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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17

A New York celebration of Thomas Jefferson's
birthday, in which such Democrats as David B. Hill,
Perry Belmont and Lewis Nixon heartily participate,
additionally discredits the claim of certain political
doctors that the Democratic party is a disorganized
party and that reorganization is a necessity of the
hour. American Democracy was never more har-
monious, more compactly aligned for battle, more
united and aggressive in spirit, than now. The lead
ing issues for the Congressional and Presidential cam
paigns are Of a nature to weld Democracy into har-
mony. The party must win in those campaigns if
the interests of the people are to be protected. Salts
flying proofs that Democracy is organized for victory
become more frequent day by day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
WORLD'S-19O3-FAIR.
CHIEF KELLY AND FATHER CoFFEY.

Il CHIEF KIEL AND FATHER COFFEY.
Chief Of Police Kiely's reply to the charge made by
1.-THE Reverend Father Coffey Of the continued violation
Iof the anti wineroom law by certain saloonkeepers is
but convincing and manifests a spirit un-
worthy Of the official whose duty 1t is to see that the
law is respected.
When the Chief of Police, after %brusquely deny
ing the truth of Father Coffey's allegations, angrily
|declaresthat he is mot conducting the police force to
suit Father Coffey," he reveals a singular and lamen-
table ignorance Of his position in the community.
Despite his belief to the contrary, he is required
Ito conduct the police force ito suit Father Coffey'
and all other good citizens who are entitled to police
and assistance in the maintenance Of law
and order.
1t WIS exactly for this that the police force was
and the Chief of Police must himself see to
It that the police force ~justiies its existence and its
cost to the tax-paying public.
Chief Of Police Kiely should have answered the
Reverend Father Coffey in a radically different man.
ner. He should have notified the priest that he would
which Father Coffey showed to be running with a
wineroom attachment. He should have advised the
Of his willingness to accompany him in a
round of. inspection to this end. He should have
thanked Father Cofey for assistance In SO good a
cause. The truth Of the matter is that Father Coffey
be done by Chief Kiely in the regular performance of
his police duty. The Chief will do we'll to remember
this truth.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
EPISCOPAL BISHOPS CONVENE.
Take Up Business Referred From
Recent Session at San Francisco

Cincinnati. April 1s.-The House Of Bish-
ops of the Episcopal Church convened here
to-day to select Bishops Of Salina, Western
Kansas. of Honolulu and Of Porto Rico
and probably Of Mexico, and to transact
other business that was referred at the re-
cent session in San Francisco to this ad-
journed meeting.
The meeting opened with q celebration OF
the holy communion at Christ Church this
morning. Immediately afterwards the Bish-
ops went into executive session Bishop
Clark OF Rhode Island. being too feeble to
attend, Bishop Dudley. Of Louisville pre-
sided. Fifty of the eighty American Bish-
ops are present. including some from dis
tant missionary fields Many prominent rec
tors and laymen are also present.
At the pro-cathedral tonight Bishop Pot
ter OF New York spoke on THE Philip
pines" Bishop Doane Of Albany on The
Principle " Apportionment Of Funds for
General Missions" and Bishop Gailof OF
Tennessee on Our Work Among the COL
ored People of the South"
The Bishops and other %visitors, after the
addresses at the pro-cathedral. this even.
ing, vert guests at a public reception at
the Grand Hotel, followed by q banquet
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17

nv sons to take me around n introdncs
me to her. He did 30. On meeting MISS
Adams 1 not only compliments nc. on ,, ~
rerformance but told her that we would
hear from her some day. ! 1 am very happy
indeed to nave developed into such q spien-
did prophet"
s. e. wa.son's "Orientals' will furnlsn
next weeks bill at the Standard. Jeanette
Dupre, the leading woman. herseir a oarA-
haired beauty. is announced to have mace
the Oriental, effect more striking by en-
gaging none but dark-haired young women
for the chorus. .In Ladysmith" and The
Bufaloes" will be staged with late music
and much new dialogue. Among the vaude-
vile entertainers will be jeanette Dupre'
Belle Gordon. West and Williams, Ella
Shields, the Navette sisters. Hawthorne anu
Allen. John Weber and his company, and
the Lassard brothers.
Lee. the hypnotist, will fill an engagement
of one week at the Odeon, beginning April
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
CURTIS OF KANSAS WAS ANGRY
Elevator Served Senators First
and Left Him to Wait

REPUBLIC SPECIAh
Washington, April 18-Representative Cur
at the elevator shaft at the main floor Of
the Senate to-day and rang the electric bell
As the car was descending there came three
signals from the basement and the ele-
vator hurried down to carry UT Senator
Burnham. Three rings from the top door
caused the elevator man to hasten up for
Senator Elkins This was twice thai the
Representative had been passed. and he
was becoming angry. Just a. the car ar
rived with Senator Elkins there came an
down again went the elevator man By this
time the Kansas Representative was very
warm. He yelled for the car to como back.
but his voice echoed vainly down the shaft
Finally, after three Senators had been car
ried to their respective destinations, the
elevator ear was a. tne epreSen.ause
he exclaimed to the elevator conductor. his
patience all exhausted, Il would have you
fired in five minutes"
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TOO MUCH TO EXPECT.

If Delegate Burke Introduces his promised resolu-
zion making possible the abolition of the lower branch
of tho. Municipal Assembly, and 1t Is passed, he and
his supporters will be entitled to the thanks Of the
community. AT present such an obedience to public
sentiment seems too good to be true.
No one believes that the men now sitting in the
House CT Delegates would consent to any resolution,
bill or measure providing for the forfeiture of their
Influence In local affairs. Even the united efforts
OF Messrs. Burke and Sweeney. both past masters in
ward manipulation. would hardly serve to secure the
Improved condition which would follow the establish
ment Of q single legislative body.
The recommendation Of the Grand Jury that the
law be 90 changed that Delegates might be elected by
= general vote, with ward or district representation,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
is THIS A NEW CENTURY MARVEL?

Former President Vasquez Of Honduras will open
up a vista of the most fascinating and picturesque
character If he succeeds in his ~strikingly original
scheme Of overturning all the little republican Gov
ernments in Central America without the firing of a
gun.
Heretofore one of the most serious objections to
"vilainous %saltpeter' was necessary before a reyolu-
ton could be said to amount to n hill of beans. Es-
pecially has this been true of the almost chronically
revolutionary South and Central Americans. with
whom a tremendous fusillade from all sorts Of
ordnance, even though not a soul be hurt thereby, is
as necessary an accompaniment of governmental over
throw as the issuing of the bombastic preliminary
manifesto or the additional taxation of the people by
the new Government. 1t is as difficult to conceive of
q Central American revolution without gunpowder ac-
cessories as of a frecracker similarly impoverished.
The gayety of nations, already so vastly augment:
ed by the kaleidoscope changes Of
government, will be still further increased If Senior
Vasquez is giving US the straight tip on his new
scheme. There Is some disposition to believe that the
former President Of Honduras is in reality setting out
to establish an international reputation as the worlds
greatest comicopera impresario, with all Central
America as his stage and the entire population rs his
company Of players. A bloodless revolution involving
the raw without a suspicion of a huge and hilarious
joke being concealed somewhere in the scheme.
Nevertheless, lovers Of peace and gentleness will
wish the best Of luck to Senior Vasquez and his new
propaganda. 1t may be that this worthy profess
sional revolutionist has learned the secret of accom-
plishing tremendous changes Of social and political
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L. F. Austin in Illustrated London News 4
Touching some points of manners. we must insist that
We are living in the Twentieth Century. I see that one
Of the magnates who manipulate the tobacco market has
been expressing the hope that the habit Of taking snufY
will be revived. He is not very sanguine. for the recru-
descence OF SNUFF would mean the abolition of the white
pocket handkerchief. In the days Of the old bandanna,
snuff left no stain on a mans character; but when the
white handkerchief came in, the snufbox disappeared.
You cannot find 1t now except in clubs. where very old
gentlemen sometimes take a surreptitious pinch. I came
across 1t one day. and tried a little snur upon my degen-
crate nostrils. When I had sneezed for about a minute, I
caught the eye Of an ancient member OF the club, who
was surveying me with a look which said quite plainly.
'Ignoble specimen of a decaying race. how dare you
tamper with a symbol that represents the convictions of
a glorious generation?' I felt the rebuke keenly, because
a violent fit Of meezing robs a man Of his dignity. But
the Twentieth Century cannot return to the red bandanna
even to Increase the profits Of the tobacco merchants. 1
like the snunbox at the club as a relic Of the past, just
as 1 like to see a stout member of Parliament in a court
suit on levee day. But IL he should wear a cooked hat and
knee breeches every day. 1 should say. MY dear friend,
any attempt to escape from your proper century makes
you a sad spectacle. Go home. lock those garments In a
cupboard, and send me the key"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17

With the election of William A. Giraldin as presi-
dent of the Real Estate Exchange another year of sue
cessful work may be expected from this important st.
Louis institution. On more than one occasion the
Exchange has been foremost in movements of a public
character. The stimulus which the real estate agents
have given to the upbuilding of st. Louis has been one
of the most vital influences in this city. Great things
have been accomplished by the members of the E1-
change during the past two years. There is no rea-
son why progress should not be even greater in the
future.
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MARIE D'ANGLETERRE,
TROTSIEME FEMME DE LOUIS MI.


After a days negotiations the French
Government kindly issued a permit which
enabled Miss Marlowe to have the picture
copied. This drawing was transferred to
steel and several hundred plates OF the old
painting were struck off. Miss Marlowe has
sent them to many of her literary and artis-
tic friends as n souvenir of her success,
when Knighthood Was in Flower
die Fledermaus," a comic opera, was
produced at the Germania last night by the
Heinemann and Webb stock company. I'm
sere Guten Freunde' is underlined for Sun
day evening. The performance will be a
benefit for Heinemann and Webb.
Joseph Jefferson played an engagement in
Louisville. KY, week before last. Mr.. JEFF
ferson's visits to the various heaters are
welcomed by managers, for the veteran
usually pays them a social call and spends
an hour or two in pleasant conversation.
The fact that Maude Adams was to follow
him in Louisville naturally drifted the con-
versation toward that gifted little woman
Il LAY only seen that little lady play
twice in my nfe," said Mr.. Jefferson. The
first time was quite a number of years ago.
when she was playing the part Of a young
schoolgirl In "A Midnight Belr' at the Bijou
Theater. New York. I was so impressed
with her performances that / asked one Of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17

Revenue Collector Hammer succeeded In turning
about 10000 more into the city treasury during, the
past year as surplus commissions than did his pred
ecessor during the corresponding period in the pre-
ceding year. His total collections were s623,13s
greater. The total revenue passing through his
hands was S10,2sS,295. His diligence in securing
such prompt payment of taxes is q credit to the adj
miniStration,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17

1t is said that American capitalists will subscribe
about $50, 600, 900 to the new British loan. The same
amount was taken on this side when the last bond
issue was made. The investment of American capt.
tai in Europe is one of the encouraging signs. This
is one way of paying off the debt which the industries
Of the United States owe to foreign investors in our
securities. AS an evidence Of continued prosperity in
this country the subscription is worthy of note.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
WEBSTER HAPPENINGS.

The Brotherhood of the Webster Groves
Presbyterian Church held it's first public
meeting Tuesday evening. An address by
Judge Selden P. Spencer of the st. Louis
Circuit Court. entitled Pride Of Country"
was the feature of the evening. 1t is the
intention of the organization to promote
the social, religious and intellectual welfare
of its members and friends by securing
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
ILLINOIS CENTRAL STRIKE.
Shop Men at Waterloo, Ia, Ara
Dissatisfied With Scale.

Waterloo. Ia, April 1s-The Illinois Cen
trail shops at this place were closed to-day
on account of the strike which has been on
for some time. to remain closed until fur
Their notice. The order for closing came
from Vice President Harahan. who says It
with nonunion men.
The strikers demand an increase of 20 to
q per cent in salaries and refused to &C
cept an offer OF 10 per cent increase offered
by the company. About 500 men are af-
fected.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17

Maybe the Government investigation of the Lathrop
camp, threatening to cost American livestock dealers
SO heavily, is intended to check the American senti-
ment of sympathy for the Beers. The investigation
can do the Beers no good, and it contains q menace
Of disaster to Americans.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17

The baseball season formally opens to-day ut
League Park. From now until fall the great Ameri-
can public will have something to discuss morning,
noon and night. That this is the great American
game is to the credit Of the nation. The contests are
purely matters of skill and have none Of the bad fea-
lures Of some other sports. The true fan" cannot
have bad instincts.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
HOLDS UP SPRINKLING BILLS
Auditor Dierkes Says Contractors
Are Neglecting Their Work.

After a conference with Mayor Wells
Tuesday, City Auditor Dierkes concluded
to refuse payment on bills for street sprink-
ling done in the last three months. SO many
complaints have been received from prop
erty owners that the contractors are not
doing the work properly that Mr.. Dierkes
believes the bills should be held up, pend
ing an Investigation.
The police reports indicate that sprinkling
has been more or less neglected at inter-
walls in certain districts.
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would be one remedy for the present intolerable
travesty. Mr.. Burke may accept that idea.
If the quarrels OF Burke and Sweeney were likely
to bring nearer this end the people would be glad to
let them fight to their hearts content. The city at
large has everything to gain and nothing to lose If the
outcome is the disappearance of the House as a st.
Louis institution.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
JOHNSON-DEAN MARRIAGE
NOTES AND PERSONAL GOSSIP

Miss Harriet A.. Dean. daurb,s- NJ NJ
80 NJ. C..-,u. r." n.e VI Mi'
~ lie Siatis' L. DeaH' NO. IsA Longtei-
low boulevard. was married last evening at
z o'clock to Mr.. Wilbur Hamilton Tobnson
op p,noIo .ha oara,ra,w ..r.-H ot
" Ala 'He eete"ohs taxing place at the
Dean residence, the Reverend Doctor Day
officiating. The bride wore Renaissance lace
- - 'eHe seii arranged win
Saaasoaa ,n,nn - d pouquet oi "hi'e
60 MISS Euhiee
49, - w. 1o"N' was nAaiu u
Thare - 'esth mai.
d,r. VI, NJ. an ~ Ai'er n wen
Ruff,,o ,bo,r oara. aa.1." WIN sO ~
dave after NAV, Of tha 60 " oA
- ~
PARTY.
On April 10 a surprise peanut party was
given to Miss Rose Maus in honor of her
seventeenth birthday at the residence of
her parents. NO. 1923 Sidney street. The
early part OF the evening was passed by
playing the peanut and other games and in
lowing were present.
Misses
Emma Schroeder. Lena Maeb,e
Della Ruenheck. Elizabeth Maus,
Ldnia onrIinaar' NINE BsIieman.
Dora Zoellner, Mile Mans
Rose Meyer. Lulu Matthews.
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NEW CABINET FOR NORWAY.
Crown Prince Gustaf, Acting Re.
gent. Meets a Crisis.

Christiania. Norway. April 16.-At to-day'a
session of the Council of State the Nor
wegian Premier, Johannes ". c. Steen, re-
signed. and the other Ministers then placed
Prince Gustaf. who Is acting as Regent.
Later the Regent invited C.. c. Berner, the
President of the Storthing, to form q new
Cabinet.
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conditions without blOodshed. If SO, the dawn Of the
age of universal peace is much nearer than any of US
imagined, because, in this event, the vasquez method
whatever it may be, should be adopted by all nations
as q substitute for war.
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Prosecuting Attorney Appoi.teA.

FsEF JBDIC SFECIAL
Jefferson City, Mo-, April 16.-Governor
ereli of Gallatin Prosecuting Attorney az
Davies County, vice Harry K. Allen. re-
signed Mr. Pickereil is a graduate Of the
highly recommended for the place, TT.
Allen goes to Kansas City to pract3ce ii
profession.
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prised at his home. No. BIG Nebraska ave-
nue., on Tuesday evening. He had been
called away. and upon his return found the
parlor filled with young friends, who had
gathered to celebrate his birthday. An Or
chestra furnished the music. Dancing was
followed by refreshments. Among those
present were the following:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17

q. Joseph Gazette
Joe F1ory's friends are grooming him for Congress in
Bartholdts district in st. Louis. Bartholdt Is Just a lit
tie foxy himself. and IL F1ory expects to land the nominal
ton he will have to join the early risers' class.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17

making East Lynne a notable closing
entertainment at the Imperial this week.
For an old play which has been seen by
probably every theatergoer of the present
| decade, the success of the ompany is re-
markabIe. Miss Forman as Lady Isabelle
does not lose ar opportunity in the many
situations to emphasize her versatility and
the same can be said of Mr.. Crosby. The
company is an adequate one.
The dog and monkey show at the
Columbia this week Is one of merit and Is
proving a drawing card. The Gilmore Sis
I tiers have a new Irish sketch that is well
received. while Billy Clifford is presenting
what Is practically a new singing and talk
ing act The complete list includes J. C.
Nugent and Grace Fertig. Lawrence and
Harrington. Emmons. Emerson and En-
mons; the Seven Pfcchiani Sisters. Esmathil-
de. George Yeoman. Frank LaMondue. the
Rexos and the biograph.
The Byrne Brothers Eight Bels.1 de-
scribed as a nautical production. different
from the average farce musical comedy. will
be the weeks attraction at the Grand
Opera-house commencing with a matinee
next Sunday.
The annual revision Of this production IS
probably responsible for its continued sue
cess. Pantomime. gymnastics, dances. novel
scenic effects and pretty girls are said to
be combined In this presentation OF a new
edition of the old melange. The revolving
ship scene. the trick wagon and the fire
scene, introducing the effects of a human
staircase are some Of the features Of the
show.
Murray and Mack are presenting Shoot
ing the Chutes' here this week. with con-
siderable success. In the cast are Kitty
Beck, Kathryn Roberts and Gus Pixley.
Miss Lulu CHASER OF Dolly Warden fame
is an enthusiastic bowler. and has become
quite an expert at the game. She has taken
part in several contests this year. Her re-
nown appears to have spread. for last week
she received communication from a bowling
club asking permission to name It Dolly
Warden" Miss CHASER granted the request
While Miss Julia Marlowe was In Paris
last summer she found in a dusty corner of
the galleries of the Louvre a time-stained
portrait of Princess Mary Tudor. She ex-
planned to the custodians of the palace her
interest in the painting. and they had it re-
moved from the wall and brought into good
light. The dust of four centuries having
been removed. a picture OF brilliant colors
and fine drawing was revealed. On the
dingy metal plate fastened TO the frame was
the inscription:
---------------.x
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able speakers and affording such other en-
tertainments IS win make the meetings at
tractive. The next meeting will take place
the evening of May 20, when an address
will be delivered by General George H.
Shields, the Assistant Attorney General 10
President Harrison's Cabinet. This meet
ing will be open to both ladies and gem
tlemen.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NUpTIsLS.
Miss Leonora Bensiek. and Mr.. Henry =.
kruckmeyer, will be married this evening at
the home of the brides mother. Mrs. Sophia
Bensiek. No. 1lS6 North Sixth street, The
preparations are elaborate, and the wedding
will be a large affair.
MORNING CHORAL CLUE.
The Kirkwood Morning Choral Club has
extended invitations to the st. Louis Morn
ing Choral Club and their escorts for Tues
day evening, April o., at tho Kirkwood
Armory.
The c. A C.'s next dance will be held on
Saturday. April 10. at Rose Hill Hall. This
is the last dance that the club will give in
doors.
Mrs. Hunting Smith entertained informal
ly yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs.
Paunceford, who is her guess from Mo-
bile.
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VIII Not sau.ter.
chicaso Record-Heraid.

Chicago Record Herald.
Some Of the ex-Aldermsn Of st. Louis will have to con-
tent themselves with looking at pictures Of the Worlds
EAR.
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$4,000 HOMES.

THE ST. LOUIS CARRIER FORCE
OF THE REPUBLIC NOW DELIVER
MORE THAN $1,000 PAPERS
EVERY DAY TO REGULAR Pa
IRONS.
THIS is NEARLY FOUR TIMES
THE CARRIER DELIVERY OF ANY
OTHER MORNING NEWSPAPER IN
ST. LOUIS.
.9i!sIT Is MORE THAN DOUBLE THE
CARRIER DELIVERY OF ANY 9TH
Err NEWSPAPER IN ST. LOUIS,
MORNING OR EVENING.
III is ABOUT EQUAL TO THE
COMBINED CARRIER DELIVERY
OF ALL THE OTHER ENGLISH
DAILlES OF ST. LOUIS.
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MORNING CHORAL CLUE.
MISS srOLTZ

Mics Beata Stoltz, No. 1I25 st. Louis ave-
nue., entertained a large number of her
friends in honor of her birthday Among
those present were: