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THE REPUBLIC: WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 25, 1903.
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of full and rompletc copies of tho Dally and Sunday
Republic printed during the month of October. 1903. all
In regular editions, was as per schedule below:
Date. Copies. Date. Copies
1 ll!3.S:tl 17 lOO.THI
S 1(12.1 SO IS (Snnriny) 10T.OSO
n 103.7rl) Itt 0D.7B0
4 (Sunday) 10.2:il 211 f)t.3(i(
f! 102.500 21 101.730
O 102.S40 22 103,(110
7 10C2I10 23 101.000
8 102.011) 2. 101,220
U 102.210 25 (Snniloy) lOMMMI
10 1H2.000 20 1O1.100
J.I (Sunday) 107JSOO 27 103.S3O
i2 100.SI10 2S 101.210
.13 lOl.llO 20 102,020
J.4 .102,270 30 101,030
10 100,820 31 102,100
10 WU.8SO
Total for the month 3,191,320
Less all copies spoiled In Drlntlng. left over
or filed CIMOS
Net number distributed 3,121.015
Average dally distribution 100,707
And said TV. B. Carr further says that the number
of copies returned and reported unsold during the month
of October was 7.63 per cent. TV. B. CARR.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this first day of
November. J. F- FARISH.
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WORLD'S 1904-
-FAIR
TVELL'S AXD SIMOX. ,
"When elinrjies weie first made that organized
graftiiiK bail lieen discovered in eleemosynary in
stitutions, Mayor Wells nnd Health Commissioner
-Simon were blamed for Imvinjr retained in olliee
certain employes of the last Republican administra
liou. But developments show that these employes
were retained, not in recosuitlon of extraordinary
service, but in order to keep them under surveillance
and' obtain evidence for exposing illicit trans-actions.
The employes who are charged with having par
ticipated In these transactions are Republicans, who
served under the last Republican administration.
Before Mayor Wells was elected, similar charges
were made apt lust some of those employes. About
:i year ago Mayor Wells became suspicious that the
city was losing money in the supplies furnished to
eleemosynary Institutions, and his suspicions were
further aroused, by anonymous letters containing in
formation to the same effect.
Mayor Wells engaged detectives, at his own ex
pense, and had some of the employes watched. Later
he had regular city detectives put on their trail. The
Information obtained sntlsned him that his suspi
cions were justilled, but It was not sufficient for ad
ministering justice. Several months ago the Mayor
appointed Doctor John II. Simon as Health Com
missioner, and. relating the results of the investiga
tion, advised Doctor Simon to dismiss the suspected
employes.
Doctor Simon recommended that the employes be
retained and be kept under surveillance, with the
object' of exposing their work and bringing them
into court. The suggestion was acceptable to the
Mayor, as it offered an opportunity to shed light on
a method of grafting and. while thus preventing fur
ther wrongdoings, also save the city n larg amount
In the cost'of supplies.
The results attained by Special Policeman Rich
ard r. Duniey in conducting the investigation, un
der the direction of Health Commissioner Simon.
add greatly to the credit due the Wells administra
tion In rendering practical good government, in ex
posing malpractices and corruption which had be
come common in St. Ixmis and instituting real re
form. The charges are not yet proved, as the expos
ures have just been made, but the good work has
already produced impressive moral effects.
The citizens may well be proud of the pcrfonn
anccs of Mayor Wells. From the start and up to the
present time he has insisted upon the faithful man
agement of public business, in all departments, by
the code of honor. Persistently adhering to this pol
icy, he has put municipal affairs on a high standard.
Good government has been more than a duty in his
estimation. He has provided good government from
a regard for right and from pride and interest in
the city.
Here Is a Mayor who has used funds from his
private purse for employing inspectors on work on
public buildings, for entertaining guests of the city,
for employing detectives to watch suspected subor
dinates in different departments, and in defraying
' expenses for other work of a public nature; He has
dealt harshly with public servants who have not
recognized duty in accordance with his patriotic
ideas of practical good government. He has re
quired good service, perfect system and efficient
management in all departments, with the result
-jthat permanent benefits are acquired through
greater economy.
As for Doctor Simon, it should be said that he
is revolutionizing the Health Department His per
severance in maintaining" surveillance for months
over suspected employes in order to expose or
ganized corruption and prosecute offenders, If evi
dence might be procured, denotes that he is well
qualified to direct tho Health Department success
fully. He has demonstrated to the employes of his
department that he expects strict-fulfillment of duty.
At every opportunity, the Wells administration Is
proving its right to the reputation of being thor-
Mihly .loyal' to the best principles and fully capable
of establishing the best of municipal conditions.
True to the city and steadfast to Its reform policy,
the administration is achieving genuine moral and
material advancement.
e A "
PEACE STILL REIGNS.
As set forth In Its by-laws, the object of the as
sociation of county Republican chairmen and sec
retaries which met Monday at Clayton is to promote
tho interests of the party by "the maintenance of
unity and harmony." When the association llrst
met, several weeks ago, there were as many as four
teen of the huiidred-and-fourteen counties represent
ed. Tuesday thirteen counties were represented; a
failing off of one. With peace growing in tills well
defined ratio, it will soon brood o'er the hushed do
main of the entire hundrcd-and-fourteen counties.
By far the most interesting feature of Monday's
meeting was Honorable M. W. (Justin's oft-repeated
attempt lo introduce a resolution binding the mem
bers not to mix Jit pie-counter controversies. To the
casual observer it may seem that the resolution was
supererogatory but the Honorable M. TV. will have
Ills little joke. The members, however, resented his
humor and side-tracked his resolution. People don't
like to be reminded, even in jest, of their utter lti
eonsequentiality. And, besides, what's the use of
going on record? Mightn't there come a time some
day when these men would lie able to cut some Ice,
or some pie. as the case might beV
It's one tiling to promote the interests of party
by talking alMiut the "maintenance of unity and har
mony." but it's quite another to abjure forever the
perquisitles of victory in factional lights. There's
a vast difference between ideals and pie-deals.
And while these things were transpiring at Clay
ton there were other peace measures being enacted
right here in the big metropolis. Over at the Mis
souri Athletic Club, where but a few hours before
the pugilists had lteen slugging eaeli other all over
the arena, great Republican chiefs were hugging
offenders and forgiving offenses at least so the
news was given out; nothing was said about stran-gle-holds
being employed in the hugging. Such men
as General (Jeorge II. Shields, Charles Xagel, Louis
Aloe and John A. Talty, representing their respec
tive organizations, got together; but no decisions
were announced. All together, it was a great day
for the opposition party of Missouri.
Peace is exceedingly excellent. There are two
kinds. One is the kind that has its cankers, which
lead to eruptions. Tlds variety hath her victories
no less than war; and, indeed. It is a little difficult
to distinguish it from war. But of such is the peace
which characterizes Missouri Republican politics. In
Missouri we have no Republican warriors they are
mere disturbers of the peace; a nice distinction, if
you please.
Just what is tho object In Missouri Republican
circles at present is .not easy to discern. The pie is
pretty well distributed, the offices tilled; no consid
erable vacancies are in sight. There is no hope ot
carrying an election of any sort, unless, of course,
the Gloln: be permitted to prescribe the weather and
count the returns. Therefore, wherefore so much
peace? Why so many liurryings and scurryiugs,
alarums and retreats, meetings and embracings.
conferences and resolutions, arbitrations and pow
wows, kuifo-sharpenincs and hatchet distributions?
Surely it is a peace which passeth all understand
ing. Can It bo that it is the peace in which men
prepare for war? But as one realizes the situation
the reflection is borne In upon one. What's the use?
To le sure, Missouri would welcome an intelligent
xo-ordiuatlon of Republican powers. The bringing of
Order out of the chaotic, not to say truculent, peace
which now prevails would result in benefits Incalcu
lable. Genuinely "practical" politics would mean Hie
substitution of a beneficial opposition for the mere
impotence nnd meauinglessness of the minority; It
would mean clothing the Federal sen-ice In Mis
souri with its proper character and respect, elevat
ing officialism to its right status and removing It
from the contentions and demoralizations which de
grade functions, directly interfere with public wel
fare and tend to reflect discreditably upon Missouri.
COLOMBIAX XEGOTIATIOXS.
The Republic of Colombia has dispatched an ex
tensive corps of diplomats, including one warrior, to
the United States for the indefinite purpose of "ne
gotiating." What there is ts negotiate, it Is a, little
difficult to perceive.
General Reyes, the warrior, is the special com
missioner from Bogota. He is well on his way here
now. The various expressions concerning the situ
ation coining from him through press cablegrams,
and from President Marroquin, are characterized by
an overcourteous tone with a threat In the back
ground. General Reyes has declared his high re
gard for the United States, litis tendered his thanks
through Admiral Coghlau for ills gracious treat
ment at Colon, but has hinted that, unless this Gov
ernment lucks down from Its present stand with re
lation to the isthmus, it will be facing "another Boer
War." President Marroquin has told of his absolute
confidence in the integrity of this nation and his
belief that the United States never will be guilty
of trampling under foot a weaker Republic.
Up to date, Colombian words have had a startling
resemblance to what we brusquely term "hot air."
Some jokers have gone so far as to express an opin
ion that these tropical statesmen are using palaver
as a kind of cover for a deeper plan of starting a
counter "revolution" here in the United States by
working with the anti-Panama influences to defeat
the Ha,v-Varil!a treaty in the Senate. It is far
more likely, however, that the most Colombia's
emissaries expect to secure is an agreement to force
Panama to assume n share of Colombia's immense
'debt. That plea is reasonable; Panama should
carry its share of its former national obligation. As
to the larger scheme which General Reyes is re
ported to have In hand, to annex the entire Repub
lic of Colombia to the new Republic of Panama,
that has no charms for this Government. We may
assume a direct protectorate over Panama, hut want
none of Colombia's boundary squabbles with Brazil
and A'enezuela.
A
SWELL THE BATTLESHIP FUXD.
The attention of the people of Missouri is once
more called to the necessity of presenting to the
newest and best battleship in the Xavy a gift ex
pressive of their patriotic interest.
In clubs, in various other social and business or
ganizations of St. Louis, collections have been or
are to be made. The total for this city is rapidly
mounting. Little doubt remains that the maximum
figures set by the committee for St. Louis, ?5,000,
will be reached.
There are 114 counties in Missouri and prosper
ous communities in nearly every county. The State
is celebrated for the wealth of its resources and,
whatever outside critics may say about Missouri's
shortcomings, there never has been Intimation of a
lack of sentiment, of patriotic enthusiasm.
It Is now time that the State bestir Itself, if
only for the very commonplace purpose of keeping'
up appearances. The best fighting craft afloat has
been named after this Commonwealth, and it de
volves upon the people of Missouri to confer upon
the ship, something that will associate the war ves
sel and the State in more than mime. And it de
volves upon Missouri not to be outdone by, other
States which under like circumstances have come
forward promptly In the past.
Each town of 3,000 or over should raise Its ?30
or more, each county should be represented by that
sum. The local subscriptions would be best collected
through the Mayors, couuty officers or newspaper ed
itors. Such subscriptions, if sent to George II. Mor
gan, secretary of the St. Louis Merchants' Ex
change, or to Tlie Republic, will be promptly ac
knowledged and credited In the news columns of
The Republic.
There is only one time letter than to-morrow to
subscribe to a fuud of tills kind, and that is to-day
this minute.
THE TRUE XOTE.
With the municipal election more than three
months distant, the Pittsburg Post is advising the
people to govern their opinions and inclinations by
the persuasions of patriotism. "Pittsburg," says
the Tost, "Is the only issue Involved, nnd to that
our llrst duty and concern tire firmly fixed, and
could not be otherwise." Further it says: "There
Is no more politics In the election of Couucllmen In
Pittsburg this spring thau In the most remote issue
that may be presented."
It is gratifying to note the progress in the prin
cipal cities toward separating extraneous issues
from municipal affairs. Wherever municipal elec
tions do not conflict with national and State politics,
the line of merit is more clearly drawn and the
contests are fought on a platform of civic better
ment. Party differences exist, sometimes with dis
advantage to the cause, but It Is noticeable that,
when the progressive element of citizenship is ac
tive, the party nominations rise to a higher stand
ard aud the prospect of good government is made
almost certain.
Tlie energy of good citizenship has been exerted
nowhere except with benefit. Parties are compelled
to select capable candidates. The power of the po
litical bosses is made subservient to tlie popular
will. Favor goes to the respectable element, and
henchmen, in the hope of retaining at least a part
of their Influence, try to unite with the probable
victors. Thus, every effort in behalf of advance
ment, though for the time It be a vain effort, fixes
new ideas aud elevates the status of municipal gov
ernment. War on corrupt political lwsses nnd tho repre
sentatives of private corporations ought not to be
restricted to an Independent movement. It should
be carried Into tho parties. The independent organ
izations will not last, as they are institutions estab
lished on a tide of enthusiasm, but the party organ
izations will endure. If the respectable element can
direct the parties In making nominations, tlie per
manent organizations are Improved.
The Pittsburg Post strikes the right note in de
claring that the one Issue in Pittsburg is Pittsburg.
This is tlie cry that has accomplished good govern
ment in St. Louis and other cities. In recent years
It has been heard frequently, and always with good
result. It is a battle cry that should be effective In
every municipal election.
1.
All Is not effete in the East. In tlie celebration of
the thirty years of Colonel Charles II. Taylor's ed
itorship tlie Boston Globe had a jubilee week in It
self an original and striking idea. Tlie special ar
ticles of the various issues were of unusual value.
One will give food for thought in the West. In the
thirty years, the article states, the savings deiiosits
of Xew England have grown from $382,000,000 to
$1,000,000,000. The population has increased from 3.
OH.703 to ii,t)S8,(iS4. Tlie West hardly realizes .that
the Northeast has so developed Its population, but
will be still more impressed aud instructed by the
much greater increase in wealth among the masses.
Senator Morgan nlleges that President Roosevelt
was informed of the Panama revolution before it
was started. He was informed of tlie Beirut mur
der also before it was started. But then foresight is
what makes great statesmen.
With a new hotel formally opening every week
or two St. Louis Is assuring its World's Fair guests
of hospitable treatment. There will be no need of
accommodations in box-car valley.
Seven cities warred for the honor of burying
Homer, and seven others are striving for the Re
publican National Convention for the purpose of
burying whom?
They are having a real revolution down In Santo
Domingo, hut Uncle Sam frowns upon such things
and turns his face away townrd Panama.
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Xowtho employers will form a union and have
walking delegates nnd other luxuries. -Maybe they
will strike to raise their own pay.
It remains to be seen whether there Is any con
nection between Kraft aud graft, and Matt and
meat.
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RECENT COMMENT.
Some Georirln Philosophy.
Atlanta Constitution.
De weather will soon be cold enough fcr Charity
he never will take exercise cnoush ter git warm.
Even ef we freeze dls winter, it's consol.itlon
know dar's a hot hereafter waltln' fer somo er us.
We kin only live one day at a time In dis wort'
ter a po" man ever" day seems ter be two years en a
half.
Some er us spends half a life time waltln' fer prcs
perlty, w'en we could er had It by des worjtln" fer it ore
year.
but
ter
but
linn Enough to Pay the Rent.
Baltimore Sun.
The Standard Oil Company's dividend this year will
be only 44 per cent, as against 43 per cent In 1902. There
are excellent reasons for the belief, however, that the
great nnd good man at the head of this trust will not
suffer the pangs of poverty because of a 1 per cent re
duction In his Income this year.
It'sj Colli KnotiKh Now.
Boston Globe.
The melancholy days are come.
The saddest of the year;
It's a little too warm for whisky.
And a little too cold for beer.
Holly!
Chicago Tribune.
Our Canadian cousins are threatening to boycott the
St. Douls World's Fair next year. If they do this the
only result will be that they will miss the greatest show
on earth. (St Louis papers please give us a long credit
mark.)
An Exclusive.
Saturday Evening Post.
Thomas Bailey Aldrlch. the author. Is an exclusive
man, who makes few friends.
One day Mark Twain sent him a book and wrote on
the fly leaf: "To Thomas Bailey Aldrich, from his only
frlend, Mark Twain."
A Good Enough Renaon,
Atlanta Constitution.
If we thought our unprecedented national prosperity
was responsible for the rapid multiplication of the
myriad brands of breakfast foods but, s-s-h! 'tis a
treasonable thought
"Perniciously Active."'
Pittsburg Gazette.
While the cold wave is seasonable i it Is perniciously
active for a beginner.
MORNING CHORAL CLUB ADMITS
NEW MEMBERS AT RECITAL.
MISS IRENE WALKER.
Yesterday admitted to active memlicrslilp in the Morning Choral. Miss Walker is the
(laughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Walker nnd a debutante.
At tho close of the usual weekly re
hearsal of Hip Morning Choral Club yes
terday morning a recital was enjoyed by
all members, active and associate, each
of whom brought guests.
The Odeori recital hall was filled with
an Interested audience, entirely feminine,
who listened to several numbers. Mrs.
Catherine TVIslmrt, soprano, sang two
ballads and the Wagnerian "Elsa's
Dream." from "Lohengrin." Mrs. Kriegs
habor played a group of piano numbers, a
Mcndelswihn "Scherzo," the Mendelssohn
Liszt ararngement of "On Song's Bright
I'lnlons." and a brilliant scherzo by
Ernest Kroeser. She was warmly ap
plauded. '
Mrs. TV. F. Cochran, contralto, gave
three ballads, and there were two num
bers by a quartet composed of Mmes.
Barnett, Bartlett. Ives and McCandlesa.
"Old Folks at Home," delightfully har
monized by Root and sung by thepe
ladies, was especially pleasing to the
audience.
Several new members were admitted to
activity in the club work, the last Install
ment to lie taken during tlie present sea
son. Miss Irene Clara Walker was one of
the fortunate candidates. She possesses
a fresh and sweet soprano voice and will
be an addition to the Morning Chorul.
Mrs. Robert Rellly announces the en
snuement ot her liaughfr. Florida, to
.Reginald Palmer of Dunbar, Pa.
THANKSGIVING OUTING.
Mr. and Mrs. Droste have invited the
C. M. Club, of which their daughter. Miss
Luella. is a member, to spend Thanks
giving Day at their country residence at
Mount Olive, HI. A large wagon will be
waiting for them upon their arrival at
the station early to-morrow morning to
convey- them to the farm, and they will
then be prepared to have a general good
time. The plan? for the day are numer
ous. Among them Is a nutting party the
early part of the day. and for the even
ing Mr. and Mrs. Droste have arranged
for the party to participate in a regular
old-time barn danco. where the boys and
girls a ill be attired In old fashioned
costumes. The party will leave Mount
Olive over the same route by which they
came.
The following will be included In the entertainment:
Esther WuUle,
Krna Reich.
IXher Schwarz.
Mnry Wfetenuus,
Ida Mueller,
Messieurs
Milton Hull.
Umers'nn Vulmas.
Fanny RIchter.
Elennre Dlnceryon.
Luella DroMe.
Mathllde Wullle.
Robert Smllt.
Delbert B-.irdctte.
Jams Sanderson.
Percival Stephens.
Ralph I'aulev.
Howard Verlnk,
Ummet Kargeo,
SHIRT-WAIST PARTY.
The Misses Percle and Ladle Fenlon
gave a shirt-waist party to friends last
Frldav evening at their home. No. 140S
CrunviUn vlaee. Dancing was enjoyed
until a late hour, whnn refreshments were
served. Among tnose present were
M fyefi
l. na Marsh.
Gertrude I.lnccln,
Ida WasiTfaU.
Blanche ICellerman,
ntrfl Kltkpatrlck,
MesMf urp
W. W. O-cll.
C R. llenham.
M. W. Powel.
J. Kellerrnan.
I Shrllmn.
Messieurs and Mesdames
Fern Cecil.
Norma Chandler,
Dixie Whaley.
IJzzle Little.
H Shrump.
H. K. Wright,
Franz Kreyer,
B. H. Cecil.
O. M. Ftnton.
(itis Shank.
Kellerrnan.
TV. F. Fenton,
I. N. Marsh.
Wasserfall.
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT.
The Fleur-de-Lls Children's Pleasure
Club gave their president. Miss Lillian
Glover, a surprise birthday and donkey
party at her homo. No. 4510 North Nine
teenth street. Ian Saturday evening.
The girls rang bells and the boys blew
horns. Prizes were won by Stella Smith,
Inis Parker. Florence Wagner. Celeste
Slain. Annie Doepke. Lester Houghtlin,
David Houghtlin, Arthur Klefer and Har
ry Wagner. Those present were:
Misses-
Florence mover,
Cele?t? Slain.
Ini Parker.
GeorKfa Walts,
Annie Dorpke.
Hilda llauer.
Alfred Herr.
Harry Wagner.
Uecrne Wacner.
Arthur Wagner.
Ruth Hroermann.
Minnie Crarrer.
JIaiel Kurtz.
Stella Smith.
Florence Wajner,
Omt Glover,
Kiefer,
David Houxhtlln.
Lerter Ho'iRhtlln.
John llauer.
Dick Melnze.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
An enjoyable fvenlng was spent at a
birthday party given in honor of the birth
day of Charles Stcck. at his home. No. 3134
Morgan Ford road on Monday. The even
ing was spent in dancing and playing
ames. some piano pnios were renaerea
by Miss Fitters and Miss Meyer.
guests were:
Mioses
Anna Schuermann.
Kllza Meyer.
JdaGeli-btrKer,
Lucy Meyer.
Kmma Steck.
Kannte Zerther.
Messieurs
(.harlle Steck.
George Scheurmann,
John I'auch.
(Mrl Grimm.
Gtoree Kln.lell.
Martin Barters,
The
Nellie Merer.
Ilnlda I'ltterx.
Kittle Steck.
Clara I'aucli.
Folly Thompson.
George Oberfeld.
Roy Woodroutt.
John Klndell.
William Reese.
George Steck, Jr.,
lMward Kllest.
MISS LANGENBERG SURPRISED.
Miss Flora Langenberg ot No. 2924 Dick
son street was surprised by her friends
on last Friday evening in honor of her
eighteenth birthday. Dancing and sing
ing were the features of the evening.
Vocal selections were rendered by Mepsrs.
John Gore. Frank Fischer and Abraham
Brown. A dainty supper was served at
midnight.
Those present were:
Misses
Anna Ware.
Kllrabrth Gore.
IjiIu Wulfr.
Jan Sullivan.
Aivlre Gundelflnger.
Theresa Kaltentach,
Flora I-ingenherr.
Winegart.
POEMS WORTH KNOWING.
A MOKE ANCIENT MARIXEH.
BY BLISS CARMAN.
William Hlls Carman was born In Frederlcton, New Brunswick, in 1SG1. and la n graduate
ot the rnlversity of New Brunswick. He Uvea In New York. He has been editorially con
reeled with periodicals, Including the New York Independent and the Chaphook of Chicago.
He frequently contributes to the magazines and has published several tmoks. His "Song
From Vngabondla," In which he collaborated with Richard Hovej-, have a distinct beauty and
charm. The following Is an extract:
HE swarthy bee is a buccaneer,
A burly velveted rover.
Who loves tlie booming wind in his car
As he sails tho seas of clover.
A waif of the goblin pirate crew.
With not a soul to deplore him.
He steers for the open verge of blue.
With the filmy world before him.
His flimsy sails abroad on the wind
Are shivered with fairy thunder:
On a line that sings to the light of his
wings
He makes for the lands of wonder.
-- -it-
He harries the ports of the Hollyhocks,
And levies on poor Sweetbrler;
He drinks the whitest wine of Phlox,
And tile Hose is his desire.
He hangs in the willows a night nnd a
day;
He rifles the buckwheat patches;
Then battens his store of pelf galore
Under the tautest hatches.
He woos the Poppy and weds the Peach,
Inveigles Daffodilly,
And then like a tramp abandons each
For the gorgeous Canada Lily.
There's not a soul In the garden world
But wishes the day was shorter.
When Mariner B. puts out to sea
With the wind In the proper quarter.
Or. so they say! But I have my doubts;
For the flowers are only hunian.
And the valor and gold of a-vagrant bold
Were always dear to woman.
He never could see the Rule of Three,
But he knows a rule of thumb
Better than Euclid's, better than yours.
Or the teacher's yet to come.
He knows the smell of the hydromel
As If two and two were Ave;
And hides it away for a year and a day
In his own hexagonal hive.
Out in the day, haphazard, alone,
Booms the old vagrant hummer.
With only his whim to pilot him
Through the splendid vast of summer.
He drones along with his rough sea song
And tho throat of a salty tar.
Tills devil-may-care, till he makes his
lair
By the light of a yellow star.
He looks like a gentleman, lives like a
lord.
And works like a Trojan hero;
Then loafs nil winter upon his hoard,
With the mercury at zero.
Clara Wulff,
Meseieurs
Luuls Kaltenbach.
Abraham Brown.
lyub rarrelK
Richard Taylor.
May Johnson.
Arthur Schrtnef,
Lovlii Painter.
John Goto.
Frank Fischer.
Gertrude Pohle,
Viola Pohle.
Florence Kem.
William Lemrnert
Freddie Ko-hTtr.
Letter !3o4.htir.
FBIEKD3 SURPRISE COUPLE.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boehler of No. 2X3
Ohio avenue were surprised by n party
last Sunday. The evening was pleasantly
spent In music, declamation, canlplayinij
and solos by Fred Otto. Tho3e pre3;r.t
were:
Messieurs nnd Mesdarjcca .
Tied Bushier. Wlillajn Kerru
Jullu Pohl-
M1SS I"
Anno Ti...n.a. fT..r,tr1 T-it.T.
Othella Lnmmert,
May Wallac.
Anna Thlen.
Meleurt
William Polile.
Fred otto.
Conmd BuchhoM.
rM nievens.
ELLINGTON-SANIIEY.
Olln F. Ellington of Atlanta. Ga., an3
Jliss Alice Williams Sankcy of Salem.
Mo., will be married at 7 o"c!ock this
morning at the home of Mils SJnkey's
sister. Mrs. Fred J. Hartlg. of No. 3J30
Glasgow avenue.
This Is the culmination of a courtship
which began In Mexico in the summer oi
1902. when Ellington and Miss Sankey,
with a party of tourists, were exploring;
ruins and watching bull fights and buylnif
opals of the natives.
Afler the return to the States. Ellington,
went to his borne in Atlanta. Tlie Christ
mas following business brtusht hira
North.
They will leave after the we Ming for ai
tour of the South and West, af:er which,
they will be at home in Atlanta.
Mr. Ellington Is chief clerk of the trans
portation department of the Nashville,
Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mrs. Lawrence Funk of Bloomlngton.
III.. Is spending the weelc with her sister,
Mrs. Albert Webb, of Lindell boulevard,
Mrs. Funk was Miss Grace Clarkson. Mr.
Funk will arrive for Thanksgiving.
The Afternoon Etude met at the homo
of Mrs. George De Steabicr. No. 63H
Hancock avenue, on Thursday for thi
study of Brahms and Weber. An hour
was devoted to tlie study of harmony,
M. de Montamal of Paris. France,
architect for the French building at tho
World's Fair, is stopping at Hotel Beers,
Doctor ar.d Mrs. Bransford Lewis hava
issued cards announcing the marriage ot
their sister. Flora May Janes, to Doctoa
Ex-erett A. Wood of Sedalia, on Monday,
November 23. at St. Louis. At home after
January 15, No. 709 West Fifth street, Ser
dalia. Mo.
Mrs. George Goddard received yesterdajf
afternoon at her residence In Lucas avo
nue. She was assisted by her daughters
Miss Julia Reynolds gave the seconrj
debutante luncheon of the week yesterday
afternoon at the Reynolds residence la
West Pine boulevard. Sixteen girls went,
Invited.
The Ten O'clock Muslcalo will raeetrft).
the home of Misa Ros L. Pfelffer, No
4S0S Berlin avenue, this morning.
Invitations have been Issued by Mr. antj
Mrs. John Knapp of Spring Park for thq
wedding of their daughter. Miss Addla
Engel. to Robert J. Taylor, of No. 4224
Pleasant street this afternoon. ,
Miss Adele M. TVaite of Greenville, TrU
is visiting her sister, Mra-'George S. Reid,
at Hotel Beers.
A Jolly party of friends and relatives u6,
tended the twenty-fifth wedding annW
versary reception of Mr. and Mrs. TValterj
at their residence. No. 132S Hogan street,
on last Sunday. The couple received -wltH
many presents, among which was a solid
silver water set from their son. Edward,
The afternoon and evening were spent in
singing and dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Waltep
led the tirst supper march and Edward
Walter and Miss- Mario Gurst led the sec
ond, f
Miss Ella Durand of No. 2S3S South Thlr .
teenth street and Ferdinand M. Classe ot I
No. 3310 Missouri avenue were married V
yesterday morning at St, Agatha's Cathf I
olio Church, of which both bride ana' -'t
bridegroom have been members most o
their lives. After the ceremony a wedding'
breakfast was served at the home of Mr
Classe.
COAL OIL CASES UP TO-DAYl
Crow to Test Constitutionality; oj
Law Cutting Down Fees. i
republic srnciAL.
Jefferson City, Mo., Nov. 24. The Fulti
instituted by Attorney General CnrsvV
asainst Coal OH Inspector William Flyna
and former. Inspector R. C. Speed .to re
cover excess fees alleged to have been
retained by them will come up to-morrow
In the Cole County Circuit Court.
The proceeding is expected to be a mem
test case, and an appeal will be taken to
the Supreme Court to settle the constltu
tlonailty ot the law.
I
rinrne-d liy Crinoline Explosion J
REPUBLIC SPECIAL. 1,
Waco. Tex.. Nov. 24. Mre. Tilda NovtcnVj
and Mrs. M. Harris were burned severeljr
this afternoon as a result of an exploslort.
of a gasoline stove. Mrs. Novlch. who i3i
80 years old. cannot recover. Mrs. Hari
ris is not burned so seriously and mart
live. Tho elder woman was near the eoM
plosion and was Instantly enveloped Inj
flames. Mrs. Harris received her injuries
trying to save her aged companion.
o
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
TO-DAY IN ST. LOUIS.
From Tho Republic. Nov. 26, 1S78.
The statue of Humboldt, the gift
of Henry Shaw, was unveiled at
Tower Grove Park, where 10.000 per
sons, most of them members of
German societies, gathered. Ad
dresses were delivered by Carl
Ludcklng and W. T. Harris.
The Elks gave a reception at Dru
ids Hall, Ninth and Market streets,
the following being in charge: John
J. Collins, Pat Short, John TV. Nor
ton and TV. Malmene. On the pro
gramme were L. P. Hllliard, Rob
ert Buechel. D. Clinton Price,
Sparks brothers and Masters Emila
and Guido Vogel.
Mrs. Lucina Fleming died at tho
home of her son-in-law, William N.
Belt, No. 2GI1 Cooper street. Her
husband was the publisher of tho
first newspaper at Kaskaskla. III.
The funeral of James H. Tolman
took place from No. 1124 Locust
street, the pallbearers being Charles
F. Vogel, J(hn H. Deems. Will A.
Prali, John McKlttrlck, John
Goodin. George T. King. Michael
TV. Eagcn and William Douglass.
Tony Denier and company opened
an engagement In "Humpty Dump
ty" at tlie Olympic Theater. Among
the principal players were Grimaldl
(George II. Adams), a noted trick
clown; J. C. Franklin. William Eu
nice. Miss Ada Boshell, Miss Vic
toria North, Phil Heath and
Charles Diamond.
The Police Reserve Militia ar
ranged to give a big entertain
ment. The committee Jn charge
was composed of R. C. Ludlow, M.
F. Funkhouser, H. F. Harrison,
Adolphus Meier, Jr.; Frank Obear,
David E. Cummln3 and R. E.
Parks.
A season of Italian opera opened
at the Grand Opera-house. In the
cast were Clara Louise Kellogg.
Annie Louise Cary. Ferrante Ros
nati, Pantaleonl, Ferrario, Bart!
and a chorus of eighty-live persons.
Henry E. Roach's suit to prevent
the teaching of German In the pub
lic schools was argued before
Judge TVIckham.
Captain J. R. Macbeth resigned
command of the St. Louis Cadets,
the company greatly regretting his
action.
A keg of tcer was stolen from
the home of George Schmlttker,
No. 3il8 North Fifteenth street,
while a surprise party was In progress.
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