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ĵ ejjeiry piauietler, mm m WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8, 1886, MASOXI3 MCIIEKRT LODGE, NO. 158 A. P. and A- M.-- •Regular Communication* the Saturday on or before the full of the moon and every two ireeka thereafter. _ CHAS. C. COLBY,'W. M. . Moim OH VPTBR So. 31 R. A. M --Regn- ir Convocations held on the second and fourth f ridav* in each moneh. JOHN EVAKSOV, H. P. Railroad Time Table. On and after Menrtar, June 15, Trains vjll pass McHenry Station 88 below: OOIHO lOCTl. Seneva Lake Passenger ...7:38 A. N Geneva Lake Express ....... .8:25 " Geneva Lake Freight 12:49 r. M Geneva Lake Passenger ..3:W " Geneva Lake Passenger 6.34 " OOIWO NOKTIt. Geneva Lake Freight ....9-11 a. m Seneva Lake Passenger 10:00 «• Geneva Lake Passenger 10:00 " Geneva Lake Express .4:48r. M Beaeva Lake Passencer 6:57 " B. Buss, Agent. McHenrr, III THE FAIR. Just as we are going to press adls- patch from A. S. Wright, Secretary of the Agricultural Society. Informs us that the F*kj|Ulbe continued until .Saturday night. Vfe^hope, if the Weather clears up to-day that every inan, woman and child wiliturn out the last three days of this wuk and give the Fair a boom. Remember the Fair continues until Saturday night. TAKE In the Excursion to Milwaukee on Saturday. Round trip only #2.0). Do not fail to see-Bonnie Gee's Com­ edy Company, at Riverside fall on Saturday evening. READ the new advertisement of Goldlng Bros., Wauconda, to be found elsewhere in this paper. A NOTICE of the Lake County Sol­ diers Re-Union can be found in our Wauconda correspondence. ARE you going to the Milwaukee Excursion on Saturday next. Only #2 for the round trip. BONSLETT & STOFFEL have a new ad­ vertisement this week which can be found In another column. HON. F. K. GRANGER had the misfor- : tune to lose a valuable road marc one day last week. She got entangled in a barb wire fence, and cutting off an. artery bled to death. As will be seen by a notice elsewhere the Skating Rink will not be open on Saturday evening on account of the Hall being engaged by the Comedy Company, THE Campers at Pistaqua Bay have about all broke up, the cool weather of the past two weeks having hastened their departure. Hunters and fisher- mert are now monarchs of the Lakes. BEKNIE GEE'S Lilliputian Comedy Company, which appears at Riverside Hall on Saturday evening next, prom­ ises to be one of the richest treats of the season. Do not fail to see them. A MISSOURI editor, soliciting sub­ scriptions to his paper, declares that a neglect to take interest in reading the news ol the day is an infallible symp­ tom of early death. OUR l'ublic School opened on Mon­ day with the following corps of teach­ ers: J. J. Vasey, Principal; Miss Clara Wighcman, Intermediate Department; < Miss Nettle Page, Primary; and E. W. Wheeler teacher of the West McHenry Division. THE Sundy School at Ringwood will give an entertainment n< xt Sabbath evening, at 7:20 o'clock, on the subject of Missions. AD excellent programme will be presented. A rich treat is in store for all lovers of the race, and their possible nobility of character. WE have received a copy of the Premium List of the Tenth Annual Fair of the Marengo Agricultural Sp- clety, which Is to be held from Sept. 22d to 25th inclusive. It was printed at the office of the Marengo Republican and is a neat and tasty job. In fact Brother Babcock never puts out any but good jobs. We trust our Marengo friends will have better weather than we are enjoying this week. THE Woodstock Fair is meeting with bad weather this week, which is much to be regretted, as the arrangements were complete and the prospect good for one of the most extensive Fairs ever held by the Society. It commen­ ced raining Monday night and at this writing, Wednesday morning, is still raining, and the prospect certainly looks gloomy. Should It clear oft to­ day the Fair will probably be extend­ ed through Saturday, making three Interesting days, but the result cannot be'what it would have been had the weather proved good. A TOUNG man borrowed $150 und with It attended a good Business Lol lege Three months later he secured a position at 960 per month. Did his Investment pay? Suppose he had loaned his money at 8 per cent, the earnings would have been #12 a year. He invests In an education and the re­ sult is an income of #720 a year. But this Is not all. The next year his sal ary was raised to #80 per month and three years afterward he was a partner In the house. Young man, a thorough , business education has been the means or many a success like this, and you should secure it. Write at once to that largest aud best of schools, the Metropolitan Business College of Chi­ cago, for a catalogue, or call at this office for full information. When others are. suflnring, drop a word of kindness and sympathy. if they are suffering from a cold, give them Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup; a few doses ot this valuable remedy will af­ ford instant relief, and a twenty-five Ceut bottle will cure the worst cough, ' PKRSONAL.. Miss BERTHA HOLLISTER returned from a four weeks visit in Iowa, on Tuesday. JOHN M. SMITH, of Osborne, Kansas, spent 8unday with friends in thi* vil­ lage Rev. MR. EEDE, of Chicago, Is visit­ ing with the family of Elder Wheeler, at the farm. Dit. GEO. R. SASSETT, of the Hobart. Indiana Tribune, Re-Uned with the 95th boys, st Ntinda, on Friday last. Miss MATTIB SMITH, who has been visiting with friends at Osborne, Kan., returned to her home In this village last week. JUDGE B. N. SMITH, of Woodstock, and Hon. A. B. Coon, of Marengo, were attending to legal business in this vil­ lage on Monday. CApr. A. ». STEWART, Ex-County Treasurer, who now resides at Indian­ apolis, Indiana, was in attendance at the 95th Re-Union on Friday last. DIED.--September 1st, 1885, at the residence of the parents, 267 Park Ave., Chicago, Fannie Lillian, daughter of Jesse A. and Fannie M. Baldwin, aged 11 months and 12 days, with Cholera Infantum, after an illness of less Chan 48 hours. The body was brought to the Greenwood Cemetery for burial, Sept. 2d. AN effort is being made to hive John D. Nisli removed from the railway mail service. Mr. Nleh is one of the most efficient postal clerks in the ser­ vice. His record Is a remarkable one. Month after month his report slips are returned without an error. He is not in any sense an offensive partisan. He votes the Republican ticket--that Is the full extent of his oftenslveness. Wo shall watch with interest the future developments, Mr, Nlsh has the run from Lake Geneva to Elgin and return.--Every Saturday. BENNIK GEE,S Lilliputian Comedy Company are advertised to appear at Riverside Hall, in this village, on Sat­ urday evening next, and from the recommendations from both the public and the press we have no hesitation in recommending them as well worthy the patronage of the public, The Muscatine Daily Journal has the fol­ lowing to say of them: Either the fame of the Lilliputians or the revolution in theatrical rates, had the eflect to call out a crowded Opera House last evening. Whatever the special rang net, the audience was entertained for over two hours In a manner that elicited its constnnt plaud­ its and won for the Lillipnts a popu- varity which few foreign companies have attained in a first night. The programme embraced a wide yariety of amusement. Inclining singing, in­ strumental playing, dancing and com­ edy, and In every part the little per­ formers acquitted themselves with credit. Nor are they so young as to miss the charm which comes with ma­ ture r grace, especially in the case of the lady Lilliputians. To persons wishing to attend the Chicago Exposition, held from Sept. 2 to October 17, we will 6ell Excursion Ticket at #2 25, round trip, inclu ling admission ticket to the Exposition, on the following days: Sept 12th •• 14th •' Sept 14. 15, 16, 17, 18, and 1», " 21st " Sept 22 and 23, good until 28th " Sept 26 •• 28th " Sept 29 and 30 •• Oct 5th ! »' Oct 3<t " Oct 5th " Oct 6 and 7 " Oct 12th " Oct 10 •' Oct 12th « Oct 13 and 14, •• Oct 191 h «- Oct 17 « Oct l»th Parties wishing to attend the Stata Agricultural Fair, held from Septem­ ber 14ti to 19th, inclusive, can take ad­ vantage of these rates, although Expo­ sition admission tickets will not be re­ ceived for entrance to Fair B. Buss, Agent. McHenry, til., Sept. 1st, 1885. •The County Poor Farm. A great many unwarranted things have been said by the people of some townships in our county, about the "cost," "extravagance" and "nonsense" of the establishment of a county poor house and the purchase of a farm for its sustenance. Notwithstanding till this opposition a farm was purchased, a magnificent building put upon it and the paupers. (28 In number) of the county are now cared for at a compara­ tive small expense, as will be shown by the follow! ng figures which we have gleaned from the committee which was appointed by the Board of Super­ visors at its last meeting for the pur­ pose of ascertaining the cost of main­ taining the paupeis from March 20 to August 25. The cost of boarding 28 piupers, including the pay for the superintendent and one man's hire has been 83 cents per week pro rata. The entire expense of sustaining paupers, pro rata. Including board, medical at­ tendance, clothing and tobacco, has been 97 cents per week, in this esti­ mate no ac- ount was taken of 16 acres of oats, 16 acres of corn, and about 40 tons of hay which the farm has pro­ duced. These are certainly encourag­ ing figures and at tills rate.we may safely say that In a short time the In­ stitution will become self sustaining and at the same time aflord the pauper a better home and better fare than they could hav* obtained the old way of each township supporting its o^'n poor,--Harva d Independent. Riverside Skating Rink. There will be no Skating on Satur­ day evening, Sept. 12th, for the Hall is engaged for the Lilliputian Specialty Company. See posters. W. II. FORD, Proprietor. See Perry & Owen's Adver­ tisement. FOR SALE. The buildings. Barn and House, next door North of the Riverside House.-- The purchaser to move the buildings from the land. Will be sold cheap if applied for this week. Inquire of W.H.FORD, At the Riverside House. The 95th Re-Union. The Re-Ui.ion of the old 95th Regi­ ment Illinois Volunteers was held^t Nunda on Friday last and was one of the mo»t pleasant gatherings that we have attended for many a day. A goodlf number of the old veterans of that Regiment were present, besides a large number of other old soldiers and their friends, all bent on having a good time. And as old comrades in arras met for the first time for years, It was plainly evideut by the warm clasp of the hand and the smiling countenance, that it was indeed a pleasure for them to *»e there. About 11 o'clock the order to "fall In'* was given when they marched to Nunda Rink, where a business meeting was held, after which a sumptuous din­ ner was served at National Rink, to which the boys did ample justice. At one o'clock the exercises were commenced at Nunda Rink by an Ad­ dress of Welcome, by Capt. J. E. Beck- l"y. which was followed by a Poem by Dr. S. F. Bennett, which can be found in full on the first page of this paper. Speeches were then made by Capt. Jot.n Eddy. Judge Gilmore, Judge B. N. Smith, Capt. Parker and others, and were listene I to with marked atten­ tion and frequently Interrupted by rounds of applause. The remarks of some of the speakers we would like to have printed in full but time and space will not permit. Taken all In all the Re-Uulon of the 95th for 1885 was a grand success, and will be long remembered with pleasure by those who attended. Nevln's Martial Band was present, and enlivened the occasion* by their splendid music, and the vocal and in­ strumental music was first-class. The citizens of Nunda also done their part toward making the Re-Union a success and the soldier boys are load In their praise of the manner in which they were entertained on this occasion. EXCURSION TO MILWAUKEE, SATURDAY, SEPT. 12th There will be an Excursion to Mil­ waukee on Saturday, Sept. 12th, by wav of Genoa Junction* Fare round trip only #2.00. The Milwaukee Expo­ sition is now open, and this will be one of the grandest chances to see it. Will have full seven hours in Milwaukee and get home before midnight. Persons wishing to remain over io Milwaukee and return on any train (by way of Chicago or any other way) Sunday or Monday can do so by paying the ticket Agent in Milwaukee one dollar. Remember the d*te, Saturday next, Sept. 12th. Train will leave this station about 8 A. M. Tou will eever get a better chance to visit the beautiful city of Milwaukee and see the Exposi­ tion at the same time. See Ferry & Owen's Adver­ tisement. ALCONOUIN EDITOR PLAINDKALER Frank Yer- kes moved into the Won. Morton house on Mouday of last week. Wm. Morton started on Tuesday of last week for Wisconsin to buy Milch Cows. Henry Buathun^n and family started for Nebraska on Thursday of last week Tor a two weeks visit witli father Hartquist. There was a goodly number from here attended the Re-Unlou ol the 95th Regiment, at Nunda, on Friday last aud all report having a good time, Blge Rose icrans made our burg a flying visit last week. Mrs, Kalahan is building an addition to her residence west of town, and otherwise remodeling the old part,-- Bert Tubbs Is doing the work, Mr. Dolg is treating h«s residence to a coat of paint, which much I nproves the looks of the place. Henry Tople is tearing down and re­ building the building occupied by Ford <fc Smith as a meat market. And we xpect we will have one of the tonyeste meat markets In the north-west when completed. Mrs. Chas. Wandrack has returned home from her visit at Eau, Clare, Wis, Morton Perry St Co. Is palnting our school house outside and in. And also calclmlnlng, which is making a decided Improvement in its appearance. Mr. J. D. Ferguson, Sr., of Aurora^ Nebraska, is visiting with friends and relatives in this vicinity. We are very sorry to hear that her health is on the decline. Mrs. Nettie Tbreadgold, of Lockport 111. has been making friends and rela­ tives a visit here. Miss May Miller will teach the school this winter/in the Ford district, Earnest/Benson is still quite sck. A little visitor came to stay • with Chas. Kdblank last week. It Is a girl. Mr. Ransford, principal of our Public School, has secured a boarding place with Mrs. Bigelow, Our Public School will not open un­ til Monday, Sept. 4th, o«i account of the repairs being made on the school house. Miss Myrtle McKee left ou Saturday evening last for Richmond, where she has been engaged as a teacher tor the ensuing year. Dr. Nason aud family attended the 20th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford, at their home in Elgin, on Saturday last, and they also spent Sunday with friends. Cuas. Curtis, of McHenry, speut Sat­ urday and Sunday here, the guest of C. E. Chapell. Miss Edith Kingman, who has been quite sick, is now in proving and it is hoped she will soon be out again. For Sale. The undersigned offers for sale one Mace and Colt, one Set Single Harness, one Buggy, OUR Cutter, one Heating Stove and one Cook Stove. Will be sold reasonable if applied for soon. Inquire at residence iu Uowe's Block, K,J. LOHRER. McHenry, Sept. 1, 188k WAUCONDA- EDITOR PLAIN DEALER:-News has not been very abundant thls.sutnmer in Wauconda, yet the town fs by iw» means dead. The Soldiers Reunion last week, was generally declared a success. The weather was perfect, there was a good attendance, lots of music by the Wau­ conda and Barrlngton brass bands, and everybody seemed happy. The speeches by Gen. Smith, Dr. Earle, Col. Messer and others were well received. Gen. Smith was tight at home, so to speak, many of the "boys" having been mem­ bers of hi* old command. Harry Tld- mar8h came home Tuesday evening- just in time to assist in the music, par­ ticularly in the orchestra for dancing. With Harry playing the cornet, his father 1st violin, Geo. Pratt 2d violin, J. Bock man the clarionet and Clint Grlswold the bass viol, the music was strictly first-class. Some of our readers may not have heard of the reorganization ol the brass baud. It now comprises eigh­ teen pieces. The boys first began to practice about the middle of Juue, but since that time they have stuck to it so enthusiastically and persistently, that they now do credit to tlhe town as well as themselves. Mr, Tidmarsh and the two or three other old players have been untiring in their efforts to make the band a suoces*. It boomed from the first. It has proved Itself to be a suc­ cess, and will doubtless receive liberal patronage and assistance from the citizens. A dance in Maiman's Hall will be given by the band September 18th, and many besides those Intending to dance are buying tickets, thus show­ ing their good will and desire to sus­ tain a good band lb Wauconda. Wm. Seymour Is building a fine resi­ dence on the lot joining his present one. Robert Taggart graduated in den­ tistry at Ann Arbbr, Mich, last summer. He has taken a very thorough course, and has had an unusual amount of prac­ tical experience in connection with It. He is home now, and has decided to remain a few weeks and practice here before locating permanently. Any re­ quiring the services of a first-class den­ tist will to well to arail themselves of this opportunity. There is a God io Israel 1m spite of civil service reform. The democracy are no longer hungry in Wauconda. Mr. Todd hat been removed and Mr. Rurritt appointed postmaster. The office will be moved this week into the hardware room of J. R. Wells' store The room has been nicely papered and fitted up, and is very attract! Fred Burrltt will be the new deputy, John Goldlng retiring after seven years of service. Reed Burritt has been home on a visit. He has returned to Colorado where be Intends to engage exten­ sively in Stock raising. HEBRON. EDITOR PLAINDKALERChas. Brown Is home from Chicago. Horace Prouty's youngost etiiM WM burled Thursday, G. W. Coun is spending a few weeks in Ches'ilre, Mass. A goodly nu nber went from here to Kaye's Park, Saturday, to witness the boat races. Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Carrier and Mrs. Austin Saunders, from Chicago, are visiting friends here. Win. Rowe was taken seriously III laU week, and we are sorry to be un­ able to report hlw much bettor at this writing, Mr, mid Mrs. Jnspph Chapman, from Orili > are vUitlng friends here. Mr, ftftv* ;Jrs, Hi rain Rowe celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their mar­ riage, at the residence of Mason Thom­ as, Thursday, Sept. 3d, 1885. About fifty guests were present, all relatives with four exceptions. The following Is the list of presents: Mr. and Mrs. Sanfurd Rowe, #20 In gold; Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Rowe, #5; Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Gratton, #2.50; Mrs Eliza CasterlI ne 12.50; Mrs. Henry Noyes aud WJllle, #5; Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Leech, castor; Will Rowe, #10 In gold; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rowe, two cups and saucers; Mr. and Mrs. F^ank Rowe, half doz. silver knives and forks; Mr.and Mrs. A. Saun ders, #10 In gold; W. 1. Saunders, #2.50; Mr. and Mrs. W. Rotnour, #1; Mr. aud Mrs. J. F. Brown, table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. A. Manley, #5; Mr. and Mrs. H. Furbeck. #5; Mr. and Mrs. Reed, tidy, glass plate and flowers; Mr. and Mrs. Randall, pair towels, Mr. and Mrs. D. Carrier. Chicago, #5 in gold; Mr. and Mrs. Wells, set glassware. THIRTEENTH ANNUAL lnt«r-*tat« industrial Exposition of Chicago- SKFTBMBBR 2 TO OCTOBER 17, 1885. ' Of ail the Exhibitions of this class which have been started In the world only two have been able to maintain themselves for any considerable term of years without intermission. The American Institute, of New York, Is one of the two, and has been either se(/-su8talnlng, or has sufficient endow­ ment to establish it as a permanency. The only other, and by far the most, eminently successful, in all respects, is the one at Chicago. Opening lor the firs', time, September 25. 1873. it has held twelve annual consecutive Exhibi ti >ns of the very highest class--Its field being Industry, Science and Art. Its unvarying success is evidenced by the fact that, with an admission fee of only 25 cents, its treasury has never failed In any one year to realize from #35.000 to #50,000 net. It8 visitors who paid admission have averaged about 8,000 per day, for forty diys^-and this at­ tendance, made up as it is of the most progressive, wide-avake people on the face of the earth, is ample evidence of the genuine merit of the exhibition itself. The truth in a nut-shell Is, that no intelligent person within reach'of Chi­ cago, wiio desires to keep abreast of tlie|progr< ss of mankind iu mechanic and fine arts, can aflord for even a sin­ gle year, to miss the opportunity for observation and study which tnese annual exhibitions offer. Railroad fares during the forty days are reduced to the lowest figures. Richmond Department. CONTRIBUTED BT 3. F. BENNETT. Seymour Hogle is convalescing fron his late alarming illness, James Leggett Is rejoicing Si the advent of another heir i§^iiis" boime. Congritulations! % . Comrade Wm. Smailes. Inspecting officer, G. A. R., was present at the Nunda reunion. Miss Nellie Dermont, daughter of Alex. Dermont, or this village, is lying dangerously sick at Genoa Junction. Quite a number ot our young people attended the concert and rink at Mc­ Henry on Saturday evening. Robert Johonnott and Chas. Voak, with their wives, go on a visit to Madison, Wis., this week. They will also take in the Milwaukee fair. Every old soldier should join the G. A. R. without delay. It those out­ side knew what those inside do, every last man would become a member at once. Everybody is getting in his supply of coal, preparatory to 'Winter. It is now cheaper than for a number of sea­ sons before--has got down, In fact, where it i^as cheap to use as wood. Mrs. L. Billings is sick with dysen­ tery and inflammation of the lungs--a bad complication. mother, Mrs. Thompson, of Elgin, has come up to take care of her during her sickn ess. Dr., when you compliment a lady on her appearance, and attempt to meas­ ure the distance around her waist with your arm, be sure you don't make a mistakjin the identity of the lady! "Guilty!" Supervisor A, R. Alexander goes to Woodstock this week to attend the meeting of the County Board, and Road Commissioner Johonnott to at­ tend to business connected with the building of the new bridge. Look out for the green corn. A large number of cases of cholera morbus are traceable toovereating of bpi.ed sweet corn. It ought not to hurl anybody If eaten in moderation and well chewed but making a whole meal of it aad' bolting it unchewed is dangerous. ATTENTION!--The members of the Richmond Post. G. A. R . a-e here^v notified that InspectingOfficer Wiilia Smailes, of Elgin, will visit the Post at some regular meeting In the near future. The old friends and comrades of Cap'. Smaller will be happy to ex­ tend to him a hearty fraternal greets Ing. % We had the pleasure, at the 95th Reunion of shaking hands with "lots of the boys." Cn|. Avery, Judges Smith and Gilmore, Cap*. E ldy. Comrades Southworth. Becklcy. Mallory, Packer, Eidredge, Ellsworth, Stewart, Wright, and dozens more, were there to he.'p celebrate the o seas ion. Sorry we were toojate for the banquet, which is said to have been superb. Charles Andrews,of Spring Grove, is about to enter the field as an auction­ eer, and Irs advertisement will soon appear in the PLAINDEALKK. In the meantime let those who need the ser­ vices ot some one to Swing the hammer bear in mind that Charley fs iu tiie field and may be addressed at Spring Grove, as above. We have no doubt that he will m ike a success of It, and take pleasure in recommending him. Our community was shocked aud grieved on Saturday last at the sudden death of George Pur ly, one of our oldest residents and most respected citizens. He was sick oniv a few days, three or four we think,of inflammation of the lungs. If we can procure it, a more extended biographical sketch will be given hereafter. The funeral was very largely attended on Sunday afternoon. Relatives from Ohio aud other States were present* The contract for building the abut­ ments of the new bridge to bn built over the Nlpieing, near John Craine's, lias been let. The man who built the C. F. Hall & Co. block in this village is to do the job. The contract calls for an aggregate height of the two abut­ ments 40 feet and as much mor£ as may be necessary. The reason ot this great height of the abutments is, that the ground Is springy and the foundation will have to be laid very deep--some think more than 15 leet below the sur­ face at one end of the bridge. It Is in­ tended to dig down to a solid bottom If they have to go down through to the base of one of the mountains of China. It was a pleasure, iu company with Mrs. Bennett, to attend the reunion of the old Ninety-Fifth Regiment, at Nunda, last Saturday, on which occa­ sion every polite attention possible was tendere I. We shall always keep a w.irtn spot In our heart for the Nunda comrades. About one hundred of the survivors of the regiment were i i line, and the exercises at the rink were of a very interesting character. The speeches by Capt. Eddy, Ben Smith, Judge Gilmore, Lieut. Beckley, M. F. Ellsworth and others were first-Jlass, We very much regretted that business engagements made it necessary to leave before the programme was quite completed--especially since the Choir sang for their closing^iece* The Sweet By-and-By," whioh we would have given much to hear. By the way, the singing, as well as the speaking, was good, and when we say that, remember that we are accustomed to hear the singing of th) Congregational Church Choir In Richmond very often, and so can j idge what good singing is. The soloist, soprano at Nunda, ha* a sweet, sympathetic voice, which by cultlva tion in the direction of acquiring more (tower, will be first class. It must be conceded that Comrade Ellsworth did bis duty by tbe army louse, and Capt. Eddy did the same by a political louse who is reported to have sold out bis constituency for two thousand dollars. (The Capt. says it was twenty-two hundred, and he knows it). Altogether we vote tbe reunion a great success. The letter of Hon. C. E. Fuller, In last week's PLAINDEALER, wherein be boldly accuses Mr. Hopkins of selling out his coustituency at the last Con­ gressional Convention at Elgin, for the sum of two thousand dollars, is a start­ ling comment on tbe rascality of mod­ ern political methods. The accusation is that at that Convention a "contract" was made, "that Mr. Ellwood should not be a candidate for re-election, and when his term expired, the vote of DeKalb county should be delivered to Mr. Hopkins." Tbe "consideration" for Mr. Hopkins' withdrawal from the con­ test In favor of Mr. Ellwood Is stated to have been the payment by Mr. Ell­ wood to Mr.* Hopkins of the sum of #2,000. If these are facts. It is one of the most disgraceful transactions we have ever heard of in politics! It was a bargain and sale of the DeKalb dele­ gation, like sheep in the market! When such things as this occur It is time the people arouse and take mat ters into their own hauds. If such things be true, a delegate convention i® only a shabby farce. The voters in the primaries may be ever so honest, and may elect their delegates with the conviction that they are honest men and will faithfully represent tbe senti­ ment of the people, who sent them to the conventions, but of what avail is it if their representatives are to be sold for cash aud knocked down to the can­ didate who has the longest purse! It should make every honest voter's blood boil with indignatiou! Such transsc- tions are a shame and a disgrace, and are subversive of the very first princi­ ples of true Republicanism, The caucus becomes a farce, the County Conven­ tion little better, and the Congres­ sional Convention an open shame. The vox populi, which we are wont to say Is also the vox Dei, Is changed to the chink of the politician's gold, and the claim that this is a government In which the people rule, ouly excites a smile of derision. Will the representa­ tives of the decent voters of DeKalb, dare they, consummate this sale, by delivering the goods--freemen's votes, God save the mark--at the coming Convention? Will those voters return to that Convention the men who are said to have signed the "contract.** Will Kane and DeKalb go Into that Cd^ventio^and use the majority pow­ er which they have to foist upon Lake, McHenry an J Boone a distasteful and unworthy candidate for CongreasP If so the duty of the minority counties is plain. Withdraw from the Convention and nominate an honest man, and leave the result to the people. There are voters eno igh In the District who re­ pudiate the system of bribes and jobbery to elect such a candidate spite of the party lash. It Is customary to speak well o«~ the dead--and Mr. Ell­ wood Is beyond the reach ot censure now, but It must be admitted that lie was as unworthy public confidence in paying the money as Mr. Hopkins was in receiving It, and neither the dead man or the living one can be consider­ ed worthy the vote of an honest elector. It is time ths people arose in their t might, and demand that an honest and competent man represent iheui in Congress. They have the remedy In their own hands if they will use it. The whole country will watch the outcome. FOR SALE -A desirable UIIN and tot IK Richmond; nice location, went of railroad. A good and nice home for come one. Inquire ot Dr. S. F. Bennett. 10-51-tf WANTED, TO UUY:--A snug little far n of 20 to40 acres, witii comfortable house and outbuildings,and convenient to boating and fishing on lake. Address Dr. S, F. Bennett, Richmond, III. tf Interesting to Both Sexes. Any man or woman making less than #40 weekly should try our easy money making business. We want Agents for our celebrated MADAME DEAN SPINAL SUPPORTING CORSETS; also our SPINAL SUPPORTER, SHOULDER BKACE, AND ABDOMINAL PROTECTOR COMBINED (for men and boys). No experience requir­ ed. Four nrdersper day give the Agent #150 monthly. Our Agents report four to twenty sales daily. #3 outfit free. Se :id at ouce for full particulars. State Sex. LEWIS SCHIBLE & Co., 8wl3 390 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. No preparation could have made such a reputation as Salvation Oil has (in so short a time) without intristic merit of the highest order. It kills pain. Price 25 rents a bottle, NOTICE. . To persons wishing to attend the McHenry County Fair held at Wood­ stock from September 8th to 11th, we will sell round trip Excursion Tickets at 65cents. B.'BCS8, Agent. For Sale or Exchange. One or two good houses, with good 'jarns and other out-buildings; good >rchard8, wells, jcisterns, etc. Well located near the Depot In West Mc­ Henry, together with land from one acre to 20. Will sell very cheap or trade for a farm, or western wild land. \lso a good house to rent. s . RATMOKD. West McHenry, Ilia. Farm for Sale. The farm known as the Kearns farm is now oflered at private sale until the 15th day of September next, and if not sold by that time, will be oflered at Public Auction on said 15th day of September, on the premises. Terms of sale made knowh on that day. A good title will be guaranteed. Said farm is the E. J of the S. W, J and the S. E. J of the N. W. J of Section No. 10 In Township No. 43 North of Range No. 8 East of the 3d principal meri- dion. md contains 120 acres more or less; 75 acres under the plow--30 acres of good timber, 15 acres of pasture, handy railroad stations; house and stable, and well of good wa er; and Is located in the Munshaw neighborhood 3 mines from Algonquin, 3 miles from Crystal Lake Station, and 2 miles Irom Cary Station.--For terms aud other particulars Inquire of the undersigned at Crystal Lake. J. BRINK, Agent. Crystal Lake, Juoe 22d, 1885. 10-4»-12w. Business Notice** Try our new Teas. Bonslett AStOflel No trouble to show goods or answer questions at R. Bishop's. City residences for sale. Apply t#' Asa W. Smith, Woodstock, 111. Everything in the Hardware line •¥ bottom figures, at E. M. Howe's. Building Paper, cheap, at John I ' Story's. Randall and Keystone Pulverizers, 13 and ltf inch at E. M. Owen A Soa. The BosslBarrei Churn, at Jobs I Story's. Children's Clothing cheap at Henry Colby's. New Fall Ginghams at Perry St Owen's. German Knitting Yam, all colors, beat quality at Henry Colby's. Fresh Eureki Bread at Perry JK Owen's. #10 buys a good heavy wool wine- colored suit at Bonslett & Stofiel's. Gloves arid Mittens, good and eheap at Henry Colby's. Fly Nets, all kinds, oheap,*»t slett & Stoffel's. Fine Velvet and Velveteen In black and oolors at Perry ft Owen's. Saxony Tarn, ail colors at Benryj Colby's. Fine line Gents Neckwear at Henry Colby's. New Clothing at Bonslett & Stofiel's. Forbush & Brown's Buffalo Boots the best made at Henry Colby's, Walktng Shoes at half price to close at Henry Colby's. We carry a large line bakery goods; always fresh, at Bonslett So Stofiel's. Beiley's Famous Waukegan Ale and Porter On draught at J. BonsIettVA, Btt~ glen's and John Heimer's. Buy your Flour of Bonslett £ Stof- fel. New crate Lustre Band *Vare, very cheap and warranted, at Bonslett & Stofiel's. Call at E. M. Owen & Son's for youj Farm Machinery. They keep none but the best, and Warrant everything. Eight pounds Roasted 'Joflee for#l at Bonslett & StoflePs, ^ Kotioe. To those tMt want Tubs, Vats^' Racks,and anythlnsr in my line of busi­ ness. Work done on short notice to order. 8hop one door South ot Law* Ins' Store, F. A. HEBARD. McHenry, Aug. 10, iflSS. ll *-ly BESLEY'S Ale and Porter is the best made. On draught in McHenry at Jacob Bonslett's, A. Englen's. ami John Heimer's. The Lyman Barb Wire, both plain and galvanized,decidedly the best Wire in the market, at John I. Story's. Fine white Handkerchiefs, colored border, 5 cents each, warranted fast, at Henry Colby's, GLASS ! GLASS ! ; We keep Glass of all sizes constantly on band. Special sizes cut without extra charge. JOHN I. STORY, We have in stock at uery low prices, canned ap »les, peaches, pears, plums, apricots, pine apples, black berries' raspberries, cherries, blueberries, green gages, strawberries, tomatoes, corn succotash, lima beans, string beans, peas, baked beans, sweet potatoes, mackerel, cove oysters, salmon, clams, lobsters, beef, etc. HENRY COLBY* FEED CUTTERS. The Belle City takes the lead; the strongest and best, at E. M. Owen & Son's. Lace Curtains, Tidies, Lamberklns, Bedspreads and Shams, cheap, at Mrs, Schumaclier's, near the Depot. THE Quest assortment or Sewing Machines to be fonnd In the county, at O. W. Owen's. Please remember that our stock in every department is very complete and that our prices are always tha lowest that can be made. We will not be undersold by any house in McHenry Co. Henry Colby. ^ 1 ^ War Prices Played Out* ^ OK SILICKING. AM wool euits #33.00 and #40.00. Kiugs (nay fall, but E. Lawlus holds the shears yet, and be will get up good fitting suits ot good, honest goods, warranted to fit or no sale. E. LAWLUS, The Reliable Tailor. Front of Riversice House. An elegant line of Diess Goods a# Henry Colby's. Keep one Eye open on Bargains All Wool Suits #5.00; Fine all Wool Pants #2.00 and #3.00; Fine Dre»s Suits #10.00; Odd Wool Coats #2.00; Vests 25 ceuts, at E. LAWLUS', Opposite Riverside House Red path's #8.00 Sh< The best In tiie world for the m'tn* ey. Solid leather, solid sole, leather counters and innersoles and are made out of first quality calf skin, put to­ gether in an honest, substantial man­ ner and warranted to give satisfaction Try a pair, For sale by Henry Colby. Bargains Extraordinary. Come to Fitzslmmons & Evanson's If you have Cash to invest, for any kind of Goods. This week Ladles, Gents. Misses and Children will have lower prices than ever knowu before. Also Dress Goods at half price. Also mens clothing, such as single coats at 'jalf price or below. Come in and look us over and don't wait. FiTzawvoxs & EVANSON. MIDDLINGS! MIDDLINGS At Bonslett & StoffoP*. /I Barrel Salt at Bonslett A StoffSHk WauconUa, 111., Sept. 5th, MSfe v C. IHcktnsan Jt Son, Barrington, HI: GENTLEMEN.--I find your Russian Liniment the best medicii<e I have ever used. I am on the road most al) the time and I always carry a bottle of it witii me. 1 find it a sure -tire for Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Lameness, Soreness.etc, and for pain in the stom­ ach and bowels. Diarrhoea ar.d Cholera Morbus one dose always cures me. 1 use it also with the best results for Biy torses. For sale by all druggists.