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Pledged but to Truth, to Liberty artd ^aw; No Favors Win us. and no Fear Shall Awe, M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1895, SAW MASSO IN CAMP, SELLS HIS HAIR. Qnoe a Tear Xon Bishop Makes • Small Pile. Lon Bishop of Searsburg, Vt, ia. a singularly fortunate man. He has an assured annual income for merely sit­ ting around and letting himself grow. When n-s was but a young man, he be­ gan to let his hair grow winters to keep his ears warm in the woods. Observe the result. After several years of letting himself grow thus he discovered there - was a demand for himself. : V Young women, who didn't know what was the matter with their hair* single women of advancing years, who had reached the sad molting period of life; elderly married women, whose husbands considerately cheered their way in the sacred family circle by tell­ ing them they were getting immodestly bald--all these sought clandestine ren­ dezvous with Alonzo and - whispered their vague, hidden wants into his will- ing ear. - : aV.- He soon found in this way a select line of personal customers for his prod­ uct and no questions asked. And now for years veiled women have come up to the mountain home throughout the year and bought off the fleece. They know what they are getting. So every July Alonzo goes down to some town at the foot of the mountain for his annual hair harvest and comes back again shorn, with a little news­ paper bundle. It is a beautiful crop, thick and soft and black and fully a foot in length, all twisted up intb heavy natural curls. One year, he says, he got as much as $45 for his hair, and $45 ia & good slice of the year's expenses- in Searsburg.--Springfield Republican. ELEPHANT'S PRIVATE GAR.# It Is Being Built Very Strongly Because of the Creature's Curiosity. The Memphis Car and Foundry works is building a circus train of six cars, which, when completed, will make a train as long as two ordinary trains of that size. There are one elephant; car and five flat ca^s in the course of con­ struction. They are nearly twice as long as the ordinary car. The timbers and the irons are much heavier in every respect. The elephant car is remarkable This animal is said not to be savage, but of an inquiring mind. He wants to know what is going on without, and he fre­ quently tlu*usts bis trunk through and rips open the side of a car and views the landscape at his will until the keep­ er can have him niore securely closed in. The builders flatter themselves that Jumbo's kin will not let himself out of this car. It is eight feet clear on the in­ side and is 50 feet long. Its sides are of double thiskuess. The outer wall is of cypress and the inner of smoothly dress­ ed oak. There is not a bolt head nor a bar that be can get hold of to twist out with his trunk. The barred windows are covered with wrought iron bars that are,, fastened under the walls with bolts.-- Memphis Commercial-Appeal. WARSHIPS OF THE FUTURE. Commander Ashe Comments on the Naval Side of the Eastern Question. Commander E. P. Ashe of the British Royal navy was recently in New York \on a visit. Commander Ashe was at­ tached to a British warship which waa on duty at the Hongkong station, in the China sea, during the war between \ China and Japan. In speaking of the war he said: "I studied it. from a dis­ tance. Being on duty at Hongkong, I, was, you will see, almost as far away from the scene of hostilities as you are. There was some pretty hard fighting, and naval experts were furnished with some valuable data. "One thing that has been demonstrat­ ed by these sea fights is that the war­ ships of the future must be absolutely free from all woodwork. The impact at a solid shot or shell with the armor gen­ erates sufficient heat to set fire to light woodwork, or a cabin curtain, or any light combustible. The splinters torn off by a '•solid shot or an exploding shell from the armor are hot enough to set fire to wuodwork, and so there must be nothing about the vessel that will burn easily."--New York Tribune. Saved by the Snow. Tom Williams came near Reaving his friends the other day in a very mysteri­ ous manner. He was logging with four horses, and on starting up his lead team pulled him off the front of his sleigh, the sleigh passing over him, burying him in the deep snow. The team was observed to be without a driver, a search was instituted, and Tom was eventu­ ally dug out of the snow badly bruised, but with no bones broken, the deep snow, which came so near being his tomb, proving a mantle of protection.--Rex- burg (Ida.) Gazette. Betting on a Sure Thing. Members of the legislature who ap­ pear in new spring suits need not be suspected of having been to a fire. They merely bet with the lobby that certain bills would not pass.--Milwaukee Jour­ nal. Deputy Sheriff^ on Bicycles. Sheriff Lyndon of San Jose, CaL, has ordered that bicycles be used by all of his deputies. By the aid of wheels much more efficient service is expected.--Des- eret News. Onr Motto and Its Translation. "E pluribus unum" is the motto of the United States. Most Americans translate it" Hustle.'SomervilleJour- nal. • We Couldnt Stand It. If aii the times were good times And all the skies were bright. There wouldn't he for you and m» Quite so much joy in sight-- . If all th({ tiipes were good-times v And all" the skies were brigh#. If all the times were good tiqxee, # V We'd all get tired sure . v Aad shift about and wish 'em oof And slicvr, 'em to the door-- KaU th* times we»goq*Vtiittea And noS *. soul was poor, ( --Frank L. STA&TM Lu Atlanta Constitution. man and lit one of those long black ci­ gars smoked bf- the Cubans and rumi­ nated upon my position. Fainter and fewer came the gaspg of the dying man until I thought every one would be his last. At about 8 o'clock in the morning the rattle came into his throat, and a few minutes later, with a long, shuddering sigh, he died. I did not doubt for a moment what direction to take. Southwest Pedro had said, and southwest I was going. I strapped the dead guide's machete about me, released his horse, and taking my directions from the north star struck off through the woods toward • Las Tunas. I walked steadily until morning, climb­ ing over hills that in the daylight I would have probably regarded as im- passabj/. On the brow of one of these, just ax sunrise, I spread my blanket for a nap. . It was afternoon when I awoke. I im­ mediately made tip my mind to go ahead and trust to luck. I was heartily tired of night hawking. Consequently after another bite at a sandwich I start­ ed once more on my journey. I rode Bteadily along until just before sundown, when I came suddenly upon two men sitting at a campfirk broiling the meat of some animal they had killed." They sprang for their guns and in an instant were hidden behind the trees. I held up my hands, palms forward, after the Indian fashion, in token of surren­ der. I knew that any attempt at flight would have proved fatal They did not show themselves, but I rode straight up to the campfire and dismounted. One of the men came from behind his tree, and I greeted him with a " Buenas dias, amigo mio." He replied in English, asking who I was and where I was bound. Seeing they were Cubans, I told them in a few words my object and asked for their assistance. When they became fully convinced of my identity, nothing could have exceeded their hos­ pitality. One of them offsaddled and tethered my horse, while the other brought me a cool drink of water from a neighboring spring. On the following morning we started bright and early, and at S o'clock in the afternoon I rode into the camp of the iusurgent chief, Masso. He was seated beforo his tent when I arrived and wel­ comed me heartily. I talked with him for an hour or more. I found General Masso a most refined man as well as a most earnest patriot. General Masso is already a rich man and is wrapped up heart and soul in the Cuban cause. In speaking of the cause he said, "Our affiliations are naturally with the United States, but between Spain and our country there is nothing but blood stains and broken hearts." General Masso's camp occupied a small clearing in the forest near Las Arenas. I was told that the Cubans were never forced to go more than a mile or two from their encampments when driven out. This I can readily be­ lieve from the character of the country around Masso'scamp. I started away after breakfast with an escort of 12 men in the direction of Bayamo. Nothing exciting occurred to enliven the trip. The escort took me within two miles of the town and al­ most within eyesight of the Spanish outpost. Here they bade me godspeed and left me. I rode slowly on and had arrivedlal- most at the outskirts of the town before- I was seen. Then two Spanish soldiers came up and escorted me before Captaiil Ramiro, who questioned me closely re- . gardiug my identity. He seemed to be a pretty good fellow, for he swallowed my sugar drummer story without a word. THE BEST SHOW OH EARTH PERILOUS TRIP OF A WAR CORRE­ SPONDENT IN CUBA. -- MCHENRY, ILL. Always on Band ivith the Best Beer, PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY r . V A N 8 L Y K E „ ., EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. OFTJCE IN THE NICHOLS BLOCK, Two Doors North of ferry & Owen's Stora, Does smoke from your cigar arise Like intense in the air? Or does it only cause a smudge And make your neighbor swear? * Why will you stick to cabbage leaves And drive your friends afar, When you can purchase for a dime "Our Monogram" cigar? • JOo- ' \ ' IOC. SARSSAN BROS. -MAKERS OF Choice Cigars. We can sell you one or a thousand--retail or wholesale. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One year (in advance)....:........ .50 If Not Paid within Three Months 2 00 Subscriptiono received for three or six months in the same proportion. NEW CASH The undersigned having leased the Pekovsky Block, One Door South of Post Office McHENRY, ILL., Has refitted the same and put in a Full Line of Choice family Groceries, Kerosene, Gasoline, Potatoes, Fresh Bread (Elgin), Tablets, Pencils, new Teas, new Coffees. Our Bakery SuppMes, Received from the Rockford Bakery are abso­ lutely fresh every day. Bread, Buns, 15is cuit, Cookies, etc., always on hand. Canned Goods, and all kinds of Fruits in their season can be found at our store, which will be offered to the buying public at the Lowest Living Prices, for Cash. Our goods are all fresh, new and clean, and we hope Dy fair dealing and good goods to merit and receive °a share of public patronage. C. B. MURPHY. McHenry, March 18,1895. BUSINESS CJARDS FRANK L. SHEPARD, IOUNSELLOR AT LAW. Suite 514--36 La ' Salle St., Chicago. JOS. L. ABT. M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, McHenrv, 111, Office in Nichols Block, over Plaindealer Office. Telephone No. 4. O. H. FEGERS, M, D- iHYSIClAN AND SURGEON, Ills. Office at Residence. O. J. HOWARD, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office at the ersldence of R. A, Howard, West MoHenry, III. DR. A. E. AURINGER, PHYSICIAN ANDSURGEON. Office in Dr Ohilds building, West McHenry, 111. Residenco, house formerly occupied by Dr. Osborne, All professional ealls promptly at­ tended to, The New-- ̂ 0HaMPi®N Mower F. C. COLBY, D, D. S. DENTIST. Woodstock, 111. Special aten-tion paid to regulating children's teeth, Parties coming from a distance; will do well to give timely notice by mail. Office, Kendal block corner Main street and PublioSq are For the next 60 days 1 will sell you Single or Double Harness, Hand-Made, At a Big Discount. ¥y stock is complete, all made of the best material and warranted as repre­ sented. ^ t&jT'Also, a full line of Robes, Blankets, Whips, etc., which will be sold cheaper than the same goods can be bought any­ where. Do not fail to call at once and get the benefit of these bargains. s CUS CARLSON. McHenry, 111., March 5, 1894. MOST PERFECT MtfWER MADE. LIGHT DRAFT. The Pitman has no other motion except straight forward and straight back. It never breaks and never wears out. \ The only Mower where lost motion can be taken up both in boxes and gearing. Turning a set-screw does it. SAMPLES NOW TO BE SEEN AT Call in at Bishop's Warehouse and let us show this wonderful Binder. Finest in the market. Low, wide elevator, with gradual slope; takes up all kinds and lengths of grain; two horses will take it right slong. Very Respectfully Yours, T. J. WALSH, With R. BISHOP. O. F. BARNES TTORNEY, Solicitor, andi Counselor, . Oollectlonsla specialty. WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. KNIGHT & BROWN, TTORNKYS AT LAW. U. S. Express Oo.'s . Building, 87 and 89 Washington St. CHICAGO, ILL. V, S. LUMLEY. \ TTORNEY AT LAW, and Solioltor In Chancery, WOODSTOCK, ILL. Offioe In Park House, first floor. AN EX-CONVICT'S SUIT He Brings an Action to Recover 85,000 Against the City of New York. Joseph Fleming has brought an action against the mayor, aldermen and com­ monalty of the city of New York to re­ cover $5,000. Ho claims that while an inmate of the penitentiary of the county of New York as a convict and under the care of the penitontiary warden, keepers and employees he was compelled to do. certain work in the quarries on Blackwell's island. A defective chain was used, the chain broke, a stone fell, and his right leg was fractured. He claims that it was the duty of the city to furnish safe and sound tools, imple­ ments and places for him to do his work, and to furnish competent, experi­ enced and sufficiently skilled men to di­ rect such work. He claims he was taken to a hospital and that a surgical opera­ tion was performed; that he suffered great agony and that he is injured for life.--St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Shepherds Strike and Organize a Union. The sheep herders of Casper, Wy., and the wool owners have come to an open rupture, with the result that Sun­ day afternoon the men went out on a strike. Their grievance is that they were compelled to board at houses designated by the Woolgrowers' association. The sheep herders have organized a union to be known as the United Shearers' Na­ tional union, and an effort will be made to get every sheep shearer in the state to join.--Deseret News. They'll Make Up For It Later. The girls in the University of Michi­ gan will graduate in calico gowns in or­ der to be able to subscribe more liberal­ ly to tho gymnasium fund. There's a new woman idea that is likely to make the new man do some hard thinking.-- Chicago Post. Where Cashiers Are Honest. In Japan the largest private bank has been in business for more thau three centuries, and has over ,30 branches. This speaks well for the stability of the institutions, the honesty of oashiersland supervision of directors. --Detroit Free Press. t • __ . --- Lots More Room. There is lots of room to build rail­ roads in this country yet. If the United States had as many miles of "railroad in proportion as Great Britain, its mileage would have to be increased from 180,000 to 492,000 miles.--Minneapolis Journal. Over J. Evanson & Co.' s store West McHenry. M cHENRY, ILLINOIS Wholesale and Retali Agent ;for H. C. MEAD, Justice 0/ the Peace and General In• surance Agent Jncluding Accident and Life Insurance. OFFICE "WITH B. GILBERT, NEAR DEPOT, WEST MCHENRY, III. THE BEST MADE. In any quantity from a Snitz Glass to 1C0 barrels. Orders by mall promptly attended to. W„ P. ST. €LAIR, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public Leal Estate and Insurance. KUNDA, III- ALSO. ALWAYS ON HAND Fine Kentucky Liquors, French Bitters, choice Ales, Wines, Cigars, Etc. I buy none but the best and sell at reasonable prices. Call and see ine and I will use use you well. ANTONY ENGELN. McHenry, 111., 1894. Watohmaker and Jeweler NO.Oni HundredTwenty-Five State St Chi­cago, III. Special attention given to re- pairingF Sne watches and Chronometer*. S&"A F ull Assortment of Qoods In his line c? 36 in. English Cashmere, dress Cj lengths and remnants, worth 20c, 10c 40 in. all wool Henrietta, black and 0J colors, 50c value 35o 36 in. all wool mixtures, noil, stripe ^rj and check efl'e its ... <.25c I5f 46 in all wool storm serge, -- 46 in. all wool hand finish serge 46 in. Clay Worsted .. . fcrj 44 in. silk and wool mixtures Sf Ail at 50c per yard. 3 SILKS. ® 27 in. wash silk, 60c value 39c pT 27 in black China Silk, extra heavy, 0J perfect, this pale ;_.50'- 21 in. Stanley Crepe ,..39c Please examine our large assort- Sf ment of Peaude Soie Satin, Duch- esse, Gros de Paris, etc. OddB and ends of printed silks and Sf Kai Kai, to close, at 19c and 25c. Westerman & Son HOUSE, SIGN AND CARRIAGE PAINTERS*? MCHENRT, ILLINOIS. We are prepared to do all work in our line on short notice and guarantee satisfaction. PAPER HANGING A SPECIALTY; Prices reasonable* and work promptly done. WESTERMAN•& SON. McHenry, Jmnary 30, 1S94. West Side Livery* FEED AND SALE STABLES. E. J. HANLY, Frop'f. o WE8T McHENRY, ILL. First class rigs, with or without drivers, fumishedsat reasonable rates- Parties taken t" and from the Lakes in Easy Rigs, and prompt connection mane with all trails. Our Bigs will be keps in first class shape; and we shall spare no pains to please our CUB tomers at all times, Give us a call, E. J. HANLY, West McHenry, 11!,, Aug. 15, 1894. JOHN J. BUCH, Black and cream, hundreds of pieces to select from at New York prices. -AND- Near the Iron Bridge, McHenry, ROSEDA1.E FLORAL CO Board by the Day or Wook at Reasonable rates, A NICE-LINE OF|ROW BOATS AT MY LANDING, Pure Wines, Liquors^nd Choice Cigars always on hand. Ha-yreehLftger Beer constantly on draught, ( MCHENRY, ILL. C. T. ESKILS0N, Managers All kinds of Cut Flowers, and Funerayl)e- signs to • e had at all time at Reasonable Rates, Oarnationg in bad and other potted plants for sale, J