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tfti'VH yvw,*. :f*r- '• f >lswewr * ""x • t / *HS H'HERST PLAINBKALXB, THURSDAY, JAK. 27,1887 ! ?.'• %, - Frank Peck of Chicago was a guest ^ home of Henry McMillan on ^ Sunday. - Raymond J. Reily spent Sunday >•-**• *""" with relatives in Chicago. - - ' Miss Eva McMillian of Chicago f !* Visited at her home here Sunday. \ 4 • Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Knox of Sycamore visited relatives here Sui*- S- » day evening. Mark and Miss Vera McMillan _ .--,J.--a|>ent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. fa** J. S. Lynott at Wheaton. ' . Eugene Leisner of Chicago visited pflatives here Sunday. v The Ladies' Aid society will have yy'2 P*ny attractive articles for sale Sat- V'i'jwday at the City Hall. m r 0 Plain*M Designation "Piedmont plain" means a plain at Ike foot of a mountain. Embroidering Long The girl who uses an embroidarj needle today is practicing an ait ttwt was highly developed in Efeypt 84M yean ajpo. wv..„ The accomplishment was brought from Egypt to Europe, and was aleo highly developed In early Greece ol Rome. The women of medieval days in Europe were excellent at it, and many splendid ornaments were 2or churches and monasteries. At the present time the Orient leads to the art, with the work of the Chtee^ probably being the most elaborate. important Inveetigatim Scientists of the Department of Agriculture' are conducting elaborate experiments to determine whether or not bees are color-blind. And, if they are, what are we going to do about It? •--New York Evening Poet. „ t* | of Dodge Brothers Reputation The secret of Dodge Brother® reputation fefr building a de* pendable product can be summarized briefly and forcefully in two sentences: Never a type that had to tm: Withdrawn. Never a fundamental mistake that the public -w&$ asked to forget. i - > v,.:, . -v w * -* : " KHJRIN4* »5 COUPE $ 925 SPECIAL SEDAN $108* DELIVERED James Morrow & Son W auiefoin and W est ft Wm Atoo jWI DmpmtkUU* U--d Care Dodge Brothe-rs ' MOTOR CARS January Clearance on TIRES During the next few days we will have some exceptional buys on several standard makes of tires. Don't fail to supply your needs now. Ti^es are at present the lowest in price on .Look over our stock and pick out what yon heed. Walter J. Freund Tire and Battery Shop WEST M'HENRY, ILL. It: The Best Time to Buy •« SACASA WOULD QUIT POST IN NICARAGUA "Hold Fair Election and PU Step Down " Liberal Head Says; Replie* to U. S. Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua.--Dr. Ju- | u B. Sacasa, bead of the Liberal govi eminent, who Is at war to oust the j Diaz Conservative regime, is ready to etep aside If a new President Is chosen under conditions he outlines. tn a statement be said he would gladly relinquish claims to the Presidency to "any one affiliated neither with the Conservatives nor the Liberals and suitable to the Nlcaraglan people, chosen at an honest and supervised election, or to any one chosen through the mediation of the United States and the signatory powers of the Washington pact." Dot-tor Sacasa received the text of President Coolldge's recent message to congress on the Xicaraguan situation. He denied American lives and property had been threatened In Nicaragua. Mexico City.--Pedro Zepeda, who represents Dr. Juan Sacasa, head of -^he Nlcaraglan Liberals, in Mexico City, announced he had received adclaes that the Liberals had captured Matagalpa'ln north Nicaragua* Mexico City.--"American tBIpetial- Ism" was the dominating note at a mass meeting here under the auspices of "The Union'of Central and South America and the Antilles," a society of Latin-Americans other than Mexicans resident in Mexico City. A consider able percentage of the members are Nlcaraguans, supporting Doctor Sacasa. The ^caraguan and Mexican «p»ll dee of President Coolldge and Secretary of State Kellogg were sharply criticized. The principal speakers were Hernan Robleto, undersecretary of education in the Sacasa Cabinet; Luis Sanchez Pontln, Mexico City attorney, and Isidro Fabela, former Mexican diplomat. The United States government wins pictured as merely a big business concern, with the President and secretary of state only the n.anagers of the business, accepting orders from Wall Street and# wealthy interests. >• It was declared that the Monroe dt>ctrlne was twisted by the United States government to suit its purposes; that it meant one thing today and another tomorrow. ' Mexico City.--The killing' ef two federals in the clash with bafiffitfi near Zacoipa, state of Guerrero, was reported by Oeneral Fox, chief of military operations. Oeneral Fox also reported that detachments of federal forces have been dispatched against rebels active near San Pedro Taco, Hua nuoxtitlan and San Miguel de Las Pal mas. i McNary-Haugen Meaner« Passage la Forecast Washington.--With the approval by the senate agricultural committee of the new McNary-Haugen bill, there Is a growing belief that the modifications made in the measure will over come the opposition that resulted In Its defeat In both houses at the last session and that the bill will be passed before congress adjourns March 4. Formal approval given to the new measure by the senate committee clears the way for a renewal of the battle over farm relief legislation. The action of the senate committee with two absentees was unanimous and without amendment Under the measure a federal revolving fund of $250,000,000 would be appropriated to be administered by a federal farm board for the protection of the surplus of cotton, wheat, corn, swine and rice, which would be repaid by an equalisation fee collected against the crops -it the processing point. Limitation of outstanding loans for any one com modify at one time would be fixed at $'2.5,000,000. While the senate committee wat acting the house agriculture committee approved the Tincher bill to enable members of Farmers' Co-operalive associations to obtaiji seats on frniin exchanges. " The McNury-Haugen bill sponsored jointly bv Chairmen McNary and ilau^t li, of the two commit lees, is now on both the senate and bouse calendars with proponents determined to force a vote on it before Man.li adjournment and opponents reporting mainly to the Curtis-Crisp bill as a weapon to defeat the equalization fee provision. Ten Athlete• Killed in Craeh Round Oak, Texas.---Baylor university's athletic talent was wiped out when an International & Great Northern railroad train crashed into a motor bus and killed ten students and Injured five. Family of Four Killed Rockrord, Hi.--Four members of the family of I. F. Knight were killed and two fathers mortally Injured when a Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul train demolished the family's car alt a grade crossing east of here. Rutian Population Third Moscow.--Russia's population is the third largest in the world with 105,- '"X),000 inhabitants at the present •Une. census officials announced. The best time to buy is when you can gpt assured (jualitv Furniture at less than usual prices. This condition exists here, and now. - ' Why Hot Take Advantage of It? Jacob Justen & Son j • Second Growth of Tree* [ -tt>e bureau of plant industry eays 1 that a second growth late in the seaj •®o Is a frequent occurrence with the | cheervi, and the plum tree after a c<»ntinuous dry spell. This second bloom- . Ing may also indicate a diseased1 coni dition of the tree. ^ If this has oc- I curred only on one tree, it is indlca- | tive of a diseased condition, while if , it is prevalent throughout, the entire j orchard, It Is « result of weather conditions. ; ©LOOT/ ^ELMO SCOTT WATSON To-ho-ko and t ftottU «| Rum!M IT PROBABLY never was snag by any authentic pirate "in good aad regular standing" for its author, Young BJ. Allison, wrote It long after the heyday of piracy bad passed. But the words "pirate song" conjure up to the average person but one picture and unconsciously there runs through his mind this refrain: "Fifteen men on the dead man's chest; yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!" Here are the words of that immortal song: Fifteen men on th« d«ad maa's chest-- "Yo-ho-ho and a bottls of rumr Drink and the devil had done for tht rest-- "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!" Th« mate was fixed by the bos'n'a pike. The boa'n brained with a marltnsptke. And Cooky's throat was marked b*llk* It had been gTlpped By finffors ten; 5 And there they lay. All (rood dead msa. Uk» break o' day Is a booking lw . "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rami" Fifteen men of a whole ship's lift**., *To-ho-ho and a bottle of raniF* Daad and bedaraned and t^e reat cone whist! "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rumt" The skipper lay with his nob In rort Where the scullion's ax his cheek had shore-- Aad the scullion ht was stabbed tilts •bur. ' And there he lay And the wfir sklea Dripped all day lone In up«tarin* eyes-- •, At mark sunset and at foul suerlse** "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rumf ^ Fifteen men of 'em stiff and statfl "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum|* Ten of the crew had the murder mark-- "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!" Twas a cutlass swipe, or an ounee •( lead. Or a yawnlnr hole la a battered bead-- And the scuppers flit with a rottln* red. . And there they lay-- . Aye. dawn my eyes!-- All lookouts clapped - On paradise-- All souls bound Just contrariwise*** "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rumf* Fifteen men of 'em food and triiiP^ "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!" Every man jack could ha' sailed with Old Pew-- "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!" There was chest on chest full of Spanish frold, With a ton of plate In the middle held. And the cabin's riot of stuff untold. And they lay there That had took the plum. With sightless glare And their eyes struck dumb, While we shared all by the rule ef thumb-- "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!" Fifteen men on the dead man's chest-- "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!" Drink and the devil had done for the rest! "Yo-ho-bo and a bottle of rum 1" We wrapped 'em all In a mainsail tight, Wl' twice ten turns of a hawser's blfht And we heaved 'em over and out of SlPlit-- With a yo-heave-bot And a fare-ye-well! And a sudden plunge In the sudden swell, Tea fathoms deep on the road to belli "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!" <flh MM.. Western Newspaper Uslea.) LOCAL H. S. CAGERS WIN FROM HARVARD When you want a delicious cup of coffee, try our splendid brand, always fresh. Erickson Dept. Store. Take Game 16 to 13 nd the •Lights Win 8 to 4 Last Friday Evening Last Friday night the McHenry basketball crews traveled to Harvard, where they handed that town a double defeat on their home floor. The heavies won 16-13; lightweights won 8-4. Harvard was the first to score, sinking in a very handy shot under McHenry's nose. Soon after this came a free throw for McHenry made by Bob Conway. This encouraged our men a good deal and to show Harvard we V'ould make baskets, too, Jimmie Fay, McHenry's "Old Reliable," quite upset the Harvard crew by sinking two perfect shots. The remainder of the quarter Jimmie was content to let Harvard play tag with the ball. And as the first period ended McHenry was leading 5-2. After a short consultation in the rest interval our boys came back in the second period and did some of the best team work that could be asked for, resulting, of course, in a big score advance for McHenry and the holding back of Harvard. Kinsala, Fay, and Capt. Martie Conway all sank baskets. This got Harvard so anxious they took time out to think the ma& ter over. As they came back in the locals allowed them to sink one basket to encourage their hosts a bit. As the first half ended McHenry stood 11 and Harvard 4. The Harvard quintet came back in the thiird period of the game and made a gain of three points while McHenry did not score at all. A lot of team work on both sides, much dribbling and passing all to no avail was the lot of McHenry for that period. Harvard, too, made a great number of futile shQts, passes, etc. Replacement of men on both teams occurred in this period. As the quarter ended McHenry stood 11 and Harvard 7. A fast and hard period of fighting made up the fourth quarter. Both teams worked splendidly, each attempting numerous shots. As it turned out, Kinsala and Jimmie Fay each scored a basket for the locals, while Harvard made two baskets and a free throw. For awhile, the last two minutes of the game, it looked as if Harvard was going to tie with the locals as they were only two points behind. But as the final whistle blew McHenry was victorious by a 16-13 score. Tired but happy the locals triumphar' ly t returned home, one of their hadrest schedule, games played and won. The lightweights overcame the Harvard light quintet in a curtain-raiser: in an 8-4 victory for McHenry. Capt. Schroeder started the ball rolling for McHenry by scoring two fret throws right off the bat. Jimmy Geir made a basket for the locals by sinking a very clever shot under the nose of Harvard. The locals^ completely took the Harvard lights off their feet; not even allowing-them to score one point. As the first period ended the score was 4-0 in the locals' favor. To say the least, the McHenry fans were hilarious at this time. In the second period Frett and Geir made free throws for McHenry. And Harvard made a basket and a free throw. Most of the period was spent | in marathon races up and down the gym floor. As the half ended McHenry stood 6, Harvard 3. Harrison hummed things up a bit in the outset of the third quarter by sinking in a basket on the start. Harvard scored nothing in this period. They took time out and replaced two men but this availed them nothing. The score was 8-3 in McHenry's favor as the third period ended. Harvard rushed in the final period and made a score of one point against no additional score by McHenry. As the finish came McHenry stood 8 and Harvard 4. The lightweights marched happily off the floor and chalked up another victory for their crown. Notes on Gastes Tfcis Friday Jbight the MicHenry high quintets will travel to Hebron, where they hope to bring home some more victories. And on Saturday night, Elburn visits McHenry. There is no prediction on this game as it will be the first encounter the locals have had with that team. A special invitation is given to the townspeople to come out and see the big game. At the Harvard gym the locals played under no inconsiderable handir cap as the floor of that gym is ten feet longer than the other gyms in the schools of the local B. B. circuit and this of course makes it hard to judge distance, plus the extra energy pot forth in traveling up and down the longer floor when not accustomed to doing so. It must be said for Harvard that McHenry received a very hearty and cordial welcome at their hands jyid appreciates it. We hope to accord them the same when they visit us here soon. Ethiopia The ancients vaguely called thing south of Egypt "Ethiopia" (the land of the dark races, or swarthy faced). It probably extended froai about the twenty-fourth to the teafth degree of north latitude, while Ha limits to the east and west weM doubtful, '* ^Have You Noticed? which wir grm light flashes on? It's the Ford, of coarse. No shifting of levers--simply step on the pedal and you're off. Following prices include starter and balloon tires: RUNABOUT $360 COUPE $485 •• •?.> T0URIK& $380 TUD0& $495 a F0ED0R $545 F. 0. B. FACTORY Tudor and Fordor Sedans equipped with wheels. • - New Ford Vaporizer standard equipment on ijii models. 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