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--T - •' u • v. . *#CT • •. **$?*• '&»' r " : **'. *••-.•• •• JAW. m 187ft. EDNKSDAY A3V SLYHK, t®ri 'lie Republican Senatorial Caucus at Springfield on Friday last nominated Hon. John A, Logan on the first ballot, by a vote of 80 to 26, Hon. R. J. Oglesby being his only ^competitor. V |&»The ninth annual Colorado Cattle-Growers* Association "lain session at Denver, with stock- raisers Jn attendance from Colorado. Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Texas and Wyoming Territory. The name of the association la to be changedt6 include . ithe States named. Stock-raising in She regions mentioned Is becoming a vast business, and one of national im­ portance. ^g-The United States in 1878 pro­ duced 30,000,000 mOre bushels of corn than in 1877» - The oat, crop of 1878 was the largest ever raised in this country. One-sixth more of Rye was harvest­ ed thaln in 1877. But when it comes to potatoes, the crop of 1877 was 46,000,000 Jbushels larger than that of last year.-- In barley there was no material difter- «nce. Of fruit, grapes, apples and pears show a greatly decreased jleld. J®*The experts appointed l»y Con­ gress to investigate the causes and phenomena of the yellow-fever epi­ demic of the South have returned to Washington. The preparation of 'their report will occupy several days, and when it is finished will embody the results of their Investigations.-- The character of the commission, and the facilities which they enjoyed while making their inquiry, will invest it with considerable interest and value as a sanitary document. 10*The crop circular of the Illinois department of Agriculture for Dec., 1878, gives some interesting statistics as to the corn crop of la*t year. The »8,972.088 acres planted in corn in 1878 produced 251,149,230 bushels, valued at .$56,181,93s. Iu 1877 there were 8,935,- 411 acres planted in corn. The pro­ duct amount to 269.8S6.742 bushels, val­ ued at 977.562,879. The heaviest corn producing counties are McLean (6.094.- 518 bushels). Warren (9.980,310 bushels) La Salle (6.772,5g0 bushels). Sangamon (5,968,340 bushils). Will {(5,892.920 bush­ els). »nd Livingston )8,217,640 bush* ' el»). 9@rlt is related that Colonel Inger- mil onee gave an ingenious explana­ tion, at a Parisian diuuer party, of the American practice of carrying weap­ ons. A French guest, turning to In- gersoll,exclaimed: "Will the Colonel explain this matter? Why. Monsieurs. I can travel all over France armed with only a bodkin." The Colonel roso to his feet and replied: "The explana­ tion is this: A Frenchman's rights are mo few in number, and so Insignificant in character, that they can be enforced with a bodkin,or, for that matter,with a toothpick. But in America a citi­ zen's rights are so numerous and im­ portant that he needs a whole arsenal to defend him. Hence the practice of carrying weapons in America." J8P"The rejection by the Houso of Representatives of the William and liary College claim, which lias passed the House several times before, is a significant indication that Northern sentiment has niado itself felt upon the subject of boulheru claims. While Messrs. Loring, Cox and Monroe. Northern Republicans,voted with sev­ eral Soutliern Republicans for the bill the handsome majority of 40 votes against it was due to the course of more than 25 Northern Democrats who took isntie with their party friends from the South. The independent action of so many members of a usual­ ly subservient section of the party can not be considered as without meaning, and Is doubtless a tribute to the dis tinctness with which the North has spoken upon Southern claims.. KILLKDJTK THE CABS, lit the Waukegan 'Patriot of Sutur* day last we find the following: "We are called upon to record the tragic death of an old lady, Mrs. Bridget Gibbs, who resided beneath the bluff in this city, which occurred between five aad six o'clock l>»«t Monday eve­ ning. It appears that Mrs. uibbs had been either visiting or doing business up town, and Was returning home, and upon crossing the railroad track was overtaken by the Kenosha Accomoda­ tion train, up from Chicago, and sud- denlyliurled into eternity. The train was running at a comparatively slow rate at the time, and was giving the usual signals, when approaching this station, and it seems strange that she did not heed thein. . She must have heard them, but probably not until she had got.upon the track, and became so thoroughly paralysed with fear that she had not power to move and avert her melancholly fate. A Coroners Jury was empanelled, who brought in a verdict in accord­ ance with the above facts. Mrs. Gibbs had relatives aud friends in this vi­ cinity. Hair A countryman came to Xenla, Ohio, the other day with some friends to meet a train. Arriving at the depot, a freight train was standing on the side track, and the countryman, not seeing any convenient place to tie up, deliberately hitched his horse to the rear car, of the freight, and proceeded to promenade the walks, around the depot while waiting' for the train. What was his surprise when he saw his hitching post pull out for Cincinnati with his horse aud wagon bringing up the rear in not. the best of order. K^The United States terney for Utah is in arranging for a vigorous of the law prohibiting District At- Washington enforcement polygamous marriages. lie says seventy-six polyg­ amous marriages occured in the En­ dowment House at Salt Lake City on the day the Supreme Conrt decision was announced. He says further en­ actments are absolutely necessary to make the enforcement of the law easy. He stated that Delegate Cannon intends asking the enactment of the law in the nature of amnesty for past offences. |®~General-Manager Marvin Hugh- ittof the Chicago & Northwestern railroad, gives notice to agents aud baggagemen that hereafter 150 pounds of personal baggage will be carried free for any passenger-ticket, or seven- iy-flve pounds for every half-fare tick­ et. A11 baggage in excess of the above weights to each ticket will be charged for at the full rate, and any excess weight, however small, to be carried any distance, will not be taken for a les E amount than 25 cenU. In no case must more than the above weight of baggage be checked free, and regu­ lar excess baggage charges must be en- foroed on all exess weights. The above applies to auy and every de­ scription of baggage, and no prefer­ ence be given any class of travel­ ers In the amount of baggage to be carried free. Hereafter no baggage- passes will be issued, but 500 and 1,000 mile baggage coupon-tickets will be sold as heretoforef&nd agents and bag­ gagemen must see that those parties holding excess baggage tickets do not have more weight of baggage than is shown on their ticket with the excess. r*t« being chaged therefore.--lie. t the late Dairy Fair in New York city the oleomargarine makers and venders had the Impudence to offer specimens of their product, and offered a reward offoO if the manugers could tell it from real butter. It was very properly refused. If they can fix up tallow so as to counterfeit butter, it is no art needing especial Jpcourage- ment. On the contrary thcl|f>ught to be prosecuted for swindliTit. when they attempt to sell the stuff fW what it is not. RINCWOOD / EDITOR PLAINDKALKII:--Our Lyceiftn came oft on Tuesday evening last, and was a grand success, the house being filled to overflowing. We underctaud there is to be one every week. The Sociable at Mr. Bradford Smith's on Thursday evening was very largely attended and all report in one of the best of the kind ever held in this place. Much credit is given to Mr. and Mrs. Smith for the amiable man­ ner which they entertained the youftg folks of this place. Mr. l'arks is the happy recipient of a bouncing boy. Weight nine pounds and a half. Mr. Canflald fs risking friends here. We understand that Walter Carey had to go home la*t week on accouyt of being sick, but we hope to see hiin around again soon. A couple of young ladies of this vicinity gave the young folks a party on Friday evening last. Iiut few of the young men were present, but being one of the favorites, we can say that, it was second to none of the season. The evening was very pleasantly spent and the supper \\;as par excellance. Although our supply of girls is large some of our young men seemed to ex­ perience considerable difficulty in finding partners for the sociable. One was lucky enough to engage two. but on eallirg for them found them botl gone. Be of brave heart Herby. and if at first you fail, try try again. The Ladies Aid Society was held at Mrs. Langham's and a large number attended. All report a good time. BARREVLLE. EDITOR I'LAINDKALKK :--Having a little spare time 1 will try and give the readers of the PLAINDKALKK, the particulars of Barrevilie now. Daniel Skinner took the job of ft!* ling the Ice House at the Cheese Fac­ tory for $20. Johnny Fleming Is qnitd tick With the Diphtheria, Howard is init- tendance, , ~T J. R. McMillan familiarly known as "Jim Mack," returned from Iowa on Saturday last. He is looking hale and hearty and a* though life in the far West agreed with him. T. C. Andrews, of Dublin, has gone to Elgin to learn the jllacksmith trade. We wish him successr * W. H; Huffiifmt'^Jilred girl, while drawing water trom a weflifti feet dee|> the pulley gave way and she went head foremost 1$ the bottom. Her cries for help was heard by Mrs. Huffman, the only one about the place at the time. She ran to the nearest neighbor ^or assistance and considerable tlme was lost in securing a rope and windlass, and when they arrived at the place nothing but the girls head was visible above the water. A small boy was let down,who tied a rope around her wjtfst aud she was drawn out. She is doing as well as could be expected. We arc glad to see a correspondent from Munshawville, for '"Mary Ann" is an old acquaintance of BIGJSH. THE CHICAGO & NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY -- IS THE-- OLDEST, BEST COXfcTIinOTEn. MOST PK«K.;KKSSIVE, BEST KQUIl'I'KD, ABLEST MANAGED, --HENX'K THE-- MOST RELIABLE Railway Corporation of the entire West and North-West, And by its accelerated growth has extended its various lines and brandies to such propor­ tion »and by its extreme liberality has ac. uired that Coveted Popularity/ that makes it really what it claims to be, the LEADING RAILWAY Of the Wast and North-West. Embracing under one management 2,158 Miles of Road And forming the following Trunk Lines: Chicago, Council Bluffs A California Line, Chicago, Sioux City and Yankton Line, Chi­ cago, Clinton, Dubuque A LaCrosse Line, Chicago, Freeport A Dubuque Line, Chicago, LaCrosse, Winona A Minnesota Line, Chica­ go, St. Paul & Minneapolis Line, Chicago. Milwaukee A Lake Superior Line, Chicago, Green Bay A Lake Superior Line. The ad­ vantages of these Lines are: 1. If the passengo is going to or from any point in the en Lire West or Xorth-WfM, tw can buy hut ticket vla'sdrrte one Of1liH^' ,orir pany's linen ami be sure of reaching hi#' des­ tination by it or its Connections. 2. The greater part of its lines are laid with Steel Kails, the road bed it; perfe&l. No road has a belter or smoother track.- 3. It is the short line between all import­ ant point*. / i ' •4. Its trains are all equipped with the Westinghouse Air Brake, Miller's Platform and Couplers and the latest, improvements tor comfort, safety and convenience. 5. It is tlie only road in the West running the celebrated Pullman Hotel Cars between Chicago and Council Bluffs. 6. It is the only Itoad running the Pullman fit luce Sleeping Cars either way between Chicago and St. rani, Chicago and Green Bay, Chicago and Free port, Chicago aud ftaCrosw, Chicago and Winona, Chicago and Dubuque, Chicago and McGregor. Chicago and Milwaukee. 7. It is the only road passing along the shores of Lake Michigan between Chicago and Milwaukee. 8. The only Itoad running Four Express Tr insa day via iU lines between Chicago and points in Minnesota. 9. No road offers equal facilities inymimber of through trains, equipped with/Pullman Pala<w Sleeping Cars. I 10. It runs Two Express Trains l)l»llv oach way on al l i t s l ines a id four t ra ins eacf i way between Chicago and Milwaukee. 11. It makes connections with all lines crossing at intermediate points. The popularity of these lines is steadily in­ creasing and passengers should consult (heir interest by purchasing tickets via this line. For iitforniattyn, Folders, Maps, Ac., not obtainable at Home Ticket Office, address any agent of the Company or MABVIN HUGHITT G^sueralSupt. W. H. STI SNETT, Gen'l Passe:igei Agei t FRED. SCHNORR, MANUFACTURER OF KINUWOOD, Jan. 13th. EDITOR PLAINDEALEK:--We hear there is considerable dissatisfaction ns to the way in which the "Red Ribbon meetings are conducted and it has been strongly talked of organizing a new club if the present one is not conduct­ ed differently. We think the members should have a voice in the proceedings, but as it now is, the President has it all in his own hands and appoints the meetings to suit his own convenience. We tljink the meetings should be held regularly, the programme should be prepared by a committee at each meeting for the following meeting and carried out accordingly, the "'the query box" should receive more attention. Hoping these few hint? will have the desired eliect we will close for this time. ONE OF THB Bors. order reduce Stock wo commenced a regular^ r ,0 . , CLEANING OUT SALE - Of all kinds of Goods which will continue for the npxt Carpenterville and Springfield Flannels, Overcoats, Mens' Fine Suits,. Bine Flannel Shirts, La­ dies and Gents Underwear, Ho­ siery, Uress Goods, *• Nubias, Felt Skirts, Cloves arid Mittens, HATS AND CAPS. COOTS AND SHOES, RUBBER GOODS, &c. We'also have positive bargains in Brown anfl Bleached Sleetiis, Which it will pay yoa .to exam­ ine. We sell wo (*f|od8 on time will take in exchange choice But­ ter, Fresh Eggs, Oats, etc. A full line ot Choice Family Groceries, Always on hand at lowest C^ish prices. Fiizsimmons & Evanson. Near Depot, McHeury. It. Now Store, near the Depot, MOHEMRY, ILLINOIS. Having rcmoTc.l to my new Store, I am now 1>vi'|tavt'(l to tu'coiiuiiorlate my customers in anything in tho line ot Custom-MadeBoots and Shoes On short notice and warrant satisfaction. Uoink a workman of many yeut£t. cxp«» ricneo I am '-oiiliilcnt 1 can please 'till <ftho give me a call, :unl as I use none hut the best of stock can guarantee as represented. Give me a call and I will try and please. *S~Honiemher tlio pla<v\ new Block, one door West of Story's Hardware Store. FRED- SCHNORR- Me!Ienry. 111., Oct. 30th, 1878. Why be distressed with headache, low gpiritft situl nervousness when Ellert'H Daylight Liver Pills are sold by all Druggists. o o H Q X UJ CO =3 o 3= X CO < -FOlt- BOOTS AND SHOES 211 A 21» Madison St., BUEL, COOK & SEIXAS, Mamif'rs and Wholesale Dealers. ft«"I>on't fail t*Mjjeamine (iooti* and Prices when in Chicago Stork New mid ttniight for (lash, (iieat in 'wements to Oa;-h JSuvers. U.K. 1$i kt„ l,at<? with M. Sel/, & Co. . - F. COOK, I Late of Whitney, ~ III. I,. HKIXAS, | Cook A Oo., N. Y. order to re-i duce our Stock Jbefore th.0 time of our Annual Inyen- tory, sell all Goods now in Stock At Wholesale Juices. "We make these special pri­ ces only for a short time, but will guarantee you bar­ gains never before offered in this section. DW1GHT & FORREST. Cor. Main Street and Public Sqjtarc Woodstock, 111., Jan. 14th, 1«79. I •A --AND WILL GIVE TIIE -- For every ache, -paitf -anti-bruise on man or beast Unele Sam's Nerve and Bone Liniment is the Balm. Solfl by all Druggists. ' T»on't pay Wir Prices for Agricultural Machinery, hut call on O. BISHOP, MCHENRY, Where yon will Hud ali kinds of AGKI OULTlTltAli MACUIN>;UV, at Bottom Fig urea. His stock consists in uafrt of Feed Cutters, Fanning Mills. Corn shelldrs, Feed Mills, Puni|>s, Plows, Drags, Cultivators, Wagons. IJ'iu'^ies, Hob sleigh*. Cutter*. Circular Saws unit in short every kind of Tool or Machine in use on oi;abou't the Farm. It you want a pair of BOB SLEMS CHEAP, Utve nje a call. Repairing. * In this line I am now prepared to do you work in the best of manner. Reapers and Mowers, Pumps, and all other machinery Repaired in the best of manner and on short notice. Turning in wood or Iron promptly done and in a workmanlike manner. Give me a call if in want of any­ thing in my line. O. BISHOP. Alullenry, Dec. 17tb, 1878. Public the Benefit of It. Having bought $1,000 worth'of ^amples from Miller & Co., ot Racine, Wis., at a LARGE DISCOUNT, I can and will sell the same at WHOLESALE prices, for the next 30 days. Remember ^ these ate not SNIDE GOODS, but the BEST the firm manufacture as they were made expressly for their traveling men's samples. NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS. Give me a call. No trouble to show Goods.. BOTTOM PRICES, j ON RUBBER GOODS. E. C. JEWETT. <6 ' WOODSTOCK, ILL. If You Knew You could get a GoSd Dollar for Ninety Cents woula you go to the • --OF-- C. F. HALL? C. F. Hall's Stores arc both ready for the Fall and Winter busi­ ness of '7H and '7U, and are offering such inducements that readers of the PLAINDEALEK can't afford to pass them by. Just read ft few prices as an appetizer and then go aud see for yourself. Best Prints $ 04 Best Prints 5 Ofi Spool Cotton 05 .Winch Cotton 06,'^ 36 inch Cotton best r 07.!* " " " bleached 07 " " " bleached best.... 10 «<- " Cashmere 05 Black Alpaca 25 Uood Corsets 35 So 1 Corsets 50 Ladies Furs all prices HulValo i{ol>es all prices • Cotton Flannel .' OP All wool F.Ianncl, Good 2ft Woinensand Misses Shoes 1 00 Boots *1 88 to 3 75 Boys Boots, $175 to 3 AO Good Dentins I8X Sugar 7c, 8c,9c and 10 Best Tea AO Best Japan Tea 70 5 ct« offon 5 lots •5 lbs CofVee 100 15 lbs Currants 1 00 12 lbs Rice J. 00 Sol Baking Powder 25 Salerntus Q6 8. <i. starch 10 Axle Grease *08 Stove Polish !!!!! 05 .Mens Suits cheap II!ill! Boys Suits cheap ...IIIIII!!!"! Overcoats cheap I . 'I III III I! II! 1 tb No 1 Fine Cut Tobacco... ^ Dress Goods .8 cts to 1C My disposition this Fall is to sell cheaper than ever and I am pre­ pared to give all who are in want of merchandise, a real benefit. •'Goods well bought are half sold" «nd I know 1 present to patrons as well bought stock and bought as low as Cash in hand would buy it in any market. Clothing is one of my great specialities and 1 guarantee a saving of from $2 to $(i a suit. Stock always full and complete for all sizes. Trunks, valises, Hats and Caps in full as­ sortment. In fact in all classes of .merchandise I am fully up to the times in goods and prices. I am hound to lead the trade if good goods and low prices will do it. In closing I will only sat* I want to sec you. It will be of mutual benefit for I know you can nlake money out of me. I have Stores well filled at Dundee and Kich- mond, gentlemanly clerks in attendance aud my uame is C. F. HALL, RICHMOND, III. Chicago Office, 122 FKAXKLIN STREET. C.F.HALL DUND££, I Up