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Kra K"Jorgenseii Rifle. Fo;t Sheriden baa afforded matter for curious comment on the part of every military man in the country and for pretty much everybody else besides. In 'killing Thop. Coffey, an escaped military convict, I'ri rate Kress ha* for the first time proved upon the human body the fearful fatality of the new Krag-Jor- geneen rifle recently adopted by the United States army. The first man to yield up his life to this implement of de- BaT" Batter on the Etein Board of Trade Monday waS firm. Offering*, 27,420 pounds. Sales, 17,220 pounds at 22 cents, 3,200 pounds at 22% cents, 1,500 pounds at 22^ cents. Last week 21 cents, year ago 25 cents. 1®?° America now holds the record for the fastest railroad locomotive the faafr- est man-of-war and the fastest yacht. The British don't know what a 2:10 trotter is, never saw a real live prize fighter, never had a White City or a Chi­ cago. The only thing they have a cinch On is Cleveland and the Democratic party. In Ihe next race Americans will Capture those prices too. . - t&rit is stated on good authority that there will soon be another issue of $25,000,000 gold bonds. The public debt is piling np nearly as last as it did . in war times. The bends are handled by a foreign syndicate, who make a large profit out of it'. Since the Democratic administration came into power the .pub­ lic debt has increased over $300,000,000 and how many more gold bonds will 'fie issued before Congress meets it will be hard to say. IST" In their convention at Saratoga, Tuesday of last week the New York State Republicans were harmonious in their de­ liberations, platform, and the nomina­ tion of a ticket to be voted for in Novem­ ber. A resolution endorsing Governor and ex-Yice President Levi P. Morton as New York's candidate in the next Na­ tional Republican Presidential Conven­ tion was enthusiastically received and unanimously passed. \ struction was a desperate character who (•got his just punishment. There is a shudder in the thought of the thousands of in ore noble li ves that are probably destined to fall as sacrifices before this same deadly weapon before it shall in turn be discarded, as the old Springfield rifle has been, for something still more murderous. - , _ The pencil-shaped steel and copper- nickeled projectile which killed Coffey passed through his head, shattering the skull so that It hung together merely by the scalp, made a clean hole through a live tree eight inches in diameter, and buried itself three feet deep in the hillside where "it- was recovered little the wo'se for w ear. The fearful effectiveness of this light 30-caliber projectile and of; the smdkelets powder used, may be judged from these facts. The rifle will kill at a distance of two miles as surely as at the muzzle of the weapon. >• - . The peculiar explosive and tearing effi ct oi the projectile as exemplified in the Fort Sherfcan episode will be the sub­ ject of general comment. The Krag-Jor- geneen rifle, with all its terrible powers of penetration, seems destined after all to produce no less barbarous wounds than the old minnie ball or the heavy Spring­ field slug. It has been the general im­ pression that the new weapon wbuld pierce bones without shattering. toem unnecessarily. The condition of the skull of the man who fell before the new bullet leads to another conclusion.-- Journal. IST'Even from rock-ribbed Bourbon old "Kaintuck" comes the report that Republicans of the State are figuring on a majority of 15,000 to 17,000 at the approaching election for Governor, on account of what seems to be a hopeless division between the gold standard De­ mocracy and the free coinage of silver advocates in the Democratic party. Hard money once was a shibboleth to rally theDemocrats, but now, alas, "how the mighty have fallen." "BUCK" SHOULD BE BOUNCED. It would manifestly be unfair to hold the Republicans of Chicago or the other members of the Cook county Republican committee responsible for the disgusting brutality exhibited at the meeting of the committee last week by that burly ruffian, "Buck" McCarty. But the other members of the the committee will justly be held responsible for condoning the outrages committed by McCarthy, if they consent to associate with him or to sit with him any longer as a member of the county committee. They owe it to themselves and to the good name of the party to publicly censure him as he de­ serves to be censured and to declare his seat on the committee vacant because he is unfit to associate with decent men. "Buck" McCarthy is an acquisition from the Democratic party whose loss was a gain to that party, and if he would re­ turn to its ranks the Republican party would have cause for rejoicing.--Spring­ field Journal. teiT'The game laws of the state permit duck shooting on and after the 15th of September, but they provide that there shall be no shooting between sunset and sunrise at any time of the year. Satur­ day, the 14th, a large number of Chi- cagoans went to lakes in Lake county so as to be on hand Sunday when shooting became permissable, but they were in each a hnrry to kill something that they could not waite for sunrise. Some of them were arrested by the game warden ^°r v"*]3^on8 °* the laws committed Monday, and fined. Com­ plaint nPfnade by some sportsmen that the warden ought to have gone around the lakes and "papered" the banks with notifications that shooting between sun­ set and sunrise is illegal, and that he ought not to be so hard on people whose only fault was ignorance of the law The warden is deserving of praise and not of censure. It was the business of these hunters to know the law, and doubtless they did know it, but believed it would not be enforced. They took their chances and got caught. It is made the duty ot the warden to see that the game laws are obeyed. He has started out well this season, and it is to be hop­ ed he will keep it up to the end. TOO MUCH SENTIMENT. Eugene Y. Debs is now the only A. R. U. man left in charge of Sheriff Ecfeerr, his six companions having departed this morning for their respective fields of labor. Mrs. Debs arrived last evening and will keep her husband company dur­ ing the remainder of his stay. He will be released ju6t before Thanksgiving.-* Woodstock Sentinel. We have no personal animosity towards Debs, but we would be pleased to know if such proceedings are a compliance with the intents of the law? From what we can learn Mr. Debs has been treated more like a guest of honor than a malefactor. We supposed that the object in imposing a sentence to con­ finement in jail or prison, was the inflic­ tion of a punishment for crime and that one of its terms was to separate the offended from the society of his home and family, and there are many who are inquiring by what authority the sheriff permits Debs to enjoy the society of his wife while he is a United States prisoner serving a sentence for a misdemeanor Is the man who is looked upon as the responsible one in the wrecking of trains, the burning of cars and merchandise, the maltreating and even death of train men to say nothing of the inconvenience to the public, a fit subject of public sympa­ thy to the extent of making his term of imprisonment a holiday instead of a punishment, while the miserable tramp who robs the till or counter of a few shillings to keep soul and body together is made to suffer in the chain gang or at hard labor in prison. From the extreme consideration that has been shown Debs it begins to look as if the authorities s^ood in fear of his august majesty.-- Uela van Entervrise. RING WOOD. L- A. Waterman returned, from his western trip, on Saturday last. James Green and sister, Anna, attend­ ed the wedding of their brother, John E„ whicji occurred at Aurora, 111., on Wed­ nesday, Sept, 18, 1895. Married.- on Saturday, Sept. 21, Mies Luey.A. Dodge to Clyde Randall. Mr. and Mrs. Randnll will reside for a time in Cincinnati, Ohio, where Mr. Randall is attending a medical college. John Thompson, of Lansing, Minn.,' has been in town several da%vs, being called here by the sickness of his father. Clyde Ri-Harrisonrof-Rtver Forest, 111., came out to attend the funeral of Mr. Thompson.. ® F. L. Carr and family, of Wauconda, came up to attend the wedding of Miss Lucy Dodge, on Saturday last. They Sundayed with Mr. and Mrs. F, E. Fay. Hickory nuts are plentifel this fall "Coonie" and "Judge" were out ofceday laat week and report the woods full of them. ' . . . - V / •- • Look out for Cristy & Son's .great clothing sale next Saturday and Mon­ day. '• . . - What is the matter with the weather? Perhaps the political row in Chicago han now blown over and we are to have cool times again. , " ' ' > The funeral; of the late Robert Thomp­ son was. held from, the M. E. Church in this village, on Tuesday uffcernoon, Sep 17. We copy the, following from the correspondent to the Sentinel : IN MEMO ill AM, . Robert Thompson died .Sept. 16,1895,. at the home . of his son, Thomas, at- Barreville, after an illness;of five days • Ho was born at Salt-marsh, Yorkshire, England, May 2, 1813, and was married in his native country to Mary Harrison, in the spring of 1840, with whom he has lived fifty-five years, coming with his family to America in the year 1845. After a tedious journey, having been fourteen weeks on the ocean, he arrived in Chicago July 4, came to Ringwoodand remained a short time, until he made ready a humble abode on the 120 acres of land in the town of Greenwood, pur­ chased by him of the government, where he lived and reared a family of six chil­ dren, four sons and two daughters; John, a resident of Lansing, Minn.; Thomas, of Barreville; Elizabeth Fifpp- son, of Rinewood; Richard, of McHenry; Jane A. Carr, of Bingwood, and Charlen of Greenwood. Two children died in in­ fancy. He remained at thi6 home until five years agOj, when he, with his now be­ reaved widow, came to live with then- daughter, Mrs. Simpson. Coming to this country at so early a date he«iw his surroundings transformed by the hands of industry from a seeming wilder­ ness to a beautiful home. He was thf owner of 320 acres of valuable land re­ cently sold to his son CharleB. Mr. Thompson was honest, industrious and upright in all his dealings, a true hus­ band, a good father, and a friend to all his neighbors. Honor to> his memory. The funeral was held from the M. E Church, Rev. Wm. Nickle, officiating. ••"•vg;." ' • v - ' r „ .... Hi : Wi 1 • ' •. ': / :P %: r'S/S Help the Cubans. ,A meeting of prominent citizens was held at the Union League Club Friday to inaugurate a movement looking to a difinite expression of Chicago sentiment on the Cuban question. Strong resolu­ tions, expressing sympathy with the struggling Cubans, were adopted, and it was decided to call a mass meeting at Central Music Hall, Sept: 30 to make more emphatic and more definite the ex­ pression of popular sentiment as to what action should be taken by the United States government. Some of the more important move­ ments inaugurated in Chicago originated in this way, and it is possible this firBt meeting to consider the Cuban question may become as notable as did the first meeting called here to consider what should be done to have a World's Fair held in Chicago. The amplifications, of that meeting eventually included the civ­ ilized-world, This meeting, to ask for aid to Cuba, may start a great ball to rolling, and in the end exercise a tremen­ dous influence. The people are eager to express their views on the Cuban^ques­ tion, and the meeting at Central Music HaM wili;be a great one.--Inter Ocean. Money saved to. the consumer by buy ing Clothing by sample of J. W. Cristy & Son. Goods and prices guaranteed to please or no salel GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY Of late years a revolution has taken place in the methods of teaching geog­ raphy. At one time what was called the Lancasterian method was used. This consisted in singing the name of states, capitals, gulfs, bays, etc. Should a pupil wish to know the capital of Cali­ fornia, he would be obliged to commence at Maine and sing to California. The method was similar to the a-b-c method of teaching the alphabet. There are manv people who cannot tell whether g comes before or after n, without repeat­ ing the alphabet. Then came the elabo­ rate atlases, filled with names of hun­ dreds of names of little towns, rivers, great and small, multitudes of islands, etc. The pupils associated a black dot or dark streak on the m^ip with a certain name on the other page, and this was called learning geography.. All exami­ nation questions were of this type: Where is Podunk ? Create Coon creek. Mention names of lo( streams flowing in­ to Lake \\ innepesdukee? Name in order all capes along the Atlantic coast from Passamaquoddy Bay to the Dry Tortu- gas? All this has been called sailor geography. It is greatly to be regretted that teaching of this kind is still pre­ valent. Within the last decide, geographical teaching has, owing to the influence of such men as Guyot, Agassiz, Parker, Redway, Jackman and Frye, undergone great change for the better. The science is now more and more looked upon as a description of the earth con­ sidered as the home of man. This home is studied with a view, of finding out what air, soil, clouds, water, frosts and Bun- ehine do in modifying the earth's sur­ face and in fitting it for the scene of human action or history. Thus can be seen the relation of geography and history. _ w. G. NUNDA. This is the warmest September known to the oldest inhabitant. A runaway in town Friday last. Hickory nutting parties are frequent nowadays. The Dairy Maids Entertainment, at Colby's Hall, was well attended. Attorney Lowell had two suits Satur­ day before Justice St. Clair. If you have a farm or house and lot for sale or rent, call on W. P. St. Clair. Mr. Bo.vington and Mr. Crane have purchased an interest in R. Thompson & Co.'s store. Mr. Selz, who has occupied Mrs. James Crow's place during the summer, has re­ turned to Chicago with his family. Mr. Mason has purchased a building lot on the North side and expects to build a residence this fall. Isaac Minch has bought a lot and will build soon. The corn crop and cow pasturhs good and milk must be plenty. F. E. Cox purchased a fine Jersey cow last week for §50. The first primary room in the public school has so large a number of scholars that it has become necessary to have an assistant teacher. A fire occurred here Sunday, burning Mrs. Fred Bryant's house to the ground with all its contents. Nothing but a SUN MON TUE WED THU FRl SAT r 2 3 4- 3 6 7 8 „ 10 II 12 13 1^ 15 16 IZ 18 19 20 21 22 23 2* 25 26 27 28 2B •&2? C$3 <32} feather bed, two or three pillows, a rock­ ing chair, and a sewing machine was saved. It is supposed the roof caught fire from a passing engine. Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Bryant's daughter, lost all her fur­ niture and clothiner. We understand Mr. Bryant carried $600 insurance on his house. The tire leaves both families quite destitute. SPRI NG GROVE. Our school is prospering finely under the new management. Mrs. Dennis Halderman has been at Richmond a few days lately helping carc for the little daughter of Edwin Halde- man. The little one has been very ill but is now on the gain. The town hall is now ready to be plastered. Mrs. Sarah Oxtoby is yisiting at Antioch. Jack Warner will moye to Solon soon. Mrs. Goodrich will occupy the house he vacated. John Oxtoby is as proud a man as need be, all on account of that little daughter tbat arrived there lately, The services at the M. E. Church last Wednesday evening were good, as they always are. Prof West, of Genoa Junc­ tion, accompanied Rev. Helmuth. Rev. Helmnth is deserving of great praise for tvirf manner in which he has so faith- fufly labored this summer in the interests of this community. Can we'not show our appreciation still more by better attendance and greater interest. THE BEAUTIFUL ROCKIES. Threadbare Genius Was Rewarded. A" moldy looking wayfarer knocked at the back door of a. bumble dwelling in the - suburbs the other morning and- inquired of the woman who answered the knock :/ - ' 1 . : , "Do you want your piano tuned to­ day, ma'am?" 'Land sakes!" she. replied. "We haven't any piano." . 4 ' Vv • " Perb aps. the frescoing in your parlor needs touching up a little," be sug­ gested. "There ain't any frescoing in the parlor." A look of deep melancholy settled on the face of the tourist. "I am very sorry," he said. "By do­ ing this kind of work for our best peo-< pie I make my living. I was hoping I might be able by the exercise of one of my callings in your tasty cottage to earn my breakfast"--• "Lord love you, come right in!" cor­ dially exclaimed the woman, opening the door wide. "You're a greasy fraud, and I know it, but you've got talent, and I admire talent wherever I meet it. How'11 you have your eggs--hard or soft boiled?"--Chicago Tribune. Reapers of the Sea. Many of the inhabitants of the sea are good jumpers and some have become famous. Among them should be men­ tioned the tarpon or silver king, a huge fish with scales that gleam like silver, which constitutes the famous game fish of Florida. The leaps of this beautiful creature are often astonishing. Several years ago a steamer was rushing down the St. Johns river. The captain was sitting on the fore deck, leaning against the pilothouse, when suddenly there rose in the air a beautiful shining fish four feet in length. It came on like an arrow and landed in the lap of the cap­ tain as neatly as though it had been placed there. In Pacific waters the tuna, an ally of the horse mackerel, is noted for its leaps. Sometimes a school sweeps up the Coast ' and the powerful fish, often weighing 800 pounds, are seen in the air in every direction. Tliey are like an arrow, turn gracefully five or six feet in the air and come down, keeping the water, for acres in a foamj and if not the greatest jumpers they are certainly the most graceful of the leapers of the sea.--Philadelphia Times. To Clean Old Coins. Old coins may be cleaned by making a hot solution of soda or potash, dip­ ping the coins in this, then for a mo­ ment in nitric acid, followed by a thor­ ough rinsing in clear water running from a tap. Potassium cyanide is excel­ lent for cleaning silver coins, but it should be plainly labeled and kept away from children, as it is strong poison. Money is powerful for good if divine­ ly used. Give it plenty of air and it is eweet as the hawthorn. Shut it up and it cankers and breeds worms. --G. Mac- Donald. Who's Got The ' Turkey! The Biggest Turkey! The Largest Turkey! The Liveliest Live Turkey! We offer a cash prize of §25.00 for the largest Living Turkey consigned to us before January 1st, 1896. ' Elgin Produce & Creamery Co., 13 Dearborn St. CHICAGO. General Commission Merchants. ELGIN, ILL UNIVERSAL ORIGINATOR Agents W anted! In every town in Mo.IIenry County, and the Northern part of Illinois, to to. licit l.ite Insurance for the NORTHWESTERN - MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE OF MILWAUKEE, WI9. Thfi Company haa $75,000,000 assets and $15,000,000 surplus: is 88 years old and pays larger dividends than any other life company in thia country. For information apply to | J. H. JOHNSON, Special Agent. Woodstock, 111 Or V. P. HEII., District Agent, Rocbforrt, 111. lime OUR FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT^.- The new Fall Fabrics--those which will lead in style this season, and in which our great stock is thoroughly complete--are now on exhibition. The French, the German, the English, the American makes, aro represented, and we can , freely state that never before in the history of this business has our Dress Goods Department been in such perfect condition. Included in the assortment are A.C.SPURLING Veterinary Surgeon McHenry. Makes a specialty CASTRATION. Office at Hanly'a Livery Stable. West McHenry, 111, jcialty of^B DR. A. The eloquent man is he who is no eloquent speaker, but is inwardly drunk with a certain belief.--Emerson. PROMISE AND COST ftf0PABiE- FOR SALE. The farm known' as the John Fitzslm- mons farm, situated three miles north­ east of Nunda and six; mile$ south of McHenry- containing 317% acres. This is 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. V J 08EPH FlTZSnrMONS, JAMES FITZSIMMONS. 49mG Administrators. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest'Award. They Contain the Grandest Bcenery and the Richest Gold Mines in the World. CARMERC • WANTED to buy Farms in CENTRAL WISCONSIN. Land is on the North­ western line C. StP. M & O. R'y, about 200 miles from Milwau­ kee and a little North, in Clark County. This is one of the bestcoun- ties in the State, having a population of over 25,000. Land lies adjoining railroad, and does not extend over six miles from it at any point, and is from four to ten miles from the County Seat, •which has nearly 3,000 inhabitants and isquiteamanufacturingcenter. Well supplied with excellent water and best of fuel. Good schools. \yhy rent a farm or buy an improved one? Buy one unimproved and make the profit. FDCC TIPIf CTQ up to $20 allowed purchasers mCC I IWltb Id of 80 acres or more of land; one-half fare to those buying 10 acres,if K.R. tickets are bought of us or you have a receipt showing amount paid. OVER O.OOO ACRKS CSOI.lt TO ACTUAL SETTLERS. Only $5 to $10 per acre. $2 per acre cash, baianco five years' time. We want 25 families from this place! Will you help us? Big inducements to those moving before May 1, 1895. Write for particulars. Agents, surveyors and teams on hand to show the property free of cost. Buy your tickets to Columbia, Wis., via Merrillan junction. Tin C. S. GRAVES LAND CO., R. 311,56 Fifth AM., Chicago, III ONUMPNTO NO AGENTS COMMISSIONS! MVAStiB'ivaliaoo.to % * IN 11 iiflu. 111. Finest Lilies, Eye-Glasses SPECTACLES. No Char&e for Testing Eyes. the PERFECT F1rGUARANTEED Will tie at (\ T, Dnniel's;Drvig ^tore, Aigon quin, every Wednesday, and at the office oi Dr. Aurmger, West McHcnry, every Satur day, commencing Feb. 23, 1895. Also at 4he oflicc of Dr, Dawson. Wauconda, on Mondays!, and at the office of Dr. Rice. Richmond, every Friday. Office with Dr, We'rden, Nunda.,111, * X For unknown wealth in fabulously rich mines of gold and silver and sparkling precious gem stones, not to mention the lovely scenery, our own Rocky Moun­ tains escel any region on earth. The Illustra ted Weekly, of Denver, Colorado, (founded 1890) illustrates the choicest scenery each week and tell ail about the wonderful west. Also true storiesof love and adventure. This big family paper, containing ei^ht 'ferge pages, fifty-six columns, will be sent on trial three months (thirteen Weeks) for only ten two cent stamps; cltib of Bix for a dollar bill. Flandsome gold rings set with beautiful^ Rocky mountain gems are given free as premiums. Address as above and men­ tion the PLAINDEALEB when you write. Registered Jersey Cow for Sale, The undersigued has a new mi'ch Reg­ istered Jersey Cow for sale. Is twoyears old and a very fine animal, ^a.11 on or address * K S. HARBISON, Ringwood, 111. * ELECTRIC TELEPHONE , Sold ootrightt no rent, no royalty. Adapted to City, Village oi; Oountry. Needed in every home, shop, store nnd office. Greatest conven­ ience and best seller on earth. A stout« make from 85 to 850 per day. One in a residence means a sale to all tno neighbors. Fine instruments, no toys, works anywhere, any distance. Complete, ready for use when shipped. Can be put up by any one, never out of order, no repairing, lasts a life time. Warranted. A money maker. Write W. P. Harrison & Co.. Clerk 10. Columbus, ft Do You Want XKTr.vlr 9 A steady pay ing jot » V V Ui l\ ' with !,art<?8t house in . * • tho west, 2Cf years established. With our fa cilities we can make a good salesman in two weeks from raw material. Nurtfoty stock that is warranted to grow. 25 be*t varietiea seed potatoes in the world, etc. If vou want money write, stating age. L L. MAY & CO St. Paul, Minn. Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsman. (This housed responsible) One gallon can 1'ie Peaches for 25c, three 3-pound cans Pie Peaches for 25c' -2 cans 3-pound Table Apricots for 25c These and many more at J. W. Cristv & Son's. ^ i. Shorts, Middlings, Bran, Oil Meal, Oats, Ground Feed. TR1VOL1TE, POLECHINELLE, BEDOUIN, GRAZIELL A, DANIER, _ PEB1CHOLE, YILLAGEOSE, ETINCELLES, ORCHIDEE, SERPENTINE, YIYANDIERE, METEORE. Our Scotch Plaids Are perfect Gems. Our sublime Suitings (silk warp), in evening shades will be the representative fabric of all the elite events. Our Leader will be 500 pieees Dress Goods for ordinary dresses, in all colors and mixtures, some 38, 40 and 42 in. wide; some all wool, others part wool; you usually pay 50cper yard, our price 29c. THEO. F. SWAN, GEEAT DEPARTMENT STORE ELGlBi, XUU, 0 TOHN MANSON'S We give you reasonahle price-new^ every week and are anxious to tell you more. Come, we will tell it to you in the store. THE SHOE TRADE. We have is the cheerful results of giving you what you want and' giving it to you at the lowest price, Trade imposes itself upon no one, it eome* when it is desired. , ;? Ladieb' Dongola, pat, tip, pqnare or round toe, you prefer, $1,35. Misses' Dongola pat. t'P $1.25. High grades, high priced Shoes if vou wish, but lhe same price-liberality runs all through the Shoe Stock, We arrange a great three-days Combination sale this week, And next week, Monday &: Tuesday, When we offer special inducements in Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Underwear, and Groceries. It will pay you to come. JQHl EVARSON & CO You have got to Use them. Get my prices on quantities, from a bag -full to a car load; be­ fore buying elsewhere. ;i: W. A. CRISTY, wmi mcjj£jvhy, ill Do you need a heating or cook stove? If so, now is the time to buy. W e have a large stock of the cokbrated A " « Acorn & Garland Stoves, As well as other makes. Our stoves give universal satisfaction and are worthy of inspection. , The Largest Stock of Stoves in the County. We have on hanel Anti-Rusting Tinware, Table Cutlery, aud everything found in a hardware,stop. * s • First class new wor>k and Repairs in Tin; Copper and Sheet-Iron, Your trade is respectfully solicited. , JACOB BONSLETT, McHenry.