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O^TTbe Inter Ocean says: "The Democratic party of Wisconsin, i9 in serious trouble. Gen. W. F. Vilas and Congressman Bragg, its two ablest lea- ilers, have become disgusted with party Tottennese and empty pretensions and openly advocate the formation of a new organization with some tangible par- |H>se and some reputable principles. They argue that such a movement would cause a disintegration of the lie- publican party, and the best men of all (hades of political belief would gather around a new standard if one was once raised;but the difficulty is that they can And but few in their own ranks, nnd none in the Republican party that •hare their belief, and the only result of the disaffection of the two very worthy gentleman named will be to disclose the fact, which has been ap­ parent for years, that the Democratic party lias no object but office, and no motive but greed. WAUCONDA. WSUBSORtPTlojre for the PLAtiruEALBR will be received in Wauconda at I". B Harrison's l)ruic Store anil at the Poit Office EDITOR PLAIM>KALER:--In the issue of the PLAIN DEALER of August 17th, tinder the beading "Greenwood,i ob­ serve that your able correspondent, Felo de Se, sets out to "reply" to the query propounded in my brief letter which appeared in your issus of July 27th. In the contribution alluded to 1 asked the question: "If God did not want the President to die, why did He •uOer him to be shot?" It is evident that "Felo de 8e" is a pure bleoded Yaukee. for after quoting nay question he deliberately hops down from the theological witness stand, on which he voluntarily placed himself, and attempts to thrust me in his place by firing at me the following remarkable language: In reply we ask wtov does tint God i deprive His creatures of their free agency? Does J. C. wish to be de­ prived of his, even though he might otherwise sometimes go astray? He thus answers, or attempts to an' swer,one question by asking another; or rather, attempts to elude the ques­ tion at issue by switching off on a side­ track, and leaving the main point to take care of itself. Now Mr. Editor, I do not claim to be posted in the-e matters, but would respectfully call the gentleman to or­ der. a* be is traveling outside of the question. So far A6 the "free agency" matter Is concerned. it would certainly be unnecessary tot deprive man of it in order to accomplish the feat of saving our President thesuflering he has en­ dured all these long weeks. "All things are possible with the Deity," it is claimed. If he bad so willed it, the bullet which now lies buried in Presi­ dent Garfield's anatomy, could have easily been turned from its course and made to bury itself in the wall, or re­ bound with such force as to kill 'the w^uld-be assassin. If the Deity had Men fit to do this, then indeed would we have haJ cause to be thaukfvl. But He didn't; on the contrary He al­ lowed the dastardly act to oe perpe­ trated, and now, instead of giving our loved President back hi6 health and permitting the surgeons to extricate the leaden missile of death. He keeps it concealed from their view, and suf­ fers the wounded man to lay in agony, the business of the country to be im­ peded, and the whole world to wait in anxious suspense to know the result of the foul assassin's work. Had the 1 telly seen fit to cast aside the bullet, fie intent of Guileau would have been fest and he would have been cap­ tured and punielied, without interfer­ ing iu tlie least with the assassin's "free agency.". When **Fe1'» de SK" replies' to the qpiestioii whic'i ha* given vise to this correspondence, I «hull hold myself in teadiiujfle to m.ike suitable answers to the voluminous queries which he pro­ pounds. I w.v>t no evasion, but a straightforward answer. Inasmuch as he has arisen to explain without being especially called upon to do so, I shall Anxiously await his pleasure, in the hope tiiat in his wisdom he may be •tiabled to uuravel the mystery of Why the President was shot down like ft dog bv. as I said before, "a worthless Christian vMlain." Patiently awaiting my brother eor- respondent's solution of this problem I have the honor to remain. ' Very respectfully, VOM>, 111., August Jtd, lssi. J" Compton- EDITOR PLAINDEALKR:--Since last writing a large ptrty of Wauconda citizens paHl a visit to the celebrated Lotus Beds in Fox Lake. The day was fine, so was the road, the sail on tlie Steamer and the lunch. The lotus beds were also very fine, but the flow­ ers modestly but most emphatically refused to present themselves before a Wauconda audience. With the ex­ ception of this little drawback, how­ ever, the party voted the trip an Im­ mense success. Some days ago the resMelvJts of our usually quiet village were startled by the nois" of some great excitement on the street. We rushed out, thinking surely that nothing short of a full blooded circus and menagerie had ar­ rived. We were 1ut<t In time to see Marshal Golding dash up to the Hotel, with bis big wagon filled with men, boys, a ladder, and, evidently some­ thing else. By tlie united efforts of the crowd, this something was safely lauded, and amid the shouting boys, barking dogs and general din, .we dis­ covered a coon caughtJn a trap and held by a chain. Then we went back. The coon 6taid over night with the boys and then she went back too, One morning we were again startled by the news that Mr. Frank Powers had two valuable horses stolen from his barn the night before. Specula­ tion ran high as to how this theft could have been accomplished, but before the matter was satisfactorily decided, we learned that the horses bad been found in--Mr. Powers' corn-field. A very quiet wedding took platM in Wilmot, Wis., on the 21st. Tlie par­ ties were Miss E.ida Pratt, of Wa*i- conda. and Mr. Harley Hendee, of Hainesville. In the last communication, omission waAnade of the funeral of the late Mr. Prouty. He was buried with be­ coming ceremonies by his Misonic brethren. Two weeks ago Sunday evening, Rev. Mr. Finnerty, a former pastor of the Wauconda Methodist Church, preached to a lar^e audience. On the following Monday evening he delivered a4eclure on his travels in England, Ireland and France. The following Tuesday even­ ing he lectured on Kansas and the far West. Last Tuesday evening the ladles of the Baptist Socicty held a liwn festi­ val on the school bouse grounds. In addition to the usual exercises of con­ suming ice cream, lemonade, etc, the programme was enlivened by vocal and instrumental music, and last, but by no means least, a Grand Cake Walk. The judges decided that Mr. Lee An­ drews and Miss Carrie Hammond ex­ ecuted the walk in the most approved manner and awarded them the cake, which, by the way. was a beautiful specimen of the cakist's art. The win­ ners, however, very generously con­ tributed the prize to the judges to be again walked for. Tlie second heat was won by Mr. Clinton Griswold and Miss Loie Bancs. Tlie affair was vot­ ed a success both socially and finan­ cially. For the past few days a band of Free Methodists, from tlie neighborhood of Silver Lake, led by Rev's. Kbey and Ferris, have been holding meetings in a tent erected on tlie public square. The ministers seem very earnest in the matter, and have uniformly, we think, commanded the respect and at­ tention of the audience. The exercis- have been almost entirely free from the services of that class of youtli who seem to think it is funny--that it in­ dicates brain power--to stand outside and pull at the ropes and make re­ marks. At the close of tlie Sunday af­ ternoon service, Mr. Ebey baptizeJ three lady converts on the border of the !ake. In the eveulng the band closed its labors. Tlie day is not far distant when Wauconda can boast of a town clock to remind its citizens of the flight of time. Our enterprising jeweler. Mr. Morrison, Informs us that wbile in Chi­ cago recently he purchased of the heth Thomas Clock Co., a large ten day striking clock, which he intends to have placed to front of his store iu a few days. School begins September 5th under the charge of its old teachers--Mr. J. V. Stevens and Miss Poole. Mrs. Dr. Fritz and sister, of Chicago, are visit!Ag at Mr. C. M. Hill's. Mr. John Myers, and family, of the Chicago Palace of Pharmacy, are spending tliair annual vacation at the Pratt House. C.M.Hill and Frank Barker have dissolved partnership, Mr. Barker re­ tiring. The railroad question will be decid­ ed soon. We hope to report definitely on it next issue. A TRir Ul» THR UUDSON. NEW YORK OITT, Aug. », 1891. EDITOR PLAINDKALKR:--I do not ofter your readers a few items gleaned from a trip up the Hudson, with any view of 8aylnsr any new thing. But rather for the pleasure of recalling some of the pleasant, things often men­ tioned a&out this classic river, 'i 'here is a regtilar liin; of day boats running from New York to Albany, giving those who desire it a fine opportunity for sight seeing. Upon getting ou board of one of these fine boats, my first thought was ih regard to the won­ ders that have been wrought since Robert Fulton was laughed at for de­ claring that he would drive a boat up the Hudson against wind and tide. Could those incredulous beings now awake to look upon this same Hudson they would have reasons to think that a new world had been crcated. The palisades tir3t interest the trav­ eler. These are called an unbroken wall of rock fifteen miles long, and from two to six hundred feet high. They separate the Valley of the' Hud­ son from the Valley of Hackensack. A writer says of them: "The Hacken­ sack rises in Rockland Lake, within two or three hundred yards of the Hudson, and the rivers flow side by side for thirty miles, but are eflectii' ally separated from each other by a wall, more substantial even than the 2,000 mile structure of tlie "Heathen Chinese." A place of sad historic memory is still pointed out in this part-- Wechawken, where Alexander Hani ilton tell in a duel at the hands of Aaron Burr, July 11, 1804. On the east bank of the river in bold contrast with this is "Sunnyside," the home of Washington Irving, who is said to have laid the corner stone of American literature. Noplace was so eagerly viewed as this one. The passengers instinctively crowded the east side of the boat and glasses were at a pre­ mium. Not far away is the noted "Sleepy Hollow," where Irving rests from liis busy pen, and genius, beauty and culture come from all tlie world to lay the evergreen upon his grave and water it with a tear. As life is mingled with sunlight and shadows, so are the banks of the Hudson ming led with joyful and sad places. Further up and ou tlie saire side of the River is Tarry town, where the spy, Major Andre was captured. We were told that the people of Westpliester County, in 1853, erected a monument there and placed ou it tiiis inscription: ox THIS SPOT, THE 98D DAT or SEPTEMBER, 1780, THE 9PV, MAJOR JOHN ASDRE, CHEAT USING llllf SALE OF DRY GOODS, All Summer Goods must be converted into Cash at once Regardless of Cost. Ladies Linen Suit at half its former value. Light colored Dress Goods, former price 25 cents we will offer at 10 and 12 cents.-- Lawns, 5 cents per yard. Fine Plaids 5 cents per yard, former price 8 and 10 cents, Also a fine lot of Remnants "Very Cheap. Come arid see us perhaps you may find a few other goods also at bargains Choice Butter and Eggs wanted FIZSIMMOKS & EVAlf New Furniture Opposite Perry *' MnrtWt" Stor^ .^,1^ MeHenrjli - . "'"I." I'? m. Ar.'Siaf ijKilfc no WATCH THIS SPACE JACOB BONSLETT, Having opened new Furniture Rooms, in the store lately occupied by Mrs. Searles, opposite Perry & Martin's Store, are now prepared to ofter to the buyiiig public the Finest Stock of Furniture Of all kinds, ever brought to McHenry County, which they will sell at the LOWEST LIVING PRICES. Anything from a common Chair to the finest Parlor Set can bet found at this store, and of the best make and finish to be found in the maiket. Ir^'Jobbing of all kinds promptly attended to at reasonable rated First-class work guaranteed, W e have a large assortment of Burial Cases and Coffins always 04 hand and made to order on short notice. Our goods are first-class* and prices within the reach of all. We invite all our firiends to give us a McHenry, March 15th, 1881. call, JACOB BONSLETT. P A N O S . IgrThe recent death ho Mrs. Mill­ ard Fillmore recalls a singular incident connected with her two husbands. In 1847, while she was the wife of the Hon. Ezekiel Mcintosh, of Albany, Mr. Fillmore was candidate for the posi­ tion of State Comptroller of New York. Some persons who desired to defeat his election raised about 8*20,000 for tbe purpose and placed it in the hands of Mr. Mcintosh, instructing him to place it in the bank In his name and not to make the matter public, lie did as desired but before the fund could be drawn out to use for election pur­ poses the treasurer fell sick and died. toclOM »*d Women. Read t his. Mr. Fillmore was elected Comptroller, W. H. Dwijfht. tlie cash shoe dealer j audmany years afterward married Mrs. of Woodstock, III., oilers a* specials j Mcintosh, and received as part of her •« the beet loaf of white bread. •:ood kip boots to the man te largest boot A. s. WEIGHT, Mrnr'y MCH«MY Co. AX'L B* f FEIA<'K JHWIIS. buntings, - dress good*, ginghams. • trim, u.1 Stevens A ed to defeat bis eleetion. The ex-jPres- ident used to enjoy telling the story, ami often remarked that the "money was placed where it would do the most gooj" 10 hi 111. Cail at Bishop'V Warehouse and see the McCormick Twine Binder. The ' be it ileaper iu tbe market. Adjutant General of the British Army, was captured by John Paulding, David Willia n« nnd Isnac Van Wart, Ail natives of this country. HISTORY HAS TOLD THE REST. I noticed a statement that the tree under which Andre was captured was struck by lightning iu July, 1801, the very day of Arnold's death ill Jjondon. But as to the-truth of this, I can say nothing at all. But this much is cer­ tainly true--that heaven and earth have no smile for traitors. Six miles above this town is another austere witness of human depravity, and a monitor to those who would go in the way of the Transgressor--Sing Sing. The word may suggest something musical and lovely, like many tempta­ tions to sin, but the reality is more like adders teeth than the notes of a piano. But 1 did not mean to moral­ ize, so let us notice Stony Point next. It was here that G^n. Wayne, often called "Mad Anthony" sent tlie follow- ing significant dispatch to Gen. Wash­ ington: "Z)ear General:--The American Flag waves here." In looking at tbe place it is easy to see how the nane originated. We passed many other points of interest, but I shall note only one more,-- West Point, This was the end of my jour­ ney. I had three hours here before the boat returned to New York, and I expected to be greatlv rewarded by what 1 should#see. Perhaps I ought not to feel disappointed, but I certain­ ly did all tlie same. I supposed there was something of a city there. Great forts, bristling with fearful guns, naval and army stores sufficient to make one feeiseeure from any foreign foe. Well, they may be there but I could not find them. Upon going up th§ road Cus­ ter's statue meets one's gaze, giving the evidence that they have really caught tlie idea of building monu­ ments at West Point, and since this is the only one to be seen I suppose we ought to conclude that they intend go­ ing all the way back to Washington. When the top of the hill was reached, from which the few gray looking stone buildings could be seen, everything seemed painfully still. 1 could j>ee but one solitary young man. He was blushing and full fifteen, wore a gray coat, (to keep the houses company I suppose) and white pants, but I gave it up, I could not even guess what that was tor. In a walk about the grounds I saw a camp where perhaps a hun­ dred might be quartered. Guards with guns were on the lookout around there, but as there was not a living soul to interrogate, unless I approach­ ed the guard. 1 did not learn what the camp was for. There were some can­ non lying an one side, that were taken from the Mexicans in 1847. As this was the only war relic to be seen, one would think they are not miu-h inter­ ested in war. As w»» left, the remark was uiade by some one that this seem­ ed to be more suited to the study of the arts of peace. So let it be. But when school opens then our best American blood begins a dream of conquest and glory. I ought to say that in re-crossing the grounds I met Gen. Howard, but as he did wot seem to recognize me I passed on with a kind of reverence for those "big In- juus" lie whipped way out West. Your* truly, G. J, BURCHETT. It will be lor your interest to do so. 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I ain glnd that my first opinion which prompted me ia elXCH ANGING my KXA.BE for the BAUKIt has proved a lasting cne. Yours respectfully, JOHN KEBLING, Pittsburgh* Pa,, Nov. 28,|1879. Factory, 125, 127,120 E- 120 Street, New York. A Complete Assortment of the Favorite Pianos will be fount STEVENS & SCHNORR at our Warerooms. CO. JULIUS BAUER & 182184 WABASH AV. between Monroe and Adams St. CHICAGO Summer of 1881 OF BOOTS AND SHOES. Can you afford to take a day or a half day and go to the "We have just received an immense Stock for the fall and winter trade, and can show you the finest line of these goods ever brought to McHenry County. Remem­ ber we buy and sell for cash buy our goods at bottom prices, can and will give you such great bargains that it will pay you to come from any part of the county to trade with us, no matter how great the distance. We keep a full line of the Selz celebrated custom made goods constantly on hand, both fine and coarse for men, women and children. W. H. DWIGHT. "Woodstock, 111. C. F HALL, He is selling goods cheaper than any store in the Northwest, his terms are CASH--ONE PRICE TO ALL. Money refunded if •roods are not as represented- Our expenses aro light, our sales large. We do not sell a dollar on credit and our profit is more of a commission than a profit. We want you to come just once. It it don't pan out just as von read it here will pay your expenses, time, trouole and all. Read over the Price List, cut it out and paste it in your hat, and see if yoiu^ credit dealer will meet the prices. ...... « . . . . 08 •*'. 09 «e 18 .... 40, 50, Ml 1 00 Host prints V;ir<i wide brown cotton.... " " bleached " -- Best " " " " unbleached " .... " 4<i inch " .... " Denims Good " Cotton Flannel 40 inch Cnshmere, all wool.. Tabic Linen Corsets Flunncla Dress Goods Boys' Caps Men's " 101b beat rauias 141b prunes I41t> rice Sfl> baking powder.. 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