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Pi WEDNESDAY, HAY 23d, IStt. ah jr. VAN 8LYKK, Editor. MF-The latest i-eperts from the grasshopper region ftii% te the eileci that the cold weather has greatly re­ tarded the hatching out of the grass­ hopper eggs, and the farmers begin to f)»el encouraged with the hope that they will be spared the ravages of this t during this season, ITWe have received several Appli­ cations from ambitious reporters to cress the ocean And write up the im­ pending battles between the Turks and Banians but have had to refuse all proposals. There is undoubtedly al­ ready a brave and brilliant represen­ tative of the Clarion on the tented Held over there, who ,will keep our readers posted, and until he is used up income way there will be no vacancy In the reportorial force of this enter­ prising journal. But we do want to fcuy A pair ef s ho a ts .--NcipenHlle ^gjarion. • * . , JWTA'war among the coal monopo­ lists is one of the near probabilities of the future, and- with it a competition such as has not been known for years among the ceal mining corporations- Bya strong combination they have been enabled hitherto to absolutely centrol the price ef anthracite coal, but there are prospects of a falling out that will completely disrupt the monopoly and make bitter enemies and rivals of the great companies that have hitherto acted in concert for their common in­ terest. The only drawback in the sat­ isfaction with which it will be received hy the people, is the fact that this breaking up of the monopoly occurs in the spriug instead ef the fall of the year IO-A wise decision has been reached at Washington. No extra ses­ sion of Congress is to be held until next fall. Of course Washington peo­ ple will complain, because that city lives largely upon representatives. It Is possible that some politicians in feeth parties will find fault. But the country will be glad. There is a wide­ spread belief that what is wanted new ii less legislation and more quiet.-- Conditions were never more favorable than new for resuming active business dilations, from one end of the land to Hie other; and such resumption is cer- tain if party strife can be put aside.-- There is no occasion fer weeks of Con­ gressional discussion and public unrest. Too much talk has been the country's liane. The people will act wisely if tfcey say to political controversialists . Very emphatically, "Hush." h. MeRenry County Christian Convention. On Monday afternoon, May 14th, the following ministers met at the study of Rev. J. Fisher, at Woodstock, to consult with reference to calling a County Christian Convention* viz: Rev.' J. H. Dixon of Ridge field; S'.C. Hay of Crystal Lake;G. L. Wiley of Nurida; J. A. Buell. T. C. Northcott and «T. E. Fisher of Woodstock. The object of the meeting was then stated by «i. E., FMier to be, to consider the calling of a County Christian Convention, em­ bracing christians of every "name. for thepurpose of discussing topics of in­ terest and utility to christian workers in our county, and te secure a more hearty and effective co-operluj»n in this great work. Such a convention was deemed expedient by allpreseut.-- Rev. Mr. Wiley led us in earnest prayer for heavenly guidance in this matter. T. C. Xorthcott moved that G. L. Wiley att as our chairman anil that J. E. Fisher be our Secretary, and that they also constitute the officers of the temporary organization of the conven­ tion. It was then adopted that we hold the convention at the Congrega­ tional church, at Woodstock, on the 13th and 14th of June. J. H. Dixon was appointed to secure a suitable per­ son to conduct the music of the conven­ tion. The programme for the occasion was then constructed, which Will appear in the next week's issue of our county pa* per?, and also in programme . form.-- The meeting tuen adjourned. G. it. WILEY, Cftsirmin.' J. E. FltiHEB. Secretary. ' •'fta* LATEST BAIT FOR COUNTRYMEN. Warnings of this kind appear to do ,1|ut little good, as the victims are gen­ erally men too stingy to subscribe for a Newspaper, but we float this at a ven­ ture : The latest fraud on the farming Jommunity is the spring-bed swindle. i|he modus operandi of which is as fel- |fows: The first of the gang engages pterage room in the farmer's barn for |pring-beds, representing himself tgent for the manufacturers. He gets he victim to write down his name and address, and departs. Shortly after- Wards another stranger^ informs the farmer that the spring beds he ordered are at the door and presents his bill for a large invoice. The farmer disclaims £b= transact.k>n up©u %vlilch the c©l~ lector shows him his signature to large order fur beds. If lie still J fuses to settle, two more strangers ' visit him representing themselves to he the lawyers of the company. The Old and Reliable TO I * v f | ^ m a renouse. •fW $ K*1', E. M. OWEN arid can be found on hand at his Warehouse, op* posite the Old Owens Mill) Mc Henry, with a full line of LEADING/? 'ft V ' B * l & vt v: safe* **•% %•' \fr* ;i #4• ( f'.ij; \: m > V* 1j ' ' <• r x t m - , v (.;> 'f.. •> tm tf tmir< j A " -" -t*»\ ii \ ? i, / A ' T v , f' -A, ! 'ff .v- wr;i^ r?: V 'f ' • 7> . St j v-'f CORN CULTIVATORS. We have all the leading kinds. The celebrated Bertrand & Sames laines, Buckeye and Gorharn, all lirst class and at very low prices. Also the Leading LATH DAIRY MAKKKT3. UTICA, N. Y., May 21st 1877. ClifcESfi.--Three thousand boxes were offered, being equal to the amount upon the market last week.-- About 4 o'clock buyers began to pick up good lets at 14}c., and then the offerings began to move off. 14fc. soon began to be oflered, but the lead­ ing factories still <held aloof. By 6 o'clock, however, the greater portion of good cheese had been disposed of at this figure, quite a number going at 14c.,14Jc., 14|c.,14Jc. and 14fc. Several merchantable lots of unskimmed were disposed of at 13£c. Nearly all ef those worth a lower figure went on commission. A little after 6 o'clock 14£c. began to be offered for leading factories. One of these it was conjec­ tured not without reason by holders of the best cheese had already received 15 cents on "p. t„" and towards the close of the markets the majority of the leading factories received this price. We quote 15c. for leading fac­ tories apd the extreme price the same. * , . LITTLE FALLS, May 21st. CHEESE.--The offerings to-day were larger than last week. FARM DAIRY.--Sales of about 300 boxes at 12 to 14} cents. The average price was 13} cents, but nearly one- half sold at 14 cents or ever. BCTTER.--Sales of 61 tubs at 18 te 24 cents. Sharp competition over one lot of eight tubs made things interest ing for a few minutes, and ran the price up to 24 cents. The ruling price for a good article however,was 21 to 22 cents, showing considerable improve ment over last week. THE session of Congress, which it has been expected fer seme time would occui in June, has been postpon­ ed until fall, so that it will probably not have much more than time enough to finish its business before the com mencement of the next, winter session in the meantime the deficiencies will have to be supplied as best they can. LOOK OUT FOK THE* Beth the Sterling (Juscltc and the Polo Press of last week contain the particulars of how agents for certain Chicago wholesale grocery houses have . ^.recently swindled farmers in their re- jklltspective localities. The plau is for ~W these agents jfkMil hy Mam pie, goods to be paid fo#w(pfe delivered. Sugar and a few 'staples are sold at pri­ ce* below what they can be bought for . at wholesale in Chicago, but other goods--teas, spices, soaps, aad the like, of very inferior quality--so poor that ne first-class grocer would keep them in stock, are sold at enormous profits.-- We assert without fear of successful contradiction that no agent traveling fpr any wholesale house and peddling goods about the country can sell the same class of goods at as low profits as can the grocery merchants throughout the same region. Farmers and others who think they can, get swindled every time. The safest way and the only sure way of knowing that you are get­ ting the worth of your money is to trade with some grocery man upon whose word you can rely. The men who carry you over the hard places, the men who make your home markets, they are the men te deal with. When people fully understand the principal that something cannot be'had for noth­ ing, when they comprehend that their individual prosperity is founded upon the prosperity of^ the community in which they live, then will they learn to deal at home and escape the plunder- operations of dead-beats whose words are smooth and promises fair but whose bargains are most advan- %' tageous to thomselves.--Lena Star. OF ALL KINOS. Of the Day, among- which are the Walter A Wood, BucKeye Peer­ less, Warrior, Triumph, and other Mowers. Also the celebra­ ted Marsh Harvester, the Old, Reliable Hollensworth Hay Rake, the Tiger Self-Dumper, the Ar­ cher, Furst & Bradley, Dixon, &c. The celebrated Kichole & Shepard Vibrator Threshing Ma­ chines ; also the Sweepstakes. The Celetateil Kenosha Puis. Plows, Plows All Leading Pfows keptconstant- ly on hand and at Lowest Prices. fSgr'Terms Reasonable. E. M. OWEN. McHenry, May 22d, 1877. > In the Reaper and Mower Line we have the Bradley Manufacturing Co.'s Double and Bingle Speed Mowers and Reapers, C. H. & Ju. J. McOormick's Reapers, mow­ ers and Binders* and the ¥m. Anson Wood machines. "We have also the New Monitor, Burlington, and Carpenterville Sulky Cultivators, the Buffalo Pitts Thresher, the Boss Sickle Grinder, the Rockford Sulky Rakes, PUMPS, PUMPS, PUMPS, PUMPS ! € ' • We make a Specialty in Pumps, and can furnish you with a Wood, Iron, Drive-Well or Force Pump on short notice and guarantee them all right in every particular. We also sell the Celebrated Badger Wind - Mill, Which is universally acknowledged to be the best Wind-Mill now in use. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE No people in the world suffer as much with Dj'spepsia as Americans. Although years of experience in medicine had failed to, accomplish a certain and sure remedy for this disease and its effects such as Sour Stomach, Heart-burn, Wa­ ter-brash, Sick Headache, Costiveness, palpitation of the Heart, Liver Com­ plaint. coming up of the food, low spir­ its, general debility, etc., vet since the introduction of GUEEN'S AIRUST FLOW­ ER we believe there is no case of Dys­ pepsia that cannot be immediately re­ lieved 30,000 dozen sold last year with­ out one case of failure reported. Go to your Druggist II. Colby, and get a sam­ ple Bottie for 10 cunts and try it. Two doses will relieve you. Regular size 75cents. Call at the Fine Art Gallery of L. S. Gorton, over Perry & Martin's Store, and examine his specimens. Good Pictures or no pay is his motto. CLOSING Olf SALE. AT COST FOB 60 DAYS. The undersigned having decided to remove from McHenry, will, for the next 60 Days, sell their entire stock of Goods AT COST FOR CASH. Their Stock con­ sists of Groceries, Crockery, Glass Ware, Boots and Shoes, &c. Good Tea from 35 to 75 cents jper Pound. |3gf°Great Bargains in Boots and Shoes. All Goods in our store will positively be sold at Cost and below, as we must close them out. N. B.--All persons -Imtffrtiig debteu to us are requested to call and settle the same at once, as we -wish to close our Books. *®"Our Store Is also offered for sale or Beat „ „ BLAKE & BENTFELD. McHenry, I1L, May 21st, 1877. Bucklin & Stevens, McHenry are now prepared with a full and complete stock and are constantly receiving additions and invite the inspection of close buyers, as they are bound to meet any and all competition. They have opened a good line of fast colored prints at the extremely low price of 5 1-2 cts per yard. French woven cor­ sets at 50 cts only. They a to also receiving from New York, the finest line of Dress Goods ever opened in this burg, among which will be found, silks, cashmeres, Brilliantines, Alpacas of all prices, Pacific Fancies, &c. &c. Also Silk Fringes, Lace trimmings, Yak Laces in variety, with the largest and best assortment of © Hamburg edgings ever brought to McHenry, ranging in price from 5 cts per yard, up to $1,00, Also a fine line of Linen and Turkey Red Tablings, Towels, Napkins, and Crashes, Lace curtains and oil shades, ladies' gloves and parasols. Plain brocha and black cashimere shawls. Lad ies' silk ties of the latest styles. Boots and shoes, 8 full line, from a neat little button shoe for a baby to a fine French kid, side lace, or 'button for a lady, and from a three dollar stoga boot, to the finest French calf, all of the best make, and warranted to fit and to wear In clothing they have a full line to which they invite an inspection before you make your purchases.^ Also gent's furnishing goods of the latest styles. Trunks and travelling bags, and with all they keep choice Grocer­ ies and fine teas, at low prices. All of which they propose to ex­ change for cash or produce at the lowest living prices. BUCKLIN & STEVENS. © 2 o p <3 <D P3) 3 •r=4 m J And In short everything in the Tool or Machinefjr Line used by the Farmer, which we CAN ant WILL Sell as Low as any other House in the County, quality of article considered. l^gT* We Warrant every article leaving our Warehouse to be just as represented. Having The well known Fox River Valley Mills, Refitted and put them in complete working GRINDING on short notice And guarantee satisfaction order, we are wtm prepared to do CUSTOM Flour and Feed Constantly on Hand. We can now offer to tlie public as good Flour as can be found in the market. R BISHOP & SON. McHenry, III., May 8th, 1877.