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IT WEDNESDAY. MAIi. 18, 1896. VAN 8LYKE, Editor. Republican County Convention. The Republican voters of McHenry 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 (il). delegates -to represent McHenry cOunty In" the estate Convention to be held ot Springfield, April 29, 1896. Also to select delegates to represent McHenry Co. in the Congressional Con­ vention (time, place and number of dele­ gates yet to be fixed.) Also to select delegates to represent McHenry county in the Senatorial Convention (time, place and number of delegates yet to be fixed.)- Also fej the purpose of placing in nomi­ nation candidates for the following offices, viz: Circuit Clerk, State's Attor­ ney, County Surveyor and County Cor­ oner, anp for the transaction of such other business as may properly come be- igre the convention. "'The several townships of the county are entitled to the, following represen­ tation : / Riley.......... ....'*6 Greenwood.... 9 M a r e n g o . . 2 3 H e b r o n 1 5 D u n h a m 9 R i c h m o n d . . . . . 1 6 Chemung,.......;...27 Burton................ 2 Alden........... 9 McHenry..,:......'..15 ,Hartland...,..:..... 2 Nan'da...11 •Sens?ca8 BarreVille:.....,...'., 6 Coral 9 Algonquin........... 9 Grafton ... ...;. 6 Crystal Lake....... 5 DorrT.i..........;.,,..23 Cary...... 6 It is recommended by the Committee 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 hours. By order of the Republican Central Committee of McHenry county. L. T. HOY, Chairman. H. C. MEAD, Secretary. Republican Senatorial Convention. The Republican voters oi Boone, Lake and McHenry 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, McHenry county, Illinois, on Wednesday the eighth (8) oi April, 1896, at- one (3 ) -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 61 any other business that may properly come before it. 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 will be en­ titled to thirteen (13) delegates. Lake county to twenty (20) delegates and McHenry county to twtnty-one (21) delegates. JOHN C. FOOTE, ) SAM'L BATES, - Boone County. A. W. ROBINSON. ) G. N. BURNETTE, S. C. WET.SH, ' HOPKINS GAINING GROUND. The cO|dial and enthusiasticmanner'iu which, the Peoria county Republican con­ vention and the fourteenth senatorial district convention, composed of Kane and DuPage counties, indorsed the can­ didacy of Congressman Albert J.. Hop­ kins, of Aurora, for governor, ought to be full of significance and encouragement to the friends of that gentleman all over the state. Although Lake county did not instruct its delegates for any candi­ date for governor owing to a fight, in which local interests were iuyolvaed, in­ terviews with the delegates reveal Hiue fact that the delegation is solid for Mr- Hopkins. The strength of Congressman Hopkins as a popular candidate for governor has been demonstrated on frequent occasions. There is no doubt that he represents the anti-machide sentiment of the party in the state. While he is not openly antag­ onistic to any faction, the people are beginning to recognize him as the cham­ pion of those political methods that are opposed to ring rule. Mr. Hopkins has a record for . cleanli­ ness and political fairness that makes his candidacy appeal with special force to the best element of our Citizenship. That this element is invincible in. the primaries when sufficiently aroused was evidenced by.the overwhelming defeat of the machine and the magnificent victory of Mr. FOBS in the sevei-th district yes­ terday.' ' • , •; " The same kind of work that was done for Mr. FQSP in the seventh if done in every county in Illinois will land Con­ gressman Hopkins in the governor's chair.--Chicago Times-Herald. WESTWARD HO! A Region Abounding: in 'Mountains^ of Gold and Streams of Silver. . During the past quarter of a century the Rocky mountains of Colorado have produced millions upon millions of: dol­ lars in gold and silver (and precious jewels) thousands of persons acquiring wealth and ease as a result. Some of the, richest gold mines in the world have been discovered during the past year and there is noend to the"lucky strikes" being made at Cripple Creek gold camp and elsewhere. . The scenery of the ever snow-capped Rockies is unequaled in either Europe or America for grandeur. For several years there has been publish­ ed in Denver a big fifty-six column week­ ly family newspaper which gives all the most important mining news and illus­ trates each week the very choicest of this marvelous scenery, contains original western stories of love and adventure, pure in tone; yearly subscribers are given gold rings set with Rocky mountain gems free as premiums. To introduce this great illustrated .weekly family pa­ per into new homes the publishers will send it on trial three months for 25 cents (stamps or silver). Club of five $1. Men­ tion the PLAI»DEAX,ER and address Illus­ trated Weekly, Denver. Col. Cheap Excursions'™ 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. Sc North western R'y. 34w4 New Wall Paper with Ceilings and Bor­ ders to match at"S. Stoffel's'. • A. W. WLLITMORE F. K. GRANGER) 1 , A. S WRIGHT, /• McHenry County. J. B. BABCOCK. ) Republican Senatorial Committee. teS^McKinley says that the Republican party "stands for a commercial policy that will whiten every sea with the sails of American vessels flying the American CLEVELAND ON THE WEST. Mr. Cleveland is unique as a president in knowing nothing personally of that vast region commonly understood as "the west." The center of population in the United States is in Ohio, yet west of that Cleveland has never been, except once, when, as president, he made an ex­ cursion as far as St. Paul and Minneapo­ lis, under conditions that prevented his seeing the people as they are. Never, be­ fore his election as president, had he been west of New York state. There are tew men of bis age who have such a limited personal knowledge of the country. The ignorance of the average English­ man concerning thi greater part of the United States is paralleled by that of Cleveland. Therefore it'is not surprising that he should know nothing of the won­ derful development of the country west of the Alleghanies and that he should re­ gard all "the west" as in the immoral condition of a far west mining camp. His address at the Home Missions meet­ ing in New York displayed an alarming ignorance. The western communities are more like the former communities of Lake-County. New-England than tbey are~like mining camps. It is in the large communities of the east that funds for missionary work are needed. Only those who know noth­ ing of the west can applaud Cleveland's suggestion of western missionary needs. It is not surprising that the western peo­ ple are shocked by Tiis ignorance of their degree of civilization. &$ISS The Peoria Journal thinks Hon. W. A. Northcott, of Greenville, will have a walkaway for the Republican nomina­ tion for Lieutenant Governor. Egypt is right in the push this year, and even the northern press is acknowledging the fact. --Mt. Vernon Register. tST"There was no boom in the butter market, on the Elgin Board of Trade Monday, The offerings were light and sales slow. Bidding opened at 21 cents and all sales were made at that price. The offerings were 23,460 pounds, and the sales 12,900 pounds. 20% cents was the highest offer for the butter that re­ mained unsold. t®" Kane county Republicans appre­ ciate the work their Republican editors are always doing for the good of the party and at their county convention last Saturday unanimously nominated two of them for office, John F. Dewey, of the St. Charles Chronicle, for circuit clerk and Chas. Mead, of the Geneva Republi­ can, for coroner. , 16^ This problem is coming to the front: "What is Tanner going to do for Hertz?" It is already evident that lie cannot deliver his supporters outside of Cook to Hertz, and then may follow the intensely interesting question, "What will Hertz do for Tanner?" If the Re­ publicans of the state outside of Cook refuse to fall in line for Hertz, will Hertz's following in Chicago stay in line for Tan­ ner ? We guess not.--A urora Deacon. tetT Senator Foraker said in his great Columbus speech that Ohio Republicans could no longer lead the McKinley col­ umn, for that column is already on the march in other states. Well, Ohio can afford to be modest and magnanimous in this matter, and keep a little back of the band. She will receive due attention at the reviewing stand, whatever her position in the procession, and she can take unbounded pride in the fact that Bhe has a favorite son whom the other states of the union will not allow her to monopolize. Save monoy 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 Bicycle is a vehie'e and properly goes with the carriage business, wo arc bound to push it. Come, T. J. DACY, WOODSTOCK, ILL. McKINLEY'S; PLATFORM. The Times-Herald gives the Ohio plat­ form in a nut shell. No doubt it em­ bodies what will be adopted at St. Louis. Nothing could be better: Congratulations for the tremendous existing Republican sentiment. Denunciation of Democratic rule. Allegiance to the doctrines of 1>92. Protection as the safest prop to the national treasury, independence, and commercial prosperity. High tariff on wool. Reciprocity to the; advantage of the workingmen. Dignified foreign policy. Opposition to bond issues in time of peace. Honest money, bimetallism by inter national agreement or congressional re­ striction. Watchful care of veterans. Prohibition County Convention. The Prohibitionists of McHenry county are requested to meet in mass convention at the Court House, in Woodstock, on Tuesday, March 24, 1896, at 10 o'clock, A. M., sharp, for the purpose of selecting 7 delegates to attend the state conven­ tion, to meet in Springfield, April 8 1896. Business of importance to the party will come- before the conven­ tion and every Prohibitionist in the county is requested to be present at the meeting; also all who are in sympathy with the principles of the Prohibition party are invited to meet with us in the convention, and join with us in over throwing the liquor trafic in this coun try. E.B.SMITH. Acting Chairman Prohibition Com. tOT An exchange says: "Once upon a time there lived in this land a great man. He was a ruler, out not a king. Hie name was John Quincy Adams and this great man once wrote: 'Among the dark spots in human nature, which in the course of my life 1 have observed, the devices of rivals to ruin me, have been sorry pictures of the heart of man.' He then* mentions the names of promi­ nent men, among whom were Theodhilus Parsons, Timothy Pickering, Henry Clay John C. Calhoun, Andrew Jackson, Dan­ iel Webster and John Randolph who, he says,'have tised up their faculties in base and dirty tricks to thwart my progress in life and destroy my character.' Verily verily I say unto you again,it Has been BO for all time; politics has from the time the first gun boomed, been beset with jealousies, conspiracies and slanders." The Old Flag.; At a meeting in the First M. E. church in Chicago last month, Rev. Henry rela ted this simple story : "Last year," he said, "my wife and children were out in the country on a picnic. The boys had carried a flag, but in an unguarded mo ment a goat got hold of it and chewed it up. The next day the goat died and when the children heard (of it, my boy came to his mother and with uplifted finger said: 'This teaches us a lesson that we cannot monkey with the Ameri con flag.'" Surely Bhould an.y one at­ tempt to destroy this sacred "emblem he will have to travel the Bameroad as that goat. - The People Demand It. That is, low priced farm land where they can make money. There is a chance offered (see advertisement in this paper) to those who are seeking a home or profitable investment. Poor men, can not afford to buy high priced farms, but they can buy farms at from $5 to §10 per acre and on easy terms of the C. S Graves Land Company, R. 311, 56 Fifth Avenue, Chicago. The Sleepy-Eye Flour has no superior on the market. This, is the verdict of every one who uses it. Call at A. P. Baer's, West McHenry, and try a sack; OWEN' & CHAPE LL .! (SUCCESSORS TO PERRY & OWEN.) SPRING GOODS Arriving every day. e have just received a beautiful line of light goods for dresses, shirt waists, etc. Some very pretty patterns in Percales, Lawns, GVBulis. Ranirseis, Crep©ns. 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. If you want anything in the line of Table Linens call and see our stock. Have some fine patterns in Reds,u bleached and unbleached, at 30, .40, 45, 50, 70 and-85c, with napkins to match our best grades. Sheetings in all widths, and can make you lowest prices on them. WHY KOT? Trade w here you can get the most good goods "for the ir?onev, We are making every endeavor to please our customers and give them what th% want. Dnj^ Goods and Notions In/Dry Goods and Notions we hive some gcod binrains that won't last long. Come soon or you will be too late, Never Buch an opportunity t<^ get what you wan, at very little more than they cost Still making a leader of Rubber «oods. Crockery and Glassware. Lamps and Lamp Fixtures, anything you may want at State 'street prices. IF YOU BUY A BICYCLE Before you see us, We handle all leading wheels in every grade at low prices. WE ARE THE Bicycle Dealers of McHenry Co. We now have more wheels in stock than all agents in the Co. combined. 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 samples of Wall 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. -- . HSW 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 caR and get our prices before purchasing. " YouiS very truly, OWEN & CHAPELL. McHenry, 111., Feb. 5th, 1896. VANSON'S BARGAIN HINTS. The undersigned having leased the store in the Sohuorr b'ock, WEST McHENLlY, Has opened the sann with a full lire of Boots, Shoes ani Unite Ms. In fact everything usually kept in a first ttlass store of this kind. I append below a few prices. Ladies' fine calfskin shoes, worth $1.75 for $1.10. Ladies' fine kid shoe, hand sewed and latest style, worth $4- for $2.50. Ladies' fine shoes, satin 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. COHN. Went McHenry, March 11,Hi. We Want A Few f^en To represen* us in c i t ies aiul towns, sol Lei ing orders tor our high grade and complete l ine of Ornamental Shrubs, Trees, Hardy Roses, etc . etc . Also, men to work country trade on sale of c i ir . famous NORTHERN GROWN SEED POTATOES, and ful l l ine of Nursery Stock. Apply at osce. stat ing age. L. L . MAY & CO , Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsmen, ST. PAUL. MINN. Floral Company McHENRY, ILL. C, T. ESKILSON. - MANAGER. All kind* of Cut Flowers, and Funeral i )e- s igns to be had at al l t imes at Reasonable Hates . Carnations in bud and other potted plants for iale . Orders taken now for bedding plants' de­ sired in the spring. - Wil l have al l kinds of plants for fancy bedding. | Orders by mail promptly attended to. Address, ROSED ALE FLORAL COMPANY, MCHENRY, 111. Buy only the celebrated "Fancy Pat­ ent" and "Pillsbury's Best," of Simon I Stoffel. FISH- Pollock, 3 1 2c per lb. 'Genuine whole Codfish, (3 l-2c per lb. Genuine Codfish, boneless brick, 7 l-2c per lb. Genuine Holland Herring, 75c per keg. white hoops. Genuine family VVhitefish, 55c per kit, 12 lbs. 26 Its Rice $1. Extra line Peaches, 5c per lb Ex, fino Prunes 5c Lemon and Vanilla Extracts 5c per bottle, Choice 3-Ib can 'IV in aloes H e . Choice Lemons and Oranges, 20c per d< z, 1 box, 30 bars Soap, 85c. Fairbanks, "T Fine combination Coll'ee, 2<Sc per lb. Good Japan Tea 22c per lb. Phonographic Baking Power 20c per lb, Black or col'd all wool French Henrietta, 25c, New spring styles Tennis Flannels, 5|to 10c. Bleached all linen Twilled Toweling, 17 in. wide, 7 l-2c. Lace Curtains, Netting, Shades, New Wall Paper. Good Shoes for spring wear, ladies' and gents',. But you must see them. Shoes lor the boy aud the girl; good shoes, remember. JOHN EVAN 5s the Most Popular Republican Newspaper of the West and Has the Largest Cir culation. TERMS BY MAIL. DAILY (without Sunday) $4.00 per year $6.00 per year DAILY (with Sunday). The Weekly Inter Ocean PER YEAR .00 As a Newspaper THE INTER OCEAN keeps abreast of the times in all respects. It spares neither pains nor expense in securing ALL THE NEWS AND THE BEST OF CURRENT LITERATURE. y Inter Ocean Family Paper Is Not Excelled by^Any. srA has s.~>raetiling of interest to each member of tha family. Its " YOUTH'S DEPARTMENT is the very best of its kind. Its LITER- ARY FEATURES are unequaled. It is a TWELVE PAGE PAPER and contains the News of the World. POLITICALLY IT IS REPUBLICAN, and gives its readers tne benefit of tha ablest discussions on all hve political topics. It is Dublished in Chicago an 1 is n acc iriwith the people of the W est in both politics and literature. Fie„se remember tnat the price of TxIE WEEKLY INTER OCEAN is ONLY ONE DOLLAR PER VEAII. Address Grocries ate necessaries of life, and whv not buy where you can. get the freshest and best in the market. „"We have a full line and fresh goods arriving daily. . - Remember "Bacr's Choice" Syiup is the best Syrup in market. AS! kinds of Fish for Lent, At wholesale prices to close out. ®XEEJ> STILL THE OLD STANDARD Every household will sing our prai e after they have tried Old Sleepy Eye Flour. It beats every other Flour, as it oroes further, makes ' whiter biend, and is healthful. Cost nothing to try a sack. °iQ ' PAN-K A - ! v< >, ^Thefjreat self-rising pancake Flour. Helps digestion, aud no distressed feeling after you have ate it. Goods delivered to any part of the city. West McHenry, Illinois. EJLSTEB--CLOTHING 1 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 wiM interest You. Style quality and prices right. To get the latest shapes of spring Hats look over our line. Men's Overalls and Shirts; largest cssortment, lowest prices. • Just received, another car of Jersey Lily Flour. Quality the highest, prices the lowest. FRESH GROCERIES, Apples, Oranges and Lemons. Clover, Timotby and all kinds of Field and Garden Seeds. JOHN J. MILLER, West McHenry. TftE INTER OCEAN, Chicago". I6YGLES. Are built in the Largest and Best Equipped Factory in the World. They embody more pointa of genuine merit than any other wheels made. No other machine stands so high in the estimation ol cyclists, because Waverleys are built on honest value lineB, and purchasers receive full value for the investment. Buy k Waverly and you will never be ashamed of your mount,- HEMAN BROS, Agents, McHenry, III. Made by INDIANA BICYCLE CO., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. pighBgtofpighlfradeg. . And ali owners of Horses, Cattle and Hogs A T T E N T 1 O N ! The following property having been left in my possession as se­ curity, I now offer for sale a limited amount of HAMPTON'S CONDITION POWDERS AND Hampton's - Electric - Liniment, The world renowned cure for 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 recommended, now on the market. Call at the McHenry House and sec for yourself. JOS. HEIMER. McHenry, March 11, 1896.