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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17

Tbs Citi-s!,. semi-religious sheet of
Minneapolis, says of the feeling Of the
Democrats over the late Republican de-
fcats:
They feel that chance Is afforded them
t. get the administration in ls7h, II they
improve rightly, and As tar IS possible, their
late victory ard present ADVANTAGE And
il i difficult TO think they are wrong IN their
confidence. A. the case now stands there 3,
nevertheless. qr.ite as good feeling orer ''tse
resaIs' amoag Republicans es among the
Democrats themselves.
Exactly: they stuck to their party
from pride of opinion. but they knew its
longer reign would be ruinous to the
country. and they re)sice in its defeat.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
BISMARCK ITEMS.
Three Murders-.DroSynirg OF War
shall Miller and Sheriff Mccarthy.
Bismarck telegram, Dec. l5.j

Following the murders already tele-
graphed, learn of the killing Of the
two Kelly Brothers, opposite Standing
Rock, fifty miles below here. No par
ticulars. On Saturday Swede was
murdered on Heart River, six miles
from here. The murder yet remains a
mystery.
On Sunday morning, United States
Deputy Marshal, c. J. Miller, and b.
C. Mccarthy. sherig of Burleigh coun-
tv. left here for the Burned Greek dis
trict, for the purpose of gaining some
knowledge of the Peterson tragedy.
Their continued absence created suspl.
con of something wrong, and to-day
several citizens started for a search.
Their track on the ice on the Missouri
river was followed, and finally an air hole
was found where both men and team
had gone down in sixteen feet Of water.
The cap of one of them was found
floating in the eddy. The community
is thrown into the deepest gloom by
this sad calamity, as these gentlemen
were old and highly respected citizens.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
Chicago Produce Board, Dec. i6

1910 A. M.-Wheat unsettled and active
at 50 4 41oyc Tor January, and yuA Ql3OA for
FEBRUARY; So Y bid cash and December.
lu:25 A. M.-Previsionb unsettled and &C
tive. Pork Sl92 % for February; has sold at
sisl0; nominally $3.50 for March. Lard
10. lOc Tor February, and 1900 tor March
1855 A. wv heat hrrn and active at &C
for January, and yO4c for February salea-
bic at CO &C cash.
M-Car lots wheat l52, corn ~,
oats IA, rye |, barley Il
U.35 A A.-Wheat active and hi-her q.
s9c cash or December; o9sc Tor january,
and e01aoo.c Tor February; No SIC;
No. hara nolninally SO; NJ. hard 94Hc;
little Offering. Rye quiet saleab!e 1t eoc,
with &C storage Barley Is irregular with
moderate demand at si.10gi2lK cash, and
ii 22lri % u for January
il:45 A. M-Receipts Of hogs, estimated,
5000: market dull, weak and lOJUc
lower, packers paying sG.25g6. b0 for con-
mon to lair, and - bOp6. ~ ior lar t. choice,
extra nominaIly S7vog725; inferior 70 COM
mon grades nomlnaliy S5.5JF6. %.
1906 P. M.-Pork steadier and active with
large sales at sl927 h0l9.20 tor February,
.5llcl9.6U Tor March md sl6.S54 1899
cash. Lard frrner and fairly active for iu
ture at 1915 for February and 1910 for
March noIninaliy i2Kc cash CT December.
Meats easier with moderate demand. green
shoulders sold q. &c; short ribs 9Ac for
loose; green hams logl0tc.
I:05 P. x.-Corn quiet and firm at TIC for
December and 721c for May. Data quEt
and steady at 53Ac for cash or December
and 5s < g5s &c for January Rye quiet and
| firm at Voc Whisky firm at nc. Barley
dull at el2lK cash or December and Sits
81 % nc tor January
1.20P. Wheat heavy at s8Hc for jan
uary and s9k gs9.c for February. Pork
| tirmer at tl9.45 for February; $3.50 for
March Lard firm at l31c for February
| and 10. 10 for March
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
A Defense OF Master PerkiRs--E1fs
Side of the Case.

Lone LAKE, HENSErIS Co.. MIN,
Dec. It'll, 1874.
lSditor Anti Monopolist:
see in your issue of Dec. Sd, an ar
ticle over the signature Of Granger.
rejecting on +. K. Perkins. Of Mime
sofa City. and | wish to correct several
errors which find in it. In the first
instance, your correspondent states ::
A paper is in circulation probably
prepared by himself,) asking +. Il.
Perkins to be candidate for State
Master.
Now | wish to state that the paper
WAS prepared by Master n. G. Abbott,
vt the request of six Masters there
present, and brother Perkins was not
even present at the time il was drafted
Again. in the matter of his statement
with regard to the report on the lnsur-
ance Association he is in error.
Brother Perkins and others did pre-
pare and submit such report. which, at
ter beng heard, was referred back to be
put iii proper form fo- printing. and by
subsequent action of the council, the
hearing has been postponed till after
the January meeting of the directors
If sald Association. no action has
been taken as regards its acceptance or
rejection, though believe it will be &C
cepted rs fair and impartial report
As to the charge that too much time
was consumed IN preparing the report
there has been no complaint on the
part of the couac |. and possibly many
members may deem too little was con.
suuied rather than toe much.
As t. the charges concerning his po
litical action, know OF no such actor
on his part, and believe the charges tc
be false the only foundation for such
charge being the fact that he supported
aud voted for King. shall attempt nc
defense OF that act. but many good and
true men of our party did the same
The chairman of our central committee
expresses himself IS thoroughly salts
fled with his course and conduct. with
abe exception of his seaport Of King.
respectfully yours.
Il. 3 GAyTAS-
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
The DISTRICT DEB1.
The Little Load Which Uncle sam
is Asked to Shoulder.

Conkling's bill in relation to the Dis
trict of Columbia, introduced in the
Senate yesterday, directs the Secretary
of the Treasury to issue 4 per. cent.
thirty year bonds of the United States
to an amount not exceeding SlS.oco.-
900. and exchange them within one
wear for bonds and stocks Of the Dis
trict of Columbia and the cities of
Washington and Georgetown, dollar
for dollar. the difference in interest to
be adjusted by him. The total amounts
of these various classes of securities are
set forth in detail, and including
SS.OOO.Oo0 of the 1855 bonds and the
board of audits' certificates authorized
and guaranteed by act of Congress
last June. aggregated SlI,l42sOO.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
THE AFFLICTED CORPORATIONS.

An Associate Press dispatch OF the
Sd inst, says:
"a meeting of general freight agents was
had It was decided that arbitrary rates
should hereafter be imposed Oh all
through freight from Chicago and
St. Louis to points west. An agree
ment was also entered into which
specifed that no railroad company you'd con-
tract for freight after Jo1uary lst oetoa0 'he
rates agreed apon in, June Of this gear.
This is part Of "the pooling plan.
It is meant to prevent competition and
to leave the people as completely at the
mercy of the railroads as the peasants
of the middle ages were at the mercy
of the barons. Is there no remedy
Yes, the law. How is it to be obtalneos
Through the ballot box.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
TEXAS PACIFIC RAIL WAY.
The St. Lonis Argument Why Com
gre>s should Aid its Budding.
st, Louis Telegram, Dec. l5.l


The Merchants Exchange and Board
of Trade of this city have united in
memorial praying Congress to grant the
aid desired by the Texas Pacific rail-
way. They urge that the completion
of the road is necessary for the protec-
ton Of the Southern frontier; that It
will afford the only protection against
the Southern territories, and will save
the government millions yearly in cost
of transportation of supplies to garrl-
sons OF to troops operating against the
Indians in that region; that 1t will Sc
cure competition in transcontl'
mental traffic, which vii, reduce
the rates and. draw to the
overland route a larger share of COM
merce between Europe and Asia; that
it is but lust to the South, since the
present line leads to the northward OF
the capitals and centres Of population
of % out of 81 States Of the Atlantic
slope: that it will stimulate the p7oduc-
ton of cotton, which already pays the
interest on thirty millions of foreign IN
debtedness: that it will greatly increase
the supply of cattle, and cheaper food
to Eastern consumers it will develop
sheep culture in New Mexico, and sup
Div to wool manufacturers the cheap
qualities of wool which are now import
ed at cost of over S20.0o0,00O yearly
that it will develop the richest mineral
regions OF this country and Mexico. and
,p,v cneedily double our production OF
precious metals. that will prompt such
another food tide of emigration as fol
lowed the discovery of gold in Califor
MIA. and the opening Of the Union Pa
ctftc
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
NUMBER %.
SMarket Geports.
1T. Paul Wholesale Market, Dec. 10.

81. Paul Wholesale Market, Dec. IL.
Trade in its various departments IS
only moderately active.
Wheat remains stagnant. though an
unexpected firmness is exhibited.
Prices remain as before quoted at -
to 7ec.
In corn but little is doing. The ROM
inal quotations are 60 to 65c on track
IS to Zoe in store.
Oats in fair request and firm at 81 to
SIC on track and 81 to SOC in store.
Ground feed S2s to $50 per ton.
Shorts $14 to SIS.
Bran firm at $3.50 to $3.50; IN
store $l4 to SIS.
Flour $3.50 to $500 for
xxx: $500 to $4.25 for xxx; $3.50
to $500 for xx. Rye -four 1915 to
So. 90 per sack. Buckwheat 1 to SC
per pound. Corn meal $500 to S2.25.
Pork $40 to sol. Hams Is to i4c.
Lard IA to l5c. Bacon IA to IA lie.
APPLES $3.50 to $500.
Pure apple cider $500 to $500 per
barrel.
Cranberries $3.50 to 1915.
Butter 25 to sc for choice table; l.
to oOc for inferior grades.
The receipts Of fresh eggs have been
quite liberal for the past three days,
under the influence Of which slight
decline is noted, quotations to-day
standing at % to oic.
Beans $3.50 to 50. Peas 81 to rs.
Venison has been coming for
ward in large quantities, which II con-
nection with unfavorablc advices from
the East.has operated to unsettle values
to,some extent, offerings going a beg
ging at lie.
Considerable inquiry was noticed this
morning for fresh killed poultry. Old
stale stocks kept over from the Thanks
giving killing are flat, there being posi-
lively no sale. Wcquote chickens ) to
&c; turkeys to l0c; geese Sc
Hogs firm at s. to 1915 with . good
inquiry.
Mutton III light request and lower,
&c being the outside figure at which
, safes can be made.
Dressed beef ; II to l-2c.
Hides weaker. though quotations re.
main unchanged, SC for green frozen
and II to l8c for dry flint.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
Grangs department.
Some Plain Taih From an Old. Far.
ner--ParsOns and the Changers.

-hoh-tlS own. Rlce county
DC ;cember It'll, 1874.
Editor Anti-M ,nopolist:
SIR: In ere is a very important SUP
Ject 70 be decided at this session OF the
State Gr Ange, that is to say, who snail !
be Mas Ter for the next term. 90 not
think our Worthy Master Parsons mas
done his duty. If he had attended to
the affairs of the Grange with an eye
81 ogle to the advancement OF that VI
der, instead OF having an eye to the ad-
-vancement of himself in the kepuol-
can party, the subordinate oranges IN
this State would number to-day l,ooo.
Therefore, | hope our representatives
to the State Grange will make choice Oh
some good. honest aud capable farmer,
one that is not running after office and
To ALL anpearance would be willing to
DESTROY the Order for his own aggrand-
iZeynent.
Our Grange has ignored the order OF
the Executive Committee and request
Of Master Parsons as unconstitutional
and uncalled for, and have asked our
Worthy Master to take his seat in the
State Grange as provided in the State
Grange constitution.
/ hope the State Grange will use It's
influence to reduce our initiation ice al
least cne-half or allow each Grange to
set its own fee. Also to redace our ice
to the State Grange so per cent.
While we poor farmers are groanlng
under the load of taxes from county.
State and United States, why should we
also be taxed to accumulate such an
enormous sum up in Washington.
May not those belonging to the 9th
or 7th degree understand the reason
Why shoulu We have an aristocratic
party in the order, is question often
asked. but seldom answered satiseac-
tory to us Of only the 4th degree.
think it is time we nip those things in
the bud. We profess to be an order IL
favor of economy; let US show it in oul
action. \ few men may run off witt
100000 in the national treasury, an,
where is our remedy, | ask.
Mr.. Editor If you think this orthy
Si room in your paper, please publish
for AN OLD FARMER.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
Our Weak Point.

The suspicious disposition OF farm
ers. is a subject Of common remark.
But, analysed, we do not believe the IN
disposition to venture is as largei y made
uo of suspicion, as of some other IN
Gradients. Indeed. we rather incline
to the opinion that farmers are too
credulous. and we think the very ma
ture of their pursuit, and the habit o.
not thinking, will account for their Gre
dulity, and the consequent frequent de-
cen.ions and losses to which they are
subject. In the first place, men OF
strong and active mind are apt to seek
other walks; they engage in something
more stirring, beca Use more congenlal.
In the second place, a few years OF farm
life as it has been and now
is, with itsexcessive labor. and
lack of social friction,
will take the SNAP out of almost any
man. Hence, farmers fall into ruts, IN
their way Of thinking and doing things,
and it requires some extraordinary
force to change their course. They
know full well that they do not realize
as much for their labors and pains as
they ought; but they look up from
their plows and find themselves begirt
with a business system, to break
through which seems an almost imPos-
slbie thing, that will cost . long, hard
effort, and perhaps make some enemies );
and they sigh, and give il up. and jlst
plod along as before. They are indis-
posed to look into things and when the
evil of things is thrust upon their at
tention, they are indisposed to make
the effort necessary to o.arcome It. As
long as they remain W andlatnr bed
possession of theirland & n hsscssnough
to eat and wear. Is hong as seed time
and harvest return in unyarying order
thew infer that all is well--never in
curing what becomes of the surplus o
the fruit of their labor, nor dreaming
that thieves and spectators are revel
ING in luxury at their expense.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17

The farmers, to secure their rights.
must educate themselves TO I'll legisla-
tive positions. and then demand their
full share Of the ofticcs. Then. and
not til then. will agriculture receive It's
full recognition II Congress and n our
State Legs la.1rss--H J. GroEgsr.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
Milwaukee Prod uce IS0a I'd. Dec. ID.

o.35A. M.-Wheat unsettled No. 5o4c ::
No. Q s31c; Decembcr Ss4c; January
ssAc; February euc; No. Eard yiae.
Receipts 81 1000 bushels; shipments io,sD
bushels.
1880 A. x-Wheat unsettled No ! &c ;
No. 0ac; December 65ac' January
s5Ac.
n:l5 x.-Wheat auie. at % for hard ;
q .c for No. i: ssac cesh and December ,
s. &c for January and yvkc for February
Barley steady sellers at si.N tor January
Hogs. live, 6hg7c: dressed, 6k97c: ez-
tras, &c
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA THURSDAY, DECEMBER II. 1874

discipline, ''preserving party cohe-
sion, and contempt of side issues. -
Mankdto Union.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
Destructive Fires.

MsxPHIs, Dec. 16-I2n.-A dispatch
from Forest City. Ark, states that all
the town south Of the railroad was
burned this morning. Particulars
soon.
LATER.
AgxrH1s, Dec. is. P. s.-TLe tire
At Forest City, Ark, this morning
burned the telegraph Office and it IS i'm
tpssible as yet to ascertain the parslcu,
lars. Since the recent fire which burned
the portion north Of the railroad the
mere antile business has been confined
to the south side. 5Among those In the
district burned this morning are Pope
Bros. 4 Co.. Garry 4 Co.. lizard Bros.
4 Prevett. and the Brooks Hotel.
r. CHARLES, 10.
The st. Charles Starch Factory At
St. Charles, No., Eas burned yesterday,
| With considerable corn and Hanufa1 .ur-
ed starch. Loss s., 900, insured for
SIC. 900.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
BANGOR, MAINE.

BANGOR, MAINE.
BANGOR, Dec. 16.-Thc loss by the
Ere here last night is $4,000.
THE BOSTON LOSSES.
Bosros, Dec. 16.--The losses by the
Plympton and Warham streets fire ag-
gregate 100000. The insurance, SO
far as known, is $l41, 1000. The losses
BY the Charlestown fire aggregate
Sl45, 600; insurance 100000.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17

The bullion that has gone into
he Bank Of England On talznee te-.ia.
i -125, lo
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
BLACK KILLS PROSPECTOnS.
An Apochryphal Story Correctcd---A
Party Really on the way 10 the
IsiHck Bills.

TFrom the Eau Claire Free Press, Dec. III
Rumor Of rather painful nature
reaches US concerning the party, num-
bcring about twelve, which left this
city for the gold regions Of the Black
Hills this fall. 1t was understood. dur
ing the first part Of October, that such
a party was organizing, but 50 secret
we're they III their operations, that
nothing definite could be ascertained
concerning their movements. Suffice
it to say that such a party actually
left this place, this last fall, and now
rumo- reaches US that one Of their
number, B. B. Logan, was killed by a
poisoned a. arrow. in skirmish with
the Indians, and that the whole party
was broken up and scattered, never
reaching their destination, and endur-
ing an immense amount of sutterings.
That this is actually true we have
no knowledge further than such re-
port is given out, based upon letter
which some one processes to have re-
ceiyed from one Of the party, who for.
tunatcly escaped back to the settle
mcnts.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-17
1Frcm the same, Dec. u.

The rumor published yesterday in
regard to the death Of B. b. Logan IS
undoubtedly canard.
Our reporter interviewed several gen
tlernen yesterday evening. who knew
all the parties who left here. The
party left Eau Claire on the Sd Of
October, and Sioux City on the 9th Of
October. They were joined at Sioux
City by about fifty others. Although
a rumor to the effect that Mr.. Logan
had been killed is prevalent, it cannot
be traced to any reliable source. The
last letter from the party was written
BY James Powers to his brother, Thos.
Powers, and was dated November 18th.
The party we're then at the last post
station in Nebraska. and were all in
good health and spirits. Game was re
ported very abundant, and the weather
mild and pleasant.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-07
Reliaions Notlce5.

EAT the -,uth Baptist Church, West Twcr tl tie R-v
A G. D. D. Pa;,I services SJNp-- Afcl 90 al iV =
n and ., I.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-07

IGs} WEST 23TH-ST.-A young girl wishes
elsD 20 take 81 CHILDREN and CIAhBsRWObK. or
CAamermal seaIatress; best reference. Ca for two days
New-York tribune., 1874-03-07
,gyoIT1kr u pecssgss ANp J.,r,s,
Tof,lt......o.sll a6Oe7 l55ss s2s872 p

Iof1lt......t,rLl .bfl-s Is INS -s-.J4. ~
The Nrs relief 1isal o. %
The rsyscouiirg uolis in tA- as zen Yeirs
large Increase applicants Fhrlary ths
morh; sni n. neither M lanoer Of sh
9i ap rttF ulll ihe y fng 1lless gFe.
The bUO-s meanwhile b0gh greater laI s' Nn FAR
he au;llele4 d-snatoa ta1anis an 0Aer
increased utcrsI, 20 VOD
hc denied further J j. tg' cas the oniy
posbe relief fatlrnc, ciine, er ce4u'
I dcsrru. ch.ct o. aee unol un~ts nl s rtuarkaoie
uumber Tnev mostly worthy -riarr. IA
.t.gs CF0suleut ali-s.
thu.l no o'tc c0m1, o. ask ter 1on aid May
AAe su before, and the
VII. ngobably a. 10 aga'l-
deeply the ue"essiv 0 SPECIAL appeal Ihe
friends d" Association NuoR stno1s g
al obuon " is uracrl yoo
the lu made
i.rsY obe sBpeuang TIE necessity have douhd cortrbl
ard YET 2eeu Of The increased pressure DE ocsp 80 yer
cent le.s than The iensnd.
managers gca that help ecm- the ref nov
aud quickly Tor orsson .i1snux
for which cannot he he'd rpOnss Die. II provided
charity all it be4elcru. UyiA u tAey whhci
operation in Ike degree wiz 10 crippled paarern
anpsnt ani an inc-caae OF iega, ell
Contributions b seat bFoAn nFs 90 Naist K y.
Mttrn Treasure ~ Sashs ~ sTte Secretary; 80 Bibia
Hoase OF 10 any oi The Clicers soisloT.
By order Of lls Board, JAMBS BROWN. President.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-07
Nurses.

IllE WEoI 2lIH-S Ia superior LAIN-
W. DRESS sr,is WASHING 30 Der holsei linens
tne1i-. -e.e!-!.- done IL n --r9L l.-e.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-07
5iiuationo uanteo--A AlGles

5tuations uanteo- AlGIes
Clerks, Galesmen, &c.
4 GENTLEMAN acquainted with work,
~ industry sld sone senuy cesres TO bUPLkiN
aey outdoor Adt' Yoaser, Post of-s box 32
-WANTED--By a young Engllshman, a
"A. .tlaiion STOCK BROKERS OFFICE salary object
place whore ihe Opportunity Of thoroughly learn
the fapd aivl1een Azores o.! letter
s., eare Of Mr Ilirr. 1870 Nes' IUhst
GITUATION WANTED by IA young man ia
= any caDsciy: hand. fgures.
sBd good Des;o reference AiTs THOMAS in0uLt OAs
Coachmel.
COACHMAN-A gentleman desiring first
y class family COACHMAS 80 evy psrcar anI gho can
rhT,e dsys FOR c. d stD wRGHTS 81 fhsva
NOACHMAN and useful manly man
~ aged - YEAR who erstr and groom en mt Tos
; i1s sSrRs Srs ' iss Wss. 's co. ,as,
Cooks.
car GTH-AVE, French Bureau.-Nan COOK
W b, Frrueln-u very good Wiling O. go
Gr waees einsF e,y county pn' m'a o. Ill"e
has H.crcuees, aud 10 SiiiAs T. IaA,t A%' ~ '--
Gardeners.
GARDENER.-A respectable young man.
6,sr bo ano ,o rr.rer aJng I-sLs, aDt arin-
tnars place uplogbisd Testimonials. Apuy 81 oDiLS Au'l
100 Wri 3iihst, corler Brot-saI
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. wanted hy first
rls,s GennAn f4rlsBs anlr understands al hind
be Sok cold ai grspere- vegetables 1.nr oe'
nen.ag grounds eonirctne rrig g'fA &C. Api" !" uN''h
BECKER Ll-ucB'n FlrE. OnHgc y J.
L.TASrED-A GARDENER SITUATION
w b. married taras nsl hra Lsh recen-
,se; saees rol s. ech q AZ a.tsa. n address
J. N. s.. Henderson,. Seed store. No. 80 c.tla'dt'L