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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
RESOLVE TO STAND FIRM
IN COURSE AGAINST AKiNS.
Good Government Republican Roose-
welt CluI, Condemns Align
ment With Factions.

The Good Government Republican Roose-
welt Club last night resolved that Il would
stand firm in the course it has taken
against Atkins and the organization which.
it says, has been built upon the ruins of
the Kercns machine
chasable loyalty TO principles and govern
ment the resolution adopted sets out as
the main thing desired Alignment with
factions, which, it is alleged, have been
so potent for party destruction, and so
futile in securing victories, is condemned.
That we may continue to be worthy of
the support and respect OF the $1,000
Good-Government Republicans of st.
/ Louis the resolution further reads. ito
those who have recognized that this club
has been right in its fight upon municipal
robbers. and honest in its battles for both
civic ard party purity, the course indi-
Gated is advised"
1t was also resolved that the constitu-
ency and clientage of the club in no way
recognize the demand made to submit by
the other faction. and in strong language
1t was declared that the club would not
be controlled ''by q chain that is rotten.
The resolution Is preceded by a lengthy
der which the Lindell Hotel conference
was held upon the return of Atkins from
Washington.
The system of office brokerage for the
distribution of Federal offices in the place
of home rule and the annual salary per-
centage assessment upon Federal officials
and clerks are said to have aroused the in
dignation of the honest Republicans of the
State. who demand that the system be
wiped out
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
"C0L0MBIk MUST FIGHT i
TO SAVE HER FACE" "
err BE Satisfied Until 1t Has Made
Demonstration Against Colombia.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, Dec. SO.-"To save her face,
Colombia must fight. Her people will
never be satisfied until they have made a
demonstration against Panama.. This
statement, made tonight by a South
American diplomat, confirms advices which
the Washington Government Is receiving
regarding the warlike intentions of Colom-
bia. Added to these is the admission of
General Rafael Reyes, the Colombian
special envoy. that he fears the failure of
his mission here may furnish the spark
which will cause a general confagration
throughout Colombia of the Smoldering in
dignation against Panama and the United
States.
The administration has determined to
take no chances. Preparations practically
have been completed for the dispatch of
troops to the isthnlus on short notice in
case Colombia attempts an attack. CO.
lombia. however, must first give unmis-
taxable evidence of her intention to fight
before movement of troops from this coun-
try to the isthmus will be authorized.
Secretary Root probably will complete
tomorrow the reply of the note of Cen
eral Reyes. No excuses will be offered for
the conduct of the United States. nor
will any promises be made OF concessions
to Colombia. The reply is refutation of
Colombia's changes of bad faith and a
firm refusal to reopen the Panama ques-
tion.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
FOUR DIVORCE SUITS FILED.
One Man and Three Women Are
Plaintiffs.

William A. Mangels. in his suit for di-
vorce, filed in the Circuit Court yester-
day, stated that his wife, Florence, left
him twelve days after their marriage. No
vember 10, 1902. She said that she did not
love him and would not live with him,
he ayerred.
Mary Cohen charges her husband, Jacob,
with subjecting her to indignities. They
were married in Belleville. ILL.,, Novem-
ber Is. 1887. and separated October 10, 1902
She asks for the custody of their child.
Gussie Fisher charges that her husband.
William, called her bad names and stayed
out late at night. They were married
June 10, 1897 in St. Louis. and separated
August p last. She asks for the restora-
ton of her maiden name, Specter.
Matilda Stratmann AYERS that her hus-
band, William, deserted her September a.
1902. They were married in March, 1901
She asks for the restoration of her maid
en- name. Lutz.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
MARRIAGE OF DEAF-MUTEs.
Bride and Bridegroom Nodded
Assent to Nuptial Contract.

At the marriage of Daniel F. Walsh to
Miss Sarah F. Mitchell, which took place
at the home of the brides sister, Mrs.
Otto Hofrer, at No 2742 Stoddard street,
at 2:S0 o'clock yesterday afternoon not a
syllable was uttered during the entire
ceremony.
The bride and bridegroom are both deaf
mutes. and Justice Carroll. who performed
the ceremony, simply opened the book and
pointed cut to the parties to the nuptual
contract the VOWS he expected each to
make. Tie bride smiled and nodded her
assent. The bricegroom's VOWS were out
lined to him, and he, too. bowed assent.
Then tho Justice motioned that the
ceremony was complete. and friends
crowded around and shook hands heartily
with the. couple.
There were present at the wedding Mrs.
Walsh the mother of the bridegroom; his
sister and niece, and Mrs. Andrew Hoffer,
sister of the bride. from Tuxedo Park,
Mo-
Walsh is employed at the Worlds Fair
grounds He is a native of st. Louis and
has known his bride for several years.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31

ORGANIZATION is COMPLETED.
Exposition VIII Install Balloon
RepairsShep, Hydrogen Gas.
Plant and Testing
Station.


THE Aeronautic Concourse of i90f' is
the official name for the airship contests
to be held in connection with the Worlds
Fair. Complete organization for the
events was. effected yesterday at meet
ing Of the Expositions Committee on
Aeronautics. ,
Willard a. Smith. Chief of the Depart
ment of Transportation Exhibits. will
continue to have direct management. Oc-
tave Chanute. past president of the Amer
lean Society of Engineers, who is consid-
cred a leading authority on aeronautics,
was appointed consulting engineer. !
Carl Z. Meyer of the "Balloen Farm"
Frankfort. n. Y, was appointed superin-
tendent of the aeronautic grounds and
buildings. He will report for duty Feb
ruary i. Mr.. Meyer is classed among the
leading balloon manufacturers and prac-
teal aeronauts of the United States.
b sAmong Mr.. Meyers duties will be the
establishment of a balloon shop on the
Fair grounds for making repairs to air
ships. He will make and operate the sig
nal balloons used for marking the course
of the grand races. will have. charge of
the hydrogen gas plant, and, in general
way, will direct the contests, under direc-
tion Of the international jury.
The aeronautic grounds are on the level
plateau of the Washington University
campus. directly west of the Hall of Con-
crosses. They will be surrounded by a
board fence twelve feet high. At the
southern and western sides the fence will
be raised TO thirty feet to act as wind
break.
Pipes and valves for initiating the bal
looms will be installed in the Enclosure. A
wooden structure eighty feet high will be
All contestants will have full use of all
the facilities installed by the Exposition.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
EdItor. OF uissourl volume.

The Missouri Worlds Fair Commission
has announced as contributing editors TO
the 600 Missouri volume TO be issued
early In May: On climate, a e. Hackett,
director of the Missouri Weather Service;
on horticulture. L. A. Goodman, secretary
of the State Horticultural Society: on edu-
cation W. T. Darlington. State Superin-
tendens of Public Schools. and 6. v.
Buchanan. Superintendent Of the Commits
nion's Department of Eudcation; on min
ir,e, Doctor G, E. Ladd. director of the
School of Mines; on history. Doctor II.
81 Robinson. president of the State His
forical Society; Doctor Jonas Niles, pro-
lessor of history in the State University !;
on fora. Doctor B. NJ. Duggar; on fauna.
Doctor George Lefeyre; on administration.
Doctor lsidor Loeb: on live stock. Doctor
r b. aumford: on the surface ana soil
Of the State Doctor c. F; Marbut of the
state University; on agriculture. Doctor
HI. Waters, dean Of the Missouri As
r;c,,ltural College; on crop conditions,
f!enrre 3. Ellis. secretary of the State
Board of Agriculture on st Louis. W +.
Tsa rl,t.: on Kansas City. w. c. Winsber-
suSR, formerly secretary Of the Manu-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
P0PE'S LETTER ON MUSIC
mot AIMED AT AMERICANS.
Cardinal Gibbons Says II Is a Pros
test Against Abuses That Have Ap-
peared in Italy and France

Baltimore. Dec. 3o-Cardinal Gibbons,
commenting to-day in an interview on
the recent letter of Pope Plus Y to Car
dinal Respighi expressing a desire for a.
reformation in church music, in which he
criticised certain music as an abuse q
religion, expressed himself as follows:
His Holiness has referred to the ex-
treme abuse through Italy and France.
In some of the churches Of those coun-
tries there is little suggestion OF reyer-
ence and the ceremonies are given an
operatic effect. 1t is this departure from
the old custom that his holiness deplores,
and not necessarily the uso of modern
music.
In this country there has been little
abuse and we do not expect the Pope's
letter to. effect a change in the CHURCH
music of America"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
DELEGATIONS INCREASE IN NUMBER
Congressman Vandivcr Says Folk
| Rally VIII He Lnr-er Than Expectesi.

Those in charge of the Folk rally Satur-
day announced yesterday that the number
of out-of-town visitors would be larger
than expected.
Instead of dozen from Jackson County,
Mr.. Vandiver said that he had received
notice that there would be twenty or
twenty-five. The Jefferson City delegation
has been increased to twenty.
Among others who are expected are w.
H. Meredith and associates from the Pop
lar Bluff Folk Club. General w. Fl. Ken
nan from Audrain County, Judge Calvert
friends from Bollinger County. Doctor r.
C. Robinson, Joseph Owens and other del
egates from Lincoln County; ID. E. Wray
and John +. Gibbs from Versailles. Nor
gan County: NJ E. Vermillion and C. Pier
son from Middletown, Montgomery Coun-
ty; H. c. Armstrong from Neosho. ID. w.
Arnett and l.. l.. Collins from Pemiscot,
]. L. Fort and George Munger from Dex-
ter, and j. b. Journey from Nevada.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
UTAH WIFE-SLAYER WANTS
TO BE SHOT FOR CRIME
Frank Rose, Formerly of ST. Louis,
Valves Examination and VIII
Plead Guilty Mt Trial.

Salt Lake, Utah, Dec. So-Frank Rose,
O. barber. formerly of st. Louis. who mur-
dered his wife on Christmas day and
left his two-year-old child alone without
food for two days in the blood stained
bed with its dead mother, was taken into
court to-day at his own request and
waived his right to preliminary examina-
ton.
II know what is coming" said Rose.
81 can see no use in lying around in Jail
l want to get the thing over with as soon
as possible"
Rose said he would plead guilty to MUIR
der when arraigned in the district court.
He also said that. If given the usual
condemned men in this State, he would
select to be shot
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
PREDICTS IMMENSE EXHIBIT.
Vice Consul Mt Moscow brings En-
Rcports of Russians Plans.

Vice Consul MT Moscow brings En-
couraginE Reports of Russin's Plans.
Thomas Smith, United States Vice Con-
sui at Moscow, Russia, who is in st. Louis
spending the holidays, says that Russia's
exhibit will be equal TO that of any for
eign nations participating In the Worlds
Fair. On the Russian Imperial Commits
sion, he says, are fifteen men chosen from
the representative cities of Russia.
They are all men of great wealth and
influence, and have taken up the work Of
assembling the national exhibit with. en-
thusiasm, he states. The expense of col
lecting the greater part of the displays
and installing them will be borne by the
Commissioners and the exhibitors. The
Russian Government will erect the ma
tional building and assist in transporting
, the exhibits.
Mr.. Smith was one of Russla's pioneer
locomotive engineers, having followed his
father to the Cars domains from Pater-
son, N. J., forty years ago. During the
last fourteen years he has been in the
United States Consular Service.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
SYKES;S DEATH AFTERMATH
OF A CHRISTMAS PARTY

Jerome sykes's death in Chicago was
the aftermath of a Christmas eve party
given for the cast of the comic opera "The
Billionaire." Sykes danced in Scottish
costume at the party, caught cold when
overheated, and later contracted pneumo-
mia.
The Christmas party was given by Mr..
Sykes at the Hotel Stratford. There was
Christmas tree from which gifts were
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
NINE REPUBLICAN,
MEMBERS RESIGN,
Legislative Representation in
General Assembly Decreased
by Various Causes.
MINORITY SADLY DEPLETED.
So Figures One Republican Who
Has Kept Track of Jeffer-
son City Sit
uatiOn.

Is the Republican minority in the Cen
eral Assembly an evanescent dream?
Politicians are figuring whether various
causes will so decrease the size of this rn-
certain quantity that before the next cleo
ton the vacancies will exceed the accred-
tied Senators and Representatives in the
Assembly.
''The resignation of Representative John
Pm Tracey of Springfield from the House.
said Republican yesterday, "leaves a
minority of only flfty-seven. instead of
the sixty-six which we had during the ses-
sion. unless my calculations are wrong.
'The Senate is the judge of it's own
membership and it may be possible that it
would not see fit even to suspend Senators
who have been caught In the Grand Jury
dragnets until their cases have been final
ly decided.
$50 far, Senator William p Sullivan of
Christian County has been convicted of
soliciting a bribe. Charley Smith of St
Louis and Buell. Matthews of st Louis
County, both Republicans, will be tried
on bribery charges next March. Jesse L.
Jewell of Kansas City has an information
bribe
I'm the House. greater number of
seats are vacant. Sam OFallon, one Of
the Republican leaders. could not resist
the temptation of a Federal job as special
agent in the Indian Territory and re-
signed. He fills the shoes formerly oc-
cupied by j. w. Zevely. whom they are
now talking of running for Congress down
in the Territory if the statehood bill
passes.
''Then there Is Herman Dietrich from
Livingston County. A consulship to Brit
ish Guinea looked good to him and as he
had been faithful to the Atkins faction,
the goods were delivered. He, too, re-
signed. 20,
81 understand that Mcpherson of Law
renee County has resigned. He was one
Of the Kerens shouters and so Federal pat
ronase certainly did not lure him away.
Another. Republican member. Arthur c.
Hildreth of Adair County, has removed
to st. LOUIS
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
MINISTER FAINTs IN PULPIT.
Mulberry Grove Preacher Col
lapses in Midst of Sermon.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL. 30
GrcenviIic, ILL.,. Dec. So.-As he uttered
the closing sentence of his sermon at the
funeral of. Mrs. Julia Williams, at Null
berry Grove yesterday, Elder l. w.
Thombs fell in u faint from the pulpit.
tho minister was dead. He was carried
from the room and physicians We're sum-
moned. He remained unconscious all night,
but was reported some better this morn.
ing
The funeral services thus Interrupted
were resumed under the leadership of the
Reverend Mr.. Murken.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
WILL RETURN TO RUSSIA.
Vice Consul Smith to Represent
Worlds Fair in Cxar's Domain.

Thomas Smith, the American Vice Con-
sui at Moscow. will return to Russia in
few days as the Worlds Fair Commits
sioner to that country. Before leaving
st. Louis Mr. Smith received a cab1egram
from Mr.. Mexandrovsky. the Russian
Imperial Commissioner, stating that the
architect of the Russian pavilion had
sailed for the United States
Mr. Smith has lived for forty years in
Russia and has wide personal acquaint-
ance with Russians of wealth and IN
fiuence. He speaks the Language fluently
and possesses other qualifications which
Will render him OF the greatest service To
the Exposition.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Atkins Issucs n Cali.

Thomas j. Atkins, chairman of the Re-
publican State Committee. yesterday is
sued a call for meeting Of that body at
the State headquarters in the Lindell Ho-
tel on January Q at 2 p. IN. Matters to
be decided are the nusnber of nominating
conventions to be held by the party next
separate convention to select delegates to
the national convention. If a separate
convention is called the date probably will
be fixed for February or March, the senti-
ment of the committeeman seeming to
favor an early meeting.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
HALF-AUNT is A CLOSER
RELATIVE THAN A COUSIN
Question Passed Upon by G0nnccti-
cut Court Gives Estate fo
Daughter of the Revolution.

New Haven, Conn. Dec So-By deci-
sion OF Judge Cleaveland in the Probate
Court to-day half-aunt is declared to be
closer relative than cousin.
The decision relates to the estate of Ho-
bart Kimberly, formerly Postmaster of
Mount Carmel, who died intestate.
Kimberly was a bachelor Since his
death thirty-eight cousins of various de-
grees of relationship have been discovered
in different parts of the country
Under the decision the bulk of the prop
erty goes to a half-aunt. Mrs. Phoebe
Castle of Waterbury. who Is an actual
daughter of the Revolution.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31

II. r. oglesby of Warrensburg, better
known as "Rube" Oglesby, candidate for
Railroad Commissioner. was in the city
yesterday. He departed last night for the
northeastern part of the State, where he
will do some canvassing. He has been
making a thorough campaign and expects
to be in the race TO the end.
1.-The guberhatorial race is developing a
bitterness" he said, that is unfair to
other candidates. Take the case of John
son County. my own home. Some of my
best friends are so worked UP over the
campaign for Governor that they declare
there shall be instructed Folk or Reed
delegates from my own county,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
COMMISSIONER NOT NAMED
Circuit Judges in No Haste to
Make Appointment.

Judge Fisher said yesterday that no
meeting of the Circuit Judges had been
called to appoint a Jury Commissioner.
Judge Foster IS I'll and Judge Doug
las is not in good health
There is no immediate necessity for
making the appointment. Judge Fisher
said, as enough oetit jurors have been
summoned to serve for three weeks, and
there are not many special juries being
called.
The courts are adjourned for the hoIi-
days and will not open for regular busi.
ness until next Monday,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Twenty-Fourth Ward FOLK Club.

A Folk Club has been formed i'm the
Twenty-f0urth Ward and delegates APP
pointed to- attend the meeting Saturday
morning at Music Hall. The following Of
fieers were chosen: President, Joseph l..
Freasier: vice presidents. Stanislaus
Mitchell, Hermann w. Fay and e. H.
sergeant-at-a11ns. Louis II. Becknar
Representatives to the Folk meeting are
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Milking LocnI school photographs.

\ well-equipped dark room in which the
photographs to be exhibited by the St.
Louis public schools at the Worlds Fair
viii be developed has been completed in
the basement Of the Board of Education
building. several teachers who are good
amateur photographers will be detailed
next Monday morning to begin work on
all its phases and details will be shown,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
NEW TRANSPORTATION EXHIBIT.
Germany WIN show method of oper-

ating Government Railways.
A space 600 by 125 feet on the level tract
between the Administration building and
the Palace of Forestry, Fish and Game at
the Worlds Fair was allotted to Germany
yesterday for unique outdoor transpor-
tation exhibit. The exhibit will show
the practical workings of the railways
under control of the German Govern
inert.
-Four separate buildings and 400 feet of
tracks and switches viii be included in the
exhibit. There will be biockhouse, which
is the general train dispatcher's office. an
electric switch tower, a mechanical switch
tower and a typical German railway sta
ton.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Trainn Held for Fo1k.

Circuit Attorney Folk returned yester-
day from Flat River, where he spoke
Tuesday night. Going to Flat River. the
train was stopped at De Soto by a large
crowd Of admirers, whom he met Yester-
day morning on the way back large audi
ence assembled in Bismarck. to hear him
speak from the rear platform of the train
AT Festus. the train was again held for
about twenty minutes, while he spoke
from the rear platform, to another unex-
pectcd crowd of admirers. Mr.. Folk de-
clined an invitation to address the City
Club of New York, January IL
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
REPUBLICANS AT A DINNER.
Congressman BnrthOldt Entcrtnins
Tenth District Committee.

Tenth District COfnmittee.
The members Of the Tenth District Re
publican Congressional Committee were
entertained at dinner by Congressman
Bartholdt at his home, on South Ninth
street, last night.
TT was impossible for me to call upon
the members during my limited stay from
Washington" said Doctor Bartholdt to
The Republic, land 1 decided to call them
in for u bite and reception. Politics and
harmonious meeting of personal friends
and was confined exclusively to members
of the committee. All but three of the
members wore present. Two are out of
town and the third is sick.
Il made talk to the committee about
count of myself. / gave them facts they
were entitled to and which were pleasant.
ly received"
Doctor Bartho!dt said he would return
to Washington Saturday.
Delegates to Folk Conference,
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Mexico. Mo-, Dec. S0-President William
H. Kennan of the Mexico Folk Club an
nounces that the following have been ap-
pointed delegates to the Folk conference
IN st. Louis Saturday: H a. Ricketts,,
Frank Pearl. Harrison Long W. III.
Ritchc Basil Price. George Robertson.
eX-Representative c. f. Clark. Elmer Cum
ningham. Mason Creasey, David Owen,
Judge A. j. Douglass. former Sheriff ].
N. Stephens, w. II. Kennan. Sheriff Quin-
cy James, ex-Representative George w.
Million, president Of Hardin College;
Judge Henry T. Squirting, Halsey Mat,
thews and r. b. Duncan.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Hall for state Treasurer.

According to friends of former Repre-
there is possibility that he may enter
the race for State Treasurer At present
he is working as an agent for the Mis-
souri, Worlds Fair Commission. James
Cowgirl of Kansas City is the only avowed
candidate for the place.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31

Word was received ut the Worlds Fair
yesterday that Hajime oda, one of the
japanese Commissioners, who arrived in
Seattle, Wash. Tuesday. would reach St
Louis on Saturday. He is accompanied by
c. YaZaki, one of the best-known artists
of Japan, and five Japanese carpenters.
Mr. Oda will have full charge of Japan's
Exposition work until the arrival of Com
missioner General Tegima.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Delegates to Folk Conferences.
Folk at Festus.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Festus. Mo-, Dec. so.-Tile Mississippi
River and Bonne Terre train was stopped
ten minutes here this morning to give the
citizens of Festus and Crystal City
chance to hear Joseph w. Folk, who
spoke from the rear platform OF hjs car
to a large crowd
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
To show Northerners How.

New Orleans Dec. 3o.-Professor, Dun
ming of Columbia. University presided over
the meeting OF the American Historical
Society to-day. He announced that the
object OF the session was TO show the col
lege professors of the North the condi-
tfois iii the South, with respect to the
all-important question of:teaching history.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31

Linneus, Mo-. Dec. 3o.-The Folk club
of this place has chosen the following
delegates 10 represent it at the Folk meet
ing in St Louis January q. E. r.
stephens, c. w. Trumbo. Doctor Il. +.
Perkins, H. j. Wigsinton and NJ. B.
Fetty.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Vernon County Folk Club.

Nevada, NO.. Dec. 30-The Vernon
County Folk Club elected the following
delegates to the. st. Louis conference:
Doctor S. A. Johnson, Attorney NJ II
January, +. "A. Dalton and a. B Cockril.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31

P. 3. Gratlot. A. C. stuever. f. V. Hunter
Will NJ. Smith. Henry G. Scott, Stania-
laus Mitchell. Andrew H. Geisel, Samuel
Booker. Frank Morrissey, Frank B. Has
kins, II. W. Fay, Thomas +. Rooney. w.
J. Wallard, Charles II. Hoke. Joseph l..
Freasier, B. F. Baker and T. II. Thielecke