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- im mmsm* mm mm ~ ~ ~ ' V J|c||eiirf jtaletle*. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14th, 1877. VAN 8LYKE, Editor. «jjr About $700,000 more, the archi­ tects think, will he required to finish the new State House, so that the Mpringtielri people will be satisfied with It. As far as the rest of the Statp Is concerned, that amount would liave built one #<>«<! enough. Prof. Riley, the celebrated en­ tomologist inserts that the West suffers amuiallv from destructive insects to the tune of $45,000,000. This is enough to make a fellow fairly hate potato© bugs, grasshoppers, and sich. They are the most expensive things we have to support. , *. The outrageous treatment i>f tbe members of the Lousiana Returning Board by the managers in the House Is arousing indignation among the people of all parties. GOT. Wells and Gen. Anderson have been confined in loathsome dungeons under the capital because they refuse to hand over some papers to the committee which they have uot in their possession or control. K^The counting of the Presidential vote by the Joint Convention is pro­ gressing slowly, the fightjover Florida having euded by giviug the vote to Hayes and Wneeler. The undisputed States were then passed upon until they "^rtached Louisiana, when a Halt! was again ordered. How long it will take toMttle this question is now uncertain but a decision is looked for In the Louisiana ease by Friday or Saturday and a final finishing of the count by . the middle of next woek. * " THE KEVKNUE LAW. The question of a revision of the Revenue law was the subject of considerable discussion in the Legisla­ ture on Tuesday of last week, It came up on the report of the Revenue Committee recommending the adopt ion of Representative Granger's resolution providing for the appointment of a Commission of three members of the House, two from the Senate, and two appointed by tho Governor, to draft a revision. Motion was uiade to print the resolutioiytnd make it the special order for Friday. Much desultory discussion ensned, which served to de­ velop, first, that there are a number of members who are opposed to any at­ tempt at a revision of. the present law,; second, that some.oppose the revision prayed for because tlioy think it a piece of Chicago Legislation, and therefor on goueral principals to be opposed. Our member, Hon. F. K. Granger, in speaking on the subject, said that "to­ day there were in the Supreme Court reports over one hundred decisions of that tribunal pronouncing the present Revenue law in many particulars unconstitutional. That was because of the manner |n which it had been adopted. The Legislature had as­ sumed to know all about it. and had we nt at it just as was proposed c to be done now--without any mature, well- considered plan to begin 6n. That proposition now meant only a long session and nothing done for the relief of the people. What jould be done to better the present law might be done, but the whole system needed revision." M^»From an article in the London Twnea of Jan. Sth upon British com­ merce, it appears that the imports of England for 1S7G. exceeded exports by 0600,000.000. and that there was a large falling ofl in exports. The article further states, what is well known in this country, and M Is a gratifying fact that there was more buying from; and leu soiling to America than usually, and vihere is considerable complaint thereat. We hope that this condition •f things will continue, and even in­ crease: If we gan sell more and buy le'ss, we can be insured of better times. f^What a beautiful example the land of wooden nutmegs and cheap clocks sett before the extravagant peo­ ple of Western Stales who are engaged in building stately Stfite edifices! The State House at Hartford has cost, up to December, about $1,500,000, and tbe to­ tal expense of construction will not ex­ ceed the original estimate of #2,500,000. It Is even thought that the statues of Sherman and Trumbull (not Lyman,) the colossal bronze figure to surmount the dome, and the twelve heroic-sized marble statues around the dome will be brought within the present appro­ priation.--Journal. 10"A report comes from Washing- ion that, upon the completion of nego­ tiations now pending between Nicaragua and the United States for <the treaty concerning the subject of •the proposed inter-oceanic ship canal, president Grant will be tendered the position of President of the corpora­ tion or«t»*pany. which, uuder the pro­ visions ofitho treat):, will be authorized to undertime £he wcrk of constructing (this great It is said that this Jfact explains the purpose Iccently formed by .Ge&to-al Grant to go to ISurope as soon as his term of office ex­ pires. tha visit abroad being in the Interest of the cotpjpany, for whom he •will be empowered to negotiate a loan 4»nioiig the capitalists .of Europe. BLUE GLASS. McIIenry merchants must lay in a stock of blue glass. There's no help for it. Gen. Pleasonten. of Philadel­ phia, say» that it (or rather the sun's rays that pass through it) is a sure curt for rheumatism, nervous diseases and other ills that flesh is heir to, will make puny babies, plants, Ac. grow, bring hair out on bald heads, and, in fact, has as wonderful stimulating effect upon vegetable and aiiraal life. All you have to de is to put panes of blue glass in your window, let the rays of the sun pass through them, then £it down in tbe room and be cured. The blue glass, we are told, causes a current of electro- niagnetisn}, to pass into the room, "imparting vitality and strength to any animal or vegetable life within it." Common blue glass Isn't just the thing, it seems. The **pure quill*' comes from France, is a dark mazarine blue, and costs more than the ordinary window glass. But if blue paper does the business, we don't see why common glass shouldn't be equally effective. The Tribune says: A traveling agent, who has been confined to his bed in Peoria, III., for several weeks from an attack of rheumatism, put some blue tissue paper in front of the window paues in hie room last week, and, after basking in blue light for 24 hours, was able to make his toilet, draw on his booths, travel and drum up trade. /The subject is ccrtaiuly an interest­ ing one, but our space is exhausted. We may speak of it hereafter. Silver Wedcllng; of Mr. and Mrs. Klolimond liead. CANADA CORNERS, Feb. 7th, 1977. EDITOR PLAINDEALKK.--The twen­ ty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of any is always a marked event, but the commemorative of the union of Mr. Mud Mrs. Richmond Read was especially lmppy. Scarcity had the shadows of evening settled down upon the beauti­ ful prairie Monday. Jan. 29th. 1877, be­ fore ihfc relatives, with a few invited guests, began to assemble in the spst-^ cious rooms of thJ-Hr happy home, a perfect -surprise, to the household. Seldom lias thif pnrt of the State wit­ nessed such a gathering. More than three score met to vie with one anoth­ er in glad words and acts of welcome. There was the free and easy play of hildren, rougueish sport of youth and maiden, the animated conversation of the middle-aged, while the memories of the long ago, hnllowing all the rest, were recalled in subdued tones by those iu the decline of life. No one present added more to the quiet enjoyment of the occasion than did the accomplished wife of Our past6r, bv her unassuming ways and lady-like conversation. Of the beautiful presents, emblematic of ae friendship so freely shown, no adequate description can be given. They were rich and numerous in them- elves. And who could do justice in describing the delicacies of the well loaded tables ®f refreshments? Suffice it to say that Mrs. Albert Read had charge of this feature of the occasion, while her husband did much by his general management of the entire affair to make it one- long to be re­ membered. Following this feast of the body came the flow of soul. Firs' in the sweet singing of several of the songs of the lamented Bliss, then in a fitting address by Prof. W. P. Hood. Principal of the College at Red Wing, Minn., (who was providentially^ present with m/ahd who in behalf of the doners presented the gifts) followed by a prayer by our pastor, Rev. J. Wheeler, which seemed to bring down then and there Heaven's benediction upon all, making us feel as never before the inestimable value to a community like this of the services of a good, wise and conservative pastor. The branch of the Read family represented on this occasion descended from one of three brothers, Who came from England to this couutry over two hundred "years ago and settled at Plymouth Masf. The father and mother of Mr. Richmond Read, the former living and dying an honored Baptist deacon, cr.me to the county of Kane in 1838 with theirseven sons and five daughters. Six sons and two daughters are now living and their united age is four hundred and sixty- six years. They have done well their part in making the prairie to bloom as the rose, and for generations will titter children, and their children's children rise up and call them blessed. W. If. P. i « i . ..i I, There arc moments when even the tender language of sympathy is mockery t«, the sorrow-stricken heart. What consolation is it to a man who has slipped on the icy sidewalk and broken through a cellar grating, to be told by Christian men oii tjie other side of the street, to "flare up, and hit hsrder the next time.1' 1ST In the receipt Turko--Russian complications in the eafiit^it is evident that Turkey has come,out .ahead. The membeffE of the Advi&ory JCouncil of tbe European Powers have been sent about their business, with geod sized fleas in £bejr e^rs, and the threatening attitude Russia has been ignored by the "sick man" of Europe, and Turkey, Intact and unhurt^-stands collected and defiant the master of situation. Speaking of the present condition the Journal, says: To what is this great «hange in the Aspect of European politics owifig? First, as already intimated, the e-xbeut of Turkish resources and power,-and IJie strength of Turkish character bare both been underestimated by the A*iM£«f mankind.44 The Turk is still (tigly and formidable factor in the |jrfV*ter,» problem, and is likely to be fetrJton^e «|me to come. He does not, »ud appturautly will not. easily down at 4kta»er mart's bidding. Constantinople Is a sol id ^uaufeity on the European m»p. Th® golden horn is neither brittle or pointless. Turkey's mongrel, yet united, popid&tien, are leavened through and through with Mohammed­ anism^ *nd the probability is tliat the day wit!l never dawn /over the world when Mohammedanism, as a sternly- resisting .power in all sogial and civil life, will uot have to be recognized as an existing and indissoluble reality. a;i history «bowfs what *r«onderful tenacity and vit&lity it possesses, KK.HiiilliKl'. THIS. Now is the time of year for Pneumo­ nia, Lung Fever, Coughs, Colds, and fatal results'of predisposition to Con­ sumption and other Throat and Lung Disease. BUSCHKE'S GERMAN SYRUP has been used in this neighborhood for the past two or three years without single failure to cure. If you have not used this medicine yourself, go to your Druggist, Henry Colby, and ask him of its wonderful success among his custom ers. Three doses will relieve the worst case. If you have no faith in any medicine, just buy a Sample Bottle of BOSCHEK'S GERMAN SYRUP for 10 cents and try it. Regular size bottle 75 cents. Don't neglect a cough to save 75 cents 4 & dr heats best Can't lie made by every azent evtrry iooiuii in the business \\v l'uruish, but those willing to work <•<•111 easily e:ira a dozen dollars n day riirht in their own loctili. ties. Have 110 room to explain here,. Busi­ ness pleasant and honorable. Women and boy.s and £irls do as well as men. M'e will furnish you a complete outfit free. The b-tsi. ncatj pays better than anything clso. We will bea'r expense of t>tartie.;r you. Particu­ lars free. Write and see. Farmer* awl me­ chanics, their song and daughter*, ami all classes in need of pay ins; iverk at home, should write to us and learn all about the work at once. Now is the time. Don't delay. Ad­ dress TRI:E & Co., Augusta, Maine. BAY COLT, A MM AT) ITS. This celebrated Running Horse was foaled In 1871, and bred by Cot. James A Grimstead, l,exinjrton, Ky. Sired by Hivoli. Kivoli bywj Revenue. Revenue by Imported Trustee.-- Uivoli's l>;uu Topaz bv Imported (ilencoe.-- 2d Dam Eliza, bv Rubens. :id, Little Folly by Highland Flintf." 4t,h, Harriet by Volunteer.-- Ammadus first Dim Nellie ('»ray by I.exinjr- ton, foaled 1^5^. lired by James liich. Down­ ing, owned by das. A. (irimstead, Lexiuffton, Kentucky. 2d Dam I'ruuelia by Imported Gleucoe." 3d, D:»in by Imported lledgepaid,-- 4th by Bertrand. tf ;TThe above Pedigree was taken from the 8tud Book. i , .. » Below we give the ltecnrd of the Races in which Ammadus has contested: Lexington, Ky., Aug. 13th, 1874. Sweepstakes for three Vear olds $50 each, P. P. $250 added, the second iiorse M sttVW bis stake: Mile beats with six nominations. A Hankins, be Ammadus, by Itivoli, dam Nellie Cirav, 2 11 ABuford'sch g Kilburn 1>V liingmaster, dam Ontario-- J 3 2 I W Beatty. bf Nina, Bonta> 4 2 I AFauldschc Bonnie Meer 3 4 Time of heats 1:4634, 1:48%» 1:4^. Lexington, Ky., Sept. 16th, 1874. Ptirse $750. $<'i00 tolirst, 100 to second, 50 to third. I H Stones b e Colonel Niligan, 1 A Hanklns be Ammadus, 2 B (i TliomaSes eh f Haisem. 3 T I MeUibbon eh f Nellie Grim, . ' 0 I H Faubls ch c Bonnie Meer, 0 Time, 5:50,^. Track in very bad condition. Galesburg Driving-Park, Oc^. Gtii, 1874. Stake for Colts and Fi.lies 3 years nlu *50 each, half forfeit, with 200 lulled by the Assci atiou. Value of stake $175. itankins' b c Ammadus, 90 tt>s 1 Brady b c George ltice, 87 lbs' S3 Revnolds b t 87 lbs o3 Whites be Wral. 87 lbs Mulkes eh f Che«iuita87 ®s Simmers bfViia, 87 lbs Time of heats l:46j^, 1:48. Mile two in three. Stake for colts 3 yoars old, Oet.Stb, 1874. |50 each, half forfeit, with 180 added by Associa­ tion. The second to save entrance. Dash of- two miles. Value of stake $375. Hankins' b e Ammadus, 90 lbs Bradies b c George Kice, 80 tbs \,> M u Ikes eh f (Jheij uita, 87 lbs Reynolds bf87 1bs Time of heat, 3:41)^. Northern Indiana Fair Grounds, Fort Wayne Ind., Oct. 27th, 1H74. Mile heats best two in three. Purse $-100. 2S0 to first, 100 to second, 0J to third- Murphy's b g Wargijf, l' 2 llaukins Ammadus. 2 1 Miliigan's b c lloseommort, 3 0 Tune of heals l:4t>, 1:4B&* 1:48. Running Race at Fort Wayne Oct. 29, 1874. Two mile heats best two in three. $300, 150, 60. Hankins' Ammadus, 1 Murphy's Wargig. 2 Jouea' Lad v Washington * 3 I'ime of heats 3:42, 3:41)4'. Peru, Indiana, May l7, 1875. Purse for all ages $400. llankins' Ammadus 1 Platners Lottie Moon -2 Jones' Gloster 8 0 IJavs & Jordon's Hildren ' 4 Time of heats 1:15^, 1:4fi^. Peru, Ind., May mil, 1875. Dash of 1)4 miles for all ages, $il0. Hankins' Ammadus, Platiiers Tarritj Mart, 'i leen's ilo;»oc., Uonliaii'd Disney, 0 Tiineofdafeh, 4:3(5J;» Dexter Park, July 'Hh, 1875. Purse of $300 for all a^es. Two mile heals. Hankins' Amma<Uis 1 1 Stunner's Reality 2 2 Miner's Talmoth 3 3 Time of heats, 3:47^, 3:49>i. Qnincy, >ept. 2tth, 1375. Purse of $500 for all ages", four miles. Hankins Jfc fo's Ammadus • 1 Harrisou'n Talmoih Vandttskie's Sea Breeze Tane 7:41J». Same place, Sept. '25th, puvseof |600 for al a^es, two mile beats. Harrison's Tal tioth, '« 1 *('oniisii's Ammad us 2 dv linker's Quoen of Diamonds 3 2 Time of iieats 3:.'73.V, 3:11. •Ammadus broke his leg at a mile' and : half in second Iwtl. For further particulars inquire of THOS. KNOX. Mr Henry, III. Feb. 7th, 1877. Notice To Farmers Removed. FROM the EiVerside House to the Brick Store, opposite Ow'ens' Mill, where 1 will open » first-elass Saloon a<urt ltcstaurant. J, VVEBEE. EUREKA! Eureka ! Farm Wanted. About 200 acres, 40 of timber, balance improved, with good buildings, on the river or on Grass Lake, Lake Maria, or Fox Lake, for a stock farm. Will not pay over 030 an acre. Will exchange a .«tock of fine Clothing and Mens Fur* uighiiig Goods. Have been in business but a year, and have a tine well estab­ lish a trade, in one of the best towns in.tbe State. 6000 inhabitants, 2000 Miners, five railroads, and the largest and wealthiest connijr in the State. Reasons for selling, broken down in health, a#4 change uuder advice of physicians^ Have a stock of over flOjOQO, bought at the low prices of the past year. Will divide, or will take fs.riB for jwtrt and cash lor balance. Here is a <eh*uoe that is not offered once in athonsaad times. No snide or dead beat operatlou. Can give the highest tastimonlals in this place, Chicago, or New Y«rk. For further particulars inquire at this office. JSuitf ,Hu!ts, at F.'G. Mayes, WANTED, four or five Wood-choppers, to whom steady work will be given. Apply to Johu W, Smith, one mile 8011th of Itingwo«d, Bucklin & Stevens bare a few Over- Coats and Ladies Cloaks left which they will close out at «uch prices as wilj sell 4hero. It will pay you to purchase your Drugs, Oils, Something New J . E L L I O T T ' S IMPROVED HARBOW FOR %O DAYS ONLY. f m } : tki t t i'l ' j' .i •' <Sf Woolen to be Sold at and Cost LANSING McHENKY, ILL. We would respectfully announce to our friends and patrons tliatt in order to reduce our Winter Goods we have concluded to offer out* eutire Stock at prices that cannot tail to ensure a speedy Sale. Below we give a few quotations; Ladies Double Shawls, all Wool, $3.25, „ ilrorth $5,001 4< *'* " ^ 5.50, worth 7 00U k< " . " • 4.00, worth 5.50;. " " " • 6.00, worth 7>.50l " Single 44 44 5.50, worth 7.001 " 44 3.75, worth 4.7*5.. 44 44 44 1.00, wotth 2.00*. Breakfast Shawles, all Woql, at less than half price. Ladies Wool Hoods &c., to suit purchaser. Ladies Wool Jackets, 75 cts., and $1, worth $1.75. Mens Wool Jackets^ $1.35 worth $2. In Cloth­ ing we offer 1 Lot Overcoats at $5.50, worth $8. 1 Lot Chinchilla- Beaver at $7, worth $11. 1 Lot Plain Beaver at $7.50, worth $12. 1 Lot Chinchilla Fancy at $11, worth $17. Mens Suits, $7, worth $11 and upwards. Men and Boys Winter Caps at h.iif price, Men and Boys Buck and Calf Skin Gloves and Mittens at Cost. Ladies and Gents Wool Lined Shoes at Cost. Ladies and Gents Underwear at Cost. We offer all our Checked itnd Plain Flannels, Winter proof Cloaking m all shades and styles- at New York Cost. Our stock of Groceries is complete. Particulars attention is iveil to the sale of Choice Teas and Coffees, and we guarantee that- money will l>e saved on all Teas bought from us whether in small or- large quantities. We would ask any one iu want of Bargains andi who PAY THE CASH to call on us as we mean business BUTTJER, EGGS AND POULTRY WANTED IN EX­ CHANGE FOR GOODS OR CASH. LANHING & EVANSON, Near Depot, McHenry. This to improve mcnt in lliiri'nwn, ho that a number toothed nections may be connected, ami the teeth-may be set at any antrle of inclination to the irronnil. This Harrow consists of a number of toothed harrow sections that are connected by pivoted side pieces and clamp l»olt3. It may tedrnwn by hitchinjr the horses so eitli er end. When -'rawn from one end, makes planting tooth for corn. When drawn from the other end makena pcrpendiculnr tooth a the ground 'requires. T!iis» invention rolls u like a log ami shuts up like a jack knife, anc is nicely stowed under cover, and takes little room. This Harrow has 10 sections and each one works independent of the other. Largest size Harrow is 12 feet cut and has 70 teeth. Tlic ten foot Harrow lias 60 teeth. The eight foot Harrow has 50 teeth. The teeth are half inch iron or steel, aa desired. The teeth will not bend or break. This Har­ row is a splendid C O R N H A R R O W . And owing to hard times we sell them at low rates. Farmers will please call at our Shop and examine cur Harrow before purchasing. NORQUEST & WEBER, Agents for McIIenry County. MeHenry, III., «*»»• 30th, 1877. BUCKLIN & STEVENS, NEAR THE DEPOT, M'HENRY. Dry Goods, a full Stock. Boots I Shoes in abundance Clothing a Full Line. Hats and C aps for all. --AT THE-- Red Front Drug Store, WOODSTOCK, ILL. JOHN S. WHEAT. Woodstock, Dec. 12th, '76. PlfiflPLES. I WILL Mail (Free) the recipe for prepar­ing a 8irn|>le Vegetable Balm that will re­ move Tan, Freckle*. Pimples and Blotches, leaving the skin soft, clear and beautiful', also instruction* for producing a luxuriant growth of hair on a< bald head or smooth face. Address Ben. Vantlolf,& Co., Box OLil, No. 5 WoosterSt., X«w York. TO THE WORKING CLASS.--We are now prepared to furnish all classes with constant employment al home, the whole of the time, or for "their spare moments. Business new, light, and proiltable. Persons of either sex easily earn from 50 cents to #5 per evening, and a proportional sum by devoting their wbole time to the business. Boys and girls earn nearly us much as men. That all who see this notice may send their address, and test the business we make litis unparalleled offer*. To such as are not well satisfied we will send one dollar to pay for the trouble of writing. Full particulars, samples worth several dollars to commence work on, and a copy of TIome and Fireside, one of the largest and Iwst .Illustrated I'ublicattons, all sent free by mail. Header, if you want permanent, proiltable work, address, GEORUE STINSON & Co., Portland, Maine. Administrators Notice. "ESTATE of Catharine Freund deceased. SHj The undersigned having been appointed Administrator of the Estate of Catharine Freund lateof the Count v of McIIenry, and State of Illinois,deceased, hereby give " notice that he will apiwar'beforh the Countv Court, of Mcilenrv County, at the Court House in Woodstock, at the April term, on the third Monday in April next, at which time all per- sonsliaviug claims against said Estate, are no- titled and re<|ueMted to at tend for the pu rpose of having the same adjusted. All persons in­ debted to said Kstate'are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this ntli day of,January A. R-, 1877. JOHN M. MAY, Administrator. Clio ice Groceries, Fine Teas, Can Fruits, Crockery and Glast- Ware. |̂ gT° The Highest Market Price for BUTTER EGGS, AND POULTRY, in Cash or Trade. 4 BUCKLIN A STEVENS. McIIenry, IU., Sept. 23d, 1876. It will Pay You to go to "Woodstock and Buy a STOVE OF HENRY COLBY, -DEALER IN-- The Largest Stock in the County. J PAINTS, OILS, Painters Brushes, Dye Stuffs &C«j &c« Physicians Prescription* Carefully Compounded. STATIONERY. WeTmve a flne'Stock of Cap, Bill, .Note and Mourn in Paper, which we are selling very- Cheap. Aline assortment of the latest Styl«» Box nd Fancy Papers, constantly on band* All Goods Warranted As represented and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Patronage Solicited. H. IfoLBY. McIIenry, July 27th, 1875.