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Middletown transcript., 1875-04-03

A FoRMAL1rY COMPLIED W1rH. In
Augusta no provision has been made
this winter for feeding and lodging
tramps. A vagabond went.into police
station and wanted to sleep there
'.We only lodge prisoners, said the
sergeant behind the desk.
"You only lodge prisoners. repeat
ed the vagabond meditatively.
"That's ALL" was the reply; you've
got to steal something. or assault some
body, or something of that kind"
"I've got to assault scmsbody, or
something Of that kind" again repeated
the vagabond, thoughtfully Then he
reached across the desk with his long
arm, and knocked the sergeant off his
stool, saying, as the officer got up with
his hand to his eye, "Givs me as good
bed as you kin. sergeant, cause I
don't feel very we'll tonight. Port
land Me- Argus
Middletown transcript., 1875-04-03

1874. At the beginning Of the year
1887 the banks Of the United States
had loaned money to the aggregate
amount Of $525, 900, 900, and six years
later the aggregate was only $254. .OOO.-
600. How was this great reduction
brought about? Not BY repayment,
but by bankruptcy. The debtors of
the banks failed, then the banks. and
then the creditors Of the banks. The
partial destruction Of the banking sys-
tenn was accompanied by collapse of
the industry of the country. Factories
and furnaces were idle and trade was
dull. The circulation Of the banks vas
$149, 900. 900 in 1887, and $58. .000.-
600 in 1S43. The deposits were $127..
900, 900 in 1887, and $50. 900, 900 in
1912 Most Of the difference between
these sums was direct loss to innocent
parties.
The disease from which the country
now suffers is precisely the same as
that from which it suffered thirty-fve
years ago There has been since the
war an excess Of speculation aud an un-
wise extension of credit on the part Of
the banks. It does not appear. how
ever, that the abuses have been as great
as they were in the days Of the old
United States Bank. The loans Of the
banks are now double what they were
in 1887, but the population has more
than doubled. The only feature in
which the comparison is not to the adj
vantage of the present time is that Of
the taxes. In 1887 the people of this
country were lightly taxed, while now,
besides having to sustain the direct
effect Of the national and local taxes,
We are cursed with coal and other
monepolies and the worst tariff with
which the country was ever afflicted.
The people stand up nobly under these
accumulated burdens, waiting patiently
for better times. We cannot sincerely
say that we see as yet any sure signs Of
improvement. Increasing taxes is not
a measure which tends to inspire con-
6dence The programme which has
evidently been marked cut BY the Ad-
ministration for securing the electoral
votes of the Southern States is still less
reassuring. while the continued mis-
government of some of the most i'm
portant Of those States is very prejudi-
eial to our material welfare. Where so
many elements are involved, and so
vast an aggregate Of facts, many Of them
hidden from public view, come into
play, it is mere guesswork to say any
thing about the future. Worse than
We have yet seen may be in store for US.
or recovery may already be in progress.
If the latter supposition is correct, we
shall owe no thanks to any doctor.
Middletown transcript., 1875-04-03

An outdoor quiet held the earth
Beneath the winter neon,
The cricket chirped in cozy mirth,
And the kettle crooned upon the hearth,
A sweet old-fashisned tune.
The old clock licked drowsy race,
With the clicking Of the cricket,
And red Goals in the chimney-place
Peeped out, with many rosy face,
Like berries in thicket.
The cranes arm empty, stuck out stiff,
And tinware on the shelves
Twinkled and winked at every Cliff,
In the Pickering fre-light as if
They whispered to themselves.
The good dame, in her rnff1ed cap,
Counted her stitches slowly,
And the old man, with full many gap,
Read from the Big Book on his lap,
The good words wise and holy.
The OiQ clOck ciiChcu enV WV ~ ,
His deep voice pausing, lowering;
The good wife nodded, dropped her head
The lids of both were heavy as lead
They were sound asleep and snoring.
Oh, hale old couple sweet each dream,
While-all the milk pans tilting-
Puss paiats her whiskers in the cream
Till John and the belated team
Bring Maggie from the quilting
May time, pray, when failing years
Make thin my voice and thrapple,
Find my last day Of life like theirs,
A. sweet with children's love and prayers,
And like a inter apple.
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BIRCH ON CONGRESSMAN. .-"Ad,"
said Mr.. Birch at the San Francisco
Minstrels. "Ad, where's your brother
Ebenezer I h'ain't seen him around
for year or two"
"Ebenezer ?" said Mr.. Ryman refec-
lively. "Ebenezer has gone away for
few years"
Anything happened to him?"
"Well. yes. To tell you the truth,
Billy, Ebenezer fell into bad habits.
He lost that fine perception which ena-
bles man to distinguish between his
own property aud that Of his fellows.
SO that he forgot himself at times and
became absorbtive to that degree that
be scooped in, as it were, any little por-
table article he came across, no matter
to whom it belonged"
"Your narrative grieves me-" said
Mr.. Birch. at lacerates me deeply
to know that Ebenezer should have so
lost his memory, and | should think it
would have made trouble"
cit did," said Ad. 1.-The people
called in the police. Ebenszer pro-
tested at the trial that his prosecutors
were trying to blackmail him, but the
Judge said that Ebenezer had been
stealing, and he sent him to the State
Prison for five years. By the way,
Mr.. Birch, have not seen yeur brother
Eliphalet for year or two. l do sin
cerely trust that nothing has happened
to Eliphalet;"
"Liph :" said Mr.. Birch "Liph's
all right. He went to Congress cou-
pie O. years ago. and he's stealin'
yet"
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An Ohio youth is to be hanged next
March for killing a small 10y to obtain
possession Of peuad of brown sugar.
It was the principle Of the thing, not
the sugar, which influenced the jury.
Middletown transcript., 1875-04-03
Selett Storu.
WHICH WAS BEST /?

II thought, when be settled down
in possession Of his property, that We
should enjoy him; but be falls far short
Of the mark | had set for him."
'.Not only falls short Of your mark
Tom, but be really deserves black
mark. We must cut him.
II have made up my mind to do SO. !"
"He deserves it-richly deserves it. "
The two who had thus spoken were
Tom Gardiner and George Seavers.
They we're young men Of good standing
in society. and possessing considerable
social influence, in what is vulgarly
termed the upper circles
"Who is this deserving one?" de-
manded a third voice at that msment
appearing to view round corner
for this conversation had been going
on in the street.
1--WE we're speaking Of Paul Brit
nall" replied Gardiner.
The new conner, Charles Votel, .
young man Of the set, shook his head.
obviously.
II have been disappointed in him."
"Just what we have been saying.
Charles. I had thought him a prince
Of good fellows and pattern Of liber-
atty, and l had supposed, when he
came 10 possession Of his property, that
he would add his full share to eur
pleasure; but instead Of that be has
drawn himself completely within his
own shell. | have nothing to say
against his close application to bis pro-
fession. That. | suppose, is eminently
proper; but be certainly. has time to
join us in our sports. He owns two Of
the very best horses 10 the city, and
he will not enter them for our society's
purses. Yesterday I went to him to
get him to subscribe to our club, and
what do you suppose his answer was!
I'll tell you: TEN, said he, ! can
not aford it. And when | asked him
what he meant, be told me that be had
better use for his money, and better
use for his time"
Rather stiff and puritanical," said
Seavers.
Rather say, mean and selfish. !"
suggested Votel.
"That is it," nodded Gardiner.
"He's mean and selfish. You can't
call it anything else"
IA mean, selfish fellow!" echoed
Seavers and Votel, in concert.
"Who, may | ask, has the misfor-
tune 10 Be thus condemned ?" demand
cd a new voice. It was clear, must
cal voice, rich and heartful.
The trio turned and beheld the very
man Of whom they had been speaking
Paul Britnall He was young man
Of Eve and twenty, and in every point
and particular gentleman. His blue
ewes were clear and bright; his face
was fair and handsome; and perfect
health Of body, gave strength to bis
goodness Of heart.
The three who had been talking
were for moment confounded /; but
Tom Gardiner was not coward. As
soon as be recovered himself, be said j:
1T was private conversation, Paul,
but since you heard 50 much, We will
not prevaricate, nor swallow our werds
We were speaking Of you"
THAT I was mean and selfish p
$50 We thought"
A flush upon Paul Britnall's cheek,
and tremor upon his lip; but the emo
ton was quickly subdued, and quiet
smile broke over his handsome face.
s'Elucidats," be said, with nod.
"Why you ought to understand, "
replied Gardiner.
II shall understand better when you
have explained, Tom"
"Wsll, Paul you have disappointed
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A veteran shopkeeper says that altho'
bis clerks are very talkative during the
day, they are always ready to shut up
at night.
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Be A MAN. Foolish spending is the
father Of poverty. Do not be ashamed
Of work; nor hard work. Work for
the wages you can get, but work for
half price rather than be idle. Be your
own master, and do not let society or
fashion swallow up your individuality
hat, coat and boots Compel your
selfish body to spare something for
profits saved. Be stingy to your own
appetite, be merciful to others neces-
stiles. See that you are proud. Let
your pride be Of the right kind. Be too
proud to be lazy; too proud to give up
without conquering every difficulty !;
too proud to wear coat that you can
not afford to buy; too proud to be in
company you cannot keep up with in
expenses; too proud to lie or steal or
cheat; too proud to be stingy
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How TO BREAK OFF BAD HABITS -
Understand the reason, and all the
reasons, the habit is injurious. Study
the subject until there is no lingering
doubt in your mind. Avoid the places,
the persons and the thoughts that lead
to the temptation. Frequent the places.
associate with the persons. indulge in
the thoughts that lead away from temp
tation. Keep busy; idleness is the
strength Of bad habits. Do not give
up the struggle when you have broken
your resolution once, twice-a thousand
times. That only shows how much
need there is for you to strive. When
you have broken your resolutions just
think the matter over, and endeaver to
understand why it is you failed, 50 that
you may be on your guard against q
recurrence Of the same circumstances.
Do not think it is an easy thing that
you have undertaken. 1t is folly to
expect to break off bad habit in . day
which may have been gathering long
years,
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simony kept me from it now. | think
YOU were mistaken. I not only love
enjoyment as well as ever, but | seek
it TO the full extent of my ability. As
for fun, it is an empty ephemeral
thing True enjoyment is lasting.
Since my entrance into business and
my marriage, I have been led to seek
eBjoyments that might be solid and
substantial, and healthful in their in
fluence. According to my means
have purchased them. On the day,
Tom, that you asked me to subscribe
toward your club, had just subscribed
one thousand dollars toward new de-
partment of art, for our Athenasum
We have valuable and beautiful coll
lection there, and when any Of you are
inclined to spend few hours pleasantly
and proftably, I will give you passes
thereto. And for all time you are well
come here I shall enjoy your rociety
whenever you may favor me. and |
know that my wife will do her best to
entertain yeu. And now, my friends,
answer me honestly-will you claim
subscription from me toward your
club 2"
Tom Gardiner answered frankly:
ssNo, Paul, I, for one, am satisfied.
Your enjoyment is the best"
And the other two gave assent.
And never again did the young men
speak slightly Of Paul Britnall. They
visited him often after that, and beneath
his roof they learned lessons Of life that
were to profit them in the coming time.
Middletown transcript., 1875-04-03
Selett paetrn.
THE OLD HOME.

BY WILL WALLACE HARVEY.
Middletown transcript., 1875-04-03

LOVE FOR THE DEAR PEOPLE.
Actuated, as he invariably prsfesses
to be, by pure and unselish devotion
to the public good, no matter under
what form Of government be my be, it
is but natural that in one organized
like our own, where the dispensation Of
place and power depends in great
measure upon the popular will, the
model statesman should not only mani
fest the warmest regard for the indi-
vidual prosperity and general welfare
Of the people. but the loftiest admira-
ton for their wisdom. virtue, and in
telligence, as well as the profoundest
Difference for their superior judgment
upon every conceivable question Of pub
lie policy Consequently every other
sentiment Of his soul seems completely
absorbed in a boundless, fathsmless
affection for the masses.
The miser may gaze in rapture upon
the shining heaps be has amaased
through long years Of patient toll and
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Music.

After long and toilsome period Of
labor, such as our farmer friends have
had this season, it will be natural that,
as the winter approaches, they begin to
prepare to cultivate the minds of them
selves and children during the tedious
months of winter, and enjoy some of the
pleasures and comforts which they have
SO we'll earned by their labors during
the busy season. In casting yeur eyes
about for the means to accomplish this
end, we wish to make two suggestions
for your consideration first il you are
not already subscriber for the ANTI
MoNOPoLIsT. become such at once; we
shall make special Efforts to make our
paper essentially a family paper during
the winter. But after you have read
the news. the stories, the jok and the
market reports, it is essential to have an
instrument in the house on which the fe-
male portion of the family can contribute
their share to the evening pastime. To
those who are not already in possession
OF such an instrument, and can possibly
afford one we say call on one OF the
many agents OF W. w. Kimball. of Chi
cage, that YOU find advertised in this pa
per. and you will find what you want
no, only that. but you will find them just
and honorable men to deal with, who al
WAYS represent then goods to be just
what they are and nothing more. They
do the largest business of any house in
country. and of course can and will give
the best figures to their customers.
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From the Philadelphia Presbyterian.


From the Worlds DisPensary printing Office
and bindery, Buffalo, N. Y, We have received
1.-The Peoples Common Sense Medical Ad-
visrr, in plain English; or, Medicine Sinpli.
fed by r. V. Pierce, NJ. D., Counselor-in-
Chief OF the Board Of Physicians and Sur
geon's at the Worlds Dispensary. Whoever
helps humanity in its struggle with its inher-
ent weaknesses and diseases, to bear or cure,
is its benefactor. Ignorance is not only OF it
self a cause Of disease and mortality, but it is
the enemy OF every effort to cure or mitigate.
Nothing will SO speedily remove this cause as
knowledge tan elementary one at least) of the
diseases to which we are heir, as well as those
sup rinduced by our own imprudence. DR..
Pierce has rendered, in our judgment, a tene-
factors service, both to the afflicted and to the
profession, in his diagnosis of the diseases
treated of, and in the presentation OF the phiio-
sophie principles involved in their cause and
removal. He is sparing of remedies, and usu-
aliy prescribes such as are safe in unskiled
hands As book merely OF abstract knowl
edge, il is exceedingly readable and interesting,
especially the following subjects: Cerebral
Physiology, Human Temperaments, Pseudo
Hygiene, the Nursing of the Sick, Sleep,
Food, Ventilation, etc. In one chapter on
another subject, SO delicate in its nature that
il is shut up beyo, the domain of warning
TO all but physicians, SO accursed in its re-
suits in modern society, he is most explicit,
and alike true to God, to virtue. to life, and TO
society, shows the truth as presented in the
teachings of Scripture that life begins with
concepiion,-with great force, to which Is
added faithful warnings.
Price of Medical Adviser 81 so, sent post
paid Address the author at Buffalo, \. Y.
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Washington County Autobiography conven.
tim

Pursuant to call, an Anti Monopoly County
Convention WAS held at Cottage Grove, Satur-
day, October Is. 1875.
The convention WAS called to order by 7. P.
James, Esq, OF Denmark, Chairman of the
County Committee, who read the call for the
convention.
On molten, Sylvester NJ. Bailey. Esq. sf
Cottage Grove, was called to the chair and
Bbenezer Ayres, OF Woodbury., was appointed
Secretary.
On motion. committee of five was appoint
ed by tn. chair, on credentials, AS follows:
ID. A. Kemp, Cottage Grove. Chairman: T.
p. James, Denmark; James Rutherford, Grant;
John Gilman, Woodbury.; VIM. Col-son, Still
water; which committee reported the follow :
ing named gentlemen entitled to seats in the
convention:
City OF Stillwater:-John Green, VIM Cole
son, - McCarty Grant:-James Ruther-
ford, Cover. Woodbury.. Ayres,
John Anderson, John Rich, Charles Pepper,
John Gilman, John Bestic. Cottage Greye.-
D.. A. Kemp, James Kemp. Ransom Jones,
John J.. Connolly, Sylvester d. Bailey, John
Mercy. Denmark: P. James, krnst Klink-
erfuss, Michael Sorg, John Babe, and james
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How little Party Platforms amount to. Tn
True Path to Prospertv.
HAssAS, Hennepin Co., Mimi. Sept. I

HAssAN, Hennepin Co., Mimi, Sept. 10, ;75
Editor Of Anh- Konopoiist:
Ii platforms will save us from evil we are
safe. We have four i'll this State lrom rs many
parties and they are all excellent. Each party
thinks theirs little the best; but, for one
can't see much difference. We might well en-
Quire W. lat they amount to. ANY now the Re
publicans have always had good platforms
but they pay as little attention. TO them as peo-
pie do to preaching. We had the Declaration of
Independence for hundred years, but it aid
not prevent slavery. We have had the best
kind Of precepts Tor 1860 years TO guide us
morally, Uut they are not put in practice
never have been able to see any virtue in re-
ligion except SO tar as the precepts which I'M
derlie it are put into practice. 1t is the same
with political platforms. They are put up
generally to deceive people One thing Is
certain, if q ma. cares more for his party than
he does for the State or the public interests
although he may have all the platforms In the
world to back him up, Rings will thrive, ind
vidualS will get rich, and tue state will suffer
That is why the country is in
the condition it is to day. The Republican
party cares nothing tor tie public Interests;
the discipline OF the party is such that any
man who Is not willing slave 10 its mandates
is never nominated for any important; Office.
We shall have no change tor the bSter so
long as that party has control of the govern
ment, State or National. Prosperity can com.
back to us only through the mos, rigid .cono
my in every branch of our govei nment: and
you can't expect economy unless every man
has an interest in il. When the srtcith If this
country is taxed to support the government
you may expect economy and not lli then
Yours truly, Il. JAcKINs.
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electing their candidates. Those who know
Mr.. Pierce best, know that he has always been
aradical and fanatical politician. A. J. Fowler,
the candidate of the Democrats and Liberal
Republicans, is SO generally and favorabl y
known, that his efforts in this direction win
be nnavai!ing. There is settled opposition
IN this county to the three-term principle,
and no man in the county manifested any
greater opposition to it than did Mr. Pierce be-
tore he Yves elected to the Office of Treasurer,
sutsince that time he has materially changed his
opinion. He is now in desperate strait. Mr..
McHench, of Plainview, prominent candi-
date for nomination to this Office, and whose
friends had every reason to believe that Mr..
Pierce would not be candidate against him,
las he had agreed not to be) have manifested
themselves in opposition to his third term as
pirati0ns to the extent of urging Mr. McHench
to announce himself as an Independent candi-
date. Asa matter of course Mr.. McHench will
draw large number of votes in that part Of
the county. As the matter now stands.
even on the withdrawal of McHench (should
that event occur) in view of the emf
nent fitness of Mr.. Fowler for the Office, and
the strong opposition to the third term Of office
existing in this county. there can be no
doubt Of Mr.. Fowler's election, for it is evil
dent to us that should Mr.. McIIench Withdraw
his friends cannot consistently support Pierce.
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Views OF an Old Citizen Of Wabasha Count,
On the Political Situation.
WABAsHA. Oct, %. 1875
Editor .Anti-Monopolist:

Editor Anti-Monopolist:
think reading your paper makes somew hat
of politician o. man. | know that | take
more interest i'll such affairs than used to BE-
fore your valuable publication commenced to
reach us regularly. l very naturally feel an
interest in my own county men, especially
when we Fave one-for the first time III the
history o; the State-on the State ticket Of
either party.
While have always been considered Re-
publican, am not partisan, and if the peo-
pie Of this county do not give Mr. Rahiily a
rousing majority shall be much deceived. 1t
strikes me hat the TRADE of biiingsgate tina; is
being heaped upon his head, Is enough to give
him the hearty support Of every honest man
Rig ht here wish to nail one lie to the wall. II
is asserted that Mr.. Rakilly never identified
himself With ANYTHING bu; the old Democratic
party until he came before them IS q candidate
for Office. Now what wish to say Is this:
MIR. Rahilly's first advent in politics was in
1870, in ST. Paul, 1t = peoples convention,
when q thorough organization was attempted
for reform party. Mr.. Rshiliy and myself
were the only delegates from this county IN thak
convention. and both of6ciated Is vice pres-
idents. If any one knows Of his identify with
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Lake City Lumber Co.

lumber company has boen formed in this
city under the above title, with Daniel Shaw,
lett. Lake City, vice president, and Mr. Geo. B.
Shaw, Eau Claire, secretary. Their yard is
located on the corner Of Lyon avenue and
Franklin streets, where will be found at all
times full and complete stock of lumber, lath,
shingles, sash, doors, blinds, mouldings, glass.
&c, which they propose to sell - cheap ~
any firm in the country. The lumber yard Is
under the supervision Of Mr. Hulett, whose
reputation ~ business man . too well estab-
I;shed 10 need mention here. When you want
ANYTHING in their line, be sure and give them
. cali, cct4-u
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As this will be the last issue Of the Att
MoyoPoLlsr before the election, We take occas-
ion to say to every Democrat, Liberal Repu BIZ
can or friend Of the reform movement: See
that every voter is out on election day, and
look well to your tickets; for fraud and decep--
ton will be practiced by our enemies, and
precinct in the county. See that the lame and
;nfirm are brought to the polls. and cast their
ballots for the right; for this is to lie the
closest political contest We have seen for many
years, not only locally, but at large.