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"Profpasor" Od. from the p«rip«( of reached here we over the a(t*lr in the »»." Sam Gratiam, ex irr- Unfers, called attention to incident which attracted a 7 jsi^- xmr. .•«, • liil . ,V •^•'5'"T"' • »* vuro 0 BIIU (ttva tu« name oi "^Ifnmmond'e Leap" to a lofty canyon #all on the banks of the Rio Grande, about «ix miles west from where the alkaline waters of the Pecos empty Into It. The track of the Southern Pacific Railroad runs close to the river here, and as you whirl by the train wen will point out the spot where Bobert Hammond made a sheer leap of 156 feet to the muddy, waters of the jj Rio Grande below. This leap was made | In the early summer of 1882, when the t railroad was in process of construction. | Hammond worked in the day gang *«»d the big wall tent he shared with eix er eight others wks about 800 yards from the edge of the lofty wall against whose base the muddy waters of the "great river" dashed and tumbled. At this particular point the river is quite deep, One night the sleeping occu­ pants of Harris' camp were aroused by * series of startling yells, which came from Hammond's tent. Before they «ould collect their senses and settle In the^r minds whether or not the camp had been attacked by Indians, Ham­ mond dashed from the tent, and, al­ though held by his companions, finally l©*"® himself away and yelling'at every jump, made giant bounds toward the river. The drillers and blasters iu the cut stopped their work and ran up on the bank te see what was the matter. They saw Hammond as be dashed to­ ward them and beard bis agonized yell?. A cry of horror burst from their lips as the yelling man reached the brink of the precipice, and, without a second's hesitation, leaped out and shot down like a plummet to the boil- log flood 166 feet below. Tbey heard the loud splash made by his body when it struck the water, and then, with blanched faces and hushed voices, they hurried down to the river level to •enrch for the poor lellew's mangled body. What was their surprise to meet ihe supposed dead man alive and un* Injured. He was shivering with cold, however,and the muddy water dripped tfrom his clothing. "What was the matter?" cried the group of searchers in chorus. "Oae of them hifernal stinging 11a- ards got in my ear and nearly drove me crazy,*' answered Ha-nmotid, "bat he popped out when I struck the water. By the way, boys, what do you toink of that jump?" . "It odght to hive killed you,** said one man, "It didn't, though," cried Hammond, with a laugh, "PI) make it again for a •10 tHll." The next morning Jack Harris ted the distance measured, and the tape Mine, held close to the clifl edge marked 155 feed and a few inches wbea the other end touched the water. Ham­ mond did net appear to sufler from hi* terrible flight through the air. He was In thin underclothes tfcat night, «nd his feet were protected only by thin socks. He struck iu the water fee t first and described the sensation experien eed as similar to that if the feet bad boen smartly slapped with a broad strap. While in the air ln» felt no difficulty in breathing, and the increas­ ed velocity as his body neared the water was not physically perceptible. 'Ciicrai -O Liniai lUidC. • * c " -,.Lt .f* - . f L.' ' IN RIVERSIDE BLOCK, V '"-"iS* Great Reduction! frtace of toothing. If hot wanted at present, perhaps if will pay to buy for future wear. Take notice of the following prices and decide for yourselves. B°y» Vests for 25 cents, former price 60 cents to «l.3B ot Oli II are us baits, ages 4 to 9 at f to | former price. 11 Boys Suits, ageo 10 tn 14 at $3.00, former price *6.50 to #7.60 18 Boys Suits 93.00 to 85.00, former price 85.00 to $10.00. 80 Young Mens Suits, sizes 33 to 36. at #5.00. former price 87.60 to 810,00. 40 Boys Poplin Coats, sizes 26 to 36. a| 25c, former price 76c to 81.00. 18 Mens Vests, light weight and color, 50c, former price 81.76 to 82.08. 47 Mens Coats, ail kinds, at 82.00 to 87.00. former price 84.00 to 812.00. 8 Mens Suits at 87.00,.former jrlce 810.00. 6 Mens Suits at 89.00. former price 811.60. 84 M<hw M l te i former price. We have recently added to our Clothing stock some very lew C3-re«i,t 'Vq . .EiSWKS WAUCOT*l>A, .x ^ Our Store is full of New, Fresh Goods. -We carry only the Best, f FBICIS LOWER THAN EVER. BVSBY DSFABTMHR VULL AHD COUFLXTS. .. .%>"• We can show you some of the finest patterns ever broti tr ht to Wauconda, and invite an inspection of our stock, and a comparison of prices, Have just now on hand a new line of • M A Choice Line ot AND A Line of Syrups and Molasses at Low Prices. Prices of all goods are arranged so that We Will Not be TJnadersold. 0~The highest market price paid for Eggs and Pioduce. OOUMIIO MOTH Ml & OWE General mercnants *»->> »v ' r j?/* iV 'A •t 'i New Wall Papers, ' New Wall Paperf, New Wall Papers, And Borders to MatcM. • .r mm mmi . • > < "lt-1 , yp -j 4, f* ̂ The largest Stock iu this section, and at the very Lowest Prices. TRIMMfcD FREE. _ : Suits, lfl latest sty!« and patterns, which we have marked at very close prices, and feel confident we can please all both in quality and price. We also desire to call the particular attention of pur tie- men friends to our new line of Which is now very complete, and colors, and know we can please you. ,?e the very late* atyles l®"The receat earthquake, which devastated the romantic Vale of Cash­ mere. is apparently one of a series that has been shaking up Soutberu Asia and Europe for some years past. The com- atotions in Asia Minor and Scio and the terrible upheaval at Isebia, in the Med> lterranean, occurred about two years ago. The earthquake in the Straits of Sunda and in the islands adjoining, iu August, 1883, was the meet destructive recorded in history. The recent die* turbance In Cashmere shows that even the mountain backbone of Asia Is not exempt from the throes caused by in­ ternal fires, and that tho elements most be In an inordioate state of uneasiness. Professor Proctor had a interesting, but decidedly fanciful, article on the •rigin of earthquakes in the last num­ ber of Science Monthly. There is noth­ ing in any of these disturbances to veriry his theories. SDdhph A PRONOUNCED SUCCESS Thousands ©f Acres Plowed wHI» D«*chman. and Every €um Made for This WoaderiJ Wew Fully Substantiated. ^^WjgM* thu plow K> omcmbM bo6 B»c»u«e it run* OWE HORSE U6H1EB "JW Other plow made ««••«* CABRICO.auJGED M06UIDED by tht usfe erf thrte irhf-.g-ta the Plow U IN FRWI bUt keepln«tUe unm^i Pl*t« pole PRK- fanr»?» or*FT or weight on «K WttOBal). Th# Agricultural Pilgrtm'g gmgew, wttto six tinted iliustmttons leonio). kU Mat free to any iddim, MOLINE PLOW CO.. MOUWE. ILLINOIS. Keystone Pulverizers It and l«lnoh at B. M.Owen ASm|" :h, ,.»3la,U. .Jbteti.rJAAi.i This is one of the most importaat branches of our business, and one that has received our very careful attention; we have studied our trade, and now feel confident we are better than ever prepared to meet their wants in this department. For "medium price goods we continue to sell the Redpath make, which have given such gen- 1 r._ I In *.ADIE* FIN* SHOES, We are confident that for Style, Finisn and Durability the celebrated John Foster goods are as good as money will buy; we have sold them several years and always find them reliable; while in Boots the "Buffalo" make Still stands ahead, having been sold in this place for over thirty years, and stood the severest tests and not been found wanting. You take no risk in purchasing them. In Dry Good! & We are tull of # all the latest styles and novelties which will be sold at the lowest living prices; we invite the ladies to call and ex­ amine our new and beautiful Dress Goods, consisting in part ot fiilks, Cashmeres, Ottomans, Flannels, Buntings, etc., etc., which as The largest and tonish the closest boye it stock in town, at prices that will Drugs and Medicines, • v i':. • •, Our usual large stock and relirble quality. PSaXXTS AND OILS. ~ J^lways the best tone obtained, at bottom prices. • EVE^T OEFARTIST FULL. ISPAn inspection of* Good, and Pricw re*pectfully solicited. iearjr, I1U, Mar *Hb»3885. " . •; ' r-. . -i- • .»-"V 4J.- - • - -'r.i > W S s *• * 1 T t»/jf / £ , ^ ' #/• , . .. (,» J., A, A 1 At his Warehouse in McHenry, is selling the best Machinery that money will buy, and at prices as low as any dealer in McHenry or Lake Conn ties. I have a full line of AGRICULTURAL o IMPLEMENTS All of the best make, and warranted as represented. No old stock or cheap snide goods. If in want of anything in the line of Agri­ cultural Took, do not fall to call betoiA p!urchaAiag, as I can save you*moneym" •> o Want Your Wheat! For which I will pay the Highest Market Price in cash, delivered at my Mill. If you hive any Wheat bring it along and get your money now. \ c, . • m J • :•••• r McHenry, April 28th, 1885. BISHOP. The Above Cuts Show '» Patent date As applied to the common earry-around Gate, or panel of fence, It makes a gate that is Cheap, Strong and Durable, combining more points of excellence than any other gate, however expensive. Any ordinary work hand can apply this hanging by looking at the cut. The cost of iron for hanging does not exceed 15 cents. Give this Gate a careful examination. It is something every farmer needs. Farm, Town, County and State right tor sale by your Blacksmith, Agent, or S. & J. SHERMAN. io-38-6m West McHenry, ILL. We Have Just Received Our first invo ice Spring Goods, and in order to maks rom foi the Largest Sto ck of v " Spring and Summer Goods Ever bronght to Woodstock, or into McHenry County. We will Cjlose out our Fall and Winter BOOTS AND... REGARDLESS OF COST. f For we must have the room. * We can and will give you In these Goods, and it will pay you to come from all over the Country to trade with us. Good Goods at low ('ash Prices. Re­ member the place, Cor. Maine Street and Public Square, Wood­ stock, III. N. B.---House Established 1865. W. H. DWICHT. -.kit .A.. - a. ^ tsu£*„ li •' 2 .A 1 * NEW CARPET. New Styles hj Boots and Shoes, In Ladies', Gents' and Children's Wear. few Styles Mens Sats A Caps Painte and Oil^ Mixed Paii^Jialv; r ' 1 Groceries, Elc "iv\ Your Patronage Solicited. Prices the Lowest. X. tSlT'One Door West of the Riverside House. •---DEALER 1^ NAILS, MECHANICS TOOLS, CHANDELIERS, » / v lampsi Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware. And in short,'everything in the Hardware, tove and Tin Li ne. HE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD. Call at his store before buying elsewhere. jobbing; and Promptly Attended REMEMBER, extra good bargains can always be obtained. McHenry, III., March 16th, 1885. JOHN I. STORY. F. G. M A-Y E S, DEALER IN i m ; •'>:M -Made ••M Goods Invites an inspection ot his stock, all ot which will be sold at the lowest prices for cash. Remember good goods at fair Prices at«he Centerville Store. McHenry, 111., June 10,1884. F-WW 4 , .U A. 3* . *!.* '.S*. 1.