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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10,. 1897. -- J, VAN SLY'KE, Editor. -- |@rThe magic watchwords, silver, wheat, and Bryan, have lost considerable of their potency. For some reason Dryar don't like to have his name coupled witL wheat and silver any more. VST The Treasury officials are finding diffiuclty in handling the gold reserve, which has now passed the $150,000,000 mark. This condition presents a slight contrast to the bond-selling Cleveland administration. tSf Tbe jury in the case of Shannon, the Belvidere murderer, brought in a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree. The trial was held at Wheator, the verdict being rendered last week Wednesday morning. J6F"There was an improved demand for butter Monday on the Elgin Board of Trade and 305 tubs were sold at 23c The offerings were larger than they have been for some time, 490 tubs. One man­ ufacturer refused to sell at 23 cents. The quotation committee reported the mar­ ket firm, at 23 cents. tS?"Robt. T. Lincoln, who is one of the executors of the estate of the late Geo. M. Pullman,, has accepted the presidency of the Pullman Palace Car company. The family control sixty-two one-hun­ dredth of the stock, and it was their de sire that he should be placed at the head of the great buflding establishment. 16?" A ° the majority given to Governor Bushnell is the largest ever given in Ohio for any candidate of any party for gov­ ernor, in an off yeae, and as the election of a Republican legislature insures the election of a Republican senator, it difficult to understand how the Demo­ crats can derive any comfort from the election returns from that state. YELLOWSTONE PARK. Letter No. 5 We left the Lake Hotel at 8 A. M. and a very pleasant ride it proved to be, with sight of the Yellowstone River, which at times was.very calm and placid and again an angry surging stream, tumb­ ling over rocks and fallen trees. The river is the outl6t of the lake of the same lime. Owing to the kindness of the iver we were taken over a bit of road not always included in the usual route, to see two huge mountains of sulphur and a mammoth hot spring at their base. On our onward journey we saw Buffalo grazing on a side hill, barren o^ trees but abounding in prairie feed. As e came to the river again, following its many bends and curves, the scenery varied, many little islands covered with pretty pines increased the loveliness the picture. ' But the wonders still in- reaped as we neared the Grand Cauyon. Here we gain sight" of the Upper Falls, the rushing waters for some distance ahead, a veritable cascade, making a descent until it settles at last and with a grand outburst plunges to an abyss be- a distance of 109 feet, and here we felt we had truly reached a climax, a grand finale for the closing day's journey The Canyon Hq|el from a distance wee the least attractive, situated on a high levation with nothing to protect or or­ nament it save the two huge antler horns over the doorway. The grade was try- ng to the steeds yet with the usual alac­ rity we drove to the platform. On enter- ng found as before a general hospitable reception. After dinner we took a ppecial to view he greatest Canyon on earth. Mo one can describe the wondeiful inspiring pan­ orama. We were driven to the extreme observation point where we left the con­ veyance to go to the projecting rocke here you seem to st'and on the pinack of destruction, although bridged by 8 1ST1 There was a good deal of goody goody hypocrisy and better-than-thou cant about the Seth Low reformers, and there is a great deal of corrupt and soul less political chicanery and arrogant demagogism about the Tammany out fit and the Piatt party. The voters of greater New York have been between the devil and two deep seas and naturally enough, rushed into the deepest, darkest most corrupt and hopeless of the two seas. The tiger will feed on humming bird's tongues and fatten on the spoils of office and the tax-payers, poor bart­ ered fledglings, will pay the bills.--Evhry Saturday. I®* The decision of the supreme court of the United States in favor of the in­ heritance tax law of Illinois, means the receipt of a revenue by this state of $100,000 annually. The law has al­ ready been favorably passed upon by the supreme court of Illinois, which has decided that the law is consistent with the constitution of thes tate. It has been carried to the higher court by those who contend that it conflicts with the four­ teenth amendment. Under this law the Pullman heirs will pay into the state treasury the sum of $150,000. 1®* Leonard Dodge, a farmer near Chesaning, Michigan, raised some sugar beets last summer. He did not wait for the agricultural college to analyze the beets, but proceeded to ascertain what there was in them himself. He took a quantity boiler) them up and reduced them to sugar. The result is a light brown sugar with flavor something like maple sugar. It held the beet taste until he sugared off, when that left it entirely. It can be 'made even by farmers much cheaper than maple sugar he says. He extracted the juice from the beets by means of a cider press and got six pounds of sugar from seventy pounds of ground beets, Prosperity has been thrust upon Colorado against her will. She has in­ sisted upon mining and fighting for sil­ ver and neglecting her gold mines, but the defeat of Bryanism in spite of her vote has compelled a change of policy and even Colorado people themselves ad­ mit that this change has proved advan­ tageous to them. The receipts of ore and bullion, principally gold, at the branch mint at Denver during October were nearly 200 per cent greater than in the same month in 1896, and for the ten months ending with October the receipts were 171 per cent in excess of those for the same period last year. meagre railing. Looking up and down what grandeur meets the eye, coloringB of every hue all blended in so perfectly me could hardly distinguish where one *olor began and another left off. The idth of the Canyon cannot be esti­ mated, as the distances are very deceiv ing to the eye, but across, the opposite height was covered with pines, and be yond a great expanse of green seemed to meet the horison, the blue sky, and such a blue as only the Grand Canyoi can effect. Wherever a white cloud rested it seemed litje a feathery substance, the wonderful blueness of the background piercing through the airy texture. Th first inclination in viewing these wonder ful pictures was a spellbound eilence only broken to give expression by the words wonderful awful, sublime. The wonder ful depth of the Canyon hundreds of feet below, the surging river, winding in and out, throwing sprays of water, trul.^ demonstrating the powerful element water. The sides of the Canyon from this point are grand, the colorings the landslides revealing delicate pinks then a huge bank of yellow ranging from the purest white to deepest yellow merg ing into the delicate lavenders. Who can imagine such a picturo?. No pei can describe it, no hrush produce it, onl.\ the soulfulness of ones nature stirred b^ the corresponding beauty of nature can truly appreciate and enjoy the spectacle One side of the Canyon seemed toabound in deep and awful decents of powdered sands, while the other gave a picture o glittering rocks, and strange crevices said to be the home of wild Deer. Many of these projecting rocks looked like fallen castles. At the base many of these huge formations sprang into prominence- and upon the pinnacle of one of these fortresses a proud Eagle had built its nest. From our lookout you could count many of the same, but this particulat one claimed our attention. An unbroken circle of thorns and twigs comprised the nest on top of the highest crag, and three young bald headed eagles standing on the very edge were testing their strength for future flight. The sides ot this Canyon overlapping each other, the beauty and symetery cause one to feel for once the littleness e f their own existence. Leaving thi& charming spot we were driven to the next observation point, called Point lookout. From heri the same colorings are visible, and pro jecting from the centre is a monument of rock standing alont, its color repre­ sented by its name, Red Rock. Looking down the Canyor from whence comes the roar of mighty waters are seen th< Grand Lower Fall of the Yellowstone falling 308 feet, A vast sheet of water showing color at one small corner at the top, from its very beginning the foam causes it to be a mass of pure whit< across whose bosom is mirrored the Bow of the Heavens. From this point to the Upper Falls the Canyon presents varied attractions and it is here it possible by the use of stock to go to the depts of the Cannon. the water as they seek their new level and driak in the grandeur of this' wouderft.l Canyon. On the return to the hotel we gathered many beautiful flowers for future pleasure and contemplation. The next day at the usual hour again we took the coach for the last day in the Park, "f he ride, in the main, to the up­ per Geyser basin, was uneventful though pleasaut. Many sights worth mention­ ing. In winding around the Gunnison River we pass the Virginia Cascades and from the thinness of the sheet of water passing over the rocks, one would think it had been meted out as tlie sheet was so regular and strangely beaatiful. Near this water display was what is called the Devil's Elbow, a ponderous mass of stone well representing its name. The joint where the road way curved around was very decided and looking ahead one would think it impossible that a tur- , with a heavy vehicle, could be made. As neared the Basin, (Larry's Camp, where, by the way, we mot an old ac qUaintance, P. D. Smith and wife,-) we passedtl{ ough dense forests of Piue, a tearing Only for a roadway, and as far as the eye could reach it could only de>- tept a unison of trees at a point in the center of the road; . Here was seen a group of trees begin ing as two distinfet" tree's, afterwarde joined and the bark of one nearly over­ lapping the other to a considerable height before separation. These are styled ti e Wedded Trees. We soon reached camp and after dinner resumed our journey We had covered our first 20 miles, which lid not detract from seeing the second time but added to the sensitive nature the fact that our journey was being rought to a close which caused the quietness of the party and a deeper and nore keen observation of the scenes we vere passing. Really the closing hours vere mixed with sadness. Whilestopping at a spring to give the horses a refresh- ng draught, our young companion sprang to the ground and in a neat little speech, likening ourselves to a family, told the driver out of consideration we xtend our htarts and hands as a token for his kindness and willingness to im­ part knowledge and the carefulness in which he managed the four noble beast- .vho carried us safely and pteasantly through the Park When we reached Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel all was hurry and bustle, making preparation for final departure. After dinnef a coach of six was brought to the door and the exit from the Park was in part reluctantly made. The ride to Cinabar did not present as dingy an appearance as when entering as we could s^e pointB of interest overlooked before. When we reached the station, and was seated for our final journey the Conduc­ tor brought each a Souvenir, A Moun tain Night Blooming Series, as a last token of remembrance of the greatest of wonderful countries, The Yellowstone District EMMA PHILLIPS. TH EOF SWA 1 O W E N & UNIVERSAL PROVIDER, ORIGINATOR OF X0WBST PR FOURTH ANNIVERSAR OF THE (SUCCESSORS TO PERRY & OWEN.)2 8-13. GAPES, JACKETS, Four years ago the coming week we removed oar business from the cramped quarters on Grove Ave. to the large spacious building, the Spaulding B1 >ck, which we no W oc­ cupy. How well we have succeeded!i-j» OvPTfn3tc anil TTI^Tpt^i in pleasing and supplying the public.1111 ^vercoaiS an0 ulsters is best answered by the throng of eager purchasers, who from early morn to dewey eve, crowd the aisles of this great selling emporium. We always provide grand Bar­ gains for the occasion of the Annual Anniversary Sale, and this year we have been especially fortunate in se­ curing "good things" that we are confident will be appreciated by our customers. If you have never at tended one of our Anniversary Sales Our stock of Clothing is extra large and complete this fall. We are offering some extra fine values in Suits at $6, $8 and $10. Those are suits that we will not be able to duplicate, so don't wait until the sizes are broken. We are leaders. We are selling the finest Beaver Overcoat for $10, in blue, black or jet black that we ever saw shown for the money. Chinchilla and Irish Frieze Ulsters for $8, $10, and $12. that arc straight bargains at above prices. Guaranteed all wool and of the very best make. ~fi INFANT'S CLOAKS, ® In a dozen different styles and pattern's, trimmed with and Angora wool, ages 2 to 6 years, prices from $.1.25 Call and examine them. silk braid to $3*50. Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Felt Boots, Snag Proof Overs and .Lumbermen's Socks, all in and ready for attend this one. You will find proof) speetion. Don't forget us when you want a good article. of our oft repeated claim that % of a dollar here equals $1 elsewhere, Dress Goods. Notice of Probating of Will. Notice of probating of Will of Jacob Meurer deceased: STATE OF ILLINOIS, ) > 8 8 M C H E N K Y COUNTr , ) IN the County (Jourt , September Term, A. I) 1 -97. To the heirs at law, devisees, lega tees and all persons interested in the estate of Jar .-b Meurer, deceased, late of Mcllenry township, McHenry county, I l l inois. By or- 'ur of said Court , miblif t notice is hereby given that Monday, the 6th day of December, A.. L). 1897, a t 10 o 'clock A.. M., at the Court House, in Woodstook, in paid county, is set for hearing the proof of the exeout 'o 'n of the will of said Jacob Meurer. doocased. and for admitt ing said will to probate, when and where you can be heard in said matter if you so desire. G. F. I iusirroN. County Clerk. Nove Ti her 7, 18S»7. A WARLIKE SPEECH. Governor Tanner made a severe attack upon a-portion of the Chicago press in a speech at a meeting of the Commercial club in Chicago. The meeting was called to consider the questions connected with an extra session of the legislature, and he was invited to make an address. * * * He charged distinctly that the hisses he encountered while in the parade which accompanied the dedication of the Logan monument were given by men hired by the "trust" newspapers, or one of them for that purpose. He also com mented severely upon the general course of tljose papers toward men and meae ures to which they are opposed, and par ticularly upon the apsaults made upon himself. He admitted the libelous char­ acter of the charges he made and invited a prosecution, challenging the papers to meet him in the courts. Such a settlement of the matters issufe would not stop the pending contro versy, but would bring them to a solu tion. A portion of the Chicago press has certainly assailed the governop in a.man ner to provoke if not justify the resent ment in which he indulges. The contro versy is at least unfortunate and injur tons to the reputation of the state as well as discreditable to the press of which the governor justly complains.--Kankakee Gazette. > Blankets, Yarns and \Flannels of all ilia ds at S. Stoffei'e. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Forever are thy beauties eung. But who can share thy wonders free, Miret ever chant in awe to thee. In circl ing round your winding way, And down within your depth can see, The heavy sheet of blue and gold And foam of white can ne 'er be told As on and on the wonders grow. On* at the boon seems cleft in woe, Such tonee and hues oi coloring fair , Sublimity gives nee to fear. And from great heights ti l ls waters fal l , hissing the rocks.then leaving al l , Across the broad expanse of foam The g orious Bow of Natur# roam. And on and.on we scan thy depth§. All eolors on thy breast is left , The blue, the gray, the red and g<?ld, In ei lence do "we thee behold, Craga of gray just into sight, Where pinioned Eagle ceases fl ight And on i ts summit proudly rests , Tl .ere iecradeled i ts proud neet . While here and there a plhe I wean, . A re> t ing spot, a crevice screen, Sky ward i ts evergreen to sway Where blest sunshine and showers play. When at the inspirat ion given, In reverence turn our eyes to Heaven, Such blended glories, hallowed l ights, Unfettered spiri ts Soar to heights, Thanking God that this domain Makes blessings of hie gifts , so plain. Jboar on blest waters in your might, Forever ceasless in your fl ight , Ohaslng care and fear away, Within these suinn in thou galnist sway, Adieu we eay, but not for aye, On memory's tablet thou ai t alway But lessons great we'humans flnd, And to our hearts we closely bind, •. Thy generous magnitude and l ight ' Is Shared by great and small al ine. Adieu fair canyon of tke west , We gtmntoour home an® rest , But you a last ing lees i i .s given, Sweet harmony, making earth a Heaven Again we visit the Upper Falls, sitting on a fallen tree feasting on the n\U6icof Our line of 25c Suitings are ex­ cellent values. You tind in the lot Serges, Brocades, Checks, Plaids, Novelties, all wool, silk and wool mixtures. Our 39c lin,e consists of all wool Highland Cheviots, Cheviot Checks, all wool Bourette Cheviots, and all wool Novelties. An unsurpassed line. Our 79c line is a grouping of beautiful witings, irridescent effects, ele­ gant Plaids, two toned Brocades, • i l and novelties that you find else­ where in the $1 and $1.25 lines. Shoes. lens' and Biij's Fnkiiii. P.oy's heavy knit caps, 19 boy's seal plush caps, 39c, mens' extra quality seal plush cap, 59c ; mens' blue denim Overalls, well made, double seams, 39c;. Jewelry. Gents roll plate, plated lever cuff buttons,29c; gent1; roll pla e watch chains, warranted 10 >ears $1.49; Rogers & Hamilton 4* dwt plated silver teaspoons, the Veht Roger-? ware, per set, of 0 t)8c; Childs qnad. plated gold ined silver cup, handsomely en­ graved, 29c. O r Grocery stock is always fre-h and c. mp ete. We aim to keep or ly the choicest, eoods in this department. Try our Pure Food Bak­ ing Powder, 25c perpouid. OWEN & CHAPELL IVlcHenry, Illinois. Our Shoe Department has been moved to the main floor and is in charge of John T. Jencks, with an able corps of assistants. A new and complete stock. We offer exceptional anniversary val­ ues. Ladies' grain leather but­ ton Shoes, a $1.50 value, $1.09; men's grain working Shoe, but­ ton, lace or congress, strong and durable, $1.79; ladies Dongola Kid, lace or button Shoe, coin toe patent tip, all sizes, a $2 value, $1.69; misses Yici Kid; patent leather tip, lace shoe, coin toe, $1.49. Notions. On Dress. The Great American After-dlnim Orator holds that the success of nun in life largely depends on dress, and The International Tailoring Co. of Chicago heartily agrees with him and also with the bard of old who has wisely and well said: "Clothes do not make the man, perhaps, but if you are poor In dress the world is bound to notice it, and somehow love you less." How to be well and fashionably dressed at a moderate cost has been with us a life-long study. To fully appreciate the result call on our local representative. El. LAWLUS, McHENRY, ILL.. Examine our samples out of the largest book in the world, and order a suit from $9.75 up. Also READY-MADE CLOTHING A T C H I C A G O P R I C E S . All Wool Suits, $8. Be sure to call and see me beforp you buy a Suit. 4 , E » L A W L U S . Opposite Riverside House. Aluminum Thimbles, will not corrode, lc; Invisible Hair Pins, per box, '3c, black and white rub­ ber Corset Laces, 2c each, Stock­ inet Dress Shields, the 10c kind, o:>lv 5 c It costs nothing to feed hogs with Dr. Baas' Hog Remedy on account of the extra flesh produced and frei swvad Use it in time and avoid risk. Supplied by S. Reynolds. • » . I.I i mm Buy Fancy ana bietpy Eye F'Jonr of S, Stoffel. ' Millinery. One lot Baby Bonnets, silk and velvet, ribbon and fur trimmed, some in lot worth §1, all go aiini versary week at 29c. Children's school caps, plain flannel. Tam crown, stiff rim, 19c. Dakota walking hats and sombreno cow boy hats, 40c. Hardware. Wire Nails, 2!(>c per pound; folder twiu^, for binding st^lkn best grat'e, 4c per pound ; (5 inch stove pip", per joint, 10c; (5 inch round elbow, (5c; a warranted handled steel ax, 09c, Cloaks and Shawls. AU wool reversible beaver Shawls, wool Irinjre, tan, grey and brown, $3 29; children' heavy bouele Jackets, bine and green fancy buttons, well made $4.09; ludie^ black bouele Jack ets, lined throughout with black at n, box front, large collar, $10 value, S7 49 • ladies black brotade Skirt, tail width, velve­ teen bound, taffeta lined, $1 49 OVERCOATS! November is the Overcoat Month, the cold winds are blowing up the prices on Overcoats is being blown down. You should make your selections this month while the assortment is complete. WINTER SUITS. Our stock of Winter Suits was never in as good shape to please you in price, quantity, quality and style. Wall Paper & Paint. I Leather and Rubber Footwear. Underwear. Ladies combination suits." cream or grey, ^8c; an excellent l a d i er ' vest, heavy fleced libbed. pearl buttons, ribbon in neck, 24c. Best St. Louis wbi^e Wd, per 00 pounds $4 89 ; ready mixed paint, pnr gal. $1.10; bicycle enamel 19c; wa 1 paper, gilt and £ lilt or, 2c; per roll and up. Fancy Goods. A jrood grade German knit­ ting yarn, 19.5 per skein ; 1'j.ucy colored work baskets, pretty eol ors and patterns. 14c, embossed cjrain leather purse, 5 comport- nvnt*. 24'; 9 in stamped doi- lee«, 7c. Ladies Furnuhirgs. The Flexo Gridle much adver ti ed Corset, 98c; one lot ladies' handkerchiefs, hemstitched, ecal- loped edge, embroideied and un- laundried linen 11c; Indies fust black Hose, spliced bed and toe 9c; black dotted veiling, large or small d >t, 18 in wide, 19c. As the cold rai? s are coming-, you should in justice to yourself, provide yourself with the proper Footwear which can be done be t out of our stock of the well kuown feelz, isobwab & Co s gotd>. UNDERWEAR •-- In a'l sizes, eo'ors, styler quality and prices. Gloves and >Tit I ens, In endless variety. Far Coates, lur/ Robes. Vlush Robes Du- k Coats Overalls and Jac kets. That car of Flour just iu is giving universal satisfaction, Ibe price suits everybody. Freeh C^oceiies for Fall Business- JOHST J. B&IIalaElRL. WEST MCHENRY, III., 1897. JOHNRANSON'S Domestics. Live poose Feathers purified and keodoriz>d, 49c per pound; all w. ol Skirting, 40 in. Wide new ^kirt patterns, pu \d. 49c? extra heavy 11-4 Blankets white and grey, fancy border, 98c larcfo Comforter-Tilled with white cotton covered with satine piiut 98c. Books. White House Cook Book, new enlarged edition. 89c; Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, silk cloth binding, complete edition 6.9c. STORE HINTS TO Economical Cash Buyers. Floor Oil Cloth, 1} yards wide, 39 dents. Ladies' warm lined Shb»s, $1.25 to $1.75. Ladies ri l bed Underwear, 40 cents per Suit. Mens' Fur Hats, black and brown, $1.15. Drugs. All $1 Patent Medicines 79c. All 5ct Patent Medicines 39c. Prescriptions carefully com­ pounded at 1-3 to 1-2 less than Druggists prices. GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE, • ELGIN, HJU I New, stylish dark Prints, of standard make to any lady hqjnl of the fami y who may call Saturday, Nov. 13, ID Tards fos 25 Cents. Odds and ends of UNDERWEAR will be offered Saturday, at 20 per cent discount. Men's Rubber Boots, $2.85.