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TUB PRESIDENT'S ATTITUDE The prese, pulpits and public^ men ol the whole country continue tlioir genera! expressions of confidence in the wisdon and firmness of President McKinley witl reference to the Cuban situation. Th< fact that he and those who are reeponsi ble under him, are going about the worl of investigating the recent disaster witl great care, and in a manner which shall not create unnecessary friction or pro voke hostilities, is approved everywhere, except in fitful spasms every few days, of the daily shrieks. Expressions from all quarter shows complete coufider.ce ir­ respective of party, on the part of tlu great mass of citizens, in the president't wisdom, and equal confidence that h* will maintain the honor of the nation ir this crisis, whatever may be the dcvtl opments. From the first nothing has been more apparent than President McKinley's re­ liance on his fellow countrymen in thit matter. If the adminstration has said little, it is simply because it has knowr little. The court of inquiry is not only to collect facts, but to reach a conclusion on those facts. Knowing that on i s findings peace or war may depend, it is not likely to dribble! out "speculation?, impressions, or half conclusions, based on the work of single day, and liable to •be contradicted by later testimony. ItF judgment will not come piecemeal, nor will it be premature, and no one need b< surprised if days or even weeks should elapse before it is announced. Meanwhile, it is well to r« fleet that no adminstration for years has been in closer sympathy than the present with tie threat body of the American people. Grave, deliberate, peace-loving, and yet a brave soldier, the president is likely to think as a majority of the Americans think on the great matters at stake, and tr act as they would have him act. t6?*Rutter on the Elgin Board of Trade Monday was steady at 18% cents; 185 tubs out of 199 offered selling at that price. Sales for the week as reported were 10,540 tubs. Butter last week, 18%c; one year ago, IS@l8%c. tapThe Kendall county Record says of Congressman Hopkins: '"So ably has the present incumbent filled that diffi­ cult position, and so popular is he in the district and with the leading men at Washington, that no other candidate is mentioned to oppose Him in the Repub­ lican ranKs." {©"The "Loud" bill, which has caused so much talk among newspapers and by the country prgss considered as a direct blow aimed at them, was effectually killed in the seuate last week. The city I papers generally favored the passage of bill, while the country press was opposed to it, which shows that the country press after all is a greater power than the great city press. t6T"If the situation were not so critical, Spain's attempt to make this country responsible, in the eyes of Europe, for the failure of autonomy in Cuba, by charg­ ing that failure to the presence of our fleet of warships at Key West, would be amusing. As it is, it merely adds an additional complication to that already complicated condition of affairs. Presi­ dent McKinley did not assemble that fleet at Key West to please Spain, nor did he place the country on a war foot­ ing to please Spain, and he will not dis­ perse that fleet nor call a halt in the preparations for war to please Spain, or any other European power or powers H.e is preparing to defend our National honor, against Spain, and against the 1 world if necessary. J. C. CHOATE Woodstock, Illinois, WEDNESDAY, MAR. 23, 1898. A LITTLE CONFIDENTIAL TALK THE COUNTY TBEASTJRERSHIP The Harvard Herald of last week, in reviewing the political situation in this county, supports F. F. Axtell for County Treasurer, and claims that Chemung is entitled to the Treasurership for several reasons, the principal one being that Chemung casts sO large a Republican vote. In our judgment that township has bepn well taken care of in this regard. Mr. Williams , held the office of Member of the State Board of Equalization for twelve years. Asad Udell was Sheriff eight years, and R. J. Beck, (who is for all practical purposes a Harvard man) has had some office as long as we can re­ member and is still drawing a good round salary from the State, Again, had the Chemung delegation, four years ago, been loyal to Mr. Rushton, Mr. Wire and Mr. Beck a Harvard man would no w be county Treasurer. It will be remem-, bered that on Monday night, just prior to the convention, a deal was arranged whereby the Chemung delegates, headed by Mr. Axtell, agreed to "throw over­ board." to quote one of the delegates. Beck, Rushton and Wire and support Shurtloff, Avery and) Sheldon. Wire, Rushton and Beck, three hours before the Convention met, "had thrown up ti e sponge" and admitted their defeat. Had not the friends of these gentlemen stood like a rock in opposition to this deal it would have succeeded. When we say that Mr. Perry and his friend held the fort and saved the day we only state the truth. And yet, in the face of all this, these gentlemen are asked to turn down Mr. Perry and support Mr. Axtell. It has grown into a custom to honor a county official, who has done well, with a renomination. Why set aside the cus­ tom now? Mr. Perry could not by law have been his own successor. He now asks "for a renomination for County Treasurer. The Herald says both Mr. Axtell and Mr. Perry are Bankers. But Mr. Axtell does the largest Banking busi­ ness, with perhaps one exception, in the county. If Mr. Perry is nominated an^ elected tie will retire from the busmen and give his undivided attention to the duties of the office. Will Mr. Axtell di the same? Good politics, fair play and long established custom all will be served by the nomination of Mr. Perry. B. served his country well in the war of tin Rebellion, and has arrived at such at age that he will soon cease to be a cau- didatc for any office. Mr, Axtel! is » ' much younger man and can afford t< wait. And as we said before good poli­ tics, custom and location all tend toward and are favorable to the nomination at the next County Convention of James B. Perry, of McHenry, for County Treasurer Another reason why the Heraldobjech to Mr. Perry is because he lives in a dem­ ocratic town. (?) (McHenry gave Mc­ Kinley about sixty majority.) Mr. Pern is an uncompromising Republican and always votes the straight Republicai ticket. Walsh of the Herald, lives in a Republican town that gives a large Re­ publican majority, no doubt, but that majority would have been larger eight years ago had not said Walsh supported in the Herald and no doubt voted for and urged others to vote for, the Demo­ cratic candidate as agaiost the regulai Republican nominee, James B. Perry Still he now asks support for Mr. Axtell because McHenry sometimes goes as Walsh use to, Democratic. With Our Friends this Beautiful Spring: R&ornin*. We want to toll you all about our efforts in studying the fashions, and interviewing people who know sooner than we can know, what the right styles are to be, and we have got the thing down "pat," So when we show our Spring Line it will be right and no one will rogret buying their spring outfit of us. Oui Shiit Waists arc being made at a factory especially for us. special design, of special patterns. We are so particular about our goods, to have everything just right, that even our Belts are being made for us, Thiee newly invented machines, kept under lock and key, so they cannot be duplicated, foi making the Bucltles, for we believe even the bucklos should be just right. Our goods may be delayed in coming out, but it is because we wait for the latest and best. It will pay you to wait for our display of Jsevv Goods, for we will have the newest and best as soon as anyone can have them. Our Art Room is in full operation. A general invitation is extcndv'd to all to visit this center of attiaction where ladies will get many valuable suggestions that will be of lasting benefit. VVe carry a large stock of Butterick Patterns and take orders for any Of their publications. (SUCCESSORS TO PERRY & OWEN.) SHOES FOR SPRING! ANY intelligent, industrious person looking for employment would do well to correspond with the Parliament Pub­ lishing Company, about the Perspecto- scope, a description of which will be found in this issue of the paper. The instru­ ment was invented by a member of the company and they have undertaken to put it on the market. The well known good reputation of the firm is sufficient guarantee that there is no humbug about it. At any rate, it would cost only a postage stamp to find out all about it. YI-KI cures corns and warts. 15 cent Patronize A. Wegener, the West Mc­ Henry harness maker for any goods in his line. THIS Dollars Made are Dollars Saved Neckwear! Just in. All the latest novelties and colors and pick out a Come THAT IS IN STYLE, Have in stock 2,000 Norway Spruce and Scotch Pine, running from 3 to 7 feet, all first-class stock, two to three times trans­ planted and -well rooted. 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West McHenry, - Illinois We do not exaggerate when we say that this spring we have pul ia one of the arrest, best and cheapest lines ol Ready-Made Cloth­ ing, quality considered, that has ever been shown in McHenry, if n. t in the couuty To those wishing a Suit or Pa,nts made to order we are showing 300 samples of the bast and very latest styles at $13 to $35 a suit. Wo absolutely savo all cash discounts, ai d our stock being so arge you should in justice ti- yourstlf giye us a look before buying as you may see something he:e you ould not find elsewhere. We are ready to either meet or undersell all competitors. The latest styles and correct shapes in Paints and Oils, Cutlery, Bicycles and Sporting Goods Advertising docs not necessarily sell goods, but it makes it easier to sell them. Quality, Price and Industry must supplement adver­ tising, then-the combination Naturally. A growing girl who aas no Piano misses a great deal or enjoyment, and day by day becomes at a great disadvantage, socially. We make a specialty of good, honestly-built Pianos, at low prices. Our stock is all-- embracing--we exhibit the finest Pianos ever shown in this village, but we take equal satisfaction in extremely low-priced instruments. Two Beautiful Pictures Free Two large beautiful colored pictures for framing free; also four copies free of the famous illustrated magazine, Up To Date, to anyone who wants them. Each issue of Up To Date has beautiful colored front and back, and from forty to fifty large humorous pictijres by the- famous artists of America. Will keep all the family in good humor for a month. Your two pictures or any other two of six you may select, set in gold frames, will be sent you free of charge if desired after seeing them. Enclose 10 cents in stamps or silver to pay postage and and packing. Address Up To Date, Chicaco. 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