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< .V* \ " ' * : WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2. 1891. ^.TANSLYKE, Editor. RUTC D A 1>1?T? be found on lillo r ArJCiit M? AT, GKO. P. itOWBLL A 00.*8 Xew»peper Advertising itarMa (lOSpraoe Street), where advertising JSSmvSNEW YORK. f- t: IS' Gold and Silver. jjhf* J Secretary Foster, at the annual ban- cjnet of the New York Chamber of Com- > Imerce, took direct issue with that body • on the silver question. That body has ' -passed resolutions condemning the pres- V > »nt law, demanding its repeal, and its aentiment is for the demonetization of |^i|M!ver and dependence on gold alone. p ' President Smith, in introducing the J speech-making, said: "Even if the pres- ; % ; %nt parity between gold and silver should « '!l>e maintained permanently, I am of the sfi Opinion that legislators of whatever par­ s': \ ? *fy, who vote for dishonest money, will in aid be repudiated by the people." ut how, when such parity is maintained, dollar is only 80 cents, he did not ex- lain. Secretary Foster, almost from his open- *j£btg sentence, took issue with this senti- jflinent, He said that all were compelled to admit that something has been Jearned experience on the silver question. Fifteen years ago financiers generally und the Chamber of Commerce in partic­ ular, held that parity could not be main­ tained, even with a much smaller coinage jrf silver dollars, and doleful predictions Jbf financial disaster were made. And yet, IIMthongh the coinage has been increased fto $400,000,000 and 170,000,000 silver tmllion has been purchased for which & like amount of treasury notes have been issued at gold value, parity has been maintained. So now the Chamber ©f Commerce asks the repeal of the pres- ? r ent law, and indulge in the same gloomy tr prediction unless it is done. But the eecretary said he was firmly of the opin- j.- "ton that the parity between the two met- t'y <ate could be preserved under the present - -, Jaw. It is now agreed, said the secretary, ^ a - that gold furnishes too narrow a basis 'j:> f>n which to conduct the business of the . f ->iworld. He implies that the use of two metala is necessary and the question be- •i , tore financiers is not how to get rid of Jv'.itbe one or the other, bnt how to main- $ :it:&am their equality. The passage of a . iwlver free coinage law would, in his opin- >1 ion, depreciate the price of silver, and, it - ;• • may be added, the demonetization of II 5 "'silver would have the same effect. It is y the present law, which provides for the fe^use of the prodnet of American mines and • which satisfies the people, or, if it is re- 4 pealed, an irresistible demand for free ' , coinage. Such appears to be the alterna- *;/.* tiv^ laid before the Camber of Commerce * ^ by the secretary. He said: , In my opinion, gentlemen, the practical Jf {/ ones* ion for you to consider is, which of , these two policies will you prefer? >;-$•* i know you have expressed a desire for the repeal of the present law, and as I under­ stand you do not propose a substitute of any kind. In other words if you can have your way, you propose to permit silver to take care of itself. Yoa have doubtless given your proposition the fullest possible consideration. ' i I am sure I do not mistake your wishes W , v , when I express the belief that you desire | ; that the parity of the two metals shall be maintained. This being so, then I .• must conclude that you have fully con- V sidered the effect on price that would fol ^ 1 low the stoppage of the purchase of silver I','* bullion by the government, and if it W,'*," should result in a large decline that you V have also fully considered the effect this . would have toward the burden of main- f '* ^ taining parity. I have not given much •- thought to this phase of the subject, for ft v the reason that I do not believe Congress / ^ . will endorse1 your views. But I think ~ pjc ,will see clearly that if the government 8068 out of the market the price price will decline. Perhaps it will be a |s< : large decline, in which case it seems to r. me the task of maintaining the parity < ' will be embarrassing and difficult. Be- - r lieving that the goodsenseof the business V / world must in the near future be brought into harmony with us in the proposition . that gold alone is too narrow a base up- J on which to build the world's financial sjyV, structure, I have much hope that the fe • best judgment ot all concerned will agree ^ 1 to a better and more extended use of sil ver, to be followed by international .. y'- agreements by which the parity of the IplT ; . two metals upon an accepted ratio may be maintained. jj£;, This is the position which the majority J v ' of the people take and will sustain. It is midway between that taken by the gold 'fi) monometalists of the Chamber of Com merce, and the free silver enthusiasts of , the Farmer's Alliance, who met at In If dianapolis on the same day. The conservative masses are well satis­ fied with the present law They believe it guards against the evils which either of the extremists would bring about that it utilizes an American product with­ out danger to stability of currency and that by maintaining it the world will yet be brought to true bi-metalism by which the rights of all will be secured. vu an 'Increase of duty all around," but, as a matter of fact, it has so added to the free list as to increase the per oentage of free importations from 84 per oent to 56, providing much the largest percentage of free imports known in the entire history of our country, whether under a Protective or a Free-Trade Tariff. They s^id the new tariff's burden would fall with especial severity on the farmer, and they predicted the utter ruin of his export business. But the proportion of agricultural exports during toe first year of the new tariff was exactly the same as during the last year of the old, and during August, 1891, they amounted to 72.45 percent, as compared with 64.54 per cent in August, 1890. It was stoutly maintained by the Democrats that the new tariff would cause a general rise of retail prices, whereas they are certainly as low as they were in the spring of 1890, and probably, upon the whole, somewhat lower. It was alleged that the new tariff would grievously hurt domes­ tic commerce, whereas the country was never so prosperous as it is life this moment. rOn the Elgin ttoard of Trade, on Monday sixteen good lots of butter were offered. Bidding started at 28 and 29 cents, but before the final call all bids of 29 cents were reduced to 28J4- When this occurred four lots were withdrawn en­ tirely. Upon the call sellers refused to take less than 29 cents, and not a pound of butter was sold on the board. Floor sales were all made at 29 cents, the mar­ ket rating steady at that figure. •MS &^ ALGONQUIN. EDITOR PLAIN DEALEB.--Mr. and Mr*. Helm spent Thanksgiving with relatives atBeloit. Charlie, Arthur and Sherm Chapell ate Thanksgiving turkey at home with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Chapell. Ernest Benson was at home last week from Beloit. The Ladies' Aid Society will hold a fancy fair at the Congregational Church, and a New England supper at Morton's cottage, on Friday, Dec. 7th. All are in­ vited to attend. Miss Laura Weller, of Elgin, was at home here a part of last week. I. V. Montanye and wife, of Elgin, called on J. Helm last Saturday evening. Everybody with his best girl were en- oying the sleighing on Sunday last. There will be Fellowship Meetings of the Elgin Congregational Churches held here at the Congregational Church, Dec. 1st and 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Philp, of Elgin, were the guests of Mr. and Mra. .1. Philp, jr., on Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Goodrich visited last week with their son Spencer. Mrs. Bigelow, of Chicago, was a caller in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burton, of Cary, were the guests of Mr. and Mra. Jas. Philp, last Thursday. C. E. Chapell sold a car load of cows on Friday of last week. Cows sold on an average of $32. Save This, if you Wish to be Posted tardinc the Bounty on BnyHih Sparrows. The law, providing for a bounty on English sparrows, went into effect Tues­ day. Here is the law somewhat boiled down: "Every inhabitant of Illinois who shall kill an English sparrow in amy county not under township organization or in any organized township, village or city in Illinois during December, January and February, shall be entitled to receive a bounty of two cents for each sparrow. "Every person applying for such boun­ ty shall take such sparrow, or the head thereof, to the county clerk--or clerk of the township, etc.--who shall thereupon decide upon such application, and if sat­ isfied of the correctness of such claim shall issue a certificate showing the amount of bounty to which said appli­ cant is entitled and deliver the same to such applicant, and shall destroy the heads of such sparrows. "Such certificate may be presented by the claimant or his agent to the county clerk of the county in which such sparrow or sparrows have been killed, who shall thereupon draw a warrant for the amount on the treasurer of said county, and said treasurer shall pay the same from the general or contingent funds of said county. If any person applying to the clerks of counties, townships, etc., for the cer­ tificate stating the amount of bounty to which he may be entitled under this act, shall have in his possession or present to such clerk the head or heads of any other bird or birds other than the English sparrow, such person shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon con­ viction thereof shall be fined five dollars ($5) for each head of such bird other than the English sparrow, so being in his pos­ session or presented to the clerk. And it shall be the duty of the clerk to whom such application is made upon finding the head of any other bird than "the English sparrow among the heads pre­ sented to him to confiscate the heads BO presented and preserve them to be used in evidence against the person applying for the bounty and refuse to issue the certificate. If any clerk of any county, etc., shall knowingly issue any certificate for the payment of the bounty provided for in this act. for the killing of any bird other than the English sparrow, such clerk shall be deemed guilty of a misde­ meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fip^d not les than flO." TEN PER OENT DISCOUNT SAUS. BLANKETS AND UNDERWEAR. . We have 60 pair of Bed Blankets rang­ ing from $1.00 to $4.50 per pair. Also large stock of underwear which we will sell at a discount of 10 per cent from the regular prices, for cash, until Dec. 10. Our goods are all marked in plain figures at a small margin and we offer the above inducements to close out the same as we are overstocked. JOHN I. STORY. •"IB Did Don't Ifc Pacts vs. Sexnooratio Theory. Solid facts connt. A snug sheaf of i them will out weigh a pile of theory big as a haystack, if the facte exist in opposition to and in spite of theory Such a sheaf, well put together, we find in the following paragraphs clipped from a recent issue of the New York Tribune: They (the American people) are now supplying their govermental revenues and conducting their foreign trade under a system of duties which has contra­ dicted every prediction its opponents ventured to make when it was under r discussion in Congress. They said it £; would swell the revenues, but it has re- g duced them in the first year of its opera- « taon precisely $41,896,425.49. They said it would diminish imports, but it ; has increased them by precisely #25,681,- j 326. They said it would diminish exports i but it has increased them by precisely : $48 ,:->16,093, and the total increase of the country's foreign trade is double the ? average annual increase during the last >; twenty years. They said it would impose i; upon the people a heavier rate of tax- : ation than they have ever paid before, ' but the rate is actually only $3.07 per capita, 73 cents less than the per capita , rate in 1889-'90, and 81 cents less than - the annual average rate collected since the war. The enemies of the new tariff said it VOLO. EDITOR PLAINDEALER What! hear you speak of cold weather? mention it. Mr. Smith, "our egg collector," spent Thursday night with our "live merchant," E. Richardson. Mrs. A. P. Hill, who has been here vis­ iting with relatives and friends for the past two months, returned to her, home at Sandwich, III., on Friday last. John Gale visited with his son, Albert, at Rockford, 111., from Friday, the 27th, till Tuesday, the 1st. The peanut social given at the residence of Charles Potter, On Friday evening last was well attended, and we have yet to hear any one say that he or she did not get the worth of his or her money. Those who received the prizes are Nicholas Frost and Miss Allie Leighton. By the way, did any one see anything of Santa Claus (i. e., I. Barrus) at the social? Mrs. Hogan went to Elgin Friday, re­ turning Saturday.1 Mrs. Baldwin returned from her Wis­ consin visit Saturday, the 28th. Mrs. A. P. Raught attended the dedi­ cation of the Temperance Temple at Waukegan, on Friday last. The Yolo butter factory declared a div­ idend of $1.13 for the month of Novem ber. The large crowd that gathered at the hall last Thursday to take part in the shooting match proved that although the American people are not exactly love with European countries, yet they like to visit "Turkey" on that particular day. The contest passed off very nicely and satisfactorily to all parties inter­ ested. Rev. Long will be here Saturday even injg, Dec. 5tn, and take part in the Ep- worth League exercises to be held at the M. E. Church. All are invited to attend. THOBNE & Co. SPECIMEN CASES. S. H. Clifford, New Cassell, Wis., was troubled with neuralgia and rheumatism, his stomach was disordered, his liver was affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell away and he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, 111 . had a running sore on his leg of eight years standing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Buck len's Arnica Salve, and his leg is sound and well. J ohn Speaker, Catawba, O had five large fever sores on his leg, doc­ tors said he was incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters and one box Buckleu Arnica Salvecured him entirely. Sold by G. W. Besley, druggist. AUCTION SALE. The undersigned will sell at Public Auc­ tion on his farm S% miles east of McHen- ry, and 2 miles northwest of Volo, on the county line, on Wednesday, Dec. 16,1891, commencing at 10 o'clock, a. m., sharp, the following property: 14 cows, new milch and springers, 4 two-year old heifers, 1 bull coming two years old, 4 work horses, 33 head of sheep, 25 shoats, 25 tons of hay, 1 stack of straw, 1 stack cornstalks, 200 bushels corn, 400 bushels oats, 25 bushels wheat, 1 Cham­ pion self-binder, 1 mower, 1 seeder, 1 pul­ verizer, 1 sulky cultivator, 1 diamond tooth cultivator, 2 plows, 2 drags, 1 wagon, 1 truck wagon, 1 double buggy, single buggy, 1 bob-sleigh, 1 cutter, 1 fanning mill, 1 corn sheller, 1 hay rack, hog rack, 1 swill barrell, 1 heating stove, 1 barrel churn, 2 double harness, single harness, 2 horse blankets, 1 buffalo robe, and other articles too num­ erous to mention. Free lunch at noon. TERMS OF SALE,--All sums of $10 and under, cash. Over that sum a credit of one year will be given on approved notes at 6 per cent interest. Two per cent off for cash. No property to be removed until settled for. GERHARD SCHUENEMANN. F. K. GRANGER, Auctioneer. TOO MANY SUITS AND OVERCOATS. We arc obliged to convert them into cash at once, hence offer you extra in­ ducements during the next ten days or so to move them quick. The overcoats are new and nobby, so are the suits, and we guarantee a saving of at least 25 per cent on every purchase. In connection herewith we also mention a fine line of ladies' heavy jackets and children's cloaks just received and which we offer at very moderate profit above cost price. Come and look us over and come quick. % JOHN EVANSON & Co. Do NOT forget if you want a first class Auctioneer, to call on F. K. Granger McHenry. Or if more convenient we can fix dates for you at this office. A LEADER. Sinee lts first introducti&a, Electric Bitters has gained rapidly in' popular favor, until now it is clearly in the lead among pure medical tonics and altera­ tives--containing nothing which permits its use as a beverage or intoxicant, it is recognized as the best and purest medi­ cine for all ailments Stomach, Liver or Kidneys.--It will cure Sick Headache, In­ digestion, Constipation, and drive Mala­ ria from the system. Satisfaction guar­ anteed with each bottle or the money will be refunded, Price only 50 cents per bottle. Sold by G. W. Besley. BLANKETS --AND-- NEW STOCK OF ELEGANT HOLIDAY 1 GOODS] f • r Jtifit rodfefverf, M irkrioty, appropriate fedtfeetitfliv aM prices the lowest. To examine them ia sure to satisfy, and satisfied people always buy. Our slock is very large, caretully bought, and all new and of the most stylish goods ever shown in town, consisting in part only of Plush, leather, and Wood covered Alban$% In rich colorings aud fancy trimmings. ,-!fr Shaving sets, Smoking sets. Cuff, Collar and Jewelry Boxes, |^l|Mi|Tor8. Toilet cases. Gents' Toilet sets in leather cases* : Triplicate Mirrors, Broom Holders. Jewelry Cases, ? Pertain* boxes, Handkerchief boxes. A. stock of choice J^rfaiottdty. Writing sets, gold pens, rings, initial scarf pins, * ^ Vest and neck chains, cuff buttons, brooches, ear drops* . Bracelets, solid silver and triple plated koivei, fork*, spoons. Goblets, napkin rings, etc. pgPSilk handkerchiefs and mufflers in large assortment in black, whi^# je^ream, and a fine line of colors, from 15c to $1.50 and $3. - See On** IToliday Lamps. In stand, floor, hall and hanging lamps,, very desirous. Prices down. I^g-White. granite, lustre, band and decorated tea, dinner and chamber sets, at priees to sdit everybodv. • Fancy Glassware, in plain and colored, including the stylish ruby pattern. Also, moustache cups and saucers, shaving mugs, fruit plates, salvers^ toy sets, night lamps, etc . Also offer a full stock of choice groceries, fruits, nuts, candies, etc., bought specially for the holiday trade, From now till January 1st, 1892 we wiffr• e*tifesr$oary terms on our Cloaks vraps, Jackets, Overcoats, Clothing, Shawls. Blankets, Tarns. Hosiery, Gloves, Mittens, Caps, Underwear, Flannels, Bobes, etc. / Remember we are still in the s wim when you are in need of the famous Candee rubber footwear, or the fully warranted custom made Boots and Shoes from C. H. Fargo & Co. - ; As usual, we are headquarters for the famous B*dger State, fully warranted overalls, duck and goat coats, jackets, etc. mind, 5 per cent off for all cash trades. A good Boasted Coffee for 19c. Headquarters for the west side for Pillsbury's Flour. Call now and in future on SIMON STOFFEL, West McHenry, III. NOW 18 THE TIME BUY YOUR TO Babes & Blankets 10 Per Oent DISCOUNT SMI UNDERWEAR - 1 n > We have 60 pairs Bed Blankets ranging in price from $1 to $4.50 per pair. Also, a large stocK of Under wear, which we will sell at a dis­ count of 10 per cent from regular prices, for ca*h, until Dec. 10, Our goods are all marked in plain figures, at a small margin, and we offer the above induce­ ments to close out the same, as we are overstocked. JOHN I. STORY, McHeo Riverside Block* ec. 3.1«9L F. K. GRANGER, General Auctioneer. Salee of Real Estate, Stock, Farming Tools, Household Furniture, and Goods of all kinds attended to on the mostreaih onable terms. Orders by mail will receive prompt at- . * * * K OBAHQK / '"V. MoHwy f * <*A ak-i-oJ-kafo i •> <• HUBBARD BOSS" HARNESS*:*- UAKER! call NUNDA. ILL. Can save you money if you will on him, -- A Large Size, No. 1 Fur Bobe, only $2.50 to close out. The Largest Size Square BlanKet made. 75 cents. You can afford to keep yourself and your horao warm at theae prloea, Call aod set m«. Q. L. HUBBARD. Naoda, IU„ Dec. 1,1891. Belore you purchase your Hol­ iday Preserts be sure and look over the fine stock of Watches, Clocks. Jewelry, Silver ani| Plated Ware/ W&MAICOIiq! pure alcohol to make WOLFF'S ACME BLACKING. Alcohol is good for leather; it is good for the skin. Alcohol is the chief ingredient of Cologne, Florida Water, and Bay Ram the well known face washes. We think there is nothing too costly to use In a good leather preservative. Acme Blacking retails at 20c. and at that price sells readily. Many people are so accustomed to buying a dress* ing or blacking at 5c. and 10c. a bottle that they cannot understand that a black­ ing can be cheap at 20c. We want to meet them with cheapness if we can, and to ac­ complish this we offer a reward of $10,000 Ibr a recipe which will enable us to make WOLFF'S ACME BLACKING at such a price that a retailer can profitably sell it at 10c. a bottle. We hold this offer open until Jan. 1st, 1893. WOLFF A &AJTDOLPH, Philadelphia. J Women are Slow oftentimes to adopt a good thing, bat Hen are Quick to try and to use anything that will help them. Learn a lesson f rom ilic men, ladlm. The Responsibility for many a poor batch of Bread la ohrfrmd to the flour, when it really belongs to poor yeast. G I L L E T T ' S TO BE FOUND AT J. p* surrii's h ALWAYS GOOD and always ready. try the Owl and Moon brand, KaAbKtp yourself, as u man would. At yoDi Grocer's. MoBENRY, ILL Goods all new and freak, old, shell-worn goods. $900. ^ erw an 1 niert and Commission to en an4 Women, Teach riergvmen to introduce a new and popular utandard book. No MARVELS of the NEW WEST t^gT* Prices to compete with any, quality of goods considered Call and see me before you pur­ chase, I can save you money. JOHN MoHeory, pL, P. SMITH. Nor. 34'b. 18^1, A new Agent told 70 in one week. Ag*%\P» pro/Us, •186.50 Over 860 original engravings, 10,400 copies eoid in one week, Exclusive erritory. Endorsed by the greatest men of our country, Apply to THEHBNRYBILL PUS. CO., Sorteieh, Cbnn <">> 9, ' A txi i'A . * . / L ; .Ia., A'A N JOHN EVANSON & CO CWfittwatioa is tht Proof of WitJoa. MORNING smt+trnt & C 0 mo*t interesting r>ress Flannel event of the season will be here this weok. There has been no Flannel price-doinff equal to this before that the writer's memory has a note of. You deny yourself whatever bargain priced thing thestor# offers by missingr a daily visit. Here is three reasons why tha stuff must be galloping out of the store. Too much stockg^ much cash needed at once, and room J or our Holiday display, batardays aie rich with things you need. At the 'r. mjfr.' low prices dismiss them; here is a handfai, < " ' *'• - 56 in. wide Flannels, cotton mixtures, 4 shad'&, Uc. per yd 52 in. Flannels*35c.. finer grades, such as 85c. to $1 are buncbr ed in at 65c. for this sale, 6, ; Misses^ andtChilds' Toboggans, 25 to 50c grade all bunch^ jn Speqig Discount on Fur anJ Plush Cap*/ • 10 per cent discount on Jackets, Saturday, ^ '-V-i# 04 * '• •'xm SH'W - Cranberries, Bananas. Lemons. Orang«f. Mixed Nnta in Abundance. 1HI SCHOOL ^TCA SIT* IFTS 0«M ' IN KIND or A RIIIF WTV OoZg. 'AND-SoSeiE SNEWS TOTHT 8LACK&0M§' • AWD SKETCHES HIS &LEF\T ||Q N0S£. " 4* < - n) * -Probablj? some shoes are needed sopaewhere. It is just pos- ' * siHle you have skipped the item in this paper when We told you of them before, The $2.50 grade is $2 now. Tha Happy Bent Clothing ia kept Vp - « \ ' ' ' > 1 ' ' "u?" ^ Sale Begins on Friday Morning* ^ We bid you welome. John Evansorii^ C30 West McHenry. f'c-; :%V- y If;' % * ' ' >Tf •V.,y NOTICE TO HORSEMEN. If you are looking for a first class Road Cart, the best finished and softest spring that can be found, look at the Sultan cart, for sale at Bishop's Warehouse. .. «i._v "-ft HP11AI for the S0MDAI8* : Ma Clans' Mpte ?? :4 & GEO. W. BESLEY'S, WEST MCHENRY, ILL, . . In ma&ing our annual bow to the buying public we would inform them tbat we are better than ever prepared this season to meet their wants in From a Penny Whistle up. FINEST LINE ® See our Piano, and Banquet Lamps. Books for Young, Books for Olds Blocks* Etc. In short if you want a present *or your wife, daughter, son qr your best girl, you caifnot fail ot finding what you want by calling at our store, Come now and TAKE FIRST PICK, All got to be sola before January 1st, C. w. BESLEY. I West MeHenry. III., Dee. 1st. 1891, • •'"Hi • iTOVES, We have the largest stock and the best assortment of Stoves ev^gfy. shown in our city, including the world renowned * v - ,v 4 , A.- Howe Ventilating Stoves. ' ipie Improved Moore's Heal A LINE OF THE FAMOUS , Peninsular Stoves and » FOE KINDS Of FUEL. Oold Coin Stovei* pniversal Stoves, Jewel Stoves, Garland Stoves, and others! SEE OUR LINE. IT WILL PAY YOU. erwe have a Bargain in a Base Burning] Wood Stove at $15 er-A aurfaco burning Coal Heater at $7 • * few Baoga:ns In second-hand Heaters. West MoHeory, I1U, Oo*. 14,18«. STOKY & MPOMBEfi, ,< "i ' v- .«4f' r ^ < -u-v... ' • v >$ti ' S k ^ ^ ^ A . v,,.-J j »I