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" -JPoS&S^S*?---- ------ - Caithness (Gaelio, ^(•Jollabh") Cafc- teynes, the Land of the Stranger, and giiderland, the South, Land, are steeped in strange superstitious, some traceable o4o Norse, others to Celtic influence. The lone, wind swept home of the olan of ' - the (Jatts, with itsr miles of moorland and peatfields, its bold, rocky coast, this county, with Sutherland, and the groups cff islands to the' north are in a peculiar sense the home of folklore, le- gend, myth and peasant wisdom. To this day the older memberg^of the fish­ ing community take off theirbonnets as they row past the head of Whailagoe, and thus express, in their simple way, ,, the deep reverence which they feel for the "great m.ither" on whose breast they are tossed. V The lassies of Freswick dress their hair before sunrise on pain ^f-^causing their sweethearts to be lashed with these silken tresses by the evil kelpies of the pooL The farmer of today lights the bonfire at midnight on New Year's eve and passes his key through the flames to secure them from disease, . while the kerdboys jump over the flam­ ing peats for good luck. Changeling children are regarded with the same awe as of old, and witches, elfins and j sprites can, it is said, be discerned around the Maiden Paps weaving the' threads of fate.--Scottish Review. A Toug-Ji Niagara Hftrkmaii. Here is a somewhat, new story of the Niagara falls hackman: Two tourists? a lady and a gentleman, stopped off at the fall's between trains. A hackman engaged them for a brief tour of sightseeing- The time actually consumed was 55 minutes. The hack- , man said he must have $3.0. The gently man remarked that it was an outrage. The driver explained that he had Keen of great assistance in pointing out the places of interest and stood firm. The gentleman prepared to pay under pro­ test. Unfortunately for himself he handed the man a $20 bill. "Do you pay for the lady also?" ask­ ed the hackman promptly. "Do I pay for the lady?" repeated the fare in astonishment. "Of course I do. What do you mean?" "Then there will be no change," re­ plied the hackman. "My charge of $10 is for one person ; $20 for two persons. The amount you have handed me is ex­ actly correct. Thank you, sir."--Buf­ falo Express. Salt Makes. Sugar Sweeter. Who would think of making sugar sweeter by the addition of salt? Such, however, is asserted to be the case by Professor Zuntz at a meeting of the Physiological society of Berlin. Prom his experiments he finds that if to a solution of sugar there be added a slight amount of salt and water so weak that it excites no saline taste, the result is extra sweetening of the sugared wa­ ter. The weakest of quinine solution is said to produce a practically similar re­ sult.' The explanation given of the above seeming incongruity is that the ever so feeble saltness or bitterness imparts an . increased sensibility to the sensation of taste by the simultaneous stimuli and hence an appreciation of additional . sweetness. Wales and Working-men. The Prince of Wales is remarkable for the tact of his bearing toward work- ingmen. He invited Mr. Henry Broad- hurst to visit him at Sandringham. Mr. Broadhurst declined on the ground that he had no dress suit. Of course a dress suit could have been bought, but the "'"fact of his possessing it would have in­ jured him with workingmen. The prince renewed the invitation, and Mr. Broadhurst said he would accept if he were allowed to have a bit of dinner in his oWn room. This was courteously conceded, and Mr. Broadhurst went. He was shown to his room by the prince. Noticing that the fire was not lighted, the prince took matches, went on his knees and kindled it himself.--London Correspondent. "My Eye." The chief of the anthropometric sta­ tion at St. Petersburg has made a truly startling discovery. According to that gentleman, the order of criminals may be determined by the color of their eyes. Thus, "thieves and murderers always have chestnut colored eyes; those who abuse confidence in various ways have cinnamon colored orbs, and vagabonds have sky blue eyes." Black and dark blue eyes are, on the other hand, the color of the eyes of honest people, and, adds M. Kerloff, the twentieth century will base its theories of crime on this incontestable sure sign. Which shows that M. Kerloff has no need for uttering the petition, "Give us a good conceit of ourselves."--Philadelphia Record. Presenting Arms to a Cat. Some 50 years ago a very high Eng­ lish official died in an Indian fortress at a place that is one of the centers of Brahminic orthodoxy, and at the mo­ ment when the news of his death met the sepoy guard at the main gate, a black cat rushed out of it. The guard presented arms to the cat as a salute to the dying spirit of the pow­ erful Englishman, and the coincidence took so firm a hold of the locality that up to a few years ago neither exhorta­ tion nor orders could prevent a Hindoo • sentry at that gate from presenting arms to any cat that passed out at night. Grandmotherly Government. A traveler landed at a railway station in a country which for a good reason shall be nameless. His passport was found not to be in order owing to the absence of a certain vise. ~ "You caanot remain in the country," said the police official. v "Then I will go back again." "Have you permission to leave the country?" "No." "In that case we can't let you go. - - We will give you 24 hours to decide." --Fainille. WOOD, It-*- OUR STOCK OF FALL STOCK GENERAL - MERCHANDISE ELGIN, ILL Is all new and fresh. No^helf-worn goods. We have no specialty to offer this week, but will give you Bargains In Every Department. - ™ We have just received a full line of the latest styles in HATS and CAPS for the Fall and Winter trade. Call and look them over. UNDERWEAR ! Has Arrived FLOUR ! Goods are ffilP Another car, (500 sacks) of the celebrated Sleepy-Eye Flour just re- and every sack warranted; ;• |||gllP||te' - f^T'Why use inferior Flour when Sleepy-Eye costs you no more. It 'siEEPYS*^* costs you nothing to try a sack. Prices are Hi OUR FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT, SLEEPY 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. --. <• West McIIenry, Illinois We are also showing a nice assort ment of 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 TRIVOLITE, POLECHINELLE, ORCHIDEE, Pillsbury's and Washburn's Best Flour. • WILL SAVE IOU MOM BOOTS AND SHOES GRAZIELLA SERPENTINE BEDOUIN YIVANDIERE PEB1CHOLE DANIER VILLAGEOSE, ETINCELLES METEORE We sell the Genuine 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 pieces 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. WHEN YOU BUY IT And make good bread when you use it. Pillsbury's and Wasnburn's Best leads them will use no other. Every sack warranted. The Best Rubber Goods rciade. Washburn's-Best, - - $1.1C Pillsbury's Best, 1,1' Leave your orders at the mill, we will do the rest Respectfully Yours, THEO. F. SWAN, Ringwood, 111 GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE COAL COAL OIL! -- DEALER IN -- HARDWARE, STOVES, RANGES, ETC. WEST JIcllFMn . IM.. JULIA A. STORY, In placing your orders for 3Tour winter's Coal remember that tie DKALEB IN Cross Creek Lehigh C m not be excelled It is one of the From the frozen north to the land of perpetual summer cime, artificial heat is a necessity at regular seasons of the year. And it is not necessary to put up with the inconveniences of the past to have it. Nothing can qo meet the requirements of all alike as a Hardest of Hard Coals, and we guarantee it to burn freely and last longer than oth^r Coals. We have our Coal sheds tilled with the above named Coal right now and can give you PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST. Delivery to suit you Call aud see us, examine our Coal, get our prices and we know you will be pleased. WILBUR LUMBER CO. West McHenry, 111,, Aug. 14, 1895. Paints, Oils and Colors CONSTANTLY ON HAND. Portable Heater of Convenient Size FDLL, LINE OF Easily moved about, absolutely safe and with no coal or ashes around, PATENT, MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, Stationery and Druggists' Sundries. Have won favors as the highpst type of their class. So reliable and tree from any smoke or oil smell as to be recommended by physicians for use in the sick room. They are the only Oil Heaters that are perfect in points of use and beauty, convent ience and economy. Requires but one gallon of oil for 12 hours use. You need a heater of this description many times during the year, particularly in the fall and spring. You want the best when you buy, consequently you must get a Barler. I have them in four sizes, and would be pleased to have you call and see them in operation. It will pay you, as they are a handsome line. ills i rBSCriUllOnS Carefully compound by a ) Registered Pharmacist. Your Patronage is respectfully solicited. •JULIA A. STORY One Door West of Riverside House, McHenry, JU F. L. McOMBER, West McHenry FURNITURE GEO, W. BESLEY Chamb9r Suits« Sewing Platforms, Floor Rockers, Carpets, Window Shades, COMFORTERS, PILLOWS, ETC. I do not allow any of my goods Drugs, Medicines JLNOW is ine tune to dress up yonr teet to Keep on the tall lains and frosts, There is no house as well equipped to do this as we are, with the Selz make, which needs no introduction here. « PAINTS, OILS, fcOILET ARTICLES. PURE WINES AMD LIQUORS FOE MEDICAL USE. We have made araangemsnts by which we can supply every boy and girl with the best wearing School School Shoes at the lowest living price. Rubber Boots, Grain Boots, Etc, CLOTHING. We will give you extra inducements in Clothing bought ot us for the next two weeks, as we must make room for our till stock now coming ia- New goods received every day to get shop worn or out of .date. Also, Bottled Ale and PorLer for Medical Use Unites StatesJarClaia Apcj WM- H- COWLIN, Woodstock UNDERWEAR. As the nights get cool you should 1 . not fail to call on us for thi-j most necessary line of dreisS. We have the right weights for this season ot the year. ' ~ ^ X^ily leads. Call for a sack, barrel • . . * 1 -1 ,' ',;z- or car lead. Yours for Fall Business,, ^ Prices as Low as the Lowest, HgrThe best brands ot Cigars and smoking and chewing Tobacco* always on hand. Physicians' Prescriptions Carefully compounded. Give me a call, Illinois A FULL LINE OF UNDERTAKING ON HANS JacobJfusTuw, McHenry, III., July, 18954 ' JOHN J. MILLER, West McHenry West McHenry, Jan, 2a