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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

Mrs. William r. Spann and daughter. Miss
Regina, who have been visiting the family
of Michael McEnnis, departed Monday for
their Rome in Dallas. Tex.
Mrs. George Taussig has been entertain
ing Captain Edward Taussig OF the United
States Navy and wife.
Mrs. John tombstone, who has been visit
ing friends and relatives in Kentucky for
the past month. has returned.
Mrs. James l.. Blair has returned from
New York. whittier she went to attend a
meeting of the Board Of Lady Managers
of the Worlds Fair.
Mrs. Dan S Brown and her daughter,
Miss Louie. has returned from the East.
Mrs. William Forsythe, with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles F. Flanagan and baby, have re-
turned from a years stay in Europe.
Mrs. Wyatt Shallcross entertained friends
at dinner on Thanksgiving Day.
A number of young men nave o:ganizeo
The Fortnightly Dancing Club" and the
first dance was given on the evening OF
Thanksgiving at the Armory Hall MIR. and
Mrs. Ashley CahelI were the chaperons ana
they were assisted by Mr.. and Mrs Wyatt
Shallcross. Among the guests were: Misses
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY SOCIETY.

Christmas Cards and Calendars, 30 to
slo. tO-Mermod & Jaccards-
Miss Jane Scully, who has been visiting
her sister. Mrs. Z. T. ELLINGTON. in Wells
ton. for the last month. has returned to her
home in Cleveland. o.
Miss Jose Eloise Kern Of Baldwin has
Mis-, Tena Pftzinger OF Baldwin is visit
inc relatives in st. Louis.
Mrs. Julius Vaslues has returned to her
home IN Bridgeton from a visit to friends
IL East ST Louis.
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roses. one hundred and fifty young people
enjoyed the dance.
Last Friday evening Nj. and Mrs. John
DriS-nil g"Iei rated their twentieth wedding
anniversary at :. cir home. No. ..3l Russell
ay.url" The decorations. together wiz the
NHTia.irss ant! valuarl" presents received
from friends, At homo and abroad. made the
h"Tu- a pr"ttT sight. Singing. dancing and
inns4r pleasantly Wur" away the evening.
AMI At m;GniZh: luncheon was served. TIE
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

The Atlas Euchre Club was entertained
last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Steiherg of
No. 1422 NeWhouSe avenue. The following
prizes were awarded: William Kach first.
George Robinson second, consolation prize
Mr.. +. IiuelSeuan. Miss Dora PrCOSt first,
Miss N. Gossman second, Miss Il. I;eiSs
consolation.
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cHlLCREN'S DANCING PhR,Y.
Were Entertained at the Union
Club.

The c!i.iir'rr bah rvr1 at the Uricn
C!Ih. -I+ayette and Jefferson averues, yes
tefI.y aft-..Ja :. m $50 to I o'clcc,;. vas
's-gclv attended. The ballroom WIS thrown
~Ien for tts Yong people.
S,..sen:renne-. Marie G-ssler. Hazel How
Ie;t, azel woLIf. Maud Volt Gertrude
Kranke. RLE. Mitchell Lois Meier. ,;oel
Kc.tman Florence Kypta. Marie Wendel.
Ht-liE Wendel Josephine Lang Helen
Ma1z. Amelia :" ,ollcr Edith Damhorst.
Lea. -illet.. Elna Serse- ttanner. Hattie
Rnt!edr:. -HiidegarG- Voting; Elise Cess
%Stockshon.. Est.ile Kaufman. Lucille
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Company E. Rainwater Rifles. will give
their thiri informal dance at the Masonic
Temple Hall on Friday. December J..
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07
KIRKWOOD.

The new Broadway entrance to Mermoo
& Jaccard's China Salesrooms Is already
very popular.
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At the meeting of the Tannhauser Euchre
Club last Sunday evening. entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Hsnry Stark. Jr.. No. 500
Juniata street. prizes We're captured az fol-
lows: First and second adde's, Mrs. Stark
and Mrs. Thomas; first and second gentle
mems. MIR. Hoepker and Mr.. Stark. The
next meeting will tie at Mr.. and Mrs. Hoop
ker'S hClnc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

yrs. J,lirIs Iahn Ia. Just returned from
with her ia; ents, MIR. and MIS-. E. Kuhl.
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Mr. and Mrs. E. ". zimmerman surprised
their daughter Fannie on November % in
honor ~ T-T twelfth birthday. All of the
young ;oihs present enjoyed themselves in
game and ltncins. Mss Eleanor Lamhertz
entertained the young folks with severa!
musical selections. Prizes were won hv the
Miss; Ida Lambertz and T:llie Peterson.
on Thursday afternoon Mrs. Daniel Dillon
entertained Ia. 81. LOUIS University foot
hall team AZ luncheon. The affair was in
homer OF hnr son. Daniel. who captaired
the s.tl this season. The table was .2eco-
rated MIA flowers and long stTeamcrs OF
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NAtNA-
The Atlas Euchre Club was entertained
last sunday at the home of Mrs. Steiberg of
prizes were awarded: William Kach first.
George Robinson second, consolation prize
Mr.. +. Iiuelseuan: Miss Dora ProOst first.
Miss NJ. Gossman second, Miss Il. ReiS5
consolation.
Company E. Rainwater Rifles. will give
their thiri informal dance at the Masonic
Temple Hall On Friday. December l..
AT the meeting of the Tannhauser Euchre
Club last Sunday evening. entertained 10y
Mr.. aad Mrs. Henry Stark. Jr.. No. 500
Juniata street. prizes We're captured az fol-
and Mrs. Thomas; first and second gentle
mems. MIR. Hoepker and Mr.. Stark. The
next meeting will tie at Mr.. and Mrs. Hoop
ker'S hClne.
Miss Edna Irwin entertained the Wash
ing Euclire Club Friday evening. The prizes
Eckhacdt, Sadie BaStam and Title Wink.cr.
Music and singing were some Of ,he en-
MissesL >'''' '''7' s@' ele
-Aidie Aurien, Title Winkler,
Emily Martin, julia Winkier.
Ida BnrGeit. Irene Jones.
Lydia Borseit. Katie i;ckhardt.
Birdie Field, Sadie l5aStam,
Edna tnw!n, Edna Moore.
The jolly Olympic Bowling Club held its
regular meeting Thursday evening. After
h"wInC. luncheon was served. Those pres
ent were:
Mesdames-
II. z. Boehm, j. kaltenbach,
j. NJ. Brchm. y. k~aitms$er,
w. buchanan, K. McnZsner,
w. Ebel. r. Sc!ick.
H. Horstbrirk, J.. Weiss.
Mc$sleurS-
Fl. +. Boehm, ]. KaltenbaCh.
J. VI. Boeh!n. \. kalrlneyer,
w. Buchanan, X. MenZ.ner,
W. E5el. +. SChick.
H.. Horstbrink, +. Weiss.
one of the pretties, dances OF the season
ing eve. The clubs next dance vii. be
given New Years evening. Among the
guests present were:
Margaret Morris. Lizzie Eodde.
Mary Pierce. Estelle INLAND,
Resale Sweeney Lille Kelly.
Mary O'Maliey, Emilia Gross.
Mary Hcrdr.ck. Lille SchoIsnberg,
Josephine Fahrner, Minnie EOde.
Maud McNeOwn, Anna Smith.
Lille clifford. Maggie o. Shauness,
Larkie Sweeney, Minnie HUnChe.
M.~s pveher, Miss BelieCore.
Miss Percnell, Emma Knoblock,
Miss Howard. Lizzie c"ToOie,
Mss Stanton. Mrs. Sutemeir.
Mayme Eodde.
Messi.urs-
Phil Riley, Con Mcdonald.
jos. OMa!Iey. Ernest Hendrick.
C;larla. William GeiSeimaU,
Charles Freasier. ". Hurley.
Joe Uannigan, j. Glenn Lee.
Ham, Webb. Joe Putnam,
tranE O'Aialiey. Frank Stutemeir,
Wifaer. II. Wedemeyer,
De.se.camp. Wagner.
George kleagas, john Biuedorn.
German Gross, +. G~annaway.
Robarts. Harry Jacobs.
Zach Hendrick. Mailman.
George Cannon,
The independent Social Club. organized
November %. at their headquarters. No.
lll6 franklin avenue. Election of officers
vas held November 30. when the following
officers were elected: Jacob Pollock presi-
dent: Kate Smith, FIRST vice president;
Brown. recording secretary; Harry J. Sing
man. corresponding secretary; Louis Pol
lock. treasurer.
The ". D. c. Club will give a dance at
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Miss Edna Irwin entertained the Wash
ing EUchre Club Friday evening. The prizes
We're won by Misses Edna Irwin. Katie
Eckhardt, Sadie BaStam and Title Wink.cr.
Music and singing were some Of III. en-
joyable features. Among those present We're:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

H--Lch L B..rett have reduced lacir
Mrs. y =. ColL,s ard son Mr. c. B.
tolltt.s. have taken apartments =: Hote!
Dcrlin.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

NJ. and MIS-. John P. Johnson Of the city
have departed for their future home at
Washington. D.. c.
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Ma. Lo9:.a stanford viii entertain. sosr
for her daughter. Mrs. Albert Lawnir =
reception wa. 70 maze oeea gwen last week.
b.: was postponed on account OF Illness IN
tie family.
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Mir. AID Nrs. Schuler of Lincoln avenue
entertained friends with c masquerade last
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-hs White Squadrons have completed ar
ralgements for their New Years Eve
dance. to be given at the Masonic Temps
Hall, Grand and Finney avenues. Invita-
tons will be mailed BY the 18th.
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SOCIAL CLUBS.

Tho first meeting of the Elite Club vas
heid a; the home Of Miss Daisy Knapp on
last Saturday afternoon. who entertained
decorated with pink carnations and whi;e
roses. in harmony with the coiors OF the
club. Miss katherine keiting assisted the
ladies without hats were Miss Mary F.
Egsn and Miss Emma Kruenegel.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

Holiday Stationery in presentation boxes
.Jc TO $50, at Mermod * JaCcard'S.
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Nav tash,v.1 In engraved csiunR CARTS.
at-st Tiffany panels. 100 cards ana plate,
J. a. Aloos 4li-4l6 North Broadway
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The Halloweens will give a dance at No.
S44 Olive street Eext Tuesday evening.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

The jolly Olympic Bowling Club held its
regular meeting Thursday evening. After
sowing. luncheon was served. Those pres
emf
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Mrs. A. FULLER and Mrs z. Jones. 10. @S.
I.iadeil boulevard. will he at home TO thetr
friends lex, Friday afternoon and evening.
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one of the prettiest dances OF the season
was given by the Euclid Club ThanksGiv-
ing eve. The clubs next dance vii. be
given New Years evening. Among the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

Invitations are cut - the Saratoga's
sSurth dancing IiIty, 10 be given New
Years Eve at No. 1914 Olive st.
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Miss Susan Leigh Slattery entertained at
a tea yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Brics
Gray of New York and Mrs. Elierton Doer.
Jr., of Boston. The tea was given in Mrs.
Frances Beauregard de Aguilar's apart
merits in the Stafford.
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ROget's Thesaurus.

The first edition of this work was pub
lished fifty years ago, and no later pub
LEGATION of similar character has ap-
preached it in completeness and thorough
ness. 1t is fag more than a book OF syno-
nyms. 1t facilitates thought by suggesting
phrases, shades of meaning and subtle dis
tinctions, by showing the relations of
words and by charging the vocabulary.
High scholarship and study went into the
construction of the work, and il is not sur
prising that il has remained unrivaled for
half century and is likely to continue so
for another long period. The growth of
language within fifty years, however,
makes additions and notifications desirable
in such work. and these additions.
cancellations and improvements have beer
made by John Lewis Roget, son of the orig
inal author. He was aided TO some extent
in this undertaking by notes made by his
father before his death i'm 1869 With new
words inserted a new revised index and
certain Improvements i'm crOss-references
the Thesaurus becomes a more useful adj
junct to the writer's desk than before. 1t
is book which may be counted among the
very few Indispensable tools of the writer s
trade. and i'm issuing new edition the pub
fishers, Thomas Y. Crowell a Co, have
conferred a favor upon literary workers.
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The 18th District.

This is a distinctly clever story with the
workings of American politics for its
theme. 1t is rather remarkable that in the
mass of fiction issued in recent years so
few writers have gone into political life for
their material There is occasionally
notable exception, as "Shacklett," a real
istic and highly interesting tale issued
few months ago. but the field is practically
unworked The scene OF THE 18th Dis
trict," like that of "Shacklett" is laid in
Illinois. 1t is the story OF candidate for
Congress. This candidate is a young
lawyer, with little practice and no money,
in whom a term in the State Legislature
has aroused higher ambitions. His chief
working capital is a gift OF florid oratory
ana rather pleasing presence. How ne
secures the coveted nomination, how he
and his supporters conduct the campaign
and how he finally wins the election. are
events described in detail and show much
familiarity on the part Of the writer with
the machinery of politics. The candidate
IN the case is originally a weak character
with little moral stamina and no fixed prin-
ciples OF honor and honesty, and. there
fore, easily succumbs 10 the temptations
that fall in his way in public life The de-
rapidly manifests itself. His second CAM
paign has IN IL more things than the first
that will not bear the light. and the third,
n which he is defeated at the primaries
fall IS not a pleasant one but given the
man and the conditions the outcome is in
evtable. Nothing is forced or improbable
In the development of the narrative. The
objection 10 such 4 story is that il falls into
line with the steTCtyned charges OF cheo-
retcal refOrmers concerning the corruption
OF politics. and SO helps to strengthen in
certain minds the impression that partic-
ipaJion in public affairs Is a thing 10 be
avoided instead OF a duty that devolves
upon every citizen. The fault in this case
q IS IN most where corrupt practices are fol-
lowed is with the man. not the machinery:
the Individual methods. not the general
system. Apart. however. from its possible
influence toward creating disrespect for
politics-the methods BY which We govern
ourselves-and considered strictly as n
piece OF fiction, much is 10 be said m favor
OF The 18th District" IL is plainly the
work of one who has seen what he de-
scribes-the reception of the newly nom
inared. popular candidate in his home town.
the district convention, the stump-speak-
ing, the wire-puiing. the deals the
schemes of rival candidates and managers
20 overcome each other, all these things
ara set forth with vivid and picturesque
realism rhe social lines drawn with such
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Spindle and Plough.

Spindle and Plough" is the title OF the
latest novel from the pen OF Mrs. Henry
Dudeney, an Englishwoman known to
readers in this country as the author Of
1.-THE Maternity of Harrlott Wicken" and
Folly Corner" In Spindle and Plough
she manifests an increased strength and
originality in the portrayal Of the various
contrasted types which embelish its pages
The central character, Shalisha Pilgrim. I'm
accordance with her fathers wishes and
her own inclination, has prepared herself
for the profession OF gardening by spend
ing three years at a horticultural college
and afterwards by a year of serious study
in the historic gardens of England She
follows her profession seriously and con-
scientiously. yet with unconcealed delight.
for she loves the friendly soil which re-
spends so warmly 10 the labor of her hands
and brain. In the working out of this
theme Mrs. Dudeney upholds the dignity
and ennobling quality OF congenal labor
and shows its tendency to make the spirit
independent and to emancipate il from the
sordid trammels Of the conventional WON
ans life. Nor does she forget TO illuminate
her creation with the glow and the beauty
of a true and steadfast love. The power
Of this love to awaken love i'm the free
true soul of Shalisha is depicted with the
skill of an artist. Uninfiuenced by consid-
erations of money or place, without arti-
flee, without effort. this spirit hears the
voice OF her mate, also ennObled by the Joy
of labor and answers his call. The life
pictured in Spindle and Plough" teaches
plainly that labor, above and beyond all,
adds to happiness by adding independence,
and that congenial labor brings JOY un-
like any other joy; that il meets the re-
quirements of healthy human nature and
should be the portion of all who would
make life complete. Dodd, Mead & Co.,
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LIFE OF PHILLIPS BROOKS.
4 Brief Character sketch by Rev
Robert StOrrs OsEOod.

The Rev. Robert Storrs Osgood. of May
flower Congregational Church, last night
used for his subject. THE Life. Character
and Influence of Phillips Brooks" He be-
gan with review of the life of Brooks,
showing in detail the mans perseverance
and progress as he climbed step by step
10 the prominence and influential standing
he achieved. He said DR.. Brooks's easy
flow of language and ability TO master any
occasion on imprtmptu notice was accom-
plished with apparently little effort. but
his addresses gave evidence of the hardest
work and most thorough preparation. As
a toiler he said there never was one greater
and his success was due To his untiring
efforts. While being constantly engrossed
in his life's work Rev. Osgood said Brooks
always had time TO minister TO the wants
of his fellow-man and 10 the poor He
was a special friend of the poor and his
many acts OF kindness and charity showed
this trait OF character I'm the brightest
light. His patriotism was another strik-
ing characteristic and his conduct during
the civil war spoke his hearts love for
his country. He was ever found espOusing
the cause of the Union. made frequent trips
To battlefelds, where he mingled with the
wounded and gave them comfort Sym
patty was another characteristic OF the
man, said Or. Osgood. and this ne extended
20 all classes, regardless OF wealth or pov-
Crty.
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Senator Blackburn, Of Kentucky, let him
self loose in the Senate one day lately in
a manner which recalled the days in which
he assaied the Cleveland administration and
spoke Of those who did not indorse the
16-to-1 heresy as 'dastards." Mr. Black
burn has always been vociferous in argu-
ment by epithet. The opinion was general
among Republicans who watched the cleo
ton of 1899 under the GoebeI election law
that the subsequent election of Mr.. Black
burn 10 the Senate was so tainted with the
evidence OF fraud in the election of the
Legislature that the circumstances should
have been Investigated when his credentials
were presented Unfortunately, a Repub-
lican Senate seemed TO have more OF kind
ness to such opponents than of stern JUS
tice. If they are now irritated by the
arrogance of Mr.. Blackburn they have
themselves TO thank for it,
Senator Blackburn is the only prominent
Democrat in Kentucky who has had the
hardihood to declare that the Goebel cleo
ton law is one designed 70 secure fair cleo
tions Preceding its enactment the Louis
VILE Courier-Journal denounced it as a
measure designed to count i'm the candi-
dates of the Democratic party. Henry
Watterson wrote a letter to the president
of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Com
pany. after the Courier-Journal went to
the support OF Mr. Goebel, telling him that
the Goebel election law was enacted to
elect Democrats and that there could be
no mistake in causing it 10 do So The
law puts the whole election machinery of
the State i'm the hands of a state board,
which selects. indirectly, every election Of
ficer in the State. Thus condemned, SEN
ator Blackburn declares that the law is
a good one and that the election of 1899 was
a fair one.
Let few incidents be recalled. Under
the law the entire vote of Jefferson county
Louisville) for Governor and other State
officers was rejected by the canvassing
board on the pretext that the voters were
overawed by the militia. a company of
which was in its armory during election
day. There was A considerable Republican
ajOrity in that county The county, how
tricts that most of them could be car
ried by the Democrats, but the same vote
that rejected because it gave the Re
publican candidate considerable majority
was counted for members of the Legisla-
ture because the gerrymandered districts
returned a majority of representatives who
would vote for Blackburn for senator. The
law which secured that result is proclaimed
to be just election law by Mr.. Blackburn.
Unfortunately, he is man who forgets.
Once he stood over the grave of a friend
whom the late William GOebel had muir
dered and declared in tragic tones that he
would avenge his friends murder. and sub
sequently supported Goebel for the office of
Governor.
The GOebel election law is a law designed,
as Henry Watterson said. to count in Dem
ocrats, and no man who has not the brazen
impudence of j. S. c. Blackburn would
make proclamation TO the contrary.
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sharpness Ia Grand Prairie also show Q
keen comprehension of the fact that no.
where on the face OF the earth are such
divisions more firmly fixed than In small
towns; nowhere where the smart set" Is.
in its own estimation. so smart or so afraid
OF It's own dignity The love affair is well
managed and the contrast Of the high
minded wife with her weak-principled hus-
band, her gradual disbursement but un-
swerVing loyalty to him. are transcripts
from life Other pictures are vivid. as the
description Ct the presidential candidate IN
his private car and suggest the probability
that the author. Mr.. Brand Whitlock, has
served his apprenticeship as a newspaper
reporter. Al all events. he has produced
well-cons tructed. interesting, realistic
tale Of phase OF modern American life OF
which all Americans know something. The
writing OF il involves the exercise OF rluch
greater talent than is required for the crea-
tiCn of the average historical novel, and II
is 20 be hoped that this book will be fol-
lowed by others from the same pen deal
ing also with the life of to-day. Published
by the Rowen-M Merrill Company, InOian-
apOlis.