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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1890. . VAN 8LYKR, Editor. THIS PAPERMWp in<i on MWBLL A 00.VS Burma (M Spruce ma ? b« ~ - ttttift tor It in Newspaper Advertising reety, where advertising YORK- Fifth District ConffreMlon&l Ooxrrention Che Republicans corapotlng the Fifth Oon. frreMional District are nqneitel to ••n't del­ egate* to a convention to be heM at Elgin. Kane Go., on Thur«lay, May 1,18M, at 11>. m.. for the purpose of placing in nomination candidate for Representative in Gongreaa for Mid District, and to tranmot suota other bns- Ineaa as will properly ootae before said con­ vention. The several eonntiea of the District will be entitled to delegates as follows : OOPNTIES. , BSLC04.TKS. R^oe.... 88 DeKalb..., .. .4....; ..18 t*iur. Boone • »a« «« «'• ii-W ft* * : *- - |> ft. T. ROCKWELL, Kane. ItA R. CURT 188, McHenry. 6. B. ROBSCRTSOK, DeKalb. jd\ W. H. Wti,MOT, Ltfce. - f; K GKO. REED. Boone., „OMgressional Committee. Fifth Drstriet. ...I* t 4*-' it.-" lspnUiean Senatorial District Cowraa- Sife1 tion. ~ The Republican raters of Boone, Lake and " McHenry Ooaaties, comprising the Eighth afif* * Senatorial district, are requested to send del- l/,fL egttes to the Republican District Convention •J': to be held at the Oonrt House in Woodstock, HC', McHenry County, on Friday. May 16. 1890, at one o'clock p. m„ for tne purpose of placing % '< is nomination candidates for the General As If; , < seroblv, and tor the transaction of any other 5,f business that may properly come before it. |gj' The representation will be on the basis of one 4"' delegate for every 150 Republican votes cast ^' f »r President in 1S88, and one for every frac. |i. . tion above 50; on this basis Boone county will 1 beestitled to 14 delegates, Lake county, N delegates, and McHenry connty, U delegates ; A. C. KAHHSTT, i - , , W. R. DODO* > Boone Oounty. : WH. F. HOTBT, ) lkllCwsu. jLske Oounty. % ' K»,T F.K- GKAKGKR, ) » ' LIITIR BARBEB, > McHenry OO | . G K. BUMKBR, ) I, i: Senatorial Committee. 1 The County Convention. • The Republican County Convention, at Woodstock On Tuesday, brought out some of the hottest contests known for years, and the result, in some instances, was a surprise even to the friends of the successful candidate. Though the con­ tests were warui and earnest the best of feeling prevailed throughout, which in­ sures a full vote for the ticket nominated. Although some of the successful candi­ dates were not our personal choice, we have not a word of fault to find with the ticket as a whole, and shall give it our hearty support until the day of election. Every town in the county was fully rep­ resented and earnestness in the cause was manifested which portends a full vote at the coming election, notwithstanding this is an off year. The following is the ticket nominated: County Judge--Chas. H. Donnelly, of Woodstock. , County Chrk--Co*. Wot. Avery, of Woodstock. County Tnaaamr-Jaxnm B.*Perry, of McHenry. - Sheriff-- Asad Udell, of Harvard. County Superintendent of Schools-- Wm. Wire, of Hebron. We shall have something to say in re­ lation to the different candidates later on. 'AXIS B. PERRY FOR TREASURER. At the County Convention on Tuesday James B. Perry, of this village, was unanimously nominated for the office of County Treasurer. His only competitor, J. L. Htbbard, withdrew his name from the Convention before the balloting com­ menced, and Mr. Perry was nominated by acclamation. This action of the Con­ vention is extremely gratifying to his many friends in this part of the County, and we can assure them they have made no mistake in this particular. His elec­ tion of course is assured and he will fill this most responsible office with credit to ' himself and honor to the county. &V *V : COL. W* . AVERT 1 WftS Tenominated for the office of County Clerk by acclamation, a just rec­ ognition of an efficient and faithful offi­ cer, and a veteran who served his coun­ try equally as weU in her hour of need, and who to-day carries the marks of rebel bullets on his person. His election Kill be equally as unanimous as was his Bosiinatkra. What Will be the Limit? to the trotting world there is no more suggestive topic than the striking ad­ vance of prices commanded by gilt-edged fltock. A year ago, when $51,000 had been paid* for Bell Boy, and $26.000 for the two-.vear-old colt Mascot, and big sums for other choice animals, many breeders and turf patrous shook their heads at what they deemed inflated prices that could not last long. Not since that time even more sensational figures have been reported. The highest price everpaid for a horse was realized when the three-year- old Ax tell was recently sold for $105,000, while Mr. Bonner has given more than $40,000 for a filly of the same age, and at the recent sale a two-year-old colt fetched $24,100. These, it is true, are exceptionak cases. But look at the general averages of two weeks ago. They are unprecedented. The eighty-seven animals offered by Mr. Rose reached an average of $2,718, while twenty-five from another California es­ tablishment averaged $2,085. Evidently the limit of the upward ten­ dency has not yet been reached, and there are enthusiasts who predict that the most richly-bred stock horses will yet command from $150,000 to $200,000. Indeed they declare that some such fab­ ulous price would now be bought by Sen­ ator Stanford's Electioneer if he were put up for sale, and Senator Stanford is con­ fident that he has coming colts which will eclipse even this great sire. Unprec­ edented as was the price paid for Axtell, it is looked upon by the purchasers as a profitable investment, and it must prove so if the horse lives, since his earnings in three years will exceed his cost. But what is to be the end and what the result of this striking upward movement in prices'for trotting blood? That is a problem which only time can solve. If, however, it keeps on much longer, one result must be that only great capitalists and millionaires can indulge in producing the most fashionable trotting strains, since a very large fortune will be required tb secure a very few stock horses. y&m FARMERS msam We am not going to he under­ sold l»y any firm in tbe county oil any of th<> tanning tooh we We have always on hand Biich farm machinery and extias as are needed And daily laying more rieepif the solid foundation of our bum ness, as time passes experience teaches, and a large trade en**>le« us to successfully compete witfc others in the great trade secret of success, buying light and sell* ing oa the scales of justice. A*t W - 1 * mmM not composed of harmless Jioetry, but of #6 largest best variety ot Spring and Summer SEf.::4Kffi I^^Stemmons, the step-grandmother of Talbott, promised to pay $500 to the latter if he never would smoke or chew tobacco again during the life of the promisor; Talbott agreed to the con­ tract, and after the death of Stemmons brought his claim to the execqtor of tbe * will, who refused to allow it; whereupon Talbott brought an action and recov­ ered a judgment for the amount. The Kentucky Court said that there was nothing in such an agreement contrary to law or p'iblic policy, and as "the sub­ ject matter of every contract lb some­ thing to be done or to be omitted," the consideration to abstain from the use of tobacco during the life of the party of the other part is sufficient. Step-grand­ mothers should be a little cautious in making contracts that will mature lifter their demise, unless they mean what they contract. Win a district where there are over one hundred postoffice fights to settle, where there are on an average five appli cants for each office it may be taken as an unusual compliment when the repre sentative of that district in congress re­ ceives a cordial and unanimous indorse­ ment of the Republicans in each county composing the district. The Republicans of the Fifth District recognize and appre­ ciate Mr. Hopkins' honest and painstak ing efforts to (Jeal honorably and fairly by his constituents; they are likewise proud of his splendid career in congress and the position he has won among his colleagues by constant attention to the important trusts that have been com­ mitted to biin. Kane county was honor­ ed by the unanimous endorsement ac­ corded onr representative at the county convention on last Saturday.--Aurora, Beacon. v Lilt In Under proper conditions life may not be altogether dull for one following even the quiet avocation of postal clerk. There was F, 1*. Blevins, colored, who was ap­ pointed some time ago on the run be tween Aberdeen, Miss., and Dtirant. Certain haughty Mississippinns did not approve of a negro in the postal service,' ,and attempted to remedy the evil iu their own cheerful way. They blazed away with rifles and revolvers at Uncle Sam's hired man whenever they got a cliauco. At MeCool, when throwing off amail bag, he learned how the whizz of a revolver bullet sounds, and at Sturgis a big load of buckshot just missed him. Life was becoming too exciting for F. P. Blevins, colored, and he was thinking of going into some other business, when his employer, Uncle Sam above referred to. took a hand in the proceedings. Ar couple of proud and haughty but too sensitive Mississippians have gone to the- penitentiary for three years each, and F. P. Blevins, colored, is still a postal clerk. This is as it should be. In Spring tools, such as Plows of several make*, . the c elebrated Norwegian, Skandia, Star, Case, Rock Island, Grand Detour,>anil others which are fully warranted. The Slbtiif* Whiji^le Buckeye ' 1ST A late dispatch to papers from Galena, says: An unusually large vein of lead has been discovered on the achool section, in­ side the Galena city limits, on land which has beeu worked for many years without success. Many tons of mineral are now insight. All experienced nrners give it as their opinion that the supply will prove inexhaustible. The lead lies in an east and west range, thirty-five feet from the surface. The mine has been christ­ ened the "Big Bonanza," and will bring a large fortune to its owners who are mostly poor men. Chicago ISPKING TOOTH HARHOWS k CHAICE TO MAKE MONEY Salary and Kxpenaes pal<i, or Commis­sion if preferred, s&iesinen warned everywhere. No experieuoc needed. Addreos, stating age, ' H. W. FOSTER & CO., Nurserymen, Geneva, N. Y. FRANK BARKER. Carriaie. Sip and OrmiMtdl PAINTER, Can be found In the rooms over HauperUcb's 81 op, McHenry, 111., where be is ready to twini your buggies in llrat class style, at Reasonable Kates, and Cuarantae Satisfaction. From long experience in the business 1 am c.onildent I can please all. CaUvtwU ste -nre* inspect work and learn prices. # Frank Barker. McHenry, April IS, 1890. GERMAN. - - ' PaMiller m Empire Salve, Is the very beat medicine ever introduced Into the country. The following are the names of a few of the many who nave been cured by this great medicine: &1. P„ Mader, Genoe, Wis., cured of asthma of ten years' standing. O. o. Deigan, of the same place, cured of a Chronic sore lUub. Mrs, J. J. Huff, Richmond, .III., cured of lung trouble of six mouths' standing. Mrs. Hulburt, Nundn. 111., cored of asthma Mid catarrh of long standing. Mrs. Wetiatein, Harvard, cured of Internal trouble of ten years' standing. Mr, liamteHhall. of Harvard, cured of ca­ tarrh, scrofula, and varicose veins ot Ave feare" standing,, Theodore IJorrhold, of Harvard, cured of paralysis of two yeais' standing. This new medicine has cured bronchitis, scrofula, abscesses, boils, burns, catarrh, eta., iii'l relieved asthma and consumption for all who have use<l it. It is a sure and sate inedl- Sine for all troubles and never fuiln to give Miislaction. Try it under a full warrantee Price of Empire salve halt ounce box, 25 cents; two ounce box, 75 cents, or three boxes l'or 11.50. Painkiller, one-oftnee bottle, 26 cents; two-ounce battle, 50 cents. Call on your lruggist for It, or send to N. LENNARD8, Harvard. Ill* For salt by^ieo. W. Besley, West McHenry, Illinois. BIBLE STORIES. THE following named were chosen at the County Convention on Tuesday, to represent McHenry county in the State and Congressional Conventions: STATE.--N. L. Jackson, M. W. Lake, R. J. Beck, G. W. Eldredge, N. A. Chandler, O. H. Gillmore, H. Bigelow. Jas. Crow, John Weltzein. CONGRESSIONAL,.--Geo. Crego, Chas. Robb, N. W. Derry, I. R. Curtiss, Peter Morton, Geo. Hush ton, J. D. Clark, H. 8. "Williams, Frank Rowe, J. W. Haytborn, 4*. T. Eldredge, J. Van Slyke, L. T. Hoy, C. E. Jones, Jas. Phillip, J. Cummins, W. T. Hamilton, G. D. Crego. |®r Where is the taxed farmer, whom tbe wicked protective tariff grinds down to the dust of the earth, according to the shriekr, of the free traders? The Brook lyn Timeh ha« been sending inquiries to farmers m Long Island, asking for in­ formation about their prosperity, the •aloe of their lands, and the effeet of the McKinley bill on them, and in general what they need most urgently in order to improve their condition. In a total of eighteen replies received, not one, not ̂ a solitary one, contains any specific com- plaint of "tariff taxes" on clothing, ag­ ricultural implements or household sup- -Pretis. Mr. McDonald Shoemaker, ayoung Pennsylvanian blessed with an income of $20,000 a year, receutly fell in love with a servant girl, and, despite the fact that he was already engaged to a wealthy heiress, ran away with her on Saturday and married her. Members of Mr. McDonald's family, not relishing the "misalliance," as they termed it, have applied for a legal commisssiott to in­ quire into the bridegroom's sanity. The social amenities in certain parts of this country teem with strange contradic­ tions; If Mr. McDonald had been an heiress and bestowed affections and fortune on some rattle-brained, rascally and debt-laden scion of European nobil­ ity, the sanity or insanity of the act would never bave been questioned. As it is he must stand trial, but as his bride is said to be as pretty as she is modest, the commission will doubtless decide in bis favor. I®" The delegates chosen at the County Convention to represent the County in the Congressional and Senatorial Con­ ventions were instructed to vote for the renoniination of Hon. A. J. Hopkins, for Member of Congress from this district, and Hon. G. S. South worth, for member of the Lower House of our Stats Legis­ lature. KlfButter ruled steady Monday at Elgin. The sales were 22,!)80 pounds at 18 cents, and 4,800 pounds at lity cents. fflTA bright exchange thus compresses Hie tariff question into a nutshell: "Shall we do our work, or shall we hire fiwij^ps nations to do it for us yrhile we ftjh lor* Bring. "i IIP"Senator Chandler threw a bomb­ shell into the Democratic Senators' ranks when he introduced a resolution to adopt as standing rules of the Senate the lim­ itation of debate, to six days or less, up­ on all bills or resolutions reported from a committee, and the taking of the final vote without dilatory f motions: also that whenever less thau a quorum shall vote the presiding officer shall at the re­ quest of any Senator, cause to be entered upon the journal the names of all Sena­ tors present and not voting and they shall be considered as forming a quorum. The Democrats will fight the adoption of these rules to tbe bitter end, because if once adopted their program of indefi­ nitely prolonging the session in order to stop legislation that does not meet their approval will be spoiled. Agents Wanted! 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If you can't get them from your denier, write us. Ask for 11$ 10* DM df" Agents Wanted 1 Ciacoutas FISM. 1.009 Brewster** Safety Rein Holders given awsiy to introdoccthtm. JCrtrj boras owner bays frotn I to #• UDCS In stamp* to pay pistol* u4 M l for Mtokel Plated SuaptetbatsallMfi Can never t>e beaten . Thev in­ sure a sure crop every year as they cut the ground up fine and kill alt the tine wecM, which ffives the corn a 8t«ii t. Pulverizers We have ah kinds The Key­ stone two lever is the leader, as a per.-on ean do a finer job than with one* Also has ball beatingr boxes which outwear two of any otfter make. H e also ke< p the Daley, Eurefen a*d r o w s ' V - * v We handle the Bertrand & harness, Standard, EH wood, Case Thompson, Norwegian, Geneva Lake Clipper, and others, Remember the ajiring tooth beats them all for corn. We earr? a fine Hue of BUGGIES, Of all . classes,"*" combination wagons, carts in all styles. Thel? Weber lumber wagon is as goo< as anybody's wagon, and a' price: to suit the times and people. Call and see us before yon; afreet to try anything in the farm machinery line. At the Old Stand. High - Pressure Living characterizes these modern days. The result is a fearful'increase of Brain and Heart Diseases -- General De­ bility, Insomnia, Paralysis, and In­ sanity. Chloral and Morphia augment the evil. The medicine best adapted to do permanent good is Ayer's Sar- saparilla. It purifies, enriches, and vitalizes the blood, and thus strengthens every function and faculty of the body. " I have used Ayer's Sarsaparilla, in my family, for years. I have found it invaluable as w A Cure for Nervous Debility caused by an in. active liver and a low state of the blood.4' --Henry Bacon, Xenia, Ohio." "For some time I have been troubled with heart disease. I never found any­ thing to help me until I began using Ayer's Sarsaparilla. I have only used this medicine six months, but it has re­ lieved me from my trouble, and enabled me to resume work."--J. P. Carzanett, Perry, 111. "I have been a practicing physician for over half a century, and during that time I have never found so powerful and reliable an alterative and blood- purifier as Ayer's Sarsaparilla." -- Dr. M. Maxstart, Louisville, Ky. • Ayer's Sarsaparilla, PREPABKD BY --- Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. Priss $1; six bottles, fb. Worth |6 • bottle. WHICH WILU= PERRY & E. W. BLATCHFORD & CO., of Chi­ cago, have appointed Bonelett & Stoffel of West McHenr y, agents for their famous Oil Meal and Calf Meal, which all farmers should accord a fair trial. Very clow prices are offered on small or lar^e lots. O. iWo. 9701. Record 2:20. Will »>«• for acrviceat tho barns of George W, Owen, McHenry, Illinois. TERMS, $50. One hall payable in Cash, balance by >Voie 'lup six inonthH from service without interest. Interest after due at 8 |>er cent. "GenrireO " was sired by I,ak«lnnrt Alxlnllali 351. by the founder of onr trotting nouders, old Kysdykes Hiimbletoman, 10 Dam of Geortrc O is by Autocrat, a son of George -M, Putchen, 30, record 2:23.J$, S4ic pared .'Unix year* oil a lialf hiile in 1:08^, »nd at 17 year's a full inflo in '-2:27. "Geovirp O " has had v*ry limited advan. tftjrea in tbo stud, npver having lired a sian- lard ljied niare, lint his colts are all very speedy and sell lor lontt prices. lie sired a t wo-yoar-o'd with a record of 2:4». trial X mile iu 1:22 to Road Cart. GEORGE W. OWEN McFertrv, Illinois GEFOBT YOU BUY STEAMENGITFE OR B O I L E R SEND FOR OUB CATALOGUE*WD PRICES ATLAS ENGINE W0RK$9 INDIANAPOLIS. IND. ' While the others are SE 1| 1L,IIf e ©UT ! And to prove what we say call and look over our immense stock of * ' New Par pets, New Clothing AND Merchandise. Ever shown in this town by Any firm, Our store ia ciowdea In (every nook and corner with poods whose bigh quality praise their owner.-; their small miljr^ gins draw praise from all pur,- chasers who datty call. Our pre# #ood& With a full line of the newest ^matched Trimmings were mos* jbaretully selected from the beBt markets, and our Henrietta*), K ashmeree. Serges, Brillianlines, < etc., and the choicest colorings to he found, and suitable lor gen­ eral, as well as lor baMp,- weddings, etc. See themj All Shades flO inch i*iett» 85 Cents, • ifttteens, Ginghams, LiWft Tennis, Toile du INords, Prints, White (ioods. ;We without question have the largest and\, best stock ot Hibwns, Laces, -fabric Glove, Notions, etc, f-v , We oiler unusual discounts on bur well aelgcjfetf atocfe ot war- Footwear, ; Of tjie famous C. H. Fargo, and Phelan & Y or key manufac­ ture. Childs Goat Shoes. 50c, 90c to $1 20; Misses 75c, $1 to *2; Ladies $1.25 to $5; iVeus fullv Warranted hand pegged .plow shoe only $1.25; iliens ftO0 shoes, $2, $2.50, $3j etc. To close out a few odds we have made some big reductions in our Clothing stock and can give you SEVERAL BARGAINS We will continue this week selling 18 lbs. choice whole Rice, $1; 8 bars 5c Soar), 25c; 5 lbs. good Starch, 25c; 3 dox. Clothes Pins, 5c. v Elegant new Satines, worth 15c per yard for 12^c. Full line new At Sc, 10c patterns. 12^c, in and see us. ERRY & OWEN. Beloit Overalls! AND JACKETS* Our stock of thnse sterling goods is complete qll round at greatly reduced pric«s. Fully warrauted. New Hats, Stylish Hats, In great variety of styles aibil prices. The- newest ideas, the -losest prices. ELEGANT I Ju?t received direct from tne manufacturers, Thomas & Hay- den. The newest ideas at low figures. High Quality » v CLOTHING' Of the best fit, cut and wear be found at our store in the variety ever shown in the count! selected with a view to satisty the wants of our patrons, as we have done in the past. VVe can " fit and please all troin our large stock, in style, qual:ty and price. / • IS 1 \ ':'0 '•••.jr;: w price; UA TESD 90BSSBS, have in stock at Clefttt, 8tandar4 .-J j ""i"" *- -t; 'yp'M. jm • f--.frfrx4 Honest Alie Flour only $1 per *ack. delivered to any part ol tne town* Dont forget ^ . . V* • - •'