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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
ST. LOUIS AND THE FAIR.

1 In his speech at the Worlds Fair ban
| quet, Mayor Wells properly dwelt upon
the tremendous advantage to be gained
| by harmonious action on the part of the
municipality and the Worlds Fair Com
pany, and pointed out the necessity of
undermining st. Louis to the Worlds
Fair standard.
The Mayor sounded the keynote for
this great work when he declared that
| what is good for n is necessarily good
for the other. The more complete the
success of the Worlds Fair. the more
benefit will accrue to st. Louis. The
more thorough the preparedness of st.
Louis the more complete will be the
| Worlds Fair success.
This plain truth of the situation.
voiced at the beginning Of actual
| Worlds Fair work, should animate every
st. Louisan to his best effort for st.
| Louis and the Worlds Fair. Whatever
is possible to st. Louisans in municipal
Office during the Worlds Fair period
| should be strenuously done for the honor
and glory of the Worlds Fair and the
| Worlds Fair City. The same spirit
should prevail to dictate the service of
each and every citizen Of st. Louis.
There has never been a time in the his
tory Of the city when civic devotion
meant so much for the permanent well
fare of the community.
The Worlds Fair Company is now or
ganized, the national commission is
ready to cooperate with that company,
a municipal administration pledged to
good government has been installed in
local Office, every loyal citizen Of st.
Louis is aroused to the duty of the hour.
The situation calls for the best service
possible to every individual. The sue
cess Of the Worlds Fair means the last
ing renown and prosperity of st. Louis.
The Worlds Fair preparedness Of st.
Louis means the greater success of the
Worlds Fair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
ELIZABETH HARVEY'S PLIGHT.
Sent to County Farm at Belleville
Wednesday.

Mrs. Elizabeth Burton Harvey. who. until
recently. lived in st. Louis. was taken to
Her sanity will be inquired into.
Mrs. Harvey was taken in custody Tues
day night in East st. Louis. 1t was not
known whether she was i'll or demented.
In her purse was 81 and a Missouri first
grade teachers certificate.
Chief of Police Hauss learned that Mrs.
Harvey's sister, Mrs. Dora Tolin. lives at
No. 1915 Lincoln street. st. Joseph, Mo.
A special dispatch to The Republic from
st. Joseph says:
when informed that her sister had been
sent to the County Farm. She said: 4 re-
ceived a letter from her last February, and
at that time she was all right in body and
have a large family and cannot take care
Of her myself. but have relatives who are
able to taxi care Of her, and they will
doubtless do something.'"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
BE FAIR CUBA.

It n TO be hoped that the negotiations
between President Mckinley and the
native delegation representing the Gu
han Constitutional Convention will re-
suit In . clearer understanding Of the
D relationship between the two
countries interested and a more appre-
ciatve comprehension of the American
attitude toward Cuba.
The terms Of the Plat amendment, to
which objection is raised BY the Cubans,
are not unfair. o do they threaten the
liberties OF the people Of Cuba. Ameri-
can interests demand that this Govern
ment shall have certain protective rights
over Cuba, that its influence shall be ex-
ercised for the establishment Of a stable
Government that It shall be allowed the
naval foothold on Cuban soil which is
necessary to the safeguarding Of the
American coast line. Cuban interests are
not menaced BY these legitimate de-
mands.
The trouble with the Cubans seems to
D6e that they insist upon chasing Us in
the same category with Spain, a. q ma
ton seeking to trick and oppress them
and keep them moro or less in bondage.
The Cubans should, get this false notion
out Of their heads. We propose to free
them and to 80 that they remain free.
In doing this No pEppose also to main
1Ala ~ M ElgAet without infringing
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
SYL. J. KILCULLENS BURIAL.
Well-knOwn Newspaper Reporter
Laid to Rest in Calvary.

After an impressive service in st. Law
renee ORIOLES Church. the body OF Syl-
vester j. kilcullen. a well-known newspaper
reporter. was buried in Calvary Cemetery
Wednesday afternoon.
Father Godfrey preached the funeral ser
mon. He spoke briefly of the virtues of the
dead man and extended sympathy to the
ntes were offered by the newspaper fra
ternity of st. Louis, and many designs and
flowers We're sent to Mr.. Kilcullen's late
residence. Nc. 1s47 Division street. by the
members of the Police Department. For
several years prior to his death Mr.. Kill
cullen had been police reporter on the
Globe-D democrat.
An illness of short duration resulted in
death Sunday night at 6:15 o'clock. The
burial was In Calvary Cemetery. on Beth
lehem way. beside the graves of his
brother. Andrew. who died about three
weeks ago. Many relatives and friends OF
the family from outside Of st. Louis were
present at the funeral services.
The pallbearers were: Archie T. Ddmon-
ston. Dan Reedy. w. F. Smith, ]. NJ. Nc
Gully. Jr.: Will A. Crooks. Emil Schirmer,
X. G. Bellairs and Charles NJ. Seawell.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
KEEP POLITICS OUT
OF THE WORLDS FAIR.

From the Kansas City Times. fig
The st. Louis Worlds Fair has not been
designed nor accepted as a local concern
nor one to be used for the creation OF new
political machines or the perpe;uation of
old ones. 1t is under the management of
GONE of the most successful st. Louis bust
ness men. and it is rot believed that. even
should the National Commission attempt d
brow-heatinS and bulldozing political blum.
1t can succeed In forcing such men as
David r. Francis. Corwin Spencer. Seth
Cobb and their associates into a compro-
mise which business Judgment as well AZ
feaity TO the institution directs would be an
almost fatal blow to the Worlds Fair.
However, as the statement has gone into
the public prints that the National Com
mission will endeavor to incorporate some
congressional! politics into the policy and
management of the Fair, it's action viii be
watched with great interest.
The law under which the President ap-
pointed this commission declared eniphat!-
cally that 1t should pa 3anpa-tisin. The
President. however. in rewarding his
friends. saw his way clear to give to the
Republican party two-thirds Of the mem
bership.
emanated from this commission it can be
taken for granted that the few positions
which it has to dispose of Will go to the
faithful followers of President Mckinley.
MI. Joseph Fiory will be given a hand
some position because he is a Republican
politician. and other here.oto-e IL.success-
full workers IN the ca1se Of iiepublicanisn
will be given splendid berths because. they
possess similar qualifications to those OF
Mr.. Flory.
The public will not expect more OF the Ma
tional Commission than that it be partisan
in making its own appointments. But it re-
sents the idea that the local company
which * responsible directly for the Sue
cess or failure of this great commercial
enterprise should be asked to sacrifice
any of its success to appease a few hun
cry friends of United States Senator's.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25

REVIVAL,

During the past year notable changes
have come over the railroad maps OF
the West AMI Southwest. The other day
4 party Of st. L.ouisans returned from a
trip over 4 new road in Arkansas. \
short time previously another party of
ST. Louis capitalists returned from IN
inspection trip through the Indian Ter
ritory and Oklahoma, where new branch
lines are being constructed.
For the first time since the boom
days of the late eighties. towns in Ar
kansas. Kansas and neighboring States
have held special elections for the pur-
pose Of aiding new roads. 1t has been
a long time since the country papers
have carried across their front page in
bold type the hopeful advice, vote the
Bonds
This revival of the railroad building
fever is one of the best indications of
the prosperity that extends over the ter
ritory contiguous to st. Louis. The move
ment Is not segregated. Hardly a sec
ton of the country hut has felt the
~energizing influence of the magic pro-
noter. Tho ready response that the pro-
moter has universally found to his pro-
posals on the part Of the towns is evil
dence that the people are willing to do
their share toward bringing t%ransporta-
ton facilities to their doors.
But the promoters have not stopped
thei work in portions Of the country
that are already settled. U%ndeveloped
countries have been opened up, espe-
cially in the Southwest. Rich agricul-
tural regions. hitherto practically off the
market. have been placed in touch with
the world. The discovery of mines has
made new lines necessary. which have
been built in that confident spirit that
characterizes Western capital. The oil
wells of Texas will, no doubt. multiply
the railroad mileage of that State.
And in all this wonderful development
st. Louis is interested. both rs investor
and well-wisher. The more track that
is laid in the Southwest. the greater will
become the prestige of this city. To
every town and village that has received
additional railroad facilities and every
new town that has been established. st.
Louis extends the heartiest congratula-
tons.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
PRESIDENTS NOTE OF WARNING
Mustn't Wine and Dine Cuban Del
egates to Death.
RFTrBLIc SPECIAL.

% 81 4
Washington, April 24.-Shortly after the
surrender of Torrel at Santiago. which
meant the downfall of Spanish authority
in Cuba. Senior Garcia made a trip to
Washington to pay his respects to the
President of the United States. thereby
showing to the people of this country q
willingness on the part of the Cuban peo-
pie to accept our sovereignty.
Washington authorities were glad to see
General Garcia: he was wined and dined
all the way from Cuba to the capital, and.
arriving there. was overwhelmed with kind
ness. Such Il round OF Misunderstanding and
refreshments. together with the climatic
changes. brought upon the brave and popu-
lar Cuban General a frightful cold which
resulted in pneumonia and death. over
which every patriotic American mourned.
Now comes the Cuban Constitutional
Convention delegates, for whose reception
members of Mr.. Mckinley's Cabinet. al
well as the President himself, are prepar-
ing deliberately TO entertain the Commits
SionerS.
Remembering the fate Of the unfortunate
Garcia. a Cabinet member said the Pyesi-
dent had uttered a word of warning, ex-
pressing the hope that. while it was his
wish that the delegates be treated with
every kindness. he sincerely hoped that
every consideration for the health and
welfare of the Cubans would be the first
consideration. thus adding dignity to their
visit
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25

in less time than the American Con
gress. The House Of Lords con
Germs itself with but few budgets. That
cuts out several thousand pages of
Senate proceedings Again, the British
ministry is essentially Il cerature OF the
Parliament. the members being chosen
from that body. When the budget is
considered, the ministry takes the place
OF Our Committee on Finance of the
Senate and House and Ways Committee
of the House. Parliament can rcpudiate
the ministry ut any time.
Between the two systems is a vast
difference. Each has advantages. In
the emergency that has confronted Great
Britain, there is reason to believe that
with her system much time and more
worry was saved the people.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
RESPONSIBILITIES

Exposition officials continue their fight
for possession Of Missouri Park. but
they are silent on ways and means to
provide n site for the Public Library.
st. Louis enjoys the distinction of be-
ing the only city in America which sub
sidizes n private show business. Per-
haps it is the only city in the world
which subsidies smuggling and wrestling
matches.
1t would seem that the proprietors Of
the privileged show business ought to
raise for the Public Library an amount
equal to the rental value of Missouri
Park. That amOun would be entirely
satisfactory to the friends Of the
library.
Something must he done very soon to
obtain a library location. Unless the
Exposition benificiaries rise to the plane
Of their obvious duty, the Library Board
must set aside funds from current reye-
nues or appeal to citizens for voluntary
contributions. 1t would be expecting n
great deal of citizens to subscribe to
that amount. just after heavy Worlds
Fair contributions, and in plain sight of
the show business on Missouri Park.
But meekness Of spirit and liberality of
impulse may operate to bring forth n
sufficient subscription list. Either that
or he rank of the library among the
country's institutions will be reduced for
years to come by the necessity of pro-
viding purchase money for n site.
NJ np,Dy,k &c xoc&.,
public institution out Of the Exposition
as it is now. conducted. 1t is Il private
business calculating for profit upon a
public bounty. What responsibilities
does it accept in return?
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25

The Globe-D Democrat suggestion that
the Library Board proposes to sell prop
erty which it now holds and pay the
proceeds to the creditors of the Expo
sition company is entirely gratuitous
and unwarranted by anything that has
been said Oh done by any member of
the board. The plan Of the board from
the beginning has been to raise the
money requisite to clear the Exposition
The board believes the Exposition site
to be public property, and does not now,
and never did, propose to acquire it for
the public again by paying for it with
other property belonging to the public.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
WOUNDED FIVE MEN.
George Brainerd, Acting on Insane
Impulse, Works Havoc.

Portland. Me-. April al. H. Farnam of
Boston, chief electrician Of the New Eng
killed by George H. Brainerd Of Boston in
the company's building here Wednesday.
Brainerd. who is believed to have acted
James Wadsworth. an electrician Of Lewis
ton, and Elmer Lane of Mechanics Falls
severely wounded Earle Buston Of Spring.
field. Mass, and slightly wounded Deputy
Marshal Firth.
The men were engaged In making extan-
sive alterations in the telephone exchange.
Without a word Of warning Brainerd drew
effect.
Deputy Marshal Firth was summoned. and
as he entered the room he received a bullet
in the right side. He closed with Brainerd,
overcame him and put irons upon him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
Rudy L. linthicum of Kentucky
Weds Miss Amelia 6.
Black at Fort
Smith, Ark.

Miss Lily Marie Nerborr. daughter of
| Mrs. Dorothy Ierborg. No. .GE South
/, Grand avenue. and Albert q. Hlanke were
married Wednesday evening at $50 o'clock,
the ceremony being performed by the Rev
erend Father James O'Brien, 1t the YER
borg home, which was filled with a pro-
fusion Of Southern smilax, palms and flow
cry.
The bride, who wore white silk mousSeline.
trimmed in lace insertions and punne vel-
vet. with 4 tu!le veil and shove bouquet
of lilies OF the valley. was attended by her
sister, Miss Anna Verborg. as maid OF hon
or, her gown being Of embroidered grass
linen. IN its natural shade. over lettuce
green tafeta, with a wide Bernhardt sash
OF green louisicne and a shower OF pink
carnations. Two small girls stretched the
ribbons to form an aisle. They were Edith
Verborg and Gussie Blanke: and little Flu
genia Blanlse, the bridegroon's niece.
walked before the bride. carrying the ring
in a basket of lilies. All three children
were In white Swiss frocks. The
was performed in front of a screen of smi-
lax. hanked by two high pedestals. mad OF
Bermuda lilies. with IL large lovers knot
of pink loses suspended above tho heads Of
the bridal couple. Before and through the
ceremony there was music by an orchestra.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blanke nave gone East for
4 short trip. They will !,e at home June 6
and II, at No. 32laA Lafayette avenue.
Miss Nellie Long. No. s02S Clark avenue,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. James r.. Long,
and David Simpson. No. :952 Clark avenue.
were married Wednesday evening at =
o'clock at the home of the bride, the cere-
mony being performed by the Reverend
Charles Zeigler Of st. Malachy's Church.
The bride, who wore white lnoisseline dc
sole. was attended by no bridesmaids. In
stead. two little flower girls. both nieces OF
the bride. Marguerite and Ella Costello, as
sisted, and the brides brothers-in-law,
James Costello and Edward Stevenson,
were the groomsmen.
Only members Of the families were pres
ent. A short trip to Illinois and the North
will be taken, after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Simpson will go to housekeeping at No.
1908 South Compton avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
HONOR STUDENT SOLDIERS.
Memorial Tablet Erected at Mis-
souri, State University.
REPUBLIC

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Columbia, Mo-. April IA handsome
memorial tablet erected by the q. E. II.
Society Of the State University was un-
yelled in Academic Hall Wednesday. The
tablet Is to the memory of Martin Filing,
Floyd Cramer and Arther Gwinn. students
Of the university. who died in the Spanish
American War. The Missouri University
sent a larger proportion Of fits students to
the late war than any other school in
America. Only the three met death. The
tablet was given a place Of honor in the
west wall OF the main corridor. It was
presented by Clyde Williams of Franklin
County. on behalf of the students and &C.
cepted by Walter Williams for the Board
of Curators.
Following these exercises an address was
delivered by former Congressman Charles
III. Morgan Of Lamar. Mo-. Colonel Of the
Fifth Missouri Regiment. Of which the uni
vsrsity students had been members: Among
those present. was H.. H. Filing Of Lafay-
whose honor the tablet was erected.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
JOHN BULL ON THE MOVE.

Refreshing energy marks the British
Government when money matters are
| considered. The recent passage of the
| budget which the Chancellor Of the Ex-
| chequer brought into Parliament was
| done SO quickly that the average Ameri-
| can legislator would hardly have had
| time to think over the matter.
What a shock such proceedings would
| give a United States Senator. In brief.
| the programme was about as follows:
| The Chancellor brought in his budget
| proposing increases in the income tax,
import taxes on sugar, molasses and
glucose. export tax on coal and a new
loan Of $500, 600, 600. Before the days
adjournment the taxes were voted. The
loan was authorized within the next
twenty-four hours. According to the
cable dispatches, a cargo Of sugar that
had left this country a few days ago.
but arrived at the English port an hour
after the imposition Of the tax, had to
pay duties amounting to $4,000.
Can the American Congress beat that?
John Bull may be slow in many things.
but when ~'.railroading'' legislation is to
be done, he is certainly on hand. The
Chancellor, when asked how he proposed
to raise the money on the loan, answered
that any one of four methods might be
used. He did not know which he would
adopt. Nevertheless. the whole scheme
Of money-rafsing went through.
After the legislation had been passed,
the Chancellor said that some few de-
fects in the law would have to be rene.
died. such as the relieving Of persons
whose contracts would be affected by
the tax on export coal. Other matters
in connection with the import duties he
promised to arrange satisfactorily.
If the American Congress had been
asked to pass such radical legislation, a
month, two months. maybe six months
would have been spent in arguing about
the minor points Of the suggested meas
ure. Committees of the whole, confer
ence committees and committees adj in
finitum would each have had dip at
the bill. Each Senator would have in
sisted on his right to unlimited debate.
Meanwhile, business interests would
have been guessing" on the outcome.
There are. various reasons why the
British Parliament can accomalish more
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-25
PAN-AMERICAN EXHIBITS.
Missouri Flowers, Minerals and
Agricultural Products.

A carload of plants and palms from
Shaw's Garden was sent to Buffalo Wednes-
day by tho Missouri Commissioners to the
Pan-American Exposition. The plants and
palms were some Of the finest In the gar
den. A carload of minerals from Southwest
Missouri, which is now in the freight yards
in East st. Louis, will be sent out Thurs
day. and a car Of agricultural products will
follow Friday.
r.. NJ. Yost of the commission will depart
for Buffalo Saturday, where they will begin
the active arrangements of the exhibits in
all the departments. F. P. Graves OF Doe
Run, who has charge of the mineral exhibit,
will depart for Buffalo the first OF next
week. The commission expects to have all
the opening on the 1St.
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IN THE CITY.

MiSTESloUS CuTT1NG-Charles Jones'
liviEg ut No. GIG Morgan street. was found
at the corner of Ninth and Market streets
at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning BY Charles
Army headquarters. suffering with two
said he had been attacked by two men who
stabbed him and then robbed hin De-
%tectives Guion. Bambrick and Roche in
Jones at the city Hospital. he said he had
inflicted the wounds himself, with q pocket
knife accidentally. A sharp knife. covered
refused to tell how he managed to cut him
self. His condition Is considered serious.
as one Of the cuts penetrated a lung.
ED COBURN SURPRISED-Ed Coburn.
assistant cashier in Collector Hammers
office, was summoned Wednesday to the
Company. where he had been employed os-
tiles in the books" When he reached the
second surprise when presented with . gold
watch and chain. in appreciation Of his
services.
SILAS B. JONES'S wILI-The will Of
Silas B.. Jones. the late attorney. was filed
for probate Wednesday. He left his estate
lutely. The will recites that the testator
had in mind his daughter. Jennie ]. Crook,
ard his six sons. The will was executed
July 20. 1899. and was witnessed by John w.
Dryden and Davis Biggs.
BEDSTEAD MANUFACTURERSLH. 3.
Tuttle. Otto Aude. G.. II. Diederich, and
Joseph Joering will go to Evansville Thurs
day. as delegates from the st. Louis Bed
stead Manufacturing Association. to attend
the annual convention of the Southwestern
Beds.ead Manufacturers Association, which
begins at Evansville Friday. Mr.. Tuttle 10
secretary of the Southwestern association.
CHATTEL DEED OF TRUST-Daniel
O'Conror filed a chattel deed of trust on
Wednesday in favor OF Thomas Flynn, truy.
grocery outfit. valued at $1,000, at Nc. S02
North Sixth street.
y. NJ. C. A. FAIF-The North Side Ger
man Branch of the Y. NJ. G.. A. will give
q fair at Nos. 1850 and 1903 st. Louis ave-
nue.. on Thursday. Friday ard Saturday Of
this week. The booths and halls are nicely
decorated. and the gymnasium has been
converted into a summer garden, where
refreshments will be served. Besides the
articles that will be on sale. there will be
entertainment in the form Of vocal and
IL strumental music, club swinging and
fancy drills. tableaux and living pictures.
while the bowling alleys will be open.
SHOE VKS' ENTERTAINMENT
The wholesale shoe clerks Of az In,is
viii give their annual entertainment and
ball at uhris's Cave Hall. Thursday even
ing. April q.
ON OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Senator Carter Of Montana were vissS.M =.
the Merchants Exchange Wednesss~