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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
FINDING EXCUSES FOR SMITH.
Major Waller Says Drastic Meas
ures Were Needed.

Manila. April 2S.-The trial by court-m2r-
tial of General Jacob H. Smith on the
charge of conduct prejudicial to good order
and discipline was resumed here to-day.
Major Littleton w. T. Waller of the
Marine Corps testified to receiving from
General Smith the orders to kill and burn
and render Samar "a bowling wilderness.
previously referred to in these dispatches,
THE natives of Samar." said Major Wal
Ter, ARE more treacherous and implacable
than the tribesmen of the Soudan. Without
General Smiths drastic measures the war
there would not have been ended. General
Smith never intended killing women or hill
Gren.
Corporal Pritchard Of the Ninth Infantry,
who took part in the fight at Gandara, tes-
tilted that he saw boys of IL years of &
fighting and slashing with bolos.
Sergeant Bonicastle of the Ninth Infantry,
at Apache. testified regarding Captain F.
X. SchoeffeIs fight at Dapdap provinces,
Samar, against Dios Dies's fanatics. He
saw a soldier attacked by two boys under
Is. one armed with a bolo and the other
with a dagger.
Private Nicklo of the Ninth Infantry ex-
planned the dangers and difficulties of serv-
ice in the Island of Samar. Private Nantot
of the Tenth Cavalry tod how Americanists
natives friendly TO the Americans) were
butchered there in cold blood.
Sergeant Brumley of the Ninth Infants. =
a survivor of the Balangiga massacre, de-
scribed that disaster, including the mutfla-
tion of the American dead by the Samar
natives
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
WILL REMAIN THE MINORITY.

An old story comes from the Republican camp in
Arkansas. According to the dispatches from that
State, the fight for Federal patronage has become so
fierce that there will probably be two Republican
tickets in the field at the fall elections.
AS usual. there are the regulars and the "antis."
For practical purposes the one faction is as deserving
case of the Republican factions in Missouri, the strug-
gle for spoils has blinded both sides Of the con-
rroversy to an appreciation of the dignity which
should characterize a party asking for the suffrage Of
the people.
There will never be an inducement for any large
number of voters to support candidates whose sole OBJ
ject in running for an elective Office is to secure an
appointment as a reward for the sacrifice" The
lack of principle shown by the average Republican
candidate in thus campaigning ostensibly for one Of
flee while his eye is fixed on another has grown too
familiar to the people of Arkansas and Missouri.
If the Arkansas Republicans finally do decide to
run rival tickets their cup of joy should be overflow
ing. The prospective fight for the spells might not
be of general interest to the State, but it would be of
first importance to the participants.
Missouri Republicans have not been so brave and
there is no great probability that they would go quite
so far. They prefer to be known as the minority party
controlled and operated by the worst influences in
State politics. Their allegiance to the railroad lobby
is such that a split might endanger their influence in
the General Assembly.
Until Republicans Of these two States rise to a
higher plane Democrats will continue to keep them in
the minority. Spoils-hunting under the guise of high
sounding campaign appeals for reform has lost its
charm.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
KERENs FOR THE SENATE.

What other conclusion can be drawn from the many
Endorsements which are being given to Republican
National Committeeman Kerens than that he will be
honored by the minority in the next General Assembly
with the Senatorial nomination? The persistence with
which he is securing these Endorsements is evidence
of his intention.
He cannot be reelected to his present position I'M
til two years hence, yet he is running headquarters
for the sole purpose Of securing these Endorsements
and the nomination of Representatives and Senators
who will favor him in the Republican caucus.
If the Republicans wish to make any Roadway this
year they will quit boosting the Colonel. He stands
for the element in Missouri politics against which the
people are arrayed. Any candidate entering the cam
paign with the Endorsement OF Kerens from the nomi-
mating convention can make no antilobby appeal to
the people of this State.
These Endorsements will unite Democrats in op-
position to the Republican nominees as nothing else
wl.i. Democratic managers know that Republicans of
the better sort will help them rid the General AS
sembly of the lobby rather than encourage 1t by help
ing its chief pet to realize his ambitions.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
THE TEACHER IN ST. L1BoRY VILLAGE


In the little village of st. Libory, over in Illinois,
there is a country schoolhouse, and Nick Mayer has
for twenty three consecutive years been the teacher
therein. Last Thursday he was again employed for
the ensuing year, and there is no thought of making
a change as long as he desires the post.
Nick Mayer was a well-educated young fellow of
ID when he first took charge Of the modest st. Libory
school. He has been a faithful teacher, giving the
best years of his life to n service which in many re-
spects calls for more of self-sacrifce than any other
save the clergy. He is also the organist in the vii
lage church, doubtless a quiet, dreamful and earnest
soul, much engrossed in his school children and music.
There are those of us who would be inclined to
consider the life of Nick Mayer as a wasted life, in
asnluch as he has not reached out and grasped some
Of the big prizes. Yet the simple truth seems to be
that it has been a very noble and successful, though
obscure, life; largely devoted to the training of boys
and girls into good men and women, the man who
has lived the life being contented and happy and
anything but wearied of his task. He has missed
renown, gaining n better thing, the love of his neigh
bors because of daily helpfulness. He has missed
wealth. gaining a better thing, the satisfying Of his
soul in doing a loved work for the works sake. He
is happier with his school and his church organ than
any degree of fame or any amount Of gold could make
him. And that he is wise-this the richest and
greatest ones will concede with a heartfelt envy of
Nick Mayer of st. Libory village.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
RECENT


MiIwaukee Journal.
Gladness Is health giving. 1t prolongs life. We all
know the good Of cheerfulness in the sick-room. 1t is
just as much needed in everyday life. 1t adds zest to our
work. Whistling or singing at ones task makes time
pass more swiftly and less tediously. Work cheerfully
done is better done. One puts something Of ones person.
ality in ones work. If we have troubles to bear, so do
all others. Do not add to the burdens of others by going
about with a gloomy face and presence. Think of the
cheerful things.
Do not repine at failure. What seems such may not
be so. Out Of failure one may reap riches of character.
There is no failure 50 great as failure of spirit and heart
in life. If we are sincere, If our work is real, no mis-
fortune, no lack of appreciation, no malice. can ruin us.
With truthfulness and earnest endeavor in US We can
face the world with a smile on the lip and gladness of
heart shining in our eyes.
Then whatever comes to us in life, let US seek the
gladness of 1t. There is always a bright side. Let us
make the best of all. If We give each day all of cheerful
ness that we can, life will be full Of blessings. 1t is a
glorious thing to carry a fund Of gladness as we go on
through life.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
WORLD'S-19O3-FAIR.
FATHER OF ARBOR DAY

IhoSe are wonderful monuments which J.. Sterling
MOTION ms Left as memorials of his abiding faith in
tne great West No grander shaft was ever erected
tnan the living trees which dot what was once the
scared prair1es. That he had the genius to realize the
necessity OF planting trees in the new country is of
Tar more Importance to the world than any other in
teilectual achievement Of the well-known Nebraskan
' Tree planting in the West has become an estab-
lished custom. Too much credit cannot be given tn
the founder Of the institution. 1t may be urged that
he was a crank on this subject. If he was. the more
honor to him.
Seldom indeed can a schoolhouse in Nebraska or
Kansas be found without the accompanying shade
trees. Even the rank cottonwoods of the Kansas
Streams may be found in the country school yards.
They 0e very rapid growth, and, even though an in
ferior sort, their shade has prepared the way Cor
better trees.
With the settlement Of the country elms and NAPLES
have gradually displaced the cottonwoods Arbor Day
has seen thousands Of children planting the harder
and more desirable species beside the large cotton
woods. Mr.. Morton always advocated the encourage
ment Of trees which would be of permanent value
to the community.
1t is not probable that Arbor Day will die. Every
State and Territory In the Union, with the exception
OF Delaware and the Indian Territory, has named a
Gay. In fourteen States the observance is a legal
holiday. In time other commonwealth will probably
make the List even longer. The movement NAV be
conEidered the result of Nj. Morton's efforts. The
nod which has been done can hardly be measured. As
an influence for an early permanency Of homesteads
the planting OF trees has been potent. As a memorial
to Q man whose hope was In the West, the trees are
an enduring evidence.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29

left box with Mr.. and MrS Henry WSsV1At
Miss Edith Blake and Miss Mabel Blnb0
came with a party Of young persons.
Vital Garesche had a stage box With -
eral men friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph g. Gerard had paE-
quet seats.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hammar were IN tho
front parquet. Mrs. Hammar wore lavendeP
silk and lace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Limberg. Mss
Koehler, the Misses Portner and several
friends were in front seats.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Halves had a par.
ty with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harding had front
seats. Mrs. Harding wore bisque etamine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard NJ. Blossom had
friends with them in the central parQuet-
George Mcguire came with several young
men.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Luyties sat in par
quet seats. not far from Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
las Cook.
MIR. and Mrs. Ben Wasserman had a large
party with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. David B. Kaime came with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Lake were well to-
ward the front.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blossom, Sr-, were with the
Howard Blossoms.
Mr.. Nat Pierce and his son, Roger Pierce.
We're in a stage box with men friends.
Others in the large audience were: Mr..
and Mrs. f. D.. Ridgeley, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
win Nichols. Mr.. r. r. Parsons and Miss
May Parsons. Charles Pope O'Fallon. Mr..
and Mrs. George Munson, Miss Nancy Ger
ardi and Charles Senter. Jack Connell.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
SIMPLY A MATTER OF FACT.


Senators Farrs and Orchard cannot claim that
they have not had ample warning of the feeling en-
RETAINED against them by the great mass of Demo
cratic voters in Missouri. Since the adjournment Of
the General Assembly last spring the newspapers
have spoken without equivocation against the return
of such men.
1t is unnecessary to use harsh terms concerning the
two Senators. 1t is sufficient to know that If they are
renominated the Democratic ticket will lose strength
In every county Of the State.
The lengths to which Farris has gone to secure a
denomination are not of the sort usual in Demo-
ccratc politics. II he cares to show a true devotion
TO the interests of the party organization, he will
make way for the placing of a man on the ticket in
his place against whom will not be arrayed such a
large number of the better element in the party.
II he is nominated it will be desirable to give
eeif-respecting Democrats an opportunity to vote for
an Independent Democratic candidate whose acts in
s5ederson City cannot be questioned.
Democrats in convention in Cuba, IL they cannot
then agree on a nominee, can adopt the plan of re-
sferring the whole matter back to a general primary.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
How Jim Hill Created Business.

sdtufdHy Evening Fost-
Mr.. Hill built for the future as well as for the present.
The result is that his road now has the lowest and most
economical grades of any railroad that reaches across the
continent, and that he can haul freight and passengers
for less money than any of his rivals and make a greater
profit. 1t is because of this that his road has never been
in financial trouble, though it was built without a dollar Of
Government aid. while all the other transcontinentaI
roads were subsidized with millions Of dollars and with
lands valued at hundreds Of millions.
Where he found himself running into land unfit for
wheat cultivation he set about making it available for
cattle. When 1t was pointed out to him that no American
cattle could stand the severity of the Northwestern win
ter, he imported a herd Of 500 bulls-N0 shorthorns and 300
Scotch polls-and distributed them among the farmers all
along the road, so that they might. without cost to them
selves. breed cattle that could withstand the climate.
Similarly he brought in and distributed 10000 pigs. to the
great joy and profit of the Northwestern husbandman and
the lasting benefit of the railroad. which now does a thirty
ing business in pork shipments.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
THE LESSON OF KRArzs CApruRE.

BY means of the apprehension and arrest Of the
fugitive exCouncilman, Charles Kratz, in Mexico.
WHITTIER he had fed to escape trial on the charge of
bribery, the local Doodle prosecutions become addi-
fionally formidable in their menace to the Doodle
gang.
Though the State Department is reluctant to press
the Mexican Government, it may yet be hoped that
Kratz win be brought back to st. Louis and made to
stand trial. As one of the foremost boodlers, the
man who held one Of the two keys to the safe-deposit
bo1 containing money to be used as a bride to in
4usnce Municipal Assembly action in a. franchise
hi triai would show plainly to the people of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29

st. Louis the character Of the stealing that has been
going on in the Municipal Assembly
Circuit Attorney Folk is to be congratulated on the
vigilance which has now resulted in the detention Of
Kratz in Mexico. The flight was in itself a victory for
the Circuit Attorney and for the indicting Grand
Jury, being a confession of guilt, but his trial, con-
viction and punishment would constitute a victory eS-
ercising a tremendously greater moral influence. All
boodlers must be made to realize that they are in
the shadow of the State Penitentiary and that the law
has a long and strong arm with which to reach out
and drag them back In the event of their attempted
escape by flight.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29

New York Evening Post.
A commander in chief who has to send orders to his
subordinates 1000 miles away is bound 20 fall into awk-
ward situations; and President Roosevelt is more to be
pitied than blamed for miscarriage of his wisely conceived
purpose to prevent the punitive expedition against the
Moros of Mindanao. His Geographic correspondence with
General Chafee amounts to this:
General Chaffee: II propose to send a column Of LOO
men to Lake Lanao."
President Roosevelt: That would be a mistake.
Don't let the men leave the coast"
General Chafee: But the men have already started"
President Roosevelt: Very well; let them CO."
As we say, that has a most embarrassing look for the
Commander in Chief, but we see no help for it. He is
bound to take the word of his division commander, when
the latter is on the spot, and the spot is half way around
the globe. That is the military moral. The political moral
is simply the old Philippine puzzle-what ON earth are
we doing in that Moro galley. anyhow
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29

In addition to its evil work in advancing the price
Of meat to a point that means deprivation and suf-
fering for thousands Of American families the Beef
Trust is now reported to be in alliance with Western
cattle barons to compel the passage of a law provid-
ing for the leasing of Western public grazing lands
to the latter. This would mean a sacrifice of the
rights of homesteaders and should not for a moment
receive favorable Congressional attention. Assuredly
It is high time that the Beef Trust should be pro-
ceeded against by the national Government for the
purpose Of restricting SO malign 8 power and of pro-
tecting the people from trust rapacity.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29

scored against adversities which would have daunted
less brave spirits. The faith which they had in them
selves was their chief asset.
1t almost seems that things are being reversed in
these days. If aerial navigation is ever a commercial
fact the credit will probably 20 to men who have
turned from f%rivolities of wealth to serious work in
the scientific field. 1t is an encouraging sign of the
times which means much for a broader and stronger
movement in industrial achievement.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29

Local boodlers will probably see in the arrest of
fugitive Kratz down in Mexico a perturbing proof of
Circuit Attorney Folks determination to bring the
gang to punishment that shall illuminate in the State
Penitentiary at Jefferson City. Their dismay at such
a showing will be abundantly offset by the keen salts
faction of all good citizens.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29

Current estimates show that Southern planters will
profit to the extent of I 5.OOO.WO by the recent adj
vance in cotton. This is a great improvement over
most bull movements, wherein the professional specu-
lator pockets the gain and the guileless farmer plays
the part of the sheared lamb.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
To st. Louis.
Leslie's Weekly.

Ieslie's Weekly.
Miss Saint Loo,
o. old Nilsson,
Bless you and your show.
Primp yourself and put on style;
Curious eyes shall for a while
Turn on you. you know.
Miss Saint Loo,
4, OF old Nilsson,
It's your turn, and may
All and you have cause to say
Splendid when you're through.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
c0TT0N-SEED OIL INTERESTS.
Meeting of Manufacturers Now in
Session at Dallas.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

SPECIAL.
Dallas. Tex, April 2s.-The sixth annual
convention of the Interstate Cottonseed
Crushers' Association assembled here to-
day. The meeting Is scheduled for q three
days session. About 200 of the 200 men,
bers of the association are in the city,
More are expected tonight and to-mor-
row morning.
w. /. YOpp of Dallas called the conven-
ton to order and turned the gavel over to
President A. f. Thornton of Atlanta, Ga.
Mayor Cabeli. on behalf of the city, and
President Steinmann of the Commercial
Club. on behalf of the business interests,
welcomed the convention.
President Thornton devoted much of his
annual address to urging an enlightenment.
of the producer and the manufacturer on
their mutual interests in order to avert an
tagonisms.
Secretary Gibson's annual report re-
viewed the tendency of adverse State and
national legislation. and advocated arbitTa-
ton OF internal controversies. Louis K. Bell
of New York read a paper devoted to an
appeal for educating the farmers Of the
West. North and South to the merits OF the
cottonseed industry to allay unmerited op-
position.
The Commercial Club entertained the vfs.
ftors with a smoker tonight.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29

Choral Club, had been drilled upon the two
choral numbers to be sung. They were
Hail Bright Abode" from wagoner's
"T~annhauser." and the great .Halleluiah."
from the Messiah" 1t remained for the
rehearsal last night. however, to realize the
successful result Of the combination.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
AFRAID Tor The Temple.

Recalling Rathbone's threat to pull down the columns
Of the temple If deserted" perhaps a motive stronger
than that of personal friendship may be ascribed to Sem
ator Hanna's anxiety to secure q new trial for Major
EAthbone.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
$1,000 HOMES.

THE ST. LOUIS CARRIER FORCE
OF THE REPUBLIC NOW DELIVER
MORE THAN $1,000 PAPERS
EVERY DAY TO REGULAR Pa
IRONS.
THIS is NEARLY FOUR TIMES
THE CARRIER DELIVERY OF ANY
OTHER MORNING NEWSPAPER IN
ST. LOUIS.
IT Is MORE THAN DOUBLE THE
CARRIER DELIVERY OF ANY 9TH.
Err NEWSPAPER IN ST. LOUIS,
MORNING OR EVENING.
IT is ABOUT EQUAL TO THE
COMBINED CARRIER DELIVERY
OF ALL THE OTHER ENGLISH
DAlLlES OF ST. LOUIS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-29
MARGARET r. TYLER,s EsrArE-a,

inventory of the estate Of Margaret II,
Tyler. filed In probate yesterday, descrlbea
property at No. 1914 Walnut street, eleven
lots in Meacham Park, st. Louis County: 4
tract of land in Crawford County, Michf-
gan, and a personal estate of N,llSN. ~
personally consists of a certificate Of q.
post, H,26S.57; one share Of stock, 80: 49,
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-07-25

It is interesting to see Cleveland,
Bryan and Waterson each pointing to
the other two, declaring both of them
responsible for the Democratic discord
that prevails all over this country at
present. Bryan thinks it Cleveland
and Waterson, Cleveland thinks it Bry-
an and Waterson, while Waterson
thinks it Cleveland and Bryan. 1t is
to be regretted that each of this trio
has not three hands that the third
could point to himself and then the
nail would be hit squarely on the
head.