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•stijerm. t^s£ 1 GENERAL amm ssarnum mm WHEELER'S WEDNESDAY. MARCH 8, 1899. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY . --JT, K. GRANGER- ' «fri6K IN THC NICHOLS BLOCK Door* North Owen & Chapell's Store, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One year (inadvance). ... •••*} 55 If Mo* Paid within Three Months » 00 Subscription* received for three or six Months in the same proportion. ws: 6 00 10 00 15 <« 30 <« W Otl 100 00 RATES OF ADVERTISING: We announce liberal rates f>>r advertising to the PLAiisDKALRK, and en tcavor to suite them so plainly tiiat they wilt be feadilj un derstjod. They are as ' 1 Inch one year... 8 Inches one yaar. ... 5 Inches one year ...» Column one yealr - X Column one year,.. 1 Column one year ... One inch means the measurement of one inch down tl»e column, single coluoin wnatn. Yearly advertisers, at the above rates, hjtvf the privilege cl' changing as olteu as tuey choose, without extra charge. Regular advertisers (meaning those having Standing cards) will Ue entitled to insertion of local notices at ihe rate of 5 cents per.line «a«fi weefe. All others v|ll be charged 10 cents per line the first week, and 5 cents per ime for each subsequent week; Transient advertisements will bo fchirged fct the rate of 10 cents per line, (nonpareil type, same as this is set in) the tirst issue, ano 6 cents per line lor subsequent issues, inns, an inch advertisement wul cost week, $1.5(i for two weeks, e*,<» fcr three weeks, and so on. The Plaindealm will be liberal in giving editorial notices, but, a* a business rule, u will require a suitable fee trom everybody seeking the use of Its columns lor pecuniary gain, *r*All Foreign Advertising payable quar­ terly, in adyanoe. These terms will be strictly adhered to. u below Ki'iiesaw for tar breaking, and it is supposed they placed the dynamite on the train to blow it up. William Goings, an Indian sentenced to 43eath at South McAIester, I. T., for mur­ der, was not shot according to the sen­ tence of the Indian court." The habeas corpus writ issued by Judge Clayton of the United States Court was served on tiie Indian sheriff just in time to save Goings' life. Goings will probably be re­ manded back to the Indian court for a new trial. , During the month of February there were coined at the United States mint in Philadelphia 500,100 double eagles. The silver coined consisted of 70,000 dollars 112,000 ^alf-dollars. There were 446,000 5-cent pieces and 1.157,000 pen­ nies coined. The total Rumber of pieces coined was 2,291,190, and their total value flO, 169,670. The Mobile and Ohio train bearing home the Second battalion of the Second Mis­ souri volunteers from Albany, Ga., where they had been mustered out of the service, was wrecked two miles south of Tupelo, Miss. Four cars in which the soldiers were seated jumped the track and were haded down a 20-foot embankment. Six­ teen soldiers were injured. It is almost •miraculous that no one was killed. After a church entertainment the other «igbt at Endicott, Neb., Burt Grandy and Clyde Cole waited at the door to beg tiie privilege of escorting pretty Gertie Hickey home. Both spoke at once, but the girl accepted Cole. Grandy was per­ sistent and begged that be be permitted to accompany them. His offer was rejected. The couple walked home and at the gate ^ foond Grandy. The disappointed lover demanded that the girl say whom she lov­ ed best of the two. The girl declared her love for Cole. Instantly Grandy drew a revolver and fired at Cole, killing him. ; ":ss Hickey then denounced Grandy, * who fled to the woods. Grandy's body i, was found in a pasture six miles from En- s dicott. A bullet hole in his skull and a '•< revolver lying by his side told the story of : suicide. Miners who have arrived on the steamer Tees from the north say the Canadian ; officials on the Dalton trail have seen fit to change the boundary line to suit them­ selves. They have advanced a considAa- ible distance into American territory, and, according to the story, have planted the 4 British flag within seven miles of Haines Mission, the entrepot for the Porcupine district. The point to which the Cana­ dians have advanced will throw a big area of the recently discovered mines of the Porcupine district into British terri­ tory if the new boundary is allowed to stand. News is also brought by the Tees that a number of miners were frozen to .death on the Atlan trail during a recent terrible cold snap. The mercury fell to 58 below and eight unfortunates are said to have succumbed to the cold. Their names could not be learned. Several oth­ ers were badly frozen. ? NEWS NUGGETS. Joseph A. Peckham has been nominated for Governor by Rhode Inland Prohibi- ' tionista. Samuel Mclntyre, known as "the her- died at Stony Brook, N. J., aged 10° years. Hev. Joseph M. Taylor, president of Vassar College, has declined the denry of Brown University, Prof. Wasserman, one of Prof. Koch's ablest pupils, is believed to have discov­ ered a serum for the cure of pneumonia. The United States customs receipts for February were $16,921,000, the largest received by the treasury since 1893. In Jggyr of that J't'ar they reached $16,- Sig. Cordosa, a distinguished Italian Inventor, announces he has invented a screw propeller which will double the ^speed of ships at half the present coal consumption. George Looffert & Sons, lumber dealers ;©f Sharpsburg, Pa., have filed a petition In bankruptcy. Liabilities $126,000, as­ sets $6,000, principally open account!?. The Pacific Mail steamship Starbuck Captain Brugiere, foundered twelve miles from Amapala, on the Island of Tigre, off the coast of Honduras. No lives are' re­ ported lost. At a meeting of the carpenters' union ©f Cleveland, Ohio, it was decided to de­ clare a strike to take effect April 1, unless wages are increased 5 cents an hour on or before that date. It is stated that 2,000 , wen are in the compact. F ~ - -- .. ~ EASTERN. At Buffalo, N. Y., the Ellicott Square Bank has closed its doors. The bank had • capital of $30Q,000 and was organized in 1891. Roland B. Molineux has been arrested at New York, charged with sending the poison to Harry B. Cornish which caused the death of Mrs. Adams. Maj. George W. Sauer, totally blind, wife and two daughters were carried flpytLat Elgin Butter Market. EMU*, III , March 6.--Butter was firm f^at'S© centp; offering*, 117 tube; 82 tubs. Batter wae quoted last week at 21 cents .and one year ago at 1934 cent*. WARNING At the rec ent. caucus of the Democratic members of the house of representatives held to determine the policy to be par- sued by the members af that party in congress with refer.ince to national ex­ pansion, the increase of the army and the occupation of the Philippines, Gener­ al Joseph Wheeler, of Alabaiia, warned his colleagues of the folly <jf placing their party in an attitude of opposition to the Philippine policy of the administra­ tion. They did not heed his warning, but his words show that he appreciates the existing situation much better, than they. "The full text of hi$ remarks in the caucus has been made public and will be read with interest by Democrats and Republicans alike. It readi as follows: "1 know that all my fellow-members wifl agree with me that any action taken by a caucus oi a party should be for the purpose of increasing its strength und power. The history of the world shows that all wars are popular, and after close become more and more popular as \ears roll OD, and the history of our own and other countries shows that any man or collection of men who have opposed supporting the government in what is brcessary to curry on the war, or op­ posed accepting benefits resulting from the war, or who have sought to dispar­ age such benefits, not. only did not re­ ceive the commendation of the people, but, on the contrary, have found them­ selves subject to censure, "1 say this feeling grows stronger as years roll on. Today every little boy in our land has his fhg and his gun and his drum, and the youngster's mother is proud of the rtartial spirit he displays. We most remember that at this very •fioTnent and during all this month the 'hilipino army is arrayed in battle •shooting down Americans, and Demo­ cratic representatives must be very care­ ful that they don't pass any resolution, .vhich can. by any contortion, be rori- strued into svmpathy with men who are iu arms battling against American sold­ iers. "When our brothers and kinsmen are bleeding and dying on the battlefield it is the duty of every American to give i hem and the cause they represent un­ qualified and unflinching support. \ny other course, besides being wrong, would have a detrimental effect upon those who are responsible for such action. Perhaps the effect would not be so gr at as to change political power in states which •ire either Democratic or Republican Gibraltars, but theeff<ct would be seri­ ously felt in the ciose states of the north- •ast. New York, and in the middle Pacific states.** WAR CHANGED HER TASTES. HER EXPERIENCE AS NURSE DEVELOPED NEW DESIRES- How Awtorlatlona With the Soldier Boys Branch I Out Intent Sporting In­ clinations-- Broncho Han No Terrors For Mm*. Ifim*. THE proposition to institute in 111"- aois a circulating library is meeting with more than common encouragement, This i* certainly a feasible scheme and one that would be of great value to the <nmall cities and villages. THEOFSWAN presi- A Mammoth Undertaking". 1 The Japanese government has or ' dered the destruction of the City of g Teckeliain, Formosa, and removal of I all its inhabitants to a new location 5 The city is situated on the northwest t coast of the island, and has been fre- * quently subject to pestilence. In 189(5 and 1897 plagues visited Teckcliam * with enormous fatality. This fact be- I ing called to the attention of the gov jj eminent, an investigation was ordered I by sanitary experts, who reported that * the city was built upon a swamp ' whereupon an order was issued to the * governor to select a new location as convenient to the old one as possible lf wlkj^j£h§,x natural conditions were C healt. ful. a- A new city was laid out. and each C property holder in the old one was as ®' signed a site that corresponded in area ^ with what he occupied at Teckcham ^ and was given twelve months to re to move his buildings and belongings. Sewers, railroads and sidewalks op buildings, water works, and all other P<public improvements were laid out by ®^the government in the new city with out expense to the people, but the.v nn were required to pay the cost of the re pi, moval of their own property. Most o sti the houses and other buildings in Teck Tlcham are built of light wooden mate un rial.--Green Bag. So J Burled Cities. at Many of us, no doubt, often wonder an how it is possible for the sites of great e|® cities to be covered many feet deer* wiih heaps earth, s. th>* thi flfter two *1 years th? wo levels of the jets can be wa reached only by excavation. be« The explanations vary with the lo- c-alities. The lower portions of Rome jyjhave been filled up by the inundations flai of the Tiber; the higher by the decay, destruction or burning of large build­ ings. Tlie ancient builders rarely took ^pains to excavate deeply, even for a mel large structure. When Nero rebuilt \\r0 Rome lie simply leveled the debris, and fro»erected new houses on the ruins of the unto id. on 1 Earthquakes are responsible for ^ m,uh of the destruction wrought •ground the shores of the Mediterranean, m{|jfor there was a current superstition hon an earthquake came as a special min <"urse on a place, and after one of lea? these visitations the locality was often & totally deserted. In places of rich in t soils earthworms bring to the surface ot aan inch or two of ground every year, while the winds, bearing clouds of thai ^u8t' contribute their share to the the work of burying the ruins of deserted cities. noia ' wou A Clock Without Figures. Haj When you look at your wateh and it riou reads-11:40 o'clock, do you notice the I mer hours marked VIII. and VII., or do you IDS'only glance at the position of the hands T OM the" dial and instantly understand ^as what time it is? If all the arbitrary "fty hour and minute hands were wiped ® out, couldn't you tell what time It is by jleajlthe town clock? lenc * cIty of r>c,tro't Is deeply Involved in the settlement of these points. A huge clock has been put in the tower of the fine new post-office building. In­ stead of the customary numerals a zart plain bIack band haG bepn Put on the geril dial, and gilded dots mark the fleeting whe hours. peri A local inventor and mathematician devised it. He claims, and he is sup­ ported by Sir Edward Becket, the great clock and watch authority, that A nobody but the very ignorant believe people "tell the time" from the figures on the dial. A tower-clock on the line of the Bos­ ton and Maine railway in New Hamp­ shire has, instead of the usual numer­ als, the letters which go to make up the words "Memorial Gift."--The Manu- {aeturing Jeweler. Most of the New York women'who went to Camp Wlkoff to help in the nursing there heard the story of the kind-hearted helper who thought that the surgeon wfts cruel to deprive the fever convalescent of food,. and gave him gingerbread and peaches when thfe doctor's back was turned, with the excuse that the poor fellow was hun­ gry and ought to be fed. But that wai in the early days of the camp when the women who volunteered there had not begun the work which they afterward did so effective!^. The soldier who got these refreshment? did not again trou­ ble the surgeon, and the story was told by all those who cauie in contact with this particular doctor, until It became the property of every person who came to the camp with any idea of working there. Even the volunteer nursed came to tell it themselves as a means of showing the contrast between their subsequent efficiency and the unregu­ lated kindness that prompted the early workers. The effects of the nursing there on some of the volunteers have already begun to be noticed, and the most remarkable of these has been ob­ served in the case of a woman who took a leading part in all the work done there. She had hitherto been an enthusiastic champion of the tricycle* regarding the bicycle as too hazardous vehicle for her to attempt. At Camp Wikoff she was compelled to ride horseback in order to get from one part of Montauk Point to another in directing the work of which she was in practical charge. To the astonish­ ment of her friends she purchased a broncho the other day and announced that her days as a tricyclist were over. In the future no less exciting means of progress than a broncho would satisfy her tastes.--N. Y. Sun, Ideas Make Slave*. Most people sufTer at one time or an­ other from some idea that takes pos­ session of the mind and will not be driven away* People, for instance, who amuse themselves by competing for missing letter or misprint prizes get so that they ean think of scarcely anything else. A well-known philanthropic lady, having been taught In her youth the prudence of counting five before say­ ing anything angry, is the victim of the counting idea, and she cannot do the simplest action without first count­ ing five. Before winding her watch, opening a door, looking in a shop win­ dow, putting on her hat, or even turn­ ing in bed, she has to count the ac­ customed number. Dr. Johnson, as every one knows, had a habit of touching certain stones, posts, etc., on his walks, and so im- perativ ; warf the idea that if he ever missed the performance he would re­ turn to carry it through. Sometimes the idea grows so over­ powering as to drive the wretched vic­ tim Into the lunatic asylum. A gentle­ man thus put away for life owes his fate to the fact that In conversation one day he could riot recall the name of a man he met In India, When he went home he sat down to think it out; all night he thought and thought without success. At business next day he could do nothing but strive to re­ member the name. Days and weeks passed, and still he was atit. Finally he neglected everything In obedience to this idea, and in a short time he was absolutely mad. GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE, UNIVERSAL PROVIDER, ^ ORIGINATOR OF LOWEST PRICES •5*5# • • • .V;;K L-'C. »v,\ • Our entire new line of Spring Shoes are here. We are showing the newest and neatest thing out in Ladies S^oes made, black or ttii. It will pay you to take a look at tbeate. rwm j For hired men and farmers wear we have just put in a complete line of Spring Stuff of the best wearing and best fitting kind in Overalls, Shirts and Jackets. Smoked Halibut) all kinds of Salt Fish and Herring for ijonten Season. s s - 4«» *• the best Flour, Choice Groceries--30 lbs Prunes In a few days we will have in our New Line of In Every Department, THIS WEEK American Women Walkers. It was claimed a few years ago that American woman are surely getting to hav£ big feet, and now attention is again called to the fact by some one who has made a close study of the matter, and who finds reason for con gratulation in the fact. It is said that the American woman's foot has grown perceptibly within a very few years The woman who wears a No. 3 shoe is considered to have a small foot while the average woman wears a No 5, but in the last generation women who wore twos and even ones were not uncommon. But women walk more than they used to, and are a great deal more comfortable and healthy as a result The investigator will not admit that women are less vain, but that their vanity is more generally distributed about their frames. And in this day of large, tall, finely-formed women the smallest foot is not necessarily the most beautiful. P tion soni tie i Ballets of Paper. There used to be a saying in th^ old en dueling days of a generation past that every bullet has its billet. Now if we may believe a statement In Der Militararzt, the time has arrived when a billet, even a billet-doux, may be converted into a bullet The journal states that a French army surgeon has invented a bullet made of compressed paper, covered by a thin sheet of high ly polished aluminum. The new bullet. It is claimed, Is less expensive than those in use; it makes equally as good targets at any range, and the wound made'by if is, surgically, clean, heal- Big with far greater ease than wounds made by any of the missiles now in use. Thus, while the number of wound­ ed may be no lesa, the labor of sur­ geons will be lightened by the absence of septic conditions.--Invention. THEO. V. SWAN, GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE, ELGIN, ILf^. Which will be the best selected, up-to-date and largest stock ever shown here. ^ est McHc nry, 111. Yonra for Trade, JOHN J. MILLER. TO SELL GOODS, The price must be made satisfactory. We are in business to sell, and have marked everything in our stock at the lowest possible figures. When you see our assortment you will realize the care wo have given to our selections and the pains we have taken to obtain figures decidedly to your advantage. We urge inspection. We can save you money on anything you want in the Shoe Line, and can give you the latest stylesfin black, tan, or fancy cloth tops. / Double breasted and double back, Ken s wording snitts/ 0„iy sp cents. Men's extra heavy Overalls only 50 cents. Men's and Boy's Sweaters, in all sizes, colors and grades. OUR 8T0CK OF NECKTIES Is the finest in town. The shapes, style and colors are new and uj^to date. If you want a new Dress for Easter we have all the new shades and colors, at all prices. A full line of Trimmings and Linings of the newest novelties. A FULL STOCK OF FRESH, I NEAR THE DEPOT, WEST MoHENBY, ILL Keeps oren for t be accon modat'on of th Public a Firat-Olasa Saloon and Restaurant Wh*1*® h* will at all 'lm»s kerp th© bes brands of Wines. Liquors ai <1 Cigars to be touad in the Market r PABST'^ x VOwMkM Last? Bitr At Wholesai and Retail. Beer in large rr smalt Kegs or Bottles al­ ways on hand, cheaper tban any olbsr,quality sonsldereU Ordeia by mail promptly attended to. GOOD STABLING FOB HORSE& V Oall nnd see ua. Robt. Schiessie West McHenry, May 2.1808, UN<TED 8TATE8 War Claim Agency -OF- W. CO W LIN * WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. Prosecution of all kinds and classes of Claims Against the United Htates for ex-S>ldiers, their 'Widows, Dependent Relatives or heirs. A specialty made in the prosecution of old and rejected claims; also in all claims of soldiers in the Late War with Spaia. All commnni- cations promptly answered if postage stamps are enclosed for reply. Wna. H. Cowlin, Office at residence. Madison tock, III. z Wood- Frazer Axle Iriate Dreadful CROUP Mothers, when your children are at- I by the dreadful^ croup^ you tacked by the dreadful need not despair; Dr. John W. Cough Syrup will relieve and cure this disease at once. You can always depend on this marvelous remedy; it never fails to cure. For whooping- cough and measle-coueh it is the best remedy in. the land. Children like it. Dr.Bull's Cough Syrup Will cure Croup without fail. Doses are small and pleasant to take. Doctors recommend it. Price 35 cents. At all druggist* It is nice to get a shoe that will go through rain, snow, mud and slush and will keep its shape, style and finish. WE HAVE YOUR SIZE. A grand opportunity for buying Ladies' and Misses' Wool Hose. Several new dozen of the Rockford make, 25c to 50c quality, YOUR CHOICE 19 CENTS THIS WEEK. "Tone up" the boy with a good Sweater. We have new ones just in. WE ABBANGG A TALE IS A Talkinc one CHEAP. Machine, a Singing Ifaebin a Musical Instrument, CHAMBERLAIE'S COUGH REMEDY This remedy is intended especially for cough*, colds, whoonirg cough, croup and iiifiuer z 1. It has become famous for ita cures of these dipeas«s, over a large part of the civilized world. The most flattering testimonials have been receiv­ ed, fiixing accounts of its good works; of the aggravating and persistent coughs it has fured; of severe colds that have yielded promptly to its southing effects, and of tbe dangerous attacks of croup it has cured, often saving the life o' the child. The extensive u«e of it for whoop- iDg cough has shown that it robe that disease of all dangerous consequences. Sold by J. A. Story. E EVERY TWICE Columbia GrapbapliOije for $10 This is tbe moat perfect Talkiog Machine on the market. Come and see for yourself at MILO HOWE'S, West McHenry - Illinois DEALER IN The artistic standard, the favorite "Lodwig" Magnificent Pfa> o at a rea nonable price. The world renown "Lyon & Healy" Parlor and Church Organ. The cremona tone "Washburn" Mando­ lin , Guitar and Zither; the atsndHrd of the world. Tbe world-wide faimd "Do* mestic" Hewing Machine without • equal for simplicity, durability, light ruuning and cheapness. Not affected by Heat or Cold. Highest Awards at Centennial. Paris and World's Fair. FRAZER LUBRICATOR CO., FMMM: Chdaao, St Usb. IwYtii SDR. CJi ' CY.JRK* {, CJM.C VELL'S || PEPSlty !»r>'9C«TION. HARD WOOD TIMBER UND FOR SALE Over On* Half Million Acrss of splendid bard wood timber land In Northern Wisconsin Mid Mtehigai tor by th* CMngo&Norttraestrs Rattwij. Tbebeat land propoal- tton over nude to act. tier*. The timber mow than par* for tbe land. For prtoeH, terms, and all detail*, write or apply to J.F.CLEVELAND. Land Gotar. C. * N. W. By..Chicago. 9 Canned Goods, Crackers, Fruits, etc. Pickles in bulk. Fish oi all kinds. Another car of Seal of Minnesota and Fancy Flour this week. GOOD8 DELIT1 RED PROMPTLY. Accent for Continental Fire Insurance Co. TELEPHONE NO. 20. Yours Truly. M. J. WALSH, - West McHenry. EVANSON'S For IP cur Benrlitt on Saturday, March 11th, 1899, When all kinds of Shoes will be sold at a big discount. All for Cash. JOHN EVANSON & GO. West McHenry. Illinois. ww •»•••••<• • THE Sgjti: ! WEEKLY INTER OCEAN I$II • f • LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ALL POLIT.-CAL PAPERS IN THE WEST Always American AJways Republican THE WEEKLY INTER OCEAN SUPPLIES ALL THE NEWS AND BEST CURRENT LITERATURE Every Column is Bright, Clean and Packed with News It** The Literature ot its columns is eqaai to that of the best maga­ zines It is interesting to the chtidren as weit as the parents. 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