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v v - ' " / v - - . pfr- 1 , mm er. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27th, 1876, jr. VATS SLYKH Kditor. ltENKriTS <»F HARD TIMUS. Eren ccnstitntional grumblers ar« beginning to admit that business is generally improving. The statistic# •f what the nation has lost are abun­ dant. T.ftt us rather cdHPiiler what has been gained. It is time to examine the precious jewels that have been ex­ tracted from adversity. The first and most evident good result of all periods •f commercial distress is that the ten­ dency to give large credit ahd to em­ bark in wild speculation is repressed. The result to the loser is to make him resolve hereafter to stick more closely t* his legitimate business; and when men stick to their business and give short credits, they rarely fail. It is generally conceded that mercantile affairs were never in a more healthy condition, in such respects, than they ar*s at the present moment. Economy is the hardest of all lessons, for, the American to learn. It is also the most profitable. Compared with the efforts at economy during the present period, it may he said that the virtue lias been generally unknown in this country for nearly forty years. It has now sudden­ ly pervaded all ranks and conditions, from the National Government down to the day laborer. Just at the present it may be called the fashion. Let us hepe that it will last tor more than •ne season; while it lasts the nation will grow iu wealth.' In fact there is very little chance for any community to grow rich except by what it saves* That permanent habits of economy have been acquired by airy large pro­ portion of Americans during two or three years of hard times, is too much to hope; but a beginning has been made with the majority in the right direc­ tion, and many will be uiore provident lor the rest of their lives, S6F"The report of the railroad board of this State shows that the 52 railroad companies have 7.575 miles of track, which is equipped as follows: Number of engines. 3,371; number ot passenger cars, 1.340; number of express and : baggage cars 651; number of flat and coal cars, 18,920; number of freight aud stock cars, 39,743; number of all other cars, 3.633 *, total number of all cars, 64,283. The total number of stations in Illinois is 1,432 and of junctions 321. The report of loss of life and damage to persons show as fol­ lows: Passengers killed,8; passengers injured, 68; employes killed, 105; em­ ployes injured. 262; all others killed, 163; all other? injured, 167. Damages paid for all killed or injured. $11,188,79; damages paid for all stock killed, $119, 988,24; damages paid for property burned by engines, 26.100,29. M9°*The financial result of the Cen. tennial Exhibtion has been revealed by proceedings in court. After paying all debts there will remain about $2,000 000. The total subscriptions to the stock of the enterprise were $2,400,000. There is a disagreement among the stock holders as to the manuer of dis­ tributing the assets, and the Centen­ nial Board of Finance asked the United States Circuit Courts to decide what shall be done' with tlW i«aney. The United States Treasurer claims three- lourths of it in repayment of the Gov­ ernment appropriation. JM^Xever l»e a President of your country. The only decendant of George Washington had to sell his noted ancestor's library the other day ou account of poverty. The descend­ ants of Jefterson were almost poor enough to be patrons of a poor house, and now the daughteMn law of General Jackson, in a condition of financial distress, desires to sell various valuable mementoes collected by her while an inmate of the Whit® House. These cases illustrate the unfortunate fate of the descendants of Presidents. As said before, if we were called upon to advise auy One, we should say: •'Key^r2 be a President.'-- Ex WOODSTOCK. Editor Plaindeamch--In my last it was stated that D. Robinson was the assignee of Mr. Keid^ but i t appears that I was misinformed^ •*«&&» Wheat is the mau. . ^ s ! • Our public school closed last Friday for nine days vacation, opening again the third of January. There was no closing exercisrs on account of., the fil­ ter fere nee of Mr, Mump*. O. Belcher has gone, out of the tooth- carpentering business under the idea that there is more money in the baker and restaurant line, so Jay lloyt and C. Asmus are prowling about town looking for a new opening. The Christmas Eve Festival of the M.E. Church Saturday evening drew a crowjUtliat filled the church to over­ flowing, although some kiudof meeting was held in the Baptist Church the same evening. The Methodist had the walls of their church, adorned with wreaths and festoons of evergreens, and and on each side of the altar was a small Christmas tree aud in the centre a ladder reaching almost to the ceiling, all bearing the trult peculiar to the tree that comes into bearing in this latitude on the 25th of December. The Sabbath School children spoke their pieces and the fruit was distributed to the delight of the children, the amusement of the spectators and the satisfaction of the dealers who fur- uished the costly gewgaws. Perhaps this public Christmas tree business like many other customs* would be more honored in the breach than in the ab- servance, but those who deal in such trfles won4t be likely to vote for its discontinuance. Why this Christmas festivity should have been called on one day in advance of the time is not quite clear to an outsider. If appropri­ ate for Christmas, why not have it that day and if not appropriate why have at all? or are these present-givers so fine haired that they imagine the giv- ing of presents to be -forbidden on Sundav ? The trees and ladder were not illuminated, as has been the cus­ tom ou such occasion as their caudles set fire to the arch at the top of the ladder early in the evening but was extinguished before any damagu was done. Rev Mr. Newton received the most valuable, presents of all, a new overcoat. The long-expected explosion in the office of the Bulldozer, in Dncy's build­ ing, took place last week,when W. D.'s partners that were to be asked him to please buff them out and let them go, lie "would not buy tliein out under any circumstances,'1 so they determined that having supported the "Bulldozer' for one year aud a half, under the mis taken notion that they were buying a half interest in the concern by turning in what remained of half the profits after paying lor their board and tobacco and ten per cent ou §1800, it was about time for them to look elsewhere for business. The Vtter" is now alone with the "devil" and it is hard telling which has the better company. On leaving the boys told him he might give them what he pleased, and he generously handed over five dollars to each. They have the sympathy of the community, seeing it is evident that they were overreached in making the contract. John and "Mell go to Har­ vard to work on the Indeqendent this week. The boys claim that there is now legally due them between 500 and $700 ancl that when they offered to sell out to him according to the terms of the contract he refused to entertain the proposition,even theatening that he would take measures to compel them to remain in the office. These seem to be the facts iu the case, and if they are, the Bulldozer of the New Era may as well waste a little ink in explaining the motto at the head of his sheet, "By Courage not by craft." It would seem to some that craft aud courage should be transposed, or per­ haps the following text should be substituted. "I know not; ami my brothers keeper? Levi Miller,so long confined in Chi cago jail for robbing the mail came NUNDA. "/V? Koitok Plaini>ealkk nothi^| very .startling has 'happened in our quiet town for the past week, news items must necessarily be rather meager but notwithstanding the severity of the weather, our streets have been fuTl of te.ahis, apd a happy throng has seemed to extract much pleasure from the very breath of winter. The sweet musicJof bells, unitcdjwith the joyous mirth of the * many pleasure seekers, torm an epiMJ 1c so very pleasant as to disarm the cold winds and biting frotftfc of tnuch of their discomfort. Mr. H. G. BeUton is still fn a critical condition, his mind being yet clouded by insanity, the e.vuse of which is a mere matter -of conjecture. Some have-thought that a humane and bene­ ficial ,act.woulilj be to remote him to the care"of such medical treatment as jsciencc and experience alette can furnish. The stock of goods of Mr. Rothgerber were sold as advertised. The • sale commenced at 2 o'clock P. M., Dec 20th nst, and after vainly pndeavoring to extort Greenbacks from; the people for two days, the entire lot was put up and offered to the highest bidder, in bulk and was knocked off to Mr. Roth- gerber's Father for twenty seven hund­ red. dollars and is now being sold over tfie counter at less than first cost. Among the first business of our State Legislature when it assembles will be to elect a United States Senator, and our Representatives are there to express the wish of the people^we think this matter should receive" the requsite attention to enable them to knew who'the people \yant to fill that honorable and responsible position. At the present time it is quite essential that men with clear heads and strong minds be placed to the fron', men as free as possible from partisan bias, men of experience and in Elilm B% Washburn we find a happy combination of all these qualities.. The annual Election of Insurance officers for the Nunda AIutual'Fire Insurance Co. will be held at Barreville Tuesday, Jan., 2d, polls to be opened at o'clock P. M. It is hoped that there will be a good attendance. Mr. L. W. Walkup has set several coopers to work in the large cooper shop by the Pickle Factory with Mr. Ormus Mansfield as foreman,and is manufacturing packing barrels Which he ships to Chicago. That he has made a judicious selection in getting Mr. Mansfield to oversee his work no one that is,'acquainted witlrhim can doubt as his large experience and mechanical skill peculiarly fit him for the place. We le:iru that Mr. Ed Barnard lias purchased the Dr. Ilarback farm near Silver Lake and of course we wish him any junount of success. Tyko. jSS^The Presidfjtt of the United States receives as salary, per day, @137; aud the incomes of the European crowned heads are as follows: Alexan­ der, Czar of Russia. 825.000 a day; Sul­ tan, of Turkey. $18,000; Emperor of Austria, $10,000; Emperor of Germany, $8,200"; King of Italy. 30,440; Queen of England, S'i.210; King of fcelgian, •1,633; and the President of the French Republic. ©500. HURRAH I '• .Iv.H 1 • •••/»-> f t j r M r t f f FOR •V; i* .mttf i)i h'-iiiw HSrYoov little dog! His mistress loved him and did not intend his anni­ hilation. But she was such a big woman and he such a little dog. And as he trudged along at her heels on that icy sidewalk he had no idea that sh« would slip up. But sbc did. She also eat down. It seemed like a mountain. Tbe little dog saw what was coming, bat had no time to get out from under. It was a very sad death. But the woinan consoles herself--for„. though sad, it was not lingering. Poor little dog! He was little when she got through with him. He had better b#pn cremated than spread out so thin. home this week, he having escaped a technicality, and A. W. Smith, who made good the loss, appears to be the only loser in the transaction. SQLEERS, Santa Glaus. •\ • * • *W~i (By Eermiasioa.)*!^ Will make his Headquarters * --AT : . i .Ze. THEr-* Red Front Drug Store, For the Next ' TWO' WEEKS. Where Oceans of Can be found Cheap FOR CASH JOHN S. WHEAT. Woodstock, Dec. 12th, '76. .mq 'Sm jH-foad nif i t i f f t r i f i L a . - , - . - ?'.U, PtTcry mm mo 4* iifeu - --NEAR THE DEPOT, JVPHENR^ Dry Gpods, a full Stock. Boots 1 Shoes in abundance Clothing a Full Line. Hats and C aps for all. NEW BLACKSMITH AND The undersigned having "rir.T \ now Shop North of l'erry A Martin's Stove near the Brick Church, i« n<nv prepared to do anything m the line of Blacksmithing or Wfiuron Making, on short notice, and guaran­ tee satisfaction. Having entered into an arrangement with MR. E. PERKINS, who will do the WooH Work, ire are prepared ;o get iip Busies ami Wagons to order on the most reasonable terms aud Warrant as rcpre- oented. Horse Shoe!11 & Gwal Jobbing promptly attended to, K3~\ good Shed for th« accommodation of Customers. Give Me & Call! PIIILLIJP HAUPEUIHS. McIIenry, Ills., Nov. 23th, 1676. I Would respectfully announce that On and After Jan. 1st, 1877, I WILL SELL Groceries For Ready Pay Only. Also that I will sell the Choicest Goods in niv line for as l.ittle or Less money tliAn can be found elsewhere. ,, Thankful for the liberil-psitronnirelK'stowed veare past, and with I nui, on tne in mentis of Yours, the season, the oo ' .npl i Ucapectful ly B. GILBERT. McHtenry, Dec. 26th, 1*76. Aftairs arf< lively, if not pleasant itoiba. In the jurisdiction of-Santa Clara the Spaniards recently destroyed three salt pits and sixty-three huts be- longiug to tUe insurgents, six of whom Wfere killed. In the jurisdiction of Santiago Spanish column of troops with 100cavalry defeated a party of 600 iusurgents and dispersed them, killiog tweuty-«eyen. Tlie loss of the Spaniard* was twelve soldiers and tlpee officers killed and twenty-six Wounded. • Hull's Safes, all siasee, for sale by O. Biahop. Mem.--A yonng lady who came from abroad to attend school in our village accidentally made the acquaintance < a young man--a passenger on the trai and has recently married frim. Ouv reporter says that since this became known, a great many girls from abroad have declared their intention to come here to school, and also that a number of our young ladies board in adjoining towns so as to come to school by the cars. Quite like a case that comes to up from Indiana, of a passenger ou a train who saw a young lady sitting on a fence, as the train was rushing along, but who was so struck with her taeauty that, he had the train stopped, and married Uer on the spot. Since then the feuces along tlje road have been lined with young ladles. IIow cruel it would be iu the R. R. Co., to put up barb wire fence down thelc, as they have along the line of the Northwes­ tern.--Marengo Republican. Administrator's Notice. I-^sT.VTK of .Jacob Blake deceased. The undersigned having been appointed / iuinis t ra tors of the K>l: i teui . Jacob Blake la te o f the Count v o f McHem y , and s tUe of Il l­ inois , deceased, hereby give not ice that they wil l appear before the Count >• ,p>urt of Mc- Henvv Countv, a t t ie Count House jn Wood, s tock," a t the January Term, on the Third Monday in January next , a t which t ime, a l l person 's having claims against said Estate are not i l ie 1 and requested to a t tend for the pur pose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Kstate are reu nested to make immediate payment to the i indersi ' rned. Da tod this JJth dav of November A. I). W76. KATMAHIN.V BLAKE. ? STi;riir.N Ki:ki'm>. Adminis t ra tors . A FULL STOCK OF Hats & Caps A N D Gloves and Mittens, AT COST To close out. Being desirous of closing out my enttve stock Of,the above goods, I will sell tliem.for the n«xt 30 days at V ; COST FOR CASH.. T h ey are all new and desirable. No old ock, but ilrat-class goods. Call aud exam- ae them. I mean busine ss. Also .In store ft fall stock of Groceries, Crockery, Boots, Shoes, &c. which will be sold as Low as the Lowest. * <1. L, STODDARD. SCEHEMXT Not. aoth, Choice Groceries, Fine Teas, Can Fruits, Crockery and Glass Ware. ISiF" The Hiofhest Market Price for BUTTER EGGS, AND POULTRY, in Cash or Tradfe. BUCKLIN & STEVENS. McHenry, 111., Sept'. 2Scf, 1876. ANSING & HVANSONI Dry Goods--A complete stock offered at lower prices than any house in tlie conn- Dress Goods--A fine as­ sortment in all the most fashionable patterns. CL0THII& for lei nh Bois at Panic Prices! BOOTS and SHOES at Special Bargain*! HATS and CAPS, GLOVES and&13TTEWS for Everyone! CHO*CE TEAS and other FAWIILY CROcERJE8! C R O C K E R Y , G L A S S W A R E , E T C . BUTTEK, EG«S AND POULTRY WANTEB IN EX- CHANGE FOR GOODS OR CASH. X^AJS&TTVG- & JSVATVSOIV,. Near Depot, McHenry. It will Pay to go to "Woodstock A full line of M. Selz & Co's Boot# and >Sl)oes, Custom made, and fully warranted and second none in th« market, at .Bueklin & Stevens. The prices are considerably redueed from last year. tr r-;"Vti;' W W O R i New Wapn M BlacksiitS S H O P ! McIIENTtY. ILONOiS. E. PERKINS Would respectfully inform his friemTs »n<"l tlie public generallv tluit lie is now prepared, at Inn Sliop, West of the I'ub'iic Sif'ukre, to do all kinds of Carpenter Work or work in wood of anY kind, sucii as tlie wood-work of llivp- Ries, \Vairons, inakinK Hoats, Ac., and in short any tliinK over made w a tlrst-c.lass ('f\r|x;nter Sho]». From a long experience in the business and using noue but the beat of Lumber I eau in all ease* Guarantee Satisfaction t and Buy a STOVE OF TBTfl PAPER IS O^ STUS WTTK 3 Where Advertising Contracts etc bem-T* Having entered into an arrangement with. Mr. Phillip Hauperihs! Who will do the IKON WORK, we are prepar- el to get up Biiggieri "nd Wagons to Order on the most Iiea^onablo Terms and Wavran^as represented.. Ml{. IIAITI'KKIIIS* SHOP is one lllock South of Ply Shop, where all th°so wishing Jobs ia tl^o Blaeksiuith liuo should call. , GENERAL JOBBING Promptly attended to. Give Me a Call! E^VKUKIJiS. McIIenry, 111., STov. 20tli, 1876. A- EtE^OVAL. V HAVE removed to thtoir new Store on the* corner op|M»sfte the flrirk Church, where they will be happy to.see their ol<i customers, and* ad many uew ones as may see tit to calL A Full Stock of Furniture e? all kinds, at prices as low as the lowest. McHenry, Aug. 14th, 187B. BLAKE ft BBO 1 I Say ! Mrs. S. A. XMEII>, East Side Public Square * W O O D S T O C K , - | 2 5 ILLINOIS. lias tho Largost Stock of The Largest Stock* in the County. Ever brought to McHenry County, and can, sell von a Fashionable and hondsomer Hat or Bonnet for I.ESS MONEY than any other establishment in the Northwest. This is a faet and no discouut, HEB 8TOCK OF Hats, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces NECK - TIES, COLLARS AND CUFFS, In complete In every paticular. Call ami bo convinced. Mrs. 3. A. REIIk Woodstock, Nov. 15tb,{1870.