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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
ALEAyENING POWER.

BY giving unanimous ndorsement to the work done
by the Choral-symphony Society in trimming singers
belonging to the church chors the st. Louis Evan
gecal Alliance has emphasized point too often
looked. Appreciation Of the artistic performances of
the society should not overlook commendation for
the creation Of higher musical standard in the chos
of the city.
At the moment the managers of the organization
asking for the support of the public that the
work may continue uninterrupted Lovers of the best
music and there many of them in st. Louis-are
asked to provide guarantee fund for next year.
Tomorrow night n benefit concert will be given at
the Odeon to raise an amount TO the deficit in
this years finances. The outpeuring Of the people
should crowd the hail. An enthusiastic rally the
society this crucial point in its history will
much toward encouraging those who have spent so
much time and money in maintaining the organization
thus far.
II would indeed be distinct loss TO st. Louis if
the leaSen of this society removed. Not only
would the quality Of singing in many of the churches
deterorate but interest in the best music would
lukewarm The alternative is TO encourage that in
fuence which maintains the highest standards in
vocal and instrumental work.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
DEpENpENT on THE LOBBY.

If Republican politicians could point TO any time
in the last thirty years when the Republican minority
in the General Assembly not under the domina-
ton of the socaed lobby there might be some reason
in their promises of reform.
TO date there has not been declaration by Re-
publican newspaper In Missouri which be con
erued into opposition to this influence. Not single
Republican legislator has been repudiated by the
ty organ. When It is remembered that every Re-
publican member of the State Senate is tied hand
and foot by the lobby consistency demands that there
be something besides denuncation of recalcitrant
Democrats. esq ~
The Republic has printed the names Of the Re
publican Senators who form the main strength Of the
lobby in Jefferson City They are Davisson Clarke.
-Jewell. Matthews, Ramp Rollins. Smith and Sullivan.
>Each and every Of these is incapable of in
dependent action any question in which the lobby
is concerned On all test measures their have
indicated thar they in league with the element
OF Missouri politics against which the best citizens
arrayed
Republican politicians and their newspapers can
not carry their pretense of being opposed to the
lobby unless they do something beside generaize.
Tha Republic has asked that two Democratic Sena-
tors-Farrs of Steelyile and Orchard of West Plains
-be kept mt home because of their afiation with the
Republican Senator's
For the same reason which calls for the defeat of
Farrs and Orchard for nomination there is also the
necessity Of keeping the above-named Republican
Senators out OF power. Unless higher ideal ami
mates Republican nominees than that manifested by
those now in Office The better class of voters in both
parties will work for their defeat The selfrespect
OF individual citizens demands much.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01

menS in the Oklahoma region and eastward through
Arkansas II is in an admirable position to cover
Texas and with St Louis connection would have
every inducement to do So Being one of the wealth
lest of Western companies It utilize its opportuni-
ties with all the rapidity available in this era of i'm
mense capacities-and that Is saying what a few
years ago would have seemed impossible in speedy
constructive development
The Rock Island would open to st. Louis an enor-
field only In the Southwest but through the
central country west Of the Mississippi. Hitherto
the system has taken to Chicago all the business it
could control St Louis will be glad to hear that the
Rock Island has consummated arrangements for en-
tering this city as a fully equipped competitor.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
ERATZ AND HIS FELLOWS.

There may be absolute truth in fugitive kratzs
declaration that he but tool in the hands of
others in the bribery which resulted in his in
dictment and flight and in his further assertion that
there are number of persons noT in st. Louis who
guilty than he
Precisely for this is it TO be regretted that
there seems to be a chance that kratz cannot be
brought back to ST. Louis for trial The develop
ments in the hearing of his case might lead TO the
punishment of those other and possibly greater Grim
inais Of whom he speaks.
1t is to be hoped therefore, that Chief Of Detec-
tives Desmond will bring fugitive Kratz along with
him when he returns from Mexico.
In rle meantime vigorous prosecution nf the
doodle Investigations is than in order. If
there is any way of reaching the men whom kratz
describes rs more guilty than he, they should
be reached and punished
While this is being attempted, close watch should
he kept TO prevent further flights similar to that Of
Kratz The Circuit Attorney, the Grand Jury and
the Police Department must needs be more viglant
than ever,
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
WORLD'S-t9O3-FAIR.
COTTON PLANTERS WILL BENEFIT.

i
An additional guarantee Of prosperity in the South
is contained in the fact that the recent rapid advance
In the price OF cotton means total gain least
S75000000 TO Southern planters. the average increase
of value, being $50 per bale estimated total
crop of 100000 bales
Too often it happens that big bull movement in
agricultural products materializes at time when the
farmers have disposed of their crops at low figure
but in this instance healthy and natural advance
mas taken place before the product had been mar
keted Advices from the South the reports tell
to the effect that planters have held their cot
tor closely. This means that they in a position
profit very materially by the upward trend of the
great Southern staple
4 Additional prosperity in tie South means we'll
an increased and more profitable business for other
sections Of the country Southern planters and mer-
chants are heavy buyers from the East and West.
The general commercial outlook therefore, is bright
ened by the advance in cotton. Under such condi-
tions, purely selfish contemplation of the in
cident should lead to widespread satisfaction with
the insured prosperity Of the Souths cottongrowers.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01

According TO the Board of Public improvements
the only objection TO improving Kings highway this
year is the expense of a which will cost the
city about $4,000. Comptroller Player is said TO
have promised to incorporate this item in the general
appropriation bill if the Sewer Commissioner rec
ommends. If this money can be procured as the
Comptroller thinks Sewer Commissioner Hermann
should not delay making the recommendation. The
improvement Of Kings highway is one of the antici-
pated benefits of the Charter amendments.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01

1t is gratifying TO note that in the intense com
petition for the ownership of the Virgins Ferry Com
pany, many of the stockholders adhering TO the
| agreement made to Of the companies party to
the struggle. Whatever the outcome of this engag-
ing contest, there can be but wish in the matter
Of means to the end Business honor and faith are
now, at all times, the foundations of permanent
business life reason enough that the great movement
now in hand should be conducted in strict accordance
with these principles Some of the questions involved
will be settled by the courts but there remain others
that must be determined by the individual. In some
instances the money consideration is small. in others
it is large but the fact Of principle remains the
whether for cents for dollars in trifing sums, for
millions
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
After Conference in Different Dis
tricts General Meeting Will
Be Held.
PEACE OUTLOOK IS BRIGHTER.
Belief Grows at Pretoria That F'a-
yorable Action VIII Follow
Fair Presentation of Case
to Fighting Men.

Pretoria. April 22.-In pursuance Of an un-
derstaEdins reached by the Boer delegates
at the conference recently held here tbs
delegates are busy visiting the burghers in
the field
General Botha. the Transvaal Comman-
der-in-Chiei Acting President Schalkburger
Of the 1'raUsvaal; General Delarey. General
Lucas Meyer. Commander-!n-C Chief of the
Orange Free State forces; Secretary of State
Reltz of the Transvaal, Mr. steyn. ex-Presi-
dent Of the Orange Free State. and General
DeWet have each taken a separate district
for the purpose Of conferring with the COM
mandcs as rapidly as possible.
After these conferences u general meet
ing has been arranged for at Vereeniging.
T:ansvaal, May %. when 4 final decision
is expected.
It is believed among Beers who have sur
rendered and other well-informed persons.
that the peace outlook is favorable. If the
delegates place the situation fairly before
the bUrghers.
Secretary Of State Reitz has had a meet
ing with Commandant Beyers. in the Pie
tersburg district, but the result, If any, Is
not known.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01

kind on the vagaries of both sexes. II
deals particularly with the schemtng wom-
en-, known in melodaranas, as an adven-
turess. Her blackest side Is shown to con-
trast with the good lovable woman
The production is said to be one Of merit
The company consists of Leighton Leigh,
Henry Buck1er, Horace Wentworth
Ernest Stanley. Elizabeth Baker, Iva Mer-
lyn and others
This week Robert McWade is presenting
his version Of RIP Van Winkie" His
play is a radical departure from the Bouci-
caut version, produced by Joseph Jefferson.
However, Mr.. McWade's version does not
suffer by comparison and his delineation of
, old Rip IS as picturesque bit of work
as has been done on the Haviin stage in
many a day. The production, too. is a good
one, picturing the many little local incidents
along the Hudson River with historical
accuracy.
Harry Willams's imperial Burlesquers
come to tie Standard after the current en-
Eagement of the RentZ-Santley organiza-
ton Our Lady will be the coming show 8
initial sketch. Prominent in the vaudeville
programme will be Barton and Ashley in
their original act, Canal Boat SaI'': John
Cain and James Tenbrooke in THE Lawyer
and the Coon, BIanch Newcomb, the, vo-
calist, and Mcbride and Goodrich in a
company will present the military traves-
ty "On to the Front by Harry B. Mar
shall
II saw and heard a great many funny
things during my travels with The Expior-
ers' - said Richard Carie recently, but
what made me laugh the heartiest was
question asked by good old clergyman.
ut was one-night stand, and the wealth
er was intensely cold. The landlord of the
rather inconspicuous hotel where he stopped
was called from the breakfast .able. where
we were taking an absurdly early meal in
order to catch train, by the alarming IN
tellisence conveyed by the hired man that
all his cows were friz to the ground.
There had been a ministerial convention
in town the day before. and gentleman
whose calling was betrayed by his cloth
sat beside me at the table.
" Let's go out and see what's the mat
ter, he suggested. Having finished my re-
past, Joined him In a stroll 10 the barn.
We soon found that the hired mans story
was the truth. a water pipe leading into
the barn had frozen and burst. flooding the
floor, and there stood six sleek Jerseys with
their hoofs fast frozen in the ice that had
formed in the frigd temperature of the
night The poor beasts were shlvering with
cold and fright. and the prospects for their
recovery seemed slight.
Everybody set about bringing warm wat
er from the kitchen to thaw the cows out
of their imprisonment. barring the land
lord. He. fastening to the bar&fetched out
a jug of whisky. and. by aid of a bottle
and a tin funnel, gave each Of the animals
a liberal dose. My clerical companion, who
up to this time had said nothing save
rurmured poor beastsi poor beastsr
stepped forward the last fiery drink had
been poured down bovine throat. touched
the landlord on the shoulder and grayeIy
asked: Mr.. Brown, when are you going to
milk"
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
COMPETENT MUNICIPAL SERVICE.

In the report of the auditing committee appointed
by Mayor Wells TO investigate the books of municipal
departments and the citys financial affairs the
thoughtful citizen will find additional confirmation of
the fact that the municipality is under capable
business management.
The committee speaks in the highest terms of the
excellent system prevailing in the offices Of Comp
troller Player Auditor Dierkes and Treasurer Fran
cscus The accounts kept with accuracy and
thoroughness. the working staff found to be en-
tirely efficient strict attention to duty during busi
hours the invariable rule. the assistants
'devotng their best energies and efforts to promote
the public good"
These satisfactory conditions IRE the direct result
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
NOTABLE ATTENDANCE
AT MORTON FUNERAL
Governor of Nebraska and Other
Notable Officials at Services
Business Houses Closed.

Nebraska City. Neb., April oo.-The body
of the late J. Sterling Morton, former Sec
retary Of Agriculture. arrived In this city
from Chicago early to-day on g special
train At the station a committee of prom
inent people net the funeral train and es-
corted the corpse to Arbor Lodge. where It
lay in state until the hour of the funeral
this afternoon.
Governor Savage and his staff came from
Lincoln on early train to attend the
services, and Il large number of former as
sociates and friends of deceased arrived
from Omaha and other parts OF the State.
Every business house in the city was
draped in mourning and by request Of the
Mayor business was generally suspended
during the funeral hour. Fitting resolu-
tions were passed by the City Council,
which attended in a body. The Louisiana
Purchase Exposition NasbraSka Commits
sion. Of which Mr.. Morton was a member.
attended A memorial service Will be held.
probably next Sunday.
The Reverend A. Il. knickerbocker Of this
city officiated at the funeral service. being
assisted by the Reverend +. W. Eason Of
Lincoln and other ciergymen Of this city.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
The Agreement for Monopoly.
Louisville Post

IIouisvIIe Post
All lawyers without regard to politics. agree that a
corporation even though it he a monopoly. is upon
footing, far the law is concerned,
from an agreement the part of number of firms or
corporations restraint of trade Many of the big
porations are not trusts though they have combined
plants the industry. The packers monopoly
upon separate and indepedent
concerns really trust There is no law to pre-
vent the packers from combining the plan of the
Steel Corpoi alton, but they have far in the
demonstrate the evils and dangers of such COM
bnaton as themselves the target Of legislative
action if they attempt consolidation at this late
dav
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01

Reports from New York City show that the metrop-
oils is watching the fight for the control of the Wig
gins Ferry Company The Importance Of this deal
is appreciated in the East. During the past few
years the commerce of St Louis has made prodgious
strides ST Louis capital has entered into COM
petition with that of New York. The great interests
involved in the struggle for control of the Virgins
Ferry terminals quick realize the necessity Of
making ample provision for capturing ST Louis bust
ness.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
No Subsidy for the shipping Trust



Probably best that could possibly be put
forth against the of Government ship subsidies has
been by the capitalists who have been buying
steamship lines right and left organizing 15o0O00OO
combine a New Jersey charter and making ar
rangements rates carrying freights and
gers TO suit themselves. When the shipping business
offers such inducement there is
apparently small need of Government coexing. 1t is
conceded that the great shipping trust
will operate the passage of the shpsubsidy
bill Representatives who will candidates for reelec-
ton see dangers of voting for 1t.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01

Miss Cornelia May Culbertson will give
dramatic recital in honor of her graduation
from the Perry School of Oratory and
Dramatic Art. in the Y. NJ. C. A build
irg. this evening.
The programme includes three-act play
entitled MY Lady Peggy Goes to Town"
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01

Republican National Committeeman Kerens con-
tnues to Endorsements for his good work from
Republican county conventions. This evidence of the
lobbys activity is enough to condemn every pretense
Of Republican horror of lobby domination at the State
capital Republicans of the better will not
sent to be dragged to a support of any bearing
the Kerens brand. Democratic nominees may expect
many nominal Republican votes as result.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
wIGGINs FERRY AND THE ROCK ISLAND.

u WIGGINS FERRY AND THE ROCK ISLAND.
St-sI.ouis is watching the Virgins Ferry struggle
with an interest sbsrpened by the official
ment that the Rock Island Railroad is the purchasing
partysbehind the Mercantile Trust Company.
If HAT great system is to have St Louis terminals
and direct line, and is TO extend the Kansas City
and Colorado road to strike its vast southwestern
mileage the business interests of this city may well
believe wtat Mr.. Wade said two days ago-that the
purchase will IL completed be the most important
commercial event Of twenty years.
THE Rock Island covers the new part of the South
west. with especial strength in Kansas and Okla
homa.r Its recent purchase Of the Choctaw road in
se.tee an intention Of still extensive develop
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
Graduates at Lamonte.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Lamonte. Mo-. April 30-The commence
ment exercises of the Lamonte High School
were held in the opera-house tonight. The
graduation class receiving diplomas were
seven young ladies': Misses Daisy B. Kemp,
Myrtle l. Evans, Jessie c. McNair, ENID
z. johnson, Lulu P. Fowler, Stella NJ. Tay-
lor, Ethel ]. Higginbotham. The annual ad-
dress was delivered by the Reverend o. l.
Wood. pastor of the Baptist Church, his
subject being "Womanhood'
Those graduating from the public school
were: Misses Lizzie Gregory, Mabel Luther,
Stella Agee. Vallie Yankee. Gertrude Wade.
Willie Kemp Kenneth Winner, Newton
Hall, Charlie Alsbaugh.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
John A. Knott Inaorsed.

Z RflF Q BIC SPECIAL,
Canton. Mo-. April 30-The Congressional
Committee of the First District met in con-
Vention to-day to cast up the vote for Sat-
urday's primary James 7. Lloyd was elect
ed without opposition. John T Beal Of
Harry B. Smith of Lewis County. reelected
secretary and treasurer of the new commit
zee. RESOLUTIONS were adopted indorsing
John A Knott Of Marion County for Rail-
road Commissioner. The committee also
lndorsed Thomas II. Wagner and q. T.
Bradford as State committeeman, also Thos.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01

of Mayor Wess choice of the best material for the
heads of departments. The gentlemen appointed to
responsible positions selected exactly they
would have been selected for service in great bus
ness esablishment-becaus of demonstrated fitness
for the work to be done. They in turn, have
ganized their working forces the same basis. The
result Of competent service has followed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
Greenup Out of the Race.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Paducah, KY. April 3o-George W.
Greenup of Paducah, candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Congress in
this district, announced to-day that he has
withdrawn from the race. This leaves the
contest between Sam Grassland of Mayfield
and Ollie James OF Marion. Business de-
mands and other reasons are responsible
for Mr.. Greenup's withdrawal. He took, an
active part in the canvass and his daughter,
Miss Lolita, played the fiddle at his speak
ing engagements. His novel campaign won
him many friends.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01

Fugitive Kratzs profound satisfaction with Mexico
place of residence is probably due to grateful
conviction that he cannot be brought thence an
for his sins in st. Louis This feeling is cacu-
lated to make the land of the Montezumas very
salubrious to of the Kratz stripe
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01

drama tized by Miss Culbertson. The young
lady will be assisted by Miss S. Marie Lutz,
soprano; Mrs. Carl ]. Luyties, accompanist.
Several vocal selections. which were
ranged by Miss Culbertson, including THE
Mill on the Floss and two recitations,
'rrhe Authors Reading and 'The Average
Boy," will be given.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
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: FIGHTS TUBERCULOSIS
: BY VACCINATION METHOD.

= Berlin. April 3O.-Advance sheets of =
o Professor Behring's forthcoming q
= book on tuberculosis in cattle are q
q available here to-day. 4
. Professor Behring says he has sue 4
o cessfully infected cattle with virus I
o from humans, producing thereby fa- Z
q tai animal tuberculosis. He also says 4
. he has discovered a method to rem 4
= der cattle immune against tuberculo- 4
= sis, which is done by vaccinating the 4
' cattle when they are young. This, he Z
= declares to be mis- greatest discovery I
. and says the method is in use on 4
= farms at Marburg. 4
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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01

One of the most taking sprngtime pictures in st.
Louis just is that presented by the laying out
of flower gardens in public school yards. The de-
velopmen is both educational and recreative in spirit
and promises much instruction and pleasure for
school children
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
Protection and Subsidy.



The Republican party is hypnotized by monopoies
that they only and guard with protec
tariff, to give them immense subsidy
beside~
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-05-01
Marshall, Mo-, Pastor Resigns.

Marshall. Mo-. April 3o.-The Reverend
E E. Morris has resigned the pastorate of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church here
He needs rest. Doctor Morris is an emf
nent divine, well-known to the church pee
pla In ST. LouiA