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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18
STIR IN KANSAS.

Kansas is rawboned physically. with high intel
lectua tone and rugged morality. In all that con-
honor and public morals Kansas is hghstrung.
almost touchy; quickly resentful of false accusations,
but candid. interpretive and, when brought con-
front ugly truth filled with righteous alarm. And
Kansas is swift to act. In view of which Characters
tics therefore the fact is interesting that Kansas has
been stung to wde-awake interest by recent sugges-
tiors of boodling in the Legislature.
Former Lieutenant Governor Lee of Missouri lately
quoted Kelley, the legislative agent of the Baking
Powder Trust, boasting that he, Kelley. had de-
bauched the legislatures of Missouri New York Texas.
Arkansas Massachusetts, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky,
Minnesota and Kansas. Kansas instantly pricked up
its ears.
William Allen White of the Emporia Gazette urges
a prompt investigation. He acknowledges the prob
ability that there boodng in the last session; not
that the proverbial thousanddollar bills were used
but that pickpocket and pettylarceny boodng. sand
bag tactics. slotmachine graft and blackmail were
rife.
According to Mr. White the Kansas boodlers are a
pusillanmous lot fellows who would sell their honor
for anything from good cigar five hundred dol
lars-and it was always dear at half the price"
An investigation by the Governor and Attorney
General might develop that the real hoodling done
under cover and was of more dignified criminal pro-
portions If Kansas holds true to character the
gestion for an inquiry will find quick response in
sentiment throughout the State Let Kansas join the
reform column headed by Missouri. In holding the
grewsome post-mortem. if it be found among other
things. that Kelley debauched Kansas. possibly the
long list of other States may be induced inquire
into their past and present condition of virtue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18
PUBLIC WORK.

Many reasons might be advanced in favor of the
permanent public Improvements proposed by Mayor
Wells. But two reasons should be sufficient to in
duce the voters to consent investments in public
buildings. public sewers. parks and bouevards. The
principal is that the Improvements are neces
sary. The second reason, which is quite forcible
is that they would augment the citys reputation at
large progressive municipality.
The Mayor rightly believes that the voters will
approve the plans and sanction the work if every
understands exactly what improvements are required
how they will be made and how much they will cost.
He takes the view that the should be taken in
to the confidence of public officials that they should
know all details. and that, since the verdict will be
rendered by them. the proposition should be so pre-
scented to them that they will comprehend the effects
His idea that commission of architects should be
appointed, in order to report the condition ml-
nicipa buildings and offer recommendations is excel
lent. 1t should be adopted. The contemplated park
and boulevard commission which would be virtually
permanent body, should be instituted. These COM
missions would find difficulty in cooperating with
the Mayor the Municipal Assembly and the Board of
Public Improvements. Furthermore etheir recommen-
datons, being authoritative and impartial would have
weight with the public. being truthful expositions
of conditions as they actually exist.
The Mayor might even broaden the idea by select
ins citizens committee in addition to the two tech
nical commissions. of prominent men of the various
wards This plan he had in mind some time ago.
The architects commission the boulevard commission
and the Board of Public Improvements would report
what improvements needed. together with the
cost thus furnishing technical advice suggestions
The citizens committee would study the questions
from the commercial and popular standpoints and
would explain the plans to the wards.
Perhaps some other plan will be devised for prop
ery presenting the subject but that is doubtful 1t
would be hard to conceive better plan. But howso-
ever it is done the facts concerning imperative public
improvements should be set before the people clearly
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18
THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
-JAILY AND SUNDAT-SEvEN ISSUES WEEK.
BY Mail-In Advance-Postage Prepaid.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-04

you looked so charming and contented on the steps
with your new toy. could not 4nd IL IN my nsal. ar
/ disturb you. II have allowed myself A last DAY
.YoR viii have many more. Rene" She spoke
| sOothfncly and came round him with tea and
a soft caress his forehead. He realized how ut
terIv incapable She was of understanding what
There is always money" she said. Even for
the pennless. Especially for the penniiess. LOOK
But he drew her into the chair beside him and
We must talk business he said
/ II trying to- she answered. 'Of course you
I can have all nv Jewels"
Not !. others will take them. Men will come
into this house and take evervth1ng-your dresses
/ You and I will be turned out naked into The
We have no expectations II Ne i've 70 oe hliietg i
We shall never have chance OF owning more than
/ we own today"
She was silent until she said. hesitatingIy: I'm
You will he able 70 earn money Nor shall l.
You see. he went on. 4urrl1dy. 'U-1Ia ~
make beautiful phrases. but don T. " % naL : @ Iae
Of my earning money 10 support you IN comt'r'' IL
would sound very fine. but should lie -,
T discomfort for the matter Of that And you
I YOU have never known a moments discomfort Al
Iyno+,a1t 70 mis- II would be easy-oh very easy
fo- Won to speak of enduring all things with me.
ve viii suffer together! II would absolutely
nothine- You would not have the slightest concep-
tion OF what YOU were say ,f F!t - SI,LlI ="
| He started up. with oath w ny 20 We sHdl-
tera he exclaimed. II have thought II all out re
rf,ined us both il is because of this could We nave
been poor. YOU and l. We might have begun oy re-
T tb presence of his extreme agitation she grew
calm '''TalI what You mean 10 90. She -
You have plan. Tell me about it she dre" MN
ooT o = " he said let me sit over there shall taik
better He crossed 10 the other side OF the
hearth. ,o.,, ,a,,,. ,o,str,r for seven wears"
be cortinred in the voice OF A teacher doing a
sum. "All that is now over frlVauon- S'''''
New-York tribune., 1903-04-04
An Arrangement.
BY MAARTEN MARTENS.
IN TWO PARTs-PART II.

Psy Fs5c,IsSg require can be supplied on aPPlicaton
She made if she would snatch the paper from
him He leaned back in alarm
He drew long breath and looked at her
- LEI 1 US go home, he said suddenly. white to
But no, Lie down and rest a Bit objected the
hest; "a cup Of coffee and cigarette will put YOU
believe ! had been dead tired for hours. Come.
Antoinette! Maurice will excuse US We asked
He said nothing in the facre which took them the
felt perplexed. vaguely troubled and annoyed with
y drew back when suddenly; without any warning.
IN f5 faggRt ar her Ts to his u lips b and kissed her repeatedly
landing with the light fun upon them AT once.
She followed him, into the little side drawing
tti tuOIl net . own @ PINK nouGolT lie has got INTO
tor moment. did she imagine the possibility of
He threw himself into Chair and lay gazing at
We are utterly, absolutely, hopeIessIy ruined
he said. with rush.
over with easy laughter and scorn. '''''7'
The tears came into his eyes she thought he
sgs at t5iE III you see ss what 5 it eans ans he said
we are ruined, Literally. own nothing in the
Then. what are you going to do?-
Antoinetts when We married had m my IS small mali
t3gtune t me- you g had y4urS gu Who could have dreamed
had in the world, old man past seventy. would
suddenly have taken II into his head marry
Mademoiselle TheO and legtimatlzs his sons
He had always brought me up to consider myself
the heir of his immense fortune This you know"
Then what IS the Of repeating ft2'
For myself Ny sake. 1t is my-nOt 1usti-
fcation--but II explains. You know how expensive
ly have lived these seven wears Your grand
father died. then your grandmother. That helped
bit But every penny is gone"
Since this morning? I do not understand"
The crash has come 7 borrowed money. The
man will not wait tried a last desperate coup
I speculated and failed
You have heard tonight
mo. this morning / coming to tell you. But
New-York tribune., 1903-04-04

has one fayorfte dish As well say that a lover of
music could have favorite mOrCeau.'
Moroccan is good" said Antoinette
He started up and ran downstairs to the little
patiently but had wait long time. for the line
was occupied, as usual Up and down the narrow
When at last he was able TO secure hearing. he
ran to the door and looked out right and left be
Halo, HaIlo I speaking with Monsieur
PaqcinslSl?n a.2!.I Bi:n-,.,,-
'Of the Private Inquiry Ofhce?"
Il am the vicomte dUrslgny. I wish for some
1T is not our custom Monsieur Ie Vicomte to
treat such matters per telephone You will under
= perfectly understand. But my tnforma ton
IS of the most harmless character want no fam
Waller family, the great potash makers. are Of
Jewish descent.that IS all. a. present, OF course
Can you obtain it. and guarantee it?'
Very we'll But must have it tonight"
If it were possible to wait TN morrow?
1T is not Quite impossible. Tonight within
''Pnisou'n le fautr'
Just so, Send round a note to me at No. bis
Exactly Re careful to address it to me person
ally You have caught the name correctly? Mon
''Witaout fault It is a name to mistake
He vent back to the dining room We have
been spea king OF you You nave 0feR away way an
in love 7 should have gone and listened at the
.?M91rfce should not speak of things he does not
understand replied Rene with an approach 70 a
sneer He sat down and asked for champagne.
There is but one sort OF love / shall never
know declared Waller. composedly helping him
self 10 fruits rafraichls
Which kind is that csrlousY questioned An
toinette-
His tone was significant. and she blUShed. But
that account, perhaps, she plunged reckieSSE
you laugh at vedIock." she said. The grapes
Not SO. but they hang beyond my reach"
Rene caught him up with alacrtty, You arc too
careful about. your health"
The other smiled doubtful assent
"A wife is fatiEung. She takes you long rides
in motor cars. What is really the matter with YOU
Maurice? I have always understood II was the
Nonsense Certainly not" Waller spoke with
considerable warmth.
Some hereditary tendency? A constitutional
Rene" exclaimed Antonette In distress. She
uotioped away the Who was approaching 10
refill her husbands glass She had never known
him like this before: never seen MN lrinh tudLl .
with the greatest moderation never. during tneir
seven years of matrmOuv had occasion 70 nud
fault with his his Taste
A softness of heart Is my complaint reSpohdeu
Maurice smiling courteOusN- It's action id-
mir us.j 10 he irregular That has been cured
she r5zed steadily him. her eyes ful Of laughter
but the remedy makes me suffer Tar H'Ie
than the old dis -ase -,,iz-
~ him 'NI4Ssace2 Rubbing YOU IN the wrong
,.av@ know II answers admirably. Rene. wlat
a. IN thar udtr2 You very mysterious tn-nlShl-
/ feel that something is going To happen
Rene aid not reply, for he was caT+tulS peruSlHE
the slip of blue office paper "a, ~
NO Jewish connection is traCeable in the NaiIer
family The grandfather was a peasant from
Rothau Ia Alsace. Any further Information you
New-York tribune., 1903-04-04

You neeed not AS the world goes scandaI
of the kind hurt mans reputation
'Reue"'
What is it9"
Rene Oh. Pens"'
He pushed his chair further back She had r1Se1
and stood with hands outstret0hed- -
If there any hope. however teeoie. -
said ANY chance OF change in the future. II
if
Yes" she said Yes"
II At least Of. my God.-you were OF ths sort
that suffer
She silent
There are such women
Not tonight she SAID 7 amazed and
frightened. You must give time - think
Then he too. got up and kissed her hand. Good
night he said Sleep. IL you Believe me. i-
viii ell come right Y0u will be very happy
He sat far into the night The whole house was
silent The electric light burned motlonlsSs Hs
sat staring straight in front OF him, smoking
cigarette after cigarette
Two years later. on a splendid enfolde1
April moring in the gardens ot his exquisite villa
A1tOiuetre Cannes. Maurice Waller found his
wife. the terrace that sweeps round by ths
water. I'm a framework Of palm trees and orange
blossom. In his hand he held a copy or the zig
arc
Have YOU seen that the two children os Monsieur
de Verac are both dead. within three days. %
YES. ! have seen it," she answered, her EYES
upon the glitter OF the water
The old is ChildIess-
Yes. he is chiIdiess. "-CThe Illustrated London
News
New-York tribune., 1903-04-04
FACTORS IN EDUCATION.
Miss Tarbell Touches on the Physical, Men
tai and Spiritual Sides.

The few minutes allotted ne Tor the oonsidera-
tt-- NJ nv subject The Physical. Mental ana
srs-f-gal Factors in Liberal Education. sid lda
- Ta-.eu in addressing the Eew-York League OF
Unitarian Women. o. the Unity Church. BROOK
1vr Yesterday reminds me Of an incident oI my
1a-o solau~n in Paris An American 1TlenH sent
re g with the request that I forward him me
chief representations Of French art.
She then spoke Of the different views he-H 'S
Te-zo-z IS % which vas The most important fss
f. eeucatior some claiming the kindergarten ho."7
The foremost place others that athletics are lh
al important thing. and many that 70 manual
training should be given the chief place IN a "efal
education.
She defined the truly educated man is liIe o"e
who IS able 70 thiul. out the problems OF lie ana
g f- his logic n the actual conclusions 10 "IAci
h has come aaron Burr. she said, was sl'i
sighted and cynical IN his views Of pu"ho Ff''-
lens Napoleon always uuderestimateo the P'"si
a. those opposed u him. but Abraham Lincoln
had The gift n thinking clearly. looking aheal alIt
working with long view so 70 sIe#E as 10 -
V-oalE come after him Thinking clsaTN, aLo a.
ing honestly the great enhS 'l S'4'l'''-'i''
Miss TsrhelTs summing NJ 81. ,-..-1oe
u the absence through illness 'i '5i1 "a.
tr4CvlrE who was to speak on ll' ~ r,-3.,t,--s
C. --a FrreneI Society. spoke on '",ls-i-., "a
tries Garnet and WeaFlnS ia >.-
various other handscrafts Were deStIln ,1-.t
account given Of Miss Sybl Carter s wore ~ 1T~.
t-E .4cems king 10 the 'llo"a5 itii-I-r,e1t oF
Fr~lerr strongly advocated the estanIlsh1ltL. -, ~
ans and crafts schools. that more tiNIl-5t ~ ,
and crrzeriaI work could h. done IN Inc H'ii'3 W.
the population
New-York tribune., 1903-04-04
MISS ROOSEVELT'S OVATION.
Incidents of Her Trip Through Porto
y Rico.

Something OF the strenuosity OF her Presidential
papa marked Miss Alice Roosevelt's stay in Porto
Rico. from which she sailed last Tuesday Indeed.
Governor Hunt found it difficult convince the
people that she not visiting them in official
capacity. Her stay in San Juan was a continual
ovation. and her trip across the island like a
royal progress.
Miss Roosevelt arrived at Porto Rico by the
steamer Coamo at 7:30 o'clock St. Patrick's Day.
The Coamo dressed ship for the occasion. and
came to her pier a-futteT with flags from stem 10
stern. while German and French steamers in the
harbor paid the same compliment. Governor Hunt's
secretary. Robert W. Bliss. in A launch
TO the Coanlo, while the Governor. Mrs Hunt and
Miss Hunt waited the pier. When Miss Roose
welt was within waving distance there flutter
of handkerchiefs from the crowd ashore. and the
Insular Police Band struck up Home, Sweet
Home followed by "BorinQuen." The Governors
family were the first BOARD the Coamo. and
when, a few moments later. they returned with
Miss Roosevelt, the little party PASSED between
deferential lines of Americans and natives and
ubiquitous snapshot hends to their carriage. They
were then driven to the Executive Mansion.
The rest OF the day was passed rather quietly.
but after that the Presidents daughter scarce
ly allowed to have a free moment. She visited all
sorts OF interesting places, witnessed reviews Of
troops and displays of fireworks. she named fire
engine and received deputauOns: she was taken on
driving ana coaching parties. and was dined. tea ed
and breallfaSted whIe everywhere her train
stopped on the trip across the island she was
cheered by crowds of people. Her visit d red
letter event for the island. The Porto Ricans We'd
with the Americans to do her honor.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-04
A SMART EVENING TOILET.
NEEDLEWoRKERS' EXHIBIT.
Sewing School in Which Mrs. Russell Sage
Takes Much Interest.

Times have changed since dressmaking was one
Of only TWO OF three occupations that were open 10
women. To-day Young women would much rather
be stenogra piers than dressnlakers.
i have 10 persuade girls 70 here and learn
6ress-naking said Miss Margaret P Pascal presi-
cent of the Pascal Institute No 56 LeXington-ave,
70 G Tribune reporter. who was inspecting the an
y-uaI exhibition Of pupils work yesterday The
Office girl has shorter hours. steadier work and
often better pay than the girl employed in a
oressnakirE esta blshment. and consequently youns
women prefer Offices 10 dressmaking. But think
we are going 70 get better conditions in the dress
making business and meantime. there Is such a
demand for skilled needleworkers that a. woman
who can Go plain sewing get s. a day. while a
skilled dressuak ker is always sure Of remuneratve
employment.
on account Of the great scarcity ri skilled labor
Of this kind the Pascal Institute was founded some
sa-1r years ago for the free education of girls IN
main sewing and dressuakinE. and there Is such
: demand for the graduates than many times TINS
number could h. placed CookluS has recently heeh
added 70 the curriculum. and exhibits oi the "orh
~ rms and fre sewing classes. are now being made
The work is arranged To shoy the method OF IN
Fr~ucrion T. Bingham apron being the starting
17orr except with those pupils who know nothing
whatever about sewing. 10y no means uncommon
occurrence. according 90 the teachers
The srrou develops through varying degrees "l
elaboration. ard then the pupil begins to make
Undertaking After that comes 7hildS French
dress and actual dressmakinE is begun with the
making cf The various parts and trimmings Of the
ers no-are separate waists of the time The work
of each pupil n this department. is arranged On \
large card arf shows revers. collars. cuffs. button
holes rr-ns-itChnE. shirdns. fancy stitches and
al the other things that 20 10 the maki5e ot IN, =
waist Then come little model dresses and ililaL.l
zeal adult garments. one room is hlied Win rms
work and thcrI = particularly pretty eNhlnIt "i
regligts one Il which is an order from MIS- h'7-
sell Sage .,..- .~,z.,.
among those who visited the exhibition yesterHaN
v-z-= Mrs Clarence Burns. chairman OF the I,oflu
Of managers. Mrs Russell Sage. honorary cii4ii-
-Dz-- Mrs Frank O. Hall. Nrs- Horace F FOX. the
1---zs- S-zfrzer. Mrs A. n Slauson. Mrs W >
15a---~s Or Alice Baurman. Miss + J. Miller ME-
1..-~~s zVehsrer Miss EIs Wells Mrs. Anna S.er-
Ing St--e~ Frances. Mrs. Charles Lloyd, MTS.
J. Z French. Mrs Parker Mrs Van fil9e an"
-F-s ] Conkln
New-York tribune., 1903-04-04

1t is pleasant thing to he possessed of much
to Send It Mass Wser hing Was 50 hq%
Tad ii faeed f mar OF iye and thirty widely
useless but agreeable dettante and connoisseur
joyabie he knew as much as any man: of such as
render men wiser or better he knew nothing at all
without much Improvement could hold his own in
Only on coad aR9 % ESo nature the
s te sng G0qRs m R pink silk s
f2E fha sun to peT fRsT h fad a he 9 sad h
straight stare Of admiration at madam
Give me glass of that Malaga of yours an
lie drank three glasses and threw himself into a
chair. with lot of illustrated papers. narrowly
Lucky mani he reflected ''He makes a couple
of hundred thousand francs a year. as sleeping
partner. out Of some nasty smelling chemical stun
that he barely knows the name of. And T.! he
spread across the dark velvet of his innocent eyes
Rene has never done harm to n.y.: he heard
allowed to be happy and good
And he is rewarded replied Waller. by being
= suppose so fairy blessed him in the cradle"
The o bsbgpd a angf' dronned e Tbe Rvm@ Iinstree
They all three burst out laughing. and their host
But he noticed. with refined surprise. that Rene
though he ate little at dinner. drank more than
ptrial an excellent but not a light champagne
that the most insoucfant man of his acquain tanCe
moody and silent in the pauses Of his drinks.
He going to be III he Informed himself forr,5 in
One always does And from pure concern he pc
gan to speak of his doctor. fresh man with
a great gift for diagnosis who always began by
telling you openly that you hadn't got what other
4zscuaps had said. Rene and Antoinette listened
with perfunCtory interest their health was un-
broken. and nobody who sat at Walters table took
his complaints quite seriously he desired
Rene looked UP from long silence on his own
part. amid much laughter on that OF his com
panOns
Waller, can use your telephone for moment
"Of course, my dear boy But this lobster
soufle'-
1T is your favorite dish" interposed Antoinette.
with a look of real concern
New-York tribune., 1903-04-04
uewoeIAI TO MRS. MURRAY.

The Euickerboeker chapter ~ ''' -,
d. -t .---., E7o,.olutio7 is arranging 10 erect
: ~-e--,--.s1 20 Mrs Robert Murray. the "pila"
who's. timely hospitality prevented the ,'P'-lg l
- Pu-rsn7 and his men after the ha'll' '' 80
Island Washington had retreated WIN ms an,
10 Harlem Heights. and the pui7uIN- -
thus .se-srs,sro Washington from Putnam ana MS
forces a. the lower end Of the island Mrs f'oeI
Murrsv. whose rural mansion was At "hat Is no"
arkave and Thirtysevent5s inEifeq me TFgon
aod frrr,gsIijs 10 partake Of good cneeI, 10 49, 80
effect fhaf She delayed Them Tor 9esfl' tt,ereb,,
rnezr-s5,,-a s-tirg word TO Putnam. VINO llti
suoc4e6ad n ioisling washington by waE I'd l ~
Fleor.i,o5.ia -T3oad Thus the British ldllea ~
en- -. nd his men although they to"s
poss@seor ~ York: while washington da tb
rs force augmented 10y ihe saiii7'"
British had hoped capture