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Bargain Specials, ...On Sale All This Week.... Suits, appropriate patterns, La Fine Silk Skirts and Dresses, Cloaks, Capes, Fur Mufflers & Ladies Suits, appropriate patterns, Latest styles Ladies Fine Silk Skirts and Dresses, Ladies Cloaks, Capes, Fur Mufflers & Colaretts the above articles would make a useful Chri tention and most courteous treatment to all Household Loan Asocia Any of the above articles would make a useful Christmas present. The best attention and most courteous treatment to all alike. The Household Loan Asociation. Rooms 213, 214 Hall Building. ANS ON FURNITURE DAL, COAL COAL! Get your Winter Fuel from DOCK BROS., the reliable colored Coal Dealers, 15th and Main streets All Grades of Hard and Soil reasonable as elsewhere. filled, Your trade solicite York & Millin LOANS ON FURNITURE. COAL, COAL, COAL! Get your Winter Fuel from LOCK BROS., the reliable colored Coal Dealers, 15th and Main streets. We carry All Grades of Hard and Soft Coals, Prices as reasonable as elsewhere. Ortlers promptly filled, Your trade solicited. New York Millinery STREET HAT GIVEN AWAY Dwing to our very large stock, we will give to every purchaser of ammed Hat, a Hat for street wear. We will sell everything dirt cheap. We will continue this Sale until the stock is reduced very low. Com- ply and get first choice. Man Hair bought and sold made to order, Masquerade rent. Masks for sale. A STREET HAT GIVEN AWAY. Owing to our vcry large stock, we will give to every purchaser of a Trimmed Hat, a Hat for street wear. We will sell everything dirt cheap. We will continue this Sale until the stock is reduced very low. Come Early and get first choice. Human Hair bought and sold, Hair switches made to order, Masquerade cosumes for rent. Masks for sale. orge lots. Catalogue Telephone 1618. Harnden See 805 Walnut St., K VOLUME V. CLO Bar Ladies Suits Ladies Fine Ladies Cloak Any of the above The best attention The Hou LOANS THE RISING 1108-10 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. late patterns, Latest styles s and Dresses, Fur Mufflers & Colarett could make a useful Christmas present foreous treatment to all alike. Loan Asociation. --- FURNITURE. COAL, AL! After Fuel from ., the reliable Dealers, Main streets. Of Hard and Soft Coals as elsewhere. Ortlers trade solicited. Millinery 1423 GRAND AVE. GIVEN AWAY. very large stock, we purchaser of a Hat for street wear. anything dirt cheap. This Sale until the very low. Come choice. ought and sold, Hairer, Masquerade cos- for sale. Garden Seeds, Onion Sets, Onion Seed, Garden Implements, Seed Corn. Special prices on Harnden Seed Co. 805 Walnut St., Kansas City --- "LET THE PEOPLE'S WELFARE BE THE SUPREME LAW." R·I·P·A·N·S TABULES Doctors find A Good Prescription For mankind Ten for five cents, at Druggists, Grocers, Restaurants, Saloons, News-Stands, General Stores and Barbers Shops. They banish pain, induce sleep, and prolong life. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter, one will do you good. Ten samples and one thousand testimonial sent by mail to any address on receipt of price, by the Ripans Chemical Co., 10 Spruce St., New York City. Pabst Select on Draught. lect on right. HENRY LUBBERS Clerk. MAX TEPPER. SAMPLE ROOM FINE WHISKIES, WINES & GIGARS. VIEWS OF THE NEGRO IN THE WEST. BY G. N. GRISHAM. Principal of Lincoln High School. The Negro is mainly in the Southern States, but no inconsiderable number are to found in the Great West. If we start with Indianapolis and move westward through large cities to the Pacific slope, we follow the axis of a Negro population amounting to far more than a quarter of a million souls. The largest number to be found in any one state are in Missouri—the only one of these states where slavery existed. While these people form less than one per cent of the total population, they constitute fully five per cent of all the Negroes in America, and present conditions of marked interest. In the course of the past two decades there have been two movements of population westward. In 1879 widespread discontent caused emigration from various parts of the South to Kansas. Later the opening of Oklahoma attracted thousands from the same section and produced marked movements from parts of the west itself. Aside from these two movements there has been a steady drift from the cities of the South and East, to be explained only by the higher price of labor in the West, and reports in regard to the kindly sentiment of the people towards the Negro. A slight examination of the statistical tables discloses the fact that these people, unlike their brethren in the South, live mainly in the cities and small towns. They are therefore to but a slight extent engaged in agriculture or mining, though here and there is a conspicuous example of success in tilling the soil or searching the earth for its hidden treasures. Kansas has her black "potato king," and Missouri her rich lead miner who have made thousands in their special industries. Still it would be a mistake to suppose that there is in the west a body of wealthy colored men, though it has been estimated by Prof. J. M. Greenwood that the Negroes of Missouri are worth fully $20,000,000. In the west where so many forms of business are conducted on a very large scale, the man with small capital stands no show against the large concerns that make wheat-fields out of counties, enclose single pastures with forty miles of fence, plant orchards or orange groves of many hundred acres, or invest hundreds of thousands in mining coal, zinc, lead, silver and gold. And yet not a few coiled men have prospered by lending their labor to these splendid industries. The western Negro loves the city. And yet, despith the kindly sentiment toward him, he does not, even in the cities, secure so great variety of employment as he does in the South. He is practically excluded from the trades and held by the trade unions to the less remunerative forms of labor. In Kansas City every white mechanic would promptly lay down his tools if a Negro were employed otherwise than as a hod-carrier. Recently even the hod-carriers had to wage a vigorous war to prevent being crowded out of their humble place in the building trades. And yet for several years a Negro architect and builder kept a squad of white and black men busy constructing houses of taste and beauty in one of our western cities. Individuals may still be pointed out in any western city who are making a living at their trades, but they are fewer than the number of white men engaged in any one profession.—The Southern Workman, Hampton, Va. [To be Continued.] GIVEN BACK TO EARTH Mrs Susan Beech, wife of Mr C. W. Beech, died last Tuesday, after a long and painful illness. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, r Allen Chapel, Rev Gilbert officiating. Mrs Beech was a woman of fine qualities and was much loved throughout the community. She belonged to the Daughters of Allen, where she did a great deal of good work. Interment took place at Independence. Attention, Inventors. We have received a pamphlet entitled "How to Obtain Patent, Caveat, Trade-Mark and Copyright Protection with Decisions in Leading Patent Cases," published by E. G. Siggers, Washington, D. C., who was for fourteen years late a member of C. A. Snow & Co. The pamphlet contains, among other things, a map of Washington, and is replete with valuable information to inventors. A copy of it can be obtained free of charge, by addressing E. G. Siggers, 918 F. street, N. W., Washington, D. C. BUTLER NEWS NOTES BY CHANG CHOO. Talk about your good weather, this is the real thing. Sunny Italy? Sunny Missouri! The spring elections will soon be here, and then—! Negroes, be true to your trust; do your duty. Mr Flavius Walker is still on the sick list, but we understand that he is some better. The League was well attended last SON. Lincoln's Birthday ENTERTAINMENT At Strope's Hall, Ninth & Central, Monday eve, Feb. 12th. By Lincoln Lcague. Tickets on sale by committee, 25 and 50c. Program next week. The records of the Hydrographicle Bureau at Washington show that the terrible hurricane which wrought wholesale destruction in Porto Rico in August last was longer lived than any storm hitherto reported to the bureau. It lasted from Aug. 3 until Aug. 21, within which time it traveled between 4,000 and 5,000 miles. It also began its career farther east than any tropical storm yet on record. It was first noticed on Aug. 3, about half-way between the coasts of Africa and South America, a little below north latitude 12 degrees. On the 8th its center ravaged Porto Rico, then it turned up the coast of the United States, and was last noticed, fast dying out, about 800 miles directly east of New York. Up till the present time it seems that the bicycle has only figured once in a sculptured memorial of the dead, and to a young Rio widow belongs the credit of having originated the idea in this instance. She was introduced to her late husband while out wheeling, and, therefore, when death put an end to her married life, she thought it suitable to introduce the cycle in her husband's memorial. She accordingly desired the sculptor to depict her first meeting with her husband, bicycle and all, and herself in "rational" dress, in alto relievo on the marble gravestone. The effect is said not to be exactly artistic.—Undertakers' Review. Reminiscence of Benedict Arnold. Reminiscence of Benedict Arnold. A "withering glance" indeed must Benedict Arnold have cast upon the willow which, lifeless and unsightly, remained for many years almost opposite West Point, and upon which he is said to have bent a parting look when fleeing along the river path to the Vulcan, which bore him to England—a sure sign, said the superstitious, that the glance of a traitor will kill the healthiest tree. Benedict Arnold is said to have had a passion for willows, and to have been especially fond of this particular tree.—New York Tribune. Increase of European Armies. Increase of European Armies. Within ten or twelve years the Russian army has increased, on a peace footing, from 800,000 men to 860,000; that of France has grown from 520,000 to 580,000; Germany has increased her 450,000 men by 135,000 more; and Austria has raised the number of her soldiers from 300,000 to 395,000. The expenditure of Great Britain on her army and navy has grown within the same period from £31,000,000 to nearly £46,000,000, and we shall probably spend about a million and a half more in the coming year. Strange Slamese Custom. Every Siamese girl, who reaches a certain age without marrying is ticketed and labeled and placed in a privileged class, under the special care of the king, who binds himself to find a husband for them all. His method is delightfully simple. A prisoner in any of the Siamese gaols may gain his parion and release by marrying one of the ineligible class. Whetne ne is already married or not is not of great consequence, for in Siam it is not necessary to draw the line at one wife. This method of matchmaking can hardly result in domestic bliss. COME HERE FOR ALL KINDS OF We are doing first-class Job Work at reasonable prices (In Afro-American Newspapers 1898-1901, no. 1) night and the several numbers were well rendered and well received. We believe we have the banner League of the State. Sunday service was held at the usual hour by Rev D. J. Mitchell. The Epworth League Topic Sunday night was grand. We wish that more would lend a helping hand to make the welkin ring. Let everyone try to make it a success. Miss Hattie Fisher is on the sick list. Prof A. N. Wright is quite sick this week. the cabinet of the Epworth League met last Wednesday night and elected new officers for the new year. Now let's all join to make each department of interest this year. For the literary department we can say that we intend to make it second to none, and hope the same for the rest. Let each president make it his motto: Look up, lift up and make the wheel go! Then it will go. The Teachers' meeting is a great help and a very important factor, and should be more largely attended. Mrs Jason Goff left Monday for a week's visit with relatives at Sedalia. Small-pox at Topeka! The authorities have ordered a pest-house built at the fair grounds, where some twenty-five cases of small-pox will be quarantined. It is feared that colder weather may cause an epidemic of the disease in Topeka. Booker T. Washington addressed the Young Men's Sunday club, Sunday, in Chicago, his subject being "The Industrial Development of the Colored Race in the United States." The speaker predicted a bright future for the colored people of this country. He appealed to his hearers to aim at a high moral character and try to elevate the men and women of the race who are less fortunate. Quite an industry has been started in Butler by the city council. They are macadamizing a few of the outlying streets, and of course use lots of rock. They pay so much a perch for the rock, and the people break them and haul them on the street. Any citizen can work, and employment is thereby given to the unemployed. In what is known as "Dark Town" there is a big quarry, and we "don't do a thing" to that rock but send in about six loads per day. Among the boys who are working and making money every day the weather is fit, are: Will Harris, Andrew Misner, Will Woods, Arthur Oaks, J. C. Duncan, William Brown, Jerry Majors, Gustavius Goff, Gentry White, Craig Mills, Sam Ford, Some are working for the exercise, some because there is nothing else doing, and all are working for the money. "Resolved, that woman is not man's equal," was the topic of discussion at the League, last night. Some of the men will be dodging skillets and rolling pins in consequence. Mrs Lucy Fisher, who has been ill for the past week, has fully recovered and is out again. Bing, Crouch and Luther Crouch both have coon dogs and are now engaged nightly in chasing Mr Coon and O. Possum, and we had the satisfaction of trying a piece of roast coon, which was fine. A Feminine View. Kate—"So Carrie is to be married? I impose she is very happy?" Ruth-"Happy? I should say soI mtr. Fixton, her fiance, doesn't amount to much, but her trousseau is just elegant."-Boston Transcript NUMBER 5. A Wonderful Storm. A Strange Gravestone —_—_____ TE. OLB)... ces sseeesesees Batons LEWIS WOODS,..... Business Manager. 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A MAN who has been a public- spirited citlzen, a man who has been a faithful official, this man (“Sher- ty’”’ Brown) will be a model mayer. THE Virginia house of delegates has passed the “Jim Crow”? car bill—a measure requiring separate cars for whites and blacks on rail- ways. WE endorse any movement _ the present campaign lookiug to- ward the general good and welfare ‘of the Negro race, it matters not from what source it emanates, P. S. BROWN, JR., has promised that if he is nominated and elected mayor he will give the Negroes recognition according to their voting strength, If this is done we shall be satisfied. THE public clamor favoring the candidacy of P, S. Brown, Jr., for nomination for mayor, comes by virtue of the fact that he believes in letting the great tide of munici- pal progress go merrily on, THE Eureka Republican club was organized last Monday, at the office of Lawyer Martin, 812 Main street. The object of the club is to advo- cate a higher plane of citizenship among Negroes, and to take active interest in the city campaign. Wil- lis G. Mosely was elected chairman of the meeting. THE Negroes of Kausas City are cognizant of the good which ha: come to our race through the offices of the city auditor and city treas: wirer under the present incumbents. These officials have been weighed in the balance and have not been found wanting. Now, let us all do the right thing. Let us have the manly courage to stand up for those who have faithfully carried out their campaign promises. THE organization of Republican clubs is supposed to be intended for the good of the party. Club meet- ings are held, not for the purpose of fighting and raising a confusion, but for the purpose of permitting the various candidates to come be- fore the voters, explain the politi- cal issues and solicit their support. If this is the case, then why do we find a gang of men going from ward toward, evidently with no other purpose than to plunge the Regubli- can meetings into a hopeless confu- sion, Every man is entitled to a hearing, and these abrupt proceed- ings should be discontinued. THE democratic party resents the attitude of distrust held toward it by all business interests. But what can tt expect? As long as it keeps Coin Harvey and W. J. Bryan at its head, distrust of its purposes is inevitable, No platform promises can explain these gentry away. It isn’t necessary for speakers to de- fend the administration nowadays. All they’ve got to do is to keep quiet and let “Gen, Prosperity” do the talking. THE administration is moving rapidly for the relief of Puerto Rico. Bills have been introdnced in both houses extending the United States customs and internal revenue laws over the island, and very soon the people there will enjoy free trade with this country. Now, if indi- viduals will cooperate with the ad- ministration in asking for and using Puerto Rico coffee—which is said to be very fine—the island will soon be prosperous again. Iv has been intimated that there is a bare possibility that the flre station which will be opened at Sheffield within the next week or ten days may be given in the charge of two of our well known colored firemen. We should be glad to see this done. Most of the colored firemen now serving in the department are well expericnced and natural born fire fighters, and would give great satisfaction if al- lowed to take charge of the Sheffield station. THE democratic press of Kansas City has already commenced ar- raying the Negro voters against the Republican party. Every subter- fuge that can be used in that direc- tion is taken advantage of by the opposition press. In spite of all this the Negroes of Kansas City will ait their grievances within the ranks of their own political party, and will not call upon the demo- crats for the adjustment of any seeming perplexities, PRECAUTION AGAINST PERSONAL CONTACT. As a good suggestion for one of the several precautionary measures against the small-pox the Rising Son would faver the absolute elimi- nation of the customary campaign hand-shaking for the present. The spirit in which we offer this sug- gestion is an honest one, and we hope it will be adopted by every- body, white and colored alike, WE SHOULD HELP ALL WE OAN. | There are several good reasons why the colored people should do all they can toward helping to sup- press the small-pox by observing every precaution against coming in contact with it; first, because our unfoatunate circumstances are such that we tall victims more readily than the whites; secondly, it works ahardship, to some extent, upon the whole community: and thirdly, because the colored house servants are being discharged promiscuously on account of the apprehension en- tertained by their employers. THE ELECTION COMMISSIONER. The time is nearing when the election commissioner’s office will have lost that profound quietude which is usually maintained sixty per cent of the time. The chang- ing of the official position of the Republican election commissioner from Secretary of the board to sup- ply an ordinary member by Gov. ‘Stephens last summer, was by some believed to be inimical to the inter- ests of the Republican party. While such may have been the intention of the opposition party, we seriously, doubt if, under the watchful care of Major C. E, Washburne, any un- derhand work con be accomplished, It is believed that Maj. Washburne will guard the interests of the Re- publican party as the fond mother watches over her loving babe. The factional differences manifested at the time of his appointment should now give way to united co-opera- tion with one great and grand end in view, namely, the success of the Republican ticket. A MATTER OF REGORD. It is we regret, we notice that in al politieal campaigns false and malicious statements are so often made against 1 candidate, statements that are made without foundation or fact, brought forth in envy and malice, Especially is this to be regretted when suet statements are made in direct conflict with an oficial record—in direct cor flict with the truth, Ata recent political meeting held iv the interest of the Negro race, an over- zewlous partisan made a statement that the Hon. Philip S. Brown, Jr, our candidate for mayor, had, at one time during his term in the council, introduced and voted for an ordinance Teducing the wsges of the day laborers ‘from $1.75 to $1.25 per day. and now in all fairness and candor this paper brands said statement as false, mali- cious and slunderous in each and ey- ery respect, We have taken pains so search the couneil proceedings, and we find the following: “During May, 1804, Mr Brown served upon a retrenchment coumittee, which was anecessity at a time when the city revenue was insuf- ficient to meet the city’s expenses, He introduced on ordinance reducing about ten per cent of the salaries of the higher priced officials—those re- ceiving more tlan $60 per month—and in that ordinance. iu clear-cut figures, we find the wages of the day laborer, without any reduction, are fixed at $1.75 per day, and the wages of the team and teamster at $3.00 per day— showing that Mr Brown’s vote, at a time when he had no aspirations for the office of mayor, was cast in favor of the laboring man. And the record further shows that in all matters pertaining to labor and the laboring man, some of which we will mention in futuro issues, Mr Brown has always voted in favor of ‘he laboring men, And not only does the same record ow that Mr Brown voted to help the poor man, but that he has voted for all neasures that have helped the Negro ‘ace. And we serve notice upon the ‘irculator of these slanderous and ma- icions statements first referred to hat we will show further proof of Mr srown's loyalty and fidelity to the Se | OOL, W. W. MORGAN DESIRES TO RE TURN HOME, When a son strays from his hom and the protection of a kind father discovers his folly, returns home confesses his error and begs to be forgiven under promise of future ohedience, nothing is left for the father to do but to extend the gen. tle arm of protection and encourage. ment to the once wayward son that he might accept the grand future which his environment necessarily makes possible. The above serves to compare with the political conditions which surrounded Col. Morgan a year or two ago, prior to which time the Colonel was known to be a great party man. He admits having erred and under the influence of a new resolution he seeks admission into the active ranks of the G. O. P., where it has been his wont to give aid in the time of need. Ordinarily speaking it would seem that our party managers would make no mistake in accepting Col. Morgan into the political fold, forgiving and forgetting the past. The Republi- -an party to-day needs all the old riends who from some cause or other may in the past have got con- used and wiggled into the wrong sath. Col. Morgan has sworn al- egiance to the Republican party ind itis nothing more than right hat he should be recognized. NOTES OF INTEREST. The entire school board of North Rome, Ga., was discharged by the town council, and new members elected to fill the vacancy. The council claimed the old board was woefully ineompe- tent as shown by thn employment and retention of ignorant colored teachers, ‘Che discharged board has taken the matter into court.—Ex. ANNOUNCEMENTS. " P.S. Brown, Jr., announces that he is a candidate for Mayor of Kansas City, subject to the will of the Repub- lican voters. Wn. I. Otto is a candidate for Al- derman of the Lower House for the Ninth ward, subject to the will of the Republican voters. Jesse L. Jewell announces that he is acandidate for member of the Upper House, common council, from the 3ed ward, subject to the will of the Repub- lican voters. Amos RB, Cecil announces that he is a candidate for City Auditor, subject to the decision of the Republican voters, FIREMEN RELEASED. ‘The quarantine under which No. 11 Fire Company (colored) was placed ten days ago has been lifted, and the fire men allowed their freedom. ‘Theit families and many friends were about as glad to see them as they themselves were to get out. We hope they will not haye to undergo the embarass- ment again, IN THE INTEREST OF HIS RAGE. Representative White, of North Carolina, the Negro member in the house, has reported bill for “the pro fection of all eltizens of the United tates against mob violence, ete.” It provides that all persons shall be pro® tectad from being murdered, tortured or burned to death by mobs known as “lynching bees,” whether spontaneous or premeditated, and all parties par- ticipating, aiding or abetting in such affairs are made guilty of treason against the United States government find subject to prosecution in the Uni- ted States’ court. ; IT ONLY MAKES MATTERS WORSE. ‘The unmanly vilification of candi dates by some of our political speak ers should be discouraged at once. It is but natural that this great. po- litical contest thould develop differ- ence of opinion, ete., among the sev. eral elements, but not so much so as to warrant mud-slinging and the use of uncouth language. The Son believes in injecting dig. nity into all matters. political and otherwise, and would advise that ev- ery Negro politician exercise his manly and courteous ofices toward our political aspirants. A gentleman, be he white or black, does not necessa- Tily relinguish his bearmg when he entertains a difference of opinion or because he desires to bring some point into argument. If a white man of narrow principles and prejudiced heart goes out, in quest of political honors under the disguise of a good Republi- can, there is a certain way in which we should make our objections known, and the more dignified we present our claims the more effectual will be the result, ‘This is simply a bit a common sense advice intended to apply to our politicians of more recent exper- ines LEXINGTON ITEMS. Rev James Madison, of Poplar Bluf preached at Zion A.M-E. church Sun day evening. He is here visiting hi family. - He will return as svon as the small-pox has abated. Quarterly meeting was held at St John’s Sunday, condueted by the Rey Abernathy: Presiding Elder Davis Was unable to be here. Last Wednesday night the Secon¢ Baptist church called Rev Richardson of Wyandotte, who expects to be with them Sunday. Mr Henry Williams, who some time ago was vaccinated by Dr Ball, was able to be out Sunday, and says he doesn't want any more of it. Every- body ought to be vaccinated, but not in the leg. Mrs Julia Lossin was taken sick Sat- urday, and is now confined to her bed, Mrs Hubbard is quite sick. Her sister-io-Irw is staying with her. Electa Chapter No. 1, 0. E.S., is preparing to give an entertainment on the 14th of February. We are expect- ing a grand time, one of the grandest ever given by the Order, Everybody is invited to come out, Mrs Longan has improved her home by the addition of a fine poren, Mr Luther Scott is preparing his hoase and will move into it ina short time. Mr Jennie Paris subscribes for the Son. Every family in our city ought t= While studying the Race Question in the South don’t overlook the treatment you receive ay home. Those busiuess houses which ignore you by Boycotting your home journal you can afford to ig nore and leave undisturbed when making your varied purchases. Your friends are glad to encourage and assist your local paper, and their cards will appear in its columns. Encourage those that encourage you, Davin T. Brats, Pres, W. H. SeeGer, 2d V. Pres, FERNANDO P. Neat, V. Pres. Cuas. H. V. Lewis, Cash, UNION NATIONAL BANK. KANSAS CITY, MO. Statement as made to the Comptroller of the Currency at the close of business, December 2, 1899, RESOURCES. LAMILATIES. oid Dinu ec saves ice ARMS Hl Capt Bt00K os cececcoscancs ss smpmnco Heal Eatato a Mortgages owed, Bn ool Surplan Pind,” + Tao on ULB. Bonds 88300 0 Undivided Prosis...- ene Mo, Co. 4 per et. bonds 110,500 00— 433.500 00| National Bank Notes outstanding. 200,000 00 F746 705 07 $195,785 OF We shall be pleased to negotiate with individuals, firms, banks or corpo= rations desiring to open accounts, as well as those contemplating changes in existing arrangements or requiring additional banking facilities. CCS L. DANTZIG, F.H. FINKELSTEIN, Coa, es ‘ s) THE LS HATTERS & FURNISHERS, A Fs 805 MAIN STREET, he | 510 MAIN STREET. i st = Stas, ~ J Buy here, and save from 25 to 50 cents on the eee dollar, and get the same goods.| —EEE=Ee=EEEEeeEeEeeE=—eE_E——————— J. I. REYNOLDS, ALBERT E. HOLMES. pest. ; SEC'Y & TREAS, Reynotps-Hotmes Reatty Go. REAL ESTATE AND LOANS, 808 DELAWARE ST. TELEPHONY “MAIN 3253.7 KANSAS CITY, MO. CARRY YOUR TRADE TO P KATIE & J. BRICHKOWSKY, 215 INDEPENDENCE AVE. DRY GOODS. NOTIONS, ETC. Ja i‘. SRA Se AAAS +. SEA TRITING Seay a Ey eo y Hn py ' mao i 4 | < we 8205 : la = * . fo 3282, Manufacturers of Ladies Dresses. All kinds of Sewing done- Plaid Waists and Shirt Waists, $4.00 per Suit, The Latest Styles of Silk Waists, Skirts, Underskirts, ete., made to order. Gents’ Furnishing Goods kept in stock, to take the Son. It comes regularly gives the local news of the week, anc is the only colored paper that was eve: read in this city for 52 weeks without missing a number. There are some that ought to take it because they de pend upon -the public; why they dc not do so I am unable to say. Mr Joe Williams, one of our prosper: ous and energetie young men, sub scribed for the Son. Rev Buren returned home Saturday from Omaha, where he spent several days assisting Rev. Owens. Mrs Mollie Perpy, of Higginsville. was in the city Tuesday. She lost her mind and was sent to the St Joseph asylum. We think there ought to be a com- pany organized for the purpose of buying some coal land, trying tu do business among our own people and give ourselves employment. We can’t always depend on other races for em- ployment. To Hiten. Mr. P.—“Madam, you are always toding fault.” Mrs, P.—“I know it Wou are by no means faultless” Active Volcano tn France, France's single active volcano iy g fow, broad hill, four hundred fee ign near Decazeville, in the department gf the Aveyron. The crater sends oat thick clouds of smoke, and burniag java Is seen at the bottom of the te sures. If a stick is thrust into ti ground it catches fire, smoke, sparky and sometimes flames proceeding trou the hole, ; Deepest Lake in the World, The deepest lake in the world, so far as known, is Lake Baikal, tn Siberia While nine thousand square miles ip area, or nearly ag large as Lake Eris Mt is 4,000 feet to 4,500 feet deep, so that it contains nearly as much water as Lake Superiog. Its surface is 1,359 feet above ses level. and ite bation ‘Speod of the Frixate Bird, Many soldiers believe that the tri. gate bird can start at daybreak with the trade winds from the coast of Afr- a and roost the same nignt upon the American shore. Whether this is a fact or not has yet to be determined, but It is certain that the bird is the swittest of winged creatures and is able to fly, under favorable conditions 200 miles an hour. THE RISING SON. Miss Clyde Clark will be our authorized agent at Chillicothe, Mo. Sam Food is our agent at Butler, Mo. The Rising Son has established a branch office and headquarters in the Neet building, Lexington, in charge of Albert Walker, R. P. G., our authorized agent. J. M. HORTON..... City Editor. Are you vaccinated? Mrs. James Crews is slowly on the mouth. People who know the least frequently talk the most. You never lasse anything by treating your friends right. Dr T. C. Unthank has been appointed assistant city physician. Mrs Joseph Hunter died at her home 1233 Vine street, after a short illness. The Second Baptist chnch is carrying on a revival at 10th and Charlotte streets. You can enjoy yourself at the Vendome, 1334 Grand avenue, Monday evening. The work at Allen Chapel is moving along all right under the existing circumstances. Miss Nellie Banks is at home with Prof and Mrs D. N. Crosthwait, 1320 E. 14th street. Dr and Mrs T. C. Unthank dined with Dr and Mrs L. J. Holly, Thursday, at their home, 1117 Campbell. Mrs T. C. Unthank and her little daughter Louise left Thursday night for a business trip to Washington, D.C. Rev Peck, who has been ill for several weeks, will go to St Joseph, where he hopes to be benefitted by quietude and rest. The man who succeeds must work, be he white or black. He may not get all he earns, but he will usually earn all he gets. Miss Annie Stone, one of Kansas City's old-time girls, now of West Superior. Miss., is here visiting her many friends. Fireman J. R. Sears has been re-based from the detention hospital—it having been discovered that he did not have the small pox. The firemen at No. 11 enjoyed themselves as best they could while under quarantine, playing checkers and discussing ancient history. Miss Anna H. Jones of the Lincoln high school, talked to her pupils Monday on the Holman-Taylor Art exhibit which opened Tuesday night. Last week death entered the home of Mrand Mrs T. B. Nix, and robbed them of their infant daughter. Their many friends extend sincere condolence. A bright little girl in one of our schools who sent for a fourth reader, remarked, on seeing "B.Glick, Kansas City." stamped in it: "Why, papa, every book in the Lincoln school is stamped that way: I believe if you should find a book in the Sahara desert that name would be on it." Thus out of the mouths of babes and sucklings drop words of truth and wisdom. Glick's name is as familiar in the public schools of Kansas City as that of George Washington, and to the reading public it is a household word. 710 Main street. her E. J. Fisher, D. D., who is conducting evangelistic services at the Second Baptist church, is from Atlanta, Ga., and is a striking example of Negro pluck, intelligence and energy. He was graduated from the Atlanta Baptist University, class of '80, and began life penniless possessing only an abundance of good sense and having a devoted wife to support. At the time he secured his first school he fell under a train and lost a leg. Many a man under such a misfortune would have given up the struggle, but Dr Fisher kept right on, and as a result he risen to the front rank in his profession along with C. T. Walker and other noted divines. He has reared and educated a family of four bright children, and has amassed property to the value of $15,000 in business ventures and city lots. He is a fit model for our young men who are in possession of all their limbs. STOP AT GALES & WEBB'S CIGAR and CANDY STORE, 912 East Twelfth St., and sample their fine candies. They carry a firstclass line of Candies, Cigars and Tobaceos. Give Them a Call, 912 E. TWELFTH ST. THE LINCOLN LEAGUE Meets every Wednesday evening at the league headquarters, 117 West 6th. You can't expect to be in the swim or up to date if you miss these meetings. Everybody invited. KISSING'S NO SIN. Some say that kissing is a sin, But I think it 'nane ava', For kissing has nonn'd in this world Since ever there were twa. O, if it was na lawfu'. Lawyers wouldn't allow it, And if it wasna holy The ministers wouldna' do it, If it wasna' modest The men wadna' tak it, An' if it wasna' plenty The poor folk wadna' get it. —[Eva Warren, Lexiugton, Mo. NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS—All news items and other matter intended for publication in the SON, must be in the office not later than Thursday morning to insure its insertion. The most encouraging notes to send the Negro editor are bank notes. Miss Genevieve Wyley is making quite a successful teacher in Lincoln ward school. A lady preacher is all right in the right place. Be sure you are right, then go ahead. Prof D. N. Crossthwait has about recovered from the stroke of paralysis which he suffered some time ago. That ultra social organization, the Oxford club, has sent out some very beautiful invitations bidding guests to come to the Vendome, Friday, Feb. 9. Health for ten cents. Cascarets make the bowels and kidneys act naturally, destroy microbes, cure headache, billiousness and constipation. All druggists. Miss Victoria C. Overall, our talented and dauntless little actress, is keeping her company in constant practice. She never neglects training, that is one sure road to success. Ed. Thomson stands ready to dis pute anybody's claims to the leadership of the third year class. And it might be added that Ed is a fine fellow and hard to beat. I will make dresses for $2.50 to $4; waists $1.50 to $2; wrappers 50c to $1.50 children's dresses 25c to $1.50; tennis flannel gowns 30c. Your patronage solicited. Satisfaction guaranteed. MISS GAINES, 812 E. 10th St. Kansas air seems to be a very invigorating force acting on persons within its reach. Mrs Bowser looks more stately and Mr Bowser more rugged since their short stay beyond the billowy stream. The "lady promoters" have taken our hint of last week. They are going to "start something" very soon. We know that the weight of St Augustine's treasury will surely increase, for the "promoters" are unusually successful. Here's wishing them a full house, for their cause deserves it. A reception will be held by the matron of Douglass Hospital, the first Monday in every month, from 4 to 10 p.m. Light lunches. "He who giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord." MRS. L. V. ASHTON, Matron, 312 Wash. ave., Kansas City, Kan. The Missouri Pacific railway company employs Mr C. J. Dandridge as shipping clerk in its freight department. Mr Dandridge entered the company's service eleven years ago and by his integrity and fidelity to duty he gradually forged through the rank and file of white men to his present position. He has won the utmost confidence of his superiors all of whom are glad to help him along. Ability and persistence usually win, boys. DESIGNS TRADE MARKS AND COPYRIGHTS OBTAINED ADVICE AS TO PATENTABILITY FREE Notice in "Inventive Age" Book "How to obtain Patents" Charges moderate. No fee till patent is secured. Letters strictly confidential. Address. E. G. SIGERS, Patent Lawyer, Washington, D.C. A small Ad. in the Son would bring the dollars to you which will otherwise go in other directions. 'Say, can you tell me where I can get a good shave or hair cut?' "Yes, go to S, M. CHANDLER'S BARBER SHOP, Right on the corner of the alley between Wal- aut and Grand avenue. You can't miss it. There you will find: S. L. CLEMONS, N. PEARMAN, W. L. JACKSON, Barbers. C. ACKERMAN & CO. .....DEALERS IN..... Fine : Fresh : and : Salt : Meats Extra Fine Christmas Beef, Turkeys, Ducks, Chickeds, Etc., etc., etc. Orders promptly filled and delivered to all parts of the city. Send in your orders. Tel. 3185. 1319 E. 15th Street WALES BROS. DEALERS IN FANCY GROCERIES, Choice Butter and Eggs, Fruits and Vegetables, Fine Teas and Coffees, Miscellaneous Table Luxuries. Prompt Delivery. Goods Guaranteed. 1317 E. 15TH STREET. TEL. 1904. COUNTEE BROS. UNDERTAKERS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS. 910 EAST 12TH ST. Telephone 2783. The only Colored Embalmers in the west. Negroes should patronize them and show their hospitality. RICHARDSON & CO., DEALERS IN Fresh and Salt Meats, Fish, Poultry, Game and Oysters in season. 1331 East Eighteenth Street. J. LOUIS. DEALER IN DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, BOOTS and SHOES, And Gents Furnishing Goods, HEADQUARTERS FOR LOW PRICES. All Wearing Apparel made to order Come and see me. J. LOUIS, 1415 E. 18th Street, 808 Indep. Ave. FOR CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY Candies, Nuts, Fruits, Ice Cream, Cigars and Tobaccos, Your trade solicited. Remodeled, Up-To-Date BARBER SHOP. WE have remodeled our Shop from top to bottom and put in new furniture. Our bath rooms are newly painted, are comfortable and well looked after. Give us a call. OATH & DOZIER. Pool Room in Rear of Shop Pool Room in 550 Grand Ave., Rear of Shop Kansas City, Mo STOVE REPAIRS. Wholesale and Retail. Tel. 1214 CANDY CATHARTIC Cascarets REGULATE THE LIVER J. S. FIELDS Oxford Shaving Parlors He wishes the patronage of all his friends. First-class workmen. GIVE HIM A CALL. THE WABASH. Kansas City to Saint Louis And the Only line running over its own rails from... Kansas City to Buffalo And NIAGARA FALLS Without Change. Ticket Office:— N. W cor. 9th and Delaware. HENRY N. GARLAND, W. P. A. .....STOP AT THE ..... CURVE SAMPLE ROOM. Z. RABINOWITZ. Prop'r. 543-545 Grand Ave. Tel. — Northeast corner of Independence & Grand. Nice Free Lunch Fine Wins & Always on hand. Choice Liquors GEO. P. HARDESTY. PHARMAGIST. SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TWELFTH & CHERRY ST'S KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Special Attention Given to Prescription. BILLY KLING'S PLACE, WINES, LIQUORS and CICARS. N. W. Cor. 18th and Lydia ave. Helm's Special Brew on Tap. KANSAS CITY, Mo. STAPLE & FANCY Groceries, TABLE LUXURIES. Vegetables in Fresh & Salt Season. Meats. G. JONES, 17th & Lydia, Kansas City, Mo. THE LONDON CLEANERS AND DYERS 714 E. TWELFTH S. Suits Cleaned and Pressed, $1.00. Coats 50c;.....Pants 25c.....Vcsts 25c Overcoats $1.00. Suits Dyed for.....$2.00. Ladies' Garments Cleaned, Dyed and Pressed. Repairing and Alter- ing done very cheap. Drop us a Card; We do Rest. Goods Called for and Delivered Same Day. Branch 643 Kansas Ave., Armourdale, Kansas. 1784 ..... Telephone ..... 1784 WALL'S Laundry Co., First-Class Work & Prompt Delivery 708 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. WM. KUSTER. SALOON & SAmple Room. Wines, Liquors and Cigars.] Lunch at all hours. Celebrated Heim's Beer. 1300 East Eighteenth. Street' KANSAS CITY, MO. The New Train Service of The Missouri Pacific. The four flyers that leave Kansas City Union depot daily for St. Louis and all points East—note the leaving time: 9:45 a.m., 6:10 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. No other line from Kansas City offers to the traveling public such train servic via St. Louis. Note the new departure of the fast mail at 6:10 p.m. arrives in St. Louis at 10 p.m.; close connections in St. Louis in the Grand Union station with Eastern and South-Eastern Trains. Only line leaving Kansas City after the Opera, Lodge meetings and Sunday night Church service, at 10:45 p.m. and arriving in St. Louis at 7:20 a.m., in time for all Eastern Connections. 9:15 p.m.-5:10 a.m. Omaha and Ticket Paul Express. Elegant equipment. Pullman Sleeper and Compartment cars: Reclining Chair cars, (all seats free). For all information and tickets call at 1048 Union Ave., Union Depot, and 901 Main St. City Office. F. S. JEWETT, Passenger and Ticket Agent. --- 304 W. 6TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO. THE GIRLS OF BUTLER. (Respectfully dedicated to C, C.) Why, C. C., glad to meet you, From Butler, Ah you hail? Those "angel girl" in your town grew? Well, one I'd like to trail. Your girls you place so high, Such ones I never met; Yet some are 'neath the sky, That I would like to pet. For many years I've roamed, From east to western shore, I've found no one my heart to loan, No angel to adore. I've crossed the land from east to west Yes, looking far a wife; Your Butier girls can stand the test? Well, I've lost half my life! Now my good friend I wish you well To your city I may come, If all is true I hear you tell, I'll bring a "boutier" home. Mrs Rosa Pratt Moore claims to possess the largest and cutest baby on Church Hill, and every other mother in that neighborhood rises to say that her's is the same. After inspection the newly made additions to the schools of Profs. Foster and Coles are found to be in excellent condition for use. A colored contractor built Prof. Foster's. The Commercial club is the soul of a large share of Kansas City's progress, and as quiet as it is kept, the very important and trusted person in the internal affairs of the club is a colored man—Mr James Jackson. Mr Jackson superintends many important features of the club's business and never fails to hire a colored boy when the opportunity presents itself. Why not use the old "Horticultural building," on the fair ground, for a "pest house." It is good for nothing else on earth, has been abandoned to decay, might be bought cheaply and easily repaired and fitted up to hold a thousand patients if necessary, it is accessible yet detached, might be surrounded with high fencing and placed under perpetual quarantine without jeopardizing or disturbing the health of the adjacent community. SPECIAL NOTICE. E. G. Siggers, patent lawyer, Washington, D.C., whose ad. appears in our columns, publishes a valuable copyrighted book entitled "How to Obtain Patent, Caveat, Trade-Mark and Copyright Protection, with Decisions in Leading Patent Cases." A copy will be sent free to any address. HALL FOR RENT. For Lodge meetings, etc., the Ben McRay Benevolent Protective Association has furnished the room at 553 Main street, in every way best adapted for lodge purposes, and will rent this room, including janitor services, heat and light, for $4.00 per month. And you can't beat that anywhere in this city. Apply at Ben McRay's, 819 Independence avenue. Last Tuesday the Grisham Oratorical club, of Lincoln High school, met and elected the following officers: Edward B. Thompson, president; Robert Sales, vice president; Gilbert Cooper, secretary; Geo. Martin, corresponding secretary; John Elliott Allen, treasurer; J. H. Renfro, chm. Ex. Com. It is the object of these young men to cultivate their power of expression and extend their knowledge of parliamentary rules. They meet and intelligently discuss subjects current and those of race interest with results that would do credit to their elders. Reports from Misses Alberta Bailey, at Oberlin; Ruby Bradshaw and Lydia Lockridge, at Fiske; Inez Woods, at Lawrence; aud Masters Lonnie Smith (who is taking a medical course in Kansas) and John Rouse at Little Rock college, indicate that these young people are standing well up in the front ranks of their classes. They were all "made in Kansas City, U. S. A.," Lincolu school. Besides paying him "fer bein' borne in this vale of teas," it would have paid Mr Harum also had he been made at Lincoln High school. K. C., U. S. A. RICHARD GORDON, the Grand Founder of the Sons & Daughters of Jreusalem, is one of the best race men in the State. He is sincere in his efforts to do good for his people, and we feel proud of him. NURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, cor. 2d and Holmes. Rev. A. A. Gilbert, pastor. Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 3:30 p. m. Vine Street Baptist church, T. H. Ewing, pastor. Sunday services 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 2:30 Prayer meeting Friday evening. St. Augustines Mission, cor. 11th and Troost. Rev. A. Sinsen, rector. Sunday services 8:30 a. m., 4 p. m. Weekly services, Thursday, 7:30 p. m. All are cordially invited. Seats free. Allen Chapel, south-east corner 10th and Charlotte streets Rev. F. Jessa Peck, pastor. Sunday services 11 a.m and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School, 2:30 p.m. Class Meeting Tuesday, 8 p.m. Prayer Wednesday, 8 p.m. Choir practice Monday evening. Second Baptist Church, corner 10th and Charlotte. S. W. Bacote, D. D. pastor. Sunday services—Preaching, 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 2 p.m. Weekly meetings—Monday B. Y. P. M. meeting, 8 p.m.; Wednesday night, prayer meeting. Highland Avenue Baptist Church. Rev. H. Roberson, pastor, 1025 Virginia ave. Sunday services—Preaching 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 2 p.m. Young People's Union, 6 to 7:30 p.m. preaching, 7:30. Weekly meetings—Monday, Literary, 8 p.m.; Wednesday evening, prayer meeting. CUT THIS OUT. SMALL=POX CURE. In view of its prevalence and consequent apprehension of many we take the liberty of publishing an old recipe, said to be an infallible preventative and cure for both small-pox and scarlet fever. It is supposed to destroy the germ of the disease. We have been told by a person who tried it that it is harmless and perfectly reliable. The materials, which can be found at any drug store, at a cost of about ten cents, are as follows: Digitalis, grain. Sulphate Zinc, grain. Dissolve in a glass of water and take a teaspoonful of the liquid three times a day. If it causes distress of the stomach omit a dose or dilute by adding more water. It is claimed that this treatment will give perfect immunity from the disease or will promptly arrest it in any stage and effect a cure within forty-eight hours. FAST MAIL ROUTE. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY A GOOD THING. PUSH IN ALONG. 1048 Union Ave., Union Depot and 901 Main St., City Office. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By FASHION FROM A Mount Olive Lodge No. 58. A. F. & A. M., meets the 2d and 4th Friday of Owl Creek and Charlottesville. All visiting members are invited. M. W. Wooden, W. M., 1902 Flor ave; J. H. Harris, Secretary. 710 East 12th street. Cosmopolitan Lodge. No. 2935. G. U. O. of F. meets at 1413 E. 18th st. and 3rd and 4th Wednesday evenings in each month, at 8 o'clock. A. High, N. G.; W. R. Patterson, P. S. St. Mary's Tabernacle, No. 2, meets first and third Fridays in each month at 1734 Grand avenue. Daughter Luke Beasley, H. P. Daughter Mary Finley, Sesothena. St. Halley Tabernacle No. 7 meets first and third Thursdays in each month at 1734 Grand avenue. Daughter Martha Johnson, H. P. Daughter Abbie L. Pies, Sesothena. A Race of Giants. It is reported that a captain in the British army named Welby has recently returned from an expedition in the unknown portions of, Abyssinia and the countries lying north of Uganda between Lake Rudolf and the Nile valley. He visited and lived among some twenty different tribes, several of which are quite new to explorers, says the San Francisco Chronicle. Perhaps the most curious of these were two races of giants said to be seven feet in height, living near Lake Rudolf. Some doubt has been cast on the veracity of Capt. Welby in regard to his assertion as to the height of those people, but it should be remembered that the dwarfs discovered by Stanley were regarded by many persons as a myth until the account was verified by other explorers. Life Growing Longer Prof. Mansfield Merriman, studying the United States census reports since 1850, has discovered a marked and steady increase in the length of human life in our country during the last half century. His statistics, which were presented at the recent meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, show that in 1850 the median age of the entire population was 18.3 years, while in 1890 it had risen to 21.4 years. In 1900 he anticipates, it will be 22.4 years. By "median age" is meant that which divides the population equally, one-half being above and the other half below the median. Breeches on the Wrong Man. Bret Harte is so frequently complimented as the author of "Little Breeches," that he is almost as sorry it was ever written as is Col. John Hay, who would prefer his fame to rest on more ambitious work. A gushing lady, who prided herself on her literary tastes, said to him once: "My dear Mr. Harte, I am so delighted to meet you. I have read everything you ever wrote, but of all your dialect verse there is none that compares to your "Little Breeches." "I quite agree with you, madam," said Mr. Harte, "but you have put the breeches on the wrong man." A Bird's Sea Resort. From the Youth's Companion: Naturalists consider it a wonderful fact that the Bermuda islands have only seven native species of land birds, while not less than 128 other species pay visits to the islands. Many of these visitors are birds which pass the summer in the United States, and utilize the Bermuda islands as a convenient winter resort, thus imitating some of their human compatriots. Even some American bats follow the example of the birds by wintering in the Bermudas. How to Take Medicine. The taste of disagreeable medicine may usually be removed by a draught of pure cold water. In some cases this is not effectual, and then a piece of dried orange peel will answer the purpose. It is a good plan to save a little very thinly pared orange peel, and to dry it in the oven or before the fire till it is crisp and hard for taking after medicine. This costs nothing and is far better than sweetmeats.-Pittsburgh Dispatch. Clalmed "Spur Money." The choir boys of St. George's chapel, Windsor castle, in accordance with ancient custom, have the right to claim five shillings as "spur money" from any military man wearing his spurs in church during service. On a recent Sunday an officer had innocently infringed this regulation, and at the close of the service the boys, to his surprise, demanded the fine. First Industrial Exposition. Perhaps the first industrial exhibition on record was held in 1569, in the Rathaus of Nuremberg. A catalogue published at the time thus states the purposes of the exhibition: "It shall bring before the public all innovations in the trade of the whole world in modern times, together with domestic art production." The Onion as a Prophet. We are going to have a very mild winter according to a Paris meteorologist. He bases his prediction on onions, which it appears are chilly vegetables, and form several skins when a cold winter is coming. This year the onions have only one skin, as they know that the weather is to be warm and open. The Busy Sheep. Sheep are used as beasts of burden in India and Persia. GREAT BARGAINS $125 E Buggy! STUDEBAKER BROS MFG. CO. Studebaker Buggy! --- IIII TWO ELIPTIC SPRINGS, PIANO BODY, LEATHER TOP, LEATHER-COVERED BOWS, SEATS LINED ON INSIDE. FULLY GUARANTEED. --- The Son has 5,000 readers. 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