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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
A GOOD TWELVE MONTHS.

One year ago yesterday st. Louis passed under
Democratic control. Mayor Wells was inaugurated
together with a number of Democratic associates. Fol
the first time in eight years the city was out Of the
Republican column.
1t is a satisfaction to all good citizens simply tc
recall the benefits Of that change. The pleasure OF
retrospectior is not confined to the members of one
party. The general public is interested in the develop
ment of municipal life during the past twelve morths
Many promises were made in the Democratic plat
form on which Mayor Wells was elected. 1t struck
the highest note in the municipal campaign. With a
New ST. Louis as the motto. the issue of better gov
eminent was carried into every precinct of the city.
Willingly enough will every honest Democrat re-
| call the planks in that platform to-day. The record
of the municipal administration Is a justification Of
the faith which voters placed in the professions Of
the platform. The reforms which were demanded have
either been secured or are in a fair way to be estab-
lished.
In everything has the administration showed its
devotion to the public welfare. The padded pay rolls
have disappeared. The business Of the municipal cor
poration is being conducted on lines which obtain in
private commercial concerns. The percentage of waste
has decreased to a remarkable degree. Officials are
earning their salaries.
Advantage has been taken of the Charter amend
ments by pushing forward the work of street and
sewer improvement. At the present time many miles
of thoroughfare are being reconstructed. Plans are
afoot for the extension of the boulevard system.
From a moral viewpoint the year has been salts
factory. Through the personal character Of the chief
officials the standard of official performance has been
raised. Attempts to open poolrooms have been frus-
trated by the vigilance of the Police Department and
Mayor Wells. This initial stand for Righteousness
brought on a feud between the forces Of good and
evil which eliminated in an Investigation by two
Grand Juries.
AS a result Of that inquiry indictments have been
returned against both bribers and bribe-takers. Two
members of a former Municipal Assembly have shown
the CONSERVATION now existing among the boodlers by
outlawing themselves. Another has been sentenced to
three years in the Penitentiary. Circuit Attorney Folk
is completing the work begun by Mayor Weiss in
itial stand for morality by prosecuting vigorously
every man against whom an Indictment has been re-
turned.
These are a few Of the things which have come to
pass under Democratic administration. The record is
a pleasing augury for the coming Worlds Fair. and
for st. Louis as a permanent abode of good govern
ment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
REPORT OF POLICE sHAKE-UP.
Old Story Is Revived and Denied
at Four Courts.

The old report of an impending shake.
up" in the Police Department. which would
dethrone Chief Kiely and make William
Desmond Chief. was current again yester'
day, but no one was found who would adj
NIT he knew anything about K.
According to the report the deal was ar
ranged a few weeks ago while President
Harry 3. Halves Of the Police Board. Chief
of Detectives Desmond, Doctor William R.
Faulkner, superintendent of police prop
erty. and Captain Gaffney of the Ninth Dis
trict were at Hot Springs, Ark. Desmond,
according to the report. is to succeed Kelly.
who in turn will be reduced to the rank of
Captain and assigned to The Ninth District.
Captain Gaffney of tine Ninth Distlict OF
Assistant Chief of Detectives James Smith.
1t was rumored. will succeed Chief Des-
mond. When questioned about the matter
yesterday Chief kieiy said he did MT think
there was anything 10 1t.
Death Is the only way they will remove
me-" said he. II am appointed fer q term
OF four years. and the only way they can
reduce me is for cause. 1 think all of the
commissioners are with me-. and I know I
have done nothing for which charges could
be preferred against me-"
was nothing in the report. and, further-
more, he would not accept the Office Of
Chief Of Police.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
BUREAU OF PHILANTHROPY.

st. Louis is in a way to achieve a unique distinc.
ton in one Of the incidents Of the Worlds Fair. The
passage in the Municipal Assembly of the bill per-
hitting the use of a permanent site in Forest Park
for q Hall Of Philanthropy is the latest step toward
the attainment Of that interesting object.
There is a national need of a central bureau of
information for the uses Of charitable and %formato
institutions. That need will become more ~insistent as
the future unfolds scientific knowledge on the causes
and control Of abnormal human conditions.
1t may be expected that such knowledge will come
rapidly in the next few years. 1t will not come from
one place or one country. In every civilized land minds
Of the best training are looking closely into the phe.
nomena which explain moral weakness and criminal
impulse, rs well as into the methods of caring for the
physically weak and dependent.
Already there is more Of settled knowledge than
Is generally understood, even by many specialists. A
discovery has been made here: a process Of reform
has been successfully adopted there. II all the knowl-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11

One of the commonest topics Of casual conversation
on st. Louis streets just now is found in the develop
ments Of the Doodle prosecutions, and the general ex-
preston is that Of intense satisfaction with what has
already been accomplished and of contentment with
the promise Of the early future. The public conscience
is aroused to the necessity for municipal publication
and is determined that this shall be attained before
the movement to that end is abandoned. st. Louis has
no reason to fear the widest publicity in connection
with the local fight against boodling. The ultimate
teaching Of the conflict will be that of the inevitable
triumph of the honest element Of a community over
the dishonest element.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
HEAVY DAMAGES AWARDED,
Man Accused of Arson Given Sc.
$50 in the Federal Court
SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield. Mo-. April 10-In the Federal
Court here to-day Henry L Maloch. for
merly a hotelkeeper Of Bolivar. No, was
awarded damages to the amount Of sS5o0
against Frank Adams, w. ]. Lane. T. H.
B. Dunnegal, W. B. bunnegan. ]. g. Up
ton, ]. NJ. Okelly, J. c.. Weaver and B. r.
Perryman. all prominent citizens Of Boli-
var.
In 1899 Maloch ran a hotel and hack line
in Bolivar. and a bitter rivalry arose be-
tween him and some business competitors.
during which time one or two buildings
were burned, ard Maloch, though never ar
rested or indicted. was charged by some Of
the leading citizens Of the place with hav-
ing something to do with the nres. Maloch
declares it was a conspiracy to get rid Of
him and his business.
The matter eliminated by q COMMITTEES, OF
whom the above were members, waiting
upon Maloch and ordering him to leave
town. He closed out his business. sold his
property. and moved to Arkansas. Then
he brought suit for $4,000.
The case has been in progress this week
before Judge Phillips, and. on account OF
the prominence of the parties involved. has
attracted much attention. The defendants
include two bankers and q Postmaster, and
are all leading citizens.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
BETTER sTREEr-cAR SERVICE.

III "
Transit Company officers must themselves admit
that Superintendent Grants explanation of the street
car service really convicts the company of attempting
to cover a much larger territory without any increase
In the number Of trips.
Figures In yesterdays Republic showed that the
number OF passengers per trip has increased since the
consolidation of the lines into the Transit system. Mr..
Grant says that the reason lies in the longer trips and
the greater territory covered.
What, the citizens may well ask, has a route ex-
tended as far as Clayton to do with an inconyeuient
crowding Of people into cars between Grand avenue
and Fourth street? The Transit Company is supposed
to fulfill its public obligations on all parts Of a route;
and 1t certainly cannot expect to diminish, with pub
lie consent. an already insufficient service downtown
simply because 1t has extended a line into the suburbs.
Added length of route calls for additional equip
ment of cars. That is the plainest sort Of mathematics.
and the people of st. Louis win accept no other.
On how many of the Transit Company's routes are
enough cars operated to meet the spirit Of the con.
tract requirement.? On every line the rules of opera.
ton seem, at least, to keep too many cars In the sheds
during hours supposed to be not busy. Public con-
venience requires a reasonably frequent running Of
cars, even when the patronage does not completely
all them. Business and social habits establish q heav-
Ter regular traffic at certain hours, but any man or
woman is likely to urgently need a car at any mo-
msnt and that fact demands reasonable ccnsideraacn
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
SYRIAN CHURCH is DEDICATED.
To Be known as Church Of st. An
thony the Hermit.

The Church Of St. Anthony the Hermit,
No. Sis South Broadway. the Maronite or
Syrian church. was dedicated by Arch
bishop Kahn yesterday.
After the dedication a dinner was served
in Syrian style to the Archbishop. the Rev
erend Father Mathew Neomi. pastor of the
church. and others participating in the
services. The dinner was served in Father
Neomfs apartments over the church. Adj
dresses were made by the Archbishop,
Father Neomi and others.
Joseph u. Basil. a member OF the congre-
CATION. on behalf of the congregation. vel
coined the Archbishop.
The congregation and Father Neomi, he
said, have labored zealousiy for the adj
vancement Of the Catholic church. but their
efforts would have been hampered, delayed
and well-nigh fruitless but for the aid of
the Archbishop.
He promised the devotion of the Syrian
people to the cause Of religion, and asker
the blessing of the Archbishop,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
CONDUCTOR WOULDN'T TESTIFY
Joseph Lutz Refused to Answer
CorOner's Questions

Joseph Lutz, conductor Of the Cherokee
car which ran down and killed John Half
ner at Jefferson avenue n University
street Tuesday afternoon, refused to give
any testimony regarding the case before the
Coroner yesterday. He said he had orders
from the company to keep quiet.
Coroner F~unkhouser. after numerous at
tempts to induce him to testify, laid the
case over until this afternoon in order to
give Lutz time to consider the matter. II
he still persists in his refusal Coroner
Funkhouser says he will have him cited for
contempt and lodged in Jail. Doctor Funk
houser has asked Circuit Attorney Folk for
an opinion on the matter. defining his pow-
tn mn ran r ely .n $500 On thu
grounds that he might incriminate himself,
but Doctor Funkhouser holds that Lutz
canno refuse to give his testimony on the
same grounds inasmuch as he could not
have been in any way responsible for the
death.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
WORLD'S-19O3-FAIR
AS IN THE PAST

Governor Dockery is correct when he emphasizes
me significance of the recent municipal elections in
Missouri. As showing the satisfaction Of the people
over Democratic performances in this State the re.
suits prove that the party will enter the fall cam
paign fully equipped to carry the general elections by
Increased majorities.
He has outlined some of the things which the peo.
pie will indorse this fall. In a measure. the municipal
elections demonstrated that the voters have deter
mined to abide by the Democratic party and its or
ganization. The results are also in the nature Of n pro.
test against the tactics which Republican politicians
and organs have used during the past winter.
1t is well to recall some Of the propositions which
the people have expressed a willingness to iudorse.
Governor Dockery enumerates them briefly as the fs-
cal system administered by Democratic officials, the
confirmation Of fair taxation, the equal protection OF
labor and capital, honest election laws, the preserva-
ton OF the present educational system aud the en-
couraSement OF laws touching agriculture, manufac-
lures, labor and the other interests OF tine State.
The Governor directs attention 10 the election in
Kansac City rs a fair notice to public-service corpora-
tions that they cannot hope to dominate the people
through the Democratic party. The fight ON Mayor
Reed wac especially on this issue. Powerful lobby in.
nuences were arrayed against him. That he won the
fight is peculiarly relevant. in view Of the attempts
from Jefferson City.
There Is encouragement in the outlook. When Dem
ocra's are resolved to stand together against the
charges Of Republican demagogues and partisan or.
gans there can be no doubt concerning the result Of
the elections, The people will rally to the party which
believes in the greatness of Missouri.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
WILLS DAUGHTER ONE DOLLAR.
Son and Grandchildren Get Mary
A. Carrigan's Property.

By the will of Mrs. Ann Carrigan, filed
yesterday. all of her real estate was left
to her son and grandchildren, and IL Is
left to Elizabeth Carrigan Virtue. a daugh-
ter.
The estate consists of six houses on Wash
between Twenty-first and Twenty-second
streets. Houses Nos. 21D. 2122 and 2122ta
are left to her son, John Francis Carrigan,
to go to his children at his death.
She leaves the rent OF houses Nos. 2lZ4.
2l26 and 2128 to her grandson, James Carri-
gan. until his brother. Arthur, becomes OF
age. or in the event of his death until he
would have reached his majority. when the
property goes to James, Robert and Ar
thur Carrigan, or their survivors.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
Enforcement From q Ministef.
To the Editor of The Republic.

Grays Summit. Mo-. April lin to-day's
Republic I see that Colonel John Organ car
ried his own Oen) county for State Sena-
tor in that senatorial district. That was
as It ought to be and he ought to be elected.
/ was chaplain of the legislative session Of
1889, and John Organ was one Of the most
incorruptible men Of that body; perfectly
fearless and, while a true blue Democrat.
he would have voted with the Republicans
to unhorse a boodler or break down q COM
bine. He seemed to study at all times the
interest of the whole people and worked
hard to redeem the Democracy from the
fatal mistake they made In the organixa-
ton Of that body. To him In a great meas
ure is due the credit Of cutting down the
clerical force and other retrenchments to-
ward the middle and end Of that most
eventful session. He ought to carry Iron,
Reynolds and Washington and go into the
next State Senate. II he does the fur will
fly from the boodling cats back or Organ
has lost his claws. 8. H. POLLARD.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
DENY CONSOLIDATION STORIES.
Missouri Trust Co. and Title Guar
anty Co. Not Trying to Merge.

Despite persistent unauthentic statements
Of a consolidation Of the Missouri Trust
Company and the Title Guaranty Trust
Company, President John W. Harrison Of
the Missouri Company and August Gehner.
president of the Title Guaranty Company,
both deny that there are any negotiations
on between the two concerns.
President Harrison stated that the Mis-
souri, Company officials had been considering
among themselves the advisability of max
ing an offer to the Title Guaranty Cons
pany, but added pointedly that no negotia-
tons had been entered into.
Mr.. Rawlings of the brokerage firm OF
Altheimer & Rawlings, which firm was
credited with being the promoters OF the
prospective deal, also denied having any
knowledge Of the proposed CONSOLIDATION.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11

D05p0n TIT III.
In the too-often envenomed quarrel subsisting through
the ages between the church and the stage neither side
has had much to congratulate itself on. and, of the two,
it is hard to say which has showed itself less ugly
tempered, slanderous and vituperative. High time is 1t
the two parties should set UP a little mutual confessional
box, 60 down on their knees penitentially, acknowledge
their common transgressions and pray for dissolution at
the mercy seat Of one anotheTs outraged tribunals. Yes,
In large numbers We once were dissolute and graceless
vagabonds," let the actors say: "Yes, in large numbers
we once were hgoted, n~arrow-minded, inhuman fanatics
and prosecutors" let the churchmen respond. And then,
with according voices, let them intone the liturgy. Lord,
have mercy upon US miserable onenders!"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
Drastic Remedies Proposed.

81. Joseph Gazette.
The recent report Of the st. Louis Grand Jury declares
authoritatively that "a far-reaching and systematic
scheme Of corruption has been carried on for years by
Of the Municipal Assembly" With few excep-
lions. the report asserts. all franchises granted within
the past ten years have been secured through bribery. In
one instance Of the granting of a franchise, 1t is set forth.
certain Councilmen and delegates received a total of $3.50 900
for their votes The first thing to be done in a case like
this is to apply the Cuban brand of punishment to the
booders and the next thing is to enact such laws as will
make 1t possible and desirable for clean mel to enter the
Municipal Assembly.
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edge could be centered and made available the value
to humanity would be immense.
An institution like the proposed Hall of Philan-
thropy would at once become known all over the
world. Its facilities for Information would be used
constantly by the authorities Of every charitable in
stitution in the United States. 1t would confer honor
on st. Louis and on the unselfsh women who would
have accomplished its construction.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
BOARD WILL INVESTIGATE.
Brickmakers' Strike at Belleville to
Be Subject Of Inquiry.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Springfield. ILL.,. April 10.-The State Board
of Arbitration has received a commmica-
ton from Mayor Hay Of Belleville, giving
notice Of the brickmakers' strike now on in
that city. About eighty men are involved.
The difficulty grows out Of a difference as to
the number Of hours hat shall constitute q
days work. h men are demanding a,
nine-hour day. and their employers con-
strue the demand to mean ten hours pay
for nine hours work.
One or more members Of the Arbitration
Board will investigate the situation at Belle
willie.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11

Missouri Democrats have every reason to be proud
of the party showing in the recent elections. The en-
enlargement contained therein should cause the party
to maintain its unbroken organization and to value
properly the existing spirit of harmony. The Demo
cratic leaders in the State deserve credit for condi-
tons that contain the brightest promise for the future.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11

BLOOMINGTON BuIleuI

T00nHnktU buHeuH
The st. Louis Grand Jury which has been Investigating
municipal bribery and corruption finds that the results
are appalling and the people have but a vague conception
of the extent to which the thefts have been carried, These
things can only be developed by changes at the polls.
Long domination of a party in a city reduces corruption
to a an exact science, no matter how large or small the
town. The question OF population has to do only with
amounts, and not principles. If the people will only pay
attention as they do to their private business and use
the power at the polls for hiring and dischargtng as they
would persons in their individual employ, things would DO
different.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
DARLINGTON HAS ACCEPTED.
Will Address the Southern Educa-
.tional Association.

SPECIAL.
jefferson City, Mo-. April 1.-Stats Su-
perintendent Darlington a accepted a
place on the programme Of the Southern
Educational Association for the annual
a.. 1902. His subject is. The Correlation
Of the Subject Matter of the Course Of
Study"
Superintendent Darlington Is State director
of the National Educational Association.
which meets this year at Minneapolis July
T-12. He has been asked to discuss Mature
Study Leading to Practical Agriculture" at
that meeting.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
INCREASE IN VALUES OF
MORE THAN S37,OO0,00O.
State Board of Equalization Has An
the Amusement of Land
and Personal Property.
SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jefferson City. Mo-, April 10.-The State
Board of Equalization, for the equalization
Of real and personal property for taxes of
the year 1902. completed its labors last
Monday and Tuesday of this week. the
results were certified out to the several
county clerks by the State Auditor.
In equalizing the several classes of prop
erty between the counties of this State. the
State Board decreased the valuation as
returned by the several county assessors in
the sum of s6SS. 1893, leaving the net total
valuation Of real and personal property
81, 046, 469. IA.
The totals of the several classes Of prop
erty as euualized are az follows.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11
ENROLMENT OF CHER0KEES.
Dawes Commission Is Fastening
Work Forward With All Speed.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Dallas. Tex. April 10.-The Mississippi
Society of Texas has prepared and sent a
special Invitation to Mrs. Jefferson Davis to
attend the National Confederate Reunion,
to open In Dallas on April q. The invitation
Is In the shape Of a beautiful hand painted
PLAGUE. artistically illustrated with Con-
federate ,colors, flags and emblems. The
title reads. Lovingly and Respectfully
Yours, Mississippi-Texans, Dallas, 1907"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11

Unquestionably the most vivid showing Of the quar-
terly report Of the st. Louis Transit Company is that
the stockholders are gaining a large return on their
investments. To justify the concessions enjoyed by
the Transit Company corporation, however, there
should be a showing that the people are getting the
worth of their money in an improved street railway
service.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11

Ten students of Smith Academy will par
ticipate in the tenth annual contest in
at Memorial Hall. corner of
Nineteenth street and Washington avenue.
tonight. The prizes are two gold medals
offered by the academy.
The judges will be the Reverend Daniel
Dorchester, pastor of the Lindell Avenue
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11

on the part Of a company which by franchise pos
sesses a monopoly of the streets for %streetcar Dur-
poses.
Mr.. Grants explanation is not sufficient to allay
public criticism Of the present service.
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And said Charles w. Knapp further says that the num-
Der Of copies returned and reported unsold during the
month Of March was 500 Per cent.
CHAS. W. KNAPP.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3lst day of
March. 1902. 7 F PARISH
Notary Public. City of st. Louis, Mo.
My term expires April 2, 1907.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-11

The total valuation of real and personal
property as fixed by the board in 1901 was
81. COS, s4s, 1853. which, compared with the
amount fixed by the board In 1902, after the
said deduction of ssSs. 1913. shows IN in
creased valuation in the State in 1902 over
thai in 1901 Of s37, $50. S91.