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VOL. 23. M'HENRY. ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1898. NO. 29. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY -- J . V A N ' S L Y K E , -- EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. OFFICE IN THE NICHOLS BLOCK Two Doors North Owen & Ghapell 's Store, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION : Oho year (in sidvauce) ; . . . . , . . .$1 50 If Not within 'Three Montha.. . . . . . . 2 00 Subscription^ received tor three or six month a w the samei proportion. RATES OF ADVERTISING! We announce liberal ratos for advertising In the PLAINDEALKK, AND endeavor to state them ao plainly that they will be readily un­ derstood. They are as follows: 1 Inoh one year - - - 6 00 2 Inches one year - 10 00 3 Inches one year - ' - .16 00 Column one year - • - - - 30 00 Column one year- - - - - 60 00 1 Column one year 100 00 One inch means the measurement of one inoh down the column^ single column width. Yearly advertisers, at theaoove rates nave the privilege of changing as otien an they choose, without extra charge. iUgUlar advertisers (.meaning those having standing cards) will be ontitieii to insertion of local notices at tne riUu of 5 cents per line etch woek.. All others wiil be charged 1 u ce;its per line the llrst week, ana 6 cents per lino for each aubsotj uent week. transient advertisements will be chargeii at the rate of 10 cents per line, ^nonpareil t , pe, same as this iasetinjthe llrstlssue, and 6 lents per line for subsequent issues. Thus, an inoh advertisement will cost gl.Ou for one weest, *1.60 for two weeks, #U.uo for three « ee£S, and so on. Tne PLAIKDEALKK will bo liberal in giving e utorial notloes, but, as a business rule, i t v i l l require a suitable fee from everybody see ilng the uso of i ts columns for i eouniary gain. JW All Foreign Advertisine payable duarterly, in advance, These terms will be strictly adhered to. BUSINESS OAKDS. O. H. GILLMORE, ATTORNEY. Piobate work a epccislty. Oilice in Hernial Llock, YNoodstock, 111. KNIGHT & BROWN, ^TTOENEYS AT LAW. 100 Washington Street, CHICAGO. ILL. FRANK L. SHEPARD, iO UNS EL LOR AT LAW. Suite 80--132 Clack Ht.. Chicago. C. P. BARNES, ATTORNES, Solicitor, andi Oohnselor. Oollectlons.a specialty. WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Fit ANK R. JACKMAN, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. Prompt an 1 careful h t tention tn all mat ters left in my hands, Money to loan, OiBoe in Hoy Block, W< oostock, ill . Telephone- office, 56, residence. 69. 35yl C. H. FEGERS, M, D- PHYSIC1AN AND SURGEON, MoH«nry IliB. Office at RetsUlenoe. JOS. L. ABT, M. D. PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OCO LIST, Office in Nichols Block, over Plaiudealer Office. McHenry Telephone No 4 United States War Claim Apcy OF W. H. COWLIM, WOODSTOCK. ILL. Prosecutes all classes and ltiwds of claims against the United Stites tor ex-soltllcru. th-ir wives, dependent relatives, or heirs. A specialty is maue in prosecuting old hii l re- ji^cte i claims, Al! coiiiaiuuicaiiona promptly anbwered ii posture slumps ure enclosed lor reply. WRt. H COWLSN, Office at residence Madison St., Woodstock. Telephone No. 23. DR. A. E. AURINGEU, PHYSICIAN ANDSURUEON. Office in the Stroner building, one door west of A, P. Baer'e store, West McHenry, 111. Residence, house formerly occupied by Dr. Osborne, All professional ealls promptly at- tended to JOHN P. SMITH, Watchmalcer & Jeweler McHENRYi ILLINOIS. A FINE stock of Clocks, Watches and Jew­elry always on hand. Special attention Iven to repairing fine watches. Give m< 0Bll> JOHN P- SMITH. W. A. CRBSTY, Justice ot the Peace. WEST McHENRY, ILL. Special Attention paid to Collections. H. C. MEA&i Justice of the Peace and General In­ surance Agent, Jnoluding Accident and Life Insurance. WEST MCHKNKT, III. W. P. ST. CLAIR, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public Heal Estate and Insurance. NUNDA, III. 'Vj, CHURCH, our'opinion^j J« weler invention is probably patentable. ' 'HI. t ions strictly conadential. Handbooks ,W l Ch.icn.an sent free. Oldest agency for securing pj? Patents taken through Munn & Co. i .a tpeciol notice, without charge, In the ui ' . ;Iring Fine Scientific JTmerKait. A handsomely Illustrated weekly. Largest cir- culatlon of any scientific Journal. Terms, 13 a ••MT.VIS?1 - ™o n t l l s> $1. Sold byall newsdealers. MUNN & Co.3GiBroadwa*' New York Branch Office, 635 F St., Washington, D. C. , A big stock of the famous Beloit Duck 5 oi-*e8*®» cotton and wool Pants aow in 8tock Dr. Walter C. Beslgy, X>E1NTIST WEST McllENRY. Office at-Geo W. Beeley's I Drugstore, | Examinations free MILO J. L, HOWE, r McHenry. PIANO & ORGAN Tuner & Repairer All Orders Promptly Attended to, "I P. ) DR. EAECHLER, DENTIST. Plat© Work, and everything per­ taining to Dentistry. Parties from a distance should drop a card a day or two before coming. Office. McHenry. A. C. SPURLING, Veterinary - Surgeon, West MeHenry, XII. Special attention given to the treat­ ment; of Cows. Office at residence on Waukegan street, one door east ot hotel Park. C. F. BOLEY, Purielor of McHenry Brewery, McHENRY, ILL. Always on Band with the Best Beer. PESRY & OWES, Bantera. McHENRY, - - ILLINOIS. This Bank teceives deposits, buyi and sells Foreign and Domestic Ex CMU'ijjfD, arid <*06a u General Banking Business We endeavor to do all business en­ trusted to our care in a manner and upon te:m8 entirely satisfactory to out customers and respectfully solicit the public patronage. MQMEY TO LOAN; On Real Estate and < ther first class security. Special attention given to co- lections, INfeUiR-ANOJE In First Clo.ss Companies at t<"e Lowest Rues- Yours Re w*>cttuly , PERRY & OWEN. Notary Public SMOKERS! When in fast of a Good Cigar! CALL AT THE Ol.D RELIABLE Cigrar and Tobacco Dealers r\ OUR SPECIALTIES: Our Monogram, 10c. Barbian's Best hand made 5c The best cigars made. Sold by all focal dealers. HUMPHREYS' No. 1 Cures Fever. No. 2 " Worms. No. 3 " Infants' Diseases. No. 4 " Diarrhea. No. 7 " Coughs. No. 8 Cures Neuralgia. No. 9- " Headache. No. IO " Dyspepsia. No. 1 1 " Delayed Periods. No. 12 " Leuchorrea. No. 1 3 Cures Croup. No. 14 " Skin Diseases. No. 15 " Rheumatism. No. 16 " Malaria. No. 19 ^" Catarrh. No. 20 Cures Whooping Cough No. 21 " Asthma. No. 24 " General Debility. No. 26 " Sea-Sickness. No. 27 " Kidney Diseases. No. 28 Cures Nervous Debility. No. 30 " Urinary Diseases No. 32 " Heart Disease. No. 34 " Sore Throat. No. 77 " Colds and Grip. DR. HUMPHREYS' HOMEOPATHIC MANUAL OF DISEASES MAILED FREE. Small bottles of 'pleasant pellets, fit the vest pocket. Sold by druggists, or sent prepaid upon receipt of price, 25 cents, except ^os. 28. and a~ are made $1.00 size only. Humphreys' Medi­ cine Company. Ill William St., New York. H U M P H R E Y S ' WITCH HAZEL OIL "THE PILE OINTMENT." 'Pk. For Piles--External or Internal, Blind or Bleeding: Fistula In Ano; Itching orBleedlng of the Bectum. fiKno relief Is Immediate--the cure certain. B OU ̂ I0E) 60 0TS. TRIAL SIZE. 25 OTS. &V v -V by Drugplsts, or eeot post-paid on rccelpt of pile*. O f Ill A113 William St. . SEW Y0BB jrity comes quickest to the man ver is in good condition. De- /Little Early Risers are famous TIS for constfpation, billiousness, on and all stomach and liver \ J. A. Story. \ Sole Agency for the Celebrated ^ POLAR STAR f Manufactured at New Prague, Minn., Mills, are located in the finest hard wheat couutry. Are supplied with most modern machinery. * : ' The Fancy" is fully warranted and guaranteed The choicest in the market. Bought in car lots only and sold on lowest pos­ sible terms by SIMON STOFFEL, . WEST MeHENKY, ILL. Always in stock at Yolo, 111., by E.RICHARDSON, JOHN ROSING JOHN RICHARDSON. fflocej SavEfljs Money Earned J.D.LODTZJr. Merchant Tailor. Has just received his fall samples, direct from the manufacturers, and can Save you from $2.50 to $4.00 On every suit. Tn short will save you the profit usually paid to middlemen. Every suit he turns out is first class and a fit warranted. Suits, $ 16.00 and upwards. Pants, from $3.50 to $4. Strictly hand , made and guaranteed in every particular. Gents' Furnishing Goods. Am now offering my entire stock of Gents' Furnishing Goods, consisting of Netktics, Collars, Cuffs, and Shirts of the very latest styles. At from 10 to 40 per cent below cost, as I wish to close them out. Come and inspect my goods. I can save you dollars and cents. Very Respectfully, J. D. LODTZ, Jr. Barbian Bro.'s Block, McHenry. Another Street Car HOLD UP IN (CHICAGO. We ore held up every morning and evening by our customers where good workmanship and up to date stock turn out the best Harness in the county. We have the finest assortment of Robes, Blankets and Whips To he found in McHenry County, Cftn sell you a Blanket trom 75c to $5 And guarantee as repreeened. If yon want to save money call an\ see mo. Also a line ftock of SINGLE & DOUBLE HARNESS Which will be sold cheaper than the same goods can be bought elsewhere and war­ ranted as represented. REPAIRING Promptly Attended to. Do not fail to call at once and get the benefit of our bargains. CUS CARLSON McHenry, 111., Oct 12. 1897. J. W. BONSLETT, Plumbing Contractor. All Kinds of Sanitary PluMi PE0MPTLY ATTENDED TO Has just received a very com­ plete stock of Plumbing Goods, Bath Tubs> Closets, Lavatories and Fixtures. Steam and Hot Water Heating. Complete stock of all sizes Galvanized and Black Pipe and Fittings on hand. Office and Show Room in Jacob Bon- slett's Agricultural Implement Building, McHENRY, ILL. JOHN J. BUCH, Restaurant -- -- -^Boarding House> Near the Iron Brldgo, McHenry, Board by the Day or Week at Reasonable rates, & NICE LINE OF BOW BOATS AT MY LANDING. for rent by the hour or day, at reasonable rates, \ • Pure Wines, Liquors and Choice Cigars ! Always on hand. «^FreshLag«r Beer constantly on draught Good Stabling for Horses. • - J > • / GREENWOOD. There will be a Glass ball shoot in Greenwood on Saturday, Jan. 22. Mrs. Maud Wilson spent the past week with friends In Elgin and Chicago. Edgar Stratton, of Woodstock, was the guest of Warren Goddard Saturday and Sunday. Mrs, Moses, of Woodstock, and a son from the west, were calling on Greenwood friends one day last week. Grandma Soderberg is qujt« serious'y ill, but under the care of Dr. Wiudmuller her many friends hope to see her around again soon. • Harry WiIson} Willie Stratton and Lyale Freeman w«re welcome visitors at school last Wednesday. Come again boys. Peter Martin, wife and daughter, Mrs Eber Baesett, and a niece from Nunda, were the guests of E.-J. Mansfield One day the past week. Messrs and Mesdames Andrus, Holi­ day and Robbinft attended the pubiic in­ stallation of M. W, A. officers at Ring- wood last week Wednesday night. About a dozen of the neighbors of Greenwood camp attended the instal­ lation exercises and banquet of Hebron ("amp M. W. A. last Thursday night. All report an enjoyable time: Carey Howell, an old resident of our village, died at his home in Elgin Sunday evening, Jan. 9. His remains were brought to Greenwood Wednesday and funeral services held in the Baptist Church at eleven o'clock. Interment in the Greenwood Cemetery. The people of Greenwood will be glad to know that arrangements have been made with Dr. P. S. Henson, by which he will deliver one of his witty, brilliant and instructive lectures here on Friday evening Fob. 4th. Dr. Henson's regular price is $75, but he has kindly consented eo give part of that amount to our lecture course, and thus makes it pos­ sible for us to have him here. This lecture course is not for the benefit of any church or charitable purpose, but for the pleasure and pro'fifc of the entire community, and all money taken in will be expended for this cause. Tickets will be sold preceeding the delivery of the lecture and it is hoped that many will purchase them in advance, thus insuring a good attendance. Dr. Henson is one of the most able lecturers in America, and has the rare faculty of combining much useful information with brilliant wit. The admission will be but 25 cents and it is believed that the people will be glad of this chance to hear a lecturer who has a national reputation. The interest manifested in this lecture will determine whether or not the course will be continued, and a committee will then be appointed to have charge of the course. NUN DA. L. Benthusen was at Woodstock at­ tending court last week. The W. P. Beuson farm, near Algon­ quin, is for rent, consisting of 150 acres of as good land as can be found. The Grand Jury finished the work brought before them and adjourned last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. C. M. Vermilya was a Nunda visi tor Sunday returning to Barrington Sunday evening. T. L. Shaw was at Carv Monday, attending to a suit for attorney L. D. Lowell. Mr. Shaw is progressing well with his law studies. States Attorney V. S. Lumley and Sheriff Eckert were in Nunda Monday morning, on their way to Algonquin on official business. ,1. V. Beatty, editor and proprietor of the Nunda Herthd, is(a hustler. He gob­ bles every item of news. Nothing lett for any body. Edgar Beckley was a Nunda visitor last Thursday and Friday. Ed. Beckley and wife expect to leave for California Monday January 171h. M A. Foote and wife spent Sunday with W. P. St. Clairs fninily. Sunday evening Mr. Foote went to Richmoud TO visit his mother, returning to the city early Monday morning. Installation of officers elect, of Nunda Post No. 220 and W. R. C. No. 22 took place Thursday evening January 13th F. E. Cox was installing officer for the Post, and Mrs. Elmma C. Beckley in­ stalled the officers of the Corps. Both officials performed their duties well and everything passed off pleasantly. After the installation cermonies, a lap supper was served by the W. R. C. consisting of coffee and sandwiches, doughnuts and cakes. Abont 150 were present. After supper and a short tiuie spent socially there was a short program, and all ex­ pressed themselves as having passed a very pleasant evening. RINGWOOD. The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs. J. Carr next Thursday afternoon. G. Adams and daughter,of Greenwood, were calling on friends here Sunday. Mr. Kirk and family have moved to their place near Woodstock. Mr. Kemerling, of Elgin, is spending a few days.,with his son. Usual weekly prayer meeting at C. E. Fay's next Thursday evening. Epworth League meetings every Sun­ day evening at half past seven. Miss Mabel Carr, who is attending school at Woodstock, spent Sunday at her home in this village. Matie Clark, of Ostend, visited friends in this village the latter part of last -week. *• An oyster supper will be given in the near future for the benefit of the Ceme­ tery Aid Society. Mrs. F. Morgan received the sad news of the death of her father, at his home in Hebron, last Friday evening. Rev. Clark, on account of sickness, was unable to occupy his pulpit last Sunday. J. S. Brown and wife attended the funeral of Mr. Sylvester, at Hebron, on Saturday. Prof. Fay spent Monday and Tuesday visiting the schools at McHenry and Richmond. L. C. Andrus and wife, of Greenwood, attended the Installation of officers and entertainment by the Woodmen laeit Wednesday evening. jMiss ^Hie Hnghee, Worfolk, Ya. was frightfully burned on the face and neck. Pain was instantly relieved by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the n- jury with out leaving a scar. It ia the famous pile remedy. J. A. Story. RIDGEFIELD. Miss Helen Barry is quite ill. Our Station agent called on a Crystal Lake barber Friday. Mr. J. Fisk is entertaining his father from abroad. Ezra Smith and wife are entertaining a gentleman friend from Chicago. Miss Lois Lucas, of Nunda, visited at Prof, Thayer's last Friday. ' Mrs, Frank Jackman, of Woodstock, spent Sunday with-,her parents here. Will Robinson, wife and son, of Crystal Lake, visited with the formers brother I one day last week. Miss Anna Morse, who is teaching at Oak Park, spent Saturday and Sun­ day with her paints here. Henry Brouchart returned to his home here thd first of the week, bringing with him a wife. " .. . . Rev. Wood assisted Rev. Hay, of Woodstock, the past week during revival services. ^ Miss Dorathy Jacobs, spent a part of Saturday with her grond mother, of this place. Miss Flora Gibson, who has been visit­ ing relatives in Chicago, returned home Monday. Miss Mabel Lynch, who has been visiting friends in Chemung and Harvard the past two weeks, returned home one day the past week. Mrs. Norman Jacobs who has been spending the winter with her son Clark, of Crystal Lake, returned to her home here Saturday. The oyster supper and eutertainment given by the M. W. A and held in the basement of the Church Friday was well attended by people from Ridgefield and surrounding towns, Farmers' Institute The McHenry County Farmers' In­ stitute will convene in the court house, at Woodstock, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 27 and 28. A very interesting pro­ gramme has been prepared, as follows; THURSDAY-IO:30 A, M. Prayer .Rev SO Hay, Woodstock Address ot Welcome -- Mnvor Jewett Woodstock Response President Zinipiemann, Marengo Secretary's and Treasurer's Report Question Box AFTERNOON--1:30 O'CLOCK Prayer Rev R B Guild, Woodstock Music Mill 's Band future of Horse Breeding M W Dunham, Waya f- Special Breed of Dairy Clows, . . . BF SVyman Sycsuiorf Value of Oorn Fodder . . Will Dyer, Alden jC W. Sylvester Marengo Silo and Silage Feed S K Olark Woodstock M B Metcalf Marengo Does it Pay to Buy Feed for Dairy Cows W A Boise, Marengo FVENING--7:30 O'CLOCK Prayer . . l lev Sunderlin Woodstock Fanning Interests ol McHenry County VS Lum'ey Woodstock ^ong Male Quartet Woodstock The Farmer Boy Rev E J Rose, Marengo Song. Ladies Quartet Marengo Household Economy Mrs Park hurst Marengo Song Ladies' Quartet Woodstock Social 3ide )f Rural Life Mrs Allen, Woodstock Song Male Quartet, Marengo The Farm Home E SFursrauu El PaeO Song Male Quartet, Woodstock Rural Free Mail Deliycry Hon J MStahl,« h'lcago Hard Roads J J Murphy Woodstock Song--America Audience I-R1DAY--10:30 A. M. Prayer Rev Stevens, Woodstock Tilft Drainage and Ita Benefits H Thompson Huntley,OH Tryon Woodstock Feeding Cattle for Ma'rKet J King Kockford ; C Thompson Woodstock Sheep Raising.. .Geo McKerrow Subsex Wis AFTERNOON 1:30 O'CLOCK. Prayer Rev S C Hay Woodstock Management ot the Dairy W K Hostetter. McCarrol! Fruit on the Farm . . A F.° Moore, Polo Divesifled Poultry Farming . . . . .Mrs R A Judy, Decatur Corn Culture..E S Fursman, the ' Corn Iving" Swine Breeding A J Lovejoy Roscoe; C H Everett Beloit Mransaction of isusiness. Weighing- the Baby. The story is of a young and devoted father. The baby was hie first, and he wanted to weigh it. "It's a bumper!" he exclaimed. "Where are the scales? " The domestic hunted up an old fash­ ioned pair, and the proud father assum­ ed charge of operations. "I'll try it at 8 pounds," he said, elid­ ing the weight along fhe beam at that figure. "It won't do. She weighs ever so much more than that. He slid the weight along several notches farther. "By George," he said, "She weighs more thun 10 pounds--11--12--13--14! Is it possible? " He sat the baby and the scales down and rested a moment, "Biggest baby I ever saw," he panted resuming the weighing. "Fifteeen and a hall--1G! This thing won't weigh her. See, 1G is the last notch and she jerks it up like a Wather! Go and get a big pair of scales fit some neighbor's. I'll bet a tenner siie weighs over 20 pounds. Millie" he shouted, rushing into the next room, "she's the I ig^rest baby in the country- weighs over1G pounds 1" "What did you weigh her on?" inquir­ ed the young mother. '(On the old scales in the kitchen." "The figures on those are only ounces," she replied quietly. "Bring me the baby, John."--Pearson's Weekly. Mrs. Grundy Says: That the blank book manufacturer ex­ pects to turn over many new leaves. That it is a poor and miserable indivi­ dual who cannot happify his little home by swearing off sometimes forever, for a week or so. That if science has its own way it will probably get so after a while that only the very rich can afford to have stom­ achs. That love is a game in which it never pays to bet to the limit. That the Lord isn't nearly so deaf as some ministers seem to think. That lots of men can date their first success from the time some girl made the mistake of refusing to marry him.' That life would be a lot happier if the average women knew as much about what temperature is best for the family as she does about what is best for her cactus. The Senator Will Catch It in the Neary Future. BEEN TALKING ABOUT SENATE. He Does Not Think T . a® Imitation of Paradise--Congressu.^ Belknap Press­ ing a Bill for Retaliation Against France --Protests Against the Distribution of Flower §eeds--Modern Gunboat on the Upper Lakes--Tribute to Major Handy. Washington, Jan. 18.--Senator Mas^n 5s going to have a lot of criticism hurled at him in the very near future, He has been talking very freely about the United States senate some of his observations do not meet with the entire approval of his colleagues. In the February edition of a celebrated eastern magazine the junior senator has an article about the senate which is breezy and frank, for our "Billy" Ma­ son is always frank. He thinks in an independent manner, and says what he thinks, too. He don't think that the senate is an imitation Of paradise, and yet he gives that distinguished body credit for all that is good in it. Some man with access to metropoli­ tan newspapers recently published a very silly item of alleged "news." He said that Senator Cullom had conclud­ ed to resign and accept the vacant in­ terstate commerce commissioner9hip to succeed Colonel Morrison. As a mat­ ter of fact the' senator never dreamed of doing such a thing. The story mani­ festly emanated from a brain illy in­ formed concerning the plans and inten­ tions of the senior senator. Retaliation Against Fi-anee. Congressman Hugh Belknap of Chi­ cago is pressing a bill for retaliation against France, and he is very much in earnest about it, too. He says: "I introduced this bill early in the pres­ ent month because I was incensed at the action of the French (Chamber of deputies. That body passed a bill dis­ criminating against this country in a vital point. They increased the duties from 50 to 180 per cent, on lard and other hog products. This was done at a time when negotiations were pending for reciprocity of trade. We give France a market of 75,000,000 of people. France gives us a market of 38,000,000 of people, but little more than half as large as our market. And yet the French chamber of deputies has had the indecent audacity to strike at one of the best industries of our best class of producers, the agricultural class. My bill is now before the proper commit­ tee, and I shall persist in bringing it before the house of representatives." Numerous Protests Received. The Illinois senators and representa­ tives have been recently receiving nu­ merous protests from every county in the state against the free distribution of flower seeds by the federal govern­ ment. They say that in the first place this free seed distribution Inculcates popular reliance upon the senators and congressmen, whereas, the people should raise or buy their own flower seeds. In the second place, it is a species of bribery whereby the support of the people is purchased by seeds sent them by their congressmen. In th third pla-ce it is claimed that free seed distribution destroys the business of legitimate seed dealers. It is be­ lieved in some quarters that these pro­ tests emanate directly or indirectly from the seed dealers. But that is only a guess. The Illinois men had a hard time of It with that order for piece work at Rock Island. But they were reinforced by Iowa's big gun, Senator Allison, who is today the recoghised leader of the sen­ ate. It seems that some Iowa men em­ ployed there appealed to their congress­ man, Mr. Curtis, and he appealed to Senator Allison for aid. The big Iowa senator went to the secretary of war and to the president, and his request was potential. The Iowa men and the Illinois men pull together pretty well in all matters, and it is fortunate for the millions of people whom they repre­ sent that they do so. In union there is strength. Payson a Successful Lawyer. Hon. Lewis E. Payson of Pontiac, who represented the Ninth Illinois con­ gressional district for ten years, from 1881 to 1891, is regarded today as a permanent resident of this city. He is a successful lawyer, and his friends >- will be pleased to know that he is prospering. He frequently visits the Capitol building and makes no secret of the fact that he retired from congres­ sional life with regret. He was de­ feated by Mr. Snow in 1890, the year when so many Republican congress­ men were retired before the first great wave of Populism. In that same year "Joe" Cannon of Danville was defeated, but that per­ sistent politician had no idea of re­ maining out of'congress. On the con­ trary, he at once began "laying his pipes" for the next contest. In 1S92 "Uncle Joe" was again elected, having a majority of 1,500 over Busey of Ur- bana, who had defeated him in the "off year" of 1S90. Moreover, he demanded recognition of his long years of con­ tinuous service, and Speaker Reed made him chairman of the committee on appropriation's, the same position which he held when Busey defeated him. Cannon is now 62 years young, and growing younger all the time. Congressman Boutell of Chicago, the new member of the Illinois delegation, is taking great interest in the bill mak­ ing an appropriation for a modern gun­ boat on the upper great lakes, to take the place of the.ancient and decrepit man-of-war Michigan. In this he is ably reinforced by the strongest men from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wiscon­ sin and Minnesota.- The new guhboat will be built and the appropriation will not be delayed.' Hitt Will !Lead Debate. Congressman Hitt of Mount Morris, the ablest international lawyer in the house of representatives, who, by rea-' son of his position as chairman of the committee on foreign affairs, is ex­ pected to lead the debate on all ques­ tions concerning our relations with for­ eign countries, has been taking a lively interest in the Hawaiian annexation problem during the past week. ' Of course the senate has been debating the annexation treaty behind closed doorsi in what is called "executive session." But Congressman Hitt is fully advised of all that is being said and done in the senate. He thoroughly agrees with the president in his view of the neces­ sity of annexation, and without delay. You have probably read in the daily papers of th» death of Major Moses P.'. Handy, late managing editor of the Chicago Times-Herald. Although popu­ lar in Illinois, he; was known now-hera sq well as in. Washington, where* he was for some time a correspondent of leading newspapers. When the re­ mains of this distinguished, and lova­ ble gentlem&n w,ere in this ;city, on the way tc the, little town of Berlin. Md-v near here, every newspaper man in this city followed his bier to, the train and many a heart sent a tear to his. coffin. The Meaaest 'Vonng Stan. A member of congress, told- this story; but nobody who; heard it believed it. Nobody who reads it can possibly .be­ lieve it: It would be as easy to believe' that a team of oxen could draw an in­ ference; or that a dream could be crushed with the weight of an argu­ ment. The congressman, however, says that there has long been attached to the staff of a city hospital a young man who, if medals were awarded for mean­ ness, would be among the first to re­ ceive a prize of this sort. He haS be­ come so notorious through his selfish habits and niggardly way that most of his friends have long ago given him the cold shoulder. This, however, has not cured him of his meanness. If any­ thing, it has aggravated the complaint. Because he is always an unknown quantity in every equation they call him "Doctor X," and by that name he is known in many quarters. He is a tall, handsome fellow, with attractive countenance, beautiful teeth, and soul­ ful eyes; and. what may be considered remarkable under the circumstances, has abundant means. His father, a well-known gentleman of considerable wealth, allows Dr. X enough money to support him handsomely. And "Doc." spends it, too, with a lavish0hand, but only on his personal adornment. He has never been known to spend a cent on any of his friends. Borrowing Money from Patients. One of his favorite tricks has been to borrow small sums of money from well- to-do patients in his hospital, which he never returns. Hardly a day passes in %vhich "Doc." fails to distinguish him­ self by some newr act of meanness. At an uptown hotel, where "Doc." re­ cently boarded, there came a month or so ago a handsome young lady from a southern state. "Doc." found out that she was rich, and he soon began to show her most pronounced attention. To all appearances it was a case of mutual attachment. "Doc." was handsome, well-mannered, and well-dressed. So there was no reason why Miss Blank should not accept "Doc.'s" proffered suit. Nearly every day "Doc." handed Miss Blank a bouquet of flowers. Violets and calla lilies predominated. ""Doc.'s" going to have a bad attack of heart disease," was the general verdict. "He's spending money on some one else." ' . One day Miss Blank received a particu­ larly large bunch of lilies. She wore one of them in her dress as she ap­ peared in the parlor that evening. Gave "Doc." Dead Away. "Doc." was not present on this partic­ ular occasion. The house surgeon at his hospital was, though, and he was duly introduced to Miss Blank. The conversation turned on various topics, and Anally "Doc." X was brought un­ der discussion. "Yes," said the house surgeon, ""Doc." is a very peculiar fellow. Not very popular, though, I am sorry to say. Of late he has been gathering up bou­ quets of flowers sent to sick patients. Strange fancy, isn't it? We had a lit­ tle girl die of measles today. Sweet child she was, too. I had laid a large bunch of calla lilies in her arms just as she died. The poor little thing gave a longing look, and--but what's the mat­ ter? Why!" Miss Blank had fainted there and then. She was restored and taken to her room. A bunch of calla lilies was flnug into the street soon afterward. She left the hotel suddenly the next day. Her folks had telegraphed her, she explained. "Oh, go- away; don't approach tne," she said to DrA X. when he had offered her a fresh bunch of violets the next morning. Had Fun with the Patient. Another hospital story came from Dr. Brumbaugh, who was educated for his profession in Philadelphia. He says that a man named William Brazen, 22 years old, had been brought in the patrol wagon from the Twenty-fifth district. He had been picked up on the street drunk, and when placed in a cell he complained of being sick, and soon aft-' erward lapsed into unconsciousness. When received he was placed on a cot in the receiving ward and an ex­ amination 9howed his temperature, pulse and respiration to be normal. Soon after Dr. Howell made the dis­ covery that the patient was watching him out of the corner of his eye. Dr. Down came in, shortly after, when Dr. Howell gave him a quiet tip, and then in an ordinary tone, which could be heard by the patient,"gave a history of the case. "It's a serious case, doctor, and re­ quires immediate attention," said Dr. Howell. "What do you think is the trouble?" VI'm not able to say," but it's some­ thing the matter with his liver and heart." "What had better be done?" "The best thing will be to take the liver out first." "Are the knives sharp, Ben?" "Here they are, sir/ all right," re' sponded Ben Lloyd, the nUrse. "Come on, then." "No you don't," yelled the patient, as he cleared the cot with a bound, "you ain't going to carve me up." There was a patter of feet over the floor,.the front door fle^y open and the last seen of Brazen he was heading down the street at break-neck speed. Too Many in This Country". "There's said to be a mighty mean man in congress^" said Amos J. Cum- mings this morning. "He has been here for some time now, but he was mean when he first came here, and has grown, no better, but worse. He was complimented by the speaker, but didn't realize it. While he was en­ gaged in making up his committees the speaker asked the mean member how he would like foreign relations." "Not a d-- bit," was the response. "I've got too many relations in. this country." * • . DUNMAJW , " Pledged but to Truth, to Liberty and Law; No Favors Win us and no Fear Shall Awe*"