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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
KEEP | 7 THE WORK.

1aymen. seeing only victory Of the lawlreal,-
~ in the opinion handed down by The Supreme
Court in the Butler ease. are moved al first 10 lasc
confidence in the highest State court Sober and
serious study of the situation Clearly proves tie
ovcriastc of such conclusion.
Our higher tribunals entitled 10 o,,r respect
ard seldom give reason for doubt of their integrity.
Their decisions must he respected rs well as ss
t:ined i'll order 10 preserve the allegiance 10 our
Institutions which is the very stone If ct;zr'.
ship. Should the trouble lie in the .aw us written
In Missouri popular ende:vor may prepare 20 supply
statutory deficiencies.
The remedy is provided under the law The Leg
islature can make the statutes cfcriua. Tie prose
cutting officers press Investigations aud trials
The idea should bc nppermost in mind that Tie
court is assumed To know the law that this as
sumption is final. and that new encoulag cement 10
crime has been offered.
fEvery citizen. now than ever. should stand
behind Attorney General Crow. Circuit Attorney
Felix and other officials. voicing the one demand.
Prosecute
The Supreme Court has defined Il procedure with
reference to informations which inva,lates some
papers already filed. These informaioIls mus; he
corrected or indictments substituted and the fight
for ultimate convictions continued if il take all WIN
ter, all summer ard all next winter
OF course. every citizen regrets the circumstances
which have conspired 10 delay these prosecutions of
which Missouri has just to he proud. But
regrets never accomplished anything in this world.
Our energies must be devoted 10 Il renewed Ell
dcavOr
There is no occasion for distrlst of the Supreme
Court. The self-respecting and upright citizens o.
our State must permit decision. which has not
been questioned by the legal profession be twisted
by some politicians into disparlgement of the
bribery prosecutions. Precisely this turn of sent
ment is desired among certain element. Even
now we hear talk of the expense of the numerous
trials, of the extended inquisitions all of which is
designed to create the impression that incompetence
in conducting them has needessly cost the State
large Judges Ryan and Douglas are men of |
ability and legal attainments and so was the ate
Judge HOckaday Confidence in the Circuit Att0r-
ney able official is undiminslled and the State
In this matter stand the expense matter what
it may be-
We must not let either politics impulse obscure |
our good sense. We must realize that the country
still looks to Missouri for leadership Newspapers
in other cities not knowing local conditions may
declare that much is rotten here. We must le, them
think as they WISH and say what they like We
need waste no time in telling them that successful
bribery prosecutions are comparatively new thing
that many of the laws governing them are Infested
and that such complications as have arisen are al
most unavoidable. We must center our attention
upon solitary purposc-landng the loodlcrs in the
Fcnitentiary. We must fight the harder for this
object.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
DISCLOSING OF GARBAGE.

Plans are under consideration by the city fol-
relieving the present contractors of the work oil
collecting and dsposing of garbage. The admins
tration is in favor of complete municipal control
this service and will not hesitate to take posi-
tive and decisive action. if. in the conferences now
being held by the officials it is determined nat the
city would not incur a large financial loss through
annulllng the contracts.
While the city DESIRES for business reasons to
terminate the privateconract system and install Il
system municipal in character more economic
and more effective it is first necessary to ascertain
whether if the existing contracts should be declared
annulled. the city would he held responsible mt law
for that amount of money which the companies
would have earned up the conclusion of the con
tracts.
The city has been looking for an opportunity to
terminate the contracts and yet satisfy the law.
But it is not easy to give this satisfaction technical
ly when the work hns been done for a considerable
part of the specified period and the contracts have
virtually been legalized by mutual acqucscencc
The Supreme Court has declared that the Board of
Health lacked authority to enter into contract for
the reduction of garbage. asserting hat this is pub
lie work and that the contract should have been let
by the Board of Public improvements. 1t is pre-
sunallc that the collecting and hauling of garbage
are likewise public work.
Although the Board of Health had no authority
for letting the hauling and disposal contracts it is
questionable whether the companies could no.
nevertheless claim the amounts due But it will
he fortunate if City Counselor Bates should be able
to Indicate Il course whereby the city might tcrmi-
nate both contracts. without being liable financially
1t appears that the administration is rather con
fident that safe policy may he defined
The legal phases are the only. nor the worst
difficulties however Time is needed for purchas-
ing wagons. scows and ears. for building ncinerat-
ing plants and for making arrangements for COM
petition over the coptract for reducing garbage
Funds are needed for these purposes The change
must he effected without inconvcniencing house |
holders and without risk 10 the public health. 1t
is possible that. this would he an emergency |
movement. the money could be procured, as prob
ably 10 fund is sacred in IN emergency.
Should the administration discover that the con-
tracts can he terminated without adding too greatly
TO financial obligations. and should it he in position
to carry on the work satisfactorily. it ought to as
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
By Mary Tucker Lodan.

I there must have been the original Santa
Claus), and as In ancient times. when the
ruler or King presided over the satur-
MALTA.
| This distinguished person appeared in
England as early as 1889. but in Scotland.
under the title OF the Abbot Of Cnrea-
son. he made his procession at any time
| most frequently in May. however. from
which custom 1t is presumed our May Day
| festival Is derived. Formerly these festi-
walls lasted for some days. in England
| from All HallOws to the close of Candle
mas Day.
The universities were especially distin-
suished for their observance of the Christ
mas season. In Guy AIannering" we
catch a glimpse of some of these revels
At one time a contest arose between the
four Inns Of Court" which should ure-
pare these pageantries with greatest SPLEEN
dor.
These festivals were not confined alone
In the land was open to the spirit of
gladncss and rejoicing. Every man flung
the Yule log on his own fire. which must
be fired by last years brand to keep away
the evil spirits.
The lighting of his Christmas candle
was quite a feature OF ye Olden Christ
mas customs These were very tall tapers
wreathed in green. and in very early days
made in triangular form as typical of
the Trinity; these three branches were
then burned to the point OF their union,
the remainder being preserved to ''see in
the New Year. and the superstition OF ill
luck to him or her who snuffed out this
candle held firm sway among those Of that
day.
AS early as the reign of Elizabeth the
Puri,ans began TO invegh against these
Christmastide festivals; but they had TAX
en- too deep hold upon the people to be
easily set aside: but in Scotland an act
was passed whereby the Abbot Of Cnrea-
son with his sports was suppressed.
The contest between the strict Puritan
sentiment and the ancient spirit Of cele-
bration led to many open contests and dis
turhances.
In 1862 All order Of Parliament forbade
the observance of Christmas but on the
return of the royal family the court cele-
brations were revived.
The dish of honor for this day of FEAST
ing as well as festwity was the boar's
head which was borne into the banqueting
hall with great ceremony. decorated with
rosemary and bay, TO he placed before
the King.
So important was considered the Fear
err of the Bears Head that we find Eng
lands King. Henry III. occupying the pV-
sitiOn on one occasion. when he carried
this royal dish to the table of his son.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
UP-TO-DATE SUPERSTITIONS CREDULOUS
AMERICAN GIRLS DELIGHT IN CHERISHING.

WRITTEN BOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Most people are superstitious.
We deny this as general charge. al
though most Of US are willing to admit
that we cherish some pet theory in regard
to luck.
Women are particularly given to Gelief
in signs. and in good truth there ors q
number Of feminine superstitions that gen.
orally come true.
For instance:
To so to ball is sign that grange
man will cross your path who may nave
great influence on your life.
For a man to tell you that he loves you.
the first time he meets you. is an unfati-
ing sign that you are about to engage in
u pleasant Irritation.
II man feeds you on chocolate creams
1t Is 4 sign that he has no Intentions but
IL he insists upon your eating wholesome
beefsteak his attentions are serious.
When a rich and eligible widower be-
gins to tell you about how much you re-
semble his late Maria it is sure sign
that fate has destined you to become
somebody's second wife.
When man quotes poetry when he
makes love It Is sign that he has had
much previous experience.
When man proposes in the evening 1t
may. or may not. be a binding contract.
but il he proposes in the broad light of
day he means business.
To marry a little man is sure sign
that YOU will be bossed all the balance OF
your life.
To marry big man who boasts of how
lie will manage his wife is good luck. for
it is 4 sure sign tina tfOf vii be able to
wrap him around your finger
To marry husband who knows how to
mix salad dressing and make Welsh
rarcblt is a sign that a man is coming
into your life who will cause you much
housekeeping trouble.
1t is had luck to marry poor man.
for after the love wears out you will still
have to do the cooking.
To marry rich man for his money Is a
sure sign Of divorce and alimsaJ.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
TO-DAY IN ST. LOUIS.

q From The Republic, Dec. q. 1873.
q The. st. Louis Sketch Club gave
Q an exhibition of drawings. all Of :
. them upon subjects taken from {
Q Bryant's .Forest Hymn" Among
q those who contributed were George I
q S. Smell. Russell Riley, W. II. Hour. I
4 A. Greene. ". D. Streeter. e. I. I
. Biddle. P, E. Horney, c. Sergeant
. Holloway, cassidy Adams, H. II.
q Bollman. Miss IL A. Smiley, H. c.
q Ives. Miss Sylvester. Carl Gutherx
q and P. BergerOn. 4
q The wills of Evelina C. Dickinson 4
. and Bernard Nordhoff were pro- 4
Q bated.
. Anthony ]. Thomas Of New York. 4
. representing J. Pierpont Morgan,
Q Scion Humphreys and the bond 4
O holders. purchased Eads bridge for 4
. $4,000 in gold and assumed the OUT 4
. standing Indebtedness. amounting I
Q to about S35O0O0. Ezekiel W. Wood 4
q ward, commissioner. conducted the 4
q sale. which was attended by many 4
. prominent citizens, at the Court 4
q house. Mr.. BroIaski was the auc- 4
{. tioneer. 4
. The residence of T. w. Weidbee.
. ger. at Clayton and Manchester
. roads, was damaged by fire. /
Ne %>>/><>H<>>H>NVo
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with trunpeters going BEFORE
our King of the barnyard and Northern
forests now has usurped the throne. and
is the universal bird for the Christmas
ieast. Roast beef and goose are still pre-
tenders to the throne. Plum pudding
comes TO us from England. and may have
suggested miuce pie 10 some evil genius
| of the olden days a
some writer's tell Us they are an Orf<,
entail concoction. which. I presume, was
prepared as means of destruction for
some Of the Kings enemies bidden to the
fenst.
When first made in England rnince pies
were in an ob'ong form. TO represent the
manager: little cakes called Yule dough, or
iule cakes. were given by the bakers to
the children on Christmas morning.
The custom Of decorating with green's IS
of ancient origin. Among the Crooks the
votarieS of Dru:dism decked their houxcs
thus in December that the sylvan spirits
might repair hitler TO avoid the cold
winds of that season. In the early days
in England not only were the houses and
churches decorated. but tho roads. stand
ards and crosses adorned the streets.
There Is no especially mystic meaning
connected with the use of holly. ivy. rose
mary Or mistletoe. The Romans dedicat-
ed the laurel and bay to the purposes Of
joyous celebration. especially to those ot>
peace and vIctory-wh:ch may have been
the original Cause OF their use ut Christ
mastide-the most joyous of all seasons
and OF Peace on Earth after the VIC
tory over evil achieved by the birth of our
Savior.
The rosemary for remembrance may
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
ANCIENT ORIGIN OF THE MERRY
CHRIS MAS FESTIVAL OF TO-DAY.

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
The spirit of rejoicing dates its birth
with man. but the customs handed dowr
to us have had their origin in various
ways and times of the worlds history.
That of the celebration of the Winter
solstice forms the foundation of many OF
our festivals of Christmas.
The Roman Saturnala, which fell a,
this season. was one of their greatest
festivities.
punishment could take place during this
period of rejoicing.
Among the ancient nations of Northern
Europe similar festival in honor Of their
god Thor was celebrated at this same sea-
son of he year. and from the Danes we
get the name Yu!c-Sul. or Sol, which they
had given to the celebration.
The Christian festival of the Nativity,
with which these ancient celebra lions
have been Incorporated, appears to have
originated soon after the establishment of
the new religion. and is met with first in
The Second Century during the reign OF
the Emperor Concordus.
In the first ages of the church. up to the
Counci! of Nice. the joint cele bration of
the Nativity and Epiphany was held on
December %
Some writers place the time of the Ma
tivity at the same period with the Jewish
Feast OF Tabernacles. that of the Pass
over. and also again with the Feast of
the ENpiation. which latter corresponds to
the Inter part of our September
Some authorities say it WAS observed in
April. and others in May. As early as
the Twelfth Century we have accounts of
the Christmas festivities at the court of
Henry II. In the reign of Henry VII.
when the nation was recovering from its
struggles. We find among its first signs
OF peace the restoration of the Yuletide
holidays.
In the reign of James 1 and Prince
Charles We find the monarchs themselves
occasionally took part in these fetes. as
did also the Queen and her ladies' of the
court.
scotlands King. James V, once mas
queraded as the abbot of Unreason."
who was the Scotch Rex of that festaI
season. During the siege OF Orleans in
l.2S the English lords requested of the
French commanders that they might
have night of minstrclsy'' The horrors
of war were suspended in compliance with
this request.
The common form OF the court enter
tainments and amuscments was that of a
Ben JOnson in his day dig
nified these frolics by his talents and
name.
An officer was appointed whose duty.
with the tile of Lord of Misrule, 1t was
10 superintend the ceremonies at court
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Age may creep on apace, robbng her of her former
beauty time may impair her voice. but these dim
luster of the halo which hoverS about Though
she be old and though in her efforts to
she may be compelled resort to pantomime she will
still be Patti. about whose cluster fond memories,
and at whose shrine coming generations will yield tri
butte with all the fervor those of the past the
present. And all because of tradition
Vve tradition Nive Patti. Nive the American dollar.
most potent figure the machless triumvrate with
which the other would have long since
take interest in
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

need to consult complexion specdalistmd
get new dressnnaker.
To try to make over your last winters
frock is sure sign that you will spend
more on it than a new ono would have
cost.
To know how to do things is sure sign
that you will have them to do.
To have a large and masculine figure. a
homely face and an aggressive air n an
unfailing sign that there Is no husband on
the cards for you
These signs never fail.
Copyright, 1903 by W. r. Hearst. Great Britt
SIN rights reserved.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

The Mayor of Kansas City, Kas. has testified
before Grand Jury that agent of Il paving trust
offered him 5000 to appoint friendly City Coun-
selor. this being the second bride which had been
rendered. Legislative agents seem to have con-
cepton Of the honor of station.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

The banqueting capacity of the average st. Louis
business man will be taxed during the holiday
son. AS he is not objecting, it is certain that he
will he present, asmiling, the many functions
be held next year. The banquet habit is sort of
guarantee of the success OF the Worlds Fair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

AT the Missouri State Beekeepers' Convention, ut
Mexico, Il member declared that Missouri honey is
not manufactured The cause of AIissouri's popu-
larity is manifest We always present the real
thing.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

The Board of Education has acted wisely in APP
propriating $3o,G1o for beginning work normal
school. This action is consistent with the policy
that has made the st. Louis educational system an
object of admiration for the past few years.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

To give him full opportunity Of "exnanin;
everything" that Nebraska Grand Jury indicted
I -nited States Senator Dietrich again.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

Remember that most of the street beggars who
accost you merely filling in time between
theveries. If you have money to spare give it to
the regularly organized charities.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
And Rockefeller Want. Another Raj, rond.

If wishes were horses
And besgars could ride.
They'd want the nags heated
And transfers beside.
For that is the human.
Clear down to the core;
Snatch up what is offered
And below for more.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
Have Pure Cows,


The get pure milk is to live in the
try and take II from the COW.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
DAILY AND SUNDAY-SEVEN ISSUES a WEEK
BY Mai-In Advance-Postage Prepaid
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-22
Real Estate Transfers.

Conveyances for the week ending
Oct. II, 1903
Rasmus Hedegaard and wife to
Jens Rasmussen, lot of N Ell S E
a of 29-79-36, S W d, $2O92.l5.
Jane E. Gates and husband to N.
P. Christensen, lot 6, blk 3, Gates
add to Extra, w D, 500.
j. Il. Jenkins and wife to Anna NJ.
Hansen lot 4, blk 6, Brayton, w D,
$50
Alice G. Smith Widow to Oarl
Colbert S W a, N E a, N b Il of -
S1-34 S w D, $3.50.
Jens Jensen and wife to T. 6. aud
Carrie Jensen w a, N e a and N
w a S E "A 2S-79-36 S w D, $500.
David E. Johnson and wife to
Clarence w. Scott lot q, 16-9S-35 w
D, SO Ae
c. A. Marlin and wife to Clarence
w. Scott lot 10, blk G, being part
of lot of lot 2 of lot 6, 3-78-35, w D.
$40.
Maria Hensley Widow to T. H
Bishop S w / S w 2-7S-35, S w D.
$l4OO.
John Wilson and wife to Ida M.
Hepp E e N w /, 14-8O-36, S w D.
$4,000
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-22
Wedding Bells.
HOWARD-SMITH


]. o. Howard and Maggie Smith
were quietly married Wednesday
at o'clock at the home of the bride
on west Washington street, Rev. H.
L. Wissler pronouncing the words
that bound them together for veal
or woe, tor better or for worse and
only Immediate relatives of the
bride witnessed the ceremony.
Thus they start upon that life
that may be one strewn with many
flowers and sparkling with sun
beams or amidst lowering low
browed clouds as they the partici-
pants, will. No two human beings
exist that can live together without
mutual forbearance and acknow-
Judgement of individual rights.
High handed bigotry on one side
causes misery and suffering, on the
other and low down ideals cause
discomfort, selfshness and unhap-
piness in both.
Those who know these people
know they are eninently fitted one
for the other and bespeak for them
life of accord and happiness.
They left Wednesday for short
trip and will then return to their
home and meet their many friends
and acquaintance.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-22
The undersigned will sell at public auc-
ton at the NJ, ID. Thomas livery barn, on
Saturday., October oath,

The undersigned will sell at public auc-
ton at the NJ, ID. Thomas livery barn, on
Saturday, October 24th.
Commencing at 2:3O p. M sharp, the fol-
lowing property:
Eight Thoroughbred o. I. G. Bears.
Most of these hogs sired by King Edward
60S3 he by Judge Frost No. 1872, dam Gyp-
sy Girl 1902. Some are sired by White Chief
Second 7763, he by White Chief No. 23l5,
dam Princess Maud No. 1862.
Eight Duroc Jersey Bears.
Most of them sired by Red Chip 2O607, he
by King William 1875, bred by N. p. Clark
King Williams sire King Jehu No. 52S7,
bred by S. E. Morton d Co Dam of King
William, Lady Winner No. 924S, bred by NJ
p. Clark. Dam of Red Chip, Sunshine Ill
No. 3O002, bred by c. w. McDernit, she was
sired by Alexis No. 1885, bred by f. f.
Failer. Her dam Sunshine 2I466 bred by
j. w. Striking & Son.
Sires and dams all recorded stock. Pedi-
gree will be furnished buyer
TERMS $1,000 and under, cash over that
amount credit of II months will be given
without interest if paid when due, other
wise, per cent interest from date, pur-
chaser giving note with approved security.
No property to be removed until settled
for. Six per cent off for cash
EBBE ]. HANSEN.
JOHN 1. HENsLEY, Auctioneer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-22
JACKSON NELSON

Taylor Jackson and Sarah Nelson
were married Wednesday, October
2lst, at the home of her parents
four miles southeast of Elkhorn, at
II o'clock by Rev. G. L. A. Christen.
sen. Only relatives were present
The bride is one of the most pop
ular young women of her com
nunity. She has strong and strik-
ing personality, a womanliness and
charm about her that wears with
time and makes her friends where
ever she goes. She attended school
at Grinnell and took high rank
among the students. For the past
four years she has taught music in
and around Elkhorn and gives up
twenty-five reluctant pupils at the
present time.
The groom is young man who
has overcame tremendous obstacles
in life and in spite of everything
has educated himself since he has
attained his majority and now has
reached where he can look beyond
the horizon and see possibilities
ahead. He is at present part of
the Journal force and has conduct
ed himself so that we feel that he is
man in all it's sense. having high
am billions, lofty moral code and
the strength of character to live up
to all he aspires to. He was a
teacher in the schools of Shelby
county ere he took up journalistic
pursuits and is still hard student
and hopes to keep on progressing.
Their friends extend to them best
wishes and good cheer for the
future.