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.,:T;-'^ '*' rt^ «.£*'• V «** .-.J*^ /.>< i. » . ' : *»$ , : iHDAY, MARCH 14, 1883. a£F Editor. IhJtiflg* DMII, now that hia I'rm »nator ku PiniiwiL Is rf ratlvini? Itls ?liwtt. TH* Tr«*y, K. Y„ Time*, [«f W« retirement. «r«: "The :'!••*.*e«l In it* service f«»w Impressive character* /and It C*«» bid fiire­ ft* him •illy with sorrow and re. Jfwt.*1 Few out-a««1-out party men #ter iMtifi a handsomer compliment than this, MTTli« opinion prevails at the IPreaauryDepartment In Washington ttMM the law removing the tax frem %attk debits, etc.. Is retroactive, re­ lieving banks from taxes that have accrued since tlio 1st of January. The law required these taxes to he paid *is»nal-annnallr,v and this requirement jtavlng been repealed In the middle of a 'pfnl-aniitia! period,It is believed that the legal authorities will decide that Do taxes can be collected for the frac­ tional portion of the time. fSrJame* Giirtllwn. treasnrerl^r tfie United States^ has tendered his resig­ nation te rake effect on the first of April, and has accepted a business en­ gagement with a lucrative salary at* taciied thereto. Mr. Giiflllan has beeu One of the moot efficient officials in the •tf'reaMiry Department, having worked tils way op from a subordinate position ly sheer force of merit. He is a grad­ uate of Williams College, In the same Macs with President Garfleld, and be Jlweea the two there always existed a iraita personal friendship. S9*Tlie statistical agent of the British Department of Agriculture in tiondon, reports continued rains and Aoods, great injury to the wheat crop : and gloomy apprehensions of the worst " failure for years. The area devoted to grain is reduced, and much re sow­ ing will be necessary. There is alse paeh alarm at the spread of foot and •loath disease among cattle. The fecal fairs throughout Great Britain liave been closed, and orders In council prevent the movement of farm animals AMI Scotland TO Ireland until the 31st , ff March. ^_______________ 1BTGovernor Critenden . has par» Houed Clarence Hite, a noted member •f the James gang, who pleaded guilty • to train robbery in February, 1862, and was sentenced to tws*ty*llve years' im­ prisonment. The pardon was issued on the recommendation of the Peniten- 4lu7-physicians and the Board of In* apeetor*. Hite is in the last stages of ttnmaptlon. Since his Incarceiation he has been in the hospital two-thirds •f the time, and Is now weak and aaneiated, and his veice is nearly gone. Aeeeaipanied by his brother-in-law, he Im started for his father's home in Logan oaanty, Kentucky, There it some speculation as to the effect of •Bite's pardon upon Frank James' pros­ pects. It is believed that if Hite went •n the witness stand, or made a deposl. Men, he could send James to the peni­ tentiary. HABITUAL CUIMISAU • Hen. Chas. H. Tryon, Representative MRpom Mils county, who believes In re- atralniag the criminal classes and mak­ ing the penalty for th« repealed com* •tleeion of crime amount to something. Introduced the following important kill iu reference to habitual criminals: Sac. 1. Be it enacted, eto-* Whenever Iny person having been convicted •f either of the crimes of bnr- glary. grand larceny, horse stealing, robbery, forgery, or counterfeiting, •hall thereafter be convicted of any one of Paid crimes, committed after •och first conviction, the puniehment Shall lie imprisonment iu the peniten­ tiary for the full term provided by the law for such crime at the time of •noli last conviction therefor; and whenever any person, having been so sonvicted the second time as above provided, shall be again convicted of any of said crimes committed after •aid second conviction, the punishment •hall be imprisonment for life. Pro­ vided, that such former conviction or aonvlctlons and judgment' or jndg- Beats shall be set forth iu (Apt words In the Indictment. Sac. 2. On any trial for any of the •Md offenses a duly authenticated copy •f the record of a former conviction and judgment of *ny court of record for either of said crimes against the pwtjr indicted, shall be prima facie evidence of such former conviction, aad may be used* in evidence against such party. •ma TARirr taw. The tariff bill wa* promptly signed by the president, arid is the law of the land. The general impression is that the work of congress has boen well done considering all the difficulties in the way of final action. It Is estimated that the efiect of the bill will be to re­ duce the receipts from customs and l»- ternal revenue by t75.000.000. This is H iiffi 91119, Sli'! ifi uii gilt its of affairs any greater reduction might prove to be dangerous. The Republican majority In congress has acted with great wisdom mid cir­ cumspection in the accomplishment «f their difficult and dclicate task. Their action touched so nnny interests that It has been a matter of exceeding grav­ ity to settle upon a line -of action and hold It. It lias evidently been the in­ tention of the Republican lenders in congress to make tiieir actions conform to the needs of American l^idiMtry and still effect practical reduction in the sum of taxation, dome industries have undoubtedly suffered more than others in the revision; but the bill probably iue«ts the demand for the greatest good to the greatest numbertso well as any that could ha framed at the pres­ ent time. ;'/• As a public measure, the Republican party?may well be proud of the tariff bill. It is an indication that th* party has the brain to plan and the wiil to execute measures of the greatest im- port to the popular weah In Its career the Republican party has met and solved many difficult problems, among them, the reconstruction of the States, the amendment of the Censtitutien and the resumption of specie payments. To these it now adds the revision of the tariff. The [ arty has proved Itself equal to every task, and Its latest achievement Is one of the most Important and far- reaching in its history. As a party it ha3 not abated ill the least its devotion to the principle of protection of Amer­ ican Industries and American labor. It boldly takes the initiative in so reg­ ulating that protection as to more fully meet the demands of the times and our marvelous growth. In that growth the party's wise financial pol­ icy is a chief factor, and the party is still to be relied on to guide in the march of prosperity. Ml Oflw VoM]r.Onl«rf and Portal States Among the bills which became laws during the closing hours of the late Congress, was oue wiiich modifies and Improves the1 existing Post Office money order system. Tt authorizes the postmasters of money-order offices, ander authority of the Postmaster General, to issue postal notes In de­ nominations of #5 and under. This is an important bill and wiil greatly fa­ cilitate tho transmission of small sums through the mails. It authorises the Issue of money-orders of to er less, without corresponding advices, to be «M» engraved paper, and known as "pos­ tal notes," payable to bearer, such notes to be Invalid after three months, but the holder can, after that time, get the par value of the note by applying to the post office department at Wiisii- Ington. For Issuing a postal note ef $5 •r less a fee of three cents shall be tkarged. The bill also authorizes the issue or money orders Iu dwnoininations of $100 or less, hut none for more than 9100 ca be is*tied. The following fees are Sxad to be charged for money-orders: for ordert not exceeding 110, 8 cents from §10 to US, 10 cents; #16 to 930.15 Cents; $30 to #40,40 oents; 940 to #50 9Q cents; #50 to #60.30 cents; #00 to #70 Sfteeeu;#70to#*), 40 cents; #80 to fWH.JBaents. The new law Will go , The States That Are To Be. I It Is unfortunate,to say the least, that* the admission of now states and the creation of new Territories should be made a question of political control. The men who have tamed the wilder­ ness and developed its virgin resources deserve better treatment at the hands of Congress. The whole country is concerned in the opening »p of our Northwestt.rii possessions, and party interests ought not to have precedence over those of the Xatlon. The failure of the movement to se­ cure the admission of Washington and Dakota Territories into the Union, and the recent refusal of the House to even consider the question of riiTiding Da­ kota into two Territories, are the practical results of an obstructive policy which, if persisted in. must inevitably retard the growth and check the prog­ ress of a section of country upon the development of which the future pros­ perity of the country very largely de­ pends. Augmented as our natural In­ crease of population is by a yearly im­ migration of nearly 1.000.000 souls. It does not require the aid of prophecy to foresee what would occur if any obsta­ cle to a corresponding extension of our food-producing area should arise. Un- precedentediy rapid as the spread of civilization in the far West has been, the growth of our population is still more phenominal; and it is worthy of remark that English statisticians have already baguii to calculate how long it will be before the conditions of life ill the United States will bo reduced to the same "vretched scale that obtains abroad. It is manifestly to the Interest of the Nation, therefore, that, territorial de­ velopment. should be stimulated rather than discouraged. Instead of with­ holding from the citizens of Dakota or Washington Territory the privileges arising trom a separate state govern­ ment, the policy of Congress should be to bestow them at the earliest moment practicable. When one considers that in tlie Territory of Dakota for Instance there Is a population of 300.000, and that In the northern portion alone the wheat acreage last year readied a total of 444,325 acres, it seems scarcely short of a crime to longer refuse its citizens representation in Congress and deny them the benefits of a state govern­ ment. It is no justification to say that a populous state like New York should not be balance<1 in the Senate by one of comparatively small population. No harm has ever come to the Republic in the past from the inevitable result of the creation of new states, and we may be sure that those who are denouncing the proposition to admit the Territory of Dakota to a place in the Union as n scheme to give the Republican party a majority in the next electoral College would not hesitate to support it did it promise to increase trie chances ... Democratic supremacy. It is shameful that the interests of the great North west should thus be subordinated to the interests of politicians. * v Notice to Hoidertt of Mc~ Henry Couny Orders. Notice is hereby given that on the first day of April A. 0.1883,1 will pay the following six ptr cent #300 McIIeu- ry County orders, viz: Numbers 3.5 6.10.17. 20.21,23,28.33,38, 39,41, 45.51 53. 58, 59, 01. 08, 70, 72. 82, 83, 80,95, 98' H5- ,5°- ,52' 159, 163, 164, 171. 174. 179,184. and 185. Interest will cease on the above McHenry conntv order* on the first day of April, A. D* 1883, JAMBS NISH, County Treat. Woodstock. IU., Feb. 27th, If38. City residence* for sale. Apply to Asa W. i*miih, Woodstock, !)!. ' M . . AL< The §n*»w ionrfnsj. •Our b-irber on Sunday last and won't resume btMiusss until he finds a better location. " Steve McXett resigned his place to Gould's factory here last Monday, on account of his health. thtll on J. D. Ferguson and examine Ills new stock of wall papers. Henry Helming had a sale on Wed­ nesday last of 18 cows, which averaged #48.30 per head. Mrs. Dyke, from Washington, Kan., who has spent the wini«r here visiting her father, returned to her home last week. Miss Plngree, of the primary school department here, will soon return to her home in Wisconsin, where slip will resume teaching. Our school closed on Friday last. jj| few exercises were given by the sctidl- ftrs, in which they did credit to them­ selves and teachers. On Saturday last Morton A Chapell's auction sale of 17 cows averaged over #50 per head, and -was sold by Jim, you bet, in 46 minutes. A surprise party was given Miss Pln­ gree Friday eveniug, by hor many young friends. A. A. fiariquest, having sold his farm will sell at Auction March 21, all his personal property, consisting of a quan­ tity of oats and corn, severrl horses, fine family carriage, wagons, cutter ieorn planter, drags, cider .mill, etc. Also all Ills household goods. Mr. Hart- quest leaves here this month for Hamil­ ton Co., Nebraska, where he intends buying lauds. The PLAINDEALKK goes with him. G E. Chapell, of Chicago, made us a visit over Sunday. Tlie many friends of Jas. McNett alias "Buffalo Bill," will he glad to hear he will soon make his appearance among us once more. Miss Jennie Tales, who lias been yisitlng with the family of Andrew Huiiter, has returned to her home in LaSalle.III. The funeral services of Mrs* Von Schenck, was held Sunday aftornoon In the Lutheran church, and on Monday her remains were taken to RiverForest for interment. She has left a large circle of friends and a loving liusbaad to mourn her loss, for none knew her but to love her. MA3ENCO. Tlit "filrengo Pickle Corner making contracts lor cucumbers for the next season. The "Grand Central" Shaylng Parlors under the Opera House, were opened up last Tuesday. Galloway proprietor, Members of the Atheneum held a sociable at the residence of Ira B, Curtiss last Saturday evening. A good time was enjoyed by all. Five persons recently united with the Wesleyan Cliurch and three with trie Presbyterian. S. A. Crissey, will move Itls store on the coroner of Dr. Green's lot. east of Post Office, to make room ftfr hls new brick building. W. P. Abbott lias purchased the Lansing property, aud Intends erecting two mere houses upon the premises for renting purposes. Zacli Lon den beck has bought a lot oft from (lie east side of Mrs,*John Parklmrst'alaud aud is erecting a house thereon. Miss Addle Gocliev. one ef the teach­ ers In our Public School, has resigned iiud accepted a position as cashier with H. E. and F. A. Patrick. Miss Gocliey has proven an able and efficient touch­ er and we are sorry to bee her go. Wedding bells will ring to-inorrow (Tuesday) evening. Will report to our next. H. P. Smith Is again quite low. He has had severe attacks of hemorrhage which lias reduced iiis strength. His friends are still hopeful. MARRIED.--A. B. Mason and Mrs. Ellen Fieeman were united iu mar­ riage by Rev. J.N, Hutchinson, last Tuesday evening. MARRIED.--At the residence of tlie brides father, M, C. Dunbar. In Riley III.. Wednesday, March 7th, by Rev. J. N. Hutchinson, Henry Whito. of Genoa III., and Miss Ida C. Dunbar, of Riley. We wish the happy couple bon voyage through life. MARRIED.--At tlie residence of Mrs. Mahala Johnson, in Marengo III., Feb. 28th, by Rev. J. M. Clenrlening, Lewis T. Du Von and Miss Mary Jehuson. MARRIED.--Charles Rogers and Miss Mary Reese were married at the M. E. Personage, F«b, 21st, by Rev. J. M. Clendeiining. Mr. D. W. Lawrence, an old and re­ spected citizen, died very suddenly at his residence In Marengo la8tThursd»y mornl ng. He awoke about five ox-lock and told his wife he felt bad. She gave him some remedies but did not retire again. About six o'clock lie arose and had partially dressed, when he told his wife he felt very bad.. She aroused D. A. Stedman, her son-in-law, aud sent, for a physician, but before lie arrlvoc* Mr. Lawrence was a corpse* Puireral services were held Sunday at the house at 2 p. tn, Vmroit ijMHHHEOte.:-»'gvarybadir Is lookingWfpffRti st**!,. ' George B. Stewart bus returned from Missouri. Iffsople are visiting week. at Keystomi last James friends at L. H. Tuesday A large numHer of our young people attended the Solon exhibition )aai Tuesday evening. Lyman Bacon hat returned from Roekford. Mrs. Jud Stewart Is on the sick llat this week, but IS ion the gals. Everybody Is trying to got their years wood chapped. Mary Ann dw}lares she will fix those melion thle^es next summer, Mr. Frank Tryon cut his foot while chopping wood a few days since, Charley Baoaft and family have been visiting friends here a few days. Frank, you had better get those cigars. »Nettie says she . Is going to school n e x t w i n t e r i f -- . Lyman Bacon will commence build­ ing next week. It has Improved the looks of our friend, Mr. George Vogel, attending IO many cxhibitlotp Look at Ms upper Hp# Josh Hopkftift iald the roads were terrible rongii Tuesday night. Harvey Stewart thinks of starting for Iowa in a few days. wish him much success. The leader of our string band was here Friday night--Edwin Truax. Robert Bacon, Ralph and Frank Ma­ son visited Elgin Monday. Fred Tryon has returned from Springfield. We see Hank flying around tho coun­ try listening for tlie blat of a calf. That's right. Hank, this cold weather Is good for'th* market. Our wood chopper, Mr. Herm Ward, left us Monday. Keystone isn't quite large enough for Heriu. Wanted--A good strong German girl to do general house work. All work or no pay. Apply fo Mrs. Bacon, Mulu street. Our stock buyers, Stewart A Faxon, report hard times down In Missouri, a* the winter was very hard, and tha cattle were hot well cared for. SOLON: EDITOK PLAINDKALKR:--AS It has been some time since we have seen any thing from this place, we will endeavor to inform you of a few events which have happened here and in this vicinity which we hope will be deemed of suffi­ cient interest to secure a place la your columns. Last Monday evening we were enter­ tained at the M.~~E. church' by listening to a lecture deliVeied by "Buckskin Sam," giving an account of his life, sufferings and adventures while a pris­ oner amohg the Indians in the "far West," Or rathef'Southwest, which if true, was certainly worth the quarter charged for i0lnilNtf0n.7 ~ v ' Our school closed last, Tuesday,March 6th. we believe, with only the usual exercises during the day, but in tlie eyening they,gave an exhibition whicii was a credit to buth the teacher aud scholars. The ho|tse was densely crowded, every particle of sitting and standing room being occupied. There was, consequently, considerable noise when the curtain went down; but con­ sidering the crowd present they were reasonably quiet while^ the speaking, acting, and singing were going on. The Solon 8CITOO1 (as is generally known) Is noted for Its good exhibitions; and it is the general verdict of those present that this one was a little ahead of any that has taken place hers for some time. Butrwhen Mr. Wire takes hold of anything in the Interest of his school it is pretty certain to be a success. Tlie exhibition consisted of Recitations. Dialogues, Tableaux, and the speaking and acting of several -dramas'* by the school; also the rendering of some beautiful music, toth vocal and Instru­ mental, by the young people, who were invited to assist In the entertainment. This Is Mr. Wire's second term as a teacher In the Solon school, and he has not only won the respect and love of his entiie school, but lias gained many warm friends among the people of this place, who are truly sorry to have hi in leave. But, as the school during the summer is to be small, It is deemed ad­ visable by "the powers that be" to pay less wages than are necessary to secure the services of a first-class teacher. So mote It be. Mrs. J. Hnkleman is on the sick list. WAUCONDA.' Tlie post office has been moved into tho Gold!ng Bros, store. HOM Burton lias sold his meat market to Eugene Jenks. and Will Thornton. The new firm filled their ise house on Wednesday. IMr. Burton's father from Michigan has been visit!ng here. Buckskin Sain delivered a very popu­ lar lecture Wednesday evening. Joe McAndrew has left the cheese factory, fie Is now clerking in Mr. Brooko* store. Mr. Allen Lampliere died very sud­ denly last week. His funeral was held at the Baptist church Friday, Rev. L. J- Diiitmore. the Universalist mluistop* from McHenry, preaching the sermon, | The Wauconda Jubiloe Singers giVe an entertainment next Friday evening. They promise lots of fun and good ttolle. Don't forget to come out. BOBIBT C. BIIHBTT, -BREEDER 0F--~ FOWLS, ' RICHMOND, ILL. (r»ST PREMIUM AT MCHBWRT COURT T VAIB.) Mr fowls are of the celebrated DUKE or yORK strain, remarkable for their great size an<i laying qualities. I can show a trio of last season's chicks weighing 31 poiimls. Eggs, i>er setting of thirteen. SI flu, delivered to purchaser in Richmond. Shipped, securely packed, S3.0S. 7 ROBERT C. BENNETT. PATENTS. NO PATENT, NO 1>AV, in our motto. We have hud 14 year# experience in procuring I !tt<>nte, Cavefltf, Trade Marks, Copyrights, etc., in this and other countries. Our Hand ltonks, giving full instructions in I 'atents. free. Address: B.S.tA. P. LACKY, Pat­ ent Att'j •, 604 K St., Washington, D. C. PENSIONS All other goods «AUU: low rates. iDY FOR £ W $ -»V 'V mi 1ST- [snccKsso« TO OXS. SEISI] . Havfnjr purchased the stock of Hardware of ?• .V-JColl'y. in t|.e 8tore opposite Biabop'a mit.fllam now preparedto offer to the buy- to g public anything in the line of 1, ^ • >• yl TT" <v«t' " l«'WW V r EA2DWAEI, TIHWABX, RIVERSIDE .414 Stoves, At prices to suit the ttme|» j|J ^y' BAIRTMENI 'ft*8 ¥ • . • Will also find a large assortment of Dairy­ ing Utensils, Milk Pans, Milk Pails, Milk Cans, and anything in that line ut prices as v ...... .-..jpK !«!? '-tru ' m' J * ' * * ! » * : i * MW line of ̂ e and elofran. styles for ppfin? requirements. Every department - % ow at the Lowest. A fun sfoek «t JBAftB WIBK always on hand. : JOB BIN C A lib REPABRINC, Promptly attended to. JK^Don't bny any­ thing in the Hardware Line until you ha ye examined my stock and learned prices. E. M. HOWE. McHenry, Februa r y s ? . 1 D 8 S . f i ' * ; FOR AND Agricultcrsl tf&ehisery, A; S Richmond - Illinois. I sell every Implement, Tool or Machine fHrmfer wants. PL \TKORM SPRING, DK- 1-IV58Y AND FARM WAGONS, TOP AND OPEN BUPCIES, One, two and three seateij., at lower prices noi ' spa Mo line, Davenport, ami the John Deere Plows . pr than any other concern northwest of Chicago, In the Agricultural Department I have the >oth Sulky ami Walking. Tho Kevstoneand Richmond Champion Planters. The Rich­ mond Broadcast and Superipr Sieedtrs. Har­ rows of all kini'.s at lower prices than ever before. Corn Cultivators of all kinds, Mow­ ers, Reapers ai.d Twine Hinders. In short anything a man wants in the farm Machinery line, FROM A CLEVIS TO A STEAM JfiN- GINE. FINE PAINTING. In my Painting Department I have secured the services of ll. H. NICHOLS, who is well known .in MrHonry •»"?{ I.<>£e ('OKIltiSS --S CtlC of the I* st painters in this part of the coun­ try. Call aud see his'work, whie.h speaks for itself. For "Avtistic Style'* in this line, we defy competition. T < • Blacksmltliin^r and Pono in a workmanlike manner and war- ranted. Call and sen me before puacha&ing, as I am sure I can save you money . A. P. QUAY* Richmond, Marsh 5th, 1883. A mr GOODS ; W|5 WOULD LIKE To Sb-ow Y"ou, Unbl'd Table Cloth, H'f Bl'd •• " Red Itorder, Rleaehed, Red fast colors, Napkins. BSe. to 3Sc.Tper yard. 84c. to :«)C. •• 89c., Kc., and 57c. •• 87c., 7'2c. and 94c. 48c., ^9c., and Die. 85c.,94c.,fl. 10and;91.U " Also onr line of Dress Goods, AtJSc, 10c, 13c, 1V„ 17c, 90c and)2Ac per vard. A nice line of CO LOWED C.VS(iM£BEb at S9c and 63c pei^yard. A flne|line of NUN'8 CLOTHS, 54 Tnches wide, at tl.57 per yanl. of CRETONNES at 14c, 19c,-2fic, »nn we per vard. A good line of CORSETT3 .at 48c," Wc, 79c, 98ct fl.25 aud SL88. A flno line and 29c In addition we have a tulT line of Goods usually kept by tis at very low prices. Call and see us, we can show you some good goods at lov prices. HJLNhY ROGERS. YOLO, 111.. Feb. 2 not, life is sweeping br, gn , flare l»efore vou die; some­ thing mighty and sublime, leave behind to conquer time." #86 H week in your own town. No ris" *5 outfit fiee risk Everything new. Cipital not required. We will furnish von everything. Many are making fortunes. Ladiea make as much as men. and boys and girls make great pay. Reader, il you want business at which you can make great pay all the time, write for particulars to H. HAL- LETT A CO., Portland, Maine. O.' W. OWEN, --DEALER IH Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware etc. nv disease fees, $10. FOR SokKers on anj wound or injury. Bounty, Rack Pay, Dis­ cbarges for Deserters, etc., procured. 14 years experience. Address: C. M. SITES, * d0.,«04 F St., Washington, D. C, % m WATCHES. O. W. Owen will sell you a bfan new Elgin Watch for #7 and warrunt It to keep good time. In my line at the vivyr> ow«*.: 1 keep to etoek the celebrated Springfield Watch, wntfth Is pronouueed by all to be the beat watch now on the market. Will not be Umtersold, On any goods in my line. b a McHenry^ Feb. 90, MR, , March% 1883; i •» . IT- 1 v | ' A-' -. is-.' -V, "••• ' > «f*_* """J; 'y nnmireds ot onr neighbors and friends have purchased one of these snnerb instru- Hi h i" w i® 1;l8t,Vvel\u. >'eM,rs'the twelve your old Ester's ire worth more than any RI»!l that is sold I.I Ihis section KKW. They are the line»t toned organ in the world, SHU an "r*n,l U\*Vm^r With u"e- YVU 'ua.V »«k. w"y other rakers make as «"i.V..^ . the Estf:y.J lhnBecrci remains with the Estdys, iheii patents and invei.tijns- ^.!l i .I*6 11 , ,J ! ,nv oll!ei ' Ihey liuve entiieiy overcome the (tifllrultv of mj«I losing their quality and tailing with.ube, and have prod need a reed which possesseita Quality of t^rte, i^ound in no Having had nearly twenty years experience in selling and repairing organs, I claim to know something about an organ, and I should like to give some advice to any one who coiiiemplatea buying an instrument and would try, in the Hist place to advise you about tlie stops inan org4ii. I flml iu a great majority of ct>ses that the iirst question asked by a purchaser is: How many stops lias your organ? Now to show you hew unimportant that i?, X will tell you that an Estey urgan, Willi two sets of reeds, of Ave orUvet each, is saying it has 122 reeds, or notes, and requites only seven stops, but van use only nine at the most. Some ot the lower grades of organs of diilerent makes udvertise tiieir organs as having ten sets of r«e<ls and I wen I y-sc ven stops, when, in fuct, they only contain 122 reeds or notes, and can only use nine slops, Icfiitiuinlely. 1 have a circu.hu' from an eastern factory , advertising these or­ gans as having ten octaves ot reeiu, which means two sets of five octaves each, or 12i reeds or notes. Now I would usk any one why the iweniy-scven stops are put into as organ which lias but 122 notes and can only use nine, if not to deceive tliu purchaser, M IIU, AS A rule, knows but little about an instrument for You tell a farmer that you huve a mower tti*t has thirty-two sickles, and when lie rnvestfcs-' gated it and found it had but two bickles •( sixteen sectionb each, you would say il wa* intended lo misrepresent the mover, ^o Iaay of the organs tlmtadvertise twenty-seven stops aim ten sets ol reeds, it is Ooue.to mislead* 1 advise any one buying an organ to buy the Estey, of Itrattleboro, tor several reasons. First: It is the best inude organ bolove ibe public, consequently will last the longest. Second: It is the best1 tone. Thiru: It has tlie best ac. tion--is the quickest to respond to the touch, therefore, tlie quickest music written caa be played on it. ' In proof of its durability I will, w ith permission, refer to some of the persons who have'tjfcfc Estcv in use the longest lime: ^ iHenry Colby, Melienrv, 111. Win. Tidmarsh, Wauconda, III, • C. V. Slovens, lJo' l»r. Weils, -- Do ,, H* C. Smith, . ' Do Y^'lir. Itaugs, , rj 1H» . Geo. Clark, Do Joan Hanson, i King Wood, IU. ' 11. 11. Nichols, Do Y- » 4X. J. Ellis, , ' Do *. Universalist Chnrch, Do "l»r. lltick, Woodstock, WW' Henrv Rogers, : tVolo, III. CoiiBiegational Church, Do . Hokuvl Paddock, Do Allan Oiles, Do Steblilns Ford, Wauconda, III. : lir. Newman, Do If you waut a cheap ioifc"i> made Instruraeiu tor upward*, McHenry, III..February JOth, )M, W. OWEN ffi - V y •» i\ "I£•' *>!' J" ,-',i ' Itence the nt^3Slty 'fbt' aes Are conM/intly changing. suitably adjusted to meet the new requiremeuts, aiid hence the value Which greatly increases our facilities for properly fitting specta­ cles the first ti ial. It you already wear glasses, or need to wear them, let us prove the accuracy of the instrument, and theu pl« report the result to your neighbors. Also notice t " i id , V * t t(t~> t • t.i Mudt » '.1 * ,'t.' New Adjustablf Riding Bow Frames, " Or enrved frames parsing back of the ears, thus preventing annoyance of their falling off when bending over. Remember we carry a full line of SPECTACLES, EYE GLASSES, COLORED GLASSES aud other Oprical Grocds, as well as DRUGS. MUSIC, BOOKS, AND STATIONERY, aud that we furnish promptly and cheaply any artkle jrqy,wijjJtA1* departments which we do iw>t have in stock. F, B. HARRISON. Wauconda. Feb. 11,1883. v ^ spffj" . ̂ J ' i , -DEALERS 1IT#« . !. I#,*, AW- READY CLOTHXAO, At Oenterville, McHenry, McBENRT, ILL., Janoai^ 23d, 1883. . ^ . . . jm 1 JCJHU ILW iin .. wJ) J VI IJRI&'J