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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-09

time 1t seemed as If he had succeeded, but
after a while the deep swallowed him up
and the chasm was still there.
Another man threw in all his riches. but
they were swallowed up Immediately.
Another threw in all his sins. and they
not only filled the precipice. but lowered
above ii like a vast mountain. bu, as
II some strange maeIstrom were at work
below the mountain. they were svaIIovea
up and disappeared without leaving any
trace except that the opening seemed
10 have grown still larger.
A great King threw In his whole E-
oom. and though. that this Ransom, would
save humanity Blu in vain. The King
uoh disappeared and the precipice was
still there. ~
another threw in all the worldly honors
nr mad Won. all that he had creat.d-bis
sF'' MS trade. his nN~eEticn-but all with
out avail; the invention arose again like
a vapor from the deer, long after the
death of him who nad made it, and the
oottomiess pit was there as wide and
broad as ever.
Aiter all this. one v)ult have thought
that NOBODY would make another at
emit but no. one after the other kept
saying. but no knight came strong enough.
ST George and no Siegfried more
h the yawnins pit. /
humanity was disgraced and humili- |
ated. by this abyss. toward which they |
kept on rushing. and they felt ashamed
when they looked at the animals which
never went near it. but only %shuddered, as
If they knew that If they went closer
was no escape.
The physician threw in his science. the
Prince his crown, the General his VIC
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-09

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Friendship is a word often and lightly
used. and few of US realize just what Is
meant by the term. "a loyal friend.
To stand by a friend through good and
III is supposed to be one of the requisite
qualities OF loyal friendship.
Yet the man who stands by his friend
TO the extent of tustifying his evil deeds is
not his friend, but his wors: enemy.
You may attend your friend through his
trial before Judge and jury. and use all
the influence o possess TO save him
from the punishment OF the law. believing
that he will not repeat his error; bur II
you justify his conduct. and uphold him
in a defiance of law and order. that Is
not friendship.
Only when you inspire your friend 10
live up to the best within himself are you
the real friend.
4 would stand by you under all condi-
tons is not go noble a sentiment as to
say. II would always owe you under all
conditions. but I could not stand by you
when I knew you Were doing what was
unworthy of you"
Friendship takes US to the brink with
a reckless friend, but i; is only weakness
and folly which tax US over that brink.
We serve no purpose. divine or human
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By ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.

by such an action. Better stand on the
shore and reach a hand to save a friend
at the last moment If he repents and
wants to try again than to go down in
the dark waters with him
Friendship demands that We should
treat our friends friend with courtesy
and kindness. but IT does not make 1t al
ways possible TO enjoy his society 1t
does not even save US from the possibility
Of being inexpressibly bored by the very
association which may be delightful TO
our friend.
On the other hand the u~ncongenial &C
quaintance of our friend may prove a
charming companion to us in many WAYS
Because our friend does not enjoy him
is no cause why We should drop him from
cur list.
Tyranny demands such proofs of ohedi-
ence; friendship never.
The man who has been guilty Of an ao-
solute cruelty. d~isloyalty or meanness to-
ward our friend can never sit at u
board or share our inequalities. no matter
how charming be his demeanor TO US, II
we would be worthy the name of absolute
friend. We are not called upon 10 cater
to our friends dislikes, but we are called
upon to feel his injuries.
Friendship does not mean that we must
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-09
RIDES IN STAGE COACH
WITH MADMAN AS DRIVER.
Two Men Finally Overcome Crazy
Jehu, Who Imperil1ed Lives
of the Passengers.

Eureka. Cal, Oct. s.-Terrifed by the
reckless manner in which a drunken or
insane driver of the overland stage
handled bis horses over the most danger
Gus parts Of the road. and believing that
their lives were in danger. D. ". Hanson
and w j. Condon. two Of the passengers
on the stage between Laytonville and
Bell Springs, overpowered the driver and
took control Of the team until they ar
rived at Bell Springs. where they turned
the property over to the stage company
and received the compliments Of the lat
ter for their timely interference.
Mr.. Hanson On arriving at his home in
Eureka. said that. in company with W. J.
Condor. wagon master for Wells. Fargo &
Co.'S express of San Francisco. who. with
his wife. was en- route to Blocksburg on
4 vacation trip. he started from Layton
Vile Monday morning.
Shortly after leaving that town the drv-
er began TO act .queeriy. and the nearer
they approached the summit of a hill, with
its many precipices around which the road
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RECENT COMMENT.
Tie Wit of Some Famou M%ilIionair

H WI " JULY
London Punch.
As Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and q party of friencs
were being shown over Bonneville. Mr. Cadbury's private
New Republic in the enyirons Of Birmingham. the genial
literary knight was struck by the fact that their cicerone
was the only member OF the party who carried no walk
ing-stick. In reply to an observation concerning this
solecism. Mr.. Cadbury replied. with 4 look pr infinite
drouery, 81 prefer a stick Of chocolate"
During a recent visit paid TO SkibO Castle by Arch
deacon Sinclair. while the digntary and millionaire
were promenading the grounds. the former drew his
hosts attention to an elegant building near the ram
parts, and asked what it was. That" replied the plu-
tocrat, 'ts my new Roman bath" adding. with a moue
Of adorable archness. II take a bath every morning
When the Reverend John waston clan MacIaren")
Teller at his sumptuous residence in New York. observ-
salad. Ian Maclaren" asked. Have you any special
recipe of your own?" The impassive face Of the great
millionaire relaxed for a moment. and with an espieg-
ierie perfectly overwhelming in its rich and unctuous
intensity, he replied, You may be sure that l won't
spare the OIL" II is stated that Bishop Potter of New
York. who was also present. broke into such uncontrolled
commissions Of laughter that he has never been quite
the same man since.
When the Reverend John Page Hops last crossed the
Atlantic. he made a point of breakfasting with Mr..
John Wanamaker. The genial magnate pressed his
guest 10 take a second boiled egg. and. when he declined,
observed. oh. you needn't be afraid OF it. I never poach
eggs" The sauciuess which Mr.. Wanamaker threw
into this marvelously witty inpromptu is said to have
been quite bewitchiug.
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ADVANTAGES OF WOMANS AID IN
CARRYING ON THE WORLDS WORK.
By LADY HENRY SOMERSET.

complaining OF her incivility, and signed
It with his own name. and handed it 20
her desk for transmission. The girl turned
verv white. and begged that her conduct
might be overlooked
She acknowledged her discourtesy. but
told the Duke she was supporting an old
mother. With his usual kindness, the
Duke. after speaking very severely, with
drew the complaint But the lesson for a
time bore decided fruits among the girls
in that large post Office
In other Government Offices the admis-
sion OF women advance more slowly. tut
in most OF them a certain number are EN-
pIoyed as typists. The Inland Revenu&
Office at Somerset House was the first to
pemit the innovation
In former days. when such mechanical
contrivsnces as writing machines were
unknown. copying was done largely by
men, who had failed in some other sphere
OF action. and who were glad to receive
a salary Of 30 shillings a week. But even
Government departments must keep
abreast of the times. and to-day the girl
with her writing machine takes the place
OF the aristocrat who may be down at
heel.
Some good positions are held by educated
women as research workers under Govern
ment. In the mass of state documents pre-
served for sample. in the India Office.
research IS constantly necessary. Index
ing. too. is usually ~intrusted to women Of
fetal dispatches and records afford plenty
of scope in this direction.
The Meteorological Office finds work for
women other than the mere typing Of cor
respondence. Here they extract particulars
from ships logs and enter them On charts.
They also tabulate the various kinds OF
figures with which the Weather Depart
ment deals. Under the Home Office there
are women factory inspectors. whose duty
it is to inquire into the conditions under
which female labor IS employed. In this
sphere OF action the introduction Of wom-
en- wa somewhat resented, but their value
has been proved in the excellent work they
have accomplished. and the necessity for
their service is established.
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number OF women employed has increased
enormously, and to-day an entire section
of the work is controlled and stated by
women.
When it was proposed 10 extend the
sphere of woman's work under the Post
master General. there were not wanting
~graybeards who seriously objected to fem
inine invasion. Il want no women in my
department" said one of them: they
may be trusted TO calculate interest ano
do the general work OF the savings bank.
but there is no work suitable for them
here
In spite of opposition, however. women
have penetrated into the Accountant Cen
erals office. into the Money and Postal
Order offices. and into the Clearinghouse
branch. earning salaries from 1860 to 500.
according to the nature of the work and
the capacity OF the worker.
But it as telecraphists that the largest
number OF women are employed: they
enter as learners. and Immediately receive
a weekly wage OF seven shil!ings. Eventu-
ally they may rise from one position TO
another and may become postmistress,
that is. they may have charge of a postal
and telegraph office.
PoStmistress are allowed TO retain their
appointments after marriage. a concession
net granted to other female employees.
When the latter marry. however. their
worth is recognized by the granting of u
gratuity. according to their length OF serv-
ice. and this concession is also made in
other cases among those sho, for some
cause, are obliged to retire before CON-
plotting ten years.
The postal girl at one time was very I'M
popular with the public. owing to her in
difference TO their requirements. More than
one Postmaster General tested personally
the ugly reports that reached him. Ask
ing in the ordinary way for stamps. he
found that he had to wait until a dis
cussion was finished between two girls as
TO who was the belle of the previous even |
ing's ball. They repented a~fterward-and
went.
1 heard that when the Duke of Norfolk
was Postmaster General. he called at one |
Of the Offices. and. finding the girl very |
uncivil. he wrote a telegram to himself.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-09
MISSOURI DAY.

Missouri Day at the Worlds Fair, October II.
ought to be an event of Importance equal to that of
st. Louis Day. The attendance on ST. Louis Day
vas the largest, exceeding 100000. That on Mis-
souri Day ought to be almost as large. as Governor
Dockery and Mayor Wells have issued proclaIna-
tons declaring a general holiday.
As the object of St Louis Day was to show the
city's immediate connection with the Worlds Fair,
SO the object of Missouri Day is to emphasize the
States credit for close connection with the enter
prise. Missouri Day is intended to label progress
in Missouri. to bring the State into the foreground
as one Of the chief American Commonwealth.
ST. Louis has spared no effort In exploiting Mis-
souri, at the Exposition Visitors have been i'm
pressed with the fact that the Exposition is n
triumph of Missouri. as well as Of ST. Louis. Mis-
souri, is the home of the Exposition, Missouri worked
With st. Louis in building the Exposition and max
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tories. the Judge his sense of justice, the
statesman his wisdom. the mother her
love. THE fcthsI his cares, the son his
work ard the sweat of his brow. the
daughter her wishes and hope. the wife
he. sacrifices, the husband his patience.
the sick his sufferings. the nurse her
sleep. the astronomer his stars and all his
knowledge CT them.
Only one never penetrated into the
cl'lsm. 1t was the sun 1t could not. for
the sirn cannot go into the eternal 9
for the sun there are no chasms and no
cave 1t can follow only the straisht
path; it cam OF walk the tortuous roads
OF the snakes Which lead into the eternal
darkness.
The abyss has a name among men.
which the animals do not know and do
not understand. though they have learned
to understand much of the language OF
men, Eut iii their innocence they never
understand this neutrality-suspicious..
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rights reserved
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-09
WHAT Is MEANT BY THE OFTEN
MISAPPLED TERM "A TRUE FRIEND"

see no flaws or mention no faults. It does
not mean that we should praise whatever
our friend may do. good. bad or indifer-
ent. Il calls rather for careful and kind
criticism and analysis
Yet il his standards differ from you- own
and he holds to them and does not ahan-.
don them for yours, it is no evidence that
he is not appreciative Of your interest For
each soul must follow its own light. AID
not that lent by another. however unself-
ish and devoted that other BE-.
Friendship does not recessitate the same
point OF view on all subjects
Ii necessitates the same sense Of honor,
the same adherence to principle. but IN.
dividuaI opinions. views and ideas ADD -
the interest OF friendship
Devoid Of the sense clement in love. teafs
ousy is impossible. and IL the dTarfsd
twin Of jealousy. envy, approaches, it must
shrink and die under the clear light OF
friendships gaze
Friendship does not mean bearing an
others burden: it means giving a friend
the courage ard strength 20 bear his own
cheerfully. II means helping him over the
rough places. but it does not mean walk
ing and carrying him
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ain rights reserved
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-09

Marshall Wilder continues to be funny on the
Sunny Side of the Street"
Frank Sweet writes about An International AT
fair" which is not war. but love.
AlOysius Coll and a half dozen other well-known
versiiers contribute good rhymes.
The Bravery Of Phrony' is n good story about
n faithful and daring old negro nanny" written
by Mary Hopkins Rillingslea.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Rayne furnishes q clever and amusing
.yarn-"The Visit of Mr.. Spoilsport."
These are but a few of the Magazines contents
for next Sunday. They are sufficient to indicate its
superior and unusual degree Of excellence. The
number will not be surpassed by any 10-cent periodi-
cal on the book stalIs-and it goes free to the read
cs OF The Republics regular Sunday newspaper.
Better secure a copy.
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WE ARE CONSTANTLY IMPERlED
BY THE ABYSS OF NGRATITUDE,
By CARMEN SYLVIA QUEEN OF RoUMAN1Al.

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
There Is an abyss in this world so deer
that no man has ever been able to fathom
it No human being ever penetrated to
its dark and grewsome bottom to return
to tell of its horrors.
This abyss has not been dug by human
hands. but nan have worked with AK
and pick and hammer to make it larger.
Many have blasted away the rocks on
both sides TO make it wider and easier for
their brethren to fail into.
But there have also been thousand.
who have done everything within their
power to fill it I'd. They have thrown
down into it all they had and all they
loved. what they could spare and what
they could not spare. TO fill this terrible
chasm. and flowers grow on their grave.
in memory of their good will.
One man threw all his songs into It. and
the songs grew and swelIed until they te-
came like a large river. which covered
everything. and for a time the abyss could
not be seen. But the river ran out and tn.
chasm was still there. as broad and deep
as ever.
Another threw his love into il. II was
light as feathers and soft as down. end
seemed 10 fill the abyss. but a great fire
came and devoured it all.
Still another threw in all his thoughts
They were strong and mighty and piled up
like rocks. and people began to think tha,
the abyss had now been filled I'D forever
but a whole mountain collapsed. and the
hole was there. deeper and more terrible
than ever.
One man threw in himself. because lie
had heard that by sacrificing his life he
could fill I'D the chasm. and for a long
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WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
The f~ainting fits and debility character
istic Of the women of a past generation
have been cured by the force of circum-
stances. which have in our day driven
women out into TIE healthy atmosphere
Of work. and compelled them to take an
active part in the worlds affairs.
This modern aspect of romans sphere
is not altogether regarded with approval
by men. who declare that the sexes are
changing places. but men are justified, 1
think, in facing the situation with forti-
tuGe, for with wOman's assistance they
will be able to manag the affairs OF the
world. for. in spite of all his efforts. il
must be conceded that the we.l-being Of
humanity can still be vastly improved.
Even so conservative an institution as
the British Government has adapted il
self TO the new conditions. and has Ven
tured to offer employment TO women
workers.
To so great an extent il this the case
with regard TO the Postal Department
that if the army Of women which daily
invades postal premises Were marshal-d
for review it would form SO imposing an
array that military men might feel
tempted to regret hat regiments of am
azOns are not allowed under the British
flag.
The Postmaster General has on his staff
a larger number OF women than any sin
gle employer. According 10 the latest
statistics they number $3.50.
When the postal authorities first deter
mined to employ women, applicants were
TO the daughters of profession
al men. who Were nominated by the Post
master General and required to pass an
but in course of time the
system of open competition was adopted.
and now anyone who can satisfy the Civil
Service Commissioners In examination is
eligible for appointment.
1t is not only the written examination
must be successfully paSsed-candi-
dates must also be physically fit. They
must have a clean bill of health. and eyes
and teeth are closely scrutinized.
The first work intrusted to women was
connected with the savings bank.
With the growth Of this department the |
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Rctort Courteous.
Iippincott's-

PETIT Ridge. the London journalist and author, is of
the opinion that the keenest repartee. after all. is that
half-unconscious sort which springs SO whoIe-heartedly
from the masses, and here is a story he tells in support
Of his theory:
A woman who had been selling fish entered an omnf-
bus with the empty basket on her arm. still giving
forth an unmistakabIe odor Of the fnny folk it had
carried. She took a vacant seat next a young gentle
man." VINO drew his coat-tails away and plainly showed
his disgust.
you'd rather there was a gentleman sittin' beside your
Yes: 1 would" was the prompt reply.
There was a moments pause. and then came, so
would L"
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THE WORLDS FAIRS BENEFITS.

While everybody deplores that the ST. Louis Elk
position cannot be permanent, there is Il satisfaction
In having something so magnificent and inspiring
something so comprehensive in general excellence
for even so short a time as seven months. TIL,
brief life of this Exposition. combined with If,
magnitude and quality, possibly enhances apprecfa
ton and thus develops more eIevatfng mental bene
fits.
Meritins the title Of great, the St. Louis Exposi
ton has produced an impression consistent with its
wholesome pre-eminence. Not only the Louisiana
Purchase Territory. and not only the United States.
but Europe, Asia and Africa already realize some of
the Denehclai results of this institution. But the
effected results are as nothing compared with those
which will be realized after the Exposition itself
shall have become a vision in the memory. The i'm
portance Will magnify as the lapse of time crystal
Lies the Impressions.
The spiritual force Of the Exposition f. dine In
the main, to the character of its development and
existence; but 1t derives some energy from the Ex-
positions shortness of life also. EVERYBODY who
has seen and enjoyed the wonderful exhibition. who
has felt the inspiration. who has had the indescrit-
able picture fixed in the imagination, will at this
point find it hard TO comprehend that this demon
stration of human bettermeut must pass away after
another eight weeks.
Here is a vista which cost some s50OoaOoO
Here Is a dream of art which cannot be described
In words or portrayed in illustration. Here are ex-
hibits Illustrative of progress throughout the world.
from the beginning until now. Here are exhibits
which are priceless. Here are examples of the
whole human race, in its highest and lowest states.
Here is a spectacle, a museum, a university. the
like of which has never been seen. Years were
consumed in making the Exposition, which. after
seven months, must be unmade.
The millions who have seen the Exposition are
the benehciaries of this enterprise. 1t is for them
that the Exposition became q reality. But the Ex-
position was created also for those millions who
have not yet taken advantage of its educational
opportunities. To the latter there is n special ap-
peal in the admonition that the Exposition will close
on November 30.
In ten years there have been two great exposf-
tons; In Chicago and in ST. Louis. Ii is unlikely
that there will be another as great as either: at least
not for several generations. 1t is hardly likely that
the St. Louis Exposition. though it may be eoualed.
will ever be surpassed. There is, therefore. a
special significance in the thought that this EXPOSE
ton must close in eight weeks, and that those who
would retain the best of its influence must devote
themselves with increased care TO a study of its
treasures.
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WEEDS THE GIRL HE MET
WHEN A BOY ON SHIP,

Reading. Pa. Oct. ga romance which
covers a period Of six years was brought
to a climax when Harry T. Ressler of
Reading and Miss jamie Bradish. a rosy
checked Irish lass. were married at the
parish house of St Philips Catholic
Church. Philadelphia.
Six years ago. while Ressler was an ap-
prentice on the United States training
ship Saratoga. his ship touched at Cork.
where ne met the young Recent
ly her parents died. Ressler sent for her,
and when she arrived he married her.