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WEDNESDAY 18, 1889. VAX* SL.YISE, Editor. #,•*?* »W V v>-» N • 4.1 J" "fc* f-" r*: -rw MSPA^Ri Hun»« (W «t»r«o# fttr--t «wir*«ts m*j be »»n<le for U In May be found on lite at UKO. P. u»er A'lvertisSng Street), "wl l»ert* Julvertlslng NEW YORK. The Annual Report of the Secretary <rf the Agricultural Board of McHenry County. The Verdict of the Cronin Jurjr. The Jury in the Cronin murder trial re­ turned their verdict on Monday after­ noon, sentencing Burke, Coughlin and O'Sullivau to the reniteutiary lor life, kunze tor thwe years and acquitting vDeggfl. * W That this most damnable crime should 1 %t> thus condoled, the law disregarded Hud the proven murderers allowed to es­ cape condign punishment, is a disgrace to the American people, for if ever mur­ der were foul enough, sufficiently abhor­ rent to every instinct of humanity to inerit blood atonement, it was the mur­ der of Patrick Henry Cronin by O'Sulli- van, Coughlin and Burke at the instigar tion of persons yet untried by law. The later Ocean says; "The verdict is viewed through different eyes in different ways, but the prevailing impression is .that the finding of the jury is uufortu- jiate for the best interests of law and -order. Confessions can scarcely be i looked for now, as there are no lives in ly danger. While there is life there is hope, ' runs an old adage, and it is more than - probable that the friends of the three •; condemned men will not find it difficult to buoy them up in the hope of a future pardon and keep their mouths closed for­ ever, or until it is too late to bring the instigators of the conspiracy to justice.' * It appears to be an admitted tact that John Culver was the man who up to one o'clock Monday, held the Cronin Jury in j disagreement, eleven being for the death J; penalty, while he alone stood out for ac­ quittal, and thin in the face of the most conclusive evidence evter brought before ; ft Jury of twelve men. knd the question may well be asked, how much^ boodle did he get? That he was honest in his con­ viction we do not for a moment believe. . H«! is eVidently a fanatical, hypocritical church crank, and deserves hereafter to be despised and shunned by all decent people. The world has no use for any such as he. They should die young and no one would mourn. To put it mildly, the verdict was a mockery of justice and signally fails to meet with public approval. mr Butter was firm at last week's quo­ tations on the Board at Elgin Monday, with sales of 6,840 pounds of butter at 28 cents and 9,480 pounds at cepts Total sales, f4,599. $|- Senator Ingalls has joined idly increasing number of the present civil ingress exprefts fandit begins to BOOB oom- when they will do so publicly. 'A southern lady, having heard it at there was a peculiar virtue in a pil- ' wade from pine straw, and having of that material, made one from nftoft shavings, and had the pleasure i§:<of:ii.otiiig immediate benefit. Soon all •' the members of the household had pine V^||j|wlog pillows, and it was noticed all r\f|#ifcghH, asthma or bronchial troubles at once alter deeping on these ^ pillows. An invalid suffering from lung trouble derived much benefit from pine shaving* JflT" Prominent Prohibi tionttets are king a fight on the confirmation by I Senate of the nomination of Justice rer, because he took the ground in Sal decision that the owners of certain breweries in Kansas were entitled to com­ pensation Irom the State for their prop­ erty which was rendered useless by the adoption of the prohibitory liquor law. The decision was afterward reversed by the United States' Supreme Court. Judge Brewer is himself a Prohibitionist, and it seems a little strange that the only op­ position to his confirmation should come from the Prohibitionists. There is not ti»e slightest doubt of Judge Brewer's confirmation. llTor iWfco Guts the First Sewing r-\ Machine ? •r As this is the season of the year when "Arorfc is dull throughout the country towns, we have concluded to make the fallowing liberal offer to canvassers for PLAIN DEALER : every One Hundred snbscribers, 1 in advance, we will give a New $40 isehold Sewing Machine. * v aeee Machines are new, the latest im >ved, and are pronounced the best on > market. A sample of these machines , be seen at the Jewelry Store of O. W who will also explain its workings jljuuy who may call. every town in the county there i man or woman who can get one of i Machines with a very little effort, have tlie advantage of offering the MNDKALEK and Breeder's Guide for FL .50, and the PLAINDEALER is so known that little talking will be lecpsary. Tboae wishing to make a trial for Maihine can receive sample copies of the PuAiMJEALEn and Breeder's Guide by eating at this office or writing to the WQ^Orsigoed. Persons making a trial ftm) fftillng to get the one hundred names will be liberally paid for wfeat they do Itemember these marines are all new #ad warranted equal to any on the market. For further particulars call on or address J. Van 3LVKE, Publisher " Plaindealer," McHenry, Ul. We print by* request the following re­ port of ex-Secretary Wright, at the an­ nual meeting, Dec. 2d, closing his nine years'services with the Fair: Mr. Preskieat and Members of McHenry County Agricultural Board: The seed time and harvest has passed since our last meeting in this place, and for the 9th consecutive time it becomes my duty, as Secretary of this Society, to render an account of my stewardship. For reasons announced some time ago, pardon me, if 1 call your attention briefly to what has been accomplished duriug the last nine years. In 1881 I was called to the Secretaryship of this society with­ out any solicitation on my part. The fair receipts, as you all know, never ex­ ceeded $2,000 in actual receipts prior to 1881. Your entries in 1880 were 595, the year following they were 1992, and receipts, $2,740.85, with three days' rain thrown in. Since then the average en­ tries have been over 2,000, and the re- ceeipts over $4,000. We have paid out over $18,000 in premiums; the debt was, in 1881, $2,500, what it is to-day, the treasurer's report will show. We were, as all were in 1885 who held their Fairs that week, compelled to pro-rate our premiums on account of the continuous rain. What has been done in the way of im­ provements the most of you are familiar with, if not, let mo remind you in part of what, has beeu done. A new amphithea­ ter. nearly all of the boxed stalls, the hog and sheep, also the poultry pavilions, the greater number of the open stalls, a well costing over $250, the buildings have been painted, the track has been remod­ eled and is considered one of the best in the State to-day. It has taken money to do this, and though we have been freely criticised, yet I have always had the impression that but few realize the obstacles the officers have had to contend with. It has cost money and hard work to place the Fair where it is to-day, more than a great many will admit. Your officers will ad­ mit errors, who will not, yet for one had I the ground to go over again, I fail to see how we could improve it. Who denies the splendid reputation the Fair has among the counties of the West? Can you name one with a bright­ er record? As for financial success we are in the front rank. You may not be­ lieve it, but let me inform you that out­ side of Winnebago, we have made more than any other, Perhaps some great friend of Walworth is with, us to-day, if so let him read their reports of 1882, '88, and '89, take out some $800 or more re­ ceived from the State, and what would become of their credit balance? I am stating facts--if any one doubts it I have their reports in this record book for them to see. I would not bring this up were it not for what the management havestood in the way of our indebtedness. We have made money "besides building the Fair Because it is not in the treasury we ought not to be cheated out of the credit of it, and no reasonable person can deny^R. We made more this season even. witfyWne day's rain than usual. Why? Because no building was done to any great ex­ tent, the expenses were less in all depart­ ments. For instance--take the Secre­ tary's office, where the greater amount comes in for printing, and in fact the real machine ̂ f the Fair, the ex­ penses were about one-half. I, was for­ tunate in securing some 30,000 circulars which cost nothing. Don't understand as admitting the curtailing of print- _ , far f- >m it. I am still a firm believ- iii the use of ink, postage stamps and ' county papers. No fair can be a _ at success without advertising in this age of the world, wjien mankind is so taken up with so mas*y other duties. No on^ has--no one can deny that the suc­ cess of the McHenry Co. Fair, has been accomplished by advertising and the ful­ fillment. of its program. Have you ever thought of the latter? It has been car­ ried out as advertised, it has crystallized the people to it, when it is printed, they believe it. We have led the van in popu­ lar attractions at a small cost; our rec­ ord has been a bright one, do not let the coming years dim its lustre. You farm­ ers can not afford it, the Fair is too great a school for you and your house­ hold. It has buried old ideas about stock. It has brought more good logic in convincing you the improvement of stock a necessity, if not, compare your breeds with tfiose of years ago--and it you are honest you will admit it. I don't pretend to say our Fair has reached perfection. Far from it; I can very easily see where improvements and good ones can be made--particularly in privileges. I do not overstate it when acknowledge the fact, not one part of the great work of the Fair is more disagree­ able than to manage the letting and col lecting privileges which appear yearly It is no easy matter to please both sides--that is those who want, and those who come to see. We admit we have been somewhat lenient in collecting in the past, though we have lost nothing but hard work by it. It is now time with the reputation the Fair has for successful re­ sults for all those who invest, to call halt without any detriment to the so ciety. I would recommend to the incom ing administration to demand pay in advance, and only one ticket to each purchaser. This I am informed has been the cus­ tom at, Elkhorn for the past two or three years, and they have discovered no ill effects from it. I have thought some arrangement could be made, and in fact parties suggested it at la&t Fair, to take ascertained part and give more than we now receive. This could be made a suc­ cess, and avoid many devices which are apt to mislead the public. Every year you will hear that gambling is permitted on the grounds. For the ninth and last time I will state the society has never licensed a gambling game knowingly with one exception which occurred in 1883, and that was canceled by request of citizens. We do not deny but what it may have occurred on the grounds, and will for ages to come in some way or an other among the horsemen at night and by those who steal their way in some quiet nook and lead the verdant youth or man to believe he can secure some­ thing for nothing. We stand innocent of ever giving our permission for it. It very easy for some to set themselves up and criticise something the management of which they have no share in and know nothing about; to 'those who are free to rush into print finding fault with Fair management; where have they been when the churches were giving their Fairs and throrfgs were running their chances in all sorts of devices to catch money for the church exchequer. Who cannot re­ call within his recollection the church Fair with the ring in the cake? The time has not yet come when we can bring all the people to the same level and compel them all to observe the same moral code. Fools exist and they will have their little kindred diversions--volunteer newspaper scribblers cannot make wise men of them. A man or a boy who stakes his money on the turn of a wheel for jewelry or crockery is a little bigger fool than the man who is cajoled into buying chances at church Fairs or watches andchains on the streets of our villages. There are institutions that cannot well thrive nor survive long unless they im- 'mmmm & more I e m>n tlio by chance methods and that one should be barred? I am of the opinion that no fair can afford to lose the income of priv­ ileges, wherein the State law does not conflict. What all Fair managements want is money; if that fails to material­ ise I notice they are "blamed for it. You let a Fair prorate, it creates more «?enu- ine grumbling than all the gambling de­ vices on earth. If you can secure those who can run a Fair successfully without any privileges, my advico is to elect them. It is mv honest opinion, whoever the officers may be for the coming year, they will be as anxious to secure all the mo^ey thev can and not lose the State appropriiti in. , JUDGING. This matter I have stated before, and I do so now to please sOine exhibitors who desired to have it mentioned at this meeting. It is one important part of the Fair. It is almost impossible to secure competent judges who will forego the duties during the Fair, more in particu­ lar in the stock departments. They dis­ like to spend two or three days for noth­ ing in return. It is the opinion of the greater number of stock breeders that the single judge system gives the best satisfaction and that better results fol­ low. To those who take the Breeders' Gazette, I would refer them to itaraami on this matter. 1 > 'C IH'TIKS OF OFEICEBS. It has been often stated that some officers assume too much and that better results would follow if more would assist in the work the week of the Fair. It is my candid opinion no one knows his duties more than a Secretary does his, and no one is more criticised: if any­ thing goes wrong it is laid at his thres­ hold. We admit it i« not his duty to fill all the offices, yet what would you do were you in the place, and anxious to please those whom you had invited to make exhibits? The real trouble lies in this, that those who are elected to share these duties are not present the firBt day. The first day of the Fair is a busy one and if a pen, board or nail is wanted the Secretary is supposed to know all about them. Have your critics ever thought of this? Do yon imagine it is any gn at pleasure in doing others work? I hardly think our Fair is much , worse than any other, for Secretaries inform me they are compelled to do it. What a Secretary does is done to please all who attend. The work should be divided up more. One man should have control of thegates and the guarding of the grounds, one good man for forage and hel^l responsi­ ble eto. This matter I have uHudorfo is important and should be reiiietlieo. You must bear iu mind the Fair of 10 ytars -ago is far from the Fair of to-Uiorrrtw, It is greater now in all ways. ^ .vear t<£ pastf I^JPMO one will WT than V?$se1f. Many of you Fair in its infancy grow to full strength and manhood, reaching out. its influeiice- from bamledt to hamlet, county to county, state to state, in fact from the sunny skies of France to the eotten fields Of Georgia until our association stands to­ day without a peer, par excellence. It. occupies no second position in intelligence, influence and enterprise to any similar associa tion on«the face of the globe. The Fair all should cherish, many who were foremost in starting the McHenry Co., Fair, have fallened by the way-side. The pleasant remembrances of their zeal and many virtues should ever keep green with those who are on earth. It is proper, it is most fitting we should pause in our annual meetings, iu the midst of our strife, in the busy'tumults aud turmoils of life and give credit to those who have devoted time and money in paving the way for better stock, better improve­ ments for the tillers of the soil. Many of you have sons and daughters jut»t ripen­ ing into manhood. Take the advice of Gen. Carr, in his address made on the grounds in 1883 and keep them from the cities, make farm life pleasant and inter­ esting, educate them to maintain the Countv Fair by all means, settheexample while you are on earth,, attend the Fair each year--invest iu your stock and you will never regret it. To those who have been associated with me for the last 9 years as officers, judges and superintendents I have much to give thanks for. We may have had our little differences, yet we were striving for the same great purpose, 'viz' to build up the fuir. We all did our best and those who are to guide its destines in the future may they do better. May its ship of state sail safely through any troubled waters it may encounter,"and enter its designed port at the end of the coming years' jour­ neys laden with a rich and abundant har­ vest. " Gentleman, I thank you for your in­ dulgence in listeningto this report, written somewhat in haste and not as full as 1 would have liked, owing to my dutiescal- ling me elsewhere of late. One thing 1 de­ sire to state. During my recent trip south, I found the fame and high stand­ ing of the McHenry Co., Fair was known outside of its own borders. This you all ought to feel proud of. In conclusion if I have not stated plain enough. I will cloVe by sa ving I am not a candidate for re- eiectimr Respectfully submitted, A.S. WJIIGHT. RIVERSIDg BLOCK, ' Aw now prepared to offer you tHe finest assorted line ot pres­ ents for the Holiday* in this stc- tion, e mbiatingoC .,*• Albums, - PurSes, HANDKERCHIEF8, Library Lamps, Tea COVERS. Table Scarfs. Bolls, Etc. Cap*, gloves and HiMtas > ' *# Boots, prove all proffered resources of revenues, and among them are the'church, hospital Oaus Headquarters tkt G, W. I and fairs. Who shall draw the line and WwttSife I sajr tbaA. two of the thres may be profited TICKETS. Under this head there seems to be a misunderstanding in regard to what privileges the holder of the life ticket is entitled to. According to resolution passed and adopted Sept 24, 1872, it reads as follows: , Resolved--That, any person may be­ come a Lite Member of said Board upon paying $20, into the treasury thereof-- which shall entitled such Life Members, wife and children under age to all benefits granted to said society. The resolution does not read his team shall be admitted neither does the annua8 membershipticket. I call your attention to this owiug to some dissatisfaction ex­ isting with those who purchase yearly tickets. Under this head, pardon me for taking up the time in answering those criticisms which have beeu stated in the matter of Complimentary tickets, much has been said iu the past, and it seems to be the bone of contention with „some yet. I take it for granted if. comes from those outside the breastsworks who failed to receive one, or they might have been caught in scaling the fences. He it as it may, it seemes ridiculous that any person or persons should state matters before finding out the truth. Fortheedification of those who presume to know uiorethan we do, 1 will state I had 400 tickets print­ ed, I find 1 have on hand 100, leaving 240 to be accounted for. If our wise friend will take time to figure a little I will state that we sent tickets to all sister associations, sometimes 2. This includes in this state, also in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan. In fact I have sent tickets when in receipt of theirs to all the states. We give all newspapers embracing one hundred miles tickets, to till l'osvma.-t rs outside, and some clergy, and what is more send to those who have been our guest in the past. If he desires to know whether 1 have given him the truth so far as the number being printed, he can write the Fair Publishing Company, Nor- walk, Ohio, who printed the ticket or call at my office and I will give the informa­ tion he desires, I know of no one who is more anxious to save the necessity of use- ing free tickets than those who look for­ ward to large receipts. I think this state­ ment is due to him who assumes the work in the future. This accusing the officers of giving away free tickets, or who would imagine such a thing, are worse thau famished wolves who lie hidden in the by ways of the forrest ready to an­ nihilate some innocent victim, this will go with other trash which has been stated in the past. It is my firm- belief no one can hold office without meeting criticism, yet much is said which ought to be left unsaid. Per­ sonally I have nothing to regret unless it be the over zealousness of doing more than it was necessary to conform to the duties of the office. It would have saved many mouths of hard work and no doubt some unjust criticisms. I went in­ to the Fair tb make it a success. How far I have succeded others know best. I do not claim all the glory by any means, I have had good assistance who are entitl­ ed to their share. I have had no pet friends to reward or enemies to be punish­ ed. I have been interested in its work or I should not have remained so long. Financially it is my honest belief it is a thankless office and for so small a salary!. As a school a success. It has made thousands of acquaintances and scores of dear friends which will be kindly re­ membered. Many ot these have been standard bearers in the several towns of the county, working for no compensa­ tion other than a ticket to the Fair. I acknowledge my indebtness to them. But few realize the'work of the Fair. I can­ not see how it can be lessened. Itis neces­ sary to keep up the Fair to be on the constant look out for new matter, thus one must start early in the season and be persistant or he will fail, more in particu lar in securing public men. When I re­ call the many prominent men who have been our guests it hardly seems possible we have been so fortunate. And yet we have hod more than all the others com bined. Let no one think the field has been exhausted, far fron it. The Fair has not reached its zenith in this respect Greater laurels can be added to it, by work. It is with great reluctance in severing my connection with it at this time when the future looks so bright. It has been my ambition to leave the Fair out of debt. As I have already stated the Fair was all right even when many thought different. I am not one of those who believe this or that will go to hades without us. Fairs will exist and be success­ ful when we are all within the confines of the other world. It is hard to refuse the wishes of triends who have been true to me for years, yet I cannot do the work made after the Fair and be ready for the other work which demands my at­ tention. The Fair is a success and weather permitting the results can bo Ask your dealer for Ed. L. Huntley & OO.'B HONEST Clothing. If our goods are not in ••SHE TIRELESS TOILER FOB TRADE 1" Tours, anxious to please, ED. Ij. HUKT&EY. the hands of some STORE- KEEPER in your section, you can PRO­ CURE THEM from the best KNOWN and largest MAIL­ ORDER, "Whole- sale CM) THING HOUSE in the world, at pri­ ces that will MAKE TOUR eyes snap and KEEP YOU guessing how we can afford TO BO IT. If your DEALER does not keep our goods send to us and we WILL furnish you a Suit or Overcoat, express or mail paid, on reoelpt of price. Wo will win and hold your patronage if you try us with an order! We have built up this immense business by our painstaking methods, and by doing by others as we would be done by. BB. L. HUNTLEY & Co., Style Originators. pin ordering Sf< i t e or Overcoats observe w atrtotly following rules for measure­ ment: Breast measure, over vest, close up under arms. Waist measure, over pants. IlH side leg measure, from crotch to heel. PRICE-LIST, HBAVT-WEIOHT CLOTHING--strrrs. Men's Brown All-Wool Double and Twist Caaslmere Back or Frock Suit SO OO Men's Fanoy Black or Blue English Worst* ed All-Wool Sack or Frock Suits..... (4 OO Men's Brown or Gray Velvet Finish, All- Wool, Tricot Weave, Fine Cassimer© Sack or Frook Suit 17 OO Men's Black or Blue English, All-Wool Oorksorew, fine worsted,, Sack or Frock Suits....... 19 OO Men's Black, Blue, Plum, Lavender or Slate-color English Wide Wale Diagonal Worsted Sack or Frock Suits 24 OO References--First National Bank, of Chicago, capital $3,000,000; Continental Na­ tional Bank, of Chicago, capital 82,000,000. ED. L. HUNTLEY & Co., Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in Clothing for Men, Boys and Children, 122 and 124 Market St* Chicago, 111. Post Office Box, 607. Wp have Ladies, Menu, V utidCHiltlri'nf OTIB SHOIS) -Ruhbtit#. . We few double . •» AU wool* clod® Da k lined A Coats and Vests Pants and Vests. Remember the Oil Painting we give away. V\ e respectfully goiieit the in­ spection ol cjose buyers. EVER YOURS, - J* ;« rT#' v' ^ .Vt:?,."' . 1.. v -m ... \. r!... 2 A ^ _ V * an- - AT PERRY & OWEN' ROSCOE CONKUNG: HI8 LIFE AND LETTERS. By hi8 nephew, Alfred B. Conkling. This work wilt shortly be issued by us, and solu t'rieUy by tubicrip tion. Octavo, COO pases, Rteel portra* t. *nd fac-similes of letters of eminent contemporaries in both p trtie*. WE ESPECIALLY INViTE LAWYERS AND MEN OUT OF BUSINESS, POLITICIANS, AND CANVASSERS. to make early applications for the exclusive control of territory. Ouo of the grcatebt opporianitioa to make money ever otTered. (When writing, mention this paper.) CHARLES L. WEBSTER & CO., 3 Eart 14th Street, New York. A choice line of Box Paper, cheap, at Besley's West Side. Z IPPINCOTT'S MAGAZINE, with ih varied and exctlltnt contents, is a library in itself. It was indeed a happy thought to print mm entire novel in each number. Not a short novelette, but a long story such as you are used to get in book form and fay. from one dollar to one dollar and a half for. Not only that, but with each number you get an abundance of other contributions, which gives you a good magaxine besides the novel. The ringing blows which have been struck on the gateway of popular favor, have resounded throughout the entire land, and to-day Lippin- cott's Magazine stands in the front rank of monthly publications, and is the most widely- read-and-talked-of publication of its kind in the world. For full descriptive circulars, address UPPINCO TT'S MAGAZINE, Philadelphia $3.00 per year. 35 cts. single number. The publisher oft his paper will receive your ubscripticn. SANTA GLAUS 1 --li t •DQUAttTKRt AT-- J, P. Smith's Jkwtlij Slort it. YOU A It IS I.OOKING FO -i ^ It Of anv kind, you cannot fail to 11ml it by catling onus. ' - Watches, Clocks* Jewelry, Silver and Plated WMrty Toys of all klndo. Music Boxes, Whips Halters, In fa«rt there Is nothing either useful or ornamental 1>ut what can l»e foiin<l at my s t o r e , a m i a t p r i c e s t h a t D E F Y O O M P K T • TION. , CALL AND SEE I have a M* stock of yoo'ls an'l I want to exchnnjte jhem lor cash, between now an<| New Years, and I will ictr* you the bigentt of the bargain. Call early. McHenry, Deo. 4, tt». V' - ' ^ H Knic Knac later. now. atopic and STORY McOMBER SnecemorK to W iivin<r pun^based the ffaf<1#Hie slock of W. P. StevfcliB. replenished the stock an I nro now prepared to show our friends ind the v as complete a stock of •fxn.: r ' iV Stoves Tin Copper ard Sheet-Iron Warp* found in McHcnvy County, »nd •K AT JflOXTOM JOBBING AND KBPAEIN6 i 11 IM done nit short Notice and Stitl^taction uaranteed. A pecialty of Butter Pnotor^ °* public patronage respectfully solicited. ^• 1 • J aiuV'X STOUT & M'OMBER, McHenry, Dec. 10, We are showing a more complete variety than in f ormol yetrs and prices of course are low enough attention to our stock of wish to call your *?!!!*!<£< wstw i "C , Dress Flannels, ^ , * - p ' "<• • "i1') '* V * .. r {• Felt Boots, Rubber Goods, ? ^ j ->« i- A5*S: On all of these time we liave towered the prke and you who always pay " - j v ,$k y„ C A 7 s ' el*;? ** V Vr * U* "T£,: i Will find extra good Barsrains at our store, not onlv on go< mentioned above, hut any article you may need. come and l&ok u$ over. Hence > ;•* * > i-i i ' > V f® f iik ̂ J