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mmmmm I NEW ULM, MINN. Wednesday, December 11 1889. AN ABLE DOCUMENT. Tne most inteiesting matter, that has thus far received the attehtion of the new Congress, is the president's mes sage. It was delivered early last week, and is a lengthy document of many thousand words. In fact it is a close vnd general resume of the affairs of the nation, branching out in every direction. Every issue of any importance, that is, at present, or is likely, in the near fu ture, to call for thought and legislation, is taken up and handled, if not with a master's hand, still with an accurateness and ability, which shows careful study of the interests and needs of the coun trv. President Harrison in this, his first letter, makes no attempt at brilliancy in stjle. His language is the same now as before nis election. His effort is a plain one, but so pointed as to make it both interesting and valuable. On what it deals with, it is clear and outspoken. The most delicate, as well as the lightest, subjects of national and party policy aie outlined and advised upon with statesmanlike understanding. The mes sage leaches out and tackles the vexed questions of the day with open frankness and there is no attempt to sueak behind the veil question of concealment. It gives to congress a careful summary "f the conditions of our country, of its issues, its needs and its burdens, and shows and advises wherein they can be improved upon and, if wrong, whereby to right them. He touches extensively upon our foreign relations, endorses the international congresses that are in session within our bounds, encourages the establish ment of better and closer trade relations with our southern neighbors, and con siders, with diplomatic conciseness, the duties of our government to those of China, Hayti and the new republic of Brazil. He dwells, with a natural good feeling, upon our prosperity and wealth, and from this diverges into a discussion of the tariff. On this much vexed and disputed question of finance, he is clear. He sees no fears in the present surplus, yet he would favor and urge a reduction of the revenue to within the limits of necessity. He speaks for the repeal of the internal tobacco tax and hints that it might possibly be removed also to no, harm, from spirits used in arts and man ufactures. He calls for a revised sche dule of customs, which would increase and extend the free list, correct inequa lities, and protect the products of the \d farm as well as those of the shop, and 1 in short, demands a fulfillment of the promises of last year's campaign. I On the other issues he is equally as positive and defined. He believes in sil irer coinage, and throws some light up I Jon Mr. Windom's report, to which he ((gives his approval he lends his sup (port to the bill", providing for federal control of elections and federal assist ince in strengthening the cause of edu cation in the south he denounces trusts land monopolies, designating them with ^/such terms as "dangerous conspira cies, and rips up the democratic claim, that the republican party is a party of trusts and combines, by urging their prohibition by penal legislation he inyites the legislation and changes in our naturalization laws, treats at length on the Indian question recommends improvement in our postal »nd naval service sets forth a generous pension policy, and welcomes the en forcement of the civil service law. I On the whole it is a worthy paper, all of thought and commen sense. It is fa credit to the author, and for the good Jot everybody we would advise that each and everyone, who can read at all, read it through. It will furnish a far more satisfactory idea of the true state of the politics of our country than any voluniiuous treatise on the game by college presidents or theory economists, and will stand inspection. ai sshould Democrats will feel like criticising it, but everbody knows that nothing but a democrat will suit a democrat, and so nothing is expected from that quarter. Republicans, on the other hand, can well afford to give it their hearty ap proval. The appointment to the supreme bench has at length been made, and it was neither Gresham nor Cooley nor any of the oft mentioned possibilities that secured it either. Judge David' Brewer, of the Kansas district, is the lucky man, and a good man he is, too. f- The average democrat can see noth ing of merit in the ^resident's annual message and presists in calling it an ordinary document. The more conser vative members of the party and the less partisan, however, admit that it is equal to the best of his predecessors. Great is the destroying power of fire, tut greater still is the defying strength of man. The proprietor of the Minne. apolis Tribune gave full proof of this, when he issued his usual large edition within twenty-four hours after the great and stunning disaster. Mini lirttVi feC members of the new states as follows Moody, of South Dakota, Tierce of North Dakota, and Squires, of Wash ington, to two years each Allen, of Washington, and Casey, of North Da kota, to four years each and Pettigrew, of South Dakota, who was fortunate enough to draw the longest slip, to six years. The first bill, introduced in the Fif ty Brst Congress, was one offered by Sen ator Sherman, providing for the regu lation and prevention of trusts. The second was by the same gentleman and calls for anew election law for the elec tion of congressmen. Both bills are in the right direction, and Congress could start out no better than by adopting them. There is Nelson and there is Lind. There is Collins, Scheffer, Braaen and Clapp. All have been mentioned for the governorship and each one has his following. All are good men, tried and true, and, if Meiriamis to be treated to an outing, we will have no lack of tim ber for the lightest race. With such men, the party could not lose even in a closer state than this One does not hear so much of the "boodle Mernam"' cry as was beard a month or two ago, and the columns of the St. Paul News don't Ml up as easily with anti-Merriam sentiment. What is the reason3 Have the soreheads seen that their efforts are not being taken up as gospel, or aie they only tired? To us it seems as though they felt as if they lt"d hiccouged long enough. President Harrison has got down once more to appointments. Judge Brewer, of the circuit court, has been elevated to the supreme bench, and C. C. Harri son, the head of a large Philadelphia sugar firm, has been given the Russian ministry. Now let him turn his eyes once more to Minnesota and attend to the revenue colleotorship. Col, Dona hower has waited long and anxiously for that position, and it is about time that he should have it. It is said that a bill providing for the division of Minnesota into two United States judicial districts will be present ed to congress, and that Senator Davis will urge its passage. The sena tor is known to be in favor of such a move but is undecided as to exactly where the division should be made. His opinion has been expressed however to the effect that terms should be held at St. Paul, Minneapolis, Winona, Duluth, Mankato and Fergus Falls. Congressmen are either very slow in making up their minds, or else they have a very delicate hesitancy in ex pressing their feelings. When inter viewed by the New York World as to their choice of location for the World's Fair site, nearly two hundred of them were non-committal, and the counrty is thereby forced to still remain in doubt as to what our legislators think about this all absorbing topic of general in terest. It wouldn't hurt were they to be a little more explicit. In the matter of the revenue collec torahip, note the difference between our senior and junior senators. Davis has but one candidate, and only one. fie has stood by him from the start On the other hand, Washburn has as many as three in view, and expects to make one or the other serve his purpose in knocking out Donahower, a banker, whom he has designated as a man un fit for the office. Seems to us, that, if the appointment were to depend upon the action of the senators, Davis ought to win. Mrs. Mary Hunt, a well known and active temperance worker, in referring to the recent failure of prohibition in the various states, adds fuel to the fun eral pile in the following words: "If we will seek first the temperance education of the people, all other temperance blessings will in due time be added un to us." This, in a few words, is the only true temperaoce doctrine. It is the only one that can work with a free people. To teach temperance in all things by gradual education may and will result in successful reform, but to teach temperance by prohibition through the power of the law can only result in ultimate failure. Man's na ture is such that it will yield to the former, but his will power is not of a kind to willingly submit to 'prohibition of the exercise thereof. The best temper ance lessons, therefor, aie those which are given from the cradle up and which make their impression early. Lessons, that teach moderation in all things that supply self control not only in ap petite but in passions as well and that make a man believe that obedience to his own best interests and to the laws of his being, is better,|han forced obed ience to the laws of the land. These things, instilled by gradual education, will give us temperance, that is tem perance, and will do away with all nec essity for sumptuary laws, which tell a man what be shall drink and what he shall not drink. It is the only course that can be expected to correct existing evils and accomplish needed reforms, but as long as prohibition fanatics will blind themselves to the repeated failure of their mistaken course, and will con tinue to force upon the people laws, which are not natural to a free people and which never can be, we need not look for radical or sudden reform. iOriffiS'ltNt STOR E Completely Renovated for the $£Ok*rAY TBADE contains a vast assortment of Toys, 5 and iO Cents Goods and Fancy Articles CHRISTMAS ARTICLES For the Million. shows up GUNS AND SPORTING GOODS in Grand Shape and the Stock of A W A E is complete as usual. My Prices are Low, my Goods of Best Quality. Don't forget the Place. P. O. Block, Corner 1st and Minnesota £ts. New Ulm Ninn* A, H. SCHLEUDE... [R AN JEWELER dealer in Gol 1 SilverWatches, Jewelry, and Silver Plated Ware, Also an elegant Line of Albums, Toilet Sets, Birth day Cards. It is money saved to come and examine goods and prices before buying elsewhere. REPAIRING A SPECIALITY. ALL WORK WARRANTED. dofqetf MiiM- & #ift Xofti( #treet£, jtfew l/lin, M«W TAKE THIS WAY OF ANNOUNCING THAT THEIR FALL AND WINTER STOCK Is complete in every respect. And that they are prepared to offer Dressgoods in all varieties, Flannels in all styles and patterns, and cot tonflannelsin assorted colors and quality. Also an enormous stock of Ladies', Gent's, and Children's under wear and everything in the line at prices that are lower than theyhave ever been in tne Northwest. Call and convince yourselves at Brust & Graffs RIESLING'S BLOCK, NEW ULM, MINN. Mail orders receive prompt attention. e* AftWOt-D* IDealer In Stoves and Ranges, Gasolin Stove and Tinware Hardware, Farming Imple ments, Nails, Fence Wire, Pumps, Western Washers, Clothes Wringers, Boss Churns, etc., etc., etc. special attention given to mending and repairing of Tin Ware. All Work warranted. NEW ULM, MINN. Get on to this,will 4 DID YOU EVER See a finer line ot lIolid:i\ PH *en!* L!I m.«t winch you w.13 fnxl :it BOOK STORE? For Sooks, Albums, Cards, Musical Instruments, in fact everything outside of the toy line his store is headquarters. A SPECIALTY 3IADE OF GERMAN AND ENGLISH Story and Picture Books for Children. ?. H. RETZI.AFF, Dealer in Extra Good Quality oi Minneapolis JSteel Binders & Mowers. Empire Mowers. Hardware & Binding Twine a Speciality. Advance and nvincible Thrashers & Advance and Ames Engines 4c. Mi large stock of Repairs for above'machines always on hand. Qnick sale and «mall profits is my motto and Farmers will do well to call ana examine my goo andlearn my prices before buying elsewhere &p A Ji 1 Large Hobby Horses,90 cts. each. Nice Large Sleds, 30 cts. each. B!ass Trumpets, 8, 10 cts. and up wards. you!The Christma's GoodsI a=*~-t F. KUETZING'S. AS USUAL WE CARRY THE LARG EST AND CHEAPEST ASSORT MENT OF TOYS. TOY KITCHENS, STOVES, PARLOR SETS, ^BUILDING BLOCKS, TEN PINS, DRUMS. GUNS, SWORDS, WATCHES, AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER TOYS AT PRICES FAR BELOW ANY HOUSE IN BROWN COUNTY. Special Bargain Day Every Saturday. NEXT SATURDAY, DEC 14th, SUSPENDERS, HEAVY SILK EMBROIDERED SUSPENDERS, AS SORTED COLORS, 25 CTS. PER PAIR. ALSO NEW AS SORTMENT OF MUFFLERS, YOUR CHOICE 25 CTS. EACH. Has spared neither time nor expense, and as a result his stock of Toys and Fancy HOLIDAY GOODS Is the largest and best selected of any in thecitj. We have an elegant assortment OF Plush Casesg Brush Comb Sets SILVERINE NOVELTIES, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, TOI LET NECESSARIES, AND DOLLS, DOLL PERAMBULA TORS, HOBBY HORSES, SHOE FLY HORSES, AND SLEIGHS, ALL OF WHICH WILL RESOLD AT PRICES SO LOW AS TO MaketheHairCom off It would be impossible to enumerate the many different novelties we carry. We would cordially invite ThePublicto Examine Our stock and prices and convince themselves that th« only place to buy toys is AT THE CITY DRUG STORE OF -WW/WW S. D. PETERSON IMPLEMEN COMPANY. De&let it\ hl\ kii\d$ of fkfiq H|kdl\ir\ery. Mew Ulm, Minn BEHNKE & CO. DEALERS IN f)^y C£ood & f^ekdy-iiqkde dlotl\it^ fjubber G(ood£, Boot£ knd $l\oe£, fikt£ kr\d C&|>£. ]\fotior$, G^odefie$ kr\d Cffodkefy. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE CITY FOR CASH. PLEASE CALL AND GIVE US A TRIAL. ~Hv Farm Produce taken in Exchange. A. Behnke, Manager. 15. BEHUKE & CO. -i?l Best Rubber Rat tles, 9 cts. Mouth Harmonicas with Bells, 8 cts. Dolls, Dolls, 10,15, 20 cts. and up wards. vt& hH\ i:i#%lNil I*