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W: , 1 wmm * . 1 ° "* , * , WEDNESDAY. DEC. 10, 1984. Railroad Time Table. pa and after Monday, June CM, Trains will aa McHenry Mtation as be lew: ooi'iro SOOTS. «MT» Lake Passenger 7:TI A. M tfeneva Lake express .... .8:25 " Saner* Lake Freight ...... ,.1MI6 p. M eneva Lake Passenger ..3:29 •« S'IIXO voarn. i«#*n Lake Freight A. M Geneva Lake Paaaenger 9:58 " Genera Lake Express .4:48p. M lienor a Lake Passeneer 6:57 •• B. BUM, Agent. McHenry, 111 MA80XI3 McUsmtr LODOB, No. 158 A. F. and A. M.-- Regular Communication* the Saturday on or before the full of the noon and every two 'weeks thereafter. OHAS. C. COLBY, W. M. MCRNRT OHAPTBR SO. 34 R. A. M--Regu- *r Convocations behl on the second and fourth Frida> a in each moneh. JOHN I. STOBT, H. P. _ MRS. SNYDER, of Janrieaviiie, was the 'guest of Mrs. T. J. Clifton last week. . ORSON BUGBKK and wife returned to tlieir home at Sac City, Iowa, on Tues­ day. ' . , SEE notice In another column of Pure Bred Poultry for tale by 6. W. Prn'» •Wauconda, III. SB« notice; In another column of horses for sale, by Jas, McDonald, near .Greenwood. Do not fall to read the new adrer- llsement of H. Malinan, Wauconda, to In? found In another column. • THIC McHenry Dramatic Club are felieanlnK for a Play, which they ex JpeCt to brlug out between Christmas *nd New Years. MARRIED.--At the residence of the pride's parents. in McHenry, Dec. 4th, J884. by Rev. 3. Searl, Etting J, Mang field, of Greenwood. McHenry Co., and Miss Ruth K. Sberburn. C. E, CHAPBLL, of Algonquin, adver tlses an Auction of 30 cowr, new milch and springers, and 25 shoats and pigs, to take place in that village on Wed tiesday of next week, Dec. 17th. . THE Scholars of our Public Sshool ftre preparing to give an entertain- hient before the Holidays, for the pur- pose of raising funds to purchase a w Organ. The date will be given oon. BLOOMINGTON Eye: "Have you," , asked the judge of a recently convicted man "anything to offer the court be­ fore sentence Is passed ?" "No yeur honor," replied the prisoner. "My lawyer took my last cent." ' " THAT ladles' stocking must go, licavy-soled and fleece-lened boots to take their place. But will the fleece- lined boots cover not only the foot, but also the--that is to say, do our ladles propose to effect the Highland costume f Friday, Deo. 12th, we will sell 1500 yards of Factory, yard wide, for 6 cts. '/*: a yard, regular price 8 cts.; also 500 yards worth 7 cents, will be sold for 5 cts. cash; and many other bargains. Come early and avoid the rush. HBHKY COLBY. IT is funny that when a man Is In­ vited to advertise his business In a newspaper, he always says: "Nobody trill ever see It"--but if seme little Caper of bis is printed in the most Obscure corner of the journal, he gets Indignant, and declares with emphasis that everybody will see and read it. v How to 8top Toothache. With a • email bit of zinc and a? bit or sliver, (anp silver coin will do.) the zinc placed on one side of the afflicted gum •and the silver on the other, by brln • Ing the edges together the small © front of electricity generated immfdi ttely and painlessly st >ps the toothache. THIC Riverside Skating Rink is no w jn full blast, and Is open Tuesday Mt'hursday and Saturday ovenlngs, and, Thursday and Saturday afternoons. This Rink is pronounced by Skaters to be the best arranged and easiest to •kate lit of any in the county. The proprietors, Messrs Story A Howe, are iparing no pains to make it pleasant lor all. See their announcement in Another column for Holiday week. "I AM an excellent sparrer," writes "Young Athlete/? £lJtm quick, strong, cool and cjhlte scientific, but my arms are very short. How can I best Ira- fv* prove my reach?" With * brick, my fon with a brick. Don't waste time on Scientific sparring, and don't worry abont your short arms, when a good half brick, deftly put in, with or with­ out a twist, will enable you to catch John L. Sullivan half way acrbss the street, THE entertainment to have been given by the Rlngwood Cemetery Aid Society, on Friday evening, of last week was posponed, on accouut of the weather, and will be given Friday evening. Dec. 19. An excellent pro­ gramme has been prepared and it Is earnestly hoped there will be a large attendance. Remember the play. The Masked Ball, or Rose Colored • Doiuino. which, alone, Is worth more & than the price of admission. Admission only 10 cents. COM. WELL, he's a queer sort of I fellow-- one of those jack of all kinds of men. He Is a man who reads newspapers, writes on most any subject, sticks type, k; 'folds papers, makes up mall, runs trrands, saws wood, works the garden; 4fs blamed for a thousand things he » ?|»ever tho.ight of; works hard all day -^nd till late at night; helps people into i who forget all about it after- Jhrards, and rery frequently gets cheat­ ed out of his earnings; he pulls and does more to build up the town than itny one else, and the miser and fogy pre benefitted, yet they wHl not take is piper, but will borrow U, read It, id cuss the fool of an editor--Golly! .ho wouldn't bo a country editor?-- \ mv TICKETS for the New Years Party, to be given by the Mctlenry Cornet Band, at Grand Hall, Parker House, have been issuerl, and the party vill take place on Thursday evening. Jan. 1st. 1885, Music by the Janesville Light Guard Band. Tickets, Including supper, $2 50. Ail who attend can rest assured of a good time. MASONIC. A Regular Convocation *of McHonry Chapter No. 34, R. A. Masons) will be held on Friday evening of this week, Dec. 12th. The annual election of of­ ficers and other important business. Every member is earnestly requested to be present. By order of tiie H. P. A Regular Communication of Mc­ Henry Lodge No. 158, A. F. and A. Masons, will be held on Saturday even­ ing of this week, Dec. 13th, at which time the annual election ot officers will take place. . A general attendance is requested. By order of the W. If*/ Teachers' Meeting. to The meeting of the M. C. T. A., will be held at Woodstock on Saturday Dec. 30,1884. beginning at 10 A. M. An Interesting programme has been pre­ pared and it is hoped that there wtjjl b«i;ivlv?ge attendance;. The following • ,r ini me : >•••• .-•r !v ' • -ITiae. . . . ...... Music Hygienic Physiology 2>i part.. General Exercises, What and Pronouncing Exercises........ Intermission Physiciui Geography 2nd part, Reading 2cd years work Teachers Aasoc&tion its olyeot oure them Address 8uery Box ritics Report... ..'. .. .Wliitter ... VV. E. w ire Wlien.M E Lee ..James Brown ...Miss Deering Mr. Harsh and how to se- • A. J. Kingham . 1.ester Barber . ..Miuavd Long Do hot miss the oyster supper and entertainment to be given by the Rinewood cornet band at tiie Con­ gregational Church of that place, on Friday evening of this week, Dec. 12. The following is the programing to be had In connection with the supper. Music by the Band Declamation James G. Oarr Declamation ... .; Howard Auckland Out all around .'Three characters Declamation Vernie Sickle Quartette Declamation Warren Cole A Hungry Traveler ....Two characters A visit through the South Eight characters Music l>y the banil We guarantee satisfaction to all who attend, and invite a liberal attendance. Admission 40 cents, per con pie 75 cents, Children under twelve years. 25 cents. As we mentioned last week, C. A, Knight has received the appointment of City Attorney of Chicago, to succeed Mr. Grinnell, who was elected States Attorney of Cook County, at the late election. Mr. Knight lias many warm friends in McHenry, his former home* who will be pleased learn of his good fortune. By hard work and close attention to business he lias worked lii.« way iip to one of the foremost young lawyers in the city of Chicago. lis lias occupied the position of Assistant City Attorney for several years, an& his promotion is a just tribute to iiis ability. A Chicago paper, is speaking of his appointment, says : Mr. Clarence A. Knight, one of the most promising and ablest yonng law­ yers of this metropolis, we underr.aiul Is to lucceed Mr. Grinnell as city attor­ ney. A better selection conlti not be made. Mr. Knight combines nil J the requisites of a splendid professional ability with tiie most gentlemanly de- portment and a genuiife suavitv of manner that will be appreciated by all who come In business contact with him in his new and important position. Friday, Dec. 12th, we will SJII 1500 yards of Factory, yard wide, for 6 cts. a yard, regular price 8 cts.; also 500 yarda worth 7 cents will be sold for 5 cents cash ; and many other bargains. Come early and avoid the rush. " ; _ HENRY COLBY. / MA^RIKD.--At the rec/ldence of the bride's sister ̂ at Warrenshurg, Mo., Nov. 30th, 18S+, by Rav. P. McNutt, D. D., Mrs. G. W. Colby, of >Unda, III., and Mr. J. Warren, ofSaiith- ton, Mo. Mr». Colby was formerly a resident of tills village, where she ha1) hosts of warni friends who will wish her much joy ahd a long, happy and properous life. And to answer the question as to wllo the groom is we publish the following clipped from a Missouri paper. Mr, Joseph Warren is a respected grain dealer of Smithton and also a widower, that Is, he has been a widow­ er, but by the time this reaches his old friends and neighbors, lie will be so no longer for this morning lie will have taken upon himself once more the vows of matrimony. The bride to ba, is Mrs. Georgia Colby and the marriage ceremony will be performed at the residence of her sister* in War- rensburg. Mr. and Mrs. Warren will reach this city in time to partake of an elegant dinner which will be served at tiie residence of Mr. t>. H. Coe and thence proceed to their future home in Smithton. The Bazoo congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Warren.--Sedalia Bazoo. Mr. Warren is one of the proprietors of the Buflalo lead mines in thia county, and during th ) lead excite­ ment in Morgan gave consderabe attention to his "diggings." He is ail especial friend of D. A. Fairley and wife, of this city,-- Versailles Gazette. HOLIDAY GOODS. ^ JOHN B. BLAKK IS now ready to show you as. fine a line of Holiday Goods as can Uje found in this section. Toys, Books, and Pictures for the little ones, and if you are looking for some­ thing substantial I can show you as fino a line of Furniture as can be found in the Northwest, and at prices five per cent lower than you can buy it in any other place. I mean just what I say and invite^tll to call, examine goods, learn prices and be convinced. Remem­ ber my store is headquarters for 3anta Clam. Jomr B. Buu. McHenry, Dec. !Hh, 1884. «% • * », Special Notice* All persons indebted to the late firm of Perry A Martin will please bear in mind that their indebtedness must be paid before January 1st, 1885. or the same will be placed in the hands of an Attorney or Justice for collection. JAMBS B. PBKRT, . 4U A. MABTU. Ail Affair of Honor* It would seem that now the Presi­ dential contest is over that politics should be given a rest, and that even In !1IR camp of what remains of the SoMthworthglennouoldwarhnrge Ring Combination peac« and quiet should reign supreme. Yet it Is a lamentable fret that srch does not prevail among that gang of hold office for life in II- viduals. We Var that one day last week a Couple of the pugilistic portion of the third-term ring over at Woodstock In­ dulged in a regular street fijjht, and that the place of battle was near the headquarters of Woodstock's "best Jnayor." # The contestants in this affair of honor were oue of the younger members of the gang who manfully struck one of the very old and decrepid supes and lickspittles whose usual place of business is in a good warm corner fat this season of the year) holding down chairs. It is needless to say that the ex-sherlfl was completely knocked out <jf time in the first round. In factliis younger assailant shut one of the beau tiful orbs of vision belonging to the old man, with the first sledge-hammer blow delivered, which ended the mill, Of course it is not known Just what was the cause for the ball to open, but it is sunnisfd that the pretty pair were argning as to why Richards failed to carry liis own toxyn.at the recent elec­ tion. For further particulars see this week's Sentinel, the third termers and ring organ. That sheet will no doubt contain a graphic description of the little unpleasantness. HOLIDAY WEEK At Riverside Skating Rink. ..Tiie Riverside Skating Rink will le open on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 25th, for all, both ladies and gentlemen, Also will be open every evening, commencing Thursday, Dec. 25th, until Oec. 31st, inclusive, and New Year's afternoon, Jan. 1st. On Thursday evening, Dec. 25th, there will be a Potato Race for i Prize of a $1.00 ticket. On Saturday evoniog, Dec. 27th, there will be Prizes for best lady skat­ ers, First Prize--A Ladies Skating Cap. Second Prize--A $1.00 ticket. No pains will be spared to make it pleasant for all. STORY A Hows, Proprietors. • . ' ' ^ Radios Purchasing Agency, We will receive orders, except on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for any goods bought by samples. Any articles ot Ladies and Cliildrens Cloaks, Chil- dreus suits under ten, infants outfits, Silk*, etc. All goods paid for on ap­ proval. Call and see samples and learn particulars,. MRS. H. S. GBEQOBV. Try a Cash Bill Once» Thousands of the readers of the PLAINDKALER are availing themselves of ^ho magnificent ofters made by C. F. Hall, the Dundee Cash Store man. dealer otters such inducements to Cash trade, and his store Is thronged with people from all sections, and all are pleased and delighted.- These look on ana wonder how it is done and yet it is all explained in one word--Cash. Now C. F. Hall wants to see you just once this Fall, and it is really more for your good than for his. He will sell you standard A Sugar for 6 cent/?; stan­ dard yard wide Sheeting for 6J cents; and if you trade 820 woVth will sell you two No. i Horse Blankets for fl. You can't afford to stay away. Clothing for all ages and will in nil cases sell at big saving to the consumer. Over $500 Overcoats to select from for all ages. Come on the train and trade 920 worth ami get your faro. This week au entirely new stock of Cloaks for Ladies, Misses and Children, bought from a hard-up manufacturer who wanted Hall's hard cash, and he got it, but Hall got the bargain, and his customers will get more than one half of a big trade. Ladies' Rubber Gossimers. best goods, are only $1 this week, and those Ladies' Wrappers for 37 cents, other dealers sell for 50 cents. If you could see the cases of good" going in and out at Hall's you would say he did the business for the entire country*. Take the boys and girls and go to Hall's. It pays. He advertises a •bargain and gives you one. It is worth something to see an elegant plate glass front store 22x140, and Hall keeps his goods (only for a little while at a time) iu just such a place. 1 say, you-try Hall. Yours for Business, G. F. HALL. No. 1 Walnut Extension Tables J88 per foot. 5 per cent oft fur cash at J.B.Blake's. Horses For Sale* Nine firstrdass work horses for sale. If you want a good horse cheap, call and" see me. JAS, MCDONALD1. Xenr Greenwood. Please Remember that my prices are as low as the lowest and 5 per cent off for cash. J, B. BLAW, , BARGAINS. We will ofler this coming week fifty pairs of Gray Blankets at oue dollar a pair, former price two dollars. Twenty dozen mens scarlet all wool Shirts and drawers at fifty cents, former prico one dollar. Fifty all wool single shawls at one dollar and ninety cents each. Ladies ulsters and cloaks at two dollars apiece and up. Fifty costs to fit large boys or small men, sizes 34 to 37, at from two to four dollars apiece Some of these coats are all wool and were formeily marked twelve -dollars apiece. We have for the holiday trade a fine assortment of Linen. Silk and Lace Handkerchiefs, Silk Mutilers. Lace Ties, Silks and Dress Goods of every description. Call and examine our stock Mfore making your purchases. / /. E. A. Muiiriir & Co. Woodstock, III. Wood Seat Chairs, #2.40 for 6 chairs, 5 per cent off for cash at J. B. Blake's Wood Wanted. Proposals will be received for 150 cords of good second growth wood to be delivered at the Wauconda Mills. J. SI'ENCKB, Proprieto. Richmond 10-81,-Sw 10 styles of Bureaus, 8 out of 16 will draw a fine chromo 24x30 at J. B, Blake's. No. 1 Carpet'Bed Lounges for 88.50, 5 percent off for cash at J. B. Blake's. Good Single Lounges for 96.00. Five per cent off for cash. J. B. B^AKR. No. 1 Bedsteads for 91.85, 5 per cent <o$ff»r emit CONTRIBUTED BY 3S F. BENNETT. Mr. Keyos Becker, of Elgin, spent Friday p. m., Saturdiy and Sunday with hi& old school-fellow, R. C. Ben- nett, taking In the ritik, of course, on Friday evening. If any one ever saw worse roads than the last of last week and first of this, we would like to see him, just to in­ quire in what country he made the discovery. Do not forget the elocutionary enter­ tainment to be glfen by Prof, Meeke, on Friday evening, Dec. 12, for the benefit of Richmond Post, GF. A. R. . It wijl be well worth your white. Landlord Culver proposes to make his New Year's Ball the finest of the whole series of dances held at Ids hall this season. His music Is to be extra first-class, being given by Slocum's Orchestra, assisted by a celebrated cor- nelist and a harpist from Chicago, If you cannot attend more than one dance this winter, let llfie Cn!v«i*s New Year's Ball. " ; ^ They bad high jinks at Coulman's Opera House all last week. Some new feature was introduced to the skaters almost every night, including races, etc.. and most laughable and exciting of all. a potato race. New attractions are advertised for the ruture. On Wednesday evening the "old folks.' had a night to themselves, and although we did not attend, we have no doubt the forty-to-sixties were as nimbi* and graceful as th^^weet sixteen#. On Friday night last the cheese fac­ tory and large barn of John Vosburgh, near Richm/ond, were burned to the ground, wltli all their contents. The factory was ohe of the best appointed in this vicinity:^ The barn was very large, 110x32 feet, and was filled with over 100 tons of hay, farm machinery, etc. The loss over all insurance Is esti­ mated ai from five to seven thousand dollars. Mr, Vosburgh fell from the roof of the barn during the fire and was severely Injured. It should be kept fully In mttid by all Intending to purchase Holiday goods that A. R. Alexander's hai for years been the favorite resort for buy­ ers, on several accounts, among which might be mentioned the great variety of goods kept In stock, moderate prices and polite attention. Mr. A. will make this Holiday season no exception to previous ones and is already receiving large invoices of seasonable goods. The attention of buyers is called to his present and coming stock. As has been before remarked In this department. Richmond Post O. A/R. were making arrangements to give a series of popular entertainments this winter. The committee have found it very difficult to get such dates as were desirable in every case, bu:have done as well as they can. As will be seen elsewhere Prof. Meeke is to give an elocutionary entertaip^ent on Friday evening. Negotiations had been going on with L. P. Card, to have him ex­ hibit his War Panorama here. Under date of Doc. 6 Mr. Card writes that he will exhibit for us next Monday even- Ing, Dec. 15th.- This is sooner than'we would have liked after Prof. Meeke's entertainment, but we hope it will be all right. Mr. Card's storreoptican show is said to bo unsurpassed by any­ thing similar oil the road, and our peo­ ple may look out for a first-class evecings entertainment. The enter­ tainment will be at Coulman's Opera House. In this Iconneotlon we would again mention the fact that the Post has made arrangements for one of Col. Findley's eloquent lectures--all except the vexing question of date. When Col. Findiey comes we shall have a treat indeed, and we hope able to advertise him before long* The celebrated Elocutioulst and Humorist, Prof. W. H. Meeke, in his popular and charming recitations and inimitaple character impersonations, as given by thlsunequaled artist before some of the most critical audiences in the United States and Canada with un­ wavering success, Friday evening, Dec. 12, at Coulman's opera House, Rich­ mond, HI., under the auspices of the Richmond Post No. 286, G. A. R. The programme will be selected from the following: 1. The Miser's Death. , 2. The Uaven. V' 3. Sanmntha Smith's Marriage to Josiab Allen. 4. Tiie Creeds of tho Bells. 8, ~" 6, Woodstock Department. 8. The Dying Soldier. 6. Mrs. Bean's Courtship. 7. Little Mary's Wish. 8. Pat's "Excelsior. 8. Brother Watwin's Farwell, 1A The Vagabonds. 11. l>eati> Doomed. , v 12. The Charity Dinner. 13. Josiuh Allen's Wife at JL IV Stewart's Store. 14. Papa's Letter. Jf" S , irilis Green and his Flying Machine, ltt. Marc Antony's Oration over thelMxtvof Caesar. |7. Handy Andy's Mistakes. 18. Will the New Year Come To-NIAt, l->. On the Shores of Tennessee. '"f. 20. Drunkard's Soliloquy. 21. The Tale of a Tramp. 22. Socrates Snooks, 23. Poe's Bells. 24. Charge of the Light Brigade. 25. She had Business with the Boss Mason, 2<>. Kxecution of Sham us O'Brien. ' 27. Quarrel of Brutus and Cassius, 28. Sandy McDonald's Signal. 2!). .Miss Primrose on "VViamins' Bites." JW. A llarrowin' Operation. Admission, adult tickets 25 ennts; children lo cents. Doors open a 7 o'clock, entertainment commences at 7:30. Don't fail to attend one of the finest entertainments before the Ameri­ can public. For Sale. ll>fler the following Pure Bred Poul­ try lor sale: 1 Black Cochin Pallet, 1 Black Java Cockerefl. ^ 13 Plymouth Rock Coclcerells and 17 Pullets 6 Brown Leghorn Pullets, and Cockerel) 2 Wyandott Cockerells. These birds will be sold at a low prico tor quality of stock, if bought "oon. G. W. PRATT. Wauconda, III, Ash Extension Tables 70 cents per foot, 5 percent oft for cash at J, B. Blake's CONTRIBUTED BT ASA W. SMITH. Oftentimes silence £is more eloquent, and conducive to good results than paragraphs, or even columns from the pen of an ordinary con­ tribute! to a country newspaper,and no other ajwlogy need be offered to the numerous intel­ ligent readers of tho PLAINOEALEB for tho non-appearance of the "Woodstock Column" during these many weeks. Recognizing the truth of the opening paragraph, silence has had full sway from this source. But in the interim Woodstock has ifot l>een devoid of in­ cidents and events of interest, some of joy and some of oadness. Wedding bells have chimed in cheerful tones. Funeral knells have (tolled as the solemn procession moved toward the cemetery, bearing the remains of old settlers, and row. the aged, the jonth and infant, each to tho final home of man. The bells m ••turbulence" have their ' tale of terror told." The politicians have smoked the pipe of peace and if they h*ve not buried the hatchet, they have laid it away in safety to await the "bugle call" of 18S8, when "We'll rally round the flag boys." is the sentiment of their true inwardness. Just now the knowing onos are advancing each his peculiar '-idea" as to the cause or causes which resulted in the election of Urover Cleveland, and why, pray, may not the Woodstoc-k column advance an "idea" in •this behalf ? it is easy enough to see that votes are at tho bottom, and votes must be equally responsible for the victory as for the defeat. But the causes inducing the voters thus to cast their ballots involves a more dlf. flcult problem, a problem which can only be solved by reference to history. Immediately after the Revolution, after England had been forced, though more negatively than politely, to recognize the independence of the United States, it will be remembered that the ••younger Pitt, in 1783, boasted that he had reconquered the Colonies as commercial de­ pendencies, contributing more absolutely and in a larger degree to England's prosperity than before the political connection was sev­ ered," and from that da« to this England has had her agents in our midst, contending against every measure which tended to de. stroy that dependence, and render America more truly American and less English, deny, ing the right of expatriation to our naturaliz. ed citizens should they venture to leave our shores, interfering with our domes tie ins ti- tutions while slavery was recognized and the first and foremost to lend aid and comfort to the slaveholders which instituted the war of the Rebellion for the avowed purpose of per­ petuating slavery, more effectually encourag­ ing every measure tending to reduce wages and opposing every measure recognizing the principle that the "laborer is worthy of his hire," or tending to elevate labor indignity and iiitluencc on a par with capital. Cognizant •f the fact that America had grown and out­ stripped every other nation of ancient or modern times in -wealth and influence, and that she had made her most rapid and gigantic strides through tho instrumentality of the Republican party, England has not been an unknown faction in (he manipulations of our election machinery, she has appealed to the prejudices of those so lately in rebellion and so magnanimously, but 'unwisely, restored to all the rights ot citizenship. She has taken advantage of jealousies and factional strifes in the ranks-of Republican leaders, thereby intercepting thb will of tho people in the choice of their standard-bearers. Mr. Blaine had been a leader in the Ameri­ can Congress, had wielded the gavel with credit to himself, with entire satisfaction to hi* party, and if not with satisfaction, with astonishing ability in the eyes of the opposi­ tion. The people wore clamoring from Maine to California, from Oregon to Florida, that James G. Blaine be our Presidont. Something had to be done by the opposition from without and from within to overcome this popular demand. The Investigating trl- bunai was appealed to, but left Mr. Blaine with fame untarnished except in the months of the evil-minded. The Cincinnati Conven­ tion assembled and James G. Blaine was the expectant nominee, and but for the giving away of tho iron nerve under the straiu In. fiicted by the conspiracy of his enemies there would have been no need of the eight to seven commission, for James G. Blains would have been li'iinmated and elected by tho votes of the people. Ills enemies spread the alarm that he would not recover. "Then," said John A. Logan, "we will vote for his corpse." The combination was successful and the people were disappointed, bin Mr. Blaine did not "sulk in his tent" and was the first to telegraph congratulatory assurahce of liis hearty support in securing Mr. Hayes' elec­ tion. In 188C so strong was the popular clamor for his nomination that his enemies sought to carry out plans for his defeat, which they had been maturing during the four years of Hayes administration. General Grant had been in. dnced to make a European tour, receiving aa he did ovations from kings, qneens and cm. perors, adding much to his already acquired fame. He returned to the United States, in accordance with the plans of those who had induced him to make the tour, just in time to make a tour through his own country, at the same time the people were holding their pri­ maries, Under the lead of Roscoe Conkling, who had sulked during the Ilayes campaign, Cameron of Pennsylvania, and Logan of Illin­ ois, were influenced to desert Blaine surviv­ ing, though willing in 1876 to vote for his corpse. Upon Mr. Logan's arrival at Chleige the State Central Committee sent circulars or in­ vitations to the Captains and Lieutenants possessed of pliable natures to assemble in council to deviso means to thwart the wishes ot the people and secure delegates to the National Convention favorable to Grant. No names need be caile l, but there was one gentleman in that council who knew the peo­ ple's choice, and told them plainly that the only way Illinois could be turned from Blaine was "free use of money and bulldozing." Upon this suggestion a fund was raised and the bulldozing commenced In the town of Dorr the contest was lively; the friends of Ifr. Blaine carried the day by 13 majority. The entire Republican voting population were out, the poll-bock was as carefully kept and challenges as common as at general elec­ tions. The result in Dorr decided the vote in McHenry county, anil the result of Mc­ Henry county decided the result in this Con­ gressional district, and those who attended our State Convention will not soon forcet the contest with General Hurlbut leading the Blaine forces, and General Logan at the head <>f the Grant column. The result of that con* test culminated in Congressional representa­ tion iu our National Conventions. Thus fresh from among the poople our national delegates could only carry out the peoples wishes and nominnte the man of their choice. WA^TEDT A few reliable men to sell all de­ scription of Hardy Nursey stock, adapted to the North and. Northwest. To successful men we can pay good salaries and give steady employment. First class reference required. Apply with reference to L. L. MAT & Co Nurserymen, ST. PAUL, MINN. 10-26-4W. • W all Paper, at Perry A Owen's. Overcoat, never such bargains as now obtainable at Henry Colby's. If. Fargo's boots and shoe* for sale by Bonslott A Stoflel. ' Black Cashmeres and Dress Silks at Perry A Owen's. Men's all wool suits, *o.75, *6.25,$8.0* #10.65, $11.90, at Bonslett A Stoflel's. Good Bedsteads for*1.85tftt Justen Bros., West McHenry. 111. Dress Flannels, all colors, at Perry A Owen's. The Boss Barrel Churn, at John I Story's. The latest styles in Millinery Goods all kinds, can be found at Mrs. Nichols' Good fitting pants of good cloth, al wool, only *5,00. Made by E. Lawlus Everything in the Hardware line at bottom figures, at E. M. Howe's. We sell men's scarlet all wool under­ wear at 80c a piece. BONSLBTT ft STOFFBL. Finest line of Cashmeres In the coun­ ty. in all colors and qualities, at Perry A Owen's. Do not fail to call and see the splen­ did display of Mllllnei'y Goods at Mrs. Nichols'. ' Finest line of the new style ladies and Misses Cloaks in the county at Perry A Owen's. We Invite Inspection to our new stock of trunks, traveling bags, satchels etc. Bonslett & Stoflel. Walnut Extension Tables 85 cento Eer foot, at Justen Bros., West Mc-[enry, 111. Mens' all woolfsuits 94.00. Chinchilla Overcoats only 95.00. Boots A Shoes sold below Chicago prices at E., LAWLUS'. Cl.lck's celebrated grades flour, Graham, Meal, Oat Meal, for sale by Bonslett A Stoftel. New Lumber Wagons Ail complete for 850 at the Wsgen Factory of R. Bishop, McHenry, 111, MILK ! MILK ! The best of Milk delivered at any part of the village is cheap as any other man. Listen for the Bell. A. L. HoW Wheat Waned. WANTED, at the Fox River Valley Mills, good Milling Wheat, for which the highest price iu cash will be paid. B. BTSHOR. McHenry, III., April Hth, 1884, FOR SALE OR RENT. Two houses in the village of Ring* wood. Terms reasonable. Apply at once to WESLKT LADD. Ring wood,|Nov. 10th, .1884, AUCTION ! Prices fot odd coats for young men 4nd Boys only,at E. LAWLUS. Opposite Riverside Hotel. fssex Pigs For Sal*f , r a few fine Essex Bof^ Ptgs for sale if applied for at once. Are Pure Blood. BRADFORD SMITH. One half mile North of McHenry. l»-2»,-4w. Tame Hay for Sale. 100 Tons of Tatne Hay, and 80 Tons of upland Hay tor sale. Inquire of John Flusky. Two miles from the McHenry Depot, on Nunda Road. New Cloaks, Dolmans, Russian Cir­ culars, Newports In great variety and lowest prices (no old stock) at Bonslett A Stoflel's. , , Notice lo those that want work done In my line, such as Tanks, Vats and all other work done In a shop, as I get lumber direct from Chicago. F. A. HEBA&D. E. Lawlus Wis- jtost returned from the city with a fashionable stock of Cloths. Gents should keep one eye open for good fits. Store opposite Riverside McHenry, Illinois. For Sale or Rent. 7 The Brick Store opposite the Parker Houso, formerly occupied by G. W. Besley as a drug store, is offered for sale or rent. Will be sold on long time or rented on reasonable terms. Apply to. B. GiLUiUix, West McHenry, Nov. 6th, 1884. Bucklin'e Arnioa ^ The best salve In the world for Cuts, Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Silt Rlieume, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chaped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup« tions, and positively cure Plies, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refun* ded. Price 25 cents per box. For Sale by Henry Colby. The Great Russian Remedy. If you are suffering with Rheumatism Neuralgia, Headache, Toothache. Ear aclie. Sore throat, use Russian Liniment For Sprains, Bruises and CbllblittffS it has no equal. From 10 to 30 drops taken in a little sweetened water with external application will cure Pain In the Stomach and Bowels alio Winter Cholera and Clioleramorbus and it is equally a* good for the Horse. For sale by all Druggist, Call for Russian Liniment and take no other. Parties in want of a suitable fence for parks, cemeteries, lawns, school house grounds, etc., are referred to tiie new iron fence araund the park In Mc­ Henry village, and to the tail yard and lawn fences around the court house at Woodstock. J. H. Garrison A Co., dealers In lumber, feed, cement, sewer and culvert pipe, etc., at Woodstock, are manufacturer's agents for these fences, and a full line of wire netting for fences, flower stands, crestings, etc., and will be pleased to take orders for any styles, and at prices which make them, wben beauty, strength and dura­ bility are considered, the cheapest In the market. 3w An Old 8*ttler Proposes to Sell Out. The undersigned, after an active farmers life in this Town for over forty years, new offers for sale his home farm of 412 acres, situated on what is known as Ladd 's Corners, oue mile northeast of the village of Ringwood. Tnere is * food dwelling, four barns, three good wells of water, and in short it Is one of the most desirable farms In McHenry Couuty, there not being a foot of waste lar.d on the place. There is about 275 acres that lias been under the plow and there is 70 acres good timber. Will be sold far $75 per acre, and possession given as soon as tiie crops are gathered. Also 80 acres in the Town of Rich­ mond, about two and a half miles from the above described farm. If the land |s sold ail my personal property will be «old at private or public sale. Also 327 acres of land in Dunn County Wis, 247 acres of which is one piece and within two miles of Downsvllle, a railroad station, and 80 acres in another. Is finely located and will make a yalna* ble farm. Will sell the 247 acre pleoe for $3,000. The 80 acre piece for 91,900. Also 60 acres of land In Mitchell Co.. towa, under good improvement. Is situated a mile ana a half from Stacy- ville. Price 91,500. For further particulars Inquire of the undersigned, at Ringwood, In. Ktafwood, IlL, July »t. Go to Mrs. Howe's for Dressmaking. _________ SMOKERS, call for Bar! High Art." They have few4 No trouble to show good* or fuestions at R. Bishop's. Buy tM Estey Organ If yog beat, O. W. Owen, McHenryt City residences for sale. Apply I® Asa W. Smith, Woodstock, IIL f < %> to Mrs. M. Schumacher's foH inery, Dress Making and Fancy Q| We carry the largest lino of sng in the market, and our mrfoe* -- always as low as good goods esaiMtM. Henry Cottar. The Lyman Barb Wire, both and galvanized,decidedly the best Wlr« in the market, at John I. Story's. The ffne9t assortment of Bird Cages in town, at John I. Story's. 1 Bishop's Roller Mills Flouiw For Sale in Wauconda. by C. It. Jenck«. Try a Sack, It cannot tail to ^ please you. Frank's Polish for Ladles shoes will not rub off or soil the skirts; For sate BY HIMI COLBY. Building Paper, cheap, at John I. Story's. A Aue assortment of verv line into Iron Wire at John I. Story»».^r FITS All tits stopped free by Dr, Kliue's Great Nerve Restorer, No fits after first day's use. Marvelous cures Treatise and 92.00 trial bottle free, to Fit cases. Send to Dr, Kline, 981 Areh St* Phila,, Pa. THE finest assortment of Sewing Machines to be found in the county, at O. W. Owen's. See our stock of Boots and Shoes be­ fore buying. . PEBBT A Owen. Fu'l and complete line of Men's and Boys' Clothing, at reasonable prices eft Perry ft Owen's. - Please remember that our stock is every department Is very completo. and that our prices are always tbo~- lowest that can be made. Wo wfll be undersold by any house In McBeairjr: Co. Henry Colby. For Sale or Exchange. One or two good houses, wttti barns and ether out-buildings; orchards, wells, cisterns, etc. located near the Depot in Henry, together with land acre to fifty. W ill sell verjTImifc# Or trade for a farm, or western wild land. Also a good house to rent. lit. BiTaom. West MoHenry, Ilia. Cleaning and Repairing done la tho neatest manner, by E. Lawltta. . - , ^ ^ ^ NOTICE, ; Two first class tailors are by E. Lawlus, to pleaae the psopll if-' McHenry with good fitting garments F, Houck, of Beioit, guarantees ft tor no sale. Farm for S«le. ^ The undersigned offers for sale his Farm, containing 804 acres, situated one mile West of'the village of Mo- Henry, en the Woodstock mtA """"" buildings, living water, plenty of i fruit, and * young bearing orefa ' well adapted for a stock farm. M to Railroad Station and s fhsiis tory. For terms and other ot " Inquire of the undersigned on premises. McHenry, July 16th, C* :;j Thousands ot Dairymen. * Will testify that Dickinson's Cow Prescription saved theft cows from having milk fever. It should be a in every case as soon as possible" the cow calves. It will also nsnss her to d° well, and Increase the flow of milk. It Is worth from 95 to all the cow Is worth to every one U3ing It. For sale by all Druggists. Five Pounds of the Choicest Japan Tea for 92. Call and get sample of what I give sway, • B. GiuuutiP For the largest stock of Fall sod Winter Millinery to be found in the county, go to Mrs. H. H. Nichols'. GLASS I GLASS | We keep Glass of all sizes constantly on hand. Special sises out without extra charge. JOHN I. STOBT, New Lumber Wagons All complete for 950, at tho Wagon Factory of R. Bisop, McHenry, III, F50REW. n you nm * 4 ' -- For Sato By Fitsslmmons & Evanson, Went MeK< C F Hall A Co, Ricnmond, 111. A R Alexander, Richmond, lit. J F Packer, Richmond, III. O C Oelby, Nunda, III. ^ ^ F Rowe, Hebron, III. K S Smith, Alden, IH. « VI J W Cristy ft Sona, Rinf irood, III. *1 Kuckmaa ft Rice, Wllmot, Wis. ; H 3elp, Lake Zurich, III, •Cj k -'-ilSi Gold Ing Bros. Waaoonda, 111. % Wells ft Werden, Waaconda, III. R Tweed ft Son, Spring Orave, lit*. . Ley ft Adams, Jshnsbnrgh, ill. K Maner, Genoa Junction, Wis. '• O • Saner ft Co., *Locg Orere, Ilk H Rogers, Volo, IIL A-I? ;v,; Tie Aurieai SkirM Writer. (FOC*TH TtAR.) Tho Ghosipost Shorthand Journal In tho Uvtltod Statos. ^ Each number contains OM.simile teaaHIMf1 notes of eminent stenographers la thevlkifiBf systems of Isaac and Ilea Pitman, (cSSST Munaoa. Takgrafy, etc.,and alt the newetai- teresting to the profession. Contributed i*fey leading stenographers. SOBSC1PT1QH OLOO A IKAR. Single Nnmbersi, IS Oents. RQWKLL ft HKKOOX. Boot--, Mass. SHORT HAND. BY Wk Class of Fhoovgraphy. Tattles lessons) two terns is the fall « Throogh it hundreds have si oagh knowledge of rinangisi particulars and clmS» mm*uiixoox