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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-01

Cardinal Gibbons was the guest Of honor at
dinner tonight given by the Secretary of
War and Mrs. Elkins. The decorations were,
rs far as possible appropriately carried out In
the carl nal colors. the floral portion OF the or
trepecn. Covers were laid for twenty. and those
present were Secretary Blaine. Miss Abigail
Dodge tbail Hamilton. sister-in-law Of the
Secretary Of State: Mr.. Frank Thompson Of
Philadelphia. Mrs. HnZcn. Senator and Mrs.
stanford. Senator and Mrs German. Senator
and Mrs. Mcpherson, Senator and Mrs. Kenna
Senator and Mrs. Hawley. Mrs. Eugene Hale,
and Minister and Nine Romero
The state capital., 1892-01-02
Hon. I. N. Pearson.

Tho Monitor of this city pays the
following tribute to the Hon. l. n.
Pearson, our efficient Secretary OF
State:
We present to the readers of the Monl-
tor, with pleasure, the picture OF lion:
I. II. Pearson, the genial secretary oi
state. Mr.. Pearson has filled prom,
nent Mich i'm the history of MacomD anu
McDonough county, and the state OF III
inois. for several years. 1t was because
of his we'll discharged duty as county
official, his we'll established rules OF econ
omy and care in public matters, Whlcn
gained him the confidence of his city ana
County and district, and commended MIN
to favorable consideration for nomination
as a state official. If the state has lost
ANYTHING during the administration OF
Mr.. Pearson, it has not been done with
his knowlege and consent. ECONOMY
with Newt" said an old stager, who
has konwn him from boyhood, rs sec
ond nature. He don't have to study IL,
and it comes just as naturally to practice
il for the state as for himself. 1t is the
sensible eccuomy of generous nature,
that is not niggardly, but despises vast
fulness. He has made q faithful secreta-
ry of state, as itwas known by his friends
he would make when elected. MIR. Pear
son is a great lover Of Illinois, and mas
always been actively interested in every
movement which tends in The slightest to
advance the general welfare Of the state
Mr., Pear son has always been an active
republican and Notwithstanding his poll
tics very genial gentleman, popular with
his party and not Extensively partisan
The Monitor wanted few portraits O
the public men of the state and selected
that of Gen. G. w. Pavey, the state aud
itor, and MIR. Pearson as state oHclais
as an antidote to the several democrats II
the paper, without the secretarY's knoWl
edge or consent. 1t is generally believed
that he will be re-nominated as an en-
dorsement of the manner in which he ha
conducted the business OF the once ant
the confidence the rank and file have Il
his honesty and economical characterist
les which has marked his entire career
both public and private.
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gave their annual grand ball at Bow
ems Hall; there were about 80 couples
present and all enjoyed themselves
immensely .---There was BamDo,
Rambo entertainment at Mt. Emory
Baptist Church on Mondoy night; the
programme included some of Jackson
ville's oldest citizens, land it was highly
entertaining. Thursday night the
Christmas tree at the Methodist church
was well filled with many valuable
and useful presents. The members
and friends presented Rev. Jackson
with a handsome suit of clothes. miss
Josie Jackson was the recipient ol
many handsome Christmas presents
from her sunday school class: :---One o.
the most beautifully decorated win
dows in the city last week was that o.
Sebrants lunch counter; the work was
done by t. II. Baker, the Culinary
artist .---Ye scribe is the recipient of
very handsome present from the editor
Mr.. $. B. Turner, Many thanks, come
again NJ. B. HUBBARD
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BLIND BOONE

Was born in Miami County, Missou-
ri, in the Federal camp, in 1868,
7th militia, Company |, his mother
being contraband, cooking for the
soldiers. He lost his sight with the
brain fever when six months old.
His first instrument was tin whis-
tie; on which he would play an or
dinary air after once hearing it..
Next he was presented with mouth
organ, by which he charmed the
whole neighborhood, children COM
ing from far and near to hear him
exhibit on his mouth organ; he soon
became the favorite of all who know
him, and visited the best families in
Warrensburg, where he makes his
home at present. They formed such
an attachment for Boone that he
was sent to the st. Louis Blind
School to learn a trade and be cdu-
Gated. This was failure, howev-
er; once hearing a pupil in the insti-
tute practicing on the piano, he
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JACKSONVILLE, ILL.

Mrs. Lulu Hill of Chicago, the niece
of Mr. G.. w. Cooper, is in our city.
Miss Ellanora Grow, of Decatur,
spent Xmas in our city, the guest of
the Misses Spencer.--Mr. Commodore
Cowen spent Christmas in Centralia.
Mrs. Coleman, of Kansas City, Mo-,
is in our city, the guest OF Mrs. VIM.
Bruner.-Misses Katie and Fannie
Corbin gave grand Xmas dinner to
Prof. James Partridge and wife and
daughter; all are loud in their praise
of the spread.--Mr. Rube Chapman
has returned to our city, looking as fat
and as hearty as a lOrd.---Mlss Ellie
Richardson quietly passed away on
Thursday evening, the 24th, after a
very severe illness of several months
She was born in Galesb burg, and came
to this city with her mother, Mrs. A.
w. Jackson, in 1875 She professed
a hope in Christ and united with Mt.
Emory Baptist Church in 1878, and
ever since has lived consistent chris
| tian life: she was teacher in the Sun
| dav School and member of the choir
and was a valuable aid in the differ
ent branches of church work. She
chose as profession, teaching and as
such was very successful. She was the
| only daughter Of Mrs. Jackson. and at
one time served as Secretary of the
state Sunday School Convention of the
Colored Baptist Church. The funeral
took place Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock from the church, in the pres
ence of very large number of people
the service began at the house with
prayer by DR.. w. f. Short, Pres, O
illinois Female College; the remains
were then removed to the church
where Elder Dewitt assumed charge
| The service was quite lengthy ant
among the speakers were DR.. Short
Revs. Ward and Jackson. The pail
J bearers were all teachers in the sunda..
: school, in which the deceased took a
active part, they were Mesdames Muse
e Franklin, Bryant, Cofman. Spence
i and Stanford Mrs. Jacob Duke, Ell
s tertained most magnificently on Chris
o mas day at dinner the following pc
If sons: Mr.. and Mrs. James Matthew
e of this city; Mrs. Dukes daughte
:. Mrs. Nelson and children, of Orlean
IS and Mr.. Edward Mallory and wife
e the Capital city.--On Tuesday nigh
e the st. Johns Lodge of Masons, il
e stalled officers in Bowens' Hall. 20
k Friday night the Colored Fireme
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put him in the Sunday School TO
play for the children: he also made
a contract with his mother to edu-
cate him in music, and put him on
the road: and he has made a grand
success of it. Boone has been on
the road some ten years, and has
only lost about thirty days Ia all,
and has been successful III pleasing
his audiences. The company has
been exclusively under the man
agemont of Mr.. John Lange, and by
his honesty, and the careful invest
ment Of the proceeds from the Boone
concerts, they are to-day numbered
among the wealthiest colored mer
in the State. The members OF TIN
company are as follows:
John Lange, Manager
Blind Boone. Pianist
R.H. Lange, Secretary
Stella May, Vocalist
Eugenia Boone, Treasurer
Permanent address,
Columbia, Mo.
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would leave his his work and steal
to the piano, as it was impossible
for him to keep his fingers off the
key board. He soon became able
to finger out several pieces, and it
was impossible to get his mind on
anything else. He was dismissed
from the school, and wandered
around st. Louis, making his living
by playing the mouth organ and
such instruments as he could get his
hands on. Conductor A. J. Kerry,
seeing the pltiful condition OF the
boy, put him on the train and sent
him to his mother. He soon organ
lied little company and started
on the road, tramping and beating
his way from town to town. HIS
company consisted of triangle, tam
BOURNE and mouth organ, by which
they gave concerts on the streets.
He was not successful, however, and
endure many hardships. A color
ed gentleman, Mr.. Lange, of Col
umbia, Mo-, taking liking to him
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WON an suffrage AND
The Color Line.

Birmingham, Ala. Dec l9.-At
the meeting Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, yesterday, the wo-
man uuffrage amendment to the
constitution was indorsed. The col
or line was drawnin the federation
Thursday night. A banquet by the
local labor men was to have been
given at the Florence House. When
3 president Gompers heard that toul
negro delegates would not be allow
ed at the hotel, he said if the color
ed brothers were not good enough
to sit at the table, he would not D.
there either. In order to quiet mat
| ters, the banquet was given at Ers'
Wells Hall and the negroes wer
present. The local newspaper me
absented themselves on that az
count.
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CAIRO, ILL.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Since my last letter to the CAPITAL,
we have undergone many changes,
those which have been most notable
we regret to say has been the death
of many of our oldest citizens, both
white and colored, who have left their
dear friends to camp on their trail;
though in the midst of all that is sad
and in spite of the many cases OF la
grippe that have traversed our city,
and after lively shaking up OF the
dreadful cold, we have been spared to
witness Happy Christmas. 1891 is
now memory, and pleasant MEM
ory it is. 1t brought all the happiness
and good cheer to every one of the
IL, 900 hearts in Cairo, that that heart
with it's environments was capable OF
experiencing. Each individual cele-
brated the day according to his own
idea and inclination. Those blessed
with wealthy parents found valuable
gifts, but they were enjoyed no more
| poorer class. God has made it so that
the wants of all are governed by cir
cumstances, and each little boy and
each little girl, rich and poor, clasped
what had been given and unconscious
| ly rendered gratitude from such an
institution as Christmas.--Mr. s. Brac
ey, formerly of this city, but now O
Chicago, is in the city shaking hands
with old friends Mr.. S. Wilson, the
aged father of Messrs. G. P. and ii
Wilson and Mrs. d. Scott, has beer
quite sick with la grippe Miss Ida
Bedford and Miss Celia Hampton, Q
Wilberforce, O., came home to spenC
the holidays with parents and friends
Miss Clara Perry, we are glad to not
has fully recovered from her recen
illness.-L. F. Finney, of 18th street
, is confined to her room with la grippe
Mrs. White of 10Th street, died las
evening of la grippe; she was highl
esteemed by all who knew her. MI
William I.itletOn, Of 18th street, Wh
| was known as Grandpa, died las
, Friday evening, from the effects of
:, cold. Through the kindness of M
and Mrs. Baughman he was well care
: for during his sillness.--Rev. John Val
: vactor, says that congratulations al
/, now i'm order. 1t is no mistake. he
now the happy father of two bouncin
9 boys Rev. J. B. Massiah and his
t timable wife, are still confined at hon
t. with the la grippe. The grand annu
q entertainment to be given New Year
night, by the Oddfellows, promises
- be a grand affair.--Mr. Will Gales
c. Centralia, is in the city spending t.
holidays with his many friends.--Re
Ii. Allison, spent Christmas at |
! happy home up in the country.-V
10 are sorry to note the illness of t
al little infant of Mr.. and Mrs. John1
johnson. an illness of we
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NOTES BY THE WAY

PINE BLUFF, ARK.-The colored
neople produce less inhdels than any
other similar number of people III
America. They are proverbially re-
ligious and God fearing. In view OF
this fact much depends upon our min
istry. Truly the preacher is the leaq'
er OF his flock. Hence we need brill
iancy, purity and common sense in the
pulpit. The Negro is a God fearing
being: then let him hear pure gospel,
which will go to the heart, educate the
conscience, and purify the spirit. DO
not misunderstood me! do not say
the present ministry is entirely i'm
pure! I am not writing of the needs
of this city! I am merely giving to
the public my sentiments upon The
Needs OF the Negro in America" And
+ claim that. into the ministry, the
most sacred profession of man, has en-
tered the man Of impure morals; and
the man rOf small intelligence. The
time has come when intelligence must
accompany virtue to insure the leader
success. A pure and intelligent minis
trv will aid much in solving this great
and vexed question.
Again. we need the leaders Of our
Race to encourage the mass toward
i property and independence. For with
wealth and education comes influence.
find in my ramblings that, with
education, virtue and influence to our
credit the whites will turn from their
preiudices of the past; it's controversies,
It's glories and it's shadows; and with
their sable neighbors will set their
faces like flint toward the years that
are to come. Both races, realizing
their mutual dependence, will together
work out their own social and political
salvation. This is the solution of the
Race Question. The suggesting o.
any other solution will only agltate
the question. No exodus or emigra'
tion plan is necessary; nor will the
Negro take kindly to it. America is
our home and we will remain here
We ask for nothing more than equa
civil rights, and to be let alone. WheI
we, as people, have acquired educa
ton and influence, we will have the
respect of the whites.
The task is plainly set before us
and each has duty to perform
: Shrink not! Rather come forward
!, boldly; act nobly and well thy part.
ri Faithfully,
! PEDRO.
The state capital., 1892-01-02
Afro. A mer1can TeacherS

The Afro.American Teachers AS
sociation of Illinois, held its second
annual session at Carbondale, Dec.
28th. 1t was composed Of some OF
the best educators among our race
ID this state, and its deliberations
reflected much credit on all partlel'
pating. The topics discussed, were
thoroughly and ably handled, AS
4 whole, the proceedings showed
thst wo have among US, men ana
women. who possess all the essen
tials which go to make up success
ful teachers. Rev. ?. G. Cooper, 0
race lover, and several other per
sons not teachers. including the VII
ter. were present to give aid anc
encouragement to. that noble bano
II race educators. President Seals
one Of the organizers ofthe assocla
,iop. acquitted himself with credit
Among those who contributed 70 u
success, were Mr.. D. I. Wyatt, for
merly of Ann Arbor, Michigan, bu
now principal Of colorod schoo,s n a
East Carondalet, III Key ,. gum
mers, formerly Of St. Louis but nov
Of Carbondale, Mrs. :. y. Bean Q
Collinsville, and Miss =, s. Self, Q
Metropolis. Those ladies are orna
ments to their profession, ana tn
impress Of their characters vii . .
seen ard felt in the future. 1T. a
len, president Of the Normal schoo
and several Of the professors, tavo1
ed the meeting with their presence
The officers elected for the ensuln
year, were, W. II. Seals, preslden
Miss E. s. Self, vice president, Mr
S. ". Bean, secretary, Miss A. Busl
recording secretary and Mr.. Patte
son, treasurer. The next meetln
will be held at Duquoin in 1897
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Terms Of subscription strictly in
blind Boone Concert At
Greenfield, Ill.

On Friday night, the 18th, We at
tended the Blind Boone Concert at
Greenfield, ILL.,, and were more thar
proud to witness the interest ana
appreciation manifested by the citi-
zens Of that thriving little town,
and the cordial social manner IN
which lis company was entertain
ed BY them. Prejudice was entire
" swallowed up in their admlra-
1ion Of that meritorious company.
Mr.. Boone, is not only "master OF
his profession" but also possesses
o high order Of wit, genius and in
telligence, and is well posted on the
current issues Of the day. Much OF
the success Of this company IS due
to the executive ability Of Mr.. Lange
the manager. He is full fedg'
ed' gentleman, and unlike many
men who have met with success ID
business. He has been "dlned" by
MANY Of the best citizens Of this
country and the Canadas, but these
courtesies have not caused him tt
lose his balance. He is to-day, tht
same genial, unassuming personag'
that he was, and is, at his home u
Missouri.
Mrs. r. FL. Iange, Mrs. p. l.
Boone and Miss Stella May, the 9th
er members Of the company have
by their womenly grace, refinemen
and musical talent, contributes
much to the success Of the organlza
ton. An entire company like this
wholly managed by one Of our race
and composed Of characters perfeo
in every detail, are the best eVl
denccs Of our race quallhcauoh
I'VE wish thcm every success.
The state capital., 1892-01-02
Colored Educators In Convention

Colored Educators In Convention.
Nashville, Tenn, Dec. Boy es-
terday morning at the spruce street
Baptist church (colored,) the Amer
lean Association of Educators OF
Colored Youths was called to order
by President James NJ. Gregory. OF
Washington. Apaper on "Celored
journalism; It's Influence" was read
by I. Garland Penn, Of Lynchburg,
Va. "The Christian Resources OF
Afro-Americans,' the next paper,
was read by Rev. w. B. Johnson
OF Wayland seminary, Washington
The meeting then adjourned unit!
2, 80 p. m, when, mayor Guild ano
Gov. Buchanan delivedred address
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On last Friday night, at his home
in this city, and in the presence OF
his family, Hon, Jacob Wheeler,
suddenly expired. His death was
not only shock to his beloved fam
ily, but to the entire community:
Sr. Wheeler was one Of our most
worthy citizens, and one prominent
ay identified with the business IN
terests of this city. In politics, ne
was a republican, but his political
vi,ws did not make him personal
enemies. He has, during his pub
lie career. he'd various responsible
positions and in every instance !i dem
onstrated bis honesty and ability
He was true friend Of our race
and ever ready to help worthy en-
terprise. The family has our sym
pathy.
The state capital., 1892-01-02
MACON B.

The fair at the A. nj. +. church last
week, was success socially and finan-
ciallv: with Mrs. Hamilton Mayo, at the
head, supported by other ladies with an
equal amount of vim, will always make
things move.-Mrs. Nellie Porter is visit
ing in Peora.-Miss Anna johnson of
Augusta. is spending the holidays in the
city, visiting Miss Nora Williams. Sec
retary of State Pearson, was seen shaking
hands with his many triends.-Mrs. Nj. /
Gordon is visiting friends at GalesbuIg
aud Knoxville. Mrs. Lutitia Tborp ii
visiting her sister at Des Moines, Ia
Now Oliver, give back the girls theil
handkerchiefs like good boy, for it II
naughty to keep the girls handkerchiefs
Lattler.
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or ten days with that dreadful COM
plant, la grippe, am thankful to my
God and the kindness of my friends
that have been spared to see the ris-
ing and setting of a few more suns, as
I cannot help expressing my apprecla-
ton for their kind offers and favors.
Yours ETC., A. A. MARTIN.
The state capital., 1892-01-02
HILLSBORO.

The ladies of the Baptist church, gave
an Opossum supper for the benefit OF the
church. which was success. Mrs. Essle
Douglas and Messrs. w. Hays and Dave
Williams, were oyer from Litchfield.-
Mrs. Lizzie Sears, was over at Litchfeid
shopping, Thursday Mr.. B. Smith, is
visiting his wife. s. Sears.
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IITCHFIELD. lLL.

The A. M. E. Sunday School had fine
Christmas tree: the attendance was good
and it is said to have been the grandes1
ever given in Montgomery county.--M
Huse of Gillispie died Friday, and the fu
derl, which took place here Saturday was
LARGELY attended
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We need 25 school boys and
girls each Saturday throughout the
State to sell the Capital. Write to
the Manager for terms.
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Show your appreciation Of the
CAPITAL by buying your christmas
presents from the merchants who
advertise with us.
The state capital., 1892-01-02

Music boxes, music cards, mnsic books
etc., al r. l.. Berry's, 5ll North aid
Square.
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When going to Cairo stop at th9
Wilkerson Hotel, 1912 Commercia'
AAe.
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Entered at the Postoffice in Sprlngneio
Illinois. as Second Glass Matter.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-11

past Jour years has been engaged in en-
,cnsive railroad and land projects in
Mexico. which have resulted disas-
trouSly. lie borrowed from tho bank
extensively. and although securing it
by ample mortgages it created a dis
trust which brought on IL run. Tho
capital stock was $aoO, 900. 1t is be-
licved the dcpositors will receive their
money in full.
TlFFiN, Ohio, special: Charles Townc,
a circus clown who is known the coun-
try over by the name OF 'sCharley Mad
dem" is mystcriously missing and his
wife and little daughter are seriously
alarmed for his safety. lie left that
city four weeks g for Chicago. Since
then nothing has bccn heard of him.
The cause OF his prolonged absence is q
mystery. No reason can be assigned
for his disappearance unless it be that
he has met with foul play.
SOUTH BEND, Ind, special: A mag
niiicent stecple is to be erected upon
the Church of the Sacred Heart at
Notre Dame at Il rost of $40, 900. The
building of this stccplc will ncccssitate
the removal of the big bell now swing
ing i'm the tower. 1T was cast many
years ago by the celebrated bell foun-
der. Nj. Ballee of Mass. France. and is
the largest bell in America.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-11
THE SOUTHERN M

AFTER serving twenty q of a life
sentence in the West Virginia penitcn-
tiary. john Maley is now likely to be- re-
leased. it appearing that he is not guilty
of numbering his young wife. Maiey
wns sci to prison from Harrisville. He
had been Il brave soldier. Returning
home from the war he went into BUSH
ness and married. Ills wife died soon
afterward. Arsenic was found in her
stomach and Malcy was arrested for
murder. indicted. tried aud convicted,
all in IL single day. on the evidence of Il
servant girl and her parmour.
Good ground has been discovered for
the belief that the poison was given by
the servant through mistake for medi-
cine, and that, frightened at the result.
she gave the testimony that convicted
her master.
Is. L. SLATER. President and Nam
ager of the Southern Hotel Company ut
Louisville, n.y., has disappeared from
that city. He left about So 900 worth of
debts, and is said to have carried with
him about $1,000, IL part, at least, be-
longing to other people. The exact
condition of his financial affairs is not
yet known, but a meeting of the direc-
tors will be held to find out how much
he is involved. One month ago Slater
took several men in with him. and q
stock company was formed. of which
he was made President and Manager.
In ~ primary election for county
officers at l'ayette Corner, Tenn,
Cation Rogers, a prominent farmer
and alliance man, and son Tom,
were challenged at the polls by Officer
sam Hunter. A hot wrangle cnsucd,
when Hunter drew his pistol and shot
both father and son. L. was killed
instantly. The old man was shot three
times and will die. There is great en-
citcmcnt and talk of %lynching.
THERE have been 100000 bushels of
corn received at Torron, Mex, from
the United States for distribution
among the half famished people of that
section of the State of Durango.
Heavy rains have fallen during the
| past several days, and it is believed the
| prolonged drought is now thoroughly
broken.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, special: A wreck
mingham road near Danvillc resulted in
| the death of two brakcmen and injury
to five other trainmen.
AT lngcrsoll. Ark, Deputy Sheriff
! Nettlcs was shot and instantly killed
by j. 7. Mosier, whom Nettles had att
tempted to place under arrest. A posse
is in pursuit of the murderer.
WEIGnTMAN THOMPSON has been
found guilty of the murder of w. w.
Pearson. wife and two children, near
Goldsboro. n. c.. and sentenced to be
hanged on April IL.
LoNGv1Ew, Texas, special: -Four
white men were killed and six negroes
wounded by the explosion of = boiler in
Eerrel's saw mill.