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WORDS THAT COUNT.

Commentator for public officials ia
appreciated the more when it comes
from those whose privileges entitle
them to the open expression Of their
views. Especially is the approval
worthy of note when past conditions
have warranted in a greater or less de-
gree the criticism that is now lacking.
Excise Commissioner Seibert and
Chief Kelly have this additional reason
for qualification over the compliments
paid them by the Reverend Doctor E. E.
Barclay, State Superintendent Of the
American Anti-Saloon League for Mis-
souri,, in his sermon before the Compton
Heights Christian Church Sunday, when
he virtually challenged any one to find
fault with their work in suppressing un-
lawful places.
Doctor Barclay did not 60 halfway in
his commentator. His words were as
follows: Does any one know Of wine
room, an assignation-house in connec-
ton with a saloon, or a saloon open aft
er a. m? Let him report to me at the
close Of this service, and know that II
the case comes under either Commits
sioner Seibert's or Chief Kely's juris-
diction, it will be at once Investigated.
II single saloonkeeper received his IL
cense last week who was not entitled to
II, and any one here knows he was not
entitled to it, and did not put that
knowledge In the hands Of the proper
officers, he has no one to blame but him.
self IL the saloon is there"
That is the kind Of treatment these
two officials have earned by their con.
scientious efforts to enforce the law
Excise Commissioner Seibert has partlc
uiar reason for self-congratulation ovel
the success that has attended his si1
months administration of the Office. He
has brought about condition Of Affairs
that was at one time considered almos,
an impossibility. When the head of tn,
organization that has In the past beer
so free to criticise the conduct OF tn,
Office comes out thus squarely in his de
Tense, the people Of st. Louis may b'
sure that there is no fattery.
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dition of affairs maintained. In 1895,
the daily average of patients was $50
Now the average has risen to $50. all
housed in n building intended for but
$50 patients. What else can do,
asks the Superintendent. but to point
the finger of Indignation at this dis
treSsing state of aifairs?" Truly said.
He can do nothing until relief is at
forded.
Doctor Runge has given an insight in
to the life led by the inmates of the
asylum that should arouse the public
to sense of its duty toward the un-
fortunates. As he observes, they are
charges on public charity, not of their
own free will. 1t is scciety's sacred duty
to compensate these creatures for the
ostracism imposed upon them through
no fault of their own"
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Party From the War Department
Makes an Early Morning Trip
Over the Reservation and
Visits the Buildings.
LIBERAL POLICY PROMISED.
Definite Orders Will Not Be Made
Until Western Tour Is Com
pleted = Troops Coming
From Vermont and
the Philippines.

Eiihu Root. Secretary of War, spent
two hours early yesterday morning In
speeding Jefferson Barracks to de-
termine the facilities at the post for the
comfortable housing OF troops, to note how
the appropriations recently made for the
post had been applied and to form judg-
ment regarding the ACCESSIBILITY of increas-
ing the barracks capacity of the post to
care for larger portions of the nations
amplified army.
Il wanted to get acquainted with the
post he said yesterday as his train pulled
out Of the Barracks. This was my first
official visit here. I am very much i'm
pressed with the improvements that have
been made here. ! am impressed with the
location Of the post and inclined to pursue
liberal policy toward it. Jefferson Ear
racks will get the troops that have already
been ordered there.
Until I have inspected the other posts
and noted what they have to offer for the
entertainment Of troops I cannot say
definitely what win be done at Jefferson
Barracks. I can give the assurance, how
ever. that a number Of improvements. some
partially completed. like the roads through
the reservation, and others not yet in
augurated, will be regarded by the depart
ment with a favorable eye as the result
of this inspection.
THE post is well located, is easy Of ac-
cess for supplies and the opportunity for
increasing its barracks capacity Is consid-
cradle. II is possible that an Increase in
the capacity by the erection OF new build
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GOMEZ AND FREE CUBA.


Cuban criticism Of General Comes
situation seem to be based on either a
garbled report or very careless reading
Of the old soldiers words.
Not once has Gomez advocated the
forcible annexation of Cuba or even 8
movement for annexation that shall
take precedence Of the national deter
mination for Cuban independence. Quite
to the contrary, he has insisted that
Cuba shall be free, that Cuban Re
public shall be established as the crown
ing elimination of Cuba's long and
bloody struggle for liberty. Annexation,
he explained. would probably come later,
but only at the expressed wish of the
Cubans themselves, when, for a time,
they had taken place in history as q
free and self-governing people. 80
There was not the slightest surrender
Of Cuban ideals in the attitude thus as
sumed by old Gomez. He knows, as
know all his more intelligent fellow
patriots. that Cuba's Ultimate destiny is
annexation to the United States. 1t Is
for the good Of Cuba that this shall come
to pass. All that old Gomez asks is that
for a little while there shall be q free
and Independent Cuban Republic among
the worlds nations. There is something
Of pathos in such demand. There is
nothing Of treachery to Cuba. And there
is also a rare mingling of noble aspira.
ton and practical common sense. II
means Cuba Libre for the glory of it
and then genuinely free Cuba as q
part Of the United States for the safety
Of It
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TWO ENGAGEMENTS INTEREST
COLUMBIAN CLUB MEMBERS.

gone to their summer home in the Colorado
Mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip N. Moore and their
children are summering as usual on their
Montana ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Evans havs gone
to st. Clair Springs. Mich.
Mr. and Mrs Samuel NJ Kennard and
their daughters, the Misses Kennard, ar
rived last week at Magnolia, where they
will spend August and early September.
Mr. and Mrs Julius 9. Walsh and Miss
Ellen Walsh will summer at jamestown this
year, their favorite resort in the Virginia
Hot Springs having burned this summer.
Miss Matilda Mclaughlin is visiting at
saltwater, Mimi, with Mrs. Mary C. Park
er.
A musical was given Friday night at the
Niedringhaus cottage. near Meramec High
lands. Miss Mamie Niedringhaus was host
ess of the occasion. The evening was occu-
pied by two music contests. Miss Anna
Lowenstein won the first prize for both. Miss
Sarah Wallace being second in one contest
and Mr.. founker in the other. Professor
Scott of Oklahoma was judge. Messrs-
Nugent and Friedman and Miss Lowenstein
also played in solo. About thirty guests
-
depart for Europe.
The ladies' of the yiet Euchre Club gave
Mrs Y Blumenthal of Shenandoah avenue
a surprise party on Saturday afternoon in
homer of her birthday. After short and
interesting programme refreshments were
served and a social session enjoyed.
The Cabanne Club has issued invitations
for dance and vaudeville entertainment on
Wednesday evening.
The Colonial Club will give the first Of a
series OF hay rides tomorrow.
Miss Selma Weinberg of West Belle place
is visiting relatives in New York.
Mr.. A. S. Mermod has returned from q
three months trip abroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Shaughnessey Of the
Lindell Hotel departed on Saturday for a
tour OF several months in the Northern
Lake Region.
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Eve could have made very comfortable
arrangements for them in the post. but
they preferred their car" said Lieutenant
Henry Watterson. commanding the post.
At o'clock, after a cup of coffee, and
without waiting for breakfast. the party be-
gan the inspection. AS the Secretary set
foot on the reservation the first gun OF the
salute of seventeen guns to which Cabinet
officers are entitled doomed forth.
The post wagons were in waiting to trans
port the party. Secretary Root rode in the
surrey of Colonel John A. kress, command
ing the powder depot post at Jefferson Bar
racks. In the surrey, besides Secretary
Root and Colonel Kress. were Lieutenant
Watterson and Lieutenant Colonel F. II.
Carter. Adjutant General. member of Sec
rotary Roots party.
This vehicle was followed by four-mule
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Two engagements Just announced have
greatly interested Columbian Club society.
Miss Lila Friedman and Mr.. Maurice
Ralstein of Peoria. Ill, have told their
friends that they are to be married next
winter Miss Friedman. who is the eldest
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Friedman of
Lindel boulevard. has lived in St Louis
but two years. coming with her family
from Boston. The Friedmans are spending
the summer on the South Shore of Massa-
chusetts.
The second engagement is that Of Miss
Harriet Plat. No. 1851 Laclede avenue. to
Mr.. s. Yankhauer of New York. This will
be fall wedding.
Miss Helen Kaufman of Webster and
Doctor Raymond Bryan Of Louisville, KY,
nave announced their engagement, the we'd
ding to take place In the early fall.
Miss Emma Arnold is at Long Branch
for the summer.
Miss Helen Rosenberg Is travelling IN
Europe with her parents.
Miss Blanche Drey Is spending the sum.
mer IN Europe preparing her trousseau as
.he YOUNG iauy marriage to David Som.
ers will take place In the autumn
Mrs. c. H. Brainerd is spending the sum-
mer at Eureka Springs.
Mrs. John A. Isaacs. No. Hs4 Maryland
avenue, and her brother are visiting in
Glenwood Springs and Manitou.
Walter Eckles has returned from chatta-
nooga, where he was called by the death
ofzhis sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Chambers, who have
reopened their West Morgan street house
this summer, expect to 90 to Atlantic City
and Eastern resorts the LIST Of August.
Mrs. p ]. Cunningham and her youngest
daughter are established in their summer
cottage at Mackinac Island. Miss Gather
| inc Cunningham will go North this week,
! and Doctor and Mrs. Robert Wilson expect
| to spend the month Of August with the
| Cunninghams at Mackinac
Mrs. Nat Lane and children have arrived
| at Bar Harbor for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Niedringhaus have
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-16
SAY They ORGANIZED
FOR PROTECTION,
Local Soap Manufacturers DENY
the Existence of a Combine
to Control Prices.

For several years the PRINCIPAL soap
manufacturers of the United States have
attempted to form a permanent orxanizs-
ton- On several occasions it has been ru.
mored that the object of this organization
was to bring the members into such close
relation that. eventually. all soap manufsc-
tories could be combined for the regulation
OK prices The members of the organize
lions that have been formed, however din.
claim any knowledge or an effort tn for,n
a combine, and say that the principal object
- ior protection against picture and prize
schemes. together with the object of form.
Ing closer social relations.
Aew years ago protective organization
was formed. but. after several meetinss-
ane organization was abandoned. A few
western manufacturers then attempted 70
start a combine. but failed. II IL .aid
Lately the National Soap Manufa cturers.
association was formed. with J.. B. McMa-
non OF the N. X. Fairbanks Soap COMPANY
as president. There is also Western asso-
eiation- Inc latter holds monthIy meetings
ana the former meets by call.
LOUIS Waltke Of William Waltke q Co.
Uap manufacturers. who Is a member of
the National Association saws.
AS 1 understand It, the association ~,
formed for protection against abuses OF the
trace such as the giving of pictures. extra
BOXES OF soap and silverware as prizes
legitimate soap manufacturers-that is. the
manufacturers who give no prizes-do not
believe In offering inducements of this kind
believing that IT Is better to let the articIe
OF soap stand for itself. attended tho
meeting in Chicago a few weeks ago.
Nothing was said about combine for the
control Of prices.
Further, do not believe such a combine
would be practicable. as there are too many
concerns. would be q big effort to at
tempt to corral 500 or 600 factories. almost
an OF which control proprietary brands, into
one organization. Many concerns. which
nave built up their trade on prize schemes,
would be unwilling to change their methods
or business, which they would have to do
even to Join the association now formed.
The Western Association is q mere infor-
NAL association"
Manager Parkhurst Of the st. Louis
branch Of the Fairbank company disclaimS
any knowledge OF an effort to form q com.
bine. He says: THE organization. such Is
It is. is only for the purpose of protecting
the trade against schemes"
Louis schaener OF the firm Of scAaefter
Bros. & Powell says his company Il not Z
member of any soap association.
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THE PEOPLE APPROVE.

It is very certain that those engaged
in educational work in Missouri are not
Of a Democratic manage
ment Of the State School Fund which
discusses for the maintenance Of Mis-
rouri's common schools this year some
thing like 100000 more than was avail
able for the same purpose last year.
1t is equally certain that the parents
Of children benefiting by the common
school system Of Missouri are not dis
posed to protest against an adminlstra-
ton Of affairs which insures q notable
improvement Of the educational service
rendered by the schools. Every child in
Missouri has better chances in life
owing to this continued improvement.
Nor is it likely that the taxpayers Of
Missouri begrudge the amount set apart
from the State revenues for the main
tenance Of the common schools. This
amount is due for interest on the certif-
icates of Indebtedness which the State
of Missouri has issued to the School
Fund, and from the constitutional dis
tribution Of one-third Of the ordinary
revenues for the support Of the State
schools. There is no better purpose to
which an equitable proportion of a
States revenues may be devoted.
The Republican outfit in Missouri
seems to be about the only dissatisfied
element Of the State population with re.
gard to the school revenues and the
management of the State School Fund.
Although the system OF investing the
State School Fund in Missouri certia.
Gates of Indebtedness has been sane.
toned by Republican usage, the present
outfit seems to think that it is q
nefarious practice, INDUCED in only by
the Democracy. It apparently scorns
the State of Missouri as the guarantol
Of the Funds safety, It evidently pre-
fers any other invest ent Of the Fund
than that based on Mlssoufi's credit and
soivency.
To the people Of Missouri the Repub
acan outcxy concerning the State
School FUND has become amusing. 4
| - q comtortahae amusement beelusl
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ings will be recommended. All Jefferson
Barracks needs at present to be a first
class army post is troops and that defect
will be remedied presently
Mr.. Root said he could not discuss the
possibility of the establishment of large
purchasing supply depot at the barracks,
Inspection Begins at y O'Clock.
Secretary Root began his inspection OF
the post at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. He
arrived in St. Louis Sunday night from
Washington. The special car supplied for
him by the Government was taken to the
Barracks by an Iron Mountain switch en-
CINE that night. Secretary Root and his
party spent the night in the staterooms of
the car in preference to sleeping in the
post.
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the people know that the Fund is Sc
curely and profitably invested. and that
the common schools of the State are
the direct and steady beneficiaries from
this investment. The State School Fund
issue was fairly and fully fought out in
the November campaign. The people
voiced their verdict at the polls. 1t was
verdict in favor of Missouri Democ-
racy by most convincing majority OF
Missouri voters.
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Kas.. and after that Fort Leavenworfh,
Fort Cook and the post at Des Moines, Ia,
will be visited in succession
Lieutenant watterson is now preparing
for the reception of the troops, which have
been ordered TO the Barracks They ARE ex-
pecte6 within two weeks. Those which
have been assigned to jefferson Barracks
three companies of the Twenty-frst In
fantry. row on their way back from the
Philippines. and one squadron of cavalry
from Fort Ethan Alien in Vermont This
will place about 100 men at the post.
The arrival OF the troops and their ON
GERS will relieve Lieutenant Wa.terson OF
the command of the post. Lieutenant waf-
terson will then go to Fort Dearborn, near
Chicago. where his regiment is now.
If all the troops now under orders reach
the post 1t will be occupied to very near
its present capacity.
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Now that President Steyn Of the
Orange Free State has fed from the
Britishers minus his coat, he'll probably
be claimed as convert to the shirt
waist fad.
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Outside doubt as to st. Louis's ability
to have the Worlds Fair completed by
1903 will make the accomplished fact all
the better as an advertisement Of civic
energy and masterfulness,
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Secretary Root seems to have made up
his mind before visiting st. Louis that
Jefferson Barracks ought to be used to
its full capacity. Nevertheless. his short
inspection might induce him to increase
the capacity.
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Secretary of Agriculture Coburn Of
Kansas estimates that the farmers Of
that State have 100000 bushels of old
corn on hand. There will be no starva-
ton in Kansas. Bleeding Kansas has
passed away.
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Forced to sen TAeir Cattle.

iberia. Mo-. July 1.-THE last ray Of hone
has vanished; the farmers have given N
their corn crops. Only one rainfall ~
Iberia since april y. and that was Hight.
scarce and some wells drying up. There an
no indications Of relief from droueif-
wood Townships best farmers started A.,
cattle to market this morning. - - -
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Cole and Jim Younger are thankful
for the new and better world into
which they come, but we who've lived
in it right along are blind to its charm.
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It's great pity that Government ar
rangements have made it possible for
one railroad and countless notaries to
bleed Oklahoma homeseekers.
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Texas knows the best brand Of Demo-
crat. The people Of her Sixth District
have just nominated a former Mis-
sourian for Congress-.
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While Governor Dockerys proclama-
ton advertises the Missouri drought. it
also advertises the fact that the Chris
tians Of this State retain their faith.
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1880
Net number distributed .
Average daily distribution :.

And said W. q. Carr further says that
the number OF copies returned or reported
unsold during the month Of June was s.N
per cent.
W. B. CARR.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
drst day OF July. 1901.
IF PARISH.
Notary Public. City Of 1t. Louis. Ne. MI
term expires April q. lsoS
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Captain Strong, US. A., will probably
plead that the English Lords wife with
whom he has scandalized San Francisco
is q perfect Lady.
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Come to think Of 1t, there's something
right attractive in the thought of u
Worlds Fair without stomach-dancc
Midway.
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FRED zIEGENHEIN IS SUED.
Mrs. katherine Huebner Wants
Damages From Him.

The suit Of Katherine Huebner against
Frederick ziesenhein, who was private Sec
rotary to his father. former Mayor Ziegen-
helm, for Sis damages. was set for trial In
Justice Haughton's court yesterday, but was
continued until next Monday.
Mrs. Huebner alleges that she was lined
S last October for violating city ordinance
in rela Jon to buildings: that she gave the
defendant $18.50 to have the matter adj
justed, and made certain alterations IN her
building at No 434S Manchester ayenue. She
has since been prosecuted for the same mat
ter, she AYERS.
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Secretary Of War Roots daybreak in
spection Of Jefferson Barracks should
mean the dawn of better. era for that
historic army post.
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JUNE CIRCULATION.

". n. Carr. Business Manager OF The St
Louis Republic. being duly sworn. says that
the actual number Of full and complete
copies OF the daily and Sunday Republic
printed during the month OF June. 1901,
all In regular editions. was as per schedule
below:
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NEWS OF THE CITY CHURCHES.
Tent Meetings Well Attended
Ministers Meet.

The Presbyterian tent meetings at Eighth
and Carroll streets are largely attended.
The programme for this week promises some
interesting features. Last night the Rev.
erend Doctor W. r. King, superintendent Of
the work Of the American Sunday-Schooi
Union for the Southwest. preached on The
Danger of Tearing Down Fences To-
night the Reverend Doctor F. L. Ferguson.
pastor Of the West Church, will preach on
Light in Dark Places" Tomorrow night
the Reverend Charles Stelzle. who Is in
charge OF the meetings. will speak on How
to Win the Prize In a Great Race" Thurs
day night. the Reverend Doctor w. J. Nc
Kittrick, pastor OF First Church. will speak
on "a Bow and a Loaf of Bread" On FRI
day night there will be an echo meeting.
heid under the auspices OF the Christian
4 o. M. there viii be children's hour.
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Hot corn on the ear is mighty nice In
It's proper place, but that place is the
dinner table, not the original cornfield.
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Animals Perish in a Fire.

Fayette. Mo-, July 1.-Two large barns
and contents: belonging to Doctor r. 4.
Derished In the flames, Several fine teams
OF mules were rescued.
( The fire is supposed to have been caused
: ti,surance. 1900. -, =: 3 &
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Church will give a lawn social to-mor-
row evening. at Flora and Spring avenues.

The Reverend James McAilister. pastor Of
Central Christian Church, will depart to-
morrow for a three weeks vacation. He
will first visit Pittsburg, which was his
early home, and from there he will visit
the exposition at Buffalo. and later will go
tn Detroit.
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The Southern Methodist. ministers held
the only ministerial meeting IN the city
yesterday. All the pastors reported sncour-
per Of the day was read by the Reverend
Doctor r. b. Smart. His theme was THE
Value of a Broad Education"
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Few Go to Hear Mrs. NATION.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Monet, Mo-, July 15.-Mrs. Carrie Nation
1ectured herr to-day under the auspices
Of the W. c. T. u. The reception given her
was rather cool, as only twenty-seven per-
sons were present to hear her.