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I* it w 5r " . *4u • v - „ ^'-1 " ~r* **«^' - w r * *** «<? * u^y*- ••«•"*.*, *,» - v*« »..«!»& ylm, SH- .,- '•£.v*V$*j-r' * iV"* : 4 -* H' **p-r ^7^** '»- *• i . ;-|j? ,;^V v, *V^ % .j *. "Pledged but to Truth, to Liberty ana taw; No Favors WS» it VOL. 12. M'HENRY. ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1887. # ^ * <* ' 7" """• tip "fry* *.~i3 j*"~ 4 * *:% ^rx# , *' ' .'" " 'fc .^ftRPmsr .1 jr^ar^r; "JT&r " v * r* . , £*? v* * * * m* r *. ̂ * * *#- ^ no Fear Shall Awe." NO. 35. Pbbushbd Evsar Wbd!Tbsi>a.t bt ' : • < & # * V A N S L Y K E I ^ ;^' EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. Office in Bishop's Bloc^l- . --OCTOglT»% Pbkbt Jk Owen's TERMS OP «SUB90BIPTt0N. >nt» Year (In Advance) il.SO If Not Paid within Three Months....... .. 2.00 Subscriptions received for three or six months in the same proportion. Kates of Advertising. Wo announce liberal rate* for advertising m the Plaindiuuck, and endeavor to state them so plainly that thev will be readily un- lerstood. They are as follows: 1 Inch one year - - - • 5 0# 3 Inches one year »"••>*,* •."»*, C*. 10 00 > Inches one year -.*»•<• , J,k •'>« «. 'v ^15 00 4 Golninn one year »•• • .»* '! . ••;';» * -30 00 4 Column one' year- , 1> 1 V * - #> ^£*>0 Oft Column one year - - - " 10000 One inch means the measurement of one ach down the column, single column width. Toarly advertisers, at the above rates, have tko privilege of changing as often as they ihoose, without extra charge. Regular advertisers (meaning those having Standing cards) will be entitled to insertion »f local notices at the rate of 5 cents per line each week. All others will be charged 10 cents per !ine the first week, and 5 cents per line for each subsequent week. Transient advertisements will be charged St the rate of 10 cents pe line, (nonpareil type, same as this is set In) the first Issue, and I ceats per line for subsequent issue*. Th'is, an inch advertisement will cost $1.00 for one week, $1.60 for two weeks, #2.00 for three noiks, and so on. The Plaindealbr will be liberal in giving •d.torial notices, but, as a business rule, it will require a suitable fee from everybody looking the use of its columns for pecuniary gain. BUSINESS CARDS. H. T. BROWN, M.D. AN AND SURGE) Residence, McHenry, 111. pHTSlOIAN AND SURGEON.' OHo« at O. H. FEGER3, M, D- DHTSlOiAN AND SURGEON, McHenry, I Ills. Ofllce at Residence. D. O. J. HOWARD, •OHTSIOIAN AND SURGEON, McHenry, I 111. Office at Residence, one door West Of M. E. Church. BARBIAN BROS. I«AR Manufacturers, McHenry, 111. Or- dors solicited. Shop, la Old McHenry, in Keitor Block, third door west of Riverside House. 0 Livery Stable. HE. WIGHT MAN, Proprietor. First , class rigs, with or without drivers furnished at reasonable rates. Teaming ot all kinds dono on short notice. ROBT SCHIESSLE Having purchased the old stand of Joseph Wiedemann, NEAR THE DEPOT, MoHENBY, ILLINOIS, Keeps open for the accommodation lof the Public a First-Class Saloon and Restaurant, Where he will **• all times keep thejbost brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigars - Cto be found in the market. Also Agent For FRANZ FALK'8 iffilAUffl LAGEB BEER. Beer in Large or Small Kegs or Bottles al­ ways on hand, cheaper than any other, quali­ ty considered. Orders by mail promptly attended to. GOOD 6TABL1NG FOR HORSES. 49"Call and soe as. Robert Schiessle. Ma Henry, 111., May 15th, 1885. ENGLEN'S SALOON and RESTAURANT Buck's Old Stand, MoHENRY, ILLINOIS. i, Fine Kentucky Liquors, French Bitters, McHenry Lager Beer, lalki' Ifilwa kis Bwr, --AND- BUS^IXESS CARDS. A Paul Brown, TTORNKV AT I.AW, 8S LaSal'e Street • CHICAGO, ILL. ; , It F. ELLSWORTH,! TTORNBY at I<aw,>nd SolloltorJIn Chan; l eery, Nunda, 111. ASA W..SMITH, TTORNEY AT LAW and 6ollcltor| In l. Chancery.--Woodstock, III. S. F. BENNETT, M. D, iHTSICIAN ANDSUHGEON. Also United - States Examining Surgeon Illinois. , Richmond, MART (jl. BARBIAN. HAIR #ORKEIt. All kinds of Hair Work done in first cla9s style and at reasonable prices. Rooms at residence, north­ east corner of Public Square, McHenry, I1L DR. C. E. WILLIAMS. DENTIST. Residence Dundee. Will bo at McHenry, at Parker House, the 10th 11th 25th and 26th of each month. -When dales occur Saturday or Sunday I make my visits on the following Monday, and the first day of such visit ocours on Friday, I will stay but one day. E. R. BENNETT,"M. D., Late House Surgeon Cook County Hospital RICHMOND, ILLINOIS, Special nttontion given to difficult Surgical cases. DEUT&CII GESPROCHEN. Ofllce at Residence of Dr. S. F. Bennett. United States War Claii Aiency WM. H. CO LIN, Woodstock, f]V " Illinois. Prosecutes all class as and kinds of claims against the United States tor ex<Soldiers, their Widows, Dependent Relatives or Heirs. A specialty is made in prosecuting old and rejected claims. All communications promptly answered If Postage Stamps are enclosed for reply. WM, H. COWLm, Office at Residence, Madison St., Woodstocc, Illinois. AT THE OLD STAND, JAOOB BONSLETT, 3ALOON AND RESTAURANT, at the old J stand, opposite Bishop's mill,4 McHenry, III. The choicest Wines, Liquors and Cigars to be found tn the county. Warm or cold meals on short notice on application. PHIL BEST'S MILWAUKEE BEERby the Bottle or Case, always on hand. G(l>OD STABLING FOR HORSES. J. ScWitz Milwaukee BottleBeer. By the Bottle or Case. We buy none but the"best and lell at Reasonable Prices. Call and see me and I will use you well. ANTONY ENGELN. McHenry, 111., 1886. Agents Wanted! FOB THE GREAT MV BOOK, 'The W rld's Wndors-' By J. W. Busl. The most snccesssul subscription book over published. Over half a million copiex were sold th* past eight months, and it is selling three times as fast now as ever before. Regular canvassers clear from $15 to £25, (40 and $50 per dav. Nothing like it was ever known in the history of book publishing, Proofs sent free on application, IJo experience needed to Insure success. We help persons without means to doa l«r<e business; no capital need- Od. Write far ^particulars. Salaries yuaran- teed to persons who do not wish to canvass on com­ mission, We mean business, and want live agents in every township. It will cost you nothing to write for terms and full descrip­ tions of our plans of doing business. We also pirn away standard books to nernoDS who send as namei of book agents, Write for ourjist Of free staudaru books. Historical Publishimo Co. * i a|lll N. Third Street, St. Louis,Mo n REPAIRING, CEMENTING, ETC. The undersigned is prepared to do all jobs in the line of Diggiug Wells, Renftirin^ Pumps, Cementing Wells, Or will put in 2Tew On short notice and warrant satisfaction. In short will do all work in this line. Can furnish you a new Pump, either wood or iron, warranted, as cheap as any other man. Good references furnished if desired. If yon want a Well Dug, a Pomp Repaired or a Dew Pump, give me a calL •arOrders by mail promptly--attended to. Post Office, Johnsburgh, HI. L. BANTES. Johnsburgh, III., May SBth, 1885. C. G. ANDREWS. GENERAL SPRING GR0TE ILL. Sales ot Stock, Farming Tools and Goods of all kinds attended to on the most BIASONABLZ TIE] p, AND- atisf& ction Guaranteed. Call on or Address C. C. Anredws, Spring Grove, III. spring irove, Sept.^Olli, 1335. ll-U-3m ALBERT E. BOURN A). SOLICITOR AND CO0N-A TTORNEY. J\. SKLOR. IWOODJTOCK, Il«t» Buaibess attended to promptly, with care, skill and integrity. J, T. CASET, ATTORNEV and Counselor at Law. Office over Zimpleman's store. All business entrusted to mv care will receive prompt at­ tention. Woodstock. 111. A. M. CHURCH, Watchmaker and Jeweler NO. 55 FIKTH AVE., (Briggs House), Chi­cago, 111. Special attention given to re- pairing Fine watches and Ohronome ters. WA Pull Assortment of Goods in his line 81 for 13 Weeks. The POLICE GAZETTE will be mailed, securely wrapped, to any address in the United Sta'es for three months on receipt of ONE DOLLAR, Liberal discount allowed to postmasters, agents and clubs. Sample copies mailed tree Address all orders to KICHABD K FOX, Franklin Square, New York. JOHN J. WINKLES. Carpenter and Joiner, Is prepared to do all work in his line on short notice and guar- entee satisfaction. Will work by the job or day as desired, and do as good work as any man in the business. Orders left at his residence, Southeast corner opposite the Public School House. iJvill receive prompt attention. Best of References given if de­ sired, JOHN J. WINKLES. McHEXltr, ILL , March mh, 1886. St, Attention Horsemen! I would call the attention of the public to my Stable ot Stock Horses, four in number: two Morgans, one 3-4Percheron, and one Imported Horse, They are all good representatives of their breed. Also a few Merino Sheep t r sale. The public arq cordially invited to c^lj and examine stock, get prices, ate. No business done on Sunday. „ N, S. Colby . 10-7-tf MOHENRY, ILL I bbtnined, mid all l-A'a-M* JU at­ tended to for Mo!>I'll A '11' 1 i:i:s Our ofli.ee is opposite the I1 S. I'ntent Office, and we can ob­ tain l'Htents in less lime than those remote from WASHINGTON. Send MODEI.. 1>HA U l-Mi or PHOTO of invention. We advise as to imleiit- Vliilitv free of chow and we make AO CllAHOJC VNi.kss i'a tent is si:rrin:n. For circular, advice, terms Und references to actual clients in your own state. County, City or Town, write to C A SNOW&CO Opposite Patent Office, Washington, 1>, C- John Helm, ^ Algonquin, III., DEALER IN For Coal and Wood CALL OH E. M. HOWE, Opposite Bishop'* Mill, •Tho Has a completo line of tho boat stovesjin the market,'as well as a large stock of Miare, Mssltnic's Tools, TIN, COPPER & SHEET IRON WARE, And, la tact, everything it the hardware uove and tin line. ME WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD. * , & Call at his store before baying elsewhere. Jobbing and repairing promptly attended to . a St#* Re m ember, extra good bargains can al- wc. ys be obtained at Howe's. IftcHtMiry. Dec. 1,1S?A E&rdwaii, Stevii, Tinwart In short, we keep everything in the above mentioned lines, which we are offe ing to the buy­ ing public as cheap as any other house in this section. JOBBNG & REPAIRING, , PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. JOHN HELM. Algonquin. Feb. 18.1885. DONT YOU FORGET IT! ASA ». SMITH, --OF-- Woodstoolc. - - Illinois. Backed by Millions ot uoney Oflea you INDEMNITY against damage oy Fire* Lightning, Wind . Storms, CYCLONES AND TORNADOES. Drop me a postal card and I will visit you ; eallonmeandl will write you a policy, and Wnen either or any of these destructive ele saents devastates your property, happy will you be if you hold oue of tuy policies, for I will surety visit you, and minister unto,you. will not forsake you. ASA W. SMITH, Um'I Jtuuanee Ag (THE NE*|5 QUININE) Mat! effect No lieaiacle No earn No rinpii ears Cores pick 'Pieasampore A POWERFUL TONIC. That the most de!i";its|sto!naoh will bear A SPECIFIC F^i? MALARIA RHEUMATISM, NERVOUS PROSTRATION Audall per^^iifcasses. FOR COLDS K4 KOUND TO BK ALM< pertor to Quinine. Bellevue Hospital, versally successful," , Francis Hospital, J New York City, EINE HAS BEEN a SPECIFIC. Sir York City, ««Uni- Kvery patient treat- with Ivaskine has pn di^charg^d cur- iplain "Albany pent- has cured his Rev, James T. Hall, tenliary, writes ttiat Ki wife, after twenty yca{HLsuffering from ma- laria and nervous dyspasia. Write him for particulars F St. Joseph's Ho-pltal#{*(. Y : "Its use is considered indispensably It acts perfect!* " Prof. W. F. Holcoinbe,jLM. D. "4 East 25th St., New Y>rk City, ('aw professor iu New York medical college) writes: "Kaskine is superior to Quinine in it! spei'iflc \to\ver, and never produces the slightest injury to the hearing or constitution.*! Thousands upon tli'msjn<!« write that Ras­ kin" Ii.'im <Mired thein atrlir ;i!l other medicines had failed. Write tor Itook of lesiiinonials. Kaskine can be taken l£itlu>ui anv special medical advice, fl per tfliUlo. Sold'by or sent by mail on recelfil ot price. KASKINE COMPAQ TV Warren St« York City. i Kow STANDARD STALLION Record 2:30. No- 5730- •HJeorge O." Is a Goldo* Chesnut with star hitevspots on leit shoulder, also little black spots on body, denoting a buck struin of Ai'ithiHti Blood. Foaled Juno 6ih 1S80. I'kwkjkkk:--"Gcorsri O" was sired by Lakeland Abdaliah (:{5l)«wn brother to Har­ old, the sire of Maud si, (Queen of the turf) 2:08?*; Noontide,2:20.3a ; Maltie Graham, 8:2!.!*' McCunly's llaaibletonian, J:-O.'i,; Deciana, 2:27>s; Hermes 2:27.^5 Goo<l Morning, 2:28\ ; Temple i:Uo; nnd others; Lakeland AMultah by Rysdykes Hamble ton i:tn (wit h 37 In I lie 2:10 list of belter) he by Abdallali, by Mambrino,, by imp. Messenger; T>ain the M (_,f> by Imp. Belltound- by Altdailah, by Mambrino, etc, as above, "tioorge O a" Duut was the fast Pacing Mare "Fannie II" (who pared the Chicago Track at Seventeen years «f »ge in 2;27, with- ontany nreparitlon), sired l>v Autocrat by Goo. M. I'atchen, (record 2:2:534;, by Cassius M. Clay, by Andrew Jackscn, by Bashaw, etc. Dam of Fannie B. by Young Rowlin, by iien. Hifford, her Dam i y a son of Imported Messenger. "George O." is a very promising younfc horse and the record he has attained is no measure of his speed as he has trotted pri vate trial# very much below that, and can do the same in a race at any opportunity. His colts are very fast considering he has never bred a Standard Bred Mare yet, and his Colts are bringing from #2»M) up, at two years old. He can't help but be a fast one, as he combines the blonds of old Kysdvke Hani, bletonian, the f mnder of our Trotting Family of to-day, Mambrino, Messenger, Bellfounder Geo. M. Patchea, the Clays, Bashaws, etc. Terms, $25 Cash, AT TIME OF SERVICE. Mares not proving in Foal are entitled to a return season Free, Accidents and Escapes at owners risk. Marcs eared for, including pasture, trying, etc., at $2.00 per month, in Summer. For further particulars address, Geo. W. Owen, * McHenry Co, McHENRY, ILL. i. C . Is prepared to attend to all Sales of Stock, Farming Tools, Household Furniture, or Ileal Estate. Terms as low as the lowest and Satisfaction guaranteed. Post ollice address \vE3T MclIENItY, ami residence one mile west of the McHenry depot. H. & MEAD< GOLD mre twt tfcow wli© writ# to Siinson k Co., Portland, Maine,will receive fri es full information about work which th«y can do, and live at home,that will pay them from $T> to $25 per day. Rome have tuned over »50 In a day. Either sex. jonne or old 0«P«*l not required. You «re etarted free. Those who jtart at once •btolutdly rare of tuof little fortnnWi All is mw. LIfP!N€OTT*S LlfPINCOTT'S • * LIPPINC0TT8 J^er.ds I other Magazines Jn Talcs of Fiction A, New Departure poems of Interest " «»• pieasi ng Short Stories "• Jnteresting Miscellany 25 OtS. •" Jfotes of Progrels * NEARLV "Choice Selection# t200 M Original Contributions pagbs in each issub •• X°P>CS °f (be Tines ™ jferse Gems A Complete New Novel ~1' SuPerlati,r* *®lWt By some favorite author in each Ho. -- Giving a library of is new and valuable worltiVworth from $15.00 to {18.00 annually, at the nocupal sum of 25 cents per month Subscription, Sjf00 yearly. Stories by John Habberton, Frances Hodgson Bur* nett, Julian Hawthorne, Lucy C. LUlic, atc.» ctc.^t will appear in early issues •^ * *•' Circulars, giving detaH% etc., mailed on appUcatioa J. B. LIPPI|ia6TT COMPANY 715 and m Karkct St,» Philartolphia SMITHS BEANS /VURE Biliousness; Sick Headache In Four hours. (Q -One dose relieves Neuralgia. They cure and prevent Chills ^ Fever, Sour Stomach Bad Breath. Clear the Skin, Tone the Nerves, and give Life ** Vigor to the system. Dose: ONE BEAN, fry them once and you will never be without them. Price, 25 cents per bottle. Sold by Druggists and Medicine Dealers generally. Sent on receipt Of price in stamps, postpaid, to any address,, J. F. SMITH A CO., Manufacturers and Sole Props.. ST. LOUIS* MQe Soldiers'" Department, OOHTKIBCTBD BY WM, H. COWLIN. County G. A. R. Directory. KICHMOWD POST HO 388. Moots tho ' OOOon t Frlil*j evening of oach month. - DaS, r.BimiiiT.iOoa. WOODSTOCK rOST. KO 108. Moots Crst and. third Monday oroalngs of each month. W«i. itiit, Com. NtJHDA POST, Moots tho seootid and fourth Wednesday OTsalaip of oach month. ' W*. Bviun, Com. '•^r)i,,.C..;3kA'ETA*D F08T» WO tSS. Moots the sooona ana roartn Monday even tags of oaoh month. I. W. Skatibns, Com. Marsnoo Post, No. i«9, Meets every Seooud and Fourth Friday evenings of each month. . A. J. BormOTOir. Oom. The number of pension certificates issued during the week euding Feb. 26. 1887, waa as follows: Original. 1,359; increase, 524; re-issue. 182; res­ toration, 62; dupllcete. 19; accrued, 49; Act of March 3, 1883. 3; Order of April 3,1884. 10; Act of August 4, 1886, 7; Supplemsntal Act of August 4, 1886. 34; total, 2,249 $100 A WEEK. Ladles or G :lemen desiring y'leasiint. prottable em(l oust write at once. We nfe.yon (9 ljai] f au article of domestic use to everyose at sight. Sells like hot cakes, fceiit "families wishing to y should for thoir own bene Used every day the ettold. Price witlnn ft ^fite'ith: Jftrl to n lare, joartoun^ tp^Xery house fvmch of all. .Circulars free. A^eiits receive latf«to Free Address Domestic Msn- ufactMftng Co.. Marlon. Ohio New Window stuides, new coloring ju»d latest design*, at Bonslett a StofleTs. Comrmdos, Road Thlo. In June. 1864, a petition was present­ ed Grorer Cleveland for hts eijjnature asking Congress to give a service pen­ sion to all houorably discharged sol­ diers and sailors ot the Union army. Tito petition had been numerously signed and by prominent men every­ where throughout the length and breadth of -the land Irrespective of politics. The president not only af­ fixed his signature to the petition, but went farther and added the fol­ lowing words: 1 am sure the subject of this petition is worthy of the prompt and careful consideration of Congress, and that the fullest justice should be done to the parties in whose interest this movement is mad«. GROVKK CLEVELAND. How does the above correspond with some* of the great President's ideas presented in his veto ineggage? After roundly abusing the President for his veto of the Dopendetit Pension bill the National Tribune--the organ of the claim agents at Washington-- publishes this item: "The number ef pension certificates fSsthnKharittg thA w-aek -eiuli«Mg F*b 12,18S7, whs as follows: Original, 752; increase, 789; M-issue, 231; restoration 109; duplicate. 23; accrued. 72; Act of March 3, 1883, 4; Order of April 3, 1884, 15; Act of August 4, 1886. 8; total. 2,012; Supplemental Act of August 4 1886. 91; total 2,103. This is at the rate of 109,356 a year--a magnificent showing for Commissioner Black." At this rate the Department will soon have all the old soldiers on the pension rolls without any further leg islation. We find the above in last week's McHenry County Democrat and can* not let it pass by without posting Brother Duield lust a little, for we sinoerely believe that were be posted or had delayed ono moment to think what he waa doing, the article referred to would not have found a place in his paper. The National Tribune is owned and edited by Capt. Geo. E. Lemon who did long and excellent service through­ out the whole of the late war. He also prosecutes claims against the United Slates government and does quite an extensive business in that line, and has the best reputation in every way, as aa attorney prosecuting claims for soldiers of any firm or attorney in Washington. Now we object to the statement made by Brother Dufield that the National Tribune is uthe or­ gan of the claim agents' on the ground that there are several hundred such do­ ing business in the United States." and they one and all know full well that the National Tribune is not much of an organ to aid in increasing the busi­ ness of any oue but George E. Lemon, which it does in a straightforward, square and manly way, and we claim has a perfect right to do so. Again it appears to us, and we opine Brother Dutield will agree with us in the premises, that the munificent sum of five dollars, which was to be al­ lowed attorneys to prosecute claims, if successful, which formed part and parcel of the bill vetoed by the Presi- Ideot. was not an amount large enough for any attorney to grow wealthy on, and the law is very strict when it comes to fees. The amount of labor for an attorney or claim agent to per­ form in order to receive the enormous fee of five dollars would pay those en­ gaged in such business about on a par with what Brother Dufield is allowed for publishing the proceedings of the "Honorable Board ot Supervisors of McHenry County, and not one cent better. We will leave friend Dufield to decide whether he could run busi tie68 and keep the Democrat running if all the work he does ^paid him as that quoted above. As to all the old soldiers being pen­ sioned at the present rat* of adjaca- tiou,we will have more to say about at some future time, and show facts and figures that will show friend Du­ field that there are four claims reject- e(f to one allowed, and the reasons why tho majority of such claims are disallowed. We desire to be fair In treating on this subject and give only such facts as we caa prove up. And we also b«- lieve that Brother Dufield desires to do the cause of the ex-soldier no In­ tentional injury, but that he inserted the foregoing without pondering a moment to understand tap It would sound when read. Now Hanapshiro'o Dependent Law. Comrade B. B. Hurst, of Enfield, N. H., sends us a copy of the law passed by the legislature of New Hampshire for the relief of the destitute veterans of thai State. It reads as follows: An act for the relief of poor persons wjjo have served in the army or navy of the United States and tbeir dependent families. SEC. 1. Whenever any person resi­ dent of this State, not under guardian­ ship or legal restraint, who has been houorably discharged from the army or navy of the United States, shall from auy cause become poor and un­ able to urovide maintainance for him­ self and dependent family, such per­ son, his wife, widow or minor children, or said children as are unable to main­ tain themselves shall be supported at the public expense in the town or city of their abode, at their home, or suoh place other than a town or county almshouse, as the Seleotmen or Over­ seer of the poor may think right and proper in said town or ci^y, SFC. S. The necessary expense of such maiatainance shall be paid by the town or county, liable under existing laws for tho support of such soldier or sailor. Here we see*the principle of the de­ pendent soldiers bill fully recognized, and most.honorably, New Hampshire does aot limit her justice to those*who served in her own regiments, but is tuoved by a more just and generous spirit. She supports every ex-soldier or sailor who now needs support, with- out reference to the State he .went out from. She took upon herself, in the most praiseworthy manner, a duty that did not rightfully fall on her shoulders, but upon the broader ones of the Nation whom these broken down meu bad helped to save at the expense of their owu health and *trengtb.-*2Vatforfai Tribune. "Generously Beatowed." Mr. Cleveland lays much stress on the way the Government has "gener­ ously bestowed" its bounty upon those who saved its life and upoa their de­ pendent ones. We invite the President's attontion to one detail of this generous bestow* al. ba»e generously bestowed up<ni tfacm the enormous sum of 92 a mon|hl That is 6$ cents a day! Think of such "generosity!" Six and two-thirds cents a day to provide a healthy, active child with clothes, copper-toed shoes, dolls, play­ things, medicines, books and tickets to Sunday-school excursions. Two dollars a month to buy (the food to satisfy its beakhy appetite and keep its busy little feet and rest­ less body protected against the win­ ter's oold and «fv«ry season's inclem­ ency. Tet the greatest of all our Presi­ dents--in one of those utterances which knit the heart of the whole peo­ ple to him--solemnly promised that the Nation "should care for him who has borne the battle, and for hla wid­ ow and orphans." Had the father not given bis life and strength for the country, would the child now be starved and pinched on f2 a month t--National TributUh Tho Nobio Aot of • Hero. Louis Abear, says the Detroit Free Press, was a private in Go. H. Fiftb Michigan Cavalry, and made a good soldier. At the battle of Travillion Station he was taken prisoner, and be­ fore his release he was confined in five difierent prison pens and two jails. While he was In Millen prison an ex* change of sixty prisoners was to be made. The offleer of the day told oil sixty names at the door of the pen, but for some reason, probably because be wts too ill, or perhaps dead, one man did qot come forth. At that mo­ ment, Louis, who had been out after fuel, under a guard of course, came through the gates pushing a wheel­ barrow loaded with wood. "Here. Louis, here's a chance for you. We want sixty men to go north and are short one. Jump into the ranks here!" exclaimed the officer, "To be exchanged?'* said Louis, trembling more than he did when un­ der fire. ;'Yes. Be quick.1* "Then take Hank. He's sick, and will die if he remaias here," and Louis darted into the hospital ward. Hank bad a pair of pantaloons and shoes, but no coat or hat. Louis pulled off his, put them on Hank, and brought him out weak and tottering. As Hank filed out the gate and once more oreathed the air of freedom, Louis, hatlesa and costless, took hold of the handles of his wheelbarrow and start­ ed for another load of wood., Can mortal mlud conceive of such an act? It cost him seven months of a living death, and all for a man with whom be was not even Intimately ao- qualnted. And now for tho other aide of the picture. Ever since the close of the war until a few months ago, when Hank died, these two men have lived right here in Wayne county, Hank with a home and family, Louis with neither; have met occasionally, but at no time did Hank ever refer to the act in Millen Prison that Ml him freo and saved his life; never Invited hla to hia home; never alluded to tho addressed his savior other than a Bttira acquaintance. On hfs death-bed, bow* ever, he told the story, and asked hit relatives, if tbry ever had an appor» tunlty. to befriend Louis for hi* isitl. : ^ it was tardy acknowledgment of ooo of the noblest acta the world baa ever known. t'x'4Sl ctfe € >£1 FOX LAKE CITY. ElflTOB Plaindealek:--We not Inaptly compare this plaeo the Eternal City, were It not ikmt fhai analogy runs in opposite direction*.^ The greatness of Rome liee in a aaag- nlficent past; that of Fox Lake City, In the limitless future. Already, somt of its writers are soaring in the realm* of distinction, and looking down frooi those dizzy heights on the plodding world below. However, we are a modest people and do not allow thi prestige of power or the pomp of glory to unseat our reaaon; and evea the glorious name of Fox Lake and the privilege of* living some three canuon shots from its sparkling waters does not materially aflect our mental equilibrium. On the contrary, tho crown sits lightly on our brow, and with uplifted hearts thank heaven for all that it has done, and more e«po<- cially for what it is going to do. An individual by the name of J, J. in one of your late issues, had tho pro- Bumption to belittle our infant Caesar that is to aay "Fox Lake City." If J. J. would only m!x up with tho world a little more and find out what's {olng ou,;pul! down his vest, come iup to the city, I don t mean New York but our city, he would know what we are doing. Why. even the geogra<» phies of the world take us in. If tho expert in geography will tako tho atlas of the United States, put on htai specs, or borrow a pair if ho hsa none* he will BEE, the Lord helping, Fo$ Lake City and even the mayor him-* 8eIf, by bringing the microscope to bear on the infinitesimal molecule. 'As an egg center, Fox Lake ia to thfe world what Chicago represents In tho ; j staples of grain and pork. Tho roar : and cackle of the multitudinous hen- uerles makes the city rock with tho din of excitement, and men ahado ' their mouth? and shout wit^i the faint teipe of-4W*»g hfrtr w. proposed Jto administer paregoft#or **,1 laughing gas in the laying depart*- ments, which it is thought will sosus^ r 1 a painless and therefore noiseless e*« ':g| traction. » There is oaly one store hero just now, but branches are spoke i of by $ the parent establishment. The works on Logan Avenno and Fox Lake Boulevard are going stea<t>» ily on, A levee will also be construct* ed all along tbe beach, and sealed bids are solicited for a permanent pier. Our merchant has lately turned hfet attention to glazing windows, and with a little more praeticO will m * doubt in time turn out good work. The writer/'Guesswho*' has accept** ed a position on a New York daily but she is In the me&utime going for a fta*... ishlug course to Valparaiso, which neT«>,; er falls to turn out able materiaL I shall close with a few itema from Monavllle, and as this suburb bears tho same relation to Fox Lake Citj that Minneapolis does to St. Paul, It would be negligence to omit it. Mr. Edgar Nelson is busy ia tho blacksmith department, and excels as a horse-shoer, thus ensuring hiss a good patronage from the farmers. The Snyder Bros., as usual, are ooa* stantly occupied in sinking wells both far and near. Such is their long ex* perionca that they may be considorod master mechanics in this line.: Mr. Norman Mattox is still to ho found dispensing groceries at the old stand. He keeps a good stock of gen­ eral merchandise and a clean store," which in counection with a genial and- accomasotlating disposition, makqp this the best trading ma9t in thosdl parts^ Mrs. Knolls offers a fine property for sale, a large and convenient dan0» log hall, and a roomy store adapted tf} any business. A fine opportunity for ST buyer of produce--especially egga. Mr. Gosling attends to the grist milt, and continues to supply the wantf of his numerous patrons. Mr. William Nelson still runs tho bank in MonaviUe, shaves notes and makes advances. Ho, ooeakloaall|> drives across the river to Fox Laic* City, but reports the real estate at; languishing In that direction. Mr. Tweed is reported to b% * building a saausoleom in his cellar* and the city Is prepsred to givi a site free to any responsible crem%» tory withiu the precincts. The super*?' dcial reader must not think wo mean a "creamery." This might ho tht starting of a building boom and no ooe can forotoll where it will and. "Mac*." •$SR 0. & W&iig, m>&j. -Ma Carv Station, III., March 24, INS, C.DICKI.vsom a Son--Barringtou, III. Gentlemen:--I had a cow that did not clean for three days after calving, and I procured a bottle of yotir COW Prescription and £4ve it according to the directions, and tbe cow was all right in less than thirty-six hooiaaf" ter giving, and has dono first rail since. Auovsx A*ra» For sals hj all druggists. '• • • * • • ' ' • . -vm' • ^ 1 _ - » <- * "M mmm,