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Moscow Fine Pla WEDNESDAY. DEC. 22, 1897, Supplement --TO THE-- |fef(eiry |laiiieai«r. K. O. T. M. McaEWRT LODGB NO. 77, K. O. T. M.--Reg. a'nr meetings Becond and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month, at K. O. T, M. Hal!. _ „ _ ,, GEO. HANLEY, Com, J. J. BISHOP, R. K. ' ' CHIEF OF A BMSION. Civil Service Rule No Bar to Cap- tain Whittleton. GOOD WAR RECORD BEHIND HDL Reinstated In the Agricultural Department Under the McKinley Administration-- Congressman Reeves on the Civil Service Law--Business. Men Want the Interstate Commerce Law Modified--Bad Outlook for Public Buildings in the Prairie State. "Washington, Dec. .--Captain Bob Whittlfcson of Harvard is chief of a division in the agricultural department. The civil service rule was no bar to Captain Bob, for he was a soldier and a good one. He served with Colonel Rusk in the Twenty-third Wisconsin] and when "Uncle. Jerry" Husk was made secretary of agriculture in 1889 he gave Whittleton a position. At the beginning of the Cleveland administra­ tion in March 1893 Whittleton resigned and went back to Illinois. When the McKinleyadministration began he came to Washington and found no difficulty in securing reinstatement. He has many Influential friends in the Wisconsin del­ egation, as well as in the Illinois dele­ gation. But he owes his excellent posi­ tion to the urgent recommedation of Congressman Hopkins of Aurora, with the concurrent indorsements of Sena­ tors Cullom and Mason. Congresman Reeves of Streator saya that the civil service law is a delusion and a snare. "Unless something is done to repeal or modify that law we may expect Democratic gains at the next elections n.11 along the line. In every town where there is a considerable pos­ tal business the Republicans are red- hot because they still have Democrat­ ic deputy postmasters, Democratic mail carriers, and Democratic railway postal clerks. The people don't think it is right, and they do not approve of the law or its administration." No Financial Legislation. "I look for no financial legislation," Bays Congressman Connolly of Spring­ field in a letter recently received in Washington by a personal friend. "1 do not see where we are to get the votes to enact currency legislation. We might pass a bill through the house of representatives, but that would merely give the senate an opportunity to go on talking for several weeks with­ out doing anything. The senate has no majority of any political party; but the allied silver Democrats, Populists and Republicans have a majority in favor of silver. "They will listen to nothing else. Therefore, it seems to me that congress has its hands tied so far as financial and currency legislation Is concerned, at least for the present." "The people of Illinois are not hunger­ ing and thirsting after natlriCtl legisla­ tion," says Congresman CAnnon of Danville. "I believe the people will be gratified if we pass the appropriation bills*and get out of Washington as fast as we can. I know that the people of my congressional district are not look­ ing for any special congressional legis­ lation, and they are not caring for any, or wanting any, either." "Well, as chairman of the committee on appropriations, how long do you sup­ pose it will take you to pass the appro­ priation bills in order that oongress may adjourn?" About the Middle of June. "So far as this committee is con­ cerned, we can get through our work and be ready for adjournment by the first of April; but, the other committees having separate appropriation bills, will take plenty of time. Therefore, I should eay that the congress ought to adjourn by the first of June--certainly not later than the 16th of that month." Senator Cullom has been suffering with a severe cold, but is greatly Im­ proved, and was at the Capitol when congress convened. This afternoon he said: "I am receiving many letters from the business men of Chicago and other shipping points all over the coun­ try praying for some modification of the interstate commerce law to meet with the recent rulings of the supreme court. My correspondents seem to be unanimous in their desire for a modi­ fication of the law which will permit the interstate commerce commission to punish shippers who secure discrimina­ tion in favor of localities. I shall bring all these matters before the committee Bome day this week, and we will en­ deavor to modify the law as to bring all offenses within the reach of the com­ mission and within the pale of the su­ preme court suggestions." Concerning the civil service law Sen­ ator Cullom said: "Congressman Reeves is correct In his strictures on the civil service law. The people of Illinois are sick and tired of it, and I believe that the people of the entire country are disillusionized." Congresman Marsh of Warsaw, a member of the committee on military affairs, says: "Tell the old soldiers, the pensioners, the bounty jumpers and deserters that the committee on mili­ tary affairs is trying to do justice in all cases, and all bills are being careful­ ly considered. The men who want con­ gress to remoye the charges of deser­ tion from their records usually have In view a pension or some claim. The burden of proof is upon them, and they ought not to write abusive letters to con­ gressmen because their bills are not favorably reported and« promptly passed. It is easy enough for a con­ gresman to introduce a bill, but It is very difficult to secure Its passage In a house containing 356 members, ev.ery one of them either trying to pass bills of his own or trying to prevent other men from passing bills." Postal Administration Extravagant. Congresman Smith of Murphysboro •ays: "As a member of the committee on poetofflces and post roads I shall make a very earnest and Insistent ef­ fort to cut down the postoffice appropri­ ation bill. I believe that postal admin­ istration has been extravagant. Never­ theless, I shall favor rural free deliv­ ery." Congressman Belknap of Chicago, as a member of the committee on railways and canals, will participate in all legis­ lation affecting commercial highways. Be is greatly Interested In the proposed ship canal to connect the great lakes with the Atlantic ocean. He says: "It IB practical and can be economically ac­ complished. It will benefit all of our business men, and it will enrich the farmers on our prairies." Although Congresman White of Chl- fcago was appointed a member of the Committee on public buildings and grounds, he cannot do anything for am* bitious Illinois cities that are looking for appropriations for public buildings. Chairman Mercer of. that committee says: "The flat has already gone forth that we shall not make appropriations for publio buildings. Speaker Reed says that the treasury is almost bankrupt, and no more public buildings shall be authorized until the government has more ready money on hand." An Interesting Kvent. Th^ convening of congress is always interesting, even to those who have spent many years in this city, and the meeting on Monday was a lively one and very entertaining. In the house of representatives there are 856. members. They come from every state in the Union, and ar§ really representative of the plain people of the republic. All of these statesmen are personally acquainted, and when they meet is the great hall of the house, before the gavel of the speaker fallB at noon, they rush and swirl about, going here and there through the crowd, shaking hands and asking questions concerning individual health and prospects. There is very little talking of politics, and some of the bitterest political foes are as close friends as men could be if they were In entire harmony on all points When the congress convenes the gal­ leries are always well filled with spec­ tators. The private galleries are crowd­ ed with the wives and children and the intimate friends of the congressmen. The public galleries are taken posses­ sion of by all sorts of people. There the rich and the poor meet together, and the richly dressed man of the world has no more rights than the poor, ill-clad laborer or workingman out of a job. More Orderly Gathering. Over at the north end of the Capitol, where the senate meets, there is just as great a gathering, but it is more or­ derly. The senators are always digni­ fied and deliberate in their movements as in their utterances. Their greetings are stately and there is no confusion on the floor of the senate. One of the old­ er senators, in his apartments at a prominent hotel, entertained a number of warm personal friends on Sunday evening. As they were departing he Baid in a Jocular manner: "Here In my rooms you see and know me as an in­ dividual. But, when you see me step on the green carpet of the senate, at noon on Monday, you will see a digni­ fied sage." The gentlemen laughed at the sally, but It was true. In private life at home the senator' is an entertaining, winsome, lovable man. On the floor of the senate he is as dignified and se­ date as a wax model. Everybody asks everybody the ques­ tion: "What will this congress do?" Everybody answers everybody that nothing will be done. The regular ap­ propriation bills will be passed, of course. That 1b always necessary In order that the government machinery may continue to revolve. Money must must be appropriated to pay every gov­ ernment employe, from the president down to the humblest laborer and char­ woman. Of course, the appropriation bills will be passed, and they will ag­ gregate the enormous sum of $530,000,- 000. Ten years ago It cost $318,000,000 per annum to pay the expenses of the gov­ ernment. Now it costs $200;000,000 in excess of that sum. Careful economists say there is a prodigality somewhere, but nobody locates the individuals who have caused this great increase of pub­ lic expenditures. But, after passing the appropriation bills, what will be done? Chief among pending measures Is the bankruptcy bill. That has passed the senate, and, in modified form, It will pasB the house of representatives. Everybody believes that there will be enacted a bankrupt­ cy bill. Measures of this sort have been pending for the past six years. Then comes the annexation of Ha­ waii. In this matter it will be the duty of the senate to act first, after that the house of representatives will take up the subject. Everybody believes that Hawaiian annexation is simply a ques­ tion of a very little while. President McKinley believes in It, as his mes­ sage shows, and the leading men in the senate and house of representatives be­ lieve in it. Therefore It will be done. In Relation to Cuba. But what else will the congress do? Will there be anything done for Cuba? It does not seem likely. There can be no doubt that public sentiment is in fa­ vor of granting belligerent rights to the Cuban insurgants. But President Mc­ Kinley does not believe that this coun­ try should act hastily In the matter, and he Is all powerful in the manage­ ment of our foreign relations. The congress Is disposed to follow his lead. Senator Mason of Illinois says: "As long as there are postofficeB to give out the president can control the congress." Senator Davis of Minnesota, chair­ man of the committee on foreign rela­ tions of the senate, says: "Interna­ tional law forbids any nation from ex­ tending aid to insurgent subjects. But when the citizens of a friendly nation Buffer loss Interference 19 allowable. Our citizens have suffered the loss of up­ wards of $18,000,000 in Cuba, and on that ground this country has a right to interfere and put a stop to the war In Cuba." Speaker Reed controls the delibera­ tions of the house of representatives and he does not want a Cuban bellig­ erency resolution passed. In this he is in complete harmony with the presi­ dent. Unless Speaker Reed sees fit to permit the passage of a resolution nothing will be done for Cuba. The matter practically rests In his hands, and he seems Indisposed to aid the Cuban cause. Supplies for the Buffering, Our department of state has recently issued a statement announcing that the governor general of Cuba will per­ mit the people of this country to send supplies to the suffering and starving people in Cuba, and directing that the supplies be sent to the Catholic bishops on the island for distribution. This 1B an official confe'sslon of the fact that the Spanish government has huddled together many thousands of women and children In prison pens, where they are starved to death. The humane policy of the new Spanish administra­ tion permitB our people to send supplies to these unfortunates. And this in the very vestibule of the twentieth century of the Christian era. Whether the congress will do any­ thing with the railroad pooling bill or the anti-scalpers' bill nobody can fore­ see. It Is not likely that anything of great Importance will be enacted be­ yond what is outlined above. DUNBAR. It costs nothing to feed hogs with Dr. Haas' flog Remedy on account of the extra flesh produced and feed saved. Use it in time and avoid risk. Supplied by S. Reynolds. WANTED--TRUSTWORTHY AND active gentlemen or ladies to travel for responsible, established house in Illmois. Monthly $65 and expenses. Position steady. Reference. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, Dept. Y Chicago. A big stock of the famous Beloit Duck Coats, Vests, cotton and wool Pants and Shirts, Overalls, etc., now in stock atS, Stoffels. USEFUL HOLIDAYPRESENTS! Milo L. Howe, At his store in Stoffel's Block, WEST McHENRY, ILL., is now showing a full stock of goods in his line, suitable for the Holiday Trade, consisting in part of f V l l l l l l l V i GUITARS, /BANJOS, ZITHERS, Boxes. Etc. And in short all kinds of Musical Instruments, and Sheet Music. Our Pianos and Organs are the best made, and will be sold as low as any first-class Instrument can be bought anywhere. If desired will be sold ON THE INSTALLMENT PLAN. There is no m ire useful present for wife or daughter than a fine new Piano or Organ, and we are now offering them at Prices and on Terms within the reach of all. Everything bought at our store guaranteed as represented. We keep everything in the Musical Instrument line, and know we can suit you in anything from a Music Box to a PiaDO or Organ. Call and look our stock over, learn prices, and be con­ vinced that we mean what we say. PIANOS AND ORGANS T 0 NED, On short notice and satisfaction guaranteed. MILO L. HOWE. West McHenry, December 22, 1897. SPECIAL ATf®A0TION, mmwsr 000̂ 8, Special Reduction Sals. The large stock of Boots shoes, Rubbers, Felts, Ladies' and Children's Footwear, Hats and Winter Caps, Gloves and Mittens, we will sell lower than ever any Department Stores have sold. Fine BIPck Plush Caps. lormer- ly $1.50 now 75e Fine Hats formerly $1.60 i.ow.. 75c Fine 10 oz Duck Coats wool lin­ ed formerly 82.50 now $1 60 A/en's Felt Boot# 88 " every day grain leather jShoee ;.... 98 Boys'every day grain leather Shoes 5C Ladles' Felt Shoes 1 20 Bargains in Unflervear & Overalls Oatmeal 2c Green P«as 2c Corn Mea., yellow bolted He Bohemian Rye Flour A/.nnesota Patent Flour Graham Flour Buckwheat, per saok 25c Finest Honey Drf /Syrup per g 25c Best Kerosene Oil, per gal 8c Lantern Globes... ..... 6c Sardlnea, 6 cans for 25c Japan Tea, formerly 60c now.. 25c Best canned milk. 10c Best Black Pepper, per lb...... 13c Coriander serds, per lb 8c Allspice, per lb 13c Cloves, p<r lb 13c Salcratus 7o Afatchee, 2400, 12 boxes 15c We keep Butter, Eggfl, Cheese al­ ways at the bottom. HARDWARE. No 9 copper Wash Boilers $2 Oo 60 1 79 1 65 9 12 14 00 37 25 All Steel Axes Wael) Wringers Carpet Hweepers .... Stove Elbows Stove Pipe, extra heavy Bushel Corn Basket 16x30 Pcrcelain lined Alnke 2 Large Stove Boards Neckyokes Whlppletrees 25 And bargains In Shelf Hardware, Tinware, Woodenware, Granitewere Galvsniz.jd Wafb Tubs. We keep Twine, Fishing Tackle, Oars, Oar Locks, Table and Pockel Cutlery, Carpenter's Toole, fool?, Glass and Putty. Garden The above will be sold at the lowest net cash prices. It. will pay you to call and examine our goods»and prices. Every axe and handle bought of us will be hung free of charge. Having no expense, ho rent or clerk to pay, we are able to under­ sell any and all competitors. Thankful for past patronage and hop­ ing for a continuance, I remain Very Truly Yours, . McHenry, 111,, Dec. 7. 1897$ SANTA CLAUS Has decided to make his head­ quarters at our store. Holiday Goods. In large quantities have already arrived and more are coming. There are presents in abundance for okl and young, and PRETTY TOYS,' To make the little ones happy. Our stock is larger than ever before and the selection has been made very carefully, with a view to please. Examine our stock for bargains. JULIA A. STORY, N. B.--Our Drug Department is still in good running order and prescriptions are as usual carefully compounded. McHenry, December 8, 1897. STAY AT HOME! Montpmery & faril's Price McHENRY, ILL,, SOLD THE McHENRY M AlfD miMfl WOBESf J. H. MILLER, Prop. All kinds of Cemetery Work at Low Prices A FULL LINE OF FINISHED' WOBK CONSTANTLY ON HAND. ' McHENRV ILL Foreign and American Granite a Specialty. Fiue CI Fine All <"• en's Boys' Boys'Rouble Knit Caps. Boys' Double Knit Mitts, All Leather lined Mitts, Men's fur top Kid Mitts with ^ spring shank 70 Ladies double knit Mitts' 30 Ladies' fleece Hoed Stockings 18 Ladies' Stockings, 8, 10, 12, 25 Boys' and Girl's Nelson Rib­ bed Stockings, 14 3 pairs Rockfoid Socks; 24 3 pound bag Table Salt 4 3 pounds Tomatoes in cans 10 3 pounds Peas and Corn 10 1 pound English Currants, 5 Silver plated Spoon, with 2 bars Soap, 10 Bvst Japan Tea, 65c, for 40 Hu idreds of Goods to be sold at the same prices; E. LAWLUS, No-3 Elm Street. Opposite Riverside House. J. A. Perkins, of Antiquity, O., was for thirty years needIeealy tortured by phy­ sicians for the cure of eczema. He was quickly cured by using DeWitt's Witch Ha eel Salve the famous healing salve tog piles and skin leasee. J* A. Story, I