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Lf, JUNE 26, 1889. il^rKK. Editor. nt it •Kir."' ii..< & Ma'y be found on tie »t GBO. P. cwspaper Advertising, wtft w&ere advertising' EW YOEK-; vm 'UlThe total sales of butter on the Elgin Board of Trade Monday were 15,120 pounds, of which 7,620 pounds »old at 17% cents, and the remainder at 16& cents. MTThe people of Pennsylvania, through ballot, evidently do not want to be confined to water for their drink. Per­ haps the flood scared the people to «ueh an extent that they would rather pro­ hibit water than other "wet stuffs." Of the suicide's 5-year-olcl daughter, wb held her father's hat when he joaapf Into the river. AT New York William E. Howard wa fotmd guilty of grand larceny in the to degree for obtaining $6,500 from tiM 4* fonct Electric Sugar Comjtfwy. ON the Sheepshead Bay (K. Y.) tree Hanover broke the record for five sea one-half furlongs by 2 3-5 seoond*, *tii record of 1:09. The tflbwd wliich M* the remarkable feat was smsJft. ALVIN PARK, a widower, aged 41, mtU dered a 14-year-old girl naned Littlefieltf at West Mystic, Conn., because she xt fQsed to marry him. , THE railway master mecbanios hav concluded their meet ing at Niagara Fallf R H. Briggs, of Memphis, T*nV;<pi - re-elected President. | > GEN. SIMON CAMERON was prostrate at bis home, Donegal Springs, Pa., wit paralysis of the right arm and side an his condition is critical. Ex-Attorne General Wayne MacYeagh and his wil and Mrs. Haldeman, Gen. daughter, «e with him. '>1^ "J ' """ Cameron West McHenry. «The Kearaage, United States man-of-warf sailed from New York forr in command of Rear-i;* Admiral GheraMii. "The ivearsage goes on orders from the Navy department about which there is considerable mys­ tery. WESTERN HAPPENINGS*' '] THE final papers have jnst been n rV.irh QnlfimAM anil Oli" SK an mt HSf Bradstreet estimates the loss of property in the recent flood in Pennsyl­ vania at $44,250,000. When the loss of life is reckoned with it the disaster is the most overwhelming that has ever oc- «s caned in this country. While the peo- 8 ptft of the land have been generous in their contributions, all combined will be but a msiety to the great loss. uuruou uj w«i«wu Telegraph Company transfers to Western Union its right and title to property of every description. THE second section of the west-bo fast mail on the Pittsburg, Cincinnati St. Loxis Railroad was wrecked at NO Camberlnnd Junction, near Steubenvil} Ohki. Two men were instantly killf >•„H-Y iar< •The auspicious and gathering to-night is significant of the harmony which prevails among the Democrats of the State of New York to-day." Thus spake Gov. Hill at the Cleveland banquet. It was said of old that the Roman augurs never dared to look each other in the face for fear of banting into uncontrollable laughter. one was fatally wounded and eight othe more or less seriously hurt. The train; the time of the accident wrts Tunning^ the rate of sixty-five miles an hour. 1$ track has been in bad condition ever sill the flood of two weeks before, and slfc a high rate of speed has only been poll! ble at great risk. When nearing the jtm tion on a sharp curve three postal M Iwppv Vl£!iJ.h.e-S»ek AT THE DRIVING PARK. In addition to the other attractions there will be three trotting races on the Driving Park, as follows: First, 2:38 Class; Purse, $125. Second, 3-minute class; Purse, $50. Third, Green Horses; Purse, $50. Trotting to commence at 2 o'clock, New York World: A New York correspondent of the Springfield (Mass.) Republican brings forward an interesting fact in a statement made by Governor Gordon, of Georgia, to an Englishman at a banquet in New York during the rpoeni centennial celebration. Gordon informed the Britisher that more men were killed and wounded in onr civil war titan England has lost in battle since William the Conqueror. The statement is absolutely true, and it offers to Euro­ pean military men food for reflection regarding onr military capacity. M®"The Chicago News says: "A cor­ oner's jury down in Livingston county was pretty severe in a verdict rendered by it the other day. A man killed his wife and the jury censured him for the irregularity. If a man is not to be per­ mitted to take the life of the partner of his joys and sorrows without having coroner's jury come along and rebuke Mm, a cloud will be cast over the joys of homicide. Should this sort of thing con- tirnie. murderers may be even pnt in jail lor a week or so, or fined by a magistrate for disorderly conduct." IfiP Rambler, in the Elgin Every Sat­ urday has the following: "The Aurora Blade tells of a citizen of that philan­ thropic city who refused to contribute to the Johnstown fund, giving as his reason that he could not give to that cause as long as there was so much suffering in China. This is the case of a man who has been nurtured and fed on the foreign mission fallacy. Send pin-cushions and poppies to the almond eyed celestials no matter if it is at the expense of the lives of our own kith and kin. But distance lends enchantment and home affairs are so commonplace. Let the good work go on." p. M. ^Admission to Park, 25 cents. _i§ --^^ S Grand. Picnic. . ~ ? * AtfUcHenry, 111., under the auSpltes of the Forresters, in Wheeler's Woods, at east end of iron bridge, Thursday, July 4 th, 188& Procession wi^fbrm^at* tlie depot at 10 A. "M., headed by Miller's Elgin Military Band and march to the grounds. Opening, music by the band. *. Address of Welcome, A/^isher. Song by the Maennechoir, 25 voices, under the direction of A. Dryer, of Wood­ stock. Music by the band. Reading of the Declaration of Inde­ pendence, by Wm. Stofiei. " Song by the Maennechcfei1- Intermission for dinner* Music by the band. Speeches by Hon. Richi^Bishop, of McHenry, Chas. H. Donnelly, Esq., of Woodstock and others. Song. Speaking in German by Prof. J. B. Lauth, Of Chicago. ^ Music by the band. There will be a roomy platform for all those wishing to dancer for which fine music will be furnished. Refreshments of all kinds on the grounds. Foot races, sack races, wheelbarrow races, fat man races, boat races, etc., dnring the day. Everybody is cordially invited. All who attend can rest assured of having a pleasant time. Come out and help us celebrate. PEK OHDER COMMITTEE. ' f t , Facts About the Co: Disaster. Sifted out of the many accounts, the outline features and the general extent of the catastrophe begin to be made plain. The fault was the dam. It was over 300 feet high, above the last of the flight towns which have been destroyed. It was a heap of earth only. Itwaspiled between tyo hills, in the course of a stream which it was meant to wrest. Apologetic references to it have alluded to its masonry. Of masony there was none worthy of the name. An evidently well informed correspondent of the Sun •ays that the dam was faced on both sides with layers of heavy rough stone. This stone was roughly thrown together and uncemented. Instead of being 110 feet high, the structure proves to have been but 75 feet high. The base width turns out to have been what at first was reported--90 feet. The stream was 40 feet wide. The dam was 400 feet long, not 1,000 as at first reported. At the bot­ tom of the stream were five pipes arched oyer with brick. Through them the surplus of water was meant to pass. They Were opened and shut by gates. The gates were operated by levers in a tower which uprose from the middle of the dam. The water thus enclosed was designed as a feeder to a canal. It served "that purpose. The gates opened aad . shut readily, so long as that purpose continued. Years ago the canel fell into •V; ^8U8e. Then the tower fell down and ; *as let remain in ruins. The pipes ; became worthless. The impounded r water was leased to the Sportsman As­ sociation of Pittsburg. The dam was repeatedly declared dangerous after the tower fell. No one paid any attention i to the warnings. Every month that .Ijtofisod without anything happening made people secure or indifferent. What Occurred, when nature had to enforce on man the penalty of his disregard of her locate now well known. The Glorious Fourth. On July 3d* and 4th the Chicago & JNorth-Western Railway Co. will sell ex torsion tickets between all stations, good """^"iroing until the 5th, inclusive, at one ( lor the round trip. For tickets and information apply to agents Chicago lway, 48-8w "*> Xstiaml Educational Association. For the next meeting of the National Educational Association, the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company will sell tickets to Nashville, Tenn., and return, good going from July 1st to July 15th, and good returning from July 16th to .September 10th, at rate of one lowest limited first-class fare for the round trip with $2 additional for Association Mem' bership fee. For tickets and detailed information apply to any agent of the Chicago & X orth-Western Railway Company, or ad dress E. P. Wilson, General Passenger Agent, Chicago. 48eow3w Fast Time to California. By a recent adjustment of schedules, the Chicago & North-Western Railway Company offers exceptionally fast time to passengers going to the Pacific Coast --the journey from Chicago to San Fran ciseo being made in less than four days First-class one-way and excursion tickets, also second-class tickets, to all California points; and first-class tourist excursion tickets to the resorts of Colorado, Utah, and the North Pacific Coast, and all the summer resorts of the West and North \\ est are now on sale. " For full informa­ tion, apply to agents Chicago & North Western Railway or address E. P. Wil son, General Passenger Agent, Chicago. 2wl2-26 Excursions to Chaut&uaua Lake H. T, At intervals, during July and August the Chicago & North-Western Railway Co., will sell excursion tickets to Chau tauqua Lake New York, and return at very low rates. These tickets are first- class, and will be good returning sixty days from date of sale. For full informa­ tion, apply to agents of Chicago & North Western Railway, or address E. Wilson, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, 111. FOURTH OF JULY PARTY. Yourself and Lady are cordially in­ vited to attend a 4th of July Party, at Ben Stilling's, Pistaque Bay, 111., Thurs day, July 4th, 1889. Day and evening Good Music in attendance. Tickets, including .Supper, $1.25. . " BEN STII.IJNG, Proprietor. Aft the Parker House. Ah Annual Fourth of July Party will be given at the Parker House, in this vil age, on Thursday evening. July 4, 1889 Music, Smith's Quintette Orchestra. No pains will be spared to make this a party worthy of the patronage of the dancing Tickets will oe public, time. issued in due MM. W. PABKBB. V u j.|j f > is important ou to save. ,̂ y impor- tiapt for us to sup­ ply you. : Ji|§ jure ' J ^ •*. I.- Vd* «W A A i j 4 V'f ' LOW •\'f • •V'Sfv ; t r * •• ing goods fe.Vf ^ 4: Men's Fine Suits 1.; .sSS' $#£ of Jidy r% fr' BARGAINS ! (fold H#aded UnbMllw, SilTir Headed Umlnalhu1 Fans of all de­ scriptions, Swiss Flouncings,White and colored Dress Patterns, Swiss Embroideries, iambric Embroi­ deries, Challies, Lawns. Latest styles in Straw Hats at lowest prices. Full and com- ; plete line of Men's Ladies and Chil­ dren's Shoes. Clothing and Carpets by sam­ ple. am now p-?*pared to show a "new aad clean assortment AgticulturaUmplem)® H sQcoajl to none in'the county and at pric«t that I am coalidenfc will pay joa to iuvoattgate before tnaki ig Your purchasoa. " ^ ^ * n - J* * i fine? Sack Ties, 'B Tiai Shirts, ST E V EN S Annual Fourth of July Dance. The Annual Fourth of July party will take place at the Riverside House on Thursday evening, July 4th, 1889. The best of music has been obtained and the patrons of that popular dancing resort, can rest assured that nothing will be left undone to make it pleasant for all. Tickets will be issued in due time. In the meantime put the Riverside House on your program for the Fourth. -"vf * tf. * <S- V Is 1 V -.V, ' f ^ '• ""'"i 4 ^ ^ ... -• i f ij J;' '4S !i v, . . . I s : * . 71 v<*% "'I >. • - •Mi. West McHenry. Suspender^ • i * French Balbriggan '••r Lailies«r£ent% R I B B O N S * SA8R : RIBBONS, in. wide. 30 cts per. Yard. SASH : RIBBQNS, •Si .m • LADIES! W. Only 75 cenis per Pair. Fans, Silk Um­ brellas, and in fact anythinj want is Here. BAKES-CO m BORSEBS, ^ , If you want to own the best, behold it here, finely finished, well proportioned, light running, durable; superior quality, unex­ celled . Do you-want a wagon ? It so examine the Bishop before you buy. > , -y ^ Always on hand, Farm Trucks with broad tires. Corn PlanteisrCorn Cultivators, Check Bowers. rows, etc. EXAMINE the Force Drop Cprn Planter, the only perfect planter made. The advantages of straight rows 'ire as follows; No corn will be plowed up or covered in cultivating; better corn can be raised, as it can be kept cle mer; one mail can tend one-third more corn, besides doing tetter work. With these advantages theprice of a Force Drop Planter can be more than saved on a field of 100 acres. Wood and Iron Pumps, platform Jepring VViigohs, combination Wagons, fine Carriages, all kinds, that will bear close inspection, 'manufactured by the Water town Spring Wagon Co.,*>f Watertown N. Y., who carry a three years stock, enabliug them to season well their goods before placing them on the market. . < Much has been said relative to the price of Binding Twine this season. Having just receivec a car load ot standard grades, I *«rould" respectfully ask those who are in need of twine to .give me a call, examine goods and learn prices before making their purchases. Prices and goods of all kinds guaranteed. Also on hand a tew ton of good Ground Feed that 1 will close out at $12 per ton lots. 'Call early and seoure the benefit. • r * \'T, Veip^;.:::Trwly Your% v '^y: 'i • RICHARD BISHOP/ M SM j Ii BIMWQOD JEBS1Y SSBD RINCWOOD, ILL. * The rows in this herd were taken from ih# Chestnut Farm Hcrit, the home of GaUrielle Champion No. 1410-2, with a seven (l»ys' test of 17 pounds, 8 oz. A sister ot' Champion Magnet 6,4sO, ami Alpheon's He lie, No. 27,194, with one rtfty8* test of 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and 33 pounds 8ounces in seven days. Champion Magnet, No 6,480, nt the head of Chestnut Farm Herri, Is a son of Champion of Auoeiica, No 1,567,,, who is (ire ot twenty cows with rocorda of Mil pounds and over. We have two tester) daughter# of Ohnmpfon Magnet in Ringwood Herd: MarieC Magnet,; No. 22.9C3, 15 pounds 8 ounces at 24 months;^ Alberta Pansy Magnet, No 20,749, 10 pounds.- 8 junces at 22 months. Alpheon Mlcawberiii No. 20,703, a soD of Alpheon'a Belle, by Oham> : pton Magnet at the head of this herd. These cows are for the. Bpecial purpose of butter making, Any one in need of butter producers can find none better than in this herd. There is no need of producing 250 pounds of milk for ten pounds of butter., Uabrielle Champion 14.102 gave 9 ponnds li. ounces of butter to one hundred pounds of milk at the time of her test. Don't imagine that the Jersey is a dainty feeder; in lact, tor the size of her body, she is ft gourmand. Milk will soon be tested at all crcatnery es.. tablishnionts and paid for accordingly. Thefi man who receives a check at the rate of 3% pounds.per hundred will be the kicker. If yon wish to prepare for this call and> see' what we have. A grandson of Champiottv Magnet through Loadstone, 15,612and Alberta Pansy Magnet (see above) 'or cale. Al-o two grandsons of Alpheon's Belle through Count St. Aubin. We also have a high grade 3-year old heifer for sale. Will be fresh soon. P, 8. HAKKISON. • * * % • * * « * For Printed ^ : » • Descriptive of />, , 1 -1- *; * The Of Southwestern Iwai: * Send to f i ; J. B. Harsh, Pres. *. Blue Grass p League, Oreston« % Iowa. '0 't,,' > *V7 •' D. NKKDHAM'S SONS 116-11* Dearborn Street, CHICAGO utacer, CHuarrh, Rbeumatlum, e.Co Cure* rrh, S"<tRbeuii|, , Oyapwistk-Slok . 'iwtiwiUon.PUe*, AGENTB WANTED FOB THE BOOK / West McHenry. yt.' ®1F ' t * ..•1 OB VALLEY OP DEATH, i A thrilling account of the awfn! floods and their appalling ruin'. Graphic description of the destruction of houses, factories, chnrrhea towns and Itnousands of lives; heart rend- Ing seen a#, reparation ol lovod ones; tales of herole deeds, narrow escapes from death havoc by lire; plundering the bodies of viol tints; dreadful sufferings of the survivors' the greatest calamity of the times. Fnllv illustrated. Send thirty cents in stamps for 9^tUt to save time. Terms liberal. FORCHKC AMoMAKIN, Cincinnati, OM* That you will consent to pay two prices for some article when we are selling the same things at a great deal less figures. When you come to examine our goods and prices you m&MW- . .rr,": y , <!',v f'® !$?•f rsji ' 1 >! How we can sell so chea But the secret you When we our motto show. We have a .full §tock ready 19? the i- • • >•*' , St J. W. Uristy & Son, j-?., W L •?,<r i x ~ . ' ' f . : ; | RINGWOOD, ILL- E M. OWEN Si SON, • r Dealers in All Kinds of , j,' |4 , . ' •* ,S - *. t • A G R I C U L T U R A L :fe The Albion Spring Tooth Cultivators, Planters, Bug­ gies, Carts, Heavy "Wagons, Trucks, Binding Twine, and all kinds of Machinery and Tools used by the Farmer can be found at our Warehouse, and at 'prices •V--. , a** if - " wk ' i. - „ way down, r-.:: -r/v v v;v- y;%l: Do not fail to call and see < .'-4' '•*! M •; '*•> ' ..7-'