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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
NO REMEDY THERE.

No Republican newspaper of Missouri has had the
moral courage so much as to express a regret for
the alliance of the minority members Of the State
Senate with the socalled lobby. Whenever the sub
ject is mentioned it is with rejoicing over the success
of the Republican Senators in being smart enough to
form an alliance with Democrats who are willing to
forget their party fealty.
There is no remedy for present evils in the upper
body OF the General Assembly among the Repub-
icans. Their record is such that the people know the
failure which must follow an attempt to wean these
Republican politicians from their ways. Out for the
stuff their one object in being elected is TO sub
serve the public good for private gain.
This record Of the Republicans has been so bad
that in districts represented by them there is every
probability that Democrats will be their successors.
A notable case is here in st. Louis, where Senator
Rollins, a peculiarly Objectionable legislator, will
hardly be elected. though it is said that he ex-
poets a denomination, no other candidate having ap-
peared against him. 1t is said that Senator DAWSON,
another Republican member of the same sort, has
withdrawn from the race In his district because of
fear of defeat by the Democrats. Senator Ramp, also
servant of the lobby and a Republican, has removed
from the State.
These are the three Republican Senators whose
terms expire this year. Not a word has been said
by a Republican politician or newspaper against the
record of any one Of them. A word concerning Rollins
would be Of service to the cause of good government.
A reprimand to the Republican hold-over members
Clarke, Jewell, Matthews, Smith and Sullivan-would
at least show an appreciation of their unfaithfulness.
The Republic apologies for no Democrat allied with
these men in the interests Of the lobby. The voters
attend to the remedy at the elections and in con-
ventions. But for the Republican organs to preach
reform through their own peculiar means Of grace is
the sheerest hypocrisy. Among the Republican Sen
ators there Is not one whose record is above reproach.
All of them have Joined in the plot to serve their own
selfish ends at the expense of the public service.
Needless to say that they are contemplate in the
eyes of all good citizens. They are being shielded by
newspapers which are too partisan to rise
above the mere spoils connected with office. They
feel secure in their betrayal of the public trust as
long as a canting party press holds them up as e1-
amples of purity in politics.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
TWO CLASSES ARE CONFIRMED,
Services at Sacred Heart Academy
and st. Alphonsus's Church.

Archbishop Kain administered confrma-
ZION yesterday at the Academy of the Sa-
cred Heart Taylor and Maryland avenues.
Inc students confirmed comprised eleven
boys and eight girls. They also made their
nrst communion yesterday
The Archbishop was assisted by the Rev
erend F.. F.. OReilly of the Cathedral
Shapei; the Reverend ]. Murphy, and the
reverend stephen Brady. The services
We're held In the Sisters chapel and were
begun at s a. m. Francis NJ. Blakely stood
sponsor for the boys, and the Misses Mar
saret Swift and Mary Watson, students at
the academy, for the girls.
AT i O'Clock in the afternoon benediction
was glven and the members Of the con-
Hrmation class renewed their baptismal
vows.
At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon the
.Archolshop administered confirmation at
81. Alphonsus's Church. Grand and FInney
avenues, to a class OF go. of whom nine are
ADULTS and converts. The others are pupils
their first communion at a solemn high
mass celebrated at S 4. M. yesterday. The
class was prepared for first communion by
the Reverend William Bopd OF st. Al
phonsus's Church
Archbishop Kahn was assisted in the
services at ST. Alphonsus's by the Reverend
o. ]. Mcdonald. manager of the Church
Progress, and the Reverends William
O'Shea and Walter Polk. both OF st. Al
p~honsus's Church.
newal OF baptisInal vows, with benediction,
the same az at the Sacred Heart.
The Archbishop will administer confrma-
ton next Sunday at the Sacred Heart Con-
vent, Maryvfl!e. at a m: at the Church
Of st. Thomas of Aquin. Iowa avenue and
Usage street, at 70 4. m. and MT ,ba
Church of st. Francis de Sales. Iowa ave-
nue. ana Lynch street, at 3 D. m.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
ANOTHER ST. LOUIS VICTORY.

For the second time within a year the general Of
fees Of a great railway system are removed to st.
Louis. 1t has been only a few months since the
Frisco, after absorbing the Memphis route, transferred
the headquarters of the latter system from Kansas
City to this city.
Now comes the news that the Mexican Central
Railway Company, the most important line in Mexico,
will have its general offices removed from Boston to
st. Louis. This significant action followed the election
of Breckenridge Jones Of this city as director in the
company.
1t is not to be thought that the concentration Of
railroad headquarters at this great terminal point will
cease. The movement Is a natural one, following the
course Of trade. The great Southwest and West are
commercially tributary to this market, the exchange
of products and manufactures making for a mutual
advantage which must necessarily grow with time.
st. Louis capital has been foremost in extending
the railway lines in this trade territory. The purchase
of the Mexican Central by men Identified with the
growth of st. Louis is one Of the instances in which
the future greatness of the sister Republic is appre
ciated at its true value.
Though the control Of the Mexican Central Is a
great victory for one railroad, 1t is no less a gain
for every transportation interest Of ST. Louis. The
entrance Of the Rock Island into this city and the
prospective connection of the Santa Fe and the Chi
cago Great Western with the st. Louis market are
contemporaneous Improvements which mean millions
in dollars and cents to the commercial success of this
gateway Of the Southwest.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09

It was made. In the Government census, which was
taken in June, there were 5000 more male inhabitants
found than were discovered In the same territory by
the McBurney canvass of December, six months later.
At the same rate Of decrease Republican canvassers In
1904 would be unable to find a living soul In St
Louis.
Judge Fisse, IN his evidence before the Elections
Committee, though he represented the contestant, was
forced to admit that Mr.. Horton profted TO the extent
of about 1900 fraudulent votes. This fact Is enough
to refute any claims to consideration which the Re
publican Contestant may have upon the seat in Con-
gress.
Perhaps of greater consideration in showing that
Butler received enough votes to assure his election is
the fact that the Republican Congressional Committee
of the Twelfth District was dominated by men friend
ly TO his success. Their efforts toward encompassing
his defeat were voluntarily aboTtive. They did not
want Buffers defeat. Their personal relations with
him were Of such q nature as to demand the sacrifice
of party fealty in his interest.
The motives of these so-calIed Republicans need not
be questioned. Their work helped to swell Buffers
majority. Their participation in the alleged frauds
explains the frauds.
James Butler should not be reelected. Stick to that
issue Of the candidates fitness.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
RECENT COMMENT.
Gifts for Editorial Purposes.

New York Mail and Cypress.
One result OF the muniAcent gifts to colleges, libraries
and the higher education OF the people may be palmer
living. It always has gone with high thinking" There
may appear a protest against the mere vulgar display of
wealth. 1t has been charged, by the poor European
arfstocrat and his neighbor, the poor scholar, that Ameri-
cans were unrefned with all their wealth. 1t is true that
the fashionable folles OF the very rich among US have
often made our own philosophers smile. Doubtless the
strong. good sense Of our people, not to speak OF the
fact that most Of our rich are church members or church,
soers and dominated to a large degree by that fact, has
prevented any Saturnalian riot of display.
Yet we must acknowledge that a certain reign of ex-
travagance in living is now attending our prosperity. It
is in so far as this has laid hold Of wage earners, the
salaried men and families with small income. that It in
creases social unrest 1t makes for unhappiness in a land
where all the other conditions of human life arc the
most favorable of any place on tho globe.
1t may be that, as every tenth man shall have a liberal
education. the happiness OF mind. as independent of mat
ter. will increase. Tho modest revenue, whose earning
does not kill; the quiet expenses that leave leisure for
reading. aesthetics and the ministries of the Affections; the
appearance of social circles. whore, in delightful COM
munity of mot rich. but nice ~neighbors. men know each
other as only educated men can; the brave, open confess
sion OF thousands on thousands of young men of culture
that they are not in 1t for what they can make" al!
these may revoiutonize things. At any rate, the future
is not to grow toward the sordid Thanks to the gifts to
colleges for thatl
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
BUTLER HIMSELF IS THE 1ss1rE

James Butler is a fair issue upon which to conduct
8 Republican campaign in the Twelfth District, but
an impartial consideration of the minority report of
the Congressional Committee on Elections in the
Butler Horton contest will not disclose respectable
substance in making police and election laws the Is
sue. The prejudice which has developed among the
so-called reformers among the Republicans is respon-
sible for an overlooking Of patent facts which are ap-
parent to judicial minds.
Democratic members Of the Committee on Elec
lions have taken the pains to inquire into the
merits of the fraud allegations. The points which they
make in asking the House to declare the present in
cumbent entitled to his seat are familiar to those who
have kept informed of the conditions surrounding the
election.
Emphasis which certain Republican politicians
have placed upon the election and police laws Of St.
Louis as being inimical to fair contests is disputed by
decisions Of the Supreme Courts, which have affirmed
the legality Of these statutes. The Republican organ
%izations which contributed thousands Of dollars to
employ legal counsel should realize the fatuousness
of making this an issue in the present contest.
Chairman Bowie of the Elections Committee aptly
Illustrates the character Of the socaIed McBuruey
canvass when he shows the caralessness with which
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
CUBAN LOYALTY TO PALMA.

President Palma's sincerely enthusiastic welcome
by the people of Cuba is a fact Of the brightest prom
Use that the new Republic shall have the most favor
able opportunity for stable establishment along the
best lines of national confidence
The genuine patriots in Cuba, the men who fought
for Cuban independence, are solidly in support Of
Palma. They know that he is far and away the best
man in the presidency at such a critical moment in
Cuban history. They confess that his many years
experience In the United States have peculiarly fitted
him for a wise management Of the new Republics
affairs. They have full faith In his loyalty to Cuba's
best interests.
For these reasons the news story Of the Cuban
tour now being made by President Palma is slgnih-
cant and interesting. Every fresh evidence of Cuban
favor for the first President of the Cuban Republic
Is q renewed guarantee Of tranquility during the
earlier stages Of that Governments establishment.
This is a condition which would have been impossible
had an unworthy man been named as National Ex-
ecutiye at this time.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09

Out on the Worlds Fair site these days there is
under progress q continuous illustration of mans pow
er to overcome the seemingly impossible which is an
impressive and significant study to the thoughtful
mind. The foundation work of the greatest interna-
tional exposition known to history is being done on a
vast scale. The machinery is in operation which will
prosecute and triumphantly finish the mighty task
thus properly begun To the appreciative and under
standing eye there is something majestic in the con-
sequent spectacle presented. The Sunday throngs of
sightseers on the Worlds Fair grounds will realize
these truths more and more clearly from this time
forward.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
WRIGHT COUNTY WILL
NOT FAVOR ORCHARD.

To the Editor OF The Republic.
Hartvills, Mo-. May There are a few
people in this CWrigh) county who en-
deavor to make the public believe that
there are men in the Democratic party OF
this county who favor Senator Orchards
denomination in the Twenty-second Dis
trict- II such Democrats are in Wright
County l have been unable to find them. OF
hear Of them. We have two sets Of DELI
gates to the convention which meets at
Houston, May "a. and neither delegation
will vote for Senator Orchard. The delega-
ton that is seated will vote for w. c.
Ellis of Mountain Grove or A. ]. Summers
of Hartville. Notwithstanding any report to
the contrary. c. W. GARNER
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
OLD BOXING MASTER STRICKEN.
Charles Newton Has Been at Cty
Hospital Since October.

Charles Newton Of No. 2022 Wash street..
for many years a boxing master in st.
Louis. has been confined to a cot at ths
City Hospital since last October. Once TO-
bust in health he is now wasted by sick.
his old time viSor.
He was born in st. Louis sixty-two years
ago. and for many years was boxing II.
structor at the Missouri Gymnasium. nesh
Eighth and st. Charles streets. Though
never taking part in a bout for a purse, hs>
says that he never refused to meet any one
who wished to test his skill.
Newton, on account of the active life
that he has always led. shows the effects
OF age very little. His hair is white. but
ms eyes are bright, and he is alert. and bis
movements show that there is still some OF
the old spirit awake.
Just wait till am able to be up again
and l will show my friends that ! am NOT
done for yet" he said.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
WORLD'S-1904-FAIR
SENATORIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

That is not a pleasant ideal of politics which Mis-.
souri, Republicans are Offering to the people Of, this
State. The fractional warfare Eow being waged in
the county conventions has resulted in nothing better
than the uplifting Of an element in Republican poll
> tics against which the people are firmly arrayed-
Few indeed are the county conventions where Ma
tfonal Committeeman Kerens has not been commend
ed. Though his reelection cannot take place until
two years hence, he is maintaining headquarters for
the single purpose Of securing the Endorsements now
being so literally showered upon him.
Only one view can be taken of the Colonels sue
cess. Despite denials, he is the only candidate
among the Republicans for the United States Senator
ship. His only interest in Missouri government is
the hope that some turn of fortune will give the Re
publicans a majority in the General Assembly.
Therefore the Endorsements. Even though the
present minority becomes smaller in numbers, a eau
Gus nomination would be a balm. The Endorsements
will be the best argument he can bring forward for
another nomination. Legislators elected on the plat
forms containing Mandatory reference to his "unselfsh
devotion TO Republican principles" can in all con-
sistency do naught but support him in his hour Of
need.
1t will not do for politicians Of the other factions
to claim that these Endorsements are necessary to
secure harmony" Peace on such terms is worse
than open warfare. AS long as the Endorsements
continue TO be incorporated in the county platforms,
kerens and his sponsors must be one Of the chief
issues in the fall campaign.
And what an issue. In Missouri politics. the
Colonel stands for everything against which the better
element in both parties has been fighting. He is
known and recognized as the fayorite of the socalled
railroad lobby against which the people are arrayed.
His interests are chiefly in other States.
His public utIerances have been made only when
exigencies demanded an assertion of loyalty to higher
political powers. His methods are unpopular with
all men except 4 certain sort which seems to flourish
in the Republican fold of Missouri.
This is the champion Republicans are grooming
for the United States Senatorship. The party vouch-
ing for Colonel Kerens and his methods will continue
to remain in a minority which must grow less in size
and influence.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09

Miss Perry Of the State Board Of Charities can
fairly enjoy the reward of feeling that her work was
well done when she was laboring for a Hall Of Phi
l~anthropy at the Worlds Fair. At first Miss Perry
had only a few devoted women as allies and a great
deal Of opposition. She now sees the project strongly
advocated and seriously considered in the National
Convention of Womens Clubs at Los Angeles. If the
national association decides to indorse the project
Miss Perry and those other st. Louis women who CO.
operated with her will see a noble monument to their
zeal when the Worlds Fair opens.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
FAMILY ROBBED ON A TRAIN.
Couple With Three Children
Stranded at Union Station.

Herman Bernalls, his wife and three
children are stranded at Union Station on
their way from Paterson, N. J.. to Natchez.
Miss. They claim that on the train near
Dayton. O.. they became acquainted with
TOUR discharged soldiers, and shortly
afterwards missed a satchel containing $500
and their railroad tickets.
TIL railroad company assisted them to
st. Louis, and here Bsrnalls hopes to Sc
cure employment before continuing his
Journey to the South.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
COMPLETE THE cHoRAL.sYMpHoNy FIND

by next Saturday night the local guaranteesub-
scription to insure the maintenance Of the Choral
symphony Society In st. Louis should have reached
the amount necessary for such support and thereby
have testified to the popular appreciation of the splen-
did musical service which the Choral-Symphony So.
ciety has rendered to this community.
The guarantee fund must of necessity comprise a
list of 200 subscribers, each of whom will stand
pledged for the amount of 500 in the event of a.
deficit in the Choral-symphony's next season. This
list has not yet been completed. II completed bv the
end Of this week the Choral-Symphony Society will
continue its organization. If not completed. the So
ciety will disband.
ST Louis cannot afford to lose the ChoraI-symphony
Society. The educational work of over twenty years,
faithfully and most capably done by this oreauiza-
stion, will have been well nigh in vain il disarmament
and discontinuance of the concerts are now to occnr
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
VIEWS OF THE CITY CHURCHES.
Brigadier Fielding to Stir Local
Volunteers Work.

Brigadier General Edward Fielding of Chi
caSo. territorial commander Of the volun-
teers of America, will arrive in the city to-
morrow and will speak at headquarters, No.
1903 Franklin avenue. tomorrow night, at
the Central Y. VI. c. A. Sunday afternoon
at 4 o'clock, and at the Second Baptist
Church. Beaumont and Locust streets. Sun
day night. At the Saturday night meet
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09

The city peculiarly needs the Choral-Symphony So
musical organization Of surprising proportions and
excellence. The society deserves the most generous
support For all these reasons the guarantee fund
should be completed this week by the prompt and will
ing subscriptions of citizens familiar with the facts
governing the situation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09

Local boodlers disposed to rejoice over the diff
culties attending the effort to bring fugitive Kraft
back to st. Louis may yet find that there was but
little occasion for rejoicing. If Kratz remains safely
in Mexico, the first effect of such an escape will be
a vastly increased difficulty confronting any of his
fellows who contemplate duplicating his fight from
Justice,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
William Tiemeyer.
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBR ALTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Wander celebrated
their golden wedding on Wednesday even
ing at their home, No. 1870 South Seventh
street. Ghey were remarked at 8 o'clock
p. m. the Reverend Father Heubert Of ST.
Vincent de Paul's Church performing the
ceremony. The house was decorated with
roses and ferns. also golden ribbons. After
the NJ a supper was served. Among
the guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. George
Wanders, Jr.. and family. Mr.. and Mrs
William Eller and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Juenken and family, Mr.. and Mrs. O.
]. Wander and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pheom;g. Mrs. Ludwig and daughters. Miss
Corneilous, Mrs. Juenken of Troy, Ill, Mr..
Edward l. Loylet, Mr.. Edward Rolphes and
Miss EStelie Pottersfeld.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
O'Fauon, H., Teachers.

O'FaIlou, ILL.,, May s.-The boards Of
directors of the following schools have APP
pointed the following teachers for the en-
suing year: Carbon. Mr.. Daniel; franklin.
Miss Tillie Stephani; Osle's Creek. Miss
Lena Hueber: Pontiac, Mr.. Lemuel Cramp;
Enterprise, Mr.. ]. W. Asbury; Cherry
Grove. Mr.. J. Huse Brown; Shiloh Valley.
Mr.. Henry Hontroum: Grant. Mr.. r. B.
Etherington
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
Wise to Postpone the Fair.


IEJCdB0 TON
st. Louis is to be congratulated upon its wisdom IN
postponing the opening of its Exposition until 1904 Even
with the postponement every energy will have to be
strained to complete the Fair on time. There is nothing
In opening an exposition in an incomplete condition, as
both Philadelphia and Chicago can testify.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09
CIRCULATION DURING APRIL

Charles W. Knapp. General 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 April. 1902. all in regular
editions, was as per schedule below:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-09

Robb Seeks Fr~ee-Delivery Ro1tesA
REPUBLIC
Washington. May S.-Representative Robh
called at the Post-Ofice Department TO-DAY
and secured an order for an Inspector ~
examine eix rural free-delivery rousSSL IA
bis diatxiet