^p^^ffp^ J^n.sg*!9ft&'%£&t''"''^h'J® The topic of convict labor is one at Spring and Summer. present prominent in the minds of the NEW ULM. MINN. J^H people since legislation has ceased to provide steady employment for state KTJETZIfcrCS prisoners, they to-day being idle. In considering this subject we must first I V- understand that competition between Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1888. convict and free labor proves the principal MERIDIAN BLOCK REPUBLICAN TICKET, barrier in giving the prisoners employment, and if we succeed in devising DRY GOOD S HOUSE, a plan which will not stamp this For President, BENJAMIN HARRISON. competition as unjust, the question ef of Indiana. convict labor becomes an easy one to For Vice President, solve. If the convict were engaged in LEVI P. MORTON. oftabESb rtajp^P work which is not practiced by free laborers, of New York. which does not therefore compete For member of Congress—2nd District, SPRINGAND SUMMER STOCK. with outside manufactories, no obstacle £«This*and NextlWeek JOHN LIND. whatever would exist to give him steady employment. But since this is For Judge—9th Judicial District. not and never will be the case, the only B. F. WEBBEK. ,. INewPrints, elegant Styles low Prices: New solution for this problem is to create' Stale Ticket. with convict labor not an unjust competition, bleached and brown Cottons, very cheap. New For Governor W. B.MERRIAMFor *one existing under circumstances Lieutenant Governor A. K. RICE. -AJSTO For Secretary of State HANSMATSON. detrimental to free labor, but to flannels below regular price. Cotton flann^s, GENTS FURNISHING GOODS. For State Treasurer JOSEPH BOBLETER. place convict labor at par with the latter. For Attorney General MOSES E. CLAPP. Chief Justice of Supreme Court 10, 12 1-2 and 16 cts., worth more money. LinenpTable Competition it will always be, but J. B. GILFILLAN. free labor has no cause to complain of Associate Justice L. W. COLLINS. Cloths and Napkins, lower than ever. .' County Ticket. this competion since the convict liberated I shall continue to give great bargains in Mens', Youths' Kepi-'egeutatlve OSCAR ERICKSON. would necessarily be a competitor. Auditor A.F. WALTON. Treasurer F. BURU. The great wrong done our workingman and Boys' Clothing, Hats and Underwear. Good Suits from Call in and $ee our" G(ood$ and learn onf Pfide$. Register of Deeds A J. GRIMM ER. by the late system ofconvict employment Judge of Probate ERNST BRANDT: $1.50 up, Boys Pants from 50 ets, up Good Men's Suits Attorney GEO. W. SOMERVILLE. was in giving contractors a chance Sheriff PETER H. DAHL. from $4-00 up. I keep the largest line of single pants in all Superintendent of Schools.... J. B. VELIKANJE. to bid for the services of the prisoners, Court Commissioner E. KOCH. Surveyor....^ JULIUS BERNDT. thereby creating a set of workers who shades. Our line of Underwear is the largest in the city, Coroner iO^iA S LAUDENSCHLAGER. BARGAIN DAY, were underpaid, and whose manufactures F*r Countv Commissioners and will be sold at bottom prices, ranging from 25 cts. up. 3d District AUG. SCHWERDTFEGER. sold in the open market at smaller 5th District P. J. MOE. Latest Styles in stiff and soft hats and the line is immense. figures than asked for by free laborers. If a democrat rattles off a stump In this respeect was convict labor an The prices are so low, that everybody can afford to buy EVERY S.A.TIXR.D.A.Y. speech, among other things which he unjust competition, serving to enrich the himself a good hat for very little money. Twenty-five cents will represent as the poor man's necessities, contractor and impoverishing the people. will buy a fair hat, and fifty cents is not too much for a hat. Next Saturday, Great Bargains in Children's heavily taxed by a republican The remedy for it exists in paying tariff, will be named the blanket. the convict for all work he does, and I keep the celebrated come and try ROYAL "WHITE SHIRT And now, after all the talk on this this is necessarily competitive, the Gossamers at 45 cts. each, about half price. it, and you will find it is the best for the money. No trouble much abused article of American manufacture, same price paid free laborers. His to show goods. after all the charges against manufactories have then no chance to it, that it costs the poor laborer double rule the market more than others, and THROUGH HONESTY I PROSPER. the sum of its original cost of production, the working-man's interests are not **5 the democrats, advocates of a reduced damaged in the least. tariff, of tariff for revenue only, As a consequence of such proceedings are brought face to face with the fact our state institution could be made CLEANING SALE that they have beaten themselves at self-supporting. Supposing that a convict their own game. receives .$1.25 per day for his work. Claiming as they do that an article Out of this could be paid the expenses Attention Ktmters* made in this country, and protected for his keeping, thus taking this burden against the imported article, costs as 'OF1 off from the tax-payer, and insure for much more as the foreign goods plus the convict's family the means of self the sum of the tax on this importation, UNDERWEAR support. Let the prison authorities institute they must recognize by viewing the These are the best manufactured and will be 18b6IS lOBittBU USJiriugBS. a saving's bank where the convict's sold at prices so low that it will not pay hunters to load their own. _^ governmental purchase of 2000 woolen earnings are deposited for the blankets for the army from English benefit of his family or for himself* As CHAS, ROOS. manufacturers that they are entirely off a consequence the state would act the this week at in making such an assertion. part of a philanthropist, in not making In inviting bids on these goods foreign the dependants of the convict suffer for manufacturers stood on equal footing his crime. SaUST GRAFF, with American dealers as under existing Druggist and Apothecary, Let the state prison be controlled not laws no tax will be levied on by private parties but by the state, and goods imported for the United States the convict by being in the service of army or navy. The lowest American the state will not become a competitor RIESLINGS BLOCK, CORNER MINN. AND CENTER STR. laid was $2.56 for a blanket weighing Pojft Ofiide 8lo!k. jfewUlm, M'llH- .' of free labor, nor a tool to serve the four pounds and of that quality asked monopolistic interests of a private concern. by the government, which amounted to J. B. ABI?OkD» $5,120 for the lot of 2,000. The English PROMPTATTENTION TO MAIL ORDERS. dealer offered the same goods for a The Chinese Government has, by its $4,500 or at the rate of $2.25 for each Si rejection of the treaty recently ratified blanket. Consequently the English bid by the Senate, helped Cleveland out of Dealer in was but 31 cents lower on each blanket a very embarrassing position in regard S! Stoves and Eanges, than the American, and yet says the to the Chinese Exclusion bill just passed democrat, the blanket costs our poor by Congress. This bill was prepared laborer the following sum, by Kepresentative Scott and was passed For cost of production $2.25 by the House in about thirty minutes, Gasoline Stove and Tinware. B. BEHNKE & CO For tariff of eighteen cents a pound without debate or objection, the day for four pounds 72 »«ridSS^S after news of a reported rejection of the For 35 per cent tariff on whole 78 Hardware, Farming Implements, treaty reached this country. Several $3.75 days later a cablegram was received DEALERS IN According to the above democratic from the United States Minister to Nails Pence Wire, China, saying that the treaty had not estimate the blanket, no better than Sty Gfood A ^ekdy-mkde" dlothiiii ffalAj^ the English goods, costs our purchaser been rejected,' bat its consideration had been postponed. Mr. Cleveland and Pumps, Western Washers, $3.75, which is $1.50 more than asked G^ood^ Boot knd $l\oe& &kt£ kqd Ck,^. by the foreign exporter. Secretary Bayard then both took the trouble to repudiate the action of Mr. If this were really the case we would Clothes Wringers, Boss Scott in railroading the bill through the cry out against such robbery, and claim ]S[otior\& Gfcoderie^ ki\d 6f odkery. House, both of them being of the opinion as they do that the tariff is a promoter of trusts and monopolizing American that no legislation should be taken Churns, etc., etc., etc. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE CITY FOR CASH. until the Chinese government had tak i: manufacturers, but facts prove the falsity some official action on the treaty. '1 of such assertions. PLEASE CALL AND GIVE US A TRIAL. anti-Chinese fever was too much for ino Even saying that the American bid special attention given to mending and repairing of Tin Ware. All Senate, and the bill was passed "by r, of $2.56 tor one blanket was especially Farm Produce taken in Exchange. Work warranted. though not without protests, was lowered for this occasion, an examination NEW ULM, MINN of our market proves that blankets placed in Cleveland's hands Friday, A. Behnke, 3Ianager. -D* EEHITIlE Qb CO. of best quality sell for less than $3 the year around, and as low as $2.68 at retail. Says the "MANKATO REVIEW:" BANKRUPT "We understand that at an early day T1 :A. C. 0CHSs an array of evidence will be presented The mills in Pennsylvania and Ohio HAS THIS SPRING from other sources that will no longer SALiU daily manufacture goods of the quality leave a question oi' the lamentable fact CONTRACTOR & BUILDER. J^ asked for on this occasion by the government, that Mr. Merriuin stands before the and put them on the market PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED. ROLLS OF WALL PAPER people of Minnesota with thepuichased at rates most favorably comparing with The Prince of Clothiers is in the candidacy for the highest position in foreign prices, and this fact proves the JOB WOBK DONE IN CITY OR COUNTRY field with a fall assortment of f# their gift." falsity of democratic claims that a tariff Bids given on Buildings of ail kind. for sale, also the finest Center and Corner pieces and other Decorations. Yes, Brother Wise, you understand! heightens the cost of an article to the READY MADE CLOTHING, We simply understand from your remarks Stucco Glue and Plaster Paris for Sale* amount of the tariff on' this article. The only store in New Ulm where both GENTS FURNISHING that you have joined the crowd Let us hear no more about the poor Hot air Furnaces Sold and Set. GOODS AND of howling denunciators, who only understand man's blanket or poor man't pants it is that conclusive proof will be BOOTS AND SHOES, ^Ernst Pfeiffer all nonsense and bosh. are sold. He also carries an extensive line of brought forward to show that the republican all of which are to be disposed of nomination for governor was STATIONERY,"ALBUMS, ACCORDEONS AND VIOLINS.: What a splendid chance would the Cor. Minnesota and 2nd N. Sts., ^,Over at bankrupt prices. a boodle affair, but who will never be purchase of the army blankets have offered Tappe's Tailor shop. ."•Give him a call in his new quarters able to present that evidence wh ich to Cleveland! Had the same occurred Subcriptions taken for American and European periodicals. .PAINTER, CALC] [NEK? every one of you would like to see in Klossner's new Brick Block. but in these times of tariff debate, Prices guaranteed^ Mail orders receive prompt attention. forthcoming. If you have facts, present '.AND-'-"'" how magnanimous would the C.^aBaltrlisbh PAPER HANGER^ them. Don't hang back and talk great democratic champion have appeared member the place, one door north of F. Kuetzing's fraud, debasement and ignominious executes all work promptly and at in the eyes of the world, had he, NEW ULM, .,., --sas -"-:, MINN. proceedings, but step to the front if you reasonable prices. Artistic Graininq a instead of favoring English manufacturers, 83S." -Just received anew stock and full can offer proof, and then let the people Specialty. ^%3££i&' I given the purchase to the Where Buns the "Monon" Swiftly supply of decide. ,' --,"'%''. ." 4 1 American. True it is that the latter Southward, Dres Goodf? Star Sample Roomji asked a few cents more for his blankets NEW DIRECT LACING m» From lake Michigan south it starteth, -ffy/ Ssitiris sundL Piles! Files! Itching Files! but why not give it him when he represented From CHICAGO great in size, :**y and ajlij MICHIOAN CITY too it toncheth, ..„,_ ",' 'SYMPTOMS—Moisture intense itching Ut'sgtf&i GfcLriglistzsisFarmers' KID GLOVES, American enterprise and industry? Home. gp£ Thence thro' towns of enterprise ^-vilS and stinging mostly at night worse by fe?j'S Enronte to INDIANOPOMS ^'r^fclW\ Cleveland never for a moment scratching. If allowed to continue, tumors MigMycity yet to be, oi the latest patterns. A fancy thought of protecting these industries %5"1 Onward then to CINCINNATI,y^?^1,i$ form, which often bleed and ulcerate, Offering two roates to the sea \iS»'v73r&i rmi For sale by JOSEPH SCHN0BRICH, Prop'r. till now, when it became necessary for becoming very sore. Swayne's assortment of Or from MONON where it brancliethl^ W iy I: Ointment stops the itching and bleeding, Visit A FAYETTE FO fair— ^rM^ 4 him to catch votes by his letter of acceptance. Dealer in EMBROIDERIES, LADIES MRS. A. OLDING, Then see ye also LOUISVILLE f'^hf^Wi heals ulceration, and in most cases ,_- •,_ Far famed for beauties rare ift.&i*SSi» Wines, Liquors 3 js UNDERWEAR, SILK removes the tumorsllAt druggists, or Here again the "Monon" offeretk by mail, for 50 centsfrt Dr. Swayne & MILLINERS Choice of PULLMAN CAB. routes three "GLOVES AND MITTENS. In considering the limited time' from and Cigars*rn To the Gulf Const and to Florida Son, Philadelphia. now till Nov. 6, the politicane in Con. Via KENTUCKY and TENNESSEE Special Bargains in For particulars regarding special rates, Tourist AND DRESS%RIMMINGS, day.?-Jv A fine lunch will be served every gress must eagerly pray for a speedy tickets, Pullman Buffet Sleepers, Parlor and Chair Egg. take' Handkerchiefs and Dress Trimm ings in exenange at marke Cars, etc., address E. O. McCORMICK, Gen'l adjournment. So do the people. Cor. Minn. & Center street^ Pass. Agt, Chicago. City Ticket office, 73 Clark prices for goods, by Frank Kuetzino-. NEW ULM, MINN. street. gfekt ©afgkinj..every $ktur*day- New Ulm. Minn. i9