The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-16


result from the association OF its editors
| He said that 1t was not the purpose or de-
sire of the editors to school politicians. but
give an opportunity for discussing cam
paign plans and placing TIE issues intelli-
gently before the Democrats OF the state.
MI. Barbee. spoke along the same lines
Mr. Page said that most of the Democratic
editors of the State knew each other by
reputation but that the organization would
Quainted-
He said the association should meet at
least twice IN the course OF each cam
paign year. He expressed sentiments OF
praise OF the organization and work being
accomplished by the jefferson Club.
Thomas J. Lngle Of Clinton. In respond
Ing, said that his country QSouthwest Mis-
sour, sSIr1 T Tas famed for for its fertile soil: u
always flourish He spoke In praise Of the
Democratic statesmen Of Missouri and gave
IL as his belief that the DemocTatic press
OF the State would always be found ready
and willing to back them up. He agreed
with previous speakers in being well pleased
With the success attending the organization
Of the Democratic editors
A resolution thanking the Jefferson Club
and HArry 3. Hawes for the Hospitality e5-
tended the association was offered by ID.
ly adopted.
C. NJ Basket of Mexico said that he be-
heved the Democrats OF the State would
run up big majority in the coming cleo
ton. and thought that the new Democratic
factor in bringing about the victory. He
contrasted the splendid ATTENDANCE at :he
initial meeting of the association. with In
different results attending a recent effort
on the part of the Republican editors of
Missouri to form permanent association
hews Of o Mobery o. Mr he foWel shs said Mpf that m
the association could exist without being
tied to men. 1t should follow principles.
party He emphasized the Importance Of
Independence.
The guests were:
T. II. Courtney. Lathrop Herald: P. r.
Horne, Biackwatsr News; John a, knott.
phone: J. F. Mitchim, De Soto Press: A
". Bradshaw. Lebanon. Rustic; ]. Y. Par
sons. welisville Record; Henry Rolofr.
Wright, New Madrid Record; ". c. Biggs.
Queen City Leader; J. W. WI1kersen, Smith
Nile Herald: z. K Lylss. Houston >Herald: I:
Web Watson, Dexter Messsngsr: 2: 3. Hill.
,sia Marble I Hiil Press; Frank W. stafford Tar
Ssnes 1G Mors TGad r. TT0g ETse
Clarence Courie: Thsodore D. Fisher. Far
Potos ndepenaens ene 5etad = e. Miier Msr.Sa
s Spni ! Jssa SsdI, 2, . Harris; Au1Zss;s RerisT
blackburn. blackburn Record; p L 'Lyles.
sofsn; SaEs; ROnns TsErs ere. Star; ,n5;,.,dI: H
c. d. Tresenriter. Cape Girardeau Prog.
ress; James T. Barbee, Ashyille, Common
yealthi J. G, Smith, Pierce city DEMOCRAT:
Charles L. Woods. Rolla Hernld-Democrat:
D. F. Peters. Monett, Times: E, H Smith.
ISn Beni9a 5nuRs Record w Painter .o: Carroll sm
sencer: c: R, walters. Rich Hin Review:
RObsffsos ss ss sessisvf kesiesvie Far siEns gaS
X. n. Abernsthy, Ste. Genevieve News;
G. J. Walden. Brunswick Brunswicker;;
yaughrfamiiy. ssrcoKie. Strings; r. P.
Spencer, Marshall. Democrat-News; l. c.
Mecorn; Joplin: Globe; c. 8. orcutt, Kirks-
Times: Howard Ellis. New Florence. Lead.
er: Herman Pufohl. Bolivar. Herald; John
Mcnnifin M Sdfks TGhS@e HisSoPo psmocrat 1aRaa W
Thrower. Dexter. Democrat; C. z. Reid.
Ozark ,on srSaafs sbsm1sras Ridines: sn%l i.54!
burg. Leader: j. p. dsi campbeil. pSni-
phan. Prospeet-News; ". ". Wa
asia Is1si New M0S,. Madrid adi, Misseurisn: s,s r
j. afe Ale6 sa;ler Tnes N Wiis@s
shelbina. Torchlight; J. J. Heifner. Macon,
Times DEMOCRAT; E; P; caruthers. Kennett,,
tator: ]. T. Baity. La Plata, Home Press;
J; II, Walden. Pleasant Hill. Local r. NJ.
Man,;cs,ld Whte Mexico 1SD- Ledger W. Ho.l,ste.r
Democrat. Charles d. Middleton. wsrrens-
burg. Star; G. H. Scruton, Sedalia, Sentinel;
J. @. Coe. Higginsville, Jeffersonian: r. P.
Roberts. Memphis. Democrat; 8. g.
Boil. Kehokia, Gazette Herald: J..
R RiDpey. Lancaster. Excelsior:
]: P. Tucker, Parkville Gazette; J. T. Brad
shaw. Chillicothe Democrat: ]. R. Lowell.
Moberiy Democrat; F. n. Frost, vandalia
erat: d. w. Jones. Boonviile Democrat; w.
2 Runel, Glasgow Mfssourian: Carl NJ.
Brosius, Liberty Democrat; Q, NJ Brooks.
Thayer Tribune: Thomas J. Lingle Clinton
Trihunei ]. J. Gallemere. Washington OBJ
server; r. n. Payne. Cedar City Chrenicle;
c. W. Barrett. Canton Press; E. L. Purcell.
Fredericktown Democrat-News; Edgar
r. Idol, Harr,sonville Democrat;
Kelly Pool. Centralia Courier:
J. Doyer- Shelbyville, Herald: John NJ.
Shepler. Milan. Standard; D. F. Thompson,
Versailles. Democrat; VIII II. Zorn. West
Plains. Gazette A J. Slack steelyfile.
stitution: George A. Trigg. Richmond, Cori-
servator: ]: d. shriner.- Pluterville. Out.
look; E E. Campbell. Louisiana. Times;
Emmett Newton, Springfield; Nobe Winters.
Milan; Joseph Rice, Moberly.