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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

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public the other day that street-cross-
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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20
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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-07-15

through the crowd, to their honies. Essex
street, through which they had 10 ras, was
at this time filled for half R,iis With the
mob. Showers of stone, bricks and missiles
were hurled at the party a. scon 50 they
exception OF the Mayor, every member OF
the party was hurt. Policeman
Gummei was knocked down and badly
hurt. Jas. Sperios, who was endeavoring
10 protect his brothers vile, was knocked
down, receiving terrible wound in the
head from brick At the corner of Union
and Spring streets, the mob made Il furious
onslaught on the party, when nearly all
the police and Orangemen were knocked
down, the latter, in seli-defense, then drew
their revolvers and began firing upon the
mob, vino were shouting, xii the damned
Orangemen-"
The firing quickly dispersed the mob
who scattered in all directions. 1t is i'm
possible to learn the accurate result Cf the
shooting but so far as known, no one was
killed outright Two men, 8 woman and q
boy were wounded, but not seriously. OF
the Orangemen, twelve were wounded by
stones and bricks. Some of them are
quite severely wounded. Four policemen
were more or less wounded. The riot last
ed two hours and half, and extended over
a route OF a mile, through the most thick
ly settled portion of the city, This is the
first serious affair of the kind that has oc-
Cured here since 1852, and is condemned on
every hand, as most unprovoked. The cour-
| age and pluck Of the MAYOR undoubtedly
saved many lives.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-07-15
SECRETARY BRIsrow's FIR

The fiscal year of 1874 was nearing Its
close when the present Secretary OF the
Treasury entered upon the duties OF the
office. The fiscal year of 1879 ended few
DAYS since, and the detailed statement OF
our national finances has been given 10 the
public, and submitted TO scrutinizing ex-
animation. Our exchanges think that this
first years work OF Mr. Bristow presents
conclusive evidence that he is the right
man in the right place.
In comparing the present condition OF the
exchequer with that Of twelve months ago,
We find that the six per cent. bonds have de-
creased from 81 ,2I2 62i, 100to 81 100, S65, $50
the decrease reaching more than one hundred
and twelve million dollars. The substitution
Of five per cents for skies has been, OF course,
at the expense Of coin in the Treasury. The
five per cents have increased from $780,
Go, 020 to 500, l53,.5o, the total increase
reaching nearly one hundred million dol
lars. That portion of the public debt pay
able in paper has remained without change
in the amount OF the principal.
There has been reduction OF the princi-
pal OF the gold-bearing stocks to the extent
OF over sixteen million dollars. The de-
crease upon the annual gold interest has
been 81, 00-an important saving in in
terest to the people OF the country. Last
year the Treasury contained S5l, $50, 900 in
coin. This year the amount reached fifty
eight million-an increase Of nearly eight
million dollars The net result is reduc-
ton Of the debt S14,i00,000.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-07-15

A Doniphan Jirl Elopes With Fellow
Named william Hudson.

A Doniphan Jirl Elopes With q Fellow
Named William Hudson.
Mary Meyer is buxom comely lass, of
pretty features and pleasing address, and
whose home is in Doniphan county, a few
miles north of Atchison. Her mother, for a
long time was connected with the laundry
department of the Otis House, and it was
Mary's privilege TO visit her there. Among
the young girls acquaintance in Doniphan
was Bill Hudson, and in her eyes William
was perfect pagan-a sort Of Adonis for
whose sake she was ready to do and dare
anything, and who had so enthralled her
heart that the commands of her father, and
the prOtestations Of her mother were alike
unheeded.
Yesterday morning her mother and IA
Their had occasion to leave home to 60 to
neighbors, some two miles distant, and left
Mary in charge, with instructions not to
leave the house. Hardly were they beyond
hearing before Mary began preparing her
self for q journey. All the clothing she
could comfortably carry was packed away
in bundle, and taking twenty-five dollars
in money that her parents had in the house.
put her best foot forward, and started to
meet Bill Hudson. This is the last positive
news the parents have of the whereabouts
of the gentle Mary, save that she has been
seen in Atchison.
Yesterday afternoon the parents arrived
in hot pursuit, and, aided by the police,
every possible niche and Granny that it was
supposed the Grant girl could be. was thor
oughly searched but no Mary rewarded
their efforts. The mother went to the rail-
road ticket Offices, and left description
of the girl, with warning TO sell her no
ticket
Ii Mary has S25, and Bill Hudson is any
kind of manager, a regiment of police
cannot keep them apart.-AtohisOn Clam-
pion, JUN 1th.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-07-15
ANOTHER ASSAULT ON A PUBLISHER.

A dispatch from Troy, New York, says
that Mr.. A. c. Main, managing editor of
the morning Wing was attacked by three
roughs while on his way home Sunday
morning. He fired on his assailants with
revolver, slightly wounding Martin Kendu-
agen. The cause of the assault was diff
Guilty in regard TO Union and non-Union
printers, the Union men in the Wig office
having been discharged and nom Union
men put in their places.
1t is said that Mr.. Main intends to pros
ecute his assailants, who, it is alleged, were
hired by some Albany printers to assassin
ate him. As we have often said, the only
argument ever used by the champions of
the printers Union are the knife and revolt
yer. The assault mentioned above is but a
similar one to those committed in Leaven-
worth, Washington, Denver, and in every
city where publisher has dared TO assert
his rights, and act independent of the I'm
ion. But the time has gone by when set
of disreputable printers can dictate to their
employers. The list OF non-Union papers
which We printed some time ago is growing
larger every day, and before long major
Ity OF the publishers in this country will
employ whom they please, independent of
the roughs who now seek to carry out their
plans by threats and acts of lawlessness.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-07-15
THE BUSINESS MARKET.

Some of the New York papers express the
belief that there will be an active business
market through this month and the next,
which is contrary to the experience Of
past years. The reason alleged is that We
have seen the worst of the depression in
railroad traffic and the depreciation of the
railroad stocks affected by the falling off in
gross receipts, and the cost, in the way Of
expenses, at which the roads are operated !;
and, indeed, there are some symptoms that
look more like a revival of business than
anything that was experienced three
months ago, when everybody was anticipat-
ing the beginning OF the Spring trade The
movement of the wool crop is now causing
the distribution of large amount of mon
ey throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, Indi-
ana and Ohio. Then there is the increased
movement of grain to the East. The stock
of wheat in store at Chicago, has been re-
duced by nearly 100000 bushels in the
last week. There seems TO be no doubt
that the European demand for our bread
stuffs will lie much larger than was antici-
pated a month or two ago. 1t is now pref
ty certain that the grain crops of Hungary
and Southern Russia have been so damaged
by heavy rain storms and floods, that the
wheat crops will be below the average
Still another favorable symptom is the pros
pect Of large crops OF cotton, sugar and
rice in the Southern States, which seem TO
be preparing the way for new era of pros
perity in that section, and which will have
the effect OF producing an increased de-
mand for Northern products and manufac-
tured articles.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-07-15
A LITTLE ADVICE.

For the last two years, the growth Of
Leayenworih has not been as rapid as it
might have been. The dullness of the
times in every section of the country, and
the failure OF the crops in our own State,
| have had much TO do with this condition Of
| affairs. Our business men and capitalists
| have become discouraged, and their wonted
energy seemed TO have vanished with the
appearance OF the internal little grasshop-
per. But now that the pests have dIsap-
peared, and the yield in this State Is SO
much above the average, that the farmers
are jubilant, and in Central Kansas they are
thinking OF observing'a general thanksgiving
day, would it not be well for the business
men and others of the Metropolis TO bestir
themselves, and do something in order that
LeavenwOrth may still he looked upon As
the Queen city OF the West. Her neigh
boring towns, with, probably, the exception
of St. Joseph, are not rivals in any sense Of
the word. They are living in a bubble
which may burst at any moment, and prop
erty owners will realize that the real estate
on their hands is anything but a paying
investment
We believe that Leayenworth has rail-
roads enough for the present, ii the Kansas
Central could be extended. What we want
are establishments that will give employ
ment TO the idle laboring men IN our
midst. Capitalists and merchants should
understand that they cannot prosper at the
expense of the poor man. Goldsmith truly
says:
"Ill fares the land, to fastening ills prey
Where wealth accumulates, and men decay"
When this is better understood, perhaps
properly owners will be more anxious to
follow the advice of THE TINES, and invest
a small portion of their wealth in manu-
featuring enterprises. If Leavenworth had
ten factories in addition to her present
number, her continued prosperity wonld be
assured. Laboring men would not leave
us, in search of employment, business men
would be happy, and real estate owners
would find property paying investment.
Now is the time, when Kansas promises to
have plenty of money. Who viii begin?
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city funds to pay the expenses # his cleo
ton.
Three or more Democratic members of
the Ohio Legislature exposed in selling
their vote. upon certain pending bills for
500 apiece.
I'll. Democratic State Treasurer OF Gcor-
gia defaultsr in : sum nearly approach
irg q million.
Eight Decocratic county treasErers IL
Ohio proved to he deiaulters in large
amounts, AID Tweed in Jail, unable to
find bail in suits against him for stealing
six millions from the city OF New York,
with the World defending him while the
stealing process was going on
Democratic Canal Commissioner McRae
indicted in New York for corruption in
Office.
The whole canal system Of New York I'M
| der Democratic control, denounced by Gov.
i Tilden as rotten to the core, tainted all over
with fraud, and the center Of complete
system OF stealing hundreds OF thousands
from the State annually!
| A fraudulent claim OF :. 1000 in which :
Democratic member Of the New York
House of Representatives was interested,
was pointed out by Gov. Tilden in his
message upon canal frauds, and an item ii
the appropriation bill to pay this iraudu
lent claim was signed and approved by
Governor Tildcn, who at first bitterly de
| nounced il
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-07-15
CALIFORNIA AND KANSAS.

In conversation yesterday with an old
citizen of Leavenworth, who has Just re-
turned from California, We learned some
very interesting facts regarding the coun-
try and people. This gentleman went with
his wife and family to San Francisco, about
five months ago, intending to make tina:
city his future residence. He now returns,
and is resolved to remain in Kansas, fully
convinced that, though times are hard
here, a. everywhere, that q man cannot
better his condition on the Pacific
coast. He believes that the State is crowd
ed that there are too many people who
came there without cent of money, ex-
pecting to find gold in the streets. Many
will return in the Fall, Others will come
back in a year, and some will probably
never return Our informant is of the
opinion that San Francisco is good place
for man OF capital, but for poor man, no
worse location could be selected. This is what
The TINES said months ago, and We be-
lieve that with the return Of good crops.
Kansas is the garden State Of the country.
ard emiersnis can do NO Lcster than uai1.
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THE MARKET FOR OUR CROPS.

The New \ ork Commercial Buil,tin has an
. article upon the market for the next crops,
which il concludes with the statement that,
with continuance OF the present fatter-
Ing crop prospects the world over the indi-
cations would seem 10 favor low prices for
apply to one staple but to all" The Bmle-
ia bases Its calculations upon three things
decrease in home consumption, a decrease
IN immigration, the favorable news from
Europe and the fact that no war Is now be-
ing carried on in that country, TO drag the
producer from his farm TO the field, As to
home consumption, there is some probabili-
ty that the amount of food consumed per
capita of our population will he less than
last year, in consequence of the derange-
ment of our leading industries, by which SO
large portion of the laboring classes
have been deprived of employment. For,
although the same has been true to a
great extent the present season on account
OF the strikes, it must he remembered that
these unemployed men were largely fed out
OF the surplus earnings of former years,
which the returns Of the savings banks in
manufacturing districts show have since
been freely withdrawn to exc out diminish
ed earnings. These means of support are
30 largely reduced as TO have perceptible
effect already upon the labor market,
seen by the collapse of strikes all over
the country, necessity alone compelling the
surrender. Lower wages means less abil-
ity 10 purchase, though this, doubtless,
will he in a measure overcome by a
corresponding decline in the cost of COM
modities. The Southern States, which
have hitherto derived the bulk OF their
supplies of food from the Northwest,
and manufactures from the East are rails
ing not only their own wheat, corn, rye and
oats, 10 4 tar greater extent than ever be-
fore, but are also beginning to manufacture
their Own goods. 10 such an extent is this
true OF these crops, that il would not be
surprising ii this outlet should he practi-
cally closed, and even surplus from some
OF these States raised for shipment This
fact must have a very decided influence
upon our markets, should the crops prove
10 lie as abundant as now seems probable
1t thus appears that, other things being
equal, We shall have a larger surplus to
export from the United States than usual,
and probably more than enough TO over
come the deficit of the Pacific States, which
as regards wheat, in California, is estimat.
ell At 200,00o to 100000 tons.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

LAWRENCE, July IA serious riot &C.
CURED in this city tonight, resulting from
an attack made by mob upon members Of
a lodge OF Orangemen, who were return
ing from celebrating the battle Of Boyne, by
picnic at Laurel Grove, four miles up
the Merimac river. Orangemen from Low
ell, Wabury, and other towns, participated
in the picnic, which passed off quietly, and
no trouble whatever was anticipated
when they dispersed TO return home, though
threats had been made in the morning, and
in the afternoon some of the men carried
firearms in consequence. About a dozen
Orangemen, with ladies and children, dis
embarked, at 8 p. NJ, at the steamers land
ing, on Water street, and started to walk
up town. A crowd oil several hundred
Irish were at the landing, and followed
them, shouting and jeering. Arrived in
front OF the Pacific mills, the crowd COM
menced throwing stones. A lady was struck
and badly hurt. All the party were more
or less injured by missiles thrown at them
during the half-mile walk TO the police
station, whittier they went for protection
Four of the men had on regalia, which par
incensed the mob. One of the
men was severely hurt about the head, and
had his sash torn from him. On their ar
rival at the police station the Mayor was
sent for, who soon arrived at the scene and
undertook to disperse the mob OF men and
BOYS, but without avail. The cries
and jeers of the mob drowned
ais voice. The Mayor, with squad Of
polies aayted to take the party
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IMPORTANT


1t Is the duty Of all persons before start
ing on journey, TO Ascertain by what route
they can reach their destination with the
least trouble, and If there are two or more
roads leading to the same point, to decide
which is the safest and pleasantest to tray
ell.
We take pleasure in stating that the Chi
cago & Northwestern Railway il the oldest.
and several miles the shortest, between
Omaha and Chicago. Within the past two
years the road bed has been put in admira-
bic condition, and almost the entire line has
been relaid with steel rails.
The depot in Chicago iscentrally located,
and a theirrrains arrive there thirty min
utes in advance Of all other lines, pas-en-
gers can always be sure Of making eastern
connections. For all points in northern
and northeastern Iowa, you should purcr a-e
tickets via Marshall, Cedar Rapids, or
Clinton. For points in northern Illinois u
Wisconsin, via Fulton; and if you are g.
ing to Chicago, or east, you should, by all
means, purchase your tickets by the Old
Pioneer Route
THE CHICAGO Il NORTHWESTERN.
You will find on all through trains Pull
man sleepers, new and magnificent day
coaches, and the best smoking and second
class cars now on any road in the United
States.
Particular information, with maps, time
tables, etc, NAV be had at any OF the
through ticket offices in the west, or upon
personal or written application.
J. III. MOUNTAIN, Western Travelling
Agent, Omaha, Neb., or to
w. ii. SrESSETT, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago.
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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-07-15
WHAT DEMOCRATS HAVE DONE

The Democratic newspapers of this coun-
try Tor the last fifteen years have done no
'hine but cry corruption, chicanery, fraud
and stealing, and at the same time assert
that II the people of the United States
want pure, honest administration OF the
government, they must place Democrats in
office.
Now let us see what that party has done
to merit approval since il has been in now.
er in certain localities.
Two Democratic Councilman of gal,;.
more have been expelled Tor acceptin,
or1hes OF $50 and 500. And their plea was
thst although guilty, they were but pur.
SUING the common practice of Coupc;,mer
in that Democratic city.
Eight Democratic officials in Cinc;rr,,;
Indicted for fraud and corruut man
asemeat Of the city water works an,
IL Mayor implicated by borrowing ~.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-07-15
CALIFORNIA.
4 Returned LeayenwOrthian
Tells his Story in Regard
to the Land Of Prem
SOIio Folks There Are Doing
Well, and THEA, Again,
Some Are Not.

Mr.. Thomas L. Whelan, formerly a mer-
chant OF this city, departed for California
some six months ago, for the purpose Of
seeking his fortune in the land OF delusive
dreams. Arriving in San Francisco he
succeeded in obtaining employment, and
while there had an opportunity of witness
ing the fortunes OF the various emigrants
who are pouring into that city. The arri-
walls, on an average, amount to about five
hundred ger day, and are constantly on the
increase. Although California is q great
State, possessing inexhaustible resources,
and natural advantages superior 10 those
Of most OF the States west OF it, yet il is ell
tirely incapable Of sustaining the immense
number OF people swarming out there. In
the principal cities, San Francisco, San
Diego, Santa barbara, and Sacramento,
there are more men out Of work than one
can easily imagine, and that number is in
creasing at an alarming and unprecedented
rate. Never before in the history Of this
country has there been such an influx of
population, and the misery which will
naturally result, will be sad TO contem-
plate. Leavenworth is well represented in
San Francisco. Some OF our former citi-
zens are doing comparatively we'll there,
and Others are not 20 fortunate. Among
the old Leavenworthians there DIR. Girls
void, dentist, has already entered into
lucrative practice, and has his rooms eie-
gantly fitted up. The Messrs. Palmer,
Charles, Thomas and Joseph, are in
the dry goods tcade, and are doing a
good business. Michael Jordan, for
merly a groceryman, now contrac-
tor, is making q respectable living, and
John Hubbard, butcher, has succeeded in
his line OF business. Niessrs. Plummer d
Spaulding are engaged in the manufacture
of fruit drying machines and have no reason
to complain. The Rev. l. 5. Kalloch is ere
ating quite a sensation there, and is the
pastor of quite large congregation, COM
posed of the members of two or three con-
solidated churches. Hugh Burke, editor,
had not obtained situation when Mr.
Whelan left, but has probably succeeded by
this time, as his prospects were fair. Mr..
+. NJ. Somers was also disengaged. DIR.
Levi Houston passed through San Francis
co, few days ago, bound for Portland
Oregon, where he will probably settle. Mr..
Selway, painter, is doing As well as could
he expected. Mr.. Skinner, dancing master,
is pursuing his old avocation OF plasterer
MIR. Chi!ds, bricklayer, is employed by Mr..
Jordan IS i foreman, and is now
earning good wages. The Mitchell
boys, also bricklayers are constantly en-
ployed. John Harmon, blacksmith, is not
at present doing anything, but will start a
shop shortly. Con Rohan has entered the
grocery business.
Mr.. Whelan says California Is no place
| to make money, and that those who are
making living here had better stay.
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HONOR AMONG POLITICIANS.

Robert Burns sneered a, the fear of hell
as motive to goodness, comparing it to the
hangman's whip. He held honor to be the
true guide of life. Wordsworth sang of il /:
Say-whaf is honor It's the incest sense
OF justice which the human mind can frame
Intent each lurking frailty to disclaim
And guard the way OF life from each offensc
Suffered or done.
The venerable and reverend ex-President
Woolsey, of Yale College, addressed the
Phi Beta Kappa Society of Harvard COL
lege at the commencement last week upon
'The Relation of the Sentiment or Princi-
pie of Honor to Political Life He de-
fines honor as, first, "a delicate sentiment of
what is demanded of us in those relations
with our fellow men, especially with our
equals, which no human law can mach !:
and, secondly, a purpose 10 conform to this
standard, regarded as true and right The
primal penalty for violating this Law is
self-contempt De Tocqueville had an idea
that the sentiment of honor could not flour.
ish in a Republic. President Woolsey sees
no reason for such an opinion. Nor does
Ameeican history iunfify the apurEherr;u