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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25
wHITEcAP ouTRAGEs IN INDIANA

Current news stories Of the outrages being CON-
mitted by the Indiana whitecappers contain the de-
tails of crimes of a nature so tragic as to demand the
attention Of the State authorities and prompt action
to apprehend and punish the criminals.
Especially will the announcement that the wife
Of one of their victims, Mrs. Finley Stretchberry. has
been driven insane through fright and horror caused
by their deeds, excite the profoundest Indignation.
Stretchberry was called to his door in the dead of
night by a band of masked whitecappers. He resisted
the scoundrels. In retaliation they beat him over the
head with revolvers and then, before his wife's eyes.
whipped him until, covered with blood, he sank sense
less at her feet. He is now at the point of death and
Mrs. Stretchberry is q maniac.
1t is fortunate for the South that these shameful
things are occurring in Indiana and not in a Southern
State. If in the latter. the bloody-shrt press would
now be bowling for Federal interference, for the rush
ing Of regular troops to the scene, for the proclama-
ton of martial law. The supporters of the Crum-
packer resolution in Congress would gleefully utilize
the opportunity for prejudicing public sentiment
against the South. The force-billism contemplated by
TINT resolution would be declared to represent the
only effective way of dealing with such people. Hap
PLY for the South, however. it is the State of Indiana
which is INDUCING in the whitecap outrages. Because
of which fact, the bloody-shirt press will have little
10 say concerning the matter.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25
MUST TURN TO DEMOCRACY.

In the fact that the Republican majority i'll Com
gress is so stubbornly disposed to ignore the very vital
issues raised by the oppressive exactions of the Beef
Trust, venomously resenting Democratic attempts
to devise means of relief for the people, there is shown
anew the absolute subservience of the Republican ma
chine TO trustism.
The American people may rest assured-and they
are probably now firmly convinced of this %fact-that
they will obtain no assistance from the Republican
party in the coming resistance to trust aggression. The
monopoly trusts owe their being to Republican policies.
They were made possible by a high protective tariff
which iutrenched great corporations in monopoly at
the expense of the people. They have been fostered
and brought to their present ominous power by the
maintenance Of the tariff and by Republican refusal
to take effective action against combinations organ
lied for the purpose of controlling production and
prices. They now own the Republican party body and
soul, debating its policies and controlling its every
acr.
The Beef Trust, which has now. without reason,
advanced the price of meat until many poor families
in this land of plenty are compelled to deny them
selves this important strength-food. stands as an Illus
tration of the working of the trust system in its rela-
ton to the consuming public. The onsume are Mt
its mercy. They look to Congress. the theoretical rep
resentative of the people. for relief. They encounter
there a hostile Republican majority. which dares not
move in antagonism to the trusts. They find that this
trust controlled majority is striving to enforce a policy
of mastery inactivity" the basis Of which is a belief,
founded on past experience, that the patient American
people Will grin and bear the latest intiiction due
to trust monopoly as they have borne so many similar
infections before this time.
There is now ground for hope. however. that the
people are waking up to the grim necessity Of remov-
ing the trusts and the Republican party from power in
the Government. The result of the Congressional cleo
lions this year should develop this hope into GER
tainty. The inevitable effect of the Beef Trusts eX-
tortions should be the election OF a Democratic ma
jority to the National Congress.
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was hoped that he would prove an exception and not
initiate the larger numbers of predecessors who had
forgotten the value of silence and discretion. Reports
FROM the insular possessions had left the impression
that the man who captured Aguinaldo was not faint
ed with a desire TO enter politics by way of the inter
view and afterdinner speech.
Yet the post prandial efforts of the restless Kansan
have proved his undoing. Strenuous in everything. he
characterized those who had the temeTiiy to criticise
the administrations course as 'backtirers." Every
man. according to his dictum. who did not pat the i'm
perialists on the back was giving laid and comfort
To the enemy
1t cannot be claimed that his remarks were not pre-
meditated. As a Republican. of Republicans-son of
"Foghorn" Funston-his attempts to create public
sentiment in favor of the administration have over
shot the mark. In the interests Of the party and for
the good of the service the rebuke of the President is
timely.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25
A NATTER OF BUSINESS

Responses which are being made to the request
that employers grant their men an hour off from duty
for the purpose of primary registration Indicate that
large mercantile interests realize the Importance of
securing a continuance Of good government.
AS public benefits are the aggregate of private ben
efits this willingness Of employers to help toward
frst-class party nominations is a sign of excellent
business Judgment.
In the end good nominations will be of far more
Importance than the victory of any party which may
appeal to the people. If all citizens take part in the
primaries the local and State government will be sure
of a high standard Of service, no matter which ticket
is elected.
From a pecuniary point of view. the business men
Of ST. Louis should take an unusual interest in pro-
noting primary registration. If the present quality of
public service is to be maintained citizens, and not
selfish politicians, must control party affairs.
Primary registration Is not partisan In any sense
Of the word. 1t is simply a matter Of good citizen
ship. Poor public officials are a bad investment for
any municipality. Business men, looking to their own
interests, will try to prevent the imposition of poor
nominations. They will encourage their employees to
aid in placing good names on the tickets.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

Pittsburg Dispatch.
If the dream of an American mercantile navy is not to
be abandoned 1t is urged that the United States must pay
a sufficient subsidy to encourage the trust to build it's
vessels at home, otherwise it will buy foreign shipyards
and build them abroad. The plea is made that it costs
more to build a vessel here. and much more to operate it
under American laws. Both assertions have been fully
debated in the Senate without convincing the country that
a subsidy along the lines sought is absolutely necessary.
If it costs so much more to build vessels here why do
Russia and Japan place orders in American yards? Why
did the International Company build the vessels it has al
ready constructed? As to the difference in cost of opera
ton it has not been noticed that there mas been an influx
Of foreign seamen upon American steamers in conse-
Quence.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

During every campaign there are no more pltiabie
sights than the discarded stepping stones who nave
been compelled to see their hopes hlasieo ny me
whims OF conventions. While many incapables are
east aside, the number of deserving ones also disap-
pointed testifeS TO the fallacy IF stepping stones in
politics.
For the professional politician has 4 :ard road to
travel. Rarely indeed does 3hrcw.l naneuverin, in
| sure against loss. Sooner or later the politician must
fail. The history of factions in any party orsaniza-
ton tells the story. The changing election returns
show that even the successful factionist is not i'm
mune.
And as for failing sideways" into an office, there is
only one way in which that can he accomplished sue
cessfully. The man who demonstrates by hard com
petition that he is not dependent on the suffrage of
voters for his livelihood can fal into office with better
grace than any politician who was ever pushed there.
That is one reason why the people are beginning
TO look with favor upon the business man in office.
The scarcity of those who show by their Z oil works
while in office that they are emitted to further col
sideration serves as an induceiIent for parties to seek
the best material from outside the pale o. professional
politics.
Mayor Low may he said to have fallen sideways
into office. Mayor Wells assumed charge ct TIE adj
ministration of ST. Louis because he had gained the
confidence of business associates who knew that his
experience in large affairs fitted him for his present
place. Even President Roosevelt cannot be accused
of being a model stepping stone,'' as there has not
been Il time in his growth from a legislator to the
Presidency when he could not have made his mark
in other careers.
One-tenth of the ability and perseverance of the
average politician. if applied to any other pursuit,
would gain a reward many times greater. The whis-
perings, the button-holings, the suspicious and the dis
appointments are a price which every stepping stone
must pay. 1t is the man who maintains a healthy in
dependence of the emolumcnts Of office who can really |
enjoy a winning and who is quite as likely to win.
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TAKE IT SIDEWAYS.

There are many ways of stating tnat the business
or professional man should be interested in politics:
and during the past few years the man of affairs has
proved that he can be of inestimable service to the
community in an official capacity.
Eugene Ware, recently named Pension Commits
sioner by President Roosevelt, gives a Kansas twist
to the proposition when he remarks that the doctrine
Of stepping stones is a delusion. The only endurable
way to get an Office is to grow up and fall over into 1t
sideways."
Which truth is being exemplihed Mt every election.
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MISTAKES COST HIM HIS PLACE.
Minister Cabled Premature Report
of Mckinley's Death.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

SPECIAL.
Washington, April 24.-Secretary Hay has
at last been apprised of the reasons for the
recall las fall of Viscount Santo Thyrso,
the picturesque little Minister of Portugal
in Washington.
When President Mckinley was lying des-
perately wounded in Buffalo. IL was the
custom of Viscount Santo Thyrso to call
daily at the White House. Two days before
Mr.. Mckiniey's death he was Informed
that the President had breathed his last,
The Minister at once cabled to Lisbon:
The President is dead"
TO his horror. Viscount Santo Thyrso sub
sequently learned that the President was
yet alive. He promptly cabled a correction
and explanation, which the Minister for
Foreign Affairs refused to accept.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25
DIDN'T CONDEMN WATER CURE.
Major General Brooke Referred to
1t as "Discipline' of War.
SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York, April 2i-Major General
Brooke surprised his friends at the St
George Society dinner at Deimonico's last
night by speaking of the water cure a.
practiced in the Philippines without wholly
ccndemnins it. He said:
Now for the water cure. 1t Is called
brutal. Brutality is war and it is nothino
else. 1t is necessary to do things in wa1
that are not done in peace. Discipline mus1
be maintained and victory for our arms iA
the Philippines and for the British IN South
of peace to the conquered people.
II Cannot understand. being a military
man. why the American people VIII mot
stand for a military government In thu
Philippines, but let us pray that peace may
come both there and in South Africa"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

Current news reports indicate that the question of
po~stponement until 1904 of the st. Louis Worlds Fair
will come up in Washington at an early day. .Apar-
entity. there is a belief that national and foreign in
terests desire a longer time. There is some doubt as
TO where the beginning should be made. Chairman
Tawney of the House Committee on ENpositions he
lieves that the initiative should he taken by Congress.
Other leaders think that the ST. Louis body should
have the privilege of deciding. If a postponement is
made. evidently 1t will be because all parties believe
that Il greater and better Fair can be constructed if
there is a longer time for preparation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25
BITTER REPUBLICAN FIGHT.
va POSTMASTER at Joplin Ousted
by Il Small Clique.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.


Joplin. Mo-. April 2i-The result of the
ot'er personal light that has been waged
over the appointment of a Postmaster in
'"e ranks or the local Republican party
Practically assures a sweeping victory for
'he democracy of Jasper County this fall.
ana makes assurance doub!y sure that Con-
gresham Benton will be returned to Wash
inston by a greatly increased majority.
Jasper County is, to a certain extent, the
pivotal county of the congressional district,
and Joplin is without doubt the political
pivot of Jasper County. A Republican vic
,ory IN Joplin means generally a Repub-
mean victory in Jasper County. and it has
once occurred that u Republican victory In
Jasper County meant the election of u Re
puoiican Congressman from the Fifteenth
CONGRESSIONAL District.
The Joplin Post Office fight has been the
most bitterly contested. the most vindictive
and personal. the most sensational of any
anter.party strife that has occurred in this
most desperate struggle over patronage that
mas taken place this year in the State.
me result of the fight has been the re-
lection by the President of the present in
cuinoent. Dan Wenrich. and the nomina-
ton of Luther McGeehee. the choice of a
small Clique of Republican politicians OF
very little influence; who have been banded
Wenrich. who is well known all over
Southwest Missouri as the Postmaster
Bard, first sprang into political influence
through MS stirring campaign songs COM
posed In defense OF the principles OF Re-
pubiicanism. He Is a peculiar personally.
Of small stature rather unprepossessing
mien, yet possesses great talent for organ
ular Of all the Republican politicians of the
city. He is especially strong with the bust
ness men. and that is where the Repub-
hcan party claims to be strong in Joplin.
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THEY OBJECTED TO THE MUSIC.
Hellwig Family Refused to Pay
Rent and Trouble Ensued.

William T. Klein. a music instructor livs
ing at No. 3i07 North Twentieth street, ap-
Piled at the -Four Courts yesterday for Q
warrant against Christian Hellwig. another
occupant OF the house. He claims He'll
wig assaulted him with his fists without
cause.
music. They also own the house. When
the HellwiSs moved In they did not know
anything about the classes. but they soon
found out. Then trouble began. They start
ed TO look for another house. and. 1t IL
said. refused to pay their rent. alleging
that the music had disturbed them. AS
sistant Prosecuting Attorney Johnson took
the case under Amusement.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25
WILL TEST WHISKY TAX LAW.
Case Will Be Heard in Supreme
Court April 30.

REPUBLIC PECIA
Jefferson City. Mo-, April 4.-The case OF
State VS.. Bensch has been set for hearing
In the court in banc of the Missouri Su-
preme Court for April 30. This case Is ID
test the constitutionaiity of the whIskv
law which was passed by the last Leafs
iature as a revenue measure. The case had
been tried in Bates County,, and Jud~~
Graves Of the Circuit Court held asainst
the state. declaring the law unconstitu-
tional. Attorney General Crow appealed
arrested for refusing to comply with ths
State law in purchasing sampa and nisrsrS
them on whisky sold. Ne
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25
REPRIMAND.

One by one the heroes fall. 1t seems to be the
natural course of nature in this land Of unlimited Cd
portunities and free speech. Wise indeed is that man
10 can hold his tongue. especially If he has won his
APPS by valorous deeds.
All of this Brigadier General Funston should begin
TO learn. The letter from the President directing him
to cease talking ON matters pertaining to the Philip
pines is to the point. The regret over Funston's re-
mark concerning Senator Hoar is felt by every adj
mirer Of the venerable Senator's intellect and good in
t~eptions.
When Funston returned from the Philippines it
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Wen BE the Worlds Art Center.

NnwnuKet ScntfheT
In the Imagination of Mr.. Claude Phillips. the English
art critic. the American peril has taken a new and
sinister form. American miilionaires have. Mr.. Phillips
says, been suddenly seized by a lust for pictures" and
the result is that England is being stripped Of her treas
ures. A continuous stream of Gainsboroughs, Sir Joshuas,
Romneys. Turner's and Dutch and Italian MASTERPIECES,
drawn from famous private and even public collections. is
already flowing across the Atlantic. and depicting the
galleries, and Mr.. Phillips is of opinion that If British
picture owners have not enough moral strength to with
assistance
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

General John B. Gordons reelection as Com
mander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans
was "A deserved honor. The eminent Georgian now
stands as the foremost representative of the historic
Confederacy. He may appropriately be retained in
his present position until called by death To that final
reunion which shall place him again in company with
the commanding figures of the Lost Cause.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

Auditor Dierkes will receive the commentator of
citizens for holding back payments to street s%prinklers
who have failed to do their duty during the past
month. The system of penalties provided by law
against those who have neglected to keep the dust
down should be enforced. st. Louis is paying good
prices for sprinkling, and has a right to expect the
best service.
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Major Dunton Very Ill.


ItEF UBLIC SFECIAI
Boonville. Mo-, April 24.-Major W. r.
Dunton. United States Army officer. in
charge of the Kemper Battalion of Kemper
Military School. is seriously i'll. An opera
ton was performed on him this evening with
the hope of saving his life. His condition
% ort,t,,t
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Killed by Falling Stone

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Aurora. NO.. April e4.-A1lan Highly was
killed this evening in the Keystone Mine at
StottS City by a stone slab falling from the
roof. He was a young man and married
but five months. Another man was injured.
1t is thought that his recovery is impos-
sible. His name has not been learned here
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25
PHI GAMMA DELTA.

The st. Louis Phi Graduate Chapter of the
Phi Gamma Delta Chapter will meet to-
night. Suitable accommodations have been
engaged at Hotel Beers. Grand avenue and
Olive street. and for the convenience of the
members a dinner will be served promptly
at
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25
Personal MENTION.

Mrs. William Mcmillan. Mrs. Th~ornhurgh
and their party. which spent the winter in
California, returned TO St. Louis this week
in the Mcmillan private car.
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Protect Your Shoes

As vel as your dress skirt by using S. Fl.
& NJ. bias velveteen on the skirt edge. S.
II. & N. is stamped on the back of every
yard.-Adv.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

Miss Cornelia Nay Culbertson has sent out
invitations for a graduating recital from
the Perry School on Thursday evening, May
/. in the Y. NJ. c. A. Recital Hall.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Gardner entertained
a box party at the Olympic Theater on
Wednesday evening TO hear Liberty
Belles."
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MISS LOUISE CHAPPELL.
Who is engaged to Horace Rumsey.

Century building. He is a member OF one
OF the Oldest French families Of New Or
leans.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

The Reverend and Mrs. W. C. Miles of
Guthrie. Ok, are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
+. W. Buckley. No. 1851 Cook avenue. Mrs.
Miles il a delegate to the meeting Of the
Board of the Southwest of the Presby-
terrain Church.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

Mrs. William c. Little and her two daugh-
tiers will spend the coming summer at Bid
deford Pool. and in August will sail for
Europe for a visit of indefinite length.
Miss Louise Little is a senior at Mary In
stitute and will complete her studies this
coming June.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

WASHINGTON - The President had
among his guests for luncheon C.. s. Mel
len. president of the Northern Pacific Rail-
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RENAUD-McGIVEN WEDDING.

Doctor f. C. Renaud and Miss Frances
McGiven were married last evening at the
residence of Doctor Renaud. No. 4432 La
clede avenue The ceremony was performed
by the Reverend w. w. Wharton of Mount
Cahanne Christian Church. The brides
family lives in Fulton. Mo-. and, owing to
the fact that her father died a short time
ago, the marriage was an Informal affair.
only "a few friends being present. The
couple will make their home in ST. Louis.
Doctor Renaud is an oculist with a repu-
tation among specialists. He was gradu-
ated from Tulane University of louisiana.
and has been a resident of this CITY four
years. He was the youngest member of the
rssioent stan of the Charity Hospital of
New Orleans. and was later connected with
the Eye. Ear and Nose Hospital. When he
came to st. Louis he was connected for
some time with the College of Physicians
ana surgeons. but resigned to engage in
private practice. He has an Office in the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Herbert Walker have
moved into their new homo in Hortense
place.
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MISS LOUISE CHAPPELL. AND
HORACE RUMSEY TO WE'D.

Have Confded Their Engagement to Relatives and Few Intimate
frendS-FOrmal Announcement to Be Made at Mrs. George
7. Joness Reception Personal Mention and Society Notes.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-25

Mrs. Lewis NJ. Rumsey will entertain with
a luncheon to Mary Institute girls on sat
urday afternoon in honor of her daughter,
Miss Julia Rumsey.