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Church And Pastor.

Rev. Thomas Coleman of this city
officiated at Zion Baptist church last
Sunday.
Rev. B. Hillman has returned from
Kansas City, where he was in attend
ance on the Baptist Association.
The Union Baptist is among the first
churches of this city to patrOnize home
industries. The seats and other furni-
ture in use since the remOdeling Of the
church, were purchased of a firm in
this city, and of home manufacture.
Rev. J. H. Moore was in the city
Tuesday on his way to Virden, and
from there he will go to Old Mount Air
to commence a protracted meeting. He
reports the work progressing, and has
the cooperation of his deacens and
members.
Rev. J. E. Jackson, A. B. A. M. pas
tor of Providence Baptist church of
Chicago, is one among the young men
in the ministry whose services are most
needed, and should be highly appreci-
ated. 1t is seldom you find in the pull
pit young man possessing such SUI
perior quality of character and ability.
And would adorn the pulpit of any
church in the state.
Rev. J. W. III. Jackson, of Jack
sonville, with cash in hand) paid
our Office a visit Tuesday. Rev. A.
A. Burleigh, presiding elder, was
with his church and people on last
Sunday, it being quarterlymeet'ng
and preached two able sermons. He
reports the largest number of com
municants were in attendance, since
he has had charge of the church
and the collections unusually good
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On last Monday night, grand
sociable was given at the residence
of Rev. T. w. Henderson, by Mrs.
Henderson, Captain of Club No.
5 of st. Paul's A Ne. E. Church. The
spacious parlor and reception par
lor and reception rooms were
crowded to their limit. During
the evening short and interesting
programme was rendered. The
social was a grand success in every
respect, and shows that Mrs. Hen
derson is making an earnest effort
to secure the prize.
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MAGNOLIA JUBILEE SINGERS

On Thursday night the Sth, the
gnolieJubileeSingers were billed
for grand concert atSchuck's hall,
but owning to the very bad weather
the concert was not a success finan.
cially. Only a small number OF
persons were present. The pertor.
nance however went on, and those
present more than enjoyed the
benefit of their money.
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Mr.. John Garth Of Bloomington
and Mrs. Clarisa Collier of this city
an aged and respected couple, were
united in marriage at the brides
residence North 10th ST., Wednes.
day evening, by Rev. T. A. Clark
pastor ST. Johns A. M. E. church,
in the presence of a number Of
friends. hey will make theil
home in this city.
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A GRAND

Banquet and social entertainment
will be given at The Odd Fellow ws
Ball, on Thursday evening, Oct. 20.
The progrm will consist of a sellec-
ton of some of our best local tai
ent. Music will be furnished by
Prof. G. w. Birdsong's orchestra
1t promises to be one of the grand
est affairs of the season. Remem-
Der the date.
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On Tuesday evening Oct. 9th. there
was pleasant complimentary reception
given at the resid nee of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph johnson, Cor, 18th and Carpen-
ter streets, in honor of Mrs. Johnson's
sister. Miss. Almeda Oh nn of Blooming
ton. Quite number of Springfield ladies
and gents were presen,, as also. Misses
Mamie Brown of Jacksonville, Reltia
Wallace of St Joseph, Mo-, and Messes
l.. Brooks of Alton, G. Jackson of Chica-
go. Dancing and music, vocal and in
strumental, furnished enjoyment for the
occasion.
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Odd Fellows.

Do not fail to attend tie entertain
ment and supper to be given by Lin
coin Monument Lodge No. 1924, at
their hall Thursday evening oct. 29tn.
No pains will be spared to make tnls
one of the most enjoyable affairs OF the
season.
Committee of arrangements, >. b.
Turner, Thomas Manual, jessie ) Joroan q
John Hubbard, George Rollins, ana
Henry King. Auxiliary committee.
Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, Mrs. Hattie Man
uel, Mrs. Julia Harris and Mrs george
Rollins. TIE public are cordially IN
vited.
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ST. LOUIS, ALTON AND SPRING
FIELD. r. r.
CALIFORNIA FARM PRODUCTS

cost of production: Net profits:
given by thousand farmers also
hundreds of questions answered
about california. Sent iree IN apr
plication to A Phillips & co 1O4
clark street, chicago, H., OF 296
Washington street, Boston, Easss
The state capital., 1891-10-17

We call the attention of our read
ers to Justice of the Peace, L. L.,
Dapron, 1l6 north 9Th st. Any
persons having bust ness in his line
whether collections or legal, will
do we'll to give him a call.
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ST. DAVID. I'LL

Mrs. R. Carroll is not expected to
ive.-Mr.J j. w. Spencer the affa BILE
and genial manager of the Coal
Mines in this vicinity, made busi-
ness trip to Kansas City. Mr.. S.
B. Turner was IN our midst on last
Wednesday, and was the guest OF
Mr.. VIM. Jabine.-Mr. r. Randolph
and other leading citizens have add
ed their names to the list of sub
scribers to the Capital.
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NVERY one in need of information

TVERY one i'm need of information
Lon the subject of advertising will do
well to obtain a copy of "Book for Ad-
vertisers,n 338 pages, price one dollar
Mailed postage paid, on receipt ofprice
contains careful compilation from the
American Newspaper Directory of all
the best papers and class journals;
gives the circulation rating of every
one, and a good deal of Information
about rates and other matters pretain-
ing to the business ofadvertising Ad-
dress ROWEL'S Advertising Bureau,
40 Spruce st. New York.
The state capital., 1891-10-17

Many thanks to the venerable
father, Rev. w. J. Davis for one
Davis for one years cash subscrip-
tionr Would that We had more
like him.
The state capital., 1891-10-17

THE MAMMOTH, A. Swoboda,
proprietor, Saloon and Billiard Hall
1901 and 1903 Poplar street.
CAIRO - ILLINOIS
The state capital., 1891-10-17

When arriving in Peoria. ILL.,,
call at the city Restaurant, 2O8 and
2l0 Fulton street, for a first class
meals 25cts. J. A. Kelly, Prop'r.
The state capital., 1891-10-17

EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS.
The Chicago Lunch Room, 216 Main
st. Peoria, is the place to go and get a
tirst-class lunch. Everything is whole
some, neat and clean
GO, Seames, Prop
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J. Freund, sole agent for the cele
brated Weber & Lindeman Pianos. 5l4
). Square
The state capital., 1891-10-17

When going to Cairo stop at the
Wilkerson Hotel, 1912 Commercial
AAe.
The state capital., 1891-10-17
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hours. Apply at this office.
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ter, opposite depot. Peoria Ills.
The state capital., 1891-10-17
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We will mail the CAPITAL free for
six months to any person who will Sc
cure us an intelligent and trusty boy to
sell the paper on Saturday Of each
week.
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STOCK ALE

Mile and half south of Lanesville
Illinois, on Mrs Pickrel's farm,
October DIST 1891
The state capital., 1891-10-17

Rev. Thomas Coleman of this cit
officiated at Zion Baptist church las
Sunday.
The state capital., 1891-10-17

Ladies dongola hand turned button
boots, $3.50, that are good
value at $3.50.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01

rich, Of Ceopersy.lie. Hon. p~g
Cutler, nlsyof Of thss city. % gen aS-
man OF large nassEs aud llb<Taiitt, 0t
exteusre business tocial and Poaasssa.
acqzalntsnee sad popularity ahu
@hiie not a. orator, u ne could pe IN
dueed 10 accept eosgresssoIAi 5obO1s'
would give the Fifth Distract a repre-
sentative Of influence and character.
I've oshcr valiant Leaders
Hon. George ". Mcbride, collector OF
customs at this port. las made tie race
To- colgress aud been beaten 10y mar
row majority, ne RJw holds al once
equal IN enolumsnt and superior IA
political prest8g9 10 Congressman, when
will continue at least through the time
OF the present Congress; and as he can
not hold both. he shou.d he eonsaltrd
before putting him INTO the IChsfes-
Gonsl field.
senator Ferry has national reputa-
tlon. aud II lie should re-enter politics.
would rs.arn 20 Congress nell EQUIPPED
to take ap bis old labors for tins DIS
Irict and STATE. These men are all he
pub..csnS OF such reputation and stand
lag that II the next Congressman shsii
bs awarded TO Ottawa county. one OF
them Will double s. be selected.
Abundance OF Excellent Men.
We have abundance OF excellent Con-
gresslonal tmbeF. We are sure Tor l2Vo
Republican majority when we nsht
campaign, but NC have serious draw
back we are guilty of proximity" we
are Distracted VITA the large and Dad
city of Grand Rapids. and IL seems as
though the present unnamab.e Leg sla-
tgre intend 10 keep us there; and when
man is nominated for Congress out
side your eity, the Democratic cand.-
date puts hundred paid workers into
the slums 10 cross the palms OF the
"boodiers" and nil their cars with the
demagogne statement that 1.-THE inter
eats OF our city require the Congressman
from here and not from the country.
This has been fatal TO two Republican
candidates since the Democrats have
taken 10 fusion.
VIII Abide the Convention.
Will il be any better IN filling the
prcsen. vacancy? Ii not, and one 81
our men shall not be chosen. It seems
10 me tina, Major Watkins will be the
fayorite OF this county.
While overs helmed By the tidal wave
of then sweet hut now soured argu-
ments of the Mckinley bill, he ran
nearer to his ticket than any Republl-
can candidate for Congress IN twenty
years. He is able and popular, and If
nominated will be elected.
With these views / leave the nomina-
ton OF the next Congressman TO the
Republican convention wnen duly
called. CHARLES l.. SoULE.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01
cSPUsrsaED roLYaAnY.


TIE Bostslek ha6ezs corpus case IN
Judge -tfssst's eours yesterday present
cd another case OF sbsms.sss polygsmy-
II persons, such IS these, are allowed
70 corrupt aud pollnie the marriage
state, without even 20 much asa Judi
eiAl frosa, waa. . tas force Of she Big
Amy l2s, lAe state OF Affairs diselosed
under cath BY woman and nan yestsr-
day not only shocks tbs moral sense.
ons odeEds both tie spirit sad letter Of
the Law. They both Stand oath-con-
fessed adulserers and osgamlsts, yes
Poly gaElsts, bat what - 20 be done
sbouti1 Are they 10 be permitted TO
80 scot-trse without reprimsnd, Is
their example 10 be allowed to stand
IS an Invitation 70 others to do Ike
Wise, The assurance Of immunity in
VOWED 10 certainly unmlstakable. IL
sdulterers and bigsrnisis can enter
court, swear that they have violated the
marriage laws. and retire without a
single word or act looking to their pun
Ishmens. the effect upon society can not
Dc otherwise than damaging. Neither
can neglect 10 take eogn.zance Of such
be justified by the plea of "it's pri-
vate matter affecting the parties inter
ested only" IL man goes into court
and sweArs that he has committed lar
ceny, naming time, place aud manner,
ne Is very apt TO be punished. So with
any other crime. There may be diff
ference in degree, but the crime o. big
amy IS no less 4 crime than the crime
Of murder. When officers OF the law
are publicly informed. under oath. that
crime has been committed, those Of
ticers shoGld see 10 10 that the guilty
are punished. Neither wealth, pow
erty, station nor sentiment should pre-
vent them from doing their duty. Tne
Bos,wick case is the second one within
. few weeks showing the commission
OF dIsyrsceful bigamy. II there is
10 punishment for this sort Of business,
what Is to prevent the Wholesale prac-
tice Of il?
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01
THE OBSERVER


SSac@fofnS Lo0e
Popuiar sciences Monthly: "To
adapt words therefore employed 10
another matter Tue whole systen Of
the free incorporation sysisn Of the
free incorporation Of private companies
N the United states, with al It's excel
lsnclss and All rs defects. - thoroughly
Characteristic OF tie American people.
IL grew up aatEsmmel-d by sny theory
As 10 how il ought 10 grow, ana devel-
oped with mushroom rapidity."
We nave 40 system" Of corporation
law la this eoEatgys We have, Instead
tangled nass OF statues which Is yet
further amended, more seriously CON-
plieated and ensnarled az every recar-
ring session of our various legislatures,
OF st4en brilliant and profound minds,
50 deep, that no one. nor they them
selves can understand what they are
On earth for. aud IL per chance they
have learned to get into sud ont OF
their seats, deeentiy, they do not know
what to do for their own, or their
country's good. What gigantic minds
~ grappie with the laws OF these great
United states, Is IL a wonder that We
have such laws under which not even
the yllest blood-staiaed murderer can
be held guilty? Laws which every man
can eonstrue 10 suit himself. Go 10
Lansing aud take look at the major
Ivy OF our Jaw makers. We have a Sill
larger map OF judicial decisions, which
ali the Ingenuity and industry OF the
many writers on the subject can never
quite systematic and reduce to order.
Even when this feat may be approx
imateiy accomplished for a moment.
the growth or judge-made law is so
rapid that any treatise - speedily out
or date. A reaeeming feature OF the
situation is that the mimet!c tenden-
cles of our cities and states lead the
new ones 10 follow the examples set by
the older, and thus certain degree of
uniformity Is introduced INTO the dit
fereut codes of law. The many sources
of legislation also make it possible that
q large amount of experimenting may
be done without danger TO the country,
ss whole. There seems 10 be no tan
gioility, either in the written law. or in
matter mind. The decision of one
court means reversion of tho other
and vice yersa-thus all respect for Law
10 lost. Give Us something that means
something, something We can under
stand and live up TO.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01
PATRIOTIC POLES.
They VIII Celebrate the Adoption o
Their National Constitution.

They VIII Celebrate the Adoption of
Their National Constitution.
This is the day the Polish people cele-
brate for 1t is the Centennial anniver-
sary of the adoption of their national
constitution. The Polish nation is a
thing OF the past but the people of that
land of sorrows keep their patriotism
warm, hoping that some new kosclusko
will rise up and restore Poland TO her
former dignity and independence.
There are about 1000 Poles IN Grand
Rapids and neatly every individual
will appear IN the procession to-day in
ma; onal costume. The program OF OK
ercises and the order of the procession
are gwen below:
First Divison-Hcrald, Platoon of Po-
lice, Band. Mayor and Common
Council, Champion on Horseback,
representing the nobility OF Poland !,
Chief Marshal ]. Blaszsk. Adjutant
j. Galka, Uhians in Uniform on
Horseback. Triumph Wagon showing
Marshal Malaho1ski Introducing the
Polish constitution IN the year 1891,
and three figures representing Nobh-
ity, City Residents and Pea santry for
Liberty, Union and Strength, Krakncy
in Polish Uniform on Horseback,
Corps OF Polshmen with National
Coors, the early Polish Settlers in
Hacks.
Line OF Misunderstanding from Polish
church TO Stocking street, thence to
Jefferson and Shaumut avenues,
Pearl, Monroe, North Division, Pears
Canal, Bridge, West Bridge, Scribner,
Fourth To st. Adalber.rs school. Al
ter arriving at the school house the
Hon. Charles Il. Belknap viii make a
speech.
Evening Program-Rally Mt Hartman's
hall; CHIC overture. /. q. Blnhs, Po-
| lish band. Opening remarks by
Chairman Father ). PonganIs. adj
dress by Mayor Edwin +. Uhl, God
Save Poland. Grand chorus. Address
Phillipp Bsuasiewiez. Cascade over
turc, ID. S. McCOsh. Address, Senator
7. Doran. Polish National Air, Band
Grafton, Rev. Edward Kozlowski, OF
Manistce. Overture, Chrome. South
well. by the Band. Triunphal March,
Grand chorus. Address. Mr.. Nowicki
and others. Chorus. Chrystol Lake
Quickstop, Ripley, 10y the Band.
| Second Division Marshal j. Iukowskl
Adjutant }. Plerta. Band, Dragons
in Uniform on Horseback, Genera
Washington. Kosinsko, Pulaski; New
iczewlcs. Float representing Poland
oppressed by Russia, Corps o: Polish
boys IN Polish colors, float represent
ing Bartosc Glowacki with his TIVE
conquered cannon and volunteer
around with scyihes.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01
EDITORIAL EXCERPTS.

"Far-otf fields are always green"
and so IL sometimes looks to one city :is
If another had better system of mu-
nicipal government than it possessed,
and that the administration of affairs
was better and more satisfactory. U.u-
ally closer inspection shows that the
modern city has not the perfect munic-
ipal machine which the long-range view
indicated, or that, however slightly and
symmetrical 1t appeared to the eye, 1t
Was Just as apt 10 slip a cog and do bad
work as contrivances for which not SO
much was claimed, but which had been
constructed as the result of local exper-
fence, and, though not perfect, had
many points Of superior excellence.
Experience shows that commissions
composed Of men of both parties are
less likely TO be swayed by partisan con-
sderatlons than is single individual
who may be an intense partisan, and
this constitutes the strong argument
for non-salarIcd and non-partisan ad-
illustrative boards, to whom the exec
utiye head of the department is mme-
diately Representatives. Press.
The passage of the Miner bill docs no.
come as a surprise; for the action was
CAISStcu, ulu Vic itity NulCu iss0 uC-
termined to commit the outrage has
already been repudiated by the people.
The Republicans of Michigan wifi see TO
!, that the disgrace inflicted on the State
Is wiped out at the earliest possible
moment. In the meantime it is quite
possible that the Democrats will gain
two. or perhaps three, electoral votes in
Michigan in 1902; but from one end of
this country to the other the theft by
the Squawbuck legislature will be re-
sented by decent citizens, and for every
ELECTORAL vote gained in Michigan ten
such votes will be lost IN otner states.
The American people do not believe in
political thieving.-Tribune.
The courts are public institutions.
They ere supported by the people. The
salaries of the judges, Jurors, clerks
and other attaches come out of the pub.
lie treasury. The people are entitled
TO know for what their money is spent
and for what purposes the courts which
they support are used. The policy oil
suppression is wrong IN principle and
practice, IS unjust To tho people and
opens the way to rank fraud and cor
ruption and absolute crlme.-Lcader.
The people OF Michigan will discover
in due tinc-wha. they do not seen
fully TO comprehend ut the present
ume-how completely they have been
betrayed 10y the Democratic tricksters a
Lansing. The sou! object sought to bs
attained by the Democratic tricksters
IN the passage OF this bill. is to rob tn,
Republican majority in Michigan of q
part of it, representation in the cleo
toral college. The pretense that there
is any other or w0rthier motive is :
pretenss as silly as it IS false and hypo
critical. Eagle.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01
REPUBLICAN Foley.

President Harrison wrote to the Re-
publican League convention, at Ciucin-
matt, this concise statement of Republi-
can policy: "If tho people OF the
United States will now give the world to
understand that the protection and en-
largenens of our domestic industries,
the extension Of our foreign trade by
reciprocal arrangements not inconsls-
tent with q protective policy, and the
revival of our merchant marine by the
methods that all other nations use, is
our settled policy, we will speedily,
am sure, realize q marvellous develop
ment and a renewed prosperity"
The people OF the world are fast find
ing out that they have been outrageous
ly he'd TO by Democratic papers, about
the policy of the United States as out
lined IN the Mckinley law. Instead of
beIn. Republican scheme of National
freeze out" the Mckinley law is only
such a policy of self-protection, as
every nation must always assume in its
own interests. The Republican policy
towards other nations has always been
one OF friendly intercourse. so far as con.
sistent with our own national interests
The Republican party does not believe
IN sacrificing our own manufacturing
interests, our own Independence and
sel!-reliance, and depending upon for.
eign manufacturers just for the sake OF
building up big carrying trade. 1t j:
all very fine totalk of the "white wing:
of commerce, ;" bearing and exchanging
the products Of mighty nations, but il
is much more practical and useful,
even If not quite 80 poetical, TO take
care OF the busy hum OF industry
right at home. II is quite sentimental
to Glove your neighbor as yourself
but il is eminently wise and practical &c
take care of yourself first. No party
that has ever existed IN this country
has been more thoroughly American in
It's interests than the Republican. "Ou,
country and her interests" has ever
been its watchword and rallying cry
and all its policies have been shaped &c
accord Herewith.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01

The manner in which the Democracy
OF Michigan has used the Patrons to
work out their own party schemes is
well illustrated by the interview with
senator Brown, published in another
column. The passage of the Miner cleo
toral bill, falsely represented by Demo-
cratic papers to be done to bring tie
election of President nearer 70 the
people, il clearly shown by Congress
man Yeomsn's admission to Senator
Brown 70 NJ . mere Democratic
scheme TO defeat an election by the
people and 70 throw the choice OF Pres
ident into Democratic House. To do
this the slectorsl vote of Michigan 10 10
be wiped out, because the Democracy
cannot have it-aud they admit by
their acton that they are not able 10
get L honestly -they ~lll destroy Il.
TIE STATE "a nothing 10 them, except as
a party possession. And the Democrat
deems Is metropolitan journalism" TO
endorse the fstsehood. and the uncoa-
sstutiouslity. and the villany of that
Bali. The stealing of two seats in The
Senate was too mach ike hen-rooss
petty larceny for the Democrat to en-
Gor.e u. bat when - party rises 10 the
dignity Of grand larceny hy stealing
hsls of ne state. then the Democrat is
st band - al, snd shct. and approve.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01

SYNproMs-M Moisture; intense itching
and singing: most a; night; worse by
scratching. II allowed to continue
tumors form. which often bleed and
uIcerate, becoming very sore. SwAYSK's
OIxTMrST stops the itching aud bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists. or
by mail. tor 20 cents. DR.. Swsyne q
Son, Philadelphia.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01

sack the Ripper" started to ply his
atrccious vocation in the wrong town
when he opened up business II New
York. In London, and possibly in Chi.
cage and Detroit, he could have cut
and slashed with comparative IMMUNITY.
Is's different 10 Gotham; If murder is
committed there, Inspector Bynes will
arrest the whole town before the muir
derer has time To fee.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01

A lively contest is promised over the
election of a successor 10 Prof. Chal-
mers ss superindent OF the schools At
shs Saturday meeting of the board OF
Education. The present incumbent has
evinced the possession of admirable
executive ability in the discharge Of the
onerous duties Of hrs Office. Whether
. change would be wise IS matter for
the trustees TO decide.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01

son HuTcH' evidently 10 taking .
sscAtlon for the benefit OF his health
and his pockstDook. When both are
restored 20 their normal condition he
Will bob up sereaely and some other
fellows pockstbook vii have wasted
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-01

MINISTER BLAIR received notice while
at Chicago, en- route for his post IN
China. 70 discontinus his journey and
return 70 Washington. Ii Henry Will
write out ms opinion of the Chinese
Emperor and forward It TO the public
printer. the government composing
force Will have something 10 work upon
during the long vacation.