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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06
BY CONTRAST.

Just by way of changing the subject
and ceasing to fume and fret concern
ing heated terms and thermometers with
a sky-hOOting tendency. have you ever
felt anything finer than this cool wave
which has come In on us to make life
worth living?
Say what You please. 1t does people
good to undergo a little hardship now
and then-just ON the principle that it
SO marvelOusly increases the capacity
for enjoyment of the enjoyable things
Of life. This truth is the basis of all
the summer outings in the woods and
fields. when rich folk get right down to
primitive conditions of camp life and
rough il for pleasure.
People get tired of luxury. And when
they do there's nothing like having to
hustle for the necessaries of life as 4
tonic to restore the Zest for the luxuries.
That's why we're reveling in the de-
lights Of this cool wave now. Ordi-
narily, not one of us would think Of
Dragging about it or being grateful for
it or anything Of that sort. But now,
after long and weary days and nights of
sweltering heat it's just the finest thing
in the world.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06
STATE MONUMENT.

The Republic hopes that the State
Commission will sympathize with the
very pronounced public sentiment In IA
vor Of impressive permanent buildings
to commemorate the Louisiana Purchase
centennial celebration.
This sentiment is based on common
sense and foresight. 1t is inspired by a
public spirit which seeks the general
good. Millions Of dollars will be ex-
pended in the erection Of the buildings
which will house the exhibits Of the
Worlds Fair Of 1903. Most Of these
structures will be of surprising beauty.
but temporary. The imperial State Of
Missouri should erect lasting memorial
of the Worlds Fair and Of the historic
event which was thereby celebrated.
Missouri would benefit tremendously
by this policy. A great permanent
structure in the western center Of travel
would be Of educational value not easily
to be oyerestimated. Travellers and Wis
itors for generations would be taught
the grandeur Of the State.
1t is to be desired that the sentiment
for permanency may be paramount with
the Missouri State Commission. In no
other way can the State produce SO
much lasting benefit. Only part Of the
appropriation at the disposal of the
Commission would be required. That
part would be well expended.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06
THE FRIEND OF LABOR Vt

II organized labor in this country al
lows itself to be tricked into q costly
friendship by a manufactured grand
stand play Of regard for the workingman
on the part of one Mark Hanna its sub
seQuent awakening to the truth will be
bitter to degree.
In the matter Of the great steel
strike now on, Mark Hanna's sympa-
thies are all with the Steel Trust. The
multimillionaires composing that trust
are his friends and associates in bust
ness. he belongs to their caste. Their
interests are his interests. Through
President Mckinley, he is running the
Government in their behalf. 1t was with
their money that he elected Mckinley.
Do you suppose for a moment that
Mark Hanna is going to let the Steel
Trust get the worst Of 1t in any settle
ment" of the steel strike which may be
brought about by him? Don't you know
that whatever concessions" he may
cause the Steel Trust to make to the
strikers will have strings tied to them.
with a pullback privilege to be exercised
later! Can't you see that Mark Hanna
is again playing to work the workman
on the same old bunko theory that
there's a sucker born every minute?
This Mark Hanna, running for the
Presidency as the WOrkingman's Friend,
would be a sight to provoke the laughter
Of the gods. Beyond the trus. profits to
be ground out by the sweat Of the
workingman's brow, Mark Hanna has no
more use for a workingman than the
Devil has for holy water. He will yet
be the man to crush organized labor, II
organized labor is to be crushed. Can't
you understand the inevitableness Of II
all? The fight is between the Trusts and
the Unions. Mark Hanna is Of and for
the Trusts-first, last and all the time.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06
OUR SEA POWER.

Commander Murdock of the American
Navy is unquestionably correct in his
reasoning that this Governments for
midableness as world-power must OF
necessity depend upon its militant
strength on the sea rather than on the
land.
There can never be the necessity for
big standing army in the United States
which exists in European countries ly-
ing close together and compelled TO
come 10 grips on land the minute war
is declared. We are separated from the
rest of the world. We must hold our own
and defend our rights and maintain our
whatever quarter of the globe these
may be imperiled we must be prepared
TO strike quickly and effectively. The
American Navy is the weapon with
which We must strike.
The people of this country have
very clear perception of this truth.
They are unalterably opposed to a big
standing army, knowing that the NEIL
ace of such a military establishment is
greater TO themselves than to any out
side peoples. But they never utter one
word of protest against the develop
ment Of American sea power. They de-
sire that their Government shall possess
the premier navy of the world. 1t Is
the common sense of the people which
creates this eminently wise public senti-
menr
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06
MIR. KERENS MUM.

Republican National Committeeman
Kerens has good reason 10 keep silent
about politics. Interviewers who ask
questions at the present time can save
him much embarrassment by talking CT
anything else. As he says, his time Is
taken up with minding his own busi-
ness. He is not talking for publication
In asserting that there is nothing do
ing in political way. Mr.. Kerens tries
10 make the public believe that the only
period when speech is golden is im-
mediately preceding an election.
On the contrary, there are several
things that Mr.. Kerens could tell if he
really desired 10 quench the public's
thirst for information. He might in an
Off-hand way state his position on
Roosevelt's candidacy. If ii would not
be Straining the matter too far, there
are several hundred Postmasters in Mis-
souri, who would like 10 know just what
Mr.. Kerens, their godfather. would
have them tell their constituents about
the candidacy of Senator Hanna.
He might ease the atmosphere In the
neighborhood of several st. Joseph
"Silks" and "Cottons" by using his good
offices toward securing harmony. If he
cared TO speak his mind freely, he might
tell in Straightforward language what
he thought about the GlObe-DemOcrat's
crow-eating fest over its refusal to ex-
anime the books and get at the inside
facts of school fund "looting." AS a
citizen Of st. Louis, his candid opinion
of Mayor Wells's administration would
please the voters who helped put Wells
in the City Hall.
On all these things Mr.. Eerens Is
silent. His position as Republican Ma
tional Committeeman compels a with
drawal into the hole. As the genial
host to Roosevelt when that gentleman
was travelling through Missouri, he nat
urally does not care to call the Kansas
City boomlet a piece of tomfoolery. As
beneficiary of Senator Hanna, he can
not tell the Postmasters to wait and see
which way the wind blows before COM
mitting themselves to the machine.
st. Joseph factiOnists will get no satis-
faction from Mr.. Kerens as long rs he
can play double with both wings of the
party in that city. His disgust at the
Globe-Democrat for being ''called down
by Governor Dockery would hardly dare
find expression as long as that paper lets
him alone. 1t would also be disquieting
to the discredited Republican machine in
St Louis to have Mr.. Kerens frankly
voice his admiration Of Mayor Wells.
So that there is embarrassment ON ev-
cry hand for Mr.. Kerens. His only es-
cape is In that distinguished reserve
which might be mistaken for shrewd-
ness II any other course were not so
absolutely unsafe.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06

Washington. Aug. "a striking illustra-
ton Of the development of the United
States is embraced in a statement issued to-
day by the Treasury Department.
In the year 1856 the total receipts of the
Government amounted TO only $4.056. sas
The Treasury at that date was very young.
and its channels for the collection of rev.
enue were limited. Thus. for instance.
there were no general internal revenue col
lections in that year. so that all the rev.
enues derived were from customs. sale Of
public lands and miscellaneous. The Gus
toms collections dominated. with an aggre-
gate of ssi.O22.s se3. The sale of public lands
netted S. 81. .sii. while the miscellaneous re-
ceipts were s1.lls.lso. During that year the
expenditures amounted to .O25. leaving
an excess of receipts over expenditures OF
ais5,s7a
In 1856 there were many departments OF
the Government to furnish expense ac-
counts against the collected fund. The
War Department required sls.sis.lSs: navy.
sl4.0sI. .1sl. and the Indians S.s69.iS. The
pension payments OF the country amounted
to s1.2ss.e9s.
A glance over the statistics for forty-five
years shows some interesting figures re-
garding deficits OF the Government
The first deficit recorded was in 1s5s. when
the receipts fell 81 SO? .?c4 below the total of
expenditures.
For seven years thereafter the Govern
ment experienced similar deficits the Civil
War which occurred within a short time
following, making the expenditures of the
Government completely overshadow the re-
cepts. During the years enumerated. the
following deficits are recorded: 1859. $l3.sSi.-
5Il; 1850 s. 065 9?o 1861 s25 0s6. IA: 1867. $42s
IA 3s3 1863 $e0s ofs i34: 1864. 500 6s5sso; 1855
Heavy Burden of'the Civil War.
The immense strain upon the Treasury
during the Civil War period is thus shown.
illustrating the great amount OF expendit-
ures. The receipts for the same years were
largely increased. but the expenditures
were such that. Notwithstanding the adop-
tion of stringent war measures to Offset the
great expense, there was an excess Of tho
latter over the income Of the Government.
The receipts and expenditures for the
years mentioned were:
Is5s-ReceIpts. 5s4ss. 4s5: expenditures. sss.-
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06
BUSINESS METHODS.

License Commissioner Whyte has not
hourished trumpets. He is not that sort
Of man. Since he has been in charge Of
the License Commissioners Office, he has
simply striven to give the people the
business administration pledged by the
Democrats in their platform.
In acting without regard to politics. he
has collected in the last three months
S24.3 1896 more than his predecessor did
in the corresponding period last year.
Mr.. Whyte has collected $3.50, ,215, so
that the increase is nearly 80 per cent
July collections were increased by the
present License Commissioner SOC, 9,4S3.
That Is not all He has discovered
5000 persons doing business whose
names were not on the books last year.
This out Of q total of 1900 firms doing
business In st. Louis. In the one item
he has found 20 per cent more firms sub
ject to taxation than did his predecessor.
Taking the gain that Mr.. Whyte has
made in the first three months Of his
administration as a basis, it is inter-
esting to contemplate the amount st.
Louis has lost by having the Office in
the hands Of a party run for the ma
chine.
Mr.. Whyte is not through. He will
make bigger increase for the remain
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06
Six Hundred Sixty-Ffve National
Banks Have Been Organized
Under Act of March II, 1900.
SOUTH AND WEST IN THE LEAD
Forty One Associations, With cap
iial Aggrcgating S22,3325,Ooo, Is
tabliShed in Month of July
Total Capital, S659, ,556,6so.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

RFPI SPECIAL
Washington. Aug. s-Accoriins TO state
ment issued to-day by the compiroiss oi
the Currency. the impetus given 10 'he VI
ganization Of national banks by ihe ACT Vi
March IA. 1905. still continues
During July forty-one associations WIN
capital aggregating s2,Se'.ool. were organ
ized. These banks deposited as security io'
circulation bonds amounting to $''o'i'o- i"e
only bank organized in the New Ens'ahu
States was the United National Bank oil
Providence. In the Eastern states but eltH'
associations were organized. oil which ioui
are in Pennsylvania. two in New jersey ana
two in New York.
In the Southern States two associd'ioHs
were organized in Texas and Arkansds
spectively. and one each in West '" si.-E'
Alabama and Kentucky. In the M'udie w, W.,
Minnesota leads. with five banks. ioil"Wc
by two each in Iowa and lndiaha anu Oi'N
each in Michigan and OHIO.
The organizations In the western sta,eS
numbered twelve. OF which five are IN ohta
homa. four in South Dakota, two IN the
Indian Territory and one in North pako,a'
In the Pacific States two banks were organ
ized-ope In California and one IN luaho.
OF the banks organized in oklahoma our
ing the month. four are 10 be loc'teu a.
county seats of Oklahoma. TWO OF these arr
at AnadarhO, one AT fioudit H"
Iawton. An additional bank is provided ior
Iawton by the change Of location and ti,ie
of the First National Bank Of Fort Sill u
the City National Bank OF Lawton
Many New Organizations.
Since the new law. there have been organ
izei In the United States 6no national Jain
ing associations. with an aggregate cdpitai
of S34 2o7 voe OF these banks. 10. Were Or
ganized with capital Of less than go ~:
the total amounting to sil,sS-,vv'; anu ~
with a capital Of $4,000 or over. the asSfe-
gate amounting TO S2-,sJ.Vc .
Included in the total number OF organiza,,
tions are ninety-two banks with capitai
of s5.92oOao which were CONVERSIONS OF
state institutions.
| The Middle States lead in the total num-
ber OF ORGANIZATIONS. namely. 2li, OF when
IJi were with capital of less than S1,uo and
sixty with capital of $5oce.
In the Southern States. ls9 banks were or
eanized. with an aggregate capital OIL y
AS, CO. 100 OF these banks being OF the small
er class and fifty-siX of the larger
The next greatest number of organizations
is in the Western States-lS5; aggregate cap
ital, A.SS5.oc.
ON March Il. 1903, there were in operation
36l7 banks. with capital OF stloSos.o'
bonds on deposit to secure circulation. SA.
Gil 80 On July 81 the number Of banks had
| increased to i,2lI: capital TO ssss.5'6es1-
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06

eso.s7s. iss0-Receipts s5s.Oie07: expendi-
lures. s63. 100 59s 1Ssl-Receipts $l.JOs. SO; eN-
pendtures. s5s. ~. So lss2-Receipts, s5l9si.-
AS: expenditures. Si3.s6l.Sls. lssS-Receipts.
$li26s1Eo: expenditures. Sli.so.'95 Isl
Receipts. ssi62s.11; expenditures. sSe5.i22.-
GIL. lss5-Rcceipts. $S3..li.c5; expenditures.
81 .2g7. .55-.22H.
II will he noted that in 1866. just about
the close of the war. the expenditures
amounted to over billion dollars and the
receipts We're high. The expenditures dur
ing that year were the largest in the history
of the Government. while the total receipts
for the year were below all other totals OF
the succeeding years. with one or two ex-
ceptions.
Following the era OF deficits. the Gov
ernment. after 1856. skipped every year up
to 1894 without having total expense ae-
count in excess OF the net revenues IN
1866 there was a surplus of revenue In the
Treasury of over 31.3oc0c.
Financial stringency Caused Deficits.
In 1894. however. the deficits began to re-
appear and continued FOR six years They
started during the financial stringency Oh
the early nineties and continued up to and
during the Spanish war.
The war revenue act relieved the situa-
ton, however. 80 that during 1870 the Gov
eminent managed to get surplus OF re-
ceipts over expenditures.
The expenditures of the War and Navy
during the periods covered by the deficits
are interesting to note. inasmuch as those
two executive branches OF the Government
demanded the most money for aging
expenditures. In 1876 the business Of the
War Department cost S1o3i-323S60 while
during the other years of the Civil War the
expense was bu: a trfie smaller During
the same year the expenses OF the navy
amounted to $l22. .6l2.9i5.
For the Spanish war and the Philippine
troubles. the figures are:
1S9s-war. ssl.9s:.oco: Navy. s5s.s23.ssA
1ssa-War, ss29si.g4: Navy. se3.9i2. lA
IsO0-war s134.I4..61: Navy. sa5.s55.0aI.
The total receipts during the Civil War
were increased to a certain extent by gem
eral Internal revenue system inaugurated
in 1853 During the first year. the collec-
tions were x.. .efo.7S..
Aside from the years mentioned. the Gov
ernment has always had a surplus Of re-
ceipts over expenditures. 1t was only dur
ing extraordinary periods. embracing wars
or general financial panics. that the receipts
did not overbalance the expenses.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06
NOT DISCOURAGED.

Secretary Ellis Of the State Board of
Agriculture has set forth an aggravat-
ing condition in his last crop review.
Even the rains Of the last few days in
various parts Of Missouri will hardly
serve to bring an assurance Of happier
harvesting days.
His report places the corn crop at 81
per cent, cotton 81 per cent, tobacco 3S,
apples "a, peaches Al and melons %.
Only about "a per cent Of the oats crop
will be thrashed, with an estimated
yield of fourteen bushels to the acre.
Grapes have Jared better and will prob
ably be a fair crop.
About the worst feature of the situa-
ton is the way in which farmers be-
came panic-stricken because of the dry
weather. Through this fear, about %
per cent Of the cattle have been shipped
to market. This has been done despite
the fact that late rains have assured
an abundance of fodder and some
pasturage. Not only have the cattle
been shipped In great numbers, but their
sales have netted much less than they
would have brought on a normal mar.
kes.
These things are almost unprecedented
in the history Of the State. Missouri is
one of the few States that enjoy q
comparative immunity from drought.
Bad as the conditions are. Missouri VIII
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06
wORLD'S-19O3-FAIR
NEW ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis wants no better evidence Of
prosperity than the building operations
now in progress in every part Of the
city. In a list Of twenty eight new
buildings now being erected, the total
value is placed at s4,7O4,0O0; not In
cluding any structure costing less than
$4,000.
Business activity is seen on every
side It is not a fictitious assumption on
paper. Downtown corners are busy
with workmen. Skilled labor is EN-
ployed. Capital is circulating.
This Is true not only in the business
district, but in the residence parts Of the
city. Homes are being built in every
neighborhood Of consequence.
None Of the buildings enumerated In
The Republic is Of a cheap character,
1t is not boom in building. 1t is the
natural result Of commercial expansion
that demands better housing.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06
SENATOR CULLOM MAKES
TARIFF FORECAST.

Cbfcaro Aus b.-After a visit TO President
Mckinley, at Canton. Senator Cullom says
there is not likely to be any general tarfn
LEGISLATION next winter. but that some OF
the pending commercial treaties ought TO
pass the Senate. The Senator also talked
of Government policy in other lines.
The Senator returned home last evening
and went az once to Highland Park. wners
he is spending the summer
Speaking of the action likely to be taken
by Congress at the next session. Senator
CuilOm said:
'We shall have to enact some legislation
regarding the Philippines. but not much,
thiak. Porto Rico Is now all disposed OF
and there Is nothing to do for H. AS far
as Cuba is concerned. It has accepted the
American proposals.. and we have nothing
mere TO do. but let IL alone to work out
its own salvation. .-
From all the information I can get. the
feeling il growing stronger in Cuba every
day in favor OF final annexation to this
country. 1t will grow stronger and stronger
as the Cubans find their neighbors in Porto
Rico enjoying the benefits OF free trade with
this country, which they are debarred
from"
Presidents Ideas Represented.
what prospect is there Of tariff iesisls-
tion by Congress next winterT' was asked
of the Senator.
Il 90 not think there will be any. at least
I'm the form of general revision of the
tarin. OF course. am not In position 10
speak aIithoritatively for the President. but
/ feel l am representing his ideas when
| say that there are. however. some things
We ought 20 do which will amount to par
tlal revision of the tariff
There are at present pending before tbs
Senate some ten commercial treaties These
treaties are all of a reciprocity character
and If they are ratified will amount to a
change in the tariff with the countries with
which they are made. II seems to me
If it will be wise to ratify at least some Of
them.
"a feeling has grown up abroad that the
United States disposed to act in what
may be called a hoggish manner In its trade
relations. and IL these reciprocity treaties
can be drawn so TO be to the mutual
advantage of both countries entering into
them. l think it would be beneficial all
around"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06

der Of the year. But for charityis sake,
the approximate figure of $125.OO0 may
be multiplied by eight the number Of
years that Republicans held the office.
The multiplication makes one million
dollars in cash lost to the city through
a lax administration of affairs in the Ii
cense Commissioners office alone. That
figure is not accurate, but does not err
as minimum.
1t has been a good thing for ST
Louis TO ''see the books" at the City
Hall. 1t has been better thing for
Mayor Wells to place so capable man
as Mr.. Whyte in charge of the License
Commissioners office. His results stand
as reminder that the days of municipal
misgovernment have passed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-06
DANCE AT GLENECHO CLUB;
BITS OF PERSONAL GOSSIP

Is entertaining Miss Louise Ross Of Jeffer-
son City.
Mr. and Mrs Paul Robyn and Miss Laura
Lucroix have Just returned from Buffalo.
Mr. and Mrs J. q. Kahn Of No. 5Oe7 Ken
sington avenue rendered a garden party
last week to about sixty guests. who as
sembled on the lawn in the rear of the
kain home. Mrs. Kahn was assisted by her
cousins. Walter and Ralph Quesnel, and
Arthur Battles. The evening was spent in
music and games. and other outdoor amuse-
ments.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
f. Burlington. Mr.. and Mrs Z. Williams.
Mrs. c. Quensel. Miss Butron. Mrs. Dicken-
son. Miss Dickenson. the Misses Battles and
Mr. and Mrs. Kingsland.
Mrs. Kahn departed Monday evening for
q tour Of the lakes
Mrs G. A. spicer Of Locust street 4. en-
tertaining her dauhgter. Mrs. b. T. law
renee Of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Edward Beckmann and daughter.
Miss Julia. Of Horton place. are spending
the month OF August at Mount Calm,
Manitou. Colo.
Doctor Willis Young. No. csA Park ave-
nue.. has returned from a Chicago visit.
Doctor Otto ]. Truth has gone to Mil
waukee to attend the meeting of the Ma
tional Dental Association. after which he
will visit the lake resorts
Mrs. Claude Dudley Hall OF Clarendon
avenue has been entertaining Miss Clara
Froelich Of Milwaukee for the last week.
Mrs. w. G. Eagon ard son. Barney, de-
part this week for Lake Minnetonka, Min
nesota.
Mrs. W. J. Burleigh and little daughter.
Mary Rose. will spend the month of Au-
gust at Asbury Park. Doctor Burleigh will
join them about August IS.
The marriage Of Miss May Lieber and
Mr.. Harry Dillenberg viii take place this
evening at the home Of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. i. Lieber. No. 1872 West Belle
place. The wedding will be a very quiet one
only members OF the two families being
present.
Postmaster and Mrs. Fred W. Baumhof,
and children departed yesterday afternoon
on the steamer Quincy for st. Paul. Minn
They will spend fifteen days in the Northern
lake region.