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WEDNESDAY, MAR. 11, 1896. JU VAN 8LYKE. Editor. Republican County Convention, The Republican voters of MeHenry county are requested to send delegates to the Republican county convention to be held at the Court House, in the city of Woodstock, Friday, March 27, 1896, at 1 o'clock p. M., for the purpose of select­ ing eleven (ll) delegates to represent Mchenry county in the State Convention to be held ot Springfield, April 29,1896. Also to select delegates to represent McHenry Co. in the Congressional Con- ventidn (time, place and number of dele­ gates yet to be fixed.) Also to select delegates to represent MeHenry county in the Senatorial Convention (time, place and number of delegates yet to be fixed.) Also for the purpose of placing in nomi­ nation candidates for the following offices, vie: Circuit Clerk, .State's Attor­ ney. County Surveyor and County Cor- OMft for the transaction „df such otij«rbosii»ese as^may properly cbme be- J o r e t & e t i o n , , ' ' • > . JTfee several "townships of .the county '.«*$ entitled to the following represen- t a t a o ® : " ; • " ' ̂ • / . . _ . 6 Greenwood.... 28' Hebron......... ; 9. Richmond.i,.; 27 Burton.... 9 MeHenry.......i •2 .Nunda.................11 8 Barrevillev: 6 9 A'gonquiD . . ; . . . . . .v . 9 6 Crystal Lake....... 5 ....... 6 Maivngo........... Dunham „^w... Chemcng......... Alden........ Hartland....„... Seneca.. Coral............... Grafton............ Dorr. ..23 Cary!.... It is recommended by the edtiimittee that the several towns hold their caucuses on Saturday, March 21, 1896, and that the delegates be selected by ballot, and the polls for such election be held open for at least two ho^irs. By order of the Republican Central Committee of MeHenry county. L. T. HOY, Chairman. H. C. MEAD, Secretary. Republican Senatorial Convention, The Republican voters of Boone, Lake and MeHenry counties of the State of Illinois, comprising the Eighth Senator­ ial District, are requested to send dele­ gates to the Republican District Conven­ tion, to be held at the Marengo Opera House, in Marengo, MeHenry county, Illinois, on Wednesday the eighth (8) of April, 1896, at one (1) o'clock P. M., for the purpose of placing iu nomination two (2) candidates for the General As­ sembly and one (1) candidate for the State Senate, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before i t. The representation will be on the basis of one delegate for every one hundred and fifty (150) Republican votes cast for president in 1892 and one delegate for every fraction of seventy- five votes. On this basis Boone county wHl be en­ titled to thirteen (13) delegates. Lake county to twenty (20) delegates and MeHenry county to twtnty-one (21) delegates. Lake County. G. N. BtTRJCETTE, S. C. WELSH, A. W. WHITMORE F. K. GRANGER ) A. S WRIGHT, V MeHenry County. J. B. BincocK. ) Republican Senatorial Committee. 16^ The Republican party has always been sound on the currency question and as McKinley recently observed, "it can be relied upon in the future, as in the past, to supply the country with the best money ever known--gold, silver and pa­ per--good the world over." GETx'ING DESPERATE. The opponents of Hon. George W. Eldredge, seeing sure defeat staring them in the face, have become desperate, and as a last resort have commenced mud slinging, hoping to accomplish by-^this what they cannot do by fair argument. The utter falsity of the charges made ag^inrt Mr. Eldredge have been proven long ago, and are so well known by the voters that their attempted dirty work will only act as a boomerang in their own camp. *• The Marengo Republican, in speaking of this matter pointedly says: "The op­ ponents of Mr. Eldredge have stated that he is a drinking man and a sport; and have circulated stories diligently. The facts in thecase are that Mr. Eldredge is a stock breeder, and buys and sells all "kinds of live stock. He is fond of a good stepper and makes no bones of it, and in this respect is like hundreds of the best people in our country. He is a stric' temperance man, and has lought liquor trafic in Richmond for years, d not touch a drop of intoxicants of kind, nor Joes he even smote or chew. He has. presided in temperanoe mass meetings iu Richmond, and always show­ ed himself the friend of law and good or­ der. Now for a "sport" he has demonr strated virtues that temperance men and good men everywhere ought to: ap­ prove and commend. So much for these canards. Senato the aver this cou get tha led in 1 was th twelv which dentia Ameri can TIOAL PARTY. of Nevada, 'says that a political party in ut thirty years, and iars. He seems to for- icratic party was start- lety-six years ago. It iC Democrat-Republican leral party lasted only anti-Masonic party, id Wm. Wirt for president ihrough only one presi- The Whig party lived just about twenty years. The Native [Aad a rapid growth, but lived |our years. The Republi- organized in 1854, and indidatefor president (John 1856, when it, was -de- it BUcseeded in electing Lin- 50, and is still in existence -two years of political warfare has managed to win .all the Stial elections except two--those' and 1892--an^ is going to win |er this year. >y , i T h e a t t e m p t o f t h e p o l i t i c i a n s t o have Illinois go to the Republic m con­ vention pledged to Cullom is a game that will not work. The masses of the voters of the party would prefer to see their favorite candidate -nominated rather than that the politicians, who make politics their business, might profit by having a delegation at St. Louis, which Parties are circulating a circular mail- they could use to their own advantage. The Cullom sentiment is all in tThe mind ed at Woodstock, making charges of a nature designed to injure his character. It is the last resort of a desperate cause, - and shows the strait to whicfi his oppon- show for the presidency even as a dark ents are driven. The charges contained horse, and the politicians and the Inter therein have been met and exploded long A "~A 4--- ago, and it simply "burnt powder." -- > -- They are not circulated in Richmond be- people will not stand any nonsense in this i i--xl. .--^ , matter. So far as Illinois is concerned of these same politicians. No one seri­ ously believes that Cullom stands any a le Ocean which is partly owned and entirely controlled by them, will find that the cause known by the best citizens to be notoriously untrue. They were investi­ gated by the Masonic Lodge at Richmond and found so utterly groundless that as a vindication of Mr. Eldredge he was elected Worshipful Master of the Lodge. It is to be regretted that bis opponents find it necessary to resort to this method of warfare to help their cause, yet a man's ardent friends sometimes do him great damage. It is an axiom that 'they who have sore shins should not kick other people'e shins," for in defence they may do some pretty effective kick­ ing too." There is nothing too low in use by pot­ house politicians for these boss leaders to descend to in order to accomplish their ends and thwart the will of the people. Let them wallow in their miry pool. The slime will stick to nobody but themselves. Mr. Eldredge has conducted a clean, straightforward canvass, and by this, as well as the able and efficient manner in there is no doubt but what the Republi­ can voters are for McKinley for presi­ dent, and the delegates should go in­ structed for him. Shelby M. Cullom is an honest and moderately able Senator, but his name is not one to conjure him. If Illinois has a favorite son it is Richard Oglesby and not Shelby M. Cullom.-- Ogle County Republican. Personall Conducted Excursion to California-. Via the Chicago, U'lion Pacific & North­ western Line, in upholstered tourist sleeping cars, leave Chicago every Thurs­ day via the Northwestern Line. Low rates, picturesque route, quick time and careful attention are advantges offered to those who join these excursions. Cost of berth only §6. For full information apply to agents Chicago & Northwest­ ern R'y. 33 w4 JOHN C. FOOTE, ) g . Tj ( y_ 07 V1UV/1VUV iU A. W. Ro\Ti~'oT7r~i--O-One y0*y" which he has performed his public duties as Member of the State Board of Equali­ zation, is justly entitled to a second term and we candidly believe will receive the support of the people at the coming primaries Cheap Excursions to the West and South, On March 10 and April 7, 1896, the Northwestern Line will sell Home Seek­ ers' excursion tickets; with favorable time limits, to a large number of points in the West and South at very low rates. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern R'y. 34w4 lS?*The att^jldance on the Elgin Board of Trade Monday was fully up to the average. Qui1^aji.umber of buyers from Chicago were on the floor. Bidding for butter \jas spirited and at the ruling price, 21 cents, 36,420 pounds of strictly first-class goods were sold for $7,648 20. The price a year ago was 18@19 cents. wealthy resident of Ivokomo, Ind., is going to move to Pepria, 111. and will take his §60,000 house with him. The house is one of stone and brick and handsomely finished and decorated. It will be taken down very careiully, the stone, pressed brick, plate glass, mahog­ any panels, and every other part being carefully marked, and will be shipped by rail to Peoria and there reconstructed. The cost of moving the residence will be about f15,000. Kst^This Cuban matter is becoming tiresome. The threats now made by the Spanish Government to butcher all found in arms or in opposition to the Spanish authorities callp for the inter­ ference of all civilized countries. A man who would issue such an order as that made by the Spanish commander in Cuba is little less than demon. It is time now at last, if it was not time at the be ginning, to put an end to this strife in our neighboring island. Hon. John C. Garver, a prominent attorney of Rockford was nominated on the third ballot as a candidate for Judge at the Republican judicial convention held at Rockford last week. He had 33 votes on the first ballot to 19 for C. Sheldon, 18 for Heard and 15 forBaume. The nomination of Mrs Garver is equiva­ lent to an election as the successor of Judge Cartwright, as the Thirteenth district, comprising the counties of Win­ nebago, Stepenson, Ogle, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee and Whiteside it over­ whelmingly Republican. I®"It is entirely within the power of the decent and respectable element in the Republican party outside of Cook county to control all nominations to be made in the coming Republican State Convention They have in their hands 966 votes while the slum politicians of Chicago have but 369 votes, and if 966 permit themselyes to be bossed in the State Re­ publican Convention^ 369, they will have no one but themselves to blame for it, and all Republicans outBide of Cook county must swallow the dose, no mat­ ter how disagreeable it may be, and elect the ticket nominated. The Republicans of Illinois outside of Cook county plainly have it in their power to noinate a ticket made.up from top to bottom of clean and respectable men, and if they will not do that when they have the pow.er to do b it, they must support the ticket that is nominated from top to bottom.--Free- •/'Jpprt Journal. . " " 5 W I L L I A M S A N D T H E T A X Q U E S T I O N . One of the tails to the Woodstock bosses' kite, who would like to make the people believe that his all-powerful influ­ ence is necessary to run both County and State politics, in speaking of the Board of Equalization question says: "This idea of crying about a wonderful reduction on the part of Mr. Eldredge is all moonshine." Well, as he has said so it must be so, but then we would advise him to look closer to his dates and figures, or the average reader will know that bis state­ ments are not only moonshine but abso lute lies. But let us look at the correct figures and see what they tell. We find that the records show that G. W. El­ dredge cut the assessment lower than Mr. Williams, as compared with 1889 by §732,966. As compared with 1890 by §804,061. As compared with 1>91 by §218,037, and thereby saving the tax payers of MeHenry county many thous­ and dollars. Mr. Williams, being a cor­ poration man and working in the inter­ ests of corporations, succeeded in cutting down the Railroad lands in 1889 and 1890, eighteen per cent, and in 1891 twenty-three per cent. Give Williams four years more and the corporations and railroads will go scott free and the farmers and owners of town and village lots will have it all to pay, Lnder Mr. Eldredge's administration as Member of the State Board from this District, the railroads alone pay about §20,000 taxes into our treasury. Take that off and put it on to the farms and villages and then see what your taxes vsould be. And then this wiseacre harps about a 2 per cent increase when it was the lowest of any county in the State and says "farmers who understand this will not be deceived." The only truth he told in his entire article. They will not be deceived as they can read and figure for themselves, and only need to have their attention called to facts and figures to comprehend their full meaning, These figures are facts and cannot be con tro verted. the position. But one can be chosen and as to who that will be we are not at this time prepared to even venture a guess. At all events, with either one MeHenry county will be sure of an efficient officer. IF YOU BUY A BICYCLE Before you see u's, We handle all leading1 wheels in every grade at low prices. WE ARE THE Bi^cle Dealers of MeHenry Co. </e now have more wheels in stock than all agents in the Co. combined. Save mono,u and at the same time secure the warranty of a reputable firm by buying of us. We are in the trade to stay, and as the Bicyole is a vehic e and properly goes with the carriage business, we are bound to push it. Come, T. J. DACY, WOODSTOCK, ILL. t & C H A P E I X ! (SUCCESSORS TO PERRY & OWEN.) SPRING GOODS Arriving every, day. We have just received a beautiful line of light goods for dresses, shirt waists, etc. Some very prettv patterns in Percales, Lawns, Mulis. Flannels, Crepcns. Dimitys? ~ Marquise and Calicoes, All of which are of the very latest aud best patterns. Also some fine Zephyr Ginghams, in Scotch plaids, checks, etc. . / 4- If you want anything in the line of Table Linens call and see our stock. Have some fine patterns in Rods, bleached and unbleached, at. 30, 40, J o., 50, 70 and 85c, with napkins to match our best grades. Sheetings in all widths,: and. can make you. lowest prices on them. We are still continuing to make some very low prices in our grocery department. Most all the shrewd buyers have taken advan­ tage of our prices in this department and went home loaded with the best goods they ever bought for the same amount of money. Still have enough to supply you all, and not confine you to any amount, you can buy $1 worth or $10 worth, just as you wish. OUR SPRIN^ LINE OF (Etil Are now ready for the inspection oi our customers. All the latest patterns to be found on the market. Call and see lb cm and learn our prices. HSIIfe IN OUR, We can show you some ot the latest spring styles, and we wish to say to our customers that W.&X.E. wAwmm* Our samples of W all Paper arc now ready and we can show you as fine a line at the lowest prices as was ever shown in this city. Have sides, ceilings and borders to match almost ali. F1 Don't forget that we handle everything in the Paint line and will give you the lowest prices. The Monarch Mixed Paint is the very best on the market and is guaranteed absolutely pure. Be sure you call and get our prices before purchasing. YOUL'S very truly, OWEN & CHAPELL. MeHenry, 111., Feb. 5th, 1896. 0 JOHN p VAN SON'S Pries is tie Best Salesman on Earth A. fact we never lose sight ot; it's the general, all-around reafon- ab e price on everything we sell that should lead your thoughts this way. HERE SS ECONOMY In Gents' Shirts, in Shoes, in Dry Goods, in Groceries. 22 lbs California Prunes. $1 00 22 lbs ( alil'ornia Peaches, ] 00 45 Bars Soap. I 00 JEfcest on TJecord l^lour, 95c per Sack The finest and best line ladies' and gentt' Shoes for spring just iu Y A "W k V PHONOGRAPH CONCERT, March 13th. New Wall Paper Cheap, jaet in . The undersigned having leased the store in the Schnorr block, THE OIRCXJIT CLERKSHIP. As we have said before, there are four candidates in the field for the office o Circuit Clerk, viz.; W. P. Morse, o Woodstock; W. P. St. Clair, of Nunda H. C. Mead, McEIenry, and G. B. Rich ards, Seneca. They are all good men Boots, Sloes aid Unto Goofls. WEST McHENRY, Has opened the same with a full line of t&j^W.P. Morso, tue present incumbent of the Circuit Clerk's office, was in this part of the county last week looking up his chance for a renomination. We can fully endorse the words ef a cotemporary who Bays : " Mr. Morse has made an ex- ceikpt official, prompt, accurate, efficient, any in all respects performed his duties satisfactorily to all concerned. is' a man in every respect worthy the support of the people, and as ,a defender of his country in the late war has Btrong friends, especially among the old sol* dieie ," In fact everything usually kept in a first class store of this kind. I append below a few prices. Ladies' fine calfskin shoep, worth $1.75 for $1.10. Ladies' fine kid shoe, hand sewed and latest style, worth $4 for $2.f>0. Ladies' fine shoes, satiu finish, warrant­ ed, worth $5 for $3. Men's Kangaroo calf, worth $3 for $2. Above are but a few of the samples, many more equally good bargains. Call and examine my stock and be con­ vinced that I have bargains never before offered here, it will surprise you. F.CGHN. West,ileHenry, March 11, 18U0. JQHI EVANSON & CO {lighBjtofpigh^adeg. Are the Most Popular in the Worfd. Evidenced by the fact that there were more of them sold in '95 than any other make. Be sure to see sample before purchasing your '96 wheel. Made by INDIANA BICYCLE CO., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. We Want A Few) To represent us in ci t iCR and towns, eoi ic i ' . in j r orders for our high grado an(i complcto l ine of Ornamental Shrubs, Trees , Hardy Hoses, e tc . e tc . Also, men to work country t rade on sale of our famous NORTHERN GROWN SEED POTATOES, and ful l l ine of Nursery Stock. Apply a t osce. s ta t ing age. L. L. MAY & C O , Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsmen, ST. PAUL, filtNN. Simon S. Hartrnan, ofTunnelton, West Va , has been subject to attacks of Colic about once a year, and would have to cal a doctor and then suffer for a./out twelve hours as much as some do when they die. He was taken recently just the same as at other times, and concluded to try Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says: I took one dose of it and it gave me il^lef in five minuter. That is more than anything else has ever done for me." For Hale by J.VA- Story. BEBLEY has in the usual large stock of Valentines, at prices from one cent up. Call and see them. Floral Company McHENRY, ILL. O, T. ESHILSON, - MANAGER. All kind* of Cut Flowers, and Funeral De­ signs to be had at all times at Reasonable Rates. Carnations In bud and other potted plants for sale. Orders taken now for bedding plants de­ sired in the spring. Will have all kinds of plants for fancy bedding. ^ Orders by mail promptly attended to. Address, ROSEDALE FLORAL COMPANY, MCHENRY, 111. Buy only the celebrated "Fancy Pat­ ent" and "Pillsbury'a Best." of Simon Stoffel. Our Piices are Our Goods are And we are to make Everything that is not satisfaotory. RIGHT. -AJ! Kinds of Fish For X.ent, Watch This Space Next Week. SIMON STOFFEL. firm Will be kept up in future. Will visit the city every Thursday an will fall all special orders of a reasonable nature. S I M O N S T O F F E L . HSfIS [Limit! Why you should buy your Clothing of us: We carry the best assortment. Buy of the largest and best manufacturers. Our prices are always the lowest. In dressing up for spring investigate our prices, look over our mammoth stock of new Clothing just put on our counters. Men's Good Cotton Suits, $3.75. Men's Good Wool Suits, $5 to $20. Our Shoe Stock will interest You. Stvle aualitv and 4 prices right. To get the latest shapes of spring Hats look over our line. Men's Overalls and Shirts; largest essortmcnt, lowest prices. Just received, another car of Jersey Lily Flour. Quatity the highest, prices the lowest. FRESH GROCERIES, Apples, Oranges and Lemons. Clover, Timothy and all kinds of Field and Garden Seeds. JOHN J. MILLER, West MeHenry. And all owners of Horses, Cattle and Hogs A T T E N T I O N ! The following property having been left in my possession as se­ curity, I now otfer for sale a limited amount of HAMPTON'S CONDITION POWDERS A N D Hampton's - Electric - Liniment, The world renowned cu«e fof RHEUMATISM, Together with Ropes for casting horses, Chains, etc. Also one NEW CHAMPION LUMBER WAGON, And two 16 ft. Drags, manufactured by the Dekalb Drag Co. £ The above medicine should be in the hands of every farmer, as it is certainly one of the finest medicines for what it is reeognmended now on the market. . Call at the McHenry House and see for yourself. JOS. HEIMER: McHenry, March 11, 1896. - "