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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-04
DONNELLY.S OUTLAWS.

A most extraordinary proposition was made
by Mr. Donnely in the Opposition caucus on
Wednesday night, as a condition TOR his sup
port of the caucus nominee. He said he would
vote for no man who was or had been promi-
nently connected with the railroads IN thus
State, and he mentioned by name IN this con-
pection Gen. II. H. Sbley and Mr.. Edmund
kice. In effect them Mr.. Donnelly sets up a
DISTINGUISHING clause rs against certain class
of the best citizens the State can boast, and
proclaims that they shall never hold office IN
the State with his consent-St Posl Pioneer,
Jan. 20 1875
What we did say was, that during the
impending struggle between corporate
wealth and the people, we would not vote
to eject any man 10 the United States
Senate who believed that the corporations
are the masters Of the people, and that
he people have no rights save to serve
and suffer. If this be treason, make the
most of it.
The souabbles in Louisiana are merely
the broken waves Of the subsiding STERN
The day Of peace and order is not far dis
tant. But greater question looms up be
fore the people which will outline all thu
unsettled passions of the late war; the
question whether this shall remain
Republic, or whether it shall dissolve
into moneyed aristocracy.
We referred, in the Senate. to the
mighty combination effected last yeai
between the railroads east Of Chicago
except the Baltimore ana Ohio Railroad
to substantially pool their earnings ant
prevent all competition. All the produc
tons. property, industry and prosperit!
Of the people, east and west. would thu
be left at the mercy OF money ring
and despotism established more per
nicious than anything known in the oil
world. The only resource OF the people
in that case. would be the Congress of tn
United States. What would be said o
the Reform and Autobiography party
it elevates man to the Senate who i
that crisis would practically declare tn,
|. the people have no rights that capitalist
are bound to respecti 1t would consig
, such political party to the depths OF IL
finite and deserved contempt.
There is ring of ward-politic'an'
. here in St. Paul, who are with US and y
\ not Of US; who call themselves Dem
. Gratis, and vet are the worst kind OF ari
d tocrats; who sheer at the efforts OF II
e people to protect themselves; and ts
: down every man who dares to be faithi
: to the people In the State At large TIT
: are powerless; bat they swarm IN =
Hobbies OF the St. Paul hotels, and ou
}. and buzz in the ears Of the Leglslatu
q until weak men think they hear IN tns
II malignant whisperings the very ear Pe
II Mi Of the State. And then there
o ambitious and inscriptions fellows frt
n other sections Who think they see IN
+ alliance with this local faction the pa
20 way to future greatness and distinct''
4 and they are ready to join with tn
n and do their dirty work.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-04
THE LEGISLATIVE WORK.

It is ooite a mistake to suppose that
the Senatorial contest delays legislative
work. On the contrary it advances the
general work Of the session and If con-
tinued to the close, We venture the prcdic-
ton that the last night will find the bu-
siness more nearly completed than it has
been At similar period since the State
was organized.
The Legislature is required to meet in
Joint convention at IL n. each day Of the
session. and take at least one ballot, un'
til there is an election. This occupies
about three-quarters OF an hour. Here
tofore, when no Senatorial contest va:
pending, it has been the custom for each
House to sit until about one or half pas
one in the afternoon arc
then adjourn, leaving the res
Of the day for committee or other work
AS the regular sessions are now interrupt
ed daily at Il NJ, the result is that after
noon sessions are held regularly. by boil
branches, and after having assembled il
the afternoon they remain in session sever
al hours. and really devote from three t.
four hours per day more than usual t
legislative work. Committee work j
crowded into the evening or early morn
ing hours. There has thus fa
been but two Saturday adjournments an
none Of the junketins sprecs to visit Stat
| institutions, which have heretofore occa
| stoned much loss Of time. 1t is possibl
too that the Senatorial contest may max
less legislation, but that will be no loss I
the State. Viewed from any economies
stand point you please, there is an actus
saving Of money to the State by the cor
| troyersy.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-04
Of Congress from Minnesota.

The Pioneer supports Window but OBJ
iects to us, because 10 are an oIlce SEEK
err We held the office Of congressman
six years, Window held it twelve years;
and at the end Of his present term as l.
S. Senator will have had eighteen years
of continuous otics.
Bill King has either held the office of
postmaster Of the House of Representa-
tiycs. or has been candidate for that
place, for the past eighteen years. The
Pioneer sustains King, and denounces us
as an office seeker
Now let us see how often We have
sought Office.
We were driven out of Congress IN
1865 by the most nefarious means. {.
c. Andrews, penniless adventurer Of St.
Cloud, was paid S. 900 to run as a third
candidate and divide the Republican vote.
He did so, with the distinct understand
inc that he was not to be elected, but
that his reward would be the money given
him and foreign mission. The bargain
States Minister to Stockholm.
The vote disclosed the fact that we had
recci> ed 100 votes, while Andrews re-
ceived but 5000. We were, therefore,
thereby prove, TO hHrs been the choice o.
tn. republicans Of the District.
The next year. 1869, the St. Paul Press
prcposed that the breach in the
Republican ranks should be closed
by our election as Governor
The movement. was spontaneous upon tbs
part Of the Press. 1t argued that vi
had been defrauded Of our rights, mas
much rs We were clearly the choice OF I
majority of the party. Other Republi
can papers took the same ground. III
desire seemed to be universal; and "
we're induced to write a letter, in whicl
we said, that while we were not . candl
date and had taken no steps to secure
nomination. nevertheless if the conyen
tivn saw fit TO tender Us the nomination
Cor Governor, We would accept the sam
in the spirit OF harmony and reconcilia
t,on. Bat Bill King and Window OF
posed our nomination and We were d,
feated in the Convention.
In 1870 the question Of High Tariff b
gan to loom up in our politics; the Stat
was suffering from hard times and sma
crops; and over 5000 Republicans, in q
narts of the District, called upon US
run a. an Independent candidate Il
Congress, on an anti-sarif reform pia
form. We replied that we would do
II the Democrats would make no nomin
zion. This they agreed 70, and We 9
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-04

These men may just as we'll understand
at once and forever that St. Paul is not
Minnesota: that their tortuous and
tricky policies have no kinship with the
broad and liberal feelings of the people ;
and that any party which espouses their
doctrines or puts them forward as their
representative men, will be buried under
mountains Of popular indignation and
| and disgust.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-04
a QUESTION ~ 1xRACrrv.

We stated the other dry. speaking from
recollection, that Hon, Edsnnd Rice, sne
wear ago, in his place in Tho Senate, took
ground against the power IF the State
Legislature or of Congress to control the
rates chargeable on railroads. The Plon'
eer charged that wehad wilfully raisrep
resented Mr.. Rice's position.
Let US see:
Mr.. Rice said: sir the Legislature has
jurisdiction over the subject, and deems
it wise to exercise it, and / think It Is. :
He thinks what is! Why, thatit is wise
to exercise the right If the Legislature
possesses it.
And this is the proof the Pioneer ad'
duces to prove that Mr.. Rice believed the
Legislature had the right!
We quote the whole passage from Mr.
Rice's speech:
4 # the LEGISLATURE has jurisdiction over tn
subject, and deems it wise to exercise It, ana
| think Il is. let it constitute commission VIII
equitable and judicial powers as an inferio
court with the right Of its officials to be com
| noeed in part Of experts, with power TO n
fates, and TO revise and re-adjust them when
| and as often as occasion may require. IN
legislature can create courts and commission
81 = DO acts chich itself cannot do. 1t may a.
, thmize courts to adjudicate upon crimes, an
! Is hear and determine civil actions, but it can
!, nettrY them itself; and thus it may authors
II confmission to fix and determine what Al
reasonable, and what are unreasonable rate
]; and TO 81 wsthout po,ccr to 50 fr and deterns'
s them is,stf It may authorize this commlss 70
= to adjust disputes between the shipper ana u
: company, But IT CANNOT ITSELF ADJUST THEN
d From this it is evident that Mr.. Rit
+ believed that the Legislature had n
e right to Elk and determine what are re-
Il sonable rates. upon railroads, and -
}. could delegate that right, which it hi
I not, to an inferior tribunal!
e The doctrine is scarcely worth arguin
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-04
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST.

Itlooks very much IS If the selection
Of ! United States Senator, to succeed
Alexander Ramsey, would be relegated TO
the people, and be decided 1t the ballot
box in November next. II is well. There
viIl be no observation Of the issue, and
the people will vote, in effect, directly fo'
Ramsey, Davis, Washburn, or IN OpPo
sition candidate. The lobby Of st. Pau
vii not control the matter, and Davit
Blakely's influence viii be just one vote
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-04

Hox. EsxxEER AYKEs. Of Cottage Grove,
Lecturer Of the State Grange, P Of u,
viii address the Patrons Of Faribsult
ceunty It Delevan. On Thursday, Feb.
4th: also to the P1trons Of Fillmore
cosnty On Saturday, Feb. 9th, 4 Chat'
Geld.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-04

II They Tell They are Prosecuted; II
They Refuse % Tell They are sent
10 Jail, and II They Lilo about 1t
They 20 10 the PeSsseataary Ter For
jury.
Washington Special N Y. Times relative to
Pacific Mail.l
The committee hoped till recently that
they would be able to convince the public
that the money had found its way into
the pockets oflobbyists and people out
side the halls Of Congress. They admit
now, however, that this is impossible.
Irwin latest testimony, taken in con7ec-
ton With Shumacker's, leaves no room to
doubt with any fair-minded man, that
Schumacher was employed to secure the
votes Of Congressman BY the payment Of
money. 1t Is absurd to suppose that he
was given three hundred thousand dol
lars for any personal services OF his own
| in advocating and urging the passage Of
the bill. There is no doubt that his ex-
pcnditure OF money WAS Of such charac-
ter that he would rather perjure himsclf
than disclose it. The same belief Is sure
to be entertained concerning King and
Whiting. If either Of them should tes-
tify to the payment Of money to members
OF Congress, they would lay themselves
liable to Imprisonment in the peniten.
Itiary. The law does not shield
them frcm prosecution by reason Of
lxiving evidence before committee Of
Congress, and at the same time it make
them guilty Of misdemesnor for refus-
ling to testify. This is the dilemma in
which Schumacher finds himself, and
which compels him to pretend that he
has no recollection about the disburse.
ment Of money. If he refuses To answer
he is liable to imprisonment for misde
|. meanor, and If he answers hc makes him
self liable to imprisonment for bribery
; provided, Of course, he paid money, Il
Congressmen. The laws which are ap
lplicablc to such a case are unfortunate II
their results, as they serve rather TO con
ceal the truth rather than to aid in it!
disclosure. The former law, however
(which protected witness from prosecu
. ton in any matter concerning which n
testified before committee was taker
advantage Of by some criminals who vol
. unfairly appeared before committees sns
lgave testimony which would criminat'
themselves in order that they might b
freed from liability in the courts. What
. ever the report Of the COMMITTEES may Be
there is very little doubt that Congres
y will annul the contract with the Pacifi
!. Nail Company, since it is sufficiently clea
: that the subsidy was obtained BY fraudu
! lent and dishonorable means.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-04

A rorE year old son Of Mr.. Gill Of
Winnebago City. was severely, il not
fatally burned BY kerosene Thursday
evening OF last week. The boy and an
other child in playing about the room
overturned . table on which the lamp
stood, the lamp breaking in the fall. :
large portion of the burning oil falling
upon the boy who Was soon cnvcloped N
names, burning the lower half Of he iace'
| IL neck. and from the abdonan Down %
| the ankles 70 : crisp.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-04

Senator Page introduced bill to in
the village Of Moorhead, Clay
county.
EXTENDING TAxPAYING TINE.
Senator Doughty offered resolution
which was adopted directing the tag
committee to inquire into the cxpediency
Of extending the time at which the penal.
ties accrue for non-payment Of taxes for
the years 1874 and 1875, and to consider
whether the payment Of said taxes may
not be made in installments, one-half
payable in June and the re-
mainder in four months thereafter
and dividing the penalties thereon pro
rata, one publication and sale only to be
had, the committee to report by bill or
otherwise.
FRONTIER RELIEF.
A special message was received from
the Governor in relation to frontier re
lief, transmitting the report of Genera
Sibley and containing .sundry recommen
| dations.
Senator Murray moved to refer 81
| much as relates to the relief voted b,
| certain counties to the committee O.
| finance with Instructions to report by bi
reimhursing said counties for funds SO &C
vanced. Adopted.
On motion OF Senator Buckham fv
hundred copies Of the journal containin
the Governors special message was O
dered printed for the use of the Senate.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
i Amending act Incorporating the villae
Of New Trier. :.
Memorial to Congress in relation to tt
missions to Sweden and Norway.
4 Amending act incorporating Rocheste
Olmsted county.
Legalizing . certain election in the Vi
lage Of Dodge Center.
Authorizing the lowering Of Mud LAX
Henncpin county.
ri SENATE BILLS PASSED.
) Providing for the incorporation Of VI
> lagos.
COMMITTEE OF IHB WHOLE.
Senator Drake in the chair.
UsuRY.
Senator Chil1's usury bill was ma
the special order for Wednesday At
P.A.
/ The committee completed large Ii
. Of general orders and adjourned.
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M. Donneijy introduced resolution in
axuct;ng the committee on finance 70 inquire
ilto the expsdieny q appropsi1in ?6o16 70
ny ! iudxmeut oheained against the Secretary
cf sac 81 A. e Hall q Martin county, ~
poh1iahing 9ta1s 1ssA
a 49, ~ ten tnkon Gil 9f. r.
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Minnesota LEGISLATURE.
Monday, January list.

hKO00ay, J80U0fy 1bss
Senator Page introduced bill to IN
corporate the village Of Moorhead, Clay
cOnHfv
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-11

BOSTON. July io.-The steamship Ba-
ava arrived here to-day from Liver
poo'' she brought home for trial the
80 'nu''heers charged with the murder
o. orayden +. Patterson, first mate, and
e' H. Patterson, second mate. of
the schooner Jefferson Boyden of Fall
river bound from New Orleans for Iiv.
erpoo.
LAwREsoE, Mass, July 10. - Tho A.
lantic cotton mills, which gave employ.
ment to about 1850 operatives shn,
down to-day for an eight weeks suspen,
sion. The suspension may be for
longer time if the present stock of man
ufactured goods is not marketed.
ST.. Louis, July 10.-An additional re
ward OF several thousand dollars ha
been offered by the Vaudalia Railroa,
Company for the capture OF parties inter
ested in the attempted express robber
yesterday.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July9.-The Con
troiler desires to retire all circulatin,
notes of the denomination of five dollar
of the following banks, the notes of tina
denomination having been successful,
counterfeited: First, Third and Traders
National banks Of Chicago; First Ma
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-11

The Gold Hill News has got funny
again, the spasm this time is mild, il
says; 1.-The Phoebe RECORD says that
three young ravens have taken up quar-
tiers in its office, much to the discomfort
OF tho other occupants. This may ac-
count for the frequen. rawlings of that
otherwise calm journal. The RECORD il
anxious to get rid of those birds of i'll
omen." We take this method OF in
forming the misguided individual who
wiote the above that the RECORD draws
its inspiration from purer sources than
the croakings of ravens, though judging
from the dismal tone of the News edi.
torials We should suppose he is afflicted
from some such complaint. However
he means well and should be encour.
aged.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-11
INFLATIO,.

The fact that the South and West are
OF the same way Of thinking in relation
to the dangerous doctrine of imitation is
thought by some to argue I'm intent on
the part OF those two sections to unite
and form a sort OF allieace. The doc
trine Of imitation like other dangerous
political errors has q certain fatal charm
for great many. 1t is so easy to be-
lieve-when one wants to-that all that
is necessary to bring prosperity to the
country is just to print greenbacks; to
blow up the already overswollen bag
little more. Those people never stop TO
think Of the inevitable law Of reaction;
oil they see is the present ephemeral
benefit and feverish impulse that addi-
tional currency would give all branches
OF trade. They can not understand that
just as high as the public pulse goes.
just 80 low must it come down. Again
in connection with this subject comes
the equally important one of National
credit. Our credit abroad is not Of such
favorable nature that we can afford to
NEEDLE with it in such a manner as to
depreciate it. Should the desires OF in
faiionists prevail how easy is tho step
to reputation. II is only stretching the
matter very little more. II the one
why not the other2 Small partitions do
their bounds divide." The first step
taken in the ruinous business, and like
the first step in the commission OF crime.
the rest is comparatively easy. or
course many that would favor initiation
as sort of temporary relief MEASURE,
would not hear Of such thing as repu-
diation, but it would be work of little
trouble TO persuade the brain that would
favor the one to countenance the other.
II the American people desire continu-
ance OF national peace and slow but
steady increase of national prosperity,
they will not hesitate to express their
opinion at the polls that initiation means
national ruin. A judicious use Of the
ballot and q united determination on the
part OF all true men to defeat any man or
measure with IN infational tendency,
will do much toward nipping this incipi-
ent evil in the bud.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-11
Foreign News.

LONDON, July 10.-All foreign Mayors
to whom were sent invitations to the In
ternational banquet at Guild Hall on the
10Th inst. have accepted, two only ex-
copied.
LONDON, July 10.-A special from
Paris says the Memorial, diplomatique
newspaper, announces that the Turkish
students in Paris have been ordered
home. The money hitherto devoted to
the education OF these youths will be
used to establish institutions at Constan.
tinople offering equal advantages to those
OF Paris.
MADRID, July 10.-The Carlist General
Dorregary is being actively pursued by
the Alfonsists. 1t is believed he will at
tempt to take refuge on French soil.
PARIS, July 10.-The floods at Liseena
have subsidized and workmen are clearing
away the debris. The damage amounts
to $500. 900.
PANAMA, July 10.-The West Coast
mail of Juno Goth says that during the
recent storm in the Harbor OF Valparaiso
forty boys belonging to training ship
were drowned, twenty and thirty sailors,
and twelve to fifteen boatmen, exclusive
OF eight others, went down in the Nun-
fortunate Egerie. No correct estimate of
the loss of property has been arrived at
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-11

tional Bank Of Boston. Illinois; Fist
National Bank Of Canton, Illinois. Ma
tional banks throughout the country are
requested 10 return all notes Of these
banks Of the Denomination Of five dollars
to the Treasury for redemption. and no
additional issue Of this denomination
will hereafter be issued 10 these banks.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-11

The Iowa Republicans come out
square at their recent convention and
say that the third term is ian issue that
is fairly removed from our politics -
That is eommendable sentiment but it
8 too late.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-11

From present indications there will
soon be music in the air. serious
split has occurred in the Tammany Hall
camp at New York and the different fac
tons OF Democratic braves are gathering
feathers and sharpening hatchets with
malicious minds intent. The schism is
widening daily and will probably have a
serious effect on the dominant power in
the Empire City.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-11
Pacific Coast.

SAN DIEGo, July 10.-Late Florence
adyices from the Pinal Mines are encour-
aging. The latest dis coyeries are the
Josephine and Pike mines, which are
said TO be true. The fssure vein OF Sill
YER King lode are traceable for nearly q
mile in length. Sinking on Silver King
continues rapidly. Tbs main shaft las
been enlarged to six by twelve feet; 1t
reached depth Of forty feet last evening.
The average yield thus far gives profit
Of five thousand dollars per ton. The
silver smelling works OF Airy & Hughes
has proved to be q success, although the
capacity is entirely too small to accom-
modate the quantity of orc that arrives
daily.
FRESNO, Cal, July 9.-In the trial Of
Granice, for the murder Of Madden. the
evidence was completed yesterday after
noon. Witnesses for the defense testi-
fed hearing Madden threaten to burst
Argus il no had to destroy the whole
family and to having warned Granice of
Madden's remarks. Medical testimony
was also introduced to show an abnormal
condition of Grantees mind in conse-
quence of an attack of illness.
SAN Francisco, July 10.-Tho officers
of the G. p. II. II. investigating the de-
falcation of Woodruff, alias Miller,
dropped on one hundred thousand acres
of land Dough! by him in Oregon. The
stealings thus far discovered exceed
100000 The railroad authorities it,
innate their intention of handing him
over to the legal authorities on the con.
clusion Of the investigation.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-11

1t Is automatically stated that after the
Alabama Claims Commission has com
pleted its awards, there will be a bal
ance of nearly $4,000, 900 remaining to
the credit Of the poyernment
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-11

Nearly everyone has heard Of John
Steele; Coal-oil Johnny" who went
through several million dollars at the
time of the great oil excitement in Penn
sylvania. Johnny is working on a
BRUCE in Shelby county, Iowa, for 81 as
per day. OF all that shared bis disso-
lutte and short-lived prosperity his wife
is the only one that clings to him or rec
ognizes his existence.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-11

The San Francisco Mining and Scien-
tile Press completed its thirtieth semi
annual volume on the Sd inst 1t is a
journal OF great practical value and is in
every way worthy of the support and
commentator it receives.