Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 July 1903 — Mr. Cassatt's Cigar Holder. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Mr. Cassatt's Cigar Holder.

To President A. J. Cassatt alone, the clerks in the Philadelphia offices of the Pennsylvania railroad say, the recent 10 per cent increase in

practically all employees’ salaries is due. Hr. Cassatt has the name of being extremely kind to those who come in contact with him. There was an episode recently that showed his kindness in an odd way. Entering his office suddenly one morning; Mr. Cassatt caught a clerk smoking a cigar from an amber and gold holder that belonged to the president himself. The clerk retired guiltily, but nothing was said to him till late that afternoon. Then he was called before his chief. “By the way, Mr. Blank,” said Mr. Cassatt, extending the cigar holder, “do you like this holder r* “Yes; I think it is very fine,” the clerk stammered. “Then suppose you keep it,” said the other. “It isn’t large enough for us both.” And in this strange manner the clerk found himself in possession of a gold and amber trinket worth at least $25. Wkat Mm Toy Pistol Cost Pmwljt*bU. Philadelphia, July. 16. Forty-one deaths from lockjaw as a result of Independence day celebration* bay* been reported in this state op to date.

“DO YOU LIKE THIS HOLDER?”