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er. WEDNESDAY<^AN. 22, 1896. J, VA3V 8LYKE, Editor. KSfAn ingenious man hasiseuedacalen- D IT almanac covering a period of 67, 713,25Q years. It will be useful to Dem­ ocrats who are looking forward to the time when their party will get another chance to run the country." J6T" Batter on the Elgin Board of Trade on Monday was steady. Offerings; 80,- 000 pounds; bids opened at 10 cents. Sales, 10,860 pounds at 19% cents, 47,- 520 pounds at 20 cents. Last week's prices, 22).£@23 Cbnts. Year ago, 23@;24 cents. V . , I®* Canada is busily engaced in strengthening her forces ana getting ready for a, dash on Chicago, says an exchange. Canada had better go slow. The thing for her to do will be to prove, an alibi if England tries that little game 'onus. • • . . RaT When a man asks tor the war news in these times he.should state whether he refers to England, Germany, the United States, Cuba,. Venezuela* South- Africa, Abyssinia, China, Japan, Corea, Formo- .. sa. Ashanlee, Constantinople, Armenia. Or Manitoba. The list grows rapidly, and the map of the world may be pro­ nounced in a shaky condition. K3T1 Within the memory of living men there has never been a war from which the reports were so unreliable as they have been from Cuba. At laet however, it seems to be certain that the Cubans have been able to conquer the island all the way from Santiago to the outskirts of the capital. Havana is beseiged and if it falls, Cuba will at last be free. Mil­ lions of people in America will pray for the capture df the beleagued [city. The hearts of the decendents of the men who threw off the English yoke in 1776 over­ flow with sympathy for the Cubans. Hopkins Wields the Gavel. A Washington dispatch, under date of Jan. 13, says: Congressman Hopkins, of Aurora, occupied the speaker's chair during!a large part of the session of the House to-day. It has been noticed that since the present session of Congress be­ gan Speaker Reed has relied almost ex­ clusively upon Hopkins to take his place in the chair. This is particularly grati­ fying to the members of the Illinois dele­ gation. Reed and Hopkins are warm friends and are both avowed candidates for offices of dignity and trust." Hon. Wm. A. Northcott, of Green­ ville, has announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor, subject to the de­ cision of the Republican state conven­ tion. Mr. Northcott is Head Consul of the Modern Woodmen of America, hav­ ing been twice unanimously re-elected, and in 1892 was the Republican candi date for Congress from the 18th district, but was defeated in the democratic land slide. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat said of his campaign: CONGRESSMAN HOPKINS A Stirring: Address, Breathing Patriot­ ism In Every Word. Congressman A. J. Hopkins, speaking to the toast "Our Natidn" at the Rea} Estate Board Banquet, at ihe" Auditor^- iam Hotel, on Thursday evening, said, among other things, after a pleasantly humorous introduction: "Whore in the whole history. of,lman- kind is there a nation the equaUof ours? Where a country that furnishes a parallel with the glory and achievements of the American Republic? The republics of antiquity traced their origin through the mazes of mythology %to some* pagan god. Our ancestors, recognizing the omnip­ otence of the one God and trustingTIn hie justice, formed a government^4j6 the western shores of the Atlantic which re­ versed the principles which up to that time had governed the actions of men in national affairs and asserted the broad doctrine that in our nation the people should be sovereign and Our government should be maintained, not for itself nor for any recparnized privileged classes but for the welfare of all the people. The founders ot the American republic profit ed by the experience of ages and gave us a constitution which has not only aroast'd the admiration of the ablest statesmen of Europe, but has so adjust ed the rights of the several states; that form a past of ohr national government "that they blend into, one harmonious" whole. Careful statisticians have- esti. mated that our agricultural ^resources, when developed as they some day will be will sustain a population of a thousand million people. Our population is now something over 70,000,000, and we are recognized as one of the first, if not the foremost civilized nation in the world. Think for one moment of the marvelous possibilities of the future, when our pop­ ulation begins to near the limit of our agricultural resources. I believe that our Nation has an exalt­ ed and a gloriocs future. The feeling should be inbred in each generation that every American citizen must contribute his mite toward maintaining domestic tranquility and upholding the honor and integrity of our country in our inter­ course with foreign nations. One of these problems confronts us to-day. For more than seventy years the United States has been committed to the doctrine that my aggr388ion upon the part of a Euro­ pean government upon the territorial rights or liberties of a sister republic in America should be held as unfriendly ac­ tion toward the United States. Our re­ lations with England over the Yenezue- lian boundary involve an application of this doctrine. I trust that the peaceful methods of diplomacy will be sufficient to adjust the differences that exist re- specWng the trrave question, but I honor the President for the manly and patriotic position he has taken, and I but voice the universal sentiment when I say he will be sustained by the American people. War should never be lightly entered into but even that is preferable to national dishonor. We know the grasping ten- deucies of England. We have felt her powerful influence on many occasions during our national existence. What we are to-day from a national RINGWOODI : ' S. W. Smith was in the city on'lTQsi- ness, Monday. G. A. Stevens and J. W. Grimoldby were Elgin visitors the fore part of the week. Anna Green and Mattio Dwelly are vis­ iting friends in Chicago this Week. M. V. B. Spaulding transacted busi­ ness at Woodstock on Monday. A.* C. Matthews has the contract for filling the ice houses here this year. The third club dance was a grand suc­ cess in all particulars, there being 73 numbers out. The next one occurs on Friday, the 31st. . , Stevens and Bell are kept busy now-a- days with their husker. They are at present husking for Amos and Wm. Smith. --Mies Cora Martin, of Ostend, and Miss Lulu Colby, of West McHenry, were visiting} at N.0 D. Stevens', Friday and Saturday. Owing to sickness, the cobweb social, which was to have been held at the resi­ dence of Wm. Coates, Thursday evening of this week, has been postponed. Reports from John W. Bell Only con­ firm the fact that he is very low and grave fears are entertained as to his recovery. Frank W. Carr. was taken sick 'Satur­ day. The cause or condition we have not learned'at this, writing. ' The" Rihgwpod Cemetery Aid Society will hold a Necktie Social,atthe residence of Mrs., Mary A. Dodge, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 30. Each lady will bring a basket with supper for two, 'A gocid programme is being prepared and noth irig will be. left undone, that would in­ crease the .pleasure and. profit of the evening. TUB FARMBir STDIIBISHON We offer below a few very desirable goods and at prices that will move them soon. -'-- ; --------- ; --- # --r- •; ' . • - - 4: stay Felt Boots and Overs, $2,CO. Mishawaka Ball Band Kjuit 13oots and best Overs, $2.35. Boys' Felt Boots and Overs, $1.83.- ' . i ^ Men1 s Felt Boots, only 58c. - , ' ', ~v Boys' Felt Boots, only 47c. Men's heavy Rubbers, former price G5, now 47c. Women'-s Rubbers, former price 45, now 32c. Women's'Storm Rubbers, former price 50, now 35c. Misses' Rubbers, heavy roll, sole and tip. 50, now 35c, And other winter goods too numerous to mention. ' . and Notions A>T HARP TIMES PEIC3S9.. 20 per cent off on all Shawls, Blank ets, (children's Underwear, wool ..•^•'fipsiery,- Gloves, Mittens. GREENWOOD. Grandma Dassow is very low. Mamie McDonald has been numbered among the sick the past week. Mrs. E. G. Westerman and Marguerite are visiting in Elgin. ^ Miss M.vrtie Roberts visited the /past week at Ringwood with her sister,# Mrs. Chas. Carr. ' ^ Mrs. A. Stevens, of Dundee, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Roberts. J. McDonald made a trip to Hartland Sunday. Most all of our young people who dance attended the club danpe at Ringwood Friday night, and of course they had a good time, C. 0. Lowman, of Park Ridge, was in Greenwood on business Saturday. Bert Bell, one of Ringwood's enterpris­ ing corn buskers, was in Greenwood last Friday. 1 N. J. Garrison, Miss Maud Westerman and Mr. and Mrs. Robbins attended the teachers' meeting at Nunda Saturday. Our school has received the Diploma awarded it at the last McHenry County Fair, for the exhibit at that time. Miss Maud Westerman has been en­ gaged by the board of directors in the Sherman district for the spring term. Maud is a successful teacher, having taught the last three years in the Howe district and refused the school for the coming year. Our local I. 0. G. T, will be well repre­ sented at the County Lodge, to be held at Ridgefield next Saturday. f The pulpit of the Baptist church will be occupied by the pastor of the Elgin Congregational church next Sunday. "E. Garrison and wife, of Dundee, were visiting relatives and friends her6 the past week. The ladies of the Baptist church will give a Birthday Party, at the home of Mrs. Roberts, Wednesday evening, Jan. 29. Everybody bring as many cents as you are years old. Merchandise at Cost. Our still heavy stock of high grade and stylish Ladies', Misses and Children's Jackets, Cloaks & Capes will and must be sold during Jan­ uary regardless of first cost, In fully warranted Fur Coats, Coon, Russian Dog, Siberian, Cat, etc. Mr. Northcott, the nominee, com­ bines in his personality the appearance I standpoint has not been accomplished of Chester A. Arthur, and the impassion-1 by the support and friendship of Ehg- 0d eloquence of Burke Cochrane. He is young, active and aggressive, a Bplendid organizer and a magnificent campaigner. Mr. Northcott is receiving the encour­ agement of the press and the leading Republicans throughout the state his candidacy. Ka^That ably edited Republican paper the Macomb Br-Stancler, sees the danger of a Chicago Tammany fastening its grip upon the Republican party of Illinois, and gives the following note of warning: "If it has come to pass that a half dozen land, but in spite of her. No American can ever forget her impressment of Am­ erican seamen, or the domineering and arrogant spirit of her diplomatic cor­ respondence respecting our Northwest­ ern boundary line and the fishery ques­ tion which has so seriously affected the interests of New Englanders. She never yields her claims when treating with a weak power. Venezuela, without the protection from our government, would be compelled to concode every de­ mand of England. On behalf of BARREVILLE. New goods arriving daily, and at our usual low prices. »w w V r, mr i t jnee ' CROCKERY & GLASSWARE We have some decided Bargains in them, and lamps, you can have your choice for almost Cost We want to reduce our stock before the spring goods arrive. StEEPY.^6* You can't see with your eyes shut. Open them' to the facts that Old Sleepy Eye Flour is the most economical purest, best, and goes farthest of any Hour on the market, and don't cost any "more than inferior flour'. Ask for Old Sleepy Eye and use no other. It costs nothing to try a sack. Goods delivered to any part of the city. PAi\-KA-KOf The great anti-dyspeptic Flour for Pancakes. Self-raising and 'absolutely pure. Jt is intended to take the place of buckwheat in winter, and unlike buckwheat is equally wholesome in summer. HEAVY SUITS AND OVERCOATS. Now in stock, are all bargains and the goods arc of the very best / ' Underwear, Flannels, Yarn, Hos­ iery, Shawls, Mittens, Caps, Robes, etc., are all offered at prices to move them to our customers. NEW WALL PAJ»ER And shades now arriving. Baer's choice" Syrup is still the leader, West McHenry, Illinois. Jk. B4EMo OWEN & CHAPE LL ! scheming politicians in Illinois can ma-1 weak and struggling sister republic nipulate the political machine so as to the United States should take a firm land themselves in the fat official places, I position. In furtherance also of the parcel out the United States senators from this state for a couple of terms hence, deliver the state delegation in the next National convention, and hold the Republican party in Illinois in the hol­ low of their hands, it is high time the machine was broken. These are the powers attributed to certain political gentlemen of the state, and if their influ­ ence has not been over estimated it is high time the party administered a chas­ tisement by relegating them to the rank." principles of free government this Nation should not permit the extension of mon- archial power in either of the Americas. Our flag represents that form of gov­ ernment which is destined to spread, not only over the two Americas, but in time will be adopted by all of the civil­ ized nations of the world. Even Eng­ land. powerful as she is, must give way before this manifest destiny. Fred Bryant is moving his goods from Ringwood to the old Bryant farm. Quite a number of the young people from this place attended a party at the home of Miss Mary Munch, on Monday evening, the 13th. All report a pleasant time. Jabez Carr and wife, of Moreland, were the guests of T. T. Thompson and fam­ ily, Sunday,the 12th. Miss Mittie Huffman and niece are spending a few days at this place. THE HAI i - OF CHILDREN Should be closti> watched and regulated by mothers. Carelessness in childhood often leads to serious trouble in after life. The digestive organs and bowels should be kept in the best possible condition to insure good health, not only for the present, but for years to come. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a harmless but potent remedy, corrects all such evils in children. Twenty doses (for children) 10 cents, at J. A. Story's. (SUCCESSORS TO PEHRY & OWEN.) Choice Groceries, and only the best Flour in the market, SIMON STOFFEL. IireURAlfGH UuSIlfBgg Will be kept up in future. Will visit the city every Thursday t will till all special orders of a reasonable nature. SIMtOIV STOFFEL. ofOHN "FVANSON'S CLOSING OXJT SALE fearss Saving of Your Dollars. Shoes must receive your immediate attention. 3300 pairs must go. ISE?" Democratic newspapers and politi­ cians are very busy these days in at­ tempting to make people believe the Re­ publicans have full control of both branches of congress, and try to make it appear that the Republicans are respon­ sible for the actions of those bodies per­ taining to legislation. It is true that the Republicans control the house of rep­ resentatives, and their promptness in passing the emergency tariff bill and bond bill to give temporary relief to the national treasury, demonstrates the ability, patriotism and promptness to meet the exigency of the hour, but the Republicans "control" the senate to the extent that they lead on the important committees. They have three more votes in the senate than the Democrats, but they are three votes under the com­ bined strength of the Democrats and Populists. On most of the great ques­ tions the Democrats and Populists unite, putting the Republicans in the minority. This sort of "control" does not withrtanysort islation. In addition to this hindrance to Republican legislation we have a Dem­ ocratic president in the White House who is averse to Republican legislation and American prosperity, when such legisla tion is in any way detrimental to the English gold syndicate. High Prices Must Go. The idea of paying $25 to §75 per acre for land that is improved and with only a prospect of making a living is preposterous. The chances for selling such farms at an advance are limited. The C. S. Graves Land Company, R. 311, 56 Fifth Avenue, Chicago, is offer­ ing fine farming land, unimproved, in Central Wisconsin, (see advertisement in this paper) at such low rates and on such favorable terms that prices will increase every year. This land is located within easy reach of good markets with plenty of fuel"good water and excellent schools, and is selling at from $5 to §10 per acre. carry Many merchants are well aware that their customers are their beitfriends and take pleasure in supplying them with the best goods obtainable. As an instance we mention Perry & Cameron, prominent druggists of Flushing, Mich. They Bay : "ft'e have no hesitation iu recommend­ ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to our customers, as it is the best cough medi­ cine we have ever sold, and always gives satisfaction." For sale at 25 and 50 cente par bottle by J. A. Story-. UNCLE BEN'S. THERE are numerous post offices in Illinois of the same or very similar names. Letters often go astray unless carefully directed with the county added. Millburn in Lake county has a duplicate in "Milburn near Peoria, and Highland often gets mail destined for Highland Park or Highwood and vice versa. Poultry Show at Rockford. The Northern Illinois Poultry Associa­ tion, which gave six successful shows at Rockford a number of years ago, has been reorganized and will this year con­ duct the biggest poultry show ever held in this part of the state. It will be held in Armory hall, the largest and most centrally located place in the city. B. N. Pierce, of ed to score the poultry, and A. Miller, of Shirland, 111., will judge the pigeons. Other departments will embrace all sorts of pet stock, both furred and feathered. A department of natural history will be introduced and collections in all branches of this science will be exhibited. Several will exhibit from this section and a num­ ber of our town's people will attend the exhibition. The show opens to exhibit­ ors on Monday morning, Jan. 20, but the general public will not be admitted until Wednesday afternoon. A. H. Cur­ rier, of Rockford is Secretary. Have you tried the new A. P. Baer's? Pan-ka-ko at 189©. GREETING. Having renewed my age, compromised with my creditors, quit drinking and failed to get a cash partner, will be obliged to continue my business at the old stand in the old way, at West McHenry, where as heretofose will sell at hard times prices for Cash or on credit by agreement, nothing but the Best qualities of Staple and Fancy Goods. Groceries, Fruits and Provisions, will be handled always of the best quality or no trade. Most heartily thankful for many years of generous patronage and trusting that my future good example may still en­ title me to a large share of public fav> or, I will trust my ease in the hands 'of a discerning public. Representing the only full and exclus­ ive Grocery, Fruit and Provision stock in town, I remain as always for green backs-and 16 to 1. , Uncle Ben Gilbert's West McHenuyylH.,. Jan., 1806. Facts that we wish all our patrons to know. We have one of the moat complete lines of Men's, Boys' and Youths' Readj-mndo Clothing and Overcoats, also Ladies' and Misses' Cloaks and Jackets, in McHenry Co., "which must be closed out regardless of price, within the next six weeks, as we need the cash to buy our Spring goods. We cannot afford to hold them over as our Stock is too large. 20 per cent discount doesn't so and large compared with some advertising, but we prefer to tell the truth anr* secure your confi­ dence. We are actually taking off' every bill of clnthing you buy from now until Fob. 15th, 20 per cent Less than cur former Low Prices. Just received frem Marshall, Field & Co,, a largo and well selected stock of 1̂ " Calicos and Ginghams In all styles and prices. Also some very stylish Dress Patterns, Winter Underwear. Our^stock of winter Underwear is still large and must be closed out, but at greatly reduced prices. JSgT' Don t neglect this opportunity. Come early, get your choice, and secure the liberal discount, -- jSlPYou will always find our Grocery stock, including Canned Goods, strictly fresh and of the choicest brands. Call and see for yourself if we are not correct and mean bueine s. Wo aim to make quick sales and small profits, Yours very truly, OWEN & CHAPELL. McHenrv, 111., Jan. lsty 1896. * ' 1 Ladies' fine Dongola, Patent Tip, ff " " Plain, " warm lined, lace, button or Congress, Ladies warm lined Slippers, 75c. >Your choice, ) $1,00. We have about 200 pairs of boys' and girls' Shoes, Milwaukee grain leather; made to sell from $1.75 to $2,25, Your choice, $1,25. 200 pairs men's odds and ende, some hive cork soies, at what they cost us. About 50 pairs mon's and boys' Boots, at about halt price. IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY Overcoats, Gloves and Mitts, Or Underwear*; more than 25 per cent saving. Colored Table Damask, 19 and 22c. Ladies' fleece lined ribbed Vests, 20c each . We urge to come quick. Special SI Shoe Sale, Saturday, Jan. 25, * WOQN JANUARY BARGAINS. We are offering our entire stock of Winter Clothing at greatly REDUCED PRICES. Overcoats at Cost. Fur Coats at Manufacturers' Prices. We have too many Gloves and Mittens. Prices will be made to reduce stock. Felt Boots and Overs, Overs- shoes, Rubbers, etc. i. : I .^-GROCERIES .--Choice fresh groceries will be sold at a trifle above'cost to pay freights. • ~ Jersey Lily Flour has no superior. JOHN J. MILLER, West McHenry.