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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

which seeks outlets to the Atlantic
Ind Pacific oceans; and John D. Rock
efeller is not man to abandon his
plans.
That day of impressive violence,
when the Pennsylvania management
sent out 5000 men with axes to cut
down 10000 Western Union telegraph
poles bearing $4,000 miles of wires,
was simply an incident in a war which
Is halted but not ended.
The battlefield of this conflict
stretches across the American cont
nent and involves hundreds of mil
lions of dollars. The forces are COM
manded on the one side by John D.
Rockefeller, mightiest of millionaires,
Ind on the other by Anthony J. Cas-
satt, foremost among railroad presi-
dents. Behind these two men are
massed the most powerful financial
and industrial interests of the coun-
try.
The events of the past few months
are these: In spite of the Pennsylva-
MIA railroads opposition, the Rookie
teller Could combination succeeded in
connecting the Wabash railroad sys-
tenn with Pittsburg. President Cas-
satt, Of the Pennsylvania road, met
this bold invasion of his territory by
notifying the Western Union Tele-
graph company that it's contract with
bis road, about to expire, would not
be renewed. Backed by Mr.. Rockefel-
Ter, George Gould sought protection in
the courts, but failed to get it. A
few days ago President Cassatt had
his 5000 axemen cut down the poles
Of the Western Union company in six
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., New Jersey,
Maryland, New York, Virginia and
West Virginia. In one day three-quar-
ters of a million dollars worth of
Western Union property was de-
stroyed.
Mr.. Rockefeller replied to this ex-
traordinary act of reprisal by an at.
tack upon Pennsylvania railroad secur-
tiles in the stock market.
1t was critical moment for Presi-
dent Cassatt. The Pennsylvania rail-
road had just issued $15O,OOO,O Of
new stock to pay for improvements. A
syndicate embracing Kuhn, Loeb &
Co., Speyer & Co. and William D.
Rockefeller had agreed to underwrite
SIS, 100000 Of the new stock and gen.
orally to protect Pennsylvania railroad
securities in the market.
During the past two weeks it has
been apparent that John D. Rockefel-
Ter and his son, allied with George
Gould, have been arrayed not only
against the Pennsylvania railraod. but
also against William Rockefeller and
other powerful men of the Standard
Oil company.
The assault on the Pennsylvania
stocks aroused Wall street to a reali-
cation of the immensely of the strug-
gle. Speculation was, for moment,
paralyzed. @
It is impossible to say how or why
the truce was arranged. That. is a
carefully guarded secret. The import
ant fact is, that four days ago the
World was able to announce that the
fight was temporarily at an end, and
that John D. Rockefeller had agreed
to take a large part of the nev Penn.
sylvania stock. It is assumed that
President Cassatt appealed 70 }; Mr..
Rockefeller for peace. That may or
may not be true. !. - p. 4 :. +. -
Meanwhile the plan Of George
Gould's Wabash Missouri Pacifc-Den-
yer and Rio Grande system toreach
seaports in the two oceans has not
been given up. . & ..5 s:s. Il.
1t vas Andrew Carne sic who really
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

A Chicago schoolmaster criticises
Shakespeare because that bard's Ian
guage is behind the times. Some one
should put Shakespeare writings into
slang to meet Chicago's yearning for
up-to-date literature.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Sir Ralph Gallwey suggests "a legal
fzed use Of the shotgun" for scorching
motorists. This might be a good way
to encourage the youth of Great Brit.
ain in the practice of much-needed
craftsmanship. "A moving target is
the hardest to hit 4 * <...:
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Mr.. Gould to overcome President Cas-.
satt in his own territory. +
Those who were amazed by Mr..
Gould's sudden display Of courage, by
his calm disregard of the warnings
given forth by the Pennsylvania man
agement, now realize that the real
power in the situation was the support
of Mr.. Rockefeller. At the first sign
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

gave this gigantic seward movement
its decisive impetus. Just before the
United States Steel Corporation was
organized, Mr.. Carnegie was nghting
the Pennsylvania railroad for lower
freight rates. George Gould was then
master OF the Wabash and Missouri
Pacific systems. Mr.. Carnegie secretly
gave Mr.. Gould q contract guarantee.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Ambassador Choate is going to mar
ry one of his daughters to a titled
Englishman. 1t costs a good deal to
be ambassador to England, but the
lady members of the family will now
be likely to regard the investment as
a good one.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Miss M. E. Braddon has just pub
hshed her sixty-fourth novel. 1t is
almost terrifying to think what might
have happened if Miss Braddon had
been the wife of Cyrus Townsend
Brady.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

MILLIONAIRES LOCK HORNS
/ IN FIERCE MONEY COMBAT

There Is .. truce in tie struggle
setween the Could Rockefeller inter
,sta and the Pennsylvania railroad.
Ehich threatened disaster in the stock
market. But the fact. remains that
he richest man in the world has lent
III strength to the mighty combination
" railways-the Wabash, Missouri Pa
hflc and Denver and Rio Grande roads
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

A proposition to tax trousers for
the purpose Of raising the revenue
which is necessary to run the gov.
eminent has been made in England.
How can woman hope to gain her
rights in such a country as that?
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Maud Comes husband was a peace
full and dignified citizen when she mar
ried him. Now he wants to fight the
entire population of Dublin.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01
BridQet Was Ashamed,

Mistress (angrily) I find
that you wore one of my evening
gowns at the ball last evening. t'a
the worst piece of impudence I ever
heard of. You ought to be ashamef
of yourself"
Bridget (meekly)-Oi wus, mum; OF
wus, and me young man said as if OF
liver wore such a frock in public agfn
he'd break our engagement.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

If King Edward thinks of visiting
Ireland, why doesn't he combine bust
ness with pleasure and make the trip
next month when the big automobile
race there comes off?
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

It is to be hoped that Sir Thomas
Upton is being kept fully informed as
to the remarkable performances of the
Reliance.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

One of the Chicago university pro-
fessors has discovered a similarity
between Shakespeare and Kipling.
The world has been overrating the
notorious Avonian.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Another cure for consumption is
announced. The trouble with these
cures is that the victim usually dies
before they have chance to demon
strate their effectiveness,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Danger turks in the steam yacht,
the air ship and the trolley line
Walking is slow mode of travel, but
it has it's advantages that must not
be overlooked.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

King Edward has a decided advan-
tage over a president in visiting the
various localities in his realm. He
can refuse to make speeches without
the fear Of losing any votes.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Richard Henry Stoddard, the ia
nous poet, left an estate valued at
$4,000. He must have had some out
side enterprises going.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Since circus mems unions have be.
gun to go on strikes, thus tying up the
shows, how can the American boy
hope to enjoy himself as his father
did?
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

A New York man has been ordered
to pay young woman $4,000 for kiss
ing her 1926 times. This girl should
equip herself with a cash register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

President Diaz will accept another
four years term in Mexico. Or, more
properly speaking, the Mexicans will
accept it.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

1t does not always take possession
of a large income to send a man to
the devil, as DR.. Hills says Often the
want of it gets him there sooner.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

That earthquake in Asiatic Turkey
with 1000 dead to it's credit makes
the Balkan war cloud look like a
Christmas toy.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

What of Guatemala is not covered
with lava and ashes is as friskily
revolutionary as ever. Something is
brewing down there.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Sir Thomas Upton is bringing two
Shamrocks over this year. In time
Sir Thomas's collection of Shamrocks
will be worth going miles to see.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Deacon Kindleigh-So poor Brother
Littleton left all he had to the Chill
dren's home. Did he have much?
Sister Sourleigh-Eight boys and
three girls.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Francis Wilson says he has all the
money he wants. If Francis wishes to
he can probably secure good wages
from the dime museums now.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01
7aIkinQ Shop,

1a5N11t0 0NVP.
Dolly-So simpkins, the cashier On
the bank, proposed to you last night:
=, Polly-Yes; and promised to marry
him.
s'Did he ask your fathers permis-
sion?"
Eyes; he said he would ask papa
to indorse my promissory note"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Anthony Hope is going to get mar.
ried. Good-by to the Dolly Dialogues.
They will all be monologues after this.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Typewriters are now made to writo
in twentysix different languages, but
the language Of love is not one OF
them.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Henry Watterson declares that
there is no ideal public life. Is there
any ideal private life?
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

A new office has been made for WI
Ting-fang. Nothing. in China was
big enough for him.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Another exploration party will set
forth in Pennsylvania presently in
search of the telegraph poles.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01
In After Years.

In After Years.
Mrs. Whoopem-There was a time
when was actually proud of the pow.
erful voice you put into your college
yell; but now wish it had been only
a whisper.
Whoopem-Why do you say that,
my dear?
i. Mrs. Whoopem-Because the baby
has inherited the aforesaid yell; that's
why.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Sir Thomas is still sanguine. He
has the temperament that character
ICES his race.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01
The Whole Thinu.

The Whole Thing.
Tommy-Let's play theayter.
Elsfe-All right. I'll be the boss.
Tommy-No, will. The manager
has to be a man.
Elsie-Oh! you can be the manager.
I'll be what they call the bella don,
na."
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

Il. College Unjustly Blamed.
The public has a misleading way OF
confusing faults of temperament and
training and charging them indiscrim.
.inately to the college account. Some
body knows of a college girl who
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

England has placed three more,
islands on the red. - =
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01
Keeping In Practice.

Keeping In Practice.
do you know this Gov. Pennypack-
er Of Pennsylvania"
mo, don't. Why?"
II thought mebby you did. He has
just muzzled the state press, and I
didn't know but what I'd like to have
him come around and see if some
thing can't be- done with my mother,
in-law.''
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01
& NJ. = .;;ss,..s NJ, - '%i ::
Natural Reduction,

Sc Chief Milliken That: lady in REQ
going down the street is evidently b {.
grass widow. ~ 5$$.=z1s /: s< 5. #5,s Sl
As Inspe ctor Cas- ey Why do you thinl
SO? # .s5 n .,s.g 5s
Chief Milk Every time she goet,
near = horse it, tries to bite her. ;ssss
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01
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|OF :. ] ! .DAIM|
The Music Cure.

Il observe" said the cheerful board
sr, that they are trying to cure the
sick trees in Boston commons with
music.'' 1850. ~
Popular music, suppose" said the
boarder who puns. -
Il wonder how yew would like IT,
growled the cynical boarder.
II know I'd soon be sycamore"
murmured the cheerful boarder as he
reached for the butter, and there the
subject was dropped.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01
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7 The Deacon's Opinion.

. ...z49 a n IHSsEUSdcUn'3aOpIhI S@4E4 %
. B "' Yes, sub, " said the. old colored
brother E' dat boy is so fond er tradin,
dat dat 4 2ve'ly believes dat ct he WIZ ID
heaven, en- day let him come back fer
q holiday, he'd sell his return ticket
en- 5.1 trust ter bein' bloWed back by
harricane!4 y 49, s5<. /
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-08-01

\ Stays er. .z S: 81.
81 8 Wigwag Was It q stag AFFAIR." ss
Guzzler---V worse than that; tit was
stagger.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
TENNIS TOURNEY
WILL Be HELD
Me m bers cf Lakeside Club are
Preparing for Series OF
Good Contests.

Tennis has taken fast hold on Can
ton athletes. A tournament is now be-
ing arranged to take place between the
members of the Lakeside country club
at their courts, Meyers lake. The af-
fair is in charge of William l.. Day,
chairman of the committee on athlet-
les. 1t is probable that the contest will
resolve itself into struggle between
the Canton and Massillon members OF
the club, the latter place being well
represented.
It is not yet decided whether the
players of the two cities will hold their
tournaments separately or jointly but
the best racquet wielders of each place
will play in the inter-urban match.
There Is talk also of woman's match
tournament.
No date has been announced for the
affair but the athletic committee Is
busy preparing Tor it. Valuable prizes
will be offered by the club.
The organization contains some ex-
cellent players. Eugene Eppley, Can
tons's champion is not member Mas
sillon is expected to appear to advan-
tage in the matches. The club owns
two courts. I'm,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
Real Estate Transfers

H, r. Wise to Louis H. Koch, part
of lot 5311 Second ward $500.
F. H. Reichert to Kennedy Johnson,
lots 3540 and 3541 Third ward, $780,
Elizabeth Eaton to Ellen b. Brown,
lot 3035 Third ward, $50.
Central Savings bank to H. NJ Schuf,
fell, lots 7450 and 7451, Sixth ward
$525. --',Sta -
Elizabeth Valleley to Sarah ]. Bord-
ner, lot 1914 Seventh ward, $3.50.
OTHER TRANSFERS.
Caroline M. Everhard to Charles e.
Oberlin. lots 666-7-S, Massillon. 81 ,060.
Rosanna Smith to =. r. Smith, lot
S48 Massillon, $1,125.
Thomas Thomas to Obediah and Mar
garet Richards. lots 1235-6-7 Alliance
$500.
Emma Guerney to James M. Craw-
ford. Ia acres in Paris township,
s675.
Christ Schult to Rosalie Snyder, lot
9S Osnaburg, 5000.
A. Roudebush to Jesse SweitZer, 100
acres Marlboro township, $685..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
LOCAL Red MEN HAVE
A JOLLY OLD Time
Sippo Lake Is Invaded by Saw.
age Horde Which Makes
Merry.

The Red Men of Canton and Mas
sillon held their annua. outing Sun
day at Sippo Lake, about three miles
from Massillon. Everything was in
keeping with the occasion and was car
ried out in true Indian style.
Each red man" was allowed to
bring 'paleface" as his guest and al
most everyone availed himsslf of the
opportunity, the number present being
about 900. The two different classes
were designated by red and white
badges respectively.
Jacob Smith and Thomas Dunwoodie
were the chefs and they prepared and
served the meal in fine style. 1t con-
sisted almost entirely of Indian delica-
cies, roasting ears being served to the
hungry braves throughout the day.
The afternoon was devoted to sports,
consisting of races of all kinds, pitch
ing quoits and lassoing contest. The
fat mans race was very interesting and
was hotly contested between Michael
Bowler an ex-champion and w. f..
Fisher a would-be champion. After a
hard struggle Bowler came out ahead,
btI dh ibuioh hVNCi ioA 6Sto hhu titN
boys say that Bowler fears very much
for his scalp. The baseball game be-
tween Canton and Massillon was woN
by Fleetfoot Tribe Of this city 8 to Z.
The green corn dance was one of the
features of the day. A large boiler oi
corn was taken from the fire, boiling
hot, and placed in the center of a
ring. The members of the tribe formed
a.cjrcle around it to the accompaniment
of tom-toms. AS the dance progressed
it became faster and more savage and
each man to test his bravery was re-
quired to dip his hand into the boiling
water and draw forth an ear Of corn
eating 1t of course during the dance
The more corn mar can devour in
a short space of time the higher he il
thought of. The party returned to the
city about eight O. clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
DEATH CLAIMS
MRS. VIM. BERG
Wife Of Carriage Man.
ufscturer Dies at
Home,

Margaret Berg, wife Of William Berg
Of the firm of William Berg & Son,
manufacturers of carriages, died sud-
denly Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at
the family residence 519 East Fourth
street. Mrs. Berg had been suffering
for about two weeks with gastro-men-
ingitis which was the cause of death.
Mrs. Berg was born May 90, 1S9t
in Washington county, Pa, and was
married in August 1857 at Allegheny,
Pa. Mr.. and Mrs. Berg came to Canton
in 1856 and have resided in this city
since.
Surviving are the husband, two sis
ters, Mrs. Hambeuchen of Canton, Mrs,
Rosa Jackson of Iowa, and one bro
ther Joseph Stephan of Niles. Seven
children are left. Joseph, George, Mrs.
Mary Marking, Mrs. Jacob Wagner,
Misses Anna, Rosa and Ida Berg. All
of the children reside in Canton with
the exception of Ida who is a sister in
the Notre Dame convent in Covington,
Kentucky. ''.ilS
Deceased had always been promi-
nent in the church works of st. Peters
Catholic congregation. She had been
an ardent member of the Altar soci-
ETY., an auxiliary to the St. Peters
church. The funeral will be held Wed.
nesday at $50 from st. Peters. In
terment will be made in st. Peters
cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
MANY ARE COMING
Large Numb,r OF Machinists
VIII Visit Canton on
Labor Day.

Over 500 machinists from Youngs-
town, Alliance, Salem, Niles, Warren
and other Ohio cities will be in Canton
on Labor day to participate in the
demonstration at Meyers lake. F. r.
Johnston, of Alliance, business agent
Of the district lodge of machinists
which includes organizations in cities
from Massillon to New Castle, Pa, has
been working to secure the cooperation
OF the machinist in these cities and
has been given the promise that they
will be here.
Business Agent Johnston is now look
ing towards securing the machinists
in other cities and there is a proba-
bility that many more will be here
than was at first thought.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
EVERY POT A JACKPOT.

A little girl in this city had cents
which Sc was to give to the Sunday
school in two equal installments When
she went to her class last Sunday she
was advised by her mother to leave
two of the pennies at home, but as sho
insisted upon carrying them she was
permitted to take them all In her purse
When she returned home the four pen,
nies were gone.
my child, where are the other twog'
the mother asked.
And the little one. mixing for the MOI
ment some of the card talk she had
heard at home with what she really
wanted to say, inIocently replied:
We'll, mamma. they dealt twice.
Lincoln Star.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
Canton Markets

The price Of tomatoes took drop
from and 8 cents pound to 8 cents,
Monday morning, and the indications
are that before many days they will
be selling by the peck or bushel at still
lower rates. The crop has been rather
slow maturing, but tomatoes every
where are beginning toripen and within
a week or ten days the canning fac
tories will begin operations.
Vegetables Of all sorts are plentiful
and cheaper, hardly two stores agree
ing on prices. The quality and condi-
ton of the products determine the
price. 1t is feared that the dry weather
will have tendency to cut Off the late
crops.
On standard groceries last week .
prices are maintained and there is lit
tie indication OF any change.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
:, BUTTER, EGGS. LARD AND
POULTRY.
i Corrected daily by l.. Dumont.)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
HONOR PoNTlUs
Mem bers Of WearstIer Church
Picnic.

Members Of the Wearstler church
and Sunday school, in Plain township
held a picnic at Meyers lake Satur-
day. Several hundred were in the
party. "A number of Canton people
who got their early religious train
ing at that church went out and
Joined the festivities, apparently not
having lost their appetites for Plain
township dainties.
The picnic was also a celebration
of the 18th birthday anniversary of
the venerable andrew Pontius, who
has been one of the pillars of the
church since 1t was built.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
RICH M|SER
FOUND DEAD
Man Worth Million, Dis
covered In . . serted
House.
(Stan Specially

Wheeling, w. Va. Aug. 24-Thom-
rs F. Neuman, one of the wealthiest
men in this section of the country
was found dead in room on the
third floor of a deserted house by a
policeman last evening. There were
marks on the body which may indi-
cate foul play and the police are maxi
ing a thorough investigation.
Neunan was soldier in the rebel
lion and amassed fortune by close
saving. He was a miser and lived in
one of the poorest quarters of the
city, despite his wealth and the fact
that he owned handsome homes. An
investigation of his room developed
some startling facts.
In a trunk money was found in an
abundance, while small sums were
found here and there in out of the
way places of the : room. It was
known that he had a large sum OF
money with him, intending to invest
in more real estate and this remains
to be accounted for. His holdings are
said to aggregate over s1.00O.o00 and
no living heirs are known Of.