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|1T, MAT 30. 1888. Eklitor. A Dl?t> May be found en lAIT JLifli file at GEO. P. ^*8 Newspaper Advertising *Bee Jtrwt)7#nere nUTertUing KNEW YORK- Representative Question. Belvtdere Staniard of last ,tn anawer to the Plaindkaler's •fMif 16th, after pretending Ni the vote of 1886, (but not cor* iiyi ypi.liy f»i members of Assembly in ^'##1 District, «aya: We do not see how the Plaikdba.lbk in the bMofthese figures comes to the opinion that VM probabilities are strong that three itepub-Mom eaadldates could be elected, as long aft tea Minority representation mode of voting :i * prevails. There is no way or the least pros- ,vr Sootof preventing the election of one Demo- e«M la this district. WV When one looks at the aetual figures the remark of the Standard that "there V h »o or the least prospect of pre- KV, fflllni the election of one Democrat ^ ' la this District" Is really refreshing, mad would lead one to believe that the Z0 -witter had suffered an interview ef 1 |Mtth length with ene of the Ring can- pl^-^uldatM as to bias his judgment to such .I*-, an extent that be ceuld not see figures g»; la their true light. We therefore ask him to carefully read the following IS--/' faetiandflgurea, taken from the Chi- |fo. ca|0 Tribune of Nov. 7th, 1886, which f covers the time and figures which be |y • attempts to quote: P 1 The Republican plurality on the Strfte tick- ,1 et lathe Eighth Senatorial District was as p 1 1 fMtewa: Boone County, 1,659; Lake, 838; Me- flenrr, 781; a total of 3.176. as each voter has Ghv three votes on Representative^ it follows that the Republicans had 9,528 more votes for Rep. teseatatives In that district than the Demo- Crate had, and yet the Republicans had only the same number of candidates for tlio House la the field as the Democrats! Besides a fair the Republicans had 9.00C votes or voters to s|»re There has been a great Mi.'- f-.' ' - -v r&>. f - l Perha**, tfcer* mm*.***'* «®f* absurd made tttai tfcat em­ bodied in the declaration of the free* traders that protection create* and fosters maaufaotornl^g monopolies. As all of the sixty-three million inhab* itants of the United States are free to enter the lists, it is Impossible to un­ derstand how profits In any particular industry eenld be kept at an abnor­ mally high figure. Unless the free­ traders mean that the term menopoly used by them shall apply to the natl »n as a whole, the charge has * absolutely no foundation. If they mean that protection gives to the American peo­ ple a monopoly of their own markets, protectionists will admit the faat, and defy any economist to demonstrate that It la the business of the states men of one nation to legislate in the interest of the people ef another na­ tion. If there were no ether evidence to disprove the absurd charge that Amerloan manufacturers, under the cover or tbe protective tariff, are making unreasonable profits, the sim­ ple fact that there is plenty of Amer lean capital seeking investment at so lew a rate as 3 per cent, per annum should serve as a complete refutation. It is simply incredible that keen men would be content to receive such small returns on their money if the field er manufacture offered the fabulous re wards of which the free-traders are constantly talking. KeaisaM about reducing the surplus in the Treasury, bat, proportionately, it is small as compared with this "idle capital." It'those •Xtra votes had been given to a third Republi­ can candidate tbe Kighth District would un­ doubtedly have had tbe proud preeminence of being represented by a solid Republican dele- Batten. Such aa honor w\s worth struggling far, and oven if there had been a slip-up the result would have been no worse than it is MW. It was a political impossibility to defeat Sitter of the original Republican nominees ttt, fortunately for the State and the partv, the Republicans will be in a majority in t6e Honse notwithstanding that unutilized "sur­ plus." •re these facts plain enough for tbe editor of the Standard to see ? These figures compare with the official vote )i tbe office of tbe Secretary of State, and prove conclusively, what we have all along charged, that it was nothing but cowardice on the part of the | * leaders that has prevented this Dis- I ' triot frem being represented by three ^ Be publicans Instead of two in the 'a Lower House of our State Legislature. ' Then we ask the editor of tbe 0 . Standard, and all who have the success fe of the Republican party at h"art, to ^ n nonsuit the figures to be found in the letter from Hebron, published in last fe week's Plaindealek. They are for tbe year 1882. when the circumstances Were exactly the same as two years ago and are to-day, via: the Demo- (teats having two candidates in the 1 M4i whereby their vote was split In and while under no coatingetiey 'jT< ftooM aitber ef the two Republicans s-have been defeated, there were at Ifleast forty-nine cbanoes out of fifty of aiecting three Republicans. - Aid then again the large vote re- Oelved by Wait and Haines two years L: l age does net represent the Democrat­ ic'*, ie vote. Full three thousand five If hacdred of tbe votes received by II/.. these two men were Republican votes, fe* 7ake this number from these candl- dataiaad put them, together with a fv email per cent ef the surplus vote of *®d Partridge, and any one can tf: ••• that tbe result would have been jjfot , • tbe election of a third Republican. I*, i Thess Republican votes were thrown I, to the two Democratic candidates because, knowing the two Republicans y| had nothing to fear, the voter had a g£.', choloe as to whleh of the two evils P* tbeald be the minority representative p,,, Md cast bis vote according to his p. : feelings in that way Had there beeo p$ a ttlrd Republican In tbe field there is P no question where his vote would have V: went. Tbe Standard further says: uWe deknew that nothing would please MM Republican voters of Beene county baUarthan to see three Republican Representatives elected." We believe thfta, and would ask why in tbe name of Heaven Is the Standard, in face of ti»a facto and figures, opposing It, and trying to its readers that in cannot be • done? Gome out from under that Ring dictation, of which you claim to Iniow nothing about, look up facts and ; figures for yourself, and we opine you will net be groveling in tbe dark or throwing your influence for the Demo cratic minority in this District. If there is no ring dictatlcn why has the Republican press of the District, with ftha single exception ef the Plain- DKAUER, been so far silent ob this, to the Republican party, most important r-questlan? Will the Standard answer : !M this? Tbe Plaihdealbr has no "boss," J «|pdl with only tbe true interest of tbe IteVtthlloan Party at heart, will ever f lBttta our voice against treason or cowardice, whether outside or inside i tbe party. aOrThe editor of tbe Belvldere Northwestern Is no doubt a man -of brain, who ean grapple with Ita problems without even the of looking up figures, and can afford to slur tbe idea ef tbe Ioa» party of the Eighth Dis abating three Representatives, it even looking at tbe records to Ithar or not what is claimed is l§a in* no argument or figures the belief that be claims la iMUm« but is content to grovel in > the dictation of his "boss," It tha "perception" that he is the hands of tbe Demeo- i he has aootber attack h§ 11» mil *• poet hfmaelf, " Broken Party Pledges. Thtlfew York Democratic i!on, In its platform, "congratulates the party that all pledges made at the last National Convention bad been fully kept and realized," which abows that, in one respect, at least, that party is not like George Washington. It may be truly said that "its platform prom­ ises are now a lUt of its past failures.11 It pledged the party to restore econ­ omy. It has steadily lucreased the na­ tional expenditures. it pledged tbe party to revise the tarifi and reduce taxation. It has dene neither. It denounoed the Republican party for the surplus in the Treasury. It has steadily increased that surplus. It professed to favor honest civil ser­ vice reform. It has utterly repudiated, In practice, alt lta promises in this re­ spect . It announced Itself in favor of a free ballot and a fair count. It holds tbe Presidency and one House of Congress, today, by an Intimidated and suppress­ ed ballot and forged election returns. Its platform, framed In 18S4, la tbe Indictment on whloh it must be triad in 1888, and it is guilty on each separ­ ate count. Jadffe Greshan la Wlsooasla. Notwithstanding the fact that the Republican State Convention indorsed Gov. Rusk and elected a delegation virtually pledged to his support, it is none the less true that Wisconsin is a Gresham State, and- her delegates ought and I think will give their votes to him after one or two complimentary votes to Rusk. We all admire Gov. Rusk for his honesty, uprightness, and manliness; for his clean and economi­ cal administration; for bis firmness and courage, and for bis gallant record as a soldier, but we regard Judge Gresham as possessing peculiar ele­ ments of strength and availability. The vote of tbe labor element is a factor which ought nat to be Ignored in tbe coming campaign, and Judge Gresham can get a larger percentage of that vote than any other candidate yet ^mentioned. Organized labor representatives throughout tbe coun­ try speak favorably of him, and anly a few days ago a labor convention of this tbe Ninth Congressional District, held at Wau?au, Wis., indorsed Gres bam. He seems to be wonderfully popular amobg all olasses- He bas elements ef strength wblah no other candidate possesses. His nomination would be followed by bis election, and the Wisconsin delegation at the con­ vention will not be slow in joining the procesvion. A Blain e Republican. .% Letticr that went to thr point. Since tbe convention of last week. Mr. Fife.r, tha Republican nominee.for Governor, bas been receiving an al­ most constant stream of letters and telegrams congratulating him upon bis nomination and enthusiastically predicting bis success. Among two hundred or mora received within tbe first twenty-four hours after his arriv­ al at home, none went more to the beart of the matter--and for that mat­ ter to the beart of the recipient--than the following: Springfield, 111., May 3.--Dear Joe: We bad a contest, but It was not a fight. Tour friends have left no wounds on me. My h*art Is with you new. You are my general, and you'll find me a !®yal private in your ranks I congratulate you sincerely on your splendid triumph Tbe Republican party will take care of the battlo from now on until the victory of November which surely a raits you. My failure to see you in person before you lefr Springfield was purely accidental. Your friend, J. A. Connollt. It Is evident from this that no feel­ ing of disappointment at the result rankles in the beart of Major Connolly, and there will be no "sulking in bis tent" when the campaign begins. It Is to be regretted that the business of the Convention did not give all the de­ feated candidates an opportunity to express their hearty acquiescence in the result, as they would have done If the privilege had been accorded tbem. lonrnallat in tha $a«t|w<w»ttr rmaarired that if tha Rep«ihll<e|MiAi|hould nominate Gresham It wauld xlv* them an enormous ad­ vantage aver tha Democrats In con­ trasting tha military services of the two candldates>Clevelaod and Gresbaui --in the war for tha preservation of the Union. It is not at all remarkable that even a Deatocratic journalist shoul I have dropped this remark when the services of two men for their country came Into his mind. Consider the service.- for this oountry of Gen. Gresham, one of tha most prominent Republican candidates for tbe Presidency; and jow vhat bas tbe Democratic CJtndl date dace for his country ? What part did he play In the war which broke out when be was a young man, in the flush of his strength and manhood, and when j oung men ail ever the country were answering to the call of "Father Abraham" wi h alacrity and euthusl- asm? He had little inducement to^ stay at heme. He was clerk in a law firm in Buffalo an a small satary, was but 24 years of age, and was a strong, stout man, well able to bear the labors of campaigning. Ha. prefprrod to drudge his time away on a salary of •7C0. Two years later, when the call for help became still more urgent, be: bpught a substitute very cheaply, as substitutes went at that time, who went through the war for blm and died In the poorhouse. And that is tbe way the Democratic candidate served bis oountry in time of daager Put the records ef Judge Gresham and!" Grover Cleveland side by side, and| which of the two deserves tbe more^ honor at tbe bands ot bis countrymen? Tribune. * - , v . 1 \ • : We have a large Slock of f&»The State Democratic Conven­ tion, which met at Springfield, adopt­ ed a platform unconditionally indors­ ing the President's free-trade message the pending Mills bill, the pension policy of tbe adminlstratioa and tbe action of tbe Peoria water-ways con­ vention, besides indulging in tbe usual fling at Republican rule la State affairs. Tbe choice for standard- bearer fell on ex-Governor Palmer, the convention refusing to give ex- Land Commissioner Sparks the "vindi­ cation" he sought, notwithstanding the fact that he has a barrel. Tbe ad­ ministration was too strong for him. He can naw devote himself to tbe nursing of bis sore head. Governor Palmer was a member of the conven­ tion which nominated Cleveland, and it is well understood that certain claims of his were, not many months ago, denied recognition. He Is far from being an enthusiastic Cleveland man, but bis nomination, by defeating that of Sparks, saved tbe administra­ tion from direct rebuke,--Inter Ocean. Illinois lroe To Her Soldiers. Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Illinois is true to the memory of the heroes of the war. Whenever opportunity pres. eats, tba noble old state hastens to da honor to the men who made tbe state Illustrious during the war of the re­ bellion. Logan was honored because he was first among the patriot sons of tbe grand old state, and now another Illustrious citizen who won fame and distinction during tha hour af bis country's trial has been called frem tbe walks of life to a position of booor and responsibility. Joeeph W. Flfer was a brave soldier; since tbe wsr be has been a true citizen; today be is tbe nominee of tbe Republican party of Illinois for governor. Such is the gratitude felt for tbe nation's defend­ ers by tbe patriotic state of Illinois. What free trade bas done in England for the working classes can be told In a few lines, says the Boston Herald, The pauper olass in England numbers 7,000,000 fn a population of 34,000,000 or one in nearly every five is counted a pauper; 14,500,000 persans receive less than $2,50 per week. Most laborers have but four days employ­ ment la a week. Agricultural wages were never lower, and there are mill­ ions la England who have fresh meat on their tables once a week or fort­ night," Tbe above shews the state of the working classes in free trade Eng­ land. Yet there are some people in this country who advocate free-trade as tbe panacca for tbe ills tha pool* meobanlcs suffer. Tbe nomination ef Mr. Blaine would be the most stupendous blunder the Republican party could make. The Democrats will go Into the canvass with a record of broken pledges and unfulfilled promises, that will keep tbem on the defensive. We want a leader whose record and whose repu­ tation are alike without flaw, and who will give us a bold, aggressive and successful campaign. Tbe National Convention will net need the gift ef second sight to discover him in Walter Q. Gresham. Tbe Democrats, at their Con­ vention last week, nominated Gen John M. Palmer far Governor. He will have the honor of being beaten by Private Joe Flfer. ®SP° What will our Prohibition friends, who have so much to say about the Republicans an*! tbelr atti­ tude on tbe temporanca question, tblak of the nomination af Wacker, a German brewer of Chicago, and Presi­ dent of the Liquor Dealers Association as tbe (Treasurer? UUOHTS OF PYTHIAS TO CIVCIITMATX. On the occasion of tbe meeting of tbe Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias in Cincinnati in June, the Chicago & North-Western Railway Co. will sell tickets to Cincinnati and re­ turn at very low rates for the round trip. For Tickets, rates and full Infor mation apply to ticket agent* Chicago & North-Western Railway Co. 45-3w. E. R- AUSTIN, Livery. Bo rilM Sale Stable. At Parker House Barn. FIRST OLA88 RIGS with or without Drivers, Varnished at Heasenable Kates. Bus and Hacks run w aaU fr>a all Trains. Orders for Baggafs Promptly Attended i West MeHenry, I1L . .,^1 ̂ "' aper, - CIo SOOTS MS •*,*'&-Vs. u., *&,::• •» k- r It ttaeb and " %'d. v ;•>, Acting . BATS MO CAPS, 4 * .Ik. ctxtecpxiiBSi We buy all our goods in large •- ' quantities, for Cash, and guaran­ tee to sell as low and many times lower than any and.y qwmq, iZdM&L HBP,,W * T1 S LAXATIVE. it. r ̂ • The Finest Line of it cures pramotesai.^ ens the stomach, i Mi-# DIURETIC. In its com position the hilt i active dioreticsof the Haten.w arecombinedscientiflcalljrwtUM kidneys. It can be relied on to give : quick relief and speedy core. Hnndredgof tartmimrfnlg hmre bwn >l»n oaed this ran Send for circnlai la the county; in «H sizes and the latest styles and best tits. Wot The NERVOUS . M^SKBKKB : The DEBILITATED The AGED. • ^ bubungtow. vr. Xtf-prr Is larger than ever before and we keep finer goods in Men's Ladies' and Children's wear, and CASH STORE I: j ^ i • In the county. We have now in an elegant line of Kew Satian, - Sfoghams, k*i- AND WHITE GOODS* t: 'i f ..W Fine Drese Goods, • "*; V, In Bln'elf an^ Oolors, ming* to match. New Spring •f • »>•* - ' ' ' p. « CARPETS, AND CURTAINS, / # Cannot be exce ( ' ^ '«,h \ , i ' t * -4- guarantee prices the lowest. ;:" 'V, 4- p s » i WE HAVE BARGAINS For tie ' NEW irFIRMl ; ' a ' 1 - Close application to business, Merchandise of high grade at iMr' prices, small expenses, square dealing w 11 be our motto on a tffi aqd lot live basis. We are very thankful for past favors and ro- specUully Solicit a fair share of your valued patronage, support and good will in future, assuring you that we «re in better condition than ever to «ell on close margins, and no relaxation in our efforts ^ wie,l>uying public to our mutual benefit. .v.>,v ^,:l•*, •J IV O \ By selling yoo onw, (no matter what profit), but by wHImr ofa» i 'i ( and having your tongue wag in our favor oa every eomer. M crelv quilting, barn raising or husking bee. *Vl We Have dome to Stay, Oar stooiE i# unn^aally iiwge atrd well selected, both as to quality J style'aud price. We now have in stock--new fresh and cloan-^a ft lull assortment of Vs SPKINO ANB 8UMMER .Tamestowns, in all colors, black and colored Cashmere, electoral j Tricots, bebastopol, Himalaya Burges; also a full line of appro- T ,| priate Linings to match. Do not fail to see our elegant 1-2 wool .j La wns, fancy Batiste ixoods, Chimbrays, in strides, Lawns ot all «f! prices and colors, Twill du Nord Gingham, dress and common | Qi^ham and Domestics. . ^ Choico : ^Ficbu Shawls, the latest, spring and fall Wraps and Jackets* white Dress Patterns, 45 inches long, colored Robes and Skirt Pat­ terns, all prices, Hammocks, Lap Robes, hnen and cotton clotbv Hosiery, see our regular made, fast black Ladies' Hose at Scents* ' {HATS ATS ! , rM , • r 1 - j - •J?!• .'^K" - -j Fur, wool and straw Flats, all new and the latest. Our Clothidg stock is A 1 as usual. tVedding and Confirmation outfits a special- w r':i ty. Boots, Shoes and Rubbers are sold by us ot only the best and H long tried makes. Wall Pa^er,, Borders, Decorations, window.. > Shades, etc., in greatest variety j See our superb Lnce Cnrtainsll S $1.60 each. In \ 1 EVERY DAY IN THE YEARS I'l'iuim iiftnffj1*' m; Will You Look Over our One Dollar List Plant ^ * 22 pounds Prunes II.1 15 . Rice, 5 , good Tefi •** 5 , ** ? rst. or grnd. Coffee $1 flSb) Tomatoes? #1.00| ^ [lib] Oysters String Beanl Lima H, W- 10 " Apples : v 15 boxes SardifMNil 22 bars Soap 20 glfiss Tumblers 20 yards Sheeting 20 " Prints 20 pairs Hose Good Plow Show it • 4' 10 ciftii 10 44 10 " 8 « 10 " Raspberries, kf.> Our stock of Dr> Goods, Clothing, Hats, Boots ancPShoea, fact everything under the head of General Merchandise is very com­ plete. Come and look us aver. We will try out best to please yo u. Highest market price paid for farmer's produce. John Evanson & Co. V or m w WW I West MeHenry, --DEALER JSHELF AND Btoves, Tin, Copper ; And Sheet-Iron Ware Oome and see oar Galvanised Iron Kerosene Tank*, tbat w* make oanetvea, tbat w II hold a barrel. The Church Swivel Hay Carrier, wltb Trackt, Hanxlnga, Floor Hoeka and Pallejra, Ue best in the market. Oall and see it. FULL LUTE OF STOtTBS For both coal and wood, ot the best makes, always on hand. In short I will keep everything in the Hardware line, to be found in McHenry county. Do hot fail to call when in want ot anything in my line and see what can be dopi* 1 hove employed a first class Tinber, and all JOBBING AND REPAIRING Will be done on short notice and Satisfaction Guaranteed. A specialty of Butter Factory work. A share of public patronage We keep only the purest, freshest, cleanest and bept at basemeS^t prices. Awaiting A liberal share of your patronage we remain|y» ever ypurs, " * 1 B onslett Sc Stoffel. • • - • . IP'; -J /i * t .STANDARD STALLIONs ' ... y'm V .-v"iV - - Kecord, 2:30s, * , ! <??". . y ' f : PEDIGREE. "GcorRe O." was sired by Lakeland Abdaliah ow brother to Harold, the sire of M»ml S, (Queen of the tur 2:08^ ' •>v; & i f ' ^; Noonlicle, 2:2«»X; Mattie Grahnnii 2:21K i McCnrdy'a*1 ***. •. • Hambleionian, 2:'XMi JJectaa*. 2:27*; Hermes, i Mnminn- Temple, 2:30; and others. Also „ ^ ,«v ? vi Good Mornitij?, 2:28* sire of 19 in 30 list. «< Lakelatwi Abdaliah by Rysdykc* Hambletonian. Sire4< offortv 2:!!0 performers. Also Sire of fifty.one da«frn(?;; ti rs with 2-30 performers. One hundred and two 8»n|; that have sired 2.»> horses, he by Abdaliah. byMauibmf * no, bv Imp. Messenger; l)am the Chas. Kent Mare, bj£>$a Imp. Uelltounder, etc. ,, V. Lakeland AlHtallili's D»m was Enchantress, by Abdal• .1,^ I ah, bv Mambrino, etc., as above. _ « "George o's" Dam was the fast Pacta* Mare Fanni* 1 B, (who paced the Cbicaj?o Track at Seventeen years ojgf# '/ aire in 2:27. without any preparation), sired by Autocrat|jf .by Geo M. I'nt^hen, (record by Caseius M. Clay|^ bv Andrew Jackson. l>y Bashaw, eto. sfa Oam of Tannle It by 'he Rowlan-i Horse, by the Balejl Horse, by Woodbury and he by Justin Morgan * 1 V., - • 't<r - ? "Georsre O." will be bred from March 1st to June 15th, and should his stifle a<imiiof traintfg. be will be prepare ed to lower his record TERMS, $25 CASH. . Or gSod Note, at time of service. Mares uot beinlj'i in foal are entitled to a return season free. Accideutf and escapes entirely at owners risk. For further particulars address - J- GEORGE W. OWEJf^; MoHenry Co, " MeHeory. Illinois. V - SA L E S M E J V I WA1VTED ll To canvass for the sale of Nursefy Mtock. Steady employment friiar«nieed. Salary and oxpenees paid. Apply at once stuiit if age: tterer to this paper. SNKLL & HOWLANIl, v Kochftstar. N. T. Plonf-ba-no-lne, tbe finest Wagon i Ml WATERS BKfOSI BUKBM9 TOVB fiBM •end for caUlogne and illastrated ctreotar «tvng leven stallions \ a mare at all It, to the best.1 _ _ _ terou liberal. Visitors well week davs. Oome and see colts by the stallions, and the other Stock bat tend your address now I WATERS STOCK FARM, ewoAiiiwin.mil , "<k A ' ' < 'I •> f j ' a r - . . • " .