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X. V .* 0F« WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1896. .J* VAN SLYKE, Editor. -FOR PRESIDENT,-. HON. WILLIAM McKINLEY, Subject to the decision of the Repub­ lican National Convention. THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE. •Old Soldiers' Day'- at IlMnols State- " si Fair. •T^=» •< Tuesday, September 29th, 1896, will be- a great day for the old soldiers' at Springfield, 111. This is the second day of the Illinois State Fair, and the State Board of Agriculture will present every old soldier.a badge that will admit them to the Fair, and that may afterwards be retained as a souvenir. For the years 1894 ;aud 1895 similar" badges were is*- sued, and the attendance of johl soldiers' Was respectively 2.500 and 3 500. For this year in addition to the free admis­ sion given to the Fair, there will be a system of reunions held in our capital city on that day. For this purpose a committee from the State Board of Ag­ riculture and from Stephenson Post No. 80, G. A. R. are co-operating in making arrangements so that every old soldier organization, regimental or otherwise, shall have a place of meeting assigned them. The halls and rooms thus placed HON. WM. E; MASON/ A . OF CHICAGO, ©ur Candidate l o r U- S, Senator. REPUBLICAN TlGK2?.T. For Governor, - . - ~ - J O H N 1 1 - T A N N E R . ' > • For Lieut Governor, g W. A. NORTHCOTT. For 8e< retary of State, JOHN A. ROSE. Tor Auditor, JAMES R. McCULLOUGH. For Treasurer, HENRY L. HERTZ. For Attorney General, EDWARD C. AKIN. For University Trustees. MRS. MARY T, OARRILL, F. M. MoKAY, T. J. SMITt*. For Clerk of Supreme ©ourt, North Division, CHRIS MAMER. For Cleik of Appellate ' ourt, C. C. DUFFY. For Member of Congress. ALBERT J. HOPKINS. For Member fUate Board of Equalization, T. S. ROGERS. $150 OO IN COLD GIVEtN For Selling"St&ry of Spain and Cuba " The International News & Book Go., Baltimore, Md.i" offer $150 to anyone selling in three- mouths 175 copies of their new book, "Story of Spain and Cuba." Premium and liberal commis­ sion given for any quantity sold. This is one of the greatest eelline: books out. Many agents make from $5 to $10 a day. A graphic account of the present war and the struggle for liberty is given, 100 beautiful illustrations, 500 pages. Freight, paid and credit given; 50 cent outfit free if*10 cents is sent for postage. Write them immediately. Rich Discoveries of Cold. At Cripple Creek, Col., and elsewhere, are being made daily, and the production for 1886 will be the largest ever known, estimated at Two Hundred Million Dol­ lars. Cripple Ci*e,ek alone is producing over One Million Dollars a month, and .steadily increasing. Mining Stocks are advancing in price more rapidly than any other StOQks, and many pay divi­ dends of 35 to 50. per cent. They offer at the disposal of the associations-hold-1 the best opportunity to make a large ingreunions will be furnished free of cot profit on a small investment . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , „ J O H N I . T A L L M A N & Co., 4o Broadway, and in addition the joint committee hav­ ing" the. matter in charge will publish a list of organizations that will hold meet­ ings-iu Springfield at that tffne, together with' the officers thereof. These reunions will include State as well as regi nentai meetings,, and every effort be "madeirliat comrades niay be able to meet other's who are especially bound to them on ac­ count of their army service. In '1895 a number of regiments held reunions at Springfield,.during the S.taV Fair.Jand found that the attendance was larger than usual on such occasions -- Without exception these regiments have appointed this time for their 1S9C> meet-' ings. The efforts made by the State Board of Agriculture and the local old soldiers' of Springfield for the pleasure of visiting comrades, and for the reason that rail­ road rates from all parts of the State to Springfield will then be one fare for the round trip, will bring to the capital on that occasion the largest gathering of veterans ever held in the State. Old Soldiers' are invited to write to John G. Springer, the Secretary of "Old Soldiers' Day" Committee, Springfield, 111., for information in regard to the meeting of their regiment or other mat­ ters. For State 8enator, FLAVEL K. GRANGER. For Representatives, flK votes each), GEO R LYON, D. A. FULLER, For Circuit Clerk, GEORGE B. RICH ARDS. For State's Attorney, VINCENT S. LUMLEY. ForCoroner. SPENCER C. WERJJIIAM. For Surveyor, I®" Butter on the Elgin Board of Trade Monday was in lively demand, all sellers who would accept 15%c finding ready purchaeers. At that price 37,920 Dounds were sold. Offerings were 49,620 pounds Last week 15%@16c. Year ago 18c. I®" At the meeting of the state central committee in Chicago, Mr. Charles P Hitch, of Paris, was elected chairman and city clerk James R. B. Van C'eave of Chicago, secretary. The candidates were Mr. Partridge and Mr. Van Cleave The Cody barber law, which made it a crime to keep barber shops open on Sunday, has been declared unconstitu tional by the Illinois Supreme Court The law met with opposition from the first, especially in large cities like Chieago. JOHN I New,York, are financial agents for the Prudential Gold Mining Co., and others in the famous Cripple Creek district. They will send you free, interesting, par­ ticulars of the Mining companies vthey represent also their book on speculation in stOcksrgrain and cotton, containing many new and Important features. '» Send for these ̂ books at once, if you are interested in any form of speculation or iuv^etmentB. ' They Will prove profit­ able to you. . ' 9 -1 y - Kenwood and Elgin Bicycles,. Bicycle Repairs andSuridrios at F. L. McOmber's. The handsomest Flower Pots ever seen in this section, and at about half the usual price at Geo. W. Lesley's, West McHenry. FOR SALE, A House and four Lots, in this village. For particulars inquire at this office. W " Persons trying to keep tab on the political procession," says the Vir­ ginia Gazette, " will be interested in knowing that it is unofficially announced that the populit-ts expect to add three new planks to their platform. The first will demand a cross between the light­ ning bug and the honey bee, so that the bee may be enabled to work at night. The second will demand the breeding of the centipede with the hog, so that each pig will have a bundred liams. The third will demand the budding of straw­ berries on milk weeds to the end that everybody who desires can get straw­ berries and cream from the same bush." ER - GOODS! Of the.right'kind itrul cut prices, in abundance. _ , irrrfw _ Black and Colored Suitings, Wash Fabrics, . Sateens, Gapes, Lawns, „ Parasols. Fans, Mitts, Laces, Embroidery, Mulls, White Goods, Hosiery, Furnishing Goods, Fur and Straw Hats, , • Golf and Yachting Caps. A full stock of the . 3 BEIFIELB O&FES O WEN & E HA FE LL ! (SUCCESSORS TO PERKY & OWEN.) t Give us a call at the old stand and you will carry one of the b3 con vinced that we EgMGESW am mESW QW General - Merchandise In McHenry. Have increased the stock over $4 000 00 tince Jan 1st; We aim to buy the best, make quick sales ar.d small profits, as we are here to stay if square and honorable dealings will pay. AMD All size «$< UNiOSe J&GKE s s, right prices, correct stylos. FURNITURE •erf £ United Brand Fancy Shirts,(n §" Sizes. SUMMER CLOTHING. For men> boys and children. Over 100 new suits just received from Kuh, Nathan & Fuller. Sacks, square~euts, frocks, Prince Alberts, in black, navy, gray, and mixed. Prices are surprisingly low, DUTCHESS TROUSERS, Jn all sizes and over twenty styles, all fully warranted and price lower than you will expect. Fancy Dress Goods, In all the latest styles and patterns, at lowest prices-. Shirt Waists & Wrappers. Hive a full line of these made up in all the latest styles and patterns., with Bishop sleeves, etc. These gortds are all very stylish­ ly made, of the best qualities of prints and'percales. A fine assortment of Lace Collars and Summer Silks for fancy waists, in all colors. Fine WaU Paper* Shades, Curtains, Poles etc. A full supply of reliable garden and field seeds. PURL] GROCERIES. A Very Chilling- Response. The Pittefield Evening Eagle says of Rev. J. W. Thompson, who has assumed the pastorate of the Pittsfield Methodist church: "The evening of Rev. Thomp­ son's reception in this city a gentleman good-naturedly said to him: "Doctor, you are a great Republican. I represent aDemocratic p#per and we will probably make it hot for you.' The doctor re­ plied : 'That is right, but if you do I will be the only American industry you fel­ lows have done that for. You have put out the fires in about all the others.'" tOT""Fighting Bob Evans" is the sur­ viving Faragut of the navy. He is a Cuban sympathizer of the warmest type and does not hide his views under a bushel. Recently, being in Washington, he called on President Cleveland and tried to infuse a little of his enthusiasm into the president, but was referred to Secretary Olney. "Mr. Secretary,"' he said, "the battleship Indiana, which I have the honor to command, is tne finest fighting machine afloat, and if you will give the word I will go down with her to Cuba and with her alone will undertake to clean out the entire Spanish fleet." To assistant secretary, McAdoo, he re­ marked that if they would give him a chance in Cuba with his ship "Nothing but Spanish would be spoken in Hades lor the next five years." Now is the time to select your FURNITURE -AND- WHEEE WILL THEY GO P It was Daniel Webster who exclaimed trom the platform in Fauueil Hall: "If you break up the Whig party, where will I go? We might ask of the free silver men who propose leaving the Republican party if it declares for the gold standard, where they intend going "> TheJ must go somewhere. It is necessary for them to find another political home. They can accomplish nothing unless they transfer their votes to a party that is in favor of free silver. It is possible that the Demo­ cratic party will take that attitude, but do they want to swallow all the obnox­ ious principles of Democracy, even with a silver coating? They might go over Executive Committee Meeting-. A meeting of the executive committee of the McHenry county Agricultural Board, was held at the Court House, Woodstock, May 4, 1896, Vice President Bourne presiding. The following named persons were present: 0. M. Hale, A. Dike. C. F. Dike, C. E. Rowley, Fred Hatch, M. W. Merry, Thos. Ocock. Jas. Lawson, C. W. Harri­ son, R. Forrest, M. Zimpelmann, M. W. Lake, W. E. Wire, Chas. Caroenter, Thos. McD. Richards and Wm Desmond. On motion of Thos. Ocock it was voted that H. F. Thompson be excuped as sup erintendent of Class H, and Gardner Burbank was elected to fill vacancy. Motion made and carried that M. Zim pelmann be allowed $15 for defraying expenses in producing his attractions and making exhibit at the Fair. Committee on township exhibit report ed that it thought best not to offer any premiums for said exhibit this year. Re­ port accepted. Motion made by Hatch that exhibit in educational department as presented by Superintendent Wire, be allowed suitable space in floral hall, and that suitable diplomas be furnished for pre miums awarded. Motion carried. Motion made and carried that a pre­ mium be offered on home hand-made single and double harness--first premium $3, second $2. The following report of committee on ticket revision was adopted : We recommend the membership ticket be continued as now in force, price, of tickets to be $1; that the single admis­ sion tickets be the same as used laBt year, 35 cents; that the children's tick­ ets be 20 cents instead of 10 cents. We recommend that the tickets for single and double teams remain the same as last year. We also recommend that a button bf issued., to exhibitors, helpers and others who may find it nect-ssary to leave the grounds in connection with their duties at the Fair, said button to entitle the holder to reenter the grounds at any time they may choose. C. F. DIKE, Chairman. Motion made and carried that sug­ gestions made by committee on revision of premium list be adopted in Class A ; also in Class B, except lot 10%, which was voted to be left the same as last year, except that the word "gelding" be striken out. Suggestions of committee in other classes adopted as reported. On motion superintendent of grounds was instructed to go on and repair stalls as deemed necessary. Report of committee appointed to in­ vestigate the matter of land occupied by Blakeslee estate was, on motion, laid over until next meeting of board. It was voted to use dining hall for ex­ hibition purposes, and that privileges for victualing be let on the grounds. CARPETS ! it its West Side Furniture Store, As they are being sold at a closer margin than ever. My st-ocic -is more complete than heretofore, and Prices Lower than Ever. Undertaking! A SPECIALTY, And so are the prices on Caskets a specialty, as the union on Un­ dertaking Goods profit is all cut is broken, and to pieccs from now on. Best Flour Honorable usage. SIMON STOFFEL. INSURANCE BBHESESS' All the latest Spring and Summer styles in straw and felt hats for men and boys, at live and let live prices. Also a fire assort­ ment of light cork stiff'hats for men, the latest thing out. CLOTHING. Our Clothing department is in first c!ass shape; can fit any age from one year to the oldest, at any price to suit the buyer. SHOES. Just received, a fine line of Oxfords and light weight shoes for spring and summer wear, of the best quality, for children, misses and ladies, in black and tan o 1 the latest styles. Also a fine assort­ ment of men's shoes in pointed and squaro toe, in blac'" and tan, and at prices that will surprise you. Choice Fresh Family Groceries arriving Daily. TtruvS very truly, Will be kept up in future, v, ill visit the city every Thursday an will fill all special orders of a reasonable nature. SI>fON STOFFEL. WEST MCHENRY, I LI In addition to our usual stock of LUMBER,, nCBX). ETC We have just added a largq_ invoice of THE CKIiEBltATEB WHITE SWAN 1Tl«01TR. | . PATEHT __ SPRINGFIELD Mlt^- ; From the Roller KTilis of £ pringficld, Rflinn. Next week I will announce such a discount on Undertaking Goods as will astonish you. N. J. JUSTEN, - KEAR THE DEPOT, West McHenry, New Bakery! GROCERY STORE. fap m to the Populists, but what honest and sensible Republican wishes to enlist him-. Belf with that aggregation of wild-eyed and long-whiskered cranks? Senator Wolcott has taken the right stand. He believes that the minority should bow to the will of the majority; that the Re­ publican party is greater than the cause of free silver. He will abide by the de­ cision of the St. Louis convention and heartily support the candidates there placee m the field. On motion meeting adjourned. G. B. RICHARDS, Secretary. Half Rates to Plttsbu'K, The Northwestern Line will, on May 24 and 25, sfell excursion tickets to Pitts­ burg, Pa,, and return at one fare for the round trip, limited to return until May 30, 1896. For tickets and full informa­ tion apply to agents Chicago & North­ western R'y. See the new stock of Ribbons at Owen & Chapell's. C. E. LAMPHERE, Havinp leased, the west store, in the Kelter Block, McHenry, has filled the same with a new and fresh stock of CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, Canned Goods, Green and Dritnl JBVnit«. &c. To which he invites the attention of the buying public, confident that he can give you good goods for as little money as any other store in the county. Having just completed a first class new Oven and secured the services of MR. LEE, one of the beet Bakers in the state, I am prepared to furnish you Bakery Supplies of all kinds, of the best quality and guarantee satisfaction. A share of public patronage respect­ fully solicited. V . E, LA5IPHERE. McHenry, Hl„ April 14, 1890. Every sack of this Flour is Guaranteed, Low or Lower than any other Good Flour on tlu Call, try a sack and be convinced. Lnd will [.market. be sold as W I L B U R L U M B E R C O , West McHonry, May 12, 1S96. oJOHN .HVANSON'S Here is something of interest to people who pay cash. It's an entire new departure, and we are sure it will please you after careful investigation. Here is the plan: The Last Waek in Each S^onth Shall be set apart for disposing of surplus stock and accumulating odds and ends. Of course you understand the object; it means the stuff must move regardless of its value, and of this you will be fully convinced if you call. The introductory week begins Monday, May 23th. And we ask you as a special favor to investigate the method of this merchandise moving. It is sure to result in mutual benefits. China bating, good quality, 19c per yard. Last Saturday we had a special bargain price on Parasols and Umbrellas. The weather was threatening and but few came to town, hence we repeat this sale for your benefit,. this week, Saturday. Y-our choice, $1,25. Special Handkerchief sale during the evening, beginning at 7:30. Y SON & C0, McHenry, 1896. OWEN & CHAPELL. r Having disposed ot Planters, &c. \ my spring- stock ot Plows, Harrows, Corn , I have filled my warehouse will a lull line ot the best%iakes of POTATO HILLEKS, And other seasonable goods, at the right prices. Cultivators, BR \DLEY, BON-TON. SK ANDTCE, GEfiLEY. "DTTr^OTT^Q __It you are looking for a Buggy I would ^ VJTVjrX-XL/w. suggest that you call and look at the cel­ ebrated Peabodv, absolutely the best buggy for the price on the market; also the Abbott & Rowland longdistance axle buggy, guaranteed to run 500 miles without re-oiling; others on the tloor, but the above are leaders. Can furnish you with a tino Surrey, Road Wagon, Harness, Duster- Whip. Prices alw;.y .-i the lowest, consistent with the quality of the goods . We depend on tha merit of o"r goods to get your trade. Merit wins. I^WMachine Oil of the very hest quality. Axle Grease, and a strictly pure Castor Grease for buggies Give me a call. Very Respectfully Yo*urs, T. J. WALSH. WE HAVE THE FINEST LIKE OF TO BE OBTAINED. y a "var A yr A w AXTELL CULTIVATORS In 4, G and 8 Shovels. ALBION SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATORS. These are the best cultivators on the market and will be sold as cultivators on low as the the market lowest. 1 The World's Famous McCORMICK BINDERS, MOWERS AND CORN HARVESTERS. Agents for the Steel "Web Picket Farm and Garden Picket Fence, with Steel Web Picket Double Drive Gates. ISIPAlso have the celebrated Henney Buggy Co.'s Buggies, 4?oad Wagons, Spring Wagons and Surreys. Farm. Wagons we have the Weber, and Fish Bros', the two very best farm wagons made. JACOB BONSLETT. V