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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-08-26

If that county official who is depen-
dent on the suffrages of the votes of
Redwood county for his office, and
who last week made cash payment,
through railroad company, for groc-
cries valued at $50, had gone to our
local grocery stores, or those of Nor
gan, Lamberton, Belview, Delhi, San
born or Walnut Grove, with the same
amount of ready cash, we have no
doubt that he could not only have Sc
cured more goods, but better goods.
As it was he paid $50 to Chase & Swan
son, an alleged supply house of Min
neapolis, having no apparent rating
there, and secured goods of no known
grade. Himself debtor to local
groceries, undoubtedly, this county
official, rather than leave his cash in
the county where he holds office and
among his creditors, sends it to un-
known parties. Perhaps there is
good policy in this but we fail to see
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-08-26

The July earnings of the railroads
OF the country show marked improve
ment over July of last year or of the
year preceding. This will be encour-
aging to the thousands of railroad
men through the country whose atti-
tude in favor of sound money last
fall was an extremely important issue
of the campaign, and whose votes did
much to turn the tide of battle in ia
vor of Mckinley and sound currency.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-08-26

The growth of protection sentiment
has been evidenced: in many ways
during the past special session of
Congress in the discussion of the tar
if bill, but no more clearly than in
the reception accorded to Senator Nc
Emery upon his arrival in New Or
leans after long fight on tariff prin-
ciples, in which he stood shoulder to
shoulder with the great protection
leaders of the country. r.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-08-26
LOWER PRICES At HOME.

Elsewhere in this issue we publish
letter from Rev. w. H. Knowlton,
rector Of the Episcopal church of this
city, on the question of buying goods
of local merchants. The minister is a
thorough advocate of patronizing
hosne industries.
Mr.. Knowlton goes to the point
quickly. He received supply house
catalogue, read over the deceiving
statements in the preface, and secured
prices from the catalogue on staple
goods. The amount selected was val
ued at $40. He then went to local
merchants, and without imparting his
mission, asked them to make him cash
prices on the list of goods valued at
$40 which he had selected from the
supply house =. catalogue. His belief
was quickly confirmed, when the local
grocery dealers, gave him prices on
each article, and on comparison with
those of the supply house he found
that he was not only saving freight but
that he was saving something besides.
Mr.. Knowlton has also found out
just what The GAZETTE has all along
maintained that the supply houses
have leaders on one or two things
the bait that catches the fish, and after
giving the bait to the patron the sup
ply house sells other articles on which
the bait price is made to realize pro-
fit. Some goods sold by supply houses
have no brand on them-a prima facia
of poor or adulterated goods.
The patron of the supply house
should give the local merchant an op-
portunity to figure on the list of goods
he wants, and by paying the same
amount of cash he would have to pay
to the supply house, get more goods
and undoubtedly better quality.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-08-26
SNEAKIN6 OUT OF 1T.

Our greedy old contemporary, the
st. Paul Pioneer Press, gave a column
criticism on The GAzErTE's position
regarding the running of cheap excur-
sions to st. Paul and Minneapolis,
whereby those two cities are seeking
to build up trade, in its issse
Of August 18th. The criticism con-
tains many interviews, among other
things, wherein it tends to prove that
the Twin City and Northwestern Mer-
chants Association was organized by
St. Paul and Minneapolis jobbers in
order to give cheap rates to country
merchants, whereby the latter can, at
frequent intervals, run into St. Paul
and Minneapolis and buy their goods
for their stores. The Pioneer contends
that the criticism of The GAZETTE is
of a dyspeptic variety, and in the in
terviews secured by its reporter it
makes E. A. Young of Finch, Van
Slyck, Young & Co., say that The Ga
zErrE is entirely. wrong, and that it
has jumped too quick. Secretary Beck
of the St. Paul Jobbers' Union says
that he is not aware of the depart
ment stores of St. Paul and Minneap-
oils running any excursions for the
benefit of trade and that the editor of
The GAZETTE is mistaken. J. w.
Cooper Of Griggs, Cooper & Co., re-
marks that the editor of The GAZETTE,
the writer of the article, ''must be al
together crazy, and does not know
what he is talking about" C.P. Noyes
was surprised that any man should
make such positive statements on a
subject of which he knows absolutely
nothing"
These are all the interviews given
by the Pioneer Press, and while the
interviews are not published in full
we believe that the gentlemen inter
viewed will admit that their sharp
criticisms of The GAZETTE are pub
lished in full. It appears that the
Twin City Merchants and Jobbers'
Association is composed of the whole
sale business men of st. Paul and
Minneapolis, who have banded them
selves into common brotherhood for
the purpose of protecting themselves
against unjust discrimination on the
part of jobbers of Chicago,
The organization was crystallized
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-08-26

Dun's Review" for last week makes
radically encouraging remarks on the
prospecting condition of various Sec
tions of the country, the heavy pur-
chases, large deals in stocks, and es-
pecially in wheat, and finally intimates
that the week has been one of pro-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-08-26
WE HAVE MEMS SHOES
F. E. RING & co,

and a protective tariff go hand in
hand is somewhat weakened by the
fact that trusts never fourished in the
United States as they did during the
three years of the late Democratic tar
if, which has happily passed.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-08-26
gress not surpassed by the great re-
vival upward rush in 1879.

How many newspapers in the coun-
try will bite on the new advertising
proposition of the J. G. Aver Co.
Next to the Centaur Co. proposition
it is the most deceptive and nerviest
proposition we have seen in many
day. -. ~ z, ~>
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-08-26
THE REDWOOD GAZETTE.
~ AIKEN & scHmAnL.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1897.
GAZETTE BGiLDINGs DIRECTORY..
THELA MANUAL.

The manuals of the laws Of Mime
sofa, long ago promised to the sub
scribers Of The GAZETTE, will he ready
for distribution by Sept. LIST. The
work of printing the book was finished
last Wednesday, and last Thursday
the printed matter for $500 copies of
the manual, was placed in the hands
OF the bindery with instructions to
have 500 of the manuals back here by
Sept. LIST.
The manuals include all of the gen.
eral laws of Minnesota reduced in a
compact form, and in language that
cannot be mistaken. Aside they con-
tain synopsis of the school laws up to
date and the 1897 chattel mortgage
law in a compiled form. They also
contain sketches Of the leading bust
ness houses and professional men in
Redwood Falls and Redwood county.
There will be 1900 manuals ready
for distribution when the bindery
makes complete delivery. Subscrib-
ers entitled to them by reason of their
advanced subscriptions can call at The
GAZETTE office on and after Sept. LIST,
and secure their copy. Subscribers
wanting them sent to their address
should send four cents in stamps to
pay postage. Persons, not subscribers,
desiring a copy of the book, can OBJ
tain one by paying the price of the
book-$1, and receiving a years sub
scription to The GAZETTE free of
charge. First come, first served,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-08-26

s.
ESMEaasaMHB
about the same time that the depart
ment stores of St. Paul and Minneap-
oils, under clever ruse, commenced
to boom their business by running
excursions to their stores, thus steal
ing thousands of dollars of trade that
of right belonged to the country mer-
chant. The fact that their organiza-
ton was crystallized about that time
probably gave rise to mistaken i'm
preston as to the intent.
But this does not excuse our greedy
st. Paul contemporary in the least. It
will be remembered that the old paper
was crying for more excursions like
those of the Minneapolis & st. Louis,
whereby thousands of susceptible peo-
pie were dumped into St. Paul and
Minneapolis and made things lively
around the department stores. This
boom in business tickled the old pa
per so that it couldn't keep it's mouth
shut about it. It alternately laughed
and cried in ecstacy over the steal. On
June 26th it remarked that the Twin
Cities wanted more farmers excur-
sions (the feint of the department
stores) and then remarked that the ef-
feet of these excursions twas to bring
large crowds to the Twin Cities, where
they can do shopping" Again, it re-.
that "if the railroads run
these excursions often enough at one
fare rates they need not worry about
an agitation for anything less accept
able" ?.
AT that time The GAZETTE called
particular attention to the brazen
statements, because we believed that
the whole proposition was wrong on
its face, and that country merchants
could not afford to do business in
towns where an attempt was made to
bring their patrons and steal their
trade. It did not believe then, and
does not believe now, that the people
who went on these cheap excursions
for the benefit of buying goods out-of
date at low price would realize as
much if they purchased their goods
at home. It censured the railroad
company for the attempt, and it adj
eised people to do business where
they themselves do business home.
It was the above and succeeding ad-
missions on the part of the Pioneer
Press and other Twin City dailies re-
garding the real purpose of these ex-
cursions that led The GAZETTE to en-
ter into an emphatic criticism of the
scheme, and when the jobbers' scheme
was crystallizing it was but natural to
believe that the st. Paul and Mime
apolis jobbers we're doing something
to help boom the local business of
the two cities, and it advised cessa
ton of patronage on part of the local
merchants until the evil was remedied.
The intent of the Pioneer Press to
beat the country merchants out of
business rightfully belonging to them
was evident, however, and when the
paper saw an opportunity to stealthily
redeem itself by correcting mistak-
en- impression it lost no opportunity
in doing so. But the country mer-
chant is not blinded SO easily.
The Democratic assertion that trusts
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19
SPRING UNDERWEAR.

- NAAN0 SAND1NV w A%ANe
You'll soon think of chang
ing your winter underwear for
a more seasonable weight. We
have what you'll want.
For Men-Medium weight
merino or grey, 25c. Mixed
merino, CSC. White and colored
fine merino, SOC. White or
natural wool light weight, 75c.
For Ladies-Jersey Vests,
&c. Better ones, lOc, ~ l-2c.
AT 25c-Bleached or .ecru,
fine quality, none better at the
price-25c. :.
Diaper Cotton - Is inch,
35c; 2O-inch, 40c; 22-inch,
45c.
Brass Curtain Rods, full ex-
tension, plenty now, at sc.
Bicycle Suitings, the popu-
lar shades, IL l-2c yard.
Our assortment of Children's
Refers complete, at CSC.
A splendid quality Wool
Refer in navy and green,
sizes 4 to Ii.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

From present indications the new lodge
of the United Order OF the Golden Cross
will start this week under very favorable
auspices. Twenty-Five charter members
have signitied their intention OF starting
the organization, and the lodge will select
oncers on the night OF organization.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

Gov. Lippitt has extended an invitation
to the officers OF the Department of Rhode
Island, Grand Army Of the Republic, and
to the Past Department Commanders OF
the Department to form part Of his escort
at the dedication of the Grant Mausoleum,
in New York city, April "a.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

Good Samaritan Lodge, /. o. o. f., will
celebrate the 18th anniversary of the order
Mondav evening, April 26, by holding an
entertainment, supper and social in Grand
Army Hall.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

The Massachusetts, State Board of Rail-
road Commissioners will inspect the
property of the New York, New Haven q
Hartford Railroad Co., in that State on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this
week, and the same DAYS next week.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

On the evening Of April rs there will be
a select social in the Alcazsr. The music
will be furnished by Baker Bros orc chestra,
and the arrangements for the social are
under the direction OF William ii. Fuller
and Clarence T.. Brooks.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

The disposition of James p. Nickerson
ex-Captain of Police, relating to the ex-
Officer O'Brien case against the Evening
Times, was taken by Attorney Thomas F..
Vance on Saturday.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

An interesting meeting Of the Young
Mems Christian Association was held at
their hall yesterday afteroon. Mr.. Lloyd
B. Wright of New York made an address
which was listened to with close attention
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

The seventh semi annual report, OF the
Supreme Executive Council of the Forest
ers OF America, has just been issued. 1t
contains, as usual, much valuable infor-
mation relative to the progress and stand
ing of the order.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19
Many cpportune values here today,
row and every day. Call.

For the small children we
have Refer at $1.4S that
will certainly please you; red,
blue, green, navy.
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
We have 2 lots of fine dongola kid
boots, in lace and button, all styles
opera, Paris, London toes and common
sense, worth $1.50 and $1.S7 pair; to
clote at 81. .25 pair, about 100 pairs.
Ladies' Oxford Ties--we have two
cases of fine dongola kid and one case of
tan, all sizes, worth s1 pair, at zoe pair.
Ladies' congress oxfords. IN tan and
black, seamless, worth $3.50; price all
this week e1. 20.
Misses fine dongola kid boots in lace
and button. worth $1.5O pair, at $l.25,
we have about 100 pairs.
Child's and misses green shoes in
lace, at 9Sc and 81 20 pair.
Child's tan spring heel shoes, sizes 0
| to s, at Csc; sizes to II at &c, sizes
II 1-2 to 2 at 9Sc.
Bows tan shoes, siZes | to = at CSC,
and 3 to o 1-2 at $1.10 pair; worth sl.25
and $1.5o.
Mems Tan--We have about AZ pairs
OF fine hand sewed, worth 50 pair, to
close at $1.75 pair.
Mems Suspenders have about 30
dozen pairs of Job .ot closed ont from
| manufacturer, worth 3Sc and 50c pair,
we can sell at gle esch.
Mems fancy Percale Shirts, sizes IA
| TO "a, laundcred collars and cuffs, at
| 4Oc; better ones at CSC and 9ec.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

William Wilkinson acted as bearer at the
funeral of the late William Thornton,
which took place Saturday afternoon in
Olneyville. The deceased was known
in this city. He was mem Der of the L.
.. o. f., NJ. u.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

The Pawtucket Cycling Club, fifty men,
bers strong, held their first run to APP
ponaug yesterday. The members in their
new uniforms made very natty appear
anCp.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

Miss Alice Norris formerly OF the Acme
Book Store, leaves today for Melrose,
Mass, where she will accept position as
bookkeeper.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

Arthur b. Griggs was the speaker at the
mes the Il. Il. Hargrove Branch of
the Theosor hlcal Society last evening. Mr..
Griggs spoke on "Theosophy and Spiritual
ismv
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

". w. Blades, general superintendent
at the Lorraine Mills, spent Sunday at his
old home in Westerly.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

A number of Pawtucket people are max
ing plans for trip 20 England in June to
attend the jubilee of Queen Victoria.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

There is some talk OF organizing another
division of the Uniformed Rank, Knights
OF Pythias, in this city.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

the meeting of Mt. Horeb Senate this
evening.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

An addition of one story is being erected
To the wool sorting department at the
Lorraine Mills.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

Miss Lucy Lyon, who has been spending
the past several months abroad, arrived
home Saturday.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

The Hopes of this city will play ball
with the. Cadets at Olneyville next Satur-
day afternoon.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19
Cloak Department.

Cloak Department.
Ladies' all wool Broadcloth Blazer
Suits, full skirt, lined and inter
lined, in black and navy blue.
Our regular $3.50 suit, tomorrow.
Ladies' all-wool Serge Eton Suit,
full skirt, lined and interlined,
jacket lined with changeable silk,
colors green, plum and black.
"'S'''' - ''''' ''' '''' '''' s.es
Ladies' Serge Skirts, 3 1-2 yards
wide, rustic cambria lining vel
vet bound, colors brown, navy,
green and black. Regular price
$1.75. Tomorrow ow...............-
Ladies' all-wool Skirts, in checks
AID mixtures, yards wide, lined
and interlined, velvet bound.
Regular price $3.50. Sale price,.
Ladies' Black Brocaded Satin Skirts
A wards wide, French Percale lin
ing, interlined, velvet bound, Fan
back, our regular $7.5O skirt. To-
"''''"'''''''''''' s.es
Ladies' Grenadine Capes, change
able silk lining, lace and ribbon
rush ribbon bow. Regular at
'''' ".''" l.e8
Ladies' Faille Silk Capes, trimmed
around the bottom with large
ruffie of chiffon and large rib
bon bow, black India silk lining.
Regular price $50. Tomorrow.
Ladies' all wool Covert Jackets,
fy-fronts. Regular at 500. To-
''''''''''''' 3.es
Misses All Wool Broadcloth Jack
cts, fancy pointed collar, braid
trimmed, colors brown, tan, navy
and red, sizes 4 to IA years, worth
700. Sale price. .............."
Misses All Wool Jacket, Empire
back and front in Scotch mix
ings with plain brosdcloth col
lar, embroidered with fancy
braid, sizes 4 to II years; regular
at A.50 Tomorrow.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

Miss Morgan of Germantown, Pa, is the
guest of Miss Gertrude Morgan OF this
city.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

Moshassuck Tribe of Red Men will hold
a pound party Friday evening, April 80.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19
late local NEWS.
The Doings Of the Day In
and About the City.
Short Stories of Minor Happen
ings Among Our People.
Tisciy Topics of General Interest Tersely
Told to Tribune Readers.

Mrs. John +. Lennon is spending few
weeks with her parents in Buffalo, N. Y.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

gathering OF trimmed
well be met with display Oo more.
with Ostrich
trimmed with Ribbons
instances triple prices Also Chldrens Hats
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19
Great Glove Bargains.

=
Ladies' Kid Gloves in light and
medium tans, also white and
pearls, heavy black embroidered
backs, two clasp or four large
pearl buttons; the regular 800
quality. For tomorrow. ........
rs
Foster Hook Kid Gloves, (large
hook,) tans and black, self and
black embroidered backs. Black
kid gloves, fancy colored en-
broidered backs, four large pearl
buttons; regular price $1.25 and
$50. Our leader at.............
1.0'
handkerchief.
Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, en-
broidered edges, lace edges, and
fagot hemstitched; the equal of
the 19c and 25c kind. For this
12s
Shoe Department.
Ladies' Dongola button and lace
shoes in russet and black, the
very latest style toe, our regular
$1.75 and 500 grades. Tomorrow
la
Ladies' Dongola Button and Lace
Shoes, in russet and black. heel
and spring heel, all sizes, our
regular f1.25 and $50 grades.
Tonorrow.......... ............
So
Gents' Furnishings.
Mems All Silk Ties in Tecks, four
in-hands, strings and bows, all
the newest spring colorings, ac-
tually worth 39c and soc. For
tomorrow ..................
as,
Mems Iaundered Shirts, fancy
percale fronts, long and short
bosoms, extra full size, felled
seams, gusseted, actual value 75c.
As leader
Mems Laundered Negligee Shirts,
made OF very fine percale, at
tachcd and detachable collars,
extra full size, felled seams, gus
seted, regular at 75c. Tomorrow.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-19

LATE LOCAL NEWS.
The Doings Of the Day In
and About the City.
Short Stories of Minor Happen
ings Among Our People.
Tisciy Topics Of General Interest Tersely
Told to Tribune Readers.
Mrs. John f. Lennon is spending few
weeks with her parents in Buffalo, N. Y.
Moshassuck Tribe of Red Men will hold
pound party Friday evening, April 30.
Miss Morgan of Germantown, Pa, is the
guest of Miss Gertrude Morgan of this
city.
musical program will be rendered at
the meeting OF Mt. Horeb Senate this
evening.
The Hopes of this city will play ball
with the. Cadets at Olneyville next Satur-
day afternoon.
An addition of one story is being erected
to the wool sorting department at the
Lorraine Mills.
Miss Lucy Lyon, who has been spending
the past several months abroad, arrived
home Saturday.
There is some talk of organizing another
division of the Uniformed Rank, Knights
OF Pythias, in this city.
". w. Blades, general superintendent
at the Lorraine Mills, spent Sunday at his
old home in Westerly.
A number of Pawtucket people are max
ing plans for trip 20 England in June to
attend the jubilee of Queen Victoria.
Miss Alice Norris formerly of the Acme
Book Store, leaves today for Melrose,
Mass, where she will accept position as |
bookkeeper.
Arthsr b. Griggs was the speaker at the
mes the Il. Il. Hargrove Branch of |
the Theosor hlcal Society last evening. Mr.. |
Griggs spoke on "Theosophy and Spiritual
ism.v
The Pawtucket Cycling Club, fifty men,
bers strong, held their first run to APP
ponaug yesterday. The members in their
new uniforms made very natty appear
ance.
Good Samaritan Lodge, /. o. o. F., will |
celebrate the 18th anniversary of the order
Mondav evening, April 26, by holding an
entertainment, supper and social in Grand
Army Hall.
An interesting meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association was held at |
their hall yesterday afteroon. Mr.. Lloyd
B. Wright of New York made an address
which was listened to with close attention.
William Wilkinson acted as bearer at the
funeral of the late William Thornton,
which took place Saturday afternoon in
Olneyville. The deceased was well-known
in this city. He was a mem Der of the |. |
o. o. F., M. U.
The seventh semi annual report, OF the |
Supreme Executive Council of the Forest |
ers OF America, has just been issued. 1t |
contains, as usual, much valuable infor-
mation relative to the progress and stand
ing of the order.
The disposition of James p. Nickerson
ex-Captain of Police, relating to the ex- |
Officer O'Brien case against the Evening |
Times, was taken by Attorney Thomas f. |
Vance on Saturday.
On the evening Of April rs there will be |
q select social in the Alcazar. The music |
will be furnished by Baker Bros orchestra, |
and the arrangements for the social are
under the direction OF William II. Fuller |
and Clarence T.. Brooks.
The Massachusetts, State Board of Rail- |
road Commissioners will inspect the |
property Of the New York, New Haven Il |
Hartford Railroad Co., in that State on |
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this |
week, and the same days next week.