davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-03

This is all untrue and unjust.
The basis upon which the anti-mo-
nopoly party was founded was "en-
during justice" to all classes of citi-
zens. 1t was no more an arraying
of class against class than the laws
Furnishing crime are. 1t regarded
monopoly and official corruption as
crimes, and are they not? And it
opposed these crimes. Was not
that right? In 1870 the Winona
and St. Peter railroad charged 17H
cents per bushel for carrying wheat
from Rochester to Winona, fftv
miles. That was robbery; and the
people who were robbed had them
selves contributed to build that
road almost as much as its total
cost. The anti-monopoly party or
ganized to oppose this and similar
robberles. Was that a wrong which
did not exist? Did not official cor
ruption also exist, and was not that
wrong? 1t likewise opposed that.
How then did it slight wrongs which
did not exist?"
The anti-monopoly party struck
at monopolists, whether they were
railroad men, manufacturers, specu-
lators, or corrupt trading politicians.
Were these the real friends Of the
farmers? 1t struck at none besides.
Hence, that accusation is false. 1t
did not undertake to destroy any
agency whatever by unfair treat
ment," but was fair, just and law
abiding in all that it did, and we
defy the Pioneer-Press to show to
the contrary.
We further defy that paper to
show that the anti-nonopoly party
has ever done aught of evil. 1t has
accomplished a vast amount of good,
Notwithstanding that there were
amongst its ostensible leaders cor
rupt and unprincipled men, capable
of doing evil. Again, to accuse it
of communism is obviously untrue.
1t is in no sense obnoxious to that
charge, and in every platform pro-
nulgated by its conventions it takes
care to make this plain. Again, the
GRANGE ADVANCE has not deserted
the anti-monopoly party or principles.
The former dissolved and left us,
but the latter we did, still do, and
always expect to advocate. How
we can best advance those principles
was a matter about which we had to
depend upon our own Judgment,
and this prompted us to act, for the
nonce, with the republican party,
not to join it. If the anti-monopoly
party were dead, it would ill become
the Pioneer-Press to SANDER it now.
But it is still able to defend ITSELF
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-03
Terms Of Subscription,

Single Copy, per year So 90
Five Copies to one address 8 IS
Ten Is 90
%Subsc,iptions must be paid in
Gdvance IN all cases.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-03

VA l"oI A1ludy HlSllt, tuc DuSl-
ness men of Chicago held meeting
in Farwell Hail. to demonstrate
against the conduct of the county
commissioners, who had refused to
put one republican on each board
Of judges of election in that county.
Although the night was exceedingly
stormy and disagreeable, the attend
ance was large and a great deal of
interest manifested. Resolutions
were adopted pledging the business
men to close their places of business
on Tuesday next and attend the
polls for the purpose of seeing that
there was fair opportunity afforded
for every body to vote. The neto-
rious A. c. Hessing, who is a can
didate for county treasurer, was
present with crowd of thieves and
rufhans and undertook to break up
the meeting, but failed after occa-
sioning serious excitement and some
rough skirmishing. The police
took sides with the mob, but the Cit
liens were too determined to be in
Inundated by their combined efforts.
st. Louis has recently been the
scene of one of those damaging "mar-
gin speculations'' in grain, which tend
to injure legitimate trade and unsettle
business generally. The "bulls'' had
formed 'corner' on No. 2 red win
ter wheat and No. corn for October
delivery, and run the price up to $l.90
for the former and 88c. for the latter.
On Saturday last was the final day for
filing contracts, and as soon as the
shorts were accounted for, the price Of
wheat fell off to $l.55 and of corn to
47c. Thus it will be seen that this
gambling scheme held up prices and
compelled bona fide traders and millers
either to abandon the market or buy
at prices which would prove ruin
GUS to them. Producers were not bene-
fitted, for very little grain is involved in
the transactions, and as the imitation
is sudden and short-lived, by the time
the shipments it has attracted have
reached the market reaction has en-
sued, and prices have declined below
what they would have been had it not
been for the speculative excitement.
One reason that this decline is great
er than it would otherwise be, grows
out of the fact that the legitimate
buyers have been driven from the mar
ket, and when the speculative bubble
bursts, there are no buyers to take the
extraordinary supply which has been
attracted to the market by the appar-
ent advance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01
NEW YORK.

New YORK, March Henry C.
Bowen said to a reporter last evening
that he had not sought notoriety in the
Tilton- Beecher case, and sustained only
the same relation to it as any other pri-
vate citizen, and nothing more; that it
was not his quarrel, and he was not in
any way a party to the suit. While
amenRble to criticism for his action and
conduct in the daily affairs Of life, he
hadn't identified himself with this trial,
hadn't taken any part in its proceedings,
and therefore he had believed it bis duty
to rebuke General Tracy for his un.
called for and unjust criticism in his
opening speech. II either party should
call him he would obey the order of the
court, but otherwise it was far from his
wishes to have anything to do with the
trial.
A Washington dispach says it is pro
posed to provide a small sum in the sun
dry civil appropriation bill for an arctic
expedition. The Secretary of the Navy
favors it; also a number of Senators.
The Navy Department will be authorized
by the bill to provide and to fit up
a proper ship, and to man it with officers
and men already under pay and await
ing sea duty. The extra expenses will
not be more than $4,000, but it is pro-
posed to make action by government
contingent On private subscriptions to
the amount of 1926, 1000. The President
Of the Geographical Society says it will
heartily cooperate in any expedition
whether undertaken by the Government
or a private enterprise.
The steamship France, for Liverpool,
which went ashore on the outer middle
bar yesterday, got off early this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01

Our great graudmammss are turning
over in their graves in consequence Of
the rumors now current that poke
bonnets'' will be revived next summer.
A very handsome marble statue, re-
presenting St. John the Baptist as a
young man, by Michael Angelo, has
lately been discovered at Pisa. Several
art museums are hankering after it.
A popular preacher enriched his SER
NOR occasionally with this jewel; Re.
member, | beseech you, that we are sail
ing down the stream of time, and must
inevitably land in the ocean Of eternity"
When Lamarune was in the ascen.
dant, at the early part of the Revolution
Of l848, his merits we're being discussed
at club of artists and authors. "Ahi"
said a clever young author, "he and l
row in the same boat" Douglas Jer.
rold, who vas present, turned round and
said, But not with the same skulls"
A wealthy and eccentric woman in
Springfield, Illinois, contributes $500 a
year to the support Of one of the
churches there, but cannot be induced
to attend a single service. Nor will she
allow its pastor to enter her house. She
says that he means we'll" and that is
why she gives the money, but she
doesn't desire to hear any Of his cant"
The Beeeher trial is a sharp contest Of
wit, 6nesse and legal acumen Tins
far, the lame ducks are Porter and
Tracy. Moulton has made such a bril-.
liant showing as to silence, for a time at
least, the sneers and assaults Of his enc.
mics, Beech, Fullerton and Evarts have
not disappointed the great expectations
Of their c%lients.
The death of the most ridiculous Of all
the little German Prince-sovereigns
recently furnished his former subjects
an agreeable topic to talk over in the
many absHrdities he enacted living. This
Prince wal Frederick William, %elector
Of Hesse-Casse BE could have stood
for aud doubtless was the model Of Gen
eral Baum in the opera bouffe Of the La
Grande Duchesse de Gerolstein,' which
in its day made so many laugh. AS a
rule he was accustomed TO kick bis
statesmen behind, but never entirely out
OF office; another practice consisted in
having q musical performance done over
many aud many times il the Ministers
bothered him for his signature at its
inoipiency,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01

existe nee by the capital Of white people.
The purpose Of the bill is TO
about disturbances. if possible,
between the whites and t~henegroes in the
Southern States, in order that the carpet
Dagger ana Northern white thief may
hold the Offices for the sake Of plumber
at the expense Of both the Southern
races. This is the object, stript Of all
Republican or Radical yerbiage.
Whether the negro will carry out the
designs Of his Yankee masters is a mat
ter for the future entirely. These whelps
intend him to do so, if he a be made
to yield obedience. And when this con-
dition Of trouble is brought about, If it
ever is, the Southern whites and the
Southern negroes will simply become
poorer and greater slaves to the Yankee
than ever. The force bill is intended
only to give the Yankee a renewed ex-
cuse and power TO hold certain Of the
Southern States-Arkansas. Mississippi,
Louisiana and Alabama-that are
threatening, through the joint efforts Of
white and black, to come from under the
yoke Of the ca~rpet-bagger and thief, in
further subsection to an easy plan Of
plumber and to help Grant to a third
term. This latter bill has only passed
the House, but there is scarcely any
doubt about its safe conduct through the
Senate
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01
Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, March l.-For Tennes-
see and the Ohio valley, falling barome-
ter, warmer southern winds, with rain,
followed by colder west and northwest
winds. The lower portions of the Cum.
berland, Tennessee and Ohio rivers will
continue rising, as viii also the Missis-
sippi at Cairo and Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01
oFFIcIAL.
Last Official Notice to Tax Payers
Shelby County.

OPpTcE STATE AND CeuSTY TAX COLLECTOR, |
MEMPHIS, TENN., February 2S, 1875. !
ONAND AFTER MONDAY, MARCH IS.
" 1875, / shall proceed. according TO law. 70
issue Distress warrants against all
parties having Real or Personal
Estate, on which the taxes are due, Those
interested will avail themselves Of the time,
A. u. FRANKLAND,
State and County Tax Collector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01

Several civil rights negroes have al.
ready threatened that they will go to the
hotels, theaters and other places of
amusements, just as white folks do in
Memphis.
The alarm OF Gre on Saturday night
was caused by the burning of akitchen
attached to the residence Of DR.. Thomas
on the Raleigh road, north of Chelsea.
The fire was the work Of incendiaries.
Reyivals Of religion are progressing
in several of our churches. Many har-
dened old sinners have been reclaimed,
and many young ones have met with the
same fortunate fate.
The game Of billiards was never so
popular as now in Memphis. the three
ball French carom game and 6iteen-ball
pool being the favorite games with the
worries and with amateurs.
Not a sidewalk leunger could be seer
in front of the churches yesterday. They
either went there to pray or repaired to
their beloved beer saloons to play
/" pitch" for the drinks and cigars.
To-day is the anniversary ofSt. David,
the patron Saint Of Wales. We do not
believe there is a native born Welshman
in Memphis, although all other nation
alities are fully represented in our cos.
~mopolitan city.
The Arbitration side of the Supreme
Court, for West Tennessee, presided
over by Judges MeKisiek, Jackson and
Cochran, will at Jackson to-
day, and will hear and determine all
submitted appeal cases.
The famous saying, shake EN- up"
which was used as the Shiboleth during
the contest in the Legislature over the
election of an United States Senator, is
the phrase used so often in the Keno
room" which, to say the least of it, was
an unfortunate coincidence.
The Little Rock Daily Gazette Of the
26th says DR.. Emmett Woodward and
Hon. Jefferson Davis, after a visit to the
Kellogg Lead Mines, near that city, left
for Memphis. This is the only visit Mr..
Davis has paid to Little Rock in forty
years.
The civil rights bill has passed aud
only awaits the autograph of President
Grant to become a Law. Several civil
rights negroes in this city are only await
ing that signature to test the forbear.
ance and rights Of the white man. Look
out for them.
The Mardi Gras committee Of the
Ulks" reported to the Casino Clubyes.
terday. The reports show that the re-
ceipts Of the Exposition ball from which
all the revenue was derived did not meet
the expenses of the " Ulks" by exactly
Sl286 70.
The loss sustained by the fernando
Insurance Company of Memphis, by the
burning Of the steamer Cora Bell in
Black river, can be easily calculated
from the following dispatch received
here today from Walnut Ridge, Ark. {:
Our loss seventeen bales; we saved ten
bales, partially burned"
The bill protecting the rights Of mar.
ried women has passed its third reading
in the State Senate. The bill as passed
provides that all personal property be-.
longing to any married woman, whether
acquired before or after marriage, shall
be exempt from the debts contracted,
and other liabilities of her husband,
made or incurred by him before or after
marriage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01
RiYer TeIeRrnms.

CAIRO, March l.-Arriyed-Pat Gle.
burne, Evansville, s al Sandy, Evans
vile, Cincinnati, 9. Departed-Joe
Kinney, st. Louis, Z pm; Jas. Howard,
New Orleans, 9; Sam Hale, New Or
leans, Q I'm. A heavy rain fell last
night. Weather cloudy and warm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01
zee OIYIL RIeHrg AND EOROE BILE.

On Saturday last, the United States
Senate passed the House civil rights bill
and il now stands a law unto the people.
This House bill only differs from what
was known az Summers legacy in the
matter Of "mixed schools" this latter
was expunged because its passage threat
ened to destroy the whole free school
system in the Southern States, which
Congress cansot help IL the States see
proper to do SO. But under the law, as
it now exists, or will as soon as Grant
signs It, Of which there is no reasonable
doubt, the one-sided right is given to the
negro TO 20 where he pleaees into all pub
lie places, such as hotels, churches, the.
atsrt, steamboats, and railroad cars
which are or may be owned and kept 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01
NOTICE.
Assessors Notice, Sixth Ward.

ASS6SSOrB NOUICb, NIXJh Ward.
DR0PERTY HOLDERS OF REAL AND
l. personal property in the Sixth ward are
hereby notified to give liz their assessments
before the undersigned assessor between this
and the 10th day Of March. 1875, or Is per
No. so Beal street; hours from 10 am. till s
pm, and until the 10th day of March, 1876.
j. A. THOMPSON,
1913 Ass'r Sixth Ward, State and County.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01
DISSOLUTION.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

nHE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX-
i listing between the undersigned, under
the firm names of Risk Il johnson In the
stove and tinware business, and johnson,
Risk h Co., in the foundry business, Is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. e. +. Risk
assumes the payment Of all liabilities Of each
and both of said firms, and is alone author
lied to collect the debts due said firm,
JOHN JOHNSON,
u. +. RISK.
MEMPHIs. February l. 1875.
Referring to the above, l wish TO inform my
friends and patrons Of the old firm, and the
public generally. that / will continue both
branches Of the business as heretofore, under
the firm name Of Il. +. Risk & Co.
Thankful for past favors, l hope by close at
tention and fair dealing. to merit not only a
continuance Of the patronage extended to the
late arm, but tho patronage Of the general
public. Respectfully, 70. r. RISK.
146-16
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01
LEDGER LINES.
Trade is picking up a little.

Trade is picking up a little.
General Council meeting on Wednes-
day evening.
See Tax Collector Frankland's notice
in to-day's LEDGER.
Question Of the day: Did you draw
anything in the lottery2
Mansford has a big supply of Courier
Journals, containing a complete list Of
the drawing.
The New York; Irish World thanks
Mayor League for a copy Of the " Re-
sources of Tennessee.
Ida Cerito Female Minstrels, with Can
Can attachment, at the Greenlaw Opera
House tomorrow evening.
Memphis bustles being often made out
of newspapers are truly described to be
ictions founded on fact.
A heavy rain storm yesterday dis
posed of the dust and brought forth a
full crop Of faded umbrellas.
Old horses and even mules are feeling
the approach of spring, judging from the
number Of runaways seen on the streets
daily.
Easter comes on Sunday, the 2lst inst.
and then the egg Of the period will es-
cape from its shell and go we know not
where.
Mrs. Bowers in East Lynne at the the
alter tonight. She will be supported by
Mr.. McCollum and the Davey dramatic
company.
De Murska Opera Troupe at the Green
law Opera House next Thursday and
Friday nights. Reserved seats sold at
Hollenberg's.
A crowd of white gamins on Front,
near Winchester street, are rapidly be-
coming mackerels and are graduating
for the %penitentiary.
A lady passing a store on Main street
last Saturday had a costly dress ruined
by coal oil which had leaked from bar.
rels stored on the pavement.
A white youth named Madden, aged
ten years, was arrested on Saturday, on
the charge Of stealing a lot Of carpen-
ter's tools ard a lot Of tobacco.
The WEEKLY LEDGER, a most readable
and instructive journal, can be found at
the LEDGER counting room and at the
leading news stands tomorrow morning.
Why the Appeal and Avalanche do
not expose the doings Of the little City
Hall ring Of Radicals, is becoming a
matter of comment throughout the city.
Our Immortal nine have placed
themselves in a situation to be damned
il they do and damned il they don't"
SO much for a bad start in legislative
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01

The subscription price OF the
PUBLIC LEDGER is IS per aunum
fer Daily, and 81 per annum for
weakly. POSTAGE FREE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01
MEETING.
Memphis Building and Saving
Association.

DHE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
l. Of the. above Association will be held this
(MONDAYl evening. March /, 1875, at ~
o'clock, at the office Of this Association No. IL
Madison street (basement). The members are
requested to pay their dues during the DAY,
50 as not to delay the meeting in the evening.
By order Of &. II. JUDAH, President.
s. STURM, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01

Five hundred lohdlebone corsets, SOC.
KAHN 6 FREIBERG.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01

EIGHT barges st. Bernard coal just
received. Also Pittsburg and camel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01

Burn COke.-Sold by coal deal
ers and the Gas Company. Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01

ST. BERNARD Coal ASSOCIATION,
l48t l3 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-01

There isnO relish in the world which is so
universally liked as Lea q Perrins' famous
Worcestershire Sauce.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-06-24
RAsA Rail-.

The Typo Nine of Kenosha went to Waukegan
last Saturday, to play the Shooting stick Nine of
thai place, match, as announced last week. The
game was lively-the Shooting sticks scoring 81,
and Typos %.
The Typos return thanks for the kindly manner
in which they were treated by their fellow typos
OF Waukegan, both Oh the diamond field and at
the table of refreshments. q We are proud of the
manner in which the Printers of this city COM
ported thems elves while on their friendly visit;
but are sorry to say that some, outside Of the
profession, are not deserving oflike praise.
The seActives," of Racine-all adults-are ex-
pected to come down and play the "Grangers,"
of Kenosha, next Saturday. A fire game and
good play is anticipated.
The "BaltIcs," of Chicago, are to come here on
the 5th prsx., to play the 'Grangers" at the Ken
osha Driving Park. This will probably be the
most exciting game of the season.
Arumor has been spread of a 5rush between
the 'House and Sign Artists of Waukegan, and
the same of Kenosha, &. The latter say. 'let them
shAw their color, and we will aoipe it OUT The
felders will be supplied with ladders, from which
to catch the flies.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-06-24
Common Council.

At regular meeting of the Council last Mon
day evening Harbor Master Sager reported the
operations with the city dredge and tug The
total expense offtting out, manning and runnin
the tug for thirty three days. ending June 49, has
been S7O079. The total expense of running the
tug up to same date, $837 90. During this time,
the earnings of the tug have been $3395O; and
the dredge has earned $145'OO. The total excava-
ton by the city dredge, for thirtythree days has
been 128 scow-loads- equaling $3.50 square yards,
at a cost of only eleven cents per yard. This is
pretty good showing, and, if follow ed Up for
few years and the pier extended sufficient
distance, we can have one Of tbs best harbors on
the lake.
Mr. S L. Hastings was employed to haul the
Fro steaTer, No. l. to all fires and for exercise
and practice, at $4,000
The new freman's company, Christ. Schend
foreman, organized in the Second Ward, to run
Engine No. 1, offered their services to the city,
which was accepted. Also new hose compa ny,
the same was offered and accepted.
Engine No. !, was ordered to be repaired and
placed In the new engine house IN Second Ward
Engine No. placed in the engine house on Mar
ket Square.
A sidewalk was ordered laid on the North side
of Market Square, from Chicago street to Main
street.