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The anti-monopolist., 1874-12-24

From the ADDRESS Vi Iilc "A'No-"A ~ ~
National Grange, Master Adams OF Iowa, de-
liyered at the last National Grange meeting,
at ST. Louis, January, 1874:
uArticle xii. also dsmands most serious
consideration to definitely decide what inter
pretation shall be put upon the WORD pollt-
ical." am gratlned that our memDefs are
substantially unit III the opinion lnat
the order should not in any sense become
noIitieal party But at the same time, there
Are questions most fundamentally affecting
oar material interests aohich can only De
reached through Legislation. 1t seems I'M
pERArryg that such questions should BE DIS
cussed II, the Grange. Shall it be said that
sucb questions were political in the meaning
of the Constitution The questions OF
TRANSPORT ALTON, TAXATION, FINANCE, COR
RCPTIos IL PUBLIC PLACES, are sucE as come
home to the conscience and pockets V our
members, and they wish to know whether
they will be denied the privilege Of CANVASS
ing them ON the ground OF politics
To this suggestion the National
Grange replied as follows in their
NATIONAL PLATFORM.
esWe emphatically and sincerely assert the
oft repeated truth taught Ill our organic law,
that the Grange, National, State or subordl-
pate, is not a political or party orBaniza-
ton. No Grange, If true to It's obligations,
can discuss political or religious questions,
or call political conventions, or nominate
candidates, or even discuss their merits III
its meeting.
Vet the PRINCIPLES We TEACH UHDEELIE
ALL Tgug POLITICS, ALL TRUE STATESMAN
SHIP, and ii properly carried out Will tend 10
purify the whole political atmosphere OF our
country. For we seek the greatest good TO
the greatest number
We must always bear In mind that no one,
by becoming Patron OF Husbandry, gives
up that irialienable right and duty which be-
longs to every American citizen, 10 t1he
oroper interest in the politics Of his coun-
try
We propose meeting together, TALKING TO
GErHRR, and generally ACTING TOGETH
Err, for our mutual protection and advance
ment'"
'Wc are opposed to any such spirit and
management of any corporation or enter
prise as tend to oppress the people and to
them of their just profits.
'We are opposed to excessive salaries ant
high rates OF interest
The State Grange of Minnesota,
their meeting at Mankato, on the l7tl
of December, 1874, adopted the follow
ing resolutions
Resoired. That we propose 70 exel
else our right of suffrage in defense c
our own interests, and Toe promise
oct 1tnitediy at the ballot boz agains
those who prove themselves hostile o
indifferent to our welfare.
Resolred, That while religion or pol
itics should not be discussed in tn
work Of the order, we hold that eacl
Grange has right. and that It IS Il
duty,to diseases and understdnd all u
great economic questions Of tdrat'o'
which undsrlie our prosperity as a Pc
pie, and that ws propose 10 e.rerciS
that right regardless Of its effects apo
political parties or politicians.
The anti-monopolist., 1874-12-24

s:iOA M-Wheat at 9OA @9oxc for Jan
uary ana 81 Z g92c for February.
1910 A. M.-Wheat quiet and easier Il
30. go0.c for January and Ec for Feb-
ruary.
1870 4. x-Corn inactive old nominally
79c cash or December; new No. 2, 66 x065c
for January and 720721c for MAY.
1890 A. n.-Provisions quiet Pork easier
at Sl9.25 for February and nominally ei0.65
tor March. Lard easier at 1885 for Febru-
ary and 1886 far March.
1875 A. n.-Oats dull at 63k053kc CASA
Or December and 53QI53kc for January:
nominally SIC for May.
1880 A. Wheat easier and moderately
active At 80 " g90kc for January and 81 Nc
for February offered at 9Okc cash. Corn
irregular old higher at 70 &c bid cash; sold
at 72kc for May; new No. 2, 66 ass xc fer
January.
ll:i5 4. A.-Receipts, hogs "a, $40; mar
ket shade easier; packers buying spsFing-
ly; ranged s6.660e5. l5 for very poOr 70 very
choice heavy. The prospect Is that Ill viii
be sold.
ll:25 4 x-Preights dun and neglected; ;
asking 40c for grain, As for meats md 7Ge
for dressed hogs to New York Whisky
neminslly unchanged T Tc.
cash bid for old offered at 73c for December
| and II Xg72c for May. Nex No. 2, 66kc1
&c cash and 66 & 066 \ Q for January; new
rejected 62k r62Xc. Oats dull and neglect
ed at 63Q53x fcr January; nominaliy 65e
| for May and So nc cash or December.
| i2n.-Flour quiet and unchanged; ship
ping extras S42594. 50. Bye guief and 6rn: :
noniinslIy Ssc Barley irregalax, dull and
lower 1t 5l.24xc for January; has sold @
el Is tor Pebguay; nominally $I.24fyl. .9l1
cash Whisky quiet; nozninally SIC; olsT-
lings light.
I2:l1P. n-Ban firm: scasse and nonfu
nally 81.
| I1.26 r. n.-Pork irregular and moderafe-.
Ily active 4 sI6.759i6S5 cash; sIaHe
i977x tor February, and 90. .60al9S5 "a
March Lard steady with fair demand =
la32x for February, and l3.5U9I3.66 a
March: nominally 1919 cash. Meats /
shade easier, with fair inquiry shouIderu
sold Il 10 Tor March, and 6xc spot loose;
short ribs 1910 boxed green hams q ia
| IS fbs avsz1ge-
II i.90r.> >n.-Wheat Steady q sox0Dox,
. ~ Jauu1xY and ~ Ke for RehuaxE nj
ezmer = $3.50 for R~bE1Asy 2ud oI0AO r
Mzrrh- Lard easier = IN - ReaE1as,
eana A9x 6T M111A
The anti-monopolist., 1874-12-24

$50 A. M.-Wheat quiet: No. I. 96 xc; No.
2, 904c; December 9Oxc; January 9Oxc;
February 81 &c; No. hard CSC; receipts
81 ,OOO bush, shipments 900 do.
1915 A. M.-Wheat quiet; No. !, 96xc;
No. 2, 9Onc; December 9OAc; January
30Ec; February 9lHc; No. hard $780,
1920 p. M.-Wheat unsettled; No. 95c;
No. 9O4c; December 9Okc; January 80 xc;
February 81 NC; No. hard 97c. Barley
cash and December sl.29; January $i.30;
market steady. Live hogs 6K@7c; dressed
Sg8Xc; extra &C.
M.-Wheat unsettled at 81 re for hard:
95xc for No. Il; 90Hc for No ?, cash and
December; 9oAc for January, and 81 10 for
February
The anti-monopolist., 1874-12-24
An Important SugyestiOn..HOW
Farmers Can Obtain Loans TO
Build Houses. Barns. Gc.--Build.
ing Associations Among the

Build Houses. Barns. GC.--Build.
ing Associations Among the |
Grangers.
I'VE are indebted to J. w McClung, Esq, |
the original organizer and Secretary OF the |
St Paul Building Association No. / for the |
following copy OF letter to Hon. J. A. |
Thatcher of Zumbrota. We would ask the
Grangers to give it their thorough consider
ation-ED ANTI -MoNoPoLIsT.l
81. PAUL. Dec. %, 1874.
Hon. J. A. Thatcher;
DEAR SIR IL have received yours of
the 18th, asking for copy Of our
Building and Loan Association consti.
tuition, with view to organizing among
the Grangers Of Goodhue an associa-
ton on something of the same basis;
and also stating that ''any suggestions
regarding such project would be
favor TO many farmers Of this your
vicinity It affords me pleasure to
comply with your request. | have long
felt that the Grangers might proftably
/
ton on their present organization, and
thus add the very strongest and most
1 effective element which has yet entered
into their composition to make them
independent and power in the land.
The organization might be made out
side Of the Grange, but composed Of
Grangers principally; not rejecting any,
however, whether farmers, Gran,ers,
merchants. mechanics, laborcrs, or any
Others who might wish to join, male or
female. old or young. You would soon
find that i. would help your Oranges
and make them popular, as nothing else
could. Every Grange would be the
nucleus for a Peoples Savings Bank
whose safety would be secur-
ed by real estate security,
making it really sound beyond all
question and not depending on the per-
sonal reliability of its officers--and
yielding to its deposito-s quadruple the
interest paid by ordinary savings banks.
We are paying our first series stock
t.olders 26 per cent interest per annum
now when they wish to withdraw. and
cannot induce one in twenty to do so
even at this rate. Each Grange would
also become the nucleus for peoples
bank Of accommodation with funds te
, loan monthly on long time -repayabls
in small monthly instalments At low
rates of interest. Our interest on ths
face Of the loan is per cent. The Dor
.rower being An equal sharer of tn.
; profits. receives back enough to cut
down his bonus, 50 that the interesl
( may be calculated at from to IL pc,
E cent according to the bonus and tn.
/. profits Of the Association.
T..-re is nothing more easy and prac
ticable than to organize one Of thes'
4 associations, wherever there IS Grang'
;, with IS or 100 mcmbers- Any persol
: who can pay one dollar per Month. Cal
' take 500 of stock and be member
i entitled to borrow for any purpose 500
E less the bonus bid which range
!. here from $40 to SlO0 on the share Q
500. We have about 1000 member
here and almost As many IN Ainneape
lis We have run FIVE years and fou
months now. and our cash income
!, about 5000 per month-no debts.
i will checrfully render you all the =
distance in my power to make th
movsment . blessing to ths farmel
land thaa 70 the whole State
The anti-monopolist., 1874-12-24

The jury in the Daniels murder
case at Cincinnati, after being out forty
eight hours, returned verdict Of man-
slaughter and the prisoner VAS sen
fenced to the penitentiary for ten
years.
The anti-monopolist., 1874-12-24
Grange Department.

EFrom the Constitution of the National
Grange of the Patrons OF Husbandry.j
THE ULTIMATE OBJECT OF THIS ORGANi-
zAyroN IS FOR MUTUAL INSTRUCTION AND
PROTECTION.
Human happiness is the acme OF earthly
ambition Individual happiness de2e"ds
upo7 GENERAL PROSPERITY.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-09-24

A DEMOCRATIC SPEECH BY A LIFE
LONG REPUBLIcAN.-The Democracy of
Summit county met in Akron, last week,
and nominated ticket. After the nom
nations we're made John J. Hall, Esq.
who presided over the convention, made
the following speech
He said that the question had been
asked him how he came to be Demo-
crat. Some of the delegates present no
doubt thought it strange that he, an hum.
BILE individual, and lifelong Republican,
should be presiding at Democratic
county convention. He had been asked
to define his position, and he would now
proceed to do that very thing, to the best
of his ability. He was at Columbus dur
ing the session of the Democratic State
convention, and although he did aot
help to frame the platform he endorsed
every word Of it. Applause. He had
not been lifelong Republican in the
exact sense Of that term, having scratch
ed his ticket very effectively during the
last ten years, and had capped the cli-
max by voting for honest Bill Allen last
fall. Applause. That was one of the
last acts of his life, and he was going to
keep on doing good in that line. He
was happy to be member of this con-
vention, hoping to do what he could tow
ards reforming the politics of this coun-
try. The Democratic party punish their
Tweeds by putting them behind prisou
bars, but the Republicans reward their
thieves and corruptionists by nominating
such men as Shepherd for high Office
in the gift of the President. He thought
the Republican party, especially in this
county needed cleansing. He was rear
ed in this county, and since his remem-
brance of local political affairs, the Re-
publican party has always been in the
ascendant. He was in favor Of the set
tlement of the books, and putting in hon
est Democrats, to make needed investi-
cations. He did not wish to insinuatc
that there was any peculation or thieying
in Summit county, but he did not like
this rotation of party officials. for when
there was any wrong doing the matter
was covered up, for the welfare Of the
political organizations interested. The
people of this county are sick and tired
Of the. present stat Of affairs. With lit
tie effort he knew the ticket nominated
to-day would be endorsed next month.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-09-24
MR.. sEYMoUR's SPEECH.

Mr. CHAIRMAN: Before offer the res
olution which | hold in my hand wish
to say few words in justice to all the
members Of this convention. The re-
ports which have gone forth are calcula-
ted to produce the impression that there
is division Of feeling and purpose in this
body. Nothing can be more untrue.
have attended many conventions, and |
can say that have never attended any
similar gathering where there was more
perfect accord of purpose, although there
may be some differences of opinion as to
the best method Of action. 1t is natural
that we should not all hold the same
views with regard to the candidates
whom we wish to support; but while we
may differ as to the names we put in
nomination, there is no one who is in
fluenced by any purpose of hostility or
ill-will towards those who may not be
his particular choice. know, sir, that
there have been some unfortunate exhi-
bitions of feeling growing out of hasty
and ill-cOnsidered remarks, or of equally
ill-considered retorts. While l deeply
regret such differences among men of
character and influence, they in no de-
gree affect the feelings of the great body
of this convention, which is animated
solely by an honest and earnest desire to
uphold the principles of our party and
promote the welfare of our people.
wish also to correct any erroneous ideas
there may be with regard tO the relation
ships which exist between those whose
names have been canvassed in connect
ion with our nominations. | know, sir,
that they are all of cordial and kindly
character; for many years they have
battled together against injustice and
passion, and it is not true that when the
dawn of better state of public senti-
ment appears they have allowed them
selves to become alienated from each
other, or that they have broken the old
bonds of friendship. Standing in the
front ranks Of our leading men, not only
of our State, but of the nation, is Judge
Church--(applause) Whose name has
been prominent in our discussions.
There is no one who does not desire.
both from motives of State pride and
personal regard, to lift him up to the
highest positions of honor. This feeling
was shown in our National Convention.
of 1868, when the delegation from New
York, which was made upof our leading
men, with unanimity presented him as
their choice for the Presidential nomi-
nation, and we shall all be happy in the
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POLITICAL.
Ne70 York Democratic
State C0nVenta0n.
Mr.. Tilden Nominated
for Governor.
DORSHEIIER, LIBERAL, FOR LIEU
TENANT GOVERNOR,
A SOUND DEMOCRATIC PLAT
FORM. s., ,lst
God bless the old Democracy, they're rallying
again;
Upon their banner JUSTICE, AND EQUAL RIGHTS
FOR MEN.
N.Hy
A SOUND DEMOCRATIC PLAT
FORM. s., .1st
THE PROCEEDINGS.

IliE fhOSbEDlNuo'
SYRACUSE, N. Y, September 1.-THE
Democratic State Convention reassem-
bled at 1915 o'clock this morning.
Ex-Governor Seymour, from the Com
mittee on Resolutions, coming forward
to report, was received with applause
and cheers.
Secretary Perrin read the resolutions,
as follows:
The Democratic party of New York
pledge themselves anew to the princl-
pies set forth in their platform adopted
last year at Utica, approved by the votes
of the people of the Empire State, and
indorsed by the Democrats of Illinois,
Michigan, Maine, and other States OF the
Union:
Hwt-Gold and silver the only legal
tender; no currency inconvertible with
coin.
Second-Steady steps towards Specie
Payments; no step backwards.
TRird-Honest payment OF the public
debt in coin-Capplause); sacred preser-
VatlOn OF lllO puDllC ldlJu'
Foiuth-Revenu reform; federal taxa
ton for revenue only; no Government
partnership with protected monopolies.
Efh-Home Rule; to limit and local
ize most jealousy the few powers en-
trusted to public servants, municipal,
State and Federal; no Capitalization.
SiGth-Equal and exact justice to all
men; no partial legislation; no partial
taxation.
SeUenth-A free press; no gag laws.
Eighth-Free men; uniform excise
law; no sumptuary laws.
Ninth-Otficial accountability enforced
by better civil and criminal remedies; no
private use of public funds by public
officers.
Tsnth-Corporations chartered by the
State always supervisable by the State in
the interest of the people.
ELeUenth-The party in power is re-
sponsible for all legislation while in
power.
TUelfh-The Presidency a public trust,
not private perquisite; no third term.
Thirteenth-Economy i'll the public ex-
pense, that labor may be lightly bur
dened.
The Democrats of New York, in con-
vention assembled, recognizing the indie
pendence and patriotism Of the Liberal
Republicans, who, prelerring principles
to party, shall unite with them in oPpo5-
ing the present State and national adj
ministrations, commend to their support
and to the approval of all honest and in
dependent persons the foregoing plat
form and the nominees Of this conyen-
ton.
Mr.. Dugan, of Kings, moved that these
most excellent Democratic sentiments,
presented here by the fayorite son of
New York, as the battle cry of Democ-
racy, be adopted. Carried unanimously.
Mr.. Seymour being called for amid
applause said
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-09-24

AFTER a two days session, the Democ-
racy Of the Ninth District nominated
Hon. E. +. Poppleton Of Delaware, for
Congress. He is q sound, unpurthasea-
bic Democrat, who may he safely trust
ed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-09-24

for bondsP We reprint it for their bene-
fit: -'n
UNITED STATES SENATE Chandler,
WASHINGTON, March 20, 1868.
Dear Sir / was pleased to receive your
letter My personal interests are the
same as yours, but like you | do not in
tend to be influenced by them. Mycon-
struction Of the law is the result of care
full examination, and feel quite sure an
impatial court would confirm it, if the
case could be tried before court. send
you my views as fully stated in a speech.
Your idea is that we propose 10 repudi-
ate or violate promise when we offer to
reedem the principal in legal tenders.
81 think the bondholder violates his
promise when he refuses to take the same.
kind of money he paid for the bonds. II
the case is to be tested by The law, / am
right; if it is to be tested by Jay Cookies
advertisements, am wrong. hate re-
pudiation, or anything hhe it, but we.
ought not to be deferred from doing what
is right by fear of undeserved epifhets.
If, under the law, as it stands, the hold
ers of five-twenties can only be paid in
gold, then we are repudiators if we pro-
pose to pay otherwise. If the bondhold-
er can legally demand only the kind Of
money he paid, then he is repudiator
and extortioner to demand money more
valuable than he gives
Truly yours, JoHH SHERMAN.
"To Hon. A. Manu. Jr, Brooklyn
Heights"
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INSURANCE

The Granite Mills were Incorporated
in 1868. with capital of $4,000, 600, and
employed about 45o males and females
in this No. ! mill. =. The insurance is
$4,000, distributed among Boston,
Providence and other Eastern compa-
nies. Insurance agents estimate the
loss at sixty per cent Of the amount, and
that the valde Of that poTtion Of the mill
not burned is $4,000. :
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POLITICAL.
DRHoeRATTC RATIFICATION AT CoLUA-
BUS

SPEECHES OF GOVERNOR ALLENAND HON.
GEORGE IT. PENDLBT0N-LET1ER FROM
GENERAL THOMAS EWING THE REMARKS
OF SAMUEL F. CARY, GENERAL MORGAN
ANn OTHERS
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-09-24
RELIEF RENDERED.

kilograms have been received from
Governor Talbot and the Mayors of
Boston, Lawrence, and other points,
offering assistance.
The Coroner's jury has been sum-
moned to thoroughly investigate the sad
catastrophe. They win meet on Mon
day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-09-24
REpuDnroR ANp Exr0Rr1bNER.

Why don't the Radical organs publish
Senator Sherman's letter on greenbacks
for bonds2 We reprint it for their bene-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-09-24

One fireman was lowered from the
roof by a brother fireman into the build
ing, and remained so long trying to
drive the girls forth that he had to be let
go by those who held his rope, driven
away by the smoke, and he was lost
Morgues and hospitals we're speedily
improvised. the Mission Chapel being
taken for the latter. and as fast as girls
could be picked from underline windows
of the mill, stretchers we're ready to
carry them to either the Chapel or Cen
trail Station. AT the latter place twenty
i've dead bodies were soon lying, and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-09-24

other unfortunates had been taken to
stations or to their homes. In number
of instances, bodies could not be recog-
nized, they were so dishgured, begrimm-
ed and dirt covered. In Mission Chapel
were those whose
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-09-24

to them. In almost every case, howev-
er, they received fatal or terrible inju-
ries. The hremen worked to keep the
flames out of the south end, whittier
many operatives had fed. The ladders
as long as at their command were used
to rescue the girls, and it is said four
iremen lost their lives while thus en-
gagged.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-11-14
OONNEAUT.


Ed Tsi.-Mr Ralhbun has large force
employed in theEre- building of bis flour
ing mill. It's 10 be brick, two stories, and
as near fire proof as possible to construct
il. Should the weather prove favorable
il is thought the walls will be- ready for
the roofncxl week Many of our citizens
have expressed their good will by liberal
contributions 10 aid him in the work.
The rain of Sunday evening afforded
much relief, and put quletus upon the
apprehensions OF fire in the timber lands.
The potatoe harvest has nearly ended,
and the pro luct Is very satisfactory. Pri-
ces have stifened little, and 65 cents is
about the ruling figure.
Rev. Mr.. Somerbell, successor to Mr..
Wyman, assumed the pastoTate Of the
Christian Church last week
The balm of John Gatfney, near the R.
r. station. was destroyed by fire on Wed
nesday night last Several tons of hay
were stored therein. 1t was the work OF
an idcendiary. Insured.
Shop-lifting is of daily occurrence here
abouts, and several attempts to break in
TO business houses are alluded to. The
country is full of tramps, many Of whom
are doubtless professional thieves-at
least they are the scape goats for much Of
the petty thieving going on.
Nov. 1Ith, 1874. HoBACE.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-11-14

rF tbrsr medicines in several severe and
ccmnlicated cases arising from, as l
,t,a,i.rl,t an impure state of the blood and
in nn one case have they failed To more
tb,n accomplish all that they are claimed
70 do | will only mention one as re-
D,artabIe-though l could give YOU doz-
~ ~ Henry Roster. furniture dealer of
.ii;s pIace Who was one of the most pitt
C-,i objects ever seen. his face swollen out
IF shane. scales and eruptiOns without
end extending To his body, which was
complptelv covered with blotchrs and
scalts. Nothing that he took seemed 10
affect il a particle l finally induced him
TO try a few bottles Of the Golden Medi-
cal Discovery, with the daily use OF The
Pellets. assuring him it would surely cure
him He commenced its use some SIX
weeks since, taking two Pellets eacn
night for a week. then one each night
and the Discovery rs directed. The re-
sult is, TO day his skin is perfectly smooth.
and the scaly eruptions are gone. He has
taken some seven or eight bottles in all,
and considers himself cured This case
had bafflrd The skill of our best ply
sicians. Messrs. Duns ord & Co, druggists
of this place, are selling larg ly of your
medicines. and The demand steadily in
creases, and they give perfect satisfac-
lion in every case Resp ctfully.
W. NJ CHAMPLIM,
Art. Am. EXD Co.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-11-14

The latest returns from the state of Pa.
show that the Democrats have elected
within one of two thirds of the Congres-
sional delegation of the state.