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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
SWEDISH VIEW OF PROHIBITION.


The investigation of the prohibition
question in Kansas by Mr.. N. p. Math-
iasson, vice president and general
manager of the Swedish United Spirit
Rectifying company of Helsingborg,
Sweden. is certainly amusing. Mr..
Mathiasson admits that he is frighten-
ed at the temperance sentiment in his
country and evidently he fears that it
will result in national prohibition for
Sweden and then. alas, what would be-
come of Mr.. Mathiasson and his
business?,
So the general manager of the
wholesale liquor monopoly Of Sweden
HES himself to Kansas to prove to his
own satisfaction that prohibition is a
failure. He will take the message back
with him to his native land and hopes
by that means to be able to check the
growing sentiment which is threaten
ing to destroy his business.
1t seems that Mr.. Mathiasson is put
ting himself to a great deal Of unnec-
essary trouble and expense for so far
as prohibition is concerned his YER
dict was made up before he left Swe-
den. Prohibition was a failure then
and it is still failure and will con-
tinue to be failure in the eyes of. the
general manager Of the United Spirit
Rectifying company Of Sweden.
Mr.. Mathiasson tells how well the IL
quor business is managed in his
country. For instance he says that no
one is permitted to sell liquor to
drunkards. Without wishing to start
a controversy it might be suggested
that the foreign gentleman has the
wrong idea of the question. Would
it not be better to sell liquor to drunk
ards than to sell it to people who are
not drunkards with the chance of
making drunkards of them?
Our visitor says that he found To-
peka dull and at the same time he
says that he saw more drunken men
on the streets of Topeka than on the
streets OF Kansas C1ty. IL he was
looking for the kind of life that is
engendered by the drinking of LIQUOR
he should have therefore been pleased
with the activity in Topeka. The
chances are that Mr.. Mathiasson wore
blue goggles while he was in Kansas
City, for Missouri is not a prohibition
state and he was not interested in
such evidence as he could have Sc
cured there
The statement that more drunken
men are seen on the streets of Topeka
than in some other city is not suscep-
tible of proof. 1t is at best an i'm
preston and thorough canvass of
the situation would probably show
that the statement of Mr.. Mathiasson
Is Just as groundless as that made a
few days ago by Mr.. Arthur Brisbane
concerning Topeka and Paris.
The report Of the Swedish emissary
Of the liquor interests will not sur
prise any one and even the people of
Sweden probably understand that this
is case Of a fixed" jury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
A report from washington says

A report from Washington says that
contribution Of $4,000 to the con-
science fund Of the government has
just been received from a New Jersey
man, making a total Of $4,000 from
the same source to repay fourfold
what was stolen by the unknown
sender many years ago. If the thief
has squared himself with his con-
science the government ought to be
satisfied
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

Chief Murphy Of New York now ad-
mits that w. J. Bryan will be nomi-
mated for president by the Democrats.
1t took him a long while to find out
what every one else in the country
knew. Mr.. Murphy should wake up If
ne is going to continue his career as a
successful politician
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

New York sports are in great
straits. They will no longer be per-
mitted to gamble at the race tracks.
But there is still a chance for them.
for no steps have yet been taken to
carry the antigambling campaign into
Wall street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

by the Republican national convention
at Chicago was not unexpected. 1t is
the logical result of the situation for
he is pledged to the policies that have
made the administration of President
| Roosevelt popular with the people of
the United States.
1t will probably be said that the
Taft personality is responsible for his
overpowering victory and the tremen-
dous enthusiasm which his nominal
ton today engendered. Still it must
be acknowledged that if he had not
received the endorsement of the pres
ident and had not pledged himself to
the Roosevelt theories of government
the result at Chicago might have been
different.
The people of the country-and the
sentiment is not confined to members
of the Republican party by any means
believe in President Roosevelt, they
approve his manly courage and his
stand for a pure democracy where no
individual is any greater in the eyes
of the law than any other individ-
ual. They have felt that the reins OF
government are in safe hands and are
reluctant to give them over to anoth-
er.
When the Republican voters be-
came convinced that Secretary Taft
more nearly approaches the presiden-
tial standard set by Theodore Roose-
welt than does any other man, they
turned to him with a unanimity that
disconnected his opponents. His VIC
tory was swift and sure.
Taft is generally liked by Kansas
and the country, because of his own
individuality and views, and be-
cause Roosevelt admires him and has
implicit confidence in him.
Taft has a very interesting per-
sonality of his own. While he Is an
enthusiastic supporter Of the Roose-
Welt policies, it must be remembered
that he shaped, modified and even in
stituted, some of these very policies
for his chief. 1t is a well known fact,
by those familiar with Washington
affairs, that Mr.. Taft has not always
agreed with Mr.. Roosevelt's first i'm
pressions; that the president in con-
sulting with Taft has not infrequently
modified his own views and sometimes
convinced that he was wrong, adopted
the course that Taft advised. rather
than the one he himself first con-
sidered.
In other words, Roosevelt and Taft
are great admirers, one of the otner
and in the exchange of their political
views and policies, one has influenced
the other, the president. of course, be-
ing the dominating spirit, as he is the
president, just as Taft will be the
dominating spirit of his administra-
ton. should he be elected to succeed
Roosevelt.
Taft believes in the Roosevelt theory
of government, which after all Is the
same theory of government that was
given TO us When Tic ioPoDA0 "o0
founded. He is strong-willed, in
dividual, honest. The people have
confidence that his will and courage
will guide the ship of state in the
channels which lead to the old Ravens
Of the true republic.
The nomination of Taft is therefore
49, ox.x. 1or;oo1 one that couId have
been made by the Republican conven-
ton at Chicago today. 1t is one that
the Republicans of the country may
we'll endorse and it should receive the
endorsement of every Republican who
believes in the future Of the Ameri-
can republic and Republican institu-
tinnQ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

Secretary of State c. E. Denton
finds that nearly all the nominating
petitions filed in his Office are faulty.
Mr.. Denton is showing a commendable
degree of fairness in announcing the
fact in time for the candidates to have
the errors rectified
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

One of the first motions in the Chi
cago convention was made by a Kan
san, Senator Chester l. Long. AS 1t
was merely a routine matter it isn't
likely that William Allen White will
charge that it was in the interest of
Wall street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

have without doubt prevented the
disaster this year to great extent but
it is doubtful if dykes could be built
strong enough and high enough to
have prevented disaster like that of
five years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

The Standard Oil company has been
convicted in the federal court at Ro-
chester. New York, for violating the
antitrust laws. 1t seems that the
"anarchist courts" are not confined to
the west after all.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

Something unusual in the divorce
line has cropped up in Rhode Island.
1t bespeaks of condition which is
hardly imaginable. A wealthy man
who was divorced by his first wife
married chorus girl. He has start
ed a suit for a divorce from her and
names his own son as one of several
correspondents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

1t is pretty plain that the city
council of Wichita wants the saloons
opened but before it does anything
more the members ought at least to
consult Attorney General Fred S.
Jackson. He might be able to give
them some valuable pointers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

Mr.. Dol1iver must believe that the
old theory that the position of vice
president puts a politician on the shelf
still holds good and he doesn't want
to be put there-yet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

The Kansas wheat harvest would be
in full blast If it were not for the wet
weather. 1t is better to have 1t that
way than to have no wheat to harvest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

The next Kansas legislature will be
relieved of the most strenuous part of
its duties-the choice of a United
states senator. The people will do
that themselves this year for the first
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

Mr.. Coburn ought to invite Jere
Wilson to visit Kansas now. He might
get some new ideas on the semiarid
region of the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

That report that Chairman Bur-
rows speech would be short was
something of bluff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
JACQUES
THE EMBASSY BALI" "

The great attraction of the latest Parisian fashion, the sheath gown, is drawing large audiences to the Jacques at each performance this week, and from present indications it looks as if the attendance records would fall before the week is fin- isned. Miss Nordstrom wears a handsome sheath gown in the anus ing comedy. The Embassy Ball, |" and the. introduction of this striking vet very attractive new bit of femi- nine wearing apparel is a new ,sensa- ton in the local theatrical field. The Embassy Ball" is one of those clever English comedies with a dull witted Englishman for hero. He furnishes no end of fun by his droll, stupid manner, but in the end the more stable side of his character is shown. Mir Hartford has the leading role and the character is entirely dif-l ferent from anything he has played this season. His work this week shows his wide versatility and apt ness to assume almost any kind of a role in his wide field of stock work. The supporting company is excellent. Master Casey sings new illustrated songs and there are new motion pie lures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
TEXAS WILL EXHIBIT.
Another Big Attraction Arranged for
 New England Food Fair.

Not content with securing the
 largest national exhibit of the kind ever sent to America, the Mexican government exhibit, the management of the great New England food fair and house furnishing exposition which is to be held in Mechanics building, Boston, from October to 31, has secured still another big gov ernment display, this time from the state of Texas.
 Arrangements were completed last week whereby the state of Texas has taken seven of the largest spaces on the main floor for an exhibition Of it's products. The section is located along the west side of Grand hall, beneath the balcony and directly un- der the Mexican government exhibit. The display will consist of specimens of the grains, fruits, cottons, oils and other products which have made the state of Texas famous. The walls of the exhibit will be covered with handsome views of the most famous places in the Lone Star state. -,.
 Remotely distant from New Eng land as Texas is, this display will be especially interesting to those who visit the big food fair at Mechanics building It will, of course, be small CT than the Mexican government ex- hibit, already announced as an at traction of the Mechanics building food fair, but it will have a charm which is sure to appeal to all good Americans.
 The New England food fair and house furnishing exposition which started out merely as food fair, is thus assuming the aspect of an in ternational exposition. or very nearly a worlds fair. That the food fair features will be even more interest ing than usual may be assumed from the statement of the management that the largest manufacturers of cereals in the world, the Quaker Oats Go, a concern capitalized at $10,- 900, ,000, have taken one of the larg- est sections in Grand hall and will reproduce the wonderful exhibit which they gave with phenomenal success at the Jamestown exposition. Nothing like the display or thls c0ln- pany has ever before been shown at a food fair. It is absolutely unique.
 And so it goes, each week the man. agement of this great food fair at Mechanics building continue to se- cure new attractions and even. now they declare that still other big fea lures will be announced later. When this management closed the New England food fair and house furnish ing exposition at Mechanics, building last fall, the general belief was free ly expressed by those who saw it that the limit in food fair enterprise had been reached. The management promised that the New England food fair for 1908 should be greater in every way than the one given in 1907 and there now seems to be no ques- ton but. what they will more than keep their promise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
POLES
THE COWBOY AND THE sQUAw.


 A western play, and a good one at that, will be the attraction at Polls tomorrow afternoon and evening. From all accounts "The Cowboy and the Squaw" should fill the bill to the satisfaction of the patrons of this house. It presents a vivid portrayal of life in the hills of Montana in the earlier days of the American settle ment. The story of the play, an in teresting one throughout, begins with the growing rivalry between Bud, Hawleyy and, Robert Westerman, two cowboys. This soon develops into intense hatred on the part of the former, and with the aid of Yal- Ter Tail and Snakey Bill, two half breeds, he succeeds in making things uncomfortable for Bob and his friends, especially in his love af- fairs. As is usually the case, the best man wins out. The great race scene in which Bunco Bob, dashed to the back of a wild steer, is rescued by Silver Heels, an Indian maid, it Is said, calls forth the admiration and. sympathy of the audiences in every city to such an extent that they find 1t hard to keep their seats. The scenic settings are very beautiful and each member of the cast is ex- cellent. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Friday. Aug 2s-"The Cowboy and the Squaw."
 Saturday, Aug 2s-"Panhandle Pete" ..
 Wednesday, Sept Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch"
 Friday, Sept 4-"The Ninety and Nine" Saturday, Sept 5-"The Ninety and Nine" .
 Monday, Sept 7-"The Wolf"
 Thursday, Sept 10-Raymond Hitchcock in ''The Merry-go- Round"
 Friday. Sept 11-Richard Carle in "Mary's Lamb"
 Saturday, Sept 12-"East Lynne" {"
 Monday. Sept 14-"The Lion and the Mouse"
 Wednesday. Sept 1s-"BrOwn of Harvard"
 Thursday. Sept 24-"The Govern or and the Boss"
 Friday, Sept 25-"The Governor and the Boss"
 Saturday. Sept 26-Quincy Adams Sawyer.
 Monday, Sept 2S-"The Red Mill"
 Tuesday. Sept 2s-Dan sully in The Matchmaker"
 Wednesday, Sept 3O-Sam Der nard in Nearly a Hero"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
PADEREWsKrS SECRET.

Paderewski has confined to the world the secret of how he become a good pianist. He gives the six fol- lowing directions: You must have the gift. You must choose good master and obey him blindly. You must practice exercises four hours daily and give one hour to digital agility. You must remember that agility alone does not suffice; you must also possess rhythm, precision and practice the pedals, You must exercise the five fingers equally. Study especially the passing of the thumb under the hand and the pass ing of the hand over the thumb. You must strike the notes with assurance and deeply. and make use of the ped al in the central octaves to give color. Follow these precepts diligently, says the celebrated Pole, and in ten, years you will be a passable pianist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
PANHANDLE PETE"

That the musical comedy epidemic is long way from abatement is fully evinced by the determined ef- forts on the part of theatrical man agers to outclass in point of general magnitude of past offerings in this direction. Among the best and by far most successful ventures in this line of amusements which are so de- servedly popular is Panhandle Pete" an adaptation from the car toons of George McManus, now ap- bearing in the New York Sunday World. which will be seen at Polls on Saturday, August 29, matinee and night. It takes notable prece- dence on account of the overwhelm- ing aim toward insuring a diversi- fled entertainment such as cannot fa-- to appeal to the great masses of theatergoers, who relish judicious blend of wholesome fun and capti- vating music, added to which pretty girls are allowed important consid- eration. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
INCREASE IN PENSIONS s7l .oss.
But a Decrease in Expenses Amount
 ing to More Than $I,0OO,OOO.

Washington. August 27.-Adyance Information from the forthcoming an- nualt report of Yespian Warner, Commissioner Of Pensions. shows that there has been an increase in the four years from 1905 to 1908 over the period 1901-04 of@371 ,OS9 pen sion cases. Nevertheless the expense on account of the pensions has been reduced in spite of these extra allow ances to the amount of $1,343,666.
 It appears that while the appropri-r ation for maintenance of the pension bureau have been reduced each year since 1904 there has been a saving from the appropriations and covered back into the treasury as unexpected the sum stated above. ..4 .-l
 From 1905 to 1908 inclusive there were issued S87,3 certificates for. pensions, which did not include 202.- 577 increases under the. act of April ls, 1908 providing increase for SOL dier's widows. ,'- .s,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
LEPRECHAUN CAUGHT
He IS Now in the Mulligar Work

! There is great excitement in Coun
 ty Westmeath. Safely lodged in Null
 lingar workhouse is a little being
 whom the people ofgthat sport loving
 district believe to be the lepreehaun
 the mannikin-enormously rich
 who, clad in the old time Irish cut of garb, with red swallow-tailed coat adorned with tiny brass buttons. has
 from time immemorial gambolled ir the moonlight and lived in Ireland's glens and lonely places. Whether
 the little man has treasure of gold and silver-as the leprechaun is be. lieved to. have-hidden In the earth to which he will lead his captors, re,
 mains to be seen.
 The spirit of good luck, hundreds of people have been searching for him. For more than two months strange stories have come from the Killough district about the appear. ance of the leprechaun. Frequent visions of the little man were vouch. ed for in the most emphatic manner by several school-children,. some of whom, when coming along the road on occasions greatly surprised their elders by suddenly shouting, 'Lool at him." and pointing into a field or wood and following the movements of something which the seniors could not see.
 
 It was two policemen who found creature of dwarfish proportions in a wood near Mullingar and took him to the workhouse. There he eats greed fly, but his only reply to the observa. tions addressed to him is something between growl and "a squeal. The inmates regard him with interest mingled with awe. -F .-
 Yesterday the gates of the work. house were surrounded with children clamoring to- see the leprechaun Many people of more mature age also called, but the officials would ad init no visitors. An exception was made, however, in the case of a repre- sentative of this journal The little man was clad in workhouse clothes, and beside him were two clay pipes and some tobacco. in which he freely indulged. "He took my proffered hand" writes our correspondent, and shook it lightly between his thin fingers. He appears between thirty and forty years of age. Con. tinuous conversation was impossible with him, as after a few words he broke into gibberish. circulating the sounds, Me. me, me. On, on, on. One minute his. face was all smiles; the next his expression was ludic. rously solemn. --
 Asked if he knew where the gold was hidden, he answered with the ejaculations above referred to. On my way out met several people whc to regard me as favored being to have seen him. His appear ance was certainly not at all super natural and to the medical officer he seemed little being not quite sound y."-London Daily Mail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
COMING EVENTS.

Aug 3I-St Johns Parochial school, Watertown, ice cream fes> tival and dance.
 Sept 3-Dance at Eagles hall.
 Sept. 3-State League Park, base ball game, New Haven vs Waterbury police.
 September 3-Third Congrega- tional church, supper and entertain ment given by the Ladies' Aid so- ciety.
 September 4-Murray hall, socia- ble and dance given by the Ramblers.
 Sept. 4-Mechanics' hall-sociaI and dance given by Liberty circle, No $50, F. of A.
 Sept 6-osborne's Glen, annual clambake of Naugatuek aerie, F. O. E.. No $40.
 Sept. T.-Music hall, Citizens Bank building, dance given by the Winchesters.
 September 7-Rick's dancing aead- emy. East Main street. Reopening reception and dance.
 September to I2-City hall, an- nual fair of Brooklyn Athletic club.
 Sept 11-woodbury Town hall. opening reception given by the Naugatuck Dancing academy.
 Sept. 12-Is-Woodbury town hall. fair for the benefit of St Teresa's church.
 Sept 13-Annual elambake of the Lolly Pop Outing club.
 September 1S-Rsd Mems wig wam social and dance given by em- ployes of Dept q. Waterbury Clock Co.
 Sept 24-Turn hail. exhibition and dance given by the Active Turn CTS of the Waterbury Turn verein- Sept. 25-South Waterbury school hall. social and dance given by the HOpeyille baseball team. a
 Sept 2s-K. of C. hall. entertain mcnt given by the Queens Daugh- ters.
 Sept 2S 10 Oct s-Harvest festi- val in honor of tenth anniversary of St Thomsss church
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
JACQUES OPERA HOUSE POLPS OWN STOCK
 COMPANY
 Presenting all this week,
 The Successful Comedy, The Embassy Ball
SEE THE SHEATH GOWN.

Any lady presenting this adver- tisement and accompanied by anoth- CT lady will be entitled to two 50 cent seats for the evening perform ance for the price of one. You must have this advertisement with you and you will then receive two seats for the price of one admission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27

to supply electric power to the sur rounding districts. The bill had originally sought the right to supply electricity to Dublin and adjacent townships. but Dublin, Pembroke, and Rathmines have been struck out. One of the joint engineers Of the enterprise stated that the area comprised in it was SAT square miles. Arrangements have been made. he stated. for the overhead transmission of the power. and he did not anticipate any difficulties un- der that head. The works they pro- posed 10 set up would give them 15s- 000 horsepower for 50 years Strange to say. the Dublin Gas company and sundry other like cor porations object
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
THE BOG OF ALLEN.

For generations Irishmen have been saying that this. that, or the other thing or person is 'as Irish az the Bog of Allen" Now there's a scheme for making the Bog useful in a new way-for making 1t turn factory wheels, haul railroad trains and light city streets. A bill for the purpose has been drawn up. and last month a parliamentary committee gave several hearings on it. Consul Moe writes: The bill proposes to authorize the erection of a station at Robertstown. County Kildare. 27 miles from Dublin. for generating electricity from peat moss. the peat to be taken from the Bog of Allen,