The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

5t$i, &99>. BY HMmmm coiwunr. W, A. CBtSWT, J. B. Pst«¥, 8ec. Trea*. B. J. Habku Manager. OflWln Jotrtcn Block, two doors WWth of Owen A tJhapeirs store. TERMS or SUMCHIPTtOI*: O f • • » « > ptions received lor three In the same proport ion. or si* NOTICE. KM <m the label after your name te to which your subscription Is Fbr Uwtance, if the label on your paper >pt. 1, Ms It IIWHIIS your subscription is Bp %o September 1.1?W: 15, January «*X. WRY 15, IMS and so on. Tf you do not MUM th«t t he figures on your paper rvp- the date to which vmi think vmi are notifr ns. last payment he same. giving date ami amount of nt . and we will try ami adjust THE haste of impulse often vpreedc * rug for contrition to sit upon. --------/ VAKITV is a handicap assigned to b clever women by Fate: but then Fate hanW everybody more or less with- ' out appeal. Too many clergymen become m muf at investigating hell in the next world, ,;v , that they neglect to care for the many hells of this world. THAT spark of the brain whidi men } call pluck enables them to win a losing game without noise or to lose a losing i without complaint = of pork, make IT is estimated that ten corn will make one pound of Besides this, however, it will I nearly two pounds of cob pipes. •J! SINCE the great American public will ww slang, it is considered more correct : to say "peninsula" than "rubber," as H they mean "a neck reaching out to sea.', A young man not far from here fond- ' !y asked his sweetheart to go riding 4 with him in his new boggy. With a | made to order blush, she sighed and ^ said, "Is it a kissing bug--gy?" ONE firm ill Chicago has sent 85,000 reapers, mowers and harvesters to Eu­ rope since the first of the present year, and its contracts for the exportation of Its products have not yet been filled. BEWARE of new blotters. Here is what a lady in a neighboring city found on a fresh blotter when she dropped in­ to her husband's office the other day: "eno gnilrad nwo yM." Having receiv­ ed no such communication from him for years, a question arose which has not been satisfactorily answered. SlB Walter Scott, in ' 'Kenilworth," puts into the mouth of Leicester one of the best references in the language to Conscience. Thus: "Conscience, thou art a bloodhound, whose growl awakes as readily at the paltry stir of a bat or mouse as at the step of a lion." DEATH gains in its power for inspir ing feu* when it occurs in a village, for there life seems rare and precious; but in a crowded city teeming with popula­ tion, and where excess of population seems to vouch for the continuity of the race, one life less seems of little value, times, last, andi cornm^sJ this year as - the consumption will be for this reason he corn will sell very low. In ttw liwl place, he believes wheat will be higher than it has been for several years, with the exception of the artificial prices reached during the Leiter deal, and that this will sustain the price of corn. In the next place, the Kansas farmers are able, to hold their grain and will not force it upon the market at unranunerative prices, and more of it will be fed on the farms than ever before. During the past few months the ex­ ports of corn abroad have been extrao­ rdinarily large, and if somewhat lower prices prevail for crop the foreign de­ mand may be expected to increase. But, whatever the price of corn be, the big crop ought to mean lower prices for meats later on, as corn feeding is the basis of most of the best pork and beef. Meats of all kinds are high just now, but the supply of livestock can be in­ creased very eaisly, especially with a surplus of corn, and meats are bound to decrease in price under such conditions. THE new game law provides for tres­ passing. Every man with a farm can have his own game preserves if he chooses. No person is allowed to hunt on another man's land without permis- jriirii. A fine ul iiui leio- turn*-$3 jLioi/ more tb«T' £100 is presided for a viola tkm of the law. THE Champaign (HL) News, speaking effbe dropping of the Chicago ball team to seventh place, tells the men to "Cheer up, boys; you haven't got much farther to fall until you will be out and the agony of posing as ball players will beaver." The writer leaves us at a loss to guess how much his former i in the Chicago team Ha« cost Brass* continues to rise and the cattle­ man is counting golden gains. One year ago the farmer, with the proceeds of his wheat secure and the morgage paid, laughed at the ranch and sug­ gested that he turn his pasture range into fields of grain. This year the cattlemen has a chance to smile, and the smile must be especially enjoyable as he seas the farmer vainly striving to get harvest hands enough to gather in the wheat that stands nodding on ten thousand western farms. SCIENTIFIC CORN CULTURE Mr. Hopkins, the chemist of agricul­ tural experiment station at Urbana, in this State, has been making a series of experiments during the last three years to ascertain whether t*ie chemical com­ position of the corn kernel can be modi* fied and improved by intelligent culti­ vation. The important component' parts of the corn kernel are carbohyd­ rates, which are manily starch; protein, or the nitrogeneous organic matter which is the chief constituent necessary to the growth and repair of the animal body; and fat, which occurs almost ex­ clusively in the germ. If corn is grown for the manufacture of starch, or alco­ hol it should have the largest possible percentage of carbohydrates. If corn is to be made into flour the more pro­ tein it contains the better. If it is to be used for feeding stock an increased percentage of protein and perhaps of fat is desirable. Scientific cultivation has enabled the sugar beet grower to treble its sacch­ arine content. The question which Mr. Hopkins put to himself is: Can the corn grower, by pursuing similar methods, increase the percentage of starch or of protein in his grain, so as to be able to offer to the distiller or the stock raiser an article specially fitted for this pur­ pose? If the corn raiser is able to do that he can command a higher price for his product, The glucose manufac­ turer will pay a little more per bushel for grain which he is satisfied contains a specially high percentage of carhoyd- rates. Mr. Hopkins believes he can answer the question he asks in the affiirmative. It is not necessary to , describe the laborious experiments by which he has reached a conclusion. The conclusion is that by proper selection of seed, steadily kept up, the percentage of any of the principal constituents of corn may be increased or decreased. Mr. Hopkins has ascertained that it is practicable to select by mechanical in­ spection corn will either high or low content of protein, fat, or starch. The protein content of corn varies chiefly with the proportion of glutenous layer surrounding the main body of the ker- nal, a variation which can be easily ob­ served with the naked eye. The fat content varies villi the proportion, of germ in ker???], n v?.ri?tior which can be detected with the naked eye. The higher the percentage of protein and fat the lower the percentage of starch. The farmer can therefore pick out with ease seed richest in that par­ ticular chemical constituent he wants his crop to contain the most of. Mr. Hopkins has been experimenting for a comparatively short time. He has been able, however, by selecting seed com of high and low protein con­ tent to produce a difference in the crops varying from .50 to 1.25 per cent of pro­ tein. He has also produced difference in the crops varyng from .67 to 1.45 per cent of fat. If such results can be ob­ tained in so short a time, much more can be accomplished in a dozen or twenty years. The vital question is, however: Will the corn raisers take an interest in experiments which are being made for their special benefit? If they will they can put money in their purses. of . Insan«! ftsport " Estate of Fred M. Mead. Proof qi Death. Relinquishment of widow to adnrisister petition for letters of ad­ ministration. Bond fl ()()»>. 00 appraiser .appointed. ' Estate of Charity Ann Maxwell Petition for totters of administration. Bond $600.00. Estate of John Raymond Goodrich, Minor request of minor forletters qi guardianship. Estate of Banke Brickaon. Proof of Death. Petition for letters of adminis- stration. Bond $1000.00 atpprftiaer appointed. MABKIAGK LICENSES. Michael Briody .k........Racine Mrs. Jennie Wright Racine RKAL ESTATE Chris Peno & w to Mate Piska, pt FM W«, Algonquin --......... f!560 00 John McBroon & w to Mrs. Maud Jones pt It 173. Assrs pit sec. 8 Dorr.... 900 60 Eileen Rose. t'lancy to William Clancy, land in sec. is, 8 of highway in Xvinda^ SSOO 00 John Kennebeck to Gertrude Schaefer pt w 4 It,9, blk 23. McHenro -- 10 00 Norton D. Brown & w to Ethelyn Ander son. It6, (Ilk 1, Bralnard's Ada.. .. ...1500 » PROGRAM* OF" AND « ?" -3 ST^TE FAIR WEEK September 35-30. A WEEK Of FUN ALL FREE! ATTRACTIONS:. - EPT. 28TH; OABKIVAUI'NHT STATE FAIR. Special races by the best horse* in the world. In the evening the Grand Carnival Pageant, a 325,000 parade. An unexcelled parade of twenty floats, the whole disrpicting a magnificent panorama. This will be the finest parade ever shewn in the United States Given by the merchants of Springfield, 111- nois. Everything free. T'TST"""" WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27, LADIES DA* AT MM STATE FAIB. On Wednesday the great Floral Parade, one of the most beautiful features of State Fair week, will be given over the principal streets of tha city and thence proceed to the State Fair Grounds, where the handsome new Woman's Building will be dedicated. The ladies in charge of the Womans* build­ ing are: Mrs. Ex-Gov. Richard Oglesby, Mrs. Ex-Gov. Joseph Flfer. and Mrs. N. B. Wiggins. These will entertain the visit­ ing ladies and the ladles of the city. The floral parade is under the supervision of Mrs. John C. Lanphier, a most estimable and energretic lady. From 75 to 100 caariages, beautifully deco­ rated with all kinds of flowers, and in all probally twice as many bicycles, will partici­ pate in the parade. Mrs. Jerome Leland, the most po.pular and handsomest of Springfield's society ladies has been selected as Carnival Queen. Col. J. H. Culver will be marshall of the day. It is also proposed that in the evening a grand reception "will be held at the Govern­ or's mansion. This will have to be deferred, however, until consent Is given by Mrs Tanner, who is now visiting in the West. THUBSDAY SEPT. 2*TH, GOVERNOR'S J>A* A* THE STATE FAIE. "V The Governor and his entire staff, with the State Officers, will receive the people;! of the State of Illinois at the State Fair Grounds. In the evening a marvelously exciting firei run by the entire fire department of the city of Springfield through the principal streets with grand illumination and searchlight effects. This is a very interesting and ex­ citing entertainment and will be.freeto all. FRIDAY SETT. 29rn, SrnisoriEtc EAT AT THE STATE FAIB. For this day a special purse of 910,000 has been arranged for the greatest horses of the world. On Friday night there will be a grand con cert and public reception by the officers of the State at the State House, to which H»£ny guests of the State of Illinois are iir Theators and Parks will also be open. In addition to the above grand attractions the city will be beautifully Illuminated withi eight fine steel arches around the aquard which cost $6,000. In addition to these arches the city will bef handsomely Illuminated along the line off > parade and the city in general. The railroads are all showing an interest? and intend to put up some grand illumination.: The State House will be decorated and- Illuminated in a manner never before equalled. Officers of Springfield Carnival Association: MRS. JOHN C. LANPHIER, Manager Ladles' Floral Parade. MAYOR L. E. WHEELER, President. JOHN C. PIERIK. Vice-President. W*. H. CONKLINQ, Sec-Treas. i ill! I ) H I N neMariQRestCofltalnsndttwr nor Mineral. OTNAHCOTIC. ' .'«< ApcrfertRcsaerfy for Constipa­ tion, 5our Stwaach, Diarrhoea Worrns.Goiw^Mons.Feverjsh oess and I/Oss OF SLEEP. UKSuriW Signature of G&t4^8S$i3r WCWTORK. EXACT COPT OF WRAPFEB. Signature TH^»nrwM»w co--frftltv. ronm etrv. School 'tSIf Is " ^ We are pleased to inform the ptlblic that we will carry a com­ plete stock of School Books, Sup­ plies and Stationery. Before making purchases it will be to interest to call and see ns. % Prices are Right. in- We have a Complete stock III; wwmwmm. / and they are the I finest that can be * v i '̂procured. . .Try' .-a p" bottle Our- •dmm 1 v ,'i* H SODA WATER V t« Delicious. ^ GEO. W. BESL.EY, w. Mcllenry. List Your Propert̂ ̂ • :tvith McHenry, I1L I < * ' f Real Estate Insuran Contracting i-.y }:?)' ̂ %>• r* i S 'i r We list Farm and Residence Property, Village and Summer Resort Lots, and Business Blocks. lis there Anything More Attractive I I I t h e H o m e 1 than a - o'V * We Rather Think Not I -.vif-g 'J * ' • ' ' ' O u r S t o r e i s ^I^^^S^feeadquarterB for musical instruments t.-,1 and we always have on Jband a full stock of Pianos, Organs, Violins, Guitars, Mando­ lins, Banjos, Graphaphones, and if we have not what you want we can get it for yon on short notice. W«rt flcHenry, III - MIL.0 HOWE. fasve them io great variety and at prices to suit all horse owners. Now is the time to buy them while there is a to select from. >*!" #f summer goods for the Horse. WM. MERZ, 4 MeHenry, 111. J. W. BONSLtn, Ply (ontrsctor. All Kinds of Sanitary Plumbing and repair work promptly attenden to. A complete stock of Plumbing Goods, Bath Tubs, Closets, Lavatories and Fix­ tures always on hand. ^' ; ' S team and Hot Water Heating. ; Office and nhow rooms in Jacob Bon- slett's Building, McHenry, III. "WHY is old age so intolerable to tome women when they might make it so beautiful and dignified?" asked the conservative man. "Because," re­ turned the equally conservative matron, "the majority of woman are brought op as if they were gifted with eternal youth and excepted from all responsi­ bility. Parents, too, allow their daughters the opportunity of enjoying themselves in the sunshine of spring and summer of life time but teach them BO protection against the damp of autumn or the frost and snow of win- lair. Consequently an aged woman be­ comes too often as uncomfortable an anomaly as would be a butterfly in De­ cember." ~ PROSPECTS FOR CORN. Present indications forecast an enor­ mous corn flfop this year, and this naturally provokes discussion as to the probable effect such a crop will exercise upon prices. This prospect already is discounting the prices of the new crop futures in the market, the September option selling several cents above the December and May options, and this is causing farmers to hurry their old corn to market. In spite of this, how- ever. the cash demand is so large that on. the old crop option np- In Kansas the indications point to a crop of from 800,000,000 to 400,000,000 bushels, while the crops in . - •- • -j- ^0't - i * n* S't "I 1? ...... - J i # ; .any tsks mm that tend to Bail#'-for 'j/;, 'X '» she m habd - her home HH *» Have the ana are selling* tlieni at prices partment stores of Chicago can Hot beat. This may seem a broad assertion : \ , l|| but an inspection of the goods and prices ^ will convince you of its truthfulness JACOB JUSTEN, McHenry, 111. Tinware Cutlery Roofing1 Spouting' v"/ & ~ ^ i ^ ^ t o , * * 'v ^ f' . r Repairing Neatly Done * ' J*.? ! - > , " : McOflBER West McHenry A Few Words Advice^ ft • r i i r :.#S Ton may not know it, but a call tf our establishment will convince you. We have a nice line of # r t. ' ' ^ V • > * \ « ' 4 * ' t e ' x k Organs, t Pianos, Sewing f1achine% i. f .Jewelry, «• *'• ' ' 5heet Music. We also have the celebrated Crown Chapell Organ, With Ftute Attachment* This organ is one of the finest ins£rumentf on the market and it will pay the represent­ atives erf churches and schools to call an|§ see it before purchasing elsewhere. OUBBAIED SI1ULTZ PIANO CISC ORGAN. Twi in Use tt HcHwy. Watch Repairing. N. A. HUBMANN, West McHenry, 111. "r -*t> • - . f e #3 4 ' U f ' " - • , r ? y Drugs and Medicines mm * ' J are articles of daily use in the household, and it is of vital importance that the best and purest should be obtained. We handle noth­ ing but the best of patent medicines and drugs and prescriptions are compounded with the greatest care, J: mm Toilet Articles, Stationery, Raints, Oils and CokMf* V ?v" V • : ja..!'1)* . -, McHenry, Iff. , stui JULIA A. STORY. wr Having had several years' experience sell- In K farm and other sales. 1 now call attention to the fact that I feel like getting a GREAT "HUriP" on liitjrat-lf and sell your farm sales in McHen­ ry M well as Lake county with a great DETERMINATION necessary to Obtain good result* tht^e close times. I am Katisfled that It requires the same VIGOR AND PUSH to sell farm sales and be successful as It tit chop wood or «eli you a farm lu Arkansaa. ettlier of wlitch I am wiliinB to do wheu calted Most o( vou will know that I have n|l<1 ana ill huvV (iiurh experlence selling I°*irouldPktow their value and how to get at selling the sume for the most mbney* dropping the article with the one that sometimes pays his note. I am quite a good bidder and am always looking tor hnrg"1"" I believe I can do more for you than <"•" the others for the same or less cost. If I did not feel sur*' of tlie above and was not in dead earnest and willing to trr, on short no«ce, I would not be so well equipped. An alarm turned in by postal mav reveal un­ expected results. Try us a Couple of Times. Yours Respectfully. W*ttcoad»j III. T. V. SL0CUM ,. This Bank / deposits, ' bnys an(|;,v^; sells Foreign and ; ; mestic Exchs tnge, and does a 6UBUI BANKINS We endeavor to do all bnsl- "3>| ness entrusted to our care in U: manner and upon terms entire­ ly satisfactory to our custonj-.V era and respectfully solicit tbe public patronage ^ floney to Loan on real estate a n d o t h e f first class se­ curity. Spec*; ial attention given to collections, end promptly af* tended to INSURANCE; in First Claw Companies, at the io«v est rates. Yours Respectfully, -t$\ PERRY & OWEN, y f € V..' ' ' *r i %£i f V ̂ ' r*"' M A RT R . -r» ' s + y t e * V.st« ' ««> 'f, ,> * .... * "