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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-01-27
Stevens Couhty.-An Interesting Letter
From the Village Of Hancock.
HANCOCK jan 1876.

Editor Anti- NonoDolist.
send herewith few names of par
ties wishing to take the Anti-Monopol-
ist met Mr.. O'Brien: he told me he
intended to write Il good deal abou.
Stevens County now this is all right 50
tar but We want YOU to take some no.
tice of Hancock as well as the rest OF
the places in the county. You have
never called on US. SO We now propose
to call on you. l. have received letters
asking about Hancock and the surround
ing country and think the best way is
to answer through the columns Of the
Anti onopolist,
Hancock is situated one hundred land
fifty miles west OF St. Paul, on the main
line Of the st. Paul & Pacific K. X. Four
years ago we commenced to break up
the prairie; there were but four or nye
settlers there then; this season We have
received sixty thousand bushels Of wheat
ct the elevator already, About one-half
of the crop is still in the country to be
vet marketed. We have two nice stores.
one kept by A. F, Englund and the
other by Wells. Heigerson. 4 Co., both
doing q thriving business.
We have lumber yards, two hotels and
= wagon factory also sleighs and cutters
are manufactured here, and always on
hand, made by Germe G. Hoss. The
Government land is being taken very
fast, but there is still . large quantity
outside of FIVE miles from the town, but
there is railroad land 10 be had Of the
best quality within one or two miles
Of the town as good as there is
in the northwest. Our wheat Is
of the very best quality; large
part of it is No. /. Now Mr.. Ed
tor il you conclude to publish this you
may hear from me again. .
Respectfully Yours.
Al. COMsTOCK.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-01-27

! establishment among us of new enterprises;
foster those which are already established diff
use information regarding the advantages to be
derived by extending our trade, commerce and
manufactures; promulgate such vital statistics
of business and progress as will most promote
the ends; and finally, and above all, it must SO
carefully and persistently euard against future
extravaganza in public affairs, and insure such
present retrenchment as not only to guarantee
the safety and protection Of such capital as is
already invested here but secure against APP
prehenslon Of loss of confscation such as may
be disposed hereafter to come; and to this end
the chamber, through its directors, its commit
tees, and its officers, should act as perpetual
vigilance committee, having constantly behind
il to encourage and support its aggressive war
fare upon public abuses the chamber at large,
and behind the chamber at large the people.
The chamber has sounded the notes Of re-
form and retrenchment and the city is alive
with reformers. Every man. you meet IS
hurrying to reform the other fellow, and SO
earnest is lie in the good work that he cannot
take time to reform himself.
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr.. McClung, from the committee on river
improvement, reported memorial to congress
asking for appropriations to continue the sys-
tenn OF improv4n such as the wing dam at
Pigs Eve and elsewhere, for deepening the
channel and also for removing distractions.
The report endorses the invention OF Edwin
S. Bell, Of St. Paul, for building such dams,
and includes letter also endorsing the inven-
ton from Commodore W. F. Davidson, and
his brother, Capt. p. S. Davidson. Th.
report was adopted and the committee contin-
ued-
Any action which will tend to improve our
water transportation routes is worthy Of the
support Of the state at lage and We have great
Onfidence In the judgement and honesty OF
the gentleman who brought forward the sub
ject.
TAX PENALTIES.
W. L. Banning offered the following resolu-
ton.
Resolced, That the reform committee
heretofore appointed by this chamber are res
pectfully requested to use their best endeavors
to procure such legislation and changes in the
present laws relating to taxes and assessments
as shall reduce the runOus rates Of interest and
penalties on overdue taxes and assessments
which now seriously threaten the confscati0n
| of property and impose an unjust borden on
the tax payers of'the city and state.
After discussion in which several members
took part, among them Senator Murray who
claimed tina: it was not the small taxpayers
that were delinquent. Out of the 1000 tax
payers in the city, 5,75s, comprising the small
ones would pay. Change the law as is sug-
gested and it will aid the wealthy but will
not help the poor. The latter pay up and
don't come before the board and ask for abate
ments.
The resolution was laid over until next
week.
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found guilty OF the murder of his vile last

found guilty Of the murder of his vile last
July.
Samuel Hopkins, bridge contractor Of
Toronto, Canada, was arrested on the 22d, on
the charge o. brutally numbering his wife.
A. j. Farbro, tax collector Of Upton
county, Tenn, has beenerrested on the charge
of being defaulter TO The amount Of g, 900.
Ben. Boyd and wife, notorious counter
letters, who have made some Of the best coun-
terieits extant, on several Illinois tanks, are
on trial at Chicago.
Two Germans named Schuyler, engaged
tor some time pas, in manuf curing counter
felt nickels, were arrested at Omaha ON the
22d by the U. 8. Marshal
John Boyd, the notorious counterfeit
er, will board at the public expense for me
time in the future, having been convicted at
Chicago on 18th. His wife vas acquitted.
Henry Davis, who murderedCharles D..
Whyland IN Chicago last Thanksgiving Day,
plead guilty on the 18th to manslanghter. and
wasseuten.ed to twenty lone years in the pen
itentiary
Barboursville, w. Va, is greatly ex-
cited over the discovery Of the muir Ter 0. Clss.
+. Meeling by his wi e and her paramour, .
man named Williams. The wife when arrest
ed confessed to assisting in the crime.
\. c. Kilbe, the defaulting mining
secretary, suicided at San Francisco on the
Goth ty shooting hims,lf through the head.
The amount OF KilEe's defa!cation is said to lie
about sllo,OvO, mostly falling on the New
York mining company.
A Berlin telegram Of the 18th says the
police have discovered that Thomas, the au-
thor Of the BremerhaIen crime, was charged in
1866 OF scuttling ship on board of which he
had goods insured in Eng and for en- He
was arrested but subsequently effected his re-
lease.
A Memphis telegram Of the l7tn says
the previous Thursday b dy CT disguised
men entered the Jail ut Friar's Point. Miss,
from which they took Tour negroes, accused OF
different crimes, and taking them mile from
town shot them to death. Half OF the mob
were said to be negroes.
Edward Richardson, prominent citi-
zen of Massillon, Ohio. and member OF the
city council, was shot and instantly killed,
Sunday, the 10th, by his wife. She states
that the act was committed in self-defensc as
her husband was approaching her to cut her
throat with razor, but it is thought by many
to have been premeditated affair.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-01-27

Blue Earth.
TUESDAY SESSION.
SENATE.
| Senator Murray presented the petition OF
W. II. Temple, now of New York, but for
eighteen wears taxpayer in Minnesota, re-
presenting himself to be the owner of State
railroad bouds and asking the legislature to
make provisions for pay ment OF the interest on
/ said bonds. both that in arrears and that here
after accruing.
Senator Smith of Houston. introduced ball
for regulating the pay Of county auditors &C
cording to the amount OF assessed property In
the county, not to exceed 81 500 or be less
| than 500, with an allowance for clerk hire to
be made by county commissioners, hut not tc
exceed $500; the principal counties being ex-
cepted from the provisions Of the bill.
/ BILLS PASSED.
| Prohibiting the catching Of fish in Lake Rip
ley, in Me~ker county, except by hook or sp~ai
and that at fixed seasons.
Regulating the lien of judgments.
+ Providing for the taxation, where located
of elevators and warehouses on railroad land,
\ Amending section 9, title /, chapter IS of the
revised statute of 1866. relative to openIns
terms OF court, providing for adjournment from
dav to day in case of absence OF the Judge
Repeating chapter II of the session laws d
1874, so Is to prohibit taking fish with seine.
| from the ZUmbfo river.
! Enabling foreign executors and administra-
tors to foreclOse mortgages by advertisement
| Amending the 81 authorizing Ninnenpcli
TO imoe bonds in aid Of the Minnesota W0f
en- railroad
uH1s u1DooUcU.
| n 0snn1w nsAAtns, apRus psin1ing SDooo r
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INCIDENTS AND ACCIDE NTS.

The bondsmcn Of Lappan. defaulting
ex State treasurer OF Kansas, have surrendered
him to the authorities by whom he was con-
signed to Jail to await his trial, which is set
for April.
A wrestling match took place at Chi
cago on the evening Of the 22d between two
Ere ochmen, named Regal and Carteran, for
81, 900 a side The former won after a severe
and exciting contest, taking the first and third
fans
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-01-27
REGALIA
OR ALL SOCIETIES.
Military Goods, Band Supplies,
MANUFACTURED BY
M. C.LHLEY& GO.
Columbus, Ohio.

PATRONS OF HUSBANDKY PRICE LIST
Jewels, ~ Pieces, silver plated per set . 80
Working Tools, Piece 9 2 %
do do do in fine case =. 40
Spud, Hook and Crook silver plated 3 %
Deputies Jewels each 90
Owls Head, gold or silver bronzed " rs
Owl, full body, do noun
ted on staff :" 2 Is
Gents Regalia, Sash and Apron per dog. 6 80
Ladies do do do I" 4 90
Wreaths for Ceres, Pomona AID
Flora, 3 for 800
Members Badges, silver plated 9 -
Members Badges, gold plated {" 80
Shields. for RegaIia, silver plated g 90
Wells, for Initiation each %
Capes for Initiation =" 30
Applications per 100 40
Order Book on Treasurer, 100 with
Treasures Receipt Book, leo with
Seoretary's do do 100 with stubs 20
Secretarys Notice to members for
Ballots, y porcelain, s vi per 100 i %
Gavels OF walnut each %
Seals, according TO design IS %, 8 90, Z 90
FOR SEALS.
Orders under seal OF Grange will receive
prompt attention, otherwise goods will be sent
q. O. D., unless the order is accompanied by
the money. Address all communications to
N. e. LILLEY & Co
50-3m Columbus, Ohio.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-01-27

There was an important session Of the
Chamber held on last Monday st which
reports on permanent organization: and
minor Improvements were submitted By
committees The following extract
from the report OF the committee on per-
manent organization maps out the big
work the chamber intends to engage
in.
ThHa-That 70 make TIE ehnmhara pouR
N IT, coanfky knmk hspa vigilna9 go
upoa ths G1yib Hn1Kinl inoeaSns sSow ~
= - - lm1y - u1ll1g - -
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-10-05
Laws Relating to Newspaper Subscrip
tiOns and Arrearages.

/. Subscribers who de- not give express
notice to the contrary, are considered wish
ing TO continue their subsc ription.
2 If subscribers order the discontinu.
aion of their periodicals, the publishers may
continue TO send them until all arrearages
are paid.
8. If subscribers neglect or refuse to
take their periodicals from the office where
they are directed. they are held responsi-
BILE until they have s.ttled their bills, and
ordered them discontinued.
4. If subscribers move to other places
without informing the publishers. and the
papers are sent to the former direction,
they are held responsible.
8. The courts have decided that ''refus
ing to take periodicals from the office, or re.
moving and leaving them uncalled for is
prinad Jdcie evidence Of intentional
fraud"
6. Any person who receives newspaper
and makes use of il. whether he has
ordered it OF not, is held in law to be sub
scriber
Z. # subscribers pay in advance, they
are bound to give notice 10 the publisher at
the end of their time, if they do not wish to
continue taking it otherwise the publishers
are authorized to send it on, and the sub
scribers will be held responsible until an
express notice with payment OF all arrears,
is sent TO the publisher
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-10-05

you something OF that matter, not
withstanding that it's many day ago
and that / haven't thought much of it
oflate years. Morgan was rooster
that lived over in Canandaigua, On
tario county, and who made his living
out of fellow named Miller, by
writing articles for the latter's news
paper. One fine day he wrote a
sketch, purporting to be an expose of
the mysteries of Masonry, and wasn't
seen afterwards. His disappearance
created a considerable panic and in
censed many people against the Ma
sonic order.
GOING FOR THE MASoNs.
"The feeling grew more and moro
intense as the follows absence con-
tinued unexplained, and finally the
matter was made political use of by
the organization of the anti-Masonic
party. Prior to the abduction of Nor
gan the physical prostration of my
wife forced me to seek for her re-
covery in more congenial climes. So
we packed up and took a trip to New
Orleans. She didn't improve any
there, so l took her to Cuba, and we
there resided in the town of Principe
for something over year. We re.
turned to theTSouthern States, stopped
fora while at Macon, Ga, and then
North. Not until l reached Indiana
county was made aware of the fact
that | was accused of completely in
the abduction, and were it not for the
sudden death of my wife, 1 would
have regarded the matter as good
Joke AS soon as 1 was made aware of
the suspicion attaching to me / started
for Canandaigna delivered myself up
and was forced 10 enter bail in the
sum of 1000 myself and produce adj
ditional suretes each in similar
amount, for my appearance at the
next term of court After that l ap.
peared at that court for nine successive
terms, and was finally tried when l
wasn't there AS the jury had con-
victed the fellow that was tried with
me- and couldn't agree on my case, l
supposed the wh ole jig was up, but,
bless your heart, l was indicted again,
tried again and finally acquitted.
They could never have proven that /
was in New York State if it hadn't
been for my own witnesses. 1t cost
them many a roast hog and many
bottle of campagne though before they
were through with me; for when cid
Governor Thope, of New York, got
Governor Wolfe, of this State, to ex-
tradite me l swore it would cost them
dear. Morgan was never heard of af-
terwards.
"Of course 1 was in the War of 'l2
I was second lieutenant of calvary;
was taken prisoner, and confined in
Fort Erie, Fort George and on a gum
boat; lived like lord all the time
pretty much, and knocked down
every Britisher that dared insult me.
/ remember Detroit when there was
but one house there, and Rochester
long before anybody ever thought
there would be house there. l was
never sick, never expect to be; have
forty-three defendants, and expect 10
visit the next Centennial. Have a
pinch of snuff? No! All right; the
same to you. Good night"
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NOTES..

AUTUMN cometh.
CHEsTNUTs are plenty.
RIDGwAY is short of "houses to let. !"
THE roads are very muddy.
The dcer-hunting season has com.
menced.
ELK COUNTY will give Peter Cooper
200 votes.
HEAVY frosts are now an everyday
occurrence.
To- MORROW is the last day for pay
ment of taxes.
THERE was light fall of snow at
Wilcox last week.
JAMES LICK the California million
aire is dead and buried.
HEMLoCK Lumber sells here deliv-
cred, at s., 90 thousand.
THE Commissioners are having the
floor of the Jail repaired.
THE Hayes d, Wheeler Club will
fling out new flag this week.
B. f. ELY will put in four or five
hundred thousand feet of pine logs
this winter.
WE give an interesting interview of
Judge Gillis, by the Philadelphia
Times, in this issue.
THE township elections in Con-
necticut on the I'd inst show large
Republican gains.
Work on j. S. Hyde's store moves
Oh slowly. By the end of another
week the work of raising will be
finished.
MORE than two hundred and fifty
one thousand cash admission fees were
received at the Centennial last Thurs
day, "Pennsylvania Day"
THE proceedings of the Fox town.
ship Hayes & Wheeler Club were un-
avoidably crowded out last. week.
They appear in this issue
THE Democratic Senatorial Con-
ference which met at Driftwood on
the Sd inst, have made no nominal
ton at this writing.
THE Republican meeting held at the
Court House last evening was well at
tended. Hon f G. Lee, of Philadel-
phia made common sense speech
which was well received.
THEREwi he Il regular meeting o.
the Hayes d Vince er Club at their hall
next Saturday evening A cordial in
vitation is extended to all to attend
There wi be several speeches mace
and vocal music by the Glee Club.
Don't forget it.
THE tanneries here have reduced
wages to Sl.00 day and board your
self We notice also that in Mr.. Oster-
hout's ease reduction has also been
been made in the prices of goods at the
tannery store. The reason given for
the reduction of wages is that the
price Of leather is very low and still
declining,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-10-05
Will You Come to the Farewell Party9

Rev, VIM Martin and Lady will meet their
numerous friends in the basement rooms Of
the NJ. L Church, on Friday evening the 18th
inst, to there bid them final good bye,
Rev. Martin has labored hard with, and for
us. during the three years OF his sojourn
among us, and through his strenuous efforts,
with the earnest cooperation and sympathy
of the jcitizens of Rdgway, has been enabled
to build church for us, which for years shall
stand as a lasting reminder of the success of
his labors, and now as he is about to go forth
to other fields the earnest soicitude for his
future success, as manifested by the numerous
inquiries as to his probable location the COM
ing conference year, show q just appreciation
of his valuable services II ere.
While we express our sympathy for him,
and which sympathy by himself and wife Is
fully appreciated and reciprocated, 1t does not
pay in full the debt of gratitude we owe him.
More substantial favors still are due him.
sympathy lightens the burdens OF life but
1t does not always pay our debts.
In view of the many expressions OF regard
we feel safe in the assurance that when the
exact statement of the arrcarage on Rev.Mar-
tins salary is presented to the people that
they will heartily respond TO the call for aid
as made by the NJ. e. Church Board thereby
supporting the character for noble liberality
in affairs of this kind which they have hith-
erto maintained,
On his advent here there was held i'll the
old court house meeting of the citizens
when they voted to pay him n salary OF $1,000
dollars per year and make of Ridgway q
Station. thereby securing preaching twice
each Sabbath, morning and evening.
When u movement was made first to build
q church Rev. Martin voluntarily gave of his
fl rst two years salary $4,000 per year. AT the
completion of the church he presented to 1t
the beautiful organ which now dccorates the
orchestral to the excellent tones of which we
have so often listened, paying for 1t, with the
exceptions of a few small contributions, of
his own funds,
Now friends as he has labored so royalty for
us let us work loyalty for him and in the
farewell visit proposed let us, bring our part
ing gifts, of money merchantable goods, gro
ceries, &C., and have an old fashioned dona-
ton; a pleasant social visit.
We are aware that many have nobly res
ponded to the solicitations of the officers hav-
ing in charge the financial affairs OF tho
church. For this and your kind sympathy
please accept our hearty and sincere thanks.
Ifany are in arrears for subscription made;
IL uny leel tnuU lney CHI give hioie, IL all
wish to give a benefit to Mr., Martin and let
him go from our midst freed from the night
marc of debt, let US rally once again and
pay our just obligations. Any person wish
ign to see the amount already raised can do so
by calling on Jas. Penfield, the Treasurer, who
keeps a correct account of the monies re-
ccivcd and disbursed.
By order of the Church Board.
G. T.. HOLADAY, Secretary
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Republican County Committee.

Chairman il II. Hagerty.
Benezette. Erasmus Morey, G. H.
Winslow, r. w. Petrikin.
Benzinger - Jas. r. Snadden
Joseph Eddy, David Leslie.
Fox.-J j. Taylor, Silas Meyer, U.
w, Rogers.
Highland.-Levi Ellithorp, Emmett
Hovencamp, VIM. James.
Horton. n.--Thos. Burchfield, George
Clinton, Joseph Chamberlain.
Jay.-Jas. NJ. Brookins, L. f. Leg
get, Justus Weed.
Jones John Ernhout, James Ma
lone, a, II. Aldrich.
Millstone.-Capt. VIM. Kelly, II.
Catz, John Moore
Ridgway.-J. o. w. Bailey, H. NJ.
Powers, Henry A. Parsons Jr.
Spring Creek. - Hiram Carman, Ed.
Rogers, A. Pullman.
st. Marys.-W.C Spafford, John A.
Logan, W. w. Ames.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-10-05
Political Notes.

II is considered treason 10 the Democratic
party to talk about bet ter timos.
A canvass taken on train bet ween Har-
risburg and Willamsp port resulted: Hayes,
"a TIden, %; Cooper, Q.
delegate to the late Saratoga Convcu'
ton is represented to have asserted day
or two ago that nearly half the delegates III
that body will notvote for Tilden.
Col. NJ. p. Nolan, lifelong Democrat
and prominent lawyer, of Dayton. Ohio,
has declared for Hayes. He would have
remained silent, he says, but there is too
much at stake.
crisp little pamphlet Of nearly 800
pages, solid octave, closely printed, has
Just been issued from Gov. Tildens Liberty
street campaign grist mill, but it does not
contain word about that income business.
Crowded out for want of space, probably
Uncle Sammy Tildeu was caught weep
ing the other day. AT first he said it was
no such thig, but on being pressed,
frankly acknowledged that he was greved
over the loss of Bob Ingersolp s. immortal
soul. How sad
Gov. Hayes says he never has belonged to
any secret political organization, and that
ne never will. He believes in welcoming
and protecting those of other lands who
| come to America to find homes and to assist
in perpetuating the Republic.
The lrishmen of the Bay State are warm.
ing up on the nomination of Charles Francis
| Adams, claiming that, when minister TO
England, he neglected his duty as regards
| an American citizen sentenced as a Fenian.
The Democrats of Massachusetts have
nominated several Republicans siuce 1862.
and in every instance have been defeated
| by majorites ranging from Is, 900 to Co.,
600.
A telegram from Little Rock Ark, say
that the Democratic ''Tllden reformers"
tn ere ON Sunday night last broke into the
| County Clerks office and stole from the
ballot boxes the tickets which were cast at
the late election, The Republican caudi-
dates, who had oeen counted out, were con.
testing or the Offices, and this robbery was
perpe, ,ufatsd 10 destroy the evidence and
screen The judges from pi oseculion.
Gov. Tilden's explanation of his Income
Tax is at last furnished. 1t is in the form
of statement by Judge James P. Sinnot
of the Marine Court, who was in Gov. Til
denis law office during the entire period of
the alleged delinquencies, and was the
Governors confidential law clerk. The
statement is elaborate on the point of lea s
consequence. The essential points are not
denied by Governor Tilden, consequently
he still stands convicted of defrauding the
Government
The public debt statement for Octo-
ber, which we publish to-day, contains
the gratifying announcement that the
national debt has been reduced nearly
three millions of dollars during the
month of September. The admins
tration steadily continues to wipe out
the debt, Notwithstanding the de
pressed state of trade and consequent
diminished tax receipts, and tn,
highly encouraging prospect of goot
times and increased revenues lead u
TO believe that progress in the sam
direction will be much more rapid j
the iutule,