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Outgeneraled Her 111 tuck. Tbe Bonbomme Richard was an up- lncky ship. Paul Jones himself on tak­ ing command of her at Lorient, France, wrote a most doleful letter about her to onet)f his aristocratits patronesses in Paris. She was "a wornout old India- man," and "her forecastle was a babel." 4 'Fourteen different languages are' spo­ ken in my forecastle," said Jones* dis­ mayed at the appearance of his motley crew. Two days out at sea the Bonhomme Richard was fouled by her consort, the Alliance, and had her jib boom and fore- topmast carried away. Jones then put baok to Lorient, perfectly convinced of the unluckiness of his ship. But through that accident he found 114 American Beamen who had just been released from English prisons by exchange. Among them was Richard Dale, whom Jones at once appointed first lieutenant. These all volunteered into the Richard, Jones promptly discharging enough of his polyglots to make way for them. Prior to that he had only about 40 Americans. This addition made 164 fighting Yankee seamen, and they were the men who made the Serapis sick a few weeks later off the east coast of England. Thus it happened that the grandest exploit! in naval history was achieved by an unlucky ship, and she obtained the means of achieving it through a dis­ tressing accident.--Philadelphia Times. ' Rove's Young Bream. The wind swept a cloud of dust about them as they turned the corner into Mi­ ami avenUie. "Did you get any dust in your eyes, darling?" he asked fondly, holding her closely to him, as though to keep the too eager wind away. o'Yes," she murmured, searching for her handkerchief. "Which eye, dearest?" "The right one, love. Did yon get anything in yours?" she asked anxious­ ly, seeing his handkerchief appear. "Yes, darling." "Which eye, dearest?" "The right one, love." "How sweet!" she exclaimed, with a glad light glowing in her well eye. "Do you suppose, dearest heart, that it could have been part of the same piece of dust that got in our eyes, darling?" "I hope it was," he said, beaming With one eye and wiping the other. "Wouldn't it be sweet, dear?" "Wouldn't it, love?" And the wind howled around the cor­ ner as though it was in pain, and from the house three doors below a dentist's sign fell off into the street.--Detroit Free Press. : TOFFEL I RIPANS TABULES fr'NCWOOD, I1-®" GOOD, - WARM - OVERCOATS. Beginning January 2d, Our stock of Men's and Boys' Overcoats never was so com plete as now, all of the latest styles, and We shall offer remnants in every department at prices which cannot be duplicated. AND JACKETS Gives Relief. W e have the best assortment to be found in McHenry County.. No old, lout of date stock, but Everyone New and Stylish-A box will be sent, postage paid, on recipt of 50 cts by RIPANS CHEMICAL CO., 10 Spruce S1„ New York. Loaal druggists everywhere will supply the Tabules if requested to do so. ' _ j They are Easy to Take, Quick to Act and Save many a Doctor's Bill. If fn want of a Cents' Overcoat or a Ladies' Cloak or Jacket, be sure and see our stock before you buy. WE SHALL MAKE THIS A Fur Overcoats at Your Own Price i In various furs and in all sizes, and low prices. Wurm Woil Wearing' Underwear, Of all kinds and agreeable prices. What is the True and Logical Reason You will never find it by reading McKinley and Bryan booms. Experience proves that the great radiating sur­ face, combined with sufficient ornamentation, and weight enough to insure strength and durability, and at a price to bring it within tbe reach of all, s the TRUE RATIO lor a successful Heating Stove. 1 - : : --; The Peninsular Stove Represents the true aud logical ratio in the stove line. 1 have a larger assortment of these wonderful stoves than ever before, and respectfully ask you to call and see them. It is no trouble to show them, ^they speak tor themselves. Kow if you are contemplating the purchase of a Cook Stove. Rqnga or Heater, don't throw away your money by buying an inferior stove. The matter of expense is a big item now to all, and 1 can save vou dollars on a stove deal. Respectfully Yours, Fall styles in Hats and Gaps, Cotton and Wool Hosiery. Duck Coats, Overalls, Shirts. Dutchess warranted Trousers HUMPHREYS Of all the loose ends of stock preparatory to stock taking. Call in. AT J. W. CRISTY<FC SON'S Ringwood, 111. No. 1 Cures Fever. No. 2 " Worms. No. 3 " Infants' Diseases. No. 4 " Diarrhea. No. 8 " Neuralgia. No. 9 Cures Headache. No. IO " Dyspepsia. No. 11 " Delayed Periods. No. 12 " Leuehorrea. No. 14 " Skin Diseases. No. 15 Cures Rheumatism. No. 16 " Malaria. No. 20 " Whooping Cough No. 27 " Kidney Diseases. No. 30 " Urinary Diseases No. 77 " Colds and Grip. Sold by Druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt of price, 25c., or 5 for $1. DB. HUMPHBETS' HOMEOPARHIC MANUAL or DISEASES MAILED FEEE. Humphreys' Med. Co., Ill William St., N. Y. Fargo & Douglas' warranted Leather Boots and Shoes. Special low prices on WALL PAPER,! Only the Best GROCERIES West McHenry, III., 1896 P. L. MCOMBER. ^/Vest Side Hardware St ore. The Greatest Republican Paper of the West. T is the most stalwart and unswerving Republican Weekly pub lished today and can always be relied upon for fair and honest re­ ports of all political affairs. The Weekly Inter Ocean Supplies All of the News 5 ] and the Best of Current Literature. It is Morally Clean, and as a Family Paper is Without a Peer. Now is the time to select your Furniture Ready for the Holidays FOR THE HOLIDAYS JOHN J. BUCHj Its Literary Columns are equal to those of the best magazines. Its Youth's Department is the finest of its kind. AT THE EAST SIDE Near the Depot. We will sell Cheaper than ever before. SSS: a It brings to the family the News of the Kntire World and gives o • the best and ablest discussions of all questions of the day. The o • Inter ocean gives twelve panes of reading«matter each week O • and being published In t hicacro is better adapted to the needs of O the people west of the Alleghany Mountains than any other paper. • • $1.00 pgjCEjONE DOLLAR PER YEAR $2.00® Near the Iron Bridge, McHenry, Board by 'the Day or Week a< Reasonable rates, A NICE LINE OF Row BOATS AT MT LANDING. for rent by the hour or day, at reasonable rates. Pure Wines, Liquors and Choice Cigars always on hand •^FreshLaerer Beer cotantly oil draught Good Stabling for Horses. We sell Bedroom Suits at $11 " Couches at $6. Plush Lounges at $4. Largest stock in the county, UNDERTAKING & EMBALMING The Dailv and Simdav Edi- SPrlce of Daily by mail $4.00 per year* J.U0 valljf ddU Duuuajf EiUl c F*xice of Sunday by mail $2.00 per year* tions of The Inter Oceail are S Daily and Sunday by mail $6.00 per year • the best Ol their kind .... ( Address THE INTER OCEAN, Chicago. J We will give when in need in this line, 20 per cent off on all Cloth Goods. Eixil>alniiii5>- Free of Clmro-o Completion Preserved DR. HEBRA'S NEW STYLES of ROCKEi^-^Suitable for Christmas Presents, Remember, I will meet all prices of my competitors on any and all goods in my line. I Will I\ot t>e Undersold. Call and sec me before purchasing, Jacob JUSMM. McHenry, 111., Dec., 1896. tSPWe will not be Undersold. Get prices elsewhere, and then- come and get ours. Satisfaction guaranteed. Removes Freckles, Pimples, F Liver - Moles, Blackheads, wT Sunburn and Tan, and re- \ stores the skin tp its origi- nal freshness, producing a dear and healthy comwfJIj-X ' plexion. Superior to allface^^---®*^ ^ preparations and perfectly harmless. At all druggists, or mailed for 5 0 cts. Send for circular. VIOLA 8KIN SOAP is simply incomparable aa a skin purifying Soap, unequalcd for the toilet, and without a rival for the nursery. .Absolutely pure and delicately medi­ cated. At druggists. Price 25 Cents. TheG. C. BITTNER CO., Toledo, O. N. J. JUSTEN Has decided to make his head quarters at our store, West McHenry, Nov. 25th, 1896 Holiday Goods In large quantities have alread\ arrived and more are coming. There are presents in abund­ ance for old and young, and A. ENGELN S J Saloon PRETTY TOYS Restaurant, MoHEKEY, ILL. Wholesale and Retail Agent for lo make the little ones happy. Our stock is larger than ever before, aud the selection has been made' very carefully, with a view to please. Examine our stock for bargains. Has Again Opened Headquarters at Hlp^ ® flRr Made from ^ the best and purest VEGETABLE OILS J ULI A A. STORY WE&T MCHENRY,ILL, In making our annual bow to the buying public we would inform^ them that we are better than ever prepared this season to meet their wants in THE BEST MADE. In any quantity, from a Snitz Glass lo a hundred barrels. Orders by mail promptly attended to. ALSO. ALWAYS ON HAND & Fine Kentucky Liquors, French Bitters, choice Ales, Wines, Cigars, Etc, I bay none but the best and sell at reasonable prices. N. B. ROBINSON & CO'S Ale & Porter, by the Keg and 011 Draught, Call and see rae and I will use you well. , ANTONY ENGELN. McHenry, 111.) 1896, N. B.---Our Drug Department is still in gocd running order and prescriptions are as usual carefully compounded. 0FOR ALL USESI 5 Costs no more than other soaps, 2 J but goes twice as far. Ift IN EVEPY VARIETY. THE - FINEST - LINE - OF - LAM.PS P A trial will convince you of its great m merit. Will please the most fastidious. 4 Woolen goods are left soft and like new. j i Linen goods white as snow Zk when washed with 9 # We also make PURE WAX SOAP and A UNCLE TOM'S WONDERFUL A TAR SOAP. Zi For sale by leading grocers, * • Manufactured by - • J Ml gWICKY'S SONS, 8 smwrmufe Books for Young, Books for Old, Blocks, Etc. In short if you want a present for your wife, daughter* son or your best girl, vou cannot fail of finding what you want by calling at our store. Come and take your first pick.. J. H. MILLER, Prop'r, West McHenry, Dec,, 1896