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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-12
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,
It Adopts Bylaws and Marks
out a Progressive Policy.

A meeting of the Stearns County
Agricultural society was held ON Mon
day evening which was we'll attended
by its stockholders. A set OF bylaws
was submitted and adopted, and thu
society 10 now in complete working
order. - %H #rt s
In addition to the standard half-mile
track already graded, and there Il
none better in the state, the contras'
for enclosing the grounds with tight
eight-foot fence mas been let, the work
to commence as soon as the weather
will permit. 1t is the purpose OF the
members to p, ovide suitable buildings
in which to make exhibits of all goods,
erect a grand stand and stable accom-
modations for immediate use.
The Congregational church building
has been offered to the society at re-
asonabls price, and estimates were re-
eeived for removing it to the fair
grounds and refitting it. Ample room
would thus be provided for several
years and the expenditure will not be
large. As favorable an opportunity
for securing an exhibition hall for
what this will cost may never again
present.
With the funds already raised aud
expended it is estimated that all the
contemplated work of putting the
buildings and grounds in complete
order will require about 81, 800 more
than the society has in hand. Ger
tainly this would not long stand in
the way of perfecting the work. The
benefits to the farmers as we'll as the
business men are too apparent to need
presenting in this connection. Every
farmer living within the territory trib-
utary to Sank Centre has direct in
terest in the success OF a tirst-cla ag-
ricultural fair. Dealers in and breed
ers of horses are all Interested. 1t
will be of immense value to them to
have a standard racing track here,
which will insure good races, and the
b aging h re I,uis enI>' rem atar.
Every bus mess man will find tito his
advantage to nave these fairs and
races. 1t is far better to go forward
with the work and have everything
completed at once, before formally
opening the grounds, than to get al ong
with inconyenient and insufficient
make-shifts. The first Impressions of
visiting strangers W II have very much
to do with the success and welfare Of
the society.
The books of the society are open for
the subscription of stock, which may
be had by application to president A.
E. Erwin or secretary George Ingram.
If you have disposition to help the
good work along and do not care to
subscribe for stock, any contributions
will gladly received by any officer or
member of the society. There should
be no difficulty nor delay in raising the
additional funds necessary to complete
the work.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-12
Real Estate Transfers.

The following are the recently re-
corded transfers of real estate in west
ern Stearns county:
Eric j. Hedin sold to S. P. Hansen,
lots and 2, in block 3, in James
addition to Sank Centre. 81, 800
George Telford, Jr., purchased of A.
G. Whitney, 120 acres in the town of
Holding for which he paid. D.. so, 1896
George M. Schafer, of Albany, has
purchased lots and 2, block 4, OF
Mrs. Eva Bachmeyer, for. 81 300
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-12
The Herald

G.. Hillerud q Co. are closing
their enormous stock of axes at a
discount of one-third. Now is the
time to get first-class axe at very
low price.
Choice Seed Oats for sale:
also good farm team. 'Chas. A.
Al OrSe
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-12

CHEAP WOOD-A lot of ironwoOd
and oak wood, dry or green, on my
forty acres a mile from Long Bridge.
at so cents a load. Apply to me at
Round Prairie, or of Dan Baker on
the place. l.. B. BRANCH
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-12
Ashley Town Caucus.

A caucus will be beld on Friday.
NJ arch 6, at the usual voting place:
in the township Of Ashley for the
purpose of nominating Candidates for
town officers to be elected on March
10. 1908. l.. E. Traffic.,
Chairman.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-12
Wood Saving,

[ am prepared to saw wood IN any
quantity at the lowest price. Orders
by telephone will receive prompt At
IGNITION. A. L. SALMOND.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-12

Mrs. Mort Boss returned from Idaho
on Saturday evening last, and will
remain here the guest Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. H. Bennett, for =
faw weeks.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-12

For SALE--Germania House, best
location in the city. Good reason for
selling. A reliable and paying bust
aess.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-12

. WANTED-Liys pigeons. Will pay
75c dozen. delivered at the meat
market sf Reid & Son, or At my
farm on Fairy Lake.
J. r. FoRKNRR.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-12
Great Northern Time Table.
In effect March 1.
PARK RAPIDS BRANCH.

Puts roses in her saucy cheeks,
Makes her eyes grow bright with fun.
Makes months seem like weeks;
Th ats what Rokey Mountain Tea has
lsne. Hanson & EmerasH.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-12
FOR RENT

Two good farms, 5 miles southwest Of
West Union. Apply to
MORSE BROS,
Sank Centre.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16
Democracy's Status In the
Counties.

There Is excellent reason for declar-
ing that the Democracy of Ohio will
make substantial gains in the several
counties this year, electing more i'm
portant county officers than during
many years past. This expectation IL
borne out, according to the information
from Columbus, Ivy authentic reports
of the Democratic state committee from
all parts tie state and will be graft
Tying TO Democrats everywhere. We
are equally interested IN the success
Of the state ticket, but local gains in
the several counties should afford spe-
cial reasons for congratulation.
The fact Is that there are no public
offices more directly related to the pros
perity Of the homes and farms than the
county offices in every state. At the
same time few are more intimately re-
lated to the elements Of party organiza-
ton and success than these offices.
They have double significance In
every campaign 1t IS especially graft
Tying this year to learn that the num-
Der of them likely to be filled by Dem
ocrats Will be probably greater after
Eext November than ever before.
Z This should be an inspiration to the
Democracy in all the 8S counties in
Ohio, TO put renewed energy into the
work for the sLccess OF the county tick
cts. Such work will be an inspiration
In the general campaign, while pro-
noting the best interests of the party
fl important localities. This Is the
year for the Democracy not only 10
hold fast what II has already obtained
but to forge many new links in the
chain that binds the party together
rs a compact organization. from our
eastern To our western boundary and
from the lake to the river.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16
News and Cosns,ssssf
vraH In Notion and City.


1t would not be far from the truth
to say that in every city of more than
100000 population there is more
graft" every year than has been col
lected from the postal service by all
its rogues, while in cities of 100000
and upward there is probably more
fraud every year than has taken place
in the postofiice department since the
persons charged with defrauding the
government first began their opera
tions. What is more, there is undoubt-
odly more grating in either New
York, Chicago or Philadelphia than
there is in the entire federal govern
ment. This does not excuse the post
Office frauds, but it is just as well for
the public not to lose its sense of pro-
portion.-Detroit Free Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

Hamilton G. Deweesc of Massillon,
the Democratic candidate for state sem
ator, has a platform of four planks
upon which he is running-home rule,
Just taxation, two-cent railroad fare
and cheaper school books. In circular
which he is sending out to voters he
gives some rather startling informa-
tion about the inequalities Of taxation.
especially in relation to railroads,
Some of the figures given follow:
BY reason of the fact that the rail-
roads are making you pay two-thirds
Of their taxes, Stark county loses every
year the sum of s118,962.2S; Carroll
county loses $16,653.SS. Together both
counties lose $135,616.16 every year.
The steam railroads of Stark county
pay $5S,215.72 in taxes, when, II they
were taxed on the same basis other
property is taxed, they would pay
$177,170 every year. The railroads of
Carroll county pay s8,40S.15, when they
ought to pay s25, ,152.O3. From these
figures it can be seen that every year
the citizens OF Stark and Carroll coun-
ties have to pay in taxes the sum OF
$l35,616.16, which rightly should be
paid by the railroads.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

The quietness of Mr.. Pollock may
be taken as an indication that he has
given up the contest.
THOUGHT HE RECOGNIZED THE
PICTURE.
After q short acquaintance he had
proposed and was properly landed.
Then the fair daughter of Eve proceed
ed to get confidential.
did ever tell you" she began,
that I once had my fortune told?"
mo; tell me about It,"
''Oh, there isn't much to tell, con-
fided the daughter Of Eve. "The seer
ess said would be married twice and
that my second husband would be as
handsome as he was food. Also"
Woman" interrupted the would-be
freight payer Of the prospective mer-
ger, you have deceived me! Why dif
not you tell me you were q widov?"-'
Chicago News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

laid by jug lines or speakeasies. This
condition of things created a great
thirst that parched the throats Of GER
tain individuals who had been in the
habit of indulging in ardent spirits.
Sherodsville, a mining town with
number of saloons, is IA miles away.
Last week three men who were thirsty
took pilgrimage on foot from Car
rollton to Sherodsville. They filled
their stomachs with mixed drinks and
each started on the home trip with
jug in his hand. Overcome with the
soporific qualities of what they had
drunk, two of the trio lay down to
sleep. One made bed on the railway
and mixed 1t up with freight train.
Some hours later his companion walk
ed up and saw the mangled body. lie
ran for assistance, and the dead man,
who was known as Bounce" Run
yam, was carried away and buried.
What the people are trying to figure
out is whether or not prohibition caus-
ed the death of Runyan. Had he not
been driven to the extremity he might
have gotten drunk and remained at
home in safety. Some years ago the
town had similar experience. Dur-
ing period of local option another OF
her citizens went to the country in the
dead of winter and got load and
jugful Of hard cider. He lay down
along a railway track and froze to
death. In these two instances, pro-
hibition seems to have been more fa-
tai than indulgence under the ordi-
nary rules governing saloons. The
ethics of the question are too intricate
for solution
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16
Unbiushing Lswbreakers.

The furnace men have had meet
ing at Pittsburg and they have for
mally entered into an agreement to
curtail production about one-third
from now until January 1. They have
done this in open and fragrant violation
of the law No concealment of their
conspiracy in restraint of trade is
made or attempted. They proceed in
contemptuous disregard of Attorney
General Knox and the s5OO,0O0 placed
in his hands by congress for the pros
ecution and punishment of just such
defiances of the antitrust act. Mean
while $4,000 or perhaps $4,000 men will
be put on short time or thrown out of
work Observation-Disclosures (Pa)
Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16
Democracy Negative an
Positive AIpectC.
and

The election of Democratic COVER
nor and United States senator in this
state this year would prove negative
as well as a positive blessing. 1t
would not only involve a successful
Inauguration of many needed reforms,
but 1t would prevent the repetition Of
numerous abuses for which the Repub-
lican party of Ohio is responsible and
which have now become intolerable.
q The positive aspect of Democratic
success would be alluring indeed, but
its negative side is one hardly less
worthy of consideration.
Do the people of Ohio desire a con-
tinuation of legislation arising wholly
from bossism? Do they want to sec
their most important financial meas
ures, their tax system, their state in
stitutions and their entire civil service
further bound over to few men who
enjoy certain powers merely because
they are the creatures of Mark Hanna
and George B. Cox? DO they desire
their laws enacted in the future as in
the past by caucus of Republican
bosses, great and small, assembled on
an island in Lake Erie or gathered to-
gether in the back Office of the Perry
Paine building in Cleveland? In a
word, do the voters of Ohio believe
that their prosperity will be promoted
by new lease of life given to the Cox
Hanna machine? If they do, they will
undoubtedly elect Colonel HerriclS, who
is as much creature Of that machine
as any Republican official who during
recent years has been intimately and
notoriously connected with it.
Taking the negative side of the con-
sequences of Democratic success this
year, 1t Is evident that popular veto
will be put upon the operations of that
machine by Democratic success. The
result WILL therefore, be as gratifying
on account of what abuses it may pre-
vent as well as on account of what
reforms it may achieve.
Do the voters of Ohio desire to wit
ness a repetition of the scenes and incl
dents which marked the election of
Senator Hanna six years ago? Do they
want another bribery investigation by
the state senate? Do they want a rep
etition of federal interference in the
election of a senator from this state?
Or, supposing Mr.. Hanna's grasp to be
too firm to require that these things
shall be made history again, do the
voters of this state desire to condone
their occurrence six years ago? II
they do, they will undoubtedly vote
against John II. Clarke for United
States Senator. Here again the mega
tive side OF this years Democratic
proposition is quite as important as its
positive side. Mr.. Clarke's election
would be quite as useful on account OF
the evils it would repudiate and the
abuses it would prevent, as on account
of the positive desirable results which
would flow from Mr.. lIannas retire
ment s,nd the substitution in his stead
of senator honestly elected and truly
representing the majority Of the people
of this state.
Looking forward to ausplcious con-
dltions in which every voter should be
vitally interested, it is apparent that
the negative and positive aspect of the
Democratic cause in Ohio this year are
equally interesting and of equal i'm
portance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

There has come time in the history
of Canton when the health board
should put in pretty full hours. A lit
tie attention just now may save a lot
of trouble later on.
Since Hanna has lodged the eight
hour law and injunction questions, Or
ganized labor in Stark county will
vote for Walker and Davidson, the
Democratic candidates for representa-
tives.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

Tom Johnson is coming to Stark
county and Canton, thus making good
his promise made while in the city
some months ago. That he is alter
Pollock is shown by the fact that he
will invade that gentleman's homo
town and incidentally have something
to say to the people over there.
Johnson will speak at Canal Fulton,
North Lawrence, East Greenville and
Navarro during the day. These points
are all in the neighborhood of the Re-
publican candidates home. In the
evening he will come to Canton in his
automobile and speak in his tent.
The people of Stark county will well
come the doughty mayor with large
audiences. The time Is ripe for the
trip and his visit will be of great bene-
ft to the Democracy in its struggle for
success.
After spending day in Stark coun-
ty, Mayor Johnson will go down into
Carroll and talk at Sherodsville, Min
erve and Carrollton. AS Carroll is in
this senatorial district it Is plainly
manifest that the fight is being made
along legislative lines.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16
Uuiform Divorce Law.

The enactment of uniform di-
vorce law by congress might reduce
the number of separations, and In this
way promote greatly needed reform.
But it is probable that congress could
not pass such legislation without an
amendment of the constitution. Laws
alone, however stringent, will not
check the evil. The churches must CO.
operate with our statesmen II greater
reverence for the sanctity of marriage
is to be created among those classes
in which divorces are most frequent
Baltimore Sun.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

There is little activity among the
politicians who, in times past, rushed
in lot of foreigners to get them nat
uralized before election day. The time
of registration is passing rapidly and
even the Republicans are not spending
money in this direction. They prefer
to use their cash to better advantage.
Formerly a couple of dollars would
make voter out of foreigner. 1t
now costs about So.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

Well, how's times gwine wild you?"
"Bes' in de worl'! Had enough wa
termillon las summer ter make mig
ger dream he wuz in Paradise. en-
enough 'possum dis fall ter realize his
dream. Atlanta Constitution.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

The Republican literary bureau is
flooding the state with circulars set
ting forth the amount Of taxes that
have been raised by the recently modi-
fled tax laws. Something like S3,000,-
900 is figured up to the credit of the
Nash administration, and a long col
umn OF figures is given showing what
each OF the So counties saved in the
way OF taxes. The array of informa-
ton looks very much as though the
fine fingers of "Figgers" Grosvenor
had prepared the tables. 1t reminds
one of the old saying with its modern
notification
Figures won't lie," but liars will
figure.
The totals look all right, but in the
case of Stark county, which is said to
have been saved the magnificent sum
of S67,427.20, the question arises,
where is all this money that has been
saved? 1t is not in the treasury
never has been. The state tax rate is
as high as ever. The county, muIi-
cipal and school rates are even a
little higher. Where is the saving?
Does it mean that if it had not been
for the Republicans that $67,4272o
would have been added to the already
greater burden? Are the people to
rejoice for what they have escaped
instead of saved?
There have been some reforms in
taxation The valuation of railroads
has been raised to a degree and some
burdens have been placed upon cor
porations and franchise holders, per-
haps, but these reforms were all
forced upon the Republican party by
Tom Johnsons agitation. They be.
came frightened and had to do some
thing, and the only thing that they
could do was to adopt Toms ideas. To
him should go the credit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

though he would have another fight
like he had when the little band Of
insurgents made him shell out money
like water to get the necessary plurality
on joint ballot. This time he will try
and spend his money in the prelim-
mary fights, as legislators come high.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

Hon. T. e. Burton, the Republican
congressman from Cleveland, and one
of the leaders in the house of repre-
sentatives, has returned home. This
suggests the idea of joint debate be-
tween this able and fearless denoun-
Ger of the Infamous ship subsidy steal
and its author and advocate, Senator
Hanna, who now seeks reelection to
the senate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

1t is little wonder that the Republl-
cans are anxious to get into Office in
Stark county, when the salaries run
from $4,000 to $6,7S9, after all clerk
hire has been paid. The amounts re-
ceived by the various officials is shown
in a Columbus special dispatch, giving
the figures as sent in by Auditor Ober-
lin,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16
No Confidence.

Every few days Wall street an
nounces the discovery of signs that the
public is returning to the stock mar
ket. And every few days. there come
revelations like this in the shipbuild-
ing trust fiotation, which show why the
public is out and likely to remain out
for q while. Confidence has been de-
scribed as a tender plant, but the trust
promoters have acted as if 1t were an
oak tree which could not be blown
over.-Springfie.d Republican.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

Deweese will get into the "red devil'
when it strikes the county line and
stay with the procession as long as it
is in the Twenty-first senatorial dis
trict. Tom and H. G. ought to make
good combination.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

If the people OF Stark county wish
to secure equal taxation, two-cent rail-
road fare and other benefits that can
be derived through legislation, they
should vote for Walker and Davidson,
the Democratic candidates for repre-
sentative.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

Mark Hanna says that Democratic
victory would bring a panic. He had
better be on the lookout for something
of the kind If his own crowd remains
in control and the trusts continue to
stifie competition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16
Doubtful Point Scored.

1t is said that there are more fine
houses for sale in New York cit yand
at much lower prices than for many
years past. The slump in stocks did
it. Houses for workingmen are, how
ever, much scarcer all over the coun-
try, and they cost more money than
ever, too. This little comparison tells
where the shoe pinches the most
Akron Beacon-J Journal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16
Morbid Curiosity.

Alfred Knapp, the Hamilton wife
stranger under sentence of death by
electrocution, is trying to sell his body
for $50. Give the side show and muse
um managers chance and the bidding
will go above $50, while a crowd OF
morbidly curious people would pay in
admission prices ten times that amount
the first day the body was on exhibi-
tion More's the disgrace that this is
true, but it is.-Mansfield News. =
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

The Republicans are raising a large
corruption fund in Stark county in or
der to carry the election. Every Of
flee holder, from the least to the great
est, is being assessed to the limit, and
even prospective aspirants for Office,
whose hopes are years away, are being
called upon to help preserve the g. o. p.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16
Apinq Tom L.

In Cleveland the Republicans are
holding meetings in tents, patterning
after Tom Johnson and adopting one
of the "fads" they have ridiculed ever
since Johnson adopted the tent for
campaign meetings. The Republicans
in their announcements of tent meet
ings state that the speaking will take
place in the canvas auditorium" Tom
Johnson says tent-Youngstown Vim
dicator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-16

Nothing is of more importance to the
Ohio Democracy than the success of
the county tickets in the various coun-
ties of the state. Victory along this
line means the preservation of the
Democratic organization for future
usefulness. No consideration is super
ior to the local interests of the party.