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»" 1 **lf5»*sJ«** WW uiW^wiufjwy *.*# * - ".- . , : &•** '•« 1 WEDNESDAY, JULY 3d, 1878. jr. VAN SLYKE, .," - ^ '-^%.v- -- ..v. - ~;,/v>/j -- Eklitor. *&"0n the inside of this paper can jibe found the proceedings, ticket and i|l>iatfornl of the Republican State ^Convention, which was held^t, §|?ri|iy|- / Held OH the 29th of June. ; 1 M Ljuii-- '..a; r **„'; _ *:' ; AST* Here Is the currency plank of I_|the Illinois Republican platform: ? J We are opposed to any further con­ traction of the greenback currency. •T' l and are in favor of such currency as "ffQcan be maintained at pfir with and |^ -convertible into coin at the will of the j.*' "holder. We are in favor of such cur- ' ^rency belnj? received for import duties, ' T 2Hnd we deprecate the defeat of tho /* 4jm;ent lor purpose by the '^*Tl>emocratic House of Representatives. ftST'People who have been ties! tat­ ting about inventm«tita *od feeling ^ dubious about business transactions, because Of a fear that the Presidential question was to be reopened, need have no further fear. The vote of 234 to 14 in the House, declaring that the question is irrevocably settled. Is so emphatic that no scheme can now be devised to ever cause trouble in this direction. Now go on with your busi­ ness affairs and let politics alone. Ifb-, lS^The would-be assassin of tin Emperor of Germany proves to be an educated, cultivated" man, and was probably elected to carry out the des­ perate plot of an organized band of conspirators against law and order, whose combinations, it is believed, pervade Europe. The wrongs of socie­ ty are to be righted by the assassina­ tion of its constituted authorities, by the prostration of its capitalists, by the obliteration pf the family, and by the suppression of religious teachers and religious worship. Will that be Milleniuin or Chaos? 8®"The Potter investigation i* fps| running in the ground. Its failure to do anything except to make a laugh­ ing stock of its oivn partisan folly is already a foregoing conclusion. An­ derson, their main witness, is a total failure, and has been thrown overboard by his friends, having been removed from his position as night editor of the Philadelphia North American.--r the cerebrated Mrs. Jenks has been on the stand the past few days. Site is a keen, self-reliant woman, and has proved more than a match for thecom- . mittee, with Ben. Butler thrown in. Her testimony completely exonerates i-feji Sec. Sherman; in fact she intimates that she wrote the Sherman letter her- ; self, r VI f^Mnch has been said about tramps, communists and plotters against the pea^e. There has been too much said about them. There are same people iu the cities who are restless from lack of employment, and there is a small element traveling around the country who mean to live without employment. Every house should be prepared to take reasonable care of the interests centering therein, and a well organized police force should protect every city. When this Is done, let every one rest in peace. The idea that the country is in peril and that murder, pillage and incen­ diarism are imn^uent is simply pre­ posterous. There is ijot a cbuntry on the face of the globe where life and property are so secure as right here. There is no occasion for alarm and utterances designed ,to tcroate jsuuh feeling is simply im Imposition upon community. t JOT-The whining, snarling ass, who presides over the Poster called the New Era, attempts to be sarcastic in relation to oar remarks concerning the Old Settlers Meeting. He don't pre­ tend to know anything about the mat­ ter, but with his u?ual propensity for stabbing iu the dark, and natural abili­ ty for lying, he is always ready to seize upon anything that will tend t» bring him into coveted notoriety.. His moral nature willnllow him to stoop to any­ thing,, no matter how low, if by so do- "'fng he can injure a competitor, but the known littleness ot his brain saves him from many a merited kick. He knew tte lied when' he made the statement relation to selling Badge#, but he hoped it might be read by some one who did not know the faots and it t would thus redound to» the injury of the Secretary., To- hfriici Munchausen's Adventures ought to be a creed, Gul­ liver's Travels a litany and Anderson a saint. JOT"Last week the KearneyiteS* or more correctly the communists, in Cal 1 fornia, succeeded in electing nearly one-half of their nominees a6 delegates to the pending convention which is to alter the State Constitution. This result was as unexpected to the vtctors as to the vanquished, and it should rouee the people of th9 CSi..;tr.. to (he strides that the' communistic element is making. Jt may be that we in the East have nothing to fear, but stili this should not prevent us keeping a vigilant lookout. The idea intrusting the remodeling «f »uuh •n important instrument as a State CoiiKtitutiou to a.ftlassof loud-mouthed empty headed •4*rajq^gut>* is pVeposI tec<^i*, aj»d T*U CJUMUNG KXKKCtSKS OF TBI BMMMOMO HIGH SCHOOU A Lftrr/t Crowd and a Good Time.- Award of Prize*.--A Scrap of the History of the School. FBIKXD VAX SLTKK:--I beg ytour In­ dulgence and that of your readers to giye a short account of the closing ex­ ercises of the Richmond High School, which tbok place last Wednesday af­ ternoon in the beautiful grove on the premises of J. V. Aldricli. The weath­ er was propitious, and alargecompany of interested spectators were early on the grounds. The School, accompanied by many of our citizens and led by the High School Cornet Band, marched in procession to the grounds at 9 P. Jfi, where a platform for the readers and speakers had been erected and taste­ fully decorated with flowers and the national colors. The following is the programme of exercises; fmm Music. Prayer, by Rev. Mr. : Music. 5 1. Essay--Miss Ella Denison^ Con­ quest. •• 2. Oration--Newell F, Douglass, Machinery. 3. E^say--Miss Carrie A- Mead, Dream Land. (J « 4. Essay--Miss Gracie jL» Col% Flowers. ' ' , Music. 6. Oration--Eddie R. Bennett, Our Common Schools. ^ r 6. Essay--Miss Sarah E. Peterson, Synonims. 7. Oration--Horace C, Hosklns,Mind. 8. Essuj'--Miss Ovorgia Utter, Busi­ ness* Music* 9. Essay--Miss Myrtie Wodell,Music. 10. Declamation--Frank Potter, We are Seven. 11. E-say--Miss Cora Utter. The House I Live In. 12. Essay--Miss Louise R.-Johonnett, Beauties of Nature. 13. Select Reading--Miss Emilie A. Gavin, Father Phil's Subscription List. Music. Reading of Mer'ts. Report of Committees. Awarding Prizes. Music. Benediction. Rev. Mr. Donglass. The prizes were four. One grand prize of a Gold Medal for best scholar­ ship and deportment for the year, one prize of a time volume of Poems for the best original oration; one prize of a fine volume of Poems for best Essay, and one prize of a gold pen and holder for most improvement in penmanship. The prizes were awarded by a com­ mittee of three consisting of Miss Emilie Gavin, the Elocutionist, Mr. William Griffith, Principal of the Wilmot Public School, and Rev. Mr. Cox, of Richmond. The Scholarship Prize was awarded to Horace C. Hos- kine, of Oshkosh, Wis., the prize in Oratory to Edwin R. Bennett, of Rich­ mond. the prize for best Essay to Miss Cora Utter, of Richmond, and the prize in Penmanship to Miss Myrtle Wodell, of Richmond. . To many of us Elders present, the performances of the pupils were a wonder. Every essay read, and every oration, would do credit to veteran writers and orators. Exclamations of pleasure and surprise were heard on every hand. Where everything was so excellent i t was hard to discriiniuate and it was no easy task that the com­ mittee of awards had in Hand. I could write columns in review and/praise of the essays of Misses . Denfsou. Mead, Cole, Peterson, Utter, Wodell and Johonnett, and it is hoped that their productions may be published in the local press., A bright future is in store for these young essayests, as well as the three young men who delivered original orations. The declamation In German, by Frank Potter, was a de­ cided hit and won a round of applause. His pronunciation of the language showed that he has already become quite proficient in it. The progress of the whole school in all brandies of learning during tlte last year has been something remarkably gr.-itifyiug. The High School Band, organized within the year, furnished most excel­ lent music for the occasion. The Band now numbers twenty-six members and bids fair to become oue of the best bands in the county. The Richmond High School - - was or­ ganized under many discouragements and some unkind opposition. Before the engagement of 3lr. Stanley, the present Principal, certain interested parties had negotiated with that ac­ complished scholar, Wm. Griffith, now principal of the Wilmot school, to at­ tempt the experiment of a High School in Richmond. But Mr. Griffith feared it would prove a financial fail­ ure, and declined to undertake it. Mr. Stanley then opened the school, being guaranteed against actual loss by four of our citizens, who, with associates, became a Board of Management for the school. From the day of its open­ ing it Was marl.ed with the seal of suc­ cess. Mr. Stanley went to work like a hero. The word ' fair was not to be found ki his vocabulary. The rooms at first occupied were ill lighted and in­ convenient but the school at once be­ come popular. At the commencement of the third term-more pleasant rooms were secured in P. G. Skinkle's new building. In the school sin course* study are appointed, vi*: 1. Prepara­ tory Course, 2. Collegiate Plrepnratory. 3. Classic, 4. Commercial, 5. Music, Drawing and Painting. The Preparat­ ory Coarse includes Orthography, Arithmetic, Grammar .and Spelling; ihe Preparatory Colle'giate Course, first year. Latin. Gramnibf atul 4taa(let\, e* -Elocution. *Btft during Jhfejp^t-yfcar the chut* hi thf •v* " ' -%v .. " " • ' f • "*" i •••" v- *| TV',,.""' • -- has exceeded the t>re8<frib*ed curriculum and lias some time since finished the Latin Reader and commenced Ca??ar. The course of instruction in music b*>th Vocal and Instrumental, is most thorough. In fact the school offers every advantage to students from the preparatory to a firat-class flt for col­ lege or business. v - •; An effort is being made to" secure more ample accommodations for the School the coming year. The people of Richmond are proud of the school and proud of its able Principal, and I cannot think that the publlo enterprise of our citizens will allow it to lan­ guish for want of support or accommo­ dations. The opening of the fall term wUl bo adve^lisfd at the proper time. TottrsRespecttnllv, * ». F.BENNETT. 1*. S. In my hurry I omitted to mention in the proper place that Mr. Stanley was made the recipient of a magnificent gold ring, the gift of his pupils. The presentation speech was nicely delivered by Miss Anna Burgit, and responded to by Mr. Stanley with much feeling, B. NUNDA- EDITOR PLAIN DEALER :--Lafe Ben- thusen circulated a paper to raise mon­ ey for the destitute families. Also one at the Lake. About 9100 was obtained in all, which Is quite a help to the destitute. Albert Buck has moved to Dundee where he intends to continue his busi­ ness of cigar making. Albert is a fine fellow and a splendid cigar maker.-- The Dundeeites may expect to smoke some choice cigars If they buy of him. Well, wevdeclare, the Nunda boys have gone/ and done it. Something like this; \They went dowri and play­ ed the Dublins a matched game of ball last Saturday and beat them 19 to 10, Walsh of the McHenry's acted as um­ pire to the satisfaction of all. This vicinity was visited by the fell destroyer fire in all its demon fury.-- Charlie Smith's fine residence on the corner of the Nunda, Crystal Lake and Woodstock road, was burned to ashes Wednesday night last, or rather about 3 o'clock Thursday morning. The house was occupied by two families, one by the name of Saxton occupying the lower story, the upper story by one Robinson, a cousin of the Robin­ son's in this vicinity. The flames were discovered by Saxton in the back part of the house aud by the time the inmates could be aroused the house was entirely iu flames, they barely escaping with their lives. Nothing was saved of either family and the building was an eutire loss to the own. er as the ̂ insurance had but recently expired. A mixed nine composed of the Dub­ lins and NHilda's, will go to Barrings ton on the Fourth to play the Barring- ton boys. We hope they will win but fear not for they are good players there. « Last Sabbath the morning services at the M. E. Church was attended by 63 men, women and children. At one time, by actual count, 21 adults were asleep saying nothing about the child­ ren. if the 21 had stayed at home and went to bed the remaining 42 might have known what the minister said but as it was their attention was attracted by the nods and jerks of the a|§epy ones. | WmiigTira«8AfnGWinTiu,BP UPEI8. There Is & curkms story about some native Wines which are extensively advertised nowa­ days, and have only recently been put upon flie market. Dr. Underbill, the well-known grape-grower of Croton Point, died in 1871. •Same -ot 'his heirs entertained temperance *iews of such extreme Mod, that they were Vawilliiig to allow the stock of wines then on band to be sold or any more to be made. The grapes have sometimes been sent to market, and sometimes left to decay upon the vines. It is only now that the other heirs have succeeded in arranging for a settlement of the estate and the sale of the wines on hand. Among these is a wine of the vintage of 1864, described as a " Sweet Union Port," but suggesting the Imperial Tokay more than any other European wine, and being wholly unlike any other wine of American growth. Its puritv, age and mellowness are remarkable, and both physicians and wine- Cuiciers have a special interest in it as die oldest native wine now accessible in any con- riderable quantity. The whole stock is in the hands of the well-known wholesale grocery house of the Thurbers.--N, Y. Tritofkt, Mow. xg. sS'ff . n-ztM * 5 J}! 4 h'i to^ FROM if ^ -} f.!W . . STEVENS, Are now pi pared with, a full and corn- Stock s and Summer Trade, and at extremely Low for Caslx, to call, inspect Goods and Prices be­ fore purchas­ ing, whether you wish^to «/ •* ift.v • buy or not. No trouble to show ghpo^S <1 There's Money in it for Youi ONE PRICE ONLY I CASH ONLY ! 1 Goods at Unheard of Quality the Best and everything «u» repre- ; ^ sen ted or Mon ey Hefunded." •:'v i' iu « BO YOU BUY AT ; • • Best Print#,....05 Best Prints,'..., ........... 06 Coats' OottoB ,06 Good Corset#,.wj..t." .. 35 No. 1 Blaok Alawioa, 26 All wool Oaslimeie-- jgJxtra 65 Table Linm, ........ 85 Ladies Hose,... 06 Gents Hose, ........ 86 f.adios Black Ties-be^t,. 26 Wo's shocs^-cloth A button 100 Misses Shoos--II to . 1 00 Good Boots,^21.. IT# •"% *?* THE FOLLOWING PRICES? Boys Pants--Good,;.....i»' 109(12 tb3 Rice, 1 00 Boys Vests--Good,...iyj&v 50jNo. 1 Baking PowdaR..... 2ft Boys Coatc, 1 0^3 lbs Tea, I 00 Mens Suits, 3 00i4 lbs Tea, ; ......100 Mens Suits--Good,.*3 76 to 7 00 Best Japan Tea, 70 Overalls, leather trimniod, 50 10 lbs A. SugT 1 00 11 lbs No. 1 Raisins, 1 00 14 lbs No. 1 Currents, 1 00 I51bs Dried Apples, J 00 11 lbs jjest Dried Apples,.. 1 00 13 lbs Best Halt's Peaches,. * OOjCbofee Syrti 7 lbs Choice Pared " J Host Young Hyson Tea,... 80 Best Y. H. it Jap. for price, 50 Axle Greese, .....k 08 stove Polish, 05 Fine Cut Tolmeeo....!,.,.. 80 Stove Polish, Tacks, 05 1 00 00(6 lbs Ground I sell cheaper than my neighbors because I bny cheaper, and say to any one coming to buy of me, you will be more thau satisfied. In Clothing, Boots and Shoes and General Merchandise, my stock is three times what it has been in former years. My Bankrupt stock of Clothing is now being sold at less rates than other dealers can buy. Hats and Caps, Trunks and Valises at much below regular prices. Am weekly in the/market, buy for cash for two stores, and do secure bargains which I more than divide, with my customers.-- Our interests are mutual, and my constant aim will be to sell you goods at such prices as will convince you that I am selling General Merchandise cheaper than any store in the Northwest. Come and see me and I will do you good, and in this way.yoii can make money easier than you can earn it. a F. HALL, Chicago Office, C. F. HALL* RICHMOND, II/L. ; J 122 FRANKLIN STREIST. DUHDEK, III. OBA C. COLBT. HENRY COLBY. House and Lots for Sale. THE undersigned offers for sale his house and two lots, situated in the village of McHenrv. There is a good house, barn, a itood well of water, cistern, a fine orchard, all kinds of small fruit, ami in short is a very de­ sirable place. Will be sold on reasonable terms if applied for soon. Appiy to J. S. HINE8. McHenry, 111., May 28tli,. 1978. course The above speaks for Itself, bat w« would add that this is the pure juice of the grape, neither drugged, liquored nor xoatertd; that it has been ripened and mellowed by age, and for medicinal or sacramental purposes it is unsurpassed. It can be obtained from most of the leading Druggists throughout the United States, and at wholesale from tha undersigned, who wiU forward descripthra pamphlet, free of charge, on application. Respectfully, etc., H. K. A F. B. THURBER A GO. Wmt Bnadmay, Read* aud Nudtm Stn0k _ NXW.YOBK. r; 1000 BOYS & GIRLS act as agents for the Ixvst Boy's and (Jin's paper published in the West. Beautiful presents to subscrib­ ers and agents. Every boy and girl can earn lots of monev canvassing during leisure hours. Don't fail to send for it JH once. To Introduce it we will semi to any ^ddress on trial three months, tor 10 Cents in cash or po-tave stamp*. Simple of papter »nd p a r t i c u l a r s F 1 E E - A d d r e s s D C C HoasJholdiGom, Cleveland, O* • T» fc k. Tho Fast Rtinnrng Staafnboat l lmrnm ntnn n ) Having been thoroughly re|>aired and furn­ ished wltli a new ^teel Boiler, is now making Regular Trips between McHenry and the Lakes as follows: Fridays and Saturdays will leave McHenry 011 the arrival of the trains from Chicago and the South. Mondays will arrive at McHen ry in time for the 7 ;25 A. M. train for Chicago. Fare 60 cents r>er head. All other days in the week will be ready to run on 20 minutes notice at rates according to number. No pains will be spared Jto secure the accommodation of passengers. E. CRISWOLD, Captain. The McHenry •COLBY-' BROS.,, Haying prtrtba*ed the entire stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c., ot Smith, Aldrich & Hay thorn, have removed to the Store in Riverside Block, where they are now prepared to meet their customers and the welJ.selected stock of H-'.af i*. •'h <.• • « i i. READY-MADE CLOTHING, Boots and Shoes, ILkts and Caps, Grocer, Glaws-V/are, Sec., £cc. 1 " Which thev will sell for Cash or Ready-Pay as cheap as any other Hous,e in the Connty. Our Goods are all fresh- and have been bought with especial reference to the wants of the people of this community, and we WILL NOT BE UADEllSOLD. We also keep our usual stock of And '(as no-.pr.fns to plcnse our customers in this line. l^hysicians Prescriptions Compoimded in a careful manner aiid by none but experienced hands. Thankful for past favors, we solicit, aud hope to merit a continu­ ance of the same. COLBr BROS. McHenry, III. vMay^7th, 1878. / if Sillier Stock, AK UNDE.N1ABLE TRUTH. You deserve to suffer, ttud if you lead a miserable, unsatisfactory life In this beautiful world, it is entirely your own fault and there is only oue excuse for you.--your unreasonable prejudice aud skepticism, which has killed thous­ ands. Personal knowledge and com­ mon sense reasoning will soon show yotuhat Green's August Flower will eure- yotr of Liver Complaint, or Dys­ pepsia, with ali its miserable effects, MHJH as sick headache, palpitation of thw heart, sour* stoiuache, habitual ccw- fclvenesg. dizzinesg of the head, nerv­ ous prostration, low spirits, etc. Its sales MOW reach every town on the Western Continent and not a l)rujrgi<*t fbuj will fell you of its wonderful oureu. YOII.CJMI Vuy a Sanifge Bottle fof 10 cetits^ Tlgee doses will Having newly Re.Painted and fitted np our Shop, we are now prepared to furnish our customers with Fresh and Salt Meats OF ALL KINDS, !Me' Smoked M^ts, Ac,, ' !Lowe»t Livinjf PiAdes. We l>ny none bnt the bust of Meats, andL hftvinfT served our time in one of the best!' Markets in Chicago, llatter <mr»rl*es that we can offer our custoMcrs SlCiits in hotter shape thnn fair other >»ho|> in this suction. Thankful for pa.«t favors we solicit a eon-#|,if, tin«nnS«S of the same, and we wilt guarantee to satisfy you both >n q uallty ami price. For sale by Colby Bre's, ' •5"T;: Ut -.rr very*, ferenoe, "Will not be excelled, either in quality of Goods or Low Prices, by any in or adjoining counties. Caisli or Ready-Pay One Price is our motto. f i - l . . ~ . >i55fW«9^? p ? " ?• " . . ... ? ri-fi' . • • ' <. EHKT. 111., May 30th, 1878. % SMITH. i|h >*Jor yenrs yfc'turo De- il "indiHTe. I humanity, 'recipe and remedy by Wishing to < can do so l few Ynrk