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NOTES ON A STJMJMCjSJft VACATION. four 0ran»$d by T. A. G^at\y, of the ('. II. ife y. bona, arid pPtebnally con­ ducted by W. H, Spinner, ticket agent , of the Burlington Route> QaleSbUrg-, Splendid crops arc assured. You-can well* afford to attend our SECOND ANNUAL WEDNESDAY. AIjG. 7, 1896. 1®*" Butter on the Elgin Board of Trade 'Monday was steady7 'Offerings, 34,080 pounds. Sales, 14,280 pounds at 20 cents. Last week 18 cents, ye£r ago 23% cents. To be held in the Cool tic Shady River Park, ]$0RTH OF THE IRON BRIDGE, ELGIN, ILL ADMISSION FREE ALL ARE WELCOME H. Holmes appears from news­ paper reports to be the blackest-hearted villain the world has ever seen or known of. It is estimated that he has commit­ ted about, twenty murders for no other purpose than to obtain insurance. His plan of disposal seems to have been to bury the victims in cellars and cover them with lime so they would be.eaten up and the remains never discovered. (ST* Hie Republican State Central Com­ mittee met at Springfield Tuesday of last week: A large number of prominent Re­ publicans were present from, different sec­ tions of the state. Speeches Were made by Chairman Tanner, Senator Cnllom, ex-Congressman Mason and other lead­ ing members of the party, which were en­ thusiastically received. The Opinion Seemed to prevail that the Legisla­ ture should make a speedy- adjournment' • alid Altgeld was roundly scored for call­ ing the special s&ssion, upon so shabby a pretense. • *, •" 1ST"The Times-Herald warns Con­ gressman Hopkins to "beware the gang's in state politics, if he is in' the race for governor. It pays our "Hop" this pro­ nounced compliment: "Mr..Hopkins has made a creditable career in congress. HP has been regarded by the people as a safe man, a clean man, far above the average in ability and character. He has always heldaloof from the Evans gang at Auro­ ra. He never fraternized with the pot hunters and gauzy ward-heelers, and cheap under-strappers. He has main­ tained his dignity and self respect. His personal habits are above reproach and he stands square to the world." We second the'motion--"beware the gang.' --Every Saturday. »-- -- ~ I©" The Bannock Indians, whose reser­ vation is in Idaho, have been on the war path; and a few settlers and several In dians have been killed and the troops have been sent to quell the disturbance. The Bannock tribe comprises about 400 Indians all, told, nearly one-half being braves. The causes of the outbreak are attributed to encroachments of the set tiers and the acts of those rascally In dian agents. Undoubtedly Poor Lo is a down trodden race, but still if the Gov ernment is not able to find men for agents who can handle them in the right kind of shape, they had better go to work and exterminate any of the tribes which kick up a disturbance. As matters have been run there is altogether too much monkeying about the matter. m Is it the W ork of a Spy? During the past few -months a number of deserving soldiers who secured a pen sion"under the new law have been drop ped from the rolls as not being disabled in a pensionable degree. In every in stance pensions were granted only after an abundance of evidence and medical testimony by examining boards, who were, or should be competent to pass up on the case. By a ruling of Hoke Smith and the blundering administration Washington, the old soldiers who have been drawing a pension for a year or two are coolly informed that they are given thirty days in which to file satisfactory evidence or their names will be stricken from the rolls. In most cases the evi dence required would take months to prepare as persons having knowledge of the facts are often difficult to locate and the result is that few are re-instated. The question naturally arises, why has the department taken up these cases when claims on file areunreached? There can be but one logical conclusion, and that is that the present administration in its hatred of the old soldiers, and suc­ cess of the pinion arms, has hired some­ one in every locality to spy out and re­ port pensioners whose disabilities are of such a nature that their ailments are not generally known, or who may have incurred the displeasure of the spy. In war times spies were summarily dealt with; in peace times tar and feathers might be adopted.--A/jfioc/j News. When I am Dead. If the wOrld should ever be so unfortu­ nate as to lose me, I intend to have it understood before I go that the eight lodges to which I belong shall not pub­ lish resolutions in "eac¥"of the city papers" nor "furnish a copy" to the "bereaved family," informing them and the public two weeks after the funeral, that it has "pleased" the all wise Ruler of the Universe to interfere with my ter­ restrial career;--that I have,in fact,been "removed from our midst." Aud my grief stricken relatives will confer on me a great favor by not having the news­ papers print a "card of thanks," signed by the members of the family and ad­ dressed to "kind neighbors and friends who so generously assisted us in the recent"--unpleasantness. Ofcourse those customs were launched into by the best and kindest motives, but the fifty or more years of hardship to which they have been subjected have reduced them "to cold stereotyped formalities, mean­ ingless and useless.--Ex. A Story in a Few Words. John--How did you come outlast year on your rented farm ? 'Tom--Barely made enough to pay rent. .1 ohn--What rent did yotrpay ? Tom--I was paying fa per acre. John--Will you rent a farm this year. Tom--No, I am going to buy a farm for the price 1 have paid yearly for rent., John?--Where are you going to buy it? Torn--Why, haye you not seen the offer of the C. S. Qraves Land Co., R 311, 5G Fifth Ay., Chicago, who have an adver­ tisement in our paper? Above is a sample of conversation heard between a great, many farmers in the thickly populated counties in , many states. (FOUilTn I.ETTER.) Tuesday morning, July 9, we leave Lower Guyser Basin ^or Uppel* Guyser Basin,, eight miles distant, where we arrived at 11 A. M., passing on the way Excelsior Geyser,Jvhich is thedargest^nd most powerful geyser in the Park. Size of crater, 250x400 feet. This guysfer has not shown any signs of activity since 1888 but is constantly throwing off vast quantities of steam. We also passed many hot springs, or pools as they are called, among the others one called Artemesia, which up to two weeks ago was a^quiej) pool, but at that time be­ came ati active geyser, which works every twenty four hours, and happened to be working as we passed, throwing the water about forty feet. We arrived at Upper Geyeer.Basin at 11 A. M., just in time to witness a>n eruption of Old Faithful geyser, which works every hour. It eruptions begin with a few spasmodic spurts and these are followed by a col­ umn of hot water, about two feet in diameter, which ascends to a htighth of 150 feet. This is'a very pretty sight and must be seen to be appreciated, . After •viewing this we proceeded to a hotel for dinner and then visited the balance of the wonders in this "region. In this section are situated the most noted guysers in rhe Pajk. There; are- in. this basin 2,6 geysers" and hundreds of - hot " springs.; Sotpe of the most noted geysers to be found here are the Bee Hive, Giantess, Sponge, Lion, Sawmill, Grand, Giant, Grotto, Riverside, Fan, Splendid and Castle, which throw water all the way from 20 to 250 feet, and while some vork several times a day others work once every six or spven days, and on ac­ count of the various formations and habits of the various geysers'^and pools, the visit to this place is mosl pleasing and if it were possible to give a correct idea of the wonderful sights, no one would rest content until they had seen tor themselves. As there are ho accom­ modations for lodging at this place we returned to Fountain Hotel for the Wednesday morning we left there *t 7 o'clock for a forty-six mile drive through the Pt rk, passing through some very dense forests and seeing some very nice scenery. We arrived at the thumb of the lake for dinner, after which some of the party took the steamer to the head of Yellowstone Lake, while the bal­ ance of the company proceeded by stage. There are numerous hot spring so close to the lake that fish can be caught and without moving party can drop them into one of the hot springs and cook them, and this was done by some of the party. At 7 P. M, we arrived at Lake Hotel, and after supper we went out to the edge of the woods to see the wild bears come out and sat from the piles of rubbish and waste from hotels. These bears are very large and fat, quite shy of strangers, and strangers are also ]uite shy of them. Thursday, at 9 A. M., we left the lake for the canyon, where we arrived, at 11 \. M. Some of the party left by boat and fished up to the mouth of Yellowstone river where they were picked up by the tage. I doubt if such trout fishing can be found elsewhere. The fish are quite large and will aver­ age about two pounds each and can be caught as fast as they can be reeled up. Upon arrival we take dinner and prepare to enjoy the grandest scenery of the Park. Here are found two falls uf Yel lowstone river. The upper falls have a drop of 140 feet, and a quarter of a mile helow the river takes another leap of 3G0 feet, called Lower Falls. The walls of this canyon are 1500 teet high and are of various colors, making a sight never to be forgotten. We are taken to differ ent points along the river and are com­ pletely dazed at the wonderful sight of the river winding its way along 1500 feet below us, now in sight and then hiding behind a curve and then out again until we are led to believe that no grander sight could exist. This closes our visit to the Park, and we now proceed to Mammoth Ho| Sprincs, where most of our baggage was left, and from there go by stage to Cinnabar, where we find our car in waiting. Our visit to the Park has been an ideal one, and I have aivem vnu only a brief outline of it and doubt if the beauty and grandeur of this trip can be told. The drivers tell us that they never made a more pleasant trip than this one, as the rain of the first day laid the dust and the weather was cool during the entire trip. One morning the thermometer registered only 36 above zero. When it is warm and dusty the many millions of mosquitos which are found here, and the dust, detract much from the pleasure of the trip but we had neither of these difficulties to contend with. Saturday morning at daybreak finds us at Billings, Montana, where we break­ fast and get a yiew of the city, which ap­ pears to, be a nice lively town. We leave Billings at 9:25 A. M , and shortly pass within sight of the Custer Battlefield and next passed through the Crow Indian reservation, thence on through some very fine grazing country in Montana. -Our next stop was at Hot Springs, So. Dakota, where we arrived late in the evening. This is a great summer resort and„we found here some Chicago people with whom we were acquainted. There are numerous hot springs and bath houses in the-towo which claim to have great curative qualities. Here is located the Soldier's Home, which accommodates from one to two hundred veterans. We also visited the ^ ind Cave, which is lo cai-ed ten miles out of town, which is truly a wonderful cave. We were taken into the cave a distance of two aud one half miles, which the guide says is only a beginning, but as our time was limited we were obliged to retrace our steps. This ends the trip of the vacation tour and our party, after having supper, started on their homeward journey, but my wile and myself, wishing to remain in this vicinity for a few days, took leave of the balance of the party, and on Tuesday took the train for Belle Fourche So. Dakota, where we arrived at 11:30 A. M., and were met at the depot by Clayton Simmons,formerly of Ringwood, 111., and taken to bis home, about six miles from Belle Fourche. Clayton and his brothers, Dana and George, are nice­ ly located here in a fertile valley, adjoin ing which is a vast range where their horses and cattle roam at will and are remarkably sleek and fat. They have 50 acres of crops in, consisting of corn, rye and wheat, and the prospects are favor­ able for a good crop. They also have about 30 acres of fine meadow land. and Dana have been in this vicinity for twelve years and are nicely located. George joined his brothers about three months ago, having left a paying situation at Brookings on ac count of his health. The clirriate and his occupation here seem to be very favora­ ble for him as he is feeling much improv ed in health. The boys have about 40 head of cattle and about 80 fine bred horses. They are milking 11 cows and find ready Bale for their butter at 21 cents per pound the year round. While here we tried our hand at horseback rid ing, fishing and driving cows all of which was great Sport for us. Geo. Simmons has won the reputation of lx.;ng the trout catcher of the section, and although pretty*w«iJworn out wl.en we left him, on account of^feh&j&x^rtion land­ ing trf>ut when out showing us how it was done, wc trust he will soon: recover. Dana Simmons id making his home on a homestead claim thirty : miles west of here, in the eastern part ot Wyoming, and not having seen Mm in sixteen years he was introduced to me as Mr. Smith, and I had quite a conversation with Cowboy Smith, who finally concluded to stay to dinner with us, and his little niece forgot that his name was Smith and called him Uncle Dane, which ended the game. , „ After having a splendid visit here for a wee"k Clayton took us to Spearfish, which is about fourteen miles from their place, and at 10:15 A. M , Tuesday, July 23, we commenced our homeward journey. From Spearfish to Lead Citgr we view­ ed some Very choice Black Hills scenery, and no one who travels this route can but admire t,he wonderful sights and grand scenery. Upon arriving at Lead we found our old friend and townsman, P. N. Carr, and were shown the sights of the city. As the train leaves Deadwood alt 3:30 p. M. we are obliged to make tracks^that way. The gold mines around Lead and Deadwood are quite busy and times are better than in the silver dis­ tricts of Colorado. "Deadwood seems to be a very thriving city and many nice buildings are to be found. Leaving Deadwood we returned to-Hot Springs and stopped here one day. The hotels here are enjoying a nice patron­ age and Hotel Evans, where we stopped, had about 200 guests. We left Hot Springs Wednesday nighc and, pass through Lincoln and Omaha, Neb., reaching Chicago at "7$5\ A. M. Friday m o r n i n g . , * ? ' • " h . * ^ • I would say in conclusion that we are highly pleased with our trip, and think the plan of the "Burlington Vacation Tours" hard to beat, and feel very grate­ ful to the manager of this party, . W. H. Spinner, of (lalesburg, for the, kind atten­ tion shown us. Hoping that I have not burdened you with my feeble attempt, I will close, hoping to see all my old frierfcls and many new ones at the old stand. J. E. CMSTY. P. S. In our items of three weeks ago concerning the trip to the summit of Pike's Peak, it should have read that the fare for the round trip, from base of hill to sumit, was $5 instead of $500. J. E. C. For the benefit of the young but growing OF McHE^RY 11^JO, An 80 BY 160 FOOT My Sweetheart of Years Aero" Is a beautiful waltz song and chorus. Published for Piano and voice, also Mandolin and Guitar; Mandolin and Piano; Full Band and Orchestra. By way of introduction, either of the ar­ rangements will be mailed to any a ddress on receipt of 15 cents in stamps when ordered direct from ISAAC DOLES, (Pub'.-) Indianapolis, Ind. (Regular price 50 cents each.) HALF OF HAPPINESS Depends upon the stomaeh-. If you have no constipation, indigestion, chronic sick headache, summer complaint or any other trouble of the stomach or bowels, you ought to be happy--usually are. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin rids you of these ills. It's pleasant and powerful. It doesn't cost you $1 to try it. Sold in 10c bottles as well as 50c and $1 sizes at Julia A. Story. STOMACH NOT JUST RIGHT? Here's what will cure it: Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin--a palatable, certain rem­ edy for constipation, indigestion, chronic sick headache.summer complaint or any trouble of the stomach or bowels. For sale in 10c, 50c and $1 sizes by Julia A. Story. My little boy, when two years of age, was taken very ill with bloody fiux. I was advised to use Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and luck­ ily procured part of a bottle. I carefully read the directions and gave them ac­ cordingly. He was very low, but slowly and surely he began to improve, grad­ ually recovered, and is now as strong as ever. I feel sure it saved his life. I never can praise the Remedy half its worth. I am sorry every one in the world does not know how good it is, as I do.--Mrs. Lina S. Hinton, Grahamsville, Marion Co., Florida. For sale by Julia A. Story. DANCING PLATFORM With the Finest Music, will be an attractive feature during the day and evening. A Meals and Refreshments Of all kinds will be served at liberal prices on the grounds. AMUSEMENTS TO ENTERTAIN. SPORTS TO ENLIVEN. Monday, July 29th, will pass into history as the biggest day's business, offering the biggest bargains the Big Store ever offered. In dollars and cents the receipts far exceeded the total of any week's business during any previous month of June, July or August. In view of the above facts we decided not to quote prices this weekj as the capacity of our store has already been overtaxed. In-, steadj, have a nice social chat with our ever appreciative patrons, ; > •f There are stores and there are stores. Did yov ever stop to compare the methods of some stores? Stores are like a good many other things--no two alike, To illustrate: - "" . ' • : - s The Style of some Stores: Liberal Prizes will be allowed to persons on the grounds, as follows: The youngest Mother-in-law. Oldest person. Most Liberal man. Oldest Settler. Heaviest person. Hansomest child. Person having the largest family. Winners of Tub Race, Fat Men's Race, Foot Race; Sack Race, Bicycle Race, Tug-of-war for championship of Lake and MeHenry (bounties. Fish Pond, etc. The experience gained by the eommittee havitfg in charge last year's highly successful picnie on the grounds insures you a grand good time, recreation and innocent pleasure. Lay aside care, bring your own and your wife's relations, in­ cluding your mother-in-law, and have a good time at River Park. Watch for large posters. Cordially yours, THE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. For a nice Fly Net, Duster or Whip, go to Gus Carlson's. He can supply you and at prices to suit. NOTICE. All you want to men and boys that Save from $2 to $5 on Pants OR SUITS. Don't Miss this Chance On any kind of goods sold in my store, at Chicago's lowest pric.cs E. LAWLUS. O p p o s i t e R i v e r s i d e H o t e l . M e H e n r y . I HAVE IQLL.X RAXSOXS Store Hints to Cash Buyers, Bargain Hunters, Economical Traders, &c. Have gone over the store and marked down lots of things you will need for summer. Though we are quite busy every day, we can't afford a single dull day. That's why we are building up for busier ones. The leading Tan Shoes in the town for men; will you take ours at $2.90, or go further and pay $4 to $5? One is a fac-similie of the other, the only difference is we have the clearing price on ours. Ladies' Ladies' high button tan Shoes $1.65, have been $2.50. ' i low Oxford Tan 85c to $1.15, have been $1.25 to $1.75, Misses' and children's tan Oxfords, perhaps just what you are looking for. A maker let them go in 41 lump, and" of course that means a big slice off from wholesale prices; such a slice that we offer them to you at 75c. can Coal, Shorts, Middlings, ,R3 Bran, Oil Meal, Oats, Ground Feed. You have got to Use them. Get my prices on quantities, from a bag -full to a car load, be­ fore buying elsewhere. Just received, 12 doz. ladies' high button shoes, black patent tip, made by C. M. Henderson & Co., in their factory at Dixon. They are made up for a $2 shoe and in every way reliable and stylish, and for fall wear if you so desire. Are anxious to have you examine them, and should you care to buy a pair next Saturday you shall have them at $1,15. High grade tan shoes for boys and girls, made by Nelson & Schwing; $1,50 for the $2.25 grade; lace or button, as you prefer. Also, high button tan shoes for smaller tots, 85c for $1.25 grade. Ladies' wrappers and dresses, just received. They are made at Aurora. Most any style you please, and a sure fit; a good third cheaper than before. Also, clearing price on ladies' shirt waists, 38 to 98c. Muslin Underwear; a now lot; gowns, chemise, drawers, skirts, 50c and up. , . ._ .. W. A, CR1STY, WES7 UcIlENBYt ILL tra large O llitch the hammock to a tree or a corner fenc^, anywhere. 75c. The very best you can find for the price. #\ Ex- Ve want to keep you thinking that this is a good place to trade. MSR EPRESENTATION AND EXAGGERATION Our Style: Goods Exchanged And Money Cheerfully Refunded UNDERSELLING BRAG Asking One Price BLOW and BLUSTER Taking what is offered. Honest Business Methods One Price and That the Lowest HAVING because of UNDERBUYING WHAT WE ADVERTISE. A FEW REASONS Why you should trade at the Big Store: Do you remember not a great while ago, before we embarked in the department store business, when we did a large credit business, in fact nearly every sale went on the books--did you ever stop to think that no business house could do an extensive credit business and live and prosper? vv e were forced to charge high prices- one had to pay for our annual losses in book accounts. Who Changed this System ? THEO. F. SWAN -some- And to-day the Big Store Stands foremost among stores, providing the universe with original low prices on all lines of merchandise. There are imitators who copy, the Big Store always originates. Glance at our price list of Drugs. All $1 Patent Medicines, 79e--all 50c Patent Medicines, 39c, etc. Before we originated the lowest price you were obliged to pay the full price. ^ Hereafter why not give the Big Store the preference ? See what we are doing in our Hardware Department, we provide the universe at cut rates. We buy in car lots Gasoline Stoves, Barb Wire and Nails, and furnish? the lesser dealers through their representatives. Hereafter why not give the Big Store the preference ? In our Shoe Department nothing speaks louder than reliable trustworthy footwear, the best value that the least money will buy. In our Grocery Department we handle only the reliable brands of all the leading manufacturers, underbuying and in car lots, enables us to furnish the smaller dealers at the same price we charge our regular customers; we make no distinction, why should we, their money is no better. Hereafter why not give the Big Store the pref­ erence? It's so all over the house. I m I II 1 1 111 THEO: E. SWAX, GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE ELGIl^, ILL,