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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
RECENT COMMENT.
Adult. Need Attention.

Nee0
Black and White
There Is disadvantage which 10 involved In tho
very nature Of education-that II that we have 70 as
sumo that grown-up people representative We
have tho length Of assuming that crown-up
people are sane When talk about encouraging
health In children and discouragns morbidy when we
talk Of such and such child being abnormal or in
teresting. or neurotc genius. all the time
taking for granted that ourselves attained to
what is profitable and eternal in human nature But
there Is at least something that may reasonably be
said upon the other side may at least very plausiby
be maintained that is children who are age after age
sane and reliable. and grown-up people who are, age
after age less fantastic disconcertng The
great majority OF grown-up people in any age will be
In all probability slightly insane: human
philosophy perfect and since every human philosophy
naturally treats itself II 1t perfect chances
are In every generation that the majority educated
people will be ecsatcaly certain something that is
quite untrue Children other hand it might be
maintained represent the actual primary untouched
human nature Whatever agrees with that is sane what
ever dsagrees with 1t is eccentric Children always
children; to limit the matter with precision
babies. at any rate are always babies But few will
be % paradoxical to maintain are always
men, or women always women.
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WAR NOT IMMINENT.

II Russia and Japan have settled their differences
Fin the Orient, the civilized world has cause to re-
pice Such a contest could result only in enormous
sacrifice Of life and could end only in the humiia-
ton Of Japan-a growing Power in the progress of
which every American is interested.
The fact remains that events are being so shaped
mud boundaries being readjusted in the Russo
Japanese spheres Of influence that final struggle
seems inevitable.
Despite the long-continued passive alliance be-
tween the United States and Russia this country
is opposed to Russia's securing an undisputed
dominance of. Asiatic affairs IT, then, a struggle
between Russia and Japan must come. the United
States desire that it come at time when Japan
;tnay find outside assistance at hand and ready.
England, the. great amorphous China and Japan
re directly concerned in seeing to it that, eventual
1}y. the Russian enc .achment is limited. England
anst guarantee Z safety of India and its other
2Ecuthecn Asia territory from Russian influence!
2shna asres to restoration of the integrity of its
Empire. And Japan is young aud enthusiastic over
!hii in:peria.s'ic policy.
These three, probably, will fight the fight against
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MRS. HANp1AN,s RECEPTION.

MRS. HANDLAN'S RECEPTION.
Mrs. Alexander Hamilton Handlans re-
ception yesterday afternoon at the Wash
ington Hotel was one Of the largest and
handsomest functions Of the winter.
The entertainment was primarily to in
troduce her three young daughters. the
Misses Marie, Katherine and Vella Hand
Ian, who have recently returned to st.
Louis after several years spent in COM
pleting their education In Washington
City, and after a season Of travel. They
received yesterday with Mrs. Handlan In
the large first-fioor drawing-room. which
was trimmed with quantities Of flowers
and greens. Pink begonias perdominated,
their vivid coloring massed effectively
against q dark green background of
Southern smilax and palms
Mrs Handlan wore an imported gown
Of black crepe de Chine. trimmed In black
lace OF delicate l pattern, With lew na hias
louisene. the entire gown elaborately
tucked. Miss Katherine was in a dainty
frock Of pale blue chiffon velvet, with
blue applique, while Miss Vera wore white
Assisting were Mrs. William J. Temp,
Jr.. eldest daughter Of the household. In
grincesse gown 1s OF h black and , white; with
Ian, in Du Barry pink silk. with cream
lace; Mrs. Charles p. Wise. in white and
lavender: Mrs. Paramore. In black velvet;
Miss Myra Opel, in white point d'esprit
frock. with large corsage cluster Of vio-
lets and lilies Of the valley. and Miss Elsa
Lemp in white.
Refreshments of an elaborate nature
were served in courses at small tables in
the cafe. the room being lavishly trimmed
with pink roses and many green's. Several
hundred guests presented themselves. and
the entertainment proved one Of unusual
sociability and enjoyment.
Among the guests were:
Mesdames-
NJ p AIorrell. Otto Forster.
Bert EVIL Festus Wade,
John W. Loader. VIII Leighton.
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NATIONAL CONVENTIONS.

St. Louis is the logical place for both Of the ma
tional conventions 1t is to be hoped and 1t is ex
pected that this view win be taken by the Repub-
'lican National Committee.
The only doubt lies in the one question: VIII
St Louis be able to take care of convention and a
Worlds Fair at the same timer
committee composed Of leading business and
professional men, Including Worlds Fair officials.
is in Washington prepared with the facts and figures
which will prove the ability of this city to handle
the crowds and to provide suitable hall for the
convention meetings. The representations to be
made by this committee will be convincing and the
managers Of the Republican party cannot In rea-
son do other than locate the convention at St Louis
Whatever benefit might accrue to the Fair by
reason Of the conventions Is its DUE because the
great Exposition Is in part a national enterprise
And 1t Is to be the biggest show in the history of
nations Each and every delegate would be pleased
IL his duties should take him to the Worlds Fair
City. Let US have the convention.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THE CLERGY IN POLITICS.

THE CLERGY IN POL1T1CS
In the promotion of Father James T. Coffey to
The, pastorate of St. Leo's and to membership in
the Council of Consulters, Archbishop John ]. Glen
non has made appointment which appeals to
the better citizenship Of St Louis. regardless OF
their various religious persuasions
In his,letter to Father Coffey conveying the news
of his selection Archbishop Glennon took occasion
to comment upon the efforts of the pastor Of st.
Johns in behalf of civic reforms. The effect Of his
letter was to indorse the action Of Father Coey in
stepping from the seclusion Of priesthood to take
part in the struggle being waged for the. better
ment Of St Louis. both socially and politically.
1t goes without saying that the clergy Of all de-
nominations are passively and actively, so far as
denunciation from the pulpit goes aligned with the
laymen who endeavoring to drive corruption out
Of official life, to better and to bring about the en-
forcement Of the laws. But the activity Of the min
istry does not often transcend circumscbed bounds
1t does not fight hand to hand.
? Father Coffey has done this. His former parish,
st Johns, Is in the center Of the Butler dominated
district. He denounced the evils which Butlerism
permitted to flourish, and he denounced the Buffers
for permitting them to flourish. He encountered the
opposition Of the Buffers and was compelled to I'M
dergo no little criticism based the vague asser>
ton that he had stepped outside the province Of the
priest In Involving himself In public AFFAIRS. He
has been by some dersively termed the priest in
politics." But he has continued in the quiet but
determined conduct of his campaign against the
various phases Of municipal disagreement with
which he came most directly in contact. Whether
or not all can agree to everything that he advocates
there Is no question as to the influence for good
which he has had and still has. To him in his ca
pacity the priest in politics" the public owes
vote Of thanks.
y. That this purely secular view of Father Cofrey's
work comedies with the ecclesiastical view as ex-
pressed in Archbishop Glennon's appointment will
be deemed right and as it should be by the commu-
unity at large Municipal reform is Intimately allied
with moral reform, which brings the matter clearly
within the province Of the churches. Here is the
Zone point Of contact between secular and clerical
spheres. Upon this one ground the congregations
and the clergy Of each and all churches can and
shoud join forces with the veriest atheist agnostic
9skeptic or freethinker.
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VISITORS AT ST. LOUIS HOTELS

Eugene McAuiire Of Springfield. No. IL It
the Southern.
j. P. Armstrong Of Bowling Green. No, u
guest at the New St James
u. J. Ailschuler Of Texas u registered q the
Lindeil
H II Holeman of Apez. N C. Il . guest
at the Planters
George R BeIding. Mayor Of Hot Springs,
Ark. has party Of friends at the southern.
Mr.. and Mrs A. n Miles Of Jerseyville. In.
are at the Lndell.
Charles T. Dempsey Of Ste. oensvisvs, Mo.
is staying at the Laclede.
It. ". Donaldson registered At the 81 Mich
olas. coming from Texas.
w. B. Pyatt. Sulphur. T. u registered Ut
the New ST. James and the P!antera
y. q Terrell OF Dallas. Tex. 10 At The
Moser.
Mr.. and Mra. ]. 3. Braithwaits a London.
England. are Stopping at the Planters.
Joseph Campbell Of Roiia. No.. 10 fssistszs1
at the Laclede.
Doctor T II Cobble and c. L. Kendall Of
Rusk. Tex. have rooms at tho LAolsde.
j. Price Tribble, former State Repressnt1-
tive from Dunkiin County. u At the Southern
Will L. Hei;t Prosecuting Attorney Of Te1As
County, is registered at the Laclede.
Joe Strayhorn OF Snyder. Tex-. p n As
Iaclede,
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would turn the sacred temples into money marts
The lovers that Jove and all mankind love are Of
very different order
SEPARATE GARBAGE.

After January the hauling company will make
daily collections of garbage, In strict compliance
with the terms Of its contract with the city But
1t will be obliged to collect only that garbage which
is put In a proper receptacle and in convenient
place where the collector can get it. The contract
so specifies
Confronted with the duty of enforcing the
agreement literally the city realizes that the work
may not be done satisfactorily unless householders
will fulfill their obligations. The city do no
more than require the company to make regular
trips The garbage will not be collected If house
holders fail TO heed instructions from the Health
and Police departments.
The officers of the hauling company have insisted
that the negligence of householders is responsible
for nuisances and complaints. This assertion is not
without foundation in fact The company has been
at fault. but not less the househo.ders.
Arrangements have been made whereby the
Health and Police departments will cooperate In
nstructlng householders in their obligations and in
enforcing these obligations. AS the city proposes to
hold the company to the terms of the contract, it
Is necessary that the citizens generally, should sup
port their representatives. Therefore 1t is advisa
BILE that the directions issued by the Health and Po-
lice departments be obeyed faithfully
There is an additional and equally important rea-
son to induce householders to follow instructions.
1t Is demonstrated that collection Of garbage is diff
fcut and sometimes impossible, IL the different
kinds are not separated. 1t Is also demonstrated
that. when this Is not done, the cost Of collecting
and hauling Is larger. 1t is demonstrated also that
productive garbage, which has value cannot be
utilized unless the primary separation is made by
hOuseholders.
AS the Special Investigating Committee has
recommended the utilization method" Of garbage
disposal separation of the various classes of gar
bage Is imperative. The new method depends much
for success upon the disposition Of householders to
perform their obligations.
} They may object at first on the ground that the
Innovation is an Inconvenience, but they should bear
In mind that there duties which. as citizens or
residents, they owe to the city and to another.
If the new method, when put into commission, is to
be the success that 1t should be, the city will be
compelled to cause primary separation Of garbage.
Householders understand the matter. and they will
have an opportunity to show how eager they are to
have all garbage collected.
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Herbert Spencer.
st. Paul Pioneer Press,


Whether we regard the man or his work. the impress
sion given by Herbert Spencer is one overpowerng
intellectually backward boy Of delicate constitution
without the formal education of school university and
with distinct limitations Of ability acquire certain
branches Of learning he produced the most monumen-
generalization that has been produced Like Parlsam
and others but in broader and arduous field he
had to battle with discouraging obstacles Having out
lined at the age Of 70 the scheme Of his Synthetic
Philosophy he worked at It for forty in spite of
III health. that forbade prolonged and that caused
interruptions Of days and weeks sometimes months
Moreover. for the first twenty-four years Of this
period he not only worked loss that seriously en-
barrassed him. but for macy years suffered the keen
disappointment of lack Of recognition by many whose
recognition was important.
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WHAT HAPPENED TO FREEMAN.
This good gentleman Of Cass County first courted
trouble by means Of q want ad, which he composed
"a follows:

as follows:
Ladies'. you attention. please. II you
are hunting q husband shall bs easily
found: am 81 years Of and money
IL object to or with me. but q good
woman ia
This lottery ticket, as 1t were, drew widow. Mr..
Freeman says that the lady Informed him that she
was worth $4,000, and he, heedlessly, courted her
incidentally telling her that he was rich farmer.
Afterwards, to jury Of twelve peers, he explained
that he had lied to her. Said he: ut was as big
walloper as ever told, and I've told some in my
time 1 lied to her about that. My only excuse Is
that was redhot to get her. An hold that alrs
fair In courtin and boss tradn'. tell you, when
thought she was worth $4,000 she looked mighty
good to me- tell you men, money comes purity
nigh maxim any woman look good. She may have
hip knocked down or two or three splint knots and
spavins, but IL she's got money she looks as clean
cut and smoothlmbed young colt. Yes sir, this
one looked mighty sweet to me till found out she
had nothin' on earth. Her beauty list seemed to
fade away with that $4,000, and soured on her
right there
According to reports, the lady had borrowed S45
Of him. when I found out that she didn't have
nothn" he continued to the jury II jist natcheray
went back on her and demanded that $45 When
she wouldn't pay It had her arrested. Maybe l
hadn't ought to done that. If had 1t to do over
again wouldn't do it. But hindsght is always bet
ter than foresight"
The jury likewise considered that he hadn't
ought to done it," and they awarded the lady 600
damages against him for false arrest.
This suit somehow gives the suggestion that alrs
not as open and aboveboard it should be in mat
rimony and in the negotiations leading thereto This
same Mr.. Freeman. who is 65 years old, instead of
81 as his ad set FORTH admits that he has been en-
gagged many times that he can't remember 'em ALL
and by his own statement he to have been out
after the dough each time And, upon the WHOLE the
evidence showed that in the present the parties
want particularly stuck on each other"
The 81 900 verdict should have salutary eff
feet generally. For the good Of the Institution of
marriage, more Of our insincere and sordd old gal
ants ought to be punished On the other hand there
is not much sympathy for the widows who consent
to be wooed through the medium of matri-
monial ad. and then misrepresent their fiscal con-
ditions Though love. perhaps laughs at lovers
perjuries. he surely must be sickened at the falsc
returns Of those impecunious old dodderers who
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The Republic presents its compliments to the
STAR with thanks for the generous comment be
slowed its editorial treatment Of the Butler
The Republic has reason to believe that the editorial
represented the sentiment of the State and is glad
to know that another st. Louis newspaper is out
spokenly committed to the idea of destroying lobby
ism and graft without regard to political manipula
tors and machines. In municipal and State affairs
the personal combinations Of politicians must be ig-
nored until the Missouri Idea is triumphant
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Arden R Morgan OF No. ssas Blaine ave-
nue. led to the action
H7S Will Will HEB ,
ma TRoW oFHoWO7J

Arden r Morgan OF No. ss3s Blaine ave-
nue. led to the action.
THE trouble has been brewing for over
month"; said 4 prominent South Side
citizen last night. The pupils and their
parents are indignant over her removal"
Miss Fisse. who is well known in social
circles. has her own IDEAS about teaching
school. and she does not like to have any
one dictate to her.
Because of her ideas as to- how ner
pupils ought to be taught, 1t is said.
Principal Morgan disagreed with her.
One of the reasons FOR the friction. II -
said. was that Miss Fisse believed In hay-
ing the children do home work.
Miss Fisse taught the highest class, the
one that will DC graduated this month
into the High School. Miss F1sse was
greatly beloved by her pupils. and their
parents think her removal unjust.
Several days ago Miss Fisse went to
Superintendent Sedan and told him she
was going to resign. He persuaded her mot
to, telling her that he would arrange 30
transfer her. The transfer was approved
at the last meeting of the Board Of Edu-
cation.
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The marriage Of Miss Lillian Mae Rear.
den. only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Rearden, No. 1862 Washington boulevard
to Christian Kenney. son of Mr.. and Mrs
John Kenney of St Louis. took place last
evening and formed the prominent nuptial
event of the day.
Ceremony and reception were both at the
Rearden residence, which was deliberately
trimmed with flowers, the color scheme
being entirely white with many green's.
Several pretty features were introduced.
A floral arch OF green's and bride roses
spanned the staircase leading from the re-
ception hall. while above the baIustrade
and grill work was massed with Southern
smilaX and dotted with large white chrys-
anthemums \ canopy built from the par
lor mirror was also made of green's and
white roses with tiny electric lights. All
the rooms were adorned with the same
flowers. combined with delicate greens of
manv varieties. The ceremony was at half
after o'clock, with only relatives and a
very few friends to witness 1t. The Rev.
erend Doctor Michael Burnham was the
officiating clergyman.
:, To the music of a stringed orchestra the
two ushers. Warren Hubbard Kenney and
Frank Leroy Rearden. brothers of the
bride and bridegroom. appeared at the ap-
pointed time. gathering up white satin
ribbons as they progressed down the stair
case and across the hall. pausinS at the
parlor door. where they held the ribbons.
The bridegroom followed.
Then came Mrs Will Walker. matron OF
honor, wearing her wedding gown of fine
Brussels lace built over chiffon and carry
ing bride roses in a shower. She was fol-
lowed by the maid of honor, Miss Name
Sawyer. who wore hand-embroidered chif-
fon cloth in pale green, trimmed in lace
OF the same tint and touches Of green
panne velvet She also carried white
roses.
The bride came last. with Mr.. Rearden.
Her gown was exceptionally beautiful,
being a princess robe of real Irish lace,
with inserted medallions Of cream broad
cloth. Her veil was worn In French style.
being caught to one side and held in place
by a half coronet Of lilies of the valley.
She carried a shower Of the same flowers
Mrs Rearden wore black lace over Dres-
den silk.
The reception which followed from 8 to
II o'clock was very large one.
The honeymoon will be spent In WASH
ington. New York and Detroit, where they
will be much entertained. The bride will
receive on Thursday, in January, with Mrs.
Rearden. During the winter Mr.. and
Mrs Kenney will make their home at the
Reartien residence. going to housekeeping
next spring.
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PATRONS ARE INDIGNANT
OVER TEACHERS REMOVAL.
ences With Principal Arden ,
Morgan.

Many citizens of the South Side are IN
dignant because OF the transferring Of
Miss Dora Fisse OF No. 36l6 Cleveland
avenue, for the last i've years head as
s.stant Of the Sherman School, to the po-
sition of head assistant Of the John Mar
shall School.
Differences. It 1, alleged. with Principal
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At Chicago Hotels.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Chicago. Dec 10.-These 6t Louis D.
sons registered at hotels here to-day:
Auditorium. II. BeaII. c. 8. Crane, I. =
Dronberger. 8. II. Fullerton. C. H F1aeA J.
Br.sss@j. W. Elmer. ]. 8. vauvliet. 4 y
Willis.
Victoria-w. Ferguson. B. r. johnson.
Mrs II. s. jackson. W. J. Murray. ". 4
ZuIich
Brevoort-B Kahn H A. Wing,
Palmer House-W. b. Forman, q. 4. Xfse4
C. H. Sill.
Grand Pacifc-C. ]. Frank. W. q. Gain. ".
l. Maxwell.
House, W. /. Sweeney.
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Russia. The United States are concerned CONNER
cially, but hardly to the extent Of armed protest
Germany is like the United States.
The struggle will be one of the great vans of the
future but that it is Of the future is for
eral felictation. The time is not ripe.
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO :
TO-DAY IN ST. LOUIS. .

q From The Republic, Dec. Il, 1873.
4 The Bar Association paid tribute 4
. to Judge William C. Jones upon his
4 retirement from the bench. Among
q those who made laudatory speeches 4
. were ]. j. Mcbride. John 1. Martin, 4
Q Presley N. Jones. Charles f. Joy, 4
. Thomas Morris. George W. Brant-
q ley. H. C. jones. Mason g. Smith,
q Franklin Ferris, N. c. Claiborne,
. Charles P. johnson. Major Wilson. Z
Q Joseph T. Harris and Frank Ryan, =
. Commodore C. K. Garrison. W. r. =
q Garrison, T. w. ]. Hurst and B. H =
q Van Ahen, Jr., returned from New =
q York. =
o james G. Elaine's son and daugh-
. ter were visitors.
. Mr.. and Mrs W. ]. Florence pre- =
Q scented the Mighty Dollar" at the !
& Grand Opera-house. =
. Doctor c. NJ Forbes. Miss Josie =
q Forbes and the Misses Annie and
Q Alice Mitchell were thrown from =
= buggy and injured near Creve =
& Occur.
. Captain Henry BrolasH returned :
q from Colorado.
. E. J. cuenSsf of Eugene Jaccord =
. & Co. return ID from Europe with =
= great COLLECTION of Jewels.
. Gerard B. Allen was placed IN
. charge the affairs Of Dodd' =
& Brown 6 leo.
. Mrs,.A 1tthias Levy Of No. 3l7 =
. No. Tenth street contributed
. lot of clothing to be distrlD-
q ID among the poor Of the city:
Miss Britain OF India delivered
lecture at Doctor Brookes's Church =
= sixteenth and Walnut streets. :
= Miss Phoebe W. Couzins depaf'eo
= for Illinois to deliver lectures. =
west Gate Lodge Of Masons elect =
= cd as officers William Myrer, Hen =
~ Franzei, John Peninger and Il. ).
. Humber.
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Fourth Jury Disasrsss.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
vincennes. Ind. Dec. 1o.-After being out
forty-eight hours. the Jury disagreed tn
the case of the Ind ma Clay Company.
VS.. the Bal .imor and O.io s Mt. :" estem
Railway Company. the suit was Tor
$4,000 damages, on account OF the destruc.
ton of the clay ON pa VS. plant at
Shoals This is the fourth me he case
has been tried and each time the jury
disagreed.