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'•> f *. -Tt. .* ^ . 'fWP&Qtfi f%r*- r - * - - v *r * > ! > • - . . • JIBS? >AY, JAN. 26, 1887. 1LTKE. Editor. D A E>T7T> May be foand on _ i Al 11/A file at GKO. P. ba • OCX'S Newspaper Advertising HSpruce Btreet), where advertising rft'SNEW YORK. "Hon. Ch«s. E. Fuller, of this Dis- trill, fct6 b«en usigned by the Speaker a# CSutimin of the Committee on Bellroade, one of the moat important Committees In the House. tflTButter ruled weak at Elgin, III., Monday, regular sales being made at I8@30 cents, with several lots unsold. Seventeen hundred and twelve boxes ef cheese and 42,621 pounds of butter were disposed of at private terms. •9"One of the best speeches in the He use of Representatives in support of the Inter-State Commerce bill, while that measure was under debate, was that of Hon. A. J. Hopkins of this dis­ trict. He made a short but conclusive argument in support of the constitu­ tional power of Congress to regulate Interstate oommerce, and then pro* seeded to show that a necessity exists for such legislation. The speech was fhort. but to the point. have conceded to him the honor of leadership." The Carroll oounty Herald also has the following good words to say: *'C. E. Fuller, of Boone, U the ac­ knowledged leader ef the Republican majority and right well he sustains the place. Thoroughly versed In par­ liamentary usage, quick tooomprebend the force of resolutions and motions and as quick to aid or destroy their force, as occasion demands. He ooon- pies, by concession of his colleagues, the center of tlwi Republican side within the reach of the Speaker and his brothers of the party. When he rises for any purpose la the province of his position, his clear voice com­ mands immediate attention and be is heartily supported by bis side of the House. He was defeated for the Speakership, but he occupies the more Important position of leader of his party, aud In fact of the House." I MFChie&go has long bean conceded to be a groat railroad centre, bat the public generally has bad but a faint Idea of the actual number of trains arriving and leaving the city daily. A recent Investigation of the matter aliowt a total of 667 trains daily in and o«tof the city. Of these, 285 arrive •vary twenty-four hours aad 282 de­ part; The total number of through trains is 106 and of suburban trains 179. It Is astimated that at least 100,000 persons come and go to and from Chicago each day by theae trains.--JEr. ' tar Hon. Chag. E. Puller seconded the nomination of Mr. Farewell for United States Senator, In tha House or Representatives at Springfield, Tuesday and we infer that he made ®na of his characteristic speeches. The Chloago Journal says of it; Mr. Fuller rnde a oharaeteristically eloquent and tolling speech, seconding the nomina* tion, refering to the bare*footed boy of the prairies, who by brains and Industry bad risen to be the bead of One of the greatest mercantile houses In tha world. Mr. Farewell was a representative of labor, because by labor he had achieved distinction and fame, and American labor would be protected by him in Congress. Mr. Fuller* peroration was fine. MFIn speaking of the opposition .In the house to the bill granting Mrs Logan a pension, the Morris Herald aays: "The opposition does not come •o modi from southern representatives •a from northern Democrats under the load of Bragg, of Wisconsin, and Mat •on, of Indiana, who claim to have se­ cured eufflcient votes to defeat the bill. With some Democrats a life's devotion to country meets with little appreciation. There Is oonsolation the knowledge that the great masses of tha people outside of congress ap predate the servioe Gen. Logan tendered during and since the war for Ms country, and that whatever is lack- tag on the part of that body will be •ade np by the people." ••"The Governor of MssaacfMtts and his eouacil have sold tha Troy & Greenfield railroad and the Hoosac tunnel to the Fitchburgh road. The State ef Massachusetts baa sunk a mint •f money in the tunnel, and It has boon a sort of elephant on Its hands. Vow wa are told that the Boston people feel sore over the sale, first be- <oaase the State has given away so ttacfe money, and secondly because the trade promises a severe damage to the oity and State. This last result is Hated because or indication that the purchase by the Fitch burg road was toally in the interest of the New Tork Central, which will localize the Troy and Greenfield road and do what It «an to diminish the trade of Boston by catting ofl a portion of the eastern connections of that city. Hon. Chaa. E. Fuller. While Boone county's representative In the thirty-fifth General Assembly was not elected Speaker of the Mouse, yet he la as in the last session, the ac­ knowledged leader ef the Republicans In that branch of the Legislature. He does not yield to defeat, as do other rivals for the honor, but accepts it jrlth fitting grace and Is making his lafloence'felt on the floor. His friends, will be glad to hear of it. Of him, the Chicago Herald says: On the Republioaa aide Charles E. Fuller is decidedly the leader and It is probably to his ultimate advantage that he was defeated for the Speaker­ ship. Ha has shown himself one of the boat parliamentarians of the House, Mid unquestionably the most finished epeaker. In appearance he reminds one of Rev. Dr. Lorlmer, of Chicago, llo-haa long, dark hair, a prominent nOao.aharp, sparkling black eyes, and an exoeedlagly nervous temperament. Tall, slender, gracefnl of form, with pleasing gestures, and a full, ready, arasteal voice, he commands attention apoaklng, and is always clearly board above the confusing din of con- veraatioa. He has tha peculiar habit ^ftllSoalng his sentences with a rising tujflootlon. All bis words are stamped wflfcoaroestuess. He is a clever poli- tlStaa. a popular leader, a hard worker, and aufflelently proud to be always* dressed. Ha has forced rto Ibo leoot, and his oolloaguoa EDITOR PLAINPEALER 'The letter appeariag in your issue of last weak, criticizing certain articles you have published, was such a remarkable doc­ ument, that the writer feels as though it needed a passing notice. Most per­ sona in writing for the Press are ac­ tuated by some motive, of greater or lesser importance. The effusion of last week seems to lack in this particu­ lar most decidedly. The writer ot it has evidently been a reader of Inger- soil, and perhaps fesls an ambition to emulate him la literary renown. But he must remember that Ingersoll has been endowed with a vary able Intel* lect, excels In wit and oratorical ac­ complishments, and by the aid of such endowments can assert points, and make converts, as easily as any thor­ ough jury lawyer. He can carry bis audience with bim, without regard to his evidence, and dazzle and capture his hearers. But it i 3 of other matters we would speak. An honest man's talk and writ­ ing Is universally judged by the best minds, in accordance with his lnten tions. And these Intentions, rank in Importance, as they tend to develop ideas, and principles, or state facts, which appeal to his readers better and higher nature, or as they appeal only to the lowest passions, and most selfish motives. These points the writer last week failed utterly to express, and understand, in his attack on the Rev. Brunning's article, and as a conse quence leave his effusion only as a baseless assertion. He says, "When the Pulpit had the greatest Influence in the history of the world, the most Intense and impenetrable Intellectual and moral darkness, settled over this fair Earth." Now such a statement Is a most palpable misrepresentation ot history. For all able writers and think­ ers, both atheist and christian, agree that the development of Christianity which I suppose his expression "Pul pit" means; has been one of tha most valued factors in the evolution of tha high intellectual and moral standing of the present age. It needed Chris tianity to modify and improve the truths of tha old Pagan beliefs, and shear them of their brutal, Idolatrous, and inhuman practices. It has needed the influence of Atheism and Agnosti­ cism to prune Christianity of the many and numerous excresences with which the superstitious and unthinking have smothered its grand truths. It has needed the Influence of Darwin and Ingersoll to restrain many of the theo­ logical excesses into which the modern Church has grown. But we cannot still advance with­ out able radicals on both sides, and wa see in the positions'; now assumed|by leading orthodox theologians, who ac­ cept the Doctrine of Evolution as truth, and an expression of Divine truth, that this reciprocal aotlon has been pregnant with great good to humanity. In attributing numberless atTO- cious crimss to the influence of the •Sacred Pulpit" he is again generali­ zing and asserting on false grounds. This is at best but a common place reply, and reminds us ot a boys quarrel, where the attacked party re­ torts with "you'r another." As well hold a maa's town responsible for his Individual wrong dolugs, as attribute to the"Pulpit" all the sins of those who nominally listen to Its utterances. Suppose twenty Republicans or Dem­ ocrats get drunk. Is that 'a preof that the Republican or Democratic Party endorses drunkenness P We think not, it is simply an individual wrong, for which the Individual alone is responsible, and any candid think­ ing man must endorse such a view. Ths last paragraph ot the letter, deserves no apccial answer. It is only a little attempt to be rhetorloal, at the expense of lucidity. - In closing we would state that this letter is writton by one who has no personal acquaintance wilb the Rev, B. Brunning, but is elicted by a desire to see fair play. The Reverend gentlemen has had the courage to de­ clare his convictions on certain well recognized moral questions, and has published them. Give him credit for bis good intentions; If he has good reasons for his views, study them, if he advances worthy arguments, criticise them, and if best answer them. But do this with that exhibition of under­ standing and dignity, to which the honest conviction* of every man are entitled. ALQomqmw. III., "Jan. 92, 1997. ABBOT, Tha Population of MoHe|j| Is about 1000, and we would say at least one-half are troubled with soma affection of the Throat and Lungs, as those complaints are, according to sta­ tistics, more numerous than others We would advise all not to neglect tha opportunity to call and get a bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat aad Lungs. Priee 6fc and <100. Trial sizo free. Respectfully. GEO. W, BESLKT. C. H. -Fargoe's Custom boots and oboes, all watraataiL mX BonelettA Stoffel/. ********** Ko Sanday Observance, Mo Sanday School, Mo Praadian. EDITOR PLAIN MEALIER The discus­ sion of Important questions, affecting the public, whether political, financial, Intellectual, moral or religious, is of unqualified advantage to the general reader. The pros and cons presented In a candid aad manly way, instruct the public mind; but such unmanly and unworthy sneers, jeers and ridicule concerning the topios. of'Press and Pulpit' and 'Sunday Observance,' to which I have called attention in the L'LAINDKALIR, are certainly very un­ becoming, and are not worthy of can­ did reply. I shall not follow the gen­ tleman in his ridicule very much. Questions fairly put are always worthy of answers, and as Mr. Bockley's article contaius two or three, although couch somewhat In ridicule, Involve a princi­ ple. I wish to say. however, that the articles above mentioned are not a doleful lament,' nor am I a 'disconso­ late writer', being notably one of the happiest men in the community. My late article an 'Sunday Observance,' Mr. B. admits Is a coat that fits him. I judge so, and pinches in the fit, and so he comes with a 'weak defense, as he admits. Well, it is hardly worth while to dispute a statement of fact so can­ didly confessed. As his statement abbut 'Repent or be damned * * * un­ til the fires of Hell look pleasant and the sufferings of the damned seem al­ most like a holiday,' does not apply to me, in that shape, I pass it by. Still it would show more of the manly man to meet the arguments of such as do hold consclenctously, with candor and re­ spect. The first suggestion containing a point worthy of notice Is in relation to what 'Authority there is for obser­ vance of the first day of the week as the Sabbaihf' I have not intentional­ ly called Sunday the Sabbath, although the words are commonly used Inter- changably. I think it unwarranted however. In answer I would say: the Sabbath was a Jewish ordinance under the law of the old dispensation. At the establishment of the new, or Chris­ tian dispensation the law was fulfilled. The Christians recognizing the princi­ ple and necessity of a seventh part of the time for rest and public worship, adopted tha first day of the week in commemoration of the resurrection of the' World's Redeemer/ and consecrat­ ed it on that account. I should hardly have thought a man, who throws off with his pea so flippantly, the words 'science and philosophy,' would have been so at a loss upon a historic fact. Mr. B. like most anti-Sunday, anti-re - llglous minds, cites the acknowledged derelictions of unworthy professed and pretended religions people, who compared to the vast multitude, are very few. yet far too many, as grounds for repudiating church influences, with out even hinting that there is a eirgle instance of a decent man or woman in church work at all, as though I might include even bim In the catalogue of of State criminals, because forsooth, some men violate the statutes against murdei, robbery, arson, etc. The in- ferance he draws is simply unworthy and unjust. The amusing part of his article Is personal to me, although If will apply on general principles and shows bow ignorant a man is--when he wants to be. For it hardly seems possible he is so In fact. He asks what right has the Elder to labor on Sunday for bis support more than anybody else ? God bless you, Mr. B. not any. That Isn't the day we work the hardest. We do as other people do; simply 'do the chores,' and rest and worship the re­ mainder of the day. Let us see: morn­ ing services an hour and a half; Sunday school an hour; evening services an hour; total 3} hours. During the other six days, wa read, study, digest, write, rewrite and oondense our thoughts In­ to sermons. We visit the sick, try to do good to tha poor, make calls among the families or the church, Sunday school and society; we call upon out­ siders even, such as Mr, B., although occasionally insulted by tirades--not often. We attend weddings, and re­ spond to calls at funerals of rich and poor, and try to comfort tho mourners. We ask men who swear and tell lewd stories before the young, the children of others, not to do so any more. We try to learn something every day in the week so as to Instruct and per­ suade those who come to church on Sundays; or in other words we work as many hours as most of women and more than most of mea, six days in the week in preparing the food and have it all ready simply to hand to our flock on Sunday, that they may be well pro­ vided for the week before them, to re slst temptations, bear and forbear, like good christians. Oh no, my dear sir, we are not Sunday workers and six day Idlers. Come up some Sunday and get a week's supply of good food al­ ready prepared during the week, Won't yon? We won't send you to 'Hell for a holiday.' as we think you are there now; but wa will do our best to help you out, even as David wss, from tha 'lowest.' We think Mr. B. ought to have known, if be did'n t, or been honest enough to have acknowl­ edged It if he did, that eomeofc>tbe ablest scientists and philosophers have been among the most eminent chris­ tian ministers. Mr. Editor, I will de- far my third article for a week so as not to ask too much spaoe at a time. B- BBPKWIUQ. To-Night and To-Morrow Night. And each day and night during this week, yoa can find at Geo. W. Besley's drug store Kemp's Suppositories, ac­ knowledged to be the most successful treatment yet introduced for the oure of piles. Old sufferers from this dis­ tressing complaint are at once re­ lieved and In & short time a permanent cure established. Check the disease in time by using the "most effective remedy. Price 80c. Send address for gwnphlet on pit*. Box fttf, Le Roy f K r , ; y-. , 'v *• • *: ' ' * ̂ f-f i: ...... " . . r}J'I ~ BRBEDBRS or BRAN, per Ton.... $12.50 SHORTS, pnr Ton..*..*. 13.50 SHELL CORN, per btt.. 41 cts. < * AEcXj HINDS Quoted upon applicatfoii* I W..A. CBtSft. At the Pickle Factory in West McHenry. A II '« nil f Will I I - - !AT LOCKE'S MORGAN HORSES, Short Hcia, Bsd Folltd Aim And Jersey Cattle. Hillside Faxm West McHenry, III, Our Morgan otock is ull pure bied, and originated from the beet Morgau stock in the United States. Old Gifford Morgan, who stands at the head of our stock, is one of the best bred Morgan hoises in the country, and can show mere and better all purpose colts than any other horse in the West. We invite the inspection ef oar stock bv borsemen and all lovore ot fine animals. A few full blood Morgan Oolta aad young horses for sale. Also one matched team, fail bloods. , In Cattle we have the fait blood Short Horn which we afre crossing with the Red Polled Angus and therefore instead of sawing off the horns we are breeding them off and wUi good sueeess. A tew Heifers and Bolls, both pnre bred Short Horns and the cross above mentioned for sale. J. R. Saylor A Ions. West HcHenry, 111,, Dec. ssth, 18SS. * * ! i <•> I Q(br tbir, ea tin *t«ck ef -4 ̂ •s. iCAlIS, PIES. AND CANDY ^REPORT OP THi C O N D I T I O N --o»-- THE FIRST NATIONAL BAH At Woodstock, Illinois, --AT TUB-- Close of Business, Dee. 88, '86. HESODBOIS. LAMS and discounts #149.149 M Overdrafts 4S96S 0. S. Bonds to secure circulation... 00,00009 Due from approved reserve agents. St,2tt8S Duo from other National Banks 6,904 18 Current expenses and taxep paid... US 86 Ohecks anu other cash items M U lit lis of.other banks 2,406 ee Kre't cur. nickels Sb pennies.. 67 00 Spocie 89,66685 Legal tender notes 3,000 66 Rod'mpt'n fund with U. S. Treasurer P®r cpatot circulation............ 1^36066 7 " ̂ 1 % & JO BEST ON EARTH. FUBI ASX WHOLXSOMI. -EVKRY LOAF STHMPED-- < O C K B " . SOLID MEAT OYSTERS. Locke's Home Bakery Near tfee lroa Bridge. MeHSXBT, ILL. Ladies', Misses' and Garments, Wraps. JackeUb Shawls, at cost. * We Wilt make you very intei^ esting prices on balance of ? Totitl. ̂ ..̂ ..4ts«>618 88 LIASILITIKB. Oapual stoek paid In 50,00000 fundus fund 38,60000 Undivided profits 745 74 National Bank Notes outstanding... 27,000 00 fpdividual deposits subject to:eheek 127,948 66 Dam and Certificates of deposit 924 60 Total ..$234,613 86 •TATE OP ILLINOIS, I „ Oounty of McHenry. f I, John J. Murphy, Cashier of the above earned bank, do solemnly swear that ttieebove statement is true to the best of my knowledge *n l belief. JOHtr J. MURPHY, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th 4ar ef Jan, 1887. KDWABD U. QDIKLAK, Notary Pnblle. Correct Attest:-- FBUHAV WHITINO, • v . . - - . - J N . W i t H . S T E W A H T , , " B. A. MUEPHY, < Dlt.ul.ri Money to Loan On Real Estate, in sums of $500 to 110,000. Time and payments to suit borrower. JOHN J. MUBPHY. f BB rz t $ S U M 3 o. w. >nry, •DEALER IN . Paints Oils, ToSet Arti&sf Pure Wines and Liquors for Medical use. Also Bottled Ale and Porter for Family us% The best brands of Cigars and Smoking and Chewing Toiacco always on hand. Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded. \ GEO. w. BBeunr. West McHenry, 111., January dd, 1887, Mem', * all sizes, no Job Lots, perfect good wear. \ • New Spring Suits, perfect fitting, well made, latest cut# low price. Warranted as repri* ' sented.' -J BOOTS We sell only the celebrated d* ! H Fargo custom made Boots ana* Shoes, and warrant every psir, Farge's role leather, box tip Shoe, for Children, take ttw lead. r Pontiac Knit wool boots, Jacket, Eskinn wool boots ai wool boot protectors in stock. ^ Every ^uriwrant«|. Always No, 1. Japan Tea, ui^# colored, Coffee, Spicest Caan*g« Goods, ail strictly pure. <,v'; 20 pounds good Rice only $1.00 Good Tea only .30 ' Good Fine Cut only .30 14 pound good Raisedf . $1.00 Full pound good Piuik « .35 Hatcnet B. Powder TRY ovhT̂ . ^ ROCKFOBD 9U)U& * AtfUNperifcok, "elain OIU* and Pan% aft sx!, i 'i; * v • - ONLY S8.7S. ^ • ik • % -j Middlings $14.00 per ton- /f;,' ^ ^ Bran $13.00 per ton, --r r, Salt $1.30 per barrel*. Oil Meal $1.75 per cvt. •i«x T--"•; . ' K\*i " TMBT TMVLT v ,1 , '-lb BONSUJTTOOTOPFKL, • •' . v. 1 •- -sM -,VV^ fi