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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28, 1881. jr. VAN 8LYKE, Kditor. jQrThe funeral of the late lament- «d President Garfielfl, took place at Cleveland, Ohio, on Monday last, and wa* one of the most Imposing in foneral annate.' The account says the crowd In attendance was beyond the , power of man to number. Fully 10.000 people were obliged to lay out doors on Sunday night, their only cover be- ttig the sky. One hundred and twenty thousand people passed through the catafalque on Sunday from sunrise to wont. The honors to the dead Presi­ dent are unparalleled in history. Thus taf one of America's greatest statesmen iMried from eight, but his memory will mt live In the hearts of the people. "In speaking of President Ar- Inaugural Address, an exchange "President Arthur's address is manly and honest In tone, and dignified and straightforward in statement. It deals with the situation briefly, but satisfactorily., and conveys the impress* loa that though death has deprived the Mtlon ot Its chosen and honored head the vacancy has been filled by one who is able* to direct the aftairs of the Na­ tion without danger to the Goyerpment •r peril to our institutions* m ; AlfttacH Afilut Oni Jodson Wheeler, cflf Hampton, Va, a witness in the case of Gliiteau, report­ ed at the office of District attorney Gorklii 11 yesterday, and made a state­ ment. Mr. Wheeler was In the ladies1 waiting-room at, the depot at the time of tbeehootlng, and iu such a position that lie saw it all. He states that it was the first shot of Gniteau whl struck the President in the back; that the Pres­ ident sank as if his legs were giving way when the assassin fired the second •liot; that rrom the tlmeGuiteau drew sad aimed the pistol till after the seo- on4ishot he kept it extended and aim­ ed toward the President, apparently Mt changing In aim at all. ST M <3* mM MTMany times in the year excite, i tnent is raised In various communities : throughout the oountry by the. appear- f1 afcoe of ghosts. ItUnvarlablr happens that there is no ghost at all, but only MM white dressed colored'lady on her | way home lute from a ball, or some j mild lunatic who goes ont In a night- * #Owg» t® linger under his patron god- moon, or pnrhabs some sleep- teaa person, who, doning a bed sheet goes down to the water to bathe in order to cure Insomnia. Yet when the timid and superstitious asses of the neighborhood see one of these ghosts they at <tnco look up their shotguns 4iad go hunting. Fortunately the fools are usually cowards and dare not go »farftno«gh to the fantastic negfress or th%wMth robed bather to get a good «hot. We never could understand why * person who plays ghost does anything •o wrong that any man has a right to Moot him on the spot, or why, it the ghost Is a genuine one, it has not a f>od right to be out atN night as the( fools who would shoot it. Why be j^frald? A people who have the cour- •*« to learn to chew tobacco, to drink "bad whiskey and to eat clam chowder Med net lack the courage to meet a ghost and have a little fun with it. m l-' iy LOST TIME--Lost wealth may be re­ stored by Industrious aud frugal endea- wott wrecked health may sometimes be nt^Md by temperance and self deni­ al; forgotten knowledge may be brought bade by earnest study; but tljpe once lost Is lost forever. The #«B6nts that are gone come back no more; (he priceless hours that have es­ caped us in our idleness, no tolls can Win them, no wealth can purchase them Meflortcaa bring them back. No prayers nor tears can give us tha( which, when we had it, w4 idly cast .•way. To-day God gives us time, and with it opportunity. 'Tomorrow of which we so often boast ourselves may never •one to us. We do not live to-morrow* The man who owns whole blocks of t«al<«state,ai)d great ahips on the sea does not own one minute of to-morrowi To-morrow! It Is amisterious possi blllty not yet born. It lies under the" seal of midnight, behind the veil* • glittering constellations.' f . Wow la *he living present Is the hMir of probation, the opportunity for Improvement, the day of salvation TRIP TO T}<§tjlF0ItSft A«' PAUACR HoTBfc, SAN FRANOIBCO, Sept. 16th., EDITOR PLAIKDKALBH Thinking that perhaps your readers would be pleased to bear something el a trip from Chicago to California, I will, with your permission,give them a de­ scription through your columns. .. We took the train at Chicago on the C. A N. W. railroad at 9:15 p. on Friday, September. 2d. After riding all night through the State of Illinois and a part of Iowa we arrive at Cellar Rapids for breakfast in the morning.-- From Cedar Rapids we ride all day through Iowa, stopping at Boone for dinner, and Missouri Valley Junction for supper and arrived at Council BluiFs at seven o'clock where we took the transfer train for Omaha, arriving at the hotel at eight o'clock In the evening. Expecting to see a fine, growing, pleasant city we were disappointed In Omaha, for. though it is quite a busi­ ness place it Is not well laid out and its good buildings are too much scattered. Among the finer buildings are tha offi­ ces of the Union Pacific Ryn the Cus­ tom House, Post Office and the High School building. There are several hotels here of which the Wjthnell Is much the best. The smelting works here are quite extensive, being the largest in the United States. A very pleasant drive, and 1A fact, the only good one here, is the one to the Garri­ son. This is a very pleasant place sit­ uated about three miles northwest of the city. The fort is very well arrang­ ed, having nice dwellings ana public buildings as well as a good drive.' Remaining at Omaha over Sunday and Monday we took the train at Due o'clock, Tuesday for Cheyenue, taking dinner at Fremont, supper at Grand Island, breakfast at Sidney and dinner on Wednesday the seventh at Chey­ enne, "the magic city of the West.'*-- This is a.much nicer city than Omaha, being better situated, having finer buildings more tastefully arranged.-- In the distance to the southwest can be seen Pike's, Long's aud Fremont's Peaks, clad with snow, presenting a very pleasing effect at sunrise. Tak­ ing a drive to the north of the city we pass a small lake, the name of which we did not learn. Here a good view of the city can he had. About two miles out is Camp D. A. Russell, around which is a fine drive. The dwellings here are not so nice as those in the camp near Omaha. Between this camp and the eity is the U. S. Quartermas­ ter's depot. Taking the 1:40 train west oh Thurs­ day, the eighth, we proceed to Ogden On this part of the trip we pass some of the nicest scenery.we have ever had the pleasure of viewing, Niagaria Falls not excepted. At about three o'clock on Thursday we arrive at Sher­ man, the highest railroad point in the Uuited States, being 8242 feet eleva­ tion. From here the road gradually descends all one day and night after which tt makes rapid asoents and de­ scents, sometimes making an asceut of niuety feet to the mile, until Ogdeu is reached; the greatest decline being through the noted Echo ami Weber Caiious. I can not give you a descrip­ tion of this part of the road that would do it justice.itherefore will only men­ tion some of the noted objects seen as we go whirling along with rocks rising hnudreds of feet only a few feet to the right and a canon failing away as many feet to the left. We pass "Thousand mile tree." "Castle rock" "Pulpit rock" Sentinel rock" and the "Devils slide." The latter Is really a strange sight, be­ ing composed of two parallel ledges of granite turned upon their edges, serra­ ted and jutting out, in places fifteen feet from the mountain side aud about fourteen feet apart. This is, Indeed, a wonderful formation. After riding all the afternoon through these canons passing through tunnels and snow sluuis, we arrive at Ogden where wo take the train at 7:15 for Salt Lake City, of which we will give you a de­ scription id our next. Very Truly TOMS, W. A. CRISTY. Jw us redeem the time, because days are evil. the* , A hand Distinctly. , •' There Is a prominent member of the %t. Louis bar, not only learned in the law, but noted for his peculiar ehiro- grapliy. Especially Is his signature re­ markable. Yesterday he had occasion tftstgn a document in the Circuit Court -•ml one Of the deputy clerks, who is nq rttucSi himself at the pen, looking at Ifre signature with admiration and en vy, said to the signer, .**1 would give •ve dollars If I could write that signa­ ture. It looks for all the world like Cobweb. In fact, it is an improvement ®° a «»bweb. It would just make a spi­ der dnmk to attempt to imitate It.1 The lawyer smiled a proud smile at the compliment, and said it was the result #f years of practice Xwds hepub. NOTICE^ Sirayed from the premises of the •mlewlgned. near Volo, on or about fept. 10th, 1881, a White Heifer, one Jhlarold la«t spring. Had a scar on fight front leg, made by being tied head and foot with a rope. Anyone returning said Heifer or giving infor (nation whore she liiey be found will he suitably rewarded. MAKTIK WILLIAMS. : t I n d I n a n y U n f i ^ | p > , hew*P<#* a*e not surprised to iffclii that it has been thought worthy to be translated Into tUaiatlgnages of all civilized nations. It reminds us of Finder's Second Ode shadowing forth the conceptions of the Greek mind as to the abode of the blest. As we have never mot in any literary periodical with this beautiful lyric, which was sung four hundred years before Christ, we here, Mr. Editor, with your per­ mission present it to all lovers of good poetry: , TlietielanAs of the blest, thoy.'say, The islands of the bleat. Are peaceful and happy by night and day, Kar away in the glorious West. They need not the moon in that . land of delight, , TMj need not the pale, pale star; The mm he is bright by day and nlgM, Where the souls of the blessed are. They till not the ground, they plough not the wave. They labor not--never! oh, never! Not a tear do they shed, not a sigh do they heave. They are happy forever and eve*. 8oft la the breese, like the evening one. When the sun hath gone to his rest; And the sky hi pare and the elonds there are none. In the Islands of the blest. ; # The deep, c lear sea, in its max jr Doth garlands off getns unfold; Not a tree but U biases with crowns fbr the dead, liven flowers ot living gold. '•», . ... Greenwood, III. * JrtT CASH It will pay you to Opposite Ij^Kry & Martin's Ulin J* Store before you buy your Fall and Winter goods. A large stock to select from, all new and choice and prices extremely low.. We tltfnk JACOB BONSLETT we can show as fine a stock of WW*'* ' Shoes lor 111© Million/"^ We I have placed in the hands of Colby Bros., Mellenry and Nunda, au immense assortment of our best sewed work, consisting of Women's aid Misses Goat and Kid Button and Side ^ace Goat and Kid Walking Shoes, Serge,and Congress Gaiters, Goat and Kid front lace, all of which they are selling at our wholesale prices with small compensation added. Call and examine goods. FOKBUSH ft BROWN, Buffalo, Jf.T. Ir N. WTCATt I las now in Stock, for the Fall and Winter trade as fine a line of Cook and Heating Stoves as can be found in the county, to which le invites the attention of the buying public, confident that he can phase in quality, style and price. More particulars next week. - - • • Barb Wire ft I >2 cts. per lb. All kinds of Jobbing In my line will receive prompt attention. Please give me*a call before purchasing elsewhere when In neod of anything in m| line i. N. MEin Mrlfenry, Sept. «7th. 1881. 7 J"®*"- BIMTOK PLAINDEALKR:--In your is- eu* of September 14th is an interest­ ing account of the origin of the pop­ ular hymn "Sweet By-and-By." We were highly interested In reading this authentic statement from the one who alone knows all the facts in the ease. To a person with little Or no conscious poetical capability In his nature, the facts, as stated are marvelous, not to say astounding. Tbey illustrate, how­ ever, a talent believed to be possessed by some natures, perhaps, under cer­ tain circumstances, by all, which Is known only by its exceptional maul festatlone. The gentleman, the author of this hymn, we believe has written considerable poetry in his day, but nothing, so far as we know that will at all compare with this; and he may never furnish its equal again--and he may. But if he ever should, he will be conscious of a spirit within him, ex ceptional and abnormal, lifting hlsoon captions to a higher plane of being than the humdrum of every day life and disclosing to his mental vision capabilities which undoubtedly Inhere in and constitute essential attributes of every human soul. These occasion al and transient manifestations we call inspirations. The spirit momen­ tarily bursts froin It< fleshy environ ment, awakening to an imperfect com prehension, a glimpse only, of capac­ ities, latent, but real, significant and grand, as indicating the possibilities of mind. In these sudden but evanes cent outbursts of pent-up emotion,' we have a demonstration that there is something in onr spiritual nature which does not ordinarily appear on the surface, of the extent of which we may have but very limited conceptions, simple pathos, and happy adaptation of words to ideas metrically expressed THE WEST SIDE HARDWARE J. W. Cristy, --DEALER UN-- GENERAL mncwooD ILLINOIS, Never will consent to allow his customers to obtain better bar latins away from home than he will give them in any goods in his liae. Sept 12th, 1881 •'-f&as**. For Men and Boys both in suits and Overcoats as will be ioun this county. Sheetings, Shirtings, Prints, Ginghams, Flannels, Ta­ ble Linen, Cotton antf Worsted Dress Goods, Cloaks, Shawls, No- t i o T o o u r S t o c J ^ j j f , , 'Wi Boots and SHoes t ^7-,' '• a -,*• •*RI £ _ •"-* ' . »* * We have added a full line of the celebrated Graj Brothers fine goods which for style and durability in this or any other county. The finest Teas imported we have now on hand and we want to sell it Should it not suit money will be cheerfully refunded. Butter and Eggs wanted. Call and see. ^ iV.*.,rj- - '-4 * '^1 ~ X- f' V a"", • . RIVERSID OCK, McHENY. ILL. . t ^ . . --* •: i»w>i IB, EASNIIIIWIVIT UWUI'IIIIIIIBPI B MOM of ; • f y<.;; ' .. Dry Groods, Dress Goods, • Ipa&kee ITotions. <SSeo. Which are being offered at very low prices. Have the largest as­ sortment of READY MADE CLOTHING ever shown in McHenry which will be sold very cheap for cash#*: s ^ • ^ • ' .Mtitw /IT. HATS JkJSJy BOOTHS AND BHOtea ur stccFis complete and we are9confident we can save yon money on these goods. PaWSs Pi1®. '.«n4' Crodtefy, Glassware, Wooden Wllmre,; ^LND THE LARGEST STOCK Of , . <3 0 36X » X agf £? # To be found in McHenry. Prices always as low as good Goods cpn be sold; No troublo to show goods. Call and be convinced. Summer i. 4;n Can you take a day or a half day and go to the x jBou^iirtr My S U I T I. LOTS' In Laisiii'i Block, IfeHeiiry III. TO E. Lawlus, I tliis now iantons lyric la unquestion­ ably a gem of the first water, and de> **»«» to take rauk with the best spec- - * - . • • L # v ^ ' . And get a fine Suit, an he has the finest and the largest, stock of Clotliin^ at Cliiea^o Pri cog. He also keeuti Poreivn and Comoitii Olothn. whir.h km wUJ arts' to order at MML fewest prices. B. LA WJU UfT cr F: HALL He is selling goods cheaper thaP any store in the Northwest, and his terms are CASH--ONE PRICE TO ALL. Having opened new Furniture Kooms/itt the store lately occupied by Mrs. Searles, opposite Perry & Martin's Store, are now prepared to offer to the buyiug public the Finest Stock of Furniture Of all kinds, ever brought to McHenry Coimty, which they will aeSI at the " % -t" LOWEST LIVING Anything from a common Chair to the finest Parlor Set ean ̂ found at thi» store, and of the beat make and finish to be found In the market. " ! t « P > gcgT'Jobbing of all kinds promptly attended to at reasonable rates First-class work^guarauteed, • * We have a large assortment of Burial Cases and Coffin# hand and made to order on short notice. Our godds are first^cla^s, and prices within the reach of all. We invite all our firiends to give lis a cal V m McHenry, March 15th, STEVENS & Near tlie Are bound for the front, a store jammed full of new Goods and more coming every day. Do you want good Dark Prints at 5 cents per yard I Can you use some of the best cotton battings made? Don't you want a good, common sense pair of Shoes or Boots for yourself, your husband or child for about the, havfe to pay for cheap slop made goods!- * ** ^ - Stevens & Schnorr liave sull ^LIH^'T^ETER, AN4"FIUT you all, and all brand new best and latest styles, as dressy in fit and as good goods used in the making its Horseshoe, and pick you out a suit. V W e a r a s r o o d H a * , t h e s e c r e t o f y o u r Lies witn the beaver iu Canadian brooks. , Virtue may flourish in an old cravat, But man and Nature scorn a shocking hat. "'.yj-v#"! w ."i Coffee, T«a, Bogar, |Tî i, Canned Tobacco. ;v; STEVENS & Starelu BOOTS AND V^-v lfl Money refunded oods are not as represented. Our expenses aro lign|>, if -n-ri our sales arge.^ We do not sell a dollar on credit and our profit is more of a commission than a profit. We want you to come just once. If it don't pan out iu»t as you read it here will pay your expenses, time, trouole and all. Read over the Price List, cut it out and paste it in your hat, and see If your credit dealer will meet the prices Best prints Yard wide brown eoltoa.. " " bl«»c»e4 M- M Best *• " » s *. unbleached * 40 Inch - y. Denims .. Good • Ontton Flannel M inch Cashmere, all wool Table LIMB Corset# Flannels , Dress Goods Boys' Caps Men's " ..i.v.M.m 10ft best ratting,........ 141b prunes 14T0 rice 61b bakinji )>owder Best 5Cc. tea . 10 lNir» i)CBt soap .Airnxsg ftaUa itfease ft 6 e. 6 e. 10 c. 7*c. ......... g*c. 17 li 8, », HV11. 19 !!!!!.!'»to So .. tft, 60, and 75 a W.5W. and 20 . a, B, 10, U, 12 SW to60 SStoHO SI 00 1 00 100 100 . ... 44 . . . 100 ... » c. i vl8 8.0. Starch Babbit's saleratus Common starch........ " saleratus.... Beat Vinegar Syrup 40, tUL Soft crackers 1 No. I fine cut tobaeeo 80 " ptuc " LertIUrd'9 80 Baskets--lx bushel • S5 Best roasted coffee... M Spices * ay down. Good brooms U. «, M Cf.OTIIINO ODB OUiT SrpOIALTT. Bovs' suits, from 7 to 10..'.. 9 00 " " » ll.M Men's suits women's shoes. w 8 to 19......... 9 9ft to 4 00 ft 00 to 18 00 100 I 4 «"•>>*'* f6o» to Full itocK'o^ iffiibber Goods, castibuys and cash onTyi Our prices draw trade forty miles. Come and see us. We give you more than your motcy's worth. Our prices hold trade. If you can't come send cash with order and goods will be shipped to you. We have two buyers in the market looking up bargains, and they get them. Chicago office, 135 Wabash Av. Store at Richmond, 111.' Go to Dundee and see, YOUBS TRULY, * i C. P. HALL.:, We have-just received an immense Stock for the fall and winter trade, and can show you the finest" line ot these goods ever brought to McHenry County. Remem­ ber we buy and sell for cash buy our goods at bottom prices, can and will give yoi* puch great bargains that it will pay you to come from any jmrt 01 the county to trade with us, no matter how great the distance. We keep a full line of the Selz celebrated custom-made goods constantly oil hand, both fine and coarse lor men, women and children. -- H. DWIGHT, Woodstock, 111. '4 w 'A. . . ! ? > / f i t -- t * . m