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Patronize A. Wegener, the West Henry harness maker for any good his line. J, C. CHOATE O W E N f Woodstock, Illinois. We Take Pardonable Pride in Our Business. Tho many words of commendation, the pleased expression of our customers, our well selected stock, the beautiful new goods well arranged, the satisfactory display, all go to mako up one con­ tinuous holiday at our store. The stylish Capes and Jackets, Tho Skirts in black and colors that hang just as they ought to hang and the prices so cheap that anyone can be dressed in fashionable attire. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6*. 1898, (SUCCESSORS TO PERRY & OWEN.) -,3s REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL. CON. VENTION, STH DISTRICT. The republicans of the Counties composing th« Eighth Senatorial District of the State of Illinois are requested to senid delegates to a convention to be held at the Court House in the city of Woodstock, county of McHenry a d state of Illinois, on Saturday, the fourth (4 th) day of June, 1898, at the hour of II o'clock A X., for thelpurpose -of placing in nomina- t on cVndidfttes for the legislature of the state of Illinois, and to transact such other busine ss aa may regularly come before such convention. The several counties in said district will be entitled to the following number of delegates Lake.. . . . McHenry.. ^ Total number of delegates 53 JOHN E BALLARD, ) <1&A8. I'HiL;ra, >Lake Co. THOMAS STRANG, ) JAS, B. PEBRY, ) D, T. SMILEY, > Mc Henry Oo. GEO A BENNET, ) AOFASSETT, ) WCDEWOLF, VBjoneCo. F. I. HALL, 3 Dated this 1st day of A.prll.1398, Fro n The Illinois State Journal, F K, Whittemore for Treasurer. There is a well defined sentiment among Republicans throughout the state that the gentleman whose name heads this article should be named for state treasurer by, the convention to bo held in Springfield June 14. Mr. Whittemore is well and favorably known to a large number of the active Republicans ,»f the state, having been a resident of the Capital for many years. Be is essentially a business man. As a young man he had charge of the state treasury. . leaving there to become cashier of the Bunn bank of this city, at that time the largest financial institu­ tion in the state outside of Chicago. On the organization of the state National Binkof SpriugSeld he was chosen cashier position he held for more than twenty years. Afterwards he was acting assist­ ant treasurer of the United States at Chicago, where he superintended there oeipt and payment of more than five hundred million dollars. Since Januarys 1895, he'has been assistant treasurer in charge of the cfflce, which position ho now holds. • . . • Mr. Whittemore has always been a staunch Republican, doing good work for the pirty; he hap never asked for office. Leading Republicans believe his candidacy would , be exceptionally strong, and urge hi's nomination. The State Journal heartily indorse this sug­ gestion, knowing that Mr. Whittemore is better qualified for this particular office than perhaps any other man in the state. . . REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION The Republican votere of McHenrj county are requested to send delegates to the Republican county convention, to be held at the court house, in tbe city ol Woodstock, Monday, April 2o, 1898. at 1. p. M., for the purpose of selecting thirteen (13) delegates to represent said county in the state convention to bp held at Springfield, 111., June 14, 1898; also seventeen (17) delegates to repre­ sent said county in the congressional convention to be held at Aurora, 111., May 4,1898;also twenty (20) delegates to represent said county in the senato­ rial convention to be held at Woodstock, June 4, 1898; also for the purpose oi placing in nomination candidates for the following county offices: County judge, county clerk, county trs&sursr, . sheriff, and county superintendent of schools, and for the purpose of trans­ acting spch other business as may prop e "ly come before the convention. The several towns of the county are entitled to the following representation Riley... 8*Hebron 16 Marengo 27 Richmond 15 Dunham 8 Burton. 3 Chemung 33 McHenry 17 Alden 9 Nunda 11 |f Hartland 4 Barreville Seneca 11 Algonquin 12 Coral.... .11 Crystal Lake 7 Grafton ...10 Cary 8 Dorr... '....30 Greenwood ..i. 8 Total 254 It is recommended by the committee that the various towns hold their cau eases on Saturday, April 23,1898. By order of the McHenry County Re­ publican Central Committee. *•" L T. HOY, Chairman. H. C. MEAD Secretary. "An export worthy of special men tion was made by the Bertha Zinc com pany ot Virginia, whjen last week ship­ ped 115 tons of American spelter to Cal cntta, India. The order came from the Indian ordnance dapartment and the re­ quirement was for zinc of exceptional purity, and the Virginia product dis tanced all competitions in that respect. MR ON the Elgin Board on Mon day. One hundred and twent\-seven tubs of butter were offered, and only o lot sold; manufactures prefer to hold . on; bids were made on 20c and 20%c || market declared firm at 20c; sales of \ the week as reported, 10,890 tubs ^ ' price last week, 18%e; one year ago, 20c because of inabillity to secure material the-Illinois Creamery company has laid off half of its force. Hp-Foreign manufacturers continue to invest money in manufacturingesta blish ments in the United States, now that tley have investigated tho Dingley pro teetive tariff law. A new silk mill South Bethlehem, Fa., another at Patter­ son, N. J., a dress goods plant at A thenia . N. J., a velveteen mill at mystic, Conn and other establishments of this charac­ ter in.which foi eign capital will give em piojment to American workmen,, are announced as among tbe business de velopi eats since the enactment of the new tariff law, and others are to follow "FIGHTING BOB" EVANS TALKS "The vessel was in Spanish harbor and sras blown up by a mine placed there by Spanish officials. The mine was sprung by some one familiar with, its location md the wires leading to it I do not -»ay that the Spanish government knew of the plot to blow up the Maine, but the fact that it was d.me in Havana harbor is sufficient to hold the Spaniards re­ sponsible. I do not believe the president can hold congress in check until next fall. Immediate actio a is neccessary and I believe that there will be war very shortly. I would also bet a hundre ) to ten that an attempt will be made to as­ sassinate General Lee if war is declared. The coast defenses need looking after. Key West is in an almost defenseless condition. A Spanish fleet could be at i safe distance and shell the town. As r'or Tampa and Port Tampa, there is nothing to prevent any small vessel from coming up the bay and blowing them to pieces. The railroad terminals would, of course, be attacked by the Spanish at the first opportunity. Steps should be taken to protect them, so that troops md supplies can ba brought here for shipment to Cuba. When asked for my opinion in •Vashington I said that 50,000 troops should be sent to Tamp i immediately and ships provided to carry them to Cuba". The torpedo flotilla should be stopped at all hazards. A knockout blow should be struck by the United States before Spain gets a chance. We have an enor­ mous coast line to protect and we should not wait until Spa'n is prepared to at­ tack it. When you want 15 whip a man get in the first blow. Hit him ou the point of the chin. That is what we ought to do now. I don't believe in de­ lay. I eaid the morning after the Maine disaster that the chances were a million to one against it being an accident and I am of the same opinion, although I have not Been the report of the court of inqury." So say all patriotic and prudent Americans The torpedo boats are a menace to coast cities and our war ves­ sels. They should not be allowed to reach the waters of the gulf. Now they can be blown out of water, but. once among our ships at anchor or in shallow water they are masters. Adviae to Boys. You are learning a trade. That is a good thing to have. It is better than gold. Brings always a premium. But to bring a premium, the trade must be perfect--no silver plated affair. When you go to learn a trade, do so with de­ termination to win. Make up your mind what you will be, and be it. Have pluck and patience. Look out for t he interests of your employer--thus you will learn to look out for your own. Do not wait to be told to learn. If you have an errand to do, start off like a boy with some life. Look about you. See how the best workman in the shop does, and copy after him. Look to do things well. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Never slight your work. Every job you do is a eign. If you have done one in ten minutes, see if you can­ not do the next in nine. Too many boys spoil a lifetime by not having patience. They work at a trade until they see about one-bglf of its mysteries and then strike for higher wages. Act as if your own interest and the interest of your em­ ployer were the same. Good mechanics are the props of society. They are those who stick to their trade until they learn them. People always speak well of a boy who minds his owns business, who is willing to work and who seems disposed to be somebody in time. Learn ihe whole of your trade. s* SIMON NTOFFHL WEST McHENRY, IS I A First-Class BattlHShip. The Wisconsin, a first-class battleship, is about 400 feet long, 69 foot beam, armor plate is 18 inches thick to 3 feet 6 inches below water line and gradually tapers to 2% inches at the keel, displace­ ment is 11.525 tons, draft 24 feet, horse power 10,000, speed- 17.75 knots or 20.16 miles an hour. Her main battery is four 13-inch bore rifled guns, mounted in pairs, fore and nft, eight 8-inch bore rifled guns, four 6-inch rifled guns, and all are breech loading and each capable of firing once every three minutes. The secondary battery consists of twenty 6-pound breech loading guns, six 1-pound rapid-fire guns and four gatlings of latest pattern. This vessel is one of the most formidable and invulnerable fighting machines afloat. Stylish Dress Good?, Suitings and Trimmings Percailes, Prints, Domestics, ,adies' Waists and Capes, Collarettes, Children's Cloaks, Notions, Corsets, Embroidery, EJc. Fine and serviceable Clothing for aster, for men, boys, and children, n all sizes; Best makes, correct newest styles. STANDARD FOOTWEAB In narrow, medium and comforta­ ble lasts. . Sizes and prices right Selection extensive. I®-Just now it may be interesting news to many of our readers to know the cost of a single discharge of one of the torpedo guns aboard our battle­ ships, and, no doubt, some will hardly, believe it, yet, to set off a torpedo from auy one of the many guns in the United States navy would cost $2,200--two thousand two hundred dollars--and every successive charge counts up in the same way, but it costs only $30 00 to tire one of the five-inch guns; while there are numerous guns in the army and navy which cost from $400 to ,000 to fire a single discharge. Thus war may be considered a costly job and a money maker for some people. Ifi&" A destructive fire occurred at Bar- r.ngton early Thursday morning; A fine new block, including the Vermillya House, A. W. Meyer's general store, Schroder's hardware store, Geo. Fore man's saloon and a blacksmith shop were left a mass of ruins. The damage done is estimated at about $42,000 The origin of the^re is a mystery. Most of .the property was covered by insur ance, although there was no insurance on the hotel furniture. There werefifteeen guests at the hotel, and the.v barely es­ caped with their lives. 9df" It is said over all 60 years of age in tbe Union Pacific railroad shops in Omaha are being discharged and that tbe future policy of the company will be tp employ no one who is near or above that age. The trend in almost every line of business, employment and politics is towards young men, and the query naturally arises, what shall be done with the old fellows who have had the temeri­ ty to remain upon the boards of exis­ tence for a period of three Bcore? Shall the doctrine of Malthus be applied--take the ancient gentlemen cut into the {roods and knock them in the head? The following good little story is told of a young Lawrence, Kansas, doctor who took his best girl to the opera not long sinc^ The curtain was late in rising, and the young lady con- plained of feeling faint. The doctor smiled sweetly upon her, took something out of his vest pocket and whispored to her to keep "the tablet" in her mouth, but not to ewallow it. She shyly placed it on h3r tongue and rolled it over and over, but it would not dissolve; she felt better however. So when the show was over she slipped the tablet in her glove being curious to examine at home this tastless, indissoluble little substance which had given her so much relief in the opera house. When alone in her room she pulled off her glove and out came a-- pants button. Captain Sigsbee, of the Maine, who is now at his home in Washington, had won distinction before he commanded the battleship Maine, tbe destruction of which made him a hero in the eyes of the entire civiiiz d world, because of the manner in which he conducted himself upon that awful occasion. While Chi'f of the Hydrog-aphic offic1, Captain Sigsbee became widely known in the scientific world, and his service on tbe U S. Board of Geographic names added to his reputation as a scientist and scholar. He invented an apparatus for deep sea sounding which is everywhere considered to be the best. He is a member of the Washington Academy of Sciences and of the National Geographic Society, and has accepted the tender of a public re­ ception in his honor by the latter organization. He is being lionized in W ash:ngton, but be isn't losing his head on ao ;ount of the compliments bestowed upon him by all who meet him, from the Prffiidmt to the humblest citizen, any m re rhan he lost it when private Bill An hon?, of the Marines, met him at. the door o the cabin and. said: "Sir, your ship has been blown up and is sinking. BOOK ON DISEASES OF HORSES. Book on diseases fof horses, cattle, Bheep, dogs, hogs and poultry mailed free by addressing Humphreys' Veteri­ nary Specifics, corner William and John Ste., New York. Annual Statement, By the Treasurer of Township No. 45, N Range No. 8, East, in McHenry county Illinois, for the year beginning April 5th, 1897, and ending April 4th 1898. IN ACC'T WITH SCHOOL TRUSTEES RECEIPTS. Township fund on hand at beginning $1092 81 Township fund 670 00 Interest 176 94 County Superintendent 468 46 Total. ....$2408 21 „ EXPENDITURES. Township fund (loaned) 1250 00 Distributed to DWIWicfce 5 Treasurer's salary 10' Incidental expenses Publishing former statement... 5 00 Township fund on hand"atend'g 512 81 Distributable funds on hand, same date 5 03 IN Total $2408 21 ACC'T WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS RECEIPTS. On hand at beginning..... $4734 44 Distributed by Trustees 534 48 Taxes 4927 1 Tuition..!... 120 30 Other Treasurers 169 21 Railroad tax "§32 30 Betauiuetft tax 349 08 Library fund Dist. No. 2 30 69 Bal. of distributable furd 5 02 Total :$11802 70 EXPENDITURES. Paid out for Dist. No. 1. i . . $ 749 18 •« •« " " 2 4647 91 " 3 346 75 «• 4 166 95 On hand a^ ending 1469 02 183 83 25 23 2 50 111 5 138 33 3961 45 Total . $11802 70 The above statement is correct. OLIVER N. OWEN, Treasurer. Subscribed and sworn to before April 5th, 1898. W. A. CRISTY, J. P. Garden and field seeds pf all kindq at lowest prices possible for standard grades at 8. Stoffel's. YI-KI cures corns and warts. 15 cent ent's Furnishing Goods Of all kinds and correct styles. Fancy Shirts. Stylish Collars and Guffs, etc. Nobby Spring Hats anc Caps. Beloit Overalls, Shirts and Jackets. Borders and Ceilings to match Curtains, Shades, Carpets, etc. Unadulterated Groceries. Fancy and King's Best Flour. Garden and Field Seeds always in stock. Long Distance Telephone, Toll Station. West McHenrv, 111., 1898. Paint Protection You realize the necessity of protecting your house _ with good paint, but you do not realize the neces­ sity of protecting yourself against poor paint. It all looks alike in the can, but one kind comes off, the other stays\bn; one kind soon looks shabby, the other keeps new* # The kind tliat holds 011 strongestt looks new longest) is We maintain the standard of excellence in Pure Food which ha$ been ours since we went into the Grocery business. Absolute purit r and low prices make us grow rapidly. Ooniiiiei*c»ilig' At Once. We will quote you prices that will gladden the hearts of our patrons, with a collection of goods that fairly sGfo&iite store abloom. Our specials wi!! be found in the following : Dress Goods, Clothir g, Hosiery, Wash Goods, Handkcrch'efs, Corsets, Domestic.?,' etc. Trade is starting out on a career destined to even outdval any season of our entire experience. New styles of spring Footwear. If you only understood tbe many fine points of their construction, the sewing, lining, and the importance of technical details, there would be no need of salesmen, save for the attention of proper fit­ ting, and the wrapping of the bundles. People who Never Hunted Bargains Before are Looking Now Every claim proven by comparison. Every item, every prom­ ise confirmed by a visit. No sermons, no coaxing necessary. Good substantial living examples are the sledge hammer arguments. Prices, facts, deeds. Attend this sale while the cream is yet in sight LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE STATION. Your® Truly, OWEN & OHAPELL. McHenry, Illinois. INVESTIGATE THIS Dollars Made are Dollars Saved. • W hen in want of anything in the Implement Line get our prices and we will help you save them, W hen you are in McHenry you are cordially invited to make our warehouse headquarters, and wc are only pleased to show you our stock, consisting of the very best goods that can be bought, viz : Bradley, Grand Detour and Janesville Fiows, TURF ATVD STUBBLEi Prairie City Seeders, - Leader Drills, Budloir* and Grand Detour Disc Harrows with stub pole and complete 3-horse Equalizer- Lever & Common Harrows. THE SHERWIN-WILUAMS PAINT It is the result of a quarter of a century's paint-making experi­ ence ; the product of the largest paint factory in the world. A book on the subject of paint, free. THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO., PAINT AND COLOR MAKERS, 100 Canal Street, Cleveland. 2629 Stewart Avenue, Chicago 397 Washington Street, New York. 21 St. Antoine Street. Montreal. E . B . P E R K I N S , McHENRY, TLL1NOIS. tusmnar Paint and Wall Paper House is none w e sell the celebrated Sherwin-Williams Paint. There better. Call and sec our Wall Paper Patterns, representing the patterns of various styles produced by a dozen factories at prices that are beyond competition.. ' s ; ,J Room Mouldings to Match all Wall Paper, Graining, Paper Hanging, Sign Writing. All specialties and a No trouble to give E. B. PERKINS. first-class job guaranteed. Call and see me. estimates on- work. Wide tire Truck Wagons. All goods guaranteed to be as rep­ resented. Our motto : '-Not how cheap but how good--honest goods."- Repairs for all machines promptly attended to. Thanking you for past favors, and hoping for a share of your patronage, I am Very Truly Yours, T. J. WALSH. McHenry, March 22, 1898. Farms for Sale! Choice Agricultural Lands in Wisconsin Minnesota Dakota and other CLARK, WOOD Counties in -• LYON, YEIXOW MEDICINE and other Counties in BROOKINGS, CODINGTON and other Counties in Improved Farms, $15 to $25 per acre Unimproved Land, $10peraci'e. rnnnuQ Improved Farms, ^ to down. lEiniUO Unimproved Land, one-fifth down. Here is an opportunity to obtain a farm in the healthiest section of the U. S. at a very low Price and which is sure to soon increase in value. These Lands are Desirable, 49 The Terms are Easy. 0Q The Soil is Rich and Fertile. . of Rapid Incroa-e in Value. gj Of Excellent Market Facilities. 53 Of Pure Water und no prouths. O Of Good Koads, Schools and Churches. pQ In the vicinity of neighbors and friends You can "soon own a farm, raise as good crops, and get as good prices as in SouthernWisconsin or Northern Illinois. We know you will be pleased if you will investigate. Address, C.S. GRAVES, Janesville, Wis. GOOD LIVE AGENTS WANTED. Mc- any goods in You are an economical housewife ? Then you are interested in "Sherer's Tea" in Pails. Just see what you get for 50 cents I FIRST--a pound of excellent Tea, new crop, rich flavor and strong. SECOND--a one quart covered tin pail containing the tea. THIRD--a genuine imported china TeaCup and Saucer, full size, gold band, decorated and very hand­ some. Large assortment. Our offer to furnish free this ex­ ceptionally fine cup and saucer can only be continued for a short time. If no dealer near yon keeps it or will order it send ns 05 cents in stamps and we will send Pail, 1'ea, Cup and Saucer by express to your rail- Toad station prepaid. Sherer Brothers, 24 Years at 37 River Street, Chicago. TEA WELL'S || PEPSIN 6ESTION. 11 SDR. CALDWELL'S YRUP CURES Ir:DIGESTION. Just received a new and up to date line of Pingree & Smith shoes at Owen & Cha pell's. New Wall Paper with ceilings borders to match now arriving in variety at 8. Stoffel's.