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RATES OF ADVERTISING t We announce liberal rates for advertising In the PI.AIP.DKALBK, and endeavor to stale thpm so plainly tbar, they will be readily un­ derstood, They are as follows: 1 Inch one year,.. 9 Inchesone yaar. •• •• 5 Inches one year ... .....A M Column one year i».- ft Column one year • 1 Column one year One inch means the measurement of one Inch down the column, single coin inn width. Yearly advertisers, at the above rates, have r~ the privilege of changing as often as they ehoose, without extra charge. Regular advertisers (meaning those having Standing cards) will be entitled to insertion of local notices at ihe rate of 5 ceDts per line SSon week. All others viii be charged 10 e«nte per line the flrst week, and 5 cents per line for «aah subsequent week. Transient advertisement! will be charged at the rule of 10 cents per line, (nonpareil type, same as this ia set in) the lirst issue, and 6 eents per line for subsequent issues. Thus, M inch advertisement will cost #1,00,for one week, I1.5H for two weeks. £3.00 for three weeks, and so oa. The ri<*iiiusAiiit will be liberal In giving editorial notices, bat, a* a business rule, It willreqdtre a suitable fee from everybody Seeking the use of Us columns lor peoumary gain. «-All Foreign Advertising payable quar­ terly. in auyane*. These terms will be strictly adhered to. BUSINESS CARDS. t.'f W. C. ANNERS. . PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER. WEST MOHENRY. ILL. MSLBY'S DRUQ STOnS. O. H GILLMOBB, * TTOE'JE'f Pr >bate work a speoialty. X*. Office in Kendall Block, H ood. lock III. -•* J, I f . CASK!, A TTOBNEY and Omntelor at Law. Office iV in Joslyn's Block, Woodstock, III. Spec­ ial aitent on given to trial oases. A KNIGHT A BROWK. TTOENKT i 4.T LAW, 1M) Washington btreei, Chicago. IU. YRUIK U 8 iBPABD lOtJWSBLLOR AT LAW, Suite 80--1«2 J Clark btreet, Culeago, 111. O. P. BARNES, ATTORNEY, 8ollcit>r, and Counselor Oolie • iions a specialty. Woodstock, 111. FRANK R. JACKMAN, ATTORNEY" and Counselor ai Law. Prompt and careful attention to all mat- tars left in my hand*. Money to loan. Office in Hoy block, Woodstoek, 111. Telephone-- Office, 55, residence, 69. i)5yl DAVID G. WELLS. M. D. PHTSIOIAN" AND SURGEON, Office^ in Nichols Block, over plainuealer office. iJleHenry. Telephone Hp 2 O. H. FKGEB?, M. D. PHTSIOI IN AND SURGEON, McHscry, III. Office at Residence. • R A. E. AURIKUBB, PHYSICIAN ANDSUUGEON. office in the Stroner bnildinir, one door west o* A. P. User's store. West McHenry, 111. Residence, bnuse formerly occupied by Dr. Osborne. All professional calls promptly attended to. • W. P. ST. CLAIR, <J***tice of the Peace and Notary Public fei; Jkeal JEstate and Insurance. fe v:,:t . " NUNOA) lllii V • 'JOHN SMITH, r*' Wwtolumals.es Ac Jeweler .> MOHKNRT, ILLINOI3. A FINS stook of Olooks, Watches and Jew- £X elry always on hand. Special attention tven to repairing fine watehes. Give me eall. mr> . JOBOT p. BMITB. W. A.CMSTY, Tuptice of the Peace. WEST MoHENBY, ILL. Special Attention paid to Collections. Will be In my OWce over KvansoVs Store, Cery 8a urdaf and Monday, until further tlce. H. C. MEAD, - Justice of the Peace and General In- ' mtranee Agent. Including Accident and, Life Insurance. <-= WBRT MOHKNRT. ILL A. M. CHURCH, fTslehmaker and Jeweler No 126 Stale Street, Chicago. Special attention given to repairiag Fine Watches an > Chronometers. A Fill Assortment of Goods in his line. s&X" lllCIIHEEt I Waving had several yp*rs •x-er'en-e »ell- Hhg farm and other qa'e<j. I now na<i attention -te the fact th • 11 1 eel "k^ getticg a GREAT "HUMP" "• l>n myself srd sell ynr farm sales In iBcHenry aa well as Lake Oc with a great DETERMINATION Heoessary toobta n cool results the#e clo*e limes, 1 am satieUed thct it requires the flESflBk Dr. Waiter C. Besley, ^•Lu.11Xj DENTIST WEST MCHENRT. Offic* over Be«lsy*l» h Wood* t ick Office Drog Store, . *s | Kendall Dental Parlors. Will bo at McHenry office Mondays and Tues'ays. At Woodstoek office Wednesdays, Thurs- dajs, Fridavs acd Saturdays. * ' EXAMINATIONS FREE. MILO J. L, HOWB, PIANO & ORGAN ) „ -- Tuner & Repairer. I C-J" All Orders Promptly Attended to. DR. BAECHLER DENUST Plato j*ork an<i ev^rythins per­ taining toOent/siry, Parties from a distance should drop-a Mid a day or two before coming. Office. McHenry, C. F. BOLEY, ProDrielor of McHenry Briery, McHEXRT, ILL." Aboaf/8 on Sand with the Best Beer US" VIGOR AND PUSH Vo sell Farm sales and be BUICearful as it def e to chop wood or sell you a farm in Ar ianeas. either of which I am willing to do " »h«n cMl 'd. M"St of vou wi'l know that I have had snd atill hiv« m- ch experience ^<p l-ng just such gcods and sto«k as yon will »ff*r at public auct on thi« eprirg, 1 her* f.re I shoull tnowtbelr value and h w to -•.Set at sailing the sit^e tor tne most money, gripping theart'ele with the one »h"vt some. % me» p^ys his note, I am qui'e a rood bid 4er and cm tilwava lookinK for Dargal s. ] ile'ieve I can do more for you thau can the 'Others for the tau-e o leas <*ost, • If I did n"t feel saie of the above snd was . feot in dead earnest and willing to try, or ^•feort notice, I would not bsso well equipped :Ar alarm turned in toy postal nflty reveal 'Unexpected results. Us a Couple of Times. our obedient and uneystenatic inend SMOKERS 1 Wliei io fait of a Good Cinar! CALL AT &&R&I&N BROS* Cigar and Tobacco Dealers. THE OLD UUABU OUR SPECIALTIES: Our Monogram, 10c. Barbian's Best hand made 5o The best cigars made. Sold by all local dealers. J PERBY & OWEN, Bankers, MCHENRY, - - ILLINOIS, This Bank receives deposits, buys and sells Foreign and Domestic Exchange, and dQtti a General Banking Business We endeavor to do all business en­ trusted tooarcarein a manner and upon terms entirely satisfactory to our cus­ tomers and respectfully solicit the public patronage. MONET TO LOAM On Real Estate and other first class security. Special attention given to collections. INSURANCE In First Class Companies at the Lowest Rates. Yours Respectfully, PERKY & OWEN. Notary I*ut»lio. A Money Saver! FOR YOU, C U S C A R L S O N , At his Harness Shop, near the Red Bridge, has now in stock the finest as­ sortment of ftobas. Blankets and Whips To be found in McHenry County. I have something new in the Rohe line that was never before offered in McHenry County. Call and see them. It fe something Neat, Durable and Cheap If you want to save money call and see me. Also on hand a fine stock of SINGLE & DOUBLE HARNESS Which will be sold cheaper than the same goods can be bought elsewhere and war­ ranted as represents. REPAIRING Promptly Attended to p bo not fail to call at once and get the benefit of our bargains. cus C«RL*ON McHenry, 111., Oct. 10. 1898 A. P. BAER, Propt **JWP West McHenry, Republican State Convention Points to Pledges Re­ deemed "Remember the Maine." D E W - E Y Undersell our Competitors? We would like to C - U - B - A Customer of The Farmers' Store. HERE m A PEW HOT SHOTS. Bleached Muslin, f yard wide, 4c. Bleached Muslin, 1 yard wide, 5c. Bleached Muslin, 1 yard, 6c. Unbleached Muslin, 1 yard wide, 4£c. Unbleached Muslin, 1 yard, 5c. Unbleached Muslin, 1 yard, 5£c. Unbleached Muslin, 1 yard^ 6c. Denim's Blue, Everett brand, 10c. Denim's^ Brown, Everett brand, 10c. Denim's Fancy Check, Everett brand, 10c. --5--' - '1 AND THE SPLENDID ADMINISTRATIONS Groceries. SHIRT WAISTS at just £ the regular price. Ladies' Black Skirts $2.00, the best in town. In boots and shoes we have some decided bargains that will interest you. CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Oar line is complete. W e will sell you anything you want from a cup to a full dinner set. Call and see us before buying. Teas and Coffees are one of the leading features of our Grocery Department. You will always find them the very best in the market for the money. Java and Mocha coffee can't be beat at any price. W e sell it at 30e per peund. Santa Rosa coffee, the best combination coffee on the market, 28c. San Seard coffee, the best coffee in McHenry Co., for 25c. W e have Rio coffees at 10c, 15c and 20c, very choice. Give th^m a trial. Tanglefoot'Fly Paper 4 double sheets for 5c. Gold Dust 16c for 4 lb. package. Space won't permit us to quote more. Call and see the many bargains wo have in store for you. T^lnnr old Sleepy Eye Flour is still the leading brand. We do not have to change brands two or three times a year like some merchants do, trying to get a flour that will suit the trade. Sleepy Eye Flour gives satisfaction to every one that uses it. We have a lot on hand made from old wheat. Goods delivered to any part of McHenry. Yours for trade, West MoHeoryc Illinois, We Are Headquarters for FARM MACHINERY Of all Kinds. V BUGGIES I BUGGIES I Nothing but Buggies. The celebrated Peabody. the Mier And the Columbia A grade Wheels; one thousand mile Axles. V^ hy take chances on inferior work when about the same money will give you the best vehicles that skill and careful supervision can produce. Tried by time and not found wanting. They are reliable and stylish. There are none better. WAGONS AND TRUCKS. Always on hand and prices always right. And don't forget that you have a standing invitation to make our place headquarters when in McHenry, and we are only too glad to show our stock whether you wish to buy or not. Repairs for ail Machinery promptly attended to. Very Truly Yours, T. J. WALSH. McHenry, July 27, 1898. NEW HOTEL AMD---- Boarding House Water Street. McHenry, ANTON ENGLEN, Proprietor. Having completed my new building I am now prepared to take Boarders by the Bay or Week, Give them the best accommo­ dations, and at REASONABLE BATES.' My Rooms are all newly fur- nisherl, well ventilated, and the building is practically Fire Proof. No pains will be spared to please all who may favor me with their patronage. ; ANTONY ENGELK. McHenry, HI., 1897p§ And notice what we have for you again. Apron Gingham. Worth 5&C, for 4c; French Gingham, worth lOc, now 8c. Drees Goods, worth 50c, for 42c; dress goods, worth 55c, for 45<s. Black dress goods, worth 40c, now 32c. Drees pat­ terns, 8 to 12 yards, le a yard off. Red table cloth, 60 iuches, plaid, worth 35c, for 33c; dark red figured, 60 inches, worth 32c, for 28c. Goat gloves 25c pr. pair. 8ilk necktiee 25c. Toiler soap 4c t>er bar. Ladies' underskirts, worth $1 45 for f 1.20. Ladies' 75c rubberwlor 55c. Suiting, regular 12c for 10c. Ten bars Lenox soap 25c. Gold Dust 18c per box. Arbuckles coffee l()e per lb , Golden Rule Brand. Rubber goods, the best on the market, guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction at the very price possible. . Respectfully Youre, 1 E. RICHARDSON, Notice of S»le of Real Estate. By virtue of ah orrter and decree of the County Covrt of IfctJenrv County. 11 lino I , made on the petition or the undenipneri, Oliver N Owen, guardian of the minor heir* of Jennie B.owfn ueceaatd, for leave to sell the real tbtate of mid deceased, at the Octo­ ber Ter ii, A. T. It98, of aaid Court, to wit: On the thiro day of October, 1*HS, lotice is hereby xiven, that on Maturdby, the 2Ub uar of October next, between the hours of 10 o'clock in the f .renoon and 0 o'olock in the afternoon at one o'clock p. u. of eniil <lay, %t the vremiees, in the Village of M' Henry, County of McHen ry and bUte of Illinois, the fo'io w ing iiearribed real ettatc belorging to the estate of Jennie B. Owen deceased, to wit: Commencing at the Foil lb east corcer of lot one (1) in K. M, Owen's estate addition to West McBenry, III., tberee north 16 degrees 45 minutes eAkt iwflve (12) rodr, thence east, eriy parallel to Waukegan rota four i4) rods, thence south 15 drgrees 46 minutes west twe ve (12) rods to the north line of W»uke- BUn road, thenre westerly on tip north line of Waukegan road four (I) rod« to the place of bttcinning, being a part of the soutt-west quarter of section 26 in township 45 north, range 8 east of the 3'l P. M, in Mctlenry f'o, 111, will be srtla to he high-st &ud b^st bidder. Terns of »ale cash. OLIV>E N. OWKK, O lobcr3,1898 Guardian. voio.ni. Bay your fall. and winter tJndcnrwr j •ad duck coats at It. JWakb'e* New Cider Mill. The undersigned has built a new build­ ing and put in anew Cider Mill, and is now prepared to make your apples into cider on short notice and guaranties satisfaction. Every man will get hi* cider from his own apples, where he has ten bushels or over. Remember my mill* is all new and good work will be war­ ranted. Bring along ycur apples. Mill OD the Richmond road, near the Ceme­ tery, McHenry. NICK WINKLES. Of Pr cat dent MeKlaley AND GOT. Ma* ier~Coad«et of Senators Cwlloaa Md Mason and Representative* of Illinois Approved--Resolutions Vnanlmoasly Adopted. The republican convention at Spring­ field was remarkable for its unanimity of action from start to finish, and in no place was it displayed more than, in the adoption of the resolutions sub­ mitted to it with the name of every member of the committee on resolu­ tions signed to them. The resolutions were adopted unanimously, the reading of them being frequently interrupted with great applause. The portion in­ dorsing the administration of Gov. Tan­ ner evoked the greatest enthusiasm. The text of the resolutions is as fol­ lows: "This being the first state republic­ an convention since the great repub­ lican victory of 1896, we hereby reaffirm our belief in and devotion to the prin­ ciples of the Stl Louis platform, which nominated and upon which McEinley and Hobart Vrere elected, and take pride in the fact tnat all the pledges of that platform have been redeemed. "We invite the attention of the peo­ ple of Illinois to the fact that upon the surrender by the republican party in 1S93 of the affairs of the nation to the democratic party there was then and there closed an era of prosperity un­ precedented in this country; that fol­ lowing the inauguration of President Cleveland in 1893 new policies of ad­ ministration were adopted, old, tried and approved principles of the repub­ lican party were rejected, and there fol­ lowed an era of business depression, commercial distress, financial embar­ rassment, and injury to labor too famil­ iar to all, and of greater evil than had occurred in this country since the close of the war of the rebellion. President's Prompt Action. "The repulican party was restored to power in 1897, and was confronted with the problem of restoring to the people of the United States a greater and more reasonable measure of pros­ perity. To do this President McKinley convened congress in session in 11 days after his inauguration. The re­ publican party was unable to see hoW prosperity could be brought to the la­ borer and business by paying labor in depreciated currency, and transact­ ing business upon such a basis. To properly protect labor and capital and isaintain a safe and,sound currency were made the cardinal doctrines of the party. The revenues of the govern­ ment, which had run down until they were far inadequate to ineet the current expenses of the government, gradually began to increase until they reached a sum equal to the necessary normal current requirements of the govern­ ment. Labor, which had been poorly paid and much of it idle, found em­ ployment at increased wages. In short, the conditions of the country were so developed that it was possible that the mass of the people might become more prosperous. To all of which we point with the utmost commendable pride. McKtnley Ia Indorsed. "Besolved, "That we indorse and ap- j met, and prove the patriotic, wise and American greatly increased prosperity through 3 ' !„I \,VSLLSA m \f pTvlfllpv. and good management of the govern­ ment'* finances and the rapidly return­ ing prosperity, a full treasury, helped this government in all its undertak­ ings when the war began. The ease With which money has been provided and the prompt and unanimous way in which it has been appropriated have impressed the civilized world. It has accordingly increased their respect for us and brought to their attention the fact that the United States is lacking in none of the elements that go to make a first-class power. "The republican administration can always be depended upon in the fur­ ther conduct of the war to provide by taxation for the expenses to be in­ curred, and to take care of the credit of the government and to make it pos­ sible, so far as it may become neces­ sary to borrow money, to secure the same readily at the lowest rates that have ever been obtained by any gov­ ernment in time of war. It will also be the pride and care of the administra­ tion to see that its soldiers and sailors ar.d all ,of its war expenses be prompt­ ly paid in money equal to gold, and as good as the best in circulation in any part of the world. The republican party can always be depended upon at tiie proper time to give careful consid­ eration to the question of the cur­ rency and to make such changes as may be found necessary to protect the government against danger of sudden* calls for the redemption of its issues, always bearing in mind the needs of the people for a first-class medium of exchange in the transaction of their daily business. "Besolved, That we favor the speedy enactment of a law establishing a sys>- tem of postal saving? banks, and that •we indorse the bill now pending before congress anc| ask that the measure be passed by the Fifty-fifth congress. Mason and Cnllom Appreciated. "Besolved, That the course of Hon. Shelby M. Cullom in the senate of the United States has so commended itself to the enlightened judgment of the people of the state of Illinois that he is stronger to-day in their esteem and af­ fection than he ever has been in his whole political career. His broad statesmanship, hlB spotless record, his clean life, his excellent judgment, his untiring industry, his constant atten­ tion to his public duties, his prompt and businesslike methods in his inter­ course with his constituents, and his faithful attention to their interests connected with his happy tempera­ ment, make him a most efficient and valuable officer. His srvices redound equally to the advantage of the gen­ eral government, and that of the state of Illinois, and to all of his constitu­ ents, personally and collectively, as ( they have occasion to seek advice or assistance in matter* connected with his public duties. | "Besolved, That the convention equally indorse the , record of Hon. William E. Mason, the junior senator from Illinois. His course on the ques­ tion of the Cuban war lius been ear- est, consistent and effective, and the reputation that he has ma.de upon the floor of the senate as an eloquent, able and skillful debater adds luster to the names of the public men contributed to the national council from the state of Hlinols. "As long as the state shall continue to be represented by Senators Cullom and Mason no fear need be entertained but that the reputation of the state will remain at the very foremost. "We also commend the course of the republican members of congress from this state. Through the efforts of the republicans in congress all the pledges made to the people during the presi­ dential campaign are rapidly being returned confidence and administration of William McKinley We commend his course in connection • with the war with Spain as command- ' er in chief of the army and navy. We ' especially commend his wise and Chris­ tian statesmanship prior to the com­ mencement of hostilities, when, hero- i ically laboring for some peaceful set- j tlement of international difficulties consistent with national honor, he was j yet preparing with extraordinary dill- gence the army and navy of the United ( States to enforce, if necessary, Ameri­ can rights and the cause of humanity in the interest of the downtrodden and suffering p„eople of Cuba. "We believe that the present war with Spain is a righteous and just cause. We rejoice that the American people are a unit in sustaining the government and that the spirit of patriotism has swept' away the last vestige of sectional feeling. "Jlesolved, "That we pledge the president the earnest support of the state of Illinois in the prosecution of the war to a triumphant close. "Besolved, That the* United States should hold all the possessions it has conquered and may conquer from Spain until the Spanish government has agreed and given security that It will pay the United States an indem­ nity for this affair, which might have been avoided had.Spain been humane; also that the United States hold such possessions in the conquered terri­ tory as shall be advantageous to its interests in times of war and peace. To Strengthen the Navy. "Besolved, That the navy of the United States should be so increased and strengthened as to command the respect of the world, and to meet the emergencies of this £reat nation. "Besolved, That we are in favor of the early construction of the Nica­ ragua canal and its control by the United States government, as the pres­ ent war has demonstrated its great ne­ cessity. "Besolved, That the business sense of the republican party having carried the government safely through all of the financial difficulties attending the prosecution of thf^ civil war, ,may be depended upon to do all that is needed in the emergency growing out of the war with Spain. The return of the republican panty to power, the resto­ ration 0f all the country have already returned. We also commend the prompt and hearty way in which they have voted money and supplies in carrying on the var, and we have every confidence that the legislation which will orig­ inate within or meet with their ap­ proval will guarantee the accomplish­ ment of every one of the objects of the war, and start the nation on a new career of prosperity, which will ex­ pand its trade and commerce, both at home and abroad. Cordial Indorsement of Tanner. "Besolved, That we cordially and emphatically endorse the present ad­ ministration, which, under the leader­ ship of Gov. John B. Tanner, has proved itself to be wise, efficient and economical in the discharge of all the public business with which it has been intrusted by the people. We espe­ cially congratulate the public on the change in the state institutions, the reductions in their expenses and in their outstanding indebtedness, and the consequent improvement in the public treasury, and the restoration of the credit of the state, which was so seriously impaired under the late democratic administration, an ad­ ministration characterized by la­ bor troubles, riots, murder, the wholesale destruction of property, financial mismanagement, defalcation in office, and extravagant appropria­ tions and expenditures culminating in bankruptcy. "The courage, capacity and integrity of Gov. Tanner is commended in refer­ ence to the existing war with Spain. His patriotic zeal and loyalty to the state militia, his judicial fairness on all questions involved in the disputes be­ tween labor and capital, his business ability and responsibility, and his un­ doubted republicanism commands our highest admiration. "The republican party wijl uphold the interests of the people. To that end if any legislative enactment is in any way injurious to any part of the people, or proves objectionable, a republican legislature can be dtpended upon to correct the same in thy Interests of the people. Governor's Coarace Recognised. "We congratulate the miners of the state of Illinois on their success in ob­ taining the long-desired eight-hour ma* eight hours for labor, eight recreation and eight hours for sleeps We also congratulate the wage-eas&^jjMt of the country on the enactment by f republican congress that no goWjO|#!'f ment contractor shall compel his to work more than eight hours ia aBJft twenty-four. Also, upon the enactment of the law providing for the appoint* f , ment of a commission to investigate ~ and make recommendations to congwipi *i * for the remedy of existing labor evfla; ! hA v\!*f also upon the enactment of the art*. tration law requested by all the nrfl* i ^ road labor organizations of the Unite# J;*1" \ States, and other acts ameliorating th» ( - ? conditions of the laborer. f*. "Besolved, That the men who hav»,:' *' W; entered into the military service of United States should be paid by th& 4 state of Illinois for the time intervening) * fJ • between the leaving of their homes "„s^\ the purpose of entering such service, • . ,1 and until they are actually mustered in, unless paid by the United States. "J ^ "Besolved, That in the death of Hea. ivjf ^ Samuel M. Inglis, superintendent of p u b l i c i n s t r u c t i o n , a n d H o n . T h o m a s S . • t ̂ Bidgeway, ex-state treasurer, the peo- pie of the state have lost honest, capa- * l% ble and zealous servants and distin- 'M % guished citizens, and the republican; .- ^ party is deprived of most earnest and*" efficient supporters and advocates,4UM1< /J we do hereby express our deep iiitfL heartfelt sympathy with the bereaved families of our departed friends and co- **'. : adjutors. . • "Besolved, That the thanks Of thte?^:;;^f;S| convention be extended to the lobai A committees of arrangements for their -Af * a efforts in making the hall beautifuHm#* +• comfortable, and to the state fair the use of this splendid building; 4ia|| which this convention held." is aow being1! CAMPAIGN IN THE STATB. Isaport of Reports That Have RsSelved . from at' Headqaartodi Both Parties. •A?. Chicago, Oct. 24. -- According to all , reports received at the state head-'^X^4, quarters of both political parties that* -W state at large has not become as great* * -S.f ly interested in the campaign as Coofc , B county has. Here the political pot i» v^' 3 boiling merrily. Meetings are beingf'v , '*>. held nightly in all parts of the city and, ^ torchlight processions are common,,,'.^ The managers of both parties are mak-r , - ^ ing strong claims as to what they wilt- . do in Cook county ,although the re*\ ,'"f *-r.y< publicans appear to have betterj,;J?{fi ^ grounds for their claims than the dem^ ' ^ ocrats. The business Interests nppeait to be with the republicans on account of national issue® being involved. ¥ The candidates and committees of J-" both parties are working hard and 9 t ^ ^ big vote is certain to be cast, notwith^ * rf . 'J? standing that it is an off year. Las# 5 ^ week the democrats Invaded Stat® * street, but the invasion was not as big",' ^ a success as anticipated by them. held half a dosen open air meetings* \"i: Ajr1 taking the principal street corners fori their stands. r Thee meetings did * not hold ib# * crowds, and in some cases the speak* ^ 4 J ers did not receive the attention d«- sired on account of the discussions In-* r,,'V' i dulged in by some of the auditors* These curbstone debates have become^ ^ • features of every campaign in Chicago. " ̂ They are on the same order as the de­ bates that were held in the rotttndaaoS every big hotel in this city in»the cam­ paign of 1896. It was noticeable that several of th* speakers devoted considerable time in advocacy of the single tax idea and tha presentation of Henry George's viewsi constituted the burden of one speak-?: ,...4^1 er's song. Judging from the speeches^, -7 p of the evening the democratic party 1m ^>1.' drifting to the point where it wiUtaketV t ?4. up the single tax idea as soon as it be- comes convinced that the people of this country will never give their ap­ proval to the free-silver fallacy. Free silver is not overlooked by the demo- cratic orators, however, and that i*^ one of the reasons why the business in- ' terests of this city incline to therepub- . I lican parry as strongly as they do. The republican managers do base their confidence, however, entire- ^ .f v ly on repeated repudiation of a dislwn-^|^fc%^g est dollar by the voters. They say, with apparent good reason, that the^%^ people are strongly ia favor of tefri-S, ^ t. torial expansion and that they vote the republican ticket for that rea-v son. While some of the democratic^ leaders of the country are in favor of holding what has been won at theaac-^i? rifice of heroic blood, the declaration cf many other leaders and the resolu- i* tions of democratic conventions show^ unmistakably that the drift of the;.* party is against expansion. On the-^ other hand the republican party pre-^ sents a practically solid front on tibia issue. The rising tide in favor of territorial ; '2 . ^ expansion is one of the striking fea- tures of the campaign. The expansion7" ̂ : sentiment when expressed by a speak-. $ er receives Dewey-like applause. Nothing like a thorough poll of the " S state has been taken by either party, and there have not been many large rallies held throughout the state as, are usually held when a campaign is this far along, but from now on the managers of both parties say that tha meetings will be increased in numbers® and that there will be a corresponding' increase of interest. Blooming-ton, Leader: Xa his speeck ' at Pittsfield it is said that John P. Alt- geld carefully avoided state issues and . made a populi§t free silver speech, re- • hearsing the old arguments of 1S(HS. If is just possible that the ex governor does not want to discuss anything which might suggest to his mind no* ? pleasant personal memories. I Peoria Transcript: The demoorate are hard pressed for argument when *• they accuse "Fighting** Joe Whealew 5nd FitzbugbLee of being bribed,me*^ y because they told the truth andtk«| contradicted the democratic t£j; against the administration in th* confidence^in Uu stability workiag which giw* ̂? ; y