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4 / V * tko dow not kd« or profession! ni tm VMttlM If H« ttMC OMt hi* pft'vTi pond, md take b« easily caught. He ip. H® may work In ft to-day, and the harvest-field tftjfcomw. He does the drudgery, and g*il#b pay of the drudge. Hit w»ye« •re so small that lie fflnds It Impossible to I ay op a dollar, and a fortnight ef lUeneaa will see lit to dead-broke. The other night I Sftw a man drag* ging himself wearily along, carrying a pick on hie shoulder. **Tlred, John?'* •'More so than any horse in Detroit." "What do you work atP" "I'm a digger. Some thnes I work for gas companies, but oftener for plumbers." "Good wages f" "So good that my family never has enough *o eat, let alone buy-; ' lag decent clothes. If It wasn't for the! wife ftnd children, I'd wish for that street car to run over me." "Why didn't you learn a trade?" "Because nobody had Interest enough to argues nnd reason with me. I might have had ft good trade and earned good wages; but here I am, working harder for 98 or #9 a week than many ft mftn does to earn #18." And now, my boy. If men tell you it the trades are crowded, and that^ 'so mftny carpenters and blacksmiths? and painters and shoemakers and other tradesmen keep wsgea down, pay no attention to such tftlk. Compare the wages of common and skilled work­ men. Take the trade for which you' seem to be fitted. Begin with the determination to learn it thoroughly ftnd to become the beet workman in the shop. Don't be sftti6fled to skim •long from one week to another with-' out being discharged, bnt make your* aeryloes so valuable by being such as thorough workman that your employer can not afiord to let you go.--Dgtrdtt Jtee/Ves*. V More KffaetlT*! Ttaa VraMMtlli' In ancient Mexico the people knew Mthing of prohibition or local option methods, but they had a summary way of puolshlng drunkenness. It ftn officer or man ot distinction got drunk he w&S hung, and his body was then dragged along a public highway and thrown in the river. If the drunkard belonged to the lower classes he was sold into slav­ ery for the first offense, and for the second he was bung. It wa« the theory ef the Mexican law that'the offender Who was the highest In rank merited the most rigorous punishment. Under such a code of law drunkenness was of very rare occurrenoe among the ancient Mexicans. All that, however, was In a state of barbarism. In these civilized days the Mexlean gets as drunk as a "tilled owl," and^nbthinj^iS thought tru. ^ Ira ------Dealer in--* 9Z>. ' -* *•»< *1; v--'.-J RIVERSIDE w: Great Reductions JJ"*, I In price of Clothing. If not wanted at pjtefeent, perhaps it will pay to buy for future wear. Take notice of the following' price! and decide for yourselves. We offer ft lot of Boys Vests for 25 cents, former price SO cents to 91.35 JB4 Cliildrens Suits, ages i to 9 at § to } former price. 11 Boys Suits, ages 10 to 14 at $3.00, former price $6.50 to 97.60 18 Boys Suits $2.00 to 95.00, former orlce 05 00 to $10.00, 80 Young Mens Suits, sizes 33 to 36, at $5.00. former price 17.60 to 910,00. 40 Boys Poplin Coats, sizes 26 to 36. at 25c, former price 75c to $1.00. 12 Mens Vests, light weight and color. 50c, former price $1.75 to $2.00. 47 Mens Coats, all kinds, at $2.00 to $7.00. former price $4.00 to $12.00. 8 Mens Suits at $7.00, former jrice $10.00. 5 Mens Suits at $9.00, former price $11.50. * 84 Mens Suits at § to J former price. We hare recently added to our Clothing stock some very Heat aiicL Durabl In latest styles and patterns, which we have marked at Very close prices, and feel confident we can please all both in quality and price. We also desireto call the particular attention of our gentle­ men friends to our uew Jine of * ' f 9 Great Attractions. BROTHERS lie Beat. WAUOONDA, II ire is lull of Now, Fresh Goods. We carry oi PBICIS LOWES THAR EVEE, EVEBY BEFABTMUIT FULL ASS COUPLETS. We can show you some of the finest patterns ever brought to Wauconda, and invite an inspection of our stock, and a comparison Jtf prices. w Have just now on hand a new line of , , Qroce ChotSeLine o! OFFER DRAIN Manufactured by jf. GATES, and fully Guaranteed, as LOW GOOD TILE Can be Bought Anywhere. r y - " r' gp ^ f^A rich, brainless Widow, It is reported, is American about to Barry Paul's discarded husband. Mar- quia de Caux. He Is a good-for-noth- Ing loafer, but then he has a title, and •fcoddy Americans exchange their gold for blood--bad though the blood m*j he, as is generally the case. Advico to Mothers. Are you disturbed at uight and Irokoft ot your rest by a sick child suf- Otrisg and crying with pain of cutting teeth? if so send at once and get a bottle of Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething. Its value it incalculable. It will relieve the poor little suffer imoiediately. De­ pend npon it mothers, there Is no mis- take about It. It cures dysentery and diarrhoea. regulates the stomach and bowels, cares wind colic, softens the |ua, reduces Inflammation and gives tone and energy to the whole system. Hr«. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething is pleasant to the taste, sod la the prescription of one of the oldest end best femtle physicians and Mines in the United Stfttes, and Is for sale by all druggists ;hroughout the world. Price 25 cents ft brittle. n0 51-12w. SUMMER ITS, Which is now veiy complete. We have and colors, and know we can please you. the very lates styles W 6R00K8 OIL CVS GASOLENE. Oat Braad of WHITE BTAB 6 A . S O L E I N E ft * Istbs Safest >nd| Pareat Gasolene in the £. .Market. •,,, Thia brand barns longer than common Oaa- * ' olene and does not emit an offensive odor, ' For Gasolene Stoves and all purposes for V, i & which Gasolene is used, the White Star brand " is the most reliable. W; i White Star Gasolene Is not sold tn " your Tieinity, send your order dlreetly to ns 1 lor a barrel. BROOKS OIL CO. f< Xadid Ave.. Cleveland, 0. 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 eral satisfaction for the past 3 years. In LADIES FINE SHOES, We are confident tbat for Style, Finish 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 Goods & Notions Wft are full of all' tUe 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 beautitul Dress Goods, consisting in part ot Silks, Cashmeres, Ottomans, Flannels, Buntings, etc*, etc., which will be found in various colors and prices. 8# .its? pBOOKS, OIL COTS CORLISS For Rsapsrs and flflowww j Every tamer should buy the Corliss En s\ 4 fine Ott to nee on their Reapers and Mowers during harvest, ' vi This Oil Is manufactured exclusively by '• the Brooks Oil Compear* Asa your dealer for BROOKS OIL OO'li CQHLIftft ENfilIMB OIL. The largest and freshest stock astonish the closest buyers. in town, at prices that wil Drugs and Medicines, usual large stock aod qualily. Always the best to be obtained, at bottom prices. « -EVERY DEPAETMENf FULL. inspection of Goods and Prices respectfully solicited. McH«nry, 111,, May 20tl), 1885. A Line of Syrups and Molasses at I : Low Prices. ' The Prices ef all goods are arran^ed so tUfti ' We Will Hot be Undersold? 3 ISF^The highest mai'ket price paid for Eggs and Pioduce. GOLDiMft Bsnrutsa Wancondn III., May 90th, 188& Ffflffi, ifflSll. I FEED, <fcc, &<# Rates, Delivered in Car Lot! at Railroad Station inost convenient to At iflfwarehouse in McHenry, is selling the best Machinery that money will buy, and at prices as low as auy dealer in McHenry or ~ ake Connties. I have a full line of bF ALL KIND S, All of the best make, andjscgjranted as represented. No old stock or cheap snide goods. If fn want of anything in the line of Agri­ cultural Tools, do not mil to call betore purchasing, as I can save you money . -^-FARMERS J--- I Jlso want Your Wlaeat! 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* - 3BI. McHenry, April 28th, 1885. -DEALER Agricultural ments, t M ^ I#® Wauconda, Illinois, Keeps always on hand ft fall stock of the : i, ^ Leading Farm Machine y Of All Kinds, To whieh he invites the attention of those who intend to confident he can please both in QUALITY AND PRICE. I*on ami Wood Pumps ol all Klmi*. , Best Steel Barb Wire- At Very Low Rates. A Full Stock of BINDING TWIN! Always Found at his Warhouse. WE ALSO SELL THE > Cull Davis, Luehy & Co.'s. Buggies, The best buggy for the money to be found in the market, and see them. Also keep in stock a futl line of Shelf and Heavy Hardware Of all kinds, which will be sold at bottom prices. I. RIJ&M9E2jti£te 8.B. Wau con da, May 90th, 1885. Bonslett At their Store on the West Side, have just received handsome line of full rod Mull Dress Patterns, White Dress Goods, New Styles Lawns, New Dress (HnghafiB, nut Hew Prints. Largest Assortment of Oil Cloth, . Sbadss sad POIM in Town. Scrimb Cloth g Curtains, ONLY 15 CEIim " . A Fine Stock off » "i Spring and Summer Shawls, Searib, Jersiyi, THsiwi, Ro Above Cuts Show < Sherman's Patent Qate Hanging 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 ot excellence than any other gate, however expensive. Any ordinary work hand can applv 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 for sale by your Blacksmith, Agent, or 8. & J. SHERMAN. 1038 6m West McHenry, ILL. CLOTHING CLOTHING G. M A Y E S, DEALER |IN Staple Dry Goods, Invites an inspection of his stock, all tit which will be sold at the lowest prices for cash. Remember good goods at iair Prices at < he Centerville Store. PC IMF AYES McHenry, III., June 10,1884. FOR ycgpWe invite an inspectio11 of our new Spring Selection of | SHOES of all styles suitable for our trade. A lull Stock, Good and Cheap. Bon slett 4c Stoftel Wes t McHenry, 111.. May 4th, 1888. HARDWARE HARDWARE ! JOHN X. One Door West of the Riverside House, DEALER IN I NAILS, MECHANICS TOOLS, CHANDELIERS. Lamps, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware. And in short, everything in the Hardware, tove and Tin Line. WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD* Call at his store before buying elsewhere JOBBING A.STD n Promptly Attended To. K3PREMEMBER, extra good bargains can always be obtained. john if rronv. McHenry, HI., March 16th, 1885. i- .j .