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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3, 1887. ajr. VAN 8LYKE, Editor. ST> A DT? T> Maybe found on rAriliiiflie »i OBO. p. L * CO. *3 (10 Spruce Btraet •ontrtcti mav be ATimr YORK. 9&rOn the Elgin Beard of Trad* Batter fell to 28 cent* par pound Mon­ day. Tha sellers held off and trade Was rather lleh. t9»Th* State, in preparing It* side •f the record for the consideration of the supreme oourt in the case of the appeal of the condemned anarchists, has photographed all the plans of the halls where the conspiracy was hatch­ ed, and also all the varieties of bombs that were Mixed by the police. So •ays the Inter Ocean. real comfort on eight and ten hours1 work per day. It does seem as if their minds had become »a hinged by their •ery prosperity* sinoe they are willing to risk it all at the command of some person or committee having no con­ nection with their work whatever. j^-Hon. George Waite, Member ef the Legislature from this District, was In this village on Monday, on his wsy back to Springfield, having spent Sunday with hie family, In Lake oounty. He is well pleased with the manner In which Legislation is pro­ gressing at the State Capital, and speaks very highly of the Speaker, Hon. W. F. Calhoun, as a fair. Impartial and able presiding olfioer. Mr. Walt* holds important positions on the Committes on Live Stock and Dairying, and Military affairs. MTThere were some stubborn facts given in the remarks in the Senate Monday when discussing the fishery question, and they were not very com­ plimentary to England either. We are glad the bill passed the Senate gtving the President power to retali­ ate, for England has treated some of oar subjects shamefully. War may follow but liberty must be sustained. Mr War and rumors of war are floating in the air, and from the tone of the Canadian press one would naturally think the British Lion had nothing to do but switch his tail in order to brush Brother Jonathan out •f hie way. Well, we shall see. While war at all times is to be deplored, the arrogance and insults of Johnny Bull are getting to be unbearable, and the quicker he is taught a wholesome lesson the better. If te teach him this lesson war is necessary, let It eome. VNo't all or the Democrats who want to be postmasters have^ret se­ cured places, but enough have come to their own to make a ponderoua chorus when they strike up the tune "more pay." The third and fourth class post* masters sing the song lustily, though they took offioe eagerly under the same conJitions as te service and pay that the officials they displaced bore. None of them resign, however, because ot inadequate pay, nor do those clam­ oring for post-offices seem deterred by the plaints of those who have been served. The average Democratic office seeker and office holder can discount Oliver Twist In greed for "more" and beat him every time. MTThe New Tork <SU», which made Itself prominent in the ranks of Dem­ ocratic newspapers by its opposition to Cleveland in 1884, and which has never since then taken htm warmly to Its bosom, is booming William T. Cole1 man, a merchant of Ban Francisco, Cal. as a candidate for the Democratie nom {nation for the next president. The San Francisco Catt% in response to the Sun"s suggestion, endorses Mr. Cole­ man. It says: "Mr. Coleman might have been governor or senator, but has preferred to remain a private citizen. It is not safe to predict, however, that the presidency would not tempt him. In fact, it would be much safer to pre­ dict that the Democratic nomination will finally fall upon a less capable nan:" l^seven bodies of persons, whose death was surrounded by suspicious circumstances, have been disintered and found to have? been poisoned at Somerville, Mass. Mrs. Robinson is the murderess whose crimes have created a graveyard. It would seem as though the time had come when a good strong rope might be applied to Mrs Robin- aon's neck without doing anyone an ifljnstice. We appreciate the fact that there Is a sentimental antipathy to executing a woman and though we fully agree with Col. Ingersoll's re­ mark that "woman Is entitled to every right enjoyed by man and one other-- the right to be protected," we also believe that the murderer of seven Innocent persons should be executed, petticoats or not. Inpudencc of the •'Canuck*.'* While Lord Salisbury is giving out assurances that both England and Can­ ada are anxious for an amicable settle ment of the flshlog troubles, it appears that Canada Is pursuing its old tactics. The winter school of herring hay Ing struck in to the American shore, a fleet of English fishing boats have fol­ lowed them within the shore line_ while an English ciuiser is guarding these vessels and ready to seize any American vessel that may venture within the Cauadian shore line. This may be a good way to get an amicable adjustment of the matter, but it will hardly * ppear so to Americans. The American government shonld make reprisals on all Canadian vessels violating any of our commercial regu latloas, and should give them a doie of the 1818 treaty as prepared by them­ selves. This would bring them to #b»ir senses. §9"There seems to be no branch of business In which any number of men are employed that is not hampered or attempted to be put under control by the Knlchts of Labor. It seems as If the organized labor of the country was engaged In a perpetnal strike, and bad been tor months past. And what have the men to show for it? Not a single advantage that has been a permanent gain. They have lest hundreds ef thousands of dollars by being out of work, have made capital timid about Investing in new enterprises which Sight afford more work, have caused large expenses to communities for guarding property and protecting life and yet they have nothing tangible to •how for all this agitation and loss Will not the better seose of these men eome back to them soon, and teach them that steady work with regular nod reasonable pay, is a thousand times preferable for them to the disjointed and restless life they are now living The business of the country is in a eon dltion te Improve rapidly in the com- ing year, but If labor agitation contin­ ue* as It has been in the year past, the tide is likely to be turned the other way. If the wages of labor were as low as they are in European countries there might be seme excuse for work legmen's strikes. But when they are twice and three times as great as In ftlii AAimtfl-- uJ JUAILIllfl USA it m s EDITOR PLAII»DKA.LKK:--The caption of Rev. B,s reply to my article calls to mind line In one of Dr. Watts old hymns, "Hark from the tomb a doelful sound." "No Sunday observance, no Sunday School, ne Preachers." 3ad indeed. But, Elder, we propose to let all and everybody that desires to observe Sunday by a ttending yours or any other church, do so, but if I want to go with iny family out into the groves and meadows> and spend the day in the cool shade of the overhanging bows, er amid sweet scented flowers, and drink from the crystal springs, in fact to enjoy myself amid the beauties of Nature, I wai>t to do so, and not feel that I had committed a wrong, or have the Cowled Priest visit me the next day. and give me Hail Columbia* for not being at church, Or if I want to attend to my growing crops on that day, I want to do so, without feeling that this All Wise and Just God you preachers prate so much about, would hold the sunlight from my fields, the dews of heaven from my crops, *r that he would curse my ripening giain with blight and mildew. For the Sun­ day School I would substitute Science School where the youthful mind might be impressed with ideas and fad* that would be of use to them notr and in after years, that truths, not fiction and fable, not the gross improprieties of a past and barbarous age, not the absurd and false statement of designing priest shall be taught them. It is time this terrible ilrocco, (the Sunday School) was banished from our midst, and our innocent children protected from the puitonou* miasma of barb&rout conization. To substitute a class in place of the E-reachers will not be a difficult task. We can easily fill their place with the scientific lecturer, or with any of the labor producing class, as all these render an equi valent tor the value received. In place of churches we will build factories, asylums, home fer the destitute and homeless. And now Kev. B., those 'sneers and jeers, and ridi­ cule" you accuse me of are rather far-fetcheO and certainly unwarranted, for I told you in plain English, why the people Bought the press for instruction, instead of the pulpit, and why the people preferred to stay at heme, rathe^sthan go to church. Now this old-fashionedJ way of browbeating an oppo nent, because the facts stated cannot be de­ nied, won't work here. The readers of the PLAIHOEALEB will constitute the "Court of Chancery" In these articles, and 1 am willing to abide their decision. But without further notice of the accusation you charge to my ac count, allow me to say that I am thankful for your frank avowal that you have no very good reason for observing Sunday as the Sab bath, so the matter rests right here: If I pre fer to work on Sunday, I subject myself to the pains and penalties of the statute laws of the state of Illinois, while yon, by working on the Sabbath, or seventh day, subject your self to the pains and penalties of a violated Divine law. Is this not so, elder? With re. gard to the "World's Redeemer," I have only this to say, that it we would be redeemed (he redemption nust come in and through ourselves. It won't work by proxy. With reference to my ignorance or dishon esty in not giving credit to the pulpit, for some of the most able scientists and philoso phers the world has produced, I at once plead ignorance and wish Rev. B. had men tioned their names. Does he refer to any ef those learned divines now engaged In the •ndover Heresy trial? Name them, Elder, for I can assure you the readers of the PLAINDBALEB would like to know who these great benefactors of mankind were. And now a few words in regard to the remarkable statement found in Rev, B.'s second article;-- that by the demolition of churches in Mc Henry county, the value of real estate and other property would at once depreciate 50 per cent, and I candidly think no intelligeu person would in this day and age of the world, make such an allegation. But let us admit It for argument's sake. Even then it would prove to be a blessing In disguise, as many of the homeless toilers In our midst would be enabled to "read their title clear, not "to mansions In the Bkles," but to pleas ant homes on earth among (heir friends and associates. But I prefer to deny the allega tion altogether, and place myself on record in the columns of the PLAINDEAKEK by say ing that none but a pious crank, religious fa natic, or preacher would make such a state ment iu this enlightened age. By Rev. B.'s own figures he makes out there Is not one third church room enough In that place to supply the population within a radius of three miles, etc,, and I presume bl( church has just a few spars seats, as well as the ethers, which would leave over two. thirds that are absent from church; and now we might bv analogy infer that these stay .at homes did not take any stock in the SO.per cent depreciation-church.company; and you will canvass McHenry county for every stock-taker you get. you'll find two that will not invest in it There was a time 4n the his tory of our country, when the church stood in front of the school-house; but It does nst now. Churches have ceased to be evidence of an advanced civilization. It has been found that morality )s not dependent upon church influence, and write this down In your album of axioms: That no man can be strictly a moral man, that Is not a perfectly freeman; free to think, free to act, free to give expression to his thoughts. I will here rest my case, and leave the verdict to the readers of the PLAINDEALEB, and as a friend iy acknowledgment of your kind invitation to attend your church, I must decline to ac cept It, but be assured that should you vult this village the latch-string hangs out and that there Is a welcome within. J, E. BECK LET. C. H. Fargoe's Custom boots and Shoes, all warranted, at Bonslett A 3tofiel,s. Remember the fact that W. H, Dwight will not be undersold by any house It Woodstock or McHenry Breeds of Cattla Again. EDITOR PLAINDEAL.BR :--L started In on January 5th, in jour paper, with %»9ie^faet8 and figures about different breeds of blooded cattle, and, as I sup­ posed, In a candid and manly way, hop­ ing to bring out some manly and ean- did discussion of the subject, for th« information of the general farming community. I hardly supposed 1 should arouse the Ire or call out per­ sonal abuse from any man. But one cannot tell what is coming till It gets here. I comprehended the possibility of my misapprehending the figures, but I had not thought I shonld b* called indirectly to an account for ly­ ing, in such words a»"wiUfully misrep­ resent or is decidedly unposted." That is pretty strong talk for "a manly man" to glv* when no personal allasions were made in my article. And then in that very quiet way of adding a (?) after the words, "take exceptions te Mr, B's fair dealing!" preceding which is also the statement "and as if to cap the climax with figures thai do lie. he says, etc." Of course thU charges me with intentional lying, and concerning which I desire to state to Mr. Hatch, it is entirely out of my line of busi­ ness, and as those who know me well will not charge me with such, I have ao occasion to defend the uprightness of my motives, against the personal attacks of a stranger. The cattle ques- tion Is my theuie. I am not so much surprised at the confused muddle~into which Mr. Hatch has been led (al­ though that is no excuse for his per- eanalities). When be comes to the words, "their cash values are receding in priees obtained for sizes/' and then asks the question, "what does he mean by sizes?" Ihad.no opportunity to correct my own proof, and th* printer turned things "topsy turvy." If Mr. H. jwill read it "prices obtained for sires." as I wrote It, he will see why he was sent ofi on such a wlldgoose chase. I am not so big a fool (anposted, he calls it) as net to know that fabulous priees have been paid for dams. If 1 had desired to give the highest price for Holstein Heifer I know of, I should have quoted Mercedes 3d at $4,200, which leads Grand Duchesses of Rldgi. wood 2d and 3d, by #1,500 in one case and nearly 91,000 In the other, al­ though not In the same year. How­ ever. as we get at some facts and figures by this correspondence that give information prbich are worth hav­ ing. I proceed, although some of both the statements and figures, which will hardly show the compiler so much un­ like what he wrongfully considers my undervaluing and slurring. In this di­ rection, therefore, 1 ask what fairness there Ms in taking 162 Holstelns, out of the total sales of 731, in- 1886, from which to strike an average, and only 92 Short Herns out of total sales of 6,110? If this is not an "unfair and unmanly way" of making comparisons in order to bolster up one side against another, then the words htve a meaning of which I know noth­ ing, Mr. Hatch has taken about 22 per c«nt. of Holstein sales to make bis average, and only 1} per cent, of total sales by which to make the basis of average prices of Short Horns. When to have made matters equal, be should have taken nearly 1,300 instead of 92. I shall stick no (?) at the end of Mr. H's words, "fair dealing," but let the candid readers draw their own con­ clusions. My estimation of Short Horns is a good deal higher than that, and I do not believe they need such a tremendous advantage given them In order to hold a strong place iu the annals of Seattle industry. Mr. H. would carry the Idea that I counted numbers, as lie does, as throwing Short Horns into the shade as the leading breed. I was estimating quality, not numbers, and that by the prevailing prices of sires of diflerent breeds. His idea of the pressure of the times ou prices of high bloods, holds good agaiast other breeds, and so Is of no weight In bis favnr. As to the Short Horns losing ground, let those who are led to suppose, by Mr. Hatch's article, that I mis-state the facts, read Wm. Warfield's article in Breeders Gazette of December 30.188*J, pages 974 5. Mr. Warfield is a Kentucky Short Horn man, and makes a manly plea to his Short Born compeers to com* to the rescue and help regain the lost ground he so much deplores. I make a few extracts and close. He commences his artlcl* in th* following words: "The year 1886 has be*n a dark one In the annals of Short Horn cattle * * *. I' i' hard to find a word of encourage­ ment anywhere, but with unfeigned anxiety each man says to his neighbor 'Friend, do you descry any signs of promise?1" In second column he says, "Men are driven out of the business instead of being attracted toward it: the demand for thoroughbreds to grade up with is stopped, and one great source of demand cut ofi." Again he says: "The general depres­ sion of trade, the tightness of the money market, and especially the poot market for agricultural products, are sufficient to lead us to expect a consid­ erable decline in the prices of Short Horns." How dues that sound for the leading breed? But further, in third column, he says: "It behooves us * * to lay It to heart that we do not lose the traditions of our fathers." And again "The battle Is set over against us, and It cannot be maintained at the preseut rate very long without a loss of pres­ tige." On page 975, first colutmi, he says: "The rivalry of the other breeds puts a stimulus upon us to strike quick­ ly and do our very best. Hertofore we could just sit quietly by and let the natural course of events bring about the change. Now, wblle we rest upon our arms we may be superseded." That's it, exactly. Mr. Warfield ac­ tually sees and comprehends the situa­ tion, and Is good enough "Short Horn Authority" for my or any man's pur­ pose In order to take the stand I did. Will Mr, Hatch glv* an itemized oount of his pales ot full bloods, for the last eighteen months, and let us strike an average and see how he stands in the market? And then, if he wlsh*a to discuss th* merits of the cattle ques* tion in a manly way, he can come along, If not, don't come, for I shall not go down In the dirt of personal abuse to follow anybody on so Important and worthy a subject as that ot the blood­ ed oattle Interest In all breeds. B. BRUXNING* Dissolution Notice. NOTICE i8 hereby given that the Co-part­nership heretofore existing betwen J. O. Piizsimmons and Jotm Evanson is this day disolved by mutual consent, and that J. 0. Fitzsiinuious is hereby authorized to collect and sign the firm name in liquidation of all accoun s. J. C. FIT/. SIM MOWS, JOHN EVANSON. Mcllenry. Feb. 1st, 1887. In pursuance of above notice all parties knowing themselves indebtod to the firm of Filzsiiumons & K van son are hereby notified to settle at once. ' J. C. FITZBIMMONS. MMK BRAN, per Ton ,....$12,75 SHORTS, per Ton 13.75 SHELL CORN, per bu*41 cts. By the Single Ton. CARLOADS ( $ Quoted upon application. I ' ' W. A, CIUSTY. At the Pickle Factory iu West McHenry. EAT LOCKE'S PISS AND CANDY. BEST o«i EARTH. HJB1 MS WHOLESOtfl. -E VER Y LOAF 8THMPED-- uI.O@SE" SOLID MEAT OYSTERS. Locke's Home Bakery Near the Iron Bridge. _ MCHENRY, ILL. --BREEDERS OF- MORGAN HORSES, Short Horn, Bed Polled Angus, And Jersey Cattle. Hillside Farm, West McHenry* III. Our Morgan otock is all pure bied, and originated from tl/e best Morgan stock in the United States. Old Gifford Morgan, who stands at the head of our stock, is one of the best bred Morgan hoises in the country, and can show more and better all purpose colts than any other horse in the West. We invite the inspection of onr stock by horsemen and all tovors ot fine animals. A few full blood Morgan Colts and yonnj horses for sale, . Also one matched team, ful bloods. In Cattle we have the full blood Short Iiorn which we are crossing with the Bed Polled Angus and therefore instead of sawing off the horns *e are. breeding them off and with good snceess. A few Heifers and Bulls, both pure bred Short Horns and the cross above mentioned for sale. J- R- Saylor A Sons, Weat McHenry, 111,, Dec. 20th, 1886, - FOR SALE OR RENT. • farm of 71 acres, situated 3 miles east of Spring Grove. IU. Good House, and other outbuildings, Also a good well of water. For further particulars inquire of DAVID SMILEY. » Spring Grove. IU* .6 jW-w ;"'#V TflE TAILOR I. going to sell out his large stock eadv Made Clothin '1 :-*.i A* c > i ^ • •' At Wholesale Prices. This means Below Cost Tax Payers and others Take Notice of the bargains in "" r . . O V E R C O A T 8 , And don't you forget it, his Goods are the best. Met chants and J others know I do not buy of Jew Houses, only of the best firms in Chicago. * As he is going to uirry on Tailoring on a larger scale. . ' - s e y ' . K . U -OF- WINTER GOODS P PERRY & OWEN'S, McHenry and Vicinity. We would like to inform you that we will guarantee that *ur Goods are the Best and our prices as low as the lowest. We have . no Goods on Consignment, and all our Goods are as Fresh and.. 1 Clean as the driven snow. If there is anything you want in the way ot CL0THHF&, QB0&BHS, BOOTS, SHOES, ETC., ^ We are ever ready and willing to show you what we have at any time that you may call. We take Butter and Eggs for which we pay the highest prices. Call and see us and we know we can save you money. New Goods received every week. - . w-, j ALTHOFFBROS. McHenry, 111., Feb. 1st, 1887. £ 3 S «< r l to bi 00 OD OS GEO. W. BESLEY. Druggkt S Apothecary, West McHenry, III. ---DEALER IN Drags, Medicines, Faints Oils, Toilet Articles, &d Pure Wines and Liquors for Medical use. Also Bottled Ale and Porter for Family use. The best brauda of Cigars and Smoking and Chewing Tobacc# always on hand. :i Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded. . GEO. W. BESLEY. ̂ West McHenry, 111., January 3d, 1887. s£'