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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-08-21

El vapor espahol Manuel Calvo"
saldra de este puerto para los de Es-
paffa y Europa, el dfa ~ de AgoSte.
La correspondence sera recogida 4 las
seis y media de tarde de hoy y los ei-
ros postales 4 las cinco.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
CHRISTMAS INGREDIENTS.

When we look around us this Christmas morning,
let us resolve to be happy and resolve to carry
the resolution If there are reasons for sorrow and
anger, there are more reasons for the development
of good humor. The Joy Of the day depends upon
the spirit OF the Individual
1t should be remembered that Rockefeller isn't as
rich as he would like to be- perhaps and that the
price OF Standard oil may be scarcely high enough
to meet educational requirements. 1t should be
remembered that Carnegie is worrying about plans
to get rid of his money; that Root isn't certain
whether Roosevelt is good subject for campaign
management; that Kratz is homesick away down in
Mexico and that other people are unhappy more
less.
1t is encouraging to think of the troubles of
Rockefeller and Carnegie. Your wife may give you
box OF stoges; your husband may give you a
twenty-five cent belt buckle, telling you 1t is ster
ling silver everything you get may be good for
nothing But think of the donors good Intentions
remember the misfortunes of the trusts and the
men who hold the good stock. President Roose-
welt and Mark Hanna declare that this is glorious
country and that the Republican party is the glory
keeper So, though the trusts the trustees this
is happy day. Somebody has made money out of
cotton and there are enough dollars to have about
emptied the retail stores. The raw material for
merry Christmas Is at hand. Nobody has cornered
It all
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
rendering absolutely to unalloyed lightsomeness
They should remember that the nearest approach
to the old ecstasy may be found in providing it for
others.
CARRoLEs EIoouENCE.

The irrepressible Charles Carroll, formerly of ST.
Louis, at present resident Of Guadalaiara, Mexico
has come to the aid Of his steadfast friend Charles
KratZ, who also claims abode in the far-Southern
mining town. Mr. Kratz is the fugitive in whom
Circuit Attorney Folk is interested and whose re-
turn is enthusiastically advocated.
While member of the City Council Mr.. Carroll
was noted for fantastic, if not grandiloquent
speechettes which he in the habit of delivering
with characteristic zest. He was considered the
moving spirit of the legislative combine, and If his
beautiful sentences appeared to challenge popular
views the result the more to the credit of his
oratorical powers.
Upon the departure of Mr. Carroll for Mexico
it was feared that ST. Louis would have plod along
in intensifying quiescence, without citizen ca
pable of stirring the. popular emotions. But it is
quite appropriate and gratifying to receive, at this
joyous season, inspiring excerpts from speech rem
dered in defense of Mr. Kratz 1t cost considerable
money to get Mr.. CAROLS forensic rhetoric by wre
but the treat is well worth the expense.
Messrs. Carroll and Kraft were bosom friends
as Councilmen and they said to he partners as
mine operators. as well as true comrades In exile
Like twin brothers whose sympathies one, 1t
is but natural and fit that Mr. Carroll orator that he
is should raise his voice in behalf OF the prosecuted
member of the twain.
''The feeling against Kraft" says the eloquent
Mr. Carroll, has been used and Is still being used 20
further the ambition of designing politicians"
Again. KratZ stands ready to prove his innocence
to the satisfaction Of any authorized to hvest
gate" Again: Having faith and confidence in
the officials Of Mexico, he made extensive invest
ments in Jalisco, purchased large tracts of land
north Of Guadalajara which promises to become his
torical owing to many natural advantages. He has
also invested heavily in mining property
To those who may have been fortunate enough
to hear some of Mr.. Carrolrs able efforts in the
City Council with which he glorifed st. Louis, the
delightful description Of Kratzs enterprise in Mexi
co is ducet with recollection. When Kratz returns
to run for Governor, may Carroll also return to
speak Kratzs praises from the SUBMITS Of the
Ozarks.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
FIRST RneIMENr TROUBLES.

The disrupted condition of the First Regiment
has been disgrace to the city.
Neither of the two retiring officers, Colonel Sin
clair or Lieutenant Colonel Holtcamp, is to held
responsible for what has affected all the regiments
line. Both are gentlemen to be held personally in
high esteem and with the active cooperation of
a capable staff and of the community either could
successfully command the principal body of militia
In 81. Louis
The merit of their contentious upon any of the
various points which have been at Issue between
them is not and has not been of Importance. The
significant fact has been that their relations
far from harmonious, with the result that the regi
ment has been divided into factions which have
conducted bitter fight against each other AS a
result break came which deprived the organlza-
ton of its needed quota of officers ana which so far
discredited 1t that the backing of public-spirten
citizens could not be secured.
II now appears that way for solution of these
Internal disputes is open. Colonel Sinclair and
Lieutenant Colonel Holtcamp have placed their
designations in the hands of the line officers and
due time Governor Dockery viii act
A complete reorganization Of the STAFF officers
should follow. regiment which is credit to st.
Louis will be necessity during the Worlds Fair
period 1t would seem that this result can be OBJ.
ttaiaed only by securing new commander who will
appoint Majors and staff that can work together.
Ffpm the viewpoint of outsiders who are entirely
unbiased concerning previous fractional differences
the better course would be to choose Colonel who
has not been identified with either side.
No trouble win be encountered In recruiting all
the companies to full strength. The yearly
maneuvers, provided for under the Dick bill, and
the state encampments offer attractions suficieni
to induce as many young men as are needed nc
erliist. but the gentlemen with whom rests The
Sower Of selecting the future executiy should hold
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
FAIR GROUNDS TAXATION.
Suit Brought to Restrain Collee-
ton Of Assessments.

The St Louis Fair Association brought
suit yesterday In the Circuit Court to re-
strain the collection Of s18,55431 taxes as
sessed against the Fair Grounds property.
The suit Is directed against L B. Ham
mer, Jr, City Collector. and John J.
OBrien, President Of the Board OF As
SCISSORS.
1t is ayerred that the association ID an
agricultural society and that its objects
are to encourages and promote agrcultufe
and the improvement OF live STOCK, and
alton. The taxes were assessed Tor ls4
1906 and 1904.
Assessor OBrien raised the point that
the fair association was not entitled to
exemption on account Of its maintaining
race track. The matter was submitted to
City Counselor Bates. who gave an optn-
ion that the association was not exempt
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
PASS THE JOY TO OTHERS.

Christmas Eve was ushered In downtown with
the usual footing of horns, and was marked uptown
in the homes by many scene OF. domestic delight
Those queerly constituted individuals who think
that celebration is necessarily noisy demonstra-
ton have hideously expressed their sentiments.
The wiser homebodies to whom the Christmas Eve
Is the reside night of all the year have entertained
the children with the eyer-beautiful Christmas
stories have tucked the little into their beds
and have then silently and surreptitiously played
Santa Claus
And this Is Christmas day. It ia the feast day
OF all the year. Though its significance is chiefly
religious, nothing Of the austere attaches to It, 1t
has nothing for the one which it may not have for
the other In the one mans heart may be stirred
the emotions and his mind may be turned to the
thoughts which center about the birth of Christ
more than nineteen hundred years ago. Another
that appeal may not reach his heart may be dead
and his mind steeled. But In all may be awakened
that joyful sentiment Of good viii toward men; in
all may be called forth In living truth the better
element Of human nature which rejoices over the
morality and humaneness of the Sermon on the
Mount and the Golden Rule.
Does not every one whose good fortune 1t was to
be reared in good home, in looking backward
through the years recall that the happiest hours Of
childhood occurred at the dawn Of each Christmas7
With what expectancy, with what bated enthusiasm
does youth steal down the stairs at daybreak, I'M
conscious OF the cold, unconscious of aught, but
consumed with desire to know whether Kriss
Krangle In his goodness has acted with his wonted
generosttyi From that instant until night again
closes in pure JOY reigns in the household.
He that contributes such an experience to boy
or girl confers the greatest blessing in the gift OF
man or woman; for II the child have many moments
Of perfect happiness II augurs much for the future
character. These things should be remembered by
those upon whom the years have set their mark,
and to whom Is no longer the possibility Of sur
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
VISITORS AT ST. LOUIS HOTELS

H B. Maxson. secretary Of the National Ir.
rigation Congress. is at the Southern
r. a. Mason and wife Of Greenvf1fs. Tex,
Is registered at the Lsndell.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Raimon Of Paris. Tex,
are at the Planters
Mrs H g Roller Of Boonville. Mo-. is .
guest at the New St James
Mr.. and Mrs C. e. Conner Of Boouville.
No.. are staying at the Moser.
&C. H Watson OF Flat FLYER. Mo. is At
the Planters.
j. A. Moss of Edwards. Miss. is registered
at the LindelL
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Palmer are stopping at
the Southern.
H. NJ. cornack Of GAINESVILLE. Mo-. Is .
guest at the Moser.
Mr. and Mrs. W. r. Hoard OF Sherman
Tex. are staying at the PiaHters-
Doctor F. W. Taube OF Zacatecas. Mexico.
Is on the guest list OF the Southern. &
Mr. and Mrs. G. r. Anderson Of New Or
leans are at the Lfndell.
Thomas B. Smith OF warrensburE. NO.
Ia registered at the Laclede.
william A. Rothwer OF Moberfy. Mo-. II
stopping 1t the Planters
%. r. Mcbride OF Boonville. Mo-. h
guest at the Laciede.
F c. Hubbard Of Muscogee. l. T.. Il stay
ing at the Southern
A n Boite. former Lieutenant Governor OF
Missouri IL at the Laclede-
u. W. Taylor Is registered at the South
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
They Also Collect tho Rent.

BOSTON G1ODe.
The collecting fad Of the oldest habits known to
mankind The philosophers OF Greece searched for the
manuscript OF the learned who preceded them. That
search is still being pursued by scholarly collectors
What is being sought? Simply knowledge con-
corning the creation and the first human inhabitants of
this world Is 1t folly thus to dig into the misty past
BY Those engaged in these collections have
the time and money to devote them, and they are
making valuable researches
There various types Of collectors Each is indulg-
ing his own TASTE One is after books on special sub
ject, another has penchant for first editions others
seek prints some for special paintings MANY
desire gems or antique furniture and goes through
long list What Is It OF -tempered critics OF
these so-caled faddists spending their money for
what they derive in the fields Of art literature and
science or on household articles Of antique design
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
TO-DAY IN ST. LOUIS.

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MISS Mary wallace aausnter OF J. 4
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
RECENT COMMENT
An Episode.

Washington Letter to New York Sun
Harvey W. Scott veteran editor ana proprietor Of
the Portland oregonan. and friend of statesmen, met
Senator Hoar of in the Senate elevator
to-day.
How do you do, Senator" said Mr.. Scott extending
his hand.
Il viii tell you why must refuse shake hands with
you," replied Mr.. Hoar.
why is TT" asked Mr.. Scott
Because your newspaper published an editorial
cruelty rejecting on dear friend Of mine At the time
the late Senator Morrill, Of Vernon. reelected to the
Senate for what proved to be his last term your
published paragraph saying that the Mr. Morrill,
refused to die was that he too sngy to pay
expenses"
Il did not write the editorial and never heard Of It
before" protected Mr. Scott.
THAT makes difference" said Mr. Hoar you
were the editor and were responsible So shake
hands with you"
Then turn my back you" said Mr. Scott and he
did
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

years older than the Iniana geography
and stiil older than the Connecticut book
which was claimed to be the Oldest IN the
country.
The atlas owned by Mrs. Spence was
published by JOHN Reid, Bookseller and
Stationer, No. 1e6 Water street. New
York, in 1886"
1t contains only maps, mostly tinted by
hand. There is map OF the United
States, being IAN accurate map OF the
United States OF America. according to the
treaty of peace OF I7s3'' All the others are
according to the surveys Of 1875 and 17e6. !"
Southern Illinois was known then as
army lands" with Fort Massae as an
important point Everything north Of
Kentucky and west Of Pennsylvania was
then the northwestern territory.
The size of the book Is IL by II inches
It is believed to be the oldest geography
in the country.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
GRANTS HOLIDAY PkRDoNs.
Governor Dockery Liberates Pris-
oners to Celebrate Christmas.
REPUBIIc SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jefferson City. Mo-. Dec M-Governor
Dockery to-day granted two holiday par
dons to Iong-term convfcts, as follow:
Der, 1891, In Jasper County, murder In the
second degree, sentenced to the Peniten-;
tiary for life; isis" Abernathy. convictsN6
the second degree, sentenced for ten years.
She had only about three months to serve.
The 1850 prisoners at the Penften3ary
will be served with turkey ana graduates
yards.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
TOP TEST TELEPHONE RIGHTS.
Farmer Objects to Company
Crossing His Land.

REPUBIIC 5FtCi2dlA
Bloomington. Ill, Dec. A-A suft. the
outcome Of which win interest every farm
er and land owner In Illinois. was filed
IN the Circuit Court to-day by J. w.
Slower, well-known farmer Of this coun-
ty, against the Interstate Telephone and
Telegraph Company to establish the COM
pany's right Of crossing land with poles
and wires without the permission of the
owner as granted By law made By the
last Legislature
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
At Chicago Hotels

Chicago. Ill, Dec. A-st- Louis persons
registered at hotels here to-day are:
Auditorium. L Butter1ield. c. G. Emory.
Sherman House,. p Green. v. o. Topping
Victoria-J. Henry. ]. II. Weston
r " Johnston J. o. Earnberger, p. d. Nc
Cunnery, C. s. Peabody r. W. Whitconh
Morfison-S. A. Baker. d. A. Reece, W. N
Brevoort-s. r COPYRIGHT. J. A. Girbertson-
J. W. Jones.
Saratoga-S. A Weber. .
Palmer House,. s. Brush, @. o. Jordan. b
Grand Pacihc-A. c. Pricharc. T. N zeiEier.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
GAVE HIsToRICAI, sKErcH

Mrs. Henry H. Evans entertained Chap
ter o. Of the P. E O. Club, from two to
five on Monday afternoon at her home,
No. 62S7 Washington avenue. The spirit
OF the season pervaded the well-filled par
teresting. During the business hour there
were discussed various Important details
OF current social and philanthropic affairs
Of the chapter The literary feature was
an art lecture by Mrs. Maria ]. Johnston
She gave an historical sketch OF Alezan-
der the Great, with descriptions of the
painting and sculpture found In that age.
The. types Of ProKitelles, Scopes and
Johnston had prefaced her subjec. by
having met the p q. Os on Saturday be-
fore at the Museum Of Arts, Nineteenth
and Locust streets
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

Had 1t been John Drew's, instead Of Otis Skin
ners, wardrobe that was robbed, the American
stage would have suffered a tremendous sartorial
slump AS 1t is, Skinner is not greatly shorn of his
art and the effects will not be noticeable before the
footlights.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

Between Schwabs and Morgan's stock schemes
and the excuses Of some labor leaders. the Ameri
can public is being persuaded that industrial en-
terprises are dangerous Investments. If the un-
willingness to invest becomes a settled opinion,
goodby to prosperity, to profits and to good wages.
Everybody would better be careful
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

The marriage Of Miss Jessie Stevally,
daughter Of Mrs. Joseph Stevally, to John
E. clippard. of Marble Hill, Mo-. took
place on Wednesday. December %. The
ceremony was performed in the parlors of
the First Christian Church, the Reverend
]. L. Brandt officiating. Only intimate
friends were present.
The bride was attended by Miss Alfredo
Borggraefe, while A N. Branch acted as
best man. A reception followed the cere-
mony. after which the newly married cou-
pie departed for trip to the South. After
the bridal tour Mr.. and Mrs. Clippard will
return to St Louis tn live
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

Wednesday Evening Euchre Club at her
home, No. 1896 Aubert avenue. Prizes
were awarded to Miss Nell Suffer-. Mrs.
Ralph Patterson, John Sheart and Leslie
Blackmore. The next meeting will be
held Wednesday evening, January g. at
the home of Miss Lillian Suffer. No. 46J3
Cook avenue. Among those present were:
Messieurs and Mesdames-
Harry A. Rnkel. Ralph Patterson.
Misses
Carrie GiesIer Nell Suffer.
Lillian Russell Suffer. Mile Hartnagie,
Clara Siesle. Lulu Rinkel.
Messleurs-
G. Marion Johnston, Dave Fletcher.
Leslie Blackmore, John wenz.
Dick Nelson, Burton,
John Stuart
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

Mr. Schwab will have trouble in inducing any
one who has had experience with his securities to
accept any Of them even as gratuity.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

vandiver starts Home To-day. II
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Dec. A.-Representatfve
yandiver viii depart for Cape Girardean
Friday, to take further part In the Stafe
campaign.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
DIEI-DANHs ENGAGEMENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n. Danes announce the
engagement Of their daughter. Florence,
to George F. Diel. At home to friends
afternoon and evening Wednesday, De-
cember 90 No. 30 South Beaumont street
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

Away with the highwayman! We insist upol
giving our Christmas presents voluntarily
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

This news item Is reprinted from The Republic Of
Thursday; not for the purpose Of noting that the
street railway corporation viii divide "a 1872 among
one hundred and thirty conductors and motor
msn to-day, but to commend that Judgment of the
efcers. It has particular significance for all citi-
zens, not less than for the benefciaries.
Street railway managers who are deserving OF
the title give especial attention to prevention Of
accident and that manager who has the best record
in this respect has the best reputation with corpor-
alton directors, provided his other abilities ade-
quite. II the motives OF the directors and man
ayers are different from public opinion. the object
q nevertheless the same.
The small bonus is not present, but an emblem
Of duty well performed. 1t is not only reward
but an accentuation of the paramount obligation of
q street railway employee which is a scrupulous
regard for the safety Of the public. The bonus is
welcome reward to each recipient but the lesson
is the phase which strikes the public
To the people Of St Louis the point Is that the
company emphasizes the employees chief duty.
The bestowal of small presents to all employees
often seems patronizing. 1t is an act which, while
gracious and appropriate, is meaningless and In
effective. But the presentation Of bonus, for a
sufficient cause and in recognition Of the principal
duty of service, Is an act with broad influence for
good.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

1--WE want the canal and we are in fair way TO
get it. and If do not get it 1t will be our own
fault" Thus Georgia's Governor gives the logic
Of the situation IN a nutshell
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
UNION cLuR BALL

The Union Club will give its annual
Christmas ball for children of club MEM
bers on Tomorrow evening at the club
house.
:, The ball will open at $50 o'clock, and
the floor will be reserved exclusively for
children until II, when members may mar
tictpate in the dancing. Only children of
club members will be admitted on the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
JERSEYyuLE CLUB DANCE

The Jerseyville Commercial Club has
sent out invitations for its annual dance
to be given New Years eve at the Com
mercial Hall Many young St Louis peo-
pie will attend. The officers are: Presi-
dent J. NJ. Page; first vice president. Doc
tor W. E. Holland: second vice president,
s. D. Stanley: secretary. John n. Stone:
treasurer, George NJ. Seago.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
MRS. PRIESTS RECITAL.

Mrs. Lizzie Priest Leland will give the
first of series Of three plano reatals
tomorrow afternoon at Hennerman Hall,
No. 1923 Olive street, at $50 o'clock. Mrs.
Leland will play an extensive programme
OF Schubert. Schurmann, Raffff, Liszt and
Chopin music
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
Campaign in Arkansas.


washington Post.
Governor Jef Davis Of Arkansas In his persistent e.
fort to convince his people that he Is qualified for
stion In the United States Senate licked another
Judge OF the State Supreme Court.
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steal Common.
washington star.

Wash1nKton Star.
Steal comRon preferred are very popular in
St Louis an Grand Rapids
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in mind the attitude of the community. They can
not expect enthusiastic support until evidence is
given that the officers are working with q will
and working all together.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
Mi.sourians in New York.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, Dec. A-Among the arrivals
at the hotels here to-day were the 1oi-
lowing from Missouri:
ST. Iouis-LL Abbott, J. Bell. Wfnsonia'
n. Ffschlowitz, Herald Square, ]. Il.
Long, Hoffman
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old one Revamped.

Baltimore American.
The man who fights
And runs away
VIII do the Same
In every fray.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
A Christmas surprise.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Now. Just as Christmas comes along
Long eer the New Years brew is strong.
There burst upon the merry scenes
The January mRgazinesi