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WEDNESDAY. OCT. 14, 1885. MASOHI3 MCIIKWKT TJODOB. No. BR W. UD A. M.-- Regular Ooramiinlcation» the Saturday on or tefore the fall of the moon and every two ireeks thereafter. CHAB. O. OOLBT.IW. M. MFLCVRT JHAPTBB SO. 111. A. M -llftt- ir Con voca.ions held on thesecondand fourth trlda* 8 m cacb moneb. JOHW IViRION, H. P. 'Railroad Time Tabl$. * On and after Monday, June It, Trains will pass MeHenry station as below: OOIHO SOUTH.; Santera Lake Passenger , geneva take Express Geneva Lake Freight Geneva Lake Passenger--....... ooiwo NO Br ft. Geneva Lake Freight Seneva Lake Passenger Geneva Lake Express Ben«va Lake Passencer B. BUM UHi N MeHe .7:88 A. II .8:35 " 12:45 P. • ..8:» •« ..B*LL A.* ..10:S0 - , .4 :48 P. M ..6:57 M Agent, nrv, III F EARNEST WENDELL !• building a | fine little residence for ' himself In the I North part of the village. ^^A NUMBER of suspicious looking characters are hanging about town. "They toil not, neither do they spin." THE MeHenry Brlclc Manufacturing Company are now burning another kilo containing about 260,000 brick. PKTBR SCHAID hasjbeen building a new Blacksmith Shop Just north of Hanly's MjlK H. B. WIGHTMAN hat been moving his Livery Barn on to the lot purchas­ ed by him of Wm. Til ton, just vest of JTLJ former location. J. PEKOVSKY will commence the manufacture of Cigars again next week. He has been rearranging hi store for that purpose this week. CONSULT our advertising column when you wish to buy anytlilr g. Yoi will find the adveitlsers active, enter­ prising, pushing buslness'tnetfe THE dancing public should 8t>tlon. ber the Social Party at the Riverside House, Oct. 23d. Slocum's Orchestra will be present and a good time may be expected. K' Mas. JAS. WALSH and daughter vlsl ed In Chicago hist week. FRANK WBAL of Richmond, was on our streets on Saturday. W. H. FORD, proprietor of the River­ side Bouse, started on a business trip to Dakota last week. He will be absent about two weeks. •; ADELBERT CRESSET, ion of 1*. Cressey, conductor on the Lake Shore A Michigan Southern R. R., was Visit* log with H. H. Nichols and family last week. C. 8. CRESSET, of Port Huron. Mich., Superintendent of the Upton Manufac­ turing Co.. was visiting with his brother-in-law, H. H. Nichols, lo this village last week. CORONER C«K>K. of Huntley, passed th tough here on Sunday. He was set­ tling up the business of the man Sny­ der. who was killed at the farm of Geo H^ison, on Friday last. STACY CLARK, who has beeo breaking on a freight train, between Chicago and Milwaukee, had the misfortune to sprain his ankle, and Is now at home purging the same. ^JOS. LAWRENCE fell from the Brick Kiln, on Monday, striking on bis head and side, injuring himself quite sever*- ly. At first it was thought his injuries were dangerous, but he Is uowEeportf.d as getting along all right*. 5 i ^THE Methodist Conference wtitch closed Its session at Elgin this week, appointed Rev. J. M. Conlee as Pastor of the church In this village and Ring- wood. Rev. Conleo has been stationed at Nunda for the past two years. Rev. S. Searl, for the past two years In this village, goes to Harrington. GKO. CHAPELL, of the Arm of Kee A dispell, Chicago, is in this village and desires to contract for a hundred cans of inilk, to bd shipped dally from this Station. They are a prompt and re­ liable firm, and If they succeed lu making eontracts for a sufficient amount, will get a milk oar at this THE Steamer "Mamie," Cnpt. Yager, which ruo between MeHenry an 1 Fox Lake, has laid up for the seuson. Cspt Yager and his engineer have returned jo, W auke g an. LIGHTNING struck an umbrella in North Carolina, and killed three per sons who were under it. It was a bor­ rowed umbrella. Gentle reader, pause In your vllllany and restore our para­ chute. . THE warm weather following the wet season has proved very destructive to the potato crop. Seldom has so general and extensive damage from rot been known in this part of the eountry. LEBARON & LANE,- of the Elgin Every Saturday, will accept thanks tor a complimentary to a Grand Concert, to be given in Elgin Frid >y evening of this week, Oct. 16th. The Shubeit Quartette, Texas Cow-Boy Pianist, Mrs. Lena Goety and Miss Georgiella Lay are the attractions. MRS. ANDKRSON, of Marengo, is can­ vassing In this village and vicinity for a book called the "Popular Educator." which is a very valuable work for both old and young. In short It Is a lipok that should be In every family. When Mrs. Anderson calls give her a fair hearing, and exanlne this work care­ ful y. - THE Old Maid is the last berry left on the bush, dead ripe, and ready to fall oil at the first good shake. She is ' sometimes a little hard to suit, but is often the most cha rmlng rede in the neighborhood. Next to mother in-law* 1 old maids have been abused more than any other human being but they all have a warm spot In their hearts, t WE have received, with the compli­ ments of the W. O. Tyler Piper Com­ pany, 169 and 171 Adams St., Chicago, oue or the neatest Calendars we ever saw. An Ingeniously arranged hand points to the day of the month so that one can readily see It at a glance across the room. It Is a Calendar for 1885, 1886, and 1887. 1I«I. Ill --I "•!! E. LAMPHERE has opened A Hew Meat Market, in Nichols* Block, where fresh and salt meats of all kinds can always be fou id. Mr. Lamphere is an experienced butcher, his shop is neat and clean, and he can always be found at his post ready to wait upon customers!' Read his advertisement elsewhere. Wuwoujd call erpeclal attention to the new advertisement of Robert C, Bennettt, to be found In another col umn. We do not exagerate when we say he has the purest bred and choicest Light Brahma Fowls to be found in Northern Illinois. They have taken First Premium where shown. Read his advertisement and call and see Ills flne Hock. ON Tuesday evening, Oct. 13*h, 1885, lere was a q ilet wedding at the home Mr. Henry Rogeis, In Volo, at which line his daughter, Nellie, was united n marriage to Mr. Orlando A. Howard oue of the Industrious, enterprising young meet ot Volo. Rev. D. H. Denl- son, of Jamestown, Pa., an uncle of the igrnom, The w«dding was strictly a family afiai#*. no outside guests being invited. Many valuable presents were received. The bride and groom have the best wishes of their many friends for the Ir future*§#*•- perlty aud happiness. TICKETS have been Issued for a Social Party, to be held at the Riverside House. In this village, on Friday even­ ing, October 23d. The Riverside House Is one of the most popular dancing resorts in the country, aud with the splendid music furnished by Hlocum's Orchestra, all-may be sure of a good social time. Remember the date, Fri­ day, October 23d. PECK'S SUN, published at Milwaukee Wisconsin. Is the most humorous pa­ per in America to-day. Geo. W. Peck, Its editor and proprietor, stands with­ out an equal as a humorist. He believes la making people happy, and no ooe can be otherwise wbo read* bis most egoeUeiit paper. Our leaders are in­ vited to read the prospectus of Peck's Sun, In another oolumu. Sample copies (Hailed to any address. ' NOTWITHSTANDING the bad weather last week Wednesday, the Johnsburgh Churcli Fair was a grand success, finan­ cially and otherwise. The rain came idown In torrents all day, but the pro­ gramme had been arranged and must be carried out. and considering the day the attendance was remarkable. The net receipts were six hundred and eight dollars and seven cents. Had the weather been pleasant it would have been more than double that amount* Everything passed oil In the most quiet and orderly manner, and all who parti­ cipated were well pleased with their entertainment. The society wish us to return thanks to all who aided them in this work, by donations or other wise, and to assure them that all l» jtully appreciated and will be long re­ membered. And to the MeHenry Military Band do they wish to return especial thanks for the splendid music furtiished on that occasion, and which so much added to the enfovment o! both day and evening, and which so materially aided in swelling the church ^[und. As one among the half-dose^ eml- nent and successful. Institutions of Its kind in the United States stands the Metropolitan Business College, oppo­ site McVlcker's Theatre, Chicago. Its faculty is composed of gentlemen of ability who are thoroughly familiar with the brauches which tliey teach Its course of study embraces Book keeping, Penmanship, Business Arith­ metic, Commercial Law, > Business Forms, Practical Grammar, Corres­ pondence, Short-Hat.d and Type-writ­ ing. U has a preparatory department lo which the common branches are taught with unusual ability, to enable those who are deficient, to remedv de­ fects in their early education, prepare lor the business course; the rooms are delightful; the dlcipllne Is strict; the charges moderate. This Is In every sense a live school. Classes are now filling up rapidly for the fall and win ter. l'uplli received when there are vacancies. For full Information ad­ dress the Principal, O. M. Powers. GRIMOLBY & PINT, General Blacksmiths, Ringwood* - - Illinois, Are offering to their customers the follow­ ing low rates; . New Shoe* ..35 Cents Setting W Cents CALL AND SEE US. Orimolbj- Sc Pint. 1I.1S-4W "For I am ' declined into the vele of years," she slid a little sadly, ' but indeed I don't much mind it since 1 can get Salvation Oil for 35 cents. Clothes Wringers, both the Novelty and Universal. Your choice for #3.75 at John I. Story's. Teacher* Fxsmlaatlona. Our fall examinations w|Il be held as follows 8 At Richmond Thuffday, October Uii At Harvard Friday, October W. , » At Marengo Saturday, October jd. At Woodstock Saturday. October WW. Teachers will please oome prepared with pens. Ink and paper. LESTER BARBER. Owtnty Supersntendent of Schools. X Horrtw® mmowe. Intense excitement was created on our streets oo Friday afternoon last by a report that a man had been killed on the farm of Geo. H. Harrison, about four miles we*t. on the Greenwood road. Several of our citizens visited the place and found that" the report was true, a man by the name of Zell- inan Snyder, was lying dead In the barn, said to have been killed in a fight with another hired man named Alex­ ander Gray. Gray was Immediately ttken Into custody and the Coroner telegraphed for, who arrived here so ne time In the night. On Saturday morning a large number of citizens of this village and Surrounding country repairel to the scene, where a most sickening sight met Melr gaze, A jury was etnpanele I. consisting of Jas. B. Peery, Esq., Dr. H. T. Brown, O.W.Owen, J. gr«n Slyke, D. Parks ^od S. Van Curen." A postmortem ex­ amination of the body resulted la finding a knife cut four Inches long undeT the lower rib on the left side Five Inches above and exactly through the nipple, was a puncture, evldeutly made with a knife, which penetrated the heart, and without doubt caused almost instant death. Ou the left hand was a cut or tear, two and a half Inches long, having the appearance of having been made with a pi toll fork. The left side of the face was also bruised and discolored as If pounded with the fist. The statements brought Out before the jury were as follows: Mr, Harrison and wife were away from home, leav­ ing only the two hired men. Gray and Snyder, and a hired girl, on the premi. 8es. The men were unloading bay In the barn and about half-past one In the aftetnoou Gray came to the house and informed the girl that be and Snyder had had a fight. He then took a pall of water and returned to the barn- Some five or ten minutes later be re­ turned and informed the girl that Snyder was dead. , The girl ran to the ham and then to the residence of Isaac Harsh, where she gave the alarm, and In a short time Mr. Harsh, his hired man and several of the neighbors were on the ground, whfen It was found that It was too true, Snyder was dead. The man Gray's explanation of the affair was that he and Snyder got Into an altercation and during the fight! Snyder drew a knife and In the scuffle fell on his own knife killing himself, but as no knife could be found around (he body or in the barn, and as It would be an impossibility for a man to fall ou. a knife In his own hand and both disembowel and stab himself to the heart at the same time, his story looked to us as manufactured for the occasion, and that the exact reverse were the facts. When asked If he himself had a knife he said he had and thnt It was up stairs In Ills Sunday clothes, and that his reason for not carrying It was that his everyday pants pockets were worn out. but on examin­ ation the pockets were found to be whole, and on his knife, wWeh was found up stairs, blood stalos could be plainly seen. After hearing other evidence, as re­ gards the disposition of the two men, the jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death while In an altercation with Alexander Gray, and recommended that "aid Gray be held to await the action of the Grand Jury without bail. There are other circumstances that come to our knowledge, but enough for the present. These two men were in the barn alone, and no living man but the prisoner Gray knows just what was done there.^The dead man had worked for M r. Harrison seven mom lis. was a peaceable, quiet man, and was well liked by every u<ember of 'he family and all who kneWhlm. The prisoner had been there/but about three weeks, was of a surly, morose disposition and apt to find fault with everything he was told to do. We were not acquaint­ ed with either party but these are the facts as told to us on the day of the examination. Zellman Snyder was 34 yean old, came here from Ohio, where his father and mother now are, and where, by their request, his remains were sent. Alexander Gray says he came from Union County, Illinois, about a year ago, worked in a Ci.lcago Packing house last winter and spring, and drifted out here early In the fall. He Is about 30 years of age, and we be­ lieve has neither father nor mother living. We of course hive our theory of the whole transaction, and a large majority agree with us, but still there are other^ who, with the same facilities for In­ formation,have come to different son- elusions. That it Is a tetrlble affair all will agree. The prisoner Gray Is now In Woodstock Jail, where he will re­ main until a Grand Jury Is called to Investigate his case. P, S. tVe have just learned tint a vest belonging to the dend man Sny­ der has been found hanging upon the fence where he had been drawing manure ou Friday forenoon, and that In the pocket of the same was found his knife. This 6ticcessfu ly contradicts the story of the prisoner that he fell upou his own knife, or that he had a knife at all during the fight. £ There was a namief of our dairymen attended the Datcyatn's Convention lit Elgin on Wednesday of laat week. The price fixed for milk was 91.20 per can of 8 gallons, for tlx months, com­ mencing November 1st and ending April 30th. On Thursday of last #eek J. A. Sher­ wood was taken seriously III at Wood­ stock, where he went to atte.id an auction. Just as he WAS about to step Into his carriage he fell to the pave­ ment where ho was taken up for de d. Mrs Sherwood was Immediately tele­ phoned for. She took the ffrst train for Woodstock, but when she arrived there Mr. Sherwood was beginning to be conscious again. He is staying at the Waverly House but the doctors thluk he will be able te be brought home by Tuesday of this week. Jesse Chapman and family moved into the little house on the corner known as Dr. Nason's tenant house. Mr. and Mrs. Cochran h«ve returned from their trip, to spend the winter with their daughter Mra. C. C. Chunn, There has not been auy new cases ot diphtheria In town for the past week, which seems to us rather peculiar, as the doctors prononnoe<| It mal gnant diphtheria. The German Lutheraus held their Harvest home Festival at their churcli In this place on Sunday last. Misses Birdie Morton and1 Annie Kee spent Sunday In Elgin, Mr. and Mrs. C, K, Chapell spent Sunday In Chicago. Everet Chandler, of Iowa, Is spend­ ing the winter bore with Ills grand­ parents. The Congregatlenal Churches ol the Eigh Association will hold a Basket Fellowship meeting In Algonquin on Wednesday, October 14th. All are cordially Invited to attend and bring your baskets well filled. The undersigned hereby gives notice that he has sold his drug business and that all persons knowing themselves indebted to him must settle at once by cash or note. All accounts not settled by November 16th, 1886, will be placed In the hands of a Jaslce of the Peace for collection. DR. W. A. NASON, M. D. Algonquin III., Oct. 1st, 1885. ( AUCTION SALE* The undersigned will sell at Public Auct'on. on rlie Mlnter farm, near the Jay nea school house, I miles north of Mie Spring Lake butter and cheese fac­ tory. and ft miles east of Algonquin, on Monday. October 19,1885. commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. the following prop­ erty: 13 choice cows, new milch and springers. 2 2-year old helfera 1 year­ ling bull. 5 yearling heifers, 2 calves 1 span young work in area, 1 brood mare and colt, 1 grade Norman stallion 3 years old. 3 2 year o'd colts. 1 jearllng colt, 18 hogs and shoats, 30 tons good hay, 15 acres good corn In shock, 2 lum­ ber wagons, 1 buggy. 1 hay rake. 1 mover. 1 reaper, 3 plows. 1 dr g, 1 sulky cultivator, 1000 bushels oats. 1 cook stove, 1 heating stove. lot of household goods, 25 bushels potatoes. 4 milk cans, and other articles too numerous to mention. TBRMS W SAL*:--Some of *10 and under cash. Over that >um 1 year's time or* approved notes at 7 per cent. Interest; 2 per cent, off for cash. No property removed until terms of sale are complied with. Sale positive and without reserve. Free lunch for all at noon. ANDREW KA RE. F, K. GRANGER, AUCTIONED AUCTION. Mrs. John Alexander, Mr*. 9am Ga Mrs. Fred Benuett, Mrs. Wm. Cornish, Mrs. Geo. Smith, H. L. Chevillon, and others, are reported on the sick list. On Saturday, the news of the homi- cldo near Ring wood caused a good deal of excitement on our streets. The man who knew the particulars was the hero of the hour, and was surrounded by an eager crowd to bear the details. At an afternooi tea at Mrs. A. L( Brown's, six ladies were present, repre­ senting four different states: Mrs, Beverly, of Kansas, Mrs. Castline, of Indiana, Mrs. Noyce, of Iowa, Mrs. Ma­ son Thomas and Mrs. Noyce of Illinois, and the hostess. Some farmers say that their corn coma to husk It, Is not as good a* they had supposed. One explains It this way: "The cold and wet weather filled the kernels full of sap, so that it shrinks and becomes loOSo In the cob when it seasons." Attention Is called to the change In the advertisement of Light Brahama Fowls, by R. C. Bennett. He has got the most beautiful lot of fowls this season we ever set eyes on. $top as you go by Dr. Bennett's and take a look at them. Riverside Skating Rink. The Rink will be open ou Saturday evening, and every Saturday evening unless there be a notice In the paper to the contiary. We will try and correct an error In regard to the admission fee printed two weeks ago. Ticket good forSadmissions ,,.,.81.00 Admission with skates,.,,.15 cents Admission fee.,,, ,..,,,.10 cents For the rent of skates ,10 cents W. H. FORD, Proprietor. Ladies' and Children's Cloaks. The great Special Sale will take place October 16th and 17th. 1885, J. C, CHOATE, Woodstock HU s The undersigned will sell at Public Sale, on the Mrs. McGavick farm, one mile South of Fox Lake and one-half mile South of the Gavin School House, on Friday, October 33d, 1885, commenc­ ing at 11 o'c ock a. m., the following enumerated mortgaged property: Four Choice Cows, 4 two-year-old Cattle, 1 Brown Mare. 1 Bay Mare, 1 Lumber Wagon. 1 Hay Rake, 1 Sulky Cultiva­ tor, 1 Plow, 1 Drag. 1 set Donhle Har­ ness, 1 Bob Sleigh, 1 Yearling Colt. There will also be sold at the *ame time and place, 1 Sucking Colt, 1 Mow­ er. 1 Plow, 35 Tons Hay mostly Tame. 10 Acres Corn In shock. 800 bushel Oats, 40 bushels Wheat, 17 8hoats. 4 Calves, and other articles too numerous to mention, TERMS or 9ALE:--Sums of S10 aud under, cash. Over S10 1 year's time oo approved notes at 7 per cent; 2 per cent oil for cash. No property to be removed until terms of sale are com piled with. UATHCaiKB MOGAVIOK, A. V. SMITH. F. K. URAVOSR, Auctioneer. NOTICK. Whereas, my wife. Mary Smith, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this Is to forbid all persons from trusting or Inrborlng ber on my account, as I shsll pay no debts of her contracting, after this date. „ ' STEPHEN P. SMITH. Dated Oct. Stli, 1885. I3-3w OORN IS KINC. ° C. V.Stevens. West MeHenry, otfefS the following Premiums for the best five ears of Corn raised in Mcllenry or Lake counties this year, Finsr PREMIUM $12.00 Lap Robe or Shawl as the winner may choose. SECOND PREMIUM:--A pair of Otter Gloves or Dress Pattern worth S5.00 as the winner may choose. THIRD PREMIUM:--A pair of 8hoes or a bolt of Cotton Cloth worth 93. 25. The test of quality to «<e the weight after the corn Is seasoned. All corn must be delivered by November 20th save your choice samples and bring them so that all can see and compare quality and kinds. Yours Truly, C. v; »TXVKM» Uever try to raise a family without a good newspaper, provided It con­ tains the advertisement of Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup i for this valuable medi­ cine Is neoessury to koop your children In good health. Many forget that the hair and scalp need cleansing. Extensive use of Ayer's Hair Vigor has proven that it Is the best oleanslng agent for the hair- that It prevents and removes dandruff cool' and sothes the scslp, and stimu­ lates the hair to renewed growth. A peculiar virtu* sf Ayer's Sarsapa rllln Is, that while it cleanses fand purges the blood from all corruptions and Impurities, and thereby roots out disease, It Invigorates the whole fy* tern, and makes one young again. •4 ¥4 Thursday, October 15, Is the date set br Mr. Coulman for the opening of the skating sesson at the rink, A part of the evenlug will be devoted to skating, followed by a dance and oyster supper. Slocum's Orchestra will furnish the music. A large company is expected and nothing will be left undone to make the party pleasant. After a long and tedious sickness. Mary Hill, daughter of George Hill, of Richmond, departed this lite,about six o'clock on Sunday morning. Her dis­ ease was consumption; her age about 37 years. She was very patient In her long suffering and certainly death came as a great relief. It Is Inexpressi­ bly ss 1 that a young lady like Mary, at an age when life should be brightest and happiest, thus Is called to leave the scenes of earth, but the mourner is sustained by the hope of that blessed immortality beyond the grave, where sorrow and pain do not come and peace and happiness are the gifts of the Heavenly Father to His children. Mary had mauy frleuds'who will long mourn her departure to the Land that is fairer than day. The Richmond Post, 6, A. R^ are happy to announce that they tiave about concluded arrangements for an entertainment by Miss Lilian Ctiilde DeLong, to befgiven about the 30tli of the present month. Miss DeLong Is said to be one or the most remarkable readers and character delineators on the American stage, and we hope when she co oes she will be greeted by s large audience. From a large number of press notices we select the following from the N. W. Iowa Journal; The reading by that truly wonderful elocutionist, Lilian Cliilde DeLong. Ian Tuesday evening, was the most de­ cided Miucess financially und ottiurwlse ot any entertainment we have had this season. Her selections were very tine, better even than the programmes she had given !n Mils city before. Partlcu larly in her rendition of the "Fall of Peiuberton Mill," did she prove herself one of the finest of actresses as well as elocutionist; for while describing the scene after the fall, and wtien the mill takes lire, the color faded from her face entirely, leaving it of a marble pallor, and then came rushing back, when the b ive little martyr Senie's voict rings out like a bell above the roar aud crackle of the flumes, "We're going home to die no more,'1 as she stands In that awful furnace, waiting her doom. The breathless suspense of the audi­ ence was painful, and as the last note died away, there was not a dry eye In the house. A moment liter, however, she stood before us as M That Naughty Little Girl." and convulsed every one with laughter. Her acting in this was bewitching. Everyone was completely carried away, and the final emphatic asssertion that she "hated big boys a great deal more thtn she did little ones --hated every bingle big boy that she knew," fairly brought down the house In deafening applause. Societies con­ templating to engage her in this sec­ tion of Iowa, can set it down that it will be a paying investment. The result of the Congressional Con vention called at Elgin to nominate a candidate In opposition to Mr. Hop­ kins, is a sad commentary on American politics and American political meth­ ods as exemplified In the Fif'h Con­ gressional District of the State of Illinois. The movement against Mr. Hopkins was a spontaneous expression of Indignation at the deliberate buy Ing of a nomination. There lias never been one single satisfactory, honest effort to disprove the charge that Mr. Hopkins withdrew from the contest against Mr. Ellwood for cash money and the promise of a nomination for Congress at the expiration of Mr. Ell- wood's term. Even the "interview" with Mr. Barclay, heralded with a blast of trumpets by an Elgin paper, denies literally nothing. Any intelligent man who reads it must acknowledge the truth of what we say. We have known many such an "Interview" to have an existence only In the brain of the man who wroti It. This looks like one of that kind. If It ever occurred the questions and auswers were so devised as to give an appearance of a denial, while they really denied nothing. No lawyer would dare to rest a case on such testimony. It is a tissue of equivocation. It may deceive an ignorant man, but not an intelligent one. The money spent lu flooding MeHenry Co. with pspers containing that "Interview" could have been more wisely, expended. The Elgin editor Is mistaken in supposing that the voters of MeHenry Co. are fools. The charge of corruption stands unrefuted. Indeed most of Mr. Hopkins' friends do not try to deny It, but coolly ask, by their ac tions at least, uWbat are you going to do about IIr The fact Is too well Nowsee to jJUgj l^pf'our poltllotis •uok! The flKffilfW two counties, tiling honor and pride be •ted the corrupt bar- gar^ ffttff refused to become guilty parties to It.^ They would not partici­ pate In a convention where the nomi­ nation was already bought, and only the delivery of the goods remained to be done, and appealed to the people to vindicate their action. Then % corrupt press assailed the movement with all the bitterness that the Pharisees assail ed Christ for laying their sins bare and preaching repentence. Vituperation, sarcasm, ridicule, falsehood, cajolery, were poured out like the waters of an equinoctial stor.n. Timid and weak- kneed men were frightened by vitu­ peration, weak minds were squelched by fear ot sarcasm. Men who at first were actuated by genuine virtuous im­ pulse to light against the wrong, were swayed by the tempest with which ffiey were assailed, and dare not stand manfully up to their convictions of right. It takes a stout heart to fight ridicule and threats of tbe party lash. The movement against corruption was a failure when Its champions met at Elgin. How can we explain this? Has the publlo conscience become dead? Have the American people become so calous ed that they are willing to have their suffrages bought ind sold? Was there yet another sell out by the leaders? What shall we think of such a spectacle as -the Filth District now presents to the world, in quietly, passively accept­ ing as their representative In the highest legislative body in our couutry any mat» whose elevation to the honor was influenced or obtained by the power of gold? The honest man, who yet cherishes the sweet dream of purity In politics, stands appaled at the sltuatieif. He becomes discouraged and disgusted, and thinks, mayhap, that he will never agala lift ids finger to stay the tide of rottenness that threatens to subvert the foundations of Republican government! Eminent*and pure statesmen of the pait have aeon the danger that menaces us and have lifted the warning voice, but their warnings;fall on deaf ears and call oused consciences. The man who daree to lift his voice or pen agaln3t corruption Is buried beneath an avalanche of rldl cule and sarcasm, while tbe man who has sold the peoples' votes and pocket­ ed the money therefor, smile* in con­ tempt and exclaims: "Poor fanatical fool! Poor Innocent blrdllng, who is so fresh as to suppose there is any such thing as purity in politics! Let the Idiot cry;he will soon die of lonesome- nest for want ol company.1* But the true lover of his country and her institutions must not quietly sub­ mit. He should sturdily and undaunt­ edly lift Ills voice tgainst the wrong even though his best efforts only make him a subject of ridicule to place seekers aud spoilsmen. If his efforts fall of doing good, he will at least have the approval of his conscience and his God. be Father te Sea ea His 18th SlrtMay. Br 8. riLLMORB BKNNBTT. Mr noble boy, with honest prl<le I look upon thy stalwart form. And knew thy spirit dares to ride The flerceat gale, the wildest storm, To strive and conquer in tho light Which manhood soon shall bring to thee, A champion of beleagured Right, A leader of the self made ftee! Thou knowest not how tenderly Thy bovliowl footsteps guided were. Nor what the prayers that thou inight'st From danger shielded, and from care. A father'sand a mother's love. That built about thee guard and shield. Bent e'en 111 circumstance to prove How much of good it still might yield! Thv boyhood's prattle in mine ear Vet seems a sons of yesterday! "Hobby is tired,"* I seem to hear As spoken, weary with thy play. When, pillowed on my heart, thy hair. Dark nued and glossy, like mine own, Fell over temples white and fair, That In the lainplit radiance shone. Thou knowest not hpw each new trait That childhood brought thee claimed oar care. How oft we sought the golden gate . That opens to the voice of pray'r. And bore thee, bope ul, to Hfs feet. Who tender love to children bore, In taith that Be would deem it meet To blessing have tor thee In store! Thy open-hearted, early youth Glad premise to thy father bore, That, tn thv manhood, love of Truth Should shame the wrong, the right restore And, growing into nobleness. Thy nature grandly would expand. Ne'er brooking Error's mailed duress, And nursing aspirations grand. Woat say the years? Is all I hoped For thee, my boy. to be fuldlled? Or have mine eye* in darkness groped, Toe full ot folih for what I willed? Still faith points upward to the starsi Tbey, still I hope, shall be thy gjjgil, And lit life's unfilled music bars I write for thee a song of pride! O son! As manhood dawns on thee. Let Honor be thy friend and guide! Of truth 4i,ake thine the majesty, Whate'er ef good or III betide! If aught be noole in thy sire. Take that te heart and make it thine, if aught ignoble, then aspire To grander heights thiin his to ottab! The time is coming--now is near-- When ne on stronger arms must lean. And thine mnst be tbe weight to bear, God grant with hands and heart both clean! Clean of the work that wrought for ill! Clean of unbridled passion's stain! Clean bands and heart, with dauntless will True man hood's sun •crowned height* to gain! i go, when the shadows graveward trend, Mine eyes with lengthening ye*f|ih §|»w dim, To all who may my steps attend y- I still may proudly say, "See him! The crown and glory ot mine age, " MY SOW. of kingly men the best!" And, turning life's last written page, With glad heart enter Into rest! •Referring te bis sleepy exclamation, when a child and wearied at his play, and which wais taken as the subject or a poem at the time. 14-40 buys a nice long, heavy, stylish Overcoat of Bonslett & Stoftol. Tbe Nickel Barn Door Roller, ac­ knowledged by all to be the best thing of the kind on tbe market, for sale by John I. Story. _______ When buying your winter supply of Flannels examine tbe Rockford first, for sale at Fltzsimmons A Evanson's. Rockford Flannels are said to be the most durable of any Flannels manufac­ tured lu America. Try them; they are for sale at Fltzsimmons & Evanson's §4.40 buys a very stylish ladles cloak of Bonslett A Stoffel. Blankets! scarlet, white aud gray, at Bonslett & St offers. The Buford wheel sulky takes the lead, also Hapgood, Case, Skandia and Flying Dutchman*-^ J?iow'a Owen A Son's. Try our new Teas. Bonslott AStoftttf No trouble to show goods Of antwei questions at R. Bishop's. . m City residences for sale. Apply fv- Asa W. Smith, Woodstock, 111. Everything in the Hardware line at bottom figures, at E. M. Howe's. Randall and Keystone Pulverizers, 13 and lti inch at E. M. Owen A Son. The Boss.Bsrrel Chum, at John I Story's. Children's Clothing cheap at Henrv Colby's. New Fall Ginghams at Perry A Owen's. " German Knitting Yarn, 111 colors, best qaality at Henry Colby*!. Fresh Eurek* Bread at Perrjr A Owen's. •10 buys a good heavy wool wine- colored suit at Bonslett A Stoftel's. Gloves and Mittens, good and cheap at Henry Colby's. Fine Velvet and Velveteen to black and colors at Perry & Owen's. Saxony Tarn, all colors at Henry ~ Colby's. Fine line Gents Neckwear at Henry Colby's. New^ Clothing at Bonslett & Stoffel's. - Forbush & Brown's Buffalo Boots ' the best made at Henry Colby's, Walking Shoes at half price to cloM ' at Henry Colby's. Bremner's famous Eureka, Jftriead at Perry A Owen's. Besley's Famous Waukegan Ale and Porter On draught at J. Bonslett's, A. Kttf. glen's and John Heimer's. Buy your Flour of Bonslett A Stqf^jil!,- ; - y j5*1 vc •"'fsii fel. New crate LuRtre Band **are, very cheap and warranted, at Bonslett « StoRel's. Two hundred'psirs Misses Black lot* . ported Kid Gloves, sizes 6 to 6}, only $ aOo at Fltzsimmons & Evaiison s. Call at E. M. Owen & Son's for youj Farm Machinery. They keep none but the best, and warrant everything. > , Notice. To those that want Tubs, Vats, Hay Racks,and anything in my line o/ busi­ ness. Work done on short notice to. order. Shop one door South ot Law- 5 lus' Store, F. A. HBBARD. MeHenry, Aug. 10,1885. 114-Iy t The Lyman Barb Wire, both platfl^ and galvanized,decidedly the best Wtrofei In the market, at John I.Story's. Fine white Handkerchiefs, colored* border, 5 cents each, warranted fast, at Henry Colby's. GLASS ! GLASS ! r < We keep Glass of all sizes constantly on hand. Special sizes cut without- extra charge. JOHN I. STOBY. FEED GUTTERS. vv Tlie Belle City takes the lead; the strongest and best, at E. M. Owen & Son's. "ll 4' .A J Lace Curtains, Tidies, Lamberklns, ' J Bedspreads aud Sha:us, cheap, at Mrs,-****** Schumacher's, near the Depot. An elegant line of Dress Goods til Henry Colby's. ^ f - ;• !/'• yr:SM'r Please remember that our stock In every department is very complete and that our prices are always the- lowest that can be made. We will not be undersold by any house in MeHenry Co. Henry Colby. BESLKY'S Ale and Porter Is the best, made. On draught in MeHenry at Jacob* Bonslett's, A. Englen's. and John Heimer's. Keep one Eye open on Bargains All Wool Suits 85.00; Flue all Wool? Pants 82.00 and #3.00; Fine Dress Suits' •16 00;.Odd Wool Coats 82.0(1; Vests 25 cents, at E. LAWLUS', Opposite Uiverside House Bird Cages, both Brass and Japan, r; the HneSt assortment in town, atj<i^ ̂ ^ Story's. New This Week. Mrs. H. H. Nichols las just opened her first invoice of early Fall Millinery Goods. We have plenty'of new Fall? Hats, just trimmed, on exhibition and ready tor business. Give us a call and examine for yourselves. We always' hsve the goods when we advertiser them. MRS. H. H. NICHOLS. < Diess Flannels good and Fltzsimmons & Evanson's. MRS. E. W. HOWE 1 Has just returned from the city with' a full line of Fall Millinerv, to which she invites the attention of tbe Ladies.. My stock is larger than ever before and comprises the latest styles to be found in the market. Call early an I? have your choice in the best selected ' stock of Millinery to be found In the * county. MRS. E. W. HOWK. •i4 W« wish tore mind oufr friends aed patrons that we are prepared to make any prices cut or regular that may be made. We appreciate your patronage and will always protect YOU in prices. Please remember we have the goods and will sell them as cheap, aud In, many instances cheaper than any other house in MeHenry county. We will not be undersold. HENRY COLBY, A fine line of Stove Boards, different. sises aud styles, at John I. Story's. For Sale. Forty acres of laud, situated one MID a half miles South ot Sol<>n, Mcllenry County. There Is a good house,stables, and other outhouses on the premises. Will be sold reasonable If applied for soon. G. W. TUUESDSIX. DateD SEpt. 30,1885. Redpath's ^3*oo Shoe* The b'sst In the world for the mon­ ey, Solid leather, solid sole, leather - counters and Innersoles am!"are made out of first quality calf skin, put to- ^ getiter in an honest, substantial man­ ner and warranted to give satisfaction Try a pair, For sale by Henry Colby. Examine the new styles Velveteens -.,,M at Fltzsimmons & Evanson's. Cotton as welt as Woolen Flannel* sold cheap at Fitzslmmons A Evan- .. sou's. _______ Cook and Heating stoves, both Coel ud Wood, of '" I*"" •»•»» patterns, at J, 1. Storyx . • If 4-