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The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
Play Censorship.

The question whether there IS needed
in this country the establishment Of some
authority 10 exercise a censorship over
plays to be produced will. perhaps. always
be a moot one until it is settled one
way or another.
The task OF the censor in England is
more complicated and difficult than it
would be over here. for in England,
where church and state are one. II is,
Of course. the duty OF the censor TO see
that neither the government nor the
church is reflected upon IN any play
submitted for public presentation. In this
country neither Of these two questions
would, in any case. occupy the mind Of
a censor, for here any one is at liberty
to crIticise the government which Is OF
the people. or TO inveigh against any
religion. so long as he infringes the rights
of no one
But that there is needed some correc-
tive other than that furnished by public
opinion is becoming more apparent
every day. Bit by bit the American
stage Is falling into evil ways. II was
not so long ago that a simple damn"
uttered on the stage would have been
considered shocking. but nowadays the
play that has not half dozen "cuss"
words that pass unheeded by even the
most conservative audience is the excep-
ton And then. too. recently the Amer
lean playwright has taken TO what he is
pleased to call realism, and we have THE
Easiest Way" Salvation Nell" The
Narrow Path. and plays OF that sort,
which purport TO show life as it IS. and,
with this as an excuse. dive into the
cutters for their material and force
audiences TO pass uncomfortable hours in
the society OF the underworld.
Worse than these-for these at least
usually have some sort OF a moral at
tached-are the raucous musical comedies.
filed with filth and sensuality. and max
ing their appeal only on these grounds.
So long as the muck is presented with
tinkly music. the glare OF lights, and the
accompaniment Of rustling silks and
laces, It is deemed all right, and there
IS no one but the police to say how far
in the pornographic direction these SHOWS
may go.
The mayor OF Boston has solved, tenn
porarily at least. the question for his
city by fatty declaring that certain plays
viii not be allowed TO open there. It
began with that pornographic excellency.
The Queen Of the Moulin Rouge" which.
when the mayor censored II and forbade
its production. protested. through its
managers, so loudly that the mayor went
further and announced that other shows
would not be allowed In Boston either
Thus a real censorship has been exer-
cised. even if there Is no such Office.
OF course. the right OF the mayor OF
Boston TO exercise the power Of censor
ship may be questioned, probably win be
by some OF the managers ruled against
but it is 10 be hoped that he viii be up
held in his action by the courts. It is
high time that We came TO a recognition
OF the fact that the theater IS not
clinic for the exhibition OF moral dis
eases; that It has not the right to offend
the tastes Of the public. nor by insidious
methods debauch the public mind.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

"A Boston prophet announces the end
Of the world as coming on September 10
next" says the New York Herald. Too
bad, Who knows but that Washington
might win the baseball pennant this sea
son il the battle could only be fought 20
a finish?
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

put 70 guide pEow with his eyes upon
the printed page. It invites doubt az
70 editorial discretion that such balder-
dash should find admittance 70 the pages
Of a grave British periodical.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
Ia Toilette Defines a Spade.

From the Kansas CITY Star.
II devolves upon Senator La Toilette TO
explain to the august Senate just what
sFade really IS. The Eastern Republicans
contend that spade is an oblong imple-
nsent Of agriculture. while many OF the
Democrats hold that a spade IS really an
excavating utensl.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
wherein TAFT Is No, to Blame.

From the Dallas News
Senator Ia Follette's effort 70 saddle
the blame for a vicious tariff bill upon
President Taft is not wholly logical Mr..
Taft may be responsible for some very
bad things, but hardly for anything as
unfortunate as the bOlting Democratic
Senator's
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
She Didn,t Try Il.

Il wish I could build up my shoulders"
declared the daughter Of the house.
a physical culture magazine" OBJ
served her father. states that It can be
done by grasping a broom firmly with
both hands and moving 1t IN a methodical
manner across the floor from right 70
left. Why don't you try itT
Why, father, that would be sweeping!"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
Californin GaIIantry.

from tho Los Angeles ExprcSs
The spanking OF seventeen-year-old
daughters is permissible in Detroit. ac-
cordinS TO the decision Of a police court
justice there. And why not7 More girls
need Il az seventean than az seven.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Mr.. Hartman has so planned his New
York residence that his private Office viii
be on the roof" says the Kansas City
Journal Doubtless he feels that he will
be better situated therein TO WELD an
influence for the uplift
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

France should cheer up. even II an
American professor did say II is de
cadent nation" The Insult might have
come from a far more repugnant quarter;
for instance. the German Emperor
might have said H.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Since 1850 the per capita cost Of govern
mental administration IN Federal anairs
has jumped from $3.50 20 N2OO Cutting
capers as a world power comes high. but
We suppose Uncle Sam must cut them.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
The aForrotten Man.

From the Dallas News
The forgotten man (the consumer) IS
actually paying the high salaries OF the
great men in Washington who are now
assisting the trustmasters in their efforts
70 finish him.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Let US hope we have heard the last OF
the nuisance OF Thaw's appeals and Pat
rick's techn1calities," says the Brooklyn
Standardization. It must be admitted.
however, that Patriek's pleas, IL beside
the issues. are unique. evolved Of a highly
intelligent mind, original in the defend
ant. and interesting; whereas the Thaw
pleas are mere vulgar petitions TO be
turned loose
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
The Lettrr of the Ln1r.

From the New York Telegram.
Jersey justice has a rival in Ohio. where
man is to have a leg amDutated in
order TO save his life, so that he may be
electrocuted for killing his sweetheart.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
Trust Interference Arnin.

Prom the Augusta Herald
The theatrical trust has barred the
mother-in-law joke IN the thsaters which
II controls So IL has come 10 this. that a
trust can ruthlessly interfere with our
most ancient and pleasant diversions?
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Carrying Goals TO Newcastle may not
be such a foolish thing as It sometimes
seems TO be on the surface Of things
Senator Gore certainly furnished Senator
Lodge some valuable Information the
other day concerning New England cot
ton mills in general and Massachusetts
cotton mills in particular.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Tipping Is not in vogue in Africa. .
notes the Omaha Bee. This does not
mean, however. that Bwana Tumbo is
not perfectly prepared 10 hand out a
straight tip on anything under the sun.
II necessarv
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

A New England contemporary is seek
ing TO isolate the worst one hundred
people In history" Mr.. Roosevelt could
name that many. and never go outside
The Ananias Club.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
In Georgia.

VIII you have something. Major2"
Colonel. do you mean that you have
something IN stock %
Well. we have some rare old lemon
pop which has been in the family for
several months"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Please note that the American Water
works Association holds a convention in
Milwaukee" says the Sentinel Of that
city To be sure. The delegates TO a
waterworks convention are no more ex-
empt from thirst than other people.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
short and Ugly Word TaBooed.

From the Detroit Evening News
Three month President, not once has
Mr.. Taft had any occasion to use the
short and ugly word
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Not only is the consumer a myth, but
he committed suicide anyway. is the way
Congress evidently figures IT,
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

The sea serpent has appeared on Long
Island, but It IS reported smaller than
usual says the Baltimore American.
Sun. If Congress decides L, put an ad
valorem duty on sea serpents. these for
eign pauper monstrosities need not think
they can evade any Of II by shrinking up
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
a -. Firec-ncker.

Prom The Ohio safe 5ouu2l
The talented gentleman who has in
vented g satisfactory WHISKY thas does ,
not intoxicate should now turn his az
tenti0u to the development OF a salts
factory drecracker that does not 20 e.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
Clad Days.

Bgight spirits make bright weather.
Though clouds hang low and drcar;
Love pius the dreams together
With sunshine and with caeer
Clad days are Eke glsd saces
Thcy shine frol warmth uitkin-
Ard so 6cds sunshine clases
Each shadow and each sin.
-Bli1ncra Sun
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

According 10 a newspaper item. there
are Loo notaries public in Rhode Island
Dodging a politician IN Ohio should be
even easier work than lodging a notary
public in Rhode Island
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Philadelphia may deny anew the an
cient Jest that 1t is always asleep. but
II must admit It has recently passed
through something greatly resembling a
nightmare
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Plainly enough. II is only scientific con-
servatism that prompted a certain famous
investigator 70 declare that cigars may
be made OF alfalfa"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

What the country really ought to do is
10 start at the bottom Of the whole
trouble and revise Congress.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

York World We decline 70 commit our
selves until the Worlds other famous
brain-teaser. What is a Democrat?'' is
Satisfactorily answered.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

a Columbus avenue bin OF lading pro-
claims: Chill con carne per casserole, -
says the New York Mail We suspect
the substance IS quite as distasteful as
the form. moreover.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

The Senate viii vote on the tariI
bill Saturday next. and adjourn before
July 4" says the Hartford Post. Inter-
estins and important-if true.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Masculine minds viii receive with min
gled emotions the information that wom-
ems hats are TO be smaller in size here
after. but not cheaper In price
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Senator Stone announces his firm con-
viction that party platforms are binding.
The Senator may be sincere. but. If he is
he is evidently very old-fashioned.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Iowa has an editor ninety-four years
years OF age" says the Atlanta Geor-
gian. When that man promulgated his
initial we are here 10 stay" he evil
dentlv meant II
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Florida's inclination to let the tourists
XIII the aligators indicates its probable
resignation 10 the impending prohibition
doom
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
A Mean Man.

I believe women are becoming more in
tellectual"
1T may well be So declared the acidu~
lous citizen. Since these strap pumps
were put on the market women don't
have 70 employ all their mentality In
keeping on their shoes"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Only twenty days until Chattanooga
mounts the water wagon. and that is go
ing 20 innict a mighty strain on the
wagon. too.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Mr.. Clay's fight for a night session
Tuesday was. perhaps. praiseworthy
enough. and Mr. Aldrich. doubtless. ad-
mired his pluck. But whose Senate is it.
anyway-0r. CIay's or Mr.. Aldrich's2
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
snd Plirht nf : 49,

Prom he s.. Paul DisIatch.
The consumer would not mind the rais-
Ing Of the cost OF living II he could raise
the price Of living
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

The Shriners have captured Louisville.
Allah is Allah AllahgaZaml
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
Contrary Evidence.

Matter cannot be evolved from moth
ing"
STILL q man has recently made a novel
out OF a comic opera
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
often Happens.

April showers sometimes play
Engagements lasting into May.
And now and then, so runs the rune,
They linger over into June.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Imagine the Statue OF Liberty in
pantaloon gown" says the New York
American. why should one so tax his
imagination?
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

Does the world owe the poet a living?'
inquiries magazine. Well, IL & does, II
certainly Is slow pay.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
A Popular Phraae.

In Wall street circles, It is a poor stick
that can't get alluded 70 as q human
dynamo these days
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

President Taft Will veto the tariff bin
If it does not meet his expectations, we
are gravely informed. And that is sufa-
ciently oracular for ordinary purposes.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
Quite SO.

4 hate a chronic Crouch"
80 do I A man might at least be pop
llar with himself"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
80 III Clerelsnd PI.in -.

After an, the most effective Dread
nought America could devise would be
Senator Aldrich seated IN a canoe and
armed with his imperial frown.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
Fron tbe Richmor6 Times-Dirns,rl,

tron The hichmCno Tines- DisIhtcl-
And yet, by curious coincidence.
mythical consumers are paying Nelson
Aldrich's salary.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
From the Indianapoiis star.

flOm the Indianapolis Star
Mr. Aldrich must be daily grateful 70
the benign Providence which ordered that
the Dingley or House rates should De so
high that they may be reduced consider
ably and still be high enough 10 satisfy
the most exacting mill owner
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

They we're eloping. and the stern
parent was supposed to~be IN pursuit.
Frank Griffith. OF Philadelphia. began his
little story at The Riggs last night But
he wasn't IN pursuit On the contrary,
a telegram awaited them at the next
town.
Is II forgiveness asked the agi-
tated youth. as he handed II 10 the an
gelic one
she read IT through and burst into
tears. Then the startled youth took II
and read Il aloud:
Your mother and ofter cOngratUla-
lions Your hasty acton meets with our
approval We can now carry out a plan
thar we have long contemplated and that
was delayed only because re had YOU
with Us IN other words. we are about 10
break up housekeeping and go into 4
Ear 80
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10
- II - - -.

Frum the Springfield Republican.
Better late than never at all, but It IS
TO be observed that the failure OF the
President hitherto 10 say a word as be-
tween the Aldrich party and the insur-
gent Republican Senator's has brought the
Aldrich Senator's into so complete a COM
mitment TO a reaetionary revision that
they cannot be made 10 retreat from II
without great humiliation. StiIl, it is well
that the country should not be left longer
under an impression that one Nelson ".
Aldrich was elected President and Repub-
lican party leader last fan and not VIII
lam H. Taft
The Washington herald., 1909-06-10

From the Chicago Record Herald
One thing is certain. The people are in
no mood 70 take the Aldrich tariff lying
down" The stan6patters who talk loud
est about disturbing business and reJard-
ing prosperity are making disturbance
and agitation inevitable. II they want
stability and industrial activity they must
abandon their strata gems and bourbon
ism and give the people schedules and
rates that can be defended on grounds Of
public policy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16

We wish to thank our neighbors and
many friends for favors and their
many hndnesses in our bereavement
and loss of our dear son and brother.
Mr.. CHAS. LONGAKER & FAMILY.
We thank our friends for the kind
ness shown us during the sickness and
death of our dear husband and father,
also for the beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. c.. w. KIDNEY
MIR. & MRS. w. H. TUCKER.
Good steel spectacles $1.O0. Chas. Ben
nett. Optician. 730 Kan. ave.
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Locals MENTION.

Chas. Bennett, registered optician.
730 Kansas avenue.
The Colored Y. M. c. A. announces
their third annual exhibition at Metro
politan hall. this evening at o'clock
Special prizes will be awarded the best
all round athlete and the best high
jump. Mr. Frank Wilson, Topeka's
leading funmaker, will perform some
of his latest feats. Good music will be
furnished by Big BIS band.
A cellar full of tires at Padgett's Tire
House. 11S E. 7th. Topeka. Kan.
The county commissioners and coun-
ty surveyor are in Rossville township
this afternoon, investigating a bridge
proposition. Residents of that district
want the Jacobs bridge over Burbonia
creek repaired, and the commissioners
will see about it.
After all the cheapest thing sold in
Topeka when considering the real
value received is the Independent tele-
phone service.
Lieutenant General T. P Featherley,
territorial commander of the Christian
Volunteers, has opened Topeka head
quarters at 900 Quincy street The work
of this organization is similar to that
of the Salvation army, reaching people
which the churches cannot touch.
An Ideal &c cigar is Eagles Rose
Tint. 1t is made with a straight. long,
clean filler and very good quality
wrapper. Smoked by Topekans for is
years. All dealers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16

Fred Watson has returned to Fort
Scott after spending several days here
on a business trip.
John Alexander. of the blacksmith
shop, is laying off for a few days.
Homer Wright, of the machine shop.
is unable to be. at work on account of
illness.
Milton Geiser of Vaughn, N. NJ. is
spending a few days with friends in
Topeka while on his way to Missouri
where he will spend several weeks with
his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank johnson are the
proud parents of a ten pound son born
April II.
Claude Blake will conduct the Bible
class at the Y. NJ. C. A. Sunday af-
ternoon at 2:15 p. m.
Miss Myrtle Jones. stenographer of
Albuquerque, N. NJ, is spending a two
weeks vacation with relatives here.
Fred Seibert, of the machine shop
is still laying off.
H. M. Benezette. brakeman of Ar
gentine, is spending few days in To-
peka on a business trip.
The entertainment given in the z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16

M. c. A. this evening by the boys of
the gymnasium. marks the closing en-
tertainment of the popular winter
course of entertainments. The pro-
gramme will be minstrel show by
the members. This will also be the
last class meeting of the gymnasium.
The work of vanishing and painting
the Y. N. c. A. is nearly completed.
Miles Stephens is still unable to be
at work.
Mr.. Walter Williams. Of Chicago, ar
rived here today called by the serious
illness of his mother.
Byron Uric, who has made the Y.
M. c. A. his home for the past two
years, has moved to 1923 Adams street.
Brakeman Mark Glavin, of Argentine,
is spending short time in Topeka on
business trip.
John Cooper, of the blacksmith shop,
is off on account of illness in the fam
lily.
Doc Wingett has returned to work
after being off several days on account
of illness.
William McJones. of the freight sheds
is off from work with crushed foot.
Felix Snyder has moved from the Y
M. C. A. to Seward avenue.
Electrical Engineer F. r. Frost has
purchased a new home on Eighth and
West streets. He moved today from
1437 Fillmore to his new home.
Conductor w. S. Dunner, of Argen-
tine, is in the city for few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16
FOR DEATH OF HUSBAND $4,000
Jury in Federal Court Gives Mrs.
Thurlow Verdict Against II. L.

The jury in the federal court this af-
ternoon allowed Mrs. lola Thurlow S5,-
600 damages against the Rock Island
road for the death of her husband
which occurred at Calhan, Col, March
8, 1908, due to negligence on the part
OF the company's employees.
On February 20, 1908, her husband,
w. c. Thurlow. was in a car with
household effects which were consigned
to Calhan, Col. The goods reached that
place in due time. Mr.. Thurlow was
sleeping in the car on the night of
March 8. when wind storm came up,
and owing to the fact that the brakes
were not properly set. the car blew
him down on the main line, and the
entire load of household effects were
destroyed and Mr.. Thurlow was killed.
The original petition called for $12,-
$50 on three different counts, but the
court overruled two of the counts and
decided the case upon the first one. The
attorneys who handled the case for Mrs.
Thurlow, were w. P. Hackney, Ed T.
Hackney and J. T. Lafferty.
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fine of SIS and the costs which
amounted to 1925.

fine of SIS and the costs which
amounted to 1925.
BY a mandate from the district court
Porter Patterson, the policy wheel OPP
orator, fined in the police court $50,
has been returned to the city prison
for safe keeping until the fine shall
have been paid. The district court dis
missed his appeal with costs of $18.45.
What's in a name? All Indians look
alike and are not even recognizable
from their names for they have so
large a supply. A big buck arrested
last night gave his name as John
Clough. This morning it was some
thing like Klog- osk-she but he could
not write it. Besides that he laughed
and talked like recent visitor named
Schobney. At any rate he was drunk
in true Indian fashion and would not
disclose the place where he got the
whisky-also in true Indian fashion
and for that he was quickly fined $40.
Chief Packard of Junction City and
a party of three are visiting the city
today interested in a federal court case
and looking over the methods of city
administration, particularly of the po-
lice department. 1t Is a matter of
wonder that some of the Topeka de-
serter-hunters did not pick the chief
up in their jealous outlook for he wore
the prime characteristic of sailor in
an extravagant degree-pant bottoms
which all but needed holding from the
sweeping of the streets. He reported
Junction quiet and prosperous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16

Items for the Oakland notes may be left
at the Iowa Grocery or telephone to Ind.
phone 175LJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16
HE WILL BOARD IN TOPEKA.
Man Who Is ''Not Any Actor" Pleads
Guilty.

Paul Gilmore's roustabout, Harry
Shaffer, who was positively not any
actor" will visit in Topeka for about
two months. Shaffer is the gay
youth who robbed a couple of cham
Der maids in Topeka. He was
charged with grand larceny, but as a
careful inventory of everything he
stole-except the affections of the
girls-totalled only S20.25 at "bulp'
prices, his charge was reduced to
petit larceny. Today at noon Judge
Simon of the city court found him
guilty as charged, sentenced him to so
days in jail, and gave him a fine of SIS
and costs. The costs amounted to
about $50. Part of this cost accrues
as result of Skaters desire to get
away from Topeka. The officers had
to bring him back from Kansas City,
which added to the expense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16

Come up to the Association
building and let us show you
what we have there for you.
You'll find something you
like.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-16

Are YOU one of the fellows
who are missing the good
things of the Association
simply because you do not
realize how good they are?