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(Continued from page one) ling's purpose in visiting Elgin was to look over the town with a view to locat­ ing a factory there. He is inventor of the world-famous Gatling gun. Parties were at Aurora Wednesday : , for the second time with a view to in- local capital in a big butterine They are experts in the busi- ft ness and propose to put in a complete iv; outfit capable of handling five to six ! §' tons a day and with an immediate equipment of a ton a day. . ! If The Aurora Retail Merchants' associa- 0 tion met in special session this week ^ 5 ; % \ and admitted thirty-one new members ^I;: into the society, making the entire membership 116. The Herald-Express - says that the meeting was called partic- 1 " ularly to take some steps to secure the - i location of industries in Aurora. The labor troubles in Chicago are driving many manufacturers to more favored localities and will continue to do so for some time to come- Geneva expects to secure the location there of a Chicago printing concern to employ 80 hands and their committee is energetically investigating the merits of the deal. Somonauk expects to locate a wagon Trm.TiTifact.ory in the old furniture fac- ory. Should the south end of DeKalb county fulfill every proposition now in sight, guess we'll have to settle the court house question and move it to Sandwich.--Sandwich Free Press. The above are only a few of the many indications of the tendency toward the growth of manufacturing in this part of the state. It is going on all afiout us. Just at this time there is an Qppor tunity for our citizens ta show their interest in the wellfare of McHenry, and we hope at an early date to be able to announce to our readers that Mc­ Henry is "alive and prosperous, thank you.*' . . BRIEF NOTES. (Continued from page one) njac power of steel bf k of Fees in Illinois for Six ] finding March 31. *3! Leo XIH., taken from every-day life in gardens of the Vatican by William K. L. Dickson, an American electrical engineer, are being reproduced this week by means of the mutoscope at Siegel, Cooper & Co. 's big store, State and Van Buren streets, Chicago. It has been eleven years • since we have had a total eclipse of the sun and eighteen years will pass before the next after the one scheduled for 28th of the coming month of May, so it behooves every one to get smoked glasses and look with their eyes at this one. It can be seen to some extent all over the country, but only within a path of some fifty-five miles in width can it be seen in its entirety, the path running from New Orleans northeast out to sea at Norfolk. Chicago is right in this path, and the eclipse begins here at 7 :46 a. m., lasting till 9:03. Mrs. Rudyard Kipling, who has accompanied her husband to South Africa, acts as his secretary and her duties, she declares, are the reverse of light, for Mr, Kipling seldom ignc a letter, however unwarranted it may beu Since Jan. 1, 134 skirmishes la the Philippines have been reported, mostly very slight affairs. Our casualties were three officers and seventy-eight enlisted men killed, thirteen officers and 151 men wounded . Insurgent and Ladrone loss in killed and left on field, 1,426; captured, mostly wounded, 1,458, small arms secured, 3,051; pieces artillery, 165, and large captures of other insur­ gent property. A number of important insurgent officers are surrendering, and the situation is gradually becoming more pacific. Free Complexion Beautifier. We want every lady reader of the lKcHenry Plaindealer, to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier, the most ex­ quisite toilet preparation. It is pure and harmless, makes the face smooth as vel vet and fair as alabaster. To induce > a fair trial of it we will for SHOKT TIME ONLY SEND FREE a full size, Fifty Cent box to every lady who will send us her post office address and SILVER DIME to pay for packing and postage. Only to pressure has never been determined, and recent tests reported to the Ameri­ can society of Mechanical Engineers leave the question still in doubt. At these tests balls were procured of sizes ranging from one half to one inch in diameter from six manufacturers, and the attempt was at first made tcf test the balls by crushing between hardened steel plates. Difficulty was experienced, however, in procuring steel so hard that it would not indent under the pressxire to which it was subjected in contact with the balls, and the plan was adopted of.placing three balls in a row in a special holder, which kept them in line axially . Pressure was then brought to bear npon the two outer balls, event­ ually crushing the middle one. After this scries of tests wad com­ pleted a steel was found that answered the purpose for testing the balls be­ tween flat surfaces and another line of tests was conducted with the balls be­ tween two flat plates of this steel. A singular fact is that in the first series nearly all the balls were broken by the formation within the ball of a conical wedge which was gradually forced toward the center of the ball until the latter was split. The base of the cone was approximately circular, with its center at the point at which the crush­ ing force acted. ' Your Attention Please. Easter selling begins in ' 'dead earnest"' next Monday. We have much to tell you about this Easter selling, but, fear­ ing of trespassing on your time we con- dence the explanation and briefly tell you of new shoes for ladies, gents, boys, girls and the baby. New underwear, overshirts, dress shirts, new hats and new suits. We do not carry any stock of clothing on hand, and consequently can not offer you any old styles or shop worn clothes, but we show a very com­ plete line of Swatches, large enough for you to form an entelligent opinion as to quality etc. We take your measure, guarantee a perfect fit of latest styles and save you from one to two dollars on each suit. We claim to have the best made clothes of any manufacturer in the country, the Hart, Schaffner & Mart make. They are of the depend­ able and up to date kind. Will be pleased to show you the line any time you may call. We have told you before about the Best on Record flour, how it raises, and what the economical house­ wife says about it, but you must have a trial sack, then you will judge more wisely. Special low prices on bbl. lots. The coffee we sell at 25 cents and the teas at 35 cents are said to be the finest in the country for the money. So in The report of James A. Rose, Secretary of State, for the six months ending March 31, shows collection of fees for the six months ending March 81, from sources as follows: Domestic corporations for licenses and increase of stock $141,093.47; foreign corporations, for licenses, $23,- 145.50; Filing anti-trust affidavits, $7,- 865.02; notarial commissions, $4,168.09; miscellaneous fees. $2,405.08; hunters' license, $2,026.75; filing annual report (law of 1899), $1,949.12; miscellaneous commissions, $11§.50; total, $182,771.53. The postoffice department at Washing­ ton announced that postmasters throughout the country will be supplied May 1st with small books of 2-cent stamps interleaved with paraffine paper. It is thought the new form will be adopt­ ed quickly by the public, and the depart­ ment is preparing for large requisitions. The books will be issued in three styles --twelve 2-cent stamps, twenty-four 2- cents and forty-ei^ht 2-cents. One cent extra will be charged on each book. fact is every item offered for sale in this store. Your money back if you are not satisfied, fair enough is'ntit? Now for Easter outfits for the boy or girl or for confirmation many of our good citizens have an idea that they mtibt go to Dundee, Elgin or Chicago and do their trading. Of course this is a free country soi 1° perfect liberty to spend their money wherever it pleases them. But here is a business proposition involving loyalty and duty to home-patrorfage and home industries for your consideration and if you do not for personal or any other reason wish to trade at our store, by all means patron­ ize your favorite home trading place providing the dealer is willing to serve you equally well (any dealer ill this town who understands his business can do this) if you will only give him half a chance. Oh yes came nearly forgetting the most complete line of kid gloves soon to arrive of German and French makes. Black and colored fashionable shades. They will be here in a few days. Will you call and see them per- WALTER C. EvANSON. The amount is larger by several thous­ and dollars than has ever been collected in a like period in that office. The total collection for the single year ending March 31, 1900. was $348,722.40, and ex­ ceeds by $40,914.50, the total collections for the four years ending Jan. 12, 1897, lit the date on which the present secre­ tary took charge of the office. The total amount collected by the present secretary during a period of three years and three months is $916,607. - 57. This great increase is accounted for largely by the increasing number of cor­ porations formed each year and partly by changes in the law raising the fees for domestic corporations and by the law enacted in 1897, taxing foreign corpor­ ations doing business in this state. Grand Opera Houoe, Chicago. The marvelous success of "Sag Har­ bor" is cause for congratulation, inas­ much as Mr. Heme has in this play given to the theatregoing public of Chi­ cago one of the rarest dramatic treats vouchsafed it in years. The wonder­ fully real human story of ^fartha Reese and the two brothers who loved her so well has earned most rapt attention from a succession of audiences during the past week which has packed the Grand Opera House from pit to dome with fashionable and enthusiastic multitudes. "Sag Harbor" is the ar­ tistic triumph of James A. Heme's career, and as a financial success, is the largest he has ever enjoyed. "Sag Harbor" has been accepted by the critics and the public of Chicago with unanimity rarely expressed over a new play, and the opinion hps been common­ ly expressed that "Sag Harbor" is not only superior as a work of art and en­ joyment to "Shore Acres," but that in­ deed it is one of the greatest plays ever produced in the western metropolis. The quaint characterization, the rich, fragrant atmosphere and the always idylic love interest have apparently charmed the theatre lovers of Chicago, and moved them in a remarkable degree. Large parties are in nightly attendance from the outlying cities and towns, and from the advance sale, which already amounts to the largest in the history of the Grand Opera House, it is obvious that Mr. Heme and his admirable company could prolong there engage­ ment in Chicago far into the summer. Owing to existing contracts, however, this is quite impossible, and the notable engagement must close within the original time of its contract. From this, it is clear that out of town theatrp-goers should make haste to engage reservations desired to see the great play, and additional attention will be paid to such orders. Have you heard of the great bargains in Jewelry atv ; J. P. SMITH'S- ^ for the next 30 days The celebrated Duber Hampden .,17 jewel movement in a 20-year case $17.00 Fifteen-Jewel Elgin Nickel Case in and mind mills and Farm machinery i I ' llBe ln erery tp do Well toork of all Giveusaeall Conway & Rainey Ringwood, 111. $8.50 The best Nickel Alarm Clock, the best on the market 80 cents Eight-day one-half hour strike Clock $3-5® Rogers Bros. Knives and Porks, dozen $4-75 Spectat ies from 25c up Jewelry of all kinds equally as low. Ladies' Chains, Gold Bracelets, Lamps Sterioptican Pictures and holders, Graphaphories with the latest songs and ballads. Now Is the time to buy, for I will sell at a sacrifice to make room for new stock. J. P. 5J1ITH, McHenry JOHN NIESEN Prdctical Horseshoer McHenry, 111. All Intricate cases carefully attended to PICKLES--*- We want to contract a Krai ted number of acres Cucumber Pickles at PER BUSHEL, CASH & ftHdsinitl) (ooipmy. W. Stafford. Robert F. Goldsmith. (Established in 1809) General office: 898-700 Austin Ave., Chicago.] Factories at Chicago, Marengo, McHenry, and Libertyville. Make your contracts get your seeds at: Stoffel, M.J.Walsh, John J. Miller or Walter C. Evunson, West McHenry. Gil Bros, or Owen & Chapell, McHenry. John Lay or C. M. Adams, Johnsburgh. J. E.Oristy^ Ringwood. Jly CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Winter Underwear Pelt Boots, Rubbers and Overs In great abundance. The assortment is very fine. Rock Bottom Prices ft " HERMAN STOPLE, Terra Cotta, 111. one FREE box to each address, but ladies may order for her friends. Each box mailed separately. Send this no­ tice and your order AT ONCE to D. W. CUSTER & Co., Huntington, W. Va Feb. 22, 1 y. No Dates Here. A married man the other day walked into a store in one of our neighboring towns and approaching the young lady behind the counter said: ' 'Have you got •ny dates?" The young lady looked at Mm for a moment, then smiled and walked away. The man stood still, gazing after her with a forlorn look npon his face, not knowing what was - Wrong, for he only wanted California "dates." Rev. W. E. Sitzer, W. Caton, N. Y., "J had dyspepsia over twenty v, years, and tried doctors and medicines Without benefit. I was persuaded to Use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and it helped ; ?me from the start. I believe it t»,be a . panacea for all forms of indigestion." it digests what you eat. Julia A. Story. ' O 4 S T O R I A . ' H Bem /} ̂ 0 Kind Yoti Have Always Bought JUgutm* '/'•A To secure the original witch hazel salve, ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, well known as a certain cure for piles and skin diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits. They are dan­ gerous. Julia A. Story. Illinois at the Head. As UHual, Illinois made a fine show- ing at the convention of the National Creamery Buttermaker's Association at Lincoln, Neb. Illinois was awarded the prize banner for the best general average. Twenty- three states competed. The six with the highest averages following Illinois in their order of stand­ ing were: Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, S. Dakota. Silver cups were awarded to individuals of Wisconsin, Kansas, Nebraska, and S. Dakota. In addition there are indi­ vidual cash prizes. The banner awarded Illinois is valued at $150 and was made by the Radcliffe Regalia company of Elgin. It is covered with hand embroid­ ery and the center is an oil-painting. It is one of the finest banners ever manufactured. The Radcliffe comp­ any also ipade several hundred hand­ some badges which the delegates wore. Wm. Orr, Newark, O., says, "We never feel safe without One Minute Cough Cure in the house. It saved my little boy's life when he had the pneu- inonia. We think it is the best medicine made." Itcttres coughs and all, lung diseases. Pleasant to take, harmless and gives immediate results. Julia A. Story. • A Card. I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Green'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, tf Julia A. Story. Counterfeiter Arrested. George Darby, of Seneca, 111., was ar­ rested by government officers in Chica­ go March 27 for making counterfeit nickels for use in slot machines. When taken before United States Commis­ sioner Humphrey he confessed his guilt, and, waiving examination, was held to the federal grand jury. Horse Clipping Horse owners will be pleased to learn that Frank Barnes, of Rich­ mond, will be at Wight- man's livery stable next «a» T uesday April 10 prepared to clip horses in the latest approved style. Mr. Barnes is an expert and guarantees satisfaction. Call at Wightman's Livery 5table ..Col. Breckeoridge. Seed Oats For Sale White Shonen Oats. The kernels are of pretty, white color, plump and heavy and do not run out to along point. During the later years they have come to the front as a big yielder. Prof. W. A. Henry, of the Wisconsin Experiment Station, says of it in Bulletin 16: "For productiveness and stiffness of straw and thinness of hull the White Shonen stands at the head of the list." We have raised these elegant oats for three years. Last year we threshed 1528 sacks -of oats averag­ ing 85 lbs. to the sack from fifty-five acres, or an average of 73 bu. per acre. It surely pays to discard your old run out and mixed oats and get an oat with new vigor and productiveness. We pay the greatest attention to our seed oats and know what wd offer is the pure and genuine White Shonen. These oats are grown on our farm and are free from foul weed seed. We offer these oats at 35 cents in 1 to 30 bushel lots and 32 cents in larger lots. Oats delivered at C. N. W. Ry. at Ringwood, free of charge. Extra charge of twenty cents will be made for bags when we furish them. SMITH BROS., Ringwood, I1L Telephone Citizens' THAT PROTECTS! In all that is Good Iowa Affords the Best! Qood Local Agents wanted. Royal Union Mutual Life | Insurance Company, of De Moines, la. Net values of all Policies deposited In Approved Securities with the State of . Iowa, who acts as your Trustee. v ' - < - > W. A. CRISTY, District Agent, West McHenry, III. WALL S should be selected now, Spring1 offering is the perfect and beautiful assortment ever offered the public, yet CHEAPEST IN PRICES* 3 From 3 Cts. a roll upwards. Largest and choicest variety and finest sales rooms in the West. Ask our agent to show you our line of sampled* . GROTH & KLAPPERICH, 80-82 Randolph Street, - Chicago. DESCRIPTION: ('OUIXKL BUKCKKNKJDOK is a beautiful brown, with whtye nose andbel-' ly. He was foaled June 29, 1802. He is 16 hands high, weighs 1150 pounds, large bone, fine length and good movument. PEDIGREE: COM)NJSL BBBCKENBIPOB was sired by Dandy Jim, 16H hands high. He by Limber Jim, the ttne large Jack of Cole Camp, Missouri. He by the big Hickman Jack of B<x>ne county, Missouri. He by old Black Knight of Maniteau county, Missouri. Col. Breckenridge's dam was sired by John Quincy who was Imported from Spain by J. W. Bon­ ner, of Quincy, III. His first dam by Reuben. Second dam by Barcelona. Third dam by Wonder Jennet. Will be at Rinijwood Every Day Except Sunday. And can be found at the barn of Smith Bros., one mile south of Ringwood. TERMS, $10.00, to insure a mart; with foal, the money due and payable or secured by note as soon as the fact is ascertained or the mare parted with. All accidents and t scapea at the risk of owners of mares. Managed by SMITH BROS., Ringwood BLANKE'S EXPOSITION (OEFEES You can drink coffee of the same superior, smooth, rich flavor if you demand Faust Blend at your club or restaurant, or buy it for your home. It costs more because it is worth more--in 3-poujad air-tight cans, whole, ground or pulverized, $1.30 per can. complaint we e v e r h e a r d Blanke's Coffee was made by a boarding- house keeper. She said Blanket Cotf^es were so much better that her boarders drank too much. Even then when you consider that " Faust Blend," Blanke's best coffee, costs less than 1 cent per cup,|it costs little more to have the best than the poorest coffee. Blanke's other brands of caffee are as good propor­ tionately as Faust 3b,iJ. We keep them. The C. F. Blanke Tea an$ Coffee Co. has secured the followin agencies who will handle their celebrated teas and COS&B&.H GILBERT BROS*, McHenry a W. CARL. Rockefeller. C. G. WTOTERM AN, Greenwoo<L GOLD1NG BROS., Wauconda 0. W, COUEL. Lake Zurich , JOHN P. LAY, Johnsburg HAWLEY BROS., Harvard jO. H. HOOKEK, Woodstock ---THOMPSON, WUmout. WU. i c ROWE BROS. Hebron JOHN BOSING, Volo R. PANTALL, Milburn J. H, COHN. 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