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5-TI * , w ^ / * 4 ^ WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19th, 1877. J. VAN SLYKE, Editor. Mass Convention. Ail those opposed to Rings, Master*, and Political Wire-working Conventions generally, are requested to meet LU MASS Convention, at the Court House, in Woodstock, on Satur­ day, the 22d of September, at half past •ne o'clock p. m, for the purpose of aominating candidates for County Judge, County Clerk, County Superin­ tendent of Schools and Treasurer, also to transact such other business as may oome before the convention. Br obdkb or turn PaOfts. . v mi-,. . -Mi • rXJUP THE MeBRNRT CAUCUS. It has long been charged that the Caucus system, as practiced by politi­ cal bodies in this country, was corrupt, and did not express the wishes of the people, but we think the Caucus he Id In this village on Thursday of last week was the biggest farce ever known tn the annals of politics. We have no disposition to rekindle or keep alive the flune that was fanned into exist- ance on that occasion, but our duty as a public journalist demands of us that we simply state the tacts as they exist, which are substantially as follows: The Republican town Committee called a Caucus, to be held at the Council Rooms, in the village of Mc- Henry, on Thursday, Sept.. 13th, at 3 o'clock p. m. the object being to choose eleven delegates to represent said town in the County Convention, at Woodstock, on Saturday last. Before the appointed hour arrived it was found that the crowd would be so large that not one third of them could be ac­ commodated in the Council Room, and the Town Committee, after consulting together and with a number of those assembled. Mr Niokle, a candidate for County Superintendent, among the rest, it was agreed that as soon as the hour arrived they would call the meeting to order and then adjourn to Riverside Hall, where all could be ac­ commodated and also have a voice in th'e proceedings of the Caucus. It was generally understood that there was ne fight on any particular candidate, but the large turnout deno­ ted that all were equally interested that good men be chosen to represent the town In the County Convention. As the hour of three drew nigh the Council Room was filled with those who wished to participate 1n the or­ ganization, while the general crowd full two thirds, were standing all along from the Council Room to the corner, and even beyond, uot being able to get In if they wished, bnt waiting until they ad|ourned to the Hall, as they had been told they certainly would do. At the appointed hour, or about that time, when the Chairman of the Committee was about to call the meeting iq or-ief, Wm. Niekle, candidate for County Superintendent of Schools, jumped to his feet, and without calling the meeting to order, nominated a chair­ man, then put, the motion for his •lection, then moved that the chair appoint a committee of three to re- pert to the Caucus the names of eleven delegates tc represent said town in the Gouiity Convention, which the chair­ man attempted to do, bat not fully Huettwriiii she names. was prompted %y Mr. Xickle. when the motion was yut and carried. About this time the Chairman of the Town Committee Mated that he thought the proceedings Were a little out of order, that a large majority of the people were outside Snd understood that they would ad­ journ to the Hall, and cjuld not possi- My get In If they wauted to. Mr. trickle replied that the present place fras good enough for htm, and we be­ lieve one other gentleman expressed firailar sentiments, the balance of those tn the room saying nothing, but m motion was then made by Mr, !Nickle that they remain where they were, and was declared carr'ed, but two or three voting. The Committee of three theu retired when it occurred to Mr. Nickle that they had no Secretary, Mid he again got upon his feet and nominated the editor of this paper, which motion was put and carried, but we d*d not act, not recognizing the Caucus as a legally organized body. The committee was absent from five to eight minute* when they reported a list of delegates, which report Mr. Xickle immedia tely moved be accept­ ed and adopted. After this was de­ clared carried some one moved in­ structions, which was the only motion not made by Mr. Nickle himself. The Crowd then dispersed, not even adjour­ ning their so-called meeting. All this time the crowd on the outside were waiting for the promised adjournment to the Hall, and were much astonished to flud out what had been going on Inside. These an the facts as near as we can state them, and we were a witness from begining to end of these disgrace­ ful proceedings. We are aware that some will say that as the result of the caucus could not have been different why not pass it by t We answer there V ^ ' was a principle at stake that uo right- minded man could ignore* If this un­ heard of proceedings were allowed to go unrebuked what guarantee have the people of the town of McHenry, that at the next Caucus held one or more un­ scrupulous individuals may not step !•*, take posesslon in the same manner, and run it to the detriment of the entire community. We do not believe there was a man there, or who contemplated going there, for the purpose of making a light against Mr. Niokie. Then why In Gods name did he, by both word and act, insult the voters of his town? The feeling against this gross out­ rage grew in intensity until Friday afternoon, when aiiemandw&fl made up­ on two members of the Totarn Commit­ tee for a new Caucus, that a delegation might go before the County Conven­ tion and ask that their wrongs be righted. Consequently two delega­ tions appeared In Woodstock on Saturday and the result was both were thrown out and MoHenry was unrepre­ sented in the Convention. For this one man and one only Is responsible And we believe his warmest friends can but say, at least, he made a mistake. While we regret that the occasion requires it, as we before said, as a pub­ lic journalist we can but state the facts, and without the least feeling in the matter, only that the publio may be rightly informed as to the true state of affairs. •• • / HFPUBLICAJf CQUNT* CONVKWrttWC. The Repuplican County Convention was held in Woodstock on Saturday last, and had it not beeu for the double delegation in this town would hav«5 beeu a very qniet affair. As the result proved there \vas no opposition only in the offices of County Clerk and Couuty Superintendent of Schools, County Judge and Treasurer being nominated by acclamation. All the towns were properly represented ex­ cept McHenry and Burton, the latter having no representation at all, whils the former had two, and as the Conven­ tion would not agree to remedy the difficulty by giving one to Burton, poor Burton had to go out in the cold, not having the consolation of a good square fight. McHenry got the latter, but was finUlly obliged to take her place by the side of Burton, and have nothing to say as to who should be the nominees of the Convention. The fight over the double delegation was long and tedious, but after that was settled the work of the Convention was done with dispatch. The following is the ticket nomina­ ted! For County Judge--B. N. Smith. County Treasure r--Capt,. James XUh County Clerk--Peter Whitney. County Superintendent of Schools-- A. W. Young. The first three are the present' in­ cumbent'? of the respective offices for which they are nominated. |@"We have a terrible story of murderous tramp at St. Elmo, III., on Tuesday. A farmer, with his family on returning to their home,* after visit to the east, find that the house was ransacked, and that the villain had just left. The rascal was soon dis­ covered making off, but was soon over­ taken by a man on horseback, whom the thief instantly shot. Soon a hun dred or more were chasing the murder­ ous fugitive, who, when cornered killed the two foremoRt with pistol balls through the head, and then put his pursuers to flight, holding a deadly revolver in either hand. He finally es­ caped to the wpeds, but will doubtless soon be taken or killed. I- V • ' ' *V*r Jt .. „•>£ \ ] pv<-J;- I •&<»•. 41 if'i..' r ,»;> 4 ;» 'Th;., HKI .)•. \,*»- Jt >• - -m : • C . h t.. I !i i " '*:> u«>; t r,;: i *tJ -v • " I'. i.i #•«»» VJS4 V ! Mm f"nq Jit t at -fUi mx- fcau i.S!% ift' tSTMrs. Cady Stanton is Credited with making a very sensible and sar­ castic reply to some one who asked her if she thought that girls possessed as a general thing, the physique neces­ sary for the wear and tear of a college course of study. Mrs. Stanton answer­ ed: "I would like to see you take thir­ teen hundred young men and lace them Up, and hang ten to twenty pounds weight of clothes on their waists, perch them upon three inch heels, cover their heads with ripples, chig­ nons, rats and mice, and stick ten thous­ and hair pins Into their scalps; If they will stand all this, they will stand a little Latin and Greek." When one wants to have a particularly neat thing said about woman, the most judicious way is to get a woman to say it. A man giving his name as 1.8. Porter has been stopping at Jollet Illinois, recently. He died a few weeks since, and it now transpires that be was one of the most notorious counter­ feiters and forgers in the country.-- His real name "was Edward S. Piper.-- It is stated that bis operations have amounted to millions of (dollars. He died without a cent and was burled by charity. MTThe President has deeffled that he will accept no public receptions in Ohio during his visit to that State, ex­ cept Marietta, at the sj»ldiersT re­ union ; at Dayton, where he will attend the meeting of the Board of Managers of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Asylum, and where a celebration will take place and at Fremont, his old home, where there is to be a reunion of his regi­ ment, For bargains in Black CashittWes call at Fitzsinunons & Evanson's. G l> t* tr« b X M w H W 3 al£.- -tdJ st» f)t*. -ijt •I i 1 its ' |jap3 .tfoUjV:*" jfi, him L»- IN» fcvvt 'f?r? •Mnl - •i'i.. C rf jj. • ' V r; i mb C.'") V - -f> irrs $4 m '0t:. :>y- nil !«• 0i>. di uii'rr . tV ?t»;' ?r m- ji-ii:- ¥ ' WW H i . I •»ti fen -Tij0* Tfo'fateauiou r. pt:.- h • Y,TTi •• , . •• ;XKi, fiiilt 'Impact' • : T( V iM, . I fjkf' Wrw, •' fi&td -m#! u',* ui-H JI ' i U lo 'Wtjlt O P CO of o. J? Are yoti iroing to use Good 'Cash o? Good Credit in U* making Your Fall an<$! v. ^ , Winter Purchases ? ^ ^ 1 - ~cra*ims4 If Casli, go and see whaV'CjfeUt will do. S^p^One Price Oulji.; Hemember I buy Bankrupt? Stocks, Goods from forced bales?. rhHnufacture all my fine (Jlothin; and' Overcoats, and present tli most attractive stock found ii this section: < ' .. • < y<\ Are you'Myltig("CSly6dk Sowing Prices at the Fo •' 'T, JW; rtoQd' Prlni^i.v-; ̂ »- -A Be at Prints... ......... 6ji?<5 (ifxxt unblcachad Ctftton by Piece HM Best ditto . 7% 40 inch ditto 'SX Beat Blenched .. jo Dre«s (ioods bargain# ..10 to 45 Black Alpaca 46 inch Oashmere.........V. 75 Good Corset^.,.. .^,,1;... ,85 A l l C a m b r i c * , . . . . . . . . , , « ' Dress Braiils;.... .... ' t5 Mens Suit*...... .$5.00 to $25.00 Boys Suits...... .$3.00 to f 10.00 Bn'lt>«lo Robes all prices Ladies Fnrs all prices I bought rny Woolens for the manufaftute of ray Fall and Winter Stock at a less price than ft eoxt:to make tine Goods. Come to my Dundee or Richmond Store and you will He equally well served.' Am prepared at both Stores for a big trade and will more than satisfy you, Come, and it will be monev In your pocket. C. F. HALL. I^^Chicago Office 122 Franklin St., top Staits. TO SAVE MONEY, Buy your Goods for or Produce. READ THE FOLI^OWING PRICE LIST I Good Prints i octs. Beat Prints Bto7 Good yard wide Sheeting 0 Best yd wide Slieetiiift ..7 to 8 Yd wide Iiieacbed sheet­ ing 8 to 10 Extra good Waterproof. 7r> Carpenterville Flannels 46 Large line ol p ain Flan­ nels. 20 to 37 Cotton Batting 12, 15 and It! Good all wool Stocking Yarn BO Dress Goods, bargains. 10 to 40 All wool Blk Cash­ mere 70, 65, and $1 French Bdne Corsets... 40 Clarence and Peerless Carpet Warp 22>tf uri iiiti iinmlMiit liiiiili tiii sir i-wmi 0 » . ...... i oo 12 cut prlass Goblols. 100 25 barf? !)o7. >5oap 1 00 12 lbs Rice 100 (i boxes dime Ma-tches :'-25 12Cakes Honey Soiip... ... 25 Sugar Chicago prices freight added , 5 lbs G Coffee.............. Best \~ 11 Tea............. Best Jamn Te;i ... Good Y II and iapao..... B I. Japan. 4 lbs B l, Japan 5c off OH 5 lbd Juts No 1 Syrup p.... „ 15 lbs Stem less Rnista* 100 8 lbs Layer Raisins. 1 fift >4 box LaverltaisinB . .... 59 20 1hs Cod'fish U.... 100 2.» lbs Hake 100 20 lb* No 1 Mackeral 100 (.tidies Shoes sewed and pegged 10# Misses shoes 11 to 12..... 100 Mens Ve»il Kip Boots warranted 400 Mens Iviu Boots. ...836 100 ;Mens Split Ivip Boots.,.., Stt Boys and Youths tocorrea 65] pond. rm ' A full line of Rochester .ami Buffalo custom .made Hoots ami shoes every pair warranted ^leus Suits... * $0 to 920. Boys Suits to fcio I'oiton Fl uifiel.. .it to 15 California Overalls Icath er trimmed 60 Fair Japan Tea 3 1b3 for f 1 Choice Japan Tea. 60 Best Jaimn Tea warrant ed best in market 75 Fair Rio Coffes 30 Clioice Rio (idffee 2H Best Uio Coffee 25 4 bars Savon Soap 2ft Fair Young llvsort Tea:, 40 Choice Young 11 VMon Tea 70 Best Young Hy*on Tea. 85 Best Layer Raisins I4>k I X box Layer Raisins.,.. I ;J tb Can JL'eaches, best.. 1 2 1b Can Blackberries. .. ' JiS <lifferunt styles Car peting.... fi0to$ltft Wall Paper and Trunks , full lino i V) lbs White CJoffee Sugar ! itjv i^s (; Coffee Sugar.*.. j 10 tbs Light Brown Sugar ; Best Sugar cured cau- j vassed Haras 12 lbs Rice : Fair Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco Good Fine Cut Clicwing Twbucco Extra Fine Gut Chewing Tobilcco., Best Itardwood Butter Pails W 13X •1 ft •1 12X •I 45 M These Prices arc for First Class Goods. Every Article WarraatJ ed to prove as represented or money refunded. , P. D. SMITH. F. G. MAYES, c h a n t T a i l o r , And Dealer Invites the public .to au inspection of his newly .purchased Stock. Prices to suit the Times and Goods Warranted as represented. currmo mme as usual. Store One Door north of Colby's Cryg Stores McHenry, 111.. Sept. 12th, 1877. WHITE'S Ten - Pifl Alley --AND-- SHOOTING GALLERY. Block, McHenry, 111. Lansing's The best Guns and Finest Alleys to l»e found in tlje Northwest. Open day ana •vemng. A. M. WHITE, Proprietor. UOOD FARMS FQB SAI.K. I have four good farms, situated In McHenry county, which 1 oflor for Mile upon the most reasonable terms. Two 80 acre farms, with good building*, or­ chards and Improvement*; one farm of 215 acres with building? complete, well- watered ami fenced, under line cultiva­ tion; also my home place consisting «f 280 acres, one of the finest farms »n Mc- 'Henry county. Both of the largest, farms He 2J miles south of McHenry village. 1 will sell one or all of llie above mentioned places ou easy terms Part payment would be required and the balance to suit the convenience ol the purchaser. For further particulars, address, B. Fi PECK, KeHenry, 111. BU0KliHf & STEVENS* McHenryy August 28th, 1877. SEWING Machine Needles of all kinds at O.W. Owen. ;t ,< Carpets, Carpets, Carpets. 35 differ­ ent styles at P. V. Smith's. L. Stoddard, ^McHENRY1 r ILL., Having Leasetl the new Store lately occupied by Blake & Bent- has filled it with a full line of ' , Staple and Fancy Groceries, Crockery, Glass-fare, Hats, Caps, k, Which he offers to the buying public at prices never before of­ fered in this market. A CHOICE STOCK OF Tobacco & Cigars. £3§r,Call and examine Goods and learn Prices. L. STODDARD. >PrHenry, An>r. 23th, 1877. TAKE NOTICE. Having made a change in my busi­ ness it. becomes necessary that my books be closed at once. All persons Knowing themselves indebted to me cither by Note or book account are re­ quested to call and settle the same a£ once and save themselves cost. This means business. T,. FRANCISCO, McHenry, Aug. 28th, 1877»