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i .v.**?*; -.•- - • ^tp- ; WEDNESDAY. DEC. LUH. 1OT8. J. VAN SLtmi; Editor. * < ^ ̂ MTOtrMlMir Cullom has officially f>rod*l«>«d th« Adoption of the drain­ age MMttdment to the constitution, voted upon at the late election. There were 295JM0 votes cut tor It, and 00,- 081 agalntt. ' >5 -%**• if. , '! MMt te shown by statistics that the cow product* is, exclusive of beef, sti- perlor in value to all the crops In the country, save only one--that of corn, •tan King Cotton stands lower down the statistical line than King Butter Cheese,, IfiTThe National debt watliMSi^Pla » during the month of November in the * amount of #3.514.242. But for the pay­ ment of the $5,800,000 Halifax award | to England, the monthly statement of ; ¥ <'; the de bt would have shown a decrease £*? \ of «,886,758. l* * Sirif you would become a f ( * aire without trouble of any sort, * tome body a hundred dollars for a :\J dred years at ten per cent. At the ex- plratlon of that time the interest will \ , amount to *1,880.900. If you don't t.-vr>u w#„t to ||ve to collect the debt, sell It ^ . .1 t®somebody that docs. fA millfofl- lend hun- :>';f V. i IfirThe employees in the Chicago Fasting Houses struck for higher wsges last week, and the result was an - order to ship no more hogs for the present. This order has xoir been * * countermanded, but as yet the ship- - ments are light. Th& different Arms # are employing new men as fast as they ;i can get them, and -too outbreak or trouble is anticipated. 'If we have the truth of the story, the demand of the strikers is unreasonable, and if so it is to be hoped the employers will not ex­ ceed to their demands. , -s x National Advocate TorkJ an extremely windy and very pretentious weekly newspaper organ, devoted to Peter Cooper, Ben Butler and fiatism, which was sent to sub- serlbers-at 25 cents a year, has suddenly come to an end. It Is Maimed to have had an immense circulation, but Shupe. thefeumbug adventurer who was be­ hind the concern as publisher, has now found out to his sorrow, as many other venturesome I nvllvdual has ?o»*nd out before him, that no man can publish any sort of a newspaper or conduct any sort of a business for a very long time when it costs more than It comes to.-- Sending a weekly newspaper to sub­ scribers for 95 cents a year, when the expense of publishing fifty-two num­ bers of such a paper amounts to three or four times that sum per copy, won't "pay," no way you can fix it, and no one but a foamy-brained fialist would embark in such a foolish undertaking, unless deliberately intending to swin­ dle his subscribers, as Shupe has Chicago JournaL V 'fill ' •<- /\ SCme following timely and sensi­ ble editorial Is clipped from the Au­ rora Beacon,'. It is very evident that, during the ensuing session ef the Legislature of Illinois, an effective law must be made regulating the "tramp nuisance.'1 The judiciary have declared the act of two years since poor, and it is probable that, with tbe Judges dissertation up­ on that law, and study of legislation had in other Stales, some means of re- Sresslon or control may be arrived at. fuels of the , mawkish sympathy in­ dulged a year ago has been most ef­ fectually repressed by the constant re­ currence of such outrages M were per- Sitrated only a few days since near Igin, and by the thousands of minor crimes committed on every h'knei by fellows too lazy to work, who roam the country In disguise of finding pflaccs,-- There is, occasionally, one who will work, bat the vast majority will not.-- They are usually like the fallow whom one of our farmers accosted at the de- §ot, and offered a dollar and a half a ay and board if he would help in the harvest field. After a moment's hesi­ tation he replied. "No, I can get a bet­ ter living easier.'* He preferred the richer scraps he could beg, to the hard work and plain food at the farmer's home. Some treasures must be taken so that our homes may be as secure as *tfiey were ten years since. Then wotneii dare stay at the farm house during the day without the company of a ferocious dog, or a well accustomed pistol or shot gats, and If travelers came by they were gentlemanly and peaceful. Then the farmer left his dour unlocked, and had no fears of strangers sleeping in his bares, or destroying his property. The lenity of our laws, the looseuett with which they are administered, the hundred chances of immunity to one of puuishinent for detected crimes, a gen­ eral disregard for law and the rights of Others, are very much; to blame for this state of things. We need laws to meet the present exigency--but we need still more thorough officers, and a pub­ lic sentiment which will sustain them iudoing their duty; a sentiment that will compel them to* its performance, and then see that the punishment for violated law is inflicted. The tramp, thrf thief, the swindler, the murderer, abotild know that detection means sure punl«hmen$. WOODSTOCK. EDITOR PLAINDEALKR R--Our Town is not without'its quota of j&nsatlonal news. Ou Friday came dispatches from Crystal Lake to Sheriff and Coro­ ner that they were wanted. "A man burned up in a hay stack,'* concerning which til there is known at present writing i®. that In a back outof the way place, Sumner Gates had a large haystack,which was burned between eight and nine o'clock p. it. on Thurs­ day. On Friday morning a charred uuknown human body was found OD thespqt, with a bullet hole in the fore­ head, a small piece of his vest and shirt, a steel watch chain, andV^em^ nant of a Bank Book of account with an Elgin Bank, and a clot of blood near by. The Inquest was adjourned until Wednesday with the hope that these relics might lead to the identity of the murdered man and , perhaps to the murderer. Many theories are ad­ vanced but all is yet iu the dark, ex­ cepts* above related. During the night of Friday our Townsman, James Lunny, received a dispatch that James McMahon a for­ mer resident of this place, had just been shot dead in his Saloon, the par­ ticulars of which were more fully stated in Saturday's Chicago dailies. The team of R. K. Todd declared its Independence Friday p. if. and started home without a driver and not being skilled, demoralized the carriage to some extent and won very llttle re- nown in Jehn line. So great has been the patronage pf Mr. Barrovvs feed mill that he has exhausted the supply of water and is now laying pipes from th% supposed inexhaustable well at the Waverly House, for future supply. Our pickle vats are being emptied but at rather too .slow a rate to suit the growers. All the hitching places at the chain around our beautiful park are occupied daily, which shows that we are having good weather and smooth roads. uNo stiek em here." That's what the Chicago striking butchers say. And the Porker's say "let us have peace." "Beautiful Snow" in its purity is with us again and the bells on the horses(vie with the Belles lathe Sleigh for the prize iu music. When horses and cattle are spiritless, •craggy afid feeble t^ey need treat­ ment with Uncle Sam's Condition Powder. I*. nurJfto« the blood. Im­ proves the appetite, Cures Colds and Distempers, Invigorates the System and will keep the Animal in a Healthy, flsodfeomie Ck>ndiUo«^ 8old bf all iggistt."" iV A P08TJ4A3TEK BPKAK8. The following, clipped from the Western Postal Review, may prove in­ teresting to some of our readers, es­ pecially such as are ^Postmasters, who may relish the pictures as drawn from their own experience: J . IOWA. Oct. ttth, 1876. * * * It is an old adage that "straws tell which way the wind blow^.'* Postmasters, too, have an e, which is, "a stingy man never nts a box." Now there is a difference etween a stingy man and a poor man. A poor man can't a3ord to take a paper and if he can't he is a poor man in­ deed, and worthy the closest atten­ tion of some charitable society. The stingy man Is one who can afford to take a newspaper, to smoke one uickle cigar or drink one glass of beer a ijuonffi. and don't rent a box in the Postoffice. He is the man to whom the Postmaster looks for more com­ plaints and more cus*edne*s than from all the balanoe of the business commu­ nity. He does more grumbling, ex­ pects n>9>re letters, and gets fewer, than any other member of the human family with whom the aforesaid post­ master has to deal. W ith ten children In his family to enquire four timesa day, he is offended if you don't over­ haul 40 papers every time to tell him there is nothing for him; and if per­ chance a paper is overlooked the re­ membrance therof is handed down to his children as a'q inheritance. Cuss 'em, there is nogolod in them. If they are temperance'men its because they are too stingy to pay for their whisky. If they smoke it is penny grabs of*rot­ ten tobacco. If /they are church mem­ bers they fool j you when they hold their hand over the contribution box, for they don't drop a cent. I've ho confidence in a man who takes a half dozen newspapers and don't rent a box. There is no public spirit iu them; they never did anything for your communi­ ty. and they never will. They might ?;ive two cents to the yellow fever suf-erers if they c«>uld get a receipt for five dollars, and have it published free. They might consent to occupy a box if the hired maa paid for it, uotother­ wise. Oentlemen.it is human nature, and can't be helped,every 4>ostofllce has a list of stingy men, and your nime is on the list, and is as familiar to every person who handles the mail as other household words. It is the first thought when they see you. the last when they leave you, and is food for reflection during your agreeable absence. Steal something, starve your family, cheat somebody, or even cut down your ra­ tion of whisky or tobacco, but if you have a large family who come to the post office for fun, hire a box. A FOURTH CLASS P. If, V < ','%i r; >< Peevish children have worms, Dr. Jaque's German Worm Cakes will de­ stroy the worm and make the children happy. Why be distressed with headache, low spirits and nervousness when Ellert's Daylight Liver Pills are sold by all Druggists. For every ache, pain and bruise on man or beast Uncle Sam's Nerve and Bone Liniment is the Balm. Sold by all Druggists. Uncle Sam's Harness Oil put on to your harness will make the leather look new, and keep it soft and pliable. Give it atrial. • Mother when your dear baby suffers in teething, use Dr. Winch ell's Teeth- Jngt^yrup, it regulates the bowels, soothes the pain and brings natural sleep. Sold by Druggists at 25 cents a bottle. For information concerning the treat ment of chronic diseases with Electric­ ity, send for* a pamphlet on Electric Treatment, which will be sent free, on application to the Mcintosh Electric Belt and Battery Co- 188 and 194 Jackson St., Chicago, 111, ..... .# , * Nupdft, *n., Hot. 9$, lWfc ] TUfe* President being absent' the Association was called to order by the Vice President at 10,90 A. if. The Seo» retary also being absent A. F. Parsons was appointed until his arrival. The regular order of business was deferred until afternoon and the programme (as published) w^as taken up. 8. D. Baldwin was appointed critic. Mr. Cumins being absent Prof. Wllkle proceeded with an exercise in Geography for, primary scholars and concluded by conducting a class in Map Drawing. On motion the Association adjourned until 1,30 p. x. Met iu the afternoon as per adjourn­ ment. The'regular order of business, was then taken up. After the calling of the roll the minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted. On motion the remainder of the business was put over for a shart time, and the programme again taken up. A. W. Cumins addressed the Associ­ ation upon the subject of Verbs, "Irom a philosophical point of view," the dis­ cussion of the subject affording much merriment as well as information. A motion was made that when this Association adjourn it be sine die, but after the motion had been discussed for ashort time was lost by a large majority. - The President appointed Miss Blakeslee, E. W. Wheeler, and B. R. Morse a committee on programme. INTERMISSION. The committee on programme sub­ mitted their report which was amen­ ded and adopted as follows. Place of meetlug Woodstock, Time J*n.4th, 1879. Boll Call, members to respond by some recent item of news. Reading Exercise, by Miss Anna Crosby. „ Arithmetic "Allegation," J. H. Blacl, School Government, A. W. Youug. ^ INTERMISSION. History, "The Rebellion" A. I\ Parsons, Exercises in Drawing, Miss Anna Granger. . RBCKSS. Pronunciation Exercise, Miss Lettle Cumins. Physiology, W. H. Harback. Philosophy, M. J. Wright. ^ Query Box, Miss Emma Murphy. ' M.J. Wright addressed the (eacher? Upon the causes of Revolution, John Morton followed with The Constitution of the United States. The .following resolution was adopt­ ed. Whereas The . McHenry County Association having no place of meeting and having held many of its meetings iu the school house at Nunda, for Hi* reason that that place was the most accessible; and being obliged to hold these meeting at the expense of its members, acknowledges Its indebted­ ness to the school board of said towu. Therefore be it ltesolved, That the McHenry County Teachers Association otters i(s sincere thanks to the School Board of Nunda for its kindness in opening and warm­ ing the School building for the use of said Association. After the reading of the Queries by Miss Lettle Cumins the critics re­ port was read Mid accepted. On motlou adjourned. * JOHN MORTON, Vice President W. W. PARSONS. 8«cretary. Farm for Sale® The undersigned, wishing to ' go West, offers for Sale hie farm, situated one half mile West of Johnsburgh, containing 55 Acres, 35 under the Plow and the balance Timber Land and Pasture. There is a good House, Barn and other outhouses on the premises, and in every respect it is a very desir­ able place. For further particulars iuquire on the premises. Josara FBBVXOw McHenry III. No*. «th, 1878. CLOAKS 1 CLOAKS!! CLOAKS!!! Ladies Cloaks cheap^ at Bucklin A Stevens. The yellow fever epidemic created inteuse , excitement throughout the country^ yet every community has a greater foe to human life, which stalks abroad unheeded. Yellow fever has slain its thousands, but neglected colds its tous of thousands. The practice of letting a cold cure Itself is fraught With suffering, sorrow Rnd with death. There is no remedy more valuable than iSllert's Extract of Tar and Wild Cher­ ry, those that use it know its worth, and will not be without it, for it surely and quickly cures Colds. Coughs, Croup, Catarrh. Bronchial and Pnlmouary Complaints. Sold by all Druggists. Penn Yan Mystery ! The New illustrated Weekly Family Xewa- paper of Leon and Harriet Lewis. S nages. containing »-»*>-» Stories. Lady Redwoode'a Daughter, by Mrs. Harriet Lewis; Count of Monte Cristo. by Alex. Dumin; 8lr Atlyn's Enemy, by Leon Lewis, etc. Portrait of Dumas and otlior il­ lustrations. Voyages siii Travels. A Ride Through Islam, Turkey to India; Year in .south Africa, by Lady Barker; Six Months lit the Sandwich Islands; Around the World, by Mrs. iirassey. etc. Illustrated. ^Geographical. Vestiges of Atlantis, the GoiUiiutnt that existed 12,000 years ago be­ tween Europe and America; the lost Anchor of Columbus; Current Explorations, etc.-- With Map of Atlantis. * Pyra. Mai Science. The Religion of the Groat mid; Discovery of V ulcan; The Moon of Mars. History. Lake ̂ Dwellings of Switzerland and other parts of^Europe; Glimpse of Baby. _Leading Articles. The real Business of Existence; True Capital and True Riches; the He ations of this Life to the Life to Come: Is an Age of "Miracles" at Hand? Terms. Single copy, one year, S3; fonr 5»; -Wlo aaVabers- ftcenU each. The reraittcr.for Club of eight entitled to copy free. Delivered to News agents <i.ud Booksellers in any quantity di- rect from our office at $t.26 per hundred.-- Remittances at our risk only in p, o. orders on Penn Van. or Banker's draft on KtW \ork. Address LKON AND IIAHBIBT LEWIS, Publishers, Penn YMLN, f. The Mays an Coin . JikS<iL * * " , J' ̂ 1 •' i. XOli Jihi I. Blih <v • ^ • i' *' "*• iC r it;, 16- 'W t Has the Handsomest Holiday Stock to be found in McKenry County, from whjeh to choose Years Pres^s Presents for Little Ones, ; ' - Presents for Big Ones. Presents .lor, H»ppy Ones, Presents for . J It would be impossible for ns to enumerate half which we have in stock, but snffiee to say there is nothing in the Holiday Goods line hut wh*t can be found at our store, and at BOTTOM P BICES. WOnll and be con. "J17bU. * "***• " . . V „ A _ . f a i".. m ^ ^ jj t ^ » „ J* Lr - - ^" *- » j •- s'. -"H- . --- -- , < • ^ 4 " r,' • • " : • C. F. Hull's Stores are both ready for the Fall and Winter bus!* ness of *78 and '79, and are offering stich inducements that .mtders of the PLAINDEALER can't afford to pass them by. Just read a fe# prices as an appetizer and^engo a^see for IHuiuttire Stere. The nnderf!gne<t« new op«n*d a XJBAB THE DEPOT, McHenry - Illinois Would respectfully inform the public that he has filled hit* store with a full stock, to which he invites the attention of the public, confident that he pan please them both iii- quatity an(Fprlc«. BS^AIRING Of all kinds promptly attended to. Old Chairs re-bottomod and made as /food nx new. Give me a call. 1VM. S1EUS. NOTICE is hereby glV«i* that on (Friday, the 39th day of Deeember, 1878. or as soon thereafter as my application can b£ heard, I ' " ' hh Exc shall apply to •ellcney/ 8helby M. Cullom, Governor of Illinois, niy pardon from the Penitentiary, at Chester, 111., where I am now confined uiuTer sentence of Circuit Court, of McHenrv county, Illinois, at its January Term, 1878, for attempt to commit larceny. THOMAS WILLIAMS. December 4th, 1878. lC«t»Mi*he<l leeo. GILMORE & CO., Attorneys at Law, IsMMm Ut CkliMniui, llosaisr O*.. 680 F Street, Washington, D. G Amtrieu uU foraiga Pttiito. Patents |>rocnre<l in all countries. No FStcs 111 ADVAM.-K. No chai'ire unless the patent is granted. Wo fee* for making preliminary exami­ nation.*. No additional fees tor obtaining and •ondiiftlnx a rehearing. Special attention glvee lo lmerfeieu«'« Cusvs before tlie Patent Clttice ExtoiiMonn before Congress, lnfrinireineiii Suits in dilferent Stale*, and :iII liiip.-itiuii a)»|»ormia° ing lo Invention* »>r P:itent». SKNU STAMP ron PAMRM.KR or KIXTV RAOAS. United States Coarts and Oepartrntafs. *'l.-iinix prosecuted iu the Supreme ( Joiirt of th* Ihiiieil State*, < 'ourI of <;iiiiins, (^oortoft 7ommis- lionet's of Alabama <!lainiK, Southern (Claims Coniinhudou, and all cliuniw of war elaim* bsfore tke Kxecutive i>»-|ini tiitetiu. Arrears of F«y IB< Ituty, Orrt«'Kitn, MM.niKitM, and sAti.oita of the late war, or their heirs, are in IRSIIIV CUTFES entitled to money fiom ilieduverniiieiii, ot which they have no knowledge. Write mil bin lory of service, and state amount of |>ay and bounty received. Ea> close •tamp, and a full reHy, after examinatioa. will be Riten yon fr4*. 8 ' Pensions. All orricaitft, NOI.IMKMS, AND SAILORS wounded ruptured, or Injured in tin- |*te war, however slightly, can obtain a pension, many now receiv­ ing pensions are entitled to an lne.rr.nse. Send •tamp and information will he furnished fine United Slates General Land Office. Contested Laud «Jane*. Private Land Claims irtinmg i're-eiiiptiou and lioineateadCaMW, prose- etited before the (lenernl Laud Ufflc» and JiepKrt- meutof the Interior. Old Bounty Land Warrants. The last Keitori of the Commissioner of the General Land Office xhows :.M7,AOO acres of Boun­ ty Land WarrauiH oui»iMilduig These were is­ sued under act of 18W> rind >utor acts. We itay cash for them. Send by re|tM>tiMl .eiter Where assignments are iuipertect w#'giv« Instructions .to perfect tbem. (. .. \ Each department of oNr'^i«Mi^i« conducted in a separate bureau, under the charge 6f expe­ rienced la wyet-K and clerks. „ Hy rea«»>n of error or fraud many attorneys are suspended from practice before the Pensios and other nfttres eacii year. Claimants, whoss Attorneys li:ive »>een thus suspended will be gratuitously furnished with full information and proper papers on application to U3. As we oiiarjre no fee unless successful, etaniv for return jKx-iaue si ion Id be sent us. Liberal :irratit;eRien!« made with attorneys la all classes of business. Address G-ILMORE 6t CO., P. O. liox 44. Wtishit if i i**. J9u O. , . L WASItlNtlTOK. 1>. t'„ 14,1878. I take jMeAKtire k. exprnmiog nitinpcoafl- denee iu the and juieUty of the Law, Patent UMtt Cetlection House of UN.LTOBS ft Co, of this city. GKO. H. B. WHITE, \Outhiti I/Mi SuiivMUJ ffftn* ) Dollar 3^4 V 1 V ? *** tt s* f/- • & J • V "• • • • • • « - « ' ^ > < « e ...ft test Prtnts.^.^k.u«;.^. - - - • - " OS OS •* » fie M 00 Best, Prints.. Spool Cottoif. :K inch Cotton... 36 inch Cotton best ........ " " bleached " " " bleached best. " " Cashmere.,... Black Alpaca Good Corsets No 1 Corsets Ladies Fur* all prices Buffalo Robes all prices Cotton Flannel All wool Flannel, Good Womena and Misses Shoes Root* 08 1 00 $1 85 to 8 75 Boys Boots..*. .......fl 75 to 2 50 Good DeratoSi.,. Sugar v.. Best Tea Best Japan Ten. Sets off on 6t> lots. 5 lbs Coffee.. 15 fts Currants............... 12 lbs Rice ..rf'i.,.. No 5 B:»,k»ng Powder. Saleratus S. G. Staroh ......v. Axle Grease.. Stove Polish Mens Suits cheap..... Boys Suits cheap.t.. Overcoats cheap..........w. 1 lb No 1 Fine Cat Tbbieeo.. Dress Goods i.........?.; <7o, Se, 1*8 »i 1 M 1«0 ....... My disposition this Fall is to sell cheaper than ever and I am pre- pared to give all who are in want of merchandise a real bene6t/ '•Goods well bought are half sold" and I Know I present to patrons as well bought stock and bought as low as Cash in hand would buy it in any market. Clothing is one of my great specialities and I guarantee a saving of from $2 to $6 a suit. Stock -always full and complete for all sizes. Trunks, valises, Hats add Caps in full as­ sortment. In fact in all classes of merchandise I am fully up to the times in goods and prices. I am bound to lead the trade if good goods and low pricet* will do it. In closing I will only say I want to see you. It will be of mutual benefit for I know you can make money out of me. I have Stores well filled at Dundee and Bich- mond, gentlemanly clerkb in attendance and my name is C. F. HALL, Chicago Office, pMtL RICHMOND, III. 122 FRANKLIN STRUCT. injNDEK, 111 Cl BOOTS AND SHOES Is now opening up, and DWIGIIT & FORREST are ready for-thtf emergency. We shall continue to give you those BARGAINS FOR CASH That no other selling on time can do. We buy and sell more Boots and Shoes than all other dealers in Woodstock together. Our stock being so large it is far better to choose from,' . We Buy and Sell Fcr Cash Exclusive. We would be pleased to compare quality of goods and prices with any other dealer in McHenry County. Do not buy a single dollar'sj worth of Boots and Shoes, before examining our r j MAMMOTH STOCK. it r» s L. K e e V is e DWIGHT & FORREST. r a 21- Cor. Main Street and jPablift Sq«ati en . |al- Woodstock III., Sept. 24th, 1878. Try, the Gash System --AT THE-- i )le nd i n ft* One Price Cash Store --OF- McHENBY, ILL. We will make lowest bottom prices on any article purchased a our Store. We are ready with a full line of Goods suitable l| Winter use, such as Ladies and Gents Underwear, Gloves ir Mittens, Hats and Caps, Flannels, Waterproofs, Hosiery, Ladi and Gents Ties, Cuffs and Collars, Nubias, Scarfs, Gents T ' dies Cardyen Jackets, etc., etc. We offer extra INDUCEMENTS )N "OVERCOATS. In Boots and Shoes we have as good Goods as money will bi including a full line of Beloit Hand Sewed Shoes, each and ev< pair warranted. / ' Call and see ns and %e ebnvinced tlmt onr Goods are the best aj our prices lower than any other house in the county. & EVANSON.I {45 |S8 i5 b7% ^3 ' • \ v ' I : . ft 'i* •' -i. t.