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SECURITY/! LIGHTNING -- rod"/ • co.'r BlEUN(iTONi^^J)aS>- F R E D X A T T E R Handsome Astr.ichan effects, rough boueles loth, tricotine-, niohiiir nnd wool novelties. Pledged but to Truth, %o Liberty and Law; No Favors Will us and no Pear Shall Awe." M'LIENRY, ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1895. NO. 10. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY -J . V A IV S L Y K E 4-- EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. OFFICE IN THE NICHOLS BLOCK. Two Doora North of Perry & Owen's Stori, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: ; .One year (in advance). ... ...;...;$l 50 If Not Pusd within Three Months.: ... 2 no : Subscriptions received for three or* six months in the Rime proportion. RATES OF ADVERTISING: .We annftnnce liUsral rates for advertising in the PLAINDEAIEK, and endeavor toiatate thani ao plainly that thef 'Will be readily un,- dsratood. «Tliey are *6 follows: . 1 Inch one year 2 Inphes one 3 Inches one year - Column one year "ii Column one year-- Column oiSe y ea'r 5 Oft JO 00 15 00 3000 60 00' 100 00 One ncn means the. measurement of one laoh down the column, single column width. Yearly advertisers, at the above rates, have the privilege of changing as often as they choose, without extra charge. Regular advertisers (meaning those having standing cards) will be entitled to insertion of local notices at the rate of 5 cents per line each week. All others will be chaj-ged 10 cents per line the first week, and 5 cents per line for each subsequent week. Transient advertisements will be*charged at the rate of 10 cents pe line, (nonpareil type, same as this is set in) the first issue, and 5 ofcnts per Jine for subsequentissues. Thus, an inch advertisement will oost $1.00 for one week, $1.50 for two weeks, $2.00 for three weeks, and so on. The PkAiNDHALBR will bo liberal in giving elitorial notioes, but, as a business rule, it will require a snit&ble fee from everybody seeking the use of its columns for peouniary gain. BUSINESS CARDS. FRANK L. SHEPAR1), COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Suite 514--30 La Salle St., Uhicago. O. H. rEGERS, M, D- PHYSIOIAN AND SURGEON, McHenry Ills. Office at Residence. .. * J03, L. ABT, M. D. PHYSICIAN, SURGEON ANI) OCULIST, Office in Nichols Block, over Plaiudealer Office. McHenry Telephone No 4. DR. A. E. AURINGER, PHYSICIAN ANI>SURGEON. Office in the Stroner building, one door west of A, P. Bier's store, West McHenry, 111. Residence, house formerly occupied by Dr Osborne, All professional ealls promptly at­ tended to, O. B. HOWE, M. D, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office and Residence, Hotel Woodstock. Office hours 1 to 1 P. M. daily, (Jails promptly at­ tended to. Deserving poor treated free ol charge at office, Including medicine Monday and f rid-ty. F. O. COLBY, I), D. S. DENTIST. Woodstock. 111. Special men­tion paid to regulating children's teeth, Parties coming from a distance, will do well to give timely notice by mail. Office, Kendal block corner Mam street and PuolieSq arc O. P. BARNES, ATTORNEY, Solicitor, andi Counselor, Collectlonsia specialty. WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. KNIGHT & BROWN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. U. S. Express co.'s Building, 87 and 89 Washington St. CHICAGO, ILL. JONM P. SMITH, Watchmaker «§t Jeweler McHENRYi ILLINOIS. - A FINE stock of Clocks, Watches and Jew­elry always on hand. Special attention given to repairing fine watches. Give me JOHN P- SMITH. H. C. MEAD, J istice of the Peace and General In surance Agent including Accident and Life Insurance OFFICE WITH B. GILBERT, NEAR DEroT, WEST MOUENRV, III. W. P. ST. CLAIR, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public Leal Estate and Insurance. \ KUNDA, III. A. M. CHURCH, Watchmaker and Jeweler No. 126 Mate Street, Chicago. Special attention given to repairing Fine Watches an 1 Chronometers. . A Full Assortment of Goods in his line, t ^FVEll before have we shown such a large e<>!lee, tion of peerless French Novelties---high- art--in black ^T-ancl colors--a matchless gathering of rare, rich, beauti-" . ^ fnl antl. exclusive fabrics. Exquisite cti'ects, all in fV handsome shadss. . - ^ v. •,; / " $1 to $4 a yard, . BLACK DRESS GOODS.---Arfnurc, cords, spots, cubes, ftiney figured Moliairsf ^loliair' Enstres----bright ^ and shiny---4-6 in. Cheviot8e,rge.. - 40 in Henriettas, all S • 50c. ^ NEW FALL SILK AND V> OOL COLORED ROUCLES. --To .pieces to select from, no two alike, rough cheviots, ^ niattelasses, broehes, stripes, brocades, |knickdrbockers, ^ the choicest lot ever shown in this city. 5Qc,*59c, 85c and $U & Westerman & Son, HOUSE, SIGN AND CARRIAGE PAINTERS, MCHENRT, ILLINOIS. WJ are prepared to do all work in our line on short notice and guarantee satisfaction. PAPER HANGING A SPEClALT V. Priced reasonable and work promptly done. WESTERMAN & SON. McHenry, J innary 30, 1894. A Large Stock of Standard All bought on the down market, most carefully selected, and will be sold cheaper than ever. New Stylish Dress goods, Suitings, Elegant Broad Cloth, Flannels, Serges, Novelty Goods, Trimmings, Linings, New Fall its anil Oiraals! Elegant Dutchess Trousers, in large variety, all fully warranted not to rip. •. CHOICE U^DEKWEAF?. In all sizes, grades and prices to suit the closest buyer. |CgjF° A large invoice Capital City Flannels and Blankets just received. . - Fargo and Douglas Fine Shoes in abundance. Prices low and quality high. All sizes and lasts. Bcloit Pants, Overalls, Shirts, Jackets, and Duck Coats and Overalls. Full stock, can please all. Ladies' and children's Capes, Jacket and Cloaks, arriving daily. Underwear for all, and stacks of it. New Chicago-Ivenosha Hosiery. Fine Hats, Caps and Gloves. Horse Blankets. UpW" Carpets, Oil Cloths, wall Paper, Shades. Fine Groceries: The Best SIMON STOFFEL. JOHN J. BUC3H, p --J Boarding House, Near the Iron Bridge, McHenry, Board bv the Day or Week at Reasonable r»tes, A NICK LINE OF,Row BOATS AT MY LANDING, Pure Wines, Liquorsanrt Choice Cigars always on hand. •WFresii'Lft'rer Beer constantly on draught 4K"4Tt \kl iMTtrn 8 or 10 men to solicit orders W All I tU far Hardy Nursery Stock Fruit arid Ornamentals : also new and yalu able varieties <>F8ce t Potatoes. Permanent Biaition*; good salary, ranging fnm t<5 to $125 par month, Apply quick with references, L- L. MAT & CO., St PauitMlrin. Nurserymen, Florists ant| Seedmen. • Will be kept up in future. Will visit the city every Thursday and will fill all special orders of a reasonable nature. SIMON STOFFEL. $ THINK OF THE MONET MADE from inventions--novelties, or simple useful labor-saving devices, If y< u have ma e a discovery, or worKsd out » mechanical problem we'll give reliable advice as to patentability. The " Inventive Age, " illustrated magazine, 6th year, in interest of inventors, guarantees work of lis ' Patent Department," anil illustrates and describes useful ir.ventions tree, Complete, valid, strong and comprehensive p*tent ; b#>st terms; advice free. Address THE INVENT­ IVE A.GE, Washington, I). C. S AVTNri«s II )LB MONET L\- V xll AJT0» and surplus funds received and loaned on earefaUy se­ lected real estate securities and the interest collectedT" A ']\r O and remitted withouti>\_/x\.Xi O • charge. Loans mad a on time andterm* to emt borrower, t. W. EANUXKAD, :21 DaPag* street, Klnn. Illinois. C.F.BOLEY, Proijrielar of McHenry Brewery, McHENRY, ILL. Always on Band with the • Best. Beer% D2. FBUTH'S >C1 Wext Visit, Friday. Oct. 4th. WOODSTOCK, IL., DISPEJiSARY At the Hotel Woodstock. DRi FRlfTH,,after years of dxpenenciei has perWctefi the most infallible oiethod'of cur. ing'Nervoua d^b.ilty^ decas of body . and mind; self-distrust, poor memory, weak eyes, stunted development, lack of'metrtory, hu: poverished blood', low vitality, arid hi! etlcets of abuses, excesses, improper life, etc., which renders 'marriage unhappy arid ' life miserable. SPECIALTIES--Catarrh, Skin Diseases, Sores Pl uples, Scrofula, Biood Taint, Eczema, Can­ cer, Piles, and Diseases of Women We Guarantee to FoTfeij *500 for a ease of SEXUAL DISEASE SK'SifE Dure. Question list FREE, one personal interview solicited. Cousultation free DX. D. O, FRU fH, 37 I 6 Lake Ave., Chicago^ NEW CASH in The undersigned having leased the Pekoveky Block, One Door South of Post Office McIIE.XRY, ILL., Has refitted the sams "and put in a Full Line of Ehmee Family Groc6ri.es, Kerosene, Gasoline, Potatoes, Freeh Bread, Tablets, Pencils, new Teas* new Coffees. Our Bakery Supplies, Received from the Rock ford Bakery are abso­ lutely fresh every day. Bread, Buns, Bis- cult, Cookies, etc., always on hand. Canned Goods, and all kinds of Fruits in their season can be found at our store, which will be offered to the buying public at the Lowest Living Prices, for Cash. Our goods are all fresh, new and clean,- and we hope by fair dealing and good goods to merit and receive a share of public patronage. C. Be MURPHY. McHenry, March IS, 1895. Does smoke from your cigar arise Like incense in the air? Or does it only cause a smudge And make your neighbor swear? Why will you stick to cabbage leaves And drive your friends afar, When you can purchase for a dime "Our Monogram" cigar? I Oc BARBIAN IOc. BROS. Choice CigarsJ! We can sell you one or a thousand--retail or wholesale. PROTECT YOUR HORSE1 BY BUYING ONE OF THOSE Handsome Fly Nets Now on exhibition at our shop. We also have a full line of Dusters, Whips, etc., to which we invite yonr at­ tention, and will guarantee to please you in QUALITY, STYLE AND HUICK. A fitie stock of . SINGLE & DOUBLE HARNESS Wl^ich will be sold cheaper than the same goods can be bought elsewhere and war­ ranted as representee. §14Er»AirtIINO Promptly Attended to.] Do not fail to call at once ana get the benefit of our bargains. COS CARLSON. McHenry, 111., June 18, 189."». If you wish to it, send us your will receive , our Catalogue free of know all about address and you Price List and charge, STATE OF ILLINOIS, 1 Vss MCHENRY COUNTY*, ) Circuit Court of McHenry County, Septem­ ber term, A, D. 1895. Adelbert S. Wright, vs. Chas, E Irwin and Frank C. Irwin as executors and trustees under will of Major F. Irwin, deceaeod , John Gordon, Carrie Irwin Gordon, John Dowling Gordon and Irwin Leslie Gordon in chancer^. Affidavit of the non-residence of Oarne Irwin Gordon, John Dowling Gordon and Irwin Leslie Gordon, of the defendants above named, having been .tiled in the office of the Clerk of said Circuit Court of McIIcnry county, notiee is hereby given to the said non-resi iem; defendents that the complainant filei his bill of complaint in said court, on the Cnancery side thereof On the 27th day of July A. D. 11:85, and that a fummoris thereupon .issred out of said court against said defend­ ants, returnable on the 23d day of Sepiem er A. I). a8 iaby law required. Now_tbere- fore, ujtnuss you the said Carrie Irwin Gordon John "bowling Gordon and Irwia Leslie Gor­ don shall personal (y be and appear bef ore the said C'rcuit Court Of McHenry county on the first day of the next term thereof, to he hold- en a'the Court house, ir. the city of Wood­ stock, in eaidpou-ty,-on the23d day of Sep­ tember, A, D. 1SH5, and plead answer or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters aiid things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed and a decree entoro'i against you according totheprayerofsaid.bin. , . Iri testimony whereof 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said C urt, at my office in Woodstock this 27th day of July A. D. 1S95. W, P. MORSE, Clerk. V. A. Wright. 1 . . >Compl,ainant'8 Solicitors. Jas. Casey, ) 4illy 27th, A. D. 1895. 4w6 Do You Want WnrL- ? A steady payingjob Ul j\. I with largest house in the west, 20 years established. With our fa­ cilities we can make a good salesman in two weeks from raw' material. Nursery stock tljat is warranted to grow. 25 best varietiea t eed potatoes in the world, etc. If you want money write, stating age. L- L. MAY & CO. / St. Paul, Minn. Nufaeryinen, Florists and Seedsmen. (This house islreaponsiblo) ^ _ RINGWOOD. The small boy is happy and we should judge some not small are happy as well. Thfe Kickapoo Indians q,re hero giving Jheir usual eutertainments, being* camp­ ed in tlie orchard neat* the cemetery.-- Mrs. Harris delivered two lectures on temperance in the M. E. Church, on Sat­ urday evening, and Sunday morning. Mrs. H. is sent out by the 1. O. G. T and to say she understands the temperance question but expresses the vmws Of those fortunate enough to have heard her. The M. W. A. boys have vacated the rooms in Neighbor.'.Pint's- residence, and will hold forth in Band Hall until better quarters can be found. Many of the dairymen in this locality have tilled their silos and find from a fourth to a third of the usual acerage .of silo corn left in the field. The crop of cO.Runon cofn.is reported muph heavier than tfe ̂ yerage-yield, considering the. amount of fall feed. With oats at 22c we can see no need of anyone having a patent horse ptt his hands next .spring;. - „ The Meado w-Lawn - Hoisteins > weri again successful taking, tlie sweepstake^ at the Itockford Fair last week, This week they will be shown at Freeport C. W. may .well be proud of the honors he has won. E. F. Harrison has finished the inte, riorof J. V. Buckland's house. Before placing your order,for painting look thu over. It speaks for itself. Several of the boy? are on the sick list at this writing. We hope to he able to report them better in another week. A number of relatives and friends gath­ ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M- Carr, Friday evening, to celebrate the birthday of their sou, Floyd. Refresh­ ments ware served, games played and a gem>rj,il.-irood sinie enjoyed by all. W. A,. Cristy's boys were in town oit their dqpkeys Saturday. When -we sec how happy the little folks are with their ponies and carts we cannot help wishing thatevery little boy and girl had one. Geo. Simmons, a former Ilingwood bo.A but now living in Dakota, is making rela ti ves a visit. A number from here asked us concern­ ing the Valparaiso school. We told them and we wish to say to any other intend iug to be in school the coming year, at­ tend our state schools if possible. The school at Valparaisi is as good^as any other school with which we are acquaint­ ed. For a term of ten weeks £10 will pay your board bill, add §5 to this for room rent and light, $10 for t,uition3 anothei $10 for rent of books and incidentals making $41, about what bhlvrd atoii' would cost at some schools. If you drop a line to H. B. Brown, or F. P Kinsey, requesting a catalogue, it will receive their prompt attention. WOODSTOCK. County court was in session Monday W. Sherman has returned from an ex tended stay at St. Thomas, Canada. Mrs. 1. T. Salisbury, of Chicago, visited with friends hefe the first of the week. Fred Smith and wife, of Chicago, spent last weeK with friends here. Attorney Barnes went to Belvideri- Monday to look after legal business The"Bt)a,rd of Supervisors met in thi- city TuesdayJor the -annual Septembei meeting. \ Mrs. L. B. Co^ipton and daughter re turned last Thursday from a pleasant visit with friends at Elgin. Dr. and Mrs. James Newman, of Chi­ cago, called on friends here last Satur day evening. P. E. Whitney, of Omaha, Neb., visit ed with his daughter, Mrs. Northrop, in this city, Saturday. Judge and Mrs. E. T. Glennon, of Chi­ cago, visited relatives and friends her< Saturday and Sunday. Albert Arnold and family leave tlm week for Seattle, Washington, where t hev will make their future home. A. B. Wager's horse, used in hauling the wire and supplies for the new tele phone exchange, ran away Friday after­ noon and created some excitement. Th< wagon was pretty badly wrecked, asidi from which no damage was done. While Charlie Sweet and Louis Cox. both of Nunda, were crossing the rail­ road at Cary last Sunday evening theN were struck by the 8:45 train goinp south, killing both of them .instantly The horse was thrown about twenty rod^ and killed, while the buggy was totalis demolished. The-'Uncle Josh Spruceby" Coinpanj arrived in this city Saturday morning and at noon the "hay-seed band" gave a irraird street parade, The band wen truly seedy as far as their costumes wen concerned, but the music was excellent. In the evening a large audience greeted the company in the City Hall, and th< play was one of the best we ever witnessed. FOJR A DISTRICT REUNION, The Old Soldiers of the Eighth Congres­ sional District to Meet at Burling- , ton Park, Aurora, Oct. 2. Regimental reunions have been popu­ lar with surviving veterans since the close of the war, and. the occasion^ of such meetings have kept up the comrade­ ship established iu the years when fields ran red with the blood of brothers. Nothing has ever been seen more touch­ ing than the meetings between many of these old war-worn" boys in blue and the ties have seemed to grow stronger year by year as the number Of survivors diminished. ^ The time has now. arrived when it seems well to.bring together more than_ the scattered members of a single regi­ ment. County reunions have been pop-? ular in some localities, bat, the latest seem to be the reunion of the veterans in entire congressional districts; Notice Of a preliminary meeting looking to such an end was published in the Beacon sev­ eral days ago, and yesterday it had the pleasure of announcing that representa­ tives of several posts were here and that they had decided to hold the district re­ union at Burlington Park on the 2d of October. The meeting was harmonious and enthusiastic. Only four counties were represented, the Grand Army men present being the following, the meeting being hold in the hall of Post 20. Kane County--Wm. Smailes, Post 40, Elgin; J. L. Walker, Post 20, Aurora. DuPage County-- Capt, Rogers, Post 468, Downers Grove; L. L. Hiatt, Post 518, Wlreaton. Kendall County--T. I). Pepper and C. M. Swift, Post 120, Piano. McHenry County--II. C. Mead, Post .043, McHenry; E. K. Morris, Post 169, Marengo, Capt. Rogers, of Downers Grove, was made chairman, and J. L. Walker, ,of Aurora, secretary. It was decided to hold the reunion at Burlington Park on Wednesday, Oct. 2. A committee of arrangements was ap­ pointed, consisting of Messrs. Rogers, H iatt and Walke'. Each post in the dis­ trict will send a delegate to this reunion to arrange for another oue next year. It is the present design to make these reunions an annual feature. It is also designed that not only the old soldiers will participate in these re­ unions, but all kindred organizations and the friends of the veterans. There are iu the district twenty-eight posts of the G, A. R., with a large membership, and Burlington Park is easy of access from most points, besides being a won­ derfully popular resort. It is expected the attendance will be very great.-- Aurora Beacon. THE BEAUTIFUL ROCKIES They Contain the Grandest Bcenery and the Richest Gold Mines in the World. Rock County Fair at Janesville, For the above occasion the Northwest­ ern Line will sell excursion tickets at re duced rates to Janesville, Wis., and re turn. Tickets on sale frdm September 'J to 13, inclusive, good for return passage to September 14, 1895. , For tickets and full information apply to agents C. & N, W.R'y. 9w2 Boone County Fair at Belvldere. For the above occasion the Northwest­ ern Line will sell excursion tickets at re­ duced rates to Beividere and return. Tickets on sale from September 9 to 13, inclusive, good f°r return passage to September 14, 1805. For tickets and full information apply to agents C. & N. W. R'y. 9W2 Low Rate Excursions to the West and Northwest. On August 20. September 10 and 24, 1895, the Northwestern Line will sell horne-seekers' excursion tickets, with favorable time limits, to a large number of points in the West and Northwest at very low rates. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern Railway. Don't- Tobaeoo Spit or Smoke your Life Away. The truthful startling title of a book about No-to-bac, the only harmless, guaranteed tobacco-habit cure, that braces up nicotinized nerves, -eliminates the nicotine poison, makes weak- men gain strength, vigor and manhood. You run no physical or financial risk, as No- to-bac is sold by Julia A. Story under a guarantee to cure or money1 refunded. Book free. Address* Sterling Remedy Co. New York or Chicago. PAINT your buggy for six bits. Call at Besley's and he will tell you how to do it For unknown wealth in fabulously rich mines of gold and silver aud sparkling precious gem stones, not to mention the lovely scenery, our own Rocky Moun­ tains excel any region on earth. The Illustrate'] Weekly, of Denver, Colorado, (founded 1890) illustrates the choicest scenery each week and tell all about the wonderful west. Also true stories of love aud ad venture. This big family paper, containing eight large pages, fifty-six columns, will be sent on trial three months (thirteen weeks) for only ten two cent stamps; club of six for a dollar bill. Handsome gold rings set with beautiful Rocky mountain gems are given free as premiums. Address as above and men­ tion the PLAINDKALEB when you write. Several years ago I was taken with a severe attack of tlux, I was sick in bed about ten days and could get nothing to relieve me until 1 used Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera aud Diarrhtea Remedy, which cured me and has been a household remedy with us ever since. J. C. Marlow, Decaturville, Mo. For sale by J. A. Story, McHenry. A PROMINENT LAWYER. Of Greenville, 111., C. E. Cook, writes: "I have boen troubled with billiousness, sick headache, sour stomach, constipa­ tion,-etc., for several years. I sought long and tried many remedies, but was disappointed until 1 tried your Syrup Pepsin. I can cheerfully recommend it to any suffering from above complaints. By J. A. Story. ITS BY VALUE RECOGNIZED PHYSICIANS, As a rule I am opposed to proprietary medicines. Still I value a good one, es­ pecially when such is the source of relief from pain. As a topical (external) ap­ plication I have found Chamberlain's Pain Balm the best remedy < I have ever used for neuralgia of any kind. I have conscientiously recommended it to many persons. William Home, M. D., Janes­ ville, Wis. Sold by J. A. StOry. -NEVER OUT OF SEASON. There is no time in the year when Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is not a benefit to mankiud. It cures constipation and indigestion, and cures diarrluea caused by bad condition of the digestive organs. Trial size bottles 10c, also in 50c and $ 1 size of J. A. Story. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest AwamS': FOR SALE. The farm know n as the John Fitzsim- tnons farm, situated three miles north­ east of Nunda and six 1 miles south of McHenry, containing 317% acres. This i« one of the best stock farms in McHenry county. Has the finest farm house and barn in the county and all improvements are first class. Is in a good state of cul­ tivation. Will be sold cheap. For fur­ ther particulars inquire at the farm, or at 69 Ogden Avenue, Chicago; JOSEPH PITZSIMMONS, JAMES FITZSIMMONS. 49m6 Administrators. DR. ABT. is iJtepared to test eyes ac­ curately. Tiro spectacle lenses' are ground to order in each caae. " All Ttiings Were Bigger Then. , Apropos of bundles, a correspondent who remembers things writes: "I met the Rev. Mr. Chickering one day when he was pastor of the High Street church, and he carried a huge, lobster under hia arm. He shook it jn my face and said laughingly: 'I guesk my-character will bear me out. Nobody will think I have robbed a lobster cart, though I ana hur­ rying home with my spoiL' • • "Nobody can carry a huge lobster| home under his arm nowrfor the reason that nobody can find one to carry. Iii Dr. Ghickering's time lobsters grew so - big that the gigantic shell in Levi At- "wood's window would turn a deeper. red with:naortificati on at the comparison and blush at its Inferiority, , "In fact, all, things were bigger in. Dr. .Chickermg's day. I often caught trout that measured '34- ifaehes--I am letting myself toll it. The grass was . greener then and the sky a deeper blue. Flowers' were more fragrant, apples had ruddier cheeks,, beechnuts were plentier, and boys smoked sweet fern. Great men. were easier to find, I remember a group of them in inv native town, though at this "•"moment unable to recall their names, wiser than men who live now. Exactly what they said or did I do not remember--it was a long time ago--but there is no doubt about their wisdom. One of them was a selectman."--Port­ land (Me.) Argus. Trouble From Using Oil In Boilers. The fact that th^tise of oil as an anti- incrustator in-«team boilers should be occasionally attended by bagged furnace crowns, if nothing worse, continues to be a source of wonderment to a good many people who ought to know some­ thing of the possibilities of the oil treat­ ment. It lias been pretty well demon­ strated that a very small globule of oil, on becoming attached to the inner side of a boiler sheet, will sometimes collect a mass of dirt particles contained in the water, the whole mixture ultimately baking on and forming an excellent nonconductor. This being the case, the overheating and bulging of the sheet at that partic­ ular placo aae quite in the regular or-, der of things. The oni^specially note­ worthy thing about the mattetr is that a very thin film of oil and & very small admixture of dirt are sufficient to do a great deal of harm, aud that the scale formed by them may be so inconspicu­ ous as to readily escape detection; hence the seeming mystery which sometimes is supposed to attend the coming down of a crown sheet.--Gassier's Magazine. Not a Bloated Aristocrat. Lord Carmarthen, comptroller of th& queen's household at a salary of $4,000 a year, is the eldest son and heir of the' Duke of Leeds and is as abbreviated in stature as his father. Whereas the lat­ ter is exceedingly portly, Lord Car­ marthen is quite the reverse. On one occasion, when addressing a meeting of the electors of Brixton, a London sub­ urb which he has represented in par­ liament, a certain section of the audi­ ence showed itself indisposed to hear him. Finally one of the interrupters - cried out, "We want no bloated aris­ tocrats here!" The little marquis pa­ thetically turned to his hearers and ex­ claimed; "Gentlemen, I must appeal to you. I may be an aristocrat, but do I look bloated?" Which retort turned the laugh against the interrupter and scored one for Lord ( armarthen.--San Fran­ cisco Examiner. •Rientious Elder. • -< e of Hamilton, during" ° The Tlio late the vraces a! iamiltou some years ago, invited certain tenant farmers to the palace to witness the sports. Among those who came were some elders of the kirk and one who held a similar office in the Free church. After the races were over the duke asked the' 'Free church elder how he had enjoyed himself. "Grand, your grace, just grand, and I've won some bits o' bawbees, too, but diuna let on to onybody, for I'm an elder." "Tut, never mind that," Said the duke. "So-and-so and So-and-so have been betting, too, and they are elders." "Ou, aye I They are elders nae doot, but they are auld kirk elders, ah they're no' nearly so strict aboot their duties as us Free church folk. "--Realm. "Old Parr's" Tombstone. When "Old Parr," the "British Methuselah," died in London in No­ vember,"1635, at the age of 153 years and was buried in Westminster abbey a slab was set up over his grave. One of the very last, services the late Dean Stanley did was to have the inscription, which had become almost obliterated with age, recut. The following is a copy of the inscription thereon: "Tho: Parr of ye County of Salop. Borne in A. D. 1483. He lived in ye reigns of Ten Princes, viz K. Edw. 4, K. Edw. 5, K. Rich. 3, Iv. Hen. 7, K Hen. 8, K. Edw. 6, Q. Ma., Q. Eliz., K. Ja.; K. Charles. Aged 153 yeares, and wi Buried Here Novomb. 15, 1635." Do You Own a Flag? j Every household should. owu a flag, just as much as it should have bed linen, The flag should not only be owned, but put out on every occasion on which there is the least excuse. Patriot­ ism is inborn, to be sure, but lots of in­ born sentiments need development and •tosttM'Bg. Love of country is one of the things that we cannot bring out-too early or have too strongly demonstrated. High Breeding. "Madam, you expect the baron to propose for the hand of your daughter. Is she then in love with him?" "Sir, a well bred young person never falls in love with a man until he has m a d e h e r a n o f f e r o f m a r r i a g e . B u - moristiscke Blatter. Wear of. Shoe Leather. . . We wear away -.frw^ inches of 8hp<l leather in a year. A pair of boots that would " last a lifetime" would conse­ quently have To Wprovided with sole® from eight to hiuy fed thick.