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Rising Son It Pays to Advertise in the Rising Son for it Reaches More Homes of Colored People than any other Paper in the State. VOLUME VIII. GLEANINGS FROM PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH. Located in rear of Independence and Tracy avenues, Kansas City, Mo. Gleanings from Pleasant Green Baptist church, located in the rear of Independence and Tracy avenues, Kansas City, Mo. Sunday school opened at its usual hour, 9:30, superintendent being late, Rev. E. M. Wilson, pastor, opened services. Lesson taught thirty minutes by teachers, which was timely and instructive. Explanation from cluster leaf by pastor, which was plain and comprehensive. Sunday school was unusually interesting. Choir entered choir box, and at the biddings of the pastor sang, "I'll die at my post." Congregation read eighth chapter of Mathew from 1st to 23rd verses led by pastor. Choir peeled forth in sweet medollous strains. "It pays me to serve Jesus." Sermon by pastor. Text Act. 24, 25. And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance and judgment to come, Felix trembled. Subject, "Power of Truth." He stated that Paul was a man of God, and reasoned with Felix, a man of the world. He further adds, that if we as Christians see the sword coming and warn not the wicked, their blood would be on our own heads. Felix trembled because he could not stand the word, the power of God. We had a most excellent sermon delivered with great pathos. Doors of church were opened for the reception of members while choir sang. "We Tell Him of His Salvation." Dismission after collection was taken. Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the annual sermon of the Knights of Pythias was preached at the Second Baptist church, by our pastor, Rev. E. M. Wilson. Choir entered box and sang. A short, but most excellent program was rendered by the Knights of Pythias and sisters of the Colanthe. At 2:45 the Knights came from the North on Charlotte street, accompanied by the Metropolitan band; in the meanwhile the ladies of the Colanthe were gathered in the basement of the church. The band at the Second Baptist church, the Nights of Pythians raised more money than any of the lodges at their annual meetings this year, their general collection was close to fifty dollars, which went for various benevolent purposes. G. W. M. ALMOST KNOCKED OUT TILLMAN. South Carolina Senator Badly Staggered for a Moment. Senator Tillman was once sent by the Democratic Congressional Committee out to Kentucky to orate for the ticket. The first speech he made there up to a certain point was a great success. He spoke of the necessity of electing incorruptible men to Congress, "such as the Democracy of this district has chosen to represent the people at Washington." Just at this moment some one in the crowd interrupted with: "Would Dr. Claherty sell out?" "What's that?" asked Tillman, somewhat riled at this break in his train of thoughts. "Would Dr. Claherty sell out?" repeated the questioner. "And who the blazes is Dr. Claherty?" asked Tillman. "He's the man you're asking us to vote for," came the prompt response. The Senator was stunned, and could only blurt out: "I never heard of him before." A Unique Apology. President Roosevelt was telling a friend about his mall, which averages 500 or 600 letters a day. "One of the most remarkable letters I ever received," he said, "arrived on the morning the first full accounts of the Martinique disaster were printed in the newspapers. The writer said he saw that the American consul at Martinique had been burned to death. He applied for the place and wound up with this sentence: "I make this early application so as to get in ahead of those loathsome creatures, the office seekers." Little More Anthracite In Sight Prof. Charles D. Waicott, director of the geological survey, says the antracite fields of the United States will be exhausted in sixty years. SPIDER WEBS AND ACOUSTICS. Scientist Claims There Is Value in the Thin Threads There is hope for the spider. Hitherto he has been evily regarded as a predatory parasite, which toils not though he spins; his toils and his casties in the air have been rudely breached by the long broom of the housemaid. But he may yet come into his own, for Dr. Javal suggests that the gossamer tissues with which this artist among insect craftsmans hang our cellings may have acoustic virtues. Speaking recently at the opening sitting of the Paris Academy of Medicine in its new hall (which is acoustically deficient), he told a story of a public hall in England which was noted for its acoustic properties until in an unhappy moment the ceiling was given a spring cleaning, and a clean sweep made of all the spider's webs and, with them, of the hall's good name. The doctor does not suggest installations of spiders' webs, but thinks it might be a good thing to hang cotton threads over the auditorium. WAIVED RIGHTS AS A SON True Journalistic Spirit Evinced by Young Corbin. Gen. Corbin's son is a newspaper reporter in Washington. The other day he was sent to the Adjutant General's office and found the door closed against all comers. He pulled from his pocket a card with his name and the paper he represented on it, and asked the messenger to carry it in. A moment later the messenger returnd with the information: "Gen. Corbin says he hasn't time to talk to reporters just now, but if his son Rutherford is outside he will be glad to see him." "I'm not his son Rutherford on this occasion, so I'll just lay for him here as he comes out," replied the youngster, determined not to sacrifice the chance for a "story" to a personal interview with "the governor." Imitates Mrs. Astor A certain comic opera soprano in New York is causing much annoyance to Mrs. John Jacob Astor by imitating that young fashion leader in every way possible. In dress, walk, equipage and manner does the stage celebrity show this "sincereest form of flattery." The climax came last week when the woman of fashion added to her stable accoutrements a horse cover of fine seal leather with the Astor crest wrought inconsipiously in brass in one corner. Every one waited for the burlesque queen to do likewise. The next time she appeared, her horse was covered by the leather trappings. But the crest was as big as a saucer. Editor Given Professorship Dr. George Frederick Stout, editor of Mind, has been appointed to the chair of logic and metaphysics in St. Andrew's university of Glasgow, in succession to the late Prof. Ritchie Work for Artists. Italian artists have been requested to arrange the decoration of Rome in honor of the kaiser's visit. The scheme will include a "Street of Triumph." Anxious to Please. A Washington woman who is troubled with chronic nightmare, caused by heart failure, and who frequently cries out in her sleep, recently advertised for room and board "with a family who will not object to screaming in the night." Among the answers she received was one which asked, "How often would you require us to scream?" Floating Islands in Massachusetts. An island 125 feet by 80, in Lake Garfield, in the Southern Berkshire town of Monterey, floated three quarters of a mile last week to the other side of the pond. Lake Quota in Pittsfield also has a floating island. Real estate in that section seems to need nailing down.-Boston Transcript. INDEPENDENCE NEWS. Mrs. Fisher died last Sunday and was buried from the Macedonia Baptist church Monday. Rev. Fitts preached the funeral. Rev. J. C. Caldwell spent a few days in Jefferson City last week visiting friends. A dumb bell drill will be given at the A. M. E. church on the 26th under the direction of Mrs. Mollie Jenkins. A missionary meeting was held at the Second Baptist church Sunday afternoon. It was addressed by some ladies and gentlemen from Kansas City who are especially interested in the work of missions. Miss Fannie Griggs has a friend visiting her, Miss Saunders, a student of George R. Smith college. Father Duncan, one of the oldest citizens of this city died on Friday and was buried Sunday. The Boys' Brigade meets every Saturday afternoon at the armory. We trust the parents will urge upon their boys to attend. The object of it is to teach the boys to be mannerly and obedient. Miss Minnie Tucker has returned home from her school at Holden. She reports as having had a very pleasant year. She has been elected as teacher at Pleasant Hill next year. The M. E. church is making great preparations to entertain the Sabbath school and Epworth League Convention which convenes here on the 17th of June. They are expecting at least one hundred delegates to attend. Prof. I. aGirland Penn, the historian, and secretary of the Epworth league, has permitted to be present and deliver an address. Quarterly meeting at the M. E. church on the 29th. The pastor, members and friends of the A. M. E. church are putting forth every effort to raise $700 on the 1st Sunday in June. The church expects every member to do his duty. "Up and at it." A week's meeting will begin at the A. M. E. church on Sunday. May 29th Rev. M. Collins of Kansas City has consented to be present and preach during the week. LEXINGTON NEWS The quarterly meeting of the A. M. E. church will be held Sunday at the church. The total amount realized from the rally at the A. M. E. church was $307.85, at the M. E. church $60.70, Second Baptist church, $65. Seventeen persons were baptized Sunday by Rev. C. C. Calhoun, assisted by Rev. Strickley. Rev. Hutton of the Christian church filled the pulpit at both morning and evening services. Rev. Gilbert went to Mayview Sunday to assist Rev. I. N. Triplett in his quarterly meeting. Mrs. Annie Wright, in company with her mother, has been visiting Mrs. Kirk Wilson. If you call on Messrs. Al Williams and John Booker, they will save you some money. Mr. Jerry Freeman attended the electoral College at Jefferson City on the 14th and reported a good time. Mrs. Jane Bell is on the sick list Mrs. Tilda Coates is quite ill. Why not all the colored people go out on Decoration Day and clean up the graveyard? Let us have a mass meeting next Tuesday night at some of the churches. Mr. Wm. Worduff has opened a coal yard. Call on him. We should patronize every legal enterprise started by our people in Lexington. If we ever expect to be as other races we must have more self respect. We should not spend our means with those who do not appreciate us. Cocaine in Demand A drug store in Atlanta, Ga., filled more than three thousand prescriptions for cocaine in two months. Much Money for Aged Poor. Dr. L. Gideon Archambault, late of Providence, R. L., left $40,000 to found a home for the aged poor. Well-Known Scholar Dead Prof A. H. Chester, who held the chair of chemistry and mineralogy at Waters college, is dead Penal Institutions. Commenting upon the manner in which young men are made to work in the technical schools as compared with the more easy ways of life in colleges, President Pritchett of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology told this story on his own institution at the recent installation of Alexander C. Humphreys as president of Stevens Institute: "At a civil service examination in Massachusetts there was one applicant who had tried the course at 'Tech' with ill results. A question on the paper asked the names of the penal institutions of Massachusetts, and this was the reply: "The state prison at Charlestown, the reformatory for women at Sherburne and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology."—New York Times. The Progress of Japan There are in Japan twenty-eight natives of the country who have been students at the University of Pennsylvania and several of them have recently met in Tokio and formed an alumni association. One of them writes: "The name is rather odd to you. We call it in Japanese 'The Same Window Society of the University of Pennsylvania.' That means we have once studied by the same window. Then we have no president of the society; we are too democratic maybe—too much Americanized, I fear. But the members are too few to need it. Only I serve the society as the secretary and treasurer and everything." He signs himself "Sada Suguira." Bluffed Gen. Kitchener A certain young Canadian officer of engineers is credited with having "put down" Lord Kitchener during the troubles in South Africa. The young man was in charge of an important piece of railroad work. Kitchener appeared one morning and expressed disapproval of some features, talking in characteristically bliting fashion. The young officer had his share of the independence which comes of living on this side of the Atlantic, so he said: "Am I bossing this work or are you?" Kitchener looked at him, recognized a young fellow after his own heart and walked away with a nod of ap proval. Legacy Has Grown A Wednesbury (England) resident in the sixteenth century left $1,000 to provide annually on St. Thomas' day three gowns and three coats to indigent persons of the parish. Following the custom of the times the money was invested in land (in this case in minerals), and the original legacy has increased in value to $30,000. Instead of the three gowns and the three coats the charity commissioners who administer the funds are able to present 200 gowns and sixty coats. The Obstinate Way. "I am very sorry that we can't have harmony in our party," said the statesman "Harmony is indispensable." "Yes; but you won't agree with the other people." "Of course I won't. And it is exceedingly stupid of them not to see that the only way to have harmony is to come around and agree with me." Art Critic Stira Connoisseurs Gluilo Bonola, the well-known Italian art critic, has just finished his investigation in regard to the Santa Cecilia of Donatello and the results will presently be published. According to Bonola, the basel-reliance in the British museum, which is regarded as the original "Santa Cecilia," is notning but a copy. The critic asserts that he has found the authentic original in Padua. Child Instruction We teach our children to use the left hand as much as the right in playing games, croquet, marbles, ball, etc., as this is good for the development of the child, strengthening the back and bringing into play all the muscles on each side of the body, says an experienced kindergarten instructor. ALLEN CHAPEL Last Sunday's services were well attended and those who were fortunate enough to get to church on time heard a beautiful sermon. We only attend church once a week and it does seem a pity that it takes us until twelve o'clock Sunday morning to get ready to go. Why not prepare ourselves on Saturday for Sunday as our foreparents taught us to do. The people who live nearest are usually the last to get there. We ought to improve on this. Our quarterly meeting is May 31st. We are hoping for a big day in Zion, such as we have been enjoying for the past two years. We can make no complaint whatever on any of our services. In everything we are doing exceedingly well entirely out of the old way of dragging along. No service is a drag. The Sons of Allen had a splendid time at their meeting last week. We are very glad to see them getting down to work again. We are proud of these young men and they are men you can depend upon. Our church needs more younk intelligent men. We have passed the time of the slow drag. We must hustle in church work as in everything else. Some of the ladies have not been able to do any work for the church since the bazar, too bad to work a few so had. We need more workers to keep this great church in a steady motion. Doing things by spells does not amount to much, it's the regular doing that counts. Keep your eye upon the Rising Son if you want to know what we are doing. We may be a little quiet just now, but we are not asleep. Woman Dean of Women Miss Theodosta Ammons, who represented Colorado at the national suffrage convention at New Orleans, dean of women in the Colorado Agricultural College. No Advance Cause of Science The Swedish government has appropriated $20,000 for the publication of the scientific results of Dr Sven Heslön's journey through central Asia. --- New Cattle Food Popular Machinery has been ordered for the Argentine Republic to turn out 250 tons a week of "molascuit," the new cattle food made from molasses and sugarcane fiber. Death of Former Diplomat James O. Putnam, who was made minister to Belgium in 1880, on the recommendation of William M. Evarts is dead at Buffalo, N. Y., aged 84. Still Remember De Wet A London humorist, on whose house painters had been working, put out the sign "Be Wet Paint" for the benefit of passersby. The memory of the crafty Boer general still lingers in the British capital. Desert Electric Light for Gas the municipal authorities of Enfield, one of the western suburbs of Sydney, have, after a dozen years, experience of the electric light for street illumination, decided to revert to gas. The United States imported from China last year $27,189,283 worth. The large items are: Silk, $10,643,950; tea, $7,447,822; great skins, $2,127,267; wool, $2,029,895; matting, $1,302,881. Some interesting items are: Firecrackers, $103,328; dog skins, $71,362; bristles, $379,962. New Standard of Measurement It having been found that the meter is not a natural unit of measure, it not being exactly a ten-millionth part of a quadrant of the terrestrial meridian. M. Gadot suggests that the height of the column of quicksilver in the barometer, at a given altitude and temperature, be taken as the standard. Art of Dwarfing Trees. The art of dwarfing trees is part of the education of the Japanese upper classes. Many persons devote as much time to it as our women do to music. NUMBER 14. WESTERN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT A Convention of leading Negroes will meet there next week May 25, 26, 27 and 28. The Western University—an institution at Quindaro, Kansas—having for its purpose the training of the Negro youth along intellectual and industrial lines, is making great preparation for the Commencement exercises which will this year surpass any previous closing. The first of $ \alpha $ series of exercises will be held Friday night the 22nd at Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. At this time the closing musicale will be given at 8 o'clock sharp. All other exercises will be held on the University grounds. Sunday, May 24th, at 3 p.m., the Baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Rev. Dr. J. C. Caldwell, of Independence, Mo. The next day, May 25, marks the beginning of a new movement for the "Unity and Uplift of the Race." By way of the opening session of what will hereafter be known as the "Western University Chautauqua," bringing together the leading spirits of the Negro Race. There will be present Negro farmers, mechanics, business men, professional men, including lawyers, doctors, educators, ministers, etc. MONDAY MAY 25th From 9 to 12 will be "Industrial Day." From 1:30 to 5 p. m., will be "Business Men's Day." At night at 8 p. m., will be the class day exercises of the class of 1903. TUESDAY MAY 26th. From 9 to 12 will be doctors, lawyers and druggist day." From 1:30 to 5 p. m. will be "Ministerial Day." At night at 8 p. m., Rev Wm. H Peck, B. D., will deliver the annual address to the religious societies. WEDNESDAY MAY 27th. From 9 to 12 will be "Educational Day." President B. F. Allen of Lincoln Institute will be present at that session, with many other distinguished gentlemen. Languages and Religions There are 3,064 languages in the world, and more than 1,000 religions. The number of men is about equal to the number of women. The average length of human life is about 33 years, and of 1,000 persons only one reaches the age of 100 years. Well Done Hint to the women. If men will not cat the steak, bring it on the table the second time with a fresh garnishment of parsley. The third time, a handpainted platter, assisted by the parsley, may succeed in moving it—Atkinson Globe. Range of Human Sight Standing on the highest mountain, which is slightly over five miles above sea level, a man can see to a distance of 200 miles on a clear day. To see objects a distance of 100 miles, the observer must be standing at a height of 6,667 feet above the level of the sea. Contempt for the Law It is one of the characteristics of the lynching mob to seek to make its act as much an expression of contempt for law as possible. Hence the fondness for some spot directly in front of the jail or courthouse as the place for the hanging. The lynching report ed from Warren, Ark, illustrated the point - Buffalo Express. Railroad Consolidation Ten years ago eighty railroads is sued weekly reports of earnings. Now but fifty five publish such figures twenty five roads having disappeared by consolidation. Turtle Eggs a Valuable Food Turtle eggs are highly prized in countries where they are abundant, and though once commonly eaten in America are now seldom offered. Long Term in Pastorate. The Rev. William Armhold has been connected thirty eight years with the Congregation Keneseth Israel of Philadelphia. The Rev. Armhold is in his 74th year and is still active. ALPHONSE AND GASTON. PROSPERITY USA PROTECTION TO ALL AMERICAN INDUSTRIES COMPETITIVE RECIPIENT --- 1904 TARIFF ISSUE HOW TO TEST THE QUESTION OF REVISION. Should the Republicans Stand for Business Stability and the Democrats Urge the Abandonment of Protection, Which Would Win? Referring to the "Let-well enough-alone" doctrine advocated by Secretary Root in his Boston speech, the Minneapolis Journal says: "But if times continue good the doctrine of leaving things to themselves will be just as good in 1905 as now, and that sort of postponement cannot be kept up very long if the tariff is to be revised by its friends. "There is probably not one man in a thousand in the United States that does not expect to see a business and industrial reaction in this country sometime within the next ten years, and many expect it within the next five. When that reaction comes it will be too late to talk about having the tariff altered by its friends. The people are more likely to be in a mood to have it altered with a broad-ax by its enemies." This question can be tested—and it will very likely be so tested—in a simple and direct manner. Thus: Let the National Republican convention next year resolve that Tariff stability is a vital need of all business, industry, trade and commerce. Therefore, as the country is now in a highly prosperous condition, any revision of the tariff at this time is uncalled for, unwise and unwarranted." Then let the National Democratic convention next year assert its platform that "The existing protective tariff is a robbery and a tax; it obstructs business, it shelter monopoly, it permits combinations of producers to plunder the consumers, it makes the rich richer and the poor poorer. Therefore the tariff should be immediately repealed and in its place a tariff for revenue only should be enacted." Going before the country upon the tariff issue thus sharply and clearly defined, which party would carry the Presidential election in 1964? From present indications that issue is likely ALPHONSE AN PROSPERITY U.S.A. PROTECTION TO ALL AN INDUSTRIES PROSPERITY RECIPIENT to be presented. In such an event watch the Republican mugwumps fail over each other in their hurry to get back into the Republican ranks! A few of them might rush in the opposite direction, but for every such deserter a score of business. Democrats who are making money and want the tariff let alone would be found quietly voting the Republican ticket. The country is in no hurry to be torn up again by tariff experiments. FOR THE WHOLE COUNTRY. The President Not in Favor of Inter- ternal Taurif. Favortism. "Let well enough alone," was a sentiment that appealed to the prosperous people of this prosperous nation in the campaign of 1900. "Go on letting well enough alone," will be the talk in 1904. President Roosevelt recognized this when he said in Minneapolis: "In making any readjustment there are certain important considerations which cannot be disregarded. If a tariff law has on the whole worked well, and if business has prospered under it and is prospering, it may be better to endure some inconveniences and inequalities for a time than by making changes to risk causing disturbance and perhaps paralysis in the industries and business of the country." The tariff speech of the President is a direct sequent to his able review of the subject of the trusts. He points out that the question of revising the tariff is in no wise related to the trust issue. In his Milwaukee speech, he told about certain physicians who could cure diseases, but were not so sure about saving the life of the patient. It is easy to put the corporations, trusts, and otherwise, out of business, by making lines hard enough. But that is not the remedy obviously. The President would, above all, preserve the protective principle, which has done so much to strengthen the position of the American working-man at home. He would approach with caution such changes as are suggested from time to time, with due reference to their importance to "the nation as a whole." Evidently Roosevelt is not in sympathy with the "New England idea," which is to let in everything free that New England wants to buy and slap a high duty on everything that New England wants to sell. As a President for the whole country, Roosevelt must appeal to those who live outside the provinces, which are, fortunately, only a small portion of the United States.—Helena (Mont.) Record. PROTECTION FOR COAL. How Its Removal Has Injured the Far West. The deict of vessels engaged to bring coal from Australia to this country numbers sixty-seven. There is not the slightest possibility that the effect of this will be to reduce the price of the fuel to consumers. It will be to give the dealers a bigger profit, and to give to a foreign country the benefit of a market that should have been left to home enterprise. This fleet will unload at San Francisco. In the Northwest there is coal enough to supply the California demand, and would still be enough were the demand far greater. Formerly Washington supplied much of this coal. The demand has been lessened by the adoption of oil burning methods, but still remains considerable. Now it will be filled by Australia. Ships can afford to carry coal at a low rate to ports into which they have infrequently sailed in ballast. Thus the wild furore to take the duty off something has deprived this coast of an important protection. The public mind awoke to invole conception of this necessity when the strike and the hogishness of the retailers had sent prices of coal in the East to a figure where the poor were in danger of freezing. Statesmen smote their swelling breasts and vowel that they would remedy these conditions. Then they took the duty off coal, to the detriment of Pacific coast interests, for which they have as little care as for the interests of Patagonia, and their consciences ceased to cause them pangs. The removal of this duty could have no possible bearing upon the evils it was sought to cure. All that it could do it has done. It has struck a blow at the Pacific coast; it has diverted money to Australia, and it has not had a single beneficent effect. This part of the country is in favor of protection, and it would include coal. The East has no Australian competition to fear. The agitators who favor fooling with the tariff want hum AND GASTON. WHAT ARE YOU DADY FOUND TRYING TO DO AMERICAN SOMEONE IS SEEING A MAN AND WAS SHOWING THEM THE LIST SOMEONE IS SEEING A MAN AND WAS SHOWING THEM THE LIST TAXES FOUND TAXES FOUND ber on the free list, too. The explanation of this is easy. The East has no bumber worth mentioning.—Tacoma Looker. Always Looking for Cheapness. Always Looking for Cheapness. The free-trader always approaches men from the standpoint of the producer only. They are advised to vote for cheapness, with the implied promise on the free-trader's part that all other things shall remain as they are. But they never do remain as they are. If an era of cheapness comes upon a country, everything becomes cheap, including labor and the product of the manufactories. The result is that while everything is cheap and theoretically within the reach of the poorest, the ability to buy is so curtailed that the sum total of profits is reduced and poverty erases. We are to have another campaign upon the tariff, and there will be nothing new injected into it but the specious claim that the tariff is responsible for the trusts, and this is not new. The result of this next contest will depend altogether upon whether men are short-sighted or far-sighted. Whether they are capable of learning from experience so recent that it seems impossible that any could forget.—Cedar Rapids Republic. Of Course. It is a curious fact, and one worth keeping in mind, that the same free trade papers that so cordially approved the sentiments expressed in the speech of Gov. Cummins in Des Moines at the Republican county convention, are greatly disgruntled at the speech of President Roosevelt in Minnesota three weeks later. Gov. Cummins declared that the tariff ought to be immediately turn up both by direct legislation and by reciprocity in competing products while President Roosevelt declared that for at least two years to come, or until after the election of 1904, the tariff should be left entirely alone. Ergo, the free trade papers were delighted with Gov. Cummins and displeased with President Roosevelt. Of course they were. Standing Together. The Republicans of Michigan seem to be standing together all right, and G. O. P. gains are reported in Ohio. These straws would indicate a rather chilly wind for democracy in the campaigns of the near future.—Sloux City Journal. Koehler The great granite rock from which President Roosevelt addressed the people of Freeport, Ill., June 3, marks the historic spot on which Lincoln and Douglas stood in one of their seven debates. The rock was brought from Devil's Lake, Wisconsin, by funds raised by members of the Freeport Woman's club. Another reminiscent feature of President Roosevelt's speech was the presence on the presidential stand of Congressman Hitt, who at the time of the great debates was the shorthand reporter for Mr. Lincoln. Ex-Bandit Proves That His Reformation Is Complete. At La Plata, Mo., the other day, Cole Younger did something original, especially for a showman and an exbandit. A patron of his wild west show told Younger that he had been short changed out of $5 by an employee of the show. He pointed out the man and Younger went to the employee and said: "Give this man his money back." "What money?" asked the man, feigning surprise. "Did you hear me?" returned Cole. "Give this man his money." The employee commenced to explain. "I don't want any explanations," said his employer. "pass that money over and pass it over quick." The money was handed over and the dishonest employee discharged then and there. Frank James, who stood by, approved the action of his partner. BUILDER OF GREAT SHIPS C. B. Orcutt Manages Mammoth Yards at Newport News. For many years the late Collis P. Huntington cherished the idea of establishing a great American shipyard where could be built the greatest of battleships, and equipped with many moth dry docks which could take in for repairs the leviathans of the deep. His work was taken up at his death by his widow, Mrs. Arabella Huntington; his nephew, Henry E. Huntington, and the president of the company, C. B. Orcutt. The result is the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company's great shipyard at Newport News, Va., the greatest and most perfectly equipped yards in the United States. A great feature of the yard is the dry docks. Whenever a ship on the Atlantic coast from Jersey to the gulf needs repairs she makes for the great dry docks at Hampton Roads; one is 600 feet in length, the other 827 feet long, 182 feet wide and a depth of 30 feet. Two battleships can be docked in it at one time. It is the largest dry dock in the world and cost over a million dollars. Mr. Orcutt, who manages the affairs of this great company, with its twenty millions of contracts and its army of seven thousand workmen, is a practical man of business. Seen at the launchings he impresses all with his charm of manner, his affability and courtesy; at the banquets he presides as a graceful toastmaster, saying many pleasant, cheerful words. In the management of the great business he M. C. B. Orcutt. shows exactly the same pleasant manner. He instills in all the enthusiasm that is necessary to make a great establishment work with clocklike precision. When the late Mr. Huntington determined on building the yard the first thing he did was to secure Mr. Orcutt, who is now world famous as the greatest American shipbuilder. Reserves Well of His Country D. M. Walker of Kirksville, Mo., holds a record that really should bring him an appointment of some kind from the president. He is a great-grandfather at the age of fifty-nine years. At nineteen he was a father and at thirty-eight a grandfather. He is the father of fourteen children, the oldest being thirty-nine and the youngest four years. He has twenty-five grandchildren. His one great-grandchild is the the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Watts of Pana, m. Stringent Measure Now in Effect in Pennsylvania. Gov. Pennypacker of Pennsylvania, in approving the recently enacted Grady-Salus libel bill, issued a long statement in which he says the new law is in general a good one, and will not harm any newspaper that endeavors to be fair and honest, although it may make it difficult for sensational HON JAMUEL W. PENNYPACKER publications to observe the requirements. The governor's message throughout carries the idea that the bill is intended to check reckless sensationalism and punish the unwarranted publication of untruths or half truths, which actually do harm to those concerned and which have a tendency to lower the moral tone of the community. The bill goes into effect immediately and repeals all laws or parts of laws inconsistent with the new act. DROVE OUT THE GAMBLERS. Clergyman's Determined Opposition Brought Him Victory. What one determined clergyman can do in the way of driving out gamblers was demonstrated a few days ago by Rev. F. H. Argo, the young rector of an Episcopal church at Rockridge, Montgomery county, Pa. Some poolroom men and others of that lik established quarters in his vicinity, having been forced to leave Philadelphia. Mr. Argo called on them, but was denied admission to the place. Thereupon he announced that he was fully aware of their intentions and he advised them to go away quietly. "We will keep after you for six months if necessary," said he, "and I promise eventual conviction for every one of you." The gamblers held a consultation of about an hour. Then one of the number called on the clergyman and said that they were about to leave. They were as good as their word, for in about forty-eight hours they and their belongings had disappeared. Archbishop Ryan's Joke Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia is very fond of a joke and in spite of his multifarious duties finds time for many amusing quips. When Bishop Spalding of Peoria visited the archbishop some time ago it was arranged that the western man should be entertained by a lady prominent in social and charitable affairs. The archbishop wrote him, giving some details regarding his prospective hostess, and ended his letter thus: "The lady who has all these virtues treats her husband like a brute. P. S.—She is very fond of brutes, being an officer of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals." Monument to President Arthur Monument to President Arthur. The dedication of a monument to be erected at the birthplace of President Chester Alan Arthur in Fairfield, Vt., by the state of Vermont, will occur some time during the month of July, the precise day having not yet been fixed. The speakers will be Robert T. Lincoln of Chicago, President Arthur's secretary of war; ex-Senator William E. Chandler of New Hampshire, his secretary of the navy, and others. The arrangements are in the hands of ex-Gov. W. W. Stickney. Charged with the Assassination of James B. Marcum. Curtis Jett, who is charged with the killing of James B. Marcum on the courthouse steps at Jackson, Ky., is CURTIS JETT now in jail. Jett is also charged with trying to kill a deputy sheriff who saw the Marcum killing and is believed to have recognized Jett in the man who fired the shot. MABEL McKINLEY TO SING. Niece of the Late President Engaged for Tour in Vaudeville. Mabel McKinley, niece of the late President and daughter of Abner McKinley, has signed with Barney A. Myers for a tour of twenty-five weeks in vaudeville at $1,000 a week and an accompanist and a maid to be furnished by the management. The money, it is said, is no inducement. She is simply carrying out the urgings of Calve and Melba, who two years ago at the White House told her that she was doing wrong in keeping such a superb operatic soprano voice as hers from the public. The project has long been opposed by the members of the McKinley family, but Dr. Hermanis L. Baer, who has become her husband since the subject was first broached by the operatic stars referred to, has made no objection, leaving it for his wife to decide for herself. Miss McKinley is a cripple, and will ORI HERMANIC BAER appear before her audiences on crutches. Her rescue at the Windsor hotel (New York) first, where her father long made his home, was one of the most thrilling episodes of that calamity. FRIENDS HONOR DR. GARCELON. Loving Cup Presented to Ex-Governor of Maine. At the convention of the American Medical Association held at New Orleans Dr. Garcelon, ex-governor of Maine, the only Democrat elected to that office in more than half a century, celebrated his ninetieth birthday. His associates in large numbers gathered at his apartments in the Hotel Grunewald and extended their congratulations to the venerable associate. After a round of speechmaking Dr. Garcelon was presented with a magnificent silver loving cup which bore the following inscription: "To Alonzo Garcelon, M. D., on his ninetieth birthday. In loving remembrance from some of his friends in the American Medical Association, New Orleans, 1903." GIVEN "LEAVE OF ABSENCE." A. W. Machen Involved in Postoffice Department Scandal. The investigation of the charges made against officials of the postoffice department resulted in the giving A. W. MACHEN of a "leave of absence" to A. W. Machen, general superintendent of free delivery, and the appointment of a postoffice inspector as his successor. MIGHT DOES NOT ALWAYS WIN. Dr. Parkhurst Takes History of the World to Prove It. Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst, the sensational preacher reformer of New York, has been taking District Attorney Jerome to task. In a recent speech Mr. Jerome said: "You are going to win if you are the stronger and to lose if you are the weaker. Don't accept any wishy-washy stuff about the brotherhood of man, or economic forces, or inherent rights. If you are stronger you win; if you are not you lose. It is the universal law." Commenting on this and like utterances of the battle ax reformer Dr. Parkhurst said: "The history of Christianity disproves Napoleon's dictum that Providence is on the side of the heaviest battalions. People who put their trust in armies and navies would not have given Christianity ten years to die out, yet the power of the whole Roman empire couldn't keep the grave of Jesus closed, and, within 300 years a Christian sat on the throne of the Caesars." DEATH OF VENERABLE POET. Richard Henry Stoddard Passes Away at Age of Seventy-Eight. At Age of Seventy-Eight. Richard Henry Stoddard, the American poet and author, and the last RICHARD HENRY STODDARD member of his family, died at his home in New York last week. Mr. Stoddard was born at Hingham, Mass., July 2, 1825, and in his youth worked at the trade of an iron molder. He began his literary career as a contributor to the daily newspapers, meanwhile filling a position as a clerk in the custom house of New York. In this occupation he spent the years between 1853 and 1870. In the latter year he became the confidential clerk of Gen. McClellan, a position he filled for three years, at the end of which he was appointed city librarian of New York. Mr. Stoddard during all these years had quietly pursued letters, and for some short time was literary reviewer of the New York World, and subsequently of the Mall and Express, which post he nominally held to the time of his death. Some of his better-known works are his collected poems, "Adventures in Fairy Land," a "Life of Humboldt," "Songs of Summer," "The King's Bell," "The Book of the East," "Abraham Lincoln," and a life of Washington Irving. ALL HONOR BIISHOP CHATARD. Dignitaries at Silver Jubilee of Indiana Bishop. The most notable gathering of Roman Catholic prelates in the history of Indiana was that at St. John' BLOOD E. J. CHATARD church, Indianapolis, May 12, at the pontifical high mass celebrated by Bishop Francis Silas Chatard of the Indiana diocese, in commemoration of his silver jubilee, or twenty-fifth anniversary of his consecration. Besides Cardinal Gibbons, there were several archbishops, forty bishops and abbots, and about 300 priests and nuns of the various orders. The sermon was preached by Archbishop Quigley of Chicago, who, as a student, was present in Rome at the time of the consecration of Bishop Chatard. Baroness Burdett-Coutts Is 89 Baroness Burdett-Coutts celebrated her eighty-ninth birthday. Lady Burdett-Coutts is one of the most interesting figures of modern times. Her schemes of philanthropy, in which she has been ably seconded by her American-born husband, have been many and various and she has given immense sums to charity. In many respects Lady Burdett-Coutts is extraordinarily conservative and it is said to be owing to her wish that the partners and employees at Coutts' are all clean shaven. We are not here to play, to dream, to drift. We have hard work to do, and loads to lift. Shun not the struggle; face it. 'Tis God's gift. Be strong! Say not the days are evil—Who's to blame And fold the hands and acquiesce—O shame! Stand up, speak out, and bravely in God's name. Be strong! It matters not how deep entrenched the wrong. How hard the battle goes, the day, how long. Faint not, fight on! To-morrow comes the song. A Kiss by Proxy "Jerry Hapgood is a mean old thing not to let me go riding. Auntie said I could, but Jerry helped her to get into the 'mobile, and said, 'Some other day, girlie, you can go; the 'mobile is too small to day!' Such a story! It's just like it always is. Auntie Nell only laughed, and got all pink. O, dear! I wish they'd get runned away with, I do!" And tear followed tear down Detta's chubby cheeks. Meanwhile Jerry and Nell were spinning along the beautiful Maine coast. Their journey was ended at the famous lighthouse, where the keeper's wife provided a delicious lunch and plunged Nell into an enjoyable confusion by asking, "Will your husband like any more milk, marm?" Afterward they wandered over the rocks, picking the few wild flowers that grew in the crevices, and threw rocks into the whistling well, while watching the waves go by, as well as doing other delightful things that happy couples are wont to do. As they started for home, Nell flashed a mischievous look at the young man. "Weren't you mean not to let Detta come with us?" "I suppose so," said Jerry, "but if you knew how I've tried to get you to myself for a moment, to tell you something I've wanted to for a long time—can't you guess why I left her behind?" "You have known me exactly five weeks," put in Nell, saucily. "Don't joke, Nell. Can't you see I am in dead earnest and I—" There was a loud crack, a whiff of steam and the auto came to an abrupt standstill. "What under the canopy is the matter with the thing?" was Jerry's query, as he wildly pulled at the lever, which refused to budge. Then suddenly the machine gave a jerk and a twist of its own volition. "Hang on!" roared Jerry, as it started forward at full speed. "Don't jump, unless I tell you." Nell bravely set her teeth, resolved not to scream, though wild with fear. All the tales of autos running wild fleed through her mind as the speed increased. "We are in for it, Nell, unless I can steer it straight. To think I've brought you into this," groaned Jerry. "Jerry! Look—the bridge!" and Nell clutched his arm tightly at sight of a primitive-looking structure with a single rail on either side. "I'd just—as soon—blow-up, Jerry—but I don't want to—drown." The next minute they tore across A car is crashing into a cloud. A man is falling off the roof. There was a crash, and next instant two figures were flying through the air. the rickety bridge in safety, only to see loom before them an ominous curve, with a stone wall guarding a small farm. There was a crash, and next instant two figures were flying through the air. A week later Nell awoke at the far away sound of a little voice. "Auntie, my own auntie, won't speak to me 'tall,' it said, and then there was the sound of bitter sobs. Slowly Nell opened her eyes. "What's the matter Ducky?" she saked faintly. "O!!" with a soft squeal of delight, "you isn't dead, and I ain't a mur- derous. Jane said I was a murderous; 'cause I wished the 'mobile would run away, an' it did, but I didn't mean it, really, Auntie Neil," and Detta snug gled her little face close to the white one on the pillow, "Jerry got hurt, but not so bad as you. He only breaked his leg, an' it's in a white stone thing." "There, you must not talk any 1 Be Strong. more," said the nurse; "let auntie go to sleep again." Nell looked up in surprise. "A nurse? Have I been ill? Jerry—is Jerry hurt" "The auto ran away; don't you remember?" asked the nurse gently "Mr. Hapagod only fractured his leg and you are both getting along nicely now." "O, that dreadful ride. I remember, answered Nell, with a shudder "Where am I, and where is Jerry? with a slight tinge of color in the pale face. "They brought you both into this old farmhouse, and Mr. Hapagod is just at the end of the hall." The days passed slowly to Jerry, in spite of the fact that he was under the same roof as his divinity. He was weighted down with the thought that he had almost killed the girl that he loved. "She will never care for me now," he said to himself twenty times a day. A severe strain of the ligaments in conjunction with the broken limb and his mental worry, caused a high fever and intense nervousness. Nell overheard their respective nurses discussing the case one day. "I don't like the way my patient's ankle is coming on. Doctor seems to think it will come out all right, but I don't know. I've seen some pretty A girl is sitting on a bed, holding a baby in her arms. The baby is sleeping in a crib. The room is decorated with a wall picture and a window. Detta climbed gently onto the bed. bad cases, but nothing like this. It's as black as ever, and it's time that the swelling went down." Then Nell heard whispers of "gangrene," "similar case," and "he doesn't take enough nourishment, either. I believe he is fretting about her." The blood throbbed in Nell's temples. Was it possible that Jerry was in danger? Nurse had said he was fretting about her; suppose she were to send him a comforting message? The color flamed over throat and brow at the thought. She knew he loved her. Would it be unmaidenly to let him know that she, too, cared? She thought a moment, then her eyes danced mischievously. "Detta! Come here!" she called to the child, who was playing with her doll on the floor. "Do you want to have a secret with Auntie Nell?" "The never-tell kind?" said the child, crossing two little fingers under her chin. "Yes, dear." Detta listened intently as Nell whispered in her ear. Then she ran swiftly down the hall to Jerry's room. She peeked cautiously in at the door. The nurse was out. Detta climbed gently onto the bed and close to Jerry's ear before she said: "Auntie Nell said I was to call you uncle Jerry, and she sends you this." "This," was a moist little kiss. Whether a kiss imprinted on one's cheeks by proxy will cure a broken limb I am not prepared to say; but certain it is that Jerry's swollen ankle began to mend from that hour, and Detta told Aunt Nell that his nurse declared there was a "wadical change for the better."—Orro Cushing Nelson in Boston Globe. Correction. "But you must admit," said the masculine end of the controversy, "that woman is the weaker vessel." "I'll admit nothing of the sort," rejoined the contrary female. "The mere fact that she seldom has to be bailed out is proof to the contrary." Danger in Lead Pencils. An epidemic of diphtheria in the schools of Passaic, N. J., is said to have resulted from the promiscuous use of lead nails. FROM THE BLEAK NORTH INTO THE BALMY SOUTH Delights of a Trip to the Island of Jamaica, with Its Many Charms, to the Tourist Seeking Rest—Points of Interest in the Republic of Colombia. (Special Correspondence.) The pleasure of going from the North to the tropics in midwinter is always much enhanced by a particularly cold and bleak day for the departure. This was denied those of us who sailed, for New York wore an air of almost summer mildness, and only the lightest of overcoats were needed as we steamed out into the bay. On the sixth day the waving palms of Jamaica gladdened the eye, and two days were allowed the South American passengers to make what excursions they could inland. Tourists sailing from Boston land at Port Antonio, which is on the opposite side of the island from Kingston, and one of the most charming spots in Native (Jam [Image of a traditional Japanese building with a thatched roof and wooden walls, surrounded by trees and a snowy landscape]. Native Houses. (Jamaica) Jamaica. I selected the other route for the very good reason that all places on the Boston boats were taken tar in advance when I was ready to engage my passage. But, as an English friend expressed it, that line "did for us very well," and we had no fault to find. As Jamaica is becoming yearly more and more the Mecca for tourists, it is as well to state the plain facts, which really need no coloring. There is more to be seen and enjoyed for a month or more in Jamaica, it seems to me, than at any other place so conveniently reached from our part of the world during the objectionable months that precede spring. The thinnest summer clothing is required, and no one is more uncomfortable than the Northern tourist who tries to get about in a black derby, dark clothes and black shoes. The best way is to wear as much white as possible, from the canvas covering for the feet to the India-pith helmet, do little walking in the sun in the middle of the day and preserve an even disposition. Those of us who were bound to South America, or, as some were, on the entire round trip from New York to New York, arranged to take the prettiest long drive on the island that can be done in one day—that to the famous Castle Gardens, the government reservation, where nearly every tree, shrub and plant that can be found in the tropics has been gathered. It was a day that everybody enjoyed hugely, including forty miles of drive over hill and dale, by the side of purling streams, past plantations of sugar cane, cocoanuts, bananas and coffee, through negro villages and groves of gigantic cotton trees. As it was on a Friday, country people were constantly being met in little parties. 1234567890 THE HOTEL on their way to the Saturday market at Kingston, carrying, either on donkeys or more often on their heads, quantities of vegetables and fruits to be disposed of there. The women seemed even more in evidence than the men, and their erect forms and square shoulders showed the beneficial effect of the lifelong habit of carrying burdens upon the head. They were always ready to respond to pleasantries, and sometimes their repartee was rich with unctuous humor. At one stop, aging, and miles that seven days three feet as many w honda to muleback. In prop Norway a people this tries. Spi way, 208; ping place a native woman asked one of the excursionists how he liked the country, and he said it was too warm. "We'll try to have it cooler the next time you come, master," she answered. Every man had either "master," "capain" or "doctor" given him by each native who spoke, the latter appellation seeming a favorite one. Starting out of Kingston harbor again, those of us who were bound farther south had a breezy trip across the waters that intervene between that point and the first important port of South America, at which our steamer called—that of Savannilla, in the republic of Colombia, which we reached in about forty hours. Houses. alca) Savanilla may have been of some importance at one time, but now it is merely a small collection of huts, in none of which a self-respecting white person would care to spend a night or eat a meal. I should guess that the inhabitants might be 500, and that must also represent about the number of individuals who had drunk themselves into a state of inebriety in order to usher in the Lenten season in a becoming manner. They had one day left to get drunk in, if that were possible, for the carnival would end on the morrow, which was Tuesday. One of the native customs is to paint the cheeks with daubs of red or blue, and the most fantastic costumes conceivable are worn. All work is suspended. The train which should have taken us to Barranquilla, twenty-seven miles away—where the custom house and real business of the port is transacted—had gone just before our arrival, and we were told that the usual afternoon train would not run on account of theesta. A special government train happened, fortunately, to show up about dark, and we got to Barranquilla, after all, that night. Now, why should anyone come to Barranquilla, unless on commerce bent, or gold mining, or after a government concession of some kind, or afflicted with sudden insanity? Simply because Barranquilla is on the way to Bogota, the capital of Colombia, the country that professes to own the lathmus of Panama, and with which the United States is bound to have more or less intimate relations during the next twenty years. The Magdalena river pretends to run from somewhere above a village called Honda to this town; and at some times of year, after sufficient rain has fallen, it is said to do so. Just now the condition of the river bed is admitted on all hands to be discount. Residence. Colombia.) (Colon, Colombia) market aging, and growing worse. The 600 miles that can sometimes be made in seven days by steamers that draw three feet of water may now take half as many weeks, or even more. From honda to Bogota it is some days on muleback over a mountain trail. In proportion to population, Spain Norway and Ireland have more blind people than any other European countries. Spain has 216 per 100,000; Norway, 208; and Ireland, 111. --- --- Statistics of the Blind CAUSE OF BALKAN TROUBLE. Race Hatred at the Bottom of the Whole Difficulty. The cause of the trouble in the Balkans is the rooted aversion of a Christian people to be ruled by a race whose sway has been described, in the same terms which were applied to King Bomba, as the "megation of God." . . . For generations they have cherished the hope that one or other of the Great Powers would come to their aid. ... The Great Powers have always felt that in any breakup of Turkey passions and ambitions would be aroused which would bring on that most terrible 'of all scourges, a great European war, and therefore have discouraged any movement and turned on the water whenever there was any smoke to be seen. But ... in striving to perpetuate the statu quo in the Balkans the Powers have been flying in the face of fate. ... In Macedonia or on its confines are found Albanians, Greeks, Roumanians, Montenegrins. Wilson New Grand Vizier of the Turkish Empire, who is Reported to be Responsible for Much of the Present Trouble. Servians and Bulgarians, while there is a small minority which knowing what Austria has done in Bosnia, looks to her, and yet another minority which looks to Italy. There are thus no less than seven conflicting forces in the field. The Servian will not give way to the Bulgarian, or the Bulgarian to the Greek; there has, indeed, already been one war between the minor states in this part of the world, arising solely from these racial animosities and jealousies. It would not accord with the secret desires of more than one great Power to see this mass of hostile communities welded into one coherent whole, nor is such a thing as yet practically attainable. Yet until this consummation is reached the Balkans must remain a prey to turbulence, intrigue and ill suppressed hostilities. It lies, then, with the discordant races of the Balkans to work out their own salvation by finding some means of union and confederation. They must do what Italy achieved forty years ago, but for that they need a Cavour, a house of Savoy, and a generation of herosom and self-sacrifice—London Daily Mail. HIGH POSITION FOR WOMAN Miss Gilmore Assistant Attorney-General for the Philippines. The war department has announced that Miss Floy Gilmore has been appointed assistant attorney-general for the government in the Philippine islands. Miss Gilmore is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Gilmore. * EI Mary MISS FLOY GILMORE wood, Ind., and is 24 years old. She was graduated from the law school of the University of Michigan and admitted to the bar of Indiana two years ago. She went to the Philippines as stenographer, and by good work has won a distinction never before attained by a woman. Stoddard's Last Literary Work. The last literary work upon which the late Richard Henry Stoddard was engaged was in connection with his "Recollections, Personal and Literary," a volume of memoirs covering a period of more than fifty years and affording a glimpse of many of the foremost writers of the last half century, including Hawthorne and Thackeray. This work will be issued probably in the autumn. Mr. Stoddard was author of the much-quoted advice, "write if you want to, but earn your brand some other way." HUMOR OF THE DAY A Musical Performance The map had attended a musical party and the next morning met a friend who lived next door. "I was at a delightful affair at your neighbor's last night," he said. "Yes, I heard something going on there. What was it?" "The execution of a number of musical selections by the young lad." sir selections by the young lad: "Oh, it was an execution, was it?" said the friend in a tone of relief: "I am glad to hear it was no worse. It sounded to me like a murder."—Comfort. Submarine Sport. Charlie Finn—Well, how did the tennis match come out? Willie Gill—It didn't come out. We hadn't more than got started before some food fisherman came along and drew in the net. Her Little Hint Tess—There goes Ursula Hope with Jack Timmid. Jess—Yes, she's setting her cap at him. Tess—Do you really think she cares for him? Jess—Yes, indeed! You know her full name is Ursula May Hope. Well, she signs all her letters to him now, "U. May Hope"—Story Stories. Not for His Reading "Do you choose for yourself, the books you read, my boy?" "Sure." "But how do you know what to avoid?" "Oh, I've all their names here." "Their names." "You bet. It's in this list of 100 best books for boys to read." Up to the Old Tricks. "These college boys beat me," said St. Peter, as he locked the gate for the night. "What's the matter now?" queried the man who was being fitted with a pair of wings. "Why, I let in a batch a while ago and they no sooner got in than they began to pitch quoits with their halos." Feminine Reasoning: Postal Clerk—You'll have to put another stamp on that letter. Miss Pert—Why? Postal Clerk—Because it's overweight. Miss Pert—But, gracious! Another stamp would make it still heavier.—Magazine of Humor. Fine Point. Miss Worry—That man seems to be asking. Expert—'Ale' nuttin', mum! Dat' a beer! Both of Them Guest eat dinner—"Ah! that's good old ale. Pardon my asking, but where did you get it?" Subbuhs—"Home browed." Guest—"Ready? The chicken is delightful, too. Is it one of your own raiding?" Subbuhs—"Yes, home browed." Good Enough Reason Casey—Don't say: "Oh ain't done nothin'." Cassidy—an' why not? Cassy—Because it's not good English. Cassidy—Shure, Olm glad to hear it, fur nayther an' Ol. They Saw the Poem "My friends," said a politician the other day, with a burst of ingenious eloquence, "I will be her best —" The terrified outburst of applause which followed this remark entirely upset the point which the orator was about to introduce. Not Very Catching "I understand that in Russia they disinfect their money every now and then. Seems to me that would be a good idea for this country to try." "Oh, I dunno. I never noticed that money here was alterningly contagious." NEWS&GASSIP Wm. Fairfax, Society Reporetr. A. W. Walker, Agent, Lexington, Mo Remember please— it's the little bits we collect here an there That enables us to run from year to year." LOCALS. LOCALS. Miss Amelia Hunt will spend her vacation in New Orleans. Mr. Bernard Nesbitt will go East for the summer. W. W. Waters has been on the sick list. School will be out next Friday, May 29th. Miss Lillian Malton is quite ill at this writing. M. Al. Miles left for Omaha last Tuesday night. Rev. S. M. Bacote will spent a week or so at Excelsior Springs for his health. Rev. S. M. Bacote has been quite ill for the past week, but is able to be out again. Miss Victoria More has returned from Texas where she has spent the past six months. Thos. Gassoway leaves Kansas City for St. Louis, where he will make it his home. Commencement exercises will take place at the Central High school on the evening of the 29th. Mrs Mae Branche read a most excellent paper at the Forum last Sunday. Mr. Charlie Owens who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. A. J. Starnes the last month, went to St. Joseph Monday. Miss Estella Cole will go to Chicago at the close of school to take a summer course. The K. P. had their annual sermon preached last Sunday at the Second Baptist church. Mrs. Dininshe Brookins and Miss Mollie Butler of Chicago, are in the city, visiting their mother, Mrs. Sarah Morgan, of 571 Oak street. Jas. Runnels will have a full supply of Ozona Toilet articles. See him for these valuable preparations. Sam Cogswell an old resident of this city, died last Saturday. He was a devoted member of Allen Chapel in Class No. 8. Miss Nellie Banks will after the close of school spend & couple of weeks at Excelsior, then she will go to the western coast for the summer. Miss Pearl Shoto, who has been to Atlanta, Ga., attending Spellman University, has come home to spend her vacation. S. S. Steel of St. oJseph was in the city this week visiting his old friends. The boys were all glad to see him. Mrs. Burns of 2042 Summit street, died at Richmond, Mo., where she went to visit her son. The Lincoln high school graduating exercises will take place at the Central high school in the auditorium, 11th and Locust streets the evening of the 29th. The ladies L. W. C. meets with Mr. and Mrs. Judge L. F. Bradley (this Saturday afternoon) from 4 to 9 p. m., 400 Haskell avenue, Kansas City, Kans. Mrs. A. J. Starnes left for New Orleans Tuesday night where she expects to spend the summer with Mr. Starnes' relatives. Mr. Starnes will go to New Orleans at the close of school. Mr. W. W. Watters has been on the sick list for several days. He is much improved at this writing. Miss Graham of Omaha, Neb., is spending several weeks in Kansas City, the guest of Mrs. John Day of 1411 Lydia avenue. The big store of Emery, Bird, Thayer Dry Goods Co. is sometimes termed the Western Emporium of Merchandise. The management of the company is regarded as being the best obtainable. The program rendered by Miss Carne, musical directress of Lincoln Institute and some of the pupils at the Second Baptist church last Friday evening and at the Forum Sunday afternoon were rare treats and above the average Missouri should be justly proud of this talented young woman and the excellent work that she is doing. --- Mr. Richard Stone, better known as "Dick" Stone, is a staunch admirer of race enterprises. He appreciates the great good which The Son is trying to do in this community and has evidenced the same in a substantial manner. To all subscribers who are a year or more behind in their subscription: Your bill will be placed in the hands of a collective agency after next week you have one week now to settle up, out of town and intown. Next week is commencement week at the high school. Monday night class night, Tuesday night Lyceum Club Party, Wednesday night reception given by juniors in honor of seniors, and Friday night commencement exercises at Central High school. How can you expect to get a good newsy paper when you don't pay up your subscription and then kick its late. This is a race enterprise and you have a right to help make it what it out to be. The Opera given under the management of the Ladies of St. Augustine church last Thursday night was a grand success. So well pleased were the general public that the management has received several requests to repeat the opera in the near future. Here is the biggest thing for farmers and people who live in small towns, that has been brought to public notice yet. This is American ginseng. Any one, woman or man, can grow it in their back yards with great profit. A rod square of good ground will bring you an income of $600 a year after it is started. If you are not interested you had better get interested and send a one cent stamp' to H. E. Roush, 1425 Spruce Avenue, Kansas City, Mo., for catalogue and full particulars. Kansas City, Mo., May 21, 1903. The Oxford Club gave their first outing, as a trolley party to Leavenworth last evening. The party composed absolutely of the members and their company which numbered about sixty. Leaving Kansas City about eight o'clock they arrived in Leavenworth at 9:20, and after an enjoyable dance of two hours, with good music by Prof Willie Young, the party returned in time to catch the first owl car. WANTED—SEVERAL PERSONS of character an good reputation in each state (one in this county required) to represent and advertise an old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing. Salary $21.00 weekly and expenses additional, all payable in cash each Wednesday direct from head office. Home and carriage furnished where necessary. References. Enclosure self-addressed envelope. Colonist Co., 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. The Silver Leaf Club will give their next club dance the first Wednesday night. This promises to be a very pleasant party as the club will send complimentary tickets to the graduating class and the teachers of Lincoln high school, complimentary to the class of '03. A MEMBER OF PRITCHARD LODGE NO. 42 A. F. A. M. HAS FAILLED. NO. 42, A F. A. M., HAS FALLEN. The great Creator, having been pleased out of his wisdom and mercy to remove our Brother, A. A. Lovings; from the cares and troubles of a transitory existence to a state of eternal duration, thereby breaking out link; Brother Loveings died May 12, 1903, was buried May 17. The funeral service was held at St. Johns A. M. E-church of which he was a member of long standing and a faithful Christian. He was a member of Pritchard, and had filled several stations, and was elected W. M. in 1888. He was faithful and true. We mourn his loss. He leaves a brother and daughter, Dorris, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. His wife Belle was buried two weeks before him. She was a pass matron of Pritchard Court, and loved by all. The Rising Son is devoted to the best interests of our rase, a fearless advocate of right and fair play. There are those in high places who read and receive this paper and its benefits who think that printers' ink and labor are produced by wind and talk. Now, to all such we ask you again to pay us what you owe. Some of you have gained your notoriety through this paper. Come and see us with the money. HOUSTON COULD ACT FRENCH. How Famous Governor of Texas Received Cervelled French Minister. Representative Dudley Wooten was telling Gen. Sam Houston stories recently, says the Washington Post. He pointed out that France was the first nation to recognize the Texan republic. A Minister was sent to the capital, which was then Houston. The minister knew no English and President Houston could speak nothing but Cherokee and English. An interpreter was sent for. When we arrived the minister had his first audience with President Houston. The minister come in, bowing low and sweeping the floor with his chapeau. He made a dozen of these flourishes. President Houston watched him closely, and when it was time for him to respond he made ten or twelve of the most profound bows, each time sweeping the floor with his cocked hat. Then turning to the interpreter Houston said: "Tell the Frenchman that if I can't speak French I can act French." New Weapon for Consumption. In consumption, early diagnosis is of great importance. It is now greatly facilitated by the use of X-rays. Light. The night has a thousand eyes. And the day but one. Yet the light of the bright world dies With the dying sun. The mind has a thousand eyes. They were not a romantic looking couple, both approaching the mark which the world unfeelingly calls middle age. Both were slightly inclined to embonpoint. She was pleasant and comfortable in appearance and gave the impression of having arrived at that stage of existence when she no longer expected things to happen. Why, indeed, should she? They never had happened, to any extent: she had grown up, had gone to school, placidly fallen in love and married—and there a respectable woman's experience should stop. He was also inclined to placidity—outwardly, at least—but with a difference. Things had happened within his memory. Indeed, he was even then going quietly over them and retrospection which does not include the partner of a man's joys and sorrows is not only a dangerous luxury, but is a sure sign of boredom. They were traveling between Little Rock and 'ort Smith. She was thinking busily of the number of pounds of sugar necessary to a given number of baskets of cherries awaiting her housewifely care, and he—well, his mind was concerned with cherries, too, but they were cherries in the blossom, the snowy boughs of the trees that had shaded a little village lane. Underneath the boughs stood a girl and a boy—how well he remembers the face of the girl, the pink of her cheeks, the blue of her eyes, the brown of her hair—he could feel yet the sting of that braid of hair as she switched it roughly in his face when he tried to steal a kiss. He stole a side look at his wife's plain, wholesome features and sighed. He even wondered why his dream of the tree lane had never come true—why he had—just then the train slowed up at a little side station and he became aware of an unusual bustle on the platform. His wife said, with some excitement in her voice: "John, I do believe a theatrical troupe is getting on here." John dimly remembered that Flora had always called him "Jack" as he answered lazily: "Well, my dear, what of it? There is plenty of room, isn't there? I don't see any immediate need for my being interested," and lapsed into the region of past delights again—"what a mischief Flora has been"—he was rudely jolted back to the present again by a severe pinch from Mrs. John. "For goodness sake, John, did you ever see such a get up?" "Eh—what did you say, Margaret? Get up where?" and following the direction of her eyes, he looked down the aisle. Ye gods, was he dreaming? It was Flora. Flora in the flesh, in fact more so than when they had last met, not quite the Flora of the cherry tree, but unmistakably his early sweet-heart—the star of the barnstorming troupe. She came up the aisle talking loudly to a dejected looking individual whom she addressed as "Tommy." Her dress was brown, and the feather in her hat—a hat too large for travelling—was green as a Brazilian bird's wing. The pink was in her cheeks as in the days of the cherry trees, but it had a suggestion of permanency, unlike the flitting roses of fifteen years ago—and her hair—surely Flora's hair was brown, while the green parrot's wing shaded a voluminous pumpadour of golden yellow. John was not sure by this time It was Flora in the flesh. whether he was the most afraid she wouldn't recognize him or most hoped she would—but it mattered little—she did. In a moment she was bearing down upon them like a ship of Tarshish in full sail and was shaking him warmly by the hand and talking as only Flora could do. "Surely this is Jack Benton? I couldn't be mistaken, though you have grown a lot stouter since we met. Don't you remember Flora Marcey? If you don't then a man's memory for an old sweetheart is a pretty thin thing." Poor John could Margaret stiffen at the last sentence, and groaning in spirit he introduced his wife to Miss Marcey, whose volubility made up for any awkwardness that Mrs. Benton's manner might have caused. "Jack and I were old sweethearts at Fort Smith. Lord, what larks we used to have in the old days, after school and coming home from choir practice. I never thought of going on the stage in those days, but talent will not be suppressed—and here I am. It looks like fate, our meeting like this, doesn't it?" John shuffled nervously and cursed fate inwardly and presently the clatter went on again. "Where are you living? Still at Fort Smith. Well, I never; our circuit closes fifteen miles from there and I'm going to take a holiday. I believe I'll just drop down on you folks for a month's change. If the old place is as slow as it used to be it will make an elegant place to rest." Benton looked beseechingly at his wife, but she appeared oblivious to the fact that he was still on the face of the globe—he hesitated a minute and then, remembering the boy and girl friendship, he glanced at his wife and said defiantly: "We should be awfully pleased to have you." And Mrs. Benton astonished him by adding with suspicious friendliness: "Yes, do come, we shall be perfectly delighted." With more astuteness than her M. Compelled to slink down the aisle in the wake of a purple gown. husband would have given her credit for. Mrs. B. had come to the conclusion that a dose of an old sweetheart—when she is as impossible as Flora—is almost as good for a man as an occasional dose of rheubarb. Flora came—John Benton saw—but Mrs. Benton conquered. Forth from Flora's voluminous baggage came gowns fearfully and wonderfully constructed from materials which might have just arrived from an Indian bazaar. The hat with the green feather was not a circumstance to the creations which crowned Flora's yellow pompadur when she impersonated the heroine in some glowing melodrama—and she wore them all at Fort Smith. On Sundays Mrs. Benton systematically manufactured excuses to remain away from service, and John, who liked to see women garbed as soberly as Quakers, was compelled to stink down the aisle in the wake of a purple gown and a green and purple velvet Gainsborough hat. Four weeks went by and still Flora showed no signs of an early flitting. Mrs. Benton absolutely refused to offer suggestions, so in a moment of desperation Benton bethought himself of an old-time feud between his mother and Flora, which dated back to his and Flora's schooldays. He wired his mother at once, "Need you here immediately, do not fail me," and well did he know that the first available train would bring the faithful soul. At dinner that day he casually announced that he expected his mother that night, or the next morning, at least. In the afternoon Flora received a mysterious message—presumably from Marco—which demanded her immediate presence elsewhere, and by 5:36 the Benton household knew her no more. The next morning found John in bed with a racking nervous headache, As Mrs. Benton waited upon him in her quiet restful way he wondered how he could ever have been fool enough to fancy himself tired of such a woman. Catching her hand and pressing his cheek against it boyishly, he said reproachfully: "Margaret, how could you—what made you act so, and try to keep her?" With a spice of mischief in her calm gray eyes she smoothed his head and answered: "Well, you see, John, dear. I had noticed in you a growing tendency to taking in your sleep—you seemed to have restless dreams about a mysterious 'Flora,' who was connected in an odd way with cherry trees and equally youthful things. So when I met Flora, it occurred to me that at last I saw a way to restore your dreamless sleep and my own peace of mind, which, I don't mind telling you now—was fast slipping away. I'm a homeopath, you know, and—well, some poisons are their own antidotes, when given in proper quantities. Was I right, John?" He kissed her hand and said: "As you always are, darling, but don't you think you gave me an unnecessarily large dose?" She shook her head laughingly. "You see, I didn't want to risk a repetition"—Vivian Clare Howard in Chicago American. STRONG AND GARFIELD CO'S "NASSAU" Do you want to enjoy Perfect foot ease? Wear Oxford. Once you slip your foot in a John Kelley shoe or oxford you will know what "Soft as Velvet" means. Every stylish shape in every good leather in use. Oviatt Shoe Co., 1105 MAIN. BRANCH STORE..... 520 MINN. AVE., Kansas City, Kas. Best Kind K. & Co., has long since as meaning the Best Kind n't you found it so? $10.00 to $27.00 10.00 to 25.00 3.50 to 9.00 g King & Co. B.K.=Best Ki The significance of B., K. & Co., has long come to be recognized as meaning the Best of Clothing. Haven't you found it so? Suits - - - $10.00 to $27 Overcoats - 10.00 to 25 Trousers - 3.50 to Browning King & C B.K.=Best Kind B.K.=Best Kind The significance of B., K. & Co., has long since come to be recognized as meaning the Best Kind of Clothing. Haven't you found it so? Suits - - - $10.00 to $27.00 Overcoats - 10.00 to 25.00 Trousers - 3.50 to 9.00 HENRY CASPER. Mgr. 11th and Main Sts. SAMUEL DIGGS, L DIGGS, SAMUEL DIGGS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in JUNK. CASH PAID FOR Scrap Iron, Rags, Bottles and M NK. PAID FOR s, Bottles and Metals. CASH PAID FOR Scrap Iron, Rags, Bottles and Metals. Our business transaction will convince you of our honest weights and fair dealings. PHONE 126 HICKORY. Kansas City, Mo. W. H. SEIGER, 2nd Vice-President CHAS. H. V. LEWIS, Cashier National Bank CAS CITY, MO. Comptroller of the Currency ai the business Feb. 6, 1903. SOURCES. $ 5,081,796.36. $ 523,000.00 327,441.14 4,180,085.29 5,031,126.43 Union National Bank KANSAS CITY, MO. Statement as made to the Comptroller of the Curren close of business Feb. 6, 1903. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts..... $5,981,798 U. S. Bonds at par..... $ 523,000.00 Municipal Bonds at par..... 327,441.14 Cash and Sigat Exchange..... 4,180,085.29 5,031,126 Total..... $11,012,924 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock..... $ 600,000 Surplus Fund..... 300,000 Undivided profits..... 78,771 Unearned interest..... 94,938 National Bank Notes Outstanding..... 428,000 Deposits..... 9,516,170 $11, 12,924 Statement as made to the Comptroller of the Currency ai the close of business Feb. 6, 1903. Loans and discounts ..... $ 5,981,798.36. U. S. Bonds, at par ..... $ 523,000.00 Municipal Bonds at par ..... 327,441.14 Cash and Nigat Exchange ..... 4,180,685.29 5,031,126.43 HABILITIES. $ 680,000.00 300,000.00 78,771.60 94,983.00 423,000.00 9,516,170.17 $11,12,024.70 LIABILITIES Capital Stock ..... $ 600,000.00 Surplus Fund ..... 300,000.00 Undivided profits ..... 78,771.00 Unearned interest ..... 94,988.00 National Bank Notes Outstanding ..... 429,000.00 Deposits ..... 9,516,170.17 $11,129,470.70 DIRECTORS. J. Snater G. W. Loveley. Fernando P. Nea. M. Merrill. Geo. W. Jones. W. E. Thorne. L. Dean. Geo. D. Ford. Felix L. La Force. E. W. Zea. --- Our present stock is the most complete of any we have ever shown and every stylish novelty in shown in our grand assortment. OVIATT SHOE CO., 1015 MAIN. John Kelley Fashion 31 HENRY CASPER, Mgr. IRON YARP--Cor. 8th @ Hickery Sts OFICE & WAREHOUSE 1315 W. 9th W. 9th DAVID T. BEALS, President. FERNANDO I. PNEAL, Vice-Prest. David T. Beas Geo R. Barse Edward George L. T James. A. J. Snider C. W Whitenead. J. P. Merrill H. J. Rosecrans. O. H. Dean. C. J. Schuezer. $11.012.9.4.79 FROCKS AND FRILLS FOR THE FAIR Novelties in Velvets. One of the new velvets has a watered effect, obtained by a stamping of white on a dark ground. Another novelty is the point desprit velvet, whose ground has the appearance of a network sprinkled with little dots. Then there is the astrakhan and peau de Mouton velvet, which is made to imitate the curls and waves of the fur after which it is called. Among the new colors are the delicate soft rush and palm greens, cramoisi and greanier reds, the lovely scale of violets, Sevres blue, cornflower, platinum gray, Cossack green, which is nearly black, and the more subdued shades, such as beaver, tawn and oyster. Plain velvet is preferred for elaborate and ceremonial costumes, but for day frocks there is absolutely no limit to choice. Gift for a Bride A very practical bridal gift was recently made by a clever girl, and tucked into the traveling bag of the young wife. This is what it was: A little bag of dainty flowered ribbon, lined with soft pink silk. The bottom, oval in shape, was stuffed with cardboard, and the top was shredded and tied with narrow pink ribbon. Inside were spools of thread, needles, pins, thimble and a tiny pair of scissors. The whole affair was very small and the contents only intended for emergency use—the stitch in time. Just an ordinary sewing bag, to be sure, but a priceless boon to the bride, who blessed the silver many times over when she tore the braid off her dress 1 and found the small condensed work- shop ready to help out. A New Kind of Nougat. Put three-quarters of a pound each of granulated sugar and strained honey in a saucepan, place over a gentle fire and boil until quite brittle. Add the beaten white of one large egg. Then stir in a little orange essence, if the mixture is not sticky, and mix in three-quarters of a pound of sweet almonds, blanched and dried. Mix well together and spread out on oiled papers in layers two inches thick place between two boards and put a heavy weight on top and let remain until cold, then cut in short, narrow strips. Silk Mull for Summer Silk mull is to be one of the dress materials for the season not only for evening gowns but also for almost any afternoon occasion. Silk mull is really strong and does not crush and will stand much wear. If the color is good and it is juicy schools trimmed one can keep such a dress of summer in fair condition. It does not crush or grow limp. By judicious trimming is meant the trimming around the bottom should be something that can be removed for cleaning or else be black lace. HOUSEHOLD TALKS Use bamboo fat for basting or frying chicken or gams. It imparts a delicate flavor. To cool a mold of jelly quickly place it in a vessel, full of cold salted water and set it in a cool cellar. A too large cork will often fit a bottle quite well after it has been soaked in boiling water, for a few minutes. Pastry should be cooled off in a warm room; taking it suddenly from the oven to a cold larder will make it heavy. When cooking acid fruits if a small pinch of carbonate of soda be added less sugar will be needed and the flavor will be greatly improved. Turpentine will cleanse zinc and make it look like new. Wash the zinc first in hot soda water and then rub with a flannel dipped in turpentine. When making beet tea never add the salt till the meat has been cooking 1 for some time. Salt acts upon the fiber and prevents it giving out all its nourishing properties. Save old corks and soak then in paraffin and they will make excellent fire lighters, either for reviving a drying fire or with a few sticks for kindling one in the first place. Girl's Gibson Dress. So-called Gibson dresses, or those made with plaits over the shoulders that give a broad effect, always are becoming to little girls and are much in style. This stylish one combines the familiar waist with a side plaited skirt and is both new and attractive. The plaits are wide and extend over the shoulders, concealing the armsy scams, but are so laid as to give a tapering effect to the figure. The closing is made invisibly at the left h d a. e. f. i n et x el. a n w shoulder and beneath the plait at the left side of the front. The sleeves are in bishop style with straight cuffs. The skirt is laid in backward turning side plats that meet at the back and form a wide box plated effect at the front. It is seamed at the waist and closes at the left of the center beneath the plait. The quantity of material required for the medium size (8 years) is 5½ yards 27 inches wide of 3¹² yards 44 inches wide. Airy Fashions. Fashion seems averse to anything cumbersome or heavy in the way of trimming. Small flowers arranged in airy sprays and garlands are popular. Hats this spring will be faced with silk or gauze flower petals. For bows, the thinnest of taffeta, gauze, mousse-line and lace are most in request. In fact, Dame Fashion has decreed that this is to be an airy, gossamer summer. Attractive New Styles. Gray cloth gowns are among the newest fashions, made with deep flounces or bands of gray squirrel, and with blouse or jacket of the same fur. Bolero jackets, with facings of ermine and finished with ruffles of white lace, are attractive and expensive enough to insure their popularity. Sailor Hat Flowers. the king Nasturtiums, glowing with orange scarlet, marigold yellow and tawny russet tints are grouped in a large bunch toward the left side of a dark-blue sailor hat. This sailor is not of straw, but of dark-blue linen, lined with crinoline and further stiffened by the application of several lines of machine stitching, which follow the contour of a rather wide brim. A narrow blass-c band of linen is tightly drawn around the crown. There is no other trimming of any kind. A Dainty Morning Gewn. A very dainty morning gown is made in two pieces. The skirt is made of white dotted swiss muslin trimmed with two deep, snaped ruffles, the ruffles being edged with pale blue taffeta bands. The sacque is of pale blue taffeta, with a broad collar of the taffeta eged with dotted swiss, and deep turn-over cuffs of the same on the bell sleeves. It is fastened in front by white porcelain buttons decorated with pink rose buds. How Plumes Are Worn. The long feather trailing down one side of a hat at the back of the ear is going out, and it is now the thing to have one on each side of the hat, if the latter be of the flat, broad brimmed style. Many of the plumes worn thus resemble algrettes turned upside down. A Dainty Little Frock. A pretty model for a ten-year-old girl is of yellow and white linen, with bands of black Russian embroidery A single hand borders the short, full skirt. The bodice is blouse shaped, with a square cut neck opening over a guippe of fine all-over embroidery. The square opening is outlined by a band of the embroidery. The belt is of the embroidery and two rows ornament the puffed sleeves. Collars of Mechlin Lace Round, deep collars of white taffeta applipped with Mechlin lace, are among the dressy novelties that are intended to adorn foulard silk frocks for the coming spring and summer season. BOUDOIR CHAT Shot silks are again in vogue for strapping and trimmings. Simplicity is hardly the keynote of the debutante's gown this year. Plains as trimming are much seen and are to be had in velvet and pann as well as silk and wool. For evening wear it is considered very modish to have shoes and stock plains to match the gown worn. Black and white is very smart for evening gowns, a touch of color being supplied by very large roses of chiffon or velvet. Fur yokes show in a few of the handsomer street gowns, with which fur-trimmed hats and large muffs are smart details Banalitive Heat Measurers. The astronomer has heat-measuring devices that can detect infinitesimal variations of temperature and indicate the heat of stars distant millions of miles from our earth, and chemical compounds sensitive to light that our eyes never can see. Document Net Authentic A Baltimore man claims to have the original death warrant of Charles I. of England. It is written on this parchment, but has the misfortune to be dated Jan. 24, 1648, while Charles I. was not beheaded until Jan. 30, 1649. Oure Is Too Rough. Football, not the American college game, but the English game, is to be taught to the French soldiers. The sport has proved popular in the regiments in which it has been introduced. Linotype for All Kinds of Work: A double-magazine illotype machine now on the market enables the operator 10 set complicated advertising matter and any ordinary book page without rising from the keyboard. Can Read Print at Twenty Miles. A searchlight of 100,000-candle power will render print visible at a distance of twenty miles. The experiment has been tried from the top of Mount Washington. An Old Lady's Discovery. Garnett, Ark., May 18th.—For 18 years Mrs. Mary Dunlop of this place has suffered with Kidney trouble, which was so bad at times that it made her life a burden. She tried much medicine and many treatments, but got no better. At last, however, Mrs. Dunlop claims to have found a perfect remedy, and she is so pleased at the wonderful cure she herself has received, that she is telling all her friends and praising the medicine to everyone she moets. The name of this medicine is Dodd's Kidney Pills, and it has done wonderful work for Mrs. Dunlop. Everybody is talking about it, and some people are claiming to have been cured of Rheumatism by it. A Mrs. Garrett who lives in Brazil, this state, was at the point of death with some Cerebro-Spinal trouble and was saved by Dodd's Kidney Pills. It is certain that no other medicine ever introduced here has done so much good in such a short time. What He Took to Her. "And so your divorced husband married again last night, did he?" asked a Jacksonville lady of her housegirl. "Y-a-s mam, he done fool anudder 'oman. I tell her she better leave dat nigger be, but she wouldn't hear to me." "Is he going to take a bridal tour?" asked the lady. "Take a bride to'er? Don't know 'bout dat, mam, but I does know dat he took a battling stick to me."-Florida Times-Union. Lots of Old Uniforms One of the big problems now before the quartermaster's department at Washington is the best and most economical method to supply the army with the new regulation uniform of green cloth and at the same time prevent the loss of the $2,000,000 worth of supplies of the old-style uniform now on hand. Must Label Horse Sausage. The canton of Geneva has recently passed a law which makes it compulsory that butchers who sell horse sausages must wrap them up in blue paper, so as to avoid confusion. The butchers are in high dudgeon, and have complained to the federal authorities that the new law interferes with the freedom of commerce. German Customs Tariff Decree The new German customs tariff prescribes that on entering goods the importer shall make declaration as to the country of origin. BE INDEPENDENT. It's Easy to Shake Off the Coffee Habit. There are many people who make the humiliating acknowledgment that they are dependent upon Coffee to "brace them up" every little while. These have never learned the truth about Postum Cereal Coffee which makes leaving off coffee a simple matter and brings health and strength in place of coffee lils. A lady of Davenport, Iowa, who used Postum Food Coffee for five years is competent to talk upon the subject. She says: "I am a school teacher and during extra work when I thought I needed to be braced up I used to indulge in rich, strong coffee of which I was very fond and upon which I thought I was dependent. "I began to have serious heart palpitation and at times had sharp pains around the heart and more or less stomach trouble. I read about Postum and got some to try. I dropped coffee, took up the Postum and it worked such wonders for me that many of my friends took it up. "In a short time I was well again, even able to attend evening socials. And I did not miss my coffee at all. Now I can truthfully say that I have been repaid fully for the change I made. I have no indications of heart disease and not once in the past four years have I had a sick headache or billious spell. "My father, 78 years old, is a Postum enthusiast, and feels that his good health in a large measure is due to the 6 cups of good Postum which he enjoys each day." Name furnished by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There is a reason. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED. 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED. We send: FREE and postpaid a 200 page treatise on Piles, Fistula and Diseases of the kctum; also 100 page illness, treatise on Diseases of Women. Of the thousands cured by our mild method, more paid a cent tiltured—we furnish their names on application. IN THE MIND MARK. The National Fashion Co. Of 60 & 62 NEW ST., NEW YORK CITY, makes a specialty of giving information, hints and advice about exclusive fashions by mail. Outside of the great cities live thousands of intelligent women who wear fashionable gowns and exclusive styles—the ones who take advantage of our unique and wonderful service on fashions and dress by mail. Would you not like to be one of them? Why not be smartly and elegantly dressed when you may do so for ever so small a sum of money, and when our advice saves you money and worry besides! We are in touch with the fashion centres, through correspondents, all over the world, particularly in Paris, Berlin and Vienna. We advise us of all that is designed for women's apparel, weeks ahead of the time the patterns get into the open market and months ahead of the time they can reach women outside the large cities. By our own system our Company will give each subscriber an expert service on individual designs made by dress artists of long experience and renown. If you become a subscriber to our service we act as your personal advisor in all matters pertaining to dress and fashions, cost of material, etc. We tell you what is exactly suited to your personality; we help you to build a perfect form and grace of body and harmonious ensemble between nature and art. Tell us all your needs, what costumes you require, what you are able to spend for dress at one time or for a whole year, for what purpose—walking, evening or reception dress. A design will be furnished free with full particulars as to cost, etc. We do not manufacture nor do we sell dresses at all. We are only advisors and counselors in fashion, although we can state, $ desired, where you may buy any desired costume. If full description is given, we can design as suitable, pretty and stylish a costume as if the person were in our studio in New York. This Service Costs $1.00 per Month. Send price to the NATIONAL FASHION CO., 60 and 62 New St., New York, for first month's membership. THE K. C. S. ALMANAC FOR 1903 The Kansas City Southern Railway's Almanac for 1903 is now ready for distribution. Farmers, stock-raisers, fruit-growers, truck gardeners, manufacturers, merchants and others seeking a new field of action or a new home at the very lowest prices, can obtain reliable information concerning Southwestern Missouri, the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations in the Indian Territory, western A Kansas Eastern State, western Louisiana and the Coast country, and of the business opportunities offered therein. Write for a copy of the K. C. S. Almanac and address, S. G. Warner, G. P. A., K. C. S. Ry., Kansas City, Mo. You can't blow your own horn unless you are able to raise the wind. Iowa Farms 54 Per Acre Cash balance is crop till paid. MULHALL, Blox City, IA The English Language. So far from there being any real danger of the defilement of the language by the profusion of Britticisms and Americanisms, of Canadianisms and Australianisms, of New Zelandisms—if such exist, as no doubt they do—English is really the most fortunate of all modern tongues in that it has so many sources of refreshment, so varied, so remote from each other.—Brander Matthews in Harper's Magazine. The Soul of the Elephant. Elephants will actually die from nervous upset or shock. There is an Indian saying that an elephant has a double heart. That is an Oriental way of stating that it is an emotional creature, and that though it keeps these feelings severely repressed in general, when it does give way to nerves, grief or fear its huge body becomes absolutely enslaved to the mental condition and very possibly succumbs. Live Lion for Model In order to have a model for the two lions in marble which will be placed in front of the Feldherrnhalle in Munich, near the residence, the Academy of Arts has imported a live lion from Africa. The marble lions are the gift of the late Matias Pschorr, the well-known brewer, and will cost about 40,000 marks ($9,520). The Photograph in Literature The Phonograph in Literature. The phonograph is being used for literary purposes by up-to-date authors. The initial cost of a good phonograph is about $75, and of an inferior one $25. A cylinder can be procured for 25 cents. It can be shaved twenty times, and as it will take 800 words, an author can get records of 16,000 words at the trifling cost of 25 cents for material. Professor Popular With Students. Prof. George E. Woodberry of the department of comparative literature of Columbia University has been elected for the fifth consecutive year the most popular professor at that institution by the vote of the senior class. Honor for Retiring Officer When Gen. Ludington retired from the quartermaster's department of the United States army he received from the officers who served under him a gold and silver loving cup. ALTON RESUMES FAST ST. LOUIS TRAIN SERVICE. Passengers destined to St. Louis and points east should go via the Kansas City Gateway, thereby securing the advantage of the Chicago & Alton's fast night train, leaving Kansas City at 9 p.m., arriving in St. Louis at 7:08 a.m. Chair cars free of extra charge. Compartment sleeping cars. The Alton keeps their light a shining just ahead of the rest. Write to L. D. Cooper. Traveling Passenger Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, Kansas City, Mo., for lowest rates. Nearing Half-Century Limit. Sir Thomas Shaughnessy of the Canadian Pacific railroad will soon be 50 years of age. He began his railway career in Chicago. Southern Cotton Industry Southern Cotton Industry. The cotton spinners of the South used last year 334,415 bales, almost as much as the New England mills. Plover Eggs a Delicacy. Plover eggs are esteemed a great delicacy in England and Germany. Blondin's Niagara Medal. At a sale of the medals, orders and diplomas of Blondin, the tight rope walker, in London recently, a gold medal and chain, with diploma, awarded to him for crossing the Niagara in 1858, went for $100. We Don't Believe It. An Atchison girl of 20 refuses to have a looking glass in her room. Subject for debate by the Lancaster literary society: is she handsome or homely?—Atchison Globe. DONT SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers. 5c. a package. You can never tell what kind of a stunt a woman or a balky horse will do next. To Cure a Cold in one day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 23c. Happy is the suburban dweller who is the general manager of a small garden. Lewis' "Single Binder" straight 5c cigar. No other brand of cigars is so popular with the smoker. He has learned to rely upon its uniform high quality. Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Many who marry in haste repent in the divorce court. Don't you know that Defiance Starch besides being absolutely superior to any other, is put up 16 ounces in package and seils at same price as 12-ounce packages of other kinds? That man who is always complaining must be awfully tiresome to himself. This Will Interest Mothers. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in children in New York City. For children in Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move and regulate the bowels and destroy Worms. Sold by all Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE Address A.S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N.Y. Samson might have escaped with his hair had not that female barber talked him to sleep. I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago—Mrs. Thos. Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1900. Some men never discover that they are on the wrong tack until they sit down on it. Look for this Trade Mark: "The Klean, Kook Kitchen Kind." The stoves without smoke, ashes or heat. Make comfortable cooking. One trouble with some men is that their upper and lower lips so seldom meet. Sensible Housekeepers will have Defiance Starch, not alone because they get one-third more for the same money, but also because of superior quality. Many a man's popularity is due to an attempt to wear a misfit mantle of greatness. Hundreds of dealers say the extra quantity and superior quality of Defiance Starch is fast taking place of all other brands. Others say they cannot sell any other starch. Many a man who prays for his daily bread kicks if he doesn't get pie for dessert. It's Up to You to grasp the good things that come your way. Read up on the money-making possessions in Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory, and Texas. Let us send you "Business Chances," "Timely Topics," "Texas," "The Golden Square" and other interesting "Katy" publications pertaining to the Great Southwest. Address "Katy." 501 Wainwright, St. Louis, Mo. The Garden of Eden was good enough until Eve got a secret which she had to go out to tell. If winter left you "all run down," wind up with Hires Rootbeer That will "set you going." Five gallons for 25 cents. Charles E. Hires Co., Malvern, Pa. M. E. WILSON Mrs. F. Wright, of Oelwein, Iowa, is another one of the million women who have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Overshadowing indeed is the success of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound — compared with it, all other medicines for women are experiments. Why has it the greatest record for absolute cures of any female medicine in the world? Why has it lived and thrived and done its glorious work among women for a quarter of a century? Simply because of its sterling worth. The reason that no other medicine has ever reached its success is because there is no other medicine so successful in curing woman's ills. Remember these important facts when a druggist tries to sell you something which he says is just as good. A Young New York Lady Tells of a Wonderful Cure:— "DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:—My trouble was with the ovaries; I am tall, and the doctor said I grew too fast for my strength. I suffered dreadfully from inflammation and doctored continually, but got no help. I suffered from terrible dragging sensations with the most awful pains low down in the side and pains in the back, and the most agonizing headaches. No one knows what I endured. Often I was sick to the stomach, and every little while I would be too sick to go to work for three or four days; I work in a large store, and I suppose standing on my feet all day made me worse. "At the suggestion of a friend of my mother's I began to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it is simply wonderful. I felt better after the first two or three doses; it seemed as though a weight was taken off my shoulders; I continued its use until now I can truthfully say I am entirely cured. Young girls who are always paying doctor's bills without getting any help as I did, ought to take your medicine. It costs so much less, and it is sure to cure them. Yours truly, ADELAIDE PRAHL, 174 St. Ann's Ave., New York City." Women should not fail to profit by Miss Adelaide Prahl's experiences; just as surely as she was cured of the troubles enumerated in her letter, just so certainly will Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cure others who suffer from womb troubles, inflammation of the ovaries, kidney troubles, nervous excitability, and nervous prostration; remember that it is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound that is curing women, and don't allow any druggist to sell you anything else in its place. If there is anything in your case about which you would like special advice, write freely to Mrs. Pinkham. She can surely help you, for no person in America has such a wide experience in treating femaleills as she has had. Address is Lynn, Mass.; her advice is free and always helpful. $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot forthwith produce the original letter and signature of Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. wis said su do fer the pain ache I w whil mother's Vegetable Co I felt better after the first two or weight was taken off my shoulder can truthfully say I am entirely co paying doctor's bills without getting your medicine. It costs so much Yours truly, ADELAIDE PRAIL, 174 Women should not fail to experiences; just as surely as she merated in her letter, just so co Vegetable Compound cure other bles, inflammation of the ovaria tability, and nervous prostration Pinkham's Vegetable Compound allow any druggist to sell you a If there is anything in your special advice, write freely to help you, for no person in America treating female lills as she has her advice is free and always he $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot forth above testimonial, which will pro- Lyd HOUSEWIVES HEADACHES M You don't know why you suffer from headache and you are apt to believe you have some dire female trouble, but its dollars to doughnuts that you are wrong. Women are prone to put off the duties of Nature to attend to the duties of the home and when they do get time to go, the feeling has passed. Constipation results and then the awful racking headache. Take a spoonful of Dr.Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin every night before going to bed. Keep it up for a few weeks. A. P. Klipp, of Troy, Ohio, miller at Hayner's Distillery, writes under date of June 10, 1901: "My wife and self suffered off and on for years, and I was forced to sleep in Henslade, and we received almost instant relief by taking Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The use of several bottles restored our digestive organs to normal condition, and although we are free from trouble, we do not consider being without a bottle for a minute." Your Money Back If It Don't Benefit You PEPSIN SYRUP CO., Monticello, Ill. Just what it w St. Jac is The prompt SORENESS A A woman never puts anything in her pocket that she can hold in her mouth. Do Your Feet Acme and Burn? Shake into your shoes, Alien's Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It makes tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Swollen, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions. At all Drummicks and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LoRey, N. Y. No doubt many a wife wishes she had her old job back again. Dealers say that as soon as a customer tries Defiance Starch it is impossible to sell them any other cold water starch. It can be used cold or boiled. As girls grow older they think less of dolls and more of dollars. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS Use the best. That's why they buy Red Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers, 5 cents. Platonic friendship is better than love of the honorable-mention brand. Is taken internally. Price, 75c. Don't sit on another man's point of view. All creameries use butter color. Why not do as they do-use JUNE TINT BUTTER COLOR. A little lie generally travels faster than a great truth. Storekeepers report that the extra quantity, together with the superior quality of Defiance Starch makes it next to impossible to sell any other brand. A wheelbarrow is an excellent vehicle in its way, but it won't push itself. was 25 years ago, Jobs Oil Missouri Notes Cairo, near Moberly, is the home of a woman paperhanger who is an expert with the paste brush. The annual panther scare is on near Bevier rather early this year. As yet there is no fruit in that neighborhood to be protected except strawberries.2 A Johnson county paper welcomes home a young telegrapher who, it says, is chief night operator, wire chief and night manager for the Western Union at Clifton, Tex. Incidentally it says that Clifton has nearly a hundred inhabitants, including one other telegraph operator. The county jail at Carthage is rather weak. So frequently have been the deliveries from it recently that the sheriff, as a last resort, is said to be thinking of serving better meals to the prisoners as an inducement for them to remain incarcerated. W. D. Roberts of New Cambria has in his possession one of the oldest Bibles in the state of Missouri if not in the United States. It has been handed down from generation to generation on his mother's side of the family. It was printed in 1588 and has wooden covers bound over with leather and rawhide strings. The book shows very little decay, notwithstanding its 315 years of age. The Chillicothe Athletics, who have new uniforms, make bigger hits with the girls than do the Moberly Signals, their rivals, even if they don't always play as good ball. A year ago thirty young men in Moberly clubbed together to play lotteries, hoping to win a big "stake." In all they paid $360 for lottery tickets and won $126. They have disbanded. 1 A Bucklin restaurant keeper has a small menagerie in his place of business which includes Belgian hares, squirrels, owls and crows. The restaurant is a popular one for hash eaters, as they figure that the menagerie gets the scraps that usually go into hash in eating houses. The Mississippi river is as changeable as a 17-year-old girl's affections. The monitor Arkansas, which came to St. Louis for the World's fair dedication, is lying near Ste. Genevive, unable to proceed down the river on account of low water, and it hasn't been more than two or three months ago that the river was away out of its banks. Four brothers who had not been together before in forty-one years met at Fulton the other day and talked over old times. They were William, Thomas, Lamar and Noah Bedsworth, all robust looking men and residents of Missouri. Their ages aggregate 271 years, William being 78 years old, Thomas 79, Lamar 66 and Noah 57. The two older brothers are farmers in Callaway county. Lamar is a preacher, and his home is in Salline county. Noah owns a fine fruit farm near Cedar City and is also a minister. A Chillicothe paper speaks of an "at tempted jail break." But is a jail break a jail break until it is a jail break? Just to "jonah" him (the friends of Jacob Bolls of Atchison county call him Job. The total cost to Cole county of the boobie investigation so far is $1,918.50, divided as follows: Sheriff's fees and expenses, $230; pay of jurors, $634.20; pay of stenographers, $125; clerk's fees, $50; witness fees, $879.30. The Glasgow Echo tells of a knowing young wife who cured her husband of staying out late at night In an original way. Before going to bed she would place two easy chairs together before the sitting room grate and then hold a lighted match to a cigar until the room had a faint odor of tobacco smoke. Although her husband never said a word to her about noticing anything, three "applications" effected cure. During the next year Jefferson City will spend $80,000 in the erection of school buildings; Sedalia $45,000, and Columbia $20,000. Savannah, Keyesville, Wellsville, Edina, Clayton, Bounton, Jonesburg and several other Missouri towns will spend sums ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 for the same purpose. Whenever Milt Craig of Paris commences to tell a joke his friends all leave him. The other day Craig sprung one and in order to emphasize the point nudged Harry Stavely so hard in the side that he broke a rib. And the worst part of it all is Craig wants to tell jokes all the time. A Missouri mule that was caught in a railroad wreck at Jefferson City recently, kicked his way out of the debris. Newspapers outside of Missouri look upon the mule's escape as something very wonderful. A Sadalia man got drunk the other night and fell through a $75 plate glass window. After he was extricated from the show window he gave vent to a low whistle and said "Gee rickets, that cyclone wuz a fast boy, wasn't she?" Reports from Carthage say that a hundred cars of strawberries will be shipped from Sarcoxie during the next three weeks. Mrs. Henrietta Hume of Boone county is 163 years old. Her son, Reuben, is 79 years of age, yet she speaks of him as "her little boy." While plowing on the Davis farm in Johnson county, Wednesday, Ira Kingsley unearthed an Indian tomahawk. He took it to the house and rigged up a handle for it. Then he threw it at a fence post and killed a $14 hog. The Oldest Steam Engine. The oldest steam engine in the world is said to be an old beam engine in one of the mills of Charles Clifford & Sons of Birmingham. The engine was started in 1767 and was put together by a man named James Pickard. The beam was made of oak and was 28 feet long, 3 feet deep and 2 feet wide. It was as hard as iron, and had been working continuously for 135 years in Birmingham. Onslaught Upon Society: Not content with selling worthless shares, ill-conducted horses, impure wines and unsmokable cigars the "ladies" and "gentlemen" of the day apparently sell each other to middle-class aspirants for social distinction and to tradesmen. They complain that their servants receive commissions, and accept commissions themselves. Our selling society is a combination of tots for all the trades.—London Truth. A Grateful Tribute Ccl. Joe Rickey, inventor of the gin and whisky rickey, is dead, but his memory will long be revered by his fellow countrymen. He was not so great an inventor as Edison, but his inventions were much more palatable. They were not so costly as radium, but they were better to have early in the morning.—New York Commercial. Growing Pacific Coast Trade. There are few more striking facts than the growing importance of Puget sound customs districts. In the year that has just closed all the customs districts of the United States showed a decline of exports and grain products except the Pacific coast ports, the shipments from Puget sound ports increasing 45 per cent. Throughout India there were over a hundred thousand deaths from plague during the past month. The Punjab, Bombay, and the united provinces were the worst affected. The disease is everywhere confined to the natives. Preventive measures have failed, but it is hoped that the approaching fierce heat will, as usual, reduce the mortality. What Everybody Says. Every one who uses Doan's Kidney Pills free trial has a good word to say for them—that's why they are most prominent in the public eye. Aching backs are eased. Hip, back, and loin pains overcome. Swelling of the limbs and droopy signs vanish. They correct urine with brick dust sediment, high colored, excessive pain in passing, dribbling, frequency, bed wetting. Doan's Kidney Pills dissolve and remove calculi and gravel. Relieve heart pulpitation, sleeplessness, headache, nervousness. FREE—HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS. Doan's Kidney Pills. A SPECIAL TREAT FOSTER-MILKEN Co. Buffalo, NY. You send me by mail, without charge trial shipment. YES. State (Out not coupon on dotted lines and mail to Foster Bilburn (C. Buffalo, N.Y) Medical Advice Free - Strictly Confidential C.K. Nervous AND Neural Headache DON'S BITZER ITS. ALL SHES. QUICKLY CUR BROMO SELTZ SOLD EVERYWHERE. WINCHEST FLE @ PISTOL CARRY It's the shots that hit that count. Le and Pistol Cartridges in all calls y shoot accurately and strike a go- ting blow. This is the kind of cartrid you insist on having the time-tried W DEALERS SELL WINCHESTER MAKE Sick, Ne AND Ne He QU EMERSON'S BROMO-SELTZER 10 CENTS. CURES ALL HEADACHES. SOLD EW WINCH RIFLE & PIST "It's the shots tha Rifle and Pistol Car they shoot accurately trating blow. This is t if you insist on having ALL DEALERS SELL WI Sick, Nervous AND Neuralgic Headaches EMERSON'S BROMO-SELTZER 10 CENTS. 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Prior to taking these pills it was impossible for me to night's sleep, but I am not experiencing any difficulty in this respect now. — Your truly, John Kus, Kansas Stree. — Foreman, American Tobacco Co. () AURERENE, WASH— I had a bad pain in my back; I could hardly walk or sit down. I could not write for sample, but got a fifty-cent box of druggist, and they fought. I fought. No other medicine did me any good. — Auo. Cana- 85, 15 St. Eight. W ervous neuralgic headaches BICKLY CURED BY ROMO BELTZER EVERYWHERE. 10¢ MESTER TOL CARTRIDGES. hit that count." Winchester ridges in all calibers hit, that is, and strike a good, hard, pene- ne kind of cartridges you will get, the time-tried Winchester make. NANCHESTER MAKE OF CARTRIDGES. W. N. U., KANSAS CITY, NO. 21, 1903 PISO'S CURE FOR CURSES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use In Thin, solid by druggists. CONSUMPTION public eye. CHICAGO, IL. — When I received the sample of Dean's Kidney Pills I was surprised. My back was slick and unit to do anything. The several routines I had used, though highly recommended, did not good, but I was not troubled and made me worse. Before I had used the sample I was feeling so much better that I got more from the drug store. I could not sleep at all, but I was six eight times and the urine was so red, would almost think it was part blood — there was a sand, like brick dust, with one one half that I suffered, nor how good I feel now that I am cured by Dean's Kidney Pills; but here I am, sixyears, years old, own work, feeling well as I did twenty years ago, for which I thank Dean's Kidney Pills ten thousand times or three or five Wake Street. Dean's Pills cure when other fail. A Beautiful Young Society Woman's Letter. ST. PATR. MINN. 521 Wabasha St. Dr. Hartman, Columbus, O. Dear Sir: "I took Peruna last summer when I was all run down, and had a headache and backache, and no ambition for anything. I now feel as well as I ever did in all my life, and all thanks is due to your excellent Peruna."—Boss F. Healy. The symptoms of summer catarrh are quite unlike in different cases, but the most common ones are general tastude, played-out, tired-out, used up, run-down feelings, combined with more or less heavy, stupid, listless, mental condition. Rebish for food and the ability to digest food seems to be lost. Skin eruptions, sallow complexion, bibulousness, coated tongue, fittil, irregular sleep, help to complete the picture which is so common at this season. Peruna so exactly meets all these conditions that the demand is so great for this remedy at this season of the year that it is nearly impossible to supply it. If you do not receive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. A Colonist Rates to California. Tickets to Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and numerous other points in California will be on sale daily to and including June 15, 1903, by the Santa Fe at rate of $25 from Kansas City. These tickets will be good for stopovers at various points in California en route, and will be honored on fast trains carrying Free Chair Cars and Pullman Tourist Sleepers. The best line to California is the Santa Fe, a road under one management, and operating trains over its own rails. Literature describing the route equipment and the state free by appying to the undersigned. Santa Fe. GEO. W. HAGENBUCH, Gen'l Agt. Pass. Dept., A. T. & B. F. Rye Kansas City, Mo. U.M.C. Stands for Union Metallic Cartridges. It also stands for uniform shooting and satisf- factory results. Ask your dealer for U.M.C. ARROW and NITRO CLUB Smokeless Shot Shells. The Union Metallic Cartridge Co., BRIDGEPORT, CONN. FREE TO WOMEN! To prove the healing and sanitary benefits of the toilet Antiseptic we will mail a large trial package with book of instructions almost entirely free. This is not a large package but a small package, enough to con- vince anyone of its value. Women over the country are using antiseptic for what it has done in local treat- ment of female life, curing inflammation and discomforts wonderful, using a mild, gentle, tear-free local cathartic as a mouth wash and to remove tartar and whiten the teeth. Send today, a postal card Sold by drugstore or postpaid by us. 100 cents, large box. Satisfaction guaranteed. THE R. PAXTON CO., Boston, Mass. 214 Columbus Ave. Upwards of 100,000 Americans have settled in Western Canada during the past years. They are CONTINUED HAPPY, AND MORE JOYFUL, and there are rooms for MILLIONS. 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Do not BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 Mention Is This Re Yes! Some of the prettiest designs in are in the show Kansas City's Pio on receipt of $1.50 and your name and address, with full, plain, together with our beautiful Souvenir Catalogue, justly located of the day. who have ever bought OZONO we will send this great bargain to you. Your word will be sufficient. Simply tell us what and where the offer is made with the object of securing good Agents, in money selling our preparations. No matter where you live, we safely to you. Do not delay; order to-day. Address EMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Va. NOTE.—To all who have ever bought OZONO we will send this great bargain offer for only $1.00. Your word will be sufficient. Simply tell us when and where you bought it. This liberal offer is made with the object of securing good Agents, who can simply coin money selling our preparations. No matter where you live, we can get our goods safely to you. Do not delay; order to-day. Address BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Va. Mention this paper when you write. Is This Really True? Yes! Some of the choicest qualities and prettiest designs in Watches and Jewelry are in the show window of : : : : Kansas City's Pioneer Negro Jeweler, Is This Really True? Yes! Some of the choicest qualities and prettiest designs in Watches and Jewelry are in the show window of : : : : J. A. WILSON, Mr. Wilson in soliciting and the public either in buying of watches and jewels assures nothing less to Bargains in diamond rings, baby rings, ladies' gold guards. A LETTER FROM American Mutual Aid Association, Gentlemen: I want to thank of the claim that was due me for also want to thank your agent, Mr. me and your doctor for his visiting was a great saving for me since i We don't go around boasting others to do this. Those persons who feel that and sickness, we courteously invite this nature, and if you find any privileges, and benefits that we do company; but if not, then we throw Whether you would be assured or to post you on the laws of fraternity G. A.C.L. W. C. C. The Stoeltzing Sto on in soliciting the patronage of his friends public either in buying his goods or in repair- catches and jewelry (which is a specialty) nothing less than complete satisfaction. diamond rings, engagement and wedding rings, ladies' gold guards, etc., can always be obtained. Mr. Wilson in soliciting the patronage of his friends and the public either in buying his goods or in repairing of watches and jewelry (which is a specialty) assures nothing less than complete satisfaction. Bargains in diamond rings, engagement and wedding rings, baby rings, ladies' gold guards, etc., can always be obtained. Al Aid Association, St. Louis, Mo. "I want to thank you for the promptness in the payment that was due me for the time that I was seriously ill, and I thank your agent, Mr. G. A. Clay, for his regular attention to actor for his visiting me every day while I was sick, whichiring for me since it cost me nothing. Gentlemen: I want to thank you for the promptness in the payment of the claim that was due me for the time that I was seriously ill, and I also want to thank your agent, Mr. G. A. Clay, for his regular attention to me, and your doctor for his visiting me every day while I was sick, which was a great saving for me since it cost me nothing. Yours for success, SUSIE BOGGS. We don't go around boasting about what we have done; we allow others to do this. Those persons who feel that they should be insured against accidents and sickness, we courteously invite you to investigate all companies of this nature, and if you find any one among them that will afford you the privileges, and benefits that we do, then we appeal to you to go in to such company; but if not, then we throw open our books for your enrollment. Whether you would be insured or not, call to see us; we would be pleased to post you on the laws of fraternal insurance. We don't go around boasting about what we have done; we allow others to do this. Those persons who feel that they should be insured against accidents and sickness, we courteously invite you to investigate all companies of this nature, and if you find any one among them that will afford you the privileges, and benefits that we do, then we appeal to you to go in to such company; but if not, then we throw open our books for your enrollment. Whether you would be insured or not, call to see us; we would be pleased to post you on the laws of fraternal insurance. G. A CLAY, Organizer, 1106 Charlotte St. W. C. COMBS, Examiner, 1104 Charlotte, St. The Stoeltzing Stove and Hardware Co. The Stoeltzing Stove and Hardware Co. 100 ZOMODO MODONE, THE NEWEST HAIR GROWTH Makes the Hair grow with lightning-like n ZOMODONE prevents Falling Hair, Grey Hair, I and Scurf. Cures Dandruff, Itch, Tetter, Eczema Heads, Scanty Partings, Splitting Ends, and Bald T luxuriant, soft, fine, silky Hair. Makes the Hair line in most every instance in which it is used. and softens and lengthens the Hair, so that it c Not a fraud or a fake, to get your money, but ZOMODONE acts quickly; results are seen at on waist, send in your order right now—do not delay. ple is not sufficient to do good. Price, 50c. for $1.00, or will send four complete treatments f AGENTS WANTED: Everything is in ZOMODONE, THE NEWEST AND MOST RAPID HAIR GROWER IN EXISTENCE. 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This treatment can be used in all faith and confidence, as it is certain to produce results most gratifying, causing straight, and of a most delicate and pliable texture. It prevents the tendency of the Hair to draw up, contract, curl, and tangle, thin places, and bare temples. It is sure to off, and splitting at the ends. This great treatment is now the most wonderful remedy No. 730 Charlotte, St. Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 192. Yours for success. Best Stoves Made. Largest Stock in City. Prices the Lowest. Wholesale and Retail Agents for... Peninsular Steel Ranges, Steel Oven Cook Stoves, Base Burners, Furnaces, and all goods made by the... Peninsular Stove Co. German Heater, Soft Coal Baseheater, Cole's Hot Blast, Air Tight for Coal and Wood, Clermont Oak Stoves, Schill Steel Ranges and Furnaces TIN WORK a Specialty. ...A new line of..... Window and Door Screens and Refrigerators 'Phone 1451. 1329 Grand Ave. MURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL AND SECRET LODGES. Cosmo 411an Lodge No. 235. G.U.Oof O.F. meets at 1418 E. 18th st. 2nd and 4th Wednes- dayevenings in each month, at 8 o'clock. J. H.Heltz, N.G. W.R. Patterns m. St. Mary's Parochie, No. 6, Guildhall and third days in each month at 1734 Grand avenue. Daughter Lulu Bossley H. P. Daughter Mary Finley, Seosheena. St. Halyard Tarnacbleh No. 7 meets first and St. Louis Ave. Kev, N. C. Bruns up avenue. Daughter Martha Johnson H. St. Shaughter Able L. Pyles, Seconatha. Gate City Lodge, No. 4679, G. U. of O. P. meets at 1433 E. 16th Street, every first and third Fridays, of each Month. LEWIS, P. S. St. Johns Chapel, on Bell St. Between 9a and St. Louis ave. N. C. Buren pastor. Sunday services 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening and Teachers meeting Thursday evening. 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. Ehnezer 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. Pritchard Lodge No. 42, A. F. and A. M., meets second and fourth Monday evenings in the month. J. W. Crowe, W. M., H. J. Spijener, Secy. Allen Chapel, south-eastcorner 10th and Charlotte streets. Rev. O. J. W. Scott, pastor. Sunday services 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School, 2:30 p.m. Class Meeting Tuesday, 8 p.m. Praye. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Cummings, practice Monday evening Second Baptist church corner Tenth and Charlotte. S. W. Bacone, 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. U. meeting, 8 p.m. Wednesday night, prayer meeting Highland Avenue Baptist church Sunday services, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Preaching, Wednesday evening, 8 p.m. Praise meetings Monday evening B. Y. P. U. Sunday school 2 p.m. G. W. Boyd. Pastor. MRS. A. B. CUMMINGS, Clerk. Pleasant Valley Baptist church, Rosedale, Kansas, Sunday services; Preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; B. Y. P. U., 7 p.m.; W. H. F. and M. Society, Thursday evening praise meeting. Rev. H. E. STRICKLAND, Pastor TUCKER, Clerk. Pleasant Green Baptist church, Independence and Tracy ave. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m. Weekly services—Prayermeetings and missionary, Wednesday evenings at 8 o'clock p. m. Young People's Literary and Progressive Club, Thursday evenings. Church meeting, Friday before the second Sunday in each month. E. M. WILSON, Pastor. Residence 1603 East 13th st. Burns Chapel, M. E. Church. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Preaching, 11:00 a.m. Cass Meeting, 2:30 p.m. Epworth League, 7:00 p.m. Preaching, 7:45 p.m. Literary Tuesdays 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Class Meeting, Thursdays 8:00 p.m. Corner 11th and Highland, J. M. Harris, Pastor. Sunday Services—Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Preaching 11 a.m.; Class Meeting p.m.; Epworth League Bible Reading 5:00 p.m.; Epworth League Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.; Preaching 8 p.m. Weekly Services—Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8 p.m.; Epworth League Bible Reading Friday 8 p.m., bi-monthly; Chair Re- gional Monday, August M. E. Church 19th and Cherry, Kansas City, Mo. Wm. H. Wheeler, Pastor, residence 1M2 East Twenty-fifth street. 1784 ..... Telephone ..... 4178 WALL'S Laundry Co., First-Class Work & Prompt Delivery. 708 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. AND Table Luxuries Vegetables in Season. Fresh & Salt Meats. Teas & Coffees. G. JONES, E 17th St., Kansas City, Mo. HOT AND MOST RAPID WER IN EXISTENCE. For rapidity. No waiting for results. Brittle Hair, Curly Hair, Harsh Hair, Mma, and Ring-Worm. No more Bald Temples. ZOMODONE grows long, or grow down to and below the waist ZOMODONE is a direct Hair food, can be arranged in any style desired. It an honest remedy, tried and true. Nonce. 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CHANDLER'S BARBER SHOP AND RESTAURANT. 112 & 114 East 6th Street. Kansas City, Mo. First Class Tonsorial Artists in Barber Shop Popular Prices. Work Guaranteed to Please. We Serve the best 10c and 15c meals in the city. Try our cigars and tobacco. When UNEEDA Shave or Hair Cut or Shampoo GO TO C. A. Evans' Barber Shop For first class work. 107 E. 14th St. Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Bottle Jorden Can be found at her old stand at 419 Cherry St..... Dressmaking and Plain Sew- ing.....Old Clothes Made Over. C. ELLIOTT & BRO. DEALERS IN Staple & Fancy Groceries Fresh and Cured Meats, 30th & S. W. B'i'v'd, Kansas City, Mo H. D. SIMMONS, OPTICIAN, 1116 CAMPBELL ST., K. C. MO. This is a Colored Man. Eyes Tested Free Solid Gold and Gold filled Eye Glasses and Spectacles for sale on Easy Payments. A. WEBER, MERCHANT TAILOR, If you want a suit to order here is the place to go and save money. Why? Because we pay no rent. Dome and see us. EBER, MERCHANT want a suit to order here is the pl save money. Why? Because w A. WEBER, MERCHANT TAILOR, If you want a suit to order here is the place to go and save money. Why? Because we pay no rent. Dome and see us. Style, Fit and Finish Up-to-Date. Blvd. Kansas CITY DAIRY Makers of Ice Cream & Ice our plant up to be the best in the city of serving Churches, Lodges & pieces. Do not give an order until y Call up 396 East. At 18th St., Kansas NEGRO ENTERPRISE Smoke a Laurencee Dunbar PRICE & OENTS, or is made exclusively of high grade imported with a Sumatra wrapper, and a better cil at a cost of twenty-five cents each. ORED-AMERICAN CIGAR Anthony Overton, Manager Chicago, Ill. Station "A" Kansas 2825 S. W. Blvd. PURITY D Manufacturers of Ice C We are fitting our plant up to be make a specialty of serving C Wholesale Prices. Do not give Call up Manufacturers of Ice Cream & Ices. We are fitting our plant up to be the best in the City. We make a specialty of serving Churches, Lodges at parties at Wholesale Prices. Do not give an order until you 1515-1517 East 18th St., NEGRO EN 8m Paul Laurenoe PRICE This cigar is made exclusively ler Tobacco, with a Sumatra wrap bought, even at a cost of twenty- COLORED-AMER Main oMeo Chicago, Ill. This cigar is made exclusively of high grade imported Havana Filler Tobacco, with a Sumatra wrapper, and a better cigar cannot be bought, even at a cost of twenty-five cents each. COLORED-AMERICAN CIGAR CO., Main oMee Chicago, Ill. Anthony Overton, Manager Western Division, Station "A" Kansas City, Mo. If lils galore affect you sore And paints beset you more and more, Then do not stop; run, skip or hop To SMITH'S Apothocary Shop. With drops and pills he'll cure your ills And "PIGE" will bring around the bills. Be Sure to Patronize SMI He will deliver your goods 908 E. 12th St. WABASH Kansas City Unsurpassed service, smo trains on the Wabash run Fair grounds, St. Louis, i cent buildings—the Wabash Wabash Leaving Kansas City 6:15 and Buffalo next evening, second morning, saving a c vice. Wabash is the only L. Western Passenger Agent monize SMITH The D all deliver your goods free of charge if you h St. Phone WABASH "FOLLOW THE Daily Tra Kansas City to St. used service, smooth track, fast the Wabash run directly through lands, St. Louis, in full view of all ings—the Wabash is the only line Wabash Train No. Kansas City 6:15 p. m., arrives N do next evening, aud New York turning, saving a day's travel. T bash is the only line that does it. L. S. McCLELL Passenger Agent. Kans "FOLLOW THE FLAG." Daily Trains Kansas City to St. Louis. Unsurpassed service, smooth track, fast time. All trains on the Wabash run directly through the World's Fair grounds, St. Louis, in full view of all the magnificent buildings—the Wabash is the only line that does it. Wabash Train No 8. Leaving Kansas City 6:15 p. m., arrives Niagra Falls and Buffalo next evening, aud New York and Boston second morning, saving a day's travel. Through service. Wabash is the only line that does it. Western Passenger Agent. Kansas City, Mo. THERE WILL BE A GRAND EXCURSION From Kansas City Over the Missouri Pacific Rail 9 a. m. June 6th Band will lead the excursion be played on the ground. Co time. Given by J. S. All RSION and BAR from Kansas City to Higginsville Missouri Pacific Railway. Train lea m. June 6th. Round Trip lead the excursion. A match game the ground. Come and go and le Given by J. S. Allen. EXCURSION and BARBECUE. From Kansas City to Higginsville, Mo., Over the Missouri Pacific Railway. Train leave Union Depot 9 a. m. June 6th. Round Trip $1.00. Band will lead the excursion. A match game of ball will be played on the ground. Come and go and let's have a good time. Given by J. S. Allen. MOBERLY EXCURSION, $1.25 - ROUND TRIP - $1:25. SUNDAY, JUNE 14th, VIA Grand Outing, Baseball, Band Concerts, Beautiful Parks and Picnic Grounds. Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing and Wagon Repair Shop. Good Material and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed. Residence 416 Laurel. Telephone 1052 Red. Solid Gold and Gold filled Eye Glasses and Spectacles for sale on Easy Payments. ERCHANT TAILOR, Under here is the place to Why? Because we pay * Dome and see us. Kansas City, Mo. DAIRY CO., cream & Ices. be the best in the City. We churches, Lodges at parties at an order until you 396 East. Kansas City, Missouri. ENTERPRISE. take a Dunbar Cigar. S CENTS, of high grade imported Havana Fil- per, and a better cigar cannot be live cents each. MICAN CIGAR CO., Anthony Overton, Manager, Western Division, Station "A" Kansas City, Mo. TH The DRUGGIST. free of charge if you will call Phone 1211 Grand. "FOLLOW THE FLAG." Daily Trains 5 to St. Louis. Both track, fast time. All directly through the World's full view of all the magnific- is the only line that does it. Train No 8. p. m., arrives Niagra Falls and New York and Boston day's travel. Through ser- ive that does it. S. McCLELLAN, Kansas City, Mo. and BARBECUE to Higginsville, Mo., Railway. Train leave Union Depo . Round Trip $1.00. n. A match game of ball w ame and go and let's have a goo en.