The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

1890* tsma* 'Butter was weak and unchanged the Elgin Board of Trade, Mwdtif. . four httfidred and twenty sold at 88 centa, 3660 at 98% oentfc aaMl 9180 pounds i 29 cents, agates* 27 cento on tbe cfcr- j^ponding dsylart year, • 9ST The Navy of the United States now % flanks as sixth among the great powers of the world, but if we can keep np our I present rate of progress for a few years ^:V ';%iore we shall "have, not the greatfst , ' number of fighting vessels, but the most tRfctive ships in the world. VSe have the 0^jbest of everything else and we shall new satisfied until we have the best navy. San Fbanohco, 0*1., Dee., 1$90» For thr £i,aindhamer* Dkah Van I want your advice, and also that of all others of my Eastern **mds. I smppose Illinois is down east, really I don't know. The truth is, I 'have for the past few weeks been looking with my off eye into the big California kaleidoscope, and the changes have been go rapid and brilliant that I feel as badly mixed up as the average Democratic voter when be reads the Five Pirns edi­ torials on tbe McKinley bill, and then with his blurred vision turns and vainly tries to catch glimpses of truth on the other side of the picture. I have heard so much big talk, read so many big edi­ torials, gazed on so many big mountains, eaten so many big grapes, drank so freely of big wine, sized np so many big things in general, that I had supposed that none but the chumps would tie to any other country but California. Now that I have taken off my magnifiers, and get glimpses of truths on the other side. south 27, U in., the two-year-ofl 1 driving: sows, 17 wagons, 11 „ horse rake, 1< fcublic a* 1% d & oft KatufitapV.vl)<«. j|t 10 ft%took, a. ,' irty: 3 1 span work honwi, r years old, 4 brooq of bees, 2 lumber 1 bumarv, 1 mower, 1 vator, 1 drag, 1 walk- 'W iQPTin plate w now tnade in Illinois -jand afforded cheaper than that made in 4Wales. The Inter-Ocean gives an account *>f tbe plant of E. & O. W. Norton, just iiljput in operation at Maywood. Their ibuHuiPfts is the manofacture of tin cans, , ^and they are now making their own tin Ifljplate, and independent of New York mid­ dlemen. Thus the McKinley tariff will ^vindicate itself after a while. Tfj ierThe thirty-seventh annual meeting of the Illinois State Teacher's Association #will be held at the State capitol building, ^vat Springfield, Dec. 29th, 30th and 31st. Uplt is expected that this meeting will be of ; greater interest than any previous one, la that the ail-important question incon- *4 Beetle® with our schools, "Religious In strnctions in State Schools," will be discussed by two of tbe most able educa- i •! ton of the State. •^People personally familiar with war events will be pained to learn that General Spinner whose queer autograph on the earlier i amies of the greenback is familiar to the whole country, is dying •lowly from cancer, in Florida, part of his face being eaten away, and his suffer­ ing being most intense. He cannot see either to read or write, and opiates are necessary to relieve hift pain, but he is remarkably brave and patient uadai* it all. ffiTOne of the most gratifying features of the Hamson administration is the work that has been accomplished by Post­ master General Wanamaker. His annual report, just made public, has evoked the just plaudits of the press of both parties. It is no slight thing to be able to exhibit a saving within a single twelve-month of $200,000 on one contract, $400,000 on another and $250,000 on still another; to have added so great a sum as $5,000,- 000 to the gross revenues of the depart­ ment ; to have increased the efficiency of the train service by 86 per cent and, above all, to have vindicated the honor of the republic in the matter of infamous lotteries. 19" Tbe Southern wins of the Farmer's Alliance don't think politics ought to be mixed up with their society or they with politics; but it is notable that in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and others of the Southern tier, the Fanner's Alliance have had pretty much their own way in Hie selection of Senators. They now say that the Alliance ought to have nothing to do with politics because they fear Kan­ sas farmers have an eye on the interests of IngaJls. They would slaughter if pos­ sible the man who has stood against southern brigadiers and defended north­ ern soldiers against the slanders of the southern hotheads. But we do not antici­ pate that the farmers and business men of Kansas will allow the interests of Sen­ ator IngaJls to suffer because of his stannch loyalty to right. H , t < N1 > 1^" There are conservative, thinking Republicans who believe that Mr. Blaine fairly carried the State of New York in 1884, and that he was entitled to her electoral vote. It was found upon invest­ igation that there were more than enough fraudulent votes cast in New York City to give the State to Blaine. It was also found that several thousand inmates of tile State asylums for the insane and paupers were voted for Cleveland like so many cattle. Mr. Blaine was importuned to contest the election but refused to do so as it was thought by conservative Re­ publicans to be for the best interests of the party to let the verdict stand. And so it proved. It made victory easy in 1888. And so it will be in 1892. The record of the lower lipase will make Re­ publican success an easy matter two years hence provided the standard bearer stands on the reciprocity platform of Mr. Blaine.--Ex. ga*e as much as possible, I own np that my well established prejudices in favor of California are somewhat shaken. They have here six months of rain and mud, and then six months of monotonous sun- Shine and drought. There are many Vfy wealthy people here, and very/nany, too many, very poor people. The ranches, orchards, and vineyards are monstrous, and a few own them all. Tracts of land containing from 1,000 to 100,000 acres called farms, are the bane of prosperity. One big railway system grasps the entire business of the State. The secret of Cal­ ifornia's dull, stagnant business atti­ tudes to-day, may be expressed in one word--monopoly^. Only that Americans cannot be slaves, three-fourths of the people would be in abject slavery to the remaining one-fourth. Broken-down hatchet-faced, gimlet-eyed sharpers, too proud or too lazy to work, frequent the too numerous saloons and gambling houses, and pounce upon strangers as their only hope. The mild winters in­ crease the tendency to indolence. The S. P. B. W. Co , who are trying to beat Uncle Sam, are the most arbitrary, unaccommodating leeches of all monop­ olies. They control all the railway lines in California, and are slowly but surely sucking the liie-blood from the business heart of the State. What though Cali­ fornia can boast of the grandest hotel, the most princely high-headed nabobs, the largest fruit and vegetable products, the biggest town clock, the most exten­ sive ferry boat, etc., in the world, so long as one-fourth of the people live a life of spendthrift luxury at the expense and even distress of the other three-fourths I have, during the time I have spent here, gradually come to believe that in the case of this country "all is not gold that glitters." Custom and unjust laws pro­ tect the rich against the poor. At Sutro Heights and the Cliff House, a popular resort on the beach, we noticed hundreds of native sea lions, sporting on the rocks, howling and grunting within easy pistol shot, in disagreeable security, for the law protects these ocean kings, and the big fish swallow the little ones. This truth­ fully illustrates the existing state of things in California. ' 'Very appropriate 1 very appropriate!" whispered my guide. About one-tenth of the land here is prac­ tically tillable. Consequently farms are very high, ranging from fifty to five hun dred dollars per acre. This is the only large city in which I dare not advise my friends to invest in real estate; and yet, San FrancisCo is as large as Kansas City, Denver and Omaha combined; and her merchants, bankers, and gamblers do rushing business. China town is on the decline. More Chinamen are returning home than are coming here. Still there are quite a number of thrifty Chinese merchants here. Their goods can be bought at very low prices. As a role they are quiet, peaceable, and very indus­ trious. The American Eagles, or rather Hawks, are rapidly making them their prey. Mining is controlled by a few monopolists. The placer mines have been about exhausted. There does not seem to be very much expensive building in progress. As a San Francisco real estate man expresses it, "This town asleep, and if an earthquake or some other mighty influence does not awaken her from her apathetic dozing, she will soon find herself playing second fiddle to Seattle and other Washington towns." So, you see, 1 am in about the same dilemma as the average voter finds him self, when, after reading and innocently and implicitly believing free tradedogmas and theories, I am suddenly confronted with stern facts on the other side. Shall blindly trust in theory, and remain here, or while the lamp holds out to burn, Shall this vile sinner return?" R. D. SOOTT. iog plow, 1 bay rack, 1 set dump boards, 1 fanning mill, 1 set double work harness, 1 set double driving harness, 10 tons hay, 2 stacks corn stalks, 1 stack straw, 800 bushels oats, 350 bushels corn, a quantity of household furniture and other articles. The usual free lunch at noon. Terms :--All sums of $10 and under cash. Over that sum acredit of one year will be given on approved notes at 8 per cent interest. Two per cent off for cash. No goods to be removed until settled for. Carl Richardson. F. K; Gkangkb, Auctioneer. ' The Star of Bethlehem Never shone on a Christmas season when the world rejoiced more than it will rejoice this Christmas. Barring a few discontented and badly treats? TnrK«u« tbe country is at peace and enjoys a prosperity that even such a strain as the late general election cannot disturb. Cause for joy may be abundantly found in this condition, and it is full of joy for you we hope. At least there is oppor­ tunity for you to make others happy, and Gvanson & Co., have been particu­ larly active in securing a splendid stock of "joy-givers." Come early and have your seMietiOns reserved at John Evanson ft Oo's. •j The coming Holidays with ftki appropriate present selected from the 4 the undersigned, who not only have the best asaort-_ meat, bat ilso the very lowest prices possible in Plush, Leather and Metal TOILET AND;MANICUB,E SETS, Jewelry and Glove Boxes, Collar and Caff Boxes, Shaving and J Smoking Sets, elegant Albums, Music Rol's, Books, Pictures, Mirrors, splendid assortment of new Jewelry, Silk Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, Pulse Warmers. Mittens. Scarfs, Neckties, etc. See our fancy initial Handkerchiefs in black, white and oolorcd 1 allletten. HEATING STOVE 2S Or anything ixt that Jlne call NEW YEAR'S PARTY. Yourself and lady are cordially invited to attend a New Year's Party, at Heimer's Hall, McHenry, 111., Friday evening, Jan. 2, 1891. Mnsic Smith's Orchestra. Tickets 50 cents. John Heimer, Proprietor. DON'T WHIP A SICK H0BSE, M. P. Nor take Cathartic Pills when your bowels or liver are sluggish. They are whips. But try--once at least--Miles' Nerve and Liver Pills. They act through the nerves. Samples free at Besley's drug store. 'The census committee of the House Ins agreed to, and will report an appor­ tionment bill providing that after the 8d of March, 1893, the House of Repre­ sentatives shall be composed of 356 members, apportioned as follows: Ala­ bama, 9, Arkansas, 7, California, 7, Colo­ rado, 2, Connecticut, 4, Delaware, 1, Florida, 2, Georgia, 11, Idaho, 1, Illinois 22, Indiana, 12, Iowa, 11, Kansas, 8 Kentucky, 11, Louisiana, 6, Maine, 4, Maryland, 0, Massachusetts 18,'Michigan 12, Minnesota, 7, Mississppi, 7, Missouri 15, Montana, 1, Nebraska, 6, Nevada, 1 Hew Hampshire, 2, New Jersey, 8, New York, 34. North Carolina, 9, North Da­ kota, 1, Qbio, 21, Oregon 2, Pennsyl­ vania, 30,tJM»odfc Island, 2, South Car­ olina, 7, Solib Dakota, 2, Tennessee, 10 Texas, 18, Vermont, 2, Virginia, 10, Washington, 2, West Virginia, 4, Wis- 1. This bill will thout delay, and aocrats have an ^voting for i California i*kase Bikota Bad Lands. This is how the Dakota Bad T^nd* appeared to a Minneapolis civil engineer It is a country about fifty miles long and wide, extremely j-ough and broken so rough that a wagon can't go through it, and it is almost impossible for a horse. Our party went through it several months ago. Some times we would have to travel two days to get ten miles away The country is absolutely bare, and tbe rocky precipices and mounds glisten in the sun, making a picture of awful deso­ lation. In some places the distant hills look like a flock of sheep all lying down, then there are big spots that seem to have sunken down precipitously into the earth, and the walls of the great holes st&nd with their rugged hundreds of feet. The hills range from 50 to 500 feet in height, and it would be impossible to imagine a country better adapted to the Indian's mode of warfare than the one they have just chosen." Plush Albums and card receivers at Beshy's. -£l»liigbe Winter or f aim. FED. •paid Fwfllbe btheWauconda Proprietor. 'v." dibv aud t/C5v otvCtt ih nsn Crockery, China and Glass-] wn.r? of very newest designs ever shown here. Fancy flodr, table and hanging Lamps with elegant shades, night lamps. Plain audi decorated , • H. L. ROUNDS, TOVSOBIAL M HENRY, ILL. Hair-Parlors in Nichols' Block. Shaving, Hi Cutting, Shampooing, etc., in short notice, With a neat and tasty shop and a strict attantl*n;to business, I hops to merit a share of public patronage, ttlufcof Iodise5 and Children's H&'r H. L. BOUNDS, ..liOiln )ij»i m t j" fui ills iiiiiii;(i' rjrat The CuttUDKO! a Specialty, wive me a oall. t f ; " : J j j - . •• •Ml ' ' £>• & ' jV/rV; v- #•*"• •'1 {* » % * > ' " i -j •; MM Oar Store is welt stocked with * •' i k~ ' >-A jevfe..!- J ' • ' vflli V" r ' " OMBER SUTB, GMtE-Iron, Tiivare, SPORTING : GOODS. Cutlery* Barb Wire, Etc. t)t newest patterns. fthina ware, Fruit Plates, Tea Plates, Cups and Saucers, Bone Dishes, fancy Cuspidores. choice engraved Glassware in tea sets, water sets, cake stands, decanters, oil sets. | fruitjplates, etc. Look through the above carefully. for the little folks we al-jo have a large assortment of Toys, Dolls, Banks, large and serviceable Chairs, Tables, Qradles, Saw log Sets. Washing Sets, etc., in great variety. . , < We Have Just Received i choice line of the famous Keonedy ~Bakery Goods, specially for the Holiday Trade, which we cannot recommend too highly. Also now on the road a big stack of Candies,. Nuts, Raisins, Fruits, both dried and green, to which call your special attention for pur­ ity and price Inventory will soon te here and as our stock of warm gQqM is too large we will make great reductions on the entire line o? s Glass of All \ We make a specialty of Dairy Supplies, "and Jobbing in Tin Copper and Sheet-Iron. Your patronage is respectfully s<» licited. v. s. STORY & M'OMBER, West McHenry, Dec, 23d, 1890.; r { V f 1,4 ^ m' B -I- ST OR X| showing the Holiday rejoicing spirit 's Great Christmas Carnival bPEN TO THE NATIONS. 7 > > vTn * *"$ *'** - Y * % . i v ; v , > * * * . OwoMta, Clothing, Tlanssli, Bluktta, * Shawls, Uadttwiu, MOTH, Mittsns, 8$*»i 8 aad Shoes, Gaps, etc., to Reduce Stock. " Be&ember we visit the city every Thursday, and wjftb °* | experience solicit with confidence your special orders. tv / < V- ,'X .i- • **><% I ' '""I And our prices will compare iav< orably with any in the County. elsewhere. V 4 •Y\\' We cbjq saye yon iW-jf'. - J A'® \} * J. W. CRISTT & SON. Kingwood, 111., Dec. 1690 ̂ f/ ^ i 4, p"f f • - 'V ' A'. .^1 I' • Sane $36.50 GaliMa. J. a nmsmf * CO.* personally condottod Call- Tonritt mmiIb Rm of world)ijMTSCMaico *la & Aiu>n&. a. U^Onoon tmr wsek, ewb exeamtB in ebeni of an eMutaiidMntf TRULY, onslett 60 -V wmm. :IS WMBM HIMSESXiF t̂ |̂e is a big man. Just now he Is a biggei j man than Bleed or Major McKinley Bill, and recognizing the unusual domain^ there will be for his services we have retaiued them and he will be found constantly at our store from now until Dec. 24. at i^iduigh^ He has our stock in charge and will be glad to see you all, * v,r i - H* • MU8. SANTA CLAU9 And now is the time to ko to- ; ? f f : Is here also and presents her compliments to'the^men, women I and ehildrer of McHenry and vicinity, and begs to inform then| that in anticipation of the Holidays she has opened an iinnsuai j| large stock of 1 J'!?? 'f%; J r/ >,A • And selectyour goods while the stock is full. You can buy your goods now and have them saved till you , t ^ ^ k' i. V ^ •- * K. • t • -W'j »V t i?{ ... • ' J «.fs* J ir-i'.'A V**. Oi SUCH SUCH FBICES t if * vi ^ 4 ...-v. We never had such a fine (stock as how, nor could we ever sell at such low prices. No (me need stay away for rear you cannot be suited in prices or̂ goods. i f : ' •?h • 1 V. Jl j jS , S i > / j J# i 1s t ! k « WATCH THIS Next week for full particulars, and in the meantime call at our store and examine our large stock of General Baai jntlble a scesi «&%rs J tftrttorr Hghta f- toly "WWMWI. frpfli At the commodious and well appointed store of John Evan son # 6C where she will be pleased to have you call and meet her ever? week day in December, bhe also begs to call your attention to the tact that through the intimate connection existing k>twee* h«r husband, the Hon. Santa Claus and the manufacturers ot Holi­ day Gifts, she will be able to offer you exceptional opportunities to purchase / NEW, NOVEL AND NOTABLE Christmas Gifts, at very reasonable prices indeed. A child can be made very happy by a small gift at ChristmaSh Comel #•« prepared to serve you well. ^ Our Entire Stock of Clothing of every descrl IteMpeotfully, JOHN EV^NSON ®E33Si.:- . < Silverware, Lioeo, Etc. ":-M All the goods saved from the Parker House Fire. *£ M i V1*' 4$**' L ~ A West MeHenr?, Oec. 0, Id No. 0701* Record 2tS& 'Will to® for Bervice at the barn* of Otor|* W. Owen, McHenry, Illinois. s TERMS, $50t" : One half payable in Gash, balance by Not* «lue six months from service without interest, i after due at 8 per cent. " was siretf by Lakeland Abdallah under of our trotting wonders, i BaaMetoman. Ml rge 0.11 by Autocrat,, a.soni of Patohen, 80, record She years oil a half on lie in 1:063<, ears a fuii mile la S:Sf. O." has had very limited advan- heitudTnever having toed a ste®. mare, bat bis colts are all very 0KHWI w. own. $200 Worth oî .U'" (v \ Silverware* Consisting of 70 dozen pieces,; 4 including Knives, Forks, bpooni sets ot Silverware, etc. Every* thing- in the Including Table Linen, kins, Sheets, Towels, etc. $200 Worth of Crocker ̂ • Chairs, Lamps, Etc. All ot these goods thonging':f; saved from the fire are not dam* aged in the least, and wiU bar ?*" sold at less than wholesale prices. This will be an elegant ctniioflii to secure Christmas Presents, aaif many of these goods have never been used. | V; Call at Mrs. Blackraan's, of£ ,• the West Side, where goods cast be seen. \ f;' r, AvPAnK-ss,