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_»r T -., •. ; ' ... »,.•_• , ,.. „ > , - ' ' ' j£«||rarj pitiiiwler. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28, 1898. -- J. VAN 8LYKK, Editor. -- •& &SPUBL.IOAN TICKET, ••g.~ --aXATB, * Fwr State Treasurer-- FLOYD K. WHITTEMORB. Csesaperlntendent of Public Inetraction- •LFRBD BAYLIS8. Vtr Trustees of the State University-- FRED L. HATCH, ^ A. F. NIGHTINGALE, - MBS. ALI'JE A, ABBOTS. OOMOKBBSIOIfAU ' JtUbMr of Congress, 8th District-- ALBERT J, HOPKINS. LEGISLATIVE. Vdr ftepreBenUtiTes, EUhth District-- . 6EORQE R. LYON, of Lake County, X>. A. FULLER, of Boone Ooanty. OOUHTT TIOKKT. fifOoMty Jmliro-- O. H. GILLMOKE. VtoOoanty Olerk-- GEO. F. RUSH TON. For County Treasurer-- FRANK F. AXTKLL. For fiber iff-- • HENRY KETES. VfcrOounty Snperintendentfof 3ohoo)a-- W. I. WIRE. MTOn the Elgin Board of Trade Mon­ day Butter was firm; offerings 285 tube, all selling at 20c; butter last week, 20c, one year ago, 22c; sales of the meek, 10,000 tubs. I^It is positively stated that the President has ordered the Iowa and Ore­ gon to the Philippines islands and that 6,000 troops are to go from San Fran­ cisco. Cal.. to Manila. How to reorgan be the army and garrison Cuba is also a question of much importance in military tfrctes. 19"Captain Allen Capron, one of the best known officers in the regular armv, died of typhoid fever at his home near Fort Meyer, Va. Sept. 11. He had given his attention to the artillery branch of military service and the battery he com­ manded at the battle of Santiago dis­ tinguished itself by doinz exceptionally fine work. The first shot from the bat­ tery was fired upon Caney by Captain Capron at his own request and it fell into the heart of the town where the Span­ iards were in force. He fought like a tiger, the incentive being to avenge the death of his son, Capt. Allen K. Capron, who was Killed in the engagement of June 34, when Uoosevelt's 'tough Riders made their famous charge at La Qaasiraas. An indication oi the great interest manifested by the colored race of the nation in the Eighth Illinois, the only colored regiment ever commanded en­ tirely by colored officers, is found in the iact that at the recent convention of the ttepublicans of the Second congressional district of Louisiana, lield at New Or­ leans, a resolution wits passed unani­ mously commending Governor Tanner for being tl>e iirst and only governor to fur­ nish to the volunteer army a colored regiment officered by colored men. There is general recognition among members of the race everywhere of the fact that this new departure has opened the way to a demonstration of the man­ hood, capacity and ability to command of colored officers which will prove of in­ calculable importance to the rice. formed that if It did not take its money when it could get it it would have to wait for it, and with the prospect of being entangled in interminable red tape b fore them the disgruntled soldiers car - itulated at discretion. The money was paid them, and the incident i« closed. LETTERS FfiOM PORTO HICO. GUAYAMA, Porto Rico, \ 8ept. 7, 1808 / DEAR FATHER:--Once more 1 neat my­ self to write my weekly letter to let you know that I am still alive. There is not much in the way of news here as we do not hear of anything that takes place outside of camp, i do not knowv when we will be home but hope soon. Tin re is a rumor that we will start in a day or so for San Juan, but whether it is true or how long we will stay in that city if we do go I have no means of knowing. Co. G eeems to stand the climate as well as any company in the regiment, still we have sent seven men back to the United States sinc i we have been heie, among them being Herbert Bennett, who is un­ doubtedly in New York at the present. Do not think there was anythiug the m itter but what the climate of the United States will cure He seemed to have a bad case of malarial fever. We do net do much in the way of drill­ ing now, partly beonupe there is no suit­ able ground and partly because of the weather. The natives here are gettjng very ' foxy," the price of nearly every think having doubled since the arrival of the soldiers, and in some cases trebled Our brigade commander, Gen. Haines, has resigned and his place has been filled by Gen. Grant, but perhaps I told you that in my last letter. It is a curiouB sight to watch the native women wash. When they havt any washing to do they go doton to th« crtek, and in lieu of a wash board the\ use a piece of cocoanut shell with whicl they scrape the clothes. They do a verj good job. The weather here is getting slightly better, as it has not rained in three days a long time for this country, if we are to judge by the weather since we have beei) on the island. If we do go to San J ua< will try and give yon an account of th« trip and of the city, which they tell me ic very pretty. Well that is about all foi this time. If anything happens betweer now and my next will try and write e longer letter. G-ve my regards to all As ever, JESSE M. VAN SLYKE. ^Ifc is interesting to recall at this that if the Republicans of the House could have had their way the house com mittee on military affairs would have investigated the conduct of the war just M it went along. During the closing hours of the last session of Congress Bopresentative Hull, of Iowa, chairman of that committee, offered the following resolution: "That the com mitte on mil itary affairs have power to sit during the adjournment of congress, and make such investigations as to the organization and equipment of all branches of the Briny as it may deem advisable, and re­ port to the next session of congress." 'hat committee has among its members veterans of the Civil war from both sides, making them especially competent to undertake an investigation. Messrs. Bailey and Richardson, two of the rival Democratic leaders of the house, threw cold water on, the resolution, and Jerry Simpson; taking hie cue from them, killed it by objecting to its considera­ tion, frankly acknowledging that he did •o because he wished the opponents of the Republican party to have an op portunity to make political capital out of any oo~nplaintB that might arise from the conduct of the war--in his own laB <CMge, I want the party in power that appoints the men to assume the respon­ sibility, and theretor I object." .lust contrast their attitude towards that re­ solution with the present howling of the Democratic party; it tells a story that needs no comment. .;§&•* The second Texas regiment has ^covered that it is not bigger than the United States government. When it re- fased to receive its pay from the hands of a colored paymaster therj were not Granting expressions of opinion, both north and south, that its prejudices should be humored and a white pay master sent to pay it off; but the au thoritiesat Washington sensibly decided that discipline must be enforced and the . dignity of the government which made Major Lynch a paymaster must be sus­ tained. The regiment was promptly in of (lie fight that we just missed getting Into before peace was declared yob h« % undoubtedly read in the papers, so I wiu not repeat it here. , « ompanv G h-»8 the best record for sick­ ness of any in the regiment. If we are to stay here a few uiagH7,<nes and books and papers from home would be ttmukfully received. A book goes right through the company, and all the papers are eagerly read There is a rumor that we are to be ffaid soon. Herbert went to the hos­ pital and staid there till two days before he left for Montauk Point He had malarial dysentery, but was doing finely when tie left Auoyo. The soil here is of the very best. There are tens of thousands of acres of suxar cane, and the tall chimneys of the sugar mill* can be seen from oil directions. On the mountains the land seems to be stood on end so that both sMes can be cultivated In a very few years this country will be very rich. The batives think no more of mahogany and Spanish cedar than we do of oak. The sugar season will not begin for a couple of months. The people raise just enough corn for their own use. It is like our field corn only sweater. I do not think ver.^ much wheat or oats are raised here. At San .Tuan and Ponce it is reported that ice cream and all such ntuff c*in he purchased. Well, I well clo^, wishing the boys a fine time shoot­ ing j>n the 15th. Don't forget to send •w books, paper covered or no covers at all. Regards to all. FRANK BENNETT. GUAYAMA, Porto Rico, \ Sept 10,1898.) MCHENRY PLAINDEALER:--We have re­ ceived a good many PLAINDEALEBS sine we have been in the army and you litth know how glad we are to get them. The* come like the sun after a cloudy month of rain. We got a nice bunch last night and the way they were distributed wasn't very slow. I think the latest date wtu- the 24th of August. I saw by the papei that my last letter was written just after we captured Guayama, while we were on the firing line. We learned by tbe paper of the death of James A.Perry and it cast a gloom over all of us who knew him. We had seen by the papers from home that bjth he and Howard were well and by the Chicago papers that the First Illinois were ordered home. We could hardly believe it possible that it could be he, the first of the McHenry boys to give his life to his country. His bereaved relatives have the fieartfelt sympathy of all the McHenry and Wood­ stock boys in far off Porto Rico. Oui country has lost a true patriot, and we a true friend. We hear all kinds of rumors that we are going home soon, and to tell you the truth we would just as soon. Porto Rico for Porto lticans and America for Americans, is the sentiment of us all This is a beautiful country, green the entire yea*\ but give us good old Illinois, or even McHenry count.y, and you can have the whole island with its jabbering natives, tarautuias, iizzaras ana flies No, I must not forget the mosquitoes, for they are arffreacherous as a Spaniard, but not any braver. An American mos­ quito will come up to you singing, but a Porto Rican mosquito sneaks 4^p with­ out a sound and takes about a# much blood out of us as would a vampire bat and never says boo when it leaves. Liz- zards take delight in jumping on our faces while we are asleep, but a fellow can get used to anything. You cin get, or rather we can get, two cigars for a cent. Some are of the iron­ clad order but others con beat the Mon­ ogram. The natives are not quite as hungry as when we first cam1* We used to trade hardtack off but n -top was put to it, and I guess "bisque" &rf nt a pre­ mium. There are very few buds here, and 1 have seen only one snake and that was red and about a foot long. We put floors in our tents today and are fixed quite comfortable. We are encamped about two miles north of Guayama. The Second and part of the First battal­ ion are encamped |>n one hill and the rest of the regiment on another about a quarter of a mile distant. A small river intervenes between the two camps and affords fine bathing facilities. Guayama gets its water supply from the moun­ tains near here. The mountain acts as stand pip* and the water main runs along the surface or rett* on a trestle work. Some of the boys found a place where the water would escape by turning a nut and we fill our canteens from it. The water is warm but we have gotten partly used to it. Tbe Porto Ricans weie taxed to death. The tax on glass is so high that very little is used. It costs them two dollars a wheel lor their vehicles and one dollar a pane for class, and everything else in proportion. They get twentv-five cents for twelve hours' labor. No wonder that they hate the Spaniards. They say "espanol soldodos muche malle," Spanish soldier verv bad, and they have just cause We have dress parade every other night down at the city on the plaza. The natives have learned to doff their hats when the Star Spangled Bauner is played, And already seem to breathe the breath of liberty. I wish we could, only in a different sense. We do not want to be held as an army of occupation. Everything at present points to a move except the putting in of floors and that was ordered some time ago. Wehave not been paid yet, so are a busted corporation. It is considered a good sign of a move. I hope we go to San Juan which is about fifty miles dis taut. Today the company, thanks to our captain, are going out for a day at the sea shore. I had been there before so did not care to go. They will have quite e hyke. When I went down I got a nice collection of shells and had a fine swim. The big waves would come rolling in and dash over us. 11 beats fresh water by far. Ac Newport News while in the James river 1 got stuntr byaj^lly fish, and at times 1 could feel it ever since we have been here. I was more for unate this time, however. We staid at the rum factory for three or four days and got orders to join the regiment early Satur­ day morning, the 13th, I think. A squad of us came in from our post and feu ad the battalion nearly ready to moye. After breakfast we packed up and waited for orders. I found Herbert in a high fever and feeling .Mck generally When we moved out he was ordered to stay behind, as it would have been folly for him to try to go. The' account A Lie Nailed. Two of the leading newspapers of the United States both Democratic in poli­ tics, namely, the New York Herald and the New York Sua, are having a lively tilt with the question of scandals in the war department's management of tbe <*rmy. A few days ago the New York Herald printed a heart-rending atory concerning one Del win Be'I, One o Itoosevalt's R tugh-Ridera. The details of his martyrdom and neglect, all as­ cribed to the incapacity of army officials, was a Btory so full of heart-rending de­ tails that one might not wish to read it They were cireful to bring iu the camp, *ith its post-holes and the hospital^hips vith its horrors, together with all the general infamy possible to be heaped on the heads of the men who happen to be officials in public places. The N«w York Sun of September 7 con *ains a reply to the scandalous story of che Herald in the form of a statement 'rorn Mrs. Bell, the mother of the unfor unate young man referred to in the Herald. She says this sensational hto y tbout her bon has dope grievious wrong 'o both ^.mother and son. "There is scarcely a word of truth in it, from be­ ginning to end." Mrs. Bell went to vldntauk Point to meet her son, who *as supposed to be one of the first of ho-ewho would arrive at that place. The facts are that the young man was ill and •vas left in the hospital at Sit oney. He had recovered sufficiently, however, to reach Montauk a few days ago, when he was met by his mother. She says that tie had so much improved as to be able fo travel, that bis mind was clear, and that he was on a fair road to recovery This is another refutation of an infam­ ous attempt on the part of the leading Democratic papers to stir up strife in the country and poison the public mind against the management of affairs in the war department with the single purpose of injuring the Republican party in the coming campaign. After-War Fighting. Some one might assume ft'om the gossip now current in the public press that our soldiers just returning from the war are not proud of the victories theyj have gained and of the hardships en­ dured. We venture the statement that when the troops are once at home again it will be found on investigation that each soldier who went to the front, full of enthusiasm lor his couutry, has re­ turned with the same spirit of patriotism and resolution which inspired him at his enlistment; and that notwithstanding •he hardships that many of them have been called upon to endure and the priva tions that many of them have suffered, each and all will say that they are proud to be numbered among the defenders of our country, and that infetead of fault­ finding because of the hardships and in­ conveniences incident to the war, they have no apologies to make or explana- tions to offer for anything that they have been compelled to undergo. Let the spirit of the soldier inspire those who remained at home and who have turned critic, to say better things of their com­ rades who have so nobly done their part in the war just closed.--Sycamore lle- pnhlirnn. u •••••••••••••••••••••••a* )ME persons say it is natural for them to lose flesh during summer. But losing flesh is losing ground. Can you afford to approach another win­ ter in this weakened con­ dition? Coughs and colds,weak throats and lungs, come quickest to those who are thin in flesh, to those eas­ ily chilled, to those who have poor circulation and feeble digestion. Scott's 11 Emulsion of cod live? oil *with kypo- phosphites does just as much good in summer as in winter. It makes flesh in August as well as April. You certainly need as strong nerves in July as in January. And your wdak throat and lungs should be healed and strength­ ened without delay. AU Druggtet*. 60c. and fl. SCOTT A ISOWNE, Chemists, New Yoik Hi r V I: ••••••••••••••••••••••••• WANTKD--CKVERAL TRUSTWORTHY person" iu this state to manage our i iusines* in their own and nearly counties It is mainly office wo k conOuctei at homel "ai 'rv utraiffht $!)D0 a year nnd expenses-- ileiinile, binallde, DO more, no 'ess salary. Monthly, #75. lWerencea Enclose self addressed stamped envelope, Herbert E. Uets, Fr«st„ Dept. M, Uitieago^ H1 1 yi * " ' DAY DAWNS -FOB * * * •-, < * , -1 tngnf and Shining Facts for the Ladies. Move in the Direction of Our Store Where yen will fiad a choice offering this week in NEW DRESS GOODS CLOAKS AND JACKETS. Stock of Clpaks and Jackets, both for Ladies and Children, is the most complete ever brought to this market. They will all be in this week, when we invite you to call, look them over, and we are sure we can Please You in Price. Our Styles are the Latest And Quality the Best. ISF" Watch for a more extended "ad" next week. Another Car of Pillsbuiy's Best this Week. SIMON STOFFBZf. West McHeniy, 111.. Sept. 2$, *1898. F. L. McOMBER, -DEALER IN-- GENERAL HARDWARE West McHenry, HI. Look out for our new advertisement. In the meantime call and see our BaYgains in Cook and Heating Stoves. F. L. McOMBER. West S»de Hardware Store Hints to Economy at E You may have heard about the Javanise Coffee, perhaps have used it. If so you know it to be of good .quality. We are anxious to increase our trade on this brand and an inducement for a trial we will sell on Saturday, October 1st, THREE LBS. FOR 25 ots. Quantity limited to six packages to each customer. EXTRA BARGAINS IN Boy's Suits from 5 to 14 Every Department absolutely complete--all for Cash. JOHN EVANSON & CO. McHenry. Illinois, (< OWEN ' - a *; & 'fir'5 (StrCCESSORS TO 'pERkr * OWEN.) ; 0? Snag Proof Rubber Goods Are hure, so do not negleet to buy a pair of knee boots or ^ Waders while we have all sizes, as it takes four months to reorder. 1 Rubber goods have advanced in all other grades except the Snag Proofs, so buy the best for a very little more money. They will out- wear any other brand on the market, without a tfonlifc. / Our winter goods are arriving daily. OVERCOATS, CLOTHING, DRESS GOODS In endless varioties. Underwear in all Weights. New "Styles in Hats and Caps me And now last, but not least, come the Shoes. You all know we aim to keep only the best Shoes--and Pingree & Smith are the people that make them. We have the best lino ever shown in town in & Men's, Ladies', Misses' and Children's Shoes. In Black and inter Tan--these Shoes will sell their selves. Cal and let us show you the stock of winter goodf. OWEN & CHAPPEL. McHenry, Illinois. Sacrificing Profits. Takings/a Big Loss< tmraimi 18-20 Douglas Ave., Elg^ IU., Cutting prices right and left to clear stocks. Costs no longer the selling price on Suits and Overcoats. Everything marked at prices^that must sell. Taking a loss of thousands of dollars to make a clean^sweep). This add. does not tell one-hundredth part of the clearing saie having chances. No matter what you may want, it is sure to pay you handsomly to look here for it. Now is the time to turn our loss-to your profit. Investigate what the bargain1 tables offer frofn now on till closed out. ial Clean Another immense sacrifice of profits to reduce stocks. A clearing sale with us is a clearing sale. hat we want to get rid of must go, no matter how groat the loss. This week will be the most tempting bargains of the sale. The reductions are astonishing. CLOTHING AT LESS THAN COST! $8 $6 ^ for al! Suits and Overcoats sold .OU formerly at $12, 113 and $15. for all Suits and Overcoats sold • Ow jormerly at $8.50, $9.50, $11. Profits completely sacrificed to clean up our stock. Costs and former selling prices ignored. Every suit marked at a price that must sell quickly. The greatest Money-Saving Clothing Chance of the Season. CHEAP CHARLEY, 18-20 Douglas Ave. Elgin, 111.