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DAY, FEB. 16. 1888. SLYKE, Bditor. jAk.EjEIi l>0 "°un<*on at GEO. P. cewiMpi KM Street). where adTerttelng NEW YORK- >n the Board of Trade at Elgin, •f JKMday, iblds for batter opened at If «»nu and advanced to 29 and 30 with a dull market, and the i were 8,521 ponads. Total value <f Mlea, was $2,481. . MTThe letter of Hon. James G. Blaine, wltta-drawlng his name as a candidate for ths Presidency, can be •found in fall on the inside pages of •Ihis paper. We shall have more to say f» relation thereto next week. MR ABUM J, Snell, one of the fcroalthieit men on the West Side in , Gbioage, was murdered by burglars in his own home early Wednesday morn- l|g. He had eveidently surprised the burglars at their work and fired his ^revolver at them. They returned the Are, killing him instantly. As yet'no due has been obtained of the mur­ derers, although a reward of $10,000 has IMMD offered fof their capture. •- H^3enator Plumb's resolutions lo- qptlriog the reasons for the inefficient •ail service thu the present Adminis­ tration is giving the people, is making fhe Democrats squirm. In the mean time eomplalats against the mail Mrvioe, from all sections of the oenntry, but particularly from the Sooth and West, are flooding the Con­ gressional mail. These complaints art nearly all from business men and tee by no means confined to members : Iff any one political party. I9*i case of coal stealing on aa ex­ traordinary scale la reported from Hainbridge. O., a small town on the ©bio Southern R'y: -A car-load of coal would at times iteappear in a single Bight, and the peculations became so extensive that the railroad company employed detec­ tives to unearth the thieves. Thb re­ sult has been tne arrest of fifteen prominent citizens of Balnbridge, In­ cluding the marshal, a hotel proprie­ tor, and a preacher. Detectives say that half of the citizens of the town Implicated in the steal. The pecu­ lations ainount to hundreds of dollars. And the extent of them may be Im­ agined when it is Known that although OOal is universally used In Bainbridge, •ot a single carload has been billed to - a resident of that place this Winter. $9*In bis speech in the United jfttates Senate, on Thursday last, Sena­ tor Kenna, of West Virginia, saw proper to arraign Senator Sherman far having changed his position on the A •object of the desirability of maintain- f- log the internal revenue tax on tobac- \ <te within the past twenty or twenty- j? ive years. If the West Virginia Senator has not changed his position Within the same time on a more vital ' _ question--that of his allegiance to the Government of the United States--he £ teas unfitted for a seat in the United States Senate as Jet Davis would have jwen while tryiDg to maintain a treasonable government at Richmond. r I®* Already preparations are be­ ing made and the doubtful dis­ tricts carefully mapped out Tor the Congressional elections this fall. A member of the national Republican Congressional Committee said: "We Want and must have, a majority in iho next House. We might have had tha present House but it was allowed !• remain with the Democrats simply II because a majority of the leaders or ^ the party thought that it was good ^ , politics to have it thus. But now we £«. are unanimous in our determination h. to get full control of the Government . at one time." He continued, "We have the Senate and we will elect the President and a majority of the House next November, aad then the country Dan confidently look forward to a long aa--oo unprecedented of prosperity." ! - • The Bitterest Tears. H, B. Stone; The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and for deeds left undone. 'She never Itaaw how I loved her.' 'He never knew what he was to me.' *1 always naaat to make more of our friendship.' Booh words are the poisoned arrows whteh cruel death shoots back at UB from the^epulcbre. "Religion va; Slang. For the past two weeks what Is called protracted meetings have been held at the M. E. Church, in this village, under the charge of the I'aster of that church, aad one Knepper. fand that they have been protracted far beyond their usefulness is the univer­ sal verdict of a large majority of the oommunity. We think our readers will bear us out in the assertion that the PLAIN DEALER has always bad only words of praise for churches and church matters, and has ever been liberal In giving notices of all their meetings and entertainments, free of charge, no matter to what denomination they belonged, all being served alike. But at the same time wo did not think that' any one of the churches for a moment supposed that they owned or had control of our columns. But in this instance, at least, it seems we were mistaken. We were much surprised oo Thurs­ day morning last to hear that we hatf, been personally and bitterly assailed from the pulpit of the Methodist church the fiight before, by this man Knepper, who bad come here to save sonls or, to use his own language, "lam 'em into the street," if they did not think and act to please bts royal high­ ness. Now what was our particular crime that had called out this severe castlgation? Let us see. From the time these meetings first commenced, we had heard such remarks upon our streets that led us to^make inquiries, when we learned that the Methodist pulpit was occupied by a man who was using slang that would disgrace the lowest bar-room. On the heels of this the Rev. Wyckoff handed in a notice for our columns laudatory of this man Knepper and his work, which we simply threw aside, not wishing to become a party to anv such misstate­ ment, as that the man was doing great good, saving souls, etc., as we firmly believed the opposite was the tratb. For not publishing this notioe, and making ourselves a party to the lie. this Rev.(?) mud-thrower took us to task, and covered as aver with bis dirty slang. On the following morning we re­ ceived a call from the Rev. Wyckefi, and in the most gentlemanly manner we attempted to explain to him why we had not published his notice, when he flew into a passion, and Informed us that the Methodist Pulpit was his and that he would put Into it] who he had a mind to and that it was none of eur business. The last remark we acknowl. edged, but at the same time intimated to him that perhaps it was none of his business what we put into our paper, and that we should not take the pains to consult either him or bis slangy friend as to our course. This was the sum of our crime and for which we are receiving the curses of these Rev. (?) christians. Well let them rave. We will take our chances with them in the opinion of the people to-day and In the great Hereafter. But we are not the only one who has received the attention of this individ­ ual who is such an adept in bar-room slang. A large majerity of our citi­ zens, and some members of that church, who do not countenance the disgraceful proceedings nightly going there, are designated as dogs, monkeys, and all the vile epithets known in the vocabulary of Five Point slang are; used to abuse those who do jiot agree with them ard their methods. This may be religion, but if so ft is a new kind, and the people might well say "from all suoh good Lord deliver us.w But this abuse of the town seems to baVe been oo new idea. If wepre right­ ly Informed, in almost the first sermon preached here by the Rev. Wyckofl be said that If the Conference bad a grudge against a preacher they sent him to McHenry. In this particular instance we think they must have had a grudge against McHenry, and not the preacher. And we say from the bottom of our heart, "Oh, Lord, bow long." We are sorry that wa have been compelled to ms£e these remarks, and have onlV4p,Bjf%o In self-defence, but should occasion require a further ap- plication, it will not be dealt out in Homeopathic doses. This imported educator in bar-roem slang may learn, if be has not already done so, that the citizens of this town ara far more capable of understanding respectable language than he Is of teaching the christian religion. Congressional Meeting. HOB. George Reed, the Vice Presi­ dent of the Illinois State Board of Agriculture for the Fifth Congression­ al District, has completed arrange- Btents for what promises to be an Interesting meeting for the tfarmer£ and others Interested in agriculture residing in the counties of Lake, Mc­ Henry, Boone, DeKalb and Kane. The •looting will be held at Woodstock, Tnosday and Wednesday, February 38th and 29th. Kr. Reed has secured the best talent In tlio State as speakers, and all the , progressive farmers and stockbreeders la the district will make an effort to attend the meeting. Arrangements have bean made for low railroad rates for all in attendance The malts to be obtained from the holding of such meetings may be I briefly summed up as follows: They stimulate a pride and respect business oi farming and bring and enterprising farmers to to discuss matters of special t to all engaged in progressive Itnn. All in attendance at sue have the benefit of the ex of the most successful far stockbreeders in the State ly attend these meetings numbers. dors will serve their best in If attending what promises to t« Interesting and profitable meet-1 ^ to ferasers. Opon Latter to Rov. H. E> Wyckoff Dear <Str.---On Wednesday evening last, In speaking of the temperance lecture by Capt. Domlny, advertised for Friday evening at Good Templar Hall, and which you attributed to the 1. O. G. T., among other things you said, you used, in substance, the fol­ lowing language: "If it Is the plan of the Good Templars to oppose and run counter to our meetings here, Mrs. Wyckoff and I will never enter Good Templar Hall again. We have got done with them." Since that time several parties have Inquired of me if said lecture was not gotten up by the Good Templars purposely to defeat your meetings, and it is the object of this letter to disabuse the public mind and yours of this impression, to brand the statement as erroneous and incor­ rect, and to present the matter as It Is In a clearer light, if possible, without stooping to the low plane of slander and abuse. In the first place I wish to say that it is not the plan of the Good Tem­ plars to oppose or run counter to the regulkr or special meetings of any so­ ciety, seat, or denomination. Nor have they done so. It is true that we have requested the churches two different occasions to postpone their services and unite with us In public Sunday evening meetings. But this was unavoidable for reasons which you understood, and which you recognized at the time, and kindly consented to co-operate with us, and for the courtesy we tender our sincere thanks. But we have never opposed your meet* ings In any way. Star Lodge I. O, G, T bad nothing whatever to do with the lecture of Friday evening. It wa6 gotten up entirely outside of the lodge, although one or perhaps two of 'ts members were instrumental in bringing It about, and the trustees of the lodge allowed them the use of the hall for the purpose, a* they would any other persons or society for a like worthy cause. Furthermore, I know that the gen­ tlemen themselves who proposed and arranged for the lecture, had no thought, in the beginning, of opposing your meetings. Their object was to advance the cause of temperance. But when they saw the spirit of revenge manifested by you on Wednesday evening, they were surprised and Indignant, and resolved that the meet­ ing should be a success--and it was. But, assuming for the sake of argu> ment for a moment, that the lecture was gotten up by the Good Templars to injure you, a generous exhibition of the spirit of Christian forbearance and forgiveness would have enabled you to entirely over-ride your enemies, and the matter would have ended in a glorious victory for yoUrself, and a crushing defeat for those who sought to wrong you. Another thing:--When you have a grievance to settle, aad must settle it in that manner in which you endeav­ ored to settle this--in direct antag­ onism to all Christian principle and religion--I would advise you to first ascertain wherein lies the blame and if such blaoae should attach to any one before accusing any particular society or individuals of trying to persecute you. With all due respect for your church and its members, I am, Very truly yours, C. W. SLAFTERJ^^, T. AUCTION SALE. The undersigned will sell at public auction, on the premises two miles southwest of Volo, near the Roseville school house, on Thursday, Feb. 16, 1888, commencing at 1 o'clock p. m., the following property: 1 pair Colts three years old (one of which is half Norman), 5 yearlings, 3 calves, grade Jerseys, 1 mllK wagon, 1 aulky culti­ vator, 1 sulky hay rake, 1 Johnson Mewer, 1 combined Self-Rake, 1 single Diamond Tooth Cultivator. I Grind­ stone, 1 Cauldron Kettle, 1 Heating Stove, 1 Bedstead, 1 Butter Worker, 6 Milk Cans, 4 Milk Sets, and other ar­ ticles. TERMS or SALE.--Sums ot and under, cash. Over that sum a credit of eight months on approved notes at 6 per cent interest. wait IT COST* A single page in a single Issue of the Century taken for advertising purposes costs $500; in Harper's $400; In other prominent magazines from$350down to $100, A yearly advertisement of one column in the Chicago Tribune costs $26,000; la New York Tribnue $29,554, for the lowest, and $85,650 ror the highest rates; In the New York Herald $36,203 tor the lowest, $349,00$ for Its highest priced column. These papers it is said are never at a loss for adver­ tising to fill their columns. These figures will doubtless be of interest to the man who Invests ten dollars and flatters himself with the Idea that he is a liberal advertiser, 'I was never exactly buried alive," said an old olerk. recountering his ex porience, "but I once worked a week in a store that did not advertise When I came out my head was almost as white as you now see it, Solitary confinement did it. In order to make room for tha larg est stock of spring and summer goods ever brought to Woodstock or McHen ry county, we will sell our winter and warm goods nhd heavy boots and shoes of all kinds at a great bargain and It will pay you to come from all over the county to trade with us. W. H. DWIGHT, Woodstock, 111. The best tea drinkers are buying Tea's for 20 cents at Evauson's, Farmers if you need atiy goods an<l have no money, bring wood. 3E. LAWLUS. ' SMITH & ROGERS' Quintette Orcheetra, AMO WOOD ILL. . Are prepared to furnish First 01a*s Matte to the Dancing Public at Reasonable Bates. J, Smith, 1st Violin. M. IloRcrs, 2d Vlelin and 1 rornpter, Robt. MikHPJI. Clarionet. O, Curtis, Cornet. K. Ingalls, Biiaso. a11 communications to Jerry Smith, Seflly^IsJon® °r M°rt L#k# mp •-#> • .< 4 Mt:: s-i- , '- , r i ' Extraordinary indacements offered a few days longer to CIOSQ out balance of our ; ^ 1 r *• r * '• 'I • ^ IV, A.Vl-Vfi&fikMak. iiJt : ' OVERCOATS, WOODSTOCK, ILL. - ^ t . * dfc , BLANKETS, &c. Bookioini Which formerly sold at 40 to 50 cents has been reduced to 30 cents* . -S1> • -OVERCOATŜ hy pay $1 when y ou can for 50 cents? Bargain Sal| of Good $2,00; ».O0. Better $4.00 to SLf --- : *-«v •*VV ***?: *V'i* * C * i"- Is a good time to repent, to form new resolutions, to brace up, to pay up, to keep your n^mll- up, to buy your brain food, -*• ""7 ': '* / M ~' -< • "" **'" *" " ' • l';' *<• OWSlff ' • ' . * AT ABOUT HALF PRICE. Lot 1--At 19, 29 and 39, in­ cludes Ladies and Children^ Night Robes, trimmed Chemise, tucked and trimmed Princess Skirts, tuckeu Drawers with Hamburg flounce, Corset Covers, Hamburg edge. Misses Aprons, large size, Infants Slips, Dresses and Night Oowuh. goods are worth 37 to 50. Lot 2--At 49, 59 and 69, in­ cludes Mother Hubbard Night Gowns, Hamburg embroidered and tucked Chemise, Hamburg embroidered insertion and tuck­ ed Drawers, with insertion and flounce of Hamburg, Skirts, with tucks and Hamburg em­ broidered flounce, Corset Covers, tucked Yokes, Htmb urg Em­ broidery trimmed. Send for Hbutntsd Ciicolsr Butterick's Patterns sent by mail to any part of the country. Send 4q US for a fashion sheet, J. C. CHOATE. Woodetock, III. (BLANKETS 4 White, Scarlet and G t^ - re­ duced one-thitd from former price. VVe also have many bar- gaindifi- |)THER GOODS, To which we respectfully in­ vite your attention. $3 Of all descriptions, at lowest market prices, Please look us ever 4 a ESPECTFULL % ft. „ „ „ JAMES NEVILLE. F. K. GRANGER, Anctioceer. AUCTION SALE. The undersigned will sell at public auction on the old Sutton farm one mile southeast of McHenry on the riv­ er road, on Thursday, Feb. 23d. 1888, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., the following property: 7 cows, new milch and springers. 4 yearling Heif­ ers, 1 yearling Bull, 2 two-year-old Steers. 4 Calves, 1 span of Horses 6 and 10 years old, 1 bay Mare 5 years old, I bay Gelding 7 years old, 6 Shoats, 2 Lumber Wagons, 1 Milk Wagon, 1 top Buggy. 1 pair Bob Sleighs, 1 Mower, 1 Hay Bake, 1 Sulky Cultivator, 2 Dia­ mond Tooth Cultivators, 1 Sulky Plow, 1 Sod Plow, 1 Harrow, 1 Corn Planter, about 12 tons Slough Hay, Household Goods, and other articles not men­ tioned. TERMS OF SAL*.--Sums of #10 and under cash. Oyer that sum a credit of ten months will be given on ap­ proved notes at 7 per cent interest Two per cent oil for cash. Free lunch at noon. _ „ _ . M. KENAELL*. F. K. GRANGER, Auctioneer. AUCTION SALE. Tbe undersigned will sell at public auction, on the Marble Pierce farm, two miles east of Spring Grove, on Wednesday. Feb. 22d. 1888, commenc­ ing at 11 o'clock, A. Si., the following property: 1 gelding, J Normun years old.'l brood mare, 6 geoJ milch cows, 1 two year old heifer, 1 Durham bull two years old, 2 yearling belf«rek 67 good sheep, 13 shoats, 1 lumbeif wagon, 1 set bob sleighs, 1 single car­ riage, 1 mower, 1 sulky rake, 1 Gorham cultivator, 1 set double harness, a quan­ tity of corn and oats, 6 tons good hay 1 two-barrel kettle, and other articles too numerous to mention. TERMS OF SALE.--All sums of #10 and under, cash. Over that sum credit of six months on approved notes at 7 per cent interest. * W- FRANK PIKBOK. '. K. GRANGER, Auctioneer. Tha finest styles In banging lamns overseen in this village at Gao. W Besley's West Side Drug Store. Turkish Towels and bordered linen Ha&dkercbiefs on our 6 cent counter. SIOFFKL & BLAKE. Executor's Notice* INSTATE of Ohauncy Beckwltb, deceased. J The undersigned having: been appointed Executrix of the last Will and Testament of Chauncy Beckwith, deceased, late of the County ot McHenry and State of Illinois, hereby gives notice that she will appear be. fove the Csunty Court of McHcnry County, at the Court House, in Woodstock, at the April Term, on the first Mon lay in April next, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are notified and requested to at­ tend for the purpose of having the same ad­ justed. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 24th day of January, A. D., 18S8' SOFHBOMA BBCKWITH, Executrix. 29--4w has revolutionized the world during the last half century. Not least among the wonders ot inventive progrpss is a methoii and system of work that can be performed all over the country with­ out separating the workers from their homes. 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Address Stinson A Co., Portland, «*- *!!P*F CATER BROTHERS, Llbertyville, Illinois. Importers and Dealers In CLEVELAND BAYS. COACH, English Shirs Horses, e can sell y ou all kinds of Salt Fish cheaper than any of them. We buy at btes. ited. We have a fresh im portation of the above stock In ages from t« o to five years all suita­ ble for breeding. These horses are all of our own selection, reg­ istered, and of high individual merit. Terms reasonable. Can be seen at our sta Inspection andlcorrespondence solic. Cater Broa. GENERAL afoHENRY, UL-JLi. Are |OF receiving A. foil aasortmeftt of And invite to keep l^pection of the same. 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