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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-15

milwaukee Produce Board. Oct. II.
S:55 A. M.-Wheat quiet; No. 98xc:
no. y2c; October 9lxc; seller the wear.
Soc: Receipts $4,000 bus; shipments
l. P. Wheat quiet No. CSC; No. Q
VI &c; October 81 &c; seller wear 89kc.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
The Geneva Exhibition.

The details for the great universal
exhibition, to be held in Geneva in
1875, are nearly complete. The plan
for the building has been prepared by
NJ. Jules Chatron, the architect of the
Lyons Exhibition. The structure will
occupy no less than three hundred
thousand square meters, apart from
sixty thousand reserved for purposes
of establishment. It will stand in a
matchless position, close upon the side
of the lake. Its galleries are intended
to radiate from a central cupola of
magnitude hitherto unequaled. In the
center of this will rise a mighty col
umn from which the whole interior of
the edifice may be overlooked, while
exteriOrly glorious scenic panorama,
dwarfing all the efforts of art and
man-so says the Patrie de Geneve-
will expand. Around are visible Lake
Leman, in its full range; the Jura,
Swiss, Alps and Mont Blanc, with my
riads of accessories of lesser note
As the public high-road will come be-
tween the buileang and lake, it is pro-
posed to connect them by suspension
bridge, having the aspect of tfiumphal
arches, and spanning down to jetties
prepared for the occasion. The struc-
tural plan embraces vast orchestral
concert hall capable of holding about
four thousand musicians, and, more
over, a colossal organ.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
The End of the strike.

The Courier j ournal of the 18th
inst, says: Yesterday the striking
printers signi6ed their willingness to
.resume work under sthelsold~ foreman
without conditions, and, although we
h d extended but the one day of grace
specified in our issue of Tuesday, and
had already provided ourselves with a
force equal to our needs, we thought
it best to consider the situation. rather
than the conduct, of our refractory
employees.
They therefore, with few exeep-
tons made as to persons who had been
particularly conspicuous in their wal
upon US, took their cases last night
and all is at peace again in our com
posing room. seges
We wish it to be distinctly under
stood that We propose and intend to
control our own business. No printer
who has ever worked with us can hon.
estly complain Of unfair or discourte.
Gus treatment. We pay them wei
and promptly, and all we ask of then
is fair work for their wages. In theil
late proceedings they were wrong, botf
in their alleged grievances and in then
mode of executing their demands fol
redress. There is never time wher
any one of our employees can not ge
patient and considerate hearing, as
all of them will find who do theil
duty and exact no more of others thar
they are willing themselves to concede
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
MARDI GRAS.

We take pleasure in endorsing the
views of the Memphis Register, on the
subject of the Mardi Gras masquerade.
We have long been convinced that our
people are sorely in need of innocent
amusements and holidays, such as
would occasionally afford them a re-
spite from ceaseless delveing after the
almighty dollar, give them a chance
to cultivate the social virtues, and to
learn that cheerfulness and content
ment are not the offspring of that
grasping love of money which is the
leading characteristic of our people.
We want innocent amusements, not
such as require masks to hide the
bushes which paint the cheek of re-
fnement and innocence, when brought
in contact with a motley assemblage
embracing every grade of moral degra-
ton, and every shade of color known
to our citizenship. Masks, in a par
lor. are presumed to disguise the faces
of none but ladies and gentlemen (;
there, imposture, if attempted, can
readily be detected, and ought to be
punished but on the crowded streets
of city, discrimination is impracti,
cable, the thief and the honest man
come together in intimate contact. the
pure maiden, with the couFtezan, and
the virtuous wife, with the adultress.
Where all is disguise, no precaution
save absence-can prevent such as
sociations, and though hundreds may
participate without risk of demOraliz-
alton, yet other hundreds, hurried on
by the wild spirit of excitement, and
the license given by security against de-
lection, act and speak in manner, the
after remembrance of which may oc-
easion modification and regret. Were
there any cQmpeasatiDg good to come
of such reyel, to that extent, there
might be palliatioa, but We can see, in
no end proposed, a justification of the
means.
Never having witnessed Il scene
of the sort, and not being posted as to
its management, we may labor under a
mistake; but have given above, the
impressions left upon our mind by
what we have read on the subject.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
Union Against Radicalism.

The Democrats and Liberal Repub-
licans of Connecticut, met in conven-
ton at New Haven, recently, with
David Clark, of Hartford Ga Liberal
Republican as President. The con-
vention was harmonious, the entire
State ticket nominated by the Demo
Gratis at the last election, being re-nom-
mated, with Gov. c. b. Ingersoll at its
head.
Below we give a synopsis of the
platform adopted:
? Declares devotion to the Constitu-
ton.
Affirms that the people of the several
States have the sole right of governing
themselves, subject only to the limita-
tons of the Constitution.
Denounces corruption and extrava-
gance in high official places.
Favors retrenchment and reform IN
National and State governments.
Condemns salary grabbers, ring poll
ticians and land mOnopolists.
Denounces in the strongest terms
the present Federal Administration,
and the procuring of money from the
VIGOROUSLY corrupt ring of Washington
politicians for the purpose of controll-
ing elections in the State of Connec-
ticut.
Charges the panic and its result to
the policy pursued by the Govern
ment.
Demands a speedy return to specie
payments.
Opposes unjust and unequal taxa
ton.
Condemns land grants and monopo-
lies.
Favors legislation beneficial to the
industrial classes, and imposing such
restraints upon grasping corporations
and stock gamblers as will prevent the
financial fluctuations which always re-
suit in debased currency, defalcation,
and starving workingmen and
women.
FavOrs bringing the question of call
ing a Constitutional convention direct
ly before the people.
And finally, expresses sympathy
with all people struggling for freedom,
and calls upon the General Government
to extend to them the support consist
ent with the laws of nations and in ac-
cordanee with the principles of our
Republican Government"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
TEST TRIAL OF PLOWS AT CAPT.
ELLIOTT'S.
The Excelsior and Watt Plough Vic.
t0rious.

Quite large number of the SUBJ
stantial farmers of the neighborhood
of Ringgold and Oak Grove assembled
to-day at the farm of William Elliott,
Jr., to witness an exhibition of the
following plows, viz: Avery, two
horse, No. G. o.; Avery, three-horse,
No. E. o.; and 60 o.; Avery, four
horse, No. +. o. and so 0. These
plows were represented by L. Mason,
general agent Avery plows, and Ben
Gill and Ed Turnkey, of your city.
There was also on exhibition the
Watt plow, manufactured in Rich
mond, Va, and represented by w. ID.
Meriwether, Esq, of the GAINESVILLE
Agricultural Works, and the two and
four-horse Excelsior pillow, represented
by Capt. Tom Smith, of Fox & Smith.
There was also exhibited folding
harrow, represented and manufactured
by w. ID. Meriwether, of GAINESVILLE,
Tenn. The exhibition was gotten up
at the suggestion of Ben Gill, ESD,
representing the Avery pillow. The
weather was fine and the land was in
splendid condition and the work done
by each of the contesting plows seem
ed to your correspondent to be per-
feet.
There was quite large crowd in at
tendance and the interest manifested
in the contest was lively in the ex'
IRENE. The following gentlemen, al
of whom are No. l farmers, viz: j
G. Allensworth, w. FL. Green, Thos
NJ. Barker, Joseph Harris and G. r
Clements, were chosen by the crow(
to Judge of the merits of the respec
tive plows, and after giving each ;
thorough trial of several hours, tb,
following award was made to-wit:
Four horse plows-Excelsior No. +.
represented by Capt. Smith, prem
ium.
Three-hors plows-Watts pillow No
2, manufactured in Richmond, Va
and w. d. Meriwether, of the Clarks
vile Agricultural Works, premium.
Two-horse plows-Excelsior, prem
ium.
The Folding Harrow, represente,
BY w. d. Meriwether, did excellen
work; there was no competition.
The crowd were most Hospitality en-
tertained by Capt. Elliott, and every
body went home highly pleased witt
the host, with the plows and their ex
hibitors, and with themselves.
In haste, Nj.
| MONTGOMERY Co., Feb. 8.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
The First Appeal.

The following is the manner of ad-
dress used by the visiting Committee
of ladies in Ohio and elsewhere, when
first approaching a loon-keeper on
the subject of a discontinuance of
business:
SIR-Feeling that the curse of
drunkenness is running our communi-
ty; that our fathers, brothers, hus-
bands, and sons are being lured TO de-
struction; that our homes are being
desolated and our happiness destroyed
by the curse of liquor, we have been
actuated to G step which only the ex-
tent of our peril would lead us to take
We present ourselves before you in
the cause of reform, and most kindly,
but most earnestly, appeal to you and
ask: Will you not quit this unhOly
traffic? You are injuring US as only
those can injure who enter the sacred
sanctuary of home to plumber and de-
stroy. Youare running US as families
and as a community. You are sending
our loved ones to eternal death, and
Fastening thither yourself. In the
name of our loved ones in the name
of humanity in the name of God, We
ask: viii you not pledge yourself to
desist from the liquor traffic? We
await your answer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
Has Its "Dander Up.o

The New York Times is evidently
at loggerheads with somebody high in
authority in the Republican party. Il
extols Seaator carpenters speech on
the Louisiana outrage, aud then feel,
ingly adds;
There are foolish members of Con,
gress, even iD ourown State, who think
that it is the duty of public man or
public journal to register the DEGREES
of clique, and, if word of protest
is uttered, they threaten to ostraoise
the man or abolish the journal. We
should like to sec these idiots begin
their work-at present, everybody, OF
any sense can see that the Republican
party must deal with the great ques-
tions of the day in a frank and liberal
spirit, or be destroyed. Alb olute free
dom of opinion has hitherto been the
salvation of the Republican party.
Some of our own precious Congress
men would turn over new leaf, and
go in for unlimited despotism. We
kuaw chat viii be their fate-but We
are not prepared to believe that the
Republican purity will consent TO share
it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
The Growing Wheat Crop.

The following returns relative tc
the growing wheat crop are compiled
from returns to the National Crop
Reporter of the 9th inst:
Texas-The wheat crop in Northern
Texas is reported better than usual.
GeOrgia-The acreage of wheat sown
is larger than last year.
Kansas = LeavenYorth county re-
ports the wheat as having been frozen
out. . .s.- ..
Illinois-In Efingham county wheat
never looked better. In Parker county
it looks we'll; average twenty-five per
cent larger than last season. In Mas
sac county more wheat is sewn than
last year, and it never looked better.
In Plat, Pike, Wabash, and Lawrence
the crop is reported in good condition,
with an average amount sOwn.
MISUNDERSTANDING wheat looks
we'll. t-.
Pennsylvania-The growing wheat
crop looks well.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
THE WHISKY WAR.
The TOpers Retreat to the Suburbs
The Fair Missionaries FOlIOw---A
Physicians Pledge.

RIPLEY, o., Feb. 10.-The work is
about closed up in town. The ladies
have been visiting the suburban saloons
with pretty good success. They do
not, however, feel much confidence in
the promises made them, and will con-
tinue their work until they see fruits
meet for repentance. Since the traffic
has been subdued in town, it is feared
the very dry may seek these more dis
tant resorts, and regular train of con-
veyances has been provided that they
may be attended to in the same spirit
as the others. Some of them are very
obstinate. The ladies have found
some cases of sad restitution resulting
from the traffic which have been gem
erously attended to. A physicians
pledge binding them to prescribe liquor
in cases only where there is bona fide
medical necessity, has been signed by
nearly all of the doctors. Mass meet
ings continue.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 10.-The temper
ance movement receives fresh impetus
from repeated success. In Washing
ton, a man named Passmore opened
new saloon last week. Immediately
the whole moral and religious power
of the town turned upon him. Ladies
prayed before the door all day and till
half past ten at night during the snow
storm. Yesterday, at the business
mems prayer meeting, message from
Passmore announced that he had
closed. An immense procession i'm
mediately charged Beck, who had en-
joined the women from using the tabor
nacle in front of his place. those en-
joined remained in Church to pray.
Beck, on seeing the procession said he,
too, would stop; only one remains,
and he asked till to morrow to consider.
At Manchester all saloons are closed;
at Logan, the ladies likewise celebrate
a complete victory. At Lancaster
and Athens work is beginning. At
Pomeroy society has been organized
on the principle that there is enough
moral and religious power in the city
to exterminate the business of the
traffic in intoxicating drinks, and will
resort to law only where other means
fail.
XENIA, o., Feb. 10.-Dio Lewis lee
tured on temperance here tonight in
the City Hall. Nine hundred persons
were present. The meeting was en-
thusiastic. One hundred and twenty
five women organized for immediate
operations against saloons. All women
in Xenia are invited to cooperate.
They meet tomorrow to commence
work. Ten ministers made minute
speeches, all endorsing the movement,
except three, who doubted whether
the time had come for it. j. c. Van
Pelt, late New Vieena saloon keeper
made the opening speech.
PITTsBURG, Feb. 10.-A fourth city
ticket was put in the field tonight
The Brohibltion party nominated | f.
Hershberger for Mayor. Hugh d. Nc
Gaw for Treasurer and Thos. p. Nor
gan for Controller. ..t.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14

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Do you want Ready made Clothing?
If you do, go to Coulter's. Do you
want ready-made shirts? If you do,
go to Coulter's. Do you want goods
to make shirts? If you do go to Coul-
ter's. Why go to Coulter's all the
time Because he buys for CASH, and
you know CASH gets the bargains Be-
cause he is at no extra erpeRse to sell
clothing, therefore can afford to give
bargains Because he is not dependent
upon any one branch of business for
his support, but handles all his goods
to the Disadvantage. Because he buys
direct from the manufacturers and gets
the lowest prices and can afford to sell
at the lowest prices. Because he aims
in every instance to give his customers
the full value of their money. Try
Coulter for CLOTHING.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
COULTER'S BARGAIN COUNTER

Many splendid Bargains have been
bought on these Bargain Counters this
winter. Many persons miss bargains
often by not visiting Coulter's store.
Why work hard for money and then
not go to the very place to spend it?-
Hundreds, hundreds of people trade at
Coulter's. Why don't your You
might find it to your advantage; you
certainly can't lose by doing so-you
have all the advantages offered you
and no risk.
Try Coulter this year. Go without
prejudice and give an impartial inves-
tigation and you viii be convinced Of
the many advantages TO be gained by
regular dealing in his popular store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
NO USE TO TRY.

You can't do better than to buyyour
cARPETING of Coulter. He keeps the
largest stock. He keeps the prettiest
patterns. He keeps the best assort-
ment. He sells at the very lowest price.
He buys on the very best terms. He is
willing to work for very small profits
and does do so. He keeps the very
best and prettiest Oil Cloths for halls,
dining-rooms, fire places, and viii give
them at low prices. He keeps beauti-
full Velvet Rugs, door mats, oil rugs,
bordering and stair carpeting. The
best assortment of SHADES, at very low
prices. Be sure to visit Coulter when
in want Of any of the above. ~
.Atls tTt .tfi .ts6. .Hsf I
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
ALWAYS AHEAD ON BLACK
ALPACAS.

Don't buy that Black Alpaca dress
until You have looked at Coulter's NEW
STOCK, purchased for January and
February sales, 1874. Real bargains
given. He keeps the best brands sells
at small profits, selects the best blacks.
None superior in any respect, and they
are warranted to give satisfaction. Re-
member, ladies, that the goods sold by
Coulter have been tested in every res
pect, and are exceedingly popular. He
has probably sold more of these goods
than were ever sold by any one house
in this whole section of country. Per-
sons order them by mail. They give
the closest examination, and pronounce
them all right. Go to Coulter's for
Black Alpacas. 9
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
SPECIAL CASH NOTICE.

1t is fixed and unalterable purpose
with me, not to do a credit6usiness. My
health,will not admit of the additional
labor a credit business will impose
upon NE. My profits are too small to
admit of the extra expense attending a
credit business. For these and other
reasons, I SHALL BELL FOR CASH. /
hope no one will think | am the least
unreasonable. / am fully persuaded
that | am right. 1t is best for melt
is best for the public that all business
should lie done for cash, / know there
are a large number who prefer to pay
cash. They have right to expect all
the advantages that prompt cash buy
ers are entitled to and propose to give
them, With best wishes for all and
earnestly desiring to please all who may
favor me this year with their patron
age. Very Respectfully, i
~ B. +. COULTER.
l. IT t-t 4c
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
y = y = . p q =
Carpets, Oil Cloths Rugs,
Window Shades. Damasks,
Curtains, Table Linens,
Towels, Napkins, etc.

ALL DOWN TO PANIC PRICEsi
Just think OF It. a good Carpet for Is cents
lust think OF it. u good S-pIy carpet forsl 90
per yard. ~.
Just think OF IL a good floor Oil Cloth for 70
cents per yart. al
Just think OF 1t, 10 Velvet Rug for Sc 20.
Just think Of it.a nice Oil Window shade
for 81 10.
Just think of it, nice Curtain Damask for
IS cents per yard. en- .r.ra
Just think oft. q nice Lace Curtain for
81 p
Just think Of it. good all Linen Table Dam
ask for "a cents per yard. aa.
Just think Of Il. n dozen good all Linen
Napkins fur 81 o.
Aud then gofo Rice. B-oaddus 4 Co.'S and
spend your money for some OF the above
and you will nev~T regret 10. NeWant you
tO make money by buying goods while they
are down. and we will make money On
them when they go UP. 81
Very Respectfully.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
Fire in Memahis.

kMEMPHIs, Feb. 10.-A fire broke
out at O'clock in the mattress factory
near Cogees sale table. Both were
destroyed and the Planters Insurance
building caught FIRE. 1t appeared at
one time as though the insurance block,
the finest in the city, and Specht's con-
fectionery would be lost. The loss is
light and will not exceed six thous-
and dollars altogether. The Insur-
ance block is considerably damaged,
principally by water. The buildings
burned were mere sheds and of little
value.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
THE SHOE SUBJECT.

l intend, this year, to give especial
attention TO this branch of my business
and can promise my customers that they
shall have the very best goods that can
be gotten up and at the very lowest
prices. No one can afford to sell at
smaller profits. No one can buy at
lower prices. Noretail house can offer
any greater Inducements and | am de-
termined no retail house shall sell at
lol0er prices My customers may rely
upon being protected fully in all their
purchases of me. When you want
shoes please give me call. This is
large and important part Of my bust
Ress and buyers generally may depend
on getting good goods at the very low
est prices. Very respectfully,
B.F. COULTER.
Tft..
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14

/ In a Minnesota town one evening
last week spiritualistic lecturer, see
ing woman in mourning about to
leave the hall, called her back to in
form her that the spirit of her hus-
band was present. The lady had no
doubt on the subject, as her husband
was quietly waiting for her at the door.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14

IT Is charged by leading papers, that
soldiers enlisted for the regular SER
vice, instead of being sent TO the re-
belious South, are officiating, to the
number of about a thousand, as carri-
age drivers, body servants and walters
for the Radical grandees of Washing
ton City The people, under the head
of army appropriations, are thus made
to pay the servant hire of their public
servants.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14

THE Committees of Congress, it is
said find it almost impossible to get
answers to the questions propOunded
to the heads of Departments. So rot
ten are they all, that they tremble and
prevaricate at the bare idea of investi-
CATION. Congress has, we presume,
the power to overhaul the records of
the different Federal Offices and, if so,
will be responsible for the consequent
ces of covering up official villanies.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
The Siamese-Their Bodies Partially
DecOmpoSed.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1O.-The case
containing the bodies Of the Siamese
Twins was opened to-day. The bodies
were not IN good preserving order, ow-
ing to decomposition hayings set in when
prrtial embalment was made at Mount
Airy. 1t is thought, however, the au-
topsy will successfully determine the
main points of interest. A plaster
cast of the bodies was taken to-day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14
TO THE PUBLIC.

lam truly thankful for the liberal
patronage of the past year, and shall
try to make il to the interest of many
others who have not heretofore traded
with me to do so the present year
With increased facilities I expect to be
able to offer my customers many ad-
vantages. | shall deal literally and
courteously with all; shall keep the
best general stock of goods in this Sec
ton, and shall sell at uniformly loo
prices. Kind reader give me a trial
this year. b. E. COULTER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14

JUDGE BUSTED and his co-laborer
in iniquity, Durell, will both be i'm
peached To sacrifice two such worth
less seoundrels, will be small out
lay for the character for fairness which
Radiealism hopes to make by it. To
depose Durel is all that will be done
for Observation-Disclosures being I'M
willing to lose its hold on the State, by
overturning the Kellogg x Grant mon.
strosity.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-14

THE fellow who wanted to cross the
Mississippiriver on the ice at Muscatine
and fearing it was too thin, began TO
crawl over on his knees, dragging skiff
after him as a life-preserver in case of
accident, felt very sick when, just as
he was nearly across and tired out, a
fellow passed him with 4 sled loaded
with pig iron. INfi