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THEREPUBLIC:" THURSDAY.' M&Y 22, 1902.'
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'THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
" PUBLISHERS: GEORGE KNAPP &. CO.
zZa. Charles W. Knapp. President and Gen. IJgr.
' Gorge L. Allen, Vice President
W. B. Carr, Secretary. ,
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Bell. Kinloch.
Counrlng-Room Main 3015 A C75
Editorial Recaption-Roam Pork 155 A 674
will nominate a man other than James Orchard. Ills
success Saturday vrould be a disappointment to the
courageous Democrats who are determined to create
better conditions In Jefferson City. Every Democratic
ticket In the State will suffer if he is made the nom
inee In the Twenty-second.
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1902.
ToL 04.
...No. 23R
CIRCULATION DURING APRIL.
Charles W. Knapp. General Manager of The St. Louis
Republic, being duly sworn, says that the actual number of
full and complete copies of the daily and Sunday Republic
printed during the month of April, 1502, all la regular
editions, was as per schedule below:
Data. Copies.
1 108,740
2. 108.770
3 108,930
4 108,830
5 111.630
6 Swndny 116.180
7 108.9-40
8 109,610
9 109.550
10 109,620
II 109.790
12 111,760
13 Sunday 117,260
14 110,460
15 110,830
Data. Copies.
16 109,640
17 111.01
18 -,....111,060
19 ,....113,290
20 Sunday 117,780
21 112,050
22 111,850
23 111,110
24 111.700
25 112,560
26 113,650
27 Sunday 117,590
28 111,420
29 112,130
30 .- 112,030
AN ADVANTAGE FOK THE PEOPLE.
"Whether or not one entirely approves of the em
ployment of such a weapon In Government proceed
ings in settlement of an Issue with private parties.
3lth- Injunction against tho beef combine granted by
j'w i Jmlso Grosseup of the Federal Court at Chicago may
2.00 1 bo taken as representing an advantage for the people.
Under the direction of President Koosevelr, the
t'nited States Attorney General has begun an Investi
gation to ascertain whether the agreement controlling
the action of the six great packing-houses of this couu
tiy Is of huch a nature us to constitute a trust or com
bination in restraint of trade. The Investigation was
caused by the combine's advance of the price of meat
to exorbitant figures. The probability is that some
time will be consumed before a deeUlon is reached.
The beneficial nature of the Injunction now granted
lies in the fact that It prevents the continuance of
trust methods by the combine during the progress of
the investigation. The packing-houses composing the
alleged Beef Trust are enjoined from entering Into or
performing any contract, combination or agreement in
restraint of trade or commerce in fresh meats, from
receiving rebates from railway companies and fiom
blacklisting retail dealers. The combine may not now
do these things without instantly coming info con
tempt of the United States court whose writ demands
implicit obedience.
The situation caused by the Issuance of the injunc
tion against the beef combine may, therefore, be re
garded as favorable to the people. Fair play for re
tailers and consumers seems to be guaranteed while
the investigation Is tinder way. The general public
will hope that perpetual fair play In the dealings of
the packing-houses and retailers and consumers shall
be the ultimate result of the proceedings now well be
gun. If It Is proven that the beef combine In reality
constitutes a trust In restraint of trade, the certainty
of trust restriction for the general good should be unquestionable.
Total or the mosth 3,349,770
Less all copies spoiled In printing, left over or
Med '. M.S43
Nt number distributed 3,284,825
Avertge daily distribution 109,454
And raid Charles W. Knapp further says that the num
ber of copies returned and reported unsold during the
month of April was 12.9 per cent.
CHARLES W. KNAPP,
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 50th day of
April, 1S02.
J. P. FARISH,
Notary Public, City of St. Louis, Mo.
My term expires April 2fi, 1906.
rWThoSt. Louis "carrier force of The Republic
deliver more than 53,000 copies every day. This
Is nearly four times as many as any other morn-
Jng newspaper dollvery In St. Louis and more
'.than twice as many as any morning or evening
delivery.
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WORLD'S J 904 FAIR.
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INSURANCE IN MISSOURI CITIES.
ft Under authority of a resolution offered by Mayor
Wells at the quarterly meeting of the Business Men's
League of St. Louis, that organization, in company
with tHe commercial clubs of Kansas City and St. Jo
seph, will shortly present to Governor Dockery an
address earnestly soliciting his aid In securing legis
lation to Improve Insurance conditions In the three
principal Missouri cities.
At tho meeting which adopted this resolution the
insurance situation was fully and frankly discussed.
xThe most practical and fair-minded business men In
BL Louis took part In the discussion. Representatives
from 'Kansas City and St. Joseph were in attendance.
The truth was made plain that Insurance affairs In
this State arc in a most unsatisfactory condition, and
that legislation Is needed to fcecure the relief which Is
Imperative.
Tho merchants and insurance men who spoke nt
the Business Men's League conference entered Into
the subject with a carefulness and preparedness de
manded by tho gravity of the situation. The facts of
heavy losses to Insurance companies doing business in
Missouri, of the great difficulty encountered in getting
sound Insurance, of the growing disinclination of In
surance companies to do business In this State, owing
to hostile legislation, of the exorbitant rates charged
at the present time were made plain beyond dispute.
Following the consequent consideration of possible
remedies, Mnyor Wells's resolution was adopted.
Governor Dockery should devote his best thought to
a consideration of the address that will be presented
to him as a result of the action on the Mayor's resolu
tion. Some way must be found to Improve existing
insurance conditions In Missouri. The State adminis
tration and the General Assembly can well afford to
toko helpful action In the matter. The merchants of
St. Louis, Kansas City and St. Joseph have a right to
expect from Governor Dockery and the State Legisla
ture that regard for their legitimate interests which Is
necessary to tbe commercial prosperity of Missouri.
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A NATIONAL. TRAIT.
Americans have some obstructive traditions and
foolish red tape of their own, but they have discovered
that ln.commerce, at least, great advantage accrues
to him who docs things along short lines and rapidly.
Even the Englishman has about concluded that to be
"set" ' in his ways is not a self-evident virtue.
Tho old English characteristic was exemplified
when John Dillon, the Irish Nationalist, asked the
Government leader, A. J. Balfour, whether Great
Britain Intended to follow the example of the United
States and appropriate a reasonable sum for re
lief in the West Indies. The fact that a British colony
Is numbered among the sufferers was mentioned.
Yet the spokesman of the Government replied that
there was no precedent for such action. He was sure
that tbe local officials would do all In their power to
alleviate conditions, but that as for Great Britain ap
propriating money he could give no answer until after
consultation with his colleagues. The establishment
of a precedent must not be made h:istily.
The refusal of Mr. Balfour to recommend appro
priations for West India sufferers Is not remarkable.
He was simply carrying out a policy which has re
sulted In this country assuming first place In the
world's trade. That the conservative spirit has been
manifested In bestowing charity only serves to make
the trait conspicuous In a fashion which ought to be
Instnictlve'to all Europe.
ORCHARD NOT WANTHD.
Democrats of the Twenty-second Senatorial Dis
trict will begin gathering in Houston to-morrow for
the convention which will be held there Saturday. Ow
ing to the conditions surrounding the trip to the place
where the convention will be held the delegates will
have an opportunity to thoroughly discuss the position
which confronts them.
They have an opportunity to resent the actions of
a. man who has persistently allied himself with the
Republican minority in the Sennte. They can refuse
to return him there. Tho alliance has been notorious,
injurious to the Democratic party at large and hurtful
to tho political morality of the State.
As a friend of the so-called lobby, James Orchard,
now seeking a renomlnatlon, has been conspicuous.
Be la one of the few men upon whom the Repub
licans depended in their efforts to serve the lobby. He J
has betrayed the confidence which Democrats have
placed In him by uniting with the minority to pass
end defeat measures in which It was interested.
To the Democrats has been given the task of re
lieving legislation from the influence of the lobby.
Republicans have shown by their subservience to this
power that there is absolutely no hope in Intrusting
the work to their hands. Every Republican member
of the State Senate Is considered a tool of the men
who 6eek to control legislation by means not counte
nanced by the better element of citizenship.
If the delegates to the convention hHouston wish
Jfc encourage those who arc fighting the lobby, they
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WORKING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
Senator Hnnna, who has taken such a prominent
part In the negotiations between the miners and op
erators, has one discouragement which must be con
sidered a serious handicap In conciliating the opposing
forces.
Whatever may be said of his efforts In the Civic
Federation and however disinterested he may be in
reconciling differences, tho fact remains that his posi
tion as Chairman of the Republican National Commit
tee is an influence which carries more weight with
employers of labor than does his personality, his
standing as a business man or even his high station
of United States Senator.
Two years ago he had no trouble In securing an
adjustment between the anthracite coal miners and
their employers. The strike which was Inaugurated
then was bitter, yet he had hardly turned his energies
toward negotiation when the thing was done and
done so easily that the explanation was evident.
That strike was begun in the midst of a Presi
dential campaign. Chairman Ilanna of the Republic
an National Committee could exert a pressure on the
large corporations controlling the mines. As the agent
of the party which had protected large aggregations
of capital against the assaults of competition his ad
vice was not to be disregarded lightly. The operators
granted the 10 per cent Increase in wages because of
the disastrous effect which a refusal would have upon
the fortunes of the Republican party.
Two things In connection with the present struggle
.make conditions entirely different from those of the
strike of 1000. The miners have struck months be
fore the opening of the campaign. Men who were
willing to pay heed to the slightest wish of the
Republican Chairman a few weeks before the election
of 1900 are not worrying over the possible defeat of
Republican Congressional nominees. November 4 Is
many months off so many that the operators may
hope to break the spirit of the strikers before that
time.
The promoters of the anthracite trust have no rea
son to feel especially grateful toward the present Re
publican President. Already there Is talk of possible
action on his part against the combination which con
trols hard-cctil prices. The experience of the North
ern Securities Company and the Beef Trust may be
repeated despite the friendliness of Republican Con
gressmen for monopolies. In order to make the Presi
dent "be good" there might be strategical wisdom in
chastising the party for permitting free-lance methods.
These things are unfortunate for the striking
miners. Senator Hanna occupies the position of a
man whose feet have been knocked from under him.
His political power Is not of availing effect just at
this time. If his shrewd business sense and aggres
sive diplomacy succeed in finally conquering the odds
against him, the greater the credit which will be due.
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UP TO THE PEOPLE.
Less than 40,000 of the 135,000 voters of St Louis
have registered for the primaries. This negligence is
not the result of ignorance, but of a willful disregard
of a duty which rests upon every citizen.
Primaries of both parties will be held In this city
during the next month. Within the next three weeks
the names of proposed committeemen and delegates
to conventions will he filed with the Board of Elec
tion Commissioners.
Any voter who intends to participate in the selec
tion of these important party o-iclals must lose no
time In getting his name on the primary registration
books. The fact that his name is on the general poll
book IS not sufficient.
There is every reason to believe that the coming
primaries will be of more than ordinary Importance.
The forces of good government must be strengthened
by the help of the citizens who have declared in favor
of a continuance or betterment of present conditions.
Selfish politicians must not be allowed to secure a
majority for undesirable tickets in the primaries.
The machinery of the parties must be kept free from
the bad Influence of men who are working for their
own advantage nt the expense of the community.
If the good citizens fail to respond to this duty,
they will have only themselves to blame. Nomina
tions are In their own hands for better or worse.
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AMERICAN SHOES IN HOLLAND.
In the report from the American Consul at Am
sterdam to the effect that of late there has been a
growing demand for American shoes in Holland, and
thnt American manufacturers are Introducing their
footwear goods with considerable success there, is seen
a new proof of American enterprise.
Tills report is of special interest to St. Louis, now
one of the greatest shoe manufacturing centers in the
world. The leading local houses in that line are ad
mirably equipped for successful international compe
tition and have already made themselves felt In for
eign markets. Undoubtedly they are prepared to take
the lead In the American invasion of Holland. The
enlightening points of the consular report in question
will, therefore, be studied by them with especial at
tention. Among other things mentioned, such ns the fact
that no prejudice whatever exists against American
shoes, It is stated that the Oner grades are most in
demand, owing to their superiority over the Holland
product, and that men's laced and buttoned and wom
en's buttoned shoes are the most popular styles. The
practical suggestion is made that the German lasts
should be duplicated for this trade, as American lasts
do not, as a rule, prove suitable for Dutch feet These,
and. in fact, all the informing details of the report, are
worthy of close study by American shoe manufactur
ers. The great St Louis manufacturing bouses can
well afford to profit by such information.
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There is little question that two of the vital political
issues of tho present time, as Issues are weighed and
estimated in the popular mind, are the tariff and the
trusts. The two are logicaly linked together. The
tariff created and enriched the trusts. The trusts are
now dominating the Republican party for the con
tinued maintenance of the tariff. To get rid of one
the other must be eliminated. The great body of the
American people have been taught at their own heavy
cost that the tariff protects a few at the expense of
the mnny. The trusts, in their insolent and malign con
trol of Republican policies, are now further teaching
the American people the evils inseparable from dom
inant monopoly. American wakening to the menace
of the trusts and the malignant operation of a high
protective tariff has been slow, but It has come. Amer
ican elections In the next few years will testify to the
people's power In removing evils once thoroughly recognized.
PRATHER KNAPP WINS FIRST
PRIZE IN THE CADETS' DRILL
PRATHER KNAPP, OTTO HENNERICH8.
Winners of .the first and second prizes In the St. Louis University cadet3' competitive drill.
Democratic Missouri is taking vigorous action to
rescue the people from the clutches of the Beef Trust,
and Democratic St. Louis Is similarly active In pre
venting the sale of diseased meats which has been
stimulated by Beef Trust exactions governing the
sale of sound meats. Democracy may always be
counted on to take the side of the people against
those who would oppress the people.
Little Cuba should take a national pride, now that
she Is free and Independent. In testifying to her grati
tude for American help toward freedom and inde
pendence. Under American protection alone is her
future as a self-governing nation assured. The Cuban
people may reasonably be expected to furnish con
tinual proof of recognition of these truths.
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That stranger on the President's train who sudden
ly leaped up, gave a yell and then dropped down and
had a fit was probably merely testifying to his hys
teric eligibility for membership in some one of the
many Rough Rider clubs organized in Terrible Ted
dy's honor.
Prather Knapp, Company C, won first
rrize: Otto Henncrlchs, Company A, second.
O. Victor, Company 1!. received hon-
orablo mention and Company C was se
lected as the prize company in the annual
competitive drill of the St. Louis University.
Cadets yesterday.
The drill took place at 9:30 a. m. on the
university grounds. Companies A, 15 and C
were the competitors. Each of the compa
nies appeared on the drill grounds with
twenty-three men and officers. Many ladles
were among the spectators.
Lieutenant Colonel S. C. Mills of the
Urltcd States Army was the Inspecting
officer. He began with drilling the entire
battalion.
After the battalion Inspection the compa
nies filed out in order, and the process of
singling out the best individual driller was
carried out by the oflicers of the company.
The points considered were accuracy and
precision in the military movement and in
spection of accouterments.
David Hickey and Frederick Tobin won
last year's individual drill. The milltary
company of the university was organized In
January, 1SS-I, and the first drill took place
February in ot that year. First Lieutenant
V n Johnon, Fifth United States Artil
lery, was the firjt commander of the mili
tary organization of the university. Each
year three names of officers noted for eifi
clency are selcted from anion); the officers
of tl.e different companies and forwarded
to the Army Register at Washington, D. C
The following oflicers recived their com
missions for the year from Father Gorman.
In charge of the military organization of the
school: Edward J. Walsh, Lieutenant
Colonel: J. M. Connor. Major: J. S. Flem
ing, Captain AdJ'itant; L. E. Gross, Captain
Quartermaster; E. L. McLean, Captain; L.
J. Nouss. Captain; W. A. Gummersbach.
Captain; W. H. Pollman. First Lieutenant;
T. C. Duenwald. First Ueutenant; G. C
Wollenbach, First Lieutenant; A. D. Cham
berlain. G. A. Cibulko, J. A. Herbcrs, Sec-
ond Lieutenants; A. J. Monto. First Lieu
tenant, leader of the band. The three
names forwarded to the Register of the
Army at Washington were E. J. Walsh, E.
L. McLean and L. J. Nouss
Prather Knapp. winner of the first prize,
lives at No. 3S..7 Westminster place; Otto
Hennerlchs at Nc. 2S21 South Broadway, and
O. Victor at No. 3103 S. Grand avenue.
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT
SUMMER AMUSEMENTS,
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RECENT COMMENT.
Parisians Pnzsle the World.
Utlea. Press.
Compared with the enthusiastic generosity of Americans,
the apathy which is said to prevail in Paris about the dis
aster at St. Pierre Is very marked. Martinique is a French
possession and Is loyal to that Government. Upon France
more than any other country rests responsibility to pro
vide care and comfort for tho inhabitants of that Island
when calamity overtakes them. So little Is seriously and
substantially thought of It in the French capital that even
the Paris newspapers comment upon the fact unfavorably.
Parisians have newspapers supplied with cable dispatches
and the story Is known there with all Its terrible details.
Judged by American standards one would think that a big
bunch of money would be speedily raised In Paris and
sent with all npeed to relieve the sufferings of those under
the same Government ami who speak the same tongue.
The state of affairs cannot fail to draw forth a great
deal of criticism. In which representatives of all civilized
nations will naturally Join. President Loubet was quick
to realize the point and make a donation, but few of his
countrymen have seen fit to follow his example. The faots
are easier etated than explained.
TJiey're Gin to Be Free,
Baltimore American.
Accustomed as we are to Rrand pageants, elaborate
decorations and great crowds at our presidential Inaugu
rations, Cuba's preparations for the launching of her In
dependent Government are enough to surprise us. It may
fce due to the novelty of the affair; it may be the Latin
love for festal days, or It may even be an exuberant
patriotism; but, whatever the cause, Cuba seems about to
eclipse us. Her first inauguration W to be a national
festival. The preparations are lslandwide. and the scheme
comprehends three holidays, banquets, receptions, parades,
regattas, balls, fireworks, displays and great night illumi
nation. Money Is being spent with a lavish hand on each
of these several forms of Joyous ceremony, and the press
reports show the Island to be In a. frenzy of excitement.
TnlU of the niBht Sort.
Ste. Genevieve Uewa.
It Is very urplcasant for us, to make enemies, or not
so strong as that, it 1 unpleasant for us to have ven
petty differences with our friends. Much rather would we
walk along the even tenor of our way and be friendly to
all. But as managing editor of tho News we will not
sanction a political lndecretlon because It Is Democratic
nor will we overlook any undue advantage that one party
or candidate may try to use over another. We reiterate
that we propose to take no part In any contest for nomina
tion before the Democratic primaries, but we will do our
utmost to see that fair play is meted out to ever' candi
date. They are all good men and are all deserving of the
honor for which they ask. This rule will be strictly ad
hered to.
Hanna Still ria a Poll.
Chicago Chronicle.
Any Insinuations rerpectlng the waning of Mr. Hanna's
power as a Republican dictator must, under the circum
stances, be withdrawn.
A man who Is sufficiently influential to bulldoze the
President of the United States into changing the entire
Judicial system of Cuba In order to save a convicted
criminal from Just punishment cannot truthfully be said
to have declined In prestige.
Whatever may have been surface Indications to the
contrary. It Is now quite evident that Mr. Hanna controls
the present administration as he swayed Its predecessor.
!! Ift-Over Stock Delrd.
Little Chronicle.
"Why do we say, 'Give us this day our dally breadr "
asked a Sunday-school teacher after the lesson.
"Because we want It fresh," answered a little frlrL
Next week a number of girls will take
Corbett's place at Forest Park Highlands In
Wddlng for favor. Eleanor Falk and her ten
Sunbeams: Artie Hall, Impersonator; Pow
ers Brothers, trick bicycle performers;
Hickey and Nelson and Snyder and Buck
ley will supply the week's entertainment.
Homer Lind's musical drama, entitled
"Grlngolre, the Street Singer," is the fea
ture at the Columbia this week. Mr. Lind
Is supported by a company of four persons.
Other entertainers are: Favor and Sin
clair, A. O. Duncan, tho Six Blackbirds,
Martinetti and Sutherland, James H. Cul-
len, Armstrong and Cassedy, William.
Jcromo Mills, Mitchell and Love and
Lenore and St. Clair.
Rehearsals for "The Black Hussar,"
which will open the opera season at Delmar
Garden, June 1, began yesterday, mi
nus the principals, who are expected to ar
rive Monday. The company Is as follows:
Maude Williams, prima donna; Miro Dela
motta, tenor; Edwin A Clarke. Blanche
Chapman, contralto; Carrie Reynolds, sou
brette; Dorothy Neville, comedienne: J.
Clarence Harvey, first comedy roles; Edward
Eagleton. buffo basso; Marguerite Cross,
understudy to prima donna; John McGhle,
musical director: Frank Bllr, stage man
ager; E. Rautenberg, assistant musical di
rector. Crcatore and his Royal Italians are strug
gling valiantly against the handicap ot
warm weather, but now that the clouds are
blowing away they expect a better attend
ance. Manager Ellery Is In the North ar
ranging for his summer tour. Creatore's
health of late has not been of the best,
but ho Is sticking to his stick with com
mendable energy. To-night's programme la
as follows:
PAnT I.
March-ThoronKhbred KHenbenr
Ov erture Siracen Slave Mereadante
Trumpet 9olo-Le Solr Gounod
Sis. rnlma.
rolki La Fella Florentlna Myrchettl
Orand Selectlon-Faurt ...... Gouno.1
Prelude, rlower Son. Duet, rtnalc Act III.
Waltr and Chorus. Act II.
Solos by Slgnorl Palm). Aiala. Liberators. Curtl.
TAHT II.
March-Chinee. ........ kJ?iI?.'V?
SalMtlon-Lucreila IlorKia IS"5,zcAl!
Soprano Solo Selected
Mme. BarlU.
American Tanta-le ... -.. ""?"'
Incidental Solos ty SItotI Ferullo and I-amon-laca.
tlhrlg's Cave begins the season May II
with the May Howard extravaganza com
pany. This departure from the Cave's time
honored opera bill will be watched with in
terest The Three Rosebuds, stage beau
ties, singers and dancers, have the top line
In the vaudeville part.
II W C Block's political drama. "John
Carver " will be presented May 2S and May
nt the Olympic Theater by Guy Undsley
and his pupils. The proceeds will go to the
Fresh Air Mission.
Dlnken's Ftoplan Burlesquers will be seen
nt the Standard after the Al Reeves show.
The Utopians have a farce called "The
Complng Champion." that Is said to be the
funniest sketch on their programme. Joss
lyn's gymnasts will Introduce new acro
batic spoclnltlts. Lillian Washburn and
George Topack are to appear in a one-act
piece "Tho Sporting Editor." Among the
others on the bill nre the Empire City
Quartet. Reynolds and Pearce. Irish chir
acter impersonators, and Klein and Clifton,
eccentric dancers.
Vaudeville and the Shoot the Chutes are
the leadln attractions at Hashagen's Fark.
corner of Grand avenue and Meramcc
street. The olio consists of Sldona, the wire
walker; Colvll!" and McBrlde, singing
comedians: Katie Clyde, soubrcttc; Jones
and Williams, ind the De Youngs. Pro
fessor Miex-il makes a ballcon nscenslon
every evening.
Mannion Park will open Its seventh sea
son Sunday. Arthur Mackley and his com
pany and a number of specialty performers
will give the show in the pavllllon.
Rachel Acton and Hugo Goldsmith an
nounce a pro'ductlon of "In the Queen's
Service" and the one-act drama, "Mexico,"
May 30, at the Olympic.
The Flemlng-Counlhan benefit will take
place Sunday night at Havlin's Theater.
The programme will be made up of general
vaudeville, singing and dancing, buck and
wing dancing, boxing, aerobatics, with a
short comedy In which Manager Garen will
play the principal part.
Extensive preparations have been made
for the opening of the Suburban Garden
next Sunday. Colllbril's midgets occupy the
headline position. Shean and Warren. Be
dim and Arthur. Cushman, Holcombe and
Curtis, and the three Polo brothers will also ;
appear. A variety of outside attractions
has been provided. Two shows will be i
given dally.
Tbe East India .baby elephant, with the
Btpe educated animal and Lilliputian show
at Handlan's Park, arrived In New York
aboard the steamship Ockenfels from Cal
cutta .a few months ago.
Originally there were three elephants, but
the eldest died of pneumonia and W'as
burled at sea. He was called Topsy, de
spite his sex. and. with his fellow-pachyderms,
had the liberty of the ship from
port to port.
The captain was sorry to lose Topsy. who
was a clown elephant. He had a habit of
lifting members of the crew with his trunk,
nlways letting them down gently, but mak
ing them feel uncomfortable for a moment.
He liked the cook, and regularly visited
the galley, putting his trunk through the
porthole for dainties. The enticing odor of
hot soup induced him to dip his trunk into
the pot one day. There was a bellow, and
several gallons of soup were spattered
against the wall of the galley and over the
cook. Topsy had a sweet oil diet for sev
eral days thereafter.
GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION.
Illinois Executive Recommends
May 30 as Memorial Day.
RI2PUBL.1C SPECIAL.
Springfield, 111.. May 21. Governor Tates
to-day Issued a proclamation recommending
that Friday, May SO. be observed, "with
such ceremonial as In the various communi
ties throughout the State may be deemed
proper," na Memorial Day.
STATE CO.WEXTIOX JUNE 24.
Registration for Kepnlillcnn Prima
ries Cluae Juue i:i.
The Republican State Convention will be
held June 24. The primaries will take
place June 13, and as the Drabelle law re
quires that the registration books shall be
closed five days before nnd five das after
a primary election, the Board of Election
Ccmjnissdoners directs that no names can
be entered between the evening ot Juno 1J
and the mornin of June 2S.
Republicans, who ("eslre to take part In the
primaries) must register In the new primary
books before juu 13. Enrollment In the
regular legiMtration books does not estab
lish eligibility n a primary election. Tho
law requires that citizens must register In
the new primary books.
Democrats have been rather slow In reg
istering, theugh efforts have been made to
have them qualify. The time that will be
lost between Juno 13 anil 25, when tho books
will be closed, is an example of obstacles
likely to prevent tardy citizens from quali
fying. Citizens who wish to participate in the
primaries of either party should not delay
to register. Registration is in progress dally
in the office of the Board of Election Com
missioners In the City Hall.
CARDS FOR JUNE WEDDINGS- I
OTHER NEWS IN SOCIETY.
Wedding cords for June celebrations were)
sent out jejterdav In large numbers. Cus
tom dictates tint at least two weeks shall
be given to guests in which to make ready
for the ceremony, and as weddings differ
(ssenti.UIy from all other social functions
in being much more formal the time la
none too :hort. Thovp St. Louis weddings
which are to come the early part of Juno
will bo large- and important, the three on
Juno 4 the Gall Welsh. Goddard-Biggs
and Jones - Rew ceremonies all being"
church affairs, to be followed by receptions
of considerable tizc.
Invitatlunr, for the Harrls-Herf wedding,
the Hayward-IIIsginbotham wedding, the
Iluncan-IMwanis wedding in Kans.is Cltv
and the Holmes-Hodgman welling, all of
which will not take place until the mid
dle or the latter p.irt of June, hive not yet
been Issued.
Aviiimivn Ant ci:jin.TS.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Hamilton Gale havo
sent out in Itations for the marriage of
thtir daughter Grace to Mr. George Win
ston Welsh, on the evening of Wednesday.
June I. at 0 o'clock, at the Second Presby
terian Church. A reception Is to follow
the ceremony from half after 9 until 11 at
the Gale rtside'nce. No. 4301 West PIiw
boulevard.
Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Goddard also
issued cards yesterday for the marriage of
their daughter Ethel Hill to Mr. David
Clifton Biggs, on the evening of Wednes
day, tho fourth day of June, at 6 o'clock, at
St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The ceremo
ny will be followed by a reception at the
GoJd.ird home. No. 0131 Lucas avenue, from,
half after fi Until S.
St. Louis friends yesterday received cards
from Mrs. Thomas Little Curry of New
York Inviting them to the marriage of her
daughter Elizabeth and Mr. Charles Noel
of St. Louis, on Monday, June 2. at Ards
Iey Hall, New York. At hom-' at No. 3S5t
Delmar boulevard, St Louis, on Mondays,
October 20 and October 27.
Other cards wero received In St. Louts
from Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Hughes of Evans
ville, Ind.. for the marriage of their nleco
Emella to Mr. Jean Baptiste Chopin on
Wednesday morning, June 4. at S. at tho
Church of the Assumption, Evansvllle. They
will be at home after July 1 In St. Louis.
VAX CLEAVE MEYSEX nt'UG.
The wedding of Miss Alice Virginia Mey
senburg. daughter of Mrs. D. C. Meysen
burg. No. 315b Lucas avenue, and Mr. Leo
Wallace Van Cleave took place jesterday;
evening at 6 at tho Meysenburg residence,
the Reverend Doctor Wauan performing
the ceremony. Only relatives and very In
timate friends wero present. The houso
was profusely trimmed with white and pint
peonies and quantities of lace ferns.
The bride appeared In n gown of white
mouseslino. ornamented with rose point
which Iiad previously been worn at the wed
dings of both her mother and her grand
mother. A tulle veil and bouquet of whlto
sweet peas were the finishing touches. Sho
was attended by only one maid. Miss Julia
Trumbull of Chicago, who wore whlto Paris
muslin, with lace and tucklngs. The bride
groom was assisted by his brother, Giles
Van Cleave, while the bride's brother, Rob
ert Carr Meysenburg of Chicago, escorted
her Into the drawing-room and gave her
away".
After a rmall reception. Mr. and Mrs. Van
Cleave departed for an Eastern trip. On
their return they will be at home after June
10 at No. 4010 McPhcrson avenue.
PERSOXAI. MEXTIOX.
Mrs. Alfred Scanncll gave a reception to
ladies yesterday afternoon at her home.
No. 4334 West Pine boulevard, from 3 to 3.
She was assisted by Mrs. Joseph Henry
Barr and Mrs. Jay R. Holton.
The last performance of the children's
play, "Nod, or the Country School." which
was given with great success last Friday
evening and last Saturday afternoon, will
be on Saturday afternoon. May 24. at the.
Century Theater. The Martha Parsons Hos
pital is the beneficiary of these three per
formances. Interest In a rlay written by
Miss Rosalind Mahler for children and per
formed entirely by a cast of children haa
been sufficient to pack the theater at tho
first two performances, and the third will
be no less popular. Mr. Jacob Mahler, who
drilled the children, has received many ex
pressions of commendation for their excel
lent work. Many of the little people have
never before taken part in a play of any
kind.
Mr. Charles F. Stuart, a Detroit artist,
who has been visiting friends In Clifton
Heights, has returned to his homo.
Misses Mamie and Ethel Mullins of Cali
fornia are the guests of the MJsscs Evans,
on Lafayette avenue.
CHARLES-FOSTER XCPTIAI.S.
Doctor Joseph W. Charles of No. 2T29
Washington avenue and Mrs. Laura M.
Foster were married yesterday. The cere
mony was performed at noon at the homo
of the bride. No. 4433 Delmar avenue, by
the father of the bridegroom, the Reverend
Doctor B. H. Charles, pastor of the Brank
Memorial Presbyterian Church. Immedi
ately after the ceremony Doctor and Mrs.
Charles departed for a Northern trip.
MoTrraqua Tenchcm Chosen. 1
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Moweaqua, 111., May 21. At the regular
meeting of the Board of Education, held
last evening, tho following teachers wero
chosen for the ensuing term: Superin
tendent, William McGinley: eighth grade,
J. E. I.ongenbai!Kh; seventh grade, W. B.
Zoltz; sixth grade. L. C. Whitehead: fifth,
grade. Miss Fannie Harris; fourth grade,
Eva Brandon; third grade. Emma Schroll;
second grade. Florence Baker; first grade,
Maude ilaslam.
FR.0M THE GREAT POETS.
HASTE NOT, REST NOT.
Ey CHIIiIjIIH,
Johann Christopher Friedrieh Mm Schiller was born at JIarbach. Germany, November 1
173. and died at Weimar. May 9. 103. He Is famous as poet, dramatist and historian. He
was the son of a surgeon who became a Captain and hir afterwards parkkeeper for a Duke.
Schiller's mother was the daughter of the landlord of tho Golden Lion. In Marbach. He flrrt
studied law. then medicine, at length becoming reRimental surpecn.
The following adaptation Is by Christopher Christian Cox. a physician, born In Baltimore la
1816. H was a surceon in the United States Army and Surgeon General of Maryland. He was
Lieutenant Governor of MarjlJnd In 1SC3.
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ITHOUT haste, without rest;
Bind the motto to thy brenst:
Bear It with the as a spell.
Storm or rurshlne. guard It well:
Heed not flowers that round thee blc.om
Bear It onward to the tomb.
Haste not; let no reckless deed
Mar for aye the spirit's speed;
Ponder well, and know the right
Forward then with all thy might!
Hasto not; years caimut atone
For one reckless act'on done.
Rest not; time Is sweeping by
Do and dare befora you die;
Something mighty and sublime
Leave behind to conquer time;
Glorious 'tis to live for aye.
When these forms have paxsed away.
Haste not. rest not; calmly wait;
Meekly bear the storms of fate;
Duty be thy polar guide
Do the right whate'er betide!
Hasto not. rest not: conflicts past,
Sood shall crown thy work at last!
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