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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

The waning of the Anti-MonopoIy
party is manifest In the lack Of inter
est shown at their county convcn-
tions. At this place on the 18th
inst, their convention was attended
by less than 20 members of that
party. Twelve were old-time DEM
ocrats, five former Republicans and
two unknown.
At Bloomfield there were not
enough of the "possums" present to
keep warm by budding in corner
of the court room, and they met III
the Auditors Office.
At Sigourney about a score of
the "disappointed ofiice-seekers and
broken down political hacks" "aged
and battered representatives of the
'ephemeral organization," assem-
bled at call i'm the name Of economy
and reform. The Neacs says it was
simply an open meeting Of the
County Council. No secrets were re-
vealed, save the sepulchral voices Of
the voting few told the sad story
that as yet there is just little doubt
as to whether they will be able to
save the nation and alfget in office
this year or not.
The contrast between this state OF
things and the imposing and enthu-
siastic demonstrations on similar oc.
casions last year is remarkable.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

The Ottumwa Democrat, of last
Thursday announces that the list OF
Congressional aspirants in the Anti
Monopoly ranks in this district is
constantly receiving accessions. II
names j. w. Dixon of Wapello, j,
N. Dixon, w. T. Smith, r. r. Har.
bour, and PC. Welch of Mahaska,
j. l.. Mccormack and w. M. Stone
of Marion, III. I'll. Trimble of Davis,
N. d. Earlywine of Appanoose, S.
Harmed and c. III. Mackey Of keo.
kuk.
The Democrat adds:
These gentlemen, it is understood,
are all willing to sacrifice themselves
and it is well that there can be found
lambs for the altar. Yet before they
convince themselves that election Il
certain, let them consider that the
people have something to say about
it. Let them understand especially
that the Democratic people will insist
that the candidate for Congress must
unequivocallyexpress himself against
the Capitalization schemes of the Re-
publican party, and he must also ex'
press himself in favor of the rights Q,
the States as guaranteed by the Con-
stitution. Any candidate who falls
short Of this demand sciU fall short o
| Democratic rotes next October.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
Republican state Convention.

HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN,
STATE CEN. COMMITTEE OF Iowa,
MAPsHALL1oWN, May 6, 1874.
The State Convention of the Repub-
lican party of Iowa, will be held at
Des Moines on Wednesday, the lst
day Of July, at the hour of IL O'Clock
A. NJ. for the purpose of nominating
candidates to be voted for at the Octo-
ber election, 1874, to fill the following
offices, to-wit:
Secretary of State,
Treasurer of State.
Register of State Land Office,
Attorney General,
Clerk Of the Supreme Court,
Supreme Court Reporter.
The basis Of representation will be
the vote cast for Hon. james Beck,
Supreme Judge, at the last general
election, to-wit: One delegate for every
200 votes, and one for each fraction
over 100 votes.
A. II. NEIDIG, Chairman.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

"If reformation is not effected
sooner or later, by some such means
AS are intended by the Grange move
ment, a revolution is the only means
by which, as last resort, can be ar
rested the impending monarchy"
The above morsel is the editorial
utterance Of the Malcolm Ndgnet, OF
which Porte Welch, the reputed
father of the New Party movement
in Iowa and the nation, is editor.
Revolution, then, it seems, is TO be
Porte's last resort in case the Grange
movement should not succeed III
overthrowing the Radical party,
which means the same thing in the
Democratic and New Party view as
the impending monarchy. These
new Party chaps talk about revolu'
tion as glibly and cheerily as though
they had not tried it once at the sac
rifice of millions of lives and billions
of money.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

Mr.. A. X. Campbell, Of Newton,
is a candidate for Supreme Court Re-
porter. AS printer, an editor, a
citizen and a Republican, we can
speak for him from knowledge, and
endorse him cordially. AS to his
qualifications as lawyer and his
ability and fitness for the position
named, we cannot speak with assur'
ance based upon knowledge, although
he is fully endorsed by good authori'
ties. Jasper, though one of the
strongest Republican counties in the
State, has, we believe, never been
accorded State officer. A Des
Moines correspondent writes Us "Re-
memb ber, she will bring an able one
to the field if Mr.. Campbell should
be elected"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

cOwardice. He takes the towards
dodge; and there we are content to
leave him to enjoy his shame in his
towards retreat under the protection
guaranteed by his display of the
white feather, subject of pity, but
not deserving it.
But for the honorable official place
he holds, and holds but to disgrace,
he would not merit even the ridicule
he has so justly earned.
As to the questions already pro-
pounded to the editor and Anti
Nfouop. leader, we are done with the
witt,ess for the present.
Now, in behalf of his constituency,
who possibly have claim upon him
for d statement of his views, if he
has any, upon a great and important
question now prominently before the
people, we ask the Senator to an
swer for himself only, and not for
the Anti-Monopoly party: Do you
still stand firmly upon and adhere
to the State Rights doctrine, in ref
erence to Congressional control OF
interstate railroads, as promulgated
in the Anti-Monopoly State Conven.
tion Of February last, to-wit:
5. That all corporations are sub
jectsto legislative control; that those
created by Congress should be re.
strieted and controlled bY Congress
and that those under State laws
should be subject to the control o.
the State creating them.
Has Congress no right to control
other corporations than those crea
teddy Congress? Answer squarely
Yes or No; Or confess as before
I've don't know!" Have the
kindness to reply previous to the
Ottumwa convention, that your del
egates may act intelligently. Shal
we hear from the Senator? Shall
we hear from the Congressional as
pirant?
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

The Senate passed the new curren-
cy bill last Friday, the House con-
cured by vote of 22l to 40, on sat
urday, and the President has signed
it. So that matter is at last settled
fora time. The bill limits the legal
tenders to 1882 900 900; provides for
the redistribution of $4,000, 900 na-
tional bank currency to the south
and West; releases the reserves for
,nerly required to be held on account
of circulation. This amount Will av-
erage about ST., 200, ,0G0.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

Sam. Evans, of the Ottumwa Dem
ocrat, remains in good and promi-
nent standing in the Anti-Monopoly
party, Notwithstanding his late bold
utteranccs i'm favor of abandoning
that organization and reviving the
Democratic party in the State. lie
is member of the Anti Central
Committee for this District. AT the
county convention OF that party held
at Ottumwa recently he was elected
a delegate to the State and Judicia
Conventions.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

A recent Anti-Monop. convention
in Lee county made committe to
raise five hundred dollars as that
county's quota of the expenses of the
coming political campaign in the
State, to be placed at the disposal OF
the State executive committee.
There are one hundred counties in
the State, and if each should contrib
ute five hundred dollars, the State
Central committee would have fund
of fifty thousand dollars with which
to carry on the campaign and influ.
ence votes. OF course a county
which is willing to contribute five
hundred dollars for the State canvass
would expect to expend ut least an
equal amount in its home canvass.
This would swell thecost Of the cam.
paign to 100000. Rather heavy
and slightly brassy for retrench'
ment and reform party. .
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

The Iowa City Press, John lrish's
paper, thinks the time has not yet
come for laying aside its Anti-Mo-
nopoly colors, and in this disagrees
with a majority of the Democratic
papers in the State. 1t says that in
trying ta>remedy the political disas-
ters and diseases under which the
country is suffering, and which
threaten liberty, it has caught the
disease. So believing, cannot favor
the restoration of the Democratic or
ganiZatiOn.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

The Reform Ledder, Abba, thinks
the Anti-Monops should not choose
their candidate for Congress from
among those who are working ioi
the nomination. Again, it says:
1--WE know Of some political aspIr'
ants in this Congressional District;
as corrupt AS any we ind, and
are only working for their own sell.
ish ends.n y But we Wanl
none of those old political hacks
who have done nothing but work for
An office at the hands OF the peopie,
ever since they were elected road
supervisor. We want none OF these,
and If any such are nominated we
will not work for their election; Dul
on the other hand had rather see
some honest man elected from tne
Republican party. such are ,. our
sentiments aud such shall We WORK
for.o
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
KNOXVILLE NATIONAL BANK.

K0XyILLE, IOWA. CAPITAL Sl00, ,00t
IA Gold, Silver, Government and other
Securities bought and sold. Interest allowed
% time deposits. Special attention given te
Collections. Open from 9 A. NJ. to P. n
except Sundays.
DIRECTIONS,
a. W. Collins, S. l.. Collins, j s. Ginning.
ham A. j. Kerr, Jackson Ramsy, s. X
BsIamy, ]. Bittenbender, W. Bachelor. K
). Woodruff.
OFFICERS.
d W. COLLINS, President.
'.s. CUNNINGHAM, Vice President.
Al. BaiGGs, Cashier. t5.I5tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
rha sr;o,ds of C;eorge W. I,afferty

The friends of George w. I4afferty,
of this place, will present his name
to the Judicial Convention OF this
District, as candidate for Proseeu-
ting Attorney. Mr.. Lafierty IS a
young man of ability, has lived III
our place since the war, studied Wi.h
John r.. Needham, became his part
ner when admitted, and has for some
years past been the senior member
OF the rising firm of Lafferty 4 John
son, attorneys at law, In this CITY
George was gallant soldier In the
army Of the Potomac, carried nh
musket three years, and coming
West after the 'ilittle onpieasant-
nessu was over. has carved his own
fortune. He has many warm person,
nj friends hercabouts who wish fol
his success. If George is chosen ht
will no doubt give general sat!siac'
tion. - OskqloosR Hernfr.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

YNHE UN ERSIGNED is now prepared
4 to take contracts for all kinds Of work
in his line of business, such as
Brick and stone Laying, Plastering
and Cistern and Flue building,
All Of which propose to do with dispatch, !,
and in good wor rkmanlike manner. / war
rant satisfaction.
MATEkIALS furnished If required; and a
CREDIT till Christmas will be given par
ties desire IL.
(640ly) IL. j. BoNlFIELD.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
Republican County COnven-
ton.

KNoNvILLE, June 20, 1874.
Republicans of Marion county as
sembled in mass Convention at the
court house at 2 p. m, pursuant to
published call, to select delegates to
the State, Congressional and Judicial
conventions.
]. +. Greenlee, chairman of the
County Central committee called the
Convention to order and nominated
for Chairman L. B. Ruckman, OF
Union township, who was elected.
&c. Barker was chosen Secretary
and J. III. Better, Assistant.
A motion for the appointment OF
committees to nominate delegates
was lost.
A motion that all nominations be
made from the floor, no man to
name more than one delegate for any
convention prevailed.
The following were elected as dele
gates to the State convention: j. F.
Greenlee, f. r. Hays, S. w. Wood.
ruff, Knoxville; b. Ct. Bowen, Lake
Prairie; Dan'l Sherwood, Indiana;
J. A. Roberts, Knoxville; S. S. Ar.
mold, Dallas; j. X. Cathcart, Indiana
Dan'l Hunt, Swan.
.Atternates: S. Ridenour, S. l.,
Collins, James Welch, John Core, w
III. Sumner, w. G. McElrea, james
Maddy, A. j. Hanna, III. d. Gibson
Delegates to Congressional Conyen'
ton were nominated and elected al
| follows:
G. w. Johnston, Summit; Jacot
Metz, Liberty John II. Templeton
Red Rock; e. B. Ruckman, Union
E. b. Woodruff, L. Spence, j. X. Ca
sey, Knoxville Aaron Moore, Clay:
j. NJ. Cathcart, Lake Prairie.
ANernates: p. *. Bonebrake, /
A. Bonsell, VIM. Cowman, VIM
Richards, A. A. Welsher, i. vii
liams, B. Campbell, G. +. Snow, j,
r. Brobst.
Delegates to Judicial Convention
were nominated and elected as fol
lows, those first named to take prec
edence in case it should be found
when the call is issued. that the
county is entitled to less number
than twelve:
| G. l.. Collins, c. Il. Garretson, ID
Il. Durham, Il. w. Starr, John Huis
kamp, Thos. Ryan. Benjamin Rog
ers, Harman Bousquet, ID. G. Coe, 5
Y. Gose, w. j. Hammond, Z. Buck
lew.
| AHerndtes': Z. r. Hays, r. A
Wilder, G.. X. Hart, John Wikle, b
+. Keables, w. w, Craddick.
Upon motion, authority was giver
to delegates present at each Conven
ton to cast the entire vote to which
the county is entitled.
On motion, adjourned.
Il. B. RUCKMAS, Chm.
+. G. BARKER, Secratarias
j. III. BETTER,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

The Abba Union, Bloomfield Re-
paJlican and Pella Blade have all
spoken very strongly in favor OF
Gen. Weaver as candidate for Con-
gress. The Sigourney Nems favors
John Morrison, of Keokuk Co., the
Ottumwa Courier urges DIR. c. G.
Warden; the Appanoose Times spares
not words for Gen. +. M. Drake, OF
that county.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

Anti-Monopoly State Convention
met. or was to meet at Moore's Opera
House, Des Moines, on Wednesday
this week. In a day or two we shall
know what it thinks about finance,
State rights, honesty, temperance,
etc. perhaps. The antipodes have
met. Instance: Gov. Stone and
Sam. Evans, Grinnell and Claggett,
Dixon and Gillespie. Such med
ley as their platform will be If each
should succeed in getting even one
of his hobbies into it. OH and water
with only one element Of affinity
ofiice.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

The American process OF condens-
ing milk, the invention OF the late
Gail Borden, of Texas, is being very
generally utilized in Europe. Ex-
tensive works have been established
in Switzerland. New York City is
now partially supplied with milk
from COWS feeding upon the richest
Alpine pastures.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

General +. NJ. Drake, 'of Appa-
moose county, is announced by the
Appanoose Times ns candidate for
the Congressional honors OF the Sixth
District. His name will be present
ed to the Republican convention at
Ottumwa. We have reason 10 be-
lieve him a suitable and and excel
lent man for the position he seeks.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
BLACKSMlTHiNG.

n SMICk proposes to do all work in his
". line during the winter in the best
possible manner, and at reducedprices. Set
ting tire, cash $l.50, on credit 81; horse
shosng, new shoes, per span, cash SS, on
credit, $50; setting shoes, per span, cash
81 40, credit, $3.50 All jobbing at low rates,
and is per cent. off for cash. Shopon Robinson
arsst, just east Of Public Square. Give
hin cali. g1- Spring wagon on hand for
ne. (22tf)
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

Four p. IN. Tuesday was the time
fixed for adjournment of Congress,
at latest word. The members are
now probably on the way home to
attend the conventions.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
FURNITURE.

Il D. YOUNG would respectfully form
AZ the citizens Of Marion County that he
Sc Sc opened Cabinet Shop on Robinson
;sasss vest of the fremont House, up stairs,
nns room forperly occupied by the Repubi-
49, ~ once, where he will have on hand all
aa .Is', Of Furniture, and Coffinsof all sises,
sa'ea he wiilseli Low for Cash. ltf.)
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
RIAckSMIIHlNG.

QoBERTS AND JAMES have opened a
~ Blacksmith Shop in the building for
asriy occupied by j. r. Roberts, just west of
lis New Bank building, and are prepared to
w aii work in their line in the best manner
'aa st fair rates. Will also build wagons,
'pnng wagons and buggies TO order. Orders
S0.leted
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

The Wapello county Anti delegates
are instructed to cast their votes for
J. w. Dixon, in the Congressional
convention.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
CARRIAGES AND WAGONS.

y A. sHAPER is carrying on the Carriage
~. and Wagon business in the rame build
Mg where he is prepared to do all kinds Of
.oodwork in neat and substantial manner
~ persoHs in need of work are invited to
give them q call at their shop. ltf.)
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
CARPENTERS AND JOlNERS.

MILLER. HOLIDAY & co. are prepar-
wi ed 10 do all kinds of work in their line
on short notice and on reasonable terms.
GIVE THEM a CALL at their shop
northeast corner of Court House Square,
Knoxville. q 43 lyr)
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
TO BUILDERS.

, 'ns WEAVER is prepared to take con-
uast. for Piasterinz. Laying Brick ana
sas, s.sa, Building Cisterns, Fines, etc. Satis-
0n guassn teed. Materials furnished.
..ase orders at residence, East Knoxville,
s'"s store Of Wslch 4 Welsh. t7--39
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
KNOXVILLE MARBLE WORKS.

DOBINSoN BROS, Manufacturers and
IL Dealers in Monuments and Head
stones, and Graveyard Work Of every de
scription. Near northwest corner Of Public
Square, Knoxville, Iowa. II
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

The Indiana and Illinois Republi-
can State Conventions were held ON
the 18th inst.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
a IlNGIES. Plasterer.

A LII KINDS OF PLASTERING DONE
~ in the neatest and most substantial
manner, and on the hortest notice. Terms
liberal.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
c. GALLAGHER.

MARION COUNTY YAUCTIoNEER, will
.AAsstend 70 all business in his line on rea-
ve terms. Satisfaction guaranteed. !.
'ssiiie. Leave orders at the Voter flee
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
/. K. CASEY,

rroRNEY AT LAW, Knoxville, lows,
A oscs east side of Public square, ana
.tairs over conwelPs Hardware Store.
w, v ',r 0raetics in Marion and adjoining Coun-
WIZ p'as (tf.)
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

A man who distrusts hinIself never
truly coutides in any one.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
MAIN ST. CLOTHING HOUSE.

r. YARGER, MERCHANT TAILOR, has
constantly n hand Full Line Of Mems
and Boys Wear, Hats, Caps and Furnishing
Goods.
Agent for Singer Sewing Machines.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

Complaint is made that we did in
Justice to the Ants last week in re-
porting the delegates appointed to
the State Convention, by naming
those chosen from Knoxville town
ship first, and all together instead OF
giving them in the order in which
they were reported by the commit
tee. In order to make all amends
possfaass for injustice done to the
committee or to the facts, we here
cheerfully repeat the list in full in
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
HIGH THOMPSON, M. D.,

vrrIsT.-Ofice over Freeland & Thomp-
sons Bakery, east side Punlc square
Iowa. V
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
G z cONWELL.

nEALER Stoves, Pinwsre, Shelf and
IL Heavy Hardware, Reapers, Mowers and
Agricultural implements generally. Agent
for NJ. w. warren's Patent Atmospheric Port
able Soda Fountain. Old Stand, east side
Square, Knoxville. l,zti
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25
rrofessicnal.
A. 0. HAYS.

rroRSEY AT Law and Notary Public,
a.antyille, Iowa. Will also attend
q a.s,ions, and to Buying and Selling
f.nd
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-25

The facts remain, as stated last
week, that five of the nine delegates
chosen by the committee and elected
by the convention, to represent the
county in the State Convention, are
residents of Knoxville township, ana
that not one of the nine resides III the
west half of the county.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-12-06
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.
A AhOIt POsGpOnement Of the Finh cir
Concert

As manager OF the gin concerts given
in the aid Of the Public Library of Ken
tucky, my position creates an important
trust in behalf Of the Public Library
and the ticket-holders Of the fifth gift
concert. The Public Library OF Ken
lucky and the ticket-holders are jointly
interested ia the amount Of the drawing.
The larger the fund to be distributed
in gifts, the greater will be the gift
awarded to each lucky ticket-holdera and
the more the amount realized by the Ii
brary. To have a full drawing is so
manifestly to the interest of those inter-
esied that, rather than 70 have frsc-
tional drawing on the thirtieth instant,
deem it due TO the trust coDfided to
me by the ticket-hOlders and the Public
Library OF Kentucky, that short post
ponement be made to enable me to dis
pose of the unsold tickets and have a
full drawing. Though the very large
amount now in bank would enable US to
distribute handsome gifts, yet we should
feel disappointed in this our last concert,
should we be compelled to make frac-
tional drawing, however large.
We have received 50 very large 8
number Of letters from all parts of the
country from those most largely inter-
ested, urging pOstpOnement il all the
tickets be not sold hy the thirtieth, that
we feel strengthened incur sense Of duty
to the ticket-holders and the Public Ii
brary, to make the postponemeDt.
Under the circumstances, we have de-
termined, in the interest Of all parties,
to postpone the concert and drawing to
Saturday, February %, 1875, at which
time the drawing win positively take
place, and, as a guaranty Of good faith
toward ticket-bOldeTs, we pledge our
selves to refund to any tlcket-holdef his
money upon presentation Of his ticket,
should the drawing fail to come OF ct
the day now fixed. The past we feel
assured, will be sufficient guaranty 70