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The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-10-19

While his wife was absent from
the room. John e. Wood a wealthy
resident Of Santa Cruz. Calf. last
Friday procured a shotgun. placed II
against his body and blew away this
greater part Of his thorax. includiae
the lungs. Despite his terrible In.
jurIes. Wood survived two hours. lie
returned last week from the St. Hell
ena sanatarium. where he had been
operated on for appendicitis. lie ap-
peared to he suffering great pain dur
the night. He had been III for years.
He was the owner OF the Santa Cruz
MIL 4 Lumber company.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-10-19

Her name is Mrs. Hart o. Berg.
She is the wife of the European agent
of the Wright brothers. She Is the
frs, woman to ride In an aeroplane
Just now this is a current fact; some
day II will be history.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-10-19

There are said to be 1000 Espcr'
anto societies and schools through.
out the world now. and periodicals
for propagating the language now
number 50. II more than there were
last December. Esperanto is gaining
official recognition and privileges In
Europe and Asia.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-10-19
Money is either an honest servant
a: u brutal slave holder.

The Atlantic feet has made all that
long voyage around the Horn to
japan for nothing, The Japanese
government has decided To bar the
gcisha girls from the entertainments
to be provided for the sailors.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-10-19

I, is very probable that the trade
between the Philippines and the Unit
I'd States will increase to such pro-
portions as to make that trad, useful
To both countries But We cannot base
our conduct or action ON such mo-
tive.--W II. Taft.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-10-19

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
How He Fought BoodIers.

, Folk won out because he was in
 deadly earnest. He bluffed trust presL
 dents and bank presidents into giving
 him the evidence he needed. Reading
 that there was sT5,OO0 in a certain de-
 pository that members of the St Louis
 house of delegates were trying to get,
 he placed two and two together and
 concluded that a certain suburban rail-
 way was trying to buy the passage of
 a bill. Calling before him the million
 aire president and legislative agent,
 familiarity known as the keeper of the
 yellow dog" Folk asked them as 10 the facts. When they made denial, he convinced them that he knew the in- side of the affair and gave them three days to furnish the information de-
 handed. If they refused. he would have them arrested and would prose cute them to the full extent of the law.
 At the end as two days an ex-goyern- or of Missouri appeared for the rall- road president with the story that his client was sick. Folk was sorry. of course. but unhending. The upshot was that the magnate and his yellow dog both went before the grand jury and confessed. Then. by q magnificent system of bun and threats of arrest for two hank presidents. Folk. with three members of the grand jury. saw the sT5.OOO corruption fund which had been deposited for safe keeping and also S60O00 intended to purchase tho other house This was the beginning of the famous bcuile prosecution Of St. Louis that landed several proml- nent politicians and business men in the peniteniiary. sent others into exile. made the srprefne court intervene in behalf Of morc and placed Joseph ". Folk in the governors chair.
 When the young circuit attorney b. gan his rgbt against the hoodlsrs he found an sorts of otlsfarleS thrown 10 his way. Many of those be was prose cutting were members If the machine that had nominated and elected him. and he was nstarHily accused of h. gratitude. He had against him some Of the most skiIlful lawyers in the eity. with adverse judges oa the bench. TechniCalities. motions for delay and all the ether slb;erfuzes known to the corporation attorney vere introduced to hlcck him. Ills life uas even threat snei IL required courara. study and cnaSfsut ai@rrness t9 meet all this uTp.o- sltioa It was the test uf Ere that proved the stufT In the FoIk makeup. Here was a country atfg-uey. little Bore than a hey in yearS. fEhfinz nIl- lio1s of s1o1ey aEi the su rouerf1I Fsaiificzl nadine cf his ou1 par1r UntH rereztIy ulkEoWz. he uas sd dsnly thrust fnto oze of tAe Eost c17-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
COMING EVENTS

March I5-Iacques theater. Grand concert for benefit of Catholic wo- mems association.
 March 17-Rick's hall. Private re- ceptiOn by the Laurel club.
 March 1T-The Buckingham. An nual sociable and dance given by the Washington HIIl Athletic club.
 March I7-City hall. the powerful Irish drama. Daniel O'Connell." un- der the auspices of Ladies auxiliary, division 5. \ O. H.
 April 2t-Lsayenvorth hall Leap year entertainment and social given by the I. 0. of St Luke.
 M.rch 26-Third Congregational church. entertainment entitled The Wonderful Sweet Family" under auspices Of Happy Hour temple.
 April 2e--Buckingham Music hall. reception and dance by Algon- guin club.
 Aur1 g2-IIsavenworth hail Sec- end annual lancs given by the Golden Star Athletic siuh.
 April z4-EaEIss' haIl--Dazce by Amateur Polo league
 AprH z4-Leavenwo-1h hsH Re esptioa to yOaaz ladies Of St Anne-s parish-
 Aprn z-Lezvenvorth hall Re cepttoz snl d4nce given hy employees of WatsrbEy Bzrkle Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
RUSSELL BROS.

The attraction at Poli's on Thurss day afternoon and evening will be the famous Russell Bros, who are pre- senting a musical comedy drama of unusual interest, entitled, ''The Hired Girls Millions," under the direction of Charles E. Blaney. These clever players for many years were head- liners in vaudeville, but they have now assumed the more dignified work of musical comedy drama and are at the head of an organization of thirty players. Although the author dis> claims any source for the plot of the play, it is easily recognized to be a dramatic creation on the musical coms edy order telling story of unusual merit founded on the last will and testament of the hired girls uncle. Many artistic musical numbers are introduced during the action of the play by a chorus of well trained beau- tiful young women. Annie Conroy Russell is one of the players in the cast and gives an interpretation of the role assigned to her that is fully up to the Russell standard. Pop1lar prices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
GOVERNOR AND MRS. JOSEPH W. FOLK.

tuner antlsaloon laws and has gone far toward placing principle above policy in the political creed of Missouri. It is impossible to measure the effect of such life. It is perhaps more power full fin its invisible results than in it's visible ones. It is leaven that leav- ems the whole body polite. It is an example that. unconsclously to them- selves, shapes the thoughts and lives of all who behold it.
 That this is literally true in the case of Folk is shown by the fact that. fol- lowing his exposure of corruption in St Louis. similar crusades started fin Minneapolis, San Francisco and other cities. The movement has only begun. It will go on till 1t has cleansed every city on the continent. The moral awakening of this people comes slow ly. but it is coming as surely and fire slstlbly as the summer and sunshine.
 Private greed cannot always win as against public good. Lies cannot al- ways prevail against righteousness. Selfshness must some time give way to brotherhood. Graft, running the gamut all the way from high finance to low politics. has about had its day fin this country. The issue is one of plain honesty. Sooner or later stealing is going to become unpopular. Ameri- a is discovering q national conscience. Men of the Folk stamp are giving lt voice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
Did His Duty.

Joseph wingate Folk was born in Tennessee in 1Ss9. graduated from Vanderbilt university. admitted to the bar at the age of twenty-one and be gan practice at his home town of Brownsville. shortly afterwari he went to the big town of his section. St. Louis. where he began as an un- known country lawyer. For seven years he remained unknown. hut was gradually winning his way into a gooi practice. Having been Identified with some eases for the union labor people. the Democfatic machine. needing a labor candidate. offered him the nornf- nation for circuit attorney. At first Folk refused. but afterwani consented to make the race. stipulatinc. however. that he proposed to edo his duty The bosses Of course regarded this ss a good joke. All their candidates sahl the same. but when In Office did the viii Of the machine.
 Despite great c5ts against him. Fox was elected and teok his ueth Of ofrcs when 0aly a trize p4st thirty-Cae Then to the anszement and cAagrFn ef the bosses. he actually kept his word and dsf his duty. He proved that at least o7e csnd5dste for of8ce meant what he szbd The machine politScfzas of st Louis hsvs not yet recovered fncn the norelty of the expsrsenx Sone q thsn have rstirsi tO the q-Ies and sedlUsioa ef IsE so think 1t oFer-
 Ibe avsEsge Ezchlae worksr wo1sa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
Battle Too Real For Badinane.

Folk gave the word "grafter" new significance. He made it apparent that millionaire criminal can be sent to jail if the prosecutor Is sufficiently in earnest. The one thing needed by the American people is to cease regarding crook as a joke, and the bigger the crook the bigger the joke. There is too much truth in Tom Lawson'S indict- ment of the people that they only stand and grin at the efforts to save them from their enemies A crook is never a joke; he is a menace. The battle against dishonesty is too real for badinage. The sense of humor is good and wholesome thing so long as 1t does not descend to the frivolous and the fippant. There are times when laughter is out of place, when a grin reveals either a knave or fool. It Is time that this people got in earnest about the stock gamblers, manipula- tors, political bosses and official bribe takers who are stealing elections and robbng industry.
 Somebody ought to write a platform consisting of four words, Down with the crooks"'
 That may not be very elegant shib- boleth, but 1t fits the needs of the case. The battle against organized rascality
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
POL-I'S
MAUDE ADAMS.

Charles Frohman announces that this evening at Poli's Maude Adams will be seen in her new play, "The Jesters." Miss Adams's new vehicle is romantic comedy, in four acts, and is translation from the French Of Miguel Zamacois, by John Raphael. Miss Adams's playing in The Jest CTS" has won here the greatest sue. cess of her brilliant career. As Chicot, a supposed jester, she portrays TO- mantle gallant, who by chivalric bear- ing and valiant conduct, poets im- agination and poets speech, vindi- cates his theory that the heart of wO- man is won by sprightly wit and gentle phrase and knightly deeds, rather than by handsome face and a fine figure. "The testers" demands of its leading player rare versatility and finesse in conveying the varying phases of characterization These Miss Adams has successfully and tri- umphantly met. In fact, the New York critics have been unanimous in declaring that ''The testers" has revealed a new and greater Maude Adams. During the engagement here Miss Adams will be supported by such we'll known players as Fred Tyler, Frederick Eric, William Levers, Eds- win Holt, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Ma thilde Cottrelly, and Consuelo Bailey. Prices soc to $2. Seats now on sale. No free list.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
THE GREAT DIVIDE.~

Previous disappointment over posbs pcnement of the coming of Henry Miller in ''The Great Divide" will be assuaged at Polls on Friday evening, for on that date the actor-manager, supported by his strong company from Daly's theater, New York, will appear here in that extraordinarily successful play. This will be an event of highest importance to all those who love absorbing drama, superbly acted. The pith and quality of "The Great Divide" and of Mir Miller's act ing of the leading role, is already known here, the fame of the play and the playing having travelled far dur ing the 500 nights engagement of the drama at the Princess and Daly heaters, New York. No play of re- cent years has been more widely heralded or more earnestly discussed. Mir Miller's company is in the main the same which supported him during his long metropolitan stay, and the production is the complete original, Prices, 50c to $2. No free list.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
JACQUES
VAUDEVILLE

The jolly colIegy musical show College Days" which is the headline attraction at the Jacques this week is delighting the large audiences at the popular play house. The star of the one act musical comedy is Fred erick V. Bowers. the well known song writer and vocalist Mr Bowers has lately left "The Ham Tree company to gO into vaudeville and has met with great success. College Days" Is full of dash and life. The story of the piece runs along smoothly and there Is much frolie and fun all through. The college girls and boys cut up many kinds of playful pranks which cause no end of merriment. The Jack Wilson trio in their famous black face offering keep the audience in roars of laughter. The Exposition Four. musical experts have q pleas- ing act. and one of the finest Juggling tOfferings ever seen here fs presented hy the Five Parmsian PiruscofHs. Alfred Kelsey and Miss Florence GuIse are seen in an entertaining sketch called "A Tale of Turkey John F. Clarke tells funny stories and sings number of good paroiies. Poirs popular prizes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
WILLIAM FAvERsHAM.

There is no doubt that Edwin Mifs ton Royle, author of 'The Squaw Man" has achieved a striking success and success in big capital letters is written too over William Faversham as the hero of the play. "The Squaw Man" seems an excellent vehicle for MT Faversham, and as Jim Carston, ranchman, he has part that appeals to the best in human nature, and 1t is peedless to say that in this role the young star has risen to superior heights and firmly entrenched himself in the affections of American theater- goeers. Liebler X Co, who direct the tour of Mir Faversham, are noted for their liberality in stage productions. and on this occasion no expense has been spared in giving the play a proper scenic investiture. while the company is up to the Liebler stand- ard. which means it is of the best. 'The Squaw Man" comes to Polls on Saturday afternoon and evening. Prices, matinee, 25c to s1; evening, 25c to s1.JO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
Quick Witted.

Despite the fact that he is very earnest individual, Governor Folk ha' a quick wit and a keen appreciation oi humor. He tells good story and en joys one at his own expense. Here Is ore he used to tell that still may be new to most readers:
 A colored man was haled into court for some trivial offense. When his case was reached the clerk frightened the prisoner almost into spasms by reading in q loud voice. "The state of Missouri against John Jones'"
 Guilty or not guilty" said the judge.
 Poor John Jones arose, with trem- bling limbs and bulging eyes.
 "well, yo' honah," he gasped, "ef de whole state O Missorah is agin dis one pore niggah Is gwine to give up right now"
 Folk Is almost as much of a Chau- tauqua favorite as his friend Bryan. as the following story shows:
 A DnutDidch Oi du ililuOiS tuduIdu" qua assembly was asked:
 "Who was the greatest lecturer on the programme this yearT"
 Governor Folk" was the reply.
 Why do you think Governor Folk the greatest lecturerr'
 "why. sir, made s6.25 the day he was here"
 That the Folk features are fairly well known was rather startlingly H. lustrated some years ago. A letter postmarked at Randolph, N. r., reach cd the governor at Jefferson City on schedule time. although the only ad- dress was a pen sketch of his face and the single word Missouri" MT. Folk said 1t was not m exact likeness, but 1t was enough like him to find him without delay.
 The brightest hope of this country is found fin the clean minded. brave hearted young men of the Roosevelt. Bryan. La Toilette and Folk types. They may not all be president. but they can all do valiant battle for com- mon honesty. common decency and the peoples rights Strength to their arms!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
By JAMES A. EDGERTON,

I Wuo FioidteS lHe ldW IS not a
 Democrat; he is not Repub-
 lican; he is criminal" said
 : Joseph W. Folk in the begin ming of his career. Missouri has adopt ed both Folk and his motto. The time is certain to come-and the sooner the better-when the entire nation will also adopt the motto Will it, too, adopt the man?
 Up till the time it became plain that Bryan was in the field for third nom- ination Folk was one of the most prom tsing Democratic candidates. Since then he has not permitted his friends to talk of him. Nevertheless Joseph w. Folk is still presidential possibility. No man who has done the work he has done and who has won the universal esteem that he has won is safe from political lightning.
 Folks fight on the grafters and his appeal to the conscience of the nation have won him place in American his tory that will endure. To stand for moral advancement, to uphold private and public honesty, to break up a nest of crooks calling itself a political ma chine, to send rich and powerful crimi- nals to jail and to start an antigraft crusade that has spread throughout the country-to do these things is more than merely to be elected president.
 These are not the only achievements of Governor Folk. He has killed the lobby in his state, has had the courage to enforce the Sunday closing and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
Not Yet Forty.

While not classed as an orator, Gov ernor Folk has great power with a jury or an audience because of his sincerity, his ability in finding the weak point of his adversary and of going to the heart of a question and his winning appeal to the hearts and souls of his listeners. He is clean cut, courageous and always in earnest. Whether he Is ever president or not he is a distinct force for civic right eousness in this day that needs it so much. Governor Folk is not yet forty years old. He is to be reckoned with in the future. He is quite as fearless in telling of trust graft as in exposing political graft. Through the coming battle of this people against the com binations of crooks Folk will be in his element
 In this day of busy divorce courts and affinity" dementia it is refreshing to find so many of our public men with clean and wholesome home lives That of Governor Folk is especially com mendable. He and Mrs. Folk, who was a Miss Gertrude Glass, were child hood playmates. She is quite as mod est and retiring as he, but takes a keen interest in political affairs and counsels with him on every important ,1nrn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11

spicuous and trying positions in the country. It goes without saying that he could have got almost any sized
 bribe for himself by dropping the prosecution. But he was to be moved
 neither by fear nor cupidity. The coarse workers of machine politics found that there was more in this quiet young man than was apparent on the surface. He was a new type, one that could be neither bullied nor bribed, one not to be discouraged by opposition or tempted by office.
 One of Governor Folks most marked characteristics is that he is deeply re- ligious. He is ever ready with a quo tation from the four gospels, and his appeal is to the higher and better in the hearts of his hearers. He is clean in his life without .uncharitableness for others. He IS moved by inward religious impulse without Yrlggishness.
 So equipped with inner light and outer knowledge, young Folk was more than a match for all the talent that the corruptionists could hire. AS he won in his case against the boodlers, so he won in his candidacy for govern or. The corrupt machines of St. Louis and Kansas City counted the ballots against him, but the sterling Mis- souri farmers rallied to his support, overturned the bosses and triumphant ly gave him the nomination. It was no brass band victory, but one of shut lips and determined hearts. In the succeeding election Folk was the only successful candidate on his ticket. Owing to the fearful exposures Mis- souri went Republican for the first time in her history. She could not stand the Ryan-Belmont reactionary Democracy that was temporarily in the saddle and gave her electoral vote to Theodore Roosevelt. But at the same time she awarded signal moral and political victory to J. w. Folk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
Trains Leave Bank Street Station as

Trains Leave Bank Street Station as Follows: FOR BRIDGEPORT AND NEW YORK
 -e:S5. sso0, ei40. Il:l2 c m-; 2:so t:IS.
 SIS 7.0 p m.; SundayS 7s0o. ss0s a m., is0s. s:lsp D m. FOR INSIGNIA AND NEW HAVEN
 e:S. sscl. s:t0. 1i:is (to AnSonial c m.,
 s:te f:iA Tseo e:l2, ?. m. Sundays Ts15,
 SOS m. ts05 S:l5 D m FOR wATERTowN-o.s5. sssz. n:Is a m
 e.I2 7s0a D m. FOR THoMksToN. ToRRTNGToN AND WINSTED-e.t0 ssf5. rosa A m. sA2
 e1S saA D m; sundays. s:ss a m
 t:Ix D m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
Folk, the Foe of Boodlers Achievements of MssourTs Courageous Governor, Who Started National Anti-Graft Crusade and Is Pres-
 dentaI Possibility y-c Clean Cut, ResoIute - and Always In Earnest

be better for the same sort of enforced aid of reflection. It would improve him in many ways, among others In respect for his own word and for other peoples property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
Railroad Time Table.
NAUGATUCK DIVISION.
Trains Leave West Main Street Sta
IN EFFECT JANUARY 5, 1908.

ton as Follows: FOR BRIDGEPORT AND NEW YORK
 e:2s. 7:eI T % a. m. 2:4i. e:07 p. m FOR ANSONIA AND NEW HAVEN
 e:2S 7:5i, Ii:o7 to AnsoniaI q m. 2:A, e.07 D m. FOR wATERTowN-o:s7. SEA. II:i4 q m;
 e:i.. 7:05 p. n. FOR THoMAsToN. ToRRINGToN AND WINSTED -o:ff. e:sT loss A m.; S:s5
 D m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11

5 not apt to be a pink tea affair. It will require something more than dilet. tante methods to scourge the thieves from the temple of liberty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11

May 2-St ceriIis-s hall. Jeaersop street Concert and promenade given hy St CecIIla-s orchestra
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
Sunday Trains

TOR BRfSTOLs-sConnecti wItn san1rsa, trxinsl-sssa. sles0 . n: 1s& sssn ss1i rm
 scousecsRng for sp-fsgsela. wo-ssss.r, sss Bozton-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11

DUBLIN STREET STATION. FOR MERIDEN AND NTDDLxrowx- Ioso e R. s.Ie D E V. c. BIERn FIG COLBY Gsz- szp& AsrGe1 P.m Ags
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains Leave West Main Street Sta ton as Follows:
 FOR HARTFORD, SPRTNGFIELD. WILL IIkASTIc. WORCESTER PROvf-
 DESCE. PUTNAM AND BOSTON,
 7sn. ests. to Hsrtfo1fl A m. I2fS s.fS fss4 D m- 60 Hartford and SprinzesidI FOR DANBURY-ssS . ms zaa Tsoo D FOR PoUGHREEPsrE-s.5a n ;sssp m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-11
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