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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18
READ THIS.

Brethren, it is claimed that we who
try to protect labor from robbery at the
hands of capital, are communists. red
republicans. sans cuIoNes, etc. Now read
this utterance from that staid old Eng
li-h paper. the Mark Lane Express. one
Of the ablest and most conservative Jour-
mails in the world;
That trade has been, and threatens still to be,
seriously affected by disputes between masters
and men, or as it is not unjustly called, antag-
onisrn Of capital versus labor, ii only too appar-
ent at present. In considering this question,
which has now become one Of difficulty, no.
only at home. but on the Continent aud IN the
United States, i, a. ally pointed out by q
writer in the Monetary, etc, Gazette, necessary
to decide what is capital. He acknowledges
that it is the surplus product of labor, Or, in
other words, profit. To produce profit capital
and labor must work together, but this Ii not
the case Of industry now; the masters are not
capitalists; it il the class which lends the
money the profits Of bygone years that Is In
reality the support Of the trade, in which both
masters and men are together interested. The
masters position is always uncertain; he has to
arrange profit, after satisfying the expenses Of
labor. ETC.. sufficient to meet thu demands OF
those from whom he borrows, and also to main-
tain himself In fact, "capifaI takes its share
in anticipation, ard thus escapes altogether the
contingencies Of loss Late events have proved
this to b. true, and 1t Is clearly time tfat the
men understood the position Of their masters
in order to prevent in some measure the de-
struction Of many bra 5ches OF trade. Capital
Is too gyGspfng to GlIOr legitimate trade to
proper. Instead Of afording assistance when
most needed, it enforces the more sternly the
clsims it holds upon the firm or undertaking,
which cnnpels suspension either OF operations
or payments.
Capital has its rights and labor has it
rights. The rights Of capital concern
the Jew the rights Of labor underlie the
prosperity Of our republic, and in tact,
Of the great multitude Of mankind. il
il the problem OF the age to prevent one
from expressing or destroying the other.
The highest statesmansnip WIN be 70
quired 70 solve that problem.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18
A Letter Of Inquiry from Massachusetts,
In Regard to the Grange.
So. M1DDLEBoho Mass, Oct. 4, 1875.

3D. Anti -Nonopolist:
-Presuming you to be able to
give me the information | desire, take the lib
erty of addressing you this line, for the purpose
Of stating respectfully, that ! would like very
well to consult some OF the documents, or
other published matters, relating to the rise,
progress and nature Of the Grange increment,
to which, permit me to say, wish hearty
God-speed.
| beg to say have been unable to obtain any
reliable material here at the East, OF this kind,
and thought you might have at your office
some scattered documents, speeches ETC., cover
ing my purpose; or, if not, you might be able
to give me the address of the parties or head
quarters capable Of furnishina me the same.
beg you to excuse the liberty take; and,
if can be of any service to you, pray com
mand me, win yon? and believe TIE ODE,
Yours, very respectfully,
RICHARD NJ DEvExs.
TGlad to see the order spreading down
East. We would call the attention OF
Worthy Master Adams to this letter and
suggest that he send such information
concerning the Order as he is at liberty
to make public.-Ed Anti-Monopotlst
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18
THE AGE OF MEDIOCRITY RE;
PROVED.
RE;


Not.long since the Pioneer Press said:
The rift Of CAB is SO characteristic an endow
ment Of the feather-headed demagogues, and
shallow and disreputable shysters, and wind
bags Of all sorts, that it is very far from being
recommendation to public confidence that
candidate can shoot of his mouth.
To which the Minnesotian- Herald Of
Duluth (Rep.) very properly replied:
This is the choice and chaste language of the
modern Addisons, who edit the Pioneer Press
1.-The leading journal Of the State OF Minnesota
: the New England of the west 1t is very
poor compliment, however, to such "wind
bags" and .sdisreputable shysters," as Web
ster, Clay, Clayton, Summer, Choate, Schurz,
and hosts OF other 'sfeather- headed dema-
gogues," who have dignifed the United States
Senate with their s'gift OF gah," when they
electrified the country sby shooting off their
mouth"
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18
A Very Important Matter-A Self-enderthat
Binds With Straw.


before harvest we received from DIR.
A. II. Trow of Chatfield, little sheaf
of straw bound with straw. the word OF
a model straw self-binder. The work
manship was perfect. Not hearing any
thing further upon this most important
subject, one OF incalculable importance
to the agriculture of the world, we made
some inquiries which resulted in the
following letter We shall try to
keep our readers posted. If it is posi-
BILE TO make seli-binder with straw it
will be equal to an increase of twenty
per ct. in the value of every acre OF
wheat-la in Minnesota.-[E Editor 0
44nti- MonOpolist.
WIYNEBAeo CITY, Mimi, Oct. 2, 1875.
Hon l. DoNNEILY-Dear Sir Your card Is
in hand; can but say at this time, while we
thank YOU for the distinction and courtesy you
show us, we are not quite ready to send report
of our Grinder but will be happy to do SO in
a short time We think not over two week..
We are now putting i'll some improvements OF
importance; when these are completed we shall
know better what to say, and will be pleased to
send the report that you request us to the ANTI
MoNopoLIsr. Our ''Binder and Reaper is an
entire success. 1t cuts the grain on an entir.
new principle, and binds with a trciSfed rope
of strair 1t is remarkable for simplicity AND
ease of draft. Yours, HOWE Bros.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18

It has been our pleasure repeatedly to call
the attention of our readers to the facilities
offered by the well known house Of D. W..
Ingersoll & Co., to supply clubs and oranges
with the very best or goods at the very lowest
possible prices If our friends do not avail
themselves Of these low prices, it is their own
fault When goods can be had at wholesale
prices, and selected from stock as large and
complete as that carried by Messrs. Ingersoll
& Co., it is strange that every live grange in the
State does not avail itself Of these prices.
Write Messrs. Ingersoll & Co., gentlemen, and
ask for samples, and it you do not see any
money in it, well; but if You can save from,
10 to % per cent. by buying Of them. why pay
so much more for poorer goods. You would
shod way, as you do in this matter Of buying
goods,
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18
TO THE PROPERTY HOLDERS OF
MINNESOTA.

Remember that while yeu have to pay
on the average at least tD5nty mills or
the dollar, on the :wo hundred and eigh-
teen millions Of property now on the tax
list, the railroad corporations, by the de-
cision Of Judge Gilfllan, pay less than
one mill on the dollar on over one ham
bred and ftty-three millions, of property
which they have in this State. And re-
member also that if this immense amount
of property were placed upon the tax
list, as required by the state constitution,
every ones taxes would be reduced ouer
forty per cent. Figure up how much
that would save you each Year.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18
ALetter from an Indiana Granger.
ADEYv1LLE, Perry Co., Ind, Oct 4, 1870.

ADEYvILLE, Perry Co., md, Oct 4, 1910.
Ed. Anti-Monopohst.
We have some opposition here to the Grange
organization Some say the Grange is hum
bug; others say that if there is any good in the
thing, to let it come out that all the world
may see what, how and where they can be ben
Gifted by it. But Grange No. 1891 is not try
ing to maintain all out gibery and feed them
up on the good doctrine they preach. Wetell
them that we are satisfied rs we are; that as
good patrons we invite all to come and see tor
themselves. And some are still coming.
long to see tn day when all good farmers can
see the good in the Order and all stand united
as one body; then it will not be said tna1 tne
Order is humbug. Broth rs and sisters let us
never fail to fight in this glorious cause and
stand the fire for there is "a goad tune com
ing" Yours, NJ. b. >.
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The New International Hotel.

Corner Jackson and Seventh streets, st. Paul,
is becoming favorite stopping place, and We
are not at all surprised for it is one of the very
best hotels in ths city. Messrs. Stratton & Co.,
have had many years experience in thu hotel
business, both East and West, and never fail
to give satisfaction to their guests in every re-
spect The house is new, as is all the furni-
tnre and furnishings, and our only wonder is
that they csn afford to keep such house a:
the low price of 50 per day. No one who
stops once at this house will censure US for this
recommendation. tt
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18

The Duluth Ninnesotian-Herald contains
St. Paul wheat inspectors should continue to
pass damp wheat as No. /, when they well
know that until dried it must pass at Duluth,
milwaukee or Chicago al rejected. Duluth has
in T. A. Olmstead, as inspector, no. only an
excellent Judge Of wheat, but man Of un-
bending honesty, who while be gives all that
is due 70 the shipper, will not damage the rep
utztiou OF himself or Duluth by over repre-
senting wheat.
If Europe should require the amount Of
wheat from Am+rica, now estimated, 1t will
leave little il the country for milling If our
Minnesota mills retain the quantity required
to keep them running. The qualities OF the
deliveries here and In Milwaukee continue to
be satisfactory, but in St. Louis and Chicago
there is no improvement. Dn Saturday last
there were but three cars Of No. wheat re-
ceived at St. Louis, and the price paid was 81 rs
per hushel. This was winter wheat The re-
ceipfs Of all kinds Of wheat are very light In
that city, not over - 900 bushels per day
Money Editorial Of Minneapolis Tribune.
VIII somebody explain to Us why
winter wheat in St. Louis il worth @1.75
per bushel, and in Minnesota spring
wheat is worth only f1.00, and yet the
Minnesota fI wheat makes -four worth
31 80 per barrel more than the st. Louis
4I-75 wheat, and st. Louis il practically
IS far from New York - Minneapolis ise
We pause fox : reply
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Thanks to cur kind friends at Wes; Saint
Paul and yermillion for the earnest resolu-
tious in which, in their caucuses. they ex-
pressed their approval Of our legislative
course ~ Senator. They inspire US TO con-
tinued effort.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18

We would recommend our friends visiting
St. Paul, from the country, TO call at the Amer
lean House. corner Of Wabashaw and Fourth
streets Il il one Of the lest and most COM
portable - 90 houses in the city or state and
every effort i made to render the guests happy
and pleased Say that You are subscriber for
the Anti Monopolist and they will show you
double attention,
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18
More Shameful Persecution OF Our Pool
Friend Bali.-A Communication from
Leading Republican.
PMS CIR, Oct. IT,

PMS ClTr, Oct. IT, 1915.
Editor agti-Noaopoltst
The tern, OF court his Just closed hsre-Judge
Crosby, presiding He has had several CASES
before him in which Mr.. Ball was plaintiff or
defendant; he has Disseminated against him
rs nlnch As he conveniently could. The grand
jury was packed by Willard, clerk OF the court
10 screen the rascals composing the ring and
injure all who opposed said ring. This grand
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18

Jury found an indictment against Ball for per-
Jury. for leaving out las he claims by mistake
some three or four words in an affidavit; and
they refused to bring an Indictment against one
Peterson who struck at him, Ball, from behind
With an iron poker, five feet long, with the in
tention Of seriously injuring him, if not killing
him. Ball caught glimpse of the act and
turned and ran towards him and thus saved
his life: as it was the middle of the poker struck
Ball ON the head cutting cash three inches
long through felt hat to the skull. The poker
was bent; it was Of 1-2 inch round, solid iron.
So much for the assault
The court had been trying one OF Balls cases
all day. Just at sun down the grand jury
brought in the indictment for perjury. After
court was dismissed, Mr.. Ball stated in the
presence of the Judge and others as follows: ut
Is hard that should be indicted tor perjury for
a mistake, while man who trits to beat my
brains out with poker is allowed to go free"
The Judge, using the cant slang of bar room
loafers who are the tools OF the ring, says with
a sneer, ''They say, Mr.: Ball, that you ran
against that poker Ending his remarks
with chuckle He knew Ball dared not re-
ply, insulted and outraged as he was, because
he was to appear before him on the morrow,
so he could insult him with impunity. It was
q noble manly act and worthy of the Judge--a
lovely example too to set to the dangerous
classes, when the Judge of the court, with a
sneer and smile, backs them up. Il a fuller
resume of the above would be acceptable te
you as a matter of news, l will put 1t III
shape and forward to you.
Yours Truly,
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18

Quite party of Lake Citians are in the city
en- route for New Mexico, which they des,g On
making their future home. Messrs A. Tib-
bits, Brick Pomerov, S. Heron, and T.
Whipple, are among the number. They leave
this afternoon " the Sioux City road.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18

Our cid friend Aleck johnson, Of Saint
Paul, is running for Register Of Deeds.
Aleck is a whole-souled, genial, kindly
hearted man. and will run we'll His oppo-
nens has been at the public trough . long
time and is about full. Give poor man q
chance now. Sanders: and digest what you
have swallowed
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18
Cal. Wagner.

Happy Cal. viii appear at the Opera House
tonight. The simple announcement will be
sufficient to fill the house to overlooking. He
eled with. If this is so. it will be the best en-
tertainment Of the kind the people OF St. Paul
ever had the opportunity Of seeing.
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Thomson Combination

Miss CHARLOTTE THOMPSON is announced
for "Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings
and SATURDAY. matinee.
1t is to be hoped the people OF this city viii
turn ont and give her such reception as she
deserves; we have plenty of trashy perform
snces on the stage but it Is seldom We have thu
opportunity n witness anything that half
equals her rendition of JANE ERE
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We will ask the Indulgence of our
readers for any errors in this weeks is
sue. Our valued foreman, Capt.
Mckinney, is confined to his room by
sickness.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18
Closing Out Sale.

The largest stock of Marble and Granite
Monuments, in the State will be sacrificed
don't forget the place, corner of Cedar and
seventh street. St. Paul T. BOWER.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18

Our Rice County friends will be disap-
pointed in not finding the usual Faribault
department. by the delays in the
mail Hope it viii not occur again.
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jus. ID we go to press we receive from b

Just as We 60 to press we receive from cur
Lake City correspondent full report Of
the Wabasha county Democratic Republi-
can Convention. held Friday last We re-
greet that il came too late for publication
He reports an Enexceptionably strong
ticket, and full confidence Of their election
The only contest appeared to be On the
Sherifship. which resulted il favor Of
Smith, the present incumbent
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18

Thanks to our old friend of the St. Peter
Advertiser, for some kind words in our favor
We are insensible to abuse but keeniy alive to
the good opinion Of our friends.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18
An interesting Letter from the Frontier
A generous suggestion as to Mr.. Ball.

An Interesting Letter from the Frontier
A generous suggestion as to Mr.. Ball.
SLEEPY EYE, Brown Co., Mimi, Sept. 30, 1875.
Editor Anh-M Mon epolist:
I thought would be obliged to stop taking
your paper for want of money; but providen-
TALLY we have been provided with some that
we did not expect, SO that we mean to take 1t SO
long as 1t tavors so ably and nobly the rights
of the working people.
And here allow me to say that you must have
heart as big as an elephant, and the perseve-
rance OF tiger and the patience of Job him.
self, to undertake to raise up and make any,
thing of people many of whom have grown
UP under the shadow of our aristocracy, until
it has become second nature to them; and the
balance have been fed on that Icing sheet the
St Paul paid pest, until they seem to know
nothing else.
have given away nearly all your papers to
acquaintance and the balance | have sent East
to my friends l have asked many of our neigh
hors here why they do not subscribe for your
paper, the answer is generally, "Oh be is
turn coat,-or an ofice-seeker; we. take the
Pioneer-P Press? If ignorance was crime pun
ishable with death, Minnesota would be depop-
ulating very fast.
You mentioned the other day the grievances
| of MIR. A. Z. Ball. Please allow me to suggest
a plan to set him ON his feet again. Just throw
out an invitation to your patrons to throw IN
50 cents piece, or less, and send it to you, and
you see that he gets it. The givers never will
know the difference; unless it is to find their
rights more respected.
Ii the working people do not assist each
other who will?
And now allow me to inclose for Mr.. Ball SO
cents and also 81 100 to pay for our subscription
for your paper.
Iremain, respectfully yours, A. B. HoueH
This is an excellent suggestion as to
Mr.. Ball. Already some money has
been sent to him to help him along. IfloC
of our subscribers will send Mr.. Ball sc
cts. each, as suggested by Mr.. Hough, il
would pay his debts and start him anew
And what noble testimony it would be
that the people were really resolved te
stand by their advocates. We will ac-
knowledge all sums sent US in these col
umns.-Ed. 4nti-Monopohst.
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sfFF

FELT CARPETNGs IS cts.per I'd. FELT
CEILING for rooms in place of Plaster.
FELT ROOFING and SIDING. For Circular
and Sample, Addres G. j. FAY.
oct113t. Camden, New Jersey
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CORRESPONDENCE

Good News from Olmsted Ccunty-The
Opposition United on
One Ticket.
O1xsrEAD COUNTY, Mimi, Oct. 4, 1875.
Editor Aa1ta- MozOp0last:
ThesDemocrats and Liberals held their coun-
ty Convention last Saturday, Oct. I'd, and fully,
heartily and satisfactorily endorsed the entire
Anti Monopolists.
Both the Anti Monopolists and the Demo-
cratic Liberals held their conventions for the
tenth senatorial district and both nominated
the following ticket: For Senator, VIM: Brown;
for Representatives, D. Maxtield and VIM: Il.
White: NJ. Y.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-18
LOCAL NOTICES.
SHERMAN Horse p per. day.

S. Hartstien, Agent, So east Third street St.
Paul The best imported and Key West Gig
ars and tobacco of all kinds. Oct. 18th At.
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Minnesota Eve and Ear lnfirma

Sugeon, Francis Atwood, NJ. D., corner
Third and st. Peter SITS. Office hours from
a. m. to p m billy
, 1875-08-08

bids for water bonds. Only one WAS in, and, a.
there was some misunderstanding - to the ex-
tent Of time for receiving bida the oneninr va
da,srrad ~ ,csr,o-~o- .s..,n~ 49, p...:s..I us ~ W.
aeA.Ae1 .o.,. ~ ~ e'ous' 1@oee III nos'
ton nase lnunateo thelf deatre to purchase the
bonds, but are not willing to bid, prefarrng that
the Boaxd should set pr1ca. rhere aae,oa ,, ha
m rasao, whv thaaa honda .,a,,1S ~ ~
.sa..;.nu - ch,ss.. 49,. sa .|.. wv 'en "e'1'
eepoeasn5 ~ .ueA*o' "nese the to"4 ID known.
1t Is substantially out OF debt, lts credit il good
and its taxes aro but modicum Of what Chicago
people pay-
The revised statutes, ~ prepared by Justice
Ten Brock, were read and referred to the Town
, 1875-08-08
RACINE.

| special Correspondence Of Tie C74icaao 7ribune
RACINE, Aug. 7.-Du1iug the past week TIC
have had more than our share OF dreaEy, dis
conraging weather The summer has been an
unusually cold one, even for Racine. Crops OF
all kinds have beeu month behind those in the
salns latitude along the Valley Of the Mississippi
aod West. and the cold rains recurring at inter-
vals greatly injura cereals after they have strus
gled to maturity. It Ia well for our city that we
are not indebted to our ueighboring farmers 81
together for food. Inland, on tie line Of the
several railroads leading to the lake. prospects
are much more promising. Even now, should
Providence see fit to put up the thermometer
about twenty degrees, and guarantee us clear
skles for two OF taree weeks, We should have lit
tie occasion to gsowL
our CITY is dull Our gazel1e-eyed bellies and
sialWart beaus explore the source Of the roman
TIC river. or float peacefully ons the harbor be-
yond the bar. Lately, Arrangements we're made
BY party Of these young people to participate
In the pleasures Of 1iver-bathing; but when one
Of the members-a gentleman from Chicago
proposed divesting himself OF his coat and
gloves. the painful modesty" Of the young
lAdies was shocked, and they abandoned tie
project IN uttet disgust. Boating on our river
would be more popular than it now is If the city
ordinance against bathing before certain hours
was enforced AB the matter now stands. it ia
unsafe to take party OF ladies on the water
until after dark 10 every nook and bayou along
the banks Of the river. great strapp.ng, grimv
felio6s are plugging about like crocodiies, and
the approach OF boat is the elgna! for rush to
the bauks where they can sec better ani be bot
ter seen dar Gang, Whooping, and throwing IN
their beets IN = manner tuas would be cfeiitabla
to q herd Of Patagonisns.
The sxnguine sometimes suggest the proprIety
OF calling posse Of po1sanen but the Z. posse"
poor msu-has his hands full. He has been
quilting not at 8 Scandinavian picnic near
Holboru's Grove, arres:fug mob OF roushs at
Slippery Cornera," chasing b runaway r0ue at
the inBt,gatton OF " so1ad dove" from Milwau-
kee, aud sereneiE sleeping IN 4 axer-bee1 saloon.
Tue only way 70 clear tie Erer Of these pests is
to i'll = boat with q dozen b.axuv
men. aErared in pull-back dresses,
with patent e!hpro palpitators, and, whao oppo-
site mob Of the naked paxans, land the c:ew
aud Thrash them into 4 state OF civ1lization. I
mercy make this suggestion to those who are
foad OF expeditions OF rhe kind; but they
needn't cou:!t On NE. would much prefer en-
colrag1ns the attack from distauce-
The Jete champetre g1reu By Mr. and Mira
Mitchell last Tuesday evening uas an eIeegnt
a1alr. TIER beautiful grounds we're bt1llantiy
illuminated With al manner Of devices for thst
purpose, snd reminded ona of q tsiry scena I'm.
quat WIS induI;sd in with coneiaafx oia hi1,ritr
IND the fsc1 taat two games we're plsyed on IL |
tr,a ~-'e"ct at this etn9- time, sno,t 'snr