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mouthed he is doic O W E N F WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1898, f f lata West McHenry, III, lew Goods, REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CONVEN TION 8TH DISTRICT. Th6 republicans of the Counties composing the Eighth Senatorial District of the State of Illinois are requested to send delegates to a convention to be held at the Court House in the city of Woodstock, county of McHenry «nd state of Illinois, on Saturday, the fourth {4th) day of June, 1898, at the hour of 11 o'clock JS M., for the purpose of placing in nomina- tion candidates for the legislature of the state of Illinois, and to transact, such other business as may reguld^iy coniftlif forc such convention* "'The sevsralxQ'.'/iticB in said district "will be entitled to the f^wing humber of delegates Lake • ® McHenry \ Boone..... ^ Total number of delegates . 63 JOHN E BALLARD, > Oha8. Philips, VLake Co. THOMAS STRANG, ) JAS, B. PBBRT, I • D, T. Smiley, > McHenry Co. Geo A Bbsset, J ACJFASSETT, ) 1 W C De Wolf, VBjone Co. *\I. HalV J "Dated this 1st day of April, 1898. : 1®°" Butter on the Elgin Board of Trade Monday waft weak at 16%c; of­ ferings were 392 tubs, but 170 were toted off on the ground thaj they had been contracted for. Salee, 55 tubs at 16|*c. Butter last Week, 16&5. one year •> ago, 14@1o2; ealeB reported for the ' - past week, 11,000 tubs. (ST" An exchange puts it tersely as fol­ lows: What are the records and stand­ ings of men who speak of Wm. McKinley "afraid of war" " peace at any price" man? He enlisted at the age of 17, and for the Union. Did they ? He has a creditable record as a soldier. Have they1? He knows what war is. Do they? His is a responsibility involving nations, millions of people, lives and for­ tunes, the horrors of war vs. the bless­ ings or peace. What is theirs ? |®T President McKinley is directing the conduct of war upon better advice and knowledge than that of editors of irre­ sponsible yellow journals and loud- corner loafers. He knows what is doing and that it will be fully ap­ proved by his country when'results shall make his policy apparent. The war news so far is satisfactory; the block­ ade of Cuba is successful, and the captur­ ing of a number of prizes pleasing. In good time we shall hoist Old Glory in Cuba. WA special from Sioux City, la., under the date of May 2d. says, that the storm which originated near Valparaiso Neb., crossed the Missouri river to South Dakota, where it struck the towns of Elk Point and Rich'and, and finally wound up in northern Iowa. The first destruction is reported near Archer.^ Pringhar, Hartley and Curl were badly wrecked. Hartley is almost entirely de­ stroyed Wires are down and only mea­ ger particulars are obtainable; several persons are known to have been killed and the property damage is heavy. OUR RIGHTEOTTSi.WAR. It has been made plain to all nations, in the proclamation of the President, that in our conduct of this war neutrals will be restricted in only one respect in their trade--the dealing in articles con­ traband of war. Neutral merchants jam as free as ever to ehipgoodsover the seas in Spanish as well as in neutral ships, and be secure from capture and confisca­ tion by the warships of theUnitedStateB, provided the goods are not contraband. We will make an efficient blockade of the ports of Cuba against ships of all nations alike. And although the United States and Spain did not sign the Paris conven­ tion of 1856 against privateering, our government will not issue commissions to privateers. For the first time in the world's history a great nation enters upon hostilities not for territorial aggrandisement; not to impose its system of government upon another; not to,repel attacks, not to collect a debt. Its purpose is to restore order in an island in its near vicinity; feed the hungry; rescue the weak from oppression; impress a lesson of responsi­ bility where power and friendliness are assured. ; v. ' In the records of ttie nations there is to be found no parallel to the generous purposes for which our republic now goes to war, nor was ever a war cbnducted on the high plane of civilization that we have adopted in our h ostile dealings with Spain. We are at war in a cause so just as no other nation has champjonedPw'ith the sword. At the ri«k of great outlay in blood and treasure we intervene to suppress barbarism and confer on a dis­ tressed people the boon of self-govern­ ment, and security in life and property. The aims and motives of our govern­ ment, in beginning this great fight, are far above those of the people as a whole. They haye clamored for revenge--for blood. The popular cry, "Remember the Maine," is enough to show that. Calmly and irresistably the government goes ahead, for justice, humanity and its own safety. It gives a grand lesson in Christian civilization to the American people and to all the nations of the world. IST" Under the new law passed at the last term of the legislature the office of treasurer has been'made the most import­ ant county office. The treasurer has the general supervision of all the assessors of the county. Before they receive their books they are called to the county seat where they receive their instruct'ons from the treasure. The treasurer is also a member of the board of tax review, which will hereafter equalize the taxes, duties heretofore performed by the super­ visor. It is necessary that the treasurer be familiar with the value of town prop­ erty as well as farms and Btocks. Awakening of Patriotism. It was and odd and thrilling scene which followed the sermon in the Lafay­ ette Avenue Presbyterian ^church in Brooklyn, N. Y., Sunday morning, yet one of a sort familiar enough during the war for the union. The pastor had preached what is described ,=as "an old fashioned patriotic war sermon," and a justice of the New York Supreme court congratulated him on it and then called for three'eheese for the flag. The con­ gregation responded with a fervor that almost jarred the roof and then fell to shaking hands and cheering again in the excess of patriotic emotion. The truth is that tha enthsiasm of the people can't be restrained. It needs no artificial stimulant. It is a power today as it was thirty-six years ago. It is running like contagion from man toman and from class to class. Such scenes as were enacted in the Brooklyn church will become common. In a few months no one will think them unusual. They will be of the accepted order. The land will be aflame with the pas. sion of war and the love of country, and ts lofty attributes will disappear as the marsh mists before the morning sun. There will be an awakeniag of nobler and more honorable impulses than we have known for a decade, perhaps, and a uniting of divided elements in the bonds of a universal patriotism. If the war did for us no more than that it would be a profitable thing.--Chicago Journal. I6P* The two changes in President Mc- Kinley's Cabinet, Charles Emory Smith, for some years editor of the Philadelphia Press, made Postmaster General in place of Mr. Gary, who resigned on accouat of his health, and Judge Day, who as First Assistant Secretary of State has had charge of all the negotiations which led up to the war with Spain, Secretary of State in place of Hon. John Sherman, who resigned because of the natural in­ firmities of age, have strengthened the Cabinet. The first was a surprise, but the latter had been expected for months I©"We have been told by political philosophers that a democratic govern ment is apt to be stampeded in a crisis and to rush into war or other sort of excesses on small provocation. The course of the United States in the Cuban affair, however, shows that this judg ment will have to be qualified. The philosophers have had France and some of the Central and South American re publics in mind, but the conduct of those nations is not a fair index of the work ings of democratic government. In the Cuban question this country has had provocation which would have incited England, the most conservative and Btable of the European nations, to declare war on Spain. In the whole affair the United States has dis­ played a balance and a patience which have belied the teachings of the Old World's publicists.--Aurora News. |»; Brigadier Generals There is somewhat of a misapprehen sion extant as to the powers which ere ate the military office of brigadier gener­ al. The governor of a state may com mission a brigadier general, but the sphere of action of such officer is confined to his slate. In other words he simply commands a brigade of state troops whose operations are confined within the borders of the state in the suppression of riots and general disorder. When war exists between the United Statesyand a foreign country, or between ths Ufaited States and a part of the , statee^as in the war of the rebelion, as of '61-M^. usually the highest officer commissioned by the governor is colonel of volunteers. The president commis. sons all above that grade, whether regu flr or volunteer, THE PRIZE SHIPS. The prizes taken by the warships are disposed of according to law, under the supervision of the United States district courts. The papers of the captured ship, including the documents of both vessel and cargo, are sent to the court, to­ gether with the necessary witnesses. The United 'States district attorney promptly files, a libal against the prize property. Before this court any protest on behalf of the owners must be present­ ed. If the decreeis in favor of the cap­ tors, the prize is sold, the proceeds de­ posited with the assistant treasurer of the United States, and the distribution of the money decreed. If the vessel cap­ tured. was of equal or superior force to the ship making the capture, the entire fund is distributed among the crew. If of inferior force, the crew receives only half under the distribution, the other, half going to the government. Up to the present time the advantage of captures have rested with the Ameri­ cans, and if the Paris is safe. almost en­ tirely so. This system of reward to the sailors has a tendency to make them more alert and active in capturing the ships of the enemy. A Useful Hint- No matter if a baby does cry ail night and we think we must walk the floor with it, and no matter if things do not go as well the next day. How could we manage without a baby in the house? And yet, see how inconsistent we are|; we want that baby to hurry up and be a man in order that we may have him for a partner: or a woman so some one else may have her for a partner. Yet often the baby, once plump and rosy, be­ gins to lose weight and run down with­ out any apparent, cause. The doctor says the baby has "a wasting disease." Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with the hypophosphites of lime and soda comes in here to gladden the hearts of all. The baby takes it readily; nutrition steadily improves; the flesh again be­ comes firm; and good health ono more abounds. WAR! WAR! Everybody is looking for War Bulletins, we with the rest, but "realizing thaFWe only way to prosper these days, or any other days, is to work, we have kept our Bulletin Board covered with the receipts of ' - . FOR SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE. BEST REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM. From the Fatrhaven (N. T.) Register, Mr. James Rowland of this village, states that for twenty-five years his wife has been a sufferer from rheumatism. A few nights ago she was in such pain that she was nearly crazy. She sent Mr. Rowland for the doctor, but he had read of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and instead of going for the physician he went to the store and secured a bottle of it. Hie wife did not approve of Mr. Rowland's purchase at first, but nevertheless ap­ plied the Balm thoroughly and in an hour's time was able to go to sleep. She now applies it whenever she feels an ache or a pain and finds that it always gives relief. He says that no medicine which she had used ever did her as much good. The 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by J. A. Story. Druggist. HalHRates to G. A. R. Encampment at Streator, Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be . sold at one fare round trip, May 9, 10, limited to May 14. Apply to agents Chicago & North- W estern R'y. _____ The Westfield (Ind.) News prints the following in regard to an old resident of that place: "Frank McVoy, for many years in the employ of the I., N. A. & C. R'y, here, says: "I have used Chamber­ lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Reme­ dy for ten years or longer--am never without it in my family. 1 consider it the beet remedy of the kind manufactur­ ed. I take pleasure in reccomending it." ft is a specfic for bowel disorders. For sale by J. A. Story, Druggist. Children's Jackets, all sizes and styles, at S. Stoffel's. right Our goods are bought at the best advantage and sold "Live and Let Live," is an excellent motto for anybody and we aim to follow it. As to quality the best is the cheapest as a rule, and the best is none too good. VV e aim rather at quality than quantity and price. Well you must see goods to appreciate prices^ GROCERIES. We have the Staple and Fancy Groceries. Sugar, Coffee, Tea Rice, Beans, Spices Extracts, etc., arc always in demand and we always keep a good assortment. No man can do business without customers and friends, and we trust you will accept our thanks for past favors as well as what you are giving us at present. SLEEPY EYE FLOUR. In The Right Place, The Wheaton lUinoian says "There is not the least opposition to Congress­ man Hopkins, who has so well and so ably represented this district for thir­ teen years. He takes rank among the fading men of the country, and in Washington, as in his own district, he is regarded as one of the brightest and ablest men in public life. His growth has been rapid and his official rrcord is siugularly clean. The eighth district is indeed proud of its popular, able and worthy congressman, who will be his own succcssor in the next congress, which will make the seventh time he will be the unanimous choice of the Repub­ licans of this district as their represen tative in Congress." Judge Fuller's Argument Governor Tanner haviug com missioned Judge C. E. Fuller, of Belvidere, to raise a regiment, it is being formpd ap follows Max Kunze, Belvidere, two companies Z. L. Blaisdell, Belvidere and McHenry County, one. D. C. Cowan, Popular Grove, one. E. D. Shurtleff, Marengo, one. Charles S. Kucker, Lake County, R. W. Coon, Lake County, one. W. B. Walker, Harvard, one. Don R. Fraser, Savannah, one. Horace T. Healey, Milledgeville, one. Edward A. Hardt, Galena, one. Isaac F. Dickson, Chicago, one. E. C. Marsales, Rockford, two com panies. one. ^ List of Patents, Granted to Illinois Inventors this week. Reported bv C. A. Snow & Co Patent Attorneys Washington, D. A. F. Brye, Champagin. Farm-gate. E F. Compton, Peoria, Glue-spreading machine. J. H. Emert, Monmouth, Re frigerator. R. Faries, Decatur, Machine making checking-row wire. W. *Hinkle, Forsyth,J Straw-stacker, F. R Miller, Springfield, Knife sharpener. G. Mitchell, Chrisman, Staple-extractor, J. G. Mole, Batavia, Grinding-mill. F. Nelson, Galesburg, Combined railing signal and door-bell. J. F. Palmer River-side, Repair device for pneumatic tires. For copy of any of the above patents, send 10 cents in postage stamps with date of this paper to C. A. Snow & Co Patent Attorneys,Washington, D. C. The most complete line of Groceries, Caned Goods etc. in town, just opened by " M. J. WALSH. elicate Children They do not complain of anything in particular. They eat enough, but keep thin and pale. They appear fairly well, but have no strength. You cannot say they are really sick, and so you call them delicate. ^ What can be done for them ? Our answer is the same that the best physicians have been giving for a quarter of a cen- g tury. Give them scotrs Emulsion of Cod-Liver Oil with Hypo- phosphites. It has most re­ markable nourishing power. It gives color to the blood. It brings strength to the mus­ cles. It adds power to the nerves. It means robust health and vigor. Even deli­ cate infants rapidly gain in flesh if given a small amount three or four times each day, 50c. arid $t.oo; all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. i and As low as see us. any good. Flour can be bought anywheret Cal West McHenry. Illinois, M. J. WALSH, WEST MCHENRY, ILL. OPENING MONDAY, MAY 9. Having leased the brick building formerly occupied by Simon Stoffel, I have put in a very complete line of Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Working Clothing and FnrnisMngs, NEAB THE DEPOT, WEST McHENRY) ILL, i " - . Keeps open for the accommodation of the Public a First-Olaeg. Saloon and Restaurant, Where hu will at all times keep the beet brands of Wines. Liquors aurt Cigars to be found in the market PABST'S Milwaukse Lager Beer, At Wholesale and Retail. Beer in larpre cr small Kegs or Bottles al­ ways on hand, cheaper than any other, quality son8idered. Ordeis by mall promptly attended to. GOOD STABLING FOR HORSES 4V Oall and see us. Robt. Schiessie. West McHenry, May 2, 1898, And respectfully solicit and learn prices. the buying Yours Truly, M. J public to call and see us WALSH. Tie Great Proflucini Stallion, GEORGE 0. 9701. E. RICHARDSON, VOLO, ILL., Standard under botj^ the trotting and pacing rules. Sired Dy Lakeland Abdallah, 351, by Him- bletoaian, 10. Dim Fanny B, a fist pacing mure by Autocrat, a eon of Geo. M. Pati'hen, 2:23^. ueorge O, 2:21X, Is the sire of 11 in the list with several more capable of entering at any time ihey are called upon. A stood many oi above are from mares of no known trotting blood Who can bent ii ? I will continue to stand George O at my plaoein McHenry, at $20 TO INSURE. Payable in cash or due bill at time of ser­ vice or removal, of mare. A 1 ve colt guaranteed. 42m4 L. H. OWEN, McHENRY, ILLINOIS. All work first class, neat and reason­ able in price. A. Wegener the West Mc­ Henry harness maker and dealer in all goods in that line. YI-KI cares corns and warts. 15 cent. See What Yon Caa Bny for $5. 18 lbs granulated Sugar, $1 00 1 lb. Arbuckle Coffee, 10 3 boxes Mince Meat, 25 2 boxes Yeast Cakes 05 3 lbs. Apricots, 25 1 bottle Paine's Celery Com'd 75 25 25 15 45 25 00 25 lbs Rice, 3 boxes Cocoanut 4 cakes Sweet Chocolate, 1 4-tine Dung Fork, 5 boxes Diamond Axle Grease. 5 boxes Pratt's Poultry Food, 1 1 box Tobatco, with Pipe, If you will just figure on this you will find that about $1.08 is your profit by taking advantage of it. All goods are guaranteed to be what they are sold for. We aim to transact business on an honest and upright basis and our motto is a square deal for every­ body, and we know such methods will win When you are in our little town don't fail to call This is one of the greatest you will evei witnegs. In the near future all Groceries will raise and now is your chance to save money.1 Remember this great bargain ONLY LASTS ONE WEEK. Long Distance Telephone Station E. RICHARDSON. Voioi Luke Cc(II bargains STILL LEFT, Some of the early Spring Tools, such as Lever Spike Tooth Harrows, In wood and steel. Also Budlong Disc Harrowa, with Stub Pole and three horse Equalizer, just what you need to prepare your corn ground for planting. And as there is always a best in every­ thing, by common consent the Rock Island Corn Planter is ac­ knowledged to be the Best Corn Planter Of All. Has more good features than are combined in all (thin, an should you need a Corn Planter don't pass the Rock Island. jgggpQBBBBBW-- BUGGIES ! BUGGIES ! Nothing but Buggies. The celebrated Peabody. the Mier arid the Columbia A grade Wheels; one thousand mile Axles. V\ hy take chances on inferior work when about the same m.mey^vill give you the best vehicles that skill and careful supervision can produce. Tried by time and not found wanting. They are reliable and stylish. There arc none better. WAOONS AND TRUCKS. Always on hand and prices always right. And don't forget that you have a standing invitation to make our place headquarters when in McHenry, and we are only too glad to show our stock whether you wish to buy or not. Repairs for all Machinery promptly attended to. Very Truly Yours, T. J. WALSH. McHenry, April 20,1898. oJOHN MANSON'S POINTERS FOR BARGAIN HUNTERS! mvwvw f w ww Child's Tan Slippers. .... .... 50 cents. Misses Tan Shoes, .... 75 cents. 100 pairs Shoes, odd sizes, .... nearly half price. Boys Suits, good, stylish, perfect service, $1.75-12.50. Summer Corsets, equa! to any 50c grade, .. 38c. PLENTY OF BARGAINS, ' For Cash. Buyers. We Bid You Welcome. L JOHN EVANSON & CO. West McHenry. Illinois. Buy of"««. We can save you mouoy. - HWECSKW**- CORSETS. CORSET COVERS, White Skirts, Fancy Ribbons, Shirt Waists, Belts in the latest designs, in fact anything you need for a stylish spring and summer outfit. GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. Come on boys and fit yourself out in proper style for little numey. Our spring stock of Hats, Shoes, Clothing, Fancy Shirts, and Neckwear are all here for your inspection. Call and look them over. Spring and Summer Underwear all here at lowest prices. Get your Groceries and Flour of us and get the best. DM H BEAD U SEWS. We get the official news every half hour. See onr War Bulletin Board. LONG DFSTANCE TELEPHONE STATION. Yours Truly, OWEN & CHAPELL. IV>cHenry Illinois. All the latest novelties for spring and summer, from the cele- ™brafed-faetoi"e&-of--Pingi^-&^mit]i,"Hcimmg~Wi]iramgonaiti(iC7"M7 Henderson. None better on earth. We have the largest and best ine. Prices the lowest. DE1SS A fine line of black goods, in plain and brocaded. Also a large assortment of fancy colors to pick from. Fancy Dress Skirts, made of rich changeable silk and sateens, in many colors. (SUCCESSORS TO PERRY & OWEN.)