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VOLUME XXXIV. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, flARCH 35, 1909. NUMBER 40 OF A PERSONAL NATURE € THAT YOU KNOW WHERE THEY GO. AMD , at Puioiuil News flttbw«4 t7p by *'t . t h a Wkjraldc by Tb« ClalndMtor Kapra- ' ^ Emit Laecb of (%kMga im oat Sun- Petsr Heimer wna* Chicago visitor %,^ionday.. ; ';>.V Jamas B. i>ta?F waaaCMccgo iWtor t'^D«idAy. • J, J. HiUe ttiMidM business tu Chi- eago Monday. E. Hunter transacted business la Chi- ^-^Sago Monday,. «*• tir MUW? waa a recent biisineas via .**#« in Richmond. ' v - > J. D. Ledtz was a baa*a*aa visitor iu t^jfjbieago Monday. f- t Theo. Bethka att«aded ijWHtfness in s.J^bicago Tuesday. H. W. Besley transacted tmlam In , Chicago Tuesday. Wm. Bonslett transacted business in Chicago Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joften spent Tuesday in Chicago. Mrs. C. E. Lainpfcere mtftnewt of Elgin relatives. N. A. Huemann was a business visit •or in Chicago Tuesday. Larry Edward* of Chicago ap#et «av* •ral days hare thia weak. Mr. and Mrs. W. ii. SehrtiMT Chicago visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Walsh wsra Chi eago visitors Wednesday. H. Zimmertnann was a Chicago vis* itor Saturday and Sunday. . Dr. Fegers, Sr.. was 4 professional Visitor in Chicago Monday. * . •G. Cleveland of Chicago spent Sun- .1§&y with McHenry trteade. ?" Martin StoAslof Elgin spent Sunday |jt the home of his parents'here. ^ Mra. F. A. Bohlander attended to i||pnsina«s In Chicago Wednesday. : Dr. F. C. Ross of North Crystal Lake " :|||as a caller in McHenry Sunday. Edward Braban of Elgin was the guest of McHenry friends Snnday. Mrs. Geo. E. Yager and daughter, Mary, were Chicago visitors Friday. Will Kimball of Rockford spent Sun­ day at the home of his nareota here. , Alford Pouae of Chicago pessnrl Sun- .,_^ky at the home of hia parents h«« iyj C. S. Howard and son, Gilbert, were ^neiaeaa visitors in Chicago Monday. • Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Schaffer spent a recent day with Wauconda relatives. Arthur Bickler of Elgin was a Snnday guest at the home of his mother hare. George Meyers sad son, Paul, were meant guests of Wauoonda relatives. Mrs. E. S. Wheeler and daughter. Miss Lillian, spent Saturday in Elgin. Miss Elfrieda Berner of Chicago was the gnest of her parents here Sunday. Glenn Thomas of Woodstock passed Snnday at the home of W. F. Gallaher. Miss Tena Pint of Woodstock spent Sunday at the home of her parents here. Miss Florence Granger spent Satur­ day and Snnday with relatives in Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Covalt spent Sun- day with North Crystal Laka relatives. Mrs. M. Smith of Elgin a pent the first of the week with Mrs. Alice Simp­ son. Miaa Kate F. Howe of River Foreat Snadayed at the bona of let* parent* hero. t Mr. and Mrs Starr Brink spent Satur­ day and Snnday In Chicago and West Chicago. \ Miss Lucie Carey of Elgin spent Sat­ urday and Sunday at the home of her sjiotber here. r-*---- Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fay and son of Chicago spent Sunday at the homo of E W. Howe. Arthur Fitzgerald of Cbieago spent Sunday at the bomaof Ben Stilling at Piatakee Bay. Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilaon of Ringwood visited Robert Sherburne ana family one day this week. Mra. E. Pattiani of Rogers Park spent a few days this weak at the home of Mra. F. K. Granger. Auguat Larsen of Chicago apent Fri­ day last looking over his Interests at the Orchard BeaehrTiotel. Paul Wooster was the gnest of his /Wife and daughter at the home of W. F. ;J&allaher here Snnday. Mrs. Carrie Mansfield of Greenwood * 'jgient Snnday at the home of her aiater, ||lra. E. E. Baasett, here. 4 Mrs. Lulu Sherburne of North Crys- ?|®*1 Lake was a gneat of R. Sherburne v-pud family one day this weak. t - Mies Dorleaca Granger haa returned McHenry after a few months' visit ; |||itb relatives at Lansing, Mich. Richard B, Walsh came out from ^Chicago Saturday evening to spend Sun- at the home of his parents here. :s>: Miss Flora Mansfield of Greenwood *#as a gnest at the home of her grand- .Jhther, R. H. Sherburne, one day last Weak. -j Mr. and Mm. G P. Johnson of North Crystal Lake spent Sunday at the bom«t :0. the latter's parents, Mr. and Mra. |ieiirj Situes. ^ Mart Martin A. Howell anil Frank Price of Chicago were guesta at the home of the ifhrnier'a mothor, Mra. M. A. Howatl, at j|owell's Villaa. Mrs. August Felts and son. Amos. ||ud Mrs. August Roeauian and dangh ^er left today (Thursday) for Almira, * fVis., where Mrs, Fehx g<>es to receive •rcHtmeut lor rbeuuitttit«tu. with which MERRY-GO-ROUND CLUB Obawrye Swam! Annual A»*l*wawj Im m Vmrj Aii*pi«l»ua Nan«*r. > Tjb* members of the Merry Go Round club of this place observed their second annual anniversary on St. Patrick'! day evening in a moat auspicious manner by enjoying one of the most, pleasurable eveuiugH ever, the event being given in tiie form of » progressive six course dinuer The dinner, which proved oaa of the grandest social fnnctljphHJ-" aSfempted In McHeury, was star Vi" * jtfbonw of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Price at 6:15 p. in., the first course consisting of oyster cocktail; .from the Price home the jolly travelers proceeded to the G. W. Besley residence, where the second course, borJliosi, was partaken of; thence to the home of F. L. McOmber, the third conrse being fish. At F. A. Bohlander's meats made up the fourth conrse, and from there the company made their way to Dr. R. G. Cbambarlin's, where Dr. and Mrs. Chainberlin served the fifth conrse, viz; salad. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Page also served at the Chainberlin home, theirs, the sixth conrse, consist­ ing of deaaart and coffee, eliding one of the moat elaborate dinners ever served here. The dinner was completed at 9:45 p. in. The table decorations at each and every course were in perfect harmony with the day and occasion, green and white being very much in evidence, the Irish harp, shamrocks, Irish hats, green snakes, clay pipes, white carnations and ferns also figuring largely in the decora tiona. Appropriate favors accompanied each plate and the eatables were served in fancy forms. After dinner the banqueters were fntertained at progressive cinch, which recreation waa immensely enjoyed by all, the favors going to Mr. G. W. Bes- fey and Mra. R G. ChAmberliu. The gentleman was presented with a beauti­ ful pack of cards, while the ladies' prise waa a handsomely decorated plate. The event proved, by far, one pf the gayeat and most splendid social func­ tions ever enjoyed by the club and will long be remembered by tboae whnee pleasure it was to have been present. Is your gasoline stove in ba<f*order? If so, bring it to Vycital and he will fix it. , ' OFFICE ENGINEERING WOftK for tke Proposed Klgln, Woodstoek Lake Oram Roaut la ComplaifA. Engineers of the Elgin, Woodstock and Lake Geneva railroad have com' plated the office engineering work of the road. The work* has been going on al­ most continually thrnont the winter, aight men being constantly employed preparing the profiles, plana and specifi­ cations. , Contrary to expectations, the report of the engineers shows that the greatest trouble to be experienced will not be with the grading, but with the con­ struction of bridges and culverts. Six of the lattec will be necessary at differ­ ent parts in the ronte, where the road will be cut by existing railroads. The largest bridge, and in fact the only bridge of importance to be built, will be across the Fox river at Algon qnin. The Northwestern road and the electric line will unite to meet the ex­ ponas. The bridge will be placed iu the position of the present one across the river, and will be bnilt to accommodate pedestrians and teams. The first culvert to be bnilt will be under the Nortbwasterri at Algonqnfn. The secoud will be under the Wisconsin di vision of the North western «t. North Crystal L»uv, thr third will be under the Fox river branch of Northwest­ ern at Terra Ootta; the ' \ ipder the Northwestern at Wocistu. the fifth over the C. M. & St. P. at Spring lirove, and Hie sixth under *the Kenosha divlr aion of the Northwestern at Hebron. Plans for decorative depots in each town of importance thru which the road will pass are being made. The depots, according to the present specifications. Will be made entirely of cmnent, as will the platforna and otfcer railroad build- in ga. The latest seMattana Wm. Stoffel's. in bnggiaa at Will Itetnm In McHrnry. Dr. F. C. Roaa, who is now located In North Crystal Lake, has decided to re­ turn to McBenry and again practice dentistry here. He and his eatimable family expect to mofe to this place about April 1, and take up their abode in the N. H. Pike residence at Orchard Beach. The doctor has rented the front tooma of the second floor of the Yager building, which will be remodeled and placed into firat-claaa shape. Dr. Roaa now possesses one of the finest and most complete dental parlor outfits to be fonnri in the northern part of the state, which ha will remove and install In his new parlors in the Yager block. The doctor expecta to be ready fnr tiiirtnnaa about the first of May. Our ten cent gooda are still the center of attraction. .T. .T. Vycital, hardware. Many Thanks, I^Mllen! The McHenry council Rnights of Columbus wish in this way to publicly thank the ladies, who, thru their untir­ ing and willing efforts, were responsible for making the recent banquet such M grand success, and the council hop*'* EXCHANGE DLEANINCS, HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIE8. AND 1* v.- -• .'s • ^ _ r * - •... -*'*> : ^ ^ ^ I,*-1 % k ^ i '•* . f < *« •*; ... ...... .' ,Sr, v J ^ - jt. >, ,v? * I-, f ... k *#,... . -k". if-*** A NlaMllM«9Ni AMartw«m mt Nnwa I tanas In Cwdiutd Vara* For iaamaor Bust l*eo»l«.. Paul Barth of North Lawrence, near Harvard, shot three wild gees** in one day recently. Jndge Donnelly of Woodstock was confined to his bed last week with a severe attack of grip. The Harvard Masonic l.*l«e celebrated its fiftieth anniversary Monday night of last week. A banquet was served to 500, Dr. Charles C. Peck, a physician and aurgeon of Harvard, huts announced his oaudidacy for coroner of McHenry county. Emery and Jackson Conn of Hebron died at their homes there the first of last weak, but forty eight hours intervening between the deaths. The man who is going to quit gam­ bling as noon a* he gets even with the game is Hire a fly on the "tanglefoot." It inteuds to go away as soon as it gets loose. R. E. Haeger of Algonquin during the past week sold sixty head or Holstein cattle to buyers from abroad. Twenty of these were high bred cattle and were aold to parties in Utah, at an average cost of fiver #200. Manager Aldrich of the Grove avenue rink, Elgin, will put on a Marathon race in the rink April 7. The length of the Marathon walk is twenty six miles and 385 yards The contest will start at 8 p m . and it is expected that the last laps will be walked by 8:31) that even­ ing. Six prises will he offered to con­ testants, the best of which will be a silver cup. The "appendicitis twins," who were afflicted on the same day. in the same neighborhood in Genoa. Ill , and went to Shferiuan hospital, Elgin, together, were ofterated On the same day and oc­ cupied a donble room. They left on the same day iu the saute carriage and oc­ cupied the same seat iu the car on the return trip. The management of the Boaton Store, Chicago, reports that a 8windier giving the name of P. M. Fuller is taking orders in the name of the Boatou Store for the "Pictorial Review," a fashion magazine, the regntar price ia one dollar per year, for 85 oeuts. He baa no con­ nection with the store and a reward of $25 is offered for hiq arrest and convic­ tion. Richmond Gaeette: A. * P. Warea brought to thia office on Saturday laat three orangea which he bad just picked from an orange tree growing in his home. The tr«w is eighteen inches tall and haa been in the poMrtesswtu of Mr. and Mrs. Wares for three years. For the past two years the tree has borne frnit and this year the "crop" nnni- liered seven oranges, the largest meas­ uring eight inches in circumference. An order has beeu issued by the C. M. & St. P. Ry., instructing the em­ ployes of the various milk trains on that road not to accept any more milk for shipment to Chicago that has not been pasteurized or which is taken from cows that have not passed the tuberculin test in compliance with the recently paaaed Chicago city ordinance. Thia would in­ dicate that the fight is on in earnest and developments will demonstrate which ia the more independent, the farmer or the city of Chicago. Becanse of their opposition to the tuberculin test, the farmers of Wal­ worth county. Wis., are talking of ceasing to ship milk to Chicago or Mil- wankee as long as this requirement is maintained. Tbis would mean a great shortage of milk in Milwaukee and Chi­ cago if the agreement would be en­ forced. The farmers in this event wonld send their milk to the creameries and thus reduce the price of butter, while allowing the price of milk to aoar to unheard of figures. T. F. Williams of Richmond is minus a livery rig which was engaged by William Fitzgerald, who was at one time employed by the Elgin, Woodstock & Lake Geneva railroad company and worked thru Richmond with a gang of engineers whan aurveying for the new road. He went back to Richmond Feb. 33 and engaged the rig, saying he bad some work to do for the company and might not retnm for tbree or four daya. and Mr. Williama. thinking he waa still at work for the company, let hitu have the rig. When ten days elapsed he be­ gan to get anxious and telephoned to headquarters at Elgin to learn the whereabouts of Fitzgerald, and waa told that the man bad been diacbarged several week*. Laf« Benthusen of Crys­ tal Lake waa put on the case and it is expected the maa and rig will soon be found. Naw dress goqda and waistings, also fine Una of tailored waists at M. J. Walnb'a. ,, Waek B»4 «!al». The Week End clob waa entertained at the home of Miaa Irene McOmber last Friday evening, progressive cinch, as usual, forming the evening's amuse meat. At the close of"the contest first honors ware awarded to Mies Clara Stoffel, while the consolation prize went to Miss Nellie Newman. Dainty re­ freshments and merry cbat closed an­ other evening of pleasure for these yo«ngla*«* ;> ' T CAUCUS A LIVELY AFFAIR. Neatly Klv« liiti><lrr<l Votwrn Turn Out to Hflp Th«ir Favorites. A* pwdk<t«d by The Plaindealar, tbs annual town caucus held at the village hall here last Saturday proved an un­ usually active affair, materializing into one of the biggest ever pulled off In thia township. Four hundred and niuty* seven legal voters turned out to assist their favorites in gaining the nomina­ tion to the office they sought.« Each contest clearly pointed to. the fact that the aspirant* for office had i»eeu putting forth extra efforts to gain the nomination. The result of the cau­ cus FORSPPERVIS6R. .lamesC. Ladd.. ... Stephen H. Frew*®;.;.., .195 298 Frennd'a majority.. . . ... FOIi TOWN CLERK. Charles B. Harnisen.,.. Peter M. Justen .. Harmaen's majority : FOJi HIGHWAY CXlMSWSSIONER. Jacob R John H. Jnsteu..... Frennd.*.... 98 , .838 .158 , .165 .279 .802 .Tusten's majority. FOR ASSESSOR. John W. Kimball I 406 FOR ootXRCTOR. John Nieeen 272 •Henry F, Schaefer..... .218 $tle«en'* majority 59 FOR JUSTICE OF THE PRACR. H. C Mead, 29fi E.C. Hawlajfy., ,....260 FOR CONffrABUS. John Walsh ... 884 Chas. H. Stephenson 2H2 Total votes cast 497 The losing candidates took their de­ feat good naturedly and are satisfied to step aside and not coineup on a petition ticket. The election takes plaoe on Tuesday, April 6. We have just received a fine line of fine gasoline and kerosene stoves. Call and get our prices. J. J. Vycital. FARMERS SIGN UP Milk CMlrarti For Coming; 81a SKwitba at Nmall iacraaaa. Last Thursday was milk contract day at the Borden factories thruout thia part of the country. At the local plant of tbe Bordeu company nearly all of the olit patrona signed up, and from reliable source* we learn that more milk has Imen contracted for for the coming six months than waa received during the same months last year. The average price for the coming six months will be fl.IBi, while laat year's price wasf 1.16|. No loud protests were made by the farmer* here over the prices offered, al- tho dirtsatirtfuctioii was expressed in a few iustancea. The advance is, indeed, small, but the farmers feel they can come out even and make a little profit during some of the grass months. As there is an average o| eighty pounda of milk to the can, the advance doea not amount to much more titan a cent a can. v Inquiries regarding the comparative prices of feed and farm help show that oats are selling for fifty cents a bushel, bran at $25 a ton and hay at $10 a ton. Last year oata was selling at ftfty one cants a bushel and hay at $12 per' ton. Corn meal is selling for $t .85 a hundred while it waa bringing but $1.25 last year. The contract by months for the ensu­ ing six months is as follows, per hun- uied: ' " •' ~ " " - --r---- April .... May..... June. Inly. August........ September...., Average.. ....$1.40 . . . 1.10 .i.L ,95 ,...1.05 ..... -1.35 !...* f.85 118* Call on M. J. Walsh and see bis line of tailoring samples, strictly all wool, $12 50 and up. OF A PERSONAL MATURE * • * • WHOM WE ENTEffTAin WHERE WE QO. AND MeHmiry Kutortalna a Urne Company o>f VUitorM During the Weak-- Whom We Kntnrt.nlii. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spencer WM* Chi­ cago visitors last Thursday. Mrs. Bernard Buss and daughter, Mrs. H. B. Dowe, spent a couple of days thistweek with Chicago relatives. Misses Anna Heitner and Eva Stdffel were N unda callers Tuesday. Mrs. T. L. Kimball of Palatine ia the gnest of her parents, Mr. and Mra. J. P. Smith. Thos. Bolger, Merton Gracy, Eld. Con­ way and P. R. Conway attended the St. Patrick's dance at Wauconda^ all de­ claring themselves to have had the time of their lives F. G. Barbian returned home Wed- neaday morning from a trip to aouth- western Kansas. He si ho stopped at Denver, Colo., where he was rhe guest of his sister. Mr. Barbian speaks in the highest terms for Kansas and its future prospects. In the new dramatization of the "Hidden Hand," which will be at the Central opera house Sunday evening, April 4. a number of the characters as drawn by the dramatist and played by the actors have been perfected from life, the prototypes having beefi discovered on the streets of Chicago. This is the case with the inimitable coinedv imper­ sonation of "wool " Usual prices will M'HENRYCOUNTYVOTERS CANNOT PLACE TOO MUCH POftTANCE ON PRIMARY. IM- KrWf Vator ShouM Hm His Utmost In- •scum In Fnrth«rt«( ttea InUrwrti a HOD. Ctiaa. H. Donnelly. Voters of McBenry county cannot place too much importance on the judicial primary to be held April 18 next. McHenry county has at the pres­ ent time a representative on the bench of the seventeenth judicial circuit in the person of the Hon. C. H. Donnelly, a man of unsullied character, eminent er in McHenry. county should not on primary day give one of bis three votes for circuit judges to Charles Whitney of Waukegan." C. P. Barnes gives what the Whitney managers consider a good reason for not supporting Judge1 Donnelly in Laka county in a letter sent to a large num­ ber of persons in that county, in which be makes the following argument: "I believe that the nominations of Judges Frost and Wright will practically be unanimous. The issue presented is as plain as A, B, C. Can Mr. Whitney with the help of the people of Lake county defeat Judge Donnelly for re nomination ? I think this can easily be qualifications and a high reputation of, dooe bQt no4. hy ths ^ple of fairness as a judge. Therefore, it should | ̂ ty rotil;g for Jadge Donnelly Every vote given by Lake county to be of the utmost iinporranca to every voter and citizen of this county to use his influence in furthering the interests of Judge Donnelly and incidentlaly hia own interests and the interest of his county. Judge Donnelly is the only oaudidate from this county and it should be a matter of home pride, if nothing else, to retain" him on the bench, and every voter and citizen of McHenry oonnty should lend support to our own candidate. It has long been a custom, not only in this judicial circuit but in other circuits of the etate, to retain upon the bench judges who are able, competent and have given satisfactory service to their Constituents. Tbis condition is especial­ ly true as to Judges Donnelly, Frost and Wright No argument has been or can be advanced ka to their qualifications, their fairness and their fitness to preside upon the bench. Long continued ser­ vice on the bench, while the occupant is competent and satisfactory, is much to be desired. So long as circuit judges conduct themselves and tbeir courts in a uiauner satisfactory to the people and to the members of the legal profession they should be retained on the bench, as each year gives them added experi­ ence and makes their legal servioes just that much more valuable to litigants. It was in this wiae belief that the fram- ahi of the 'constitntioa provided life terms for judges on the federal bench that the judiciary might be permanent and stable. That •this belief baa since been shared liberally by the people has been evidenced by the long continued service of many eminent judges in thia state. Wa have had evidence of it in circuits of which our oonnty haa, in the paat been a part. Jndge Isaac Wilson served us in that capacity until eighty-four years of age; Judge Kellnm until he died. Judge Clark Upton served con­ tinuously as a judge from Lake oonnty for twenty-four years, at which time he voluntarily retired, highly esteemed and much to the regret of the people of the circuit. It might be said in connection with Judge Upton's service as circuit judgd that during the twenty-fonr years that he served aa a judge from Laka county our own county of McHenry was without representation on the cir­ cuit bench and during his long term of service McHenry county never attempt ed to displace him with a candidate of its own, bat waa always hia loyal sup­ porter. Lawyers who go upon the bench are compelled to give up their private prac­ tice and after years of service in whioh experience is gained, valuable alike to the people and the profession, it la an injustice to cast them aside when their ability and fitness is unquestioned to re­ sume and, bnlld up again a practice at law. Voters of McHenry oonnty ahonld ever keep in mind thin fact thai the real contest at the judicial primaries is be­ tween Judge Donnelly and Mr. Whit­ ney of Lake county. The renomina- tions of Judges Frost and Wright are practically conceded by all parties and the coatest centers on Judge Donnelly and it is against him that the Whitney forces are directing their batteries. But McHenry county alone cannot hope to nominate ita candidate and as Boone and Winnebago are loyally supporting Judge Donnelly, every voter in McSenry county who desires to have our county represented on the bench should also east a vote for Judges Frost and Wright In the literature which the Whitney managers have caused to be published thru the press of this county, the argu­ ment is advanced that "Lake county has always treated us fairly politically and it should not be forgotten that only last Auguat ihat qpunty gave Senator Olson a majority of her primary votes." Here we have a strong intimation that a political deal was entered into be­ tween Senator Olaon and Mr. Whitney, which had for one object at least, the defeat of Judge Donnelly for the circuit bench and yet the same articles denounce political trades and deals and reminds us "that the people still rala eud we still have a primary law." There is no question but that a large percentage of the citisens of this county rnestly desire the renomination of Judge Donnelly. The only opposition to him comes from a source that has always been antagonistic to him, and it is their endeavor to hoodwink the peo­ ple into believing that Judge bonnelly is not being antagonized by the candi­ date who is being supported by the ele­ ment mentioned. The managers of Mr. Whitney's campaign are using the argu­ ment tbat in all fairness Lake county should at tbis time have one of the cir­ cuit judgeships and that ' 'no reason mb be stow why «r«7 Bapabttcwn yqf- * ; v* •-? - * , _ ^ * -a : V Judge Donnelly is one agAinet Mr. Whitney for judge and one vote against Lake county having a judge. I believe Mr. Whitney will get a good substan­ tial vote in each of the counties of Mc Henry, Boone and Winnebago and if the people of Lake connty will only give him the solid vote of Laka county, WITHOUT ANY DONNELLY VOTES THROWN IN, Mr. Whitney/together with Judges Wright and Frost, will as surely be nominated.as that primary day comes." Can there be any donbt after reading the above as to what Mr. Whitney's friends in this connty are after Can any voter in this connty be cor»v?»>c»d from the same Argument and reasoning that a vote for Mr. Whitney in McHenry connty is not a vote against Jndge Donnelly? If every vote given in Lake county to Judge Donnelly, as Mr. Barnes states the case, Is one vote against Whitney for Judge and one vote against Lake county having a judge, then by the same reasoning every vote given by McHenry county to Mr. Whit­ ney Is one vote against Judge Donnelly and one vote against McHenry county having a judge. Every voter should bear this in mind and on April 18 cast one vote f<v each of the three present judges and "WITHOUT ANY WHIT­ NEY VOTES THROWN IN." There has been no reasonable argu- rneut yet presented why the tbree pres ent judges should not be retained on the bench. Not ona complaint baa l>een lodged againat the ability, * the fairness or the qualifications of any of them and none, founded on fact or reason, can be. Even Lake county has endorsed them for renomination in a manner so sig­ nificant aa to utterly refute the conten­ tion that ita people are clamoring for a resident judge. They have each served the people of this judicial circuit faith­ fully, conscientiously and impartially, and in common fairness to them as well aa from the custom long established of retaining faithful judges In office, we believe that the people of this judicial circuit, will demand their retention on the bench and thus secure the ueuaiii of their ability and experience. t Judge Donnelly has especially endear­ ed himself to the people of his home county by bia aoility, strict integrity and liberality. His sympathetic nature has ever responded to every appeal of dis­ tress or affliction and impelled his crip­ pled limb* to undertake many an errand of sympathy and assistance, whioh by many too often are neglected or forgot­ ten His defeat for renomination, by the element who now up^otte him, ouid be a seriona misfortune to the interests of McHenry county and the personal loss to sooraa of davotad friends and admirers. We again reiterate and impress upon the voters of McHenry county this high­ ly important part, a vote for Mr. Whit- OUR WEEKLY PICK-UPS nay la* vote against Judge Donnelly. ' A mon( the Oreat Playa. "The Hidden Hand" is a homelike, old fashioned story of old Virginia writ­ ten by Mrs. South worth and appeared as a serial in the New York Ledger when that famous story paper waR rid­ ing on the top wave of success and pros­ perity. The story haa been dramatized by Eugene Moore and will be presented at the Central opera house on Sunday evening, April 4. Both play and com­ pany have received unstinted praise from both public and press everywhere. It is so aeldom in this up to date world of ours that a homelike and interesting drama with a taste of the hills and a real flavor of the woods and valleys is seen that the "Hidden Hand" company omee aa a relief. Concerning this pro­ duction the Cincinnati Enquirer of August 20 made these few pleasing re­ marks: "The Hidden Hand" company appeared last night iu this city in time for the opening at the Lyceum theatre, where they were kindly welcomed by a large and appreciative audience. The motive of the play deals with the good old times in old Virginia with darkies, laughter, tears and a love story with the inevitable villian to overcome. "The Hidden Hand" could not find favor un less presented by a capable cast. It is pleasant to note that those who took part gave a good account of them­ selves and the earnestness with which the different actors entered intp their work gave a distinct valne to the char­ acter of the play. There was enough aetion in the play to make it interesting and thrilling and the scenery showing some interesting spots in Virginia Is well worth seeing. ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT TOWN DURING THE WEEK. , What P«®»la are Doing ia Ou Hnay UMIa City--New* aa .Sean hy The Plataiaalft Bapvaaantatl ve*. Bnttor Mavkat. Butter advanced to 80 cents on tin Elgin board of trade Monday. Nifty, dressy shirts, collar* and tlil," new spring line at M. J. Walsh's. The Sfeerwin-Williams paint for i|I kinds of good painting at Peteach'a An excellent display of Easter hats naay be found at Mrs. EL W. HoweV The Willing Workers will meet with Mra. M. Merriman on Thursday after­ noon, April 1. Mr. and Mm William C. DU)o» rejoicing over the arrival of a baby glti, born to them las*, Monday night. The new gas producer at the electric light plant has been housed and will soon be placed into commission. Take your last year's spring hat to Mrs. E. W. Howe for re trimming, mak­ ing it suitable for early spring wear; A bright looking baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Bending laat Saturday evening, and Lew is.jnst a* happy as he can be. * Antioch News: Dr. Beebe, fonmrfy of McHenry, having decided to locate in Antioch, has rented the Mary Williams house on Orchard street. For an he has rented the rooma over Gollwit- xer's barbershop. Congressman Howard M. Snapp has recently received notification that a large number or old soldiers are to re­ ceive an increase of pension. the list of names we notice tkmt ol:, Michael Justen of this place. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Blake on Monday, March 15, and on Saturday last a house christening took place at their home, Miss Lillian Heimer and Mr. Geo. J. Sayer sponsors. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Chenoa Clipper: John E. Wlghtnan returned from Detroit Friday, where be purchased a fine gasoline launch to be shipped to Fox Lake, 111., May I. Mr. Wightman will nae the launch on Pia- takee bay, on the hanks of which he owns a fine summer home. •» The members of the McBenry bisk school, chaperoned by Mrs. W. F. Galla­ her, enjoyed a very pleasant dancing party at the Woodman hall laat Friday evening. The young people made merry until about the midnight hour when refreshments concluded aft ing of joy and fun. , ' . * The Willing Workers will give a sup* per and baeaar, including a musical program, immediately after Faster. Prominent among the good things on the bill of fare will be hot biscuits and pure maple syrup, the latter being shipped direct from the hills of Vermont for the occasion. Watch for date. Miss Elizabeth Thelen of Elgin has rented the Spaulding store room on' the West Side, where she will open up a first-class millinery April 8. Miss Thelen haa had years of experience in this line of work and her many friends here wish her success. Her establish­ ment will be known aa the Lotns mil­ linery. & M The Plaindealer will be sent to any address on trial three months for twenty- fiye cants, and will be discontinued at the expiration of that time unless other wfaawdwed*. -*• * <•,, tmmv %W4r.~r^r " : The five Graham brothers, the ahota from Long Lake, IU., warn th* guests of the South Shore Country elnb in Chicago Saturday and gave a pratty exhibition of trap shooting. Jay Graham did the best work, killing 98 out of 100. The Grahams also gave .the club num­ bers sotna valuable pointers about shoot* iug. It has been brought to the notice of the writer that it is the general wish of the public to have the new walk on .the west side of Green street completed • this spring and the sooner it is dona the- better. The village board will be con* ferring a great favor upon tax payers and the pedestrians in general of tfee village by turning their attention to this matter at once. The Ladies' Aid society ofgHi* M| church will serve a Lenten strpperat 1 home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F, from five until seven o'clock m Thurs­ day evening. April 1. The reputation of these ladies in this respect is already too well knowu to the general public to need further comment from us, but will venture to say that all who patronise the society on tbis occasion will receive the full valne of their money and a Ana time. AllaraInvited. Supper Masai* per plate. Miles A. Colby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Colby, who reside just north of town, returned home last Saturday evening after a ten years absanca. Since leaving McHenry, Mr. Colby baa seen considerable of the world, putting in six of these years serving Unda Sam, most of which time was spent in the Philippine Islands. During hia army service he worked himself up to |ka title of first sergeant, being the young­ est first sergeant In bis regiment. He returned to the U. S. sbout » year and a half ago. since whioh time he baa been at Lovedo, Texas Mr Colby was well pleased with the l]hilip|>i»eIslands, bat states tbat it will be a long tiiu* ere tfca "• Uw* >. aa miH era ire rtafctf 'Y: Ml:41