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TiiO.wj*# V- - • ITMO, PORTO RK»» Aug., 2,1896* the fleet last night. AmOBR tlM were the Ma--achu--Ms, Qoi> Cincinnati, Indiaafev MA If, 1898. SLYICE, Editor. -- MEM CM SCn THE V-V * _ %*:. &•: M IBEPUBLIOAN TICKET. •TATB, IFTTFSTTTT TreMnrer-- *vW-"-; FLOYD K. WHITTEMORl., Wot 8nperint«DdeDt of Public Instruction-- ALFRED BAYLISS. jfpC-XftiaUea of the State ITalveMltf-- * FBKD I,. HATOH, A. r. NIGHTINGALE, ?•>#». < v MRS, ALI JE A. ABBOT*. OOmOBBMfONAXe gull,, of OongrMa, 8th DlstrtM ALBERT J. BOPIWi'U'u; L3QI8LATIVB. • ' War Representatives, Eighth Diatriet-- QEORQE R. LYON, of Lake Oounty. '2IT, . D* Ju'ffULLEB, of Boone OOMty. ;Kk;.- OOUHTT TICMT, fp. for Oonmtyfjudge-- O. H. GtLLMOKB. War Oouty Oierk-- f( " GEO. F. RUSHTON. '4* irorOOMty Treasurer-- £ - f RANK f, AXTKLL.fl frorSfeerUT- HEKHY KEYE8. t- tor Omntr Superintendent of SekoolB-- v ' " W. E. WIBE. m. F£AOK AT LAST. Spain has accepted oor ultimatum and peace Is assured. 'There may be some questions as to minor points bat it seems certain that peace will be the xeralft. This war has been fruitful of many things. It has shown where oar weak Hess liee; it has shown our strength to tie world; it has shown competence and incompetence; it has shown evils that must be corrected; it has freed an op­ pressed people; it will be the means of widening our boundaries and extending our bommeree; it will give an impetus to many interests. Bnt better than all else it has wiped oat sectionalism. There is no longer a North and a South. Men who wore the blue and men who wore the gray have ti<M ia fl«IM of •nogr dub^t Mt few years pOMibly longer, and it seems to be opinion o! many that an army of 100,- 000 is about what is needed. There will be need of American soldiers in widely scattered parts of the globe in the future, in places where our army has never be­ fore been seen. There are the Weat Indies, Hawaii, the Philippines, possibly the Ladrones and Carolines. Much work must be done, and many people who have hitherto been controlled by the arms of Spain mast be looked after by this country. It will be no play daj, and there will be grave responsibilities for all. The war has shown what has hitherto been known, that the American people are an army in themselves, and that they stand ready to respond to the call at any time. It will be felt that as soon as the war is over the army must be reduced in order to reduce expenses, and that when another army is needed it oan be bad for the asking. But if it Is decided that an army of 100,000 is needed, how will it* compare with the armies of other nations ? It will be four times as large as the army we have maintained, bnt it will be smaller than that kept by little Holland, or by Switzerland. It will be less than a as large as the army maintained by Spain in times of peace. Bulgaria, Den­ mark, Servia and other smallj principali­ ties have armies larger than was ours at the outlook of hostilities. Germany and France have two million men each and teeervee that are equal in number. Austria has 900,000. Poor Italy has 700,000, Turkey 150,000 and Eng­ land's war footing is 640,000, while Russia has 500,000. So that even with 100,000 we would not cut much figure in the armies of the world, and yet when we compare oar resources with these countries we find that we are better able to carry larger armies than almost any of them. If we are to build fortifications, rail­ roads, arsenals, bridgeB, open ap new routes and establish commerce in all the different ports that we can control it will require a different sort of an army from the one we have possessed, one of engineers as well as soldiers. There must be changes in arms; and in clothing to adapt our men to the climate. There will be much need of sareful organization and preparation. It may be for the best. To belong to the army will not mean in the future what it has meant in the past. It will not mean one long vacation at some garrison, but active duty in dis­ tant ports. It all means that we must have an army that in number and effi­ ciency will be worthy, in some slight de­ gree, the right and powerful nation of which we are all so proud. »rror, oss boats. We hav* sooatsoat rying to make a landing. TIM hment are just going askofft. bananas and coooanvt the boat by the aid of glasses. We are all feeling good and getting ready to leave the boat. We had a delightfal trip. We have seen quite a number of Porto Ricons but no Spaniards yet. The coun­ try is very mountainous bat there are beautiful valleys. HERBERT L. BENNETT. Woodstock next week. .mm tmmmm iVSome of the Democratic journals of the state are exercised over what they assume to be a fact--that employes of the state institutions are being "as* sessed" for the purpose of raising a Re­ publican campaign fund. There is a very widespread impression that those who hold lucrative appointments ought to contribute voluntarily and cheerfully to the campaign expenses of the party to which they |owe their places, on the theory that those who enjoy such benefits from party success oaght to be willing to bear their share ot the party burdens. But, if any one imagines there is any stigma attaching to the collection of third | campaign contributions, it is certainly insignificant in comparison with the methods pursued under the Altgeld regime, when, in addition to making drafts upon the salaries of state em­ ployee, funds of the state institutions were appropriated in a wholesale way for political purposes.--Illinois State Journal to?"Butter on the Elgin Board of Trade Monday was steady. There were 625 tubs offered, and 260 withdrawn, owners refusing 18c; sales were 165 tubs at 18%c; last week's price was the same; a year ago it was 16%c. Sales reported for the week, 12,000 tabs. It is a onited nation, and over all and behind all stands the man who, quietly, unausten tatiouBly, with deliberation and calm judgment, has stood with his hand on the helm, and regardless of criticism, has conducted the war. All honor to our President. He knew, none better, our needs. He restrained an impetuonB people as k>ng as possible, and harried on preparations for war. We are victory - crowned, bat just how much of it is due to the quiet, unemotional man who has remained in Washington, the people will sever realize. WtT President McKinley's firmness brought the Spanish Ministry ap with a round turn when they endeavored with Spanish trickery to juggle the wording of their acceptance of oar terms of peaos, and when they found their game would "not work they accepted the terms just as they were offered. This ends the war for the time, although the Spaniards age so tricky that there is no being sure of per­ manent peace until after the treaty of peace has been negotiated and been rati­ fied by the Spanish Cortes; but that concerns us very little, as the terms of peace provide for the evacuation of Cnba, and Porto Rico by the Spanish and for occupation of Manila and Manila Bay by our troops at onoe. With|these points in our possession no action or failure to act of the Spanish Cortes will affect our interests to the extent of a row of pins. MP*If the people of the Philippines could live under American government they would probably think they were in heaven. The Spaniards have kept a tax collector for every forty inhabitants. There has been a poll tax of from $3 to $25 on every man, and from $2.50 to every woman, on the islands. The tiller of the soil had to pay a +** hot only for the right to plant his crop, but for the privilege of gathering the co- ooanuts in his own dooryard. It is not to be wondered at that Aguinaldo and J»is followers fight like tigers to drive the oppressors out of the country. Spain's loss of her colonial possessions is the logical outcome of the hellish cruelty and misgovernment that has ever, character- * the Castiliaa. wm< SKCST ITCT JUDS1 |T TjTIB WAS. "Nothing is liable to be so popular hereafter as service in the navy. The *ay the Spanish fleets have been de­ stroyed and their vessels sunk hardly losing a life on the American boats, is calculated to make the calling seem safe as well as exciting." So says an exchange. And so it would be, if the United States were never to fight any other than third or fourth rate nations, that have never been able to pay the cost of keeping great iron warships with enormous gans in good target practice. Our navy will always acquit itself gloriously in any war, against any na­ tion, as it always has done. But to sup­ pose it woald in all contests come oat of every conflict as little damaged, and with as few killed and wounded, as in this war with a decayed nation, is to suppose very rashly. The navy has al­ ways had its perils and had brave men to meet them. It will be the same way in war hereafter. IWA Washington correspoudont says President McKinley is personally inte­ resting himself to see that no time is lost in removing all the volunteer sol­ diers to healthier locations than where they have been camped. It is not con­ sidered likely that any of the volunteers will be mastered oat of service until the treaty of peace between the United States and Spain has been negotiated and Bigned, and it may take several months to do that. Unless compelled to do so the President does not wish to send our troops to occupy Havana and other points in Cuba before fall. •MtMHMIHIMMHttflf """lOME persons say it is natural for them so lose flesh 1 during summer. But losing flesh is losing ground. Can you afford to approach another win­ ter in this weakened con­ dition? Coughs and colds,weak throats and lungs, come quickest to those who are thin in flesh, to those eas­ ily chilled, to those who have poor circulation and feeble digestion. Scon's Emulsion of cod liver oil *o>Hh hypo- phosphites does fust as £« much good in summer as in winter. It makes flesh in August as well as April. You certainly need as strong nerves in July as in January. And your weak throat and lungs should be healed and strength­ ened without delay. All Dratsfeta, coe. andfL , _ SCOTT <fc BOWNE, Cbemtott, New Yortjt »•••• Opening Day. , - ' S' V' exhibits must be on the ground ready lor. e next morning. ; ? & Y Wednesday, August 24t»v 'S f O W E N . ~f ,'>* ^ t <vi •x P ? a' wwvwmw , ' All under 16 years of age admitted Fr*«. Day Fire ^ orks--Something grand and the first time erer presented to the people of McHenry County. Bicycle and other games. A feast for the day. Speed--2:25 Trot, 2:35 Pace, Half-Mile Running. Thursday, Aug. 25th, Military, or Victory Day over Spain The State Officials of Wisconsin and Illinois are to be present. Gen John C. Black, the gifted orator, and Department Commander Illinois Grand Army, will deliver addresses. The Omer Quartette Concert Company will sing during the exer­ cises and in the grand stand during the races. Speed--3:00 trot, mixed race, 2:15 trotters, 2:20 pacers, three-quarter mile running. r ' Friday, Aug. 26th, Fraternal, or McHenry Go. Day The McHenry Co. population of Chicago will be present. A Day Fire Works, Novelty and other farmers' races, matched game ball, Marengo and Algonquin for $50. Speed--2:29 trot; 2:25 page. 2:40 trot big 'Demand's n ^'Gap Sheaf" is! Brand SedaJsi THE #»T BCST IN THE WQRLD. NATIONAL FXtJLQe. Set of thirty cards showing the n»tion 1 !i;vgs of the principal uaiiuiu of ifac " > world- One of these cards is packed in| >^each large package of CAP SHKAF SODA.' '4^1f a complete set is desired, we will mail' !|same on receipt of five one pound Cap , $ sheaf wrappers. Give your tsdi< > hx>Bt office plainly written. I StLAHS * CO., htoprt, X. T. AA >w®®lisimiimiimh J. D.- Merchant Tailor. MCHENRY, ILL. 19" How is it that we never read of aay instructions being sent to Admiral Dewey ? It seem8 to be needless. From time to time he cables juat enough infor­ mation to show that he ia master of the eitoation. The public does not know of any diapatch beiug sent him from the aSTy dvpuTtmout oiuce the telegram of congratulations after the fight. Mean­ while, he rules Manila bay with an iron hand, add has shown his readineas to manage the Spaniards, the Germans and th« Fhllitininft inanimate frOQ1 tJi6 quai> t»r deck of his flagship. What use has he for "iimtructione" from W aahington ? WThe only talk o! slxtesa to one now Iteard i? indulged by antiquated Demo­ cratic newspapers. The people are not sow talking free siirer. Those who were loudest in dire prediction of tie ruin to a "aistesascs c! the geld stand­ ard are now prosperous and satisfied to tot present financial conditions remain. Tba Democratic party must find a new New Fall and Winter Samples Just Received To which I invite a careful Inspection, both as to Quality and Rrices, lUL1 Mb AVING made arrangements with one of the largest and most successful Woolen Houses in world, 1 am now prepared to make to order Full Suits or Single Garments On short notice and guarantee perfect fits every time. On account of the War all Woolen Goods have advanced in price, but we are still making suits for our customers at the old prices regardless of the rise. Call and see our new samples. You cannot fail to be pleased. J. D. LODTZ. Mc Henry, Augaat 10.1888. A big programme each day. A big Fair. Don't miss it Plenty of hitching posts added. Plenty to eat. A good checking room, and a disposition to make you feel at home. Will you. come and indorse what we have done? « A. S. WRIGHT, Secretary j*SIMON SfOFFEL WEST|MoHEMBY, Ik L. Best Move* For your own benefit, and that of those who furnish the *'where-with," is to Movfe in the Direction of Our Store Where you will find a choice offering this week in NEW DRESS GOODS the finest and fore offered The newest thinp in Black Dress Goods, and moat fashionable in the market. Something ne in this town* Also braids and trimmings to ma Also in Cotton Goods We have a fnll line of French Percailea, Ginghams and other desirable patterns. The finest and most fashionable stock of CLOTHING, H ATS.and CAPS, To be found in this County, A New Line of Fancy Shoes in t Just received. In Ladies we have the newest and stylish shoe any he market. For beauty and durability thev cannot be Wt. where. In Gentlemen's wear we have all the n7w styles and 4*fy competition in this line* ' < / • ' ' Summer Goods at Cost, V In order to made room for our large stock o ̂Fall and Winter M "Goods 2CT7 arriving, we will, for the next fiiieen days, sell all Summer Goods at Cost and Below. SH1KT WAISTS AT YOUR OWN PEIGft, Another Gar of Piiisiiury'o B est ttii Week. Weit ocHviirvi lit.# Aug. 10, iowi of Shirt Waists Going at Less than Half Value. v5' fc'l "# V We are bound to close them out and they are going ait; s-gy - A V' These include all our 50; % 75, 90 and $1.25 insists. All Summer Goods are«goingF* >iia Great Diseoiint. " - > v. Brown Shoes and Oxfords , down Below Cost, Straw Hats and all are going at Job Lot PriQ§j> We aim to keep nothing but the very best goods to be obtained in this department, and by laying in large quantities, we know we can save you money. , 1 Mi OWEN & GHAPPEL McHenry, Illinois. GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE, UKIVBKSAL PROVIDER, ORIGINATOR OP LOWEST PRICES FIVE REASONS ^ Why you should trade at THEO. F. SWAN'S* Great Department Store FIRST And moist important, * > mnriflv on nvnrvt.hincr v< you save is because money on everything you purchase. RT^nnAfn You are safe in everything yon buy, for * » store with a reputation of 25 ywirs of furly conducted business, stands back of every purchase with an aMurance that it will prove satisfactory. TTTTPTl You m*y be sure ot getting the newest, beat, A an(j choicest of anything the markets show, and also the b:st selected stocks, and varied assortments in every department, IPATTP TTI ^You can do all your trading hep in one * ̂ V store. We can suit you in 25 different departments. You can buy anything yon require for life, health, dress, pleasure, convenience or comfort, and know that you.are paying less than any other store would ask you* TTTT^TTT ®ur husinese is conducted on a cash basis, we - ™-* AA5 geii only ior cash, we buy for spot cash, ana obtain all the benefits in discounts and prices that are possible. We make moat of our profits in buying. We have at the head of each department buyers that are experts in their line, who are conversant with the markets and the consumers' wants You may pricc and ehep where you may, you can at our store duplicate the same goods for less money, or get better goods for the same money than elsewhere. fflv?f*s THEO. F. 8WAIV, GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE, ̂ ELGIN, HLJU Jg,