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HABIT. • ' Pe* realiee tb« txemdiog (treat value m nnniy wtsbuRiipd habit oi wel! uo!n>r B«tf»«rr owe knows that an evil h«bii toitt0d, lK«oiit«fi a terrible manter and DiHt Im obeyed; but a stood habit formed t» & aacful servant. Now, a good habit is iujOi'v liitv nOCuiulutsd po*?r rx>^pr scored awa1 ior qnick bdu rw»u.7 3sr than ttOJ other possession of the soil]. A once made, perhaps withattrng- gt«, and then again and again, a«d the habit i« the am-nmlated power a*d force all previous decisions. j The habit of giving is the Iwalt of many generous deeds, and the fixed feel- fag of generosity is the soul'£ habit,-- an accumulated power forgoodj. Thus by repetition of good deeds and good feel­ ings, a great momentum, a mighty "tend­ ing in the right direction." is] imparted; through habit, to life, which!will carry one over many places of difficulty and through many times of spiritual darkness. It M P° " sr of a!1 the y lv l«i»% 4-ai lUUiV. ded the colonel to pnt his head under got about $730 , and then made its the victims with No matter it' we lof>e a trifl«, better for w» to sell them, better for v«u to *>uv now. The Bianke. prtccs begin at 85 cento; the $5 grade for $3 50 J;i?kst or Closk notion •!««• bisn't ripsnsi in s definite want, come, likely you wiii meet with favors that wiii make you a quick bu>er. riere you are tree from long-ago styles*, not a ffaim^nt of a season past is shown--you are safe in styMui Xou rh ill have them nearly at your own prfre There is always a new item to put in about the Shoes This week the ladies' an-i chi.d's fel< shoes and slippers must go at 65o, to clo e them out quick; the price has been $L 25° We have a few dozen ladies handkerchiefs and mufflers leff. On Saturday we offer choice in lot at 50c ot bilk and wool mufflers some some sold up to $1.50 The handkerchiefs in the afternoon at 5c; in the evening from 7 to 9 2c. each, perhaps the best will^o first, The necessary staples in tne line of groceries haYe been somewhat lowered in price. Come, it will pay you. * . mm?. T%y\, i w~gm 11 mmm a a«<l«r the above bean e Lrtlesor»tie W.n T IJ ro* bo (Art or credit for the ]W/#f,VVAWaw Bed Blankets* Hor«e Blankets, Quilts, Overcoat*, Heavy Suits* Flannels, and sucfr Cold Weither Stuff, fiUST AND HIIA.IX MOVM. j {« - -1 v ^ >\ < ft* •' :;SS^p% 5f:£'" " I. I Bl Ju A W ^ M ~ Aa Adventure With alfurglsNh Colonel John Sobieski tM Prohibition Candidate for governor of Missouri, who ;•> ..was »delegate to the national Prohibi­ tion convention, had a mow thrilling ad­ venture with burglars on lis way to this had stopped to delijer several leo- tares at Magnolia, a little village in Illinois. He retired at? his hotel, the Magnolia House, short*- before mid- Bight He was aroused afout 2:30 o'clock N In the morning by heariJg the sound of voices in the hall. He listened for a mo- " Hient and concluded tliagit was the land- \ lord calling some of thJother guests to Asatch a train. With thil he turned over And fell asleep again, aiortly after that fee was startled from ms slumber by a •" -lf->T><r hie 4cOTt wWit fell in with a ry**? ish. He leaped on I of bed, but was / confronted by a maskfl man pointing a jvtc>Iv~r at bin?= He sield a lantern in ff * his hand and co: i get back into bed the bedsheet. Altogether the and five gold wan escape, threaten! fcrftai - „ he asked oi out , „ anghe<\ and the colonel thought it might be well ;T to temporize yith him and said: "Now a.-.: that yon harf got my watch and money, f " perhaps you jfcill oblige me by telling me your politic^. Are you a Prohibitionist?" "No, arnffif I thought you were I'd till I?; jrou with |inilets," replied the guard, t "Oh, iib," said the coloneL "I'm no l'i[- f^ohibitiomst. Fll have a drink with t; you if you will get a bottle somewhere, tf 8 "Not now," said the burglar. "Some \ other time when we are not busy." And With that the conversation ceased.--Cin- ^ ti^nati Enquirer. j Letter Bra KotcIUm In g f- The first "penny-in-the-slot" automat- -|ic letter box placed at Charing Cross ij\ ' Was not sufficiently successful, and the «iachine is now removed to the front of , the Royal Exchange, within a few yards, however, of Cornhill postofflce. It re- j BiainRtobe proved whether1 the public Will patronize the invention. All that one has to do is to press a |>enny in the slot and pull out a drawer, |n which is a yellow envelope contain­ ing a second envelope and a card for the message to be forwarded. A flap to the • box forms a desk upon which the com- tp timnieation may be written. It is then ;V, 4 Inclosed in the smaller envelope, and \ with the cash or stamps for special de- T V livery at the rate of 8 pence per mile, V •, including train and bus fares, but not cab fares, which are extras, is put into AjA tli© larger envelope. * ^ Meanwhile a messenger has been auto­ matically summoned by electric call, but should he not make a speedy appear- jmce the envelope may be left for him in , a message box. Parcels may be intrust- ed to the messenger, but it is necessary '£$f~ to await his arrival, for they cannot be lioated in the ordinary way .--London li-iC ^legraph. & "• , . . '>A Crcat American. kr,L • p & 1has passed into a proverb that mea. become too great to be pie&ident. In proof of it stand the names of Webster, Clay and Seward, and to the magnificent g£ <*?. list may properly be added the name of Pp ' Blaine. To the honor of the Maine states- |man be it said that whatever the disap- |pointments of himself and friends, ho.w- -' ever unfairly treated he appeared to be ||t ^ by the party for which he had done so fegi much, he never faltered in his loyalty to \ his party and his country, and where the / hardest work was being done and the grandest achievements attained, there was Blaine surrounded by his unwaver- | _ ing friends. He gave his strength, hi* jr/"1 * life to his country. They whom he op- S|, -'it posed respected him. Admiration of the man was not circumscribed by party ||h , lines. For many years his magical name has been saluted as that of the greatest fe living American, and his death will be lip recognized as an unmeasurable national g ^ lues.--Cincinnati Commercial. 4j|r , _ ' Haman Remains In Texu. , It is reported that near Currizio Springs, Tex., an oval topped mound, IP', covered with petrified human skulls, has been discovered. The mound is cir- |;v;. cular in form and about 100 feet high i| ? and on one side is joined to a short range of hills of about the same height. On ||^ the summit and for some distance down fe •. the sloping side it is covered with what fc\ appear to be smooth, spherical bones, |jr » which upon close examination prove to If be, it is said, petrified human skulls dis- pl' \ . ' torted into grotesque shapes, ps It is further stated that by removing the loose dirt and sand from the orifices of the face the unmistakable human countenance is revealed. Bones of other classes are also said to be found there, and from all appearances the whole mound is formed of htunaa aknila.-- PhiladelphiaLedger. West McHonry, ill., 1*93, I Have Them FLOUR * <- * CORN, Go to SEAMAN BROS. fob fine Silver PLATED WARE. New Watches and Chains. GOAL, i Be sure and see our New Dia­ mond Set Ladies'Heck Chains. ;BE ST" i>£XXXX / j vfi 1 ' ' , Ji ' U E O O N C W E A I & K * lf you want toisaye money and h ive good Bread use PilLsbary's and Washburn's Best XXXX Flour. |5F"Nothiqg beats the Best. The aboTo brands are never oat of^ season, and always in stock!, at THE ROLLER MILLS. Try a sack and you will make no mis« take. J^eave your order at the Mill, we will do the rest; I •* * * ] Bran and Middlings for Safe. h' ii ii .jL^mmn-n i. ' w In any quantity, and i ha\e them to sell. Call for Prices. iiwro Outfit KOW 18 THE flM« to BOT * Sewing Ha6nm6l Only |5 a month until paid. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ALL ABOUT THE WORLD'S FAIR And to be KEPT POSTED in regard \o the same from now until next December y9u should subscribe for The Wpglrlv (jitfif 0cff2H - I V w i U V 1 V W M l l THE WORLD'S PAIR for the NEXT TWELVE MONTHS wffl be of absorbing interest to everybody, and THE INTER OCEAN intends making A SPECIAL PEATURE OP IT. A oorps of STAPP REPORTERS will devote their attention to the Exposition, and the readers of The Weekly Inter Ocean will in each issue have a synopsis of all liapperiiigs and features of Interest on the* grounds and elsewhere, with illustrations. TBI YOUTHS' DEPARTMENT. WOMAN'S KI\T.D0M: CURIOSITY SHOP. THE HOME. FARM AN# FARMERS, «al~# LITERARY FEATURES WILL BE MAINTAINED AND IMPROYII. Owing to the fact of the change in the political character of tbe National Administration, NEWS PROM THE POLITICAL WORLD will be of unusual interest. THIS WILL BE POUND COMPLETE IN THE INTER OCEAN. In fact, it is the intention to keep The Inter Ocean to the Front as a Paper for the Home, And make It such a visitor aa-will be enjoyed by EVER? MEMBER OF THE FAMILY, young and Old. £?o make THE PAFER BETTER THAN ETB| sbtUl be our endeavor. The Price of The Weekly Inter Ocean is - $1.00 Per Year Price o( The Semi-Weekly later Ocean is $2,00 Per Year 'The Weekly 18 published EVERT TUESDAY. The Semi-Weekly EVERY jjjNDAY and THURSDAY. Bend lor sample copy and see 1 or yoursetf• Address all orders THE INTER OCEAN, Chicago. , .. ? T i • 1- ^ V, .o iber : : ] USE NO OTMERVT V ^ SOAP FOR LAUNPRY ;Y;II AND HOUSEHOLP M.A PUR POSE *.,/} ^ _ T H A N • ' • sjWrA IT ISPAR SUPERIOR TOANYOTHER INTME'MARKET """" " " ^ -y jH^Ty' AMD IS MADE. ONLY BY CHICAGO. ' H 11 '< ' . , . 2-; ' * " " * " k» come, an<3 we Hav« the Reasonable wood^ that we are bound to' sell if low priccs will have anything to do with moving them. OVERCOAT ! *1.. lis >et reasonably complete, so vou can suit and fit yourself right, land the price is way d >wn. In suite we "an °i">»nn« n»n Wrtment to select from in town. . i n , " , x » • We have the most complete line, as well a? Boots and Shoes nf every description, at correct prices. V^^en jp want,of a Gloves and IVTittens, Warm Caps, Duck Lap Robes, Horse Blankets, > 4' stock ofGroceriea.Flour, Bunk wheat, Graham aiidi^orn y ^ As ever yours lor business, MILLER. *V7est McHenr|r. Unite! States Mail Am DR. FRUTHI Will beat th«Woodstock Houso, Woodstock, on Tussd&y. 7. 1893- Office hatirs from 9«30 a. m. to 4 p m. WM. H. COWLIN, Woodstock - - Illinois. Prosecutes all cla»a»s 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 commuaic&iions promptly answered If Postage Steffipo @re enclosed for reply. WM, H. CO WLIN Ollee at Beeldenee, Madison St., Woodatoec. Here's the Idea ̂ Of the Non-pull-ont Bow The great watch saver. Saves the watch from thieves and falls--cannot be palled off tbe cue--costs nothing extra. wars-% SHOES. Are the Best Made, Are the Most Stylish and Always Fit Made in ALL STYLES and WIDTHS by the L. CANDEE CO., New Haven, Conn. Ask your dealer forthem, if he does not keep them send o us for an illustrated descriptive list. C. H. FARGO & CO.. Chicago For Sale by SIMON ST07FE* West Mc^ftrry* BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. THIS $65 6 PIECE PFTRLOB E«JLT FOR $3f Tbe bow bu a groove on each end. A collar runs down inside the endant (stem) and ts into the grooves, mly locking the bow to the pendant, ao that it cannot be pulled or twiatcd off. DR. D. O. FRUTH, Late Surgeon tn the Provident Medical Dt'p n- tarp of A'ew Vorknotc President of the Fr\Uh Mt dieal Institute, chartered # WANTED! to sell oar choice and hardy Nuisery Stock. We have many new special varieties, both in fruits and orna­ mentals to offer, which are controlled only by ns. We pay commission or salary. Write as at once for terms, and Mean choice of territory. May Bbotbeks, Nurserymen. J ' V - L • : K SySV r" % '• • L" His long experience in the largest hospital* in the wirld ena'iieg him to tr«'at ail Chbonio Nmvois, riK N ani> Bui >d dtseasesupon the lateac »cient:U<' princ ple«. Dii FKL'l'H has no superior in diagnosirg an<l trfatir g ciiseafes and deformities. He ill givet&O for any case be cannot tell the disease and where located in five minnte-, Medical an<l surgical diseases, aru e and rhroni^ Caturrah, diseases of the Eye, har Nosr, Tt» "at and Luiiks, Dysp«p ia.'Briaiit's Dincx-e, Diabe es, Kidney, Liver. Bladder, Chronic Female and Sexual Diseases tpe.e^i'y c red by treatment i hat his never Mi led n thoubsnds of car es tl at i ad been protiouneed beyond hope. Mhdv people meet <lestn everv ye«r who might have been restored to perfeet health bad tbev placed their cases in tho hnnde of experts DR. FRUTH has attained the most wonder­ful success in the treatment of • ases to whieb he devotes special attenti n, an<l after ye«rs of experience, has perfected the most infalli ble metl'fd of curing Organic. Weaknesa, Ner­vous Debility, PrematuTe Dee line of the Man. ,y p»iwer. Involuntary Vital Losses, Impair, ed Memory Mental Anx'ety Absence" f Will Power, Melancholy, Weak Bark and kidney effe<Hior>s if consulted before ldioe>, Insanity fallinir Fits or Total Imp tenry result from YOU Tilt U L ERROR", tbe awful etTeri. whieb biigiit the most radiaat hopes, unti ing paU- ent ior busioes , study, society or marriage, antiuallv oweepirg to an untimely grave thousands of young men f ex«lt-d talent and brilliant lutellect. PILE^ CURED wlUi. out pain, knife cutery, EPII.ES'HY i>o> itive-ly cured by our new a ad never tailing liospl tal treatment, FREK. EXAMINATIONS of the u me. rheir.ical und microscopical, in ad caseh of Kidney Diseases, Briglit's Disease, DiaiHJtes and gperinatorrhae. Bring tpeci- nens. WONDERFUL CURES perfected In ell eases that have been neglected or unsktil-fully treated. No experiments or failures We undertake no incurable cises, but core thousands given up to die Remember the dale and eoine early as his rooms are always crowded Canes and eonrespondence csnfldentlal, and treatment sent by express with full direct, ions lor use, but pesaonal consultation pre* terre<l. OR. D. O. FRUTH. Ukt AvontMi Ohlea§». Can only be had with cases stamped with this trade mark. Jas. Boss Filled Watch €ases~are now fitted with this great bow (ring). They look and wear like solid gold esses. Cost only about half as much, and are guaranteed for t wenty years. Sold only through watch dealers Remember the name FREICHT PAID WITHIN 500 MILES OF CHICAGO. Frame*In ftotld Oak, or Walnut covered in Mot,air Crnohed Plash (any color), banded with Silk Plu»h tomntch; all six pieces have spring edite (soft edjte) and are well made throughout Consists of 1 sofa, 1 patent roeker, I easy chnir, 1 divan and 2 parlor chairs'. We manufacture all goods in this line nnd gtiar.antce them. We park and pay the freight within 600 miles of Chicagar Not lor srIc by furniture dealers as price Is too low. Established twenty years. Refer to any bank lo United States. £eud six c<-nts for sample of plush. EMPIRE BEDSTEAD OO., < MADISON AND CENTER AVE., CHICAGO. ILL. GEO. W. BESLEY, DEALER IM keystone PHILADELPHIA. PITT'S Wonderful Black cuh i<:s ->ro rhonMi'rs, C>*.! . i'.'olis, Bev« T5-1'" •ratclitiK, H;«r!»ed tTif? Cuta, II>' fh« » >j>" rttiniK. I>fii rri!r ( -.volts, Gre,r.*o»~!-' - GU8 CARLSON, --DEALER IN-- Harness Supplies of all kinds 1LW . Crags, Uedieises. PaiatSi Oils, Varnishes, . TOILET ARTICLES. West MoHenry, Ilk THE FINEST LINE OF In the county, as prices trom 60 cents up. wwrwvm X©v6r pnj ̂ ia tta lorig mai aitd scldoni iB the dhort run. COMPETITION Usually Icv&ii matters. and it is not diffioiilt for the public to tell who ia t&e most &ggvee*W<ef and West McHenry, 111., 1898. A. P: BAER JUIilA A. STOBT, DEALER IN> Pure wines and Liquors, and Bottled Ale and Porter for Medical The best brands oi Cigars and Smoking and Chewing Tobaccos always on hand. Physicians's PrespiptilfflW" Carefully compoundi d. Give me a call* OWE DOOBWVTOF BITUSIQI BOUSK mamwML Drugs s Medicines FULLtLINEOr Onus, Chemicals. Die M, Paints, Oils SColors Constsntly on band. Also a large line of Patent RfSedlcSnes. Toilet Articles. AKD A COMPLETC STOCK OF STATIONEBT ASP DRU(iGIST8' SUNDRIES Fhysleian* Prfegerlptlons Carefully and accuratey compounded by a Begistcred Pharma- cist Tour patronage is respectfully solicited. .. ST i - / « • •kxkM