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'p'4Jvi»y™ îjj ""• i •" ';• %P • v^r^r ^ '*? i:r4',mr< j|ejeirj piwiieder. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28. 1898. -- J, VAN 8LYKK, Editor. -- ?V,V 'Y^V XH1 OLD TjsAK AMD THK NEW Before another issue of thfo p iper shall h»T« reached oar readere the year 1898 will be a thins: of the past. The belle will have wafted on the midnight air the joyful intelligence that another year has been born. Another decade of years in the history of a great nation will have began, la the year that will have been gone there have been joys, sorrows, laughter and heartache. To some it has been a year of peace and plenty; to others, not so fortunate, fate has been cruel and the lines have not fallen in pleasant places. In (he world of bnei- nees and labor many changes have been wrought, many improvements made and the affaire of man have been changed to a wonderful extent. Countless millions of happenings have been chronicled by the busy writers who a#e scattered throughout the earth. Vast crops nave been sown and reaped and the store housjs are full. Cruel war has visited our land; death has overtaken many of our great men, murder has been done and human life taken in return. But this is past; we are a progressive people and look not backward. " What has the new year in store for you?" is the ques­ tion. But before you enter upon the duties of another year, see that your hfeart is right with your fellowmen. It is to be hoped that any animosities that may have been formed during the year that is drawing to a close, will be forgot­ ten and that good and wise resolution? may be made for future (conduct in life. No better time eoald be chosen than New Years for discarding all petty feelings of ill-will from our hearts. It is desirable that we form high hopes and bright dreams, and a constant determination to better, not only our own condition in life, but that of our fellowmen. That the year 1899 may prove a pros perous and happy one to our many readers is the sincere wish of the PLAIN- DEALEB. Representative Hopkins Representative Hopkins is chairman of the committee of the house which will have charge of taking the next decennial census. The scope of the next census will not be so extensive as the last one, aqd it is his intention to frame a bill which will provide that the result of the work will be in the hands of the public within two years after the gathering of the in­ formation has been concluded, and not have the reports issued every six months or so foi a period of eight or ten years, as has been the case in the past. The collectors will not go into as many sta­ tistics as has heretofore been the case, as it is believed the field is covered by the bureau of statistics of the treasury de­ partment. The measure which will b« framed by this committee will, in ali probability, provide for a permanent census bureau.--Elgin Courier. ° Voting by Machine. It is said an attempt will be made to get the next legislature of llliuoi* to past a bill to authorize the use of voting machines at elections in Chicago anr! perhaps in the state at large. Tin- proposition is one deserving of th,e care­ ful consideration of legislators. T e voting machine is said to insure accmraey, secrecy and honesty as well if not bettor than the present Australian ballot system. It does away with print ed ba\jots, the cost of which under the present system is very heavy. It also lessens very much the labor of judges and clerks of elation in the counting of ballots and makes possible the announce meat of th<» results within a few miuute.* after the polls have closed. Votinp maahines were usod in the city of R >chen ter, N. Y , at the election last !i»ll, am? the returns from the city were reaily for announcement within forty minutes after the polls were closed. With this system in general use citiz us would not have to stay up so late election nights in order to learn the results. Advice as to Re venae Law Internal Revenue Collector Coyne is advised from Washington upon several disputed points under the war reVenuS law. In substance his advises are a* fo lows: The release of mortgage is not subject to taxation. If a certificate of ac­ knowledgment is attached a 10-cent stamp is required. 411 previous rulings to the contrary are reversed. A notary certificate of acknowledge­ ment, when attached to a deed or mort­ gage, is not subject to taxation, nor is it \ arable when attached to an instrument which is itself pro|>erly stamped. How­ ever, all certificates of acknowledgment required by and used for private or per, sonal purposes, when not exempt as aforesaid, are subject to a stamp tax of 10 cents. • A receipt for money doe is not subject to taxtion. The Holidays are Here ~ vr-.~ ..... , . . . . <1.: . ' /S.JkL * .. . *1 ACAHD. We, the undersigned, to hereby agree ^refund the money on a 50-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. JCMA A. STONY. 21-6m T j*SIM0N S\TOFFEL O W E N WEST McHENRY, I* TO FKBRT ever With a larger stock of Goods in all Departments than before, which he will sell at prices to suit the times. WANTED! Reliable man wanted in this vicinity to open small office and handle my goods. Position permanent and good pay. If your record is O.K. and you wantsteady employment, here is an opening for you. Kindly mention this paper when writing. 17-12* A. T. MORRIS, Cincinnati, O. |0^Free trade philosopher* are not rushing to the front these days to ex­ plain bow it happens that, under a high tariff law, American exports are increas­ ing at a rate hitherto unprecedented in our history. This is a phenomenon which appears to indue* profound silence upon their part. ,, WfThe Rock ford Register Gazette says that Col. Tom. Q. Lawler has received iroru his uiu friend, Capt. Clark of the battleship Oregon, the American flag which waved aft on the warship in her famous 15,000 mile trip around the Horn and also in the battle with Cervera. Col. Lawler is naturally very proud of the flag, which he has on exhibition at the office of the Rockford Lumber and JKoel Company. Hf^By the retirement of Secretary Bliss from the department of the interior the state of New York finds itself without rspreseniatioa in tbe President's cabinet for the first time in many years, although It has held two cabinet positions at the same time under some administrations. New York people do not exactly under­ stand how the government can We ad­ ministered successfully under this new arrangement, but no symptoms of alarm regarding the result are visible elsewhere throughout the Union. iSTOnly one man in Congress was sc far lost to decency as to attempt to slui at President McKinley's patriotic senti meats expressed in speeches during -hi^ southern trip, and he made his break all the worse by combining with it a slur a1 Old Glory. The man is Representative William", of Mississippi--democrat, oi course--vlio in the course of a speed against the retention of the Philippine by this government used this languag* concerning the flig and the Presideut: It is nothing but a piece of banting, and when some one announces that it must not come down, 1 care not hov< high his station, he says something un worthy of hinaaell and his country." Mr Williams and those who agree with him will find out before *hey are through that three-fourths of the people of this country are ready to back up the posi tion oi President MeKinley as to keeping our flag over all captured territory. & v „. Win an interesting addrais on "Na­ tional Progress" Hon. Ellis H. Roberts, U. 8. Treasurer, said: "President Mic- Kinley pierced to the heart of pessimism by asking, 'Who shall haul down the flag?' Truly, who shall Derform that act ot national mutilation? Mr. Cleve­ land may be willing to haul down the Aug in Hawaii. Who will haul it down in the Philippines? Who in Cuba? Who in Porto Rico? Then, will these Lilipu- tions summon Stockton and Fremont from their graves to haul down the flag from the Golden Gate? Shall Sam Hous­ ton shake off his cerements to take Texas from the Union? Shall death re­ store Jefferson from his embrace to haul down tha flag from all the free mountain peaks which make the Louisiana pur­ chase glorious?" iSTAt various times during the past summer, mention has been made of a party of stove agents who were deliver­ ing stoves in wagons and doing a whole­ sale business. It appears that sowing has borne fruit and numerous residents of the country are being asked to pa; certain notes they signed. The agents disappeared two months ago, but there an afterclap. An" agent from tfif Omaha Trust and Savings Bank put in an appearance and called upon the farmers who had stoves tefpay tbe notes he held. The farmers pulled out then contracts and some their bills for lodg­ ing the stove agents, but the bank rep­ resentative knew nothing of these inci­ dent?; all that he knows is that he has the genuine, plain promisory notes of the purchasers of the ranges. He is an innocent purchaser. The notes are un­ conditional and the only thing the men who gave them can do is to pay up.-- Geneva Republican. What Shall \Be Done FOR THE DELICATE QIRL You have tried iron and other tonics. But she keeps pale and thin. Her sallow complexion worries you. Per­ haps she has a little hacking cough also. Her head aches; and she cannot study. Give fcsr ; scon's Emulsion The oil will feed her wasting body | the glycerine will soothe her cough, and the hypophos- phites will give new power and vigor to her nerves and brain* | Never say you "cannot ' take cod-liver oiln until you , have tried Scott's Emulsion* You will be obliged to change tyour opinion at once. Children especially become very fond % of it; and infants do not know T when it is added to their food* 50c. and $1.00 ; all druggists. SCOTT * BOWNE, Chemists, New York. From •^President MeKinley received an Oration wherever he went in the south, which is taken as evidence of a returning cordially between the North and South, so long and so persistently estranged. In a speech made before the Georgia Legislature, at Atlanta, he gave expression to the following remarks which were very enthusiastically received by his auditors: /'Every soldier's grave made during the unfortunate civil war is a tribute to American valor. And while, when those graves were made, we differed widely about the future of the government, those differences were long ago settled by the arbitrament of arms, and the time has now come, in the evolution of senti­ ment and feeling under the providence of Ood, when, in the spirit of fraternity we should share with you in tbe care of the graves of the Confederate soldiers. " . The visit to Booker T. Washington's •ehool which is established for the pur pose of educating the negroes in the duties and responsibilities of an humble life, was made particularly pleasant to the President, who was assured that the effect of the teachings there was to have tile negro Keep out of politics and pursue «n "humble life." This exactly suits the White politicians of the south who are sow loud in their professions of loyalty but who in practice ever stand ready to count the negro representation, and dispose of his ballot by intimidation •luffed boxes and shot-guns on election days. One would have more faith in the •oath's averments, wore not these things •O well known To Ba Xuatered Out a' Home- In a dispatch from Joliet to the Chica go Times-Herald, under date of Dec. 22, we get the following: "Col. Fred Bennett of tbe Third regi­ ment received orders to-day from the chief mustering officer, Wainwright, di recting the colonel to muster out the i of his regiment at their home cities. The furluugh which the soldiers are un­ der expires Jan. 11, and tbe mustering out proceedings will be in order any day after that. Defective Eyeaigbc In School Children. The matter of defective eyesight and hearing in school children has been brought to the attention of parents- and others. The cause in some instances is attri buted to tbe wrong position of desks in school rooms, poorly lighted rooms and other minor causes. In Chicago the work of subjecting children to tests of vision has been en tered into and very many cases of defec­ tive sight have been discovered. The idea of making the tests is princi pally to give parents notice of such de­ fects so that thev may treat their chil dren accordingly. It is recommended that wbere cases of defective vision are found parents put their children under care of competent eye specialists. Another benejit of-the investigation the rearrangement of seats in the school rooms so that the light shall be thrown upon the work of the pupils in a proper manner. The delicate organ, tbe ear, also comes in for attention. I hese matters, if brought to the attention of parents be­ fore it is too late, should result in very much good. * CLOAKS AND OVERCOATS • a ^ At 20 per Cent Discount for Cash. Bed Blankets from 42c to $4 per pair. Undorweai, Gloves, Mittens, Hats, Caps, Overcoats, Rubbers, Etc. We have in stock the celebrated Mishawaka Felt or Knit Boots In endless variety, which has no equal. Call and look them over. IN HOLIDAY GOODS We Mn't fail to please you in almost any line. Wo have Fancy Handkerchiefs; Mufflers, Neckties, and in short Fancy Goods of all kinds. Styles the Latest. FI JE SHOES. For Ladies and Gents. The largest and best assortment to be found in this section. HOLIDAY GOODS sasasasncaBaflaMBaflaflaflafla ? , . Call and see the large line of Holiday Goods we have on hand* useful and appropriate articles. Three center tables and a show case full of useful gifts within the reach of all. Al Another Gar of Pillsburv's Best this Week. SXMOXT West McH. nry 111. Dec. 7, 1898. Tribune. Chicago The Most Clubs! The Best Tree! When we were boys we conlft always tel' wbirh were the 'best treea by the number ot C/lube «nrler them. The boys sooii And out where the best fruit hangs--below that tree sen the cluster of clubs. The club* thrown at the Crowh piano show its value-- ts worth, It's the best. When the "single-tonn" j'iano luenjtell yon that the "many.tone" Crown piano will not wear, don't you believe it, tor it outwears them all, and is warrantee! for ten yearp, when theirs are only wurtanteu for flye years. The device*, covered by 14 original and ex clueive patents, by which the Crown p'aoo <-,an imitate. so perfectly, the tones ot some twenty or nio*e different instrument*, more thtn double the life of the Crown piano aa a piano, hence it ia warranted twiee aa long as the "sinKle tone" pianos tire. The warrant of the Crown P'ano la "burnt in the bac*" of each piano, ana its maker in right here with you, and luis oeen for thirty years, lo make that warrant good. No other msfeer \jas dared to put hli warrant is Jach shfipe as this, so that he cannot escape If be Ranted to. No wonder tbat the makers and sellers of two hundred kinds of "single tone" pianos try, '>y throwing clubs and ' mud" at th« Crown Piano, the only one of "many tones try to keep you from seeing, hearing and buyine it; It's a case of "sour grapes"-- hav ing p anos of but "one tone" to offer you they try to •'belittle" the only piano of "many tones," the Crown* The Crown is tbe pinging and selling exponent of tbe greatest improvements made to the piano dnrintr the last fltty years. "Keep up to date" See it. f">r seeing is believing, S2nO up for old ones; §300 up for new ones. O. W. OWEN, Agent for McHenry County. NUTS and candies and other Christmas floods in abundance at Simon Stofiel's. Horse Blanket*, Bed Blankets and $omfortere cheap at Owen A Chapeil's. The People Demand It. That is tbe low priced land where they can make money. To those who are seeking a home or profitable investment there is a chance offered in this paper. A man with limited means can not afford to buy high-priced land, but they can afford to buy land at $ 10 per acre and the easy terms of C. 8. Oraves, Jaaesville, Wis. See advertisement in this paper. It will pay you to write i o bim. Get the Snag Proof Bobber Boots over at Owen & Chapeli's. > 3< AFTER SHIPMENT; IF NOT, RETURN. NO MONEY WANTED IN ADVANCE AVitn evoi') Quaker Kitchen Cabinet we semi, free, copy ot "The E' ery- I>ay Cook Book," containing 315 page* of tbe inoHt practli aV re cipeg ever com plied, mibxtanttally bound In cloth. The top of cabinet Is 37 Inches by 42 Inches: helKht, 30 Inches: li!>» tu'n metal-bottom bins, one holdlnt? 50 lbs. the other partitioned for corn-meal, graham, BUKar, etc, one large drawer ; one bread board, which SIUICH Into frame. I'rice, complete, only $5. on board car* ID ( til C.IJJO, with the cook hook free. Pay In 30 day« if you Dim the Cabinet the uioAt useful, labor-saving piece of kitchen furniture you ever Haw; if not entirely pleased return at our expense. No deposit, no guaranty re quired from any reliable person. In ordering be sure to Kay you're a reader of this paper--this In very import­ ant -ami that you accept our Kitchen Cabinet Offer No. 8. Order to-dav; or, send for Illustrated circular No. 8. (ll'AkKR VALLEY MFG. CO., 355 W. Harrison St., Chiago. P. S.--Genuine Quaker Valley furniture Is never (old through retailers-- always from factory to fireside i " wholesale prices. Oon't accept a worthless Imitation. nakes Kitchen Work Easy WANTED-SEVKBAL TEUSTWORTHT persons la this state to manage onr business In their own acd nearby counties It is mainly oflice work conducted at home, faiary etraignt f900 a year and expenses-- dellnite, bonaflde, DO more, no less salary, Monthly, $75 Reference?, Enclose self- addressed stamped envel pe, Herbert B. Hess, Prest,, Dept, X, Oblc«fo. 10 4 >»• T T T • • • T Fascinators, Shetland Shawls, fancy Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, "Fur CollaretteToilet Sets, Toilet Soaps, Perfumery, Japanese Handkerchiefs and Glove Boxes and Baskets, Card Boxes, Trinket Bureaus, Work Baskets, Fin Cushions, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Wall Pockets, Celluloid Boxes, Inlaid Picturo Frames, Fancy Table Covers, Fine Linens, Leggins, Ladies' and Gent's Kid Mittens, Ladies' Silk Mittens, Neckties, Felt Slippers, and Suspenders, And dozens of other useful and appropriate articles for gifts. Don't fail to examine our stock before buying. ssssmssssmssmsm OWEN & CHAPELL. McHenry, Illinois. SANTA CLAUS Has decided to make his head- quartei s at our store. Holiday Goods In large quantities have already, arrived and more are coming. There are presents in abund ance for old and young, and PRETTY TOYS To make the little ones happy. Our stock is larger than ever before, and the se'ection has been made very carefully, with a view to please. Examine our stock lor bargains. JULIA A. STORY. N. B.--Oar Drug Department is still in good running order and prescriptions are as usual carefully compounded. McHenry, December 6, 1898. A Complete Stock, We have within the past thirty days invested large sums in the improvement of our stock with the desire of making it one of the cleanest, .up-to-date Jewelry, Silver and Platedware stock to be found anywhere. It is our desire to lead in prompt service and correct goods at the lowest possible prices. In DIAMONDS and all kinds Stones we lead. of Precious You will do well to look us over before making your selection, as our stock now is complete. All the latest patterns in 8aah Buck© ». Pins, Bracelets, Chains, Buttons. Rings, Ladles Hair 0rnamentsf Watches and Clocks < 11 ^CWOOD, Just what You Want. Fur Goats, Jackets and Gapes, Felt Boots and Lined Shoes. PRICES THE LOWEST QUALITY THE BEST. BOUGHT TO SELL THIS WINTER. To be found anywhere. Don't fail to see our Silver Novelties Picture Frames, Calendars, Match Safes. Ink Stands, Childs Sets, Pin Trays, Looking Glasses and Pomades. In Fancy Glasbware We Can't Beat. HEAMAN & SCHMDEB. ia Prices Will Talk for Themselves. COME AND SEE THE 60QD3. J. E. CRISTY. itU- •3* < '/i • 1 ••fm'