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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
SOLDIERS OF KNOWLEDGE.

The blood of every investigator the secrets of
science must tingle while reading the stories which
come from Martinique of intrepid men who are dar-
creased.
There is Professor HILL who the first to ascend
the slope of Mont Peee and who did succeed in pass
ing Morne Rouge.
Tales have come Of newspaper correspondents
who have dug through lava and ashes to the most
dangerous poirts of the eruption.
Finally and most notable of all is the feat of Pro
the volcano from the edge of the crater.
peculiar quality of bravery is required in thus
forcing the confines of danger to informa ton
OF the scientists receives a large salary
Whether in the Government service or working for
private organizations the scientific Investigators COM
pensaton is comparatively small.
Yet such is the loyalty to work that nothing
daunts them The soldier on the field of battle can
lay claim to greater courage than that of the
scientists who have distinguished themselves in
Martinique. That fortune has been kind to most of
them is for rejoicing. The information which
has been gathered in this most remarkable volcanic
disturbance should be of nestmabe service to future
investigators.
Their work has not been fruitless They are giving
suggestions regarding the establishment stations in
the volcanic which, If carried out may save lives
which would otherwise be sacrificed to the overwhe-
ing eruptions Their bravery and sincere devotion to
reasonable inquiry in the present calamity have
manded the admiration Of the world.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
NO PEACE OF DIsHoNoR."

1t appears that the two Republican organs which
have been shouting harmony" in the party were
wrong. Every vestige of discord among the Repub-
licans of Missouri is gone said Of these organs
THE ranks forming seldly for the fight friends in
sentiment brothers purpose shoulder to shoulder ell
bow to elbow the picturesque description of the
result which had followed an agreement" made at
conference in the Office of the Missouri Pacific Rail
road.
In that conference were Republican National Com
mitteeman Kerens and Colonel William II. Phelps.
the candidate for the United States Senate and
the other the legislative and political agent of the
Missouri Pacific They desired harmony in the Repub-
cn party in order that the ambitions of the National
Committeeman might be gratifed and the Democratic
nominee for the Senate defeated
This lobby deal and nothing else. In view of
the pretenses which have been made by Republican
organs regarding their hatred of this influence their
attitude toward the agreement" made in the lobby
conference inconsistent and stultifying.
Evidently the St. Louis Republican Club appre-
cates the position IN which the party has been placed
by this open championship Of the Kerens- Phelps
agreement" The resolutions which passed by
this organization leave doubt concerning their po
sition on such alliance. AS Republicans who will
not consent stand shoulder shoulder with the
lobby and its agents they opposed to carrying out
any programme which may be made for them in ad-
vance.
few excerpts from the clubs declaration Of prnci
pies sufficient show that harmony" is afar off
After denouncng the boodlers, the declaration says
that any man, however prominent he may have been
in parys councils who places his reliance for
cess upon the assistance Of the lobby, and upon
bargain and barter with 1t, must be and is unequvo
caly condemned unfit represent the party in any
capacity"
After this pointed reference to the methods Of the
National Committeeman, the declaration denounces
the lobby for trying to conciate the factions and
further that I'VE want harmony brought about by
such infuences-such harmony is peace of dis
honor"
There would be satisfaction among the citizens Of
Missouri If the standards for which the ST. Louis Re
publican Club striving could be considered repre-
sentative of the party. That the members of this
club compelled to fight the official leaders of the
ganization because of alliance with the lobby is signf
icant That they will be compelled acquiesce in the
results of the lobby agreement probable Yet
there will be little Harmony among the Republicans
long this influential club deems the National
Committeeman unfit to represent the party in any
capacity"
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
Emo OF WAR WILL
BENEFIT AMERICA,
While England VIII Need No More
Missouri Mules, She Can Buy
Other Things.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, June 2.-The utmost satisfac-
ton was expressed to-day among financial
and business men downtown at the formal
declaration of peace in South Africa
While the end of the war it said
would not have any direct effect in this
country. there was a unanimous opinion
that indirectly the beneficial effects would
be very great. not only in this country, but
on business generally throughout the world.
An international banker whose name Is
known the world over. said:
Generally the supply OF money will be
increased here as elsewhere as the result
of the end of the war. Gold mining will be
resumed in South Africa, but it Will prooa-
bly, be three years at least before the gold
exported from that country reaches sS'VJ9.-
coz. which was the annual output l believe,
before the war. 1 do not think that the
withdrawal of European capital from this
country now for investment in South Africa
will have any particular effect or cut much
figure in our international transactions.
'Things will generally mere or less bal
ance each other so that no particular eff
feet will be noticed as the result CT SuJL
withdra walls. If there are any. IheFe VIII
be some diminution in the demand from
England for some of ouT products. such, for
instance, as mules, oats and nay. But,
again. our international trade Is too great
for that diminution to have any perceptloie
effect in the long run
msnd, on the other hand, for our manufac-
tured goods, particularly for mining. and'
gradually for agricultural machinery. N
the making of which we beat the world.
That all will help in the general balancing
UP of results. Generally speaking. OF course:
the end OF the war cannot but De benenclai
and result in an Improvement in business,
not only in this country. but in Europe also,
and particularly in England and Germany
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
AN EASY TASK IN DIPLOMACY.


There will be an exceptionally easy task in diplo
macy confronting the successor to the late Lord
Paupcefote British Ambassador to the United
States, with little likelihood of international complica-
tons that call for any especial ability In their settle
ment.
Great Britain and the United States being on the
best of terms and with thorough understanding of
each other based the close relations maintained
since 1898, eliminating in the formulation and adop-
ton of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty authorizing the
construction Of an alAmerican isthmian canal, the
duties Of the Ambassador will tend more than
ordinarily to the social.
He will, therefore, find the Washington post more
satisfying from the viewpoint of friendly intercourse
with kindred people than offering opportunity for
diplomatic distinction.
According to the cable news from London, the Hon
orable Michael Henry Herbert, who married Miss
Leila Wilson Of New York, connection of the Van
derbilts may be named by the British Foreign Office
as Ambassado, to the United States. OF the other
Englishmen considered for the post, 1t is sad all
have American wives. This fact, perhaps typically
illustrates the friendship existing between the two
Governments and the character of diplomatic service
likely to be demanded of Lord Pauncefotes SUCCESSOR
The British Ambassador will be very much at home fu
Washington.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
BEHAVE JUST LIKE OTHER PEOPLE.

AS a matter OF course, United States Ambassador
Choate, representative at the Court of St James,
and Mr. Whitelaw Reid, this Governments special
envoy to the coronation Of Edward VII of England
will conduct themselves throughout the coronation
festivities and ceremonies with due regard for Aner
sefrespect and the decencies of polite society
Let hope that such behavior the part of or
representatives will not be taken by Americans oE
certain type constituting treason to the American
spirit reputation of the principles of free gov
ernment.
There is earthly why official Americans
should not be well-bred gentlemen. belief in popu
lar institutions does not in the least that irs
holders must sterny eschew good manners destruc
tive of liberty.
Upon neither Mr.. Choate nor Mr.. Reid devolves the
duty of attending Edwards coronation wrapped in
the American flag and distributing handbs denoun
cling the monarchcal idea They will be acting in the
strict line of American duty by behaving exactly
do other properly behaved spectators of that inter-
estng though outgrown, pageant. And the great
majority Of the American people will commend them
for doing. Adverse criticism will only from
that amazing little contingent of population who
have in strange manner, escaped the Fool Killer
to the present time
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
WORLD'S-19O4-FAIR.
THE CoNoUEsT OF THE BoERs

All the civilized peoples of earth will rejoice at the
official announcement of the termination of the
in South Africa which has now just been made by
the British Government on the authority of cable
gram from Lord Kitchener at Pretoria.
Even while rejoicing. however that unrighteous
and bloody a conflict has reached its end. lovers Of
canoe which such an ending possesses for the Boer
patriots.
History contains no record Of a more stubborn
fight for freedom than has been made by the Beers
for nearly three years. little people, with less than
100000 fighting in the field, they have neverthe
less held at bay the worlds most formidable nation
more than defeating the picked troops of the
British Army and outmaneuvering the best Generals
In the British service They fighting for what to
strong race is the dearest thing earth-in-
dependence.
There is manful people on the globe but must
have been moved to sincere admiration of Boer pluck
and determination for liberty Americans, especially
have been profoundly stirred in this respect Unhappi
ly owing to pro-Britsh complications in Washington,
this Government has in covert ways been an ally of
England in this conflict but the hearts of the Amer-
an people have been with the Beers from the begin
ming.
Such fact however, brought no benefit to that
etanch of liberty-overs. The two Republics of
South Africa have gone down to bloody destruction at
the hands Of the worlds greatest Empire with never
asword of protest from the worlds greatest Republic
the one-time champion of freedom and the rights of
man. We Americans should stand shamed that day
when the formal surrender of the Beers 10 the Eng
fish takes place soil made sacred by the uaavaing
blood Of patriots.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03

superior to any of those in When it is considered
that the motors which operate electrical auto
mobiles efficient in a ratio with their bulk and
weight both of which large for practical
venience, the Importance of the Edison invention
be appreciated.
His explanation of the work which he has done de
tails the problem of construction for horseless
vehicles. He was compelled TO secure absence of
deterioration by work. large storage capacity per unit
of mass, capabiity of being rapidly charged and dis
charged, capabity of withstandng careless treatment
and nexpensiveness."
If he has really secured these elements of efficiency
he may be able to put motor the market which
Is fitted for high performance. Whether the
of his motor means disuse of the horse another mat
ter The horse has been the verge of passing
away number of times during the past few decades
The railroads were going to put him of business
the bicycle brought the notion as did the pres
ent style of automobile, yet it has been long time
since horses and mules brought such high prices
they do now.
with all respect TO the new invention which may
turn out a great success the horse will keep place
In the service of the people His eptaph will be
written for many year AS for the mule, nothing
but universal and peaceful arbitration of international
difficulties will keep him from the field of battle.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
WORLDS FAIR BONDS SOLD.
Entire Issue of s5,OOO,GaO Awarded
to ST. Louis DidIera.

to st. Louis Bidders.
Tho special issue of municipal bonds IN
aid of the Worlds Fair was awarded yes
terday by Mayor Wells and Comptroller
Player to Whitaker 6. Co. and the Missis-
sIppi Valley Trust Company. which con-
Germs submitted d joint BID of Sl.ctp.Ol per
bond. The issue consists Of 500 G,o)o
twenty-year bonds, bearing ia per cent In
teress, payable seniannuauy. TIE bonds
were virtually sold al Far. as the whole
premium amounts only 10 so, or l cent on
-Four bids were offered Yesterday at noon
represented the successful bidders. The
proposals were Whitaker * Co and the
Mississippi Valley Trust COMPANY, $5,vg0.t",,
Sl,v01.0l per bond: AltheiTner * Rawlings.
S5.0U1.y0. SS99i5; Mercantile Trust Company,
si0c0,coo. Sl,00c. and the GerInanla Trust
Company, $4,000 Sl,OCO
Mr. Whitaker stated that his bid was
for a syndicate composed OF st. Louis and
New York flnaEciers, the latter being rep
Co. of New York. He said that more
than half of the bonds belonging to his
syndicate Will be sold by ST. Louis firlan-
'I'ne Mississippi Valley Trust Company"
said Frank p Hays, bond oTncer of that
company. bid for syndicate OF St. LOUIS
and New York hnanciers- Wall street
wanted as many of the bonds Is could he
purcha sed, but it Will get only hai. This
syndicate was organized about year ago,
but l was in New York recently and COM
pleted the arrangements.
We were informed That Mr.. Whitaker
represented another syndicate; so, in order
to facilitate negotiations, We agreed 70 sub
nit a joint bid ana divide the bonds. Under
no circumstances would we have offered
more than We d,d. The bonds will soon be
advertised for sale
will be worth 103 per cent 20 investors. 1he
aggregate bonded indebtedness OF St LOUIS
Including the s5.0g.JJ1 Worlds Fair issue,
is {z3. .gi5. z7S.Sc The city owns properly
valued al 36G00,t09.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
COURT OF CRIMINAL CORRECTION.

Earnest attention should be devoted by public
opinion to the recommendation of the April Grand Jury
that the Court Of Criminal Correction be abolished and
another criminal division of the Circuit Court pro-
vded for thus avoiding the awkward system that now
exists.
The growth of evil around such court is seen in
the Grand Jurys careful review of the operation Of
the Court Of Criminal Correction, and that bodys
final conclusion expressed above will receive the
hearty Endorsement Of all good citizens familiar with
the situation. The necessity for such change has
long been recognized.
There should be nothing between the police courts
Justice Of the Peace and the Circuit Courts In the
way Of an intermediary trial court Under the sys-
tenn now in vogue, the Court OF Criminal Correction is
not a constituent part of the criminal court system
Complaint has more than once been made that the
work Of the police in apprehending and arrestng Of
fenders has been nuhed by the discharge OF the Of
tenders, unpunished In the Court Of Criminal Correc-
tion.
81 With the Court Of Criminal Correction abolished
and its place taken by criminal division of the
Circuit Court the responsibility for any failure to re-
tct crime 10 punish criminals could then be def
stely placed. The truth would at become appar-
eat Il the police were not doing their 1ull duty in
bringing offenders before the bar OF Judgment
Equally would the truth be obvious If faithful per
formance of duty by the police being nuhed by
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
FINDS EUROPE INTERESTED
IN ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION.
w. I. buchanan Arrives at BerIin on
His TOur of Promotion and Re
ceives Cordial Greeting.

Berlin. June 2-w. I. Buchanan. who
came to Europe as the representative Of
d. r. Francis. President Of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. to inquire confidential
ly as to the attitude OF the several Govern
ments toward the proposed exhibition. has
had a sympathetic reception here.
Mr.. Buchanan has found the feeling in
official quarters generally favorable toward
the Fair and believes that when the Gov
ernments are formally notified that the
Fair will be held at st. Louis in 1904 the
invitation to participate in the exhibition
will be accepted and that satisfactory rep
resentation will he arranged.
There is a weIl-founded belief here that
Emperor William will take a personal in
terest in securing an adequate exhibit Of
German industries at St. Louis and that
his initiative will be followed by the great
business houses OF the Empire.
Mr.. Buchanan, while in England, found
officials there interested beyond his expec-
tatiOn and ready TO forward the Exposition
literally. From Berlin AIr. buchanan viii
go to st. Petersburg and thence he will
proceed to Vienna
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
MISS CHAPMAN MARRIED
TO CHARLES F. BLAlSDELL.

One of the prettiest weddings OF the
Season was that of Miss Agnes " Chapman
ard the Reverend Charles F. Blaisdeli,
which took place at St James's Memori-E
Church at o'clock last evening. The
bride wore a white gown Of Eastern swan.
and carried a bouquet Of white sweet peas
Her sister. Miss Belle y. CHAPMAN, as maid
Of honor wore white Paris muslin and car
ried a shower bouquet OF scarlet carnations.
Miss Jessie l.. MOllcr of Clifton Heights
ard Miss Frances \. Chapman Of Compton
Heights were the bridesmaids. in becoming
white dresses, carryi Ing shower bouquets Of
All shades Il sweet peas.
The bridegroom Wa attended by the
BRIDE hrathcr. Air- J. y. Chapman as best
man, while Mr. Gilbert NJ Chapman and
Mr.. Fred Armstrong Jr-. were the ushers-
Several hundred Invitations were issued
end tho church was crowded. The cere-
ncuy was performed by the brides brother,
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
COUNTY ASSESSMENT RAISED.
Franchise Company Returns Not
Satisfactory to Court.

The St Louis County Court yesterday
raised the valuation returns Of every rail-
road franchise holding company in the
county In the order for the Increased
assessment the court said that all of the
companies had returns that were considera-
bly, lower than the actual value Of their
propertS.
per mile on q. .i9 miles OF main track on its
main line and TO 5000 a mile on 1920 miles
of side tracks. The Improvements along the
line, consisting Of depots and other prop
erty, were assessed at $il3C9. The Creye
Occur branch of the Missouri Pacific was
raised to $500 per mile on its main tracks.
consisting Of ll.6O miles and 5000 per mile
on 3s04 miles of side tracks: improvements
were assessed at Sl.i5o The Carondelet
branch was raised to 5000 per mile on go
miles of main tracks and SS,oo0 per mile on
3.32 miles OF side tracks.
Improvements amounting to 5000 were also
assessed. The other railroads were raised
follows: St Louis. Iron Mountain and
Southern. 1885 miles of main tracks. $i6.CD
per mile; 4.Ols miles of side tracks. $500 per
sas City and Colorado. 29.40 miles of main
tracks. 5000 per mile; 3.46 miles of side
tracks, 5000 per mile; improvements, 81 100;
st. Louis and San Francisco. 2S.46 miles OF
main tracks. $4,000 per mile; S12 miles of
side tracks. 5000 per mile; improvements
81 $50. Wabash. 1886 miles main tracks. Si6-
GO per mile; 6.S2 miles Of side tracks, 5000
per mile; improvements. $42lo. Wabash,
Luther branch. 3.s1 miles main tracks. sl6,-
UsJ per mile. ~ nile SlCe tracks, SbVJt bci
mile; improvements. $3.50. st. Louis. Keo-
kuk and Northwestern. $50 miles main
tracks. $4,000 per mile; s.s2 miles sde
tracks, 5000 per mile: improvements. SJ97,-
500. This includes ore-haf Of the bridge
across the Missouri River near Alton.
The street railroads we're assessed as fol-
lows: st. Louis and Suburban. II miles OF
track. $500 per mile; improvements Ssl.o9o.
St. Louis and Kirkwood, 290 miles double
tracks, $500 per mile: lC.47 miles single
tracks. 5000 per mile: improvements Ss5;-
150. st. Louis and Meramee River. 6 20
miles OF double tracks. $500 per mile; .l6i
mile single tracks. A.0]o per mile; improve
ments s35.Gce. St. Louis. wellston and st.
Charles. Il miles single tracks, $1,000 per
mile; miles eide tracks. s2,00O per mile:
improvements. si5,cC0.
The telegraph and telephone companies
were assessed as follows: Pac'!ic Mutual
Telegraph Company. 27.25 miles OF poles. $50
per mile: 1S07o miles of wire, $40 per mile.
Western Union. s21.41 miles of poles $50
per mile: $50 miles of wire, so per mile.
Eel Telephone. H.79 miles of poles in KIRK
wood Florissent. Ferguson and Pacific, $50
per mile: 1881 miles of wire. so per mile:
outside of Incorporated towns. 9).2S miles
of poles. $50 per mile; 395. rs miles of wire.
SO per mile. American Telephone Company,
42.s3 miles OF poles. 500 per mile; 23o.I3 miles
of wire 80 per mile. Kinloch Telephone
Company. Is miles of poles, $50 per mile; lo0
miles OF Wire. SO per mile.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
RECENT COMMENT.
Presbyterian Creed Revision.


There be question but that the Presbyterian
General Assembly has acted very wisely in the matter
OF adopting the creed revision The denomination
suffered not little in popular of some
of the me-worn doctrines Its adherens generally
believed to accept As fact Prsbyteransm
progressive and has shown itself years
Some of the things in its faith were looked
upon obsolete by the sbst the faith So
long however they stood part document and
Of the unaInended record they chargeable to the
church creed Is man-made affair Truth does
not change from century TO century succeeding gener
atos have more light than their predecessors and
better enabled TO appreciate and the truth
Electricity as producer Of light and power
existed long before 1t put uses and the
truths OF science connected Herewith have from
the beginning Of the world. but only recently come
to general understanding and application The truths of
Christianity have not changed and WILL but the
understanding OF them and their application may
ably be expected to show advancement that in scIence
There can be little doubt about the hearty Endorsement
and approval Of the requisite presb
teries which shall make the adoption of the creed re-
vision permanent.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-03
A Mail Sack for Trousers.
EaDer's for Iupf

Jun
He had been brakeman on the G. N R,,1w.y
but owing to Injuries received in service had been
given less hazardous position station agent at small
pace on the line OF the road His entire con-
sisted OF one suit Of clothes was patiently await
ing the next payday to get the wherewitha to pur
chase another.
the rast mail and express, which at mid
nsht was reported four hours late so he thought he
could get In pretty fair nights rest by setting his
alarm clock about hour ahead the time when the
~ was ely TO come as he needed little time per
form the only duty required of him viz to see that tho
sack OIL mail was properly hooked crane so that
the extending of the car would surely catch
1t as the train went by.
The alarm clock, COURSE rpop this occasion failed
10 WORK. and he was awakened by shrekns OF the
whistle Of the engine warned the station of the
coming OF the train He jumped the sack and his
trousers grabbed BOTH rushed out on the platform made
an accurate throw, and Whit sped the train He
turned to pick up his trouses, he found he had
thrown them upon the they had gone in place
of the mail As or not he dressed in the mali
sack But enough said.