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"W." 1 -- T WINGS U STK4M. mm 1» seventy-six mile* from Lon­ don "'m t)w crow itiftg" and seventy-sl^; iand a tialf miles by railroad; and a few -day* ago there was an exciting race .^between the two cities. The French police wished to forward to Loudon a • very important document as quickly as ; and the question was whether • carrier pigeon or the "Continental mall express"" could take it the sooner. It was determined to try in m com pet i- tlre manner both means of convoyance. The railroad company selected its utrongest and fastest engine; and the French police hired the services of a "Belgian voyagenr," which Is the best of homing pigeons. At the --fnomentthe train started the little InMWttger. with the document fastened to htm, was tossed out of a window of Iticar. Flying about half ft mile high, for a moment or two he circled about if in search of bearings, and then look a straight course for London. Hit l ^appareht hesitation led the rsllrdart officials to teel confident in their own success. They made their iron Loiar stretch every nerve, and they scored a mile for every minute. , But in tine hazy, sunny atmosphere, and borne along by the west wind."the bird beat kite train by twenty minutes--a time allowance representing eighteen miles He accomplished in fif*y-six mintes what the engine was seveuty-six minutes in aeeomplisnfng. Sk!jm *i i r\ Set MARTIN *w i i : • !§r* .'tiltif* Jtt-i r-mmn »**« Headquarter* for ail Kinds of ap»*Bu«»n M, t*\. . . swiiti Dry Goods Clothing : A t'.* Qf'Mfy n ;r , 's.y.n- .i. HAfc; 'm(m mmfm a«tA«t»~Ssvo"^ "rax Hi ttKi/itrrAM ilM; jfcikL,.. mmm of all i£inds£ icium *<* U M S X M J L X . +&&&&&• w • •J? l frntt • ^1. »«*'* i «prfU\3 ---4MMP4 Tocitery u-iass-Ware^ PRUfT CANS, CARPETS, CTliDNKS, *l it And in short/a First Class Stock of General Merchandize* ^ -xzzizrtf:^ • v . •.sly/... 4i^| • • - J M > - ' d - . r ' p f UvqwIaB- a&J-' > <Vit w.fo?K • f J-y BEHIND THE BARS. -OR- AHJEDEEOR-1X PRISON. An interesting New Book, by «ETH WILBUR PAYNES.; V • <* As K«Utor of the ['lien IMily Ben, Mr. Payne, the anfaarof this remarkable book, criticised •he conduct of Judge l)ooUttle,.of the St'w York Sapremu Court, who retaliated by sum- IMnnr sending the alitor to the Albany Pen- ttentiarv An »h«« ctargt*of lit>el. He remained In prison iooig enough to write one of the most remarkable books of the age, when he was narrioMMl mi t bv the Governor of the State. The boot is a 12mo., of 2-20 pages, is now lutnd- nomelv printed, and will be mailed free of postagatwn receipt of one dollar. Address O. B. Brisgd, Publisher, HI Eighth Street New- York . Please read what some of the leading papters •ay: v. • (From tjpyete York Daily Wtf»e».)' ; a "It is an exceedingly graphic account of a ;§>rief prison hie. Mr. Payne certainly has the jancnlty of makiug others see and feel ashehns -aeltand seen, and we And food for amusement H* wells* sympathy iiuile prison walls.** (#Vw»n the Jersey City Evening JournnK) 'Mr. Seth Wilbur Payne's new book ;Behind the Birs,' is unquestionably the most thrill- tnp *,T«rk that has come fii>m the press of this |i'.ountrv durhsg the present year. It abounds |n pathos, and it is impossible for any one to " Mine of its chapters with dry ej'es. We tre an doubt this work will meet with a large I and thousands of spell-bound readers." {From the New York Herald,) ••It is a very interesting book and gives some of prison life which are valuable." IFromthe Neio YarkBtar) "Prison literature includes many of th* greatest monuments of human genius. Ban flyan wrote his 'Pilgrim's Progress' while in pail; Raleigh composed his. 'History of the 'World' in prison, and Seth Wilbur Payne wrote 'Behind the Bars' while-in the same unpleas- aai predicament- While employed in scrub- biagtw pavements and sweeping the floors of Ills test port try alxMle, he managed to interview •cauuiy ot his companions as possible, and wrote«ut their stories for this book. The work laaaltfae In style as well as subject, and tells maay wholesome truths." (Fromthe. New York World.) 'Hi "Itsioatter is interesting aad the story well We are constantly receiving new Goods of .ill kinds, and buying tliem for Oash Down are thereby enabled to oiler special bargains in all qlasses of goods. We Mow that talk is cheap, but the party or parties Who can undersell us don't HVe In this neck of the woods. Our LARGE AND CONSTANTLY IN* CREASING TRADE testifies better than anything we ca$ say that ur OUR CLAIMS ARE NOT UNFOUNDED. We always gnaraute* oi»*good«to be what theyarere presented to be atid are always ready to make good our word, t\Te are here to get a livelihood aMdbeaee eannot aflorctto be undersold or to deceive the public^ nor to ask enormous profits on our goods. We Intend to s "Live and Let Live!" And while We are grateful to a generous public for their patronage in time past, we hope to merit the same in the future. fi^GIVE US A CALL and \fe will show you our Goods and use you well whether jfott buy bf us or not£. ' McTT«nry, 111., July 27th, 1875. PERRY & MARTIN. At the Old Stand of > Owen ^ Other, J, M. SMITH, n. t ,:,'T :T t i m mm - ; Wuli'ftotf'th StoeK^^life'^w Stored near 'the Dejgot, fnP.- « '-nim-' fear nr.ifJ'I'ftf f mn1 4< r •i. I } •> i I ' f -J'-* SrtitfU Rftisr ' if' 1*> ids. ~*Ti Stoves, - v,.- , IjSfal1 uti'wii f, jjp •m.' * f -'Vu t ffi K.« »: Vr* •» I i f ' Extension Tables 80 ctSi per foot. Washstand Bureaus $3,50 to $5,50. Bureaus $10 to $20. n& Chairs per Set $2.50 to $9.00.-- ^Bedsteads $2.50 to $20»00i Pio ture Frames complete 15 cents to $2i Ladies and Gents Watch Chains from 29 eta, to $75« Rings 2.) cta» to $20* Four Pairs of Ladies Hose for 29 cents. Three pairs Gents Socks 25 cents. Two papel-s Pins 5 cents. Two Spools Good Thread (200 yards,) 5 cts* Gents Collars 12 to 25'cts. La­ dies Linen Collars 9 t6 12 centf-V Ladies Linen Cliffs 19 to 29 eirats Coml»S 5 cents. i^^Pictures given away to oitr customers. Houflg.-liiyrnisUfft. Goods, &c., "rflJ 'id To wMeW he Invites the buying public. atle»tlon of ri)-f ,.;o l> VI t^~Particular attention given to Job Work an4. 'HIH: Call at the new Stotc? thd Depot and compare oivr Goods and Prices before you buy elso*- vvhere. JOHN M. SMITH. 1 Mcltenry, Aug; 2lst, 1877. LAUER & (from the Jtrmy City Herald.) "Behind the Bars' is a thoroufflugmnfr, tailed an'i nervous account of the author's own experience, his trials and hardships, and, / Umim of otS.er prisoners during: his ronfine-y ^laeat of eleven weeks in the Albany Peniten- "l^Harjr. Mr. Pavne was sent to prison for one of aoblest acts of man, defendinp; a betrayed aad ruined woman from the assaults of a cor- rapt court." (tymtifhe IftbokenN. J. Newt.) "The author presents his views with such a ehartainK nnd lttimitablc frankness and gohti knmor, ttiak we are speli-bonnd while perus- ° iag kMprison experiences. It lias ail the vi- " -v novel, glowing with life and radieut « H r ! H wt^Wuty!; the New York Evening Mail) ••Mr. payus's new bools is very interesting aad ahonla be g*nerally read. HV« story aaa '.'1-t'^tlwe nf nfrl-rr prionors whom be iaterviewed dtructly aad forcibly told." ***** Ullfi y'l""'"'!,1""'1 I'""'!"""' -atria hn •: -'«• O. R BRiGCS A CO^ ^ 141 Eighth Street N. T ^ ONB D01>LA*R. «OPr YOU* LETTERa : r irrSB Ktr-efMbr Copying Book. Made of Obemical paper. Quickiv copies any wrtlfag WITHOUT water, PRfcSS or BUTT.sft •(•4 a( a«wufi, library or office. For Ladies Wlabtefto retain copies of letters every bnsi- aaMiaia, n, correspondents, travel- •fg it |t laialHf l»Ie--«clls a t sight. Send 9SfPOaad-mm will tend a :jU0 page Hook, let- Mr Htt IT MAIL (>aid V> any address. We nfor to any Coiamercial AkcticV, i«end ••tamp for Agents circular. EXCM'.SIOH MNF6 CHX, l)t B^ar^ra.^, Cbiwi^a. UM. - 5000 , AfMiU' wanted. • .».* r;; - BUY ONLY THE Mill It is the Only Sewing Maohlno which ha§ a IT H AS SELF-SETTING KEEDLH. NEVER BREAKS Tlil THREAD, NEVER SKll'S STITCHES. ' llWlMWIiPNlM. ^ The Simplest, the [pst Durable, and in Every Respect The Best Family Sewing Machine! The "HEW AMBRIOAW" Is easily learned, does not get cat of order, *n<S srSI io than amy other machine. Illustrated Clreul&r fornlahM <m more work with less labor application. A G E N T S , W A N T E D . • . 2. t» MfilttT, Maxa«»n Mn aad, Aowfow, Wataa Aveant, Gkieazo, DUaolfc ^#>WEN Agent, Melleury, 111. FOUNDRY AND Dealers CHEWY, • - ' *-•* • . rf- ' FaVm Machinery 6$ PTJICPS, Ofallkindsa gnecUlifr. "We also selj the celebrated Badger Wind-Mill; Farm and Democrat,aad, Top Carriages, -• . •_ r r M Flour <fc Feed tlr on hand at oar Mill* '1 ̂ ttebdedto. t.»v R. BISHOP & 90M. mrjV in., May 30tli, 1877.' PfcOIEXKY, JOHN^BUifOH WARD J. fiALE, Proprietor. The undersigned lias inst started v*rFonit. dry and Machine Shop, and is now prepared to do all kinds ot Casting for Machinery, on short notice and in the best of manner. We also manufacture thegcelsbrated Gale, Wind Impairing of all kinds done promptly and satisfaction Guaranteed. Threshing Machines repaired on ialtort no­ tice. Orders solicited. MeHenry, I1L, April ith^lWL^ BEASLEY 'S 4DQ1.EBEATED Near the J)epot, McHENRYj^-j. ILLINOIS I The subscriber:-' are now prepared with a Stock ot" FINE CLOTHS ef all kinds, to make to order CoatR, Pants, Vests or entire Suits, on' short notice apd on the most Seasonable Terms. /f*r(;or><r'Kits" CJ-nnrnn- teed and all Work War. ranted. jWo also Keep a Full Line < f. Rekdy-Made Clothing, GENTS Mhiic Goods Hats, Caps* Ac \V Inch will he sold as low as at any establishment in the County. Clothes Cleaned in tlie best of manner and on'Short notice. g LAUER & BECKER. McHcnry. Feb, 26th. 1877 HENRY COLBY, --DEALKKB IX-- r OILS, Painters Brushes, Dye Stuffs ':t5 4" .: l.. Physicians Prescriptions " J: i' CareftiHy Cotnpdiinded, A LAUCE STOOjC OF Choice Family Groceries, HESlt^ MILLER, -pEAl'KK XJf-- American and Foreip Martle. , lt^numenti Headstpnw, ^ ETC., ETC., ETC, (Custouk # ipor Sslc the Saloon of •i". -J. QILLlii1 is McHeiwy, III. American & Scotch Granite, Constantly drt Hand. Shop Two miles North of Mc- ry, IUi c ji^ / •irwiyi - • . t ' ' > ' f ' . S • Johnsburgli, Aug. 20tlj, l^T. ' Just Hdceived, which JtQwest Living Trices. wilt bo sold at the H. COLB7T. "McITenry, April 24th. 1877. To Consumptives. THE a<i vertiscr, havinsr l>c«n permanently cured of tint dread disease, Consumption by a simple remeily, is anxious to make known to his fellow sufferers the moans of cure. To all who desire it, he will send a copy of the Sreseription used, (Free of Charge), with the irecttons for preparing and using the same, 'which thev will lind a sure cure for Consump- lion. Asthma, ltronchitis, &c. Parties wisiiing the prescription will please address JUiv. E. A. W Ij.soy, 1»4 Penn St., "Wllliamsburgh, Xow York. MONTHLY MADE. Agents wanted _ County rights given gratis f..r the sale of seven well-known Standard Medicines needed in every family; reputation worjdr Wide; established many years; made by n oelebrateil physician; |»*OoH< Of evirU-'nce energetic person can and very li)>cral reference, !28» f veu- An industrious, energel aJ^« snug pc%nnan"ent. incoine a' •rnis^ addri'ssing with he.stnut Philadelphia. Fatniture and Notions. ^h© ,Finest ; ' Coffins & To be found in the ic^ir stalitly on hand at ; pes that Defy CflmpetilioB. Chicago Nine Cent Stofe, Blak«'s Block, MeHenry, 111. L. Stoddard, » McHENRYi ftL., Leased the new Store lately occujii^d by Blake & Bent- fold, hag filled it ivith a full line of ,, ... * Staple and Fancy Groceries, Glass-Ita, Hals, Caps, &c„ to the Which he offer public at prices buying never before ot­ tered in this market,, A CHOICE STOCK OF Tobacco & Cigars, |»ifrDCa.U and examine (ioods a leuru^Frices. I-. STOi;X^lUD. an MeHenry, Aug, »§th, W". NEW WAGON S H O P ! JkJLcHKMiYi. ILLITSOIIS. E. PERKINS WauM,respectfully inform Ms friends and the public generally that he is now prepared, at his .Shop, West of the Public Square, to do all kinds of Carpenter Work or work in wood qf any kind, such as the - wood-work of Jiug- gies, Wagons, making Boats, Ac., and in short anything ever made in'a first-class Carpepter Shop, From a longexperiencein t.be business and using none but the nest of dumber I can in all cases 0unraiiti?c Stttisfaetion !: GENERAL JOBBING Promptly Jaittended1 to. Qivo Mc a Call! E.l'EKKlNS. >rcTI<>nry, J1.1. ,^Tov. 29th,|1876. M f# If f# f ? TO THK WORKING OLASS.-Wo are now prepared to furnish all classes with constant employment at home, the whole of the time, or for their spare moments; • Business new, light and protitable. Persons of either sex easily earn from fift cents to $5 per evening, and a proportional sum by devoting their whole time to the business. Boys and girls- earn nearly as much as men. That all who see this notice may send their address, and test the business we make this unparalleled offer; To turli 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 copv of Home and Fireside, one of tho largest and' best Illustrated Publications, all sent freehy mail. Header, if yrtu want permanent, profitable work, address, t»kokgk .8xikson A Co., Portland, Maine. Can't be made by every agent every month in the business we furnish, but those willing to w ork can easily earn a dozen dollars a day right in their own local!, ties. Have no room to explain here, Busi­ ness pleasant and honorable. Women and boys and girls do as well as men. We will furnish you ft complete outfit free. Tho lmsi. ness pays better than anything else, We will bear expense of starting you. Particu­ lars free. Write and see. Farmers and me­ chanics, their sons and daughters, apd all classes in need of paying wefk at home, should write to us and leant all about the \vork at once. Now is the' time. Don't delay. Ad- dross Turn & C(».. Augusta, Maine. O. & N AW.t >1* HI- ' M < t,. tttM ctoKufoft «<mriawee,rCKft i tijiitrtr*#-1'!- man*?ement. the Great NORTtt"wte HT*9 •"? tbe ^ Jv.ST aad V, 1 - alt,U With its innnevoui Branches ami count'ctions, t'orms the shortest and quickestf4>nt«: tie.ni-en Chicago and all points in Illinois, W lscoiij-iii. Nortlierti MIcMa . gan, Minnesota, Iowa, Nel.M-'Ct" rftlifoi-riffl and the Western 'l'erritorie«. CRlltoinl* Omaha arid California Line . Is the ̂ lioi test and .best route .between Ctiieait goand aII points in 7»ortlicm llliiu>is, Iowft. Nebifxka, Dakota, Wyoming! Ooolrndo Utah! ' Nuvudtiti CaUlornia, Oregon, Ciiiua, Jaunn and Australia, lis ^ ChJcago^St- Paul it IWihfitapoM# ' . •' Unei : • :yf .{. Is the short lire betlveen Chicago and all points iii Noi tlu rn \V'mi;«)iisin and >1 innesota. and for Madison, Sti I'au 1, Minneapolis, Drt. ' lutli, aiul all points in the t.reat XOi thnMU ,,; ,11' 's . •' -! |j Ifljproeee, Wincaaik 8ti Peter 14a# ...{£ Is the route belweeu Ohic«ffl> .and. iii» . f Crosse, Winnna, Rochester, 0<\iitHunii, War!* katot ist. Peter, New trim and all tioltita M * Sou thti-ii and Centrul Minnesota. Its. ; , Green Bay & Marquette Line Is the only line between Chicago and Jauep< ville, Walertowo, F011 du lac, Oshkosh, Ap. ul^tnn, Green Bay, Escanaba, Ne^nunae, Marcjuett^, Houghton, Hancock nn<L the Lake • Superior Country. Its Freejport & Muqve • Lineup tk the only route between Chicago and £lfHHI v i i Hopkiord, Freei>oi't and all points via Fnae,>>}> pon. its • . m-jii Chicago & Milwaukee line - is the old l-ake .shore Route, and is the only one passing between Chicago and Evans ton. Lake Forest. Ilighlmid Park, Waultegan! Racine, Keut>sha ami Milwaukee. Pullman Palace Drawing; Rootti Gars 2 n . are rnn on all throngh trains on tnis road. ; <*• This isthe OSLY I.INK running thase dklM between Chicago and Ht. Paul and Minae. apolis, Chicago and Mllv auKee. Chicago ar<f Winona, or Chio:.go ai>.-t Green Bay. Close connec tions are made at Chicago with the Lake Shore and Jiichigan Southern, Mich­ igan Central, Baltimore and Ohio, Pittsburg* ft. Wayne, A Chicago. Kaukakee Line and Pan Handle Koutes, for all points EAST an«l . SOUTH-EAST, and with the Chicago and Al­ ton and Illinois Central for all points SOUTH-, Close connections are also made with the Union Pacific R. R., at Omaha fry all far West points. Qlose connections made at faneftoii Mjkii with traipsof all cross points., ,Tickets over thi4 route are spld bv aU Vw pon ticket aguntft in the Vpite<l States Ar Oapada. • Hemember you ask for your ti^ets via thft Chicago & Northwestern Hallway and take none others. New York Office. No. 415 Broad war; Boston Ofllce, So, 5 State Street; Omaha - 244 Farnham street; San Francisco Oil ®, Montgomery Street; Chicago Ticket fll« s. 68 Ciark Street, under Sherman Iloi. : 7(5 Capal, corner Madison Street; Kinzie s'i,eet De{)Ot, corner W, Kinrie and Cannl Streets; WolU Street Depot, earner Walls and Kiipiia Streets, For rates or information not attainable front your home ticketagents,apply to MARVIN EfUGHITT W. H. STINNETT, tiuneraldupt. Gen'l Passe: ger A^dnt JOHNSON'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, 3 1 0 « at 2 K, Third Street, 1st Bqilding Scixth of t}ie Post Office, ^ BT. LOUI9, Open f>ay and Night all the year, AH of tho branches of a Hualness Education taught. v ' Independent Depiirtmeait for tKe Kngli»h Branches. Hi'-rbcr Mathematics, Oerman atid Elocutlort Phoiiograyliy taught personally or por mai^ Forn fuil cou»><' uf Double Entry Book. »' keeping jn all vt» forms with Cuot- • mereial (;orrespi>ndence,. F<»|-a liili fVmmereinl Course," ^iti'brac, iugal! the Branches of a Pi'aetiCal Jlii-uieuB Lducatioi., Life! Scholar, s l i i o , , , A . . . . $ 5 0 . 0 f t Befrrerce n;a<1e fo thousands of studentf AVljo havt completed ntider our instructive?. For (Tireulam giving full information ceiU ceriiing time to complete board, c«uvse of ln» struction, etc., Addrest* v«, W. JOHNSON, Pre»'t. CUT THIS ADVERTISEMENT OUT. - •T. N TORY --DEALER IN' Shelf and Heavy Hardware, STOVES TINWAUK MECHANICS' TOOLS, FARMING IMPLEMENTS\ CLOTHES WHINGER ^ l&C«% WfliejH WILL BE SOLD2 L O W E R THAN USUAL PRICES! Jfow it the time to purchase, and save roan! ey, I believe that I can furnish good goodaal as low prices, as anyone in the county, ' <5 Also keep dn hand a full Stotfe of BUILDING PAFKR, Mich as PliUtt Board, Water Prooi. Jroti Coated aiia Tarred Felt, Also Moth Proof Garjiei Liujng, KAWL AND SEE! Jl epairin^- Promptly[attcnded to, J. 8TCRY- Onposite Owens ItfiM. PIMPLES. IWIT/Ti M ail (Free) ihe rccipe for prrpo ing a smple Vegetable Halm that will ra move Tin. Freckles, Pimples and Blotches leaving the skin soft,, clear and beautiful, also instructions for producing a luxuriant growth of }miron a bald head or smooth faCQ Address Ben Vandelf & Co., Box 5121, No. Wooster St., New York. S IO,TO$25 A DAY Mad# bv Agents in cities and country towns. Only necessary to show samples to make sales and money, fornny one out of employment and disposed to work. Used daily by *11 business men Send stamp for circular, w ith prices to agents. fiti ; ' "Special Agency,*' Kendall Building Chip3go.