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' 4 > ^ *f«K 1M®? 1 ^ "• 1 - .* t iJ.iA A,{ ISA'S?'5' FEB. 13, 1895. WEDNESDAY. Editor. YAN 8LYKE, THB 7S&BXS HSXtftfiteSS. $6,000 00 &Mdy to b« TONAL OT« to th« Heirs. 8otne where in McHenry county, Qb1«m they have died or moved away, are two young women who have inherited prop­ erty in New York city which will net them at least $6,000. So far the search, which has been made by several lawyers, has Butter on the Elgin Board of Trade j jaj)e4j to their whereabouts, and if i ~A Monday was firm. Sales 9,060 lt>s. at 88c, 17,940 at 23^e, 4,500 at To­ tal offerings 34,500 lbs. Last, prices 22%@23c. La*t, year 26@27& IflT* Postmaster Hesinff in expl&lntnf? the way by which Chicago won a new #4,000,000 building says that " £lr. Hopkins, of Aurora, then, in one of the most masterly, convincing, sharp, argu­ mentative and terse statements I ever listened to, controverted every point raised and ended with an appeal for justice in behalf of the metropolis of the west. Herein unusual scene took place. Members everywhere arose in their seats, waved their handkerchiefs and applaud­ ed. xlopkins had won the day and tire fate of the bill was decided." 10^ In a discussion of financial matters $n the Senate, benator Gorman hit the nail on the head when ho said that it was n^t so much e kind of currency but mve- nue that the government needed. The iponsers of the W ilson tariff bill will be very reluctant to admit that themeas­ ure will not produce revenue sufficient, With/its income attachment, to meet the corrent expenses of the nation, but the fact is that it does not do so now and in all probability never will, unless public buildings and other necessary improve­ ments of a like character are left to lie dormant and uncompleted or are not commenced at all. This is a billion dol­ lar country but the average ten-cent "statesman" in Congress seems to be unable to comprehend the magnitude of this apparent fact. ' , as.. A SHIFTY TBIOX. China's shiftiness in sending only par- tihlly empowered envoys to Japan is not making her any friends or winning her any respect. China has proved herself a ciowardly runaway as a fighter, her weapons obsolete and the honor and courage of her armies minus. She has been whipped at all points by Japan,but hasn't sense enough to acknowledge the fact. China now seeks to delay the inev­ itable, and make it a great deal more severe when it does come, by tricky di­ plomacy and by sending alleged peace en- Toys to treat with .Japan who are not authorized to beat. It is a shifty triek, iot diplomacy. Japan, through her Premier, says to hat when the latter shows a sin- for peace, by giving such to her envoys as to make it cer- at the terms which might be d dpon would be confirmed by the Cliiuese Government, then Japan will be ready to negotiate. China has become thoroughly Tammany ired and is unable to read the signs of the times. It is very iftupid, even for China, to suppose that Japan can be cheated by humbug nego­ tiations for peace, which are, In reality, an attempt to gain time. they do not soon come for ward the prop­ erty will escheat to the state. The facts are as follows: The name of the two heiresses was Ferris and the property was left by their grand-aunt, Elsie Ferris Hale, who was a sort of Hetty Green on a small scale. She came to New York from Ireland when a young girl and married here. Her hus­ band hat} accumulated nothing at the time of his death. Both before and after that event, however, Mre. Hale exhibited a genius of speculation, and her oitera­ tions in Wall street yielded a s:iug little fortune. Seven years ago Mrs. Jlale went back to Ireland to visit her nephew and other relatives,, While there she be­ came ill and died soon after in a hospital in Dublin. She left no will, and her nearest relatives wpre two nephews, oqe oi whom lived in Ireland and the other in New Zealand. A third nephew named Andrew Ferris had come to the United States and had settled in Sweetwater, Nev. He became interested in mining there and married the sister of one of his business associates. Her name is not known. Two daughters were born and while they were still children the mother died and very soon afterward the father. The little girls were pent to live with their grandmother in Illinois. So much the lawyers have been able to learn about the heiresses, but as to what be­ came of them afterward they are still in ignorance. When Mrs. Hale's estate came to be settled up all the personal property she had, amounting to about $6,000 in stocks and bonds, was turned over to the nephews in Ireland and New Zealand. The grand neices, even if found, were not closely enough related to inherit person­ al property. On the other hand, they are the only ones who could inherit the real property^ because of the law in this country against suclj pfoperty passing to aliens, ' Mrs. Hale's real property consisted of ^tenant house in East Thirty-fourth street, near Fffth Avenue. A mortgage for $6,000 is upon it and is held by the Institutions for Savings of Merchant's Clerk's. When the owner died and no heir to the property could be found Sec­ retary Lawrence, of the Savings Bank was appointed receiver for the property. He collected rents and paid the taxes, so that there was no increase in debt to the hanky Upon Mr. Lawrence's death a few months ago. the mortgage was fore­ closed and the tenement was advertised for sale. It was knocked down to Judge Fitisimmons, ,of the city Court, for $12,000, which was sufficient to meet the amount due on the mortgage and leave a balance of about $6,000. But Judge Fitzsimmons. in examining the title, ran across the claim of two vanished heir esses and decided he did not want the property under the circumstances, conse­ quents. the bank is still collecting the rent and ctanding pat. All parties concerned are anxious to have the estate settled up, but the two heiresses remain hidden from view, The presumption in law is that a person not heard from in seven years is dead, and before long the Attorney General will have a chance to institute proceedings for the settlement of the mortgage and the revision of the net proceeds to the state. ELECTRICAL GIRL. In Minnouri, and WoadorfU Mm Are Told About Her. The latest electrical girl to be heard from is Jennie Moran, who lives near Sedalia, Mo. One of her many alleged wonderful powers is that of illuminat­ ing a room by her presence. This ehe can do or not do, just as she chooses. The most marvelous thing, however, about the feat is that human eyes have not yet been able to see where the light comes from. On entering a dark room it is at ouceas light as day if she wills, but when she goes out the light is ex­ tinguished. When producing the phe­ nomenon, nobody dares touch her cm penalty of death. She seems to be charged with all the electrical bolts of a live wire. The personal atmosphere that surrounds her at such times repels and thus has saved many from injury. A cat was picked up by the girl white charged and was instantly killed. In fact, she is admitted to be an actual hu­ man dynamo. Even during ordinary times, when she is as near the normal as she ever gets, terrific shocks are ex­ perienced by those who take hold of her hands. One gentleman, Kfenry J. j^hcroft, who was investigating tha case, endeavored to undergo the tor­ ments of the girl's powers, but at the end of a few seconds Wilis unconscious. After recovering he found that his gold watch had turned black. . So, at least, the stories run in the local papers.-- New York Tribnae. You will get, 10 pounds best granulat­ ed sugar for 35 cents with each pound of Te<*, at Evanson's next Saturday. The W. C. C. Corset can be found Itt peveral styles at Perry & Owen's. A large stock has just come in. A perfect fit is guaranteed or money refunded. BOOKS! BOOKS! ®i» beet author's works nicely bound for only 25 centa. Also a cheap line of paper bound boots, at J. A. Story's. Or. Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Award. PROTECTION THE CRY. Protect your children from the fearful fall colds by calling on Perry & (Jweu for a pair of those "Best of All" school shoes and get a pair of rubbers to keep out the thick mud they are all trampingin. FOR SALE. The brick block known ae thePekov^ky Block, opposite the Bank of McHenry, in this village, is offered for sale. It con­ tains one large store room and two rooms suitable for Dress Maker or other business, in first story, and also fine liv­ ing rooms in second story. Is situated in center of village and is a first class lo­ cation for any business. Will be sold cheap and on rea* onable terms. Inquire of 4tf H. C. Mead, West.McHenry. Special Grocery 7c per can. 8 10* » 10 ELGIN, we are daily receiving, We are daily unpacking, OTtyt" Plymouth Rock Corn, Tomatoes, Evergreen Peas^ Blackberries, £ Blueberries, Peaches, Gallon Pears, Apricots, Egg Plums, 3 Boxes Sardines, 3 boxes larger, spiced Sardines^ J^ Boys' Overcoats $1.50 to $2/ Men's Overcoata $4 to $7, Cloaks and Shawls at precisely <*bst, no more. Best combination Felt Boots and Overs $2. Odds and ends of Shoes afehalf price. We invit^your attention-to an important Hosiery sale this Week,' Saturday, February 16th. More than 500 samples spring styles ladies', men'^^misses' and . children's. We offer each customer 3 pairs for 15c., on Saturday. a pair also. We bid you welcome every day. Children w&b only * SPRING STOCK Of Dress Gooaa, Silks, linens, ^ " ' '• ."\*l - White Goods, Embroideries, Corsets, Handkerchiefs. •••ji wk IA EVANS0N & CO. F E E D R a t t e r , s Ladies', Gents' and Children's Underwear. Hosiery. Cloves. Shoes. dt do its It «9 oi *1 ' do. M When same are arranged for sale will quote our usual low prices^ $ Absolutely Trustworthy Merchandise. Every purclia*© satisfactory or money refunded. C1 i request the de- FAIL8 TO nrrOBK. Secretary Carlisle's reply to t! ef the Senate for an estimate 01 ficiency in the revenues is more of an evasion than a reply'; more of a prophecy ,tban an expert estimate.. Bis estimate a locky gness; islapre than lik> out t<^ b# a# expression of so will oe, than a state- on probable probabilities. Secretary of the Treasury was di- d to inform the Senate "what is the., estimated deficiency in the revenues to pay current expenses between December •1,1894, and December 31, 18^5, and if the f153,337,579 cash balance\ui the ' ^treasury on December 31,1894, wHl. be i sufficient to meet the deficiency." } To a request for a" bill of particulars, the Secretary of the Treasury replie^in I -1oll, ae follows: • \ • jf"t = . "J {jaTe the honor to state that, from * estimates made upon the basis of laws '. now in force, it is believed that for the |l / • twelve months endiDg December 31,1895 the revenues from all sources will exceed j ordinary expenditures by f22,563,023. * This statement of "it is believed" is sensationally short. It does not meet : the deaire of the Senate and the country & " for a bill of particulars, for full informa' tion as to the deficiency and currenjt ex penses, what reason there is to hop^ for improvement, and just where the increas­ ed revenue producing a surplus will come The Secretary makes his estimates he^ "basis of laws now in force." i^| is not enough to make an estimate laws now in force." The reduced wage rate and the corresponding rednc tion in consumption are factors equally as important as the tariS schedules and their theoretically figured out results. The information from the Secretary of the Treasury fails to inform ProfreM In tb« South. The south has made wonderful indue* trial progress in the last 14 years, and in no year has it gone forward with as much rapidity as in that which has just closed--a year of depression. Since 1880 the railroad mileage of the south has been more than doubled. The yield of cotton for 1894 is nearly twice the yield of cotton in 1880. The yield of grain has been 450,000 more bushels than in 1880. Five times the amount of coal was mined in 1894 than in 1880, and the amonnt of capital invested in cotton mills between the years mentioned shows a like increase. So throuf&jlie entire list--Chicago Times. f FOE SALE. The farm known as the John Fitzsim­ mons farm, situated three miles north­ east of Nunda and six miles south of McHenry, containing 317% acres. This is one of the beet stock farms in McHenry county. Has the finest farm house and barn the county and all improvements are first class. Is in a good state of cul­ tivation. Will be sold cheap. For fur­ ther particulars inquire at the farm* or at 69 Ogden Avenue, Chicago. Joseph Fitzsimmons, James Fitzsimmons, l»nii Administrators. The Fall In English Wheat. The rail in the production and price of wheat and other grain in England is shown iiji a manner which startles Brit­ ish agriculturists by the returns of the board of/agriculture for the year just closed./Five Vears ago the sales of Brit­ ish wjieat reached 3,500,000 quarters, the • Average / price being $7.80. Last year less th^n 2,000,000 quarters were produced at $5.55. Barley and oats have also declined. Lodt%fer our carefully selected stock of Fargo and Douglas Shoee for all, only at S. Stoffel'e. __ FOB SALE CHEAP. Three fine residences, with large gar­ den lots, located in the center of the vil­ lage. Some of the choicest building lots in McHenry and West McHenry, at very low prices. Terms reasonable. Also have farm property and lots of 1 to 5 acres in River Forrest subdivision, sou.h of the village. Inquire of / n V OWRN - 23tf At Bank of McHenry. Pillsbury'e, Chick's and the famous Fancy Patent Flour at reduced prices at S. Stoffel'e. Still in the insurance business, t S. Stoffel. Snag proof rubber than ei boots are taking better than ever. People are learning of their double wearing qualities and will have no others. They cost but a trifle more than the common ones. Found only at Perry A Owen's. CLOAKS, Saques and Reefers made of all- wool, beaver, cheviots and kerseys, first claHS goods, which sold from $12 to |20, to close at $5 and- 7.50. WORDMBO CHINCHILLA CLOAKS, 44 fn. long, latest style, perfect fit, the very best, former price $25, to close at $15. CHILDREN'S CLOAKS. . All this season's goods, at 88 and 50 per cent off. FUR CAPES. Electric seal and Astrachan, full Hweep, latest style, 24 to 36 in. long. We will sell what we have on hand at a clean sweep price. WRAPPERS, Made of the best calico, lined in waist, latest styie, full skirt, perfect fit, well made in every respect, 69c and upward. The making alone would cost you more. Shirt Sale* Gentleman's trolaundrfil = New York Mills Muslin, pure linen bosom, linen bands, reinforced front and back, fvill leagibbodies, value 75c, thie week ' 50c. POMESTICS. , V 2 bales 36 in. standard sheeting, 5c. 2 capes Lonsdale finished muslin, 6c. tSf It pays to com© to Elgin and trade at Sauer's. ar in mind ofir Cut Rates on Patent Medicires. All $ t Patent Medicines, like Hood'a Sarsaparilla, for 7ika. A.11 $1 Patent M* dicines. like Paine'a Celery Compound, for 79c, . Ail 50c Patent Medicines tor 39o, All 25c Patent Medicines for 19c. THEO. F. SWAN QBBAT DEPARTMENT STCTR1: ELGirS. The BREAD oll the new czar which is quite in ac­ cordance with all that has been heard of his character. -In the list of officers recommended for promotion recently presented to him mention was made of the age and the religion ofj the nomi­ nees. The emperor struck out the col­ umn about religion, saying that it was no concern of his. v The Cur Is Liberal. A Moscow correspondent tells a story HOSED ALE FLORAL CO. McHENRY, ILL. C. T. ESKOON, Manager. All kind* of Out Flowers, and Funeral De. 8'gnu to v-e had at all timet at Reasonable Bates, Carnations in bwl and other potted plants for sale. FOR $1.75 (; An Early Spring "tfhose who have any faith in the ground hog's ability to foretell the weather must have notised that an early spring is * in store for this section--that is, if the ground hog isaretiable weather prophet. The ground hog story as generally told would have given us a late spring, but according to some, the story has not been correctly told. Here is what they ' My: ••On the second day of February the ground hog comes out of his hole and takes a survey of the weather and hie other surroundings. If he cannot see his •badow he begins at once to look around for a herirty meal, and roams about for •is weeks, when he returns to his hole and remains there four weeks longer. If the ground hog sees his shadow reflected on theground when becomes out, he returns to his bole where he remains eiz weeks, and then comes out for good." . It will be Been from this version that iSBttoeee his shadow is a bad sign, and to see it w a good sign, the first bringing pleasant H&ather.by the^middle of April and the second by the middle of March Mo Sympathy For lady Churchill. There is a world of significance which is fully appreciated in this country in the fact that the queen sent a warm message of condolence to the dowager Duchess of Marlborough on the death of her son, but no word to the bereaved widow, Lady Randolph Churchill. The omission carries with it peculiar bitterness, because Lady Randolph has been most faithfully devoted dnring hejr husband's long illness, and whatever gossip may have said in the past there _ Jias beeu no question ip^fecent years of her rank-imd prominence in the best so­ cial circlesT\She has of course, never been able to expiate tafie crime of being an American.--London Dispatch. Beaulirnl Half Tone Gnrrar. .'ravings 2xS inch's, for 91.75, '"ou 1 an print hundreds of thouH&mU on any printing press. Send photo and $1.75 and receive the cut, Sftoiple free. Address Jsffeksoh Jacksov, 415 Dearborn Street, Obicage Antltoxlne In Paris. Returns have been made in Paris as to the application of the antitoxine treatment. In 2,700 cases of diphtheria previous to Jan. 1 there were 433 deaths, or 16 per cent. This redaction in the mortality is about one-half. ^ EIECTK1C TELEPHONE Bold OMtrijrhfc. no rent, no royally. Adapted to City, Village or Country. in every home, nhoji, store* find ottice. Gbhi conven­ ience and seller on eer^h Aycnts from to &50 per dav. One in a r<'H:denre means a pale to all tho TioUhbor-i. T in® instrument*, no toy*, work* aiiywhore. djHtanr*. Complete, ready for tvhwi shin* *d. Can be put up by any one, nevw o-itoT or.>r# no repairing, 'ant* a life tiin*. A money muhrr Wr^te W. P. Harriscn & Co.. Clerk !0. Columbus. 0. Is never produced frtHtt inferior fl »ur, Everybody kDOWfl that The foundation of good floui is choice selected. wheat. Machining method aod know how are all important in the making of a reliable unitorm brand like ^ Pillsbury'sBest. JglT1 We now offer, for apotcash, this celebrated brand of flour at $ I per sack or $3 90 per bbl. Wash­ burn's Best at 95c per sack or 13.70 per bbl. A choice family flour at 85c per sack, When offering these brands of flour we feel that we are producing the very be3t flour that money can buy. .And on everv sack a guarantee, •Twill suit your notions to a "T." We also can supple you with fresh ground graham flour, strictly pure buckwhpa flour, fre-h ground bolted corn meal, rye flour,at prices that d -fy competition. Bring on your wheat for flour, will guarantee to satisfy you b< th in quality and quantity. Although the weather is cold the feed grinding goes on at six cents p*r bag. Le tve your orders at the mill and we will do the rest, McHENRY ROLLER Ml£» We have some odd sizes left in our Underwear Department th*t we will close out at cost, and the balance of our wool hose you •tiMk,li§§§CallAfld see the big reduction IW#® "m .life, !SE ypu inventing met" ' leibing u«e ful?N Get A Patent Monopoly Money How to Obtain Patents In this you ca< tain a Tliai'a th« wav to make Women In the World. A French scientist figures number of women in the world i« nearly equal to that of mien. In France ibe numbers approach more nearly to equality than in any other country, there being-1,007 women for 1,000 men. For the same number of men in Swe­ den th«re. are/1,064 women, and in Greece only 933"women. In the French colony at Reunion there are 457 creole wbmen for 1,000 provincial French­ men, colored men included. In Hontf Konj? there are 1,000 men for 3S0 women. Do you vant >• patent ilia t will be w. rth e< «iiething? Want re ta<>le inlormation ttli juI l'.it» ir. S licsnni.', and I'itteni Sellins? 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Also a catalogue of meehan® leal and scientific books sent free. Patents taken through Munn & Co, receive special notice In the Hclentiflc Amrricnn, and tnnts ure brought, widely before the public wlth- ouS JcoBt to the inventor. This splendid paper, 1 Baaed weekly, elegantly illustrated, has by far the largest circulation of any scientific work In the world. 83 a year. Sample copies sent free. Building Edition, monthly, ?2.50a year. Single copies, 45 centui Kvery number contains beau­ tiful plates, in colorn, and pttotograptaa of new houses^ witli plan*, enabling builders to show the s and secure contracts. Address Mum ¥ohk, ititjL Bboadvat. Buckwheat Flour STEUBEN CO m lateBt designs an MUNN & (X», New York, W. L. DOUCLAS $3 SHOE IS THC BEST. NOSQUCAKINCk And other epeclaltlM tar Oentlemen, Ladles, 80ff lad Misses are the Best in the World. See descriptive aavertis*- meut wbieb till paper. Tak*a*S«ft>tttat«. Insist on tuiTisg W. I.. DOVQLAd1 8HOK8, with name and price stamped on bottom. Mold by OM»rSnteed Pure O^ods '"Irtf no sale. ::- • DSCLE BEH GILBEBT'S We Have Mon y to Loan at 6 per Cent9 Dry Goods, Notions and Groceries* We have just opened the largest stock of Canned Goods eve? offered in McHenry, and also a full line of Staple snd Fiuicy Gro-4 ceriea, at greatly reduced prices. . Remember we handle the finest keg Syrup ithtown^ FliOUK. yW~The fact that Sleepy-Eye Flour is the natuiv al toe of monopoly make.* it the iriend of the peo­ ple, Sleepy-Eye Flour keeps pace *ith the times. Sleepy-Eye Flour should not be confused or a&Poci- ated with the multitudes of cheap {lours placed on the market under the name of 'patent,' 'fancy/ •best,' &c. Try a sack of Sleepy-Eye Floiur convinccd. Another car just receivedj We«t McHenry. miuolHi. Proprietors. tlbJgS&IV*.to « aH kind.» of work ""iwlly don. hi# pM Fee<f Grinding a Spe?4lty. ' «Owing to the p^esepi hard times we have decided to grind FtJd at six cents a b(g.^fce have no rolls or steel mill, but the oM reliable buhis, that never fail to give satisfaction. The iarm** gets back flour made ir<»m his own wheat. Graham Flour. Buckwheat Flour, and Feed always kept in stock, at io orn Meal . pR?--: st prices..;, ^9~Competent millers to pare for the wants of our cu tomers. Thanking the public for past lavors we shall hope to merit anil ;S Simiiii Stoffel, West McHenry Ob Farm or City property in any eectfon of country where property lias a lixed maikct value. Money resldy for immediate loans where security and title is good, No rominis sion. We solicit applleattoaa. Blank* (nr. nlshed u^on request. " ALLEN A 00., 40 A A3 Broadway, New T«rk receive a coatinuance of the same. McHenry* Jan. Iff, 1895 t'.. - •• '-4$'-- : Ji