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FEB. 8, 1887. Editor. I * «? A. '..' ,»' t. . .>>... .^T, * .» « v- . > &LLj*L " * < V}-y *, »•. # *J W*T Ibaod on file at GEO. P. Newspaper AdT«rtUji»g IN StreetVwhere *J7*RTI»LNG SNEW YORK. sre were large offerings of 'Monday at Elgin, regular tales linMo At 16QS7 cents. Sales at ttrms comprised 480 boxes of diode and 168,000 pounds of butter. high water In the Fox Rivtr«arrle<l away the middle span ot tbe bridge on Chicago street, Elgin, on Tuesday, and basements along the riverfront, In that city, are reported as flooded. •V People that whimper "the United 8tates mint carry ̂ her dlgnl ty la her pocket until she*gets a nary" generally live in tome little seaboard otty and Imagine that "it Is all the United States." Five years after •very sea-board city shall have been knotted to smithereens the United States could liek any nation of Europe with one band in a sling. There are people In tbls country outel^i pf York or Boston. ' • * > • gfpA. terrible accident beeUffi^ Saturday morning near Woodstock, Vt«on the Vermont Central Railroad. TfcsBoston and Montreal Express, as It 'Wis crossing the White River bridge, was thrown from the track by ft broken rail. Two passenger and two tlefptsg coaches were precipitated eorae fifty feet to the frozen surface •f the river. Soon the wreck took fire, wbtch added to the horror of the situ- ation. It is feared that the casoalities will number about sixty. The disaster forcibly recalls the Ashtabula (Otiio) bridge acctd ;nt of several years ago. * 10"General Sheridan baa propot d " a striking anvl ingenious plan for har­ bor defense, based upon his experience In lighting Indians years ago. He found sunken pits held by riflemen better than forts, which formed a clearlr visible mvk for the enemy. Be therefore proposes a series of sub­ merged pits in the eea, with guns (hat ean be raised or lowered at pleasure, never rising above the surface ot the Water so far to afford a good mark let an advancing fleet. Such works Would be better defended against ^hostile fire by the surrounding water v itself than any visible fort can be by •teel or other casing. The Idea is worth consideration, as it appears to •Her a maximum of defensive force ; . with a minimum of cost. ALOOMOWN- EDITOK t*LAHTX>KALKRAt C. B. Chapeirs auction sale of a carload of milch oow,-on Wednesday of last week, cows sold on an average of #88 per head. H. B. Hubbard and D. W. Thomas each shipped a carload of dry stock to Chicago, on Wednesday of last week. Mr, and Mrs. C. E. Chapell are visit­ ing with friends In Chicago. Mr. Albert Dodd, of Elgin, formerly of this place, will preach at tbe Con­ gregational Church here, on Sunday evening next. Feb. 13th. Rjtnor says we are to have a two weeks siege of tha Elgin Salvation Army. We won't want for entertain­ ment while they are here. D.W.Thomas shipped a carload of stock to Chicago, on Monday ot this week. Sunday and Monday last was decid­ edly moist days In this section, as we expected it would be by the amount of bad blood there was In town on Satur­ day last. Dr. Nason reports a very bipy time for the past two weeks, but tbe most of his patients have been In the coun­ try. Tbe Ladles Aid Society ot the Con­ gregational Church, will meet on Wed nesday of next|week, at Mrs. J. Helm's Dell Thomas and family called on frieads here, on Saturday last; Mr, anl Miss Barnes,of Cresoo, Iowa, are visiting with their aunt, Mrs. •oward'Phillips. Ed Morton, Jr., took in Chicago, on Saturday last. Bd ia able to attend to business again." For the month ending Feb. 4, the following members of the High Sohool made an average over ninety: Mabel Chapman. Bertha Dodd, Kittie Doig. Nellie Ek&trom, Leonia Lund. Ida Morton, Annie McKee, Sadie McKee, Lizzie Doig, Grace Peter, Charles Adaoiek, Walter Helm and Walter Phillips. Of the above Ida Morton has the highest average, being 95. C. W. HART, Teacher. Will Morton is once more a resident of Algonquin, havioe sold out bis in­ terest in the Elgin Grocery Store, Mrs. C. C. Chunn was on the sick list a few days last week but she is better oow. Our Bran Merchants 6ettled their dlflerances to the satisfaction of all in­ terested without coming to trial. Mrs. Cline, of Elgin, called oi friends here last week. Mrs. Cline talks of goiag to Staton Island to stay awhile with friends there. V j^The Chicago Jburna££withont a smile, remarks editorially ot the 'in­ terior press': 'No state has an abler and better managed newspaper press than that of Illinois outside of Chica­ go--the press of which of course stands at the head of any city ia tbe world. Tbe interior newspapers, especially tbe dailies and more prosperous week­ lies, are all well edited, and as a rule their business management is energet­ ic and successful. There are between the editors of tbe state newspapers few or none of th»e personal quarrels which Impair tbe qualities of journal­ ism and make It ridiculous or offen­ sive. Illinois newspaper publishers are generally gentlemen in their man­ ners and tastes; they are men of strlot honesty and honor, take pride In their profession, and are among the most impotable class of citizens. Their con­ ventions are superior to the legisla­ tures, and (here are but few man in congress superior to those who con- duet the press of this state.* eoeo RUUIDMTIAL TIMBER. Under the above caption the Chicago Matt of the 91st Inst., says: Score a point for Jeremiah Rusk-- ••Uncle Jerry.', as the Wisoonslu peo­ ple oall him. In his recent message to the Legislature of his state. Governor Busk, alluding to anarchists and so­ cialists. said: "They are as un-American as moa- arehy and as treasonable as secession." A ringing good sentence that, and it to the utterance of as true an Ameri­ can citizen aa lives. Jeremiah Rusk Is not a handsome man, nor is there any­ thing suggestive of poetry about his name, but like "Old Abe, the rail- splitter," he gets a powerful grasp on facts. The country is not over-bur­ dened with honored honest, clear- beaded men in public life like "Uncle Jerry" Rusk. Fifty thousand white pages of print paper have been blackened with ink alaee last May in denunciation of an­ archists, but no indictment has been found against them so scathing as this Of Wisconsin's governor: "As un- American as monarchy and as treason­ able as secession." Eighteen months from present writ* log the Republican party, in national convention assembled here, will be *taklog account of stock," with a view #f satocting sound presidential timber orator who may be called upon to icassthat convention In behalf of imlah Rusk will find In the life irs and state papers of ^viscon- thft governor, abundant material a magnificent address. "Uncle iy* has a record on which the Re- party may safely and success- appeal to tbe honest voters of country. Store building occupied by tmmons & Evansons, and the Storage building attached tnere- are now offered for sale at a lln. This Is a rare chance for i one. EDITOR PLAIN DEALER:--LA your is­ sue of February 2d, I notice ia your Richmond correspondence referense is made to a large party of Richmond's respectable people, about forty in number, meeting with a "decided squelch" in their intended surprise party at my house, and that the sur­ prise was turaed an tbe wrong side, ftc^ fto* Now I wish to remind the readers of tbe PLAIHDIALER that the whole of that story was not told in that article and 1 beg your indulgence while 1 tel 1 my part of It, since tbe way it was left by your correspondent reflects somewhat upon the hospitality of fflf self and wife. 'Tis true when we are at borne our latch string is always hanging out and a cordial welcome within to any and all who are pleased to favor us with a visit. But in tbls instance, not having any knowledge of the intended visit above referred to, we had decided to spend tbe eveniug.at a neighbor's, and as Is our usual custom when leaving home, and no one there to welcome any who might come In our absence, we pulled our latch string in. fastened our house and went away. This, to as having always been con sldered a sufficient notice to any peo pie of respectable breeding who might come betore our return, that inasmuch as we were not at home to welcome them, they were not at liberty to force themselves upon our hospitality until their presenoe and wishes were made known to us. Rut in this In- stanee such notice was unheeded, a for­ cible entrance was made to our resi­ dence by way of tbe cellar, tbe door unfastened and the crowd admitted, by whom or tirhose direction we know not, our stock turned out of tbe barn and their places occupied byjthe teams of said respectable citizens. When we were apprised of their presence we returned home and were informed this large company, mostly entlre.strangers to my wife, had come there for the purpose of having a dance--without consulting us or even Informing us of their intentions that we might be pre­ pared to welcome them, if agreeable, or decllnp to do so If not. Under these circumstances we submit to tbe public to whom they have appealed through the PL.AI&DEALER and Richmond Oa zette, whether that surprise party were entitled to better--more hospitable treatment at our hands than they acknowledge to have received. We acknowledge when we found so many entire strangers had forced an entrance to our residence and turaed our stock out of the barn to accommo­ date tbemseves and teams, without re gard to our pleasure or convenience, or the comfort of our stock, we were in that peculiar frame of mind described by your Richmond correspondent and which we doubt not was th® occasion of the 'icy feeling' experienced by our guests aad their hasty departure to a more congenial atmosphere. Very respectfully, JOHN W. BELL. "LIVES of great men always remind i that wa are all subject to die,** says ttsebange, but never cough yourself • aa long as you can raise twenty- oents for a battle of Dr. Boll's t Syrup. I Genuine Novelty *>d Universal Wringer at bottom prices at To-Mlghtand To-Morrow Night. And eaoh day and eight during this week, you can And at Gee. W. Besley's drugstore Kemp's Suppositories, ac­ knowledged to be tbe most successful treatment yet introduced for the cure of piles. Old sufferers from this die- stressing complaint are at once re­ lieved and In a short time a permanent cure established. Check the disease In time by using the "most effective remedy. Price No. Send address for pamphlet on plica. Box 985, Le Boy PRKFJMDC fO "Brted* of C«t«l« Again.'* 6a readintJBov. Rrunaiiig'a mat. "Our flrtt thought wa» to cut off Brnnnlng'a he.td; Our second, to cut only bin acquaintance; ©i»r thiirl, to a»k him where he had been bred; Our fourth, to rally him Into repentance; Our fifth, to plav offstck acd go to bed; Our sixth, to stab ouraelf; our seventh, to sentence The editor lashed; but our grand resource Was to ait down again, and writ*,of course." --from Byron'* Von Juan. EDITOS ... PUINMALER: -- Mr. Brtanning seems to think io his list that this dUcussion of ours Is a personal issue and that we have indirectly accused hira of some terrible thing. We accused him of doing one of two things when he said that Short Hottis (sires as he has it now) were selling from "$30 to *100 while other breeds were making from to #500, the latter for a Polled Angus." Personally, we knew nothing of Mr. B„ and frem he'remy only that he is a Universalist minister residing in McHenry at present, and from hie article that he is interested in Hol- atein cattle, so that a personal controversy did not occur to us. We took exceptions to Mr. B.'s statement, and male tables of the three highest sales in each breed under con­ sideration, making averages of them, and came to conclusions that evidently hit Mr. B., for it seems to be the enly thing that hurts, except onr aceptloism, or what he calls "personal abuse." In our other article we took the broad ground that he meant cat­ tle as a race; but since his correction in the last of "prices obtained for sires" Instead of "prices obtained in sizes," we shall have to introduce him to a few Short Horn sires. Tabulated lists of sales ot sires are not to be found, but we will gire you prices of a few from the many sold at public auction during the past two years, and then leave Mr. B. to figure out his '«*> to SW0 while other breeds are averaging from $75 to (300, the lat ter for a Polled Angus." In April, 18S5, at Dexter Park, Chicago, Richard Gibson sold tlie 60th Duke of Oxford tor f9~5. Same time and place^B. O. Rumsey sold: Lord Wild Eyes of Erie for O40; Bar- rington of Erie, for $400; Cambridge Duke, for •*90; Count of Bolivar, $57.1. flame place in May, T. C. Anderson sold forty Short Horn bulls, making an average of $2-20. Some of the highest were as follows: Fennel, Duke of Side View, $690; Lord Clarence 3d, $710; Lord Bates, $565; Duke of Side View, $755, A^ West Liberty, Iowa, Robt, Miller jold several young bulls up in the .hundreds, among them Young Earl, for $gw. Coming to 188S we have sold at Dexter Park, last May, by H. G. At trill, Grand Duke of Ridgewood, for $1000; Grand Duke of Ridgewood '2d, for (S00; Llddington Duke of liidgwood, 2d, for 9515. W. A Harris sold in Kansas last May, Earl of Gloster for $480; Sharon's Oxford for «40S; Royal Brampton for $700; Champion of the Bath, for filO; Chief Justice for $765. H, F. Brown on the 25th of last May sold at Min­ neapolis, Minn , Wild Eyes Duke 8th. for $~50; Bright Eyes Duke 6th, for $400; Imp. Duke of Winsome for $775. We could mention many others, the prices of which would compare favorably with the top of any other breed, but think we have given enough to show how the top Short Horn sires sell in several statfes. Those bulls, with three exceptions, were young, untried sires, and were all sold at •ales where large numbers were offered. Mow let us consider Mr. B.'s one attempt to oriticise eur last figures. If he looka care­ fully to the interests of all breeds, he will see that we took tbe highest sales, whether they contained a sale of two head, as in the case of tbe Polled Angus, or of 339 head, as in the Kellogg Combination of Jerseys. We made correct averages, gave total numbers sold, eto., so that "he who runs might read," and Mr. B. pronounces it an "unfair and un. manly" proceeding. We have made the av­ erage of over 130v Short Horns that he calls for to make the 22 per cent of the 6110 Short Horns sold, and still they are ahead of the 162 Holsteins in three highest sales of the total 731 sold; but he would evidently try to make the general farming community" lie lie ve that should but one Holstein be sold in a year and that one made (an average of) $500, then the 6110 Short Horns must bring $500 per head, or they are inferior in quality. And still one other thing must be considered now since he has told you that he meant sires instead of sizes, and that he is not "so big a fool as not to know that fabulous prices have been paid for dams," for upon examination we find that the 162 Holsteins were all dams but twelve, while several hundred sires were included among the Short Horns, some entire sales be ing sires. Mr. B. seems to think that we should over­ look the number of a breed of cattle as having nothing whatever to do with the price. We think numbers and quality should both be considered in estimating values and com par ing prices. We baid i%pnr last that the dull tiaes had affected the price of Short Horns and that they were selliag lower; but that the same tacts held good for other breeds as well. Mr, B. tries to throw it in the shade by echoing: It applies to other breeds as well, hence, cuts no figure." Mr. B. says In substance that several years ago, the highest priced Holstein dam he knows of brought $4,200. Four years ago, M. H. Cochrane sold at auc­ tion in Chicago a Duchess Short Horn heifer for $3,5(0. Two other Duchess heifers at the same sale bringing $7,100 each. Mr. B. would have you believe that Wm. Warfleld's article in the Breeder't Gazette for December 30th, 1836. justifies him in taking tbe stand he did. Does Mr. Warfield say any­ thing about Short Horns varying in prices ob­ tained in sires from thirty to one hundred dollars, while other breeds are averaging from seventy-five to six hundred dollars, the latter for a Polled Angu*? Emphatically no. He made a manly plea for his favorites In a dull time, and ethers, as manly, will say the same of theirs, aa far as prices and business enter his theme. Since Mr, B. has told yon that Mr, Warfield "is good enough authority for him or any other person," we may be al­ lowed te quote a little from that same article of December 30th, 1896. He says: "There are Short Horn cattle in this country to-day, that are superior to any and every other breed, as I firmly believe, and it is our duty to our­ selves and to each other to make It plain to the world." -'The Short Horn cannot afford to merely beat others; it must beat them bad­ ly, and so plainly that no cavilling will Im­ pose on others, outsiders or* Insiders, inter­ ested or uninterested." In writing of the dull times, low prices, and their causes, etc.. he s»ys: '-It is plain, then, that we need not lay all the blame on the Short Horn, and say that there is a failure of demand for this breed. To refute this, it is only necessary to remark the fact that tbe cattle market gener­ ally is in a bad way, the Jerseys especially have suffered a great decline." •'We have no reason therefore, to apprehend that our par. ticular interest will be behind others In re­ sponding to any improvement of general business." ^ Mr. Warfleld's opinion is that relatively we have lost no ground, but hard times ana gen eral depression have affected all, and with their return with "a fair field and no favors" "tbe noble record of the Short Horn In past tim<*a" will be repeated and we shall not "lose the traditions of our fathers." Let the -'general farming community" read and draw their conclusions. We will rest ear case with them. So good-bye, Mr. B., and should you wish to discuss cattle matter* fiurtber with us, we are not so much a stran ger as you may think, for upon inquiry yoa may learn of Our whereabouts and make us a pleasant call. The string is oat--yoa nee# but pull to be welcomed- FRED HATCH. Orchard Md tor 1*87. Tbe progress or this unique Illustrat­ ed monthly journal Is simply phenem etial. It is eminently original, being written and published by fruit grow­ ers, exclusively in the interest of hor­ ticulture; and what gives it special value Is its freedom of speech and in­ dependence. Not only is it impinlai and truthful in text, but equally so in its illustrations--an Innovation almost in horticultural literature. Further­ more, It is ever seasonable* entertain­ ing. progressive, condensed, and alto­ gether practical. In addition to hav­ ing secured the best horticulturists throughout the country as contributors the following eminent writers bave been engaged as associate editors: E. P. Rowe, author of 'Success with Small Fruits,' 'The Home Acre, etc.; A. S. Fuller, author of 'Small Fruit Cultur- Ist,' "Grape Culturlst,' 'Practical For­ estry,' etc.; Peter B. Mead, formerly editor In chief of the Horticulturist; E. Williams, secretary of the New Jersey State Horticultural society; D. B. Weir, the well-known editor and horticultural writer of the west; Theo. F. Baker, whose skill and euccess as a market gardener and contributions have given him celebrity; Abby Speakmait. the able and experienced writer on household affairs. The jour* nal is well printed on twenty pages of the best paper, abundant!? Illustrated, and how It can be published at the trifling sum of fifty cents a year or three months for only ten cents, Is s mystery. A specimen copy for the asking. Address, Orchard and Garden. Little Silver, New Jersey. M'HENRY "Jt; iVf,'.! r-t K Dissolution Notice.- NOTICE is hereby given that the Co-part­nership heretofore existing bet wen J.O. Fitzsimmons and John Evanson is this day disolved Jby mutual consent, and that J. <5. Fltzsimmons is hereby authorized to collect and sign the firm name in liquidation of all accoun is. J. C. FITZSIMMONS, , JOHN K VAN SON. McHenry. Feb. 1st, 1887. In pnrsuarfce of above notice all parties knowing themselves indebted to the firm of Fitzsimmons A Kvanson are hereby notified to settle at once. J. C. FITZSIMMONS. Administrator's Notice. ESTATE of B. H. Kennebeck, deceased. The undersigned having been appointed Administrator of tlie Estate of U, H. Kenne- beck, deceased, late of the County of McHen­ ry, and State oflilino's. hereby gives notice that ho will appear before the "County Court of McHenry Uountv, 3t the Court House in Woodstock, at the March term, on the third Monday in March next, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate, are no tilled and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the under­ signed. Dated this 12th day of January, 1887. BEN TON!AN, Administrator. re receiving an unusual lai^e stock »f new Spring Goods for theopwuiug of iipnag H B W I -aHS -r,. v , - CLOTHING, NEW BOOTS & SHOES We wfs^ to inform our Friends, and lEc Public in general, that our stock is now complete in every department, and is constantly being rep leu is bed wiiU every desciiptiou of ~ .v.t ^ ^ t<^- , 1 * • v - >• GENERAL R •ft* •T; ~ * COFFEE IS HIGH, J'lit we bought a Large Stock bi^ the rise land can give you 7 iWuncfo Uood Coffee for $1.00. fiubben An All Ths Bags* gelling idfes and Misses Rubbers at 29 cents, Mens at 49 cents. Usually sold at 40 and 65 cents. ^ ^ Purchased directly from first hands, at bottom prices, and which we n«w otfer at the very lowest prices consistent witti Honest Quantity, Excellence in Quality, and general Fair Dealing. An;., :,! inspection ol' our new and beautiful goods is solicited. No trouble - to show Goods. We like to see all our old friends ortent and desire £r tomake the acqnaintance ol as many new ones as possible. * % ;V i In this Department can be founcl^pne of the laigest stocks of Ready Made Clothing in McHeury County, which for style, finish' i and general make-up cannot be excelled. Our prices are very ^ moderate and we are confident we can pledse you. Give us a trial. BOOTS AND SHOES, The coming season will find ns supplied with'our usual complete line of CHHiDREHS, MISSIS, &HD LABISS SB01S. In all the latest styles and novelties, also a fine liu6 Mens and Boys Shoes. Which will be found up to their usual standard of excellence TMB CBLEBRATW BADGER STATE OVERALLS, Best made, at 65 and 80 cents. Usual price 90 cents to $1. War­ ranted not to rip. Everybody] hiows them. #ood Sheetittg" 5 cents per yard, bj the yard or piece, Dress Cambric 5 cents. - _ _ Stock complete, including a very large line of standard Paten|- Medicines. We study to please and guarantee every article we self to be as represented,- Thankf ul for past faveas, we hope by liberal* We have a new and elegant I fair dealing to merit a generous share of your appreciated patronage, ine of Black and Colored | HENRY COLBY. BBAS, pr Ton:: .'....r..tlS.TS SHORTS, per Ton., y i .. 13.75 SHELL CORN, pet t>u.. 40 cts. Ton. CARL< (ADS Quoted upon application. W. CRISTY. At the Pickle Factory in West McHenry. ---; LOCKE'S DRY GOODS AND NOTI This Department containsnew and beautiful if > w unusually complete. , r rf -f> . Jj P4 We have one of the choicest stocks ©f -Groceries, Canned Goodsi - etc., in Mc,Henry. • • ' " ' " . . . * ' t V B O C T K E R Y , Just received a beautiful assortment of Decorated Crockery, and see it. v Dress Goods. Just received. Also,a fine line ot Trimming, Velvets, Buttons,] etc. Be sure atad see them. f .V * ' ̂V, mm Hmms OATS I OA IS! OATS' , 1000 to 1200 bushels of good black OAts for sale. To be sold la lots of from 60 to 1000 buabela. To be sold within three weeks. For sale by P. J, Clary, one mile south «f Bishop.* Mill, inrv. Illlaois. sswr. . © A-lKBSj PIES AND CANDY, BEST ON EART& IPS ME WHOLESQp, -BVKRY LOAF 8THMPBD-- : / MBKDXRSOIfB J'AM0V8 School Shoe, Are more popular than ever Our new Spring Stock of them has arrived with our large stock of Mens, Womens and Misses Fine Shoes. We have mo-ny specialties in GROCERIES W hich kwe are selling very "LOCK SOLID MEAT » OYSTERS. Locke's Home Bakerf Near the Iron Bridge. McHENRT.ILL. iritis, Is GEO. W. 20 po dnds C Sugar for.... $ 1.00 20 pounds best George Bank! Codfish for only 1*00] Good Fresh Crackers i... G cents 8 bars fickle . • «25 cents | Yeast Cakes.*5$ents H«w Paints and Oils,; West McHenry, Drags, Medicines, Paints Oils, Toilet Pu» Wi»«S and Liquors for Medical use. -DEALER FOR SALE OR RENT. • farm of 71 acres, situated 3 miles east of Spring Orove, 111. Good House, and other outbuildings, Also a good well of water. For further particulars 1 squire BAVID SMILBY. *30-w ; °r0T* I"' laSaiBsi Also Bottled Ale and Porter for Family use, v ^ Cigars and Smoking and Chewing JTob*^ The best brands of always on hand. Physicians Prescriptions carefully compouuded. C4LL AND SEE U& PERRY & OWEN. , GEO, West McHenry, 111., January 3d, 188?« fit* I W. BESCEY. fSSi '"•*? -,V-7w % * v - ,f i, £V 'im£ ..W