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IGF An exchange says: "New York i« now very much worked tip over th« new law for' administering death by electricity. One murderer who ha* been sentenced to be shocked to death, objects to the scheme as being "a cruel ami unusual punishment" and therefore a is illegal one. The question must be decided and the great difficulty lien in the scar* city of witness who can testify from aa actual knowledge as to the sensation produced. There are very few people living who have ever been killed by electricity BISHOP i DEALER JULY 8, 3.880 SINDS f4ll8LYSa Editor. (arTwenty-nine thousand pounds of butter sold on the Elgin Board of Trade on Monday at 16 cents per pound. W r.J '-0 •" I aM now p«*jiirecl tu show a new ail 1 chain as&rtmVnt o* jAgncaitaruliiu^ievii «tict; ss.m ul to n me iu the county arid at'prices ' ' ' "<»«»? wU1 m to iave^tigjrte before u^ttiug wwpwhm*6l • ;;; .• >* -.(\v Au* jjt * v ' >• _ _ .... " f t , * >- is important to save. impor us to sup A I N S Sold HuuUd Umbrellas, Silvu Beaded Umbiell4 \k!> ^ BAKER-CO IflT Lant wifk n, number of changes were made in tlie salaries of post-masters in Northern Illinois. The following secure an advance of #100--Aurora,-; Bdvidere, DeKalb, Evanston, Harvard, and Lake Forest . 1ST The condition of the miners and their families at Spring Valley and Braidwood is said to be extremely pit­ iful . That women and children in this ! renomination of Gov. Foraker land «* Plent* actually starving for by the Ohio Republicans is well received all over the country. It is taken to mean an aggressive campaign, the re-election of Foraker and the election of a Republi­ can legislature ensuring a Republican fmeoessor to Standard Oil Payne in the United States Senate. iS^The plot iu the Groniti inlirder case continues to deepen. It now seems that Camp No. 20, Clan-na-Gael, is res­ ponsible for Cronin's death and that one or two men of the camp were delegated by lot to do the deed. Many arrests are likely to be made and new develowments ere' expected. I®" Gen. John C. Black's evil work lives after him in the form of a pension- fund deficiency, which will compel a good many crippled and needy Union veterans to wait for the money that is due them until the beginning of the ̂ fiscal year. It is to be hoped that he feds properly ashamed of the trick which produced this scandalous result. want of food. Two thousand men are out of work caused by the general shut down of the mining companies. The miners' recent strike and threatened violence was of course inexcusable and tended to enhance their suffering and dispel the sympathy for them. But the men who dig coal are unquestionably most lamentably underpaid and unjustly treated the most of the coal companies paying tlieni but 90 cents a ton. Then the company wanted to reduce the price 10 or 15 cents b&low that. There is soinethiiig wrong with ottr laws when such suffering can be caused to men will­ ing to work for a living. The poor and weak should be protected against the rich and strong, Store 'w ill t»e open all day a*»<l -we -will dis­ play at/ the Î O"W ©fit oar Large Stock of ,• • *>«• ™ -v WAnd now Chicago, whicli is nothing if mot enterprising, has a hanging corpo- rataony with the primary object in view of sparing the feelings of the 'sheriffs the country over. "All occupations," Jer- rold once scud, "have something to rec­ ommend them. Now, if I were an under­ taker, there are some people I could work lor with great pleasured' The members of the corporation might cut out this re­ mark of the great wit and paste it in their hats or on their stock certificates. iSTThe following are the majorities by which the States that during the past two years have voted on prohibition amendments have rejected them ; Michigan . *. ... 5,645 TMM S2.66I Tennessee i....27,»R3 Oregon..., •Worn. Virginia ......... .35,674 New Hanipsftlre «... . 5,000 Massachusetts ......44,552 Pennsylvania I»5.173 To these must be added Rhode, which has just repealed prohibition,by a major­ ity of 18,596 in a total vote of a little more than 38,000. h* - -..v; ; TANS; {^Senator Ransom, of North Caro­ lina remarked to First Assistant Post­ master General Clarkson: "You can readily see how unpleasant it must be for the refined, cultured people of the South to take their letters from the hands of | coarse negroes." And Mr. Clarkson's reply is vigorous and to the point; "I have heard that argument before, and I am, to tell the truth, getting a little I tired of it. Now I want to ask you a question or two. Are not the children of many of the refined, cultured people of the South reared by black mammy nurses? Does not a colored servant cook your meal, another wait on your table, another shave your face, and still anoth­ er mix your toddy for you? You admit i that. Well, then, I'm unable to see why it is that, if as babes you can take your ] nourishment from black breasts, if you can take you breakfast from black hands, you can't also take your letters I and newspapers from the hands of negro postmasters. At the office in question, Senator, a colored man will be appointed | before night." ing goods: follow- i I. m Children's and Boy't Satmes, Men's Fine Suits, Fans of all de­ scriptions, Swiss Flouncings, White and colored Dress Patterns, Swiss Embroideries,» Cambric Embroi­ deries, , Clhallies, Lawns. Latest styles in Straw Hats \ at lowest prices. Full and com- lete line of Men's adies and Ohil- i'j»M S, ..xss BISHOP w.a.u-ajer !l ' w 3 ' ^ dren's 0£" Pennsylvania, which is fortunate in having high license law very effective in reducing the number oi saloons and checking drunkenness, has decided by an overwhelming majority that her -present laws are better than prohibition. Penn­ sylvania having now entered the ranks which Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Tennessee have lately joined, Rhode Island has voted to repeal her useless prohibitory enactment. The truest temperance reform is the one which succeeds best in lessening drunkenness and crime. I®"* "It is a remarkable fact," ob­ serves the Iron and Steel Trade Journal. London, "that in the manufacture of different kinds of machinery the Ameri­ cans can beat us in price. Wages in the United States are about 50 per cent higher than in this country; materials are from 25 to 50 per cent dearer; yet the finished machines can be put on the marked cheaper. It is true that the Americans can not send out machines to neutral markets any cheaper thaw is done by our manufacturers; but it is surprising that they can at least meet us lilprice." < Hob. William Walter Phelps, who was one of the Samoan Commission •wived in Washington last week with one of the three copies of the agreement reached by that commission. He called the President, in company with Mr, Blaine, to make this report. After he had finished Mr. Harrison gave him a pleasant surprise in the shape of a com mission as United States Minister to Germany. The appointment is one that no fault can be found with, no matter how it is viewed. Mr. Phelps is an able man, one of the ablest in public life and besides he is one of the class of Republi­ cans that the rank and file delight to see honored. I®" As the Cronin investigation pro- S*®«ses the fresh developments appear to indicate that the Clan-an-Gael organiza­ tion is not in harmony with law nor the spirit of our institutions. It seeks an ••d with which all true Americans are in full sympathy by dangerous and desper­ ate methods. One of these methods is what is very mildly termed the "removal" hot which really means the assassination of an offender. Such a society, permit- ^ ting or authorizing such atrocious acts will not be tolerated in this country, i, The people demand that swift retribu- ( tion shall be visited on assassins, shadow terrible suspicion has fallen ,1ppon the men who are organized for the promotion of a good cause.--JS*. By a vote of three to one the voters in Rhode Island struck the pro­ hibitory amendment from the State con­ stitution. The result Was even more decisive than the most sanguine i pected. Pennsylvania high license scored a remarkable victory in their recent election, much to the disgust of the pro­ hibitionists. The new license iaw in that State has proved so satisfactory in diminishing the number of saloons and in other ways, that the voters showed] that they thoughtjt unwise to strike it fipm the statute book. The fight is be­ tween high license and prohibition, and the leaders of the latter party are to organize to vote for no officer who does not pledge himself to prohibition as opposed to all other methods of dealing with the liquor question. That is a strectly logical course , and it will reduce the prohibition vote everywhere to the minimum. The number of people who sincerely desire to do all they can to promote temperence, without sacrificing all other National, State and local inter­ ests, is very large. But the number who will, sacrifice everything else to a hopeless and useless attempt to prohibit the liqnor traffic, where prohibition does not in fact prohibit, is not very large. S H O E fancy Heck Ties, s Fine Shirts, Suspenders. Collars aadCuffe, ear, French I l T i > yj ac f ?: • j. ^ LATEST STYLE W People laughed a good deal when ten years ago "Volapuk" made its bow to the public. But, alter all, it seems to lave taken root. A club has recently been organized in Boston, and they assert that to-day throughout the world there are at least 2,000,000 student* of Ihe system. There are over 1,000 books a,nd applications upon the subject in print, 600 organized societies and 80 periodicals regularly issued in its inter- ;wt. Willi the fact in view that the nations of the earth are every day grow ifljg closer to each other by travel and eommeree and their humanities, Volapuk »ay beeoiiitllpvorld-wide reform by the time tite mneteenth oentury doses ap H» ;.#econnt, i _ ^ v • V- • "-J, -'if S&r"The case of Dr. Cronin has opened the people's eyes. He was a thoroughly hated man, because he thoroughly hated rascality. He had in his posses­ sion evidence to convict Clan-na-Gael officials of misappropriating large funds. It was determined to get rid of him. A meeting was held with closed doors. The vote to "remove" him was passed. * It seems hardly possible that in a country like America, guch a deed under such circumstances could be done. To make it worse the due process of law by which criminals are hunted down and brought to deserved punishment are seriously handicapped. At every step in the trial so far the invisible hand of this secret society is felt. Evidence is dragged from unwilling and perjured witnesses. Clan-na-Gael has the detective system of Chicago by the throat, It wields an im­ mense political power. Some of the.very men who are engaged in the exposure are indebted to this organization for their positions. Pressure will be brought to bear on every one connected with the case, from the judge on the bench to the twelve citizens in the jury box. Heaven, earth and hell will be moved to stay the hand of justice, every inch of the road to conviction will be blocked by obstacles, and if it is possible to save these rascals from the clutch of their deserved doom it will be done. We can tolerate almost anything in this country, and we have no objection to the mere secrecy of organiza­ tions. But when any body of men claim for themselves the right of murder, and actually proceed to the commission,of that crime, the public should step in, sweep the whole concern into the bottom­ less pit and have done with it.--New York Herald. 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But there in little fibre on the market for next year and prices are dtily getting higher. The invincible MoCormick offers you Twine when Twine is cheap, >Vire when twine is dear* Foi particulars call at Agricultural Warehouse of RICHARB Much has been said relative to the price of season. Having just receivec a car load ofstan respectfully ask those who are in necfcl of twine examine goods and learn prices before inding Twine tbis urd grades, I would to ffive me a call, making their purchases. Prices and goods of all kinds guaranteed. Also on hand a lew t of good G round Feed that I will close out at $12 per ton lots. early and secure the benefit. ~ Truly .Your*, RICHARD Cull 1ST A i' * W. O 328 5 ^ mWQQQ JEBSSY HERD RINGWOOD, ILL. The cows in this her<1 were taken from Ohcfttruit Farm Hertt, the home of Gabj-ielle Ohamoion No 14102, with a seven rlavs' test of 17 pounila, 8 oz. A sister of Ohampio» Magnet 6,4*i0, and Alpheon's Belle, No. 27,194, with one days' test of 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and 33 pounds 8ounces in seven days. Champion Magnet, No C.4S0. at the head of Chestnut Farm llenl, Is a son of Champion of Amciica, No who is t ire of twenty cojprs with records of 14 pound* and over. ' We have two tested tltnghtern of Champion^ Magoet in ltingwood Herd : MarieC Magnet/ No. 22.9C3, 15 pounds 8 ounces at 24 months;i Alberta Pansy Magnet, No 20,749, 10 pounds.; 8 jiinces at 22 months. Alpheou Micawber,1 No. 20.793, a son of Alpheon's Belle, by Chaui-i piop Magnet at the head of this herd. these cows are for the special purpose of^ butter making, Any one in need of butter producers can find none better than in this nerd. There is no need of producing 250 pounds of mitk for ton ponnda of- butter. Uabrielle Champion 14.102 gave 9 pounds J2i ounces of butter to one hundred pounds off milk at the time of her test. Don't imagine that the Jersey Is a dainty feeder; in tart, tor the size of her body, she is a gourmand. Milk will soon bo tested at all creamery es­ tablishments and paid for accordingly.' The man who receives a check at the rate of 3# pounds per hundred will be the kicker. If yon wish to prepare for this call and see- what we hare. A grandson of Champion Magnet through Loadstone, 15,61-2and Alberta Pansv Magnet (see above) or sale. Al o two grandsons of Alpheon's Belle through Count St. Aubin. Wo tlso have a high grade 3-year old heifer for sale. Will be fresh soon. P. S. HARRTSON. # * * » * * * * * * * Wot Printed Xat- * * ter * » • * Descriptive of • * The * » Blue Graas Region * * of * * Southwestern Jotoa, * * . . * « Send to * J. 1). Harsh, Pres. , # . Blue Grass ' ̂ # league, Orcston»;> « Iowa, J* * * * * * * * * * * * * * That you will consent to pay two prices for some article when we are selling the same things at a, great deal less figures. 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