The Rising Son

PRINGSON It Pays to Advertise in the Rising Son for it Reaches More Homes of Colored Peop.e than any other Paper in the State. VOLUME VII. The Far-scaling Police. The Farscising Police. An old naval joke has been resurrected in South Africa. According to a newspaper there a beggar has been going about Beanfort, Cape Colony, soliciting alms, and declaring among other things that he had a horse shot under him at Trafalgar, which was, of course, a naval battle. "The police," says the paper, "believe he is an impostor." Destroying Brown-Tall Moths. The offer of rewards by a newspaper in Salem, Mass., for the collection of nests of the brown-tail moths was so effective that within two weeks 140, 215 nests were brought in. One lad collected 19,314 nests and won the first prize, $25. The next largest number was 18,344 for which the second prize, $15, was paid. Give Up Bicycle Manufacturing: Give Up Bicycle Manufacturing. Owing to the remarkable decline of bicycles in popularity and demand the Remington Arms company, one of the largest producers in New York, has discontinued manufacturing them. A quantity of special machinery has accordingly been consigned to the scrap heap. Letters Written by "L'Aiglon." Letters Written by "L'Aiglon." The poor young Duc de Reichstadt left many letters, some of which have just been published for the first time in an Italian monograph. The volume includes the reports made to the cabinet at Vienna regarding the "Eaglet's" education. Bare and Costly Gold Fish One of the rarest and most expensive of Chinese gold fishes is the brushtail, a pair of which sells for $1,000. Probably there is no other living thing of its size and weight that is worth so much money. Foreigners Who Speak No English. Every state in the union has people who can speak no English. South Carolina has fewest foreigners. Only 65 of its people are unable to speak English. Minnesota, on the other hand, has 75,000. Suspended a Finnish Newspaper Suspended a Finnish Newspaper. Because it did not print an imperial manifesto in a sufficiently prominent position a leading newspaper in Helsingfors, Finland, has been suspended by the Russian censor. Marked Decrease in Tuberculosis. "All over the world," said Dr. H. T. Bulestrode a few days ago, at the College of Surgeons in London, England. "there is now a marked decrease in tuberculosis." Record Span of Cantilever Bridge. The strait of Causo, between Cape Breton and the mainland of Nova Scotia, is about to be bridged with a cantilever having the record span of 1,800 feet. German Railroad Travel Almost half of all railway travel in Germany is third-class. More passengers use fourth-class than second, and less than one in twenty rides first-class. Refuse to Pay Taxes There has lately been formed a French League which refuses to pay taxes—an outgrowth of the government's closing of the Catholic schools. Bell Tolled by Electricity. The 22-ton bell at the Sacre Coeur church in Paris is toled by electricity. A single boy-boy can thus do the work which formerly took five men. High License Decreases Saloons High License Decreases Saloons. High license went into effect in New York city May 1, and as a result 718 hotel and saloonkeepers went out of business. Under the new law licenses were advanced from $600 to $900 in Brooklyn and from $800 to $1,200 in Manhattan and the Bronx. Have Faith in Education. An official report shows that at the end of last year there were in Japan 97 agricultural schools, six fishery schools, twenty-eight technical schools, fifty commercial schools, seven mercantile schools and sixty-two industrial schools. APES SING IN CONCERT. African Traveler Tells of a Remarkable Performance In the Zoological garden at Berlin may be seen a curious-looking ape. It is a member of the species known as "guereza." Herr Schilling, an African traveler, shot it near Kilmandscharo, in German East Africa, but the animal was not badly wounded, and he soon succeeded in restoring it to health. This is the first adult "guereza" which has ever been seen in captivity in Europe. Three young apes of a somewhat similar type, whose home is in Abyssinia, were captured some time ago, but died very soon after they were photographed. An interesting fact about the "guerezas" is that they hold a regular concert in their native woods every night, which, while not very musical, since it consists merely of a succession of growls, produces a startling effect on those who hear it for the first time. UNCLE SAM'S PENSION ROLLS. How the Vast Sums Are Paid Throughout the Country. Some idea of the vastness of the funds paid out at the various pension agencies throughout the country every three months is given in a requisition just forwarded by the secretary of the interior to the secretary of the treasury. The requisition calls for an aggregate of $10,955,000, and is to be paid to small armies of veterans from half a dozen of the agencies during the first week in March. Payments are made at each agency quarterly, but for convenience sake the agencies are divided into three groups, each group paying off on a different month. Following are the figures for March: Boston, Mass., $1,810,000; Augusta, Me., $700,000; Washington, D. C., $1,910,000; Columbus, Ohio, $3,750,000; San Francisco, Cal., $1,155,000; Detroit, Mich., $1,600,000. Time Brings Changes. "Well, dearest," he wrote, "it is the old, old story, this story of love, the divine music of the heart. It is the basis of all the world's poetry and song; we never grow tired of it or desire any change in its main features. I can come as near describing my delight in getting your letter as in describing the fragrance of the rose or the beauty of a sunset. Each word you write takes on a new meaning as it drops from your pen. There clusters around the little incidents of our acquaintance the sweetest, tenderest memories. I look—I see your face. I look forward and it is there—it is entwined in every hope, wrapped up in every joy." And now she is suing him for breach of promise! She Wanted to Know. A Chicago dentist tells this story: "Some years ago a young woman recently from the Emerald isle called at my office to have some dental work done. I examined her teeth and found that among them was one so badly wasted that it was not worth filling. I told her this. 'How long,' she asked, 'do you think it would last if it were filled?' 'I have no idea,' I replied, 'Not very long, anyway.' 'Well, how long do you think?' she persisted. 'I cannot say,' I returned. 'I would not guarantee it for any length of time. Still anxious and determined to secure a favorable and definite answer, she asked: 'Will it last longer than you think it will?' To the Public. Why suffer from discharges from the venerial organs and ruin your digestion with nauseous, ill tasting medicines or strong injections that may stricture you for life or necessitate a painful and expensive surgical operation when by using Dr. Comb's celebrated remedy for three nights you are guaranteed a cure. Nothing to take or inject. Good for male or female. Write at once for terms to Dr. Combs, 908 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. KANSAS CITY MO., FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1903. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE League decided at its last meeting, to hold the fourth annual session of the organization at Nashville. Tennessee, during the month of August, 1903. The Executive Committee has decided upon Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 19, 20 and 21, as the dates for the meeting. The Local Negro Business League of Nashville has already begun making thorough and elaborate preparations for the entertainment of the National body, and there is every indication that the coming meeting will be the largest and most important in the history of the organization. BOKER T. WASHINGTON. Pres. CALL FOR MEETING OF NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN COUNCIL To the members of the National Afro-American Council, Delegates from Local Councils and Affiliated Organizations, such as Churches, Colleges, Benevolent Societies, Newspapers and other Race Organizations. Greeting: The Sixth Annual Session of the National Afro-American Council will be held at Louisville, Ky., July 1st, 2d, and 3rd, 1908. WILIAM A. PLEDGER A Wonder of Science. The method known as spectrum analysis originated in the discovery of Fraunhofer that a ray of light decomposed and split up into its seven principal colors, numerous fine and thick, black and colored lines, the number of which soon grew to hundreds and now amounts to thousands. Kirchhoff and Bunsen found (1859) that these lines have their origin in the chemical components of the burning or shining substance, and that each element produces particular invariable lines, allways appearing in the same place and spectrum—sodium, for example, a light, broad, yellow line; thallium, a blue, rubidium, three green lines, etc Zurich Cleared of Bad Characters As a result of the introduction of the Bertillon system by the Zurich police the town has practically cleared out all its bad characters. Even tramps give the place a wide berth, for as soon as a person is arrested he is photographed and his measurements taken, even if the charge is not serious. Of late the police have had so little to do that there is talk of reducing the number of the force. So few crimes are committed in the town that Zurich is considered to be the most moral town in Switzerland. Juries Many Times Disagree Two juries have disagreed in the case of William Gardiner, twice tried for murder. There is no precedent for this in England, but in the north of Ireland some years ago a police superintendent was tried three times for the murder of a bank clerk, and then confessed. In the first trial of Gardiner only one juryman stood out against conviction; but in the second trial it is believed that the majority of the jury were for acquittal. Not Usually So Fatal. A man from Pittsburgh was introduced to Representative Littlefield of Maine the other day. "I spoke in Pittsburgh last fall," said Littlefield. "Yes," replied the Pittsburg man. "I ran for office there and I was beaten by only 7,000." "Heaven!" said Littlefield. "I am not usually so fatal as that. I spoke out in Omaha in 1900 for 'Dave' Mercer and they didn't beat him until 1902." Hard on Lemon Growers The mixing of aqua fortis, which costs but a few cents a quart, with essence of lemon, has reduced the price of the essence in Italy to twenty-three cents per pound, while the pure essence is worth four or five times as much. When doctors pay visits they expect the visits to pay them. International Rifle Shoot. In the competition under the management of the English National Rifle Association for the Palma trophy at Bisley, each team must have eight members, who shall use the national military arm of the country it represents, each member to have fifteen shots, without artificial rest, at $00, at $00 and at 1,000 yards, the bulls eye being thirty-six inches across. Nearly Drowned in Cider Leo de Mille, a young farmer of Geneva, N. Y., was just starting to empty some cider from one barrel into another when the bung flew out, striking him in the eye and rendering him unconscious. The contents of the barrel followed and the young man was nearly drowned before he could be rescued. Veteran Actress in Splendid Health Fanny Herring, the actress who charmed the audience of the Old Bowery Theater thirty or forty years ago, celebrated her seventy-first birthday recently. After nearly fifty years on the stage she retired to her farm in Connecticut, where she now lives in the best of health. Lignite as Smokeleas Fuel Thousands of square miles of lignite underlie the Dakotas and Montana, while another belt extends from Florida to Texas. Briquettes for fuel are to be made from it. The manufacture of briquettes may solve the problem of smokeless fuel for cities. Growth of Cotton Manufacture. A few years ago the United States exported all its cotton. Last year, out of a total crop of nine million bales, it leapt for home manufacture over four million, of which Northern mills are using 2,200,000. Replica of St. Mark's Campanile There is in existence an exact replica of St. Mark's Campanile, though on a smaller scale. It was built 130 years ago by the Empress Catherine II. at Narechta, in the province of Kostroma. High Prices for Opera Seats Seats are dearer at the Paris opera house than in any other European capital, in spite of the fact that the state gives the building rent free and an annual subvention of £32,000. Floating Dock Makes Long Tow. The Durban floating dock, recently wrecked in Mossel bay, was towed by the steamer Baralong. The combined length of steamer, hawser and pontoon was 2,100 feet. The Deepest Atlantic Sounding. The deepest Atlantic sounding yet discovered is 27,866 feet. It was taken 100 miles north of Porto Rico. The Pacific has a spot near Guam 4,300 feet deeper. Inebriety Among English Women. The farm colony for inebriate women at Duxhurst, England, has applications from 3,000 women a year in excess of the number it can accommodate. Steps were taken recently toward forming in Paris a Canadian chamber of commerce to extend commercial relations between France and Canada. Model Building for Workmen. Krupp's works at Essen are remarkable for their model buildings for workmen. Herr Krupp owned 5.463 of these, each with a small garden. Origin of Natural Gas The origin of natural gas is the action of water upon aluminum carbid, by which methane is evolved. Something Must Be Wrong Germany, with 1.083 paper mills, makes only half as much paper as England with but 300. Dr. Jameson New Sorry. Dr. Jameson, in reply to an address at Cape Town recently, referred to the famous raid as a blunder which he had explated, and which he had hoped had been condoned. THE FACE AND THE COLLAR Easy Means by Which a Stout Man May Make Himself Look Thin. Men who do not want to look any fatter in the face than they can help have an easy means of accomplishing their purpose. Not all of them are aware of the effect that may be created by the form of a collar or cravat. "The stout man who wants to look as thin as he can," said the haber dasher's clerk, "ought to wear a tie of the kind known as a four-inch. Preferably it should be dark in color and drawn tight. That carries down the line of the face and lengthens it to a degree that tends to make the face thinner. "Another aid to making a man look thin is in the height of his collar. Stout men who want to look thin should wear high collars and closed ones. Any collar that opens in front makes one look stouter under nearly every circumstance. Such collars are becoming to the thin men. "The fat man should avoid the kind of tie that has a horizontal effect. This will add pounds to his appearance—in his face at least. On the contrary, this cross effect will make the thin man look stout."—New York Sun. GOD WAS NOT DISPLEASED How Little One Obtained Absolution for a Fib. Little Dorothy Perkins was usually a truthful child. When she was not truthful she was plausible. Coming in from her walk one morning she informed her mother that she had seen a lion in the park. No amount of persuasion or reasoning wavered her statement one hair's breadth, so at night, when she slipped down beside her knee, her mother said: "Ask God to forgive you for that fib, Dorothy." Dorothy hid her face for a minute; then she looked straight into her mother's eyes with her own shining like stars, and said: "I did ask him, manna dearest, and he said: 'Don't mention it. Miss Perkins. That big dog has often fooled me.'" Yes Children Do Lie Do children lie? Yes; constantly, persistently, and universally, says Kindergarten Magazine. A child does not tell the truth, because he could not, He does not know the truth, and his approximation to the truth is much vaguer than ours. And there are certain qualities of his mind which make it inevitable that he should pervert the truth. In the first place, truth is synonymous with knowledge. He does not know what truth is. In the second place (and it is the same with us), children gradually approximate the truth. They have their ideas of truth. In the third place, the child's imagination drives him often to tell what is not true. Bound to Win: "Yes," said the young wife, "Henry and I had some words this morning, and I can't deny that he got the best of it." "That will never do," returned the experienced neighbor. "You can't afford to start in married life that way." "I know it," answered the young wife. "I've thought it all over, and when he comes home to night I'm going to bring him to terms so quick that he'll hardly know what's happened." "That's right, my dear. Show some spirit. What are you going to do?" "I'm going to bring up the subject again and then cry."—Stray Stories. Claims Part of Scotch Estate. Claiming descent from the duke of Sutherland of three generations ago, Mrs. Edmund D. Hennessey, wife of a lawyer living in Brooklyn, is planning a fight for a part of the estates of the dukedom of Sutherland in Scotland. "My great grandmother was Mary Sutherland, granddaughter of Lord Rotsy Dufus, and a niece of the then duke of Sutherland," says Mrs. Hennessey. "She married Michael Googan, an Irish physician, with whom she came to New York to live. Later the family went West." To Celebrate Library Jubilee. Manchester, England, is soon to celebrate the jubilee of its free library. During the fifty years over 52,000,000 books have been drawn out. NUMBER 17. The Workings of Trusts. The Workings of Trusts. An eminent English student of economics, Prof. Smart, regards the trusts in Britain as, in the main, the elimination of the unnecessary—the unnecessary persons, the unnecessary processes, the unnecessary machinery of production and distribution. They mean smaller cost of raw materials, the dispensing with costly advertisements, larger shipments, fewer middlemen and a smaller staff." He does not refer to the elimination of unnecessary points. The Congressional Pun: "What has the capitol got that you will never have?" asked Congressman Fletcher of Minnesota of Congressman Tawney "Give it up" said Tawney. "Two white wings," said Fletcher. "Pretty tail, pretty tail," admitted Tawney "But what has the capitol got that you give to applicants for office?" "It's too many for me," replied the Minnesota man. "A marble stair." At this point quits were called.—Baltimore Herald. The Cost of Human Life. A German mathematician estimates that the average man who lives to be seventy years old consumes $10,000 worth of food in his life. Equators of Mars and the Earth The equator of Mars is inclined to the plane of its orbit about 25 degrees. That of the earth is inclined 23 degrees, 24 minutes. Immense Atlas in British Museum. The British museum has an atlas 7 feet high, of the fifteenth century. It is supposed to be the largest book in the world. Dues Paid to the Sea One thousand twenty five British seamen lost their lives during 1901, but only twelve passengers by British ships. New Play Must Attract Many A new play to be financially successful should attract at least 50,000 spectators in its first three months run. Why Cats Hate Water Cats hate water because their fur has nothing oily about it, and consequently takes a long time to dry. Poet to the Front. A poet and journalist, L. P. Hill, was the first resident of Atlanta, Ga., to pay his city taxes this year. There are only ten warships now in the Spanish navy. The largest is the "Pelago" of 2,990 tons. Mexicans Have Small Feet. Mexicans have the smallest feet of any nation. The average Mexican wears a No. 6 boot. Light-Haired People Live Long. Light-haired people, it is said, as a rule live longer than those having dark hair. Second German Cable Laid The German Cable company has finished lay its second line to New York as far as the Azure islands, 1,200 miles. Lighthouses The upkeep of the relief stations and bightonhes on Sabel island costs the Canadian government $60,000 a year. Hops Grown in England. There were 3.964 acres of hops cultivated in England last year, as against 4.029 the year before. How Sound Travels In dry air sound travels 1,442 feet a second. In water 4,900 feet and through iron 17,500 feet. Great Saving of Coal Doubling the size of a steamer halves the consumption of coal per ton of displacement. Whisky Distilleries of Scotland. Scotland has 156 whisky distilleries. All the rest of the kingdom has only thirty six. ON OO EEE eeee_eee_e_e_eeeeEtlleeee_ ___ Capt. Roper-Curzon Dissipates His Patri- mony in Vain Effort to Undo the Chains Forged by Cupid —Now Ready to Begin Life Anew oe ow oY Cart, Arthur ric Paget RoperCumy While waiting for the estate to a fon Las spent 04.000 in America tu | settled up Capt. RoperCurzon eons three years trying to forget an Ameri | ceived the idea of taking a party of can git fix frienda to the Klondile. His expe Ho is ay Qn, having dissipate | dition was organtved on the most the tnst ! heritance, and [elaborate seale, He engaged an escort he ts now Ke \ fe anes, | of irregular soldiers under command He betor a family that traces [of Sergt. Mortimer, one of Canada’a {te lineage ba cine of Henry | bestknown scouts, and now of the mT sof it have becu peers | Toronto Mounted Rifles, | ot fs years The Edmonton route of dreadful A Erie Paget Roper-Carzon | memory was chosen, The Roper-Cure was a {experience when he | son party made a sensation along the fist met Miss 4 Gwenne, | trail, Everywhere they went he made a he w y twenteethree. | prodigal cifts of blankets and trinkets H and t ‘ en him to the ludians. ‘Their fame preceded bya and wher, £4V@ them, ‘The news spread from camp to him atmnda 1 He mot camp that ‘the lithe white god has his At Heart on board @ | come,” and RoperCurzon cand to be €: (Cag <t ar ship that was cruising on the Mediter- Fareat Miss Gwynne was very lovely, and fhe had the breery charm ant fresh- ress, the lively independence and herve which make American women fe attractive to Britishers. Young RoperCurron fell head ever heels in love with her, He gained a reluctant consent from Miss Gwynne, bit her parents did not Took with favor upon the proposed mateh, ‘The mother especially oppes: edit, The Gwynnes insisted that Roper-Curzon must cain the consent of lis family efore he married thelr danehter Chreon Nurried to Eneland and Straizthway songnt his father, mal the w clean Wreast of the whole affair, You must not marry heneath your position,” ried the eluer Roper-Cur- zon, aliing a threat of disinheritanen, So the young man lingered in Lan: don, ‘The pleased father inereased his @lowance and Arthur Erie Roper Carzon tried to enjoy life in social dis sipation After more than two years of sepa: ration he decided to. suctifice every: thing and seck her in America, to marry her if he conld persuade her to consent. He gathered a smail amount of money and started for Canada, He Nad told his father of his determalna: tion, and the old gentleman promptly stopped his allowanee. When the young man reached To ronio It was to find that his sweet heart was married. She had not made a brilliant match from a mate Tial or social standpoint, but she was eupremely happy. Capt, Roper-Curzon realized that bs must forget in good earnest. He de cided to settle in Canada, to become § farmer in the far Northwest, He enrolled ax a stulent in the On tario Agricultural College at Guelph He learned how to rake and hoe an plow. He milked cows, fed hogs an performed the other work required 01 a farm He wrote to his father, saying tha he woud not marry Miss Gwynne, Hi @id not think it necessary to explal the reason, Also he told what he wa (yore os Ly gq —_— Nope yl y aee Y ; r i ; f . Th /| f ye @ A ‘ ‘ * (iss mace nore GWYNNE doing, The father was immensely Pleased, He forwarded handsome re mittances and advised his son to keep at work on a farm, And Capt, Roper Curzon followed his parent's advice— for a time, Refore he had finished his first six months tn the farm-school bis father died, Thon, in the language of one of his friends, “Roper-Curzon dropped the rake and reached for the roll; the fireworks commenced immediately.” His share of the estate was little Yeas than $300,000. | While waiting for the estate to be settled up Capt. Roper Curzon con: ceived the idea of taking a party of six friends to the Klondile. His expe: dition Was organized on the most elaborate seale, He engaged an escort of irregular soldiers under command of Sergt. Mortimer, one of Canada’s Iesthnown scouts, and now of the ‘Teronto Mounted Riftes, The Edmonton route of dreadful memory was chosen, The Roper-Curs n party made a sensation along the trail, Everywhere they went he made prodigal effts of blankets and trinkets to the Indians, ‘Their fame preceded them, ‘The news spread from camp to camp that “the litle white god has ome,” and Roper-Carzon came to bo Widely Known as “The Little White God.” He quickly tired of the rigors and hardships of arctic travel, Their ont: Ht was not suited for fast progress in that country, One day Capt. Roper Curzon said to the others “Boys, Fm tired of Indian bueks and squabbling squaws; let's go back where there is something decent to eat and something going on.” Of conrse they were willing to re turn, He was paying for the whole show, ‘The heal of the party gave ‘their gnides pretty much all of the euttit, including font horses, and ted his friends to Winnepeg. ‘The Klon- dike trip cost him something more than $10,000, At Winnipes an flea strnek him, cand as a resnit there appeared am ad: Vertisoment that read like this: | “Any young woman wishing to learn something to her advantage and. te seeure a pleasant home will communt cate with A fictitions name was given, and the answers were to be addressed in ear of the newspaper, In another newspaper an advertise ment requested any young man wish ing to secure a home on easy terms tc write to him, There was no lack of applicants, The Captain made a selection from among the song women and from the young ten, He went to them separately anc }tolt them what was in his mind, I they world axree to marry each othe ten minutes after they met for th eats, A A Avan aN ( \ emee.: \ p f are | —, NJ * y Ly Matchmak. uae first time they would have a house, furniture and all, The young couple agreed He brought them together, had @ minister waiting and they were promptly married, He also furnished the bridal dinner. Then it occurred to him that the paiy ought to have a wedding trip, so he took them to Toronto and after ward to Boston, They had everything ‘that money could buy—-the finest suites in the best hotels, the most elaborate dinners and carriages at their disposal, ‘They were permitted to buy everything they wanted in the way of clothes, “That was really a delightful ex- perience," said Capt. Roper-Curzon reminiscently. ‘Those people had the Jolliest kind of a ume, I don't know what it cost me—something more than $5,000, T believe.” , He didn’t stay long in the West, but went back to Toronto, He had not succeeded in forgetting his old sweet: heart. Melancholy possessed him. He resolved to give a dinner that was in harmony with his state of mind, Hts famous “dead man's feast” was the resiut The dinner took place on Friday, the 1th of the month, and thirteen covers Were laid, There were — thirteen courses, thirteen waiters and an or chestra shrouded in black composed of thirteen players, In the center of the table was @ per fect articulated skeleton, which at cer | Gain Intervals stood up and rattled It vones while the orchestra played 4 kruesome airge, At the stroke of every hour figure dressed as shades passed before th diners, and when midnight tolled 1 curtain rolled up disclosing a Brocket scene, while Dats fluttered about th room. This pleasant conceit cost Capt || Roper-Curzon something more thai | $1,200, /| On Feb. 4 last Capt, Roper-Curzo || announced that he was broke, Sine »|then he has been taking a real an cheerful interest tn life, At thirty-on |e is aboai to start forth to make bi fortune. | Ne agree = i Nhe =: a oar np AY he Uae 3 WET, alee 5H NES a, \\ (ee SW, — f Bets HM ee tie a FA an Hess hes. eS PGI Ss ee OF Mian Ne Sigrid SS. ARs Ss ah a Ds RE og et MGC The golfing costume shown fs ef scarlet and whito shepherd's platd stitched in searlet and having a sear: let patent leather belt, The felt hat is also scarlet and the scarf ts white, The white qitills have red stems. nner Girl's Jacket. Short, loose jackets are exceedingly becoming to young girls, are in the height of style, and are so easily slipped on and off as to make ther commendable from the standpoint of use as well as fashion. ‘The very smart model illustrated is adapted to all the season’s materials, The jacket is made with fronts and back and is shaped by means of stoul- eT, ‘om sacs | ay Hf Ea! | RE \ y ij dj ry der and under-arm seams. The back {is laid in an inverted plait ct the cen- ter and the fronts in plaits which ex- tend from the shoulders, all of which are stitched to yoke depth, The quantity of material required for the medium size (8 years) is four yards 21 inchoa wide, two yards. 44 inches wide, or 1% yards 52 inches wide, Fancy Shirt Waist. The yoke of this waist is made with bands, or tucks, which encircle the Beck, ‘nen ‘ure downwards on each side of the front. This is bordered with a band of the material, trimmed with soutache, which ais. trims the collar and the front of the yoke Relow the yoke the front of the blouse 4s made with plaits whieh open out about halfway down, On each side of these is a box plait ornamented at the top with a little pocket flaptrimmed as downwards on each B side of the front. F 2 This is bordered = with a band of the material, trimmed Q with soutache, x which @iso trims ry front of the yoke ELLA Bolow the yoke the i A) front of the blouse \ is made with plaits f} which open out Nin M about halfway down. N 2 On each side of <> A these is a box plait He SY) crramented at tne mY top with a little pocket flap trimmed with the soutache. The sleeves are plaited on the outside, trimmed at the ottom with the soutache, where they fre drawn in to form cuffs, Latest Parisian Sleeve, In the best French models the sleeve de rigueur is tight fitting above the elbow, with a puff or frill below, ‘The upper part 1s usuazy ornamented with motifs in passementerie or lace, and the cuff may be turned back with & gauntlet of lace, though this Is less chic than the simple potuted sleeve eoming well over the hand. The afternoon gown is pale green organdie with darker green leaves and buds is used for the festoons. ‘The carriage costume is white voile, trimmed with pale silk embroidery THE. a 2 ‘ ‘ 3-SWELE ORES SED FS ss Ne . ay " Waar Pc ea. NSwy Mauve is one of the leading colors this season, Soft crush felts of lamb skin, with one or two straps, are much favored, Frilled petticoats of taffeta are now made for children, modeled the same as for their elders. ‘The newest sailor hat is made with a slightly rolled brim and immensely large Dut low crowns, Shirt waist suits of natural pongee are relieved by piping of same mate rial in scarlet, blue and black, Linen coats with triple shoutder capes, double-breasted front and wide loose sleeves are much in demand. * Adjustable buttons, with ring or bat fastening, are favorites tor shirt wats decoration, four being the regulatior for the front. ‘Turbans or large hats of hyacinth blue and the Mghter shades of porce lain blue are worn with costumes o biue voile and etamine. Lleht Spring Tints. Many colors have been prepared, Out of these only a few have been called to take a prominent position, The light, delicate spring tints are splashed with white, and the can vases, aeoliennes, and kindred fabrics are so loosely woven that they show the silk linings through. Linens and cloths are all decoupe, and many are embroidered a jour with open- Hele Actin. patterns: a trestioent which holds good with plain glaces, poults de sole and lght chine silk when the embroidery is black. Laces of the same color as the material, coarsely made, are very well worn. | Ear | eee . | HOUSEHOLD YS eye] TALKS, EON Starch mixed with soapsuds will never stick, Machine oll will remove slight scratches on the piano. Olicloth will last’ much Tonger if newspapers are placed underneath, Turpentine placed in the | scrub water will give the house a fresh odor. Kerosene mbbed on the rollers of the wringer will remove dirt and stains, ‘A teaspoonful of turpentine placed in the boiler will make washing white as snow, It is healthier to have light weight comforts, as heavy ones make the limbs ache. Turpentine mixed with stove polish prevents rust, and gives brighter gloss than water, Creosote and alcohol, one part cre ‘osite and two parts alcohol, will drive ‘away bedbugs. Dip the broom in boiling soapsuds once a week, and it will sweep better and Inst much longer. ‘A cloth wet with alcohol rubbed on the window pane prevents it from frosting in the cold weather. sowing threads of silver, the buttons being also of silver. The hat is a dark gray chip trimmed with heavy lace about the brim, and having a cascade effect in white roses at the back.— Philadelphia Ledger. RRR Gowns from Paris, Gown designed by Ernest Randnitz for the beautiful Comtesse de P—. It is of gray voile, made with groups o! five tucks, forming squares. Over these at the bottom of the skirt are gradu ated groups of embroidered bands. These also trim the corsage, forming @ bolero and double shoulder collar The jabot is of lace. The sleeves are Geos } A Ca), See Tie Bete GBR: 4 aK) R 1am Gg ‘ A ‘a os bs n\n &. F ‘Viger Ame i eae SSIS CNS ot La Bes ROS ean ae eo made and trimmed to correspond.—La Mode Artisque. Varnish Kitchen Walls, A sanitary, convenient and also cheap treatment of the ordinary wall- paper is to give it a wash of thin varnish. This improves and preserves the colors, and makes any number of washings possible. Kitchen walls should always be done in this man. = White Cloth Waist. Blouse of white cloth with bolere fronts. The latter are made with « group of plaits on each side stitched down part way, : On either side of ce, these are two wide at plaits stitched on the edges and dis ff \ appearing under {il \\ the girdle, i ) Over this te a fil t pretty shoulder col iat N i lar, trimmed with oN embrofdered mo tifs, as are also the girdle and cuffs, Mma Ma al group & pie each side stitched down part way, “ On either side of ne, these are two wide - ee plaits stitched on OR the edges and dis- iy appearing under ih the girdle, n i Over tie te a fil i pretty shoulder cot iat tl lar, trimmed with oN embroidered mo tifs, as are also the girdle and cuffs, The blouse ts ur ” namented at the top with little gold buttons, High-Buttoned Boots from Paris. From Paris comes the cry that high buttoned boots of black kid, with nar row Louis XV. heels, are preferred to all others, If gray or tan-colored boots or shoes are used, stockings, of course, must match. But black 1s really the best style. Window Curtains of Crash. Brown linen is among the recent innovations for dressing a window. It 1s particmarly effective where the room is treated in ecru or in dif ferent tones of yellow. | vast iim ~CUPOLA l By BYRON WILLIAMS eae ance had a most remarkable dream the other night. It ts the nucleus for & novel, but just now we are too busy to become a novelist, and we pass it on where it will do the most good. The doctor had been out to one of those performances where the clothe Are supposed to be all ready and the go-cart landed in the woodshed. He was aweary when Morpheus seduced him to steep, and his tired limbe jumped a bit now and then as a new bride does when tickled slyly on the bottoms of her feet. Then into “God's beloved sleep* there crept a dream. The doctor was on a journey, Finally he landed in wide-open town in an unknown terrt tory, As he walked along the streets ‘the people continually consulted their watches. Abruptly a bell rang and some one called out in a loud voice: “The Crack of Doom!” Immediately there arose @ mighty din, men, women and children screamed. firearms were discharged, incendiary fires sprang up, painted women dashed through the streets in negligee, vice flaunted a red flag, liquor flowed from the open doorwaye of the saloons, and scream upon scream of distress rent the air. Of a sudden a red-faced brigand grasped the doctor's watch and wae away in the flutter of a second! Again tolled the bell! And the voice: “The Crack of Doom is now over!" Immediately business resumed and } peace settled upon the city. ‘| “What does all this mean?” ques: * tloned the physician, wonderment and t foar depicted in his face. | ‘The man accosted stopped and turn- tng said: "| ‘Art thou a stranger to ‘the Crack of Doom’? | “Except to the extent of one gold t! watch,” answered the man of medicine ' with an attempt at a smile! °| 1 will explain!” continued the cit "|zen, “In this place men are wronged, , 88 indeed they are everywhere! We . have no courts to punish the wicked, ; but every thirty minutes there is an interval of ten minutes in which scores are paid lawfully! “Should a man Injure you, you may, with impunity, kill him during the ten minutes interstice. The law absolves you from all blame! Vice is permit- ted only during these recesses, and no liquor is sold except between strokes of the bell!” “In a moment doom will strike again,” admonished the informant, turning away, with his watch in bis band! It was even so. With a great clamor the brazen note blared on the air. Toward the physician came a great burly virago with a bloody knife in her teeth! There was murder in her eye and determination in every set line of her face. Without waiting for the attack, the doctor flew full at her throat! There was a piercing scream. The man of pills awoke with a start, his 4 hands clutched wildly in the lace of his wife's robe-de-nuit at the throat! “Oh! Oh! Oh!" screamed that frightened woman, “what are you do- o|ing? Trying to kill me?” | “No, my dear,” answered the doctor n{dazedly, “I have just got home from e|‘The Crack of Doom.'” t] “Well, for goodness sake, doctor, s|never go there again if you are to »- |Tepeat this operation,” gasped his bet. ter half with fervor. And he never has! Some years ago we saw a man | hanged! ‘a| As a general diet we would prefer less solemn functions—but in follow: ing where duty led, we witnessed the execution. This bit of experience is recalled by a newspaper account of a hanging during which the populace clamored to see the villain die. Strange, isn’t it, that men seek the death exnibition? And yet we have seer them climb trees and mount rooftops to look within the boarced inclosure | where grim justice demanded a life for a life! And woman! -nce we knew a wom an, lovable in many ways, a lady al ways—and yet she sought to see 4 murderer hanged! When pleading failed, she sought an eminence hard 14 | by the jail yard and strove to see th trap when it bore downward with its victim. Seeing a man hanged is not so ter h-|rible as some imagine—but the mens Jory ever vividly recalls the scene, the to | White faced wretch trembling in th: 4 {death march, the last quavering loo} ot [ere the death cap hides the light for is|tver, the moment of suspense, th awful plunge, the slight flutter of suf fering physique—and the dead calin ness! nt | Happy the day whea maa onal b w. {elevated above the premeditations an ve jthe passions that lead to murder if, |Then there will uc no eye for an eye er tooth for a tooth, in its presen Office of Dr. W. C. COMBS, Phd. Physician and Surgeon, Also Specialist On all Nervous Diseases caused by opium, morphine, cocaine, chloral and all other drug habits, likewise the whiskey habit. CURE GUARANTEED IF CASE IS TAKEN. TERMS REASONABLE. Office: 906 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Dear Sir: A friend of mine just back from out West says you cured him of the jag habit. Faith but he looks like a peach. I you cured him you can cure me. I drink about 25 or 30 cocktails and highballs a day and a few whisky straights. Send your jag cure C. O. D., or telegraph at my expense the price, and I will send the coin at once. Yours truly. Dr. Wm. Clifford Combs, Phd. New Discovery for Whiskey, Opium, Morphine, Cocaine, Chloral and all Other Drug Habits. Labratory, 906 East Twelfth St., Kansas City, Missouri. Down Town Office, 908 East Twelfth St. Dr. W. C. Combs, Kansas City, Mo., Dear Doctor: I am doing splendidly. Send me by return mail, or better, perhaps, by the United States Express Company, $10 worth of your specific for the morphine habit. I think that amount of your great discovery and cure will cure me. Would have been off on the first small bottles if I had not got down with a low fever and a diarrhoeae and while unconscious the doctors told my friends Office of Dr. Physician On all Nervous Dis and all oth CURE GUARANTEE Office: 906 Hot Springs, Ark.. April 8, 1903. Dr. Combs. Dear Sir: While at the Baltimore hotel, in Kansas City last month, a friend of mine and a patient you had cured of the dope habit gave me one of your cards and strongly advised me to consult you and take your treatment, if you thought my kidneys were not too far yone to make it worth while to be treated. But I put it off, and also the other business which brought me there, until I found out that Dr. riffith had left Kansas City for a rest at Hot Springs. I came on here without seeing you. Dr. Griffith, after seeing me, refuses to operate on me so long as I am taking morphine. It is the case with so many here. I am using 1-300 of a grain of atrophine sulp. 2 grs. of morphine at a dose, hypodermically, three to four times a day and through the night. Have only used it one year. Send blank to be filled out and terms, or the medicine C. O. D. if you think proper. Yours respectfully. MRS. GRACE BISHOP. 621 Central Street, Hot Springs, Ark. Dr. Combs. Dear Sir: A friend of mine just be him of the jag habit. Faith but he looks can cure me. I drink about 25 or 30 cock whisky straights. Send your jag cure C. the price, and I will send the coin at on Dr. Combs. I would die unless he shot morphine into me. By the time I had come to myself, they had got two or three squirts into me. But I stopped that business quick, because I no longer crave the stuff. But getting the accursed stuff into my system again put me back some I think. But $10 worth more of yohr medicine will get it out and leave some to spare. I tell the boys about you from my ranch in Dakota to my home in Texas. They can't understand my refusing to go with them into the hop W. C And S ases cause drug hab IF CASE ast 12th W. C. COMBS, A d Surgeon, Also caused by opium, morp ug habits, likewise the w CASE IS TAKEN. T 12th Street, Kansas To the Public, Greetings: Public, Greetings: Sir, or Madame or Miss: I beg the favor of your perusal of the your deep interest in the welfare of suffering humanity with all and piteous suffering and despair. ten years ago I found by tedious labor and long, patient research that I provided a remedy in an herb that would actually stop the craving, morphine, cocaine, chloral or any of the drug habits; cure the ha Dear Sir, or Madam sake of your deep interest frailties and piteous suffer Fifteen years ago I nature had provided a rent for opium, morphine, coca without suffering, nervou The hard is so ominous Dear Sir, or Madame or Miss:—I beg the favor of your perusal of this sake of your deep interest in the welfare of suffering humanity with all its frailties and piteous suffering and despair. Fifteen years ago I found by tedious labor and long, patient research that nature had provided a remedy in an herb that would actually stop the craving for opium, morphine, cocaine, chloral or any of the drug habits; cure the habit without suffering, nervous jerking of the muscles, hot and cold flashes, etc. The herb is so simple, so common, so seemingly harmless that there is no record of any druggist or chemist experimenting with it; no book on medicine has a thing to say for or against it; yet in the accidental chewing of this herb in my nervous craving in the woods far from my drug store, I had accidentally stumbled on an herb destined to be the greatest boon to suffering humanity since the discovery of quinine. For fifteen years I have been curing victims of the drug and whisky habits whenever they have applied to me. To-day I have several thousand written testimonials from grateful people, men and omen, whom I have cured. These cases are from all the walks of life, such as mechanics, farmers, stockmen, druggists, physicians, lawyers, and even ministers. My case books show the hames of hundreds of cases cured whose social position, modesty, and financial standing would not allow their names to be made public. For I never publish these letters without the writer's consent. Oh, the blessed delight of feeling life and health coursing through your veins. To rise with the lark, feeling strong and happy. To drive twenty or thirty miles into the country without a thought as to whether there are any saloons or drug stores out there. To lift up your head once more in life and look your fellow man straight in the face without one thought of shame. To step forth briskly, as you did in youth, and leave forever behind you that tired feeling, that dragging of the feet, that hang down look, that wrinkled, yellow, blotched skin, those dead looking, hollow eyes; those restless nights and hideous nightmares, and look the world square in the face, with the full assurance that once more you are a man, or woman, as the case may be. I am restoring health to mental and physical wrecks. Each day of my life some one warmly shakes my hand and says, "God bless you, Doctor." If you are not cursed with the drug or drink habit, perhaps you know of some one who is. Blessings will ever be showered on your head if you can point out the way by which that lost one can be saved. Address all communications to Dr. Combs, h. D., 908 East 12th street, Kansas City, Mo. Your letters will be returned to you if you so desire. All letters are strictly confidential unless you desire them published. My terms are more than reasonable. I guarantee a cure when I take a case. References furnished if desired. Yours truly. Dr. W. C. COMPS. M.D. I am happy to write that the last bottle of medicine you shipped reached us saely and has completely restored my daughter's health. The old scars from the hypodermic needle in using morphine and cocaine seem to be fading away. ill they all leave? Heaven reward you for what you have done for me and mine. AMELIA GROOVES. 980 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo., June, 1903. Dr. Combs. joints and hit the pipe, and don't seem able to realize that it is possible that for over two weeks I have not smoked a single yen, yet was able to keep on my feet or in the saddle all day long, day in and day out, until I got this fever and bowel trouble by drinking too much alkali water. Doc, you are great. Send medicine C. O. D. to your most grateful J. C. BLACK. Dalhart, Texas. Phd. to Specialist ine, cocaine, chloral iskey habit. RMS REASONABLE. City, Missouri. Dalhart, Texas, June 25, 1903. Dr. Combs, Dear Sir: Your favor of May 24th received. Will say that I am taking from 10 to 16 grains of morphine daily. Used it over two years. Run down mentally and physically. Send me a $5 trial bottle by U. S. Express Co. You have done wonders for Mr. Black. He looks 20 years younger. Yours truly, ARTHUR CAWSON, Dalhart, Texas. Los Angeles, Cal., June 8, 1903. Dear Sir: Never can I be thankful enough to you for restoring me to manhood and to society. Nothing but your wonderful discovery could have stopped the whisky habit on me. I sent your money for the medicine with the order. Accept this $25 as a slight present in token of my good wishes for your success. Forever your friend. HENRY JOHNSON. New York, N. Y., June 8th, 1903. New Orleans, La., May 10th, 1903. the last bottle of medicine you shipped reached restored my daughter's health. The old scars using morphine and cocaine seem to be fading even reward you for what you have done for AMELIA GROOVES. bs, Phd. and all Other Drug Habits. Correspondents wanted in every city and town in this state. Write us. ALL news matter intended for pub- llication should reach our office not la- ter than Tuesday, of each week and must be signed by the writer not for publication, but as guarantee of auth- enticity. OFFICE-No. 117 West Sixth St. Kansas City, Mo. Advertising Rates, For one inch, one insertion . $ 8.00 For one inch, each subsequent insertion . $ 8.00 For two inches, three month . $ 8.00 For two inches, six month . $ 8.00 For two inches, nine months . $ 10.00 For two inches, twelve months . $ 15.00 OLDEST NEGRO JOURNAL ... IN KANSAS CITY, TWICE ALL THE REST. The paid circulation of THE RISING SON is more than double the combined circula tion of all the other Kansas City Golored weekly newspapers. Kansas City, Mo., March 3, 1903. Office of the Postmaster, Publishers, Rising Son. In response to your inquiry, I beg to say your publication is duly entered as second class matter at this office and regularly mailed. The Rising Son is the only paper published by Colored people in Kansas City, Mo., that is entered at the post office as second class mail. The burning of the Negro at the stake in Wilmington, Del., a few days ago, if the dispatches are true, made a contession of his guilt: "as he sows, so he reap," saith the Bible. The honest Negroes have no respect for a man of their own race who will commit such a crime on a woman and think the punishment cannot be too severe. He appealed to the mob for mercy. But why did he not grant mercy to the poor girl in her appeals to him for mercy? THE NEGRO AS HE STANDS IN THE MIDST OF MODERN CIVILIZATION, AND HIS ENVIRONMENTS. The Negro minister of the gospel has a field to preach and each in, which reaches from the Atlantic ocean on the East to the Pacific waters on the far West, and from the Great Lakes in the North to the Everglades of Florida on the South. The harvest is ripe, and his work is to teach an unfortunate and neglected people who in the days of clavery were taught not to recognize the institutions of the marriage relation, and most of whom were conceived and brought forth in sin. Yes, they were born badly, reared, and come up without proper training, either in morals, virtue or in their relations with their fellow man. A people who for two hundred and fifty years were taught not to regard the institution of marriage—and who were encouraged in lusty things of the world. Their moral and social life was not regarded—the animal of the race was sought to be developed, and the arms of a Christian civilization were hidden from the Negro for two hundred and fifty years. Many of those who now preach and lecture of the Negro as a failure, in the days gone by forty years ago, would preach to his white hearers: "Repent, be lieve, and be sound upon the terms of the gospel." To the Negro congregations the minister would often take for his text: "Servants, obey your master and you will be saved." This deception was carried on for over seven generations, but in God's own good time he removed the bonds of slavery, and left 8,000,000 of these people in ignorance, penitility and almost without a hope in the star of Bethlehem. Their liberation grew out of a cruel war and the circumstances naturally caused their former owners to take issue with any movement on the part of the Lincoln government looking toward their elevation. The first move that called them together was the Negro minister in the church and Sabbath schools. The next was the Negro teacher and they have had charge of the destiny of the race for nearly forty years. Have they been faithful to their station and the people of whom they have fashioned to their liken? We are constrained to think that while they have done much to schools, they could have done far more by a united effort. The minister should have laid more stress on morality and industry—the teacher should have sought to make good readers and good spellers of his pupils. Has he succeeded on these lines? We think not. The pupil in most instances has been pushed ahead in advance of his ability to comprehend and master, he has been often too soon taken out of his English course and put in classes of the languages, and we want to say here that the teacher and preacher in many instances are one and the same. In some instances the morals of these men and women have not always measured to the golden rule. Prof. John H. Jackson who served as president of Lincoln Institute very successfully for three years has since been in Colorado Springs, where he held an excellent position in the office of County assessor. He has been devoting his leisure to literary work, and has just finished a book which goes to press at once, and will be shortly in the hands of the reviewers. He has always taken high ground on all race questions and his book will be accorded a hearty welcome at this time when strong words are needed on matter moral, social, political, educational. By the way, Prof. Jackson thinks the languishing Christian Recorder should be 'in the hands of a layman who will not be bothered about getting into a bishop's robe and who will therefore have more time to give the great A. M. E. church a weekly paper worthy of its great membership. At the next general conference he will offer his services as editor and they who know about his experience, his honesty and energy are willing to predict that in his hands the R-record will enter upon a brilliancy and usefulness. LEXINGTON NEWS. Rev. Green, of Marshall, Mo., was in the city on Monday, the guest of Dr. Howard. Rev. Gilbert and Miss Glover Hawkins lett for the District conferences and Sunday School convention Tuesday morning. Mrs. T. McComnic, of Omaha, Neb., the mother of Mr. Thomas Jenkins, is in the city. Madame Staples, of Kansas City, was here Friday, 19th, and sang at the A. M. church. She is a fine songster and everybody was pleased that heard her. She will be here again on the 10th of next month, at which time they expect to have a grand time. Mr. Lewis Woods, the proprietor of the Risin Son, was here. He was her manager. Come again when you can introduce such musical talent at that. Mr. Matthews and Mr. Foreliff have sold out their restaurant to Mr. Lize Hugh. He asks the patronage of everybody. He now subscribes for the Rising Son, as all public men and women should do. There are quite a number of public men and women that do not subscribe and when they do anything they want it in the paper. He who lives by the public should support public enterprises. Miss Sarah Graham and Miss Daisy Goodwin and several of the choir members attended the Sunday School convention at Nelson, Mo.; also Rev. Howell. Rev. Jones, of Booneville, Mo., preached at the Second Baptist church morning and evening Sunday, and night. Rev. T. Ward preached Monday The annual sermon of the Tabernacle and Temple was preached Sunday at the Second Baptist church by Rev. A. A. Gilbert, which was largely attended. Everybody enjoyed the sermon. Mr. Israel Burles is still confined to his bed. Also Mrs. Lonza Gray is still on the sick list. LINCOLN INSTITUTE OF TO-DAY. Lincoln Institute, which presents represents the highest form of public instruction for the Negro youth in Missouri, is situated at Jefferson City. This has been without question the most prosperous year in the history of Lincoln Institute. It compares favorably with other institutions of higher education of this country; its Normal and collegiate departments show well in the catalogues, but better at the institution in active working operation. This institution has been gradually growing for the last decade, but it remained for this last year to eclipse all former records of the school. The highest former attendance was that of last year, 240; and this year, 350. This is due to the result of the wide range of advertisement given this year by President B. F. Allen, A. M., the efficient and newly elected president, who has so ably presided over the institution this year. The institution is particularly fortunate in having such a man of education to preside over it. The Board of Regents, as well as the students, appreciated the great amount of good that was being carried on by him this year to such an extent that the Regents reelected him for a period of two years longer. President Allen is a man of great sagacity and ceaseless industry. Lincoln Institute under his management in the ensuing future years, as it has in this past year, will continue to rise to the very high ideal of its president and will take its place in the rank with all the leading colleges in this country. It is right and proper that every colored family, especially in this state of Missouri, should its appreciation for this institution which has been so generously provided by the state for the education of the colored youth, by patronizing it. There ought to be a thou sand students at this grand and glorious institution this ensuing year lous institution. There are here in they are here in Missouri, and need just the kind of manual and intellectual training that the state here pro vides free. Let us join the worthy President Allen and his faithful faculty in the good work, and make Lincoln Institute the great of great Negro colleges. A woman will never believe a man is suffering grief unless he buries his face in his hands. NURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL. AND SECRET LODGES. Cosmo 414 AND Lodge No. 285. G.U.O.of O.F. meets at 1413 E. 18th st. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-evenings in each month, at 8 o'clock. J. H. Heltz, N. G.; W. R. Patterson, P. 8. St. Mary's Tabernacle, No. 2, meets first and third Fridays in each month at 1734 Grand avenue. Daughter Lulu Beasley H. P. Daughter Mary Finley, Secondea. St Hallyd Tubercleau No. 7 meets first and St Llithaid K. Rav. N. C. Phillips avenue. Daughter Martha Johnson H. Slughter Abbie L. Pyles, Sosothena. Gate City Lodge, No. 4679, U. O. of O. P. meets at 1413 E. 18th Street, every first and third Fridays, of each Monday. E. S. LEWIS, P. S. St. John's Chapel, on Bell St. Between 9a and St. Louis ave, Rev. N. C. Buren, pastor. Sunday services 11 a. m. and 3:30 p. m. Sunday school at 8:30 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. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, cor. 20 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. Spigener, Secy. Allen Chapel, south-east corner 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. Choir practice Monday evening. Second Baptist church, corner Tenth and Charlotte. S. W. Bacove, 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. STRUCKLAND, 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—Prayer meetings 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. C. H. COUNTEE, Mgr. W. B. COUNTEE TEL. 780 GRAND. COUNTEE BROS., Undertakers. Licensed Embalmers. Carriages and flowers furnished for all occasions. '784 ..... Telephone ..... 4178 WALL'S Laundry Co., First-Class Work & Prompt Delivery. 708 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS ...IB THE... ST. LOUIS, MO. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Oysters in any Style. Services strictly first-class. Ladies and Gents dine up staina. Z. T. JORDAN, Manager Mrs. Bottle Jordan Can be found at her old stand at 419 Cherry St..... Dressmaking and Plain Sew- ing.....Old Clothes Made Over. --- MRS. BETTIE JORDEN can be found at her old stand. Dressmaking and Plain Sewing. Old clothes made over. WORKS AT CUT PRICES s Fire Crackers 5c to save you money on Paints and Glass. FIRE WO 2 Packs Fire We can also save Drugs, Paints E WORKS AT Packs Fire Crackers 5 can also save you mon rugs, Paints and Glass FIRE WORKS AT CUT PRICES We can also save you money on Drugs, Paints and Glass. Prescriptions filled at LOWEST PRICES Surface's Drug Store 181 C. COLLIN ce's Drug Store 18th . COLLINS Drug Store 18th & Lydia COLLINS, Surface's Drug Store 18th & Lydia The Leading Dry Gooods Store. Millinery, Notions, Ladle ing Goods, Boo Since the waters have re again prepared and made a g have been busy preparing our is complete in our lines for t are now prepared to furnish merchandise during the mon largest and most complete st see for yourself. 1429-31-33-35-3 Corner H. D. SIMMONS, OPTI Bury, Notions, Ladles' and Gents For ing Goods, Boots and Shoes. Since the waters have receded and our city is b in prepared and made a good place to live in been busy preparing our stock for the trade w complete in our lines for the summer trade and now prepared to furnish anything in the lin handise during the month of July. We have fast and most complete stock in the city--- Com or yourself. 9-31-33-35-37 E. 18th Corner of Flora. AMONS, OPTICIAN, 1116 CAMPBEL mens, Ladies' and Gents Furnish- hoods, Boots and Shoes. letters have receded and our city is being and made a good place to live in--we preparing our stock for the trade which lines for the summer trade and we to furnish anything in the line of ing the month of July. We have the complete stock in the city--- Come and 3-35-37 E. 18th St. corner of Flora. OPTICIAN, 1116 CAMPBELL ST., K. C. MO. This is a Colored Man. Eyes Tested Free Millinery, Notlons, Ladies' and Gents Furnishing Goods, Boots and Shoes. Since the waters have receded and our city is being again prepared and made a good place to live in--we have been busy preparing our stock for the trade which is complete in our lines for the summer trade and we are now prepared to furnish anything in the line of merchandise during the month of July. We have the largest and most complete stock in the city----Come and see for yourself. 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. American Mutual Aid Association, St. Gentlemen:—I want to thank you of the claim that was due me for the also want to thank your agent, Mr. G. me and your doctor for his visiting me was a great saving for me since it o We don't go around boasting abo others to do this. Those persons who feel that the and sickness, we courteously invite this nature, and if you find any or privileges, and benefits that we do, company; but if not, then we throw Whether you would be insured or not to post you on the laws of fraternal Mutual Aid Association, St. Louis, Mo. hen:—I want to thank you for the promptness in that was due me for the time that I was serio- tly thank your agent, Mr. G. A. Clay, for his regular or doctor for his visiting me every day while I was saving for me since it cost me nothing. Yours for success, SUSI It go around boasting about what we have done this. persons who feel that they should be insured ages as, we courteously invite you to investigate all and, if you find any one among them that will and benefits that we do, then we appeal to you to but if not, then we throw open our books for you you would be insured or not, call to see us; we wo on the laws of fraternal insurance. association, St. Louis, Mo. to thank you for the promptness in the payment me for the time that I was seriously ill, and I agent, Mr. G. A. Clay, for his regular attention to is visiting me every day while I was sick, which me since it cost me nothing. Yours for success, SUSIE BOGGS. boasting about what we have done; we allow feel that they should be insured against accidents usually invite you to investigate all companies of find any one among them that will afford you the that we do, then we appeal to you to go in to such we throw open our books for your enrollment. insured or not, call to see us; we would be pleased of fraternal insurance. American Mutual Aid Association, St. Louis, Md. 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. G. ACLAY, Organizer, 1106 Charlotte St. W. G. COMBS, Examiner, 1104 Charlotte St. --- --- --- For Good Service in Grocery and Meat Business . . . CALL UP 455 GRAND THAT'S ALL WILL DO THE REST S. W. COR, 21ST and SUMMIT. L. W. SUMPTER & SON, UNDERTAKERS, EMBALMERS Tel. 261 Main. 609 Main St. CREWS @ CAMPBELL 806 and 808 East 12th St. Barber Shop and Pool Hall. All the choice brands of cigars and tobaccos. Robert Simpson. H. M. Kennedy, Allan Bates, Barbers. Solid Gold and Gold filled Eye Glasses and Spectacles for sale on Easy Payments. No. 730 Charlotte, St. Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 1902. Heim's KANSAS CITY $11 EMB. CO. OLD LAGER SPECIAL BREWS SCHARNAGEL SELECT KYFHIAUSER PERFECTION 1880 1890 1900 SALES: 12000 39946 150378 BBLS. BBLS. BBLS. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. FAST MAIL SERVICE A GOOD THING MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY PUSH IT ALONG The Train Service of the Missouri Pacific. The four flyers that leave Kansas City Union depot daily for St. Louis and all points East—note the leaving time: 9:50 a. m.; 1:10 p. m.; 9:15 p. m. and 10:45 p. m. No other line from Kansas City offers to the traveling public such train service via St. Louis. Note the new departure of the fast mail at 1:10 p. m. arives in St. Louis at 10 p. m.; close connections in St. Louis with the Grand Union stations with Eastern and South-eastern trains. The only line leaving Kansas City after the Operas, Lodge meetings and Sunday night Church service, at 10:45 p. m. and arriving in St. Louis at 7:20 a. m., in time for all Eastern connections. 9:55 p. m.—10:50 a. m.: Omaha & St. Paul Express. Elegant equipment, Pullman Sleepers and Compartment cars; Reciling Chair cars, (all sects free). For all information and tickets call at Union Depot and 921 Main St. City Offc. E. S. JEWETT, Pass. & Ticket Agent. J. B. LESTER, BARBER SHOP. 559 GRAND AVE. Hot and Cold Baths 25c Large, New Porcelain Tube. Good barbers. Give us a Call. ...AND... Table Luxuries Vegetables in Season. Fresh & Salt Meats. Teas & Coffees. G. JONES, E 17th St., Kansas City, Mo. 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. NEWS&GSSIP Wm. Fairfax, Society Reporetr. A. W. Walker, Agent, Lexington, Mo Remember please— the little bats we collect here an thence That enables us to run from year to year." LOCALS. picnic and dance the 2nd week in July. Miss Estelle Coles is now in Chicago. The next thing you do, subscribe for the Son. Miss Nellie Banks is at Excelsior Springs. Miss Ruby Bradshaw is visiting in St. Louis. FOR RENT—One furnished front room; 1401 Howard st. The Roosevelt Club rooms at 117 West 6th street, room 12. TO RENT—A nicely furnished room for geneleman. Apply at this office. Mr. and Mrs. John Hill will soon move from Kansas City, Kas., to this side again. Dr. Lamhoght was quite sick for a few days last week, but is up and around again. Mr. Ansul Hunn has purchased a beautiful home in Chelsa Park, in Kansas City, Kan. A number of young people danced at the new park at the end of Rose-dale line last evening. Rev. A. A. Gilbert and Prof. G. N. Gresham and T. B. J. Robson called at our office this week. Dr. Lambright, after undergoing a serious operation is able to be at his past. Dr. U. F. Cames attended him during his sickness. H. D. Russell, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., is in the city looking around. He may make some investments. Mr. Robt. Anderson, of St. Paul, will locate in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will be at 1818 East 18th st. Mrs. William Perk, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCamel, returned to her home in St. Charles, Mo. Miss Carrie Toylar, of Montgomery city, returned home after spending a few days with Mrs. Wm. J. Jones, 1317 iVne. When you want your teeth fixed or some good work done, give us a call. We will treat you right.—New York Dentists, 1029 Main street. Mr. Frank Marks, who formerly lived in Kansas City but is now living Chicago, was married Tuesday afternoon to Miss Marie Walker of Grandbe, Mo. Mrs. Davis, of Washington, D. C., mother of Mrs. J. N. Birch, arrived in Kansas City last Friday, and will be the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Birch this summer. Mr. and Mrs. Young, of Wichita, Kan., and little Anna Smith, daughter of Prof. W. Clark Smith spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Jones, en route to Chicago. The invitations for the marriage of Mr. Buffkins and Miss Katie Jordan, one of our teachers in the public schools of this city, have been sent out for their marriage soon. 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. Berry Chapel, C. M. E.church, 2030 Summit st., Sunday services: preaching 11:00 a. m., and 7:45 p. m.; E. L. 7:00 p. m.; Sunday School, 2:15 p. m. Prayer and class meeting Wednesday evening. Rev J. W. Jacobs, pastor; resident, 2033 Summit st. Dr. Holly and a number of his gentlemen friends went to the Blue Tuesday to spend the day and cater crowdads. They returned late in the afternoon with a goodly number of them and they all assembled at the home of the doctor that evening and had a crawdad feast. 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. Smith, the Druggist is prepared to serve you with the cold drink. When you go down town stop at 908 east 12th street. Mrs. Kitty Silas, of 912 East 10th st., has been lying very low for the past three weeks, but hopes for the better are looked forward to in her case. We desire to thank the many friends, who so kindly befriended us during the recent illness and death of our daughter, Enunice. M. & Mrs. J. W. McDaniel. Sam Diggs, the junk man, is back at his stand doing business; ready to buy if you have anything in his line, iron, brass, copper, lead, bottles or rags; junk of any kind. Call and see him. Mrs. Samuel Jordon has sent out invitation announcing the marriage of her daughter, Kattie Adelaide Jordon to Mr. Frank Bukfins Tuesday evening. June the 30th, at St. Augustine church. The National Negro Business league will meet in Nashville, Tenn., during the month of August, 1903. The executive committee has decided upon Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 19, 20, and 21, as the dates for the meeting. Miss Alberta Baily, daughter of Prof. S. R. Baily of this city, returned home from Oberlin, Ohio, on last Tuesday, the 16th inst., where she is taking a course in Oberlin college. Her many friends welcome her back to the city. J. A. Wilson, who is better known as our "Pioneer Negro Jeweler," suffered great loss on account of the flood. The water lacked two inches of touching the ceiling. It carried everything out of his store except the safe. L. W. Carter, President; W. W. Yates, 1st Vive President; W. W. Waters, 2nd Vice President; Dr. T. C. Unthanks, Secretary; Theo. H. Clay, Treasurer; F. L. Lewis, Corresponding Secretary; Frank Wilson, Sergeant-at-arm. We have in our midst Dr. McQueen Carrion, dentist, who comes to this city highly recommended in his chosen profession. His office is located at 910 East 12th Sst., Kansas City, Missouri, where he will take pleasure in waiting on his customers. Calyl and see him. Kansas City colored people need an industrial school in connection with their high school, and we hope that our principals of Kansas City will prove that they are interested enough in the colored youth to bring the matter before the school board while they have funds to build with. Rev. Wm. T. Vernon, President of Western University, Quindaro, Kas, has just returned from the commencement exercises at Wilberforce, O. While there the degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him, Wilberforce University is the oldest college for Negroes in the United States. The Linen Shower given by Mrs. Robt. Hilly, Mrs. T. C. Unthank, Mrs. Chas. Jackson and Mrs. John Lang for Miss Katie Jordon last, Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson on Vine street was a very pleasant affair. The guests brought much pretty and useful linen for the bride. The Ladies' Whist Club was the guests of Mrs. William Rhodes of Blue Springs, and Miss Eiffle Fisher of Independence at the later's home last Saturday afternoon. The afternoon and evening were spent in cards and music. An elegant lunchean was served as only Mrs. Rhodes and Mrs. Fisher can serve, after which all departed, feeling highly repaid for their trip to Independence. FOR SALE. For sale, by R. E. Shryock Real Estate and Loan Company, 705-706 Postal Building: $2,000—Five room cottage and 50 foot lot, paved street, good location. $1,750—Seven room frame, East Side; all special improvements in and psid; easy terms. $1,250—Five room frame, good repair; easy terms. 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. Place and carriage furnished when necessary. References. Enclosure self-addressed envelope. Colonia Co., 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. The Phyllis Wheatley Art Club entertained a number of their friends Tuesday evenings, June 16, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark, 2025 Forest ave. The club's colors were pink carnation. Each guest was presented a souvenir of the club's colors. The booth was nicely decorated with the ladies' fancy work. The evening was spent in music, select reading, recitation and shot poems. Afterward ice cream, cake and punch were served. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Youngman, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Oatman, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Brice, Mr. and Mrs. George Jones, Rev. and Mrs. S. W. Bawat, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Morrison, Mr. Nat White Law and Miss Emma Bryant, Mr. Harry E. Fields and Miss Mabel Washington, Mr. George Smith and Miss Roseland Reld, Mr. John Martin and Mrs. Frankie Taylor, Mr. Nat Guran and Mrs. Adams, Mr. A. S. Jackson and Mrs. Edward Henderson, Mr. Curtis Wilson and Mrs. Saddle Scott, Mr. W. M. Rice and Mrs. W. R. Paterson, Mr. W. McNerry and Mrs. Jenett Walker, Mr. Wm. Morrison and Mrs. R. N. Frazier, Mr. W. H. Spriggs and Robert Simson Miss Ida Jackson, Mrs. J. E. Cavall, Miss Maggie Lang, Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, Miss Hattie McDonald, Mrs. D. Jackson, Miss Emma McDonald, Mrs. Jennie Owen, Miss Gertrude Myers, Mrs. C. F. Harman, Miss Salie Harris, Miss Annie Collier, Mrs. W. Pigeon. Mrs. Robert Berry, Pres. Mrs. John Taylor, Instructor. Mrs. Eugene Shaw, Sec. MARKS;WALKER Mr. Frank Marks and Miss Mariea Walker were married Tuesday, June the 16th, at high noon at the home of the bride, Grandbe, Mo. The home was darkened and beautifully illuminated and decorated. Miss Lillian Patterson was bride's maid, and Mr. Howard Brumer acted as best man. The Rev. Curtis of Joplin officiated. A reception to about 50 guests followed the ceremony, after which the bride and groom departed for Kansas City. While in Kansas City they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Clay, on Highland avenue, where quite a number of Mr. Marks old Kansas City friends called on him and his bride, who is an accomplished young lady and no doubt will add much grace to Chicago society, where the happy couple will make their future home, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bell entertained Mr. and Mrs. Marks at their home Thursday evening, where no pains were spared to make it an enjoyable evening. Mr. and Mrs. Marks left for Chicago Friday evening over the Burlington and took the best wishes of their Kansas City friends with them. To Protest Czar and Emperor 10 Protect Czar and Emperor. It is said that when the czar of Russia and the German emperor visit Rome they will be guarded by 1,200 detectives, who will masquerade as pilgrims, peasants, priests, nuns and other characters abounding in Rome and will lodge in all sorts of hotels, high-priced and low inns, in cloisters, private rooms and even houses of ill-repute. Pessimism in the Sunny South. Pessimism in the Sunny South. Glory is but a transient dream that gives color to a sleep bespangled with illusions of greatness; a mirage, glittering, but unsubstantial, hovering above the oasis in the desert of life at whose fountain many a weary traveler would quench his burning thirst that he may press on to grander heights—Roanoke, Va., Times. Secret Is Out About Kansas. "His skull was fractured but no bones were broken," says the Topeka Capital in recounting that a citizen had been run over by a street car, "Once more we are aroused to the suspicion that the Topeka intellect is cased in gutta percha," says the Kansas City Journal. Needs a Damper. It is said that King Carlos of Portugal consumes thirty-one huge and exceedingly strong Havana cigars daily. What he needs is a damper in his windpipe. He has too much draft. It takes an ordinary smoker a good hour to burn up such a cigar. For What Reason? A popular dining saloon in the British metropolis has a sign outside the door conveying information of an alarming character: "This is the best restaurant in London. Our fish cannot be approached." One Way to Cook Eggs The farmers of India when fuel is scarce, cook an egg without fire. The egg is placed in a sling and whirled around for about 5 minutes, until the heat generated by the motion has cooked it. Want Railroad to the Yukon. There is a movement on foot in Vancouver to secure the construction of a railway from some point on the coast within the province of British Columbia to the valley of the Yukon. Good Excuse. If the spirit of Henry Ward Beecher is thinking about small change, those who are in the flesh may be pardoned for worrying about the rent. —Slox City Tribune. Varying Degrees of Time Belgium and Holland use Greenwich time. In Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy, Scandinavia, and Switzerland one hour before Greenwich time rules. Largest Electrical Pumping Plant. The largest electrical pumping plant in the world is that at Utah Lake. It raises 5,000,000 gallons of water a day for irrigating the Great Salt Lake Valley. Impress Lifeboat Rule on All. Every tramcar in Belfast has printed in large letters just over the step at each end of the car: "The lifeboat rule is women and children first." Subterranean Observatories It is proposed in France to establish subterranean observatories by drilling miles into the earth with oil well machinery. In these the strata, temperature and gases at various depths would be studied. Motor Cars of Paris There are now 8,000 motor cars registered in Paris and its suburbs. Of these 3,800 have a registered speed of 20 miles an hour or more. Less Billiards Played in France. Billiards is decreasing in popularity in France. The number of tables in use has decreased from 96,000 in 1899 to 89,000 at present. Many Bibles Sold in China Three million one hundred and six thousand two hundred and ninety-five Bibles, or portions of Bibles were sold in China last year. Gas From Peat Not New. At the Motala steelworks in Sweden gas made from peat has been employed as fuel for more than twenty years past. Germany's Immense Military Force. Germany at present possesses eight million men who have been through the ranks or are at present in her army. In 1850 there was one criminal to every 3,442 of the population; the proportion is now greater than one to 700. Copper Stock on Hand The world's stock of unmanufactured copper in the hands of dealers usually stands at about 90,000 tons. Derivation of the Word "Gin." The word "gin." is not derived from Geneva, but from "genievre," the French word for juniper. Greenland's First Printing Press. Greenland never had a printing press until 1861. The first was imported by Dr. Rurk. Coldest Hour of the Day. Year in and year out the coldest hour of the twenty-four is five o'clock in the morning. Immense Product of Potatoes. In bulk the world's product of potatoes equals that of wheat and corn combined. Quick and Pleasant FRISCO SYSTEM Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida And the Southeast, and to Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas Detailed information as to excursion dates, rates, train service, etc., furnished upon application to James Donohue, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Kansas City, Mo. W. B. RAYMOND Licensed Funeral Furnisher and Embalmer. No Extra Charge For Work In Kansas City, Missouri. David T. Beals Geo. R. Barse Edward George 431 MINNESOTA AVE. Tel. 32 West. Kansas City, Kansas Everything Pertaining to Music. PIANO KNOWLEDGE. How much do you know about the qualities of a Piano or other Musical Instrument? Couldn't you be deceived easily in that matter? Nine out of ten people can be, and therefore trusi to the honesty of the dealer. How important then, that you buy from a house with a reputation of many years behind it. This is the oldest and largest music house in the West. arl Hoffman MUSIC COMPANY 403-34 MILNUT ST. KANSAS CITY, MO Telephone 2101. --- RELIABLE DENTISTRY No Delay--Satisfaction Guaranteed--Teeth Examined Free We are the most reliable dentists in the city. We have the largest and oldest practice in the city. Our success is due to the uniformly high grade work done by gentlemanly operators of middle ages; no youths We Guarantee to Please. Our Re'iability is Unquestioned. This firm is backed by a wealthy corporation, and is therefore thoroughly responsible. All work is guaranteed for 15 years. Full Set of Teeth $2.00. Set S. S. White Teeth.....$4.00 Gold Crowns 22-k.....$2.65 Bridge Work, per tooth.....$2.65 Platinum fillings.....$50c Cleaning.....$50c We do as we advertise— Teeth extracted without pain FREE. We are here to stay. Full Set of Teeth $2.00. TEETH WITHOUT PLATE Full Set & Teeth $2.00. Set S. S. White Teeth.....$4.00 Gold Crowns 22-k.....$2.65 Fridge Work, per tooth.....$2.65 Platinum fillings.....$50 Cleaning.....$50c We do as we advertise— Teeth extracted without pain FREE. We are here to stay. NEW YORK DENTAL CO ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS. 1029 Main St. Second Floor. Entrance on Main Street only. Open Daily. Nigh's till 9. Sundays to 10. The Style of a Kelley John Kelly Pomona This line does not belong to the "Common Herd." The style is as different as the service and comfort is better. Anyone who will test them will appreciate the difference. STRONG AND GARFIELD CO'S "WALL STREET" The following makes insure you the best values in this country and the styles reflect the best you will see each season: John Kelley, Harry H. Gray, "Autobay," American Girl, Strong & Garfield, Stacy Adam & c. The Resilia cushion sole. The Woodman Shoe. Exclusive sale at K. C. Kas. W. H. SEIGER, 2nd Vice-Preset CHAS. H. V. LE WISCH, Cashier DAVID T. BEALS, President. W. H. SEIGER, 2nd Vice-President. FERNANDO P. NEAL, Vice-Prest. CHAS. H. V. LEWIS, Cashier Union National Bank KANSAS CITY, MO. Statement as made to the Comptroller of the Currency at the close of business Feb. 6, 1903. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts..... $6,981,798.86. U. S. Bonds at par..... $523,000.00 Municipal Bonds at par..... 327,441.14 Cash and Signal Exchange..... 4,180,685.29 5,031,126.49 Union National Bank KANSAS CITY, MO. Statement as made to the Comptroller of the Currency ai the close of business Feb. 6, 1903. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $6,981,798.86. U.S. Bonds at par ..... $523,000.00 Municipal Bonds at par ..... 327,441.14 Cash and Signet Exchange ..... 4,180,685.29 5,031,126.43 Total ..... $11,012,924.79 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock ..... $ 600,000.00 Surplus Fund ..... 300,000.00 Undivided profits ..... 78,771.60 Unearned interest ..... 94,983.00 National Bank Notes Outstanding ..... 423,000.00 Deposits ..... 9,516,170.17 $11,012,924.79 DIRECTORS. LIABILITIES. Capital Stock ..... $ 600,000.00 Surplus Fund ..... 300,000.00 Undivided profits ..... 78,771.60 Unearned interest ..... 94,983.00 National Bank Notes Outstanding ..... 423,000.00 Deposits ..... 9,516,170.17 $11,042,924.79 DIRECTORS. L. T James. A. J. Snider C. W. Whitehead. J. P. Merrill. H. J. Rosecrans. O. H. Dean. C. J. Schmelzer. G. W. Lovejoy Geo. W. Jones Geo. D. Ford E. W. Zea. David T. Beals. L. T. James. A. J. Snider. G. W. Lovejoy. Fer nando P. Nea. Geo. R. Barse. C. W. Whitehead. J. P. Merrill. Geo. W. Jones. W. E. Thorne. Edword George. H. J. Rosecrans. O. H. Dean. Geo. D. Ford. Felix L. La Force. C. J. Schmelzer. E. W. Zea. SAMUEL DIGGS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in SAMUEL DIGGS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in JUNK. 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. IRON YARD...Cor. 8th @ Hickery Sts. OFFICE & WAREHOUSE 1315 W. 9th. Kansas City, Mo. a oo EoEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOEE—EOEOEOEEEEEEEOEOEOEE—EOEOEOE—EOEOOE—E——EEE__EO_ Eero ts J . te ok yo p eer ee. 9, ¥¥ Cok se [9a EARN Reo aw, a0 em ‘The Autumn Wind. LD “a Whe votce of the autumn wind, <I & ia irpets asiie (he cuore yy 8 AGE the harp. of memory! AY abet ip end AS on sity Ge ay sige le POL? ilnton Scotlard tn Leuites Monthly, WES MNO a. SN We) ke BOS gee Ty er FF ‘ ad eae) “yy " yt Vy eo Pe aS <= ©) Y4 by y Ny aD PO fy ih @ Phantom’s Warning About the broad hearth tn its caw tomary manner the family had assem Died after the evening meal, and Hen- ry Carroll, the city coustn, come to the country to restore failing health, found bis first visit into a Kentucky home not so duil as he had anticipated. ‘Tie conversation lulled. Silence was broken, ouly by the ticking of the clock. Suddenly Carroll heard the faint pitapat of a galloping horse on the froven turapihe. He walked to the window overlooking the road, and the sharp aie bore the sound more clearly to him “1 wonder who that ean be, riding #0 willly ut this Ume of night?" be asked “Some drinken fellow going home, 1 suppose,” said Mr. Rankin, indifferent. Qy, but with @ signiticant look at his wite He rites Ike a wild man!" ex claimed Carroll, “Come here! | Look at him’ One would think both man and beast were hunted —were fleeing from the devil himself!" Martha ran to the window and gazed for a moment at the fastulteap: pearing horseman. “Papa, maybe tt's our ghost—Rob the rider—and Aunt Dinah once met.” The mournful bay of foxhounds dis. turbed by the hoof beats and the sug: gestion of a chase gave her remark a tinge of color. Both Mr. and Mrs, Rankin had kept their seats while the rider passed, and now tried In vain to Uift the gloom his appearance had Left in passing. Carroll noticed this and half laughingly inquired if Martha's ghost was a reality. “Not at all; simply a stupld old story of the negrows,” said Mr. Ran- kin. He spoke in an unconvincing manner, however, and the fireside group relapsed into @ moody stience, Carroll slept little that night tn the ereat room assigned to him, Among the old pletures on the walls, which he casually looked over as he un: dressed, he was struck by a tarnished portrait of a girl who closely resein: bled Martha, No name was written on the worn gilt frame, but on the dust covered back he found scrawled, “Martha Rankin, 1830." Even when Carroll put out the light that face ‘stood between him and sleep. Those eyes haunted his brain, So, too, did the flying horseman and the troubled face of his host and the remark of the young Martha, ‘The brilliant, Atful sunitght of epring day strayed into winter wa: streaming into his room ere Carrol awakened. The refreshing bath and the wholesome smeil of the country cleared his head, and he smiled at the foolish fancies of the night. Careless ly he ran down the broad statrs of the stately mansion in a manner calculat ed to startle Into life the sweet-faces dames and the starched-collared sol diers of the revolution whose portraits amiled from their gilded frames stud Ging the hallway. Martha's remark about Aunt Dinah’ V/ 7. th ip \ Afi Wii yy 4/4: “VOW Yip yyy Y"Yfe YOY LE. dy OY dae AG a) he ONAN pe Gif! ie JO SF \ Sieal fa nS \ya Uy Seen ae ei es ( ¢, PW GZ IN Wat > a\\ SY The dim figure of a horseman dash- aes ghost remained in Carroll's head. Bowever, and having nothing to do, he strolled out to the cabin to hear her story. It was Aunt Dinab’s favorite yarn, and she uobent with right good will, proud of having the stranger eousin for a listener. “Good Lawd, honey, an’ you ach: gbally ain't heabed dat tale? Miss Martha wuz ber name, an’ she loved Mars Rob Gregory, what had a heap 6’ fine horses. He kep’ comin’ an’ comin’ heah ter see Miss Martha twell everybody said dey sho" would marry. Den dey had a fallin’ out an‘ he didn’t oeme no moah. Miss Martha didn’t Jet on, but she sartinly did love Mars Rob, an’ kep’ pinin’ an’ pinin’ away twell she wuz nigh ded, One Sunday dey all went to church at de Cross Roads, ‘cepen’ her. When dey come back her maw, Miss Ellen, found her on de floah in de parler—ded. She had shot herself in de corner by de Ast Se ee” Be as ; Rage) gaa r 4 (ede a Tes a my ny H § A iA Hah pao \ \' HN y t a \ HS p4 NY RAL Neral Tr ee arena ee me ee ee pered: “I won't go home to-mor- row.” window, whar she an Mars Rob uster set. “Wall, doan’t Jes’ reckelleck, but folks do say Mars Rob died fos" after. Anyway, he took her death mighty hard, ‘cause {t wuz his fault, au’ he ought to have made up with her, He uster ride ‘bout de country on his big geldin’ Jes’ like mad, One night I seed him go by heah like all de devi's “wuz followin’. De nex mawnin' dey found him by de erick, his big geldin’ standin’ over him, He had shot hisset ‘in de heart, "LE dunno, chile, but ever since den dey say Mars Rob ride by heah_ when sweethearts ob de county fall out, 1 seed him once when Mars Walker an’ Miss Mary Rogers had dere trubble— but dat’s anuther tale, honey. Any: way, folks doan't come dis away nights no moah,” And so Aunt Dinah rambled on, | eager to tell other stories of the past. | Carroll kept the Incident in his mind for a while, and then let {t drop as a darky superstition, He devoted him: self to the task of building up his health, going hunting, riding to neigh: borhood fox meets, driving Martha to dances and parties, and in other ways filling out the routine of life in the country. In following this social round he found that the chase after health can sometimes be made a cheerful oc cupation, especially with a girl Ike Martha to help one, One afternoon, as Carroll and Mar tha were returning from town they let their horses take thelr own pace and settled themselves comfortably back on the buggy seat and listened to the hum of the wheels and drank iu the charm of the country, Looking dreamily into Martha's eye! as the carriage rolled homeward, the question, which he had as yet put t¢ himself ‘only vaguely, came to bim “Does she like me?” He dared no! trust himself to ask as to love, Whil he was turning about this, to bim startling suggestion, a young farme of the neighborhood whom Carroll hac often imagined to be covertly fond o Martha cantered down the roa toward them, He pulled up eharply bowed to Carroll, and directed to Mar tha a few commonplace Ingulrie about her family, the crops and thi next party to be given, Carroll though he saw a blush steal over her cheek a | the young man talked, and after h had ridden on, half in jest, but @ bi ‘| in earnest, he asked if that were he sweetheart, ‘The blush mounted higk | er as she denied it, Carroll unreasor | ingly and jealously insisted that h | was, and ‘finally Martha pouting! suggested that in any event it was | matter that did not concern him, ‘Th || clouds had fallen. Carroll had ba || his question answered, At mupper he announced to hie host that his hoalth was now fully regained and that an urgent letter from home would take him away the following morning. Mr. and Mra, Rankin ox. pressed regret. Martha coldly said sho was sorry, and continued the meal In stionce, That night Carroll retired early to his room, but not to sleep. His prido was deoply hurt, and he waa indig- nant, He called himself “Idiot!” and other pleasant things. “She didn't have the heart to say she was sorry! Love! Bosh!” Finally, putting on a light overcoat, ho started for a walk upon the pike. It was near midnight when he turned again into the little valley. ‘The full light of the moon was obscured by & mist which rose from the river and spread over the valley. The brooding silence of the night was broken now aud then by the distant ery of @ fox hound, the low neigh of a horse, oF the Unkle of a sheep hell. “Clackety- clack! — clackety - clack! There was borne in on Carroll's ears the distant sound of a galloping horse upon the turnpike. Could {t be tho phantom of Augt Dinah’s story? “Clackety-clack!" ‘The horse was coming nearer. ‘ho forgotten tale sprang vividly Into Carroll's min@, and ‘he felt the chill of the unearthly creep over him. Sweethearts had quarreled! The phantom rider was due! Bang! Crash! Crash! and Carroll saw a wildly speeding horseman flash across the bridge and come up the road toward him with uncontrolled gait, Carroll, forgetting all of the tm: probability of the tale, ran to the road: side and tried to xcale the stone fence Rut it was too high for him to scale in his nervous condition, and he crouched against it, his eyes glued upon the everadvancing figure. It thundered along, Now it was sluott upon him. A vision of a horse of thoroughbred bulld, with foam flying from its mouth, with flanks heaving, and of a darkly clad rider with gaze fixed ahead, a cloud of dust, a sound of distant hoofbeats, and Carroll, com: pletely cowed, fled toward the howe. On the veranda he met Martha, strangely pale, He clasped her in his arms and whispered: “I won't go home tomor- row.” Walter 8, Hiatt In New York Times. ARTISTS AND THEIR MODELS, Beauty of Face and Form Are Rarely Found Tonether. EOURS COGS NeTs Artists say {t 1s curious but never- theless true that beauty of face and form are not often found in one and the same person, The woman who has an {deal face frequently falls from the standpoint of figure, so that painters are obliged to make their {deal figure from half a dozen models. From one will come a beautiful throat or arm or shoulder; from another a perfect back, and so on. Even after that the painter has to Idealize bis figure—to throw into it whatever form of fleeting expression he desires. ‘Once In @ while his model gives him unconscious help. The model who posed for Church's “Fairy Tale” used to tell of having once stood before the picture at an exhibition, listening to the comments of enthustastic visitors. They commended the fanciful paint- ing, but marveled most of all at the wonderful look which the artist had managed to get into the woman’s face. The model herself was able to enlight: en them. “He didn’t have to idealize for that wonderful look,” she said. “I remem ber the day it was painted. I was wondering whether he was going to pay me by the day or the week.” A photographic artist tells this little story of a medel, She was a simple, rather shallow, straightforward — girl when not at work. When she posed her beautiful, mobile face expressed the most varying emotions. The artist used to wonder If she felt one-quarter of what her expression indicated. His doubts were set at rest one day. After the girl had posed with an exalted as pect that enraptured the artist he waited to hear her deliver some su: blime inspired thought. But she mere: ly looked up wistfully into his face and sald: “Oh, how hungry I am.” ‘The Ringing Roll of “Dixie.” The old brigades march slower now—the boys who wore the gray— But there's lite an’ battle spirit In a host o! them to-day! ‘They hear thelr comrades callin’ from the white tents fur away, An’ answer with the ringin’ roll of “Dixie!” ‘They feel the old-time thrill of it—the Dattle plainy they see— Again they charge with Jackson, an’ face the fight with Lee; An’ the shoutin’ hills are answered by the thunders of the sea When they rally to the fingin’ roll of “Dixie!” ‘The battle-felds are voiceless—once wet with crimson rain; O'er unknown graves of heroes wave olden flelds of grain; But phantom forms—they leap to lite, and cheer the ranks again, Far-answering to the ringin’ roll of “Dixie!” Beat, drums! the old-time chorus; an’ Wugies, blow your best; And wave, ob, fags they loved so well, ‘above each’ war-scarred breast! ‘TM they Vanish down the valley to thelr last, eternal rest, Sul answering to the ringin’ roll of Sptxle!” —Frunk L. Stanton in AVanta Conatt ‘tution, | Believes in Woman Suffrace. Gov, Garvin of Rhode Island has put himself on record as a believer in woman suffrage. In a recent address before the Rhode Island Woman Sut. frage association he sald: “I think woman suffrage will be adopted tn Rhode land and in other New Eng land states, It has been tried in other states and bas worked well, and soon er or later {t will prevail throughout the Union” GROVER CLEVELAND HE LOOMS UP AGAIN AS A POs. SIBLE NOMINEE. Will the Democrats Bring Forward as Their Candidate the Man Whose Election in 1892 Cost More in Money and Suffering Than the Civil War? The American Economist does not often concern itself with a discussion of the merits of an improbable, much lens an impossible, presidential candi- date. However, both the improbable and impossible sometimes happen, and as no one man in our history has had & more disastrous Influence upon our Industrial life than the subject of this sketch, we propose simply to remind our readers of Grover Cleveland's con- tribution to his country’s history, and what he would do again, if placed in & position to accomplish his purpose, which, we may add, was not fully ac complished in the first instance. It was decided in 1884 that a man’s domestic faults need not affect his public life and executive ability. Mr. Cleveland was elected in that year In spite of his shortcomings as a man, and because of his good fortune as a politician, He was elected not be cause of his own strength, but be- cause of the weakness of his oppo- nent’s campaign and the lack of com- plete harmony in his opponent's party. His first administration has left nothing worth remembering, except his message to the Fiftieth Congress in December, 1887. Mr. Cloveland had studied his Cobden club literature well and stated precisely, if not honestly, some of thelr most important tenets. The message was devoted almost wholly to the tariff and taxation, and ies several thousand words can be put HIS SERVICES NOT REQUIRED, Qs, ce. ner . Perey! Si VE we Be . a) vq age | mie “Tea Vege —— into two of its sentences as indicating the tenor of the whole. These two sentences follow: “But our present tariff laws, tho vicious, inequitable and illogical source of unnecessary taxation, ought to be at once revised and amended. ‘These laws, as their primary and plain eftect, raise the price to consumers of all articles imported and subject to duty by precisely the sum pald for such duties. . . . So it happens that while comparatively a fow use the imported articles, miliions of our people, who never use and never saw any of the foreign products, purchase and use things of the same kind made in this country, and pay, therefore, nearly or quite the enhanced price which the duty adds to the imported articles.” ‘These are false statements, and Mr. Cleveland knew them to be false, for he could have gone into the open mar- ket and bought hundreds of articles at a less price than the duty on simt- lar imported articles of no better qual- ity. His message defeated him for re- election, and a Republican Congress and President thought best to revise the tariff, and the McKinley law was the result. The effects of that law were marvelous. In May, 1892, Ed- ward Atkinson, the noted statistician and free trader, who was in full pos session of his mental faculties at that time, said in the Forum: “There never has been a period in the history of this or any other coun: try when the general rate of wages ‘was as high as it {s now, or the prices of goods relatively to the wages as low as they are today, nor a period when the workman, in the atrict sense of the word, has so fully secured to his ‘own use and enjoyment such a stead: fly and progressively increasing pro- portion of a constantly increasing prod- uct.” Such testimony was repeated by the commercial agencies, by the President in his message to Congress and by the whole honest press of the country. And yet Grover Cleveland was again nominated, and, adopting the double dealing tactics of Polk and Dallas in 1844, was elected by a very positive popular and electoral vote, We have not to do now with the methods of that campaign, but with the result. For the first time since the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 the three branches of the government were to be in the hands of the Democratic, treo trade party, The very moment that the people, and particularly the com: mercial world, realized this there was consternation In every industrial and Gnanctal circle. Wise capitallsts, shrewd manufacturers and cautious ‘merchants knew what was befure thom. That grim specter, sure to ma ‘tertalize in to the evil neonster, free trade, which had more than once dev: astated our land and impoverished our people, was bound to come. It mattered not just how soon, or in just what form; we must prepare for it as best we could and take the conse quences—and we did. It was not as bad as Mr. Cleveland would have had it. Mad clean through he would not sign his party's law. But that Gorman-Wilson tariff did its work most effectively, and completed the panic and ruinous work begun in its anticipation. Is there need to recall those awful years? Is there need to repeat the billions of dollars lost, the suffering, the sickness, the sadness that entered almost every home in the land? We are loyal and patriotic enough to add our plaudits to those of the multt- tude when cheering an ex-president of the United States. We are willing to blur our memory, to wipe off the slate and say, “Well, in the light of later events perhaps it was all for the best. We need adversity once in a while; we must learn by experience.” Ana 80 we find no fault In the hearty greet: ing and acclaim given to our rapidly ageing ex-president; but when the mugwump and free-trader and polit cian step in and turn patriotism inte politics we say No; never again must Grover Cleveland be in power and gain the opportunity to conspire and ruin our country. Once 1s enough and though we may condone we must not forget. Far more than the civil war did Grover Cleveland cost our country in financial loss. More liver were sacrificed through sickness and sorrow, through despair and poverty through hunger and cold, than by the bullets of the rebellion. If free traders, if mugwumps, Democrats do not forget, then the peo ple must remember for them. Groves Cleveland must never be President again. He should never even be # candidate, and he ought not to be « much as thought of in that respect.— American Economist. Queer Kind of Wall. ‘Those who regard the Dingley tarif as a Chinese wall will probably revise their opinion when they learn that the imports into the United States during the twelve months ending Jan. 31 1903, ageregated $975,283,637. The Dingley tariff, like all well-drawn pro tective measures, tends to increase {m ports rather than diminish them, as by making the nation prosperous, {1 enables the people to buy more from foreigners, But while under the atimu lus of a tariff like the Dingley act ow imports are increased, thelr nature {1 greatly changed. Instead of importing manufactured articles ready for con sumption in increasing quantities, w increase our imports of raw material from abroad for the use of our indus tries. Thus, in the calendar year 190: the manufacturers’ materials importes amounted to $453,000,000, against $248, 000,000 in the calendar year 1896. W. also enlarge our takings of manufac tured articles ready for consumption but our increasing imports in this clas sification are made up of things whic! we do not ourselves as yet produce a well as the foreigner, but which wi are rapidly learning to turn out well as he does—San Francisc Chronicle. ‘The Tariff and Bankina. ‘The phenomenal! increase in bank deposits and loans since the free trade period can be seen from the follow: ing: March 9, 1897 April 9, 1903, Loans .. ..$1,898,009,291 §3,403,217,618 Deposits .. 1,668,219,961 $,168,275,26¢ Cash ..... 420,281,615 536,214,834 These deposits are in addition to almost an equal amount in the say: ings banks, and represent the daily balances of merchants and business concerns. They confirm the state ment that we are doing double the business under protection that we were under free trade. It seems hardly time to revise such a tariff as we are now prospering under, oither up or down. It will indeed, be well tc let well enough aloue, Ite Beneficiaries. “The tariff is always revised in the interest of its beneficiaries,” says Ed. {tor Bryan, The principal beneficiar tes of the American protective tarifi policy are the people of the United ‘States.—Oswego Times, “I observe,” said the cheerful board- or, “that they are trying to cure the tick trees in Boston commons with music.” “Popular music, I suppose,” said the boarder who puns. “I wonder how yew would like !t,” growled the cynical boarder. “I know I'd soon be sycamore.” murmured the cheerful boarder as he reached for the butter, and there the subject was dropped. Keeping in Practice. “Do you know this Gov. Pennypack+ er of Pennsylvania?” “No, I don't. Why?” “I thought mebby you did. He has just muzzled the state press, and I didn't know but what I'd like to have him come around and see if some thing can't be done with my mother tn-law.” Considerable, Gy ad = (Mo ~, e) a) ; N ! | , Deacon Kindlelgh—So poor Brother Littleton left all he had to the Chit 4ren's home. Did he have much? Sister Sourleigh—Eight boys and three girls. Bridget Was Ashemed. Mistress (angrily)—Bridget, I find that you wore one of my evening gowns at the ball last evening. It's the worst plece of impudence I ever heard of. You ought to be ashamed of yourself.” Bridget (meekly)—O! wus, mum; O1 wus, and me young man said as if O! iver wore such a frock in public agin be'd break our engagement. ‘Talking Shop. Dolly—So Simpkins, the cashier of the bank, proposed to you last night? Polly—Xes; and I promised to marry him, “Did he ask your father's permis sion?” “Yes; he sald he would ask papa to indorse my promissory nota” In After Years. Mrs. Whoopem—There was a time when I was actually proud of the pow- erful voice you put into your college yell; but now I wish it had been only & whisper. - Whoopem—Why do you say that, my dear? Mra, Whoopem—Because the baby has inherited the aforesaid yell; that’s why. ‘The Whole Thing. Tommy—Let's play theayter. Elsie—All right. I'll be the bossa, Tommy—No, I will. The manager has to be a man. Elsie—Oh! you can be the manager. Tl be what they call the “bella dom ra Good One. 4 Ge % e Ee x eS y N Alii ! ie a . n \. x yt f! vi J 0 — 7 Gazer (an astronomer)—Can you suggest @ suitable inscription for my new telescope? Boozer (a drinker)—Sure. How would “Here's looking at you" do? ‘The Deacon's Opinion. "Yes, suh,” said the old colored brother, “dat boy is so fond er tradin’ dat I velly believes dat ef he wuz in heaven, en day let him come back fer & hollday, he'd sall his return tleket en trust ter bein’ blowed back by ® barricane!” A Stagger. ‘Wigwag—Was it a stag affair? Guszier—Worse than that; it wae stagger,