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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
"BEWARE OF MONOPOLY"
An Akron Man Calls Attention to the Stone
Which the Politicians Rejected

ers, believing that monopoly was bad
thing, had placed this enduring me-
mortal where it would be warning
to coming generations Why it was
not builded into the solid stone walls
of our new capitol, where our fathers
would have placed it, l do not know,
but very probably Historian s. A. Lane
can tell u.s. The miserable tribe of
politicians who have occupied the state
house the greater part of the time
since the birth of monopoly, and spe-
cial privilege, are responsible for the
dumping of that glorious monument
into a dark corner and burying it
under a heap of rubbish, an unpatriot-
ic proceeding, which can only be ac-
counted for upon the presumption that
the inscription Is the cause Of an OPP
tical malady, called cataract.
l. b. HINMAN.
Akron, Sept. 80, 1901.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

TO the Editor of the Democrat:
Some years ago while touring the
capitol building at Columbus the
writer of this article happened to spy
a stone slab with an inscription elab-
orately carved in it. If 1t has not been
removed, it can be found lying upon
the floor of the rotunda, to the left Of
one of the large doors leading thereto.
Getting down upon my vest buttons
and crawling under n barricade of oil
paintings, bric-a-brac, etc, in the dark
ness | succeeded in decipherng the
lengthy inscription, AS | failed to
copy it word for word. can only give
its meaning; it's spirit. Here it is in
three words: "Beware of Monopoly"
In looking over state history 1t ap-
pears that our old state house was de-
stroyed by fire and this noble block
was rescued from the ruins. Our faith
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
HIGHER
Prices For All Meats.
They Are Making Smaller Profits
For Retailers.

The prevailing high price for meats
is causing much anxiety to the retail
butchers. To raise prices where it
comedies with the correct profit he Is
legitimately entitled to is to scare the
consumer to the point Of meat abste-
nance.
Day by day the price to the retailer
has crept up and still the end Is not
in sight Prices to the consumer have
been forced up until now pork is on
ly for those with long purses. To
raise the price or not is the daily study
and the probable result is a mighty
nightmare. In the day time the ques-
ton is shall raise prices where they
belong, considering the price 1 am
obliged to pay the wholesaler and in
consequences go out of business
through lack of custom or shall 1 stick
to the old tariff and stick my GUS
TONER'S" and in the night time comes
the dream of pursuing horde of an
CRY customers who demand their
pound of flesh because Of prevailing
high prices.
Said local dealer today:
"The cause of high prices is to be
found in a short supply. In the first
place corn has been very high and corn
fed cattle are high in consequence.
Add to this the fact that grass fed
cattle are not yet ripe and then reck-
on a great demand and the high
prices are easily understood.
Cattle on the hoof alive is Z cents
higher at this time than last year
,, think of it seven cents a pound. This
price is the highest in four years.
"We are doing our best for Akron
and state positively that this city
/ pays less for meat from the wholesaler
than any city of similar size in the
country"
How long will it last?" was asked.
Until the grass cattle are ripe and
the supply becomes greater"
when will that be?"
81 hope that it will be soon. I don't
think these high prices will Last
long"
A comparison of prices paid by the
butchers in 1900 with that of 1901
shows a gain of almost 80 per cent
in pork and 20 per cent in beef.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
LETTER
Of Striking Electrical
Workers.
They Present Their Side of the
Trouble.

Akron, o.. Sept. 80.
An Open Letter:
We, the Electrical Workers, on
strike against the Central Union Tele-
phone Co. and The Akron Peoples
Telephone Co., beg to present through
the columns of the daily papers of this
city the following:
We do not care to discuss the mer-
| its or demerits of either of the com
panies at the present time. We only
desire that the general public shall
know the true condition leading up to
this trouble.
First, we are only asking of these
companies just and equal basis of
wages; that S2.5J shall constitute a
days wage for first class lineman
and that nine hours shah constitute a
days work; that second class line
mans wages shall be less and that
they shall all be rated by their re.
spectlve foremans and not by the
managers.
That no man shall receive first class
wages who is not competent to earn
the same.
The managers haze declared that
they have always been ready to meet
their employees as individuals. This is
wrong, as we had this tried. Mer
who are entitled to first class pay
have been working for months for sec
ond class wages. We had these mel
call on the managers and ask to hay,
thom change the rate, but could only
get promise from them with nc
change In their envelope on pay day
We also demand that we should re
ceiye our pay on regular established
pay days, that they shall pay twic,
each month.
Now, IL there any one in the city ol
Akron who thinks that these demands
are unjust? Those who are fathers
and mothers ana have little ones al
home know what one hour more eacl
day spent with them means.
The companies have both declared
that they would import non-unioI
men into Akron and I'LL our places.
To all our friends and co-workers
we ask let not your enthusiasm ris'
above your good judgment; he careful
not to do anything that will east re
Election upon organized labor; hut dc
all you can that right may triumph
over wrong; that justice shall triumph
over injustice. that an honest day.
wages shall he paid for an honest
days work.
We beg to thank you for all past fa
yors and hope 10 merit your approva
ana cooperation In the future.
BY order of |, Il. Il. w. of A., Loca
No. 50, Akron, o.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
Way Up on a Pole with
Strikers Jeering at the Base.

the base of the pole, and be kept from
descending to the ground at will. 1t
has also been cited that under these
conditions crowds may be attracted
and the situation made doubly humil-
iatlng to the person at the top of the
pole. Already some arrests have been
made of strikers accused of assault
in this menacing manner, and extra
precautions are being taken.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
THE STANDING.
Boston at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Cincinnati.

There was a special meeting of the
South End Athletic club Monday night.
The meeting was held for the purpose
of selecting new foot ball manager,
John Wiese having announced some
time ago that he would not be able to
give his attention to foot ball matters
this fall. Shelby Falor was the map
selected for the place and II is the
belief of the members of the club that
he will give perfect satisfaction. The
perfection of the team organization
will be the first work of the new man
ager and then s. II. A. G. will be ready
for all comers. Mr.. Falor has been
intimately acquainted with the pro-
gress of foot ball matters In the club
and will be taking up nothing new
prepares soc business.
CANS WON.
Trenton, n. j., Oct. l.-What was
10 have been 20-round bout between
Joe Cans, OF Baltimore, and Joe
Handler, OF Newark, at the Trenton
Athletic club, last night, was brought
TO a quick conclusion by Cans knock.
ing out the Newark man in the first
round. Handler was knocked down
four times by the colored man, and
finally went out for good.
BROAD WON.
Kid Broad and Dave Sullivan went
25 rounds at Louisville Monday night
and Broad was given the decision az.
ter the hottest fight that has been
seen in that city for years. The men
went into the ring at 126. Both had
trained hard and both were In perfect
condition. Each man was confident
that the victory would be his and the
fight was hot from the start.
Several times during the go II seem
ed as though the fighters could moi
last. First one man would be grog
gy and then recover wonderfully, anc
then the other would duplicate tn,
trick. Tim Hurst was the referee
and there was a big crowd out TO SEE
tIe fight. The tide slowly turned II
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
COFFEE FOR MOTHERS.
The Kind That NOurlshes and Sup
plies Food For Mother and Child,

my husband has been unable to
drink coffee for several years, SO we
were very glad to give Postum Food
Coffee trial and when we understood
that by long boiling it would bring
out the delicious flavor, we have been
highly pleased.
1t Is one Of the finest things for
nursing mothers that have ever seen.
1t keeps up the mothers strength and
increases the supply of nourishment
for the child if partaken of freely.
/ drink 1t between meals instead of
water and found it most beneficial.
Our five year old boy has been very
delicate since birth and has developed
slowly. He was white and bloodless.
began to give him Postum freely and
you would be surprised at the change.
When any person remarks about the
great improvement, we never fail 10
tell them that We attribute his gain
in general strength and health, to the
free use of Postum Food Coffee, and
this has led many friends to use It
for themselves and children.
have always cautioned friends to
whom have spoken about Postum, to
follow directions in making IL. for un-
less 1t is boiled fifteen or twenty min
utes, 1t Is quite tasteless. On the
other hand, when properly made, it
Is very delicious. | want to thank
you for the benefits we have derived
from the use of your Postum Coffee"
Mrs. W. w. Earnest, 727 9th ave,
Helena, Mont
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
HARVEST
Of Visitors to the Fair.
Railroads Getting Ready to Reap
II.

Railroads leading into Akron are
getting ready for the rush of local
traffic that is expected during the
busy days of the fair.
Special rates have been offered for
fair visitors and some of the roads
will run special trains to allow the
outsiders to get safely home when
their visits are over
1t Is said that the Summit County
fair Is not second even to the Ohio
State fair In point Of attendance and
the railroads are ready for a harvest.
There are many people in the city now
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
Says the Jury Was
Influenced With CIGARS,

Whether a ride in a special train
choice cigars and general good time
at the expense of the Pennsylvania
Railway Co., might tend unduly to in
tiuence jury in its favor, is ques-
ton that Probate Judge Anderson
must answer. Erastus Croy has filed
a motion for the drawing Of new
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
AIR BRAKES.
C., A. & c. Ensinemen Will
Learn More About Them.

The officials of the c., A. & C. rail-
way have arranged for the instruction
of the engine men of the road in the
use and construction of the air brake.
Notices have been posted, telling the
engineers of the road to report at the
Pan Handle shops when they are in
Columbus and receive instruction in
the workings Of the air brake from Mr..
Canson, the Pan Handles expert. The
instruction will he taken at such times
as will not interfere with work or
rest.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

1t is now plain why the managers Of
the telephone companies desired an
extra number of policemen to guard
their new men while at work The
employees taking the place of strikers
have expressed fear Of being embar-
rassed while perched at the top of
some high pole. They have described
1t will be humliating to be pointed
ut and addressed by committee ut
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
TUB TRUTHS.

the Kids favor after the twelfth
round and the decision that went to
him was no empty honor, for it was
the reward of the hottest fight that
many Louisville folks had ever seen.
CREsCEUS NOT THE GOODS.
Philadelphia, Oct. 1.-The great
Cresceus will not be "a two-minute
horse! So his owner thinks.
When the 'two-minute horse does
come along" says Ketcham, "he will
be the result of peculiar combna-
tlon of circumstances. He must have
attained just those few ounces more
Of perfection than Cresceus has, and
then track, wind, mood Of his driver,
and all must be just right for the
horse.
''Of this feel confident: Cresceus
will be the sire of the 'two-minute
wonder No better bred horse In speed
lines lives, and no more consistent
racer ever looked through Il bride.
If these characteristics will not pro-
duce speed, the whole theory Of breed
ing Is wrong.
"Cresceus will trot his last race at
Lexington, KY, this fall, where he
i Will meet Charlie Herr. He will go
his last exhibition mile ut Los Ange-
les, Ca, on December IL. He will be
retired to the stud after that engage
ment.'
CROWD AT FORT ERIE.
The popularity Of the boxing game
was never more thoroughly demon
strated than 1t was at the opening Of
the Fort Erie club, across from Buff
falo. when the Ferns-Erne fight was
pulled Off. The crowd was much too
big for the hall and many of the peo-
pie who had bought tickets were
forced to remain outside.
1t Is said that the light was poor
and the air was insufficient for the
big crowd. There was determined
effort on the part of some of those
who were shut out to mob the box
office at several times that night. The
police protection was not sufficient to
lake care of the crowd and there was
Il mad rush both before and after the
fight.
FIGHTERS FORTUNES.
The fabulous fortunes that are said
to be possessed by many of the
greater prizefighters, melt away In
the light OF an Investigation and are
found, In most cases to be purely
talk. The scrapper IL successful,
makes lots OF money, OF course, but
he also learns good many ways in
which to spend money expeditlously
Very seldom does the fortune OF a
fighter last any longer than his earn
ing power,
HANDLER-WALSH
Jimmy Handler and Andy Walsh
are to fight at Hartford, Conn, next
Friday night and Handler win have
a chance to redeem himself, At the
last go between these two fighters,
Handler guarded himself so carelcss'y
that Walsh beat him easily.
KIRKwOOD BOWLERS.
The A and teams bowled at the
Kirkwood club last night. The total
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

jury to act In the cases in which the
railroad seeks to appropriate land at
Hudson. He alleges that the jury
which went to view the land last
week was lavishly entertained by the
railway people, and had special train
from Akron to Hudson. He declares
the jury has been biased thereby.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is not mere
stmulant TO tire nature, 1t affords
the stomach complete and absolute
rest by digestlng the food you eat.
You don't have to diet but can enjoy
all the good food you want. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure instantly relieves that
distressed feeling after eating, giving
you new life and vigor
William Warner, Gem Pharmacy. 11S
s. Howard Ut,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
Mr.. McMiIIen Offers an
Explanation.
Waiting For Outcome
of Bond Sale.
Employees Of City Remain Firm
at Their Posts.

City Commissioner McMillen sizes
I'D the cause of Akron's financial con-
dition briefly as follows:
"The citizens of Akron during the
past few years have been very pros
porous. With them money has been
plenty, and all have been enthusiastic
in improving the appearance Of the
city. Their financial strength to do
this has by far exceeded that of the
city under the present rate of taxation.
1t must be recalled that the tax levy
is no larger during these good times
than 1t was when money was scarcer,
yet the prosperous citizens have de-
manded improvement which over
taxed the city to grant. In 1900 the
citys share of street improvements
alone aggregated $23,37S.44; this year
citizens have petitioned for improve
ment of % streets, which under pres
ent financial conditions cannot be Ill
lowed. The city's share of these i'm
provements, if brick were used, would
aggregate $23,637 ,SS; for block as
phalt, which in many cases has been
demanded, the cost to the city would
be $2S,95315."
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
What's Your Pace Worthp

Sometimes fortune, but never. If
you have a sallow complexion, "a jaun-
diced look, moth patches and blotches
on the'skin,-all signs of Liver Trou-
Die But DR.. Kings New Life Pills
give clear skin, Rosy Cheeks, Rich
Complexion. Only 25 cents at all drug
gists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
NEW JAIL.
Work Is to Go Ahead.
Contract to be Let Early In
November.

The County Commissioners agreed
Monday to sell the bonds for the new
county Jail about Nov. l, and to re-
ceive bids for the erection of the jail
and sheriffs residence Nov. 7.
This will permit the work of ex-
cavating and probably some of the
masonary to be done this fall.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
WHISTLING
In the City Of Barber
ton.
Railway Engineers Notified to
Stop II.
Especial Correspondence.)

Barberton, Oct. 1.-Railroad engi-
neers who have been blowing their
whistles in the city must look out
The noise, day ana night has been a
nuisance for u good many years, and
there has been latterly an ordinance
passed that makes the blowing Of
whistles misdemeanor. Roads that
run through Barberton have now in
structed their engineers that they must
obey the law and notices have been
posted at all of the stations warning
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

When suffering from racking cough,
take dose of Folcy's Honey and Tar.
The soreness will be relieved and a
warm, grateful feeling and healing Of
the parts affected will be experienced.
A. Warner, j. NJ. LATER and j.
Lamparter & Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

Mrs. r. Briddleman, of Parshallville,
for thirteen years and had tried n
number of doctors without relief.
After two applications of Banner
Salve, her hands became better and in
short time she was entirely cured.
Beware of substitutes.
A. Warner, j. M. LATER and j..
Lamparter & Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

Chief Mertz, of the fire department,
says that the firemen of Canton,
Youngstown, Toledo and Sandusky,
are also not enjoying regular pay on
account of the financial condition Of
their cities. Some are also facing the
proposition of doing without pay sew
eral months.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
NEW COMPANY
To Make and Repair Machinery
In Akron.

s. @. Smith, J. A. Hay, o. A. Sor-
rick, Chas. Fl. Frain, 9. w. Jones
and w. IL. Snyder, of Akron, have
incorporated the Summit City Ma
chine Co., with capital stock of
$4,000.
The company will make and repair
machinery of all kinds.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

About the only immediate relief the
city sees in sight now is the probable
sale of bonds the middle of this month.
1t is believed this sale will take place
as arranged, and if nothing occurs to
stop it, the city treasury will soon
abound with plenty. II this sale
does not take place city employees can
get no pay until the February ap-
portionment is made. Even though
legislation We're obtained permitting
this city to increase its tax levy this
could not be done sooner than Febru-
ary at the earliest, and then consider
able time would follow before collec-
tions could be made under the new
tax rate.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01
Chosen at Special Meet
ing Monday.
Some Prize Fights at
This Late Day.
Racing at the Fair Tomorrow
Gives Good Promise.
NATIONAL. LEAGUE
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

Philadelphia 10-Clnclnnati 2.
Philadelphia 2-Cincinnau /.
Boston 5-Pittsburg /.
st. Louis 12-New York 4.
st. Louis 6-New York 5.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

Despite the unpromising conditions
relative to regular pay, none of the
city employees has handed in his resig-
nation, nor is there a lack of hope
among all that the affairs will be set
tied into better conditions speedily.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

engineers that they must give no
further cause for complaint.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

Chas. II. Wessmar, Evanston, ILL.,,
writes: MY boy, 21a years old had "a
severe cold which refused to yield to
any treatment until we tried Foley'a
Honey and Tar. He was completely
cured before using one bottle" Take
none but Foley's.
A. Warner ]. M. LATER, and ]. LAM
parter e. Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

The Grands met at the Grand al
leys, Monday night and organized for
the season by electing BrOwnell cap
tain and president; Mars secretary
and Wolf, treasurer. The club will
have its practice each Monday night
and is one of those entered in the
city league. Practice games with good
scores were rolled last night.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

who make business of attending all
of the fairs, and all speak highly of
the drawing power of the one that is
now ready to open here.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-01

scores in two games being: A-23S3;
B-21S4.
The "a" team captured the first
game by 100 pins, and the second by
20, making total Of 199 for the eve-
ming. Kirkwood teams for after-hol-
iday matches will, as in the past, de-
pend entirely upon the records made
in this series. The personnel of the
second or East End team will be radi-
cally changed with possibility of new
faces appearing on the Kirkwood team
for 1902.
BOWLING MATTERS.
The city bowling league will meet
tonight at Brownell's music store and
make final arrangements for the start
Of the leagues games. AS many have
now entered the tournament as can
be taken in, according to the rule that
was established some time ago and
the effort of the leaguers will now
be to get dates set and games ar
ranged for those that have entered
the contest.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-05-30
A BUsHEL CRATE.

making the outside dimensions of the
crate 14A inches deep, IL inches wide
and tx inches leng. # you let the
side Stats project over the ends of the
end Stats the outside measurement will
be 1914 by II inches, instead of ~ by
17h inches. One might think that one
half inch would not make any differ
ence, but it does, in just this way: A
crate 12 by 17k inches works to adj
vantage in wagon box, while 1914 by
II inches works to disadvantage.
Three or four neighbors can decide on
the number of crates they want, and
then give their order to some local
planning mill and get the material cut
ready for mailing at fraction of what
it would cost for each one to place his
order. 1t is better than employing q
carpenter, as the pieces must be ex-
actly the same length-a difficult thing
to accomplish when the cutting is
done by hand.
The wagon illustrated is loaded with
boxes of potatoes ready for market.
You will notice that have not only
crates for potatoes, but rack for the
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-05-30
u.inr Skim Milk Probably.

Skim milk properly fed is good
feed for cows, calves, pigs and chick
ems. Which will pay the best price
for it depends always upon a whole
lot of things. What might pay one
man the best would not another.
Skim milk is good protein food,
having nutritive ratio of about one
to two. Fed to good pigs with wheat
middlings and corn meal will make
them grow. 1t will also make a
calf grow. If one man had good pigs
and poor scrub-bred calves he would
get more value in feeding to pigs.
With good calves and scrubby pigs
the reverse would be true. A cow on
good pasture would show poor re-
turns for the milk, on poor pasture
She would show good returns. Thus
you have it. Take your choice and
go ahead.-National Stockman.