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- • * t r« * 'V '-SjfcV? , 41 ;; " ; -. ."i . *. -t ^ T\ ,- < ' • - , r •* • T 7 V"~5- W^-r'Tf*'/i|?r>T« ^ ™ »5pVp. --^fi" ^ " • _'V~-'^'.' Y:y'*'",«* * r? T>9pj| HP^Pt 1890. MARCH 5, WEDNESDAY, VAN 8LYKE. Editor. f">' if J> a " f HIS PA per »w «K:' ;•" *li>WICI<L A ou.'fi Newspaper Advcrtming Mureau (10 Spruce Street), where advertising • yniracts may be NEW YORK. «H'in for it in Tn ' .3#; : ift tST The Elgin butter market, was active t' . but Homewhat lower Monday. Tbe sales ^ Were 3,720 pounds at 25Ji cents, and 080 pounds at 26 cents. s IfiTDr. E. A. Kilbourne, for the past V* ^igineteen years superintendent of the ilorthern hospital for the insane, located , Ht Elgin, died on Thursday last, of par- y ,§lysiH. Deceased was 53 years old Mad a illative of Vermont. i > I©""The Washington Critic tells this " •'i^tory: "Congressmen Quiun, of New >, Vork, and Lawlcr of Illinois, walked through the marble hall arm in arm. The ; .v„- |ormer is about as radical in his views as \ ,>'$o the holding of the worldvs fair in New , * '.York as the latter is in holdiug it in Chicago. '* When Quinn arri ved in Wash- ^>gtor,' said the brainy representative $*om Chicago, 'he has lost his eye-glasses. |I<! dropped in to a well known oeculist's y. Hbtablishment on Pennsylvania avenue Hud said: ,See here. I want you to test jnv eyesight and make me a pair of " glasses. Remember, though, that I am . fro n New York, and if you do not-tf&con­ struct them that it will be impossible for Hine to see west of the Alleghany moun­ tains, I will not pay you for them.' And now,' said Congressman Lawler, 'Quinn cannot even see through his glasses to read a Chicago newspaper." While numerous candidates are so Jjusily engaged in working out a way for Jfrheir elevation to office, it may be well «?|§-liat the people remember that in some .-Important respects more political signifi­ cance attaches to the election in this jptate this fall than before for many years. There are off y^ars, especially in bur senatorial district elections, when al­ most anyone can be endured as a mem­ ber of either House, as their opportuni­ ties for doing harm are not conspicuous. But, this year, besides electing a Legisla­ ture which will choose a Senator of the United States, the citizens of Hlinois will a General Assembly charged with |the duty of making the decadel appor­ tionment of the State, Congressional and Legislative, and it will be no time for un­ seemly strife for personal preferment or place. It is a critical year, instead, that shG-old call forth the very best men pee sible to select, to look after the interests of the county and district. So says ont of our best exchanges, and we endorse every word of it. For County Treasurer. ,s Hie announcement of .Tames B. Perry, of this viliago, for the office of County Treasurer, can be found under the proper head, in another part of thte paper. It has been known for several months that Mr. Perry'would be a candidate and the encouraging words'and voluntary prof­ fers of support that he has received from different parts of the county must be as gratifying to him as it is to his many friends here at home. His business qual­ ifications and known integrity-eminently fit him for this most responsible office, while his sound Republicanism on all oc­ casions would make him an houored standard bearer for the Republican Par­ ty of MeHeury county. He is an old res­ ident of the county and also an old sol­ dier, and should, as he no doubt will, receive the support of his comrades throughout the county. McHenry has heretofore asked for few favors at the hands of the Republican Party of the county, and when she presents a man so eminently qualified as Mr, Perry for the office for which he asks, we predict her voice will be heard. ^ «* J For County Judff*. The canvass for the office of County Judge grows warmer every day, and the Republican voters are exchanging views as to the fitness or unfitness of the differ­ ent candidates mentioned, and it appears to be the voice, of all true Republicans that they must have a man that com­ bines with his ability and fitness for the position, undoubted Bepublicanism, one who1 never consorted wifh the enemy, throwing away principle for policy, and thus gaining temporary supremacy "No mugwumps need apply," is the gen­ eral feeling throughout the Republican ranks. In the person of Clias. P. Barnes, the risiug young lawyer of Woodstock, not one taint of Mugwumpism can be found. He is a sound, consistent, prac­ tical Republican everjr day i.v the week, and present indications are that he will be the choice of the Republican voters of the county by a large majority. In fact the hand-writing on the wall reads, "For County J udge, Chas. P. Barnfis." • •. • KXO mi ucv^auc* fact--necessarly mi 1( • wearing apparel wi §|pB tides for convenien -v# \ , + V7 Th<l ai>finl£U3 1! . -'v -• Sleeping- Car Liability. The question is often asked. "Is the ny h'able for wraps,coats, and hand- left in the seats of sleeping cars ir owners are at lunch or in other ?" The supreme court of Nubras- rms that it is. In a recent decision it holds: A passenger on entering a sleeping car as a guest--because that is what he is in fact--necessarly must take his ordiuarly ifch him and some ar- convenience, comfort or necessi­ ty. The articles, when placed in the care of the company's employes, are at the company's risk. The liability of innkeep­ ers is imposed from considerations of .public policy as a means of protecting passengers against the negligence and dishonest practices of the innkeeper and his servants. The porter meets the traveler at the door and takes whatever articles he may have with him. He waits upon him and the other passengers in the car so long as they remain therein. The traveler is not required to sit in his seat during the day, but may, if he so desires, go forward into the other cars of the train, and at sta­ tions go out on the platform. His prop­ erty is left in the custody of the company which is liable for its safekeeping." V *•' \ Hon. A. J. Hopkins. Rarely in the Congressional career of any man has so young a member taken so high imposition as has Mr. Hopkins. And this position he has fairly earned by his work in the House, and which he has achieved by dint of energy well applied together with his brilliant talent. The people of this District recogtiize all this and his re-election it* as sure as that he now so worthily occupies the seat of Member of Congress from this District His constituents point to him with pride an ilte resuii u! guuu judgment ill ihe se­ lection of their Representative. His able and logical speeches of two years ago are well remembered, and when the coming Congressional Convention meets we pre­ dict that he will be renominated without one dissenting voice. h i . sT; • tt . For Superintendent of School*. By a notice in another column it will be seen that Superintendent of Schools Bar­ ber has announced himself for re-election. So far he is the only candidate in the field. During the time he has filled that office we have failed to hear one word of dissatisfaction with his official acts and therefore do not doubt he will be unani­ mously nominated for re-election. We shall speak more on this subject in the future as we consider this oueof the most important offices in the county. m'"' t:r- Tax Reform. Boston Executive Business Associ ation is hearing argument for and against a kind of tax reform which pro; p>ses to relieve personal property from liability to taxation. The leading argu­ ment infavor of exemption is that under present conditions but a small propor­ tion of personal property comes under the eye of the assessor. The honest tax payer reports his personal property cor­ rectly, while a dishonest one profits by misstatements and evasions. There is less trouble with tangible personal prop­ erty, such as merchandise and furniture, than with certificates of stock in corpo rations, bosds, and evidences of indebt­ edness. The tangible personal property can be destroyed, and consequently may be insured, but the stocks, bonds and other evidences of indebtedness have no value in themselves and may be replaced in case of loss. It would seem that under a system of laws which really desired to bring all kinds of personal property un der the notice of the assessor, the fact that bonds may be replaced if lost affords the evidence of ownership upon which the assessor may make his inventory. A man, for instance, owns $10,000 worth of bonds which are consumed by fire in his own safe. If he can establish the fact of ownership from the books of^Incorpo­ ration which issued the bonds, why may not the same evidence be placed at the disposal of the assessor? The theory of the law is that all kinds of property shall be equally taxed. If real estate, improve­ ments, merchandise, and other kinds of property which are the thing to be taxed are placed on the assessor's books, and evidences of the possession of property are allowed to escape, the rate of taxa­ tion must be higher than if all kinds of property were included, ©n the other band, to avoid double taxation the j>rop- erty of a corporation issuing bonds should not be assessed at its full value and the evidence of ownership assessed also. True tax reform should aim rather at tile assessment of all property once and none twice, than at the exemption of a certain kind of property because of the nl of rf , w • ~ " ** Lm... *>J S"Tbe third annual convention of the National League of Republican Clubs was commenced at Nashville, Tenn., Tues­ day, with over 600 delegates in attend­ ance. The delegates were welcomed in a speech by Hon. A. J. Watson, Chairman of the local Executive Committee, after which President Thurston, of Nebraska, delivered his annual address. The real work of the convention will commence to­ day. The chief interest centers in the election of a .President, for which office there are several candidates. CLARKE'S EXTRACT OF FLAX COUGH CURE. It is a sure cure for Whooping Congh. It stops the whoop, and permits the child to catch its breath. It is entirely harmless. Good for any cough of child­ hood or old age. It heals the bronchi and lungs, and stops the cough. For Winter or Bronchial Cough this syrup is the best ever discovered. Only one size, large bottle. Price $1.00, at G. W. Besley's Drug Store. Clarke's Flax Soap makes the Skin smooth, soft and white. Price 25 cents. CROUP. How to Guard Ayainst the Disease. Croup is the terror of young mothers esjtecially during theearly winter months, as it is then most prevalent. To post them concerning the cause, first symp­ toms, treatment, and how to prevent it, is the object of this article. The origin of croup is a common cold. Children are subject to it take cold very easily and croup is almost sure to follow. The first symptoms of croup is hoarseness; it is a peculiar hoarseness, easily recognized, and on^e heard always remembered. Usually a day or two be­ fore the attack, the child becomes hoarse and gradually shows symptoms of hav­ ing taken cold, and this is where the mis­ take is usually made, the mother thiuk- ing her child has just taken cold, gives it no especial attention until awakened in the night by t he violent coughing of the child, finds it has the croup, and remem­ bers it has had a cold or been hoarse for a day or two. Such circumstances often occur, and in many causes the mother has nothing in the house that will relieve it and may be several miles from a physi cian or drug store. You can well imag­ ine the situation and her distress. The time to act is when the child first, becomes hoarse, or shows symptoms of having taken cold; if Chamberlain's Cough Rem I edy is freely given from that time on, all tendency to croup will disappear and al danger be av oi ded. The remedy prevents fully ten thousa nd cases of croup every year. It is the main reliance with many mothers throughout the Western States and territories; they have learned its val­ ue and how to use it, and in those fami lies croup is seldom known because it is always prevented. Can any ihother who has small c hildren afford to be without such a remedy? It costs but fiftM, cents, can she afford to take the ehan • Letter From the South. NKW OBMJAKP, LIT, Keli t*W\ E&rroii PLAINOKALKR:--lu fulfillment of a promise perhaps too hastily made to a irieud I will once more claim the atten­ tion of your readers briefly. In my last cur gang was entertaining the Missisnip- pians with the "John lirown.Suug," "Old Shady," etc. Leaving Jackson at 10:30 crept southward over this liitei-Stute snail route which we name the Illinois Central, until the duw'n of Wednesday, Feb. 12, when we left the train at Ham­ mond, La., where Tin lutei-Slate Fruit Growers Convention waM to convene the 13th. s Hammond is fifty miles north of New Orleans, a new town, made up mostly of Northern people who are laboring hard to advance the cause of the'-NW South." Here we found our old friends, the Durkee family, formerly of Lefia, 111., who ex­ tended to us their old and well-know hos­ pitality. * * We remained iu Hammond five or six days, learning among other things that this land of everlasting summer also has its backsets. Cutworms arecdestroying the strawberry plants; damp, 'murky weather cracks the figs; hot, <l;y seasons stunt and injure sugar cane and- ri<«. The soil is thin and must be fertilized. Swampy, waste land m prevalent. Ap­ ples, wheat and oats are out of the ques­ tion, while pears and peaches, are very uncertain; but under favorable circum­ stances enormous crops ai-e produced here by Northern industry, skill and in­ vention. Cotton, of course, is regarded as king, but for the past few years Jeff Davis lias been worshipped as the one altogether lovely and the uncrowned King. Cypress, pine, live oak, mulberry, mag­ nolia, holly, mistletoe and Spanish moss thrive here. The cypress makes the best of shingles. Pitch pine is their firewood here, which costs nothing, only the "'cut^ ting and toating," as the natives say. Violets, double and single, the pitcher plant, houey suckle, haw, yellow jessa­ mine, magnolia and wild cra b, decorate and perfume the landscape. Water is near the surface, quite warm and decid­ edly mineral in flavor. Ox teams abound here and the thrifty farmer often hats half a dozen or more of them. Every­ thing is antique and it is safe to say in general terms this country is forty or fifty years behind in • everything except­ ing indolence and self-esteem. ' „ The "race question*' is not a trouble­ some one here. Blacks seem to know their place, and keep it--or eise they aie4 (patiently biding their time. The Fruit Growers' Convention at Hammond was a succrss. It was ad­ dressed by the governor of Louisiana, and other eminent persons. Good local talent rendered excellent music. Among the latter were a dozen colored vocalists. The new ideas of Northern experience were eagerly listened to by the Southern tillers of the soil and cultivators of fruit. But we doubt if many of them will be adopted. These people cling to the goo.d old way, and seem to look with suspicion upon everything progressive. Hammond contains about 1,000 peo­ ple. The largest store that we saw here does not contain a stock of more than $3,000 worth of goods, and these are very musty and antiquated. The coldest days of winter here do not reach 20° above zero. Snow in never known and ice only the thickuess of a window pane. This winter has been ex­ ceptionally warm and pleasant, and strawberries are now in their glory. We gave a concert here to a fair and appreciative audience. Tuesday, Feb. Ittywe in company-with:: everybody, went to New Orleans to at­ tend the carnival. Old and young, high and low, rich and poor, black and w hite everybody goes to Mardigras from here. Prodigality is the rule. Economy is not known. Sufficient unto the day are the good and bad thereof. No thought of the morrow here. Well, well, what a mob! One hundred and twenly thousand visitors jammed into the al­ ready crowded narrow streets of New Orleans I The French and English dis­ tricts of this city are separated by Canal Street, which is the principal business thoroughfare. We secured a room and balcony here, No. 190, from which wo bad a grand view of the pageant. This street is 120 feet wide, with three rows of live oaks in the center, between and on each side of which bob-tail mule cars and vehicles of every description pass and re­ pass. Of course everybody knows the processions of Rex, Proteus and Komis. They were an elaborate, dazzling, grand affair, much finer than anything of this description, we had ever witnessed in Northern cities. Of course the evening displajTygurpassed the day parade, as it was not only longer and more varied, but had the advantage of being gilded by electric lights. Well, as it is time to bring this article to a close, we will give you a description of.the Crescent City in our next. Hastily and heartily yours, B. D. SCOTT. KIRK'S AMERICAN FAMILY Entry Household Should have Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It saves thousands of lives anmially, and is peculiarly efficacious in Croup, Whooping Cough, and Sore Throat. " Aft^r an extensive practice of nearly one-third of a century, Ayer's Clierry Pectoral is my cure for recent colds anil couchs. I prescribe it, and believe it to do the very best expectorant now offered to tho people." -- Dr. John C. l<evis, Druggist, West Bridge water, Pa. ' *' Some years ago Ayer's Cherry Pec­ toral cured me of asthma after the best medical skill had failed to give me re- lief. A few wejeks since, being again a little troubled with the disea!H** i wM promptly Relieved By Hie same remedy. I gladly offer this testimony for (lie benefit of all similarly afflicted."--F. H. llassler, Edi tor Argus, Table Rock, Kebr. " For children afflicted with colds, coughs, sore throat, or cronp, I do not know of any remedy which will give more speedy relief than Ayer's Cherry 1'ectorAl. 1 have found it, also, invalu­ able in cases of whooping cough." -- Ann Ijovejoy, 1251 AVasliington street, L'oeton, Mass. " Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has proved remarkably effective in croup and Is invaluable as a family medicine.' •-- 1). M. Bryant, Chicopee Falls, Mass. • Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, .. rREPAItEI* BT Dr. «J. & Ayer h Co., jJ-owell, Mast. Bold by Wbrweist* bottlM,**. RIVERSIDE BL0:K, McHertry : Illinois. Wo offe** for tL« next thirty days 10 per cei.t <»ff 011 Ca^;jSflei8 of the following line#; * ! Boots and Shoes, s and Mittcas, Flannejs, B ankets, Boots, OVERS, Wi *V'" PER R V & O W ENXs TRUTHFUL A THIS WEEKi lbs. good plump Bio?, worth 8c per lb. for $1. r # 8 bars 5.c Soap for 25c. 4 cans choice Corn for 25c. 5 lbs. best lump Starch, 25c, as good as you Day 10c per pound for. 2 dos. Clothes Pins, 5c Mens Rubbers, 49c. Women's Rubbere, 31c. New Holland Herring, 75c per keg. ,"V« nees prove t.» nn winners, anrt o r fuiurtf . ventures will »« placet ondur old favorite. . 4 RpRfon, exp^rie.me, an<t mtin* greatest io»clllarenre are daily Insulted by inn>08«H»l« otter* in sclHrimr cljarnoM-r*, wbVh are lotnl Mranirers to Irnlh or honor. We DHT ill# rents on the dojlar our relt* hie jroodn an»f niK-'-easfuIlv roinpete with ji to 40 cent* ami ytm will flnda* cUiwed. r i ? «. ^ : White Fm, Calunrbia Sal­ mon, Oodfish, salt and smoked Her­ ring, spiced Herring, at lowest prices. the latest designs at 8q |̂ dou­ ble roll and up. Beautiful HOI! DliHS TO TCII. Trimmed free while waiting. Our papers a,re all gaaranteed full meas ure. Twenty-one pieces 25 cent. QOODS. l?ednee<l t/» 1 <! out* lai'jge Spring oentn per yard, coinluj^ iu to make room foir every week New Carpets, New Clothing 1500 NEW, STYLISH, ... .<JB»t r»«*tved ln*M*»at pitt*rai froa Wi ; to wi, whirl) we will match with the Ica^ possible waste to fit rooms Also a lull lit# of vnriouR widths Oil Cloths, Pawerne, HunV "*tnir Carpets. Curtain Pules. Window SimQa*, «»«isi>*i«vixttfm. '". J ' • HATCHED B0BS1BS, Ot-r new Spring Mook embraces over 980 * be unit 111 styles with matched Borders of v». rlous widthsst very low prices. All W*ll Pm»er tri.m.neil tree and a lull assortment of Oiling l'Hp»i*ai)d Decorations conitanlly I* sto«k. Itall and (Jhiirr.ii Paner of latest drf- ».un. Sue them. Ulegant 6txl W in, Lae* Ottrtahu, 1* novel color*, »t t liarpilfip^ - r ' K . PERRY & OWEN. UOTERWEAR, k 4 . 7,'JfVr < '/ I r0 Comforters, Etc. Ladies' Shoes Ib too iar^Hnd .e will <ina ex 1TH CONCOCTIONS on all the T ELE* brated Foster Footwear, f>o»h Mens' and .Lntli«**»'. We make it to yonr interest to m a call. EVER MwmtehifU To promptly mn4 fjSWnnnently cure rheumatism or neiiralKia, UHeSalva- at onoe, without red t«De or delnv H for so trivial an amount? I tion Oil. For sale by all druggists at 25 j. w RANSTEADj Agent for tlie Red school tiouse and other leading and relistt>l<» makes. FIRST CISCOVERED LAND WHAT OBJECT BURST UPOW MIS VItW. WITH CLEAR LOUD VOICE THE BOY REPLIES CHICAGO HENDERSONS RED SCHOOL HOUSE SHOE mock ¥ MADE IN OUR IMXON. ILL? FACTORY. YOURS, Administrator's Nolice. ESTATK of Anthony Snydrr, -lecpsse l. Tne ..ndprsiitii'Ml liavinK ueon apiiointn j)omir>tntrntor i.t the entiite ot An )u>nr nyder deceneed, iHte of ihe court, ty of McH«'iiry IIIMJ Stn e of I'linoii', hercii !-'ive* no'ii*e tnar, ue will »pi'eir t>«fore ih county court of M<-ile»ry ••ouiitv, at- Ih Court llouau in W'jOdstork, at the April toi on the first Moodiiy in April next, m w hi' t'meal! poi>on* li-vxina: ••.lainn ngnins^ KftHte, are t>otill«d nnd requudied |f> itlten tor tin purpose « f having th« baine adj ititt' All perso:ir, iiidHliied lo »*ul estnte nre rj quenli'd to mnke iminediale payiocnt tu l!r ui)der<>igned Uatcd Kilteentli day of February. 1W3. JAMKS B. J'KKRY, rtdinmibtrnior. AGENTS WANTED. TUB Total Ateiws Lifdssflcialliji OE AMEBICA.« ranifeitto the Ul>T and C1IKAPK«T enrai.ee for 1..U1I alMt itncrii Ifroui ali'.oti liqi\itr8H<a linvcMue. Po.ic.ies Ing afier i(! ye;»rs. VV >ia(ju insure I o.i term-t as'i.en. ,f>W t HAWK, Harvard, ill General Agent for McHenry County. Farm Loans MADE ON Tip and terms to borrowers; no cfai-misnon or chai ;os for examination of abatractfl. Money fcrnh l-aonta a hn itlg turilirit Block, K^ta,; Iff dry Department Complete and Prices Correct. John Eva,iiso» Oo. v ^ S-'i • k." Tnmmmgs, for allpurww, troiu 8e to flU per yartl, urge «to» k of Velvets, Plusnea, ailka iM-A large bv tar the brat assortment ot K°°d styles Itiuboua in the county* lateat wear "obt-s, ITlanneU, Blankets, etc, verf r.he p, la when we want lo and must veil to reduce etotik, and that is now. Uoat la %ll weaak. «l«rar« bean oar »neo«i«inl •!»•- tatty tor yeaia, wlten you marry next mut five us a rhan- e to prove ihl»." We li»W just received a larg* Spring Invoice of fn IjT standard. AND In Uecorated, Lurtre ftsitri ifli4 WWlo. >t:t oi wtiiuii we sell >ou .vtmiever you need, in 1 can iii ike very close prices on 1'ea an«J Dinner suis and fully warrant all our yo'xU. 1'uose.unfwrtuuaies who are wb>>ut to ooiunal matt tinouy yiouiU imwT tbU la mind for tfoop Our Spring CLOTHING, ***111 hn n joker card with na this RprlnK md our asBort'nent and stv'os will surpass all previous eff«rt8. wnlle the prices will d ^ light all. Remember »ur clothing will be in long before ttaO «pr**« orof come round - , . Forma great «hare of nnr binmess fliij our spt-.ng crop will be la rge «»f the very beat and latest styles, cheip.ati'l of oufflcient va­ riety to pie ise a't. and we will try t'» tnak® some monev on shoes by sel In* them- *W|p the other stores aro civtnf them away. jj; PURE, HEALTHY 0BO€llllg{ Are always fonnd in onr store at prices t4ouil T«a. 20c, 45c. toe to Tfto; roii8tf«1 Coffee «lc, 27c and 5*>c,; Hon isT A and isi>oei te flour, only #1 ,ter sack, deli*, ered free; U pounda graattiate I 9u<ar and If pounds ex t: lor CI; Being not-ed by a s«d l«J»l at iark f charity we hav^ re luce l prices life's most ne<'-essai y ariic les ad much as ,»«»# aille: First dags fine (Jut Tobacco. *2|s pwr iHitind; good Plug Tobacco, 25c; co<nt .smoking Tobacco, |5t>, and 25c; 6 Olay I'ipW for 5 ceii ts; .1 good Kiichre ' Decfen for fcc; tlif only real Whiskey Killer. 3<> cents per p«»un t. , Also two big drives <n wire A jal».* lot of 185i Moop *>ktrts; nine<IO)tea fineCo<Ml|t and a receipt to kill Bed Kugs that never till . if directions are followed. Yonr» for Spring Trade, it ' • 1 tex.1* I... .