The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-11
lee Water Must Re Paid For and
Cigars Can BE Obtained Only
at the Cottage.
1T IS SCHWEICKlRDT'S IDEA.
He Has Monopoly of Refreshment
Privileges and EnfOrccs Rules
Which Add Largely TO
His Income.

Numerous complaints continue to he made
by visitors to Forest Park especially the
male contingent, about the Inconvenience
20 which persons are subjected when in
search Of refreshments of a light nature.
The Tefreshment privileges are mouopO-
liZei by State Senator Charles Schweick-
ardt. the proprietor OF the Cottage. at the
park. who is authorized TO sell liquor under
a tcn-year contract with the city, which
will expire next April. The terms of the
contract prohibit him from selling any in
toxiCating or alcoholic beverages in any
portion OF the grounds outside the Cottage.
but the proprietor has erected booths at
various places in the park, where the
thirsty may purchase soft" and cooling
drinks without being compelled To make
the long and toilsome climb TO the Cottage
or the hill.
Some OF these booths are under the direct
supervision of Schweickar.!t. while others
have been subet to outside Spectators. but
all are subject to the regulations provided
In the city's contract. In addition TO this.
Schweickardt has insisted upon some re-
strictions OF his own. one OF which provides
that tobacco in any form shall no. be sold
at these places. nor Ice water or aqua pura
of any temperature. Patrons Of these booths
complain that when they purchase Ice
cream, a glass of water. which Is IA usual
accompaniment to a plate of the frozen
delicacy at all downtown resorts. is de-
MED them. When expostulated with at the
absence OF the water, the attendants inform
patrons that the regulations prohibit them
from serving ice water. but that a cool
glass of mineral water. soda. ginger. or
pop" can be furnished for . cents. This
information explains. in great measure, the
reason for the prohibition OF free water
with an order OF Ice cream. but IL is an ex-
PLANTATION which seldom satisfies the visi-
tor Of moderate means.
The restriction placed upon the sale of
cigars. cigarettes and tobacco is the cause
OF yociferous kicks upon the part of the
male visitors. who enjoy the pleasure of a
smoke while drinking in the beauties of ma
ture. In order to indulge this pleasure, ii
is necessary for man to take a long, cir
cuitous and wearyins walk from any pO--
ton of the grounds to the Cottage. After
this arduOus climb. he finds himself. usual
y, in need Of 4 cool and refreshing drink
or two while Resting, and. before return
Ing TO the shady quiet nook he has just left
possibly the need of a stimulating bTacer
for the equally tOilsome climb down. If he
is accompanied by women. he finds the
drain on his pocket somewhat severe, and
resolves In future to visit the park at rarer
Intervals.
There is nothing in the contract with tire
city which prohibits the sale of cigars.
cigarettes or tobacco in the booths. nor the
serving of Ice water with an order of ice
cream or any other dish. These booths are
located at convenient points throughout the
park. where the travel is heaviest. and
where the masses find it most convenient
TO patrOnlze. For this reason they urge
that it is unjust and unfair To compel them
In order 20 satisfy their desires, to make
the fatiguing and really unnecessary trip
TO the Cottage