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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13
England's historian, Sir Archibald Allison

England historian, SIR Archibald Allison,
IN packing Of NJ Hom-r's gold basis
scheme, says:
He saw c early that oscillation in the value Of
money and consequently i II the price OF every
article Of commerce, viii amount TO the most
grievous Of evils which can attlct society and
establish property, and make undertakings Of
every kind insecure, and he thought he would
guard effectively agrinst them by fixing the EN-
tire currency on gold basis, forgetting, ,rhct
hs himself at the same time sa,r, that gold itself
is az article IF commerce, ard like any other
sgeh article, is subject to PERPErrAL VARIATIONS
OF PRICES, and that from its being so raluabic
AND yAsiAsLE and srery'rhere in request, it is
SUBJECT TO MORE SUDDEN AND VIOLENT CHANGES
IN VALUE THAN ANT OTHER ARrIcLE IN ExIsT-
EScE.
Aud vet the fellows who talk about
''rag-money" would have us believe that
gold never fluctuated in value under any
circumstances; and that the value OF our
poor despised greenbaoks was jumping
up and down every day like the mercury
in thermometer.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

Every now and then some newspaper
comes out with ferocious attack on the
grangers and distinctly proves that but
for Grange legislation the railroads
would be able to sell their bonds in Eu-
rope and everything would be lovely
again Blu: an American consul writes
from Switzerland and tells very differ
ent story. He says:
American government securities are largely
held in Switzerland, and American railway
bonds are almost disappearing from the market
All confidence in the latter securities is lost;
nor is it much to surprise one, when it is re-
mtmbered that foreign capital to the amount
OF hundreds Of millions is lying in American
ra,lway bonds, and not dra,ctng one cent of
interest. Investors here have not lost faith so
much in the resources of America as tl,sy have
in the common honesty and up. ightncssetf the
managers Of American Roads: and | doubt
very much if sufficient money could BIZ bor-
rowed in Switzerland to-day to build single
mile of American railway. There is an album
dance OF money here TO lend, but those hold
ing it are discouraged from investing in our
railway securities.
Now can't it be shown in some way
that the Grange legislation is responsible
for the dishonesty of railroad managers
1t would be great comfort TO us i: the
whole blame could be traced home to
those villainous. cunning. scheming plum
dering farmers.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13
Amti-Mollupolist.
ST. PAUL, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1870.
ANTI.MONOPOLIST STATE CONVEN
TON

In accordance with a resulut on adopted al
Owatomma, July os,h, 1915. an Anti Monopo-
" State Convention is hereby called to II te
at that place on Wednes 'ay, September %
1875, at IL O'Clock N. for the purpose OF noml-
mating State ticket and transacting any other
1ertinent business Men OF all parties who favor
Independent action and the atform & optrc
by the late Owatomma Convention are invited
to meet in their respective counties, and send
delegates to said convention.
Counties are entitled to d-legat-s as follows
Anoka 8, Blue Earth 10, Brown 4, Carver Z
Chisago 3, Dakota 10, D, dge 5, Douglas 5
Faribault 6, Fillmore "A, Freeborn Z, Go,dlitle
10, Hennepin IS, Houston 8, LeSuaur I, Martin
3, Mcleod 4, M-ek-r 4, Mower Z, Nicoiet 8
Olmsted 70, Pope 3, Ramsey Is, R.nville 2
Rice 9, Scott, & StearIIs Z, Steele 5, Wabasha g.
Waseca 8, Washington Z, Winona ID, Waton-
wan 3, Wright 6.
Ebenezer Az ers, Washington county, chm
Henry Heys, Goodhue county.
c. D. Sherwood, Fillmore county.
D. S. B. Mollison, Mower county.
n Small, Anoka county.
j. j. Hibbard St. Louis county.
Geo S. Willard, LeSueur, county.
John Shoenbeck, Nicollet county.
Joseph Goar. Rice county.
William Blaisdell, Henllepin county.
o. H. Page, Onl>ted county.
G. s. Kneeland, Dodge county.
All other counties one delegate each.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

Donnelly wants the farmers to mortgage their
homesteads to pay debts and living expenses
and hold their wheat for higher prices next
spring This is very poor advice. Never mort
gage your homestead when you have any pro-
duct TO sell that will enable you to raise money
needed otherwise. Death and other events
make all human calculation uncertain, and
what may seem the safest plans may come to
naught "out of debt, and out of danger is
trite but very sensible saving, and the man
is foolish in the extreme who holds lis whea,
for higher prices and mortgages his home 10
bridge over.-Sf. Pasl Dispatch
We answer the foregoing with the
following.
The stubborn farmers who refused 10 sell
their wheat last year because the .. ice was so
low, received the otjuryations Of al the mid
dlsmen in the country, and were freely called
id fools and other pet names But the
wisdom Of their course is now apparent. ard
even ii the rains had not DESTROYED their crops
they would now be repaid large PER cent .or
their long holding Of wheat Patron.
Precisely. We know of men who sold
wheat last tall for 50 cts. per bushel.
which they could have sold this summer
for 81 %. Isn't that paying . rather
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13
The La Harpe (Illinois) Leader has an
editorial notice of Minnesota in which it

TheLa Harpe Illinois) Leader has an
editorial notice of Minnesota in which it
says:
In politics Minnesota has met with great,
grand revolution. The Ring power that has
controlled that State till its treasury was nearly
bankrupt and its credit almost, if not entirely
ruined, has been broken, and 'new thingu
der the sun" farmer ticket, has Just been
put in the field and it bids fair to be successful.
We noticed the many changes that have taken
place in the past short year, and are thankful
that most Of them have been for the better.
In all our travels among the farmers, we no
ticed the ASrI-M oSoPoLIsT, edited by ''that
pes ferrous little demasogue, Ignatius Donnel-
fy,'' and We must say that all the farmers take
it and read it, and We give lgnatius the credit
of occasionally hitting the right nail on the
head.
That's so. Wherever you find an in
telligent farmer in Minnesota you will
find that he takes the ANTI-MONOPOLIsT,
and if he is highly intelligent he sends
extra copies to each OF his brothers and
sisters in the east. The children cry
for it ard no well regulated family should
be without it,
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

Donnelly counts all eggs as bad ones that
don't go Into his basket This is perfect log
ical inference too, because he knows from ex-
into ms basket.-Piomeer-P Press
And as the eggs in the basket and the
eggs out Of the basket include all the
eggs, then it follows that Donnelly's
friends and enemies are all bad eggs to-
gelher. A mans admissions bind him.
self. the law says. but no one else hence
10 Wheelock and Dave Blakely admit
that they are bad eggs; and the world
will readily agree with them; but as to
our friends their charge amounts to
no,hlng. For arluiag itself into a cir
Gle the Pioneer Press beats anything il
this country.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

itself 1t is as If farmer should pay has hired
man for cartimg his crops to market and then
give him the proceeds IF their e.-Winsted
Connecticut Press.
It.isn't the United States government
that does this but the people. They pay
$4,000 900 annually to allow the bank
crs TO issue notes on the security OF the
nation, and then they borrow the notes
for about sjO,Oo0,o00 more; and give
good real estate security for the use OF
a lot Of printed promises to pay. Why
couldn't the United States issue these
promises in the first instance?
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

The event of the season has been the ed
ding ceremonies of Miss Matte NJ Graham
daughter of Hon. Chris. Graham, and Jerry s.
Coghlin, the popular conductor of the St.
Paul & Milwaukee R. R. Co. The parents Of
the bride gave reception at their residence on
the evening of the 8th, that was a perfect sue
cess in all its appointments.
The grounds were brilliantly lighted with
chinese lanterns ard torches, the "Nora's
Harpe" band were discoursing sweet music or
the outer side, while inside the presentation
of their many friends with congratulations was
in order under the immediate auspices of the
"argus" man; the high and the low the rich
and the poor all Jared alike, all being the
friends Of the family; more particularly on &C.
count of genial, CHEEKY, and warm hearted
father Of the bride. Taking it all in all it was
The presents we're numerous and handsome
some really elegant and costly. The numhel
present was estimated from 700 to 1000; it was
new thing for Red Wing and took well. Long
may they live.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

We have word to say to farmers in Rice
county in regard to the AxTI-Mo oLasr. If
you want paper which will give yo,. more
practical information on farm matters, more
accurate market reports, more State and
general news, more and better selected mat
ter, more facts and figurea concerning the
great monopoly Rugs. OF the country than
any journal published, subscribe for the
it Is truly and thoroughly a farmers paper
Subscribe for it because it gives every week
correct market reports Of all the leading
trade points OF this and foreign countries.
Subscribe for it because it is as good fam
ily paper as there is in the State. Subscribe
for it because the information Of one
one Issue may benefit you many times more
than the subscription price.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

The Pioneer Press asserts that a true Journal
iSt or statesman is necessarily inconsistent, in
that he changes with events. Ii likewise as
serts that Donnelly is a demagogue-witneSs
his Inconsistency. The PIP. editors are prob
ably trying to appear inconsistent, and are sue
ee>st1l-they change ottener than events
B,sigess Mirror
Time brings its own revenges. 10.
WheeloeS IS now a tree-trader and in
favor Of tree-planting; and he believes
that wise man changes his mind many
times but fool never"
Marshall has never changed his mind.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

|: is impossible u make an abstract or a re-
view of Mr. Wilder's letter, |, needs 10 te read
10 b. understood Rut we rise from It's peru
sal, We confess, strongly in doubt whether ii is
not the philan,hropistS who are endeavor,ng
10 reform the Indian department that ought to
he in states prison, instead of the contractors,
the Indian agents, and tn traders.-Piosesr-
Press.
Precisely our opinion. 1t was Bishop
Whipple. Bishop Simpson. VIM. Welsh,
Prof.. Marsh and the Quakers who have
tor Years been plundering the Indians !:
and we hope to live to see them sent to
the states prison as the Ptoneer-Press
very properly suggests.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

Mr.. Fuller, proprietor of the "Minnepezo-
tah'' spring, was obliged to suspend his inn
proveme. IS at the springs during the heavy
rains, to the great inconvenience Of the in
valids who are using the water, but since the
fair weather, he has got it in such shape that
the water can be had at all times hereafter. OF
the many who are using it for various COM
plants nearly every one is deriving great
benefits It seems to work wonders in cases of
impurities of the blood, and undoubtedly is
the most valuable mineral spring in the North
west We understand that Mr.. Fuller has
offered to deed the city block near the spring
for public park provided it will plant out
trees and beantify the grounds.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13
CANAL
LA kE

From this it will te aeen that the average
charge the present year is far below that of any
year given, and less than half that of two years
ago. Add to this the fact that last year there
was an additional charge for elevation, which
is now paid by the vessel. and farmers will un-
ders,and that they are this season certainly
reaping the benefits of cheap transportation
without which quotations would show a verv
diScouraging figure -Erchange
And during that time the great lines
of railroad all made)money. Since then
the rates have been largely increased.
II the roads made money at those rates
why not keep them there? And why not
have laws to compel them to stick 10
moderate rates sufficiently remunera-
tivp9
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

We strongly recommend visitors t. Minne-
apolis to stop at the Clark louise. Although
but recently opened it is rapidly rising in pop
nlarity, and bids fair to become the favcrite
Offices, palatial parors, and spacious, airy and
light guest rooms, 50 in number, render it al
complete home for ravelers as could be de
sired The urbane proprietor fully under
stands how to cater for the public appetite, and
is skilled in the art Of making his guests per-
fectly comfortable. Farmers visiting the city
for the day, will fud this an excellent house
to put up at, as there are large stables and
yard attached The prices are low 50 day
80 cents meal.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13
The .Anti-MonopoliSt.

high rate of interest for the use Of money
for eight months? Thirty million bushels
of wheat sold at 81 10 equal $33, OOO, 900.
The same wheat sold at 81 50 would
be s45, 100000. Would it not be better
to add that $12,OOO,OOO to the wealth OF
the State? And what is the risk if the
farmer holds his own wheat in his own
granary tull insured? Of course the spec
ulators would be glad to buy all the
wheat in the State for so cts. per bushel
ifthe farmers were fools enough to sell it.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13
MARKET.REPORT,

Wheat Nc /. si.lO No. O. LOT. Corn
sheiled, 6s to 70 cents; Corn in cal. IS to 10.
Oats mixed, IS to 40; White 81 to 40; Barley,
No. !. 100 No. o IS to 90 No. 3, 10 to IS.
Flour, patent, best brands, .25 to $50; other
brands I 50 to 500. Family 10 to 100. Bak-
Graham per cwt, go to go Rye, 775.
Bolted corn meal Ito to $50. Cheese II to
II 10. Eggs, 10 to is; Butter, IS to %; Pota-
toes, new, 26 to 80. Beans, navy, 225 t.
$50; ordinary, 1.50 to 200. Hay tame, s1l
to s12; Timothy, u to Ia; Baled, Is to is.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

We would call the attention of the business
community to the fact that the Anti oNoP0-
State. It has circulation 81 over 900 in the
State, and in this county it is large, and rapid
~ increasing. To those who desire the pat
ronage of the farmers is presented an oppor.
tunity never before offered by any paper, and
to such we would say advertise in the ANTI
MoSoPoL1sr, and secure your share of the
farmers trade. To those who ignore the
farmer, and care not for his trade, we say,
don't advertise, but keep your shelves filled
with the same stock from year to year.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

Now, we consider ponnelly's Ayr,-MoxoP-
oLisr an able, vvacious, pluckv paper and fol
the style Of writer that he is, Donnelly is I'M
approachable in the State Martin Co. Ssnti-
net.
Thanks, good friend. for your kind
words
These frontier papers are gradually
beginning to doubt whether. after all. We
have horns and tail and breathe blue
flame
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

We have resson to believe that the wheat crop
is not so badly damaged through this county as
was at first supposed. the loss viii probably not
reach over 10 per cent If this be the case the
crop viii no doub. BE- an average with that Of
last year We have seen a number of loads Of
new wheat in the market during the week that
sold for No. /. and none but what went No. 2.
In view of the difference in the price compared
with last fall We see no reason why the farmers
should complain Of harder times now than
then.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

A good opportunity offers for any one who
wishes to 60 into the restaurant and saloon
business at st. Paul. At 1872 Seventh street
below jackson, there is for sale by private con-
tract the fixtures. stock in trade, and house,
hold furniture OF saloon and restaurant which
also does good confectionery and fruit trade.
There are twelve boarders in the house. Tn s
is a good stand and can be had at bargain, as
the proprietor is going out Of the business.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

vacancy.
The matter Of purchasing heater for the
fire engine was referred to Committee on Fire
Department.
On motion. A, K. GAYLORD was allowed $40
per month for taking care Of the fire engine.
The matter Of locating the stone crusher was
referred to Mayor Richardson and Aid. Fowler.
A resolution to move the lookup to lot Occu-
pied by engine house was passed by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes-Favrow, Murray, White, Jones.
Noes-Fowler.
Council adjourned to meet in new Council
room in engine building
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

At meeting OF the Republican State Central
Committee. held at st. Paul last week the resig-
nation of Hon. G. \. Gilman as candidate for
Railroad Commissioner was accepted, aud Ey
Gov. w r. Marshall, chairman cf the said
committee, was nominated to fill the vacancy.
How modest. Detroit Record
To be sure. How modest Marshall
never lets good thing pass his nippers
and stealers that he does not reach for it..
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13
A N citing Of the City Council.

Council held regular session on Monday
night. All members present
Report OF the Marshal for August, showing
receipts in his department to b <6l .25, and ex-
psnditures S23 10
The following bills allowed:
Thos. Atkinson, extra police duty 81 %
Henry Hoth, boarding priso-ers 10 %
]. E. Pavrow, supplies O.
]. g. Richardson, rent Of lookup grounds 20 %
7. B. Whipp,e sent in his resignation q Jus
lice Of the Peace for the First Ward, which
vas accepted, md 3. P. Gates appointed TO 6ll
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

Our Getty Fathers met on Monday evening
Sept 9th. Petitions received and referred
to proper committees Trucks. tackle &C., of
the Hook & Ladder Co. to be bought at 5000.
Fave troughs to be put on engine house. Conn
street and report. Ordinance relating to mis-
den.eanors, disorderly conduct, &C., passed.
Bills allowed. Meet again Sept. Is.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

lis no trouble at all to get conveyed across
the lake now as We are in receipt Of two ferry
boats. The "Neliie Sheldon" is now being run
in that connection by yessrs. Dunlap & Go /,
who own the charter on the Wisconsin side
Well this is free country still fif Ramsey was
defeated for S-nator) and ifthe gentlemen wish
to run ferry they have right to even if they
loose money BY the arrangement
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

Rev. F. Quinn, Of Taunton, Mass, has IA
ken pastoral charge Of the Roman Catholic
mission at this place. The society has been
deprived for some time past Of the benefits OF a
spin itual adviser and the presence Of the Rev.
Father will be hailed with pleasure by congre-
CATION
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

Until this morning there has been no change
in the weather that brought hope of saving our
damaged wheat crop even in its present condi-
ton the clear cool atmosphere Of to-day give
promise and hope; Of one thing you may rest
assured, that ali the estimates Of damrge to the
wheat crop in Goodhue county are under esti-
mates, and you will so find them, when the
crops is marketed.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

EVERY MAN ON THE TICKET, SAVE
ONE, IS A RAMSEY MAN. EVERY NOM
NEE OF ANY OTHER STRIPE VAS
INCONTINENTLY SAT DOWN UPON.
TIE INIQUITY OF RUNNING A CONVEN-
TON ON THIS BASIS WAS COMPLETED
WHEN CHARLEY GILMAN, OF ST. CLOUD,
WAS NOMINATED FOR RAILROAD COM
MISSIONER. AN OFFICE SECOND ONLY TO
THE GOVERNORSHIP. Minneapolis Mail
(Republican.)
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

We were very pleasantly surprised the other
evening on going down street to meet our old
friend and townSinen Henry A. Young ESQ,
who arrived on Monday last from an extended
trip through California and Oregon for the
benefit Of his vealih. We think the trip must
have han the desired effect as we have n. yer
seen the boy looking better. He informs MS
tina; he hopes in . few days to h again settled
with his family in domestic quietude.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

The officers of the Faribault Library are as
follows: President, Rev. Geo. B. Whipple;
Vice President, O. I. Perkins; Secretary, F..
". Frink; Treasurer, Thomas H. Quinn;
Subscriptions, 1. R. Parshall, r.. A. Mott, and
Stephen Jewett Committee on Bylaws, j.
NJ Berry, /. R. Parshan, and A. E. Haven.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

We have to chronicle the death of David
Pickett twenty three years resident of our
county; uncle Dave as he was Familiarity called
was man Of an iron will and indomitable en-
erey, and had his inclinations led him to the
higher and better walks of life his native abili-
ty would have made him good name and
memory to he cherished. -
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

The ioodhue county council P. Of H. meets
on the 18th inst, at Waucoota six miles below
this uty. The iniating steps are being taken
to organize "Pomona Grange" for this county;
which design if carried out will supercede the
council; the prospects of the order are bright
ening and We look for good and effective work
the coming winter It is expected at the COM
ing council that life insurance association
viii be put in operation fer, and b, the Pat
rons Of the county
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

Mr. Ira Spear, who had his hand sawed early
last winter at Hills furniture factory, and
came near losing his arm as we'll as his life,
was OH the street Wednesday last, looking
quite we'll, and with a good prospect Of hav-
ing pretty good hand yet.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

rhe r. re4 tbe s n on
from reekins, seething, melting humanity, on
the sweltering street. The latter was the 'hnr-
ried ejaculation from between chattering
teeth, on Thursday, Of the blue-nosed peues-
TRANS, hurryinG hither and thither in search
Of the stove man.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

The attempts of the P.oaecr Press to lead
lo.h Republicans and Democrats around by
the nose excites the disgust of the Democracy
The Republicans are used to it. Minneapolis
Mil
That's candid admission for q Re-
publican Journal. The Republicans are
used 70 being led around BY the nose by
the Pioneer Pr, IS.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

"THE CONVENTION SEEMED TO MAKE
1T ITS BUSINESS TO SINGLE OF I FOR IT'S
HONORS THE MEN WHO HAD BEEN CON
SPICUOUS FRIENDS OF RAMSEY!"-Th
Pioneer Press
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

Very SINGER that all the Lea Is which Were
lately chopped off We're the heads OF Averill 5
friends, and the heads which We're substituted
We're the heads OF Bill Kings friends. Very,
werrT singler!-lHaaeapoii Mail Rep
And that proves that when You want
to correct the abuses and corruptions of
the age YOU should stay inside the ranks
of the Republicans party and have Bill
King correct them for you.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-13

Dr.. Burhaa's Riverside Park, which il the
most beautiful and popular resort Of the city,
suffered severely BY the late high water
Nearly an acre and q half Of the land was
wash-d away