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VOL. 13. %>/ ;*> £ V ̂ " A* . PRBLISHBD BVBRT WBDWB8DAT BT V A N B E T I D E , - EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. Office In Bishop's Block,! ": 4-OPPOBITK PBSST & OWRW'S *«RM» OF SUBSORIPTIOK, Jne Year (In Advance) .....S150 . (f Not Paid within Three Months...... .. 2.00 Subscription* received for .three or six Jhonths in the same proportion. •• Bates of Advertising. We announce liberal rates for advertising m the pLAiKDBAf,EK, and endeavor to state • wem so plainly that they will be readily an- lerstood. They are as follows: 1 Ineh one year P : S Inches one year ;/JI Inches one year - If Column one year 'a Oolnmn one year- - iOolumn one year .5 00 10 00 15 00 #0 00 Go oo 100 00 J - > - One inch means the measurement of one Mch down the column, single column width. Yearly advertisers, at the above rates, have the privilege of changing as often as they •hoose, without extra charge. - Regular advertisers (meaning those having Standing cards) will be entitled to insertion if local noticcs at the rate of 5 cents per line jach week. All others will be charged 10 ients per line the first week, and 5 cents per line for each subsequent week. Transient advertisements will be charged {t the rate of 10 cents pe line, (nonpareil fpe, same as this is set InVthe first issue, and cents per line for subsequent issues. Thus, n inch advertisement will cost $1.00 for one reek, $1.50 for two weeks, 92.00 for three Wrecks, and so on. The PLAINDKALER will bo liberal in giving > fditorial notices, but, as a business rule, it fenl require a suitable fee from everybody leek in g the use of its columns for pecuniary *»in- • BUSINESS CARDS. H. T. BROWN, M.D. IpHYSIOIAN AND SURGEON. 0«ce at Residence, McIJenry, 111. §>Hr3l0lAN I Ills, office O. H. FEGEliS, M, D- AXD SURGEON, McHenry, at Residence. ^ O. J. HOWARD, M. D. *#>HTSIOIAN AND SURGEON, McHenry, 1 111. Office at Residence, one door West tf M. E. Church. BARBIAN BROS. yrilGAR Manufacturers, McHenry, 111. Or- :%J ders solicited. Shop, In Old McHenry, in Keiter Block, third door west of Riverside floase. Livery Stable. ri E. WIGIITMAN, Proprietor. First ,rl . class rigs, with or without drivers furnished at reasonable rates. Teaming of all kinds done on short notice. . M U I U U M M I J U ) NEAR THE DEPOT, WE991T McHENRY, ILL, Keeps open for the accommodation of the (public a First-Class Saloon and Restaurant, Where he will *+• all times keep the best Wands of Wii.es, Liquors and Cigars (to be found in tne market. Also Agent For FRANZ FALK'S IIILWAIIKEE LA&ER BEER. Beer in Large or Small Kegs or Bottles al- frays on hand, cheaper than any other, quail- y considered. Orders by mail promptly attended to. GOOD STABLING FOR HORSES. 4V0all and see us. Robert Schlessle. West llcBenry, 111. SALOON AND RESTAURANT. KJcHENRY, ILLINOIS. K BUSINESS CARDS. PAUL BROWN, ATTOfcNBT AT L \w. ss LaSaUe Street A. CHICAGO, ILL. M. F. ELLSWORTH, ATTORNEY at Law, and Solicitor in Chan • pery, Nunda, III. ASA W. "SMITH, ATTORNEY AT LAW and solicitor} ;ir. Chancery.--Woodstock, III. MAR* G. BARBIAN. HAIR WORKER. All kinds of Hair Work done in first class stvle and at reasonable prices. Rooms at residence, north­ east corner of Public Square, McHenry, 111. DRS. C. E. WILLIAMS & DAHLIN. DENTISTS. Residence Dundee. Will be at 'McHenry,*t.Parker House, the 10th 11th 26th and.30th of each month. When dates occur Saturday or Sunday I make my visits on the following Monday, and the first day of such visit occurs on Friday, I will stay but one day. United States War Claim Apcy OF-- WM. H. COWLIN, Woodstock, Illinois. Prosecutes all classss 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. f WM, H. COWLIN, Office at Residence, Madison St., Woodstoc*, Illinois. TO HORSEMEN ! I' Tine Kentucky Licpiors, French Bitters, McHenry Lager Beer, Talk*' Milwaukw Ben, -AND- J. Sehlitz Milvantee Bottle Beer. In any quantity from a Snitz Glass to 5C0 barrels. AT WHOELSALE OB RETAIL Beer in bottles, kegs or case as cheap as the cheapest. We buy node but the best and lell at Reasonable Prices. Call and see me and I will use you well. ANTONY ENGELN. llcflenry, 111.. 1886, Man's, Boys and • Misses Summer Sets at Perry* Owsa'fe > CHAN CELLO 1, JR. Having recently purchased a very fine imported Clydesdale Stallion, Chancellor Jr., for our own use, will breed a limited number of Mares outside. Chancellor Jr. is 7 vears old this Spring; is a Cherry Bay with bfack points; 16% hand high and weighs about 1700 pounds; ftrong, clean limbs, lino action, mild disposition. He was sired by Chancellor (1310), he by Drew Prince of Waif's. (t>73) Dam by Ijofty. (100;; grand dam by Duke ot' Well­ ington, (154.S); great grand daui by sir William Wallace, (8:U). lie combines in his breeding the best blood Scotland ever bad, and has proven Ills ability to get uniform Colts, of great size, fine form, strong and rugged. We also have CHAMPION, JR. The Percheron Morgan Horse, He has proven himself a Hire stock getter for gen­ eral purposes, and cannot lie beaten in the Northwest. Parties who intend breeling, the coming season, will limt it to their advantage to call and see our stock and get our terms which will be reasonable. Mares from a distance will be well eared for, at owners risk, at Moderate rates. • Call and see us ^ HANLY BROS. HEALING POWDER. CUFEES ALL OPEN SORES ON ANIMALS >'R0M ANY CAUSE, SORE SHOULDERS, CUTS, KICKS, ROPE BURNS, SORE BACKS, SCRATCHES, CUTS FROM BARB WIRE FENCES, ETC. NO SMELL Y0 ATTRACT FLIES; DOES NOT BURN A SORE LIKE LINIMENTS; EASILYAP­ PLIED AND ALWAYS READY. FOR BURNS,CHAFING, SORES OR CUTS ON PERSONS, IT HAS NO EQUAL. - 15 and 50 Cents a Box. k V*. DRUG OR HARNESS ^ STORES. C. G- ANDREWS, GENERAL AKIONEER, SPRING GROVE ILL. Sales ot Stock, Farming Tools and Goods of all kinds attended to on the most BEAS0BABL1 RBXS, C. C. Anredws, Spring Grove, 111. spring Stove, Sept. 3th, 1S85. 11113m E. LAWLUS, Warrants a Fit or it . We make Suits to order of the oest Cloths, Foreign or Domes­ tic. AT THE MWEST PRICES That good Goods can be sold HE ALSO Cleans and Repairs Clothes Neatly and on, short notice. CiJ-ive M© a Call E. LAWLUS. 1Mb* 1886. " Pledged butto Truth, to Liberty and Law; Wo Favors Win us and no Fear Shalt Awe." M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. 1887^ JOSLYN * CASEY, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, WOODSTOCK ill. All business will receive prompt atten­ tion. JOHN KLEIFCEN. HOUSE Painter, Gralner, Calclminer and Paper Hanger. Residence one Block West of Riverside House. Work attended to promptly and on reasonable terms. A. M. CHURCH, Watchmaker and Jeweler NO. 112 SOUTH CLARK; STREET, Chi­cago, 111. Special attention given tore- pairing Fine watches and Chronometers. e«r A Full Assortment of Goods in his line SI for 13 Weeks. The POMCE GAZETTE will be mailed, securely wrapped, to any address in the United States for three months on receipt of ONE DOLLAR. Liberal discount allowed to postmasters, agents and clubs. Sample copies mailed free Address all orders to BKHARD X. FOX, FEANKLIN S^ffifeMNrew York. AT THE OLD x JACOB BONSLETT 2 AtMDON A WD RESTAUR AWT, at Ml* Old j stand, opposite Bishop's mill, McHenry, III. The choicest Wines, Liquors and Cigars to he found In the county. " Warm or cold meals on short notice on application. PHIL BEST'S MILWAUKEE BEER by the Bottle or Case, always on hand. GOOD STABLING FOR HORSES. ATTENTION 1 Farmers and Dairymsn. It will pay those looking for CHOICE COWS Fresh milkers or springers, to call at irv premises before purchasing. I can furnlsn such by the oar-load or single cow. PORtER H. WOLFRUar, CHEMtnro. Farm about four miles northwest of Harvard, Illinois. PUMP REPAIRING, CEMENTING, ETC. The undersigned is prepared to do all iobs in the liuu ul Digging Wells, Repairing Pumps. Cementing Wells, or will put In XTew Pumps On short notice and warrant satisfaction. la short will do all work in this line. Can furnish you a new Pump, cither wood or iron, warranted, as cheap as any other man. * Good references furnished if desired. If fon want a Well Dug, a Purop new Pump, give me a call. WOrdera by mail promptly attended to. Post OJBce, Jonnsbnrgh, 111. ; L. BANTES. JohtiWHifgh, 111., May 25th, 1885. WEST SIDE - ' L. D. LINCOLN, Prop. Having recently reAtted my Restaurant, near the Depot, in first class style, I am now prepared to accommodate the public with Warm or Cold Meals, At all hours ef the day or evening. Hot Coffee or Tea on Ave minutes notice. A FULL 8TOCK OF Baker's Supplies, ALWAYS OK HAND. Choice Fruits, of All Kinds, IN THEIR SEASON. ZOBS CREAM. Made every day, by the Quart or Dish, i Also the Choicest Brands of Cigars and Tobacco to be found in the market. With everything in first class order, and promptness to wait upon customers we solicit ft share of public patronage. L. D. LINCOLN. West McHenry, May 31st, 1887. P «£ ' vi> * > K&: ̂ /**- t,* BBEfiDKOS OF MORGAN HORSES, Short Horn. Bad Polled Angus, And Jersey Cattlt, Hillside Farm, West McHenry, III. Our Morgan Stock is all :pure bred, and sriginated from the best Morgan stosk in the United States. Old (iiffird Morgan, who stands at theliea^ if onr Stock, is one ot the best breed Morgan Horses in the country, and ran show move and •tetter all purpose colts than any other horse l the West. We Invite the inspection of our stock by lorsemen and all lovors ol fine animals. A few full blood llorgaa Colts and young lorses for sale. Also one matohed team, full •4oods. In Cattle we have the fall blood Short Horn which we are crossing with the Red Polled Angus and therefore instead of sawing off the oorns we are breeding them §off and with «ood success. A tew Heifers and Bulls, both pure bred •jhoct Horns and the cross above mentioned lor sale. _ . _ _ J. R. f aylor * Sana* (THE XEW or I MS K.I Gives ilooi Apelite Sew Strength, Quiet Nerves Sappy Days Sweet Sleep. A POWERFUL TONIC. That the most delicate stomach will bear. A SPECIFIC FOR MALARIA RHEUMATISM, NERVOUS PROSTRATION And all germ diseasses. THE MOST SCIENTIFIC AND SUCCESS­ FUL BLOOD PURIFIER. Superior to quinine. Mr F. A. Miller, 630 East 57th street, New York, was cured by Kasklnc of extreme ma­ larial prostration after seven years suffering. He had run down from 195 pounds to !>7, began on Knskine in June 1886, went to work in one month, regnined his full weight in six month*. Quinine did him no good whatever. Mr. Gideon Thompson, the oldest and one of the most respected citizens of Bridgeport, Conn., says: "I am ninety years of age, and for the last three years have suffered from malaria and the effects of quinine poisoning. I recently began with Kaekine which broke op the malaria and increased my weight *2*2 pounds." Mr8. T. A. Solomons, of 159 Halliday Street, Jersey City, writes: "Mr son Harry, eleven years, was cured of Malaria by Kasktne after fifteen months' illness, when we had given up all hope. Letters from the above persons, giving fnll details will be sent on application. Kaskine can be taken without any speelftl medical advice, tl per bottle. Sold by or sent by mail on receipt ot price. KASKINE COMPANY, •« Warren St., He* York City. JOHN P. SMITH, Watchmaker & Jewoler, McHENRY. ILLINOIS. A FINE stock of Clocks, Watches and Jew. elry always ou hand. Special attention given to repairing flue watchos. dive me a call. JOliy P. SMITH. we CHICAGO A"D MORTH- " WESTERN RAILWAY, Penetrates the Centres ofC PomiJ Illinois, Iova, ' Wisconsin, Datota, Nebraska anfl_WyiimiiiE* Its train service is carefully arranged to. meet requirements ot local travel, as well- as to furnish the most attractive routes for through travel between important Trade Centres. Its equipment of day and parlor cars, din. ingand place sleeping cars is without rival. Its road-bed is perfection, of stone ballast­ ed steel. The Northwestern Is the favorite route for the commercial tiaveler, the tourist and the seekers after new homes In the golden Northwest. 'Detailed information cheerfully furnished by BKRKARD BUSS. Agent, McHenry* III. MARVIN HUUH1TT, Viee-Pret. and Gen. Manager. H. C. WICKER, Traffic Manager. R P. WJLWN, General Pauenger Agent. D. NEEDHAMP8 SONS Dtarborn Street, CHICAGO Cliier BMu. Cures Cancer,TJatarl-l",IT't Rheum, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia/Sick Headache, Constiimt ion .Piles. Whooping Cough, ami all "" "" Send fee ention paper. , FOR SALE at II. V. Store, McHenry. SHEFARD'S Hardware For G?Ix© ftp A lo toe a Good Business Location. I offer for sale my store buildings, situated In the village of McHenry. They are of brick, two stories high, and suitable for any kind or buaint^B, with good residence rooms in second story. Also good barn and out­ houses. Centrally located, nearly opposite Bishop's Mill and next door to tho post oihee. Also offer for sate my Cigar and Tobacco business. Will sell building either with or without business to suit purchaser. J. I'KLIOVSKY. McHenry, III,, May 11, T0B. SMITH'S BEANS /-tURE Blllousnsss; Sick Headache In Four hours. (6) One dose relieves Neuralgia. They cure and prevent Chills Fever, Sour Stomach Bad 9reath. Clear the Skin, Tone the Nerves, and fiive life > Vigor to the system. Dose»ONE BKAN. Tr* them once and you will never be wlthoutthem. Prioe, 2S cents per bottle. Sold b» Orugijlsts and Medtelne Dealer* generally. Senf on rtcaipt of prtea In ataaips, postpaid, to any address, J. F. SMITH A CO., ST. LQUtliNb Soldiers' Department, CONTRIBUTED BT WM. H. COWLIS, of County G. A. R. Directory. RICHMOND POST HO 386. ^et^Mie second FrW%, evening DR. S. P, BENNKTT, Com. =e-1^OOI>STOOK POST' *° 1W. each'month'.' *nd tWrd Monday evenings of WM. AVBRY, com. __ WWTTA POST, NU , Weets the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month. WM. Btiui, Com. HARVARD POST, NO 90S. Meets the second ana rourtn Monday oven ujtfi <|f eftOh month. I. W. SEAVERNS, Com. MARRNOO POST, NO. 169, Meets every Second and Fourth Friday evenings of each month. A. J. BOTINOTON, Com. Pittsburgh Grand Army day will be Oct. 4. Grand Army Day Is to be observed Oot. 18, in Philadelphia. Gen. John C. Fremont attended the reunion at Weirs, N. H. The reunion at Omaha Sept*, 7 #as a grand success In every respect, There are tbirty-flve posts In Phila­ delphia, with a membership of 8000. nearly re* received a Mrs. John A. Logan has covered from the injuries few weeks ago. Colonel Newton G. Scott, a veteran of the Mexican War, died at Logans- port, Ind., last Tuesday. The Third Vermont will hold a re­ union at St. Johnsbury Oct. 12. Gen. W.F.Smith will, It Is expected, at­ tend. There are thirteen honorably dis- charged veterans of the Union army in the Delaware county,'Pennsylvania, almshouse. The Northwestern Michigan soldiers and sailors1 fourth annual reunion at .Reed City, Mich., Sept. 7 and the three days following was a grand suc­ cess. The reunion of Wilder's Brigade, Grefencastle. Ind., Sept. 8, was attend­ ed by 849 members. Silver badges prepared for the occasion were pre­ sented by General and Mrs. Wilder. Report of certificates issued during we«k ending Sopt. 3, \8S7: Orig|n$l, 463; increase, 596; reissue, 247; restora­ tion, 39; duplicate, 17; acorued, 43; Act of March 3,1883,1; Order 6f April 3. 1884,4; Arder Oct. 7, 1885, 3; Act of Aug.4,1886,6; Supplemental Act Aug. 4, 1886, 31; Mexican War, 177. Total, 1,627. The reunion of the 123d Illinois Vol­ unteers, was held at Neoga, Sept. 2. Fully 3000 people were in attendance. The mest prominent speakers were the Hon. N. S. Clark and Major Con­ nelly. The oamp-flre at night was a grand success. Some of the old vets almost got to shouting. The Tusooia Glee Club added much to the pleasure of the occasion. The Charleston Band was also in attendance. The day will long be remembered by both soldiers and citizens. Work of the Pension Office. During the week ending Sept. 3 there were received 3,900 claims, of which 853 were original invalid cases; 384 widows; 3 war of 1812; 5 bounty land; 27 navy; 2 old war; 235 on ac­ count of Mexican service, and 2,391 applications lor Increase. The total receipts of mail matter was 41,083 pieces, and there were sent out 3,503 letters and circulars. Medical exam­ inations to the number of 3,030 were reported during the week. The total amount of fees for same were $14,272; average cost per examination, 94.71. From the Chicago Inter Ocean. National Encampment Netes. Electric lights will be nsed so Illum­ inate the parks. Barrels of ice wster will be placed in all the camps. The banquet will be fcivea at the Lindell, Sept. 30. The headquarters of the W . B. C. will be at the Laclede. Major General Slocum desires to be placed la command of the Grand Army. Central Turner Hall has 6een desig­ nated headquarters for registration. A canteen or mortar will be the sym bolic design of the bapquet menu card. It will cost the Californians (67.50 each to get from San Francisco to St. Louis. The Quincy, 111., veterans are arrang­ ing tor a river excursion for a delega­ tion of 500, The 48th Illinois reunion will take Wednesday, September 20 at Masonic Hall. General W. T. Sherman will be the guest of Hon. Henry Hitchcock during the encampment. The press committee proposes to give a breakfast 'to visiting editors and reporters the day after the en­ campment. Admiral Porter camp, Sons of Vet- erans, St. Louis, is the only camp in the United States having a hospital and ambulance corps. The Rev, Ira Chase, Commandos ol Indiana, favors the election of Com­ rade D. P. Grier oi St. Louis, as Com­ mander-! n-ch ie f. The W. C. T, U. has requested Gen. Fairchilcl not to allow the use of wine, etc., at National headquarters during the National encampment. General D. P. Grier, of St. Louis, chairman of the executive committee having In charge the arrangements for the National Encampment, is men* tloned as a candidate for Commander- in-Chief. Arrangenents are being perfected for state and regimental reunions to be held at Forest Park. A tent will be pitched for each state represented, and railroad trains will be run to the park at frequent Intervals. The California Posts are making preparation for a grand display of the agricultural and mineral products of the Golden State, The comrades from Washington Territory will also show what that distant territory will pro duca. The First Missouri Cavalry, Sixty- seoond - Illinois Infantry, Eighth, Eighteenth, Thirty-third, and Ninth Indiana Volunteers and First Indiana Battery wl|l hold reunions at St, Louis during the National Encampment, Fling Oat the Flag. WORDS BT S. Prr.LMORE BRNNBTT. xvsn BT liKOROE P, ROOT. Dedicated to the Brand Army of the Bepub. l»o at the 23d Annual Encampment at Rt. Louis, September 26-30, IS37. Dear flag of onr country! Dear flag of the free! We bring thae the worship of hearts that are iruet We kneel in thy shadow! The future shall see Our children the worshipful homage renew! rand I in CHORUS. Fling out the (lag in its majesty gi Treason shall stain it, no never! 'Neath it, and for it, united we stand. Pledged to defend it forever! O flag, 'neath whose folds we have stood the ll^ht, And borne in tho battle's baptismal of flre! Thy glorious colors shall gleam on the sight, \V hile Freedom hatji courage and heart to aspiret O i® whose shadow tho bondsman is free, The lips of the downtrodden hail thee with cheer, And Uo.ck from the uttermost bounds of the sea. To guard thee for aye if a foeman appear! The Grand Army heroes who gsse on thy When battle and death were the gauge of the day, Still swear by the colors that brighten thy bars, No Insolent feeman shall question thy sway! In this land of freedom' it Is the proud privilege of every man to bang a picture of the President on his wali iyUh&uT any regard wtiaterwr forvhe feelings of pension-grabbers.--Mc­ Henry County Democrat. Yes, yes. Mr. Demoorat% just so. They have the privilege to hang the picture of any man on their walls In­ side, all oyer the house outside, and even cover the fences and barn with them, but at the same time, friend, has not the ex-soldiers, whom you term "pension-grabbers," the same privilege to keep out of the house and away from the premises, if they don't just admire the subject the piotnre is made from? Jte| -IB A Hew York View. The fact of the matter is, this dis­ like between the President and the Grand Army men seems to be mutual and almost instinctive. The President seems never to have forgotten nor for­ given the fact that he was drafted In­ to the army during the late war. and that to avoid going to the front he was obliged to hire \ substitute. Throughout his entire official career --as Mayor of Buffalo, Governor of the State of New York, and as President of the United States--his dislike of the veteran soldier element of our pop ulation has been pronounced and man­ ifest, Tb$ old soldiers are not blind that they cannot see these things, nor such fools that they fall to compre­ hend them.--Troy Times, , No set ret society that takes advan­ tage of every opportunity to insult the President of the United States can exist long In this country.--Mc­ Henry County Democrat. Hello, Mr. Democrat! How about "busting up" |tbat ancient order, the MasonsP We ask you in all sincerity has it not been tried during all the ages past, and hag not Masonry flour­ ished and grown stionger on account oi the few kickeis here and there who were bound to kill the order? The G. A. R. will number 400,000 within a year, and likely more. The number it has added to its ranks during the past three months shows this conclusively. The President is only a man like other men, and there are thousands as good as he who do net feel insulted because the G. A. R, differs with them in opin­ ion and are not always prepared to march under their particular flag. Seasons for Doubting. By the roundabout way of the Sa­ vannah Morning Newt there comes a report that at the forthcoming en­ campment of the Grand Army in St Louis, Pension Commissioner Black will present a resolution practically Involving the expulsion ef Command­ er FairchiLd and General guttle, ajid that if it Is rejected h« willxthen him­ self promptly withdraw fromothe or­ ganization. There are several reasons for doubting the truthfulness of this story, and the chief one bangs upon this broad general princfple that when a man of General Black's intelligence and experience wants to go down stalre ha usually walks down, instead 4%| '••fe of waiting to be throws dowtt.--JRUIW ^ adelphia Pre**. t ; ̂ A "Bloody Angle" Xonameat. '% There is to be a monument at Qoli* X,- tysborg in the forever famous "Blioiy Angle." This Is the spot Iwher* |(||(^ , | eral Armistead fell, tho point wftfcls the Union lines to which PtokottfS men penetrated in their hkMfto charge, and the monument Is IntondM to commemorate at once AtMrt<*B bravery and national reconciliation. >4^ MADISON, Wis., Sept. 13.--jjpesW.'-H 7e2^ram,-Commander>ln-Chlef Pair-,. ^ child declares that he Is not a oandl* | date for re-election, especially as tisey ^ were inxious that be should be vin­ dicated ; but General Fatrchlld aajns that he can not aflord to devote an* j other year to the duties, which are of 1 such a nature as to consume alt Ws : vf time to the entire exclusion of hls$ri* , -3 vate interests. He says that be fc§fr '^411 idea who will sucoeed him. * C l Pension Bill and G. A. X. ;• MADISON, Wis., Sept. 13,--At tb« 1 National headquarters of the Grand Army the returns are coming in rather slowly from the vote on the proposed- pension bill, and it is probable that all of the departments will not have beta heard from by the time the grand en­ campment opens. The departments which have reported are almeet oaaar imous in favor of the measure. If there is any complaint to It wortb^ mentioning It is that it does not sim­ ply provide for a service pension, or ti| other words a pension for ellfpeNoa#! who served in the Union army for at least two months and who were honor* '|| a^kly discharged. < Woman in War aai RMN. | During the war the patriotic of the North rendered assistance to ; V the government In the work of sap- • pressing the Rebellion. Their loving fingers prepared the lint for the sol~ tr| dler and dressed his wounds; tbolr loving ministrations in the camp and hospital brought back many a man to health and happiness; countless boxes of food and clothing went to the front from the myriad branches of theiti noble Sanitary Commission; their brave and hopeful letters cheered tho hearts of onr veterans and nerved! ,_,.a them for the struggle. It was the J women of tne North--the wives and > mothers and sweethearts and sisters and daughters of our comrades la the ' " ' field--who kept .the fires of, brightly burning when the atfHMr-\ 'J heads would fain have extinguished ** them altogether. But for their con- stancy and fidelity at a time when thei traitor at home was more powerful for yf| evil than the rebel at the front, thet '4j war might have had a tar different, ending. Ahl who shall measure th» , sacrifice they made in giving up--not .. ^ grudgingly nor with the resignation ^ H of martyrs, but with the subline ^ spirit of self-sacrifice that character. > i ized the Savior of the World--husband and lover, father and brother, to the ^ service of their oonntryt Their eyee M were wet when our heroes marched ^ away, but though their hearts wers^ 'flg breaking they bade them go. Bnt lor j the patriotic women of the North the call for volunteers might have fallen on heedless ears, for while many a war ^ since the days of Helen has been bom of woman, none ever prospered^ tint lacked her sympathy. • •S 4M '-•'J ••M Where are the 8trawberrieST In 1861 when the three months vol­ unteers were encamped io Virginia, opposite Washington City, says Allen0 F. Hall in the Grand Army Sentinel̂ all property was strictly guarded and no foraging allowed. About half wap , ;rj between Washington and Alexandria* I there lived an old fellow who|had * about four acres io strawberries.* ^ Through high influence a guard was placed over them, with strict instruct v tions to keep the soldiers from taking; -J the old mau's berries. The old fellow proved to be a rampant rebel, who* often cursed the government that waa protecting bis property. Thia became - so common that officers and guards « were disgusted. During a week of [1 bright moonlight the guard either went to sleep or winked, and the boys regularly cleaned out the patch be- -V tween suns. The owner at once com- plained to the commanding general, ,-M be to the colonels, who transferred the complaint down to the captains, and a' \ strict search was made for the missing ^ strawberries, but none could be found anywhere. When the searching was 'j ' all over, about two gallons nicely hulled and covered with sugar, were sent to brigade headquarters, with ^ compliments of the piokers. The saaae V compliments were sent to the Colonels ;.g| and stafi, and to nearly all the Cap-^: M tains. The Brigadier General report-. '• ed that ho "did not know where tho \ d--1 all those four acres of strawberries ^ were hid," and he never took much trouble to find out. % Three Harvest Excursions- Will be run by the Chicago A Nortfe- Western Railway to points In Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Northern Iowa, and Southern Minnesota. Tickets will; be sold Tuesdays, August 30th. Sep* tember 20th and October 11th, ateoe fare for the round trip, good to retwns within thirty days from date. For full particulars apply to agents Chica­ go & North-Western Railway, or address B. P. Wilson, Stomal Pessaa-% ger Agent* Chicago.