St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 5, 1902

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Outside St. Louis, Twe Cents =O CUPID BROKE UP ”INTIEMAN CLUB —_ —__- — Miss Clara Haid the Sixth to ; Wed. - __ YOUNG SWAINS WERE BARRED ae They Were John and Thomas McGrath, Stylishly Attired and With no Disguise, and They Guarded the Reid-Jones Wedding Presents From Possible Theft. oe ___-_—_ Eon ( DETECTIVES JOHN AND THOMAS M’GRATH. Ree oe a RE * Pe NOT EVEN ALLOWED TO ESCORT MEMBERS TO THE MEETINGS. TERM “BOODLE” DEFINED POST-DISPATCH ARTICLES AND CARTOONS PRINTED AS EVIDENCE. | eee ee There Were Only Unmarried Ones Left —Some of These, It Is Said, Are to Be Wedded Shortly. Three Witnesses Testified They Had No Personal Feeling Against Defend- ant—Marion Reedy Thinks Public Biased. and editorials on tne Butler case which have appeared from time to time in the Post-Dispatch an4 other St. Louis newspapers were introduced as evi- dence in the hearing of Ed Butler's motion for a change cf venue before Judge Ryun in the Criminal Court today. Butler is charged with attempting to’ bribé Drs. Chapman and Merrill of the Board of Health to favor the garbage bill in which Butler was interested. patch, and W. C. Steigers, business maag- er, were among the witnesses subpenaed by the defense. Copies of the Post-Dispatch containing articles and cartoons relating to Butler were shown to Mr. Johns and were identi- fied by him. Mr. Rowe asked if the Post-Dispatch was not extensively circulated in St. Louis. “Yes,”’ Mr. Johns replied, ‘‘very exten- sivelv—more extensively than any other newspaper.” Attorney Rowe then asked the witness what he understood by the word ‘‘boodle,’’ in the Post-Dispatch editorials. ‘‘Boodle the money used to bribe or corrupt,’ was the reply. “And the boodler?’’ continued Mr. Rowe, “what is meant by that term?’ Cartoons et ett ae ett. MRS. R. C. PURVIANGCE. She was Miss Clara Haid and is the sixth member of an anti-man club to wed in three vears. Ne eh Miss Clara Haid of “38 Thomas sireor who was married Wedn:y': » to R. ©. Pur. viance, is the sixth memb « of a club of 2 young women, formed Se eee —_ ll tl tlt tl tl i as used is expressly for the purpose of keeping away from young men, to allow 2 young man to lead her to the altar. “2 3% as » : | peed “The boodler is the man who receives The club is the Mozart and Dickens Club. : OF Se See See | lthe bribe: who handles the money,” Mr. It was organized about three years ago. pen See RAR Re eat aeeaaioas see tae : “"S5 °) | Johns said All its members resided tn the vicinity of | Die oe Nar nee si ——t 6} | “Tas not the Post-Dispatch published a the First Methodist Church, Glasgow ave- great deal of news about Mr. Butler's con- nue and Thomas street, and many of them nection with legislation, garbage contracts were members of that congregation. antl corrupt practices?” Mr. Rowe in- The club’s object was the study of music quired, and literature and at its first meeting a set “Yes,” of rules was adopted, providing that its de- liberations should be secret and that na, man should be allowed to famillarize him- self with its work. The rules along this line were made so drastic that the members were forbidden to allow a young man to even escort. them to or ‘the session: lub.) “THe Muapdke e roles was to enable the members of the club to pursue their literary and musical studies without the distractions that the presence of men was certain to compel. The rules worked beautifully for about a week. In a month they were a dead IlIet- ter. The young men of the club members’ acquaintance stormed their meetings and fisisted on accompanying them to and from the sessions. Having succeeded in this they stormed their hearts, and within a few months one of the members took a vow to he the com- panion for life of one of the youths barred from the club meetings at the organization of the Mozart and Dickens Ciub. Five others have followetl suit. The original. members of the club were Misses Emma and Clara Haid of 3038 Thom- as street; Miss Carrie Conner and Miss Gertrude Bennett of 3961 Cass avenue; miss Kathryn Morrow of 2842 Stoddard street; Miss Nellie Southard and Miss Ida Feige! of 2904 Sheridan avenue; Miss Dollie Daw- kins of 2713 Howard street; Miss Myrtle Davis of 2832 Thomas street; Miss Mamie Hunt of 2842 Thomas street; Miss Ora Bos- well and Miss Maud Love. Miss Emma Haid, sister of the bride of Wednesday, was married two years ago to a Mr. Achuff. Miss Morrow married an- other Mr. Achuff. Miss Boswell married Harry Doyle, and both Miss Dawkins and Miss Southard mar- ried men of the name of Moore. In nearly every instance the bridcgrooms resided in the same neighborhood as the young women—Stoddard addition—and were a portion of the band cf young swains who smashed the origina! anti-men resolu- tion of the Mozart and Dickens Club. There are yet six of the original m¢ unmarried, bet it is rumored that i stirring himself, and that one of th Photographed by the Post-Dispatch. ; ee~ a I NN OO a lly GIO GON Alt, ON a ON a ggg is THE HUNTER Mv dog. my noble Prince, {s dead: My splendid hunter, who has led The way through pleasant fields for He's dead todar. We found him facing to the street, Where he was wont to rush and@meet Tie master. EAfe of death the same— Walting ‘@l the master came. John and Thomas McGrath, two shrewd | Sleuths of Chief Desmond's staff, were | working guests at the reception which fol | lowed the fashionable Reid-Jones wedding held at the Pilgrim Congregational Churea } Wednesday afternoon. | The reception was held at William Ed- | ward Jones’ residence, 4327 Washington, boulevard. The detectives attended the wedding to Protect phe. valua ble nts, They reached '} the ence of iiam Edward Jones, “"' father of: the bride, at 6:10 o'clock, when the bridal party started for the church. The detectives did not wear disguises. They were dressed like every other guest at this stylish function. Tom McGrath wore a Prince Albert coa* and light trous- | ers, like many of the guests who called to pay their respects in the afterncon. “Johnnie” McGrath was appareled regulation evening clothes, swallow-tailed coat, low vest and crush hat. While the marriage was celebrated at | the church the detectives guarded the} home. At the reception which followed the! wedding they appeared as guests. There} was no suggestion of police protection. Barbed properly, as befitted guests a fashionable function, the two thief-catcti- ers mingled with the company on terms of perfect equality. Many of the mascut- line guests knew them and there was no suggestion of guardianship. Yet sleuths never for a moment left unpro- tected the room where the costly presents | were displayed. Thieves in Chicago and New York have often slipped into wedding receptions un- | noticed and secured valuable booty. | In the rush of guests which attends a fash- jonable ceremony it is impossible to dis- tinguish between invited guests and persons who wish to attend the function for their | own ends. In St. Louls Chief Desmond protects the | household by sending two or more_of his'| staff to each wedding to guard the pres- ents and the house during the confusion said the witness. PRINTS THE FACTS. “The purpose of the Post-Dispatch in thease publications is to mold publie opin- ion, is it not?’’ asked Mr. Rowe. eon Ge purpose of the PB patch print the facts,’’ Mr. Johns replied, ‘“‘to give the public the true sit- uation.” “And to mold public opinion?’ teered Mr. Rowe. “Yes,’’ said the witness, “according to what we believe to be sound public pelicy.”’ “These cartoons,’’ said Attorney Rowe, pointing to several cartoons published in the Post-Dispatch, “‘were they not printed | for the purpose of molding public opin- | ion ?"’ “We believe those cartoons express the situation,’’ the witness replied. “Didn't you think they expressed public opinion ?”’ “Yes.”’ Mr. Johns replied. “Is there not a personal opinion against Mr. Butler in St. Louls because of his con- | nection with legislation, garbage contracts | and municipal business?’ ‘“Yes,’’ was the reply. \ * Mr. Johns was then excused. Mr. Folk took the witness and asked of Mr. Johns if he were prejudiced against Mr. Butler. aye— volun- Back in the shade where the tulip tree Shelters bim his grave shail be. The guail shall pipe from far and near, ad But he cannot hear. anh | The fall shall come, and the hunter call, Tie shumach wave and the acorn fall, But he, alas, must tie him etill Asleep—the hunter home from the hill. | President Roosevelt is a hunter. He can at | Kick a flerce Numidian lion to death quicker |than any gladiator Rome could boast in her halcyon davs. The President's most | thrilling relaxation from his duties is to go out on his hunter and lift the fleet creature over any obstruction that may | obtrude itself upon the way. The next Sunday Post jispatch will publish splendid pictures of President lifting his horse over a few frees and hedges around Wash- ington. Teacher: Who made the world? Bright boy who reads the papers: Edison. Not quite, but almost. He is quite a promising young man, is Edison. You ‘didn't suppose he was an old man, did which follows the ceremony. ' you? It would be a mistake if you did, Cn ee A ee ated ee TecRnHON | for when a man relieves his mind of such pear guests, vet are members of the weighty matters as Edison has removed metropolitan force. It is due to their vigi-| from his, he speedily regains his youth. Tear wien aceouetes ie Or oe Ne has! the wizard has done another wonderful thing. He is going revolutionize all motive power. » a e . In reply to another question he) per of witnesses to 9 on each side. Then said he was trying to mold public opinion! ne said he would allow the defense all of when he wrote the Butler editorials. With Thursday, Thursday night and Friday, and I they could examine as many witnesses as that had been called. lie sald so large a liet wes unnecessary. | Lone Star State Will Supply the Cattle for the Restocking of Boer Farms, ns well. So we DON'T LOSE YOUR UMBRELLA It Will Probably Be Needed Thursday Speciel to the Post Diapateh. FORT WORTH, Tex., June 5.—Texas cat- tle will be used in restocking the farms of the Boers. discovered that almoat everyone liked trout or bass or crapple among th) fresh-water fi:-hes, and pompano, snapper and halibut among the salt-water fishes. So wt cut out al’ the fancy names and the esulivistons, copies of the paper he edits, and also the editorials pertaining to Edward Butler. Capt. Ixing also said that it was the aim of the newspaper to either express public opininn or to mold ft. On cross-examination Capt. King said he knew Mr. Butler to be a man of influence ‘this Mr. Rowe ceased his questions an Mr. Folk took the witness. Mr. Folk asked Mr. Magner association with the = citizens knew whether Mr. Butler could obtain a fair trial in St. Louts. This was objected to and the objection was sustained. he if from his! nigh Counsel for the defense excepted to ; could. The atate could use Friday they t and Saturday for their Innings. ruling of the court limiting the number of witnesses and also the time. It was decided to separate the witnesses. ROME, June 6.—iheviope today Judge Taft, governor-general of of Sioux Falls, 8 D.; Judge Maj. Porter of the judge-advocate’s ment at Washington. the | !ppine islands; Bishop Thomas O'G« i in, and In| when the sheriff called for the witnesses for the defense to come forward nearly the entire audience arose and walked through the bar. It looked like the crowd pouring out ¢ bigachers onte the green at esque Fam. ‘President expresses his prof ° ema witness reoms were en tien for the Pontiff and requests ; adequate, and the witnesses crowded — onto the street, and not 4 few nd t influence in adjusting the settlement an = into he bare om _— “* P neagg «4 Friars’ lands in the Philippines, —_ oe saloons, where they t walte or fummons to teetify. 2 Judge Taft presented the pontiff a box containing President >¢ iNterary works and the Pope ex MUST TEAR DOWN FLATS. thanks for Mr. Roosevelt's friendly Building Restrictions on Ground at ao. fd weet | ws rem A 5348 Von Vereen Avenue Re- The pontiff als» asked quire It. thank President Roosevelt Judge Wood of division 3 of the cir cult court Thursday tasued an order requir- ing that Charles Dixon tear down a row of four flats at @@ Von Versen avenwe. The flata are bullt on on there are uatiding restrictiona, he fl n build were the course tion Die w notified by Night or Friday, Says Weather- worker Hyatt. More work for the umbrella maker is ex- pected by Forecaster Hyatt, who says that Thursday night and Friday will be partly cloudy, with possible ahowers. Rain descended in Springfield, | £ ‘ Me. , “he Fe 3 Pee go es mt ger SL tp Aa ees \ dg - e > . LA ae te at ee ee %., x rac - " a7 ; i «> . 3