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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
WoRLD'9-Ioo4-FAIR
PuNGENr POLITICS.

PUNGENT POLITICS.
Upon the heels Of Representative Simnionss an
nouncement that he has started a skunk farm In
Shelby County comes his announcement that he will
for the State Senate 1t Is impossible to calcu
late precisely what political effect these declara
tons will have. 1t is to be hoped that they will
operate to revolutionize our State government.
Under our present system the Senate performs
vital functions. The Constitution Of Missouri
makes It Indispensable placing the legislative upon
a level with the executive and judicial branches
Under no circumstances can we afford to abandon
the Senate
1t may be, Of course, that the Missouri Constitu-
ton is immune from such influences as Mr.. Sim
mons proposes to introduce at the seat of govern
ment; but 1t cannot be denied that those influences
would be deeterious to most constitutions and
TENS.
1t is easy to perceive that, once nominated, Mr..
Simmons would have the polls with him. Opposi-
ton would be stiied to say the least. In the
Senate he would have things practically his own
way; certainly he would be powerful influence
upon legislation amounting almost to despotism.
With such political allies MS the mephitne musta-
lOid carnfrore there can be no limit to the indi-
viduals sway.
From this distance, however, one cannot but
wish Mr.. Simmons well. And it must be admitted
that there are even political allies than the
mepllitis mephtca. To the latterS credit it should
he observed also, that they nocturnal and bur-
rowing. and prey upon merely insects small reptiles
and mammals. Their corresponding types, to be
found for instance, in the legislative Doodle gang
commit their depredations openly and not a whit
less extensively, and their victims are the innocent
public.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
/ have known instances of what
amounted to systematic robbery of hus-
bands by unfaithful and heartless wives,
who. knowing that their incomes were
small. have obtained credit at various
places and have bought things they
knew they could not afford. and when
they could no longer conceal what they
had done they have pretended their hus-
bands were ungenerous and unkind. and
unwilling to allow them what they really
needed.
The following letter. however, impresses
one painfully. as 1t betrays the fact that
the practice is far more general than one
can really believe:
Richmond Hills. l. Mrs. John A. Logan:
I have read from time to time In the public
press OF the robbery Of husbands by their
wives. Some of the instances related are al
most beyond belief and. II true. disclose a
depth of depravity and treachery on the part
of women Of wealth, or at least moderat cir
cumstances. which makes the acts 60 altogether
ineScusable that my mind cannot dwell upon
them without horror.
1 have read your valuable articles In Tho
Republic. and have derived 20 much pleasure
and benefit from them that believe that II you
would write upon this awful condition, bring
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

| with the collie. while the plaintiff was clio
! quently haranSuing the Mothers Con
gress on a Mothers Highest Duty.
Enough that my clieEt gees his home about
| to be wrecked on Ibsen and the higher
thought for women, and he therefore
prays the court for an order committing
| his wife to some Kelley cure for the hen
club habit.
Judge: Call the plaintiff to the chair. I"
| Lawyer for Prosecution: as 1t not true
that your wife is unduly addicted to at
tending women's clubs, and that thereby
she neglects her domestic duties and
causes you great suffering and inconven-
ience?'
Plaintiff: ut is"
Lawyer for Prosecution: us It not true
that she spends her time studying tran
scendental philosophy instead Of mending
your clothes, and that in consequence of
this you are forced to darn your own
seeks and hold up your trousers with safe
ty pins?"
|. Plaintiff: at is'' ---. .-...- ......--.-
+ Lawyer for Prosecution: '.Is it not true
that the women's clubs are seditious gath
erings. whose members meet for the sole
puIpoSc VI tACAduSiuS tips dDOuI now 10
manage husbands, and that 1t Is to this
pernicious influence that you attribute
your wife's demand for a latchkey and a
separate pocketbook?"
Plaintiff: 1T Isl
Lawyer for Prosecution: us it not also
true that you have had to sever your
connection with the Friendly Hand Poker
Club. the Knights Of Joy and give up stay
ing out with the boys because you had to
stay at home and mind the baby while
your wife was chasing around to listen to
spellbinders at the women's clubs who lee
tured on 'Woman's Sacred Sphere'?"
Plaintiff: "Such has been my unhappy
experience"
Lawyer for Prosecution: "Your Honor.
and gentlemen Of the jury, you hear my
clients sad story. What. 1 ask you, is
culture to a man who is hungering and
thirSting for pie? Can you button your
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
A DEFENSE OF FLATS.

Begun by New York ministers newspapers in the
large cities have been agtatng the old question rel
alive to the effects of aat-living upon community
morals. The Gotham pulpit declares that the GUS
tom is menace, that it undermines morals that
1t saps strength Of character that forces upon us
system Of living corresponding to that of pigeons
so many little holes which SO many families call
home" but which have none of the individuality.
none of the protection from outside deleterious in
fuenccs, belonging to the true home
Well founded not, such comment is merely
comment and has in 1t nothing practical by way of
suggestion rs to what may be done to remedy the
alleged evils. We are confronted with this about
the fiat: it has come to stay. Property values in
the great cities have become enormous and rents
30 high, that the majority of citizens cannot afford
houses of their own. Salaries do not permit it.
They must make what shift they can with apart
ments or fats.
However, there are good reasons to think that
In our Western cities at least the i'll effects of fiat
living are not SO marked as some people would have
us believe. Occupants of Oats are not constantly
1ostled against their neighbors on the floors above
or the floors below The three four. five six seven
or eight rooms of the fiat he provided with all
the atmosphere, comfort. attractions and beautiful
sanctiy that attached to the tlrtccn.roon Colonial
house in which the prcsent-day nat-dwellcr may
have been reared.
In the end. it will all sum up into question of
the personality Of the fatdwelcr. Some people are
specially adapted to donlestication and can be
d0mcstfcated in cellar: others would make home
failure if they had the wherewthal to purchase
the best granite mansion.
In barking back to a condition flat is past and
comparing it with that existent, there always will
appear some losses On the other hand, the new
surroundings have in them many gains. and it is
the part Of optimsm-the keynote Of all PHILOSOPHERS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
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that are worth whie-to reckon the gains above the

that are worth while-to reckon the gains above the
losses.
Under the somewhat overworked category of ''a
the modern conveniences," the fiat includes long
story Of progress A dozen families chip in to pay
the janitOr and the anitor does that furnace work
these cold mornings-t is cooperation. The adj
vanages of the fiat are legion. and. probably, not
the least encouraging social sign involved is the
questionable fact that this economical means of OBJ
tanning home is the most effective influence in
counteracting the genuinely alarming tendency and
prejudice against marriage.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

left makes them ashamed to confess their
unreasonable cravings to their husbands,
who they know are unable to crafty
them: hence. they resort to subterfuges
to gain their ends.
They Invariably play the role of martyr
to imperious, tyrannical husbands. nat
tering themselves that they can thereby
enlist sympathy.
know the case of a very distinguished
official who was very indulgen. to his
wife. They had no children. Every month
he gave her very liberal sum with which
to pay their living expenses. as he de-
spIsed bills. His treacherous wife spent
this money to crafty her foolish fancies.
and left the butchers. bakers and gro
GERS bills unpaid.
Imagine the chagrin Of this husband
to have the army Of creditors meet him
at the depot Just as he was about leav-.
ing the capital for his Western home, and
demand OF him immediate settlement OF
their bills.
Copyright. 1904. by ". R. Hearst Greas
Britain Rights Reserved.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
A strong Editorial stan.
Forsyth, Mont. Times.

FOrsyth, Mont, Times.
The great city papers think they smart in having
large staff and, although have not published ours
before we snail do SO to take the conce the city
brethren The editorial staff Times comprised
Of Managing editor Ira Cole: city editor. Cole; news
editor Ra Cole: editorial writer Honorable Mr. Cole
exchange editor Cole; prcssnan the Colc fore
man. more Of the same Cole: fighting editor Mrs Cole
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

To him that hath shall be given Senator Smoot
Of Utah no sooner arrives at Washington than the
womens clubs confederate and combine in his be-
half.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

In London hospital typhoid-fevcr patients are
kept in hot water baths for five days. The Thames
water may cure this fever, but it is safe guess
that no victim would I've five days in Mississippi
water impregnatcd with Chicago bacteria.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

From nj! Indications attempted bribery is moth
Ing at all and the real thing is only 4 mere baga-
telle in Mexico. STILL the business is 10 good there
because too many are in it.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

Maybe the false beard found In the pocket of a
City Hospital patient Is the remains of one Of the
fictitious inmates of the Poorhouse
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

Patti, Fitzsimmons and Cleveland have decide
to retire. That's good enough way to begin AGAR
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

Chicago man bought a steer for $12O and sol
1t for $1,000. This may be bum steer"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
Wa. He Wise:
Detroit Free prcss

Detroit Free PrcES.
1T is WISE" said an English jurst ito keep enough
of diary to prove alibi" Was Perry Heath thought
full enough to keep daryl
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

Such 4 lot Of wasted sympathy did have
for those unfortunate paupers in the Poorhouse
who, in fact, weren't there at all. But 1t wasn't
such poor house for grafters.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

Possibly Dowie is contraction of Do-Lowe-ye.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
POEMS WORTH KNOWING.
COME, SEND ROUND THE WINE.
BY THOMAS MOORE.

DRINKING songs
former fallen somewhat into disepute Horace
po OF modern writers Thomas cornwall verse mn
be considered his superior. equal ' ~
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18

the truth may be sign Of literary
genius"
It was Bill Nye, was it not, who said.
Facts are like little children. They
come into the world naked and. like
children, they must be dressed before
they are presentable.~ Of course, Mrs.
Moore does not mean that children
should be taught to lie. AS a matter Of
fact the average child doesn't need any
teaching He lies as naturally as he
talks or walks.
This is, perhaps, stating the situation
somewhat crudeIy. The average child
does not lie about important things
He-we use the masculine because. Of
course, little girls never do anything
wrOng-dOes not say he didn't break
the rOsebush down when he did break
it down; he acknowledges that he used
his fathers razor in a whiting contest
when he's crowded-and he owns up
to other devilment that comes naturally
to the childish hand
The little boy who bravely confesses
his wrOngdoing is the same youngster
who proudly tells the boy in the next
block about a phenomenal big brother
when he has no big brother. An infant
in whose face there is no guile will talk
with a straight face about the number
Of bears he killed the last time he was
at grandma's; he will cheeriIy boast
about driving mad bulls away from his
baby sister. about killing snakes in the
harvest field and other adventures
without number.
If a tendency to imagine things is an
indication that a child is to be liter
airy person. the paucity of our book crop
is a thing to be marveled at. There is
hardly a child in the world, there hard
y ever was a child in the world. that
didn't imagine great adventures for
itself. It is a harmless amusement. too,
oUtgrown with infancy and to be re-
membered, if at all, only with amuse-
ment
Should the natural prediction be en-
cOuraged2 We hardly think it needs
any Encouragement other than the NOR
al encouragement all of US give to the
children. Don't we play at being bears
for their benefit Don't we roar and
grOwl, even as the lions Of the jungle.
to make an infants holiday? Don't we
tell them about elves and gnomes and
fairies? 50 the list of eneoura gements
to childish romancing might be con-
tinUed almost indefinitely. It is
bounded, indeed, entirely by the inge-
nuity of the adult performer.
Is it astonishing that children are na-
tural born liars? We hardly think So
when they see adult liars around them
all the time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18
EVERYONE MAY BE USEFUL,


HARVEY WILLIS, cripple, is the big
IL gest man in the little town Of
Erie Birch, Ky. A few days ago
Willis was nothing but a cripple. de-
pendent upon others for everything.
That was before he saved a Chesa-
peake & Ohio passenger train from de-
structiOn. The home of Willis is near
the railroad track. He liked to hobble
down close to the roadbed and see the
trains 90 BY
The other day he was in his accus-
toned place waiting for the limited As
he sat there a passing wind blew a
car loaded with stone from switch
out upon the main track. Nobody was
around but willis. He called for help.
but no answer came. Willis knew he
must save the train alone. Every mo-
ton caused him pain, but he erawled
500 yards down the track. With his
red bandanna handkerchief he saved
the train
That doesn't seem like very much
of a story. Such things are happening
every DAY in this and other lands, but
there is a lesson in the Kentucky case
for all of US to read and profit by.
It teaches US that no man or woman,
no boy or girl no matter what his
condition or hers may be, IS absolutely
useless Every human being, if he is
willing to rise to his humble occasion,
ran be Of use to himself and to others.
The opportunity came to Willis and
he accepted il. He did not stop to
think of his own infirmities. He did
not reason that IL he failed to save the
limited somebody else would; it never
occurred TO him that his physical help
lessness could excuse fnaction on his
part when action was sorely needed.
And that is real heroism, the helpless
ness that makes itself helpful
Not long ago a man came to salt
Lake who was without arms. save for
two tiny stubs Yet he was not a bur
den to his friends. He taught himself
to use his feet and he made his feet
perform more service than many or
binary men get out Of their hands and
arms. BY many people this man was
locked upon as a fal1ir. but if he was a
fakir he was a self-supporting fakir.
and. 50 far as any of US know, he
earned and is earning an honest living
instead Of existing through the char
ity of his friends. He is at least use
full to himself
Men commit suicide every day be
cause they fail once; they do not stop
to reason that there may be another
chance for them; that their opportunity
for usefulness has only been deferred.
In the story Of willis and the ann
less man there should be hope for al
Of Us and especially for those Of Us who
think we labor hard for scant recon-
pense- The humblest human being is
OF use to somebody Just remember
that and keep on working and hoping.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18
SENATOR CLARK AND UTAH.

T BE BANQUET in honor Of Senator
L W. A. Clark at the Commercial club
last night was an event Of more than
ordinary significance to Utah. 1t was
a recognition Of Senator Ciark's great
achievement in bringing about the
fruition of a long deferred hope Cor a
railroad connection between salt Lake
ard Los Angeles
While for many months Salt Lake
and Utah have known that the Salt
Lake route was a certainty, it was good
TO hear from the lips of Senator Clark,
r. c. Kerens and other interested gen
tlemen. as the banqueters of last night
heard. definite assurances regarding the
prospective immediate completion Of
the new road and its policies.
Had 1t not been for Senator Clarks
initiative, the San Pedro, Los Angeles
& Salt Lake road would not have been
built. Certainly it would not have
been, built at this time. It is hardly
necessary here to point out the ma
terial advantages which viii accrue TO
Salt Lake as a result Of the builong
Of this road. Through it a vast ex-
panse Of virgin territory, rich IN min
eraI wealth of every character and
tributary to Salt Lake. will be opened.
While the details have not been fully
decided upon, 1t is well within the range
Of probability that great railroad shops,
which will bring a large increase in
Salt Lakes population, viii be estab-
lished here before many months have
elapsed. This win. Of course, add ma
terially to the city's prosperity.
Last nights banquet was a fitting
tribute. therefore, to Senator Clark's
work in the interest OF Salt Lake and
OF Utah Although a citizen Of Mon
tana his large holdings here almost en-
title him to a citizenship in Utah as
well, and certainly no citizen could have
done more for his community and his
state than Senator Clark has done for
Salt Lake and Utah.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18
CHILDREN AS RoMAMcERs.

w HEN TIMES GROW DULL and
subjects scarce the editorial
writer's OF the country usually turn
their eyes toward Mr.. RockefeIler's
University of Chicago and rarely are
they disappointed If Professor Oscar
Lowell Triggs isn't in the eruptive stage
somebody else is. The latest is a wo-
man. Mrs. Ella Adams Moore. whose
special lire Of pedagogy is not mem
toned in the kilograms
Let the children lie" says Mrs.
rSoore, for their tendency to stretch
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18

performed the ceremony at s o'clock
and a reception for the older relatives
and friends followed Mr.. and Mrs
Hatch viii be at home at Heber City
after June %.
Another interesting wedding of yes
terday was that of Miss Rose Wick ana
Mr. Lorenzo J King, which took place
last evening at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson. The ceremony was fol-
lowed by a large and enjoyable recep-
ton Mr. and Mrs. King will be at
home to their friends after July 1 at
81 West Third North street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18
Fishing.

Baltimore News.)
Loafing with a hook and line
Where the waters swirl about
Whipping up the stream-it's fine
When the specl<led trout are out.
Working up the sparkling shadows
Where the sun the water hallows-
Laughing when the fish BEGIN
Rolling. tumbing, falling in;
LOafing with a hook and line
Amt II finei
Leaving all our care behind,
Leaving all the daily toll
Going out to feel the wind
And to hear the shadows boil.
Going where the sun is cleaning.
Nature with her joys is teeming-
Whipping up and down the stream
In piscatoriaI dream:
LOafing with a hook and line
Amt It finei
Loafing with a hook and line
Where the waters Whirl about
Whipping up the stream-its fine
When the speckled trout are out
Recking naught of business trouble
While the happy waters bubble
When the speckled trout begin
Rolling, tumbling. falling in;
Loafing with hook and line
Amt it fine.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18

It develops that the low bidder on
the Fort Douglas improvements didn't
include gymnasium. apparatus in his
figures. The fact that there is to be
a gymnasium indicates that the pres
ident may have had a hand in making
up the specifications, so that the next
time he comes to Salt Lake he can
put in a really strenuous day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18

The car of Russia has sent cOngrat-
ulations to the new king Of Servia,
which would indicate that the car ap-
proves Of assassination so long as it
is confined to royal families outside
Of Russia.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18

The people Of Kentucky cannot be
charged with ingratitude toward Cap
tain Even, whose hotel was burned
down because he testified against the
Narcum assassins. A rapidly growing
fund has been started for his benefit
and offers OF aid are pouring in from
every section of the state. Evidently
Kentucky has made uD her mind to
get rid of the feudists.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18

If the report that Mrs. Cleveland
doesn't want TO be mistress Of the
White House again is true, Grover will
probably feel it incumbent on him
self to try once more just to show
that he is master in his own house
hold
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18

In reply to an inquiry from tourist
we desire to say that the beautiful
weather we are enjoying in Salt Lake
is the rule. rather than the exception
The only really astonishing thing IS
that with our climate we haven't al
ready a city of go, 600 people.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18

A Murray man had two narrow es-
capes from instant death Tuesday
afternoon. SuH. even If he is lucky
we wouldn't advise him to go around
hunting for narrow escapes
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18

New YOrk's coffin makers have struck
for a shorter work day. For our part
Wen say we would be very much graf
fled if their industry could be entirely
abolished
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-18

we are told that the new king Of
Servia is king only in name. How
ever. that is enough to satisfy any
reasonable man.