The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-03-18
BILL klne lnD GRANT.
The subllne Of Impuaence.

The Subllmo 81 Impudence.
WAsH1NGroN, D. c., March 17.-li
there is man in the United States who
has more cheek than Bill King, he should
be produced at once. in order that he
may have the immortality that must
henceforward fall to King in the absence
of any record of stupendous impudence
that can surpass his.
The moment Congress adjourned, so
that he could not be arrested, he left his
snow bank in Canada and came to this
country. He came at once to Washing
ton, and several days ago the object of
his Washington visit was made known by
his enforced call upon Marshall Jewell,
the Postmaster General.
A CALL ON JEWELL.
King is not proud man. He entered
Mr.. JEWELS Office with an easy swing and
hearty manner, intended to set Mr..
Jewell at once at his ease in the presence
of SO great man. He didn't take the
trouble to introduce himself. After an.
nouncing that it was beautiful day--a
good day for stock-King said with a
lordly wave of the hand:
81 wish the present postmaster at Min
neapolis removed. I have come to the
conclusion that he is no use to me there,
and am sure can put in a better man.
You will please revoke his commission at
once. Let me have blank and l will
write cut the name Of the man want in
his place."
At this Mr.. Jewell stared just trifle.
He was puzzling over in his mind whether
It would take two or three messengers to
capture the lunatic, when King saw that
he was not recognized and then he
Strengthened up, and saying:
"Perhaps you do not know who I am.
am VIM. s. King, Congressman.elect
from the Minneapolis district. l have
now control of the Offices in this district. -
Jewell put on his glasses at this, and
sadly intimated that there might be some
doubt about King ever becoming men,
be of the next Congress. King bounced
at this and ran out, saying that he would
see whether his rights should not be re-
spected.
STREET SCENE.
On Sunday afternoon Mr.. Jewell was
out walking with the President and ex-
Postmaster Gen'l Creswell. They walked
out on Massachusetts, avenue, toward
Georgetown. They were chatting quietly
upon general topics. They walked slow
ly, as the day was mild and delightful.
Grant pulled leisurely at a cigar and lis
tened quietly to the talk of his compan
ions. AS they came along in front Of
Jewell's house, No. l4O7 Massachusetts
avenue, loud gathering Of feet was
heard on the sidewalk behind them.
They turned, fearing thata runaway horse
was behind, but no, it was Bill King,
putting and blowing as if he was ready to
drop with fatigue. Ex-senator Ramsey
was behind him. King hailed the party
and made charge upon Grant at once.
He asked Grant whether he was to be
recognized or not.
Before the President could reply Mr..
Jewell interposcd, Il suppose" said he,
quietly, ''that remark is intended for
me-"
"Yes,' said King: shat question
should be settled at once. It, was left
open in our last interview"
Jewell here turned toward the Presi-
dent, saying Il will relieve you of all EN-.
barrassment by stating to MIR. King that
there will be no change in the Minneapo-
lis postmastership."
At this King broke out in string Of
oaths and bitter reproaches that could
have been heard several blocks away. He
said he had been lied about and villified
in the most damnable way, and more to
the same effect. He absurdly said that
the time would yet come when he would
be vindicated at present his own con-
scousness Of integrity and purity of char.
acter would be his support.
At this the President removed his cigar
from his mouth and said. But, Mr.. King,
the Legislature of your State has indict.
ed you.'
King here bawled, "They are all set
Of damned scoundrels and liars, and will
be even yet with the white-livered devils
l arm innocent and l can prove it."
Here Mr.. Jewell said, "Whcn you are
indicated then it will be time to consid-
er the postmaster question"
Ramsey had enough deeency to apollo
size for trespassing upon the party while
they were out walking. He was obliged
to 60 away that evening and he had
promised King that he would secure him
an interview with the President before he
went away. He said that the only reason
why he had come with King was because
it was customary for members elect to be
treated exactly the same as if they had
been sworn in.
Mr.. King broke in again with violent
protestations ofinnocence.
Jewell asked him why he went to
Canada
King said he went there by advice Of
counsel
Jewell said he did not consider this q
good enough excuse, and then King be-
came so uproarious that quite crowd
was attracted.
1t was with difficulty that Ramsey