exposition in Chi
cago, and his abilities are known. He
viii be a most capable lieutenant.
A deep interest will attach to the
work of Chief Ives and Assistant Chief
kurtz, and there is every reason to be-
lieve that they will score q notable
achievement, not only for the benefit OF
the Worlds Fair of 1903, but for arts
sake as well. 1t will be worth while to
study the progress of organization OF
the Worlds Fair Department of Fine
Arts. There is a promise Of sincere
satisfaction for lovers of the beautiful
and noble in this feature of Worlds Fair
work.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26
HOW MUCH?

Yesterday the Globe = Democrat
wrought itself up to q notice Of Mr..
Roberts letter. There would have been
more instruction In the comment IL II
had published the letter, or at least the
figures. But there Is progress in the
fact that it has, even though fumbling.
ly, touched the subject Of its mathe-
mates on the relation Of the School
Fund to the States bonded debt.
The State invested the School Fund In
State bonds, under special constitutional
provisions. In order to increase the
security Of the fund, and to insure a
liberal permanent income, the bonds
We're retired and certificates, in%cOnverti-
bic and fully secured, were issued.
That was the transaction. Now will
the Globe say positively that the School
Fund possessed any more assets when
b amount was invested in United
States bonds or in State bonds thar
now! Will it say that the State owed
the School Fund 1888, 900 when the
bonds were changed to certificates and
now owes $4,393,OOO additional? That
appears to be its calculation. The
Globe says that the arithmetic Is all
very simple. Maybe so. but We are Mis-
SOurians, you know.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

shower of old shoes directed at her recreant
spouse. was she fully equal to the occasion.
THE Denver Express" a Kaleidoscope en-
tertainment picturing frontier life OF the
strenuously wild days, opened the second
week Of the season at Havlin's. The speed
Of the show was something to marvel at.
There was not a quiet moment in 1t. From
the rise of the curtain until Its final fall
all was life. activity and constant movement.
Red Butte. an historic mountain spur I'm
Colorado. was the opening scene. There
grants. ]. G.. StutZmann as the English adj
venturer. Gibson Payne, attempts to steal
10th the name and the fortune OF a baby
girl from his own heath In Devonshire. In
carrying out the conspiracy her mother was
massacred by Indians employed and as
sisted by him. Little Poppy was rescued
and eventually restored to her rights by
frontiersmen. The company was g~uiltless Of
stars"
There we're no metropolitan favorites'' in
the cast. But there were some painstaking
folks. Bernice Howard. who owns a dimple
that looks as though 1t might have been
borrowed or copied from Edna Wallace Hop
per. played Poppy very well indeed. She
has clear. pretty features and nswered all
requirements. Fritz f. Boone interpreted
honest Hiram Garvey to the daredevil Dead
wood Dick OF Lafe Mckee.
And Jack Ward Kett of country-circuit
memory layished all his old adroitness upon
the funny railroader. Tommy Tucker. He
seemed to believe that We hadn't grown out
of the good old Moore and Livingston OF
Frank Z. Long productions. when he used to
say low comedy lines like these: blessed Is
he who stitch down upon a red-hot stove.
for he shall rise again" He didn't attempt
anything of that sort last night. but his
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26
NEW TRADE.

1t speaks well for the wholesale deal
\ ers Of st. Louis when more retail mer-
chants than usual are buying goods in
/ this city. Reports from Washington
avenue. the center of the dry goods and
shoe trade, indicate that this years in
crease is greater than ever.
In explaining the fact it is said that
special efforts have been made by sales
men representing st. Louis houses to
have country merchants who have never
been in st. Louis during the buying sea-
son stop of for a day or SO. Many
men from the South and West have ac-
tiers Of st. Louis contain many new
names.
This system of inducing buyers to in
spect the local market Is well-nigh per,
feet. Once on the ground, retailers nat
urally make comparisons. That does
the work. The visitors remain and fore
go their Eastern trips. They discover
that they can buy stocks in st. Louis
cheaper than anywhere else. The freight
rates also serve as an effective induce
meEt.
So, while 1obbing houses In the East
are complaining that trade Is falling of
because of the drought. wholesalers in
St. Louis have no fault to find. IL some
of the orders are smaller than last year,
the extraordinarily large number of new
buyers more than counterbalances. st.
Louis will feel the drought less than
was supposed. This is due to the push
and enterprise of 81. Louis commercial
men.
The East will have to adjust Itself
to the new conditions. Already st.
Louis has a larger number Of large
wholesale dry goods houses than any
other city. Their trade is gaining year
by year. Last year the increase was
about $4,000 600. st. Louis Is the great
distributing center Of the Middle West.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26
CULL0M'S SON-IN-lAW
TO GET SNUG Berth.
William Barrett Ridgely of Illinois
Said to Be Slated for Comp
trOller of Currency.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Aug. Is. William Barrett
Ridgely OF Illinois will probably succeed
Charles G. Dawes of the Same State as
Comptroller OF the Currency. II has not
yet been officially announced that this ap-
pointment Is to be made. but the Presi-
dent Is known to nave practically decided
upon IL.
When 1t was announced that Mr.. Dawes
had resigned. to take effect October I. there
were at once many applicants for his place.
The President for a time wavered between
Mr.. George f. Roberts, the present Direct
or Of the Mint. and Mr.. Ridgely. Mr.. Rob
erts was not an active candidate. as he IS
the President has now decided upon Mr..
Ridgely. who will be the third young man
in succession from Illinois to MI the comp
trollership since President Cleveland ap-
pointed James II. Eckels-
Mr.. Ridgely is about q years old and ID
a son-in-law of Senator Cullom of Illinoia
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
SENATORIAL DEAL WITH DAWES.
Chicago, Aug. e5-Winiam Barrett Ridge
Iy. secretary and treasurer Of the Republic
Ircn Company. when seen at the Hotel Nor
raine, Highland Park. where he n summer
ing. refused to discuss for publication the
report that he was to be made Comptroller
of the Currency. to succeed Mr.. Dawes He
did not think 1t proper for him TO COM
ment on the matter at this time. He h con-
fdent. however, according to his friendA
that he will receive the appointment
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gain. A refusal to consider a short term
garbage contract without even giving q
reason is sufficient evidence Of their pur'
poses. They have ceased to represent
the constituents by whom they were
chosen.
Mayor Wells will be justified In re
considering every appointment that has
been Endorsed by any member OF the
combine. The men holding positions
that were secured by the help OF com
bine members are the stock in trade OF
the political tricksters in the plot to rol
st. Louis.
Nothing prevents the realization of the
New st. Louis but the combine. 1,
should be put out Of business.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

speciality: Richie and Richie. acrobats. and
O'Brien and Casey. dialect comedians. were
others on the bill.
Dixie Land went well at UhriEs Cave.
Nadine Winston made the hit Of the piece
as Florida Briscomb. Maurice Freeman
appeared as Captain Dalton Roland. U. g.
A.. and looked dashingly soldierlike. This
bill will be continued throughout the week.
1t has been decided to limit the Exposition
Festival Chorus to 500 voices. as the direc-
tor believes that better results can be OBJ
tanned. Therefore there will be some COM
petition for admission to the chorus.
The third rehearsal will be held tonight
Gionday) in the Coliseum. under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Fischer. New songs will be
studied.
Telegraphic word from Kansas City
says that sydney Rosenfeld's new play for
Thomas Quieley Seabrooke. "A Modern
Crusoe." made a big first performance sue
cess there last night. Seabrooke has a
smokin scene that ia said to be as funny as
his drinking scene in The Isle Of Cham
payne"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

The Democratic nominee for Governor Of
low is a business man. There Is not a
frill in his makeup. He is not an orator.
but he is a success. Beginning life as a
miner. he is now, at the age of 50. general
manager Of hundreds of mines in Iowa and
Illinois.
He has twice been elected Mayor of OF
tumwa. which is Republican by from 500
to Loco. His popularity In his home city.
and throughout the State. is largely due
to his strong Individuality. his dauntless
courage and unquestioned integrity. Ills
popularity among the workingmen. and cs-
pecially the thousands of miners Of the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26
PASS THEM Up.

The combine in the House Of Dele
gates stands firm in it's refusal to con-
slider the best interests Of 81. Louis. On
every measure Of public Importance the
nineteen members Of that organization
have declared themselves against the
New st. Louis.
They can claim no party. Democrats
In the combine by their &C
tons that they are opposed to the adj
m%inistration of Mayor Wells. Republic
an members aligned with this faction
have repudiated the platform on which
they were elected.
st. Louis IL being held up for personal
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Charlottesville. Va, Aug. 25-Miss Maud
Coleman Woods. daughter of Captain Men
tah Woods. Charlottesville. and known as
the typical beauty Of North America. Gied
last night In the country residence of the
Morris family in Hanover County.
Miss Woods who. with her mother ard
sisters. had been spending the summer in
the old home of her mothers family, was
taken i'll two weeks ago. Her complaint
soon developed into typhoid fever. and her
condition was serious from the first She
was constantly attended by her uncle. Doe
tor Coleman Morris of birmingham. Ala.
who called in Doctor Wheat of Richmond
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

and other eminent physicians. Her father
was summoned early this week and re-
manned with her until the end
Miss Woods was q years old and was ed
ucatej at the Virginia Female Institution.
She was a musician of taste and culture.
Her disposition was retiring. and It 10 no
secret among her friends that she shrank
from the publicity and notoristy caused by
her selection by the committee of the AN
American Exposition as the typical beauty
of North America.
The body will be brought to Charlottes-
willie Tomorrow morning and the funeral
will take place on Tuesday morning In
Christ Episcopal Church.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26
westerners In New York.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. Aug. 1-Among the arrivals
at the hotels to-day were the following
w~esterners:
st. Louis-E o. Hsaley. Nrs. n @ Xss.
ems. r. E Collins. n. 8. Collins. n. r. Oh
Inns n Mrs. Collins, J. q. Miller and Nre
Miller. F. c. Whittemors. Holland: ".
Goldstein. Mrs.. Goldstein. J. Friedman
and Mrs. Friedman. Savoy: J. EbeR-
ly. Miss J. Eberly. Park Avsnus; Ms
v. X. Hoyt. L. e lmbodsn. Miss =
Imboden. Everett: u. A. Black. L q
Goetch. Herald Square: MI Fitzgerald.
Mrs. NJ. Oscar. Grand Unioa: 2. Sturgeon.
H. C. Dyer. Gilsey; Misses Pattss. Murray
Hill: j. p. Hartman, Nanhattan: q Ul-
man and Mrs. U1lman. Cadillac; q. nd
dock. Plaza: p. Adair. Holman; 7. q n
nan Raleigh: A IL. Munro. Albsry VI.
Graham and Mrs. Graham. Hroadway- ca
trail; J. W.. 6chuette. Union SQUARE; ;. ".
Byrnes and Mrs. Byrnest waldorf; G. ..
Sanford. Metropolitan: ". =. Hanmeas
Sturtevant-
Kansas City--R B. Powell. ". h xne0-
as. Herald Square: 4. L Sanford q Aya.
Sanford. Holland Mrs. l. E1nney, Ven
dome; Mrs. w. w. Curdy. Grand uu1on: q
3. Julian; sturtevant;. y. b Potwf. 8e9-
man: J. Heilorun. Belvede9o.
st. yoseph-The Rayerend Ak. 1ao1aB 80
Ma .Rsiter, QE1nd QpiqQt
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State. has never been equaled by any cam
didate.
Mr.. Phillips is regarded as one Of the
ablest executive officers in the State OF
Iowa. His business success Is proof of this.
and his admirable administration Of the af-
fairs of Ottumwa emphasizes II.
His election to the governorship will guar
antee an administration of the States af-
fairs that neither money. position nor
threats can influence. and there Is a decided
leaning just now in Iowa toward that eort
of a State administration
John Phillips il rugged. not snowy; plain
spoken and to the point. He Is In no sense
a politician: but it is well understood Dy
his opponents that he is a dangerous man
TO have TO deal with at the polls.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

1t should have all the advantages OF
Older and overburdened ~taxpaying COM
munities. 1t is an alluring prospect.
The administrative officers of the new
towns will win admiration in proportion
as they spend the public money wisely.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

Although the GlObe-D Democrat forced
the investigation it seems to take mighty
little interest In the Stars approaching
inquiry into the finances Of Missouri as
shown by the States books.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

And now the Globe Democrat charges
that the State books are "doctOred,'
that they are plausible on the surface"
but, ~inferentially, cover lots of financial
~rottenness. This, of course, Is the last
refuge left to the slanderer.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

The combine Is great on technicalities.
1t has now been decided to report the
fender bill unfavorably because the
House of Delegates will not have the
final decision on the style Of device.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

It would be money and reputation
gained for Missouri II the GlObe-DemO-
crat could be induced to move out Of a
State which 1t hates with an undying
and yeuomOus hatred,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

F~oreseeing the collapse Of Its mall
cious campaign OF the State funds issue
the Globe Democrat now turns on the
Democratic voters Of Missouri and COW
ers them with the richness Of its bill
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

Democratic voters, according to the
Globe Democrat, fairly tumble over
each other to get to the polls. The
Globe speaks from experience.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

Give the combine in the House OF
Delegates an inch and it will take an
ell. st. Louis Is beginning to find out
the truth of this practical proposition.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

Colonel Ed Butler says there's no
money In holding Office honestly. But
just think Of the honor, Colonel, In q
self-governing country.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

And said ". 3. Carr further says that
che number Of copies returned or reported
unsold during the month Of July was ~
per cent
". b. CARR.
Sworn to an subscribed before me- this
ehirty-drst day of July. 1s01.
J.. F. PARISH.
NoNary Public. City OF st. Louis. Ma. NJ
term expires April Is. 1s06.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

Senator Vest wants to see the best
man nominated for President by his
party and that's an entirely logical
Democratic position.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

Talk about your Midways+the Triber-
les Of strange and primitive races at the
Worlds Fair Of 1903 will make em look
like thirty cents.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

No wonder all seems % beautiful In
this locality just now. The annual
gathering Of visiting milliners is reach
ing its elimination.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26
JULY

". b. Carr. Business Manager Of The ..
Louis Republic. being duly sworn. say that
the actual number OF fun and complete
copies Of the daily and Sunday Republic
printed during the month Of july. 1901.
below:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26

Every man Jack Of the arriving Eng
lish athletes win be heartily welcome to
America. Even every man Union Jack.
% to speak
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-26
MISS = WOODS

MISS MACDE WOODS
OF Charlottesville, Va- who was selected by the committee OF the
Pan American Exposition as the typical beauty of North America and
whose death occurred last night OF typhoid fever.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-05-01
ALUM BAKING POWDER.
Declared by the Court to be unwhoIs
some, and Its Sale In Violation Of
the Pure Food Laws.

A case in the courts of Davenport
Iowa, the other day appears to have
fixed the status of the alum baking
powders as an Illicit article of trade
It seems that The Pure Food Co.
Of Chicago, sold to firm of grocers In
Davenport a quantity Of baking pow
der called Pure Food Baking Pow
der" The grocers sold some of 1t,
ascertained that it was an alum pow
der, returned the powder unsold to
the manufacturers and refused to pay
for 1t. The manufacturers sued to col
lect.
The case was tried before Judge
Bollinger and jury. Attorneys Neal
& Neal, and 8. A. Finger defended the
grocers. II was shown that the pow.
der contained alum. The defence
claimed, consequently, that 1t was in
furious to health and that traffic in
1t was against public policy. Expert
testimony was introduced to show that
alum when taken into the stomach
would influence the gastric juices to
the detriment Of the person using 1t.
The Jury rendered a verdict for the
defendants, which means that alum
baking powders are deleterious to
health, their sale illegal in the state.
The pure food laws of the state are
upheld.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-05-01
REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE

POsTOFFICE.
Open on week DAYS from a. m. to
p. m. Sundays mails open one hour, from
to 10 a. m. Money order department
closes at p. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-05-01

AFFAIRS IN SOUTH AFRICA
BRITISH CAPTURED A LAAGER
kitchener's Fighting Scouts Killed
Seven Beers and Took n Number
of PrisOners-Sixty-Th Killed,
Fifty-Eight Taken Prisoners.

London, April 29-Lord Kitchener re-
ports to the war office from Pretoria as
follows:
"kitchener's fighting scouts, under
Grenfell, have surprised and captured Van
Ransburg's lager at Klipdam, north of
Petersburg. Seven Beers were killed and
81 taken prisoners. Eight thousand
rounds of ammunition and all the wagons,
carts, oxen, horses and mules were cap
tured. Our only casualty was one
wounded.
"The other columns report 63 killed, 5S
taken prisoners, 81 surrendered and one
quick tirer captured"
Another dispatch from Lord Kitchener,
dated Pretoria April 20, says:
General Blood has discovered at Ros.
senkal, South Africa republic, documents
and large number of bank notes.
"Byington has had fight with Beers
on the Basutoland border south of Wep-
ener, and killed five.
"Grenfell, in addition to the captures
reported, got $500 rounds of small arms
ammunition.
"At Lydenburg 20 Beers have surren.
dered."
Railroad Blown Up.
Cape Town, April 30-A party of Beers
blew up the railroad between Graspan
and Belmont, Cape Colony, in three places
April 27, apparently with the intention OF
intercepting a train carrying Cecil Rhodes.
The damage done was slight and was
quickly repaired.