The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-07
JUDGE ELLISON WAS
EQUAL TO THE OCCASION.
How the Noted Second District nrit Evened
dents Who Had Removed His Collar and Tfe-Harry HAYES
and William Flynn Attend Fish Fry in Charlton Coun
ty, Missouri-General Gossip of the Politicians

becues should not let them know Of the
same until after they are over.
According to report, but one mshap at
tended the pleasant gathering. The editor
OF the Salisbury Press-Spectator was there,
of course. He was down to respond to the
toast. "Are Things What They Seem?'
When called upon he feigned much surprise,
but reached in his pocket to pull out his
extemporaneous remarks. Suddenly he let
out yelp like the shrek Of lost soul.
Some wag had put turtle in his pocket
on top Of his manuscript. The turtle was
at home when he reached in his pocket
and took grip on one Of the editors fin
gers. with the result as stated. The turtle
was presently pried loose with the aid of
butcherknife. after which the feast con-
tinued uninterrupted. Everything came of
according to programme save the turtle In
cident
A late report comes from Washington re-
garding the disposition Of Federal Offices
and touching the relationship which exists
between the President and Colonel r.. c.
Kerens. 1t is to the effect that Colonel
Kerens was one Of O. few wealthy men who
extended a helping hand to Mr.. Mckinley
when the latter was submerged in financial
ulSaSteF. SendtOC f1duid was dHOtneT, 0uus
with the assistance of perhaps three or
four more. the present Chief Executive OF
the United States was rescued from both
financial and political ruin This bit Of In
formation will not be regarded as very
cheerful news to the Republicans, who have
pinned their hopes for offices to the coat
tails of Chairman Atkins Of the State Com
mittee. It will be equivalent to serving no
tice on them that they will have to make
their peace with Colonel Kerens before any
Government checks come to their address.
Many well-informed politicians regard this
statement concerning the President and
Colonel Kerens as being true. They say the
tie between the Chief Executive and Colonel
Kerens is much closer than the public gem
! orally believes.
Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Rice has lately been making good many
pilgrimases to ST. Louis, and while here he
always manages to meet the local politt-
; clans. From the latter source the informa-
ton comes that he will be a candidate be-
fore the next convention. and would feel
highly complimented Y st. Louis should
support him. 1t Is also expected that 7. j.
Hennessey, who is q resident Of the city
and whose term will expire next year, will
be candidate to succeed himself. 1t is the
understanding that there will be two Rail-
road and Warehouse Commissioners to nom-
mate. Mr.. Rice having been appointed IN
place Of Joseph p. Harrington, who died a
few hours after he qualified. Added to the
fact that there will be three Judges Of the
Supreme Court to nominate. 1t Is conceded
that there ought to be some pretty lively
| politics when the next campaign opens. In
fact, II the candidates know what they are
doing, the campaign Is already on. Several
st. Louis Democrats have received letters
in the last few days from A. B. Duncan Of
st. Joseph, informing them that judge
WoodsoD Of that city would be q candidate
for Judge of the Supreme Court. and solicit-
ing their support Colonel John W.. Hail.
burton Of Carthage is also spoken Of as a
candidate for q seat on the Supreme bench.
while 1t is assumed all the present incum-
bents whose terms expire will seek renom-
| ination. They are Judge Thomas A. Sher-
| wood, who has been q member of the court
for over twenty-eight years: Judge g. D.
BURGESS and Judge Leroy B. Valiant.
The single-Tax party has lost the active
support Of Colonel n. Martin Williams. The
| latter has retired to chicken farm In JEFF
! ferson County, and announced his Intention
Of forever retiring from active politics tn
/ Missouri or anywhere else. Nothing definite
| has been heard from him since last spring,
| when he helped close the Meriwether CAM
| paign. and took Few coOpS OF cnlckeHS
/ and retired to small farm some twenty
!; FIVE miles below St. Louis. Whether he was
!; actuated by the example Of ex-President
| Rutherford. B. Hayes In becoming poul-
/; terer is not known. Some have said that it
| viii be tough on the chickens to have to
/! listen to the Colonels voice, but then there
| are others who think the people Of the
I state are entitled to holiday from the
! Colonel:s speeches. regardless OF the chick
en-
E, e. Guion, one Of the chief managers OF
/, the Democratic municipal campaign. and
| state Senator John p. Collins Of this city
| are taking in the Pan-American EXPOSE
I tion. and will be out Of town for two
weeks. Mr.: Guion Is. quite well acquainted
| in New York. and will visit some Of the
Epoliticians there before he returns.
| State Auditor Albert O. Allen has made
several trips to the city lately to consult
1 specialist for an ear ailnnent, and says ne
has improved so much that he now con-
4 siders himself practically we'll For a time
he feared his hearing was seriously ina
naired. A politician unable to hear what Y
roins On about him might % well get, out
/ AZ the business, or. at least, this ~ what
Cantain Allen thinks. He says ne can now
hear A. good al ever. from which, Il y ~
suined. lie has no thoughts Of retiring 1rons