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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
DEMOCRATS HONOR
JEFFERSON'S EMORY
Joseph NJ. Lowe of Kansas City
Delivers Address Which Is En-
Enthusiastically Received.

The anniversary of the birth Of Thomas
Jefferson. April Is, was celebrated last night
at the Jefferson Club by a mass meeting Of
Democrats. Joseph NJ. Lowe of Kansa.
City. formerly Prosecuting Attorney of his
home town. and who is prominently identf-
fed with Democratic politics in Western
Missouri. was the invited guest Of the club.
It has been the custom for the last ten
years to commemorate the birthday of the
Democratic party's patron saint In soma
manner. Harry B. Halves, president OF the
club, in a few words, when the meeting was
called to order, spoke Of this custom. and OF
Its appropriateness. c. F. Fauntleroy then
took the chair, and, after a few remarks,
introduced Mr.. Lowe.
The latter's speech was a complete analy-
sis Of Thomas Jefferson as q statesman, or
his policies and of the results of his servs
Ices which remain in the United States to-
day as evidence OF his greatness.
He referred to the louisiana Purchase
and the coming Exposition and drew 9
striking comparison between Napoleon and
Jefferson, In which he pointed out that the
latter accomplished as much as the former
and shed not 4 drop of blood. In speaking
of politics at the present time, he said thai
departure from Jeffersonian principles is to
be seen in the expansion movement and ths
growth OF the trusts.
Il read in the Globe-Democrat this morn
Ing" said he, 1.-THE following: The Repub-
lican is the only party which has the cour,
age. the honesty. and the sense to do an5
legislatinE against the trusts which Is eff.
fective.' If that Is true heaven help u;
Can a parent be trusted to stransle his ows
ofspring?"
A collection Of the speeches made upon
the Jefferson Clubs pilgrimage has beer
handsomely bound and was distributed
without charge last night. The book cons
tains many interesting facts concerning JET,
ferson. The introduction was written By
William Marion Reedy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15

children obtain free an education surprising that OF
the rich mans children a century back in the past.
The average man of the present time is an infinitely
better man, morally, than the average man of the
early days of the 1sOOs. The world is not yet perfect,
by any manner of means, but it is a big improvement
over what it has been.
Nor is it strange that so strong and successful a
man as Andrew Carnegie should take this accurate
view of the world of his time. Such a man is trained
to see the truth Of conditions.
In addition to his training, he is almost invariably
an optimist, because the constructive temperament
and the optimistic spirit naturally go together.
Mr.. Carnegie is a~ssuredly correct in his belief. The
world of 1900 is better than that of 1900. and one of
the additionally certain facts is that the Twenty first
Century will dawn upon a world vastly better than
that Of the Twentieth.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
TAPPING THE "BARRELs,"

Joseph Flory as a candidate for Congressional hon
OTIS in the Tenth District should add to the gayety of
Republican politics during the next month. As an
opponent of Congressman Bartholdt he should be able
to bring out all the old Ziegenhein elements in SUD.
port of his aspirations.
1t has been some time since the boys of the
Ziegenhein gang have been in touch with a barrel"
Mr.. Flory should not think that an indignant Repub-
lican population is aroused in his favor. He should
not again make the mistake of thinking that the
great plain people are longing for a sight of his rail-
road velocipede.
He is probably too wise a politician to anticipate a
velocipede campaign. The boys do not yearn for
that kind. They would like something to be doing"
in the Tenth. Only by uniting their forces around a
candidate who can stir up trouble can they expect to
be counted as live ones" The announcement that
the Bartholdt forces had found an "angel" with q
penchant for contributing to campaign funds is of far
more Importance to them than the availability Of Mr..
Flory in developing a contest.
This is no fight for principle. 1t is strictly for the
spoils Of battle. Those acquainted with the old
Ziegenhein regime have a notion Of the character Of
the desired spoils. The ward bosses win be in their
element nntil after the Congressional primaries are
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
EDITOR HENRY BELL
AND SENATOR FARRIS,

To tie Editor Of Inc Republic
Potosi, Mo-, April H.-An article In the
Globe-Democrat states that Henry c. Ben
Is editorially advising Democrats to vote
against Senator Frank H. Farris. IL nom'
mated. 1t is wholly untrue. What he did
was to give the readers of his paper thu
record Of Mr.. Farris without much com.
ment and r%epublish some Of The Repubiic'i
editorials. He also stated that II Mr.. Far
ris's record was as stated there would BE-
grave danger of Democratic disafection In
his district, and offered that gentleman
space In his paper to make any correction
he might deem proper. No Democrat car
possibly find a reason for voting for thu
Republican opponent Of Mr.. Farris. because
the records show that the entire Republican,
delegation voted upon important corpora
ton measures exactly as he did. When onct
the will of the party has been expressed. thu
editor of the Independent has bowed to II
and worked loyalty and faithfully for ths
entire ticket. Why the Globe should takt
the trouble to misrepresent Mr.. Bell Is not
easily understood, unless it is seeking II
divert attention from the records of the Re
publican members of the last State Senate
Mr.. Bell has certainly never advised Demo.
Gratis to bolt the senatorial nomination
through the columns of his paper. and am
confident that he has never privately done
SO. BURWELL FOX.
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OF a box party. wearing white silk. an
pliqued in lace.
Colonel and Mrs. George S. McGrew vera
In the right circle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Gardner and Ms
Viii Gardner occupied a right box, next TO
the Fitzpatrick party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Thompson were In
their front seats. Mrs. Thompson wearing
white. which was the prevailing color last
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Sharpe Raiston sat
across the aisle from Miss Irene Catlin, who
wore u smart black velvet princess gown,
the bodice strapped and the suimpe of I'M
li-ed white lace.
George Tiffany brought Miss Emily Wick
ham, who wore pale blue silk and lace.
Miss Emily catIin, in pink chiffon, was
next Miss Catlin and her escort.
MIR. and Mrs. Drew and Miss Bessie Drew,
James Drunmond. who 10 ned Mrs. Drum
mond late. Chaffraix Lakeland and Miss
Alice Luedeking. who wore pink; Miss Ruth
Spencer. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Griesedieck
Were part of the large audience.
Mrs. Henry c. Lewis wore ~pastelle hlus
velvet. the bodice strapped over cream lace.
Mrs. Ned Johnson. with Mrs. Prices par
ty. wore silver gray crepe and strings OF
coral.
Mayor and Mrs. VI. NJ. Stevens OF East
st. Louis had prominent circle seats. Mrs
Stevens wore blue silk and handsome
duchess lace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles kunkel. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. II. Gruner and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Atkinson were in the front circle to the left
Frank de Haas Robson. Mr.. and Mrs
Nicholas Wall were in the rear parquet.
and Miss Anna Nicholson were in parquet
seats.
Alfred Robyn brought Miss Elma Rum
sey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Genipp. infrequent
theatergoers. were in the circle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio n. Davis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Johnson. and the Misses john
son and Miss George Wright were preseG:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
RECENT COMMENT.
Automobile Craze in Paris.

The New Centaur.
Even the great Generals have caught the automobile
fever. General Brusere reviews his troops from an auto
mobile. instead Of from the back of a horse. However.
for picturesque effects in military pageants the horse is
vastly superior. 81.
Not men only. but also women In France, are devotees
OF this kind Of sport; some of the most fashionable ladies
being accomplished and fearless chauffeuses-this term be-
ing now generally accepted for the feminine termination.
Royal ladies have set the example. the young Queen of
Holland. always progressive. having taken the initiative.
Eilalie, 1nfanta of Spain. and once the honored guest
OF the United States. has become imbued with the craze.
Her sumpfuous phaeton may often be seen standing before
a shop on the boulevards renowned for it's chocolate bon
oons, which the youthful Princess adores. Eulalie is
sowned somewhat showily, and always in the extreme of
fashion. She was seen a few days ago gotten I'D in one
OF those boleros made of calfskin with the hair left on,
one of the newest vagaries of fashion, the brown Of her
skirt matching in color the brown patches of the skin.
Perched upon her raven locks was a smart little tonne.
the crown formed of a great. bronze-winged bird.
The Bois is the place for the fashionable set to show
on their eauipages and their toilets. Among the smartest
OF turnouts may be mentioned that of the Count and
Countess Bonf de Castellane. It is an open affair Of
graceful proportions. painted a dove gray, with red wheels
picked out in black. It is run by alcohol. The Count. in
SWEETEST of Doucet gowns, sit side by side
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
PARTY HARMONY MEANS VICTORY.

New York Democracy's manifestation of harmoni-
Gus cooperation between the State and city party or.
CARNATIONS is significant as Offering additional proof
of the fact that Democratic sentiment at the present
time is united and enthusiastic on the issues con-
fronting the American people.
The claim of the enemies of the party to the eff
feet that there is division and dissension within the
ranks is utterly without foundation. The arguments
for party reorganization are similarly lacking in a
sound basis. Every genuine Democrat in this country
now recognizes the truth that the questions Of ma
tional policy demanding early settlement are so vital
IN Importance, and the consistent duty OF Democracy
so plain. that the party is welded together in a COM
pact organization of principle which promises to make
its next campaign irresistible in vigor and aggressive
ness.
New York Democrats, as those of other States, are
necessarily controlled by these conditions calling for
loyal Democratic service. David B. Hills presence
at the Democratic Club meeting in New York last
night furnished convincing testimony to this effect.
As the leader of the State organization. he knows,
just as Lewis Nixon of Tammapy knows. that the
Democratic line-of-battle for the Congressional cam
paign this year and for the Presidential campaign of
1904 must be unwavering and unbroken. There is no
disposition, in New York or elsewhere, to imperil
party success by fractional strife.
If this were not true in a crisis Of SO great mo-
ment as Is created by the Republican party's sur
render to Imperialism and colonialism at the dicta-
ton of the trusts, the Democratic party would de-
serve to forfeit forever the confidence and esteem Of
the American people. Being true, American Democ-
racy will go before the people in the approaching
campaigns with a splendid magnetism Of appeal as
the representative American party. The harmony
now existing in Democratic organization reveals to
the people of this country the truth that the Demo
cratic party appreciates to the fullest the Importance
of the great conflict now impending and proposes to
achieve victory in the peoples behalf.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
Worlds Fair Aerial Contest.


IEITcf y NeehIy
Santos-Dumonts successful experiments in Paris and on
the Mediterranean Sea with a flying machine that actually
accomplished something has prepared the way for prob
ably the greatest airship contest of the century. The
prizes. asgregating $4,000, offered by the Directors of the
testants in an airship tournament in 1903 have naturally
stimulated inventors in all parts of the world. so that the
Patent once has already noticed an appreciate increase
IN Applications Tor Inventions relative to flying machines.
Last year some 200 patents were granted to applican ts
for airship and balloon inventions of one kind and another.
and the authorities are anticipating double this number
1or the current year. In the coming great contest the
foremost airship inventors of the world will enter. and
If visitors to the Exposition are not treated to an exhibi-
ton Of flying through the air on a par with that of the
birds 1t will not be the fault of the inventive energy and
efforts of those who have devoted a lifetime to aerial
navigation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
MISS MAUDE ADAMS
AS Phoebe Throssell In Barrie's new play, Equality Street"

ster, in truth, played a school boy with ex-
cellent effect.
Eerdi's III Trovatore" was the Castle
Square offering at the Century. The scenic
completeness of the earlier representations
was again a feature. Mr.. Sheehan sang
the part OF Manrico admirably. Adelaide
Norwood appeared as Leonora. She was In
excellent voice and played with ease and
confidence. Ethel Houston Dufre was seen
as Azucena. Maude Ramey as Inez and
Winfred Goff as Count. Tonight THE Be-
hemian GIfl' will be given, with the fol-
lowing cast:
Airline Gertrude Rennyeon
ThaddeSs I peiamo,ts
Count Arnheim A. Clark
T.Srfstlns Tennslg
Captain Of the Frank Ranley
There is a laugh every ten seconds In the
Terry jests OF the Gilmore sisters, now at
the Columbia. They have a new sketch
called THE Adventures of Bridget Nc
CURE" She is very humorously done by
Kate Gilmore. We have had all manner of
freak servant girl impersonations here this
season. but the ways of this Bridget sre
perhaps the funniest Of the long list. Billy
Clifford is also happy in a singing end
dancing specially, with sprays Of mono
logue. He gets a hearty reception and he
deserves it. Who that has seen him can
fail to enjoy his Broadway ~chappie? EN-
mons, Emerson and Emmons play eccentric
characters Other features of the pro-
gramme are the Picchiani troupe in an
acrobatic novelty; the Nelson sisters, vocal
duettists: Esmathilde, instrumental artistic;
Lawrence and Harrington as the Bowery
boy and ough girl: J. C. Nugeut end Grace
Fertig In THE Absent-Minded Beggar";
Professor Norwood and his trained ami
mails; the Rexos. Grace Yoeman and Frank
la Mondua
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
Occupations That XIII.
Leslie's Weekly.

0csfcv TCch
Some curious and suggestive facts concerning the oc-
equations and callings most hazardous to human life are
brought out in a recent. number of the Mutual Under
writer. an insurance journal. 1t appears that nothing
has yet been discovered or devised by the medical fra
ternity to lessen the perils attending certain of the build
ing trades and the mortality rate among plumbers, paint
ers and GLACIERS remains, as ever. very high. the chief
cause o disease being lead-poisoning. Plumbers suffer
specially from cancer, phthisis and rheumatic fever.
Glass-biowing Is another trade inviting too early death
chiefly from the effects of breathing an atmosphere laden
with finy particles OF glass. These enter the lungs and
cause henorrhage and other serious troubles. Glass work.
ers are also apt TO grow dumb through a peculiar COM
plant induced BY handling the glass, and which attacks
the Jaw and ends In p~araiysta
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
Senator Depew'. Tricky Amendment.

wv fUK 7 tSy IuepJ.
Senator Depew's sudden display Of soIicitude' for the
disfranchised Of the South, to take the benevolent form NJ
an amendment to the resolution providing a direct vote
for United States Senators, is a moving and a touching
spectacle. 1t has aroused the same degree of enthusiasm
as would be inspired by a law to extend the canal svstem
or to reduce railroad rates to a mill a mile. This WORTHY
old fraud. who lags superlous on the Senate stage except
when comedy holds the boards. appears to be as re-
sourceful in device for self representation as the most of nm
popular of his fellows. His concern for the victims Of
grandfather clauses in new State Constitutions and his
eagerness to alter the basis of representation in Congress
from population to votes are aims SO deeply serious in a
Senate comedian as to invite search for an Interior motive
To seek it Is at once to find it, and to find it is to disclose
NJ Junior senator as a proxy tactician of no mean ability
MI. Depews ingenious idea is to load up the resolution
for Senate reform with an amendment that will furnish
to the Senators of the rotten borough black belt a decent
pretext TOT voting against 1t as a whole. ALI these Demo-
Gratis want a good excuse to save their own skins. And
Senator Depew. the watchdog of equal suffrage, has come
to their rescue. The whole Senate ought to fail on bis
neck in gratitude.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
KING EDWARD SEES "BEN HUR.s
Enjoys Performance From Van
tage Ground of the Pit.

London, April liking Edward wiA
messed the production Of "Ben-Hur'' at thu
Drury Lane Theater tonight from thu
vantage ground of the pit.
His Majesty had ordered his box in thu
regular way. but the managers of thu
theater decided he would not enjoy th4
best view of the chariot race from a regu
lar box. Consequently this afternoon a BIZ
force of workmen hurriedly constructed !
luxurious royal box Ia the center Of thu
pit. The KIM apparently greatly enioyel
the play. He remained through the who'll
performance.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
FIGHTING A GoOD NAN.

People Of the Middle West and especially of Mis-
souri, cannot be expected to sympathize with the eff
forts to retire Secretary Of the Interior Hitchcock.
The revival Of rumors regarding his possible successor
IN the newspapers under the influence of the Elkins-
Kerens syndicate is a piece Of petty persecution
directed against an Official who has not failed to do his
full duty.
A few more men Of the caliber and business in
tesrity Of Secretary Hitchcock would be a distinct
gain to q Cabinet which seems to have become the
rendezvous Of politicians. Mr.. Hitchcock is not a
politician. He does not use bis office for the sratidca-
ton Of unworthy men.
II he has been strict In his enforcement of the
laws he has done only that which a conscientious
public ofacial should do. Suggestions that men a.
vored Of q railroad syndicate should have the place
are deplorable The retirement Of Mr.. Hitchcock
would be q distinct victory for an element in Missouri
politics which has disgusted good citizens Of both
parties.
II the President wishes to announce his alignment
with the most practical" politicians of the country
he viii encourage this talk against MI. Hitchcock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
WORLD CONGRESS OF EDITORS
AT THE ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION
r.. N. White VIII Ask National Edito-
rial Association to Make Such
Provision.
SPECIAL

SPECIAL
Mexico, No. April AR NJ. White. ed!tN
of the Mexico Leader, corresponding secrel
tary of the Missouri Press Association and
recording secretary Of the National Edito'
rial Association. left to-day for Hot SpringH
Ark, to attend a meeting of that bodN
Mr.. White is chairman CT a committee ap
pointed by the Missouri Press Association
to be held in st. Louis during the World'l
Fair in 1908. Mr.. White will offer the fob
lowing resolution at the National Editorial
Convention. which meets tomorrow:
Resolved. That the National Editoria,
Association appoint a committee to invite 1
worlds congress of editors to meet in St
Louis during the Worlds Fair in 1903, and
that Walter Williams. editor Of the Column
bia Mo Herald. and ex-president Of thu
association. who is now abroad. be made 4
member of this committee.
The Missouri Press Association, during
the Exposition. will likely have a separate
building, or at least a large suite of rooms,
for the purpose of entertaining visiting
newspaper men from all parts Of the world.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
WORLD'S-1sO3-FAIR.
THE TRUTH.

There is no wisdom in the efforts of the so-called
beef trust to discourage the proposed investigation
which President Roosevelt is reported to have or.
dered. Producers and consumers Of beef have q
pardmoun interest in the outcome Of proceedings
which United States District Attorney Warner of Kan
sas City may bring.
During the past few months the prices of meat
have been raised in an apparently arbitrary manner.
While it is true that the farmers are receiving high
prices for their stock, most Of the profits 60 into the
hands Of the packers. The law Of supply and demand
does not explain the cost to consumers.
Packers claim that they have not organized a trust,
but have simply fixed the prices, there being no profit
sharing. If competition is throttled in this manner
there is enough Of a trust to be unlawful. The Fed.
eral courts should investigate. If the laws Of the
country have been violated the penalties should be
enforced.
II the packers are innocent Of wrongdoing an in
vestlgaticn by a Grand Jury VIII bring out that fact.
Several millions Of people believe that they are being
made the victims of an industrial conspiracy which
affects the cost Of a necessity Of life. They believe
that consumption is being curtailed by exorbitant
charges.
1t will not do for the packers to talk Of their
threatened vested interests. That sort of thing has
been tried in connection with the suit against the
Northern Securities merger. If the President has de-
rided to oppose the dominant influences in the Repub.
lcan party by proceeding courageously against the
trusts he may lose powerful friends, but he will gain
the good will of the people.
Let the investigation in Kansas City be pushed to
the end. The facts at the center Of the great packing
industry should be easy to learn. The evidence re.
Gently brought before the Interstate Commerce CON-
mission regarding the determinations in freight rates
10 favored packers shows how competition is SUD.
pressed. Testimony on the subject Of ~rice-makin
might Be a. productive of results.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-15
A LONG AND EVIL SESSION.

Speaker Henderson's belief that Congress will not
adjourn before August 1 is supported by the facts Of
the work remaining to be done and the delay certain
to be caused by the debate on the Philippines govern
ment bill in the Senate. and, in all likelihood, that on
the ship-subsidy bill in the House.
In both cases the Republican party's determination
to pass measures that are opposed by public senti-
ment and hostile to the American spirit will be re-
sponsible for the protracted session. The Philippines
government bill must needs be fought to the last by
the Democratic minority. The passage of that bill
will destroy the last hope of our dealing with the
Philippine problem on an American basis so long as
the Republican party remains in power. The Hanna
ship-subsidy bill must be opposed with the same yigor.
Its passage Will place upon the shoulders of Ameri-
can taxpayers an additional burden of nearly 5000, 0O0,-
900, the sole benehciaries Of which will be the syndI-
cate back Of the bill.
There is no reason to doubt that the Philippines
jorfty will. under the party lash, vote as the I'M
perialists dictate. Nevertheless, the bill must be
fought on principle for the enlightenment of the peo-
pie. The Hanna ship subsidy will be brought up and
damned through the House if this achievement is
possible to Mark Hanna as the boss of the Republican
national machine. The only promise of ultimate
benefit to the people in the present outlook is con-
majority in the Fifty-seventh Congress is likely to be
such as to defeat the Republican party at the polls in
the next election. Democratic leaders have Il duty in
making sure that this record in all its significance is
brought prominently to the %country's attention.