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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10
TEsE RECIPROCITY TREATY

The profound statesman who edits
The Faribault Repubticon says:
Now it is proposed to revive the old Re
ciprocity treaty, and thus to give 10 the Ca
madam farmer an advantage over what he
aow enjoys OF twenty cents bushel ON his
wheat, or twenty Pc. cent. on the value oil
his Hour, enabling him to sell the cheaper
by that amount and still derive the same
profit lie does now. Canada, it is well
known, is asplendid wheat producing coun-
try, and with its facilities for water trans
portation and close connections by rail with
New York and New England, it will enjoy q
decided advantage over our producers in the
Northwest in supplying the principal con
snnng markets OF our country
Evidently the editor thinks that in
consequence of the repea! of the Recip-
rocity Treaty. our farmers at once re-
ceived an increase of twenty cents a
bushcl on their wheat. Will he turn
to the market reports Of that date, and
show US Just when&nd where that i'm
portant change took place
Now if letting in Canadian wheat
will decrease the price of our wheat
twenty cents per bushel, then our
wheat must be now twenty cents above
the Liverpool price II so, l1hat holds
II ap2 And how comes it that the
market reports tell different story!
The truth is that our wheat mar
ket is regulated by the worlds
market and letting in Canadian wheat
would not effect the price, one way or
the other, a farthing. In Faribault the
price of wheat is the New York price,
less transportation and commissions !;
and New York's price is the Liverpool
price, less transportation and commits
sions.
But suppose that by letting in Cana
dian wheat we receive free transporta-
lion through Canadian canals to Europe
and save twerty cents bushel o..
the transportation of our wheat.
and thus increase its price in
Minnesota twenty cents, is it not our
interest to do SO, and is not that what
the Reciprocity treaty proposesl Car
ada says, give us free trade, one with
another, aud We will, at o,fr opn e.,,.
psase, build you ship canals so that
YOU can send your ships from Duluth
TO Liverpool. Is not this our inter-
est
We do not say that every feature of
The proposed treaty meets our approx
ri, but we cannot but think that I'M
hampered and unhindered commerce
with the whole world is the first neces-
sisy for successful agriculture IN this
iatercontinental region OF America.
But the Republican says, speaking of
The wheat consumed PER capita.
In view Of the better Jay Of our artisans,
who are able 10 purchase more bread, this
average is probably too low for Us.
This is rich. The better pay of our
artisans" and not only has immigra-
ton to America largely fallen eff but
for the first time In history. an
immense retlux tide of migration from
tho United States TO Europe. has set
IN.
Ba: even upon tbs basis. New England
with her population OF s,ss7,ea II 1870,
wsuld curlstme ~. a5s sos bushels q wheat,
or tweuty times s. much : she pSo-isscss.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10
THE POOR RAILROADS,

Tbo po,,bl;oo,r .or 4L.4 IL -,
rooas sho,,,a 10 ol,o,a
reaso,ab,. ;,terest on ,ho;, 80,
Whit c,n;,,I, Tho o.n;.a, .m
- 49, an.;.s, .eh;st . ~.. '.' 49,. o-as
.1..: 49, ~ "
90 :, ,.~ ""N 'e''''
IN, n,,. 80 =,
io0"'"o '"' 'in0'''
heht Oh the aeo's' oonos, ana stocks
up to 1874 OF one road:
New York Central and Hudson
RIVER miles ...-.. .....- 49,. SOS
Rnipssj Az. ,9o5 soo
49,.
Total 49, 80. .... ..... .sIls, $50. ess
This makes the cost of the road
s125 5o4 no, mill,
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10

The Pennington Press says ::

Because a free bridge helps st. Paul in its
trade with Dakota county, the Pioneer
thinks il has a profound argument for free
trade with all the world Look here, now
How much does this free bridge help the
trade of Dakota county, 1t is all very well
to say that the farmers may get good bar
gains in st. Paul, but suppose we could keep
St. Paul trade opt altogether, wouldn't we
have a bigger city and more trade down this
way, and suit the customers Just as well
Answer that So it would be in national
aspect Free Trace would ''increase the
traffic" with Liverpool and Birmingham !;
but American workmen and traders would
he beggared That is Ill your ultra free
trade theory amounts to; and every man who
reads and thinks should know it.
That is very good comparison.
Emery thinks the farmers Of Dakota
county would be Just as well suited
if they were compelled to buy their
goods in Pennington instead of St. Paul
and pay two prices therefor. The High
Tariff is simply West st. Paul toll
bridge between America and Europe
you are at liberty to haul your wheat
over and sell it at the St. Paul price,
but you must buy your goods in Farm.
ington and pay twice the St. Paul price.
You are thus losing fifty per cent. on
every transaction. How long will it
take at this rate to bring you to the
poor-house
But, says Emery, we would have
digger city" at Pennington. Precise
ly; but every dollar so added to its
wealth would have been literally rob-
bed from your customers, so compelled.
by law. to be your customers; and
thus in time all the wealth of Dakota
county would be concentrated in Far
mington just as the greater part of
the wealth Of the United States is to-
day concentrated in the manufacturing
and mining regions of the East.
Why can't Pennington merchants
sell as cheap as St. Paul merchants'
And if st. Paul has any advantages.
founded in nature or circumstances.
why should we seek to overcome that
difference by bounties paid cut Of onr
own pockets Let Pennington get
down to ''hard pan" and struggle with
her competitors. as the wheat raisers Of
Minnesota are compelled to struggle, |
with the wheat raisers of |
Russia, Hungary. and all the world. |
Now let Emery apply for State
law compelling the farmers of Dakota |
county to buy everything they need 1t
Pennington, at two prices! If it was
possible for him, by any trick or cor
rupt means. to procure the passage Of
such law, vog would see one of the |
.iveliest riots in old Dakota ever known
since it was settled: and it would take |
n brigade of soldiers to enforce the law
and protect Emery from the hands of
the Infatuated multitude.
And yet every hour of their lives,
our people are submitting. under ma
ional laws.to just such an lniquity on an
immense scale, aud Emery says the
two systems are identical. And. sad
dest OF all. the poor fools who are
plnndered are many of them voting for
the party which perpetuates the plum
der,nr'
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10

We are glad to see that there is Il
probability that Hon. p. II. RahilIy
will be = member Of the next House, de-
spite the fact that the certificate Of
election was given to his competitor
lie proved himself last winter a most
valuable member. and he should not be
ruled out Of his rights by any illegality
or fraud.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10
[From the Wright County Times, Rep]

[From the Wright County Times, Rep]
If the Republicans have clear ma
jority in the Legislature they will. of
course, elect Republican Senator. eau
Gus or no caucus; and if, on the other
hand. they are in the minority caucus
will not aid them.
In Massachusetts, the Senator is inva-
riably chosen in open session, without
the intervention Of caucus. Besides,
in some Of the Legislative districts the
Senatorial question was the principal
issue at the late election, and the mem
bers elect are under instructions from
the people to vote for this or that can
didate for the Senate. 1t may well be
doubted whether they would be justified
in allowing party caucus, subject as
it surely will he to corrupt influences,
to override the positive mandate of
their constituents.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10
AN APOLOGY.

We owe some of our subscribers an
apology. Last week our list increased
so rapidly that we found when we went
to mailing that we had printed fifty
less than was necessary, and we had to
fill out with the Campaign Edition.
This mistake shall not occur again.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10
[Frora tie Pie c,airity News Rep,


The Duluth Nian ssotian, the Du-
iEth HerdLd. md the st. Paul Press
have wrought themselves up into a
fine frenzy over the probability Of the
next Legislature clecting some desery-
ing man to take the place Of Hon.
Alexander Ramsey in tie United States
Senate. The above papers are crack
ing the party whip, with all the energy
Of selfish interest. over the beads Of
those members Of the next Legislature
who show disposition not to step into
the traces and pull with viii for their
favorite. fit is desirable to break up
the corrupt rings IN this State and still
have Republican Senator's to represent
US, there will be no difficulty II com
bining the entire party strength upon
man who combines both wisdom and
integrity, and who will make the party
as strong in Minnesota as it has been
in the past. When honesty and honest
men arc the Iule and not the exception
n the party. we may hope for success
again, and not until then.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10
fFroun IN 81. Paul Pioneer /

1t appears that the Piozser vas
quite nisinformed yesterday in saying
that Farmer Donne!ly had got through
figuring over the election returns. Not
50. On the contrary. he is suficisnIly
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10
THURSDAY, DEC. 10, 1874.
WANTED:

a first class. energetic business man
Wno will canvass for advertisements for
the ANrI-MoNoPoLsT on a liberal COM
mission. References required.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10

TIE ASTI-MoNoPoL1sT is published every
Thursday for circulation by newsmen and
mail.
Single subscription, One Year ...... :. 200
Single subscription, Six Months ...... LOO
Single subscription, Three Months -. 50
In Clubs Of i've or more to one address it
will be furnished at $3.50 per year; or sl.0o
so1 six months. Address,
THE ANTI MONOPOLIST,
No. II WABAsHAw ST., ST. PAUL
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10
From the Duluth Tribune,l (Rep.)

Now, we hold that this is a free
country and thatit is every Republi-
can : right either to 60 into a caucus
or stay out. We suppose that the
main object Of az caucus is to secure
good men and men who represent GER
tain ideas and principles for cur officers;
and when Republican thinks that
those results can be secured in some
other way much better aad surcr than
BY going into caucus. it is his duty as a
true, faithful and consistent RepublI.
can, to keep out OF caucuses.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10

From tie Minneapolis Cor st. Paul Pioneer. ]
You might as we'll count on couple.
at least. OF the Eennepin county dele
CATION who will not have time to at
tend Republican caucus this winter.
There may be more OF them in the
same fix. Doubtful things are mighty
OnsartIn.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10
A CHANGE.

The Naseca Mes is to be hereafter
known as the Minnesota Radical:
good name. for we believe in going to
the root Of things.
This is its programme:
TIE old issues which brought the Repab-
Hosln party into power have passed into his
tory and are settled
fne railroad and money kings, by the use
Of threats, promises, money, deception, mis-
Representation and liquors are killing OF,
POLITICALLY. tire men OF both parties who at
lernrt to work Tor the true Interests Of the
lasoring and producing misses There Is
but one hoTe OF relief, ~ we believe, and
that il in the organization VI Radical Re-
form party. based on he principles Of equal
ali exzz. TuS-sce.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10
The St. Paul Dispatch (Ind.) says:

We reproduce from the ANTI. MoNoPo.
LIST an article on the Sena torship which
appeared in the Chicago Industrial
Age, together with Mr.. Donnelly's COM
ments thereon. The Age speaks forci-
bly, of the ability of Mr.. Donnelly. He
would be able, in the Senate, to do great
practical good for the State, especially
when it is considered that in two years
the Republicans will lose control of the
Senate. and if any strict Republican is
elected this winter, four years of his
term must be passed IT. the minority.
While Mr.. Donne.ly has for some
years acted with the Opposition
party, he has always labored for what
he believed to be the public good.
and the independent Republicans. who
hold the balance Of power in the com.
ing contest, would have no hesitation
in casting their votes for him. When
Mr.. Donnelly found the Republican
party was drifting away from the prin-
ciples upon which it was originally
based and organized, he declined to
follow; but it was the party. not Mr..
d., who proved false to principles. 1t
would not be surprising to see Mr..
Donnelly present strong front as the
Opposition candidate for Senator. His
election would be not only an advan-
tage to the State but a retributon to
his enemies.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-10

The ST. Cloud Journal (Rep.) says:
The grounds have been fully stated
heretofore, and in brief are, that the
Republicans Of Minnesota have grown
tired of the VIGOROUSLY corrupt caucus
system Of electing Senators, which
gives to candidate with patronage
and money the power to overcome the
will of the people. They desire to have
their representatives vote on this ques-
ton openly and without any other in
structions than those given them by
their constituents. 1t is a question
which has been pretty thoroughly dis
cussed it was made direct issue in
number Of districts, and no caucus
has right to override the wishes Of
the people in this matter as expressed
through the ballot box.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-11-28
Capital and Labor.

Tho capitalists of the land by common
consent are holding their money in idle
ness, evidently for the purpose Of reduc-
ing the prce Of labor and every thing
else. It Is easy, therefore, TO see the ne
oessity for those representing small CAPT
tai 10 band together for the purpose oil
carrying on manufacturing and thus extri-
eating themselves from the power Of
capital.
In view Of the depressed condition oil
labor, 1t Is the duty Of working men 10
combine for their own interest and advan.
tage, and in the cooperative system to
find relief from the pressure Of capital.
With thirty years Of experience in the
nail business do not hesitate to embark
in the enterprise Of getting up a co.opera.
tive company 10 build and run a better
nail mill than any now in operation.
! ask the different branches OF labor
Viz:-miners, boilers, nailors, &C., TO Join
me In this enterprise without delay
Address me at Martins Ferry, Ohio.
DID. Mccoy.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-11-28

STAMMERINa CURED by AN ART
Dr.. N. A. Moses, Of Virginia, so celebrated
Tor curing stammeriDg and impeachment
in speech, has opened an office OF the 81.
James Hotel until the 10Th Of December
His success in curing stammering and
impeachment in speech hos not been
equslled in this or any other country.
Certificates from citizens OF all the prin-
cipal cities Of the United States, testify 10
his ability. A cure is guaranteed in all
cases when the lungs or mind arc not
affected, the patient, Of course must be
present. Dr.. Moses was o stammerer for
more than forty.three years, and cured
himself without the use of medicine or
surgical instruments. Terms reasonable.
Hundreds Of testimonials can be seen at
his office. Office hours from 0 to 10 A. NJ.
and 2 to Ann.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-11-28
Won derfuI Sncces,.

Three years ago Dr.. Boschee's German
syrup was introduced in the United
States from Germany for the cure Of
Coughs, severe Colds settled in the breast,
Consumption and other diseases OF the
Throat and Lungs. No medicine ever
had such success. Three hundred thou.
sand sample bottles have been distributed
every year Tor three years by druggists in
al parts Of the United States, and nearly
1000 letters from druggists are now on
our lilies, saying that no other preparation
IN their stores sells as we'll and give such
excellent satisfaction. All we ask Is for
you TO 60 to your druggist and get a eam.
pie bottle for 10 cents and try i; regular
size 70 cents. eodSw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-11-28

JOY AT THE CnILDREN's HoME.-This
noble institution was not forgotten on
Thanksgiving Day, but every heart in it
was filled with gladness on account OIL the
nice dinner given to the children by some
Of the managers and patrons. The
Thanksgiving meal was served at 8
o'clock. The children being seated at the
table, repeated beautiful little prayer,
alter which grace was said by Rev. s. B.
Barnitz, Chairman Of Directors. The
gladness pictured upon the faces Of the
fatherless and motherless little ones was
sufficient to repay all who had any part in
making them happy. The Children's
Home is doing a grand work Tor this
community and should be literally cup
ported. As collectors are now soliciting,
we bespeak for them pleasant reception
and gifts worthy so good o cause. The
Home has iorty.two children, with daily
applications to admit a larger mum Der.
The Hegner Boat Club recently presented
this institution with a splendid COW,
which was much needed. Tho club
has the grateful thanks Of the directors,
managers, matron and children.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-11-28

Music For The HoLlDlY's.-Mess 70
Adams s. Lucas, at 1897 Market street,
are already preparing for the inevitable
holiday rush for goods in their line.
There Is not q greater or more accepta.
bic gift than piano or organ. Al this
establishment can be found every kind Of
a mucical instrument, from mouth
organ" to o piano. The firm arc agents
for all the principle pianos and organs in
the market, which are sold at the most
reasonable rates. You can buy a good
piano at prices varying from Sl0O to g..
45O, or an organ at from $50 to $3.50,
There instruments are sold at terms 10
suit all. For instance, youcan buy either
q piano or organ simply by making
small monthly payments. In this way
many families in limited circumstances
can enjoy the luxury oImusic equally as
well as their weather. nelghbors. Those
desiring cheap and superior musical in
struments should call at 1927 Market
street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-11-28

HELMBoLD's BUCHU is still in the ze.
NTH Of its popularity. Notwithstanding
the absence OF Dr.. Helmbold, the cele-
brated medicine is still manufactured at
the laboratory at Philadelphia, and is
sold by all respectable druggists. 1t is
warranted for all diseases Of the kidneys
and urinary organs. Beware Of counter
ieits. Genuine has proprietors private
stamp. John F, Henry, New York, Sole
Agent. dsw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-11-28
"sAILoR JACK"
Murdered In a Martins Ferry Saloon.

Murdered In a Martins Ferry Saloon.
The every day and night row and
drunken orgies at LAwless' saloon, above
Martins Ferry, resulted, as one.half the
citizcnshave predicted, in murder WedneV-
day night. A Mr.. Dan. wilkinson, gen.
orally called "Sailor jack" went to Law.
less saloon presumably to get something
to drink. He had not been there long be-
fore he and LawleSs got into q quarrel
about which no one knows anything. A
pistol shot was heard, but the neighbors
thought nothing Of 1t, as 1t Is an occur
renee which takes place every night: But
a passGr by heard some one groaning In
tho house, and upon inquiry learned that
"ssilor Jack" had been shot by MIR. Law.
less. The news soon spread down town
and several persons went up and found
Jack lying on the floor covered with
blood. Those who were there did all
they could for the unfortunate man, but he
died in about a half hour. Esqr. Eagle
son was sent for and empanneled jury,
who inquired into tho case. Mr.. Lawless,
statement was that Jack had said that he
cSmo there to shoot him (Lswless) and
had drawn revolver on him, but that ii
snapped. He LawleSs) then got his re-
volver and shot him, and claimed that 1t
was in selC-deiense, There arc other
statements though, made by Lawless to
tho officer who arrested him and to other
persons, that are quite different from that
made 10 tho jury, and 1t Is hard to tell
just how the affair occurred. Its enough
to know that Jack was murdered in Law
less saloon, and Lawless said he did it.
Tho murdered man was brought down
to the Mayors office, where he was washed
aud dressed and lay all night, and in
the morning was taken by his friends
to his boarding house near the Ohio City
Iron and Nail Works! BE was buried
yesterday Thursday all the mill men at
tending his funeral.
"Sailor Jack" 30 far as We can learn,
has no relations, but has long been wall
upon the sea Of humanity. In CONVEX
sation with gentleman some time age
he said he had no friends, that his home
was wherever he slept; that he had beer
q sailor for years, and had sailed over ev-
cry ocean, and he had wandered up and
down through every land and cline.
Mr. Lawless came down in o icw min
utes after he had committed the horrible
deed and gave himseIfup to the Constable
who locked him up in the Jail. Yester-
day morning he was brought before Esq
Esgleson for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
but had it waived and was sen
to the 81. Clarsville Jail. AS cOur
is now in session he may get his trial thii
term. How it will end cannot now bt
told, as there was no one present at thu
time Of the murder but Lawless, his wifi
and Jack.
The affair created a great deal Of ex
element, and OF one time 1t was feared
that unless Lswless was sent right away
To- Jail that may be that trouble would b.
dispensed with by the friends Of Jack
1t is to be hoped now that the saloon viii
be closed up. 1t has the worst reputation
Of any in that part Of the State, and if
is closed up now it will probably save tn
owners having 1t torn down.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-11-28

THEATRE CoMIQUE.-A fair audience
assembled at Washington Hall last even.
ing. The performance was very good,
and received considerable applause. The
first matinee will be given this afternoon,
and the management cordially invite the
ladies and children to be present free Of
charge, for the purpose Of convincing
them Of the excellence Of the programme,
and the respectability Of the entertain
ment. We trust that Mr.. Denier's enter
prise will be appreciated, and that his
house will be crowded this afternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-11-28

CAUTION AND COUNSEL The panic
has tried the Sewing Machine business Us
well as other industries. Many compa-
niles have collapsed during the past
twenty years, and their machines are
worthless from want OF repairs and sup.
plies. Wheeler s. Wilson stand frmer
with their increasing years and honors,
and purchasers may feel assured they will
long continue honornbly 10 fulfill their
guarantees, and furnish facilities for the
successful use OF this standard machine.
A word to the wise Is sufficient.