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PEORIA, ILL.

Mr.. Henry Bird is quite i'll at his
home on Monroe street.-Miss Liz
zie Hughes is quite sick at her home
on Green street. Mr.. 0. d. How
ard is in the city visiting friends. =
Mr.. J. Jones of Chicago, IS in the
city, the guest Of L. G. Murphy
Owing to disagreeable weather, the
Ward Literary Society adjourned
without transacting any business
Wonder what is the matter with
the Baptist Literary Society: they
have no. met for month.-N eWs
for the State Capital, should be left
with L. G. Murphy, 22O Fulton st.
don't some of our intelli-
gent Afro-Americans organize a
Joint stock company in Peoria.
L. G. Murphy.
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A PATRIOTIC WORK.

Every person who is opposed to Free Trade
QAvsry and favors American Industrial Inde-
psndence secured through the policy OF Pro-
faction, should read the documents published
by the American Protective Tariff League. As
. patriotic citizen it is your duty to place these
documents in the hands of your friends. They
are interesting and instructive, and embrace
discussions Of all phases of the Tariff question.
The League publishes over so different docu-
msnts. comprising nearly GOO pages of plainly
printed carefully edited and reliable informa-
hon. Among the authors Of these documents
are. Hon. James G. Blaine VIM. Mckinley, Jr..
Governor of Ohio; Senator S. NJ Cullom, OF ILL.,
nois: Senator Joseph N. Dolph, of Oregon, Ex-
Consul to Liverpool; Senator A. 8. Paddock. OF
Nebraska Senator Frye. of Maine Senator
Casey. of North Dakota Senator Justin 8. Nor.
ril. OF Vermont: Senator Nelson W. Aldrich. OF
Rhode Island Hon. Thomas II. Dudley, of New
Jersey: Hon. Robert P. Porter OF Washington
Prof. j. r. Dodge, Of the Agricultural Deparss.
ment at Washington Commodore W. II. =.
Hughes Hon. Il. A. Hartshorn, Of New York;
Congressman Dolliver, of Iowa Hon. B. r.
Jones; David Hall Rice, Of Boston Ex-Cong.
ressman Perkins, of Kansas; DR.. E. P. Miller,
OF New York Hon. Geo. Draper. of Mass; Hon.
OIL Edwards, Of Texas Judge VIM. Lawrence,
Of Ohio: Hon. d. G.. Hartman, Of New York;
Hon. Geo. s. Boutwell,, OF Mass; Hon. e. Il.
Amidown Of New York Enoch Ensley. Of
Tennessee.
This complete set Of documents win be sent
10 any address. post paid. for Fifty t50) Centa
Address, Wilbur F. Wakeman. Sec'y., No. q
West Twenty Third Street, Nc" York
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PINKSTAFF, ILL.
BEHOLD -HERE WENT FCRTH A sowER
To SOW.

To SOW.
Mr.. Editor:
After spend
ing pleasant Christmas, for which
God be praised, again drop a line
or so to the Capital.
On Dec, 31st, 1891, God, in his
providence, took from our midst
the much beloved Mrs. T. J. Pink
staff, wife of our leading merchant.
She was As years, and 26 days old
at the time other death and a faith
full member of the M. e. Church.
Rev. Reed, conducted the funeral
services, which were very impress
i've, and took his text from Job 14th
chapter and 14th verse.
[ have read Bishop H. NJ. Turn
er's letters from Africa, and my
heart leaped for joy to see how God
has blessed the A. NJ. E. church, hav-
ing its origin in blacksmith shop
in Philadelphia, Pa, and now num-
bering 100000 followers, and ex-
tending its mission wo1k successful
ly to the dark continent of Africa.
The time is not far distant, when
there will be but oae Methodist fam
lily among the Colored race, and as
the A. M. E. church is holding its
own, 1 feel that the seed fell in good
ground, and has brought forth an
hundred fold. P. G.. e..
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CHICAGO'S COLORED PRIEST

NEW YORK, Jan. 10 Seldom has
such a crowd collected about the
Church of st. Benedict the Moor as
that which went to hear the Rev.
Augustus Tolton, the colored priest Of
the Church of st. Monica, Chicago,
this evening
Father Tolton gave, in part, his
tory of his own life. In 1852 he was
born slave in Northern Missouri.
His parents had escaped from their
slave-owner and went to Quincy, LII.
The boy was educated in the parochial
school and later sent to Quincy College
by priest. From there he was trans
ferred to the propaganda, Rome and
in 1886 was oadained priest. In con-
clusiod he said:
"Only within a Catholic Church
could such spectacle as that seen to-
night be witnessed 1t is the great
institutions that must break down the
barriers of race prejudice. During my
stay at the propaganda I have met
men of all nations, but never one to
look down ON me because of color"
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CONTEST
Most PODularTea

A ticket to Denver, Colo, Min
neapolis, Mimi, Ooskosh, Wis.,, or
Hot Springs, Ark. This contest will
continue antil June 4th, 1892. The
teacher receiving the highest num-
Der OF votes, will have the pleasure
OF visiting either of the places men
toned
Manner of voting: Fill out the
blank attached, and forwad with
hVe cents in cash, with name OF
teacher, place Of residence and date
to this office. Persons order
ing papers must invariably accom-
pany the order with the cash. The
places selected, are both pleasure
ana health resorts, and will Justify
teachers i'll entering the contest:
STATE CAPITAL BALLOT.
Contestants Name
State
City or Town
Date
Voter.
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LOUISVILLE, ILL.
To THE CoLORED VOTERS OF ILLINOIS
Gentlemen:

IhE NO1Eho OI 1hhANOA1,
Gentlemen:
1t is to our interest, and gentle
manly in each and every one Of us
to use all honorable means to Sc
cure the nomination and the elec-
ton of the Hon. John r. Tanner of
Louisville H., to the office Of State
Treasurer. Having been personal
ly acquainted with Mr.. Tanner for
many years. | can say that he is a
gentleman in every respect, and is
worthy Of every Colored mans
vote in the state of Illinois. He was
soldier and served all through the
war with distinction, and is true
friend of our race. Mr.. Tanner is
man of great intellect aud loves to
see our race prosper. He always
has a good word for you, and isjust
the same one day as he is the next.
He is a man who thinks as much of
our race at the Leland Hotel, as he
does at a common restaurant, and
for our own advancement, we should
place such a man in Office. For
these reasons, we should use every
honorable means to secure lis NOM
ination and election, By placing
him on the state ticket it will be
greatly strengthened. Gentlemen,
while voting for such men as Lin
coin, Cullom and Tanner, [ am sure
you are voting for men who helped
us, and secured for us the privil-
eges which we enjoy to-day. Hop
ing you will pay attention to this, l
main,
Yours Respectfully,
Geo. Omstead.
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MARION.
w edding Bells.

The marriage Of Miss Bertha Mar
tin and Mr.. Henry..Scott, of Will
hanson County was happily consul
mated on last Sunday evening, at
the A, NJ. E. Church. 1t had been
ioyfully anticipated in colored cir
cIes, and was largely attended: Rev.
S. Osborne officiating, with i'm
pressive ceremonies, AID digni-
fed manner. They will return to
their former home in Sackson Co.
Rev. S. Osborne, pastor A. NJ. E.
church at Marion, has held revival
meetings, with grand success seven
conv ersions and nine added to the
church.
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Ohio Republicans have 40

Ohio Republicans have again hon
ored themselves and with them, the
people Of the Buckeye State by
standing firmly by the Hon. John
Sherman for reelection to the Uni
ted States Senate. His name will
60 down to the latest posterity, as
the chef Of American Financiers:
but that which will add greater lus-
ter to his name, is his personal and
practical Identification with every
National measure tending toward
the adjustment Of slavery, and the
granting Of citizenship and the bal
lot te the Afro.Amsrioan.
The state capital., 1892-01-16

Many Of our Afro-American Jour
nails are little restive because pres
ioent Harrison has not given our
race one Of the judgships. We sug-
gest that they be not impatient, as
Judging from the past, We have ev-
cry reason to believe be will give
US the coveted prize, and vii not
make mistake in his selection.
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RACE NE w ..
Gathered From Exchanges And Other
Reliable Sources.

The yaledictOrian of the Brooklyn,
n. Y. College of Pharmacy, is j. Fran
els Smith, an Afro-American
Daniel Hand, who donated one mil
lion of dollars to educate the colOred
people of the..South, died recently in
Connecticut.
Two members Of the Amherst College
football team are William III. Lewis,
and William T. S. Jackson, Afro
Americans.
President Huntington recently dona-
ted 1000 acres of land in Mississippi,
to the J. P. Campbell College at Vicks-
burg, Miss , of which DR.. w. t. Ander-
son is president. = ts-.Ha 4
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Would we had score or more Of
young men like Mr.. Charles T.. AL
len Of this city, now located at Sc
atle. He sends us not only con-
gratulatory letter, but accompanies
it with the cash We are the friend
Of the young men: now let them ex-
hibit their appreciation ef the Capl-
tai, and we will demonstrate what
the Capital can, and will do for
their interests and advancement.
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President Harrison has again hOr

Fresluent HATTlsOn mas Agalh nOE-
ored our race with recognition, hav-
ing appointed Hon. ". D Mccoy Of
Indiana, Minister resident and Con
sui General to Liberia, and Hon. G.
B. Maxwell Of Ohio, Consul at San
Domingo. Both gentlemen are
prominentin their respective states,
and their appointments have met
with general approval.
The state capital., 1892-01-16

We have received many congratu-
lations on the last issue Of the CAPT
TAIL. We thank our friends and pa
irons for their complimentary men
ton, and are proud to say, and truth
fully so, that the mechanical work
was performed by Afro Americans.
The state capital., 1892-01-16

We regret to learn Of the death Of
Mr.. James D. Kennedy Of New Or
leans, at his home in that city, Jan
uary 7th, 1892. Mr.. Kennedy was
prominent in Louisiana politics and
was at one time 4 candidate for sec
retary of state He was a brilliant
young man, and leaves many friends
to mourn his loss.
The state capital., 1892-01-16

Hon. C. Z. Fuller, will be Congress
man-at-large.
| Hons. l. N. Pearson, G. w. Paw and g
W. Prince, are practically without oppo-
sltlon for the offices to which they aspire.
MI j. N. Carter of Quincy, Adams CO..
an able and successful lawyer, is a candi-
uate Tor rLieut-Governor, and will come to
the convention with large delegation of
enthusiastic supporters. He is good
speaker and v ould do effective work.
Speeches were made by all the pros
pective candidates.
Hurrah! for Cullom.
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DECATUR, ILL.
DEAR SIR:
Mr.. S. B. TURNER,

DEAR SIR:
With pleasure 1 acknowledge the
receipt of yours Of the 7th inst. !
am glad to see and know the State
Capital is still in the swim, and has
the advancement and elevation OF
our race at heart. Press on you are
all right. I have been elected one
of the delegates to the State Con.
yention of Supervisors, and will
leave for Peoria Jan. 11th, to attend
its session. H. Singleton.
The state capital., 1892-01-16

The CAPITAL has earned, and is
Justly entitled to the hearty sup
port Of the Republicans Of this state.
1t is the reliable and accepted organ
Of Afro-Americans, whose express
ed wishes in this particular, are en-
titled to respectful consideration.
The state capital., 1892-01-16

We enter upon the Near Year m
der favorable circumstances, but at
its close, will not feel satisfied IN
less our circulation has increased, at
least 5000.
The state capital., 1892-01-16

We are under many obligations
to Mr.. J. Ii. Kelly OF Alton, for a
largo list Of subscribers recently for
warded us. Now who will be the
next to initiate his example.
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When arriving in Peoria. ILL.,,
call at the city Restaurant, 2O0 and
2lO Fulton street, for first class
meals 25cts. J. A. Kelly, Prop'r.
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usbands, wives, and children should
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have their unqualified support,
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Convention Notes.

me Conference of Republicans held
at onicago Thursday, was attended by
Promlnent men from every section of the
STATE It was an enthusiastic gathering,
ana an interchange of views, showed that
the party realizes the Importance of the
coming campaign, and will be untiring in
Its efforts to win victory.
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The more cash subscribers we get
the larger and better paper we will
give our readers.
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Call and see our office outfit.

Examine this issue for our Lady
Teachers Contest.
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When going to Cairo stop at the
,rilkerson Hotel, 1872 Commercial
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SOME REASONS WHY YOU

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-22
Great Reduction in Prices.
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Until the 1st
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ROUND THE COUNTY.
Arcadia Center.

49,. Arcadia Center.
Editor Record
Mrs. Hankerson who has been in
Alma for the past live months has re-
turned to her home in this place.
|. 5. Kinney has rented his farm to a
Mr.. Cummings and has moved to Per
rintou where he will work in a mill.
Mr.. Joclyn has material on the
ground for new house, the old build
ings are being torn down which inn
proves the looks of the place somewhat
Those who have the grip at this writ
lug are Azum Roberts and wife. Mrs
Susan Parks, Seth Andrews, w. Ii
Wheeler. Mr.. and Mrs. Sheriff and a
little babe of a. l.. Eddy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-22
ST. Louis.

ST. Louis.
Editor Record:
Next Sunday evening there will be
A. O. Wills does not meet with much
favor here.
The grip continues raging with ap-
parantly undated violence.
1t is rumored, and we believe that 1t
is true, that a change will take place
very soon in the status of our gIist
mill.
Revival meetings are now in progress
az the NJ. f. and L. b. churches and
from all accounts much good is being
done.
Seitners Bros. have bought the Bau-
man stock of goods and Will put in a
,rge stock.
On the streets this week we heard it
rumored that several prosecutors were
likely to be started for violation of the
liquor laws.
An Owosso firm, the Grant Bros.
will soon put in hardware stock.
Am not sure that we exactly need
another one, but let 'em come.
The leap year party at the Park
House last week Thursday night,
was social success in every respect.
The young ladies acted as if to the
manner born.
a union mass-meeting at the opera
house, at which local speakers from our
churches will speak also one II. Barney
from New Jersey Mr.. Barney is an
old actor, we learn, and should make
a good impression.
All our local sports and quite num-
ber from other towns took in the Fe-
male Minstrel show last Tuesday
evening in the hope that it was full
blooded variety and their disgust when
they found out it was decent was pit
able.
The college has two societies, the
Star and the Crescent, named after two
college societies in Valparaiso, where
the principal attended school at one
time, which have prepared some very
fair entertainments of late. An enter
tainment every week, in our opinion
is too much and must break in on class
work.
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The College.

Mr.. Hansberger re-entered college
this week.
The first semester ends on Friday of
next week.
The semi-annual examinations begin
next Monday.
DR., Bruske is in plymouth and
Flushing this week.
The Alpha Theta public" will be
given early in March.
The Zeta Sigma Society has taken
possession of its new hall.
Blanchard, ''93 is out again after a
weeks seige with the grippe.
Misses Bennett, Plum, Hodges, Tay-
lor, have all been Ill this week.
The Sophomores are making prepar-
ations for their exhibition at the end of
the term.
Tn privileges of the library are Of.
fere 10 all esdents of the village for
a smlll fee
itchell, 90, was called to Ithaca
Friday night 10y news of the illness of
his sister, Returned Sunday.
Announcement was made in Chapel
on Monday, of monthly paper to be
started soon in the interest of the col
lege.
Next Thursday will be observed as
the annual day of prayer for colleges.
Pres. Bruske will preach in the chapel
before the students and friends OF the
college. All are cordially invited,
The long expected card index of sub
jects has been completed hy DR.. Pier
son for the library and the case is in
place on the library counter. This
index will greatly increase the value OF
the library.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-22
RiVerdale

Editor Record
Mr.. Fox was in Alma on Saturday.
l.. Shaffer has shut down his mill for
week and gone TO Ann Arbor for a
few days
There is lots of opposition in buying
all kinds of bolts and logs in Riverdale e
this winter and that makes a better
market.
DR.. j. A. Morey is having a very
large and lucrative practice since To-
eating in Riverdale. His services are
very much in demand as there is con-
siderable local sickness and LaGrippe
lis with us again.
W. A. Bradley has two mills in full
blast up on the north branch cutting
out lumber and shingles. Mr.. Bradley
has done more for the laboring man in
the past FIVE years, has kept more men
constantly employed, and has been
more benefit to this community than
the great wind-bag known as the man
ager of the p. of l. stock store of this
place. We will leave it to the public
to Judge the matter.
The manner in which the alleged
cooperative store is being managed is
causing lots of amusement for the
public and considerable anxiety to the
stockholders, A management that
pursues policy of rule or ruin, every
other merchant in town can not
and will not succeed much less
show dividend. This old party
should be satisfied with good thing
in SO ling an old stock that has been
calted around the country from place
to place, and not make it his one object
in life to convince the farmers that
cry other merchant has swindled
thsm but him, for on the other haud
it is stated by those who aught to know
that the goods in that store have a cost
mark put upon them, Of from ten to
fifty per cent more than actual cost and
the profit added TO that price. These
are facts from good authority and
shows conclusively that large major
ity of the poorer stockholders pay well
for the favored few. 1t was ever thus.
Bat it is well to remember there are
other merchants doing business in River
dale to day who have not made failure
of every thing they have undertook,
both in business and social sense.
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Elm Hall.

Editor Record
John Foote was called to Windsor,
Ont, Friday last to attend the funeral
of his son.inlaw at that place.
j. l.. Berlille and family were called
to Saginaw 10y a telegram announcing
the very serious illness of his father.
John Hawley received a telegram an
nouncing the sudden death of his
mother at Ann Arbor. She was So
years old and LaGrippe was the cause
OF her death.
If certain woman had happened
home one evening short time ago she
might have ound a very interesting
pedro party at her house, but as she
did not owing to the serious illness OF
one of her fathers family every thing
was serene here. But boys you had
better look out or she may happen in
some time when you least expect her,
but probably the same party will not
meet there again soon as part of them
have left town (the most prominent
part to her home in the south.
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West Arcadia
Etl,tor Record
Nathan Boyer is on the sick list.
Miss Adele Eckert has new organ
Mr.. and Mrs. Eckert and Abe ale
tussling with the grip.
Mrs. Parsons spent few days III
Sumner last week. visiting her cousin.
Mrs. Webb had a cancer removed
some time ago and is recovering quite
fast. Drs. BagIey and Downie per
formed the operation.
Ferd Wiley has moved into the house
he built on the place now owned by
Mrs. Emanuel Emsley. This Is the
third time he has lived there.
a letter just received by Mrs J. II.
Ellis, from MI and Mrs. Van Antwerp
states they are well and getting along
very pleasantly with their church work.
They send kind regards to all their
friends in Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-22

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Phosphodine; ifhSorers somc worthless nied-
cine In place OF thisS SleaYe his honest store. IN
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sealed envelope. stamNs Address,
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Weppand AL responsible druggists every where
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VOL. XIII, NO. A.
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
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