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JVOLUMB XXVIII. -s> McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1903. NUMBER WHICH TICKET WINS? $UE8TION THAT IS OFTEN ASKEQ AND REMAINS UNANSWERED " OBly a Few More D«y« and The Matter will '^be Left With til* Voter* of the Village ,1' *pf McHenry. . " PEOPLE'S PARTY CITIZENS' PARTY >" .. - . FOB PSANMNNC BOARD. Ajtoibi I. Story Peter J. Fiend i : FOB ViUiMl TBOS-VEEH. A. M. Brown Nicholas ,1. Jasten g. T. Eidredge John Evaneon ||nLanm " , . Henry Block 4 FOB Tituoi CucRK. Wm. Bacon John Stpffei ̂ FOB POUCA MAGISTRATE. Homer Wattles . •' Clyde R-Thbrlwell '• I ; To put it in the vernacular of the |ire8ent day, "it's up to yon." This is to be a battle without any openly declared issue. If there is any issue it will be made later. It is only a question of which is the best men to fill the position of trust to which they aspire. It is a question that under the Australian ballot system each voter csn decide for himself. If be votes ac- oording to the dictation of his own con- floieace and is honest with himself he ten do no more. The Plaindealer has warm friends and supporters on both tickets but we can not vote for all of them. Select the men who, in yotir judgment, are the best fitted and are most capable of performing the work. Ifo man can do more when he once gets inside the voting booth, and he can do no lees if he is honest with himself and bts neighbor. Bear in mind always that clothes, social position, occupation, education pr lack of education has noth­ ing to do with the making of the man. It is his principles that determine his character. If there is a man on either ticket who lacks good principles, do.not Tbte for him. NO MORE DUCKS. the Setting or the Nun Yesterday the * " ' Season closed. .. With the setting of the sun yesterday, April 15, the season for the lawful Shooting of ducks and geese and other water fowl closed. A large number of ducks and some geese have been brought down this spring, bat itis noticeable that with each succeeding season the number decreases. Any person who now points a gun at a duck had better first glance over his shoulder and be qoite sure that a deputy game warden does not lurk in the distance. The laws : governing game are enforced more rig­ idly than those governing fish. Perhaps such a state of affairs is due to the fact that tbe former are more just and reasonable and are backed by both local and foreign sportsmen. On the twenty-fifth day of this month the season for snipe and plover wilf close. The hunter then may as well lay •side the gun and bring out his fishing tackle for there will be no more shoot- ilig until September 1. IT KEEPS HIM GUESSING. % The Farmer Who Cannot Get Help Is Forced to Hustle. % . "A farmer's life is not a happy one i these days," said a broad shouldered 'tiller of the soil who owns a nice lot of broad acres. ' 'You see, it is like this," he replied, in response to the assertion of the pencilite that it seemed to be a pleasant occupation to own a big farm. ^'We can't get help and as a result it is / * case of op at two or three o'clock in .the morning in order to get through all our work by nine o'clock in the evening. Many farmers are paying as high as $80 a month and keep for 'help while others are unable to secure a hired man at any price. Wages were never so high in this part of the country and men never so scarce as at the present time. Even if we are able to pay the price the chances of securing help are small. The cows have to be milked and so it is up to the owners to make slaves of themselves in order to keep up with the demands on the farm. It is work, work, work, from Sftrly morning till late at night." Way Freight at Night The Northwestern road is trying an experiment on this branch in the manner of handling freight, which probably pleases the station agents, but causes tbe trainmen to say things. The freight going north now leaves Chicogo at ten o'clock p. m. and reaches McIIenry About four o'clock a. m. The south­ bound freight leaves Williams Bay at •even p. TO- and reaches here at ten O'clock. All freight which is subject to damage by rain or snow must be put in the freight houses by the trainmen, tbe •gents and their helpers thus escaping considerable hard work. The great trouble in handling way freights during tbe day is the many delays. It is naturally a slow train and mnst go on­ to a siding and wait for all other trains to pass, thus causing a great loss of time in switching and unloading freight Witn the exception of the Borden milk express there are no night trains on this branch, and as a consequence the way freight conductor has everything his own way, making much better time. •xcaralon Rates to Northern Illinois Teachers' Meetiug at Oe Kalb, Via the North-Western Line. Excur­ sion tickets will be solil at reduced rates "'April 22, 28 and 24, limited return 1mtil April 27, inolusive. Apply .to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. April 28. POINTS OF CRIMINAL LAW; Second Installment of Useful |nff>.rniatt«ai tor four Scrapbooh. You cannot lawfully condone an of­ fense by receiving back stolen property. Every man is bound to obey the call of a Sheriff for amistanoe in making an arrest. The exemption of females from arrest applies only in civil, not is criminal matters. The rule "Every man's house is his castle" does not hold good when a man i? accused of crime. Embezzlement can be Charged only against a clerk or servant, or the officer or agent of a corporation. Bigamy cannot be proven In law if one party to a martiage has been absent and not. heard from for five years. In a case of assault it is only necessary to prove an ' 'offer or attempt at assault" Battery presumes physical yiolence. Drunkeness is not a legal excuse for crime, but diliriuin tremers is consider­ ed by the law as a species of insanity. Grand larceny is when the value of property stolen exceeds $25.00--when less than that, the offence is petit larceny. Arson to be in the first degree must have been committed at night aud the buildings fired must have been in­ habited. Mayhem, although popularity suppos­ ed to refer to injury to tbe face, lip, tongue, eye or ear, applies to any injury done a limb. A felony is a crime punishable by im­ prisonment in a State prison; "infam­ ous" crime is one punishable with death or State prison. A police officer is not authorized to make an arrest without a warrant un­ less he has personal knowledge of the offense for which the arrest is made. An accident is not a crime, unless criminal carelessness can be proven. A man shooting at a burglar and killing a member of his family is not a murderer. Burglary in the first degree can be commited only in the night time. Twi­ light, if dark enough to prevent dis­ tinguishing a man's face, is the same as "night" in law. Murder to be in the first degree must be willful, premeditated and malicious, or commited while the murderer is en­ gaged in a felonious act The killing of a man in a duel is murder, and it is a misdemeanor to accept or give a chal­ lenge. False swearing ife perjury in law only when willfully done, and when the oath has been legally administered. Such qualifying expresseons as "to the best of my belief," "as 1 am informed," may save an ayerment from being perjured. The law ia that the false statement sworn to must be absolute. Suborna­ tion of perjury is a felony. TOOK HIS OWN LIFE. William Johnson .Commits Snlclde by Shooting With Rifle. William, the' 17-year-old sou of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson, who live on the old Robert Andrews farm near Burton's Bridge, committed suicide between the hours of 10 and 11 Satur- urday forenoon, April 4, by shooting himself squarely in tbe forehead, be­ tween the eyes, with a 22-calibre Win­ chester rifle. Bis death was instaneous. The boy's body was first found by "his mother. He lay on the floor of the farm house bed-room, upstairs, dead, with the rifle by his side. No one about the place heard the shot, and the discovery of the body was accidental. The boy had been seen alive by other members of the family about half an hour before the finding of his lifeless body. The yohng man was considered ex­ ceptionally bright until about two years ago, when his mind became affected. Physicians could do nothing for him, and he grew steadily worse. While not violent, he often threatened to take his own life, and weapons were out of his reach. The rifle with which he killed himself belonged to his broth­ er, Louis, and was kept in a locked trunk, which tLe lad had broken open. --Nunda Herald. ...tN. Brotzman . M. Marks ..*H. E. Whipple .. ..*Janies Lake ..t^olin Baldoek The New Board of Supervisors. The new board of supervisors will be constituted a)s follows, those marked with a star (*) being hold-overs, those with a dagger (f) new members, and those with a double dagger ($) reflect­ ed: Riley Marengo ... Duntyim ...... .r., Chemung Alden. Hartland *Wm. Desmond Senoca.' ... +F. D. Perkins Coral..... H. Caibow Grafton •John Weitzlen Dorr tW. f?. MeCo»nell Greenwood (appointed). +M. Long Hebron *H. M. Turner Richmond., *Ii. B. Co veil Burton ............ W. Hatch M c H e n r y . . ^ . . ^ S l m o n S t o f f e l Nunda. . ..*Ben Throop Algonquin ti». E. Men ten Danger of Colds and Grip. The greatest danger from colds and grip is their resulting in pneumonia. If reasonable care is used, however, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, air danger will be avoided. Among the tens of thousands who have used this remedy for these diseases we have yet to learn of a single case having resulted in pneumonia, which shows conclusive ly that it is a sure preventive of that dangerous disease. It will cure a cold or an attack of the grip in less time than any other treatment. It is pleasant and safe totak*. pb iqr all drug* gist*. THE THRESHERS' TRUST FORMED BY OPERATORS IN LAKE AND KENOSHA.COM WIS. Will Regulate Prices and Demand Cash-- Combine will Include Kvery Operator In that Section of the Country. The operators of threshing machines in Lake county and Kenosha county, Wis., met in Kenosha Friday afternoon for the purpose of forming an associa­ tion, and hard times are in sight for the farmers of the two counties when the threshing season opens again. Incident­ ally the farmer'8 wife and the servants at the houses will be considerably in­ terested. The meeting was attended by a large number of the trade in the two counties and the sentiment in favor of the combine was well nigh unanimous. The plans of tbe new association are still in embryo but it is certain that the evils of the life of the thrasher will be corrected and the farmer will have to pay for the cor:ections. The threshers claim that they have been losing money for the past few years. The business is not what it used to be when Kenoeha was a great wheat country and this year the rates for insurance on the machines haB been raised until the risk of run­ ning a machine has become very great. The farmers, threshers say, have in years past takeu the old plan of forcing them to wait for money until the crop ia sold. This evil is to be corrected by a raise in the rates for work and besides this the new combine will demand that the farmers pay up all the old accounts before the machines are pulled into their barn yards. If the old accounts are not paid up the grain will be al­ lowed to rot in the stack before the members of the Threshers' Union will touch it- • , The rules of the Union will be issued early in the season so that the farmer will have due warning of the prices to be paid and the terms on which the work ia to be done. It is probable that this set of rules will also affect tbe women of the farmer's bome^as rules in regard to the food to be furnished the threshers will be placed in the gen­ eral announcement of the new combine. No longer will the horny handed sons of toil be willing to feast on corned beef and cabbage or salt pork and beans but the new rules will probably stipulate that the men who follow the machine ,be fed on the fat of the land. The tem­ perance element in the organization will probably prevent a demand for beer in the yard, but this element will insist on many kiuds of pie and a plenty of roast beef and chicken and other del­ icacies of the season. The trade of the thresher is such that he demands good food and ne will have it or the farmer will return to the old method of using a flail to get his grain and husks separated. It is expected that the new combine will be composed of every . operator of A threshing ma­ chine in. this section of the country and the trust will be an exceedingly strong one.--Waukegan Gazette. In regard to payments and prices The Plaindealer does not know anything of existing circumstances, but we do know that it is unlikely that the threshers will ask for better feed. Everyone knows that the average dinner served to a company of threshers by the farm­ er's wife is made up of the best in the land. There are, of course, exceptions, but they are in the minority. SOME FISH. Black and Bass are Beginning to ce Bait. As we stated some time ago it is use­ less for any person to waste his time in fishing for black bass until Jos. Bishop had made a report. Tbe season is now open as that accomplished angler has opened the way. Last Friday he landed four fine black bass and about fifty silver and rock bass. Those who ought to know from past experience state that fishing will be exceptionally good this year if we are not drowned out again. The river and lakes are alive with fish of all kind& The milrpond will give up its share of the finny tribe this year and has al­ ready supplied many tables in McHen- ry. The small boys have been using their 'grab hooks to good advantage, securing any number of suckerB and some black bass. Qrabbing from the river bridge will not be a popular sport this year unless the water takes a sud­ den fall, which is not probable. Hotels at the lakes are all open and doing a good business for this time of the year- Everything points to a pros­ perous season for all concered. Mrs. Helena Lesh. Mrs. Helena Lesh died last Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Fried ley, the funeral services being conducted at St. Mary's church by Rey. Fr. Barth. The deceased was born in Dryes, Germany, in 1887, and came to America about fifty years ago. She had been raiding with Mrs. Friedly about eleven weeks when death claimed her. CARD OP THANKS. We extend sincere thanks to the many kind friends who assisted us daring the sad hours following the death of our loved one. MR. AND MBS. A. CL FRIEDLET. LOOKING BACKWARD. Published In The PlaladMklar Qaarter of a Century Ago. Week of April 17, 1878. Wm. Covell raised a newbsra on Friday last. • Richmond efected a no license ticket on Tuesday by about twenty-five .ma­ jority. The new store being built by Smith & Snyder was raised on Saturday last, and will be enclosed as fast as the weather will permit. H. JE. Wightman, of the Riyerside House, Has been adding some new top buggies to his livery. "Hank" pro­ poses not to be behind in anything. At an election for one school trustee on Saturday la«V J. E. Basset was the successful candidate. The board now stands: Wm. Nickle, Henry Colby, J. E. Bassett. We understand that another stranger arrived in town Saturday morning and took up his residence with John I. Story. It was of the male persuasion, weighed about pounds and will in due time call John "Pr." Mr. Perkins, who comes with the reputation of being one of the beet art­ ists in the northwest, has opened the old Ford gallery. " On account of the temperance meet­ ings the Literary society's meeting was postponed on Saturday evening last to Wednesday evening of this week, when it is hoped all will turn out The corporation election on Tuesday passed off in a very quiet manner, there being no particular issue at stake ex­ cept the mere choice of candidates. There were two tickets in tbe field, one, "Corporation Ticket" and the other, "Laboring Men's Ticket." There was the usual amount of scratching, which resulted in the election of the following ticket: For Trustees--Richard Bishops Smith Searles, B. Gilbert John L Story, M. Kelter, Anton Weber. For Village Clerk--J. Van Slyke. For Police Magistrate--John Mc­ Omber. At a meeting held at Riverside hall on Saturday evening, April 13, 1878, a Red Ribbon club was organised and the following officers duly elected: Pres., John McOmber; 1st Vice Pres., A. H. Hanly; 2nd Vice Pres., H. W. McLean; Sec'y., A. F. Parsons; Trees., S. D. Baldwin; Sergeant at arms, Thos. Phalon; Executive Com., H. T. Brown, Geo. H. Hanly, F. G. Mayes. A meeting of the club will be held at Riverside hall on Saturday evening next, at which all members are request­ ed to be present Report of my A class in spelling for the two weeks ending April 12: Jenny Francisco, 10-200; Belle Colby, 8-100; Philip Breyer, 6-200; Lily McDonald, 3 200; Peter Braham, 100; James Welsh 200; Effie Gilbert, 15-200; Callie Bucklin. i0-200; Benny Buss, 20-200; Chas. Grang­ er, 4-205; Henry Smith, 2-175; Maria Welsh, 4-200. A. F. Parsons, teacher >yiLL RAISE BUFFALO. Pawnee Bill will stock his Kenosha Farm With the Animals. "Pawnee Bill" is forming a buffalo trust and saya that "the tenderfoot in the east will be eating buffalo meat be­ fore long." He has cornered a herd of 288 buffaloes. Within a few weeks he expects to become the owner of all the remaining buffaloes outside of the government reservations. He has pur­ chased a large stock farm near Kenosha, Wis., and .will breed buffaloes there. He hopes before long to raise enough to begin shipping to Milwaukee, Chioago, Kansas City, Omaha, Fort Worth and other slaughtering points. A thoroughly sound buffalo when slaughtered is worth about $1,200 in eastern markets. "Pawnee Bill" ex­ pects to make a fortune raising the animals for slaughter. He says the far western ranges are no longer suited fto raising buffaloes, hence his purchase of Wisconsin land. Will Move to Crystal Lake. Herman Stolpe, who has conducted a general store at Terra Cotta for several years and is now postmaster at that place, will move his stock of goods to Crystal Lake about the first of June and open a general store on a much larger scale. He has leaded a building there that is of ordinary store width and eighty feet deep. Mr. Stolpe was in McHenry Tuesday and purchased some of the fixtures, which have been standing in the Riverside House store room. He is a hustler and we predict sucess for him in the new field. EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. HAPPENING8 IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIE8. AND Ti» To Colorado lit i®03 passenger department ttf the Job work ei a^l kinds neatly dene at hi* office. Chicago & North-Western Railway has issued a very interesting folder, giving information as to reduced rates and sleeping car service, with a short de­ scription of the various points of inter­ est usually visited by tourists, these excursion rates applying on account of tbe Christian Endeavor meeting to be held at Denver, July 8th to 18th. Send 2-cent stamp for copy, to W. B. Knis- kern. Passenger Traffic Manager, Chi­ oago* • May 18. Now's the time to take Rocky Moun­ tain Tea; it drives out tbe microbe of winter; it builds up the stomach, kid­ neys and liver. A wonderful spring ionic that makes sick .peopl* a, w. Beaten *• A Miscellaneous Assortment of Km Items In Condensed Form For Conven­ ience of Busy People. Leo Mitchell, aged 17 years, the sec­ ond Marinette boy to lose his mind this week from tbe effects of smoking cigar­ ettes, was adjudged insane to-day and sent to the Northern Hospital at Osh- kosh. Rudolph Hanson, an Elgin boy whqt served with the Third Regiment iifc PoTfco Rioo when he was sixteen years of age, was murdered by a saloon keeper at Germantown, III, on Wed­ nesday eight Clare Floyd has returned to Wood­ stock from Ridgefield, where he has been engaged in blacksmithing for sev­ eral months, and has formed a partner­ ship with his father, David Floyd, in the shop on Main street. Nearly 5,000 pounds ot milk, in addi­ tion to the usual supply, has come to the Richmond creamery since April 1, now making the daily receipts a little more than 12,000 pounds. This does not look like closing up at the present does it? Elgin Courier: The management of the Oliver Typewriter company of Woodstock has drawn heavily upon the working force of Hunt. Helm & Ferris, manufacturers of Harvard. Fifty of their men have gone to Woodstock. Seven hundred and fifty men have em­ ployment there. That Woodstock^rtib have a new in­ dustry is now practically assured. For several weeks past the representatives of Borden's Condensed Milk Co. have been considering this city as a favorable point at which to locate a condensing plant, similar to the plants now in operation at Algonquin, Dundee and Elgin. Elgin Courier: According to the county reoords E. J. Oatman of the firm of Oatman Bros., Dundee, has transferred his interests in the Dnndee cheese factory and the Virgil and Pingree Grove factories to G. N. Morgan of this city for $80,000. Mr. Morgan is book­ keeper at the Dundee offioe. B. J. Oat­ man expects to move onto a large fruit ranch in California, which he owns. Rev, W. C. Suuday, the evangelist, closed a series of meetings at Marengo last Sunday night It is estimated that fully 400 persons were oonverted. The collection taken Sunday for Mrs. Sunday amounted to $1,000. The prospects are that Marengo will elect a no-license ticket this year. The nominee for may­ or on that ticket was one of the converts and there is not a card or dancing club left intact in the city. Republican (Woodstock): L»a«t Son day morning Rev. J. W. Moore announc­ ed his resignation as pastor of the Con­ gregational church, the same to take effect on the 1st of June. Rev. Moore has tilled the place for several year and has made many friends during his stay here, who regret that he has deem­ ed it expedient to sever his relations with the church. His plans for the future are not yet made known. The superintendent of the watch fac­ tory in Elgin has written to the super­ intendent of schools a letter, asking the names of the high school pupils who stand highest in mathematics, physics and chemistry, saying that the company would give_such preference in selecting the new hands it expects to need in its machinery department. /Thus is shown the value of securing a good education. It opens the way to better paying posi­ tions than those of common laborer. Are not the voters of Woodstock con­ vinced, from their experiences of last Saturday night, that the days of mass conventions, or caucuses, should be numbered ¥ Many men took their lives into'their hands when they entered the line advancing to vote, and the practice of holding conventions of that kind should be stopped. Why not have primaries to open at noon and remain open until 7 o'clock, which would give everybody a chance to vote without crowding and sqneeaing, and at the same time do away with injuring the City Hall with smoke and tobacco juice* Who will inaugurate such a move for future city oaucuses?--McHenry Co. Republioan. [The crowd at Wood­ stock's city caucus was so "solid" that V. S. Lumley, one of the mayorality candidates, was lost in the shuffle. J The Woodman Dance. Monday was a dismal day and as the evening advanced there w/is every pros­ pect that the night would bring no improvement in the weather conditions. The Woodmen, who had planned to en­ tertain a large crowd, were "down in the mouth," as it were, and fully ex­ pected that the balance would be on the wrong side of the ledger Tuesday morn­ ing. But they were agreeably surprised and came out of the affair with a small balanoe to the good. When the ball room enthusiasts have been divorced from worldly pleasures during the long lenten season aud an opportunity to waltz to the music of a good orchestra presents itself, it requires more than gloomy weather to keep them away. About fifty numbers were sold and a large number partook of the excellent supper. The music was fine and many favorable comments were heard. An­ other success for the Woodman, social­ ly, if not Ihwmnially. 8CHAFFER8 HARP ORCHE8TRA A HMM Organisation that shonld be Rec­ ognised. The Plaindealer has just finished for Henry Schaffer, director of Schaffer's Harp Orchestra, a fine lot of stationery, printed in two colors, which will be used in advancing the interests of that organization. Mr. Schaffer is leaving no stones unturned in bringing his or- cheetra up to a high standard. He keepe in touoh with the popular music of the day and secures the new selec­ tions as they are issued. During the past season he has filled satisfactorily many engagements. He should be en­ couraged by McHenry people in his attempt to establish and maintain the organization. His prices are reasonable and he furnishes any number of men from five to ten. May snooess crown his efforts ia the wish of The Plain- dealer. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. Contents of Shell Lodge in Mabel Onag­ er's Foot. Monday morning last the oommunity was startled by the report that Mabel Granger had been accidentally shot. Mabel was making up her father's bed. Near the head of the bed, leaning against a wardrobe, stood a hammertoes, doub­ le barreled shot gun, loaded with BB shot. As she finished the work she stepped to the foot of the bed to put the bedstead back into its place against the wall. As she did so, she saw the gun falling toward her. She sprang to catch it but it reached the floor too quick for her, and one shell was exploded, the contents striking her shoe just above the sole, passing through and above her second and third toes. The entire charge of shot was lodged in her fore foot not marking the skin more than two inches back from the toes. Mrs. Benthusen, of Nunda, waa sum­ moned by telephone and arrived on the ten o'clock train. Doctors Fegers and Beebe had been called to dress the wounded foot. They fonnd it necessary to remove the remnants of the two^toes After removing what shot and frag ments of broken bone from the foot tbat they could find and dressing the foot in the most skillful manner, they left her in quite a comfortable condi­ tion. Under the care and treatment of her mother and Mrs. Benthusen, Mabel stood the ordeal with a fortitude and cheerfulness truly wonderful. Since' then she has rested nicely and at the present writing everything> looks favor­ able for a speedy recovery. Annual Statement of School Fnnds. Annual statement of school funds by treas­ urer of township 45, N. R. H E., McHenry county, Illinois, for the year beginning April 7, 1802, and ending April 6, 11)03. ACCOONT WITH SCHOOL TRUSTBXS. RECEIPTS. Township fund on hand April 7,190&... 11419 54 Notes paid In 1275 00 Received tram county superintendent. 412 73 Interest on notes 137 71 Total....|8B44 96 EXPEITOITUBBS. Fownshlp fund loaned (1100 00 Distributed to districts by trustees... 440 32 Compensation of treasurer 100 00 Incidental expenses 5 22 Publishing annual report .. 5 00 Township fund on hand April 6,1908.... 1594 54 Total --SS44 96 •OOOCMT WITH DISTRICTS. RECEIPTS. / District balances April 7, 1902 147S0 56 Distributed by trustees 440 22 Special district tax 6907 71 Railroad, tel, telegraph and back taxes 1030 54 W800 182 83 980 756 DENNIS GORR CAPTURED j ARRESTED IN ELGIN WEDNESDAY OF LA8T WEEK. " Dennis Core, alias W. K. Dockenrjr, Known In McHenry as "9ilYer" Co*r( has bad .RecoTd in Criminal Court. Dennis COIT, alias W' R. Dockerway, was arrested in El&in Wednesday upon advices received from the Chicago polities aays the Advocate. Deputies W. S. Marshall and Ed St. Clair arrived IK the city at 13.45 acid took the prisoner to that city. He will be charged with a criminal offence against the United States. Several days ago Chief Freeman re­ ceived word from the Chicago police t6 watch for Corr, who was expected to make his appearance in Elgin. Tester* day the chief detected the man, but be- , fore taking him into custody secured a' full description. He found that Corr had registered at the Western house several days ago as W. R. Dockerwy. The description given by the Chicago- authorities did not tally with his appear* ance, but today the chief decided to make an arrest and hold the man until a better description could be obtained* He found Corr in one of the saloons o& River street. As the chief entered the front door the criminal attempted an exit by the back door. He was prevent­ ed in this and taken to the police Bta* tion. At noon two United States dap* uties arrived in Elgin and upon seeihg Corr recognised him as the man da- sired. ! Corr and a confederate were for son* time engaged in the manufacture of spor rious coins. They contrived to more from place to place and government de- tecti ves were unable to catch them. Fin­ ally on February 14 the men were found at McHenry. The confederate was ar­ rested at that time, but Corr made his escape. Fifteen counterfeit silver dol­ lars were found in the possession of the prisoner. He afterwards confessed to the offense and waa given & term of thir­ teen months in the penitentiary »* , liet. , :,; 'y Since that time deteotives have been on the trail of Corr, but he has eluded pursuit When Chief Freeman yester­ day telephoned authorities in Chicago for a better description of the man he was told to go well armed and prepared to meet a clever boxer and an athlete. Corr has been in the prize ring and is a powerful man He made no attempt tio avoid arrest, however, when taken bJ the chief. From reports he has a bad recolrd f 038 K5 4D0ti.V 1)12 l'J 405 te 3B8U05 From other treasurers.. Tuition Organ fund district Library fund district 15 Total.. tUB36 22 EXPENDITURES. Paid out tor district 12. 15 17 84 . . . . . . as 88 87 SB. ..... 4 0 4 1 Balance on hand April A, 1906 Total $12630 22 I hereby certify the foregoing report to be correct to the best of my knowledge and belief OLIVKK N. OWEN, Treas. Sabscrlbed and sworn to before me this 8th day ot April, A. D. 1903. JAMES B. PERRY, N. P. Surprise Forty. Ella Beebe was pleasantly surprised last Friday afternoon by a number of her friends. The young people took possession of the entire house and had a glorious time. Refreshments were served and all did ample justioe to the good things placed before thein. The following were present Lola Boyle Lucile Byrd Ella Beebe Maude Granger Hester Beebe Pearl Claxton Winnie Wheeler Alice Bee bo Mae Beebe Lida Going Rnby Claxton Fanny Granger Edith Lauck Emma Conway Lela Claxton Corabell McOmber Margarueite Granger Alice Olsen Read The Plaindealer advertisements. Theyareiateteetia* / the criminal courts. Several years agd° ^ he was sent to the penitentiary for at­ tempt to commit murder. After regain- < ing his liberty, he commited burglary *nd was nearly captured. He escaped. ' only after an exchange of shots w ith the •; l*>liee. This occurred iu Chicago. He will be arraigned in the United States court at Chicago on a charge of making . - and passing counterfeit, money. = ( Special Railroad Arrangement*. / The Chicago & North-Western Raiijk" way annouce special low rates from iXt ' points west, to Boston and return, on account of the 42nd Annual meeting of the National Educational Association-te that city, July 6th to 10th, which prom­ ises to he one of the most noted educa­ tional conventions ever held. This to the second time tbe association has met in this great educational center, the ' " former meeting being in 1872. Preet- dent Charles W. Eliot, of Harvard, president of the Association, has rallied all the leaders in Boston and vicinity to his aid and is devoting himself enthus­ iastically to perfecting the arrange-" ments for the meeting and for a pn»» ^ gram that will be of unnsual interest, The general sessions will be held in the Mechanics Fair Hall, which is the larg­ est auditorium in which the N. E. A* has ever met The eighteen depart^ , ments will meet in the forenoon, leoc*• ing the afternoons free for banquets receptions, sightseeing and visiting nearby points of interest General ses­ sions will be held m the evening only. The week following the meeting wQI be devoted to excursions, of whieh * there will be a great number and of great variety, to the principal resort* c along the Atlantic Coast and into the White Mountains. Round trip tickets via the North-Weetern Line will pro­ vide liberal time limits for the teachets and their friends and an unusually large attendance is anticaped from the western states. Her Birthday. The clnb of Merry Workers •uipilias®% *- Lillian Wheeler at her home in ths ^ country Saturday, April 11, the follow, ing day being her fourteenth birthday * / Games both indoors and out were i*^ ,• fiulged in by the young people. A nui*» < ber of colored Easter eggs were co*./' cealed about the house, it being a^; uounced that the guest finding the moslk. : , would receive the priae, a box of candy* Miss Vera Lauck was the lucky on#*,. After supper the guests enjoyed a ha®tv rack ride to their homes in McHenry, * bright moon lighting the way. The following were present: - - •it-, .v tiouise Evansoa Clara Stoffel . Myrtle Wattl(p Irene McOmber Florence Granger Ella Mollohan Zue Gallah# Hattie Lampl Mamie Granger Vera Lauck Lida Going Harry GalliAar The Plaindealer is adding new to its list every day. Is your name f$he *°<! <* hoaorl Don't bony*