The Rising Son

Harris Missing It Pays to Advertise in the Rising Son for It Reaches More Homes of Colored Peop,e than any other Paper in the State. BENNETT Venuson THEODORE ROOSEVELT ECHOES OF THE FAMOUS ROOSEVELT-WASHINGTON DINNER. Theodore Roosevelt is President of the United States. He is President of all the people. He is a true American. He stands for all colors, creeds and social conditions. He is an influential factor in his own administration. Marquis Ito is a Japanese. He dined with President Roosevelt. INDEPENDENCE NEWS. The tent meeting which has been going on here for the past week has been largely attended every night. Many of the most prominent ministers of this section have been here and preached. It will continue for another week, closing Sunday, Aug. 30. The Macedonia Baptist church and U. B. F.'s will give a picnic September 5th. The outing under the auspices of the A. M. E. church, which was postponed on account of rain, will be given at Hughes's Grove on September 3rd. Come and spend a day's outing. Rev. J. J. Clark's wife and children of Topeka, are here visiting the Rev. and attending the Tent meeting. Miss Maud Oldham, one of the popular teachers of Kansas City, is here visiting Miss Effe Fisher. Miss Reed of Kansas City is spending her vacation at Blue Springs, the guest of Miss Minerva Rhodes. Mrs. Missouri Stanton, Princess of the S. M. T.'s, together with Mrs. Kyle and Mrs. Richardson, attended the Grand Session of the U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s at Macon last week. They report as having had a very pleasant session and the order as being in a flourishing condition. A large delegation from Wellington attended the Tent Meeting here Sunday. Miss Minnie Tucker returned from Lamar las tweek, where she had been visiting her sister. Mr. Walter Colley of Lexington passed through the city last week on his way to Kansas City to accept a position in the Pullman Car service Miss Tucker has returned from Denver, where she spent the summer. Prof. W. T. Vernon and wife spent last Sunday and Monday in this city the guest of Mrs. Caldwell. Miss Fannie Griggs left last week for Colorado Springs, where she will remain until October. Mrs. Emma Jackson, who has been visiting her mother, expects to leave this week for her home in Denver. Rev. J. R. Ransom of Topeka spent VOLUME VIH. Marquis Ito is a Japanese. So did Booker T. Washington. Marquis Ito is not lighter in hue than Mr. Washington, nor does he represent more of intellect, culture and personal worth than the "Wizard of Tuskegee. Nobody thought anything wrong about a Japanese dining at the White House. Let us have a big Roosevelt day at the Emancipation Celebration on the 22d of September. two days in our city last week and preached at the Tent Thursday night. It was indeed an able sermon and every one was helped. Bradler Braxton and wife, of Kansas City, Kan., visited here last week, accompanied by friends from Omaha, Lincoln and Hannibal. Revs. J. T. Kapper of Liberty and J. W. Jacobs, of Kansas City, prescheed excellent discourses at the Tent last week. Mrs. Price, of Lawrence, Kansas, is here, visitin gher mother, Mrs. Overstreet. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, of Lees Summit, spent last Sunday here with her mother, Mrs. Rodgers. Revs. Abbott, Collins, Overton, and Hawkins, delivered strong discourses, plain, practical and inspiring, at the Tent last week. Every one appreciated them. Rev. A. A. Gilbert held his 4th quarterly meeting Sunday. The last quarter for this conference year. Mr. A. W. Walker and Mrs. Jane Bell left Monday morning to attend the Grand Lodge of the U. B. F.'s and the S. M. T.'s at Macon, Mo. Quite a number of delegates passed through, going to the Grand Lodge. Miss Maggie Johnson returned home Monday evening after a few days visit in Kansas City and Independence. Mrs. Mollie Perry of Higginsville was the guest of Rev. Mrs. Young Sunday. The members of the 2nd Baptist church had their lawn social Friday night and was a financial success. The amount raised was $60. The members of the St. John's M. E. church also had financial success Monday night at Mr. George Robinson's. Mrs. John Johnson accompanied her daughter to Kansas City Sunday, and she returned home Sunday evening. Born to the wife of Mr. Henry Hancock, a girl. Mrs. Prof. G. H. Green is still on the sick list. The Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, will give a picnic at Field's Grove, August 29th, opposite of A. W. Walker's house. Come once and have a good time. --- LEXINGTON NEWS. KANSAS CITY MO.. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1903. THE PROBLEM FROM A NEGRO'S STANDPOINT. The all absorbing question agitating the public mind to-day, and which has been agitating the public mind nearly half a century, is "What shall we do with our brother in black?" Having carefully read Rev. Dixon's views on this subject, also having read the symposium recently published in the Chicago Tribune, on the same subject, the thought came to me, the public has this question sufficiently brought before them from the white man's standpoint. Now let us look at it from a Negro's standpoint. The Negro came not to these shores by his own free will, nor for love of the country. Let us go back to 1620, to that period when African slavery grew from the landing of a cargo of Negroes in Jamestown, the same year that the Mayflower anchored in Boston harbor, with a cargo of exiles seeking religious liberty. The Negroes were quickly purchased and slavery became a permanent institution. The introduction of Negroes was an undertaking for the white man's gain and profit. He brought us here and made us a part of the American soil. It is impossible to annihilate us. We are here and to stay. The Negro, as a whole, is docile, forgiving and too willing to overlook the outrages heaped upon him. From 1620 until 1903, it has been the white man's privilege and pleasure to domineer and ostracize the Negro. 1865 found the Negro but a little more civilized than when the first sale put him on the market. In that condition freed and thrown upon their own resources, without even so much as a hoe given them whereby to eke out a livelihood; the ballot waik placed in his hands, a part of the step which had to be taken to save the Union. The South could not be depended on to ratify the amendment to the Constitution. The North, for their own aggrandizement pushed the matter and gave ta be Negroes, all un fitted at that time, the franchise. He surprised and disappointed the white man because he did not exercise the privilege rightly. Sold it, as the white man does; at another time exercised it for his party's sake, as the white man does. Untaught how to use it, and unprotected in the use of it, does it appear that he should use the tool with skill? It was through those Christian Associations, such as the American Missionary, the United Presbyterian and other Christian associations that light was first given the Negro. Then the South came forward nobly and made provision for public schools for white and black alike. After having given thirty-five years of my life to my own people in the South, I can say with all honesty and truth, that the better class of white people in the South are the best friends the Negroes have. It was my privilege to be among the first sent South by the American Missionary Association as a teacher. We followed as soon as the soldiers made an opening. At that time, in the early sixties, the South was devastated, homes were broken, the Negroes thrown upon their own resources, without anything, some without names. No one that has looked upon the progress made by the Negro since emancipation can say that the Negro has not done well, except he look with the eyes of prejudice. Alone and unaided we have struggled, and to-day, we own no small proportion of real estate, churches, school houses and colleges, and we have our bank accounts. We have, it is true, not so many as have our Anglo-Saxon brother, who have for an inheritance the wealth of three hundred years of the labor, artisans, lawyers, doctors artists, sculptors, dressmakers and teachers, with many cultured divines. We are proud that we have done so well in so short a space, and we know that you are also proud. The "Jim Crow car" law could be easily adjusted by the use of first and second or even third class cars, for we are no more willing to ride or associate with some of the whites, than are some of the whites to ride or associate with us. It is owing to no fault of ours. We look upon it as a burning shame and disgrace to our race, when frequently conductors are puzzled to know whether they are forcing white or colored people into the Jim Crow cars. Some states have taken the ballot from the Negro. I would to God that all Negroes would refuse to use the ballot, for some time, at least. If education is to be the test, how sad to disfranchise so many worthy, loyal, white young men of the Mountain districts. Prof Du Bois of Atlanta University, has made a careful study of the condition of the Negro in all phases. He says: "On the whole this study of a phase of the vast economic development of the Negro race but emphasizes the primal and emphatic need of intelligence." Definitely guided with larger wisdom of men and deeper benevolence of great hearts, an outcome of good cannot be doubted. Muddled and sordid interests, and all the evils of the industrial history may be repeated in the South. There are a few things the Negro wants. He wants an education in all departments, he wants understanding and wisdom, and he should have a chance, and then he should work out his own problem with God as his helper. AT EXCELSIOR SPRINGS. During the month of August, Excelsior Springs was visited by a number of people from Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City, Kas., and other points that made one of the most congenial parties ever seen at the health resort. The party consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Branch of Kansas City, Kas., Mr. and Mrs. Bonsfield, Mr. and Mrs. Buffins, Dr. and Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Nellie Nichols, Mrs. L. N. Jackson and Mrs. Robert Simpson, all of Kansas City, Mo. and Mr. H. L. Stewart of Chicago, Mr. Lewis Woods of the Rising Son was also present. They all stopped at the Wilson House, where they were cared for by the proprietors, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. Anyone visiting the Springs for rest and recreation will find good accommodations at the Wilson House. How She Signed the Check "I sometimes think that if I had my way in the matter I would make it a law that women should not have bank books," said the tired-looking cashier. "Some of their mistakes would put a sensible schoolboy to shame. Among the checks handed in to me to-day was one for quite a large amount which the woman who drew it out had signed 'Your loving Carrie.'" Before Rome Was Founded In one of the tombs recently excavated in the Roman Forum a vase was discovered, the inscriptions on which show that it belongs to the twelfth century before Christ, or 400 years before the reputed date of the toounding of Rome. Signor Boni, the director of the excavations, Believes the tomb to be a relic of a city which existed and had disappeared before Rome was founded. Lots of Work for Idle Hands Lots of Work for the Trades. Loud and urgent are the calls from western farms and orchards for scores of thousands of wage earners for the harvesting of the crops and the garnering of the fruits. But too many idlers, tramps and beggars in our cities, and in the country regions also, turn deaf ears to such appeals and refuse tempting opportunities to earn honest and comfortable livings. The vagrant spirit, the "dead-beak" desire to get along without working, is too conspicuous everywhere.—New York Tribune. M. B. The newly elected Grand Master of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Missouri. The subject of the above sketch was elected Grand Master at the 23rd annual session of the order held at Fulton, Mo., Aug. 4, 5, and 6, 1903. He was born at Platte City, Mo., Sept 21st, 1867, coming to Kansas City in June, 1885, from Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he served two years as clerk under C. E. Wurtell, Superintendent of Wyoming Division of Union Pacific Railway, having worked up to that position from janitor. In May 1891 he entered the employ of United States Government as letter carrier, under Post Master Nofsinger, and is at present in that capacity, having served one route continually on the West side since his appointment as a regular carrier, September 12th, 1893. He is also a member of Branch No. 36. National Association of Letter Carriers'. In Odd Fellow circles he is permanent Secretary of Gate City Lodge No. 4679, a member of Queen House hold of Ruth, No. 1332, and Past Grand Master of Council No. 113. He was the Delegate from his lodgeto the N. B. M. C. at New Haver Comm., in October, 1902. He is also quite prominent in Masonic Circles. Being Senior Warden of Green Pasture Lodge, No. 128. P. S. Keystone Chapter No. 24, F. A. M. A member of Lone Star Chapter No. 1, Order of Eastern Star (of ladies). Captain General of Far West Commandment No. 3, Knights Templar. A member of K. C. Consistory No. 7 and Allah Temple No. 8, A. A. C. Nobles of Mystic Shrine. AMANDA CROUCH OF BUTLER. MO WANTS INFORMATION. Mrs. Amanda Crouch of Butter, Mo. desires to know what has become of the Colored Peoples Charity Association of Kansas City, Mo., at the Old Folks Home. She claims to have collected a considerable amount of money which she will send to the association soon. She states that there will be a celebration in Butter on the 22nd of September, which will be addressed by Prof. Vernon of Quindare and Prof. Billings of the G. R. Smith college of Sedalia. Committee of arangements consists of D. J. Crouch, John Mills, W. W. Kirby, Jack Walker, Amanda Crouch, Mrs. Walker, S Crouch and C. Crouch and others. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF JERU SALEM. The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem met at Fayette, Mo., last week, and elected officers for the ensuing year. The session was attended by harmony and much important wark was done. The following grand officers were elected: James Gordon, Supreme Grand King; R. H. Jordan, Vice Supreme Grand King; Mrs. Robinson of Omaha, Supreme Grand Queen and Katie Speers of this city, Vice Supreme Grand Queen; T. B. J. Robinson, Supreme Grand Marshal. Those of the Royal Grand Palace are: Chas. Lewis, M. E. G. King; Frank Williams, Vice M. E. G. King; Maggie E. Brown, of Omaha, M. E. G. Queen. The order is one of the largest in the West. The next grand session will open at Ft. Scott, Kansas. After studying and photographing more than 40,000 pairs of ears of persons, including those of 2,000 insane and 800 criminals, and those of 300 animals, an English criminologist is forced to conclude that the ear gives no clew to personal traits. No Personality in Ears S. LEWIS. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Missouri. EDW. S. LEWIS. National Association of Letter Carriers'. In Odd Fellow circles he is permanent Secretary of Gate City Lodge No. 4679, a member of Queen Household of Ruth, No. 1332, and Past Grand Master of Council No. 113. He was the Delegate from his lodge to the N. B. M. C. at New Haven, Comm., in October, 1962. He is also quite prominent in Masonic Circles. Being Senior Warden of Green Pasture Lodge, No. 128. P. S.—Keystone Chapter No. 24, R. A. M. A member of Lone Star Chapter No. 1, Order of Eastern Star (of ladies). Captain General of Far West Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. A member of K. C. Consistory No. 7 and Allah Temple No. 8, A. A. O. Nobles of Mystic Shrine. THE BRAIN IN DELIRIUM Strange Cases That Have Conne Under Physician's Observation. Medical records in the various hospitals of New York city show that though quite forgetful of recent happenings, aged persons recall long past events in correct order, and even lie again amid scenes passed utterly out of recollection before the disease of senility appeared. A woman of 79, delirious from pleurio-pneumonia, repeated poetry in Hindustani. It developed lated on that up to the age of four she knew only that language, but afterward had forgotten that she ever spoke it. Another peculiar case on record is that of an illiterate maid servant who while in the delirium of fever, recited Greek and Hebrew for hours, although when in health she knew no word of either language, her ravings being due to the brain impressions left by the readings heardd many years before of a learned rabbi whose servant she had been. BUTLER MISSOURI NOTES Rev. Gordon has been absent from town ten days visiting Jefferson City, Lexington and other points. Rev. Mitchell has been absent three weeks attending the camp meeting at St. Joseph. The son of Rev. Leonard has been very sick, but is now improving. High Prices for Antiques Old furniture collectors in this city have lately been driving prices higher and higher. The rare for Chipendale and Sheraton patterns of the finer lines is greater than ever. Chairs especially fetch astonishing prices. Even dealers are paying in some cases as much as $50 for a single Chipendale chair of rare pattern, though it be out of repair. A collector in this city paid the other day $775 for a Chipendale armchair, Chairs of less unusual pattern are sold every day for $40, $50 and $100.—New York letter. The only way to get rid of some people is to lend them money. NUMBER 24 Gown of Silk Batiste. Gown of dotted ecru silk batiste, trimmed with straps of embroidered batiste, and with narrow ruffles of the material, bordered with fine Fingerie tucks. The skirt has a plain, narrow panel, the rest of it is gathered at top and is trimmed with three groups of the narrow ruffles, three in each group. ```markdown ``` The bolero and its short sleeves are bordered with the ruffles, and the former is trimmed around the neck and down each side of the front with a band of the embroidered batiste, the ends finished with fringe or pendants. Straps of this embroidery extend over the shoulders and down the sleeves, the full, draped undersleeves are of the dotted batiste, shirred on the inside and finished with deep lace cuffs. The plaited blouse is of plain ecru linen of the same shade as the gown, with cravat of the same. The girdle is heliotrope taffeta, fastened with a gold buckle.—Chic Parisien. THE WELL DRESSED WOMAN Buttercup yellow is among the new faces. Everything tends to the long and slender figure. The flower collar and belt to match is a pretty idea. Bliss bands of satin stitched are used a great deal. Wreaths of roses are scattered over thin summer fabrics. Smart new leather belts are three and four inches wide. Tiny Breton caps of pearls are worn at Parisian theaters. Plaited boleros are wonderfully becoming to slender forms. Mohair is one of the smartest fabrics because it hangs well. Light, smooth cloths are more numerous on the street than for years. Nearly all smart gowns are finished with a sash in some form or other. Charm of Print Dresses. Print possesses much simplicity and charm when applied to the summer dress. The white print dress with red spots upon it, or the white print dress with narrow black lines upon it, may be converted into a thing of signal stylishness. The skirt should be plainly fashioned, bearing two very large tucks upon the hem; and by the way the very large tuck, known as the lingerie tuck, appears on many of the most elaborate dresses. The simple gathered bodice to that print dress might have a very deep yoke cut with a long shoulder seam made of Irish lace, and the waist would be encircled by a scarlet leather belt. This is the time of year when cherries and currants and things to eat, find their place upon hats, recalling perhaps the habits and customs of the Neapolitan, but yet by no means lacking prettiness. Girl's Frock. Russian styles are always becoming to young girls, and are greatly in vogue at the present time. The stylish little design shown here has many attractive features. The waist, with its opening at the side, discloses a pointed yoke effect in both front and back. The waist and skirt are in one piece. Every mother knows the particular advantage of this style dress. Sew up the shoulder and arm teams—and the dress is put together. A pretty little conceit is the pretty little sleeve ```markdown ``` cap, which, by the way, is going to be worn a great deal. The model is a good one to follow for any kind of material and will make a very serviceable and attractive school dress. A pretty development would be in plain or striped linen, using bias bands of the same material in white embroidery for decoration. Or make the dress of red or blue cassiomere for Fall wear and trim with any colored embroidery bands, which are very pretty and yet inexpensive. Embroidery of Linen. Beauties continue to multiply among the embroidered linens. A very handsome imported gown of this material is trimmed with broderie Anglalse, blending cern and white. Needless to say, it has a blouse, the yoke of which is composed or very tiny perpendicular tucks, the bishop sleeves tinged tucked to match and Black and white fondard of bold design. Hodice and sleeves of fine Irish net. Cape of the same material as the skirt. A Novel Poulard Gown for Dark Days Designed for Mrs. George Gould. having deep cuffs of embroidery. In fact, the whole thing is a symphony in tucks, which also form the yoke of the skirt. The artistic touch which denotes French workmanship is noticeable in the girdle of black taffeta and the stock to match, both of which display odd little appliques of reseda or apple green. For traveling costumes, especially those selected with a view to ocean voyages, the flecked tweeds and heather mixtures so much favored by our English sisters can be adopted with advantage. They are extremely serviceable, do not stretch out of shade and afford good protection from chilly and unpleasant weather. The Kitchen If you want to keep meat tender be careful not to prick it when cooking. If a fork is used in turning it the juice is sure to run out. Parsley, if kept in a cool place in an air-tight jar, will retain its freshness much longer than if kept in water. A little gum arabic mixed with common starch will give a glossy surface to linen. The odor of onion may be removed from a knife by rubbing it in coarse salt. Concert or Theatre Waist. Blouse of green liberty moussline, forming a bolero gathered at the top and bottom, and trimmed with bands of English embroidery in a marguerite design over white taffeta, also with squares of black chantilly. ```markdown ``` The cravat and the corset girdle are of green panne, the former finished with pendants. The unlined sleeves are of liberty mousseline gathered at the top and trimmed with the embroidery. Each sleeve is finished with two full ruffles edged with the marguerite alone, without the taffeta bands.—Neueste Blousen. Points in Style. Fringes are, it is said, to be more popular than ever in the autumn. A narrow raveled fringe of silk used with a piping of the same silk is a new fancy, and a cut fringe of cloth trims some of the new cloth gowns and mantels. Some new stockings of filmmiest silk gauze are appliqued with lace motifs or hand embroidered in lieu of the once open-work decoration. Others Jersey Again In Favor. For the river and lake we have got back the useful and becoming jersey of other days. These garments, of stockinette, are, of course, elastic, so that they fit most comfortably as well as becomingly to a good figure. They are now worn pouched over a belt in front and provided with one of the various fashionable versions of the full sleeve. White Louisine Waist. Blouse of white lionisine, made with a wide shaped box plait in the middle of the front, on each side of which are two side plaits. The front is trimmed with a handsome moll of applique guipure, of which the yoke, or shoulder collar, is also made. ```markdown ``` In the latter is run rose satin ribbon, knotted on the shoulders and on each side of the front. The sleeves are finished with frills of lace, headed by the ribbon. The girdle is also of ribbon.—Neueste Blousen. French Wrist Bags. Parisian women are rarely seen without their "sac"—it makes very little difference where—either at the races, shopping, opera or at the after noon teas. The sac is nothing less than a wrist bag, of generous size, of antelope, in either black or gray, says the St. Louis Republic. Sometimes it is studded with steel points. HOUSEHOLD TALKS Mud stains on dresses may be removed by rubbing with a cut raw potato. To remove rust from knitting needles rub them up and down with a cinder. Matting used as floor covering will lie more smoothly when sewn together like carpet than when nalled down. To make a low room look higher let the curtains hang to the floor. Short curtains make the room look lower than it is. Japanese trays may easily be cleaned by rubbing them with a cloth moistened with a few drops of oil and polishing it off with a soft duster. To keep a fruit or seed cake moist place it in an air-tight tin with a good, sound apple, renewing the aple if it become in the least decayed. The lid of a teapot should always be left so that the air may get in. This prevents mustiness. The same rule, of course, applies to a coffee pot MAIDENS OF MUSCLE MAIDENS OF MUSCLE MODERN GIRL NOT OF THE CLINGING VINE VARIETY. Robust, Independent and Fearless, She Can Row a Boat or Figure in Athletic Games After the Men of Her Set Give Up. The clinging ivy and the sturdy oak idea has received its quietus. The fragile woman, much adored and courted by men, is a thing of the past. Much to the regret of the men, per- haps, has all this happened. It may be that they long for a return of the gentle malden who had to be shielded from the sun, whose most arduous exercise was riding in a victoria, who was so essentially feminine. There is no chance for a modern Sir Walter Raleigh to spread his cloak over a mud puddle for a modern queen. The queen would jump the puddle. It is distressing for the men, who, for the sake of self-respect, must be stronger and sturdier than the women. They must be the sturdy oaks even if the ivy refuses to cling. Their only hope is in developing into Samsons. As soon as this has been realized thoroughly they may be depended on to rush for the physical culturists, the gymnasiums, and the turnvereins. The American girl will force the American man to hustle for muscle. Then everybody will have biceps which stand out like knotted hawers, and America will be the athletic wonder of the world. "A girl cook in a cap and gown on a yacht? Why, it's outlandish!" That's what a man said, and a man usually knows about things yachting, but for once this gentleman with the massive brain has been mistaken. It isn't outlandish in the least. Whoever found anything that a common girl might do outlandish, and if they did, who would dare say so? A yacht doesn't necessarily mean a floating palace. Persons of moderate fortune may indulge in the pleasures of a small and comfortable yacht without undue extravagance, and there is no place where a girl may have a more restful or entertaining time than aboard a yacht. To exchange the blinding sands of a hot beach for a boat rocking over the cool waves is too enticing an opportunity All Ready for Morning Dip. for the average summer girl to resist if it comes to her. If she likes to "mess around" with cooking and that sort of thing she will find it excellent fun to go into the galley, put out the cook in cap and coat and get up a luncheon or a dinner. The sweet, pale, clinging woman has disappeared. She who screamed and fainted on the slightest provocation has gone. In her place stands a woman who is robust, independent and fearless, and none the less beautiful because she is strong. She is as great a devotee of out-ofdoor games as the men of her family. She can go into any sport without being stigmatized by Mine. Grundy as vulgar. She can carry a rifle on her shoulder without being called mannish. She knows how to use a fishing rod. The golf girl leads in outdoor life. In short skirt and shirt waist sleeves pushed above her elbows, hatless and collarless, she is regardless of sun and wind. She cares nothing for a few freckles and an extra coat of tan. Golf is the most fascinating game in the world. The latter is gotten rid of all too easily. A few weeks of enforced indoor life will accomplish that. The tennis girl is still a familiar figure on the lawns of her country home, for the game is as popular as it was when it began the athletic girl's career. The modern athletic girl swims, paddles her canoe and rows. Old men look at her with wonder. "In our days," they say as her boat skims along, "if a woman ventured on the water at all it was in a flat bottomed boat. And if that should tip the least bit there were screams and requests to be taken ashore immediately. This new girl can row as well as we can." "Really," said one healthy looking girl to another not long ago, "the men are getting positively rude nowadays. If you ask one to go rowing he will seat himself in the stern and naturally expect you to do all the pulling." "You shouldn't row so well, then," said a masculine auditor. The majority of girl athletes prefer the surf bathing to a fresh water dip, for, as one girl expressed it, there is more credit attached to swimming in the breakers than to the same exercise in still water. She no longer takes her perfunctory dip in the surf, but swims out some distance and then comes swimming back with long, steady strokes, which bring admiration from the observers. When she reaches the shore she is not in the least tired and is quite willing to accept a challenge of any of her male friends for a race, in which, if she does not come in first, she is always a close second. She is not averse to taking off her shoes and stockings once in a while and dabbling her feet in the water when no one is looking. That, again, shows how she has broken away from the bounds which once confined her. When the weather prevents out-of- door exercise the modern girl does not mope in the house and read novels. She has her gymnastic outfit and billiard table. When fall comes and the out-of-door The Delights of Canoeing. summer sports have gone, then the modern girl arises early in the morning and sets out on her long tramps. She may carry a shotgun and go unattended by her dogs to a well-known covert where birds may be found, and there she tries her skill as a marksman. She seldom fails to bring home the trophies of her skill, while the glow on her cheeks attests to the healthiness of the sport, and a healthy appetite is another of the advantages.—New York World. IT'S A COBBLESTONE CHURCH. An Unusual Edifice Put Up by the Baptists of Elmhurst, L. I. Built of cobblestones and on lines suggested by an old monastery of feudal times the new Baptist Church at Elmhurst, L. I., is one of the most novel bits of church architecture on Long Island. The church stands on Whitney avenue and ever since its picturesque walls began to take shape it has attracted attention. Thousands of passengers traveling to and fro by trolley and railroad have wondered at the quaint structure. It is fifty years since a Baptist congregation existed in the vicinity of Elmhurst, which was formerly the old village of Newtown. Following the close of the civil war the Baptist Society in that village dissolved and two years ago the Rev. William J. THE TOWER Noble, a graduate of Brown university organized a new society and set about the erection of the present church.—New York Sun. A Cosmonolitan Thoroughfare A Japanese family have opened a pretty log cabin near Magnolia, Mass. for the sale of their waves. Right across is the Indian store and not far away a Spanish tea house. Close by too, is an exhibit of oriental tapestries and jeweled trinkets, while a Hebrew tailor who presses pants all day long completes a cosmopolitan group of storekeepers. Lightning Moves Heavy Bed. Lightning entered a Springfield Mass., house one day last week, and by a curious freak it moved a heavy bed, which was pushed against the wall, well out into the middle of the room, but did not injure it in the least In the Little Old Town in the attic UP IN the attic where mother goes Is a trunk in a shadowed nook— A trunk—and its lid she will oft unclose As if it were a precious book. She kneels at its side on the attic boards And tenderly, soft and slow. She counts all the treasures she fondly boards— The things of the long ago. A yellowing dress, once the sheerest white. She looks at it now with the girl's delight That was hers when she stood a bride. There is a ribbon of faded blue She keeps with the satin gown; Buckles and lace—and a little shoe; Sadly she lays that down. One lock of hair that is golden still With the gold of the morning sun; Yes, and a dollie with frock and frill- lifts them all, one by one. She lifts them from the lips, Up there in the afternoon; Sometimes the rain from the cave trough drops Tears with her quavered croon. Up in the attic where mother goes -W. D. N., in Chicago Tribune Sea Serpent Chased Him Grover Wehnes, the 18year-old son of President Conrad Wehnes of the Geneva, N. Y., common council, is telling of an experience he had a few days ago with a Seneca lake sea serpent. He says he was sailing his yacht near Kashong Point, when the boat was slowed down by an obstruction. He lifted the centerboard, and as the boat went ahead he says he saw the serpent astern. It was as big as a shark, round in body and had great yellow eyes. It kept up with the yacht for half a mile, when it sank. "I wouldn't take that trip again for $500," he said.—New York World. Drawn by Famous Impressario. Victoria Duggan Evan J. Witt This sketch was made by Edwin A. Abbey on the back of a card in answer to a request for his autograph. Curse Seems to Hold Good. A recent, drowning at Blddeford, Me, recalls the old legend of the curse put upon the Saco river by the Indian squaw whose papoose was thrown from one of the cliffs in "The Narrows," by white men who wanted to see if it could swim. That curse was, as the legend has it, that no year should pass without at least three white victims of the river. There have already been two this summer. Could Not Stand the Silence. A servant girl who was taken by a family into a quiet country place for the summer last week, after a few days announced to her mistress that she didn't like it, and "would be goin' some the next day." On being questioned as to the causes for her dislike he said, "Well, I have to pull the rodclothes about my head and ears to shut out the dead silence of the night, and I can't stand it any longer." Gates on Norway Roads. Gates at frequent intervals bar the country roads in Norway, and are a nuisance to travelers, who have to leave their vehicles and open the barriers. These obstructions mark the boundaries of farms, or separate the cultivated sections from the waste ands. Effective Coon Trapping Aubdon Phillips of Glover, Vt., recently sent away over thirty handsome coon skins, most of them of his own trapping, with an order to make them into a coat. --- KAFFA Namagoro Barako WAWO CONDOKORO Darvo TARRANGOLLE Watadu Lobero Duke MADI P. Patibe Magningo Atade Albert Nyanza Kimol Kadellis Vaccovie GUGANDA MENO Masaka VICTORIA NYANZA Nienge Bukumu L. Stefanie L. Lake RUDOLP L. Choga L. Sugara Goronto JUBLAND Kwa Sunda Mt Kenya UKAMBA Kakungu TAKOLAND Balarti Borup Pure Durnford Ayosuru Kwa Sunda TANB Bolarti Kisanyu Mtoni Pure Durnford Ayosuru Machakos Uberevo Witu Ruyhoo B Lamu Kipial Port of Moheda Bembe GOMBASA Gonya GERMAN EAST AFRICA American Jews indorse the plan of Great Britain to give their people a vast tract of land in East Africa for colonization. The offer was made at the opening of the sixth Zionist congress, which is now in session at Basel, Switzerland. If the Jews accept the offer Great Britain pledges itself to grant an autonomous government, subject only to British suzer- Gets Five Dollars from Confidence Men and Gives The Laugh. A. I. Voorhees, a farmer living near Trenton, N. J., turned a trick on a brace of confidence men. Early in the morning a well-groomed stranger drove up to the Voorhees residence and asked if the Voorhees property was for sale. Voorhees told him that the farm could be bought, and the stranger was shown through the house and a tour was made of the farm. The prospective purchaser seemed to be pleased with the lay of the land and was going over the details of a bargain when a man coming down the road stopped them and asked the way to New Brunswick. He claimed to be from Alabama and said that he had lost his way. The fellow pretended to be insane and pulled a roll of greenbacks and a pack of cards out of his pocket. At the sight of the cards Voorhees became suspicious. The man with the roll said he wanted to get rid of the money, but could find nobody to take it. He handed each of the men in the carriage a five-dollar bill. Voorhees stuck the greenback in his vest pocket and, jumping out of the carriage, bade the men good-bye, telling them that the game was too old for that locality. The man from Alabama suddenly recovered his reason and, leaping into the carriage, he was rapidly driven in the direction of Princeton, swearing a blue streak as he went. CAREER OF GENERAL WRIGHT. New Governor of the Philippines a Well-Known Lawyer. Gen. Luke E. Wright, who is to succeed Gov. Taft as governor general of the Philippines when Taft goes into the cabinet as secretary of war to succeed Secetary Root, is a native of Tennessee and is 53 years old. He is a son of the late Judge Archibald Wright, formerly chief justice of the Supreme court of Tennessee, and served eight years as attorney general of GEN LUKE E. WRIGHT the state. He is one of the foremost lawyers of the Memphis bar and has always taken a prominent part in the politics of the state. In politics he was a gold democrat. $5,000 After Forty Years. Daniel Prime of Easton, Pa., a colored man, has received a letter from Charles Smith, an attorney of Jackson, Mich., stating that Prime is a legatee to the amount of $5,000 under the will of Jonathan Moore of that place. In the civil war Prime was a sergeant in company H. Fifty-fourth (colored) Massachusetts regiment. Jonothan Moore was a first lieutenant in the Eleventh Michigan. In operations near Charleston Lieutenant Moore was wounded in the leg. Prime took off his own blouse and wrapped it around the leg to stop the flow of blood, and carried the lieutenant to the rear. The men never met again, but Moore learned the name of the map who had saved his life. ainty. This means that the Jews, for the first time since the days of the Roman conqueror, would have a country, a ruler and a flag of their own, with a government of their own choosing. The offer was presented through Dr. Theodore Herzl, president of the Zionist congress, and in his opinion Africa is much the preferable place for the colonization of the Jews. LIQUOR ONE CENTURY OLD. Celebrities Invited to Visit Kentucky and Help Drink it. Col. Dick Alexander of Bell's Ford, on Salt river, Kentucky, has a three-gallon jug of whisky that was distilled by his grandfather on Sept. 20, 1803, the day his only daughter married. On the same day that it was made it was placed in the jug, sealed and dated, and has been handed down with the understanding that it was not to be opened for 100 years. Those who have handled the jug say that it appears from the shaking as if about half of the liquor had evaporated and that the remainder is about as thick as sugar-tree molasses. Alexander also has ten jars of peach preserves that were put up fifty-three years ago. On the 20th of September the seal of the jug will be broken and two jars of the peaches opened. The old gentleman has invited a number of friends to break bread with him on that day. Woke Up in a Church. Special Watchman W. H. P. Winey heard strange sounds coming from within the Brick Presbyterian church early this morning, says an East Orange, N. J., dispatch, and summoned Patrolmen Hector and Winter. The three found all the windows and doors fast; so they sent for the sexton. When the door was opened they found a man sitting contentedly in a pew. "This is the best joke on me that ever happened," remarked the intruder. The policemen couldn't see it and were about to arrest the man when the sexton recognized him as a prominent Brick Church business man. He had been walking around, he said, to find his hat, and awoke in the church. He was greatly amused because he is an avowed infidel and doesn't attend. It is thought the man wandered into the church during choir rehearsal and fell asleep. His hat wasn't found. Value of Water Routes. Sir William Van Horne, who is a practical and experienced railroad manager, takes no stock in the proposition that by building all-Canadian lines of railway from Quebec to Vancouver the grain trade of the Northwest can be diverted away from water routes. He says: "Never will grain of the canadian West be hauled to the Atlantic seaboard voluntarily by any Canadian railway by rail route alone. No railway will do it unless forced to do so. No all-rail route, unless forced by strenuous conditions explicitly understood, can afford to despise or to dispense with the water route provided by the great lakes." Broke Long Silence to Quarrel For seven years "Ark" Fletcher and his wife Martha lived in the same house, says a Cleveland, Ohio, dispatch, and yet the man never in all those years spoke to her. This is the declaration set up in the wife's petition for divorce. And then, when the seven years' silence was at last broken, she says, it was in a quarrel. She wants the courts to dissolve the marital ties. They were married in Sandusky in 1869. Seven children have been born to them, five of whom are now living. The eldest is thirty years old and youngest nineteen. Logical Reasoning. Dr. Francis McNarmara tells of a complaint made by a patient to whom he submitted a bill. "I charged him two dollars for the visit as usual, but the man refused to pay. I had been summoned to attend a child who had swallowed a fifty-cent piece and was about to choke. I got the coin and saved the child. "But the man refused to pay the bill. He declared that two dollars for recovering 50 cents was a bigger charge than he had any idea of paying. His logic sounded reasonable, didn't it?"—New York Times. WANTED—A SYMPATHETIC STRIKE. AMERICAN INDUSTRIES ALL THE HANDS EMPLOYED IN THESE INDUSTRIES ARE ORDERED OUT ON "SYMPATHY STRIKE" IN BEHALF OF EUROPEAN LABOR· BY ORDER OF WALKING DELEGATE DEMOCRACY. FREE TRADE PASTE 1904 FREE TRADE PLAINT FAULT FOUND WITH BUREAU OF STATISTICS. Yet the Figures Sent Out by the Department of Commerce and Labor Simply Show Real Conditions of the Country's Industrial Progress. The Springfield Republican is greatly exercised over the bulletins sent out by the Bureau of Statistics, which has now been transferred from the Treasury department to the Department of Commerce and Labor. The Republican does not attempt to impugn the accuracy or truth of the information sent out, its only objection being, apparently, that the bulletins help the cause of protection by churling the prosperous condition of the country, as shown in both our foreign and home commerce. It says: "These government specials to the newspapers average two or three a week, and as high tariff preachments they are not excelled by anything the American Protective Tariff League is doing." That is both high praise for the department and in itself the fullest possible vindication of the wisdom of the framers of the Dingley law. The articles sent out once or twice a week by Mr. Austin are summaries for the most part of our foreign commerce and our internal trade. They are generally actual figures, with once in a while the figures for a single month estimated, but always very conservatively. Almost since the very beginning of the government it has been thought a matter of wisdom to give to the country the fullest possible statistics concerning our trade, particularly our foreign trade. For the past half century have these figures been given out quite in detail, and there is no one but the most hope- WANTED—A SYM AMERICAN INDUS ALL THE HANDS EMPLOYED IN THESE INDUSTRIES ARE ORDERED OUT ON "SYMPATHY STRIKES IN BEHALF OF EUROPE LABOR· BY ORDER OF WALKING DELEGATE DEMOCRACY FREE TRAD PASTE 1904 less pessimist who will not acknowledge that such information is not only instructive but almost invaluable. If, then, such figures are worth while to collect and print once a year, as is done in the "Statistical Abstract," or once a month, as is done in the "Summary of Commerce and Finance." then surely a weekly or even a daily gathering of similar figures must be both interesting and of value to all those concerned. As regards the "promotion of the high tariff propaganda," the honest figures of the country's industrial advance during the last five years must tend to that very end. Mr. Austin does not manufacture his figures on his facts; he simply compiles and reports them, as he finds them on the official or authoritative records. As the Republican says: "These figures are spread out in specially prepared articles and mailed to the press for publication on a specified day." This is true, and a large portion of the press of the country feel deeply indebted to Mr. Austin and his associates for this work. The busy editor has neither the means nor the time to collect these figures and present them to his readers as he would like to. The Bureau of Statistics is intended for the very purpose, and the result of its work is the property of the public. The disloyal papers which do not want to publish anything reflecting credit upon their country will leave them alone; the papers who are proud of their country's record in industry as well as war publish them, or a part of them, as they see fit. Evidently the Republican man is mad clear through because the country did not go to the demotion how wows during the late decline in stocks. He no doubt had his famous editorial, "I told you so," all ready, and being left high and dry by a flurry instead of a panic, he, of course, must get even somewhere, and so he goes for Mr. Austin and the "high tariff propaganda." A newspaper that finds fault with the publications of honest facts and figures calling attention to the progress of the country, either in its foreign or domestic trade, no matter from what sources or for what purpose the figures emanate and are promulgated, is not to be appeased by anything short of absolute free trade and the most panicky of panies that could possibly follow. The figures sent out from Washington to the newspapers are not like the weather reports, which are purely guess work, or the crop reports, which are not absolute, but simply estimates founded upon certain conditions. On the con- --- trary, these figures of trade and commerce are actual reports of accomplishment, and for that reason cannot be considered in any way as promoting any fiscal policy. When our balance of trade is six hundred millions we are told so, and when it falls below four hundred millions we are told that. We are simply told the truth in each and every case, no matter what it is or what brought it about or what will be its effect, and every impartial honest editor in the country, as well as every loyal reader, has nothing but thanks to express to the department and to the statistician who furnishes us with these interesting figures and facts concerning our industrial progress. WOULD DESTROY CONFIDENCE Cuban Reciprocity Treaty Would Affect Michigan Prosperity. Congressman Fordney writes to the American Economist as follows: Saginaw, West Side, Mich., July 25, 1903. Editor American Economist, New York. Dear Sir: Apopros to your strenuous fight for protection, and incidentally against the proposed Cuban reciprocity measure. I inclose a clipping from a local paper which goes to show what the American sugar beet and beet sugar industries may develop into if given the same chance in the future which they have had in the past. What is true of Michigan, will in time be true of other states, if confidence in the business is not destroyed by harmful legislation. $^{1}$ may be urged that a 20 per cent cut will not destroy the industry. That might be true, but it certainly will destroy confidence in the industry and retard its development, to say the least. And is an American congress going to strike this all important enterprise, as well as others, a body blow, simply to as sist the Cuban farmer, on the surface. PATHETIC STRIKE. STRIES E " EAN TE Y. but in reality the Sugar Refining Trust? Respectfully. The newspaper clipping to which Congressman Fordney alludes is from the Courier-Herald of Saginaw, Mich., an important center of the sugar beet and beet sugar factories. The article is headed "Don't Monkey With the Sugar Beet," and is intended to show the vital importance of sugar beet culture in that part of Michigan as affecting the prosperity alike of the farmers and the wage earners who find employment in the beet fields. For example, two girls, both under thirteen years of age, last week received $13.69 apiece for weeding sugar beets. This one item is pointed out as an inkling of the reason why the agricultural interest of this section of the state stands so solidly against anything proposed at Washington that bears any menace to the beet sugar industry; and also why Congressman Fordney last fall had the good will of the people of the country districts of the Eight Congressional district without regard to their party connections. The Courier-Herald closes by saving: "The sugar beet has been a potent and large factor in the prosperity of this section of Michigan. And any one who approaches it around here with intent to minimize its influence will run up against trouble." Cheap Food Drivel. A letter to the Boston Transcript from London says "the tide seems running swiftly in Chamberlain's favor." The free traders are no longer able to draw about them the mantle of Cobden, but are compelled to meet arguments. Things have roached such a stage in England that a man may now express the opinion that there is something else to be said on the subject of tariff than the drivel about the cheap loaf. It is beginning to be seen that no matter how cheap the loaf may be, it is too dear for the British people when 30 per cent of them are admitted to be hovering within the border line of actual starvation. The question now raised is. How can work be had for these starving millions, and not how dear will bread be?—San Francisco Chronicle. Chamberlain's Position The free traders, made up of the Liberals and Unionists of the old school, are rallying a new English party. Chamberlain will be in attendance with the protectionist colonies and the manufacturers, among others, at his back.—Boston Journal The Joplin News-Herald thinks that the explanation of the Beirut incident is, "somebody simply lied." Edward Welis, a Nodaway county young man, has secured a position as instructor in science in a French school down in Chile. The wonderful success of that mythical hospital in St. Joseph demonstrated the efficiency of newspaper advertising, anyway. According to the Jack Pot man of the St. Joseph News the plumber who digs in the street without a permit should be compelled to dig in police court. The negro Chautauqua at Carthage lost the promoters just $25. But just think of the trouble that might have arisen over the gains, had there been any. Evidently the editor of the Nevada Post has been short in "favors received" recently. Monday he said: "If the Lord loveth a cheerful giver there are a great many people that He has little use for." When in Spain Walter Williams called on the editor of a provincial journal to explain the press parliament of the World's fair, and asked him to give the subject a notice. The next day Mr. Williams read the following: "Mr. Walker Williams of the United States has purchased the state of Louisiana, and next year will give a celebration to which he invites his fellow journalists of Europe." Mr. Williams and the American consul next day succeeded in convincing the editor that a correction was necessary. The result was the following terse statement: "Governor Francis of Missouri has purchased a large tract of land in the great American desert and Mr. Walker Williams is here to invite the journalists of Spain to a show which the governor will give next year." Mrs. Polly Card of Vernon is cutting a second set of baby teeth at the age of 95. A Joplin man bids for fame by assorting that he can pick out a good cantaloupe every time. The St. Joseph Press was one year old Saturday. It is still in the arms of its parents. The motto of the Norborne Leader Jeffersonian is: "I know not what the truth may be; I tell it as 'twas told to me." Clarence K. Dow of Pierce City has bought the Monett Eagle. It might be said he has taken a flyer in the newspaper business. It has been discovered that small boys have been making a practice of swimming in the South St. Joseph standpipe. Boll the water. The physicians of Livingstone county have organized to drive out the "fake" doctors. It looks as though the "quacks" will have to duck. La Grange has scored, as usual. A resident of that town claims to own a dray horse that is a half sister to second cousin of Lou Dillon. It looks as though the Cashes are missing something by not running a column of "Reflections" in the Marceline Mirror. Mrs. Namoni Wright, in the enjoyment of almost perfect health, has just celebrated her ninety-ninth birthday in Ten Mile township, near Macon. Five generations assembled to do her honor and the roll call showed five children, thirty-tour grandchildren, ninety great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Her oldest son is 79. With her husband she came to Missouri in a wagon H. C. Patton, the newspaper, man who eloped from Centerview and was married in Warrensburg recently, probably took this course to help his paper out with a good story. In the Columbia Herald Friday, immediately under a poem by a Columbia young woman named May-belle was an "ad" concerning a medicine "guaranteed to prevent suicide." The Meadville physician who was fined for violating the liquor law he cause he wrote 301 prescriptions in three days might have known that no such a record would go in healthy old Missouri. "Why," asks the Pee Dee Patriot "don't some of the anti-boodle exposure organs that are fighting Folk come right out and declare for Ed Butler for governor? They have all but done it already." Leeton has five men with a total weight of 1.225 pounds, and five little men, whose combined weight is but 615 pounds. "I've lived in old Missouri nigh onto fifty years," was the first line of a poem written for the Richmond Missourian by a Nebraskan and printed Thursday. Speaking of thin people, the Warensburg Journal-Democrat says a boy was injured at Lone Jack the other day by falling through a crack in merry-go-round. The St. Joseph jollee arrested negro kleptomaniac Wednesday, according to the News. Some of St. Joseph's negro population will be having appendicitis next. It is not surprising that St. Joseph is threatening to sue the Burlington for the vacation of Fifth street. This is the time for vacations, you know. Ellis Gumm of Ozark county was badly chewed up by a doy Wesnes day. A job in the Carthage powder mill seems to carry with it a chance for a raise at almost any time. HUMOR OF THE DAY Sallie and Willie. "Willie, why is a man unlike a hen?" "Givetup." "He can lay an egg on a hot stove without burning his feet and the hen can't." "Huh! Funny, isn't it? Now you tell me, Sallie, of what use are ankles?" "Ankles? Why, I don't know, Wrige." "To keep the calves from the corn." — Roller Monthly. But He Didn't Catch On. T Aubrey —Youah daughter has consented to mawy me, and—er“I'd like to know if there is any insanity in youah family? Old Gentleman (emphatically)—There must be! Doing Time "There goes old Skinner. He is beginning to look aged." "Yes—he is old in years and older in sin. All his life he has been doing others, and now he is even trying to do Father Time." "If he had had his deserts he would have been doing time long ago." A Narrow Escape She—Of course he bored me awfully, but I don't think I showed it. Every time I yawned I just hid it with my hand. He (trying to be gallant)—Really, I don't see how a hand so small could —er—hide—that is—beastly weather we're having it么? How It Ended. Ask—What because of the newly organized Honest Suffrage league? Newitt—Well, you see, the president of the league found out that he had been mistaken, and that he really stood some show for a public office after all. So he resigned and the organization disbanded. Often the Way. Harry—I want to discard that girl and don't know how to do it. Walter—Why don't you start in drinking heavily and she will be 'gusted. Harry—Oh; no. She'd want to marry me to reform me. CUP OF TEA Bertle—Did you hear my rich uncle was dead? Gussie—No. What did he leave you? Bertie—Nothing! Gussie—Well, what's the good of his being dead? Rough on Romance Romance and chivalry are not what they were, alas; Once the hero, having rescued the maiden from the tower, paused in his flight to exclaim: "Hark! The hoof beats of pursuers!" But now: "Smell! The odor of thy father's motorcar!"—Stray Stories. Knew Several Ways to Use It. Julius—Would you like to live your life over again? Edgar—No, but I'd like to spend ever again all the money I've spent. THE RISING SON. LEWIS WOODS,..... Business Manager. Published Every Week RISING SON PUBLISHING CO SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....81 Three months.....75 One month.....18 Surprisingly paid in advance Entered at the Post Office at Kansas City, as Second Class Matter. Correspondents wanted in every city and town in this state. Write me All news matter intended for pub- lization should reach our office not later 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 Rules. For one inch, one insertion . . . 8.00 For one inch, each subsequent insertion .20 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, The paid circulation of THE RISING SON is more than double the combined circulation of all the other Kansas City Golored weekly newspapers. Kansas City, Mo., March 3, 1903. Office of the Postmaster, Publishers, Rising Son, Kansas City, Mo. Sirs: In response to your inquiry, I beg to say your publication is duly entered as second class matter at this office and regularly mailed. Very respectfully, J. H. HARRIS, Postmaster. 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. Negroes, get homes and get money. Get business along all lines, and self respect. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, and the race problem will solve itself. The time for the opening of the schools of Kansas City is fast ap proaching. As yet we know of no disposition on the part of the School board to better the facilities for the colored schools in the way of improvements on the buildings, etc. We trust that the matter is not going to be over looked. The question has been asked: "Which is he greater necessity, the raising of the teacher's salaries or the erection of one or two decent buildings for the Negro school children?" THEOPORE SMITH The only pharmacy in this city owned and conducted by a colored man is that of Theodore Smith, Pharmaceutical Doctor, at 908 East Twelfth street. Dr. Smith is a graduate of Howard university and is registered in three states. He employs three clerks who are also registered. His business consists largely of filling prescriptions which come to him personally or by 'phone from the ten colored physicians of the city. An errand boy is employed whose principal duties are to deliver these prescriptions to all parts of the city. The store is well supplied with all that goes to make up a first-class drug store, including a soda fountain in charge of a clerk whose sole duty is to wait upon the thirsty public. Inquiry has developed the fact that the business is rapidly increasing and prosperous. The commercial agents speak well of the proprietor and rate him as a substantial business man in good credit and standing at bank and with the trade—Kansas City World. "He sure that our sins will find us out." A few days ago Sheriff Mendenhall of Wyandotte county, Kas., went to Musgooge, L. T., and brought back to Kansas City, Kas., one Henry P. Ewing, who at one time was the Manager of the Kansas City Embalming and Casket Company. He is charged with embezzling $100 from a poor widow woman, in the person of Mrs. Mollie Julias, whose residence is on Freeman street near Ninth street. We are informed that there are many more similar charges against this man. He has long been known as "Tatoe" King of the Kaw Valley. The special election for municipal bonds will come off shortly. The bonds are to be voted upon for the improvement of the parks, city hospital, water works, etc. The most important of these is the water works, which proposition should carry without fail. It is time that Kansas City should be placed in a position of safety from water famine and fire. Colonel Milton Moore, of the School Board, says that the Board of Education is spending the funds realized from the bond measure too fast and that it must call a halt. The Negro school patrons and taxpayers have said, one to the other: "I wonder if the School Board is going to spend the entire million dollars realized from the recent bond elections without fulfilling a single one of the many promises it made the Negroes when their votes in favor of the measure were asked for. Yes, they were promised a manual training school and ought to have it. They were promised better school-houses and ought to have them. The Son can point out several Negro school-houses that are not as good as an ordinary barn. But the negroes are powerless and must rely upon the integrity and honor of the members of the board. President Roosevelt's advice to the people on the question of mob violence and the brutal burning of Negroes should be upheld by all conscientious and liberty loving people of the United States. His idea upon the subject is right, fair and impartial. The Rev. Dr. Babbitt, a Christian gentleman of Brooklyn, N. Y., who believes that the majesty of the law of this country should be upheld by all true Americans, has answered Mr. Graves of Georgia by saying: "Lynchers are brutal, savage murderers." He assumes that more morality, less prejudice, stricter law quickly applied, fair play to the negro and the white man alike would reduce the danger of the race question and the mob problem. Another good man, thank God. 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, Sergeants atarm. Art Forgeries. The Anglo-Saxon is the natural prey of the art forgery-monger, and the modern antiques which are manufactured for him constitute the livelihood of the whole countrysides on the Arno, and the Tiber, on the Nile, and on the Jordan. Innocent peasant-looking people dig up these antiques before the eyes of the unsuspecting tripper! And when the fool goes off with his folly, the simple, guileless peasant quietly buries another example of the same object in the same hole for the benefit of the next tourist who may come along.—Magazine of Art. BRIEF TRAILERS There are misers of more things than money. The selfish man does not even enjoy his own company. A family name stands only as a recommendation to whom it may concern. When a man's spirits are on the ebb he says he hasn't the ghost of a show. The willing horse is not ignorant of the fact that it is frequently overloaded. When you hear a man barking in a barroom, you can tell that he is going to the dogs. People of the least capacity usually undertake the greatest number of intricate studies. "They say" is the convenient, much quoted and wholly unreliable neighborhood authority. If every man got all that he thinks is coming to him, there wouldn't be anything left to divide among the rest. Some people will blow in a dollar and a half for a theater ticket, and then kiss a cent three times before they drop it on the collection plate at church. TOLD IN FIGURES. About 20,000 automobiles are in use in the United States. The lowest priced vehicle at the New York automobile show was $500; the highest $1,800. American tourists annually spend abroad an average of $75,000,000 and foreign tourists leave about $20,000,000 here. Americans bought in Paris last year $25,000 worth of goose liver pie, $28,000 worth of human hair, and $120,000 worth of mushrooms. The highest point to which a man has ever climbed is 23,080 feet to the summit of the Andean peak, Aconcagua. The feat was accomplished by two men sent out by the Royal Geographical society. W. B. RAYMOND Licensed Funeral Furnisher and Embalmer. No Extra Charge For Work In Kansas City, Missouri. 431 MINNESOTA AVE. Tel. 32 West. Kansas City, Kansas Look at Surface's advertisement next week for school books. Ah, drink if ye will to a sweetheart true And a wife of faith undaunted; That is a sweetheart true. And drink in the praise of their fetching ways. To charms that have long been vaunted. And drink to the eyes and drink to the lips. Ah, drink if ye will to one whose faith Can last through years untroubled; And drink to the trust that is never murdered. Though a man's deceit be doubled; And drink to the songs and drink to the sighs To the girl the women love. Aye, drink to the lass who can praise the charms That would steal her love, could they save him; And drink to the lass who will snub a man When she has no right to please him; And drink to her great, warm, honest son! When They Lived "100 Years Ago" Elinor glanced roguishly at the young man sitting dejectedly beside her on the sand at Milton point. "You may have as many minutes as this sand takes to run through my fingers," she said, taking up a handful of warm, white sand from the beach. "And then if you continue to be disagreeable and cross, I'll—well, never mind, you'll regret it, Mr. Jack Robinson." She let the soft sand trickle slowly through her sun-burned fingers like a minute glass as she hummed carelessly, softly, "If I But Knew." The young man turned impatiently and looked out across the broad expanse of water. How easily the white-winged yachts skimmed over the water. He wished his little craft of love would run so smoothly. "Elinor," he said turning to her, "will you stop singing that song?" "When your present fit of ill temper blows over," she retorted, watching the last few grains of sand fall from her fingers. "If I but knew your heart was true," she hummed on, ignornig him. "See here, what can I do to prove to you that I am sincere?" He watched her dust the sand from her pretty palm. "Do? You make me feel like a princess of 'ye olden time.' Then brave knights won fair ladies by acts of courage, but now—" "Yes, now?" he said, looking up at her eagerly. "O now we don't even take a man's word for anything." And Ellinor laughed, a merry, captivating laugh, which chased away the frowns from Jack's brow. He could never be angry with her for long. "Suppose we play we are living 100 years ago," she said, after a minute. "I'll play anything you like." "And do an thing I like?" she asked, looking at him dubiously. Her tone was half-serial, half-playful. "Anything," he replied, firmly. That is provided you'll accept that as proof that I love you. I've said all I can to no avail." Elinor did not reply nor look up; she was tracing her name in the sand—thinking. She had tried to believe Jack, but, somehow, at times, she doubted that he really meant all he said. "He was such a serious sort of a fellow, and she—O, she was frivolous and scatter-brained, according to her own estimate of herself. Why should he love her? And yet, why should he say so if he did not? At last she covered the sand letters over and looked up. "Jack," she said, "would you really do anything for me? Even if it was silly and—and awfully dangerous—just to prove to me that you like me?" "Not to prove that I like you, but M. W. She Let the Soft Sand Trickle Slowly Through Hes Sunburned, Fingers Through Her Sunburned Fingers. that I love you—yes." He laughed a little at her serious face. "Do you see that big rock out there?" She pointed to a large rock just in the edge of the now low tide. "I do." "You know when the tide is high it is a long distance from the shore? The water almost covers it and splashes around it and makes a terrible noise." "Does it?" he asked. amused. "Yes, and unless one is a very good swimmer one cannot possibly get me until the tide goes out again, if one is caught out there. It would be awful to stay there all night." Elinor shivered at the very thought of it. Should she go on? "And what then? Who ever stayed out there all night?" he asked, knowing well what was coming. "Why—why, nobody," she hesitated. "Would you do it?" "Do you ask me to?" He looked at her intently. She was building a pyramid of sand. "I—I'd believe you if you did." she said at length, and looked into his eyes to see how he would receive the suggestion. "And you'd like to believe me, Ellinor? Tell me that—but, no, don't; I'll do it. Are we not living a hundred years ago?" Elinor wished now that he had promised to do it, that she had not asked it. Suppose a storm should come up and the waves would dash over the rock and sweep him off and—and he was not able to swim far enough to reach the shore. "Jack," she said, a little nervously, "let's move forward a hundred years; I don't like it way back here. I—I might believe you." But Jack would not pass over the century so quickly. He would do as she had asked him; he would spend A woman is sitting in a boat, holding a paddle. She is wearing a white shirt and a black collar. The background is a dark, cloudy sky. Stroke by Stroke She Pulled Out Toward the Big Rock. the night on the big rock and then she might believe him. Elinor sat in the window of their summer cottage on the shore and watched the tide come in, wave by wave. One by one the shadows fell and the figure out on the rock became less and less distinct. At last she had to go out to the beach to see it at all. Higher and higher grew the water mark about the rock and yet the figure did not move; it sat on the topmost point, looking out over the sound. At last it was too dark to see the figure on the rock and Elinor walked up and down the beach in front of the cottage. She was supposed to have retired, but somehow it seemed to useless to pretend to sleep. She wondered if the ladies in the centuries long ago slept on as usual while their knights were in danger. O, she wished tomorrow would come when she might live again in the twentieth century. The searchlight of a sound steamer was thrown on the rock, and by its light she could see the waves break and smash about the ragged edges. Running close to the water's edge, she looked up and down for a skiff, one of the old flat boats she and Jack so often fished in. Finding one far up on the shore, she dragged it down to the water and jumped in. Stroke by stroke she pulled out toward the big rock, but the tide was strong and the boat heavy. It seemed hours before she came anywhere near it. "Jack, Jack!" she called. "I'm—O it's such hard pulling." "Ellnor," was all Jack said as he took hold of the rope with one hand and hers with the other. The place was not nearly so rough as it had looked from a distance. "Jump in," she said. "But the night hasn't begun yet," he replied, still standing on the rock. "What," she almost gasped. "I thought it must surely be morning and that it was never going to get light." "It's only 11—and that wasn't late 100 years ago." "Get in, Jack," she said, impatiently. She hoped no one was on the shore to see. "I would, 'if I but knew,'" he said, meaningly. "Then know, Jack, and do come." As Jack walked home from the little cottage that night he thought 100 years was the shortest space of time imaginable. He broke into a happy whistle: "If I but knew—if I but knew!"—Ruby Douglas in Boston Globe. Work a Watch Does. Everybody carries a watch nowadays—men, women, girls and boys. Prices range from $1 to as many thousands as one cares to expend in jeweled settings. The $1 watch often keeps just as good time as the $5,000 one. Did you ever consider the amount of labor performed by a good watch in its lifetime of fifty years? The balance vibrates 18,000 times an hour, 432,000 times a day, or 157,600,000 times a year. The hairspring makes an equal number of vibrations and there is the same number of ticks from the escapement. Multiply 157,600,000 by fifty and you have 7,884,000,000 pulsations. Yet the watch is in good condition at the end of half a century of labor. we have recently added to our already complete line of LADIES CHILDREN'S & BOY'S SHOE STOCK. Will be glad to receive a call from all his patrons and show them the most DAVID T. BREALS, President. FERNANDO P. NEAL, Vice-Presst. Union Nat'l KANSAS Statement as made to the Com- close of business RESOURCES Loans and discounts..... U. S. Bonds, at par..... Municipal Bonds at par..... Cash and Sigat Exchange..... Total...... LIABILITIES Capital Stock..... Surplus Fund..... Undivided profits..... Unearned interest..... National Bank Notes Outstanding Deposits..... DIRECT National NSAS CITY, the Comptroller of business Feb. Union National Bank KANSAS CITY, MO. Statement as made to the Comptroller of the Currency at the close of business Feb. 6, 1903. 1..... ..... $ 523,4 par..... 827, change..... 4,180 ..... .... Loans and discounts ..... $5,981,798.56. U. S. Bonds, at par ..... $ 523,000.00 Municipal Bonds at par ..... 327,441.14 Cash and Sigat Exchange ..... 4,180,685.29 5,081,126.48 ..... ..... ..... ..... In Outstanding ..... ..... .... Capital Stock ..... $ 600,000.00 Surplus Fund ..... 200,000.00 Undivided profits ..... 78,771.60 Unearned interest ..... 94,993.00 National Bank Notes Outstanding ..... 428,000.00 Deposits ..... 9,516,170.17 $11,012,924.79 DIRECTORS. When VNEEDA Shave or Hair Cut or Shampoo GO TO C. A. Evans' Barber Shop For first class work. CREWS @ CAMPBELL 806 and 808 East 12th St. Barber Shop and Pool Hall. All the choice brands of cigars and tobacco. London Cleaners and Dyers 714 E. 12TH ST. SUITS CLEANED AND PRESSED $100 Coats, 50c Vests 25c Pants 25 Overcoats $1.00 Suits Dyed $2.00 Ladies Garments Cleaned, Dyed & Pressed SUITS CLEANED AND PRESSED $100 Costs, 50c Vents 25c Pants 25 Overcoats $1.00 Suits Dyed $2.00 Ladies Garments Cleaned, Dyed & Pressed Repairing and Alterations Goods Called for and | Satisfaction Guaranteed delivered same day | Your patronage solicited Tel. 2643 Walnut. Kansas City, Mo Quick and Pleasant FRISCO SYSTEM Excellent Service to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida And the Southeast, and to Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas And the Southwest. Detailed information as to excursion dates, rates, train service, etc., furnished upon appli- cation to James Donohue, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Kansas City, Mo. MRS. BETTIE JORDEN can be found on her old stand Dressmaking and Plain Sewing. Old clothes made over. --- David T. Beals. Geo. R. Barse. Edward George. Hot and Cold Baths. 1505 E. 17th St., National Bank CITY, MO. Controller of the Currency at the Feb. 6, 1903. ACCES. $5,981,798.86. $ 528,000.00 327,441.14 4,180,685.29 5,081,126.48 $11,012,924.79 TITIES. $ 600,000.00 800,000.00 78,771.60 94,998.00 428,000.00 9,516,170.17 $11,012,924.79 ORS. Get Your Picture Taken 15 cents. H. D. SIMMONS, 116 Campbell St., Kansas City, Me. 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 trust 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 1033 N. MALINUT ST. KANSAS CITY, MO Telephone 2101. 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Sold by druggists and dealers or send us $0 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges, send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 76 Wabush Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. L. W. SUMPTER & SON, UNDERTAKERS, EMBALMERS Tel. 261 Main. 609 Main St. RESOURCES LIABILITIES. Reasonable Price. W. H. SKIGER, 2nd Vice-Pres CHAS. H. V. L LEWEN, Cashier Fer nando P. Nee W. E. Thorne Feix L. La Force G. W. Lovejoy. Geo. W. Jones. Geo. D. Ford. E. W. Zea. Sicatures Enlarged and View Work a SPECIALty NEWS & GOSSIP Wm. Fairfax, Society Reporetr. A. W. Walker, Agent, Lexington, Mo. Remember please— it's the little bits we collect here an there That enables us to run from year to year." LOCALS. Mrs. Rhodes is on the sick list. Mrs. James Brown of Chicago is visiting in the city. D. W. Langston who has been ill, is convalescent. Mrs. M. Arnold is doing a big business. Call and see her. Go to Mrs. K. Cummings for early meals and first class service. Look out for the Grand Rally at Allen Chapel. See Surface's ad for next week for school books. Mrs. John Hill was at home to the ladies and class Wednesday morning. Prof. O. Coffin has returned from a visit in Texas. Mrs. Fanie Brinkley has returned to Kansas City much improved. The Art Class met with Mrs. Francis Jackson last week. Miss Rucker of Wichita, Kan., is visiting on Brooklyn avenue. Mrs. Hemengway, of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting Mrs. Henry Countee. Miss Josie Foster of Houston, Tex., is visiting her uncle, Dr. J. E. Dibble. Look at Surface's advertisement next week for school books. Mr. Ed Gibbs who has been ill, is able to be out again. Mrs. Judge Bradley, of Kansas City, Kansas, was at home to the Art Class Wednesday morning, two weeks ago. The Art Class met Wednesday morning at Mrs. Emma Tillman's, 17th and Lydia avenue. Mrs. Estella Fairfax of St. Joseph has returned from a visit to her sister Mrs. D. J. Runnels of St. Louis. Mrs. Ella Anderson, wife of Dr. Anderson of St. Louis, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. J. F. Cole. J. E. Carbunter and Tile Louis were quietly married last Sunday at their home. Mrs. Robert Willey will return today from a month's visit at Lake Minnetonka. Mrs. Alexander, who has been ill, is rapidly improving. We hope to see her out soon. The many friends of Mr. B. L. Thompson, hope for his permanent recovery. Mrs. Sallie Fishback of Kirkwood, Mo., is visiting Mrs. Chas. Blanton on the west side. Miss Vallie Bowman and Corene White are at home at 1322 East 14th street, after spending the summer at Ft. Madison, Iowa. Miss Lulu Williams of Ft. Madison, Iowa, and Miss Vivian Rhodes of Bonner Springs are in the city this week for the examination of teachers. Mr. J. G. Hamlet of Brooklyn, N. Y. will be at home to friends with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Dean, 1627 Park avenue. Mrs. K. Cummings, 610 East Twelfth street has first class rooms and board for laborers or anyone wishing early meals. Call and get rates. Miss Portia, Miss Ruth Knox and the Master's Edmund Hederson and Lon Tillman will all attend the Lincoln Institute this year. Messrs. George Anderson and James Johnson have opened the Monogram Buffet, 801 East Twelfth street. Choice wines, liquors, cigars and pool hall. Give them a call. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of one Mr. Seymour of St. Joseph, Mo. will please communicate with Mrs. M. J. Seymour of 705 S. Sixteenth St., St. Joseph. She is anxious to know what has happened to him. The Wilson House, at Excelsior Springs, will close October 1st for repairs. It will open next March for business. Mr. Lewis Woods of the Son spent ten days at Excelsior Springs in quest of health. He has returned much improved and is ready for business. The publishers of the Son has been out of the city in search of health which fact accounts for the tardiness of the Rising Son. Mr. Sam Chandler is again in the hotel business at the same old stand. He wants all his old friends and new friends to call. Mrs. G. H. Anderson of St. Louis, Mo. left for her home last week, after spending ten days in the city attending to business matters. Mrs. W. W. Yates and Miss Josephine and Master Blydon Yates all left last Thursday for Jefferson City, where they will enter the Lincoln Institute. Prof. Monten who has been spending a few weeks in Kansas City, returned to Jefferson City Monday to be at his post of duty next Monday morning at the opening of Lincoln Institute. Mrs. Fidella Mitchell of 1925 Vine street, left over the Wabash last Friday morning, for St. Louis, Mo. and Springfield, Illinois, where she will visit friends and relatives for two weeks. Mr. and Mr. W. L. Beatty of 3128 Kensington avenue recently celebrated their wooden wedding. Over a hundred guests were present. Various presents to the value of $200 were received. Mr. Thomas Garrett and Miss Eva Taylor were married at the home of the bride, 1624 Cottage avenue, on the 26th inst. Rev. J. M. Harris performed the ceremony. Mr. L. L. Thompson, after many years of faithful service with the Hoffman Music Co., has resigned his position with the firm, to enter the restaurant business which he is conducting at his home, 318 West 6th street. The Burnes Literary Society is progressing rapidly under the leadership of Mr. I. E. Whaley of the Geo. R. Smith college. The society meets every Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Call up the Arnold Cafe, Telephone 2874 Walnut, for special parties and night lunches, special meals and short orders. Call and see me. Mrs M. Arnold, successor to Arnold & Robison, 1221 Baltimore, City. Mrs. D. N. Crosthwait gave a very pretty party Wednesday night in honor of Mrs. Granger Harris, who will leave shortly for her home in Galveston, and Mrs. Ruby Bradshaw, who will soon leave for St. Louis, to take up Kintergarten work. I need young women between the ages of 20 and 38 to take the nurse training in Douglass Hospital and Training School for Nurses, located at 312 Washington avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. For full particulars, apply to L. Ashton Woods, SuperIntendent. Miss Lucy Jones of 1713 Lydia entertained a large number of friends at her home August 19th, in honor of Miss J. Craig of Higginsville, Mo., who has spent the summer with her. Miss Craig left last Saturday for home in order to prepare for her school work. Mrs. Sidney Grear died on the 19th inst. at her home $610\%$ Cottage Lane. The funeral was preached by Rev. Ewing of the Vine Street Baptist church. She is survived by a husband and one child, and an army of dear friends. two of our most popular young men have opened a saloon on the north-west corner of 18th and Lydia. They are both hustlers and will no doubt do well. The Soa wishes them success. Mrs. Caroline Codden, of this city, died last Monday evening and was taken back to Columbia last Tuesday in car of her son, James Codden and wife, and Mrs. A. Lile, her daughter, and Caro Codden. Many friends mourn her loss as well as relations. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mott of 1405 Vine street entertained a few friends at whist on the 14th ult. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Will Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Doughtry, Mr. Osborn Powell and company and Mr. James Runnells and company. Refreshments were served in abundance and enjoyment was manifested by all present. The Vendome Dancing Academy, 1734 Grand avenue, Kansas City, Mo. The only first class dancing academy in the city. Equipped with electric fans and soda fountain. Ice cream soda and all soft drinks are served. John D. West's orchestra furnishes music. Dancing every Monday and Thursday evenings. Admission 15c. D. A. WILLIS, Manager. Dr. J. E. Perry, who has practiced in Columbia, Mo., for eight years with a flattering success, has recently located in Kansas City. The doctor has purchased a house at 1214 Vine street. This he expects to occupy in a very few days. His office is located at 704 East 12th street. Office phone 1211 Grand. Residence phone 69 East. WANTED—SEVERAL PERSONS of character and good reputation in each state (one in this county required) to represent and advertise old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing. Salary 21.00 weekly with expenses additional, all payable in cash direct each Wednesday from head office. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. References. Enclose selfaddressed envelope. Colonial, 332 Dearborn St., Chicago. NO MONEY IN TRANSLATION. Little Demand for the Best Works of Foreign Authors. "Translating is an art," said an instructor at the university. "Carlyle translated some fairy tales from the German, and these tales from Tleck and Musaeus are examples of English prose as beautiful as the heart could desire. Swinburne translated Villon, and so did Rossetti, who gave us, furthermore, paraphrases of the Italian poets that equal the originals in charm. That is the test of translation—that it shall equal in beauty the original—and I think there should be a law requiring every great writer to translate at least one great book. But our good men can't afford to make translations; the pay is too miserable. It is impossible to get for translating a novel of 125,000 words more than about $250. There is only $2 per 1,000 words, and there is no living in it at such figures."—Philadelphia Record. A. VETERAN BAILROAD MAN. A VETERAN RAILROAD MAN Mr. H. L. Stewart of Chicago, spent three weeks at Excelsor Springs, during the month of August. Mr. Stewart is a veteran railroad man, having been in the Pullman service nineteen years. No man in the service is entitled to credit more than Mr. Stewart, because he has always attached the same importance to his work as a professional man would to his profession. Mr. Stewart has been very successful. He is a good debater and is well posted on the issues of the day. NOTICE AND REMEMBER That on Thursday evening, September 10, the Waiters have decided to give their grand ball at Turner's Hall, corner Twelfth and Oak streets, Kansas City, Mo. Music will be furnished by Prof. John D. West's Orchestra, and supper will be served by Mother Arnold.—A. L. Hopkins. Pres.; W. H. Nolen. Secy.; D. A. Willis, Treas.; Sanford Blake, Floor Manager. APHORISMS. He who flatters you is your enemy. —Cardan. He who lives but for himself lives but for a little thing.—Barjand. The more honest a man is the less he affects the air of a saint.—Lavater. We cannot always oblige, but we can always speak obligingly.—Voltaire. He is the happiest man who renders the greatest number happy.—Desmalus. Strong thoughts are iron nails driven in the mind, that nothing can draw out.—Dlderot. The most completely lost of all days is the one on which we have not laughed.—Chamfort. Experience is a keen knife that hurts, while it extracts the cataract that binds.—De Finod. To forgive a fault in another is more sublime than to be fruitless one's self.—George Sand. AS A WOMAN SEES IT. What a shock it would be to some men if their offers of marriage were accepted. The man who will allow a woman to do the courting will allow her to do the supporting. It is the engaged man who feels free to tell every girl that woman's proper sphere is marriage. Men avoid the fashionable summer resorts because it costs so much to take the chaperons about. A man never seems to realize that it is the woman who wears a No. 3A who cannot keep her shoelaces tied. Ambition should be called the yeast of life, and every child taught how to use the correct amount to obtain the desired effect. A man will laugh at a sentimental woman, yet sleep with her handkerchief under his pillow.--New York Herald. Pressure of Grape Sap The pressure of sap rising from a grape vine root has been found equal to sustaining a column of mercury three and a half feet high. MISS WARD RECEIVES AN OFFER FROM AN OPERA CO. Miss Marguerite Ward who filled a two years engagement with the Blind Boone company and who won a high reputation as a singer, has received an offer from a large Opera company in the East to go on the stage as a vocal artist. At the present time Miss Ward is taking voice culture and will perhaps avail herself of the offer made by the Opera company. During her engagement with the Blind Boone Co., whose employ she left to attain the acme of ability in her chosen profession, she was spoken of by the press in glowing terms, and as being one of the best contralto singers in the West, Miss Ward is a lady of culture and education and is admired for her ability and worth. At present Miss Ward is living at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cook, at 3116 East 9th street. BY OUR OWN SAGE Never draw a sight draft on a blind man. Too many quarrels are picked before they are ripe. You can't convince a brunette that all is fair in love. Prejudice roosts on a perch from which facts are barred. It's safer to learn from your enemies than it is to instruct your friends. Men never know as much about anything as women know about dress. There's nothing like leather—with the possible exception of a Welsh rare-bit. There may be a lot of credit due a man's wife, but she usually demands cash. Every man's house is his castle until he makes an assignment—then it's his wife's. The smoker who has a good cigar and nothing to light it with knows what matchless misery really is. It was so cold in Chicago recently that a pickpocket who happened to touch a $10 gold piece immediately froze to it. Had Diogenes visited this country while on his famous still hunt some get-rich-quick promoter would have swiped his lantern. WITH THE SAGES. Know thyself and do thine own work, says Plato; and each includes the other and covers the whole duty of man.—Montaigne. Truth, justice and reason lose all their force, and all their lustre, when they are not accompanied with agreeable manners.—Thomson. The best rules to form a young man are—to talk little, to hear much, to reflect alone upon what has passed in company, to distrust one's own opinion, and value others that deserve it.—Sir William Temple. Duty's path always opens for us as we go on; not before we start, but as we obey and move forward. The difficulties and obstacles may be made stepping stones by which we shall rise to higher things.—J. R. Miller. When in the company of sensible men, we ought to be doubly conscious of talking too much, lest we lose two good things—their good opinion and our own improvement! for what we have to say we know, but what they have to say we know not—Colton. The covetous man heaps up riches, not to enjoy, but to have them; he starves himself in the midst of plenty; cheats and makes a hard shift to be as poor and robs himself of that which is his own, miserable with a great estate as any man can be without it—Tillotson. "Old Wine" Theory Exploded. There is hardly a man who does not believe that the old wine is the best wine, yet a short time ago some cases of claret were sold in London at $25 a bottle, of the famous "Comet" vintage of 1811, and the wine was found to be utterly worthless. It was simply worn out with age. Wine experts and wealthy connoisseurs had come from great distances to buy the wine at any price, and were edified upon opening it to find it was as flat as soda water. In the same way, not long since, a quantity of hock from the cellars of a country house, of the year preceding Napoleon's retreat from Moscow, fetched $20 per bottle, and was found to have lost everything except color. Buenos Avres' Great Docks. The first thing that strikes you on landing at Buenos Aires is its docks, which extend for five miles along the river front, says St. Nicholas. They were built by an English firm, and were completed in 1897. They are most solidly constructed, supplied with numerous modern steam cranes and are brilliantly lighted with electricity at night. They cost the city and nation seven million pounds sterling, or $35,000,000. So great is the amount of shipping, however, that not the docks alone, but the small river Riachuelo is crowded with vessels. Indeed, one wonders how a ship, once entered, can ever manage to get out. STOVE REPAIRS The WILSON HOUSE EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MO The above cut represents the Wilson House at Excelsior Springs, Mo. It is located within access to all the springs and its management gives good accommodations. It is the place to go when you visit the Springs. M. B. ELI HARRIS. Mr. Eli Harris who has been succeeded by Mr. E. S. Lewis as Grand Master of the United Order of Odd Fellows of the State of Missouri, filled that important station many years with great credit to the order and to himself. He was known as an ardent champion and hard worker among the Odd Fellows, which resulted in a material growth of the order in this state. His faithful devotion in that station as in others which he has filled with ability, has received the appreciation of his followers. Mr. Harris is a man of progressive ideas and a hard church worker. The United Sons of Allen met last Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brice, 410 East 11th St. A splendid program was rendered. Dr. Key made the welcoming address. Miss Stafford and Mr. Crump rendered an instrumental solo. Paper by Mr. Heims, Selection by Miss Maybelle Lucas, solos by Miss Doyle, Miss Taylor, Mr. B. Allen Morris and Mr. H. Bean. HENRIETTA HOUSEHOLD of RUTH ENTERTAINS. Henrietta Household of Ruth, No. 160, entertained in elegant style, Wednesday afternoon at Odd Fellows hall. In honor of Ex-Grand Master Ell Harris, the newly elected Grand Master Edw. S. Lewis, the newly elected R. M. , N. G. of District Household, Mrs. Lucy Page and Mrs. P. Leona Blackwell delegates to last session of District Household. Other distinguished guests present were members of Queen Household No. 1332, Mrs. Leona McCampbell, delegate to last session of National Grand Household and Mrs. Mamie Lewis, Worthy Grand Shepherd of National Grand Lodge. An excellent program was rendered and a few short speeches were made by the Grand Master, Sister Lucy Page and Sister Blackwell. After which all prepared to baskett at the table where an elegant repast was held. The table being handsomely decorated with flowers and potted plants. Peace, Happiness and Prosperity reigned supreme during the afternoon and every one seemed to feel they had been benefited by such a gathering; and express a desire that they should meet oftener in a similar capacity. Bro. Eli Harris Ex-Grand Master was unable to attend on account of business. Henrietta No. 160, is the largest Household of Ruth in the state. Mrs Cornellia Craig is Most Noble Governor and Mrs. Lucy Page. Worthy Recorder. USED IN 1858. Way back in the year 1858 the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow was used by colored people in the Nortn and is now used all over the country from Maine to Texas and Oregon to Florida. The continued use of the preparation for such a long period of time is a positive proof that it gives perfect satisfaction to all. It makes kinky or curly hair straight, soft and beautiful. Stops falling hair, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents a bottle. Get it from your dealer or send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash ave., Chicago, Ill. Buy and sell both, and exchange, right down at Glick's, 612 Main street. The boys and girls will all look for the old reliable store. Here is the place to get your books for school. We treat you right, and our prices are right. B. GLICK, 612 Mala St. The following visitors were entertained by Mr. Al Sheed on Monday evening, to look over his Monte Carlo. He has in the past few weeks added a new invention to his most wonderful place, known as the Monte Carlo of the West. By starting the machinery he can tell you men any thing you want to know. The large wheel is equipped with electric lights, makes it a wonder to look upon. Miss Luh Gibbs, Miss Emma Booker, Miss Nettie Lofe, Mr. Richard Maning, Mr. H. Rollins, Miss Sarab Rucker, Miss Nora Hall, Mr. R. Hall, Miss S. Ellington, Mr. G. L. Middleton, Miss Mable Parker. Boys' School Clothes! Get your boy ready for school. We can sell you a boys' Good School Suit $1.50 up Nebraska Clothing Co. 813 AZING MAIN ST. THE GREAT SOUHERN HAIR POMADE. THE GREAT HAIR GROWER AND STRAIGHTENER. PRICE 25c. Fill out this blank and send it with $1.00 and you will receive by express $2.00 worth of the Pomade and terms to agents. F. J. NOTT, PARIS, MO. Encouond pleased P. O. Money Order for $1.00, for which send meas per your offer, $2.00 worth of the Great Southern Hair Pomade and terms to agents. Name Street Town or City County State Express Office Date of this order SEND ALS ORDERS TO F. J. NOTT, Box 81, Paris, Mo. REPAIRS ges and Furnaces. ETZNER 304 West Sixth Street, KANSAS CITY, MO. The WILSON HOUSE EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO There is no wind but soweth seeds Of a more true and open life. Which burst, unlocked for, into high- souled deeds. With wayside beauty rife. We find within these souls of ours Some wild gerns of a higher birth. Which in the poet's tropic heart bears flowers. Whose fragrance fills the earth. Within the hearts of all men lie Those promises of wider bliss. Which blossom into hopes that cannot die. In sunny hours like this. All that hath been majestical In life or death since time began. Is native in the simple heart of all, The angel heart of man. —James Russell Lowell THREE OF A KIND By J. W. KENNARD Copyrighted, 1903, by The Authors Publishing Company Miss Prinkle came into her parlor at the Overmont with her head high in air—sure sign with her of a perturbed spirit and an aroused temper. "Who do you spose is here, Cilindy?" she asked, explosively. "Why—I can't guess," replied the girl slowly. "Is it anyone I know?" "Anyone you know! Humph! I should think you ought to know him; you've seen him often enough this last year to know him!" "Not—" began Cellinda, the pink roses suddenly blooming in the garden of her pretty cheek. "Yes, 'tis, too!" snapped her aunt, "Roser Lyon! Now what d'ye think of that for downward impudence?" "I don't really see how it is exactly impudence, aunie!" "Yes, it is impudence, and you know it is!" replied that lady, testily, "Here he has been traipsh' after me all winter—me or my money, the Lord only knows which—and no sooner do I get settled down for a quiet summer than he bobs up to spoil everything. If that ain't impudence, I'd like to know what you'd call it! I wonder how he found out where I was?" Did the roses deepen in hue in that sweet garden? If they did, Miss Pringle didn't notice, for the shapely head was bent low. "Perhaps he didn't know; he may just have happened to come here. You know Overmont is getting to be quite a fashionable resort nowadays." "Happened your grandmother!" was the forebice, if not strictly elegant or entirely intelligible retort. "He knew I was here, all right. The idea of his thinking that I want him! Why, he's nothing but a boy! Not a day over twenty one, if he that." And Miss Pringle, who confessed to thirty years, but was coyly reticent concerning the other ten which the family bible generously set to her credit, tossed her head in fine scorn. "But there's just one thing that Mr. Roger Lyon has got to learn, and that in very short order," she continued. "I'm not goin' to have him snoopin' round the any longer, and I want you to tell him so, with my compliments." "I—I—tell him so?" gasped the girl. The roses in that garden were white, ghastly white, now. "Yes, you! Why not, I'd like to know? Somebody's got to do it, and of course I can't; so you must." "Why, amuite, I—I couldn't do it! It's impossible! Don't ask me. Oh, indeed—I—" "Come in!" called the older woman, as a knock sounded at the door. "Genleman in Parlor A, mum," said the bell boy, presenting a card. "Humph! Talk about—you know who, and you begin to smell brimstone. Here is Roger Lyon's card. Now you go right down and excuse me, and give him to understand once for all that I want him to let me alone. Oh, I don't know what you shall say," raising deprecatory hands against the storm of Celinda's remonstrances. "Say anything. Be polite, of course, but make it plain that I won't have anything to do with him." And she fairly thrust the girl from the room. It was a very flushed and embarrassed young lady who appeared at A PERFECTED SHIRT the door of Parlor A a few minutes later, and an equally embarrassed but eager young man who sprang to meet her. "Why, Cellinda," he stammered, "I'm so stadd! I hardly dared—I hoped—" "But it was you that I wanted to see," he protested. "You must have known that; only—" "My aunt's message, Mr. Lyon, is this: she wishes me to say that you must—that is, that you must not—oh, dear! I am making a mess of it! I don't know how to say it; only you mustn't any more, you know. There!" "Mustn't what?" he inquired grimly. "I don't quite understand." Maurice "VERY FLUSHED AND ENTHUSISED" "Oh, you must understand! I can't tell you!" "I fear that I must insist upon your trying," he said. "This is a matter of the greatest importance to me." "Well, it's—it's about your—your following her about so much. She is—is angry because you have come here. She can't lo—can't feel toward you in the way you wish, and your—attentions annoy her!" "I see," said the man, thoughtfully. "Miss Pringle does me the honor to suppose that I am a suitor for her hand. Is that it?" "Yes," very softly. "And finding me ineligible she wishes me to withdraw my claims and my presence. Am I still right?" "Yes," as before. "It-it-m! Of course you told her better?" "!? Why—why—how could I? How did I know?" Very rosy the face now. Such deep-tinted blossoms, in such a fair garden! "Oh, Celinda, you must have known!" he cried passionately. "I was sure that you understood; that you knew that when I sought your aunt it was you whom I was seeking; that I haunted her presence that I might be near you! Didn't you know it? And would it have made any difference if you had? Dear, I love you, and you only! Will you come to me?" Whatever the answer, it must have been eminently satisfactory; for after a little a much tumbled head of hair was lifted from its pillow on a manly shoulder, and a happy voice said. "Oh, Roger, what a goose you were to court one woman when you wanted another." "And what a goose you were not to know that you were being courted!" was the gay rejoinder. And Miss Pringle, just then looking in at a partly opened door, came to sudden enlightenment, and stole softly away, muttering to herself: "And what a goose I was to think that I was bein' courted when I wasn't! It seems that there are three of a kind of us, and that I'm the biggest goose of the three!" She Was Too Enthusiastic. There is a woman in West Philadelphia who is the owner of a few houses which she rents, but which are much of the time vacant. She is a thoroughly good woman, a prominent worker in the W. C. T. U. and the church, and so enthusiastic is she on the temperance question that she places the Union before the church. The other day a man, whose work keeps him out of doors, and whose complexion shows it, went to her to rent one of her tenements. She looked him over and said: "I suppose you drink." "Yes, madam." "Hard?" "Yes, I do drink a good deal this hot weather." "Whisky, I suppose." "No." "Then I suppose it's vile beer." "No." "Well, what do you drink?" "Water—I have been a total abstainer all my life." RAT STORY FROM MANILA. Haw the Transport Sherman Wau Closed at 050 290 Poders Cleared of 950,000 Rodents. When the United States military transport Sherman arrived at Manila recently she was, as is the case with most other ships that arrive from on touch at Hong Kong on the way to Manila, detained for inspection to see if she had any rats on board. When the big transport dropped anchor in Manila bay, therefore, the official rat inspector went on board to see what was doing in the way of rodents. In less than fifteen minutes he hurriedly left the ship, and, going ashore, reported that there was on board the Sherman, according to the patent rat enumerator in use at Manila, no fewer than 950,000 rats. The Sherman was immediately ordered to the quarantine station at Mariveles, as no ship on which the disease carrying rodents are found is allowed to dock at Manila until they are exterminated. Accordingly the Sherman steamed back to Mariveles. When she arrived there her hatches had been opened up and enough sulphur carried below to kill millions of rats. As soon as the anchor was dropped the sulphur fires were started in the hold, and in a few minutes the work of the fumes became apparent. Out of the hatches there poured such a stream of rats as was never before seen in the Orient. First by the hundreds, and then by the thousands, they appeared at the hatches, and then leaped into the water. Every one tried to swim ashore, but the distance was far too great for any rat to swim, and soon the great black line of paddling rodents began to thin out. Some of them reached a point about 300 yards off the ship, but none got any farther. After the fumes had been working for about an hour the rats stopped appearing. An inspection of the ship was made and not a rat discovered. The Sherman then entered Manila and discharged her cargo.—Manila American. WE SMASHED LIKE MOSES. Ohio Mayor Willing to Break a Few Laws to Defeat the Coal Trust Laws to Defeat the Coal Trust. While the price of coal was soaring during the dead of last winter Mayor Bellmeyer of Bellevue, Ohio, took vigorous methods to relieve the situation. With the consent of the councils he had a riot call sounded on the fire bell. There was an immediate response of citizens. From these a brigade of shovellers was organized and marched to the railroad. Six car loads of coal, lying on the tracks, were ordered confiscated by the mayor. The needy people were then relieved by the coal distribution, which was made in ton lots. This action naturally brought remonstrances from certain sensitive citizens, but remained unheeded by the determined mayor. "It is wrong, sir, entirely wrong, to thus take the law into your own hands," said a remonstrant. "But I have a biblical example for my action," protested Billmeyer. "What! for stealing coal?" "No; for taking the law in my own hands," said the mayor. "You recollect that when Moses came down the mountain he smashed the ten commandments on seeing the people kneel before the golden calf. Well, sir, the coal barons may worship the golden calf, but I'll smash a few laws while they are doing it." When Hiram Coughs When Hiram coughs the kittens mew, The dog the kitchen door strides thro; The blinds fly back, the windows shake As if the glass in them would break— When Hiram coughs. When Hiram coughs folks look around For some big opening in the ground; The terror in their faces show An earthquake is at work below— When Hiram coughs. When Hiram coughs he throws his arm And all his dearest friends alarms; In fear they move about the place Because he turns black in the face— When Hiram coughs. When Hiram coughs! Men sane, discreet Claim it must come up thro' his feet— While other folks, not over brave, Think it a voice from out the grave— When Hiram coughs. A thousand things—drugs, nostrums, pills thought to relieve such human ill— He has tried, and they have his curse. For constantly his case grows worse— And Hiram coughs. I trust he soon may get relief, Because it is my firm belief, Unless he does, that frightful cough Will very shortly take him off— Still Hiram coughs. —Thomas F. Porter in Boston Journal Felt His Part. Southeastern Virginia is scarred with deep ditches that give the farmers great trouble. Last spring a poor farmer lost his wife and only horse just as the plowing season opened. Determined to have his fields in readiness, he harnessed himself to a light plow and bade his daughter drive. All went well for a dozen or so of furrows, but just as he prepared for a trip through the turnip beds he slipped and went down into the mire at the twelve-foot bottom of one of the ditches. Scrambling out, wet, muddy and angry, he was in no mood to answer properly his daughter's gentle inquiry: "I hope you're not hurt, father?" "No, gosh darn it," he spluttered; "but it 'twasn't your fault I wasn't killed! Why don't you attend to your work! Why the devil didn't you say 'Whoa?' Silk From Wood. The threads of silk made from wood in Germany have eighteen strands, a single one of which is hardly visible to the naked eye. Real silk is two-thirds stronger. BURIED 20,000 YEARS Expedition Sent Out by St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences Returns With Skeleton of the Only Mammoth Ever Found. Writing in the New York Press, Otto Herz, leader of the Russian mammoth expedition, says: The expedition sent out by the Imperial Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg to dig out and carry home the frozen cadaver of a prehistoric mammoth discovered on the shores of the little Beresowka river, in Northeastern Siberia, managed to secure the remains in excellent condition. The mammoth has now been set up in the zoological museum of the society, reconstructed exactly, as was made possible by the large amount of material. The preservation of the remains is best shown by the fact that the skin saved by us weighed 800 pounds alone. Only a part of the skin over the back of the skull and the trunk were missing. These had been destroyed mostly by wild animals. The skin over the skull was easy to reproduce, as we knew exactly what it had been like. But the trunk has not been reconstructed entirely, because we are still in the dark as to the true appearance of its extremity. As there was a great deal of hair left on the parts of the mighty body, we have been able to mount the beast so as to show how heavily this elephant was furred. It was easy to understand how the creature managed to survive even extreme cold weather and to bear it in comfort. This mammoth, which has been lying frozen in the earth for 20,000 years, according to the estimate of our geologists, has been stuffed in the exact position in which we found it in the place of its death. Even the surroundings have been reproduced THE STUFFED PATTERN IN POSITION EXACTLY AS IT WAS FOUND IN SIBERIA minutely, so that the beholder can see just how the excavations were made to bring the creature to the light of day. The expedition carried back with it large quantities of earth, in order to make the whole exhibit an exact picture. The skeleton has been mounted separately and in a standing posture. Only a few ribs and the right tusk are missing. The tail proves to be decidedly shorter than that of the elephant of to-day. It has only twenty-two vertebrae, whereas the elephant's tail contains thirty and more. The hair of the tail was well preserved by the ice and almost twenty inches long, very bushy and coal-black in color. The appearance of the body led us to conclude that the beast had been killed suddenly through a fall from the heights above its grave, a number of fractures in the bones pointing to the same conclusion. Whatever it was that happened, the colossus certainly made one last effort to arise. Its left forefoot still was bent and raised, evidently reaching for higher ground, while the right one was braced against the earth. The hind legs were bent under the body. Earth evidently hurtled down from above the dying beast, and probably buried it almost completely. The dead body must have frozen immediately, for a great part of the meat was preserved perfectly. It had a dark, red, blood color, but the exposure caused it to send out such an odor that none of us had the nerve to taste it. The fat was well preserved and easy to cut. It felt spongy to the touch and was as thick as three inches in places, proving that the mammoth had plenty of food in its cold home. The stomach was complete and contained a great mass of food that remained undigested. This food has not been examined scientifically as yet. V but it is determined that the mammoth fed only on grasses and similar matter. Remnants of pine needles were found in the stomach. The tongue was in equally fine condition and has been preserved in alcohol. That the mammoth died almost at once after falling is shown by the fact that between the tongue and the left grinder we found food which the animal had been chewing. Evidently it died before it could swallow this last mouthful. The greatest amount of hair was found on the left forefoot. It is short, extremely thick woolly hair, underneath, and a stiff upper coat of yellowish brown hair about seven inches long, a fur coat such as few other animals carry. In the territory where the mammoth was found mighty masses of earth topple into the rivers each spring, and it was through such a landslide that the first sign of the buried monster appeared. It was a tusk which a wandering Lamute found while searching for fossil ivory, of which there is enough in this region to make a profitable business for the nomads of Siberia. He sold the tusk in the nearest town and told of the mammoth whose body he had seen protruding from the frozen earth. The police in Srdne-Kolymsk sent a message to the governor of Irkutzk, and he notified the society. When we reached the spot it was winter and everything was frozen so hard that it was quite impossible to do anything in the open air. So we built a hut over the body and kept it heated day and night. Thus we succeeded in cutting it up. As each piece was cut off it was wrapped in grass, bandaged and then stitched into hides. As we had to make our way for many hundreds of miles through trackless tundras to get back to a settlement of any kind, we could not think of transporting pieces greater in weight than 200 pounds or so, and even as it was we had immense difficulty in carrying the invaluable find safely over the thousands of miles of waste to Russian territory. We had to go by water and land, on foot, with horses and with reindeer in various stages of the journey, and it was with a vast relief that we finally delivered the remnants intact to the civilized world. CHURCH MANY CENTURIES OLD One of Few Ancient Edifices Remaining in England. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of the four round churches still remaining in England, the others being the Temple Church, London; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge; and the Church of St. John of Jerusalem, Little Maplestead. The earliest portions of the present build- ```markdown ``` ing were probably built about 1100 by St. Simon de St. Liz. Earl of Northampton. No extensive change was made in the church for a century, but between 1375 and 1400 great works were undertaken. The upper portion of the Round was taken down and re-erected as it now appears. The massive tower and spire were built at the west of the Round, and are of fine proportions. The south aisle, the old east end, and the south porch were erected at the same period. From the Reformation until 1851 the church grew more and more dilapidated, until it became a disgrace to the town. In that year, however, a strong committee was formed, funds were collected and the work of restoration was begun in 1860. Another bay was added to the nave, a second aisle on the north, a new choir with a chapel on each side, vestry and apse at the east end. Angry Bees Clear a Street. A swarm of bees collided with an electric car at Fort Wayne, Ind., a few days ago and became panic-stricken and scattered. The windows of the motorman's apartment were open and the bees flew into the car, causing consternation among the passengers, several of whom were stung. The bees took possession of the street, and when bicycle riders and wagon drivers suddenly found themselves stung by angry bees, there were many strenuous flights to safety. Labor on Persian Rugs. The best rugs of Persia represent patience, taste and prolonged labor. On each square foot of surface a weaver works about twenty-three days. A rug 12x12 feet would therefore require the labor of one man for 3.312 days, or over ten years, not counting Sundays THE REAL BAKED BEANS. Writer In Boston Paper *Tell How They Should Be Cooked.* They should be cooked. Without beans the great timber forests, of Maine could certainly never have been cut and sent down the rivers to the mills, says a writer in the Boston Journal. Every one knows that, of course. And the first thing that was attended to at the cite of a new camp, either for choppers or drivers, was the bean hole. Of course a great many cooks liked one bean hole so well that they used to carry it with them until it was all full of other holes and worn out. Occasionally, now, away up in the Maine woods, where the witherlings roam and fight the sidehill loungers, you will find old bean holes tattered and torn and thrown aside. Occasionally some New York sportsman in these days will patch up one of those old holes and use it in the woods. But if they have a Maine guide along he will make a brand new hole just off at one side of the camp. He will dig it about two feet deep and big enough to hold a bushel basket, if he wanted to put a basket there. Then on the bottom he will pile dry limbs and pine cones, cob pile fashion, and will set fire to them. And for an hour or more he will feed that fire, throwing in more fuel and occasionally tossing a round rock down into the hole. And at last, well into the edge of the evening, the hole will be pretty well filled with ruddy embers and glowing stones. Then in the iron camp kettle he will pack the soaked beans that have been parboiling in the fresh lake water. With them there'll be pork and mustard and an onion, and then he'll dig a round hole down into those embers and set that seething kettle there. He will tell the gaping sportsmen to stand back and then he'll rake the coals all over the top of the kettle and tramp down around it the glowing stones, and over all he will heap the dirt and the sods. That's all till morning! Then the guide will scrape away A cauldron the dirt and stick a hooked pole under that kettle bail and boost it out of that hole. And he'll run with wabbling legs, tugging it to the camp table and he'll dump the contents into a big pan and those sportsmen—but say, what's the use of going on and harrowing up all the finer feelings of the Boston Bean Patriot who is fully 200 miles from a Maine bean hole and has had his vacation this season? Antarctic Eccentricities Some of the seamen returned to New Zealand from the Discovery, who have had experience of both the Arctic and Antarctic, say that the cold in the latter is less severe and the atmosphere drier. A curious phenomenon they did not expect, and cannot explain, is the fact that the cold winds in the Antarctic were usually north, while the comparatively warm winds were southerly. They saw icebergs of the most fantastic shapes, resembling houses, churches and steamers. The sledge dogs struck work repeatedly, and the men had to do quite as much pulling as the animals. In the western sledge journey an ice-slide was descended in one minute ten seconds. It took three days to ascend the same slide on the return journey, the sledges being hauled up by block and pulley. A Rich Diet. "Tis a fact," said this Jersey mos queet, "That you soon become like what you eat. Now I make it my pride To alight on the hide Of only the very elite." A Natural Curiosity. A Brunswick, Me. man displays a curious growth found by him on a tree in that town which, thus far, no one has been able to classify. It consists of a hollow, egg-shaped piece of wood about the size of a football and of wood one fourth of an inch thick. Its formation on a tree in such a peculiar shape is a matter of much comment by all who have seen it. Women Barred for Centuries. No woman has entered the convent of St. Catherine, on Mt. Sinal, for 1,400 years. $100 Reward. $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that one of the greatest diseases that science has been able to cure is catarrh. Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Care is the only positive treatment of this disease, a prerequisite for fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, Catarrh is an international treatment. Hall's Catarrh Care is taken in conjunction with the mucous and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby providing the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient the mature in doing its work. The proprietors have much faith in its curative power, that they offer it to their patients, that it fails to cure, and for list of testimonials. Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. The fellow who complains that he leads a dog's life naturally growls about it. Don't you know that Defiance Starch besides being absolutely superior to any other, is put up 16 ounces in package and sells at same price as 12-ounce packages of other kinds? A good deal of your time is taken up in listening to "pointers" given you by friends. Ever use one? $1.00 BIG 500-POUND STEEL RANGE OFFER. If you can use the best big 500-pound steel range made in the world, and are willing to have it placed in your own home on three months free from dust, noise, outside and so on, NOBOCK & Co., Chicago, and you will receive free by return mail a big picture of the steel range and many other cooking and heating supplies. You will be the most wonderful $1.00 steel tank offer, the best steel range or heating stove in the home of any family, such an offer that no family in the land, no matter what their circumstances may be, or how small their income, need be without the best cooking or heating stove made. How's the tramp business?" was asked a tramp to-day. "Bum," he replied. DONT SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers. 5c. a package. No, Maude, dear; it isn't necessary for a dry goods store to deliver stockings in a hose cart. Hundreds of dealers say the extra quantity and superior quality of Defiance Starch is fast taking place of all other brands. Others say, they cannot sell any other starch. There is seldom much profit in prophecies. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind odor. So's bottle. When a woman really loves her husband the first evidence of it is a statement that he is overworked. FITS Permanently curd. works or worseness after first day's use of Dr. Kline's great Nerre Restore, for FREE $2.00 in Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Many theories are excellent until you try to reduce them to practice. Dealers say that as soon as a customer tries Defiance Starch it is impossible to sell them any other cold water starch. It can be used cold or boiled. Men seldom pay taxes on what they are reputed to be worth. THE K. C. S. ALMANAC FOR 1903 The Kansas City Southern Railway's Almanac for 1903 is now ready for distribution. 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It gives satisfaction or money back. THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO. Omaha, Neb. Cause for Joy. "My darling! What delights you so? What is it that fills your eyes with the glad light of happiness, and—?" "O, Theobald, just think. Cook is going to remain with us, after all! Mrs. Goodpart, for whom she was going to work, dropped dead last night. O, wasn't it just too sweet of her, and, you know, I had always fancied she disliked me!"—Town Topics. Group of New Hypnotica. Two Berlin chemists have discovered a whole group of new hypnotics, which enable a doctor to induce a sleep as deep and as long as he desires. One of the group is called veronal, and while more potent than any other soporific, it is said to be perfectly harmless. Women Billiardists Of late years the game of billiards has been growing in popularity among American women, especially in the East. Many New York society leaders are experts with the cue. Not the Dog's Fault. Mankind should not be blamed for its failure to come up to dogkind's standard of decency. Dogkind has no idea of money.—New Orleans Times-Democrat. Overlooked Vital Points. People who wonder at the present prevalence of the mosquito apparently have failed to notice the present prevalence of openwork. Up to Date. "To the last syllable of recorded time" has been changed "To the last click of the typewriter."—Brooklyn Eagle. Hamburg and Bremen together have 84 per cent (55 and 29) of Germany's steamship traffic. Women Wear Monocles Wearing monocles, the latest fashion for ladies, a craze recently started in Paris by ladies of the Servian colony, is extending to London. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS Use the best. That's why they buy Red Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers, 5 cents. In buying calaupos you hardly ever get a good one. Same way with every thing else. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are fast to light and washing. Lots of things are done well that are not worth doing at all. Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c. The man who wants the earth is the very one the earth can get along without. Sensible Housekeepers will have Defiance Starch, not alone because they get one-third more for the same money, but also because of superior quality. Live Stock Transportation. The percentage of loss in ocean transit of live stock in 1902 was 0.13 for cattle, 0.89 for sheep and 0.65 for horses, which was considerably less than for the preceding year. Russian Land Owners Of the land in Russia, as shown by the government report, the nobility own 181,000,000 acres and the merchants 36,000,000, while the peasants own but 35,000,000 acres. Twelve million pounds' worth of leather is required every year to provide boots and shoes for the inhabitants of Great Britain. To Abolish Lotteries State lotteries in Holland are to be gradually diminished during the next eighteen years, when they will be abolished entirely. Cuban Sugar for England For the first time in twenty-five years cane sugar is being exported from Cuba to England. Breed Rare Pigeons The Belgians are great pigeon breeders, and one of the choicest birds of this kind is the true Antwerp carrier, which is comparatively rare. The J. P.'s Agree. Staunton, Ark., Aug. 31st—News comes from Duff, Searcy 'Co,' this state, that Mr. T. E. Reeves, a justice of the Peace at that place, has written a letter recommending Dodd's Kidney Pills in which he says: "I think Dodd's Kidney Pills can't be beat for Kidney Trouble, and I wish them every success." The local J. P. Mr. E. B. Cox agrees with his brother Justice on this point for he says: "I had a bad case of Kidney Trouble and was not able to do a day's work without great distress. I bought six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and after I had used three boxes I was all right. I am as well as ever, and I cannot praise Dodd's Kidney Pills too highly. "I have given the other three boxes to some friends of mine who had found out what it was that had cured me so satisfactorily and quickly and they all speak highly of Dodd's Kidney Pills." No one disputes this unanimous verdict. Nothing in this world is quite as cheerful as a lodge organizer's "good morning." MEETING OF FAMOUS MEN. Result of Mutual Introduction in a Smoking Car. The unknown man walked down the aisle of the smoking car and stopped where another unknown man sat reading voraciously. "May I sit by you?" he asked, meekly. "Certainly," replied the occupant, without looking up. "May as well be sociable. Rice is my name." "And Freeman is mine. May I ask what you are reading?" "Certainly," "Well, what are you reading?" "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.'" "Pure trash. I have my wife's word for it." "Who's your wife?" inquired the original occupant, beginning to betray signs of interest. "My wife is Mrs. Freeman," with some signs of pique. "Never heard of her. Literary shark, is she? My wife's strong for Mrs. Wiggs. You see-er, why, she wrote it." "My dear sir," shouted the quondam critic, "there seems to be a fatal misunderstanding somewhere. Let me introduce myself again as Mr. Mary E. Wilkins Freeman." "And I," grinned the man with the book, "am Mr. Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice, of course. Why didn't we do this before? Happy to know you." Princeton Tiger. HE KNEW HIS PLACE. History Containing a Moral for Many Married Men. John R. Proctor, president of the civil service commission, was in former years state geologist of Kentucky, and he had traveled all over the mountain sections of that state. He was talking about the peculiar people of that remote country not long ago in a conversation on the recent disturbances in Breathitt county. "I see," he said, "that Senator Blackburn says they are the most incomprehensible people in the world, and maybe they are, in general. But one day I met one who wasn't at all so. I had been riding over some mighty rough roadway, and was tired and hungry, when I came to a farmhouse of the usual mountain type. Pottering away at a woodpile near the gate was a man about forty years old, long and lanky and with the mountain sallow, but his face was bright and a quaint little smile seemed to be dodging in and out of it as he looked up on my approach. "Good morning," I said, reining in my horse. "I'd like to see the man of the house." "Thar ain't none," he replied very gravely. "The party you want see is my wife, I reckon."—New York Times. A. Ruined Life. (These beautiful lines were written by a man who committed suicide not many years ago within a Scottish prison. It breathes the saddest aspect of a hopelessly ruined life.) Night, and the voyage done, no pilot waiting To take me o'er the bar; Alone I've sailed, alone I reef the cordage. No help from near nor far; And tho' across the sea a wind is blowing That naught of peace doth tell. Yet in the silent harbor where I'm going My soul shall sleep—sleep well. Ye battleships that crush your wretched victims In never-ending war. Roll out your guns upon the great broad ocean. Ye cannot cross the bar; And little do I seek of those who censure Or rilke abber: Nor night nor day is any pleasure bring ing To brain diseased and sore; I only hear the mounding of the ocean Upon the rock-girt shore; And so I wait not for thy tardy coming, Twilight, and evening star: With heim gone, I haue to reef the cordage Within the harbor bar. Easting Schoolgirl. Miss Reba Benjamin, a 16-year-old pupil of a high school at Colorado Springs, recently concluded a twenty five days' fast which she undertook "for fun." She only lost ten pounds and did her accustomed household work during the fast. She is now living on fruit juices, fruits and nuts abstains from a set meal, and has abolished breakfast entirely. Egg Preservative. Jerman papers say that it is possible to keep eggs fresh for any length of time by simply immersing them in a 10 per cent solution of silicate of soda, commonly called liquid glass. Eggs preserved in this way will hatch a year afterward. Greenland Glaciers. The ice in Greenland is melting more rapidly than it is formed. Comparison of the descriptions of the Jacobshaven glacier shows that its edge has receded eight miles since 1850 and it has lost twenty to thirty feet in depth. Home Practice: Mrs. Strongmind—"Our society has appointed me chairman of a committee whose object is to try to bring a reduction in rents." Strongmind—"I'm glad to hear it, my dear. You can begin at once on my trousers." On the Wrong Trail Tom—"My tailor called with his lft the bill yesterday." Jack—"I know how that is, old man. You have my sympathy." CATARRH DESTROYS THE KIDNEYS JAMES M. POWELL. Peruna cures catarh of the kidneys, liver and other pelvic organs, simply because it cures catarh wherever located. AM FADELES Dry Dress as electricity is of a Rush light candle. Putnam Fac- ture package colors either silk, wool or cotton equally well and good druggists everywhere, or mailed direct at for a fee. DON'T STOP TOBAGCO SU off the habit of smoking and chewing gradually. The refunded. Will sweeten your breath. Improve them by mail—bates. $2.80. EUREKA PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are as far ahead of the old fashioned Dyes as electricity is of a Rush light candle. Putnam Fadeless Dyes are cleanly, as they neither stain the hands nor spot the kettle. One for package colors either silk, wool or cotton equally well, and is guaranteed to give perfect results. Putnam Fadeless Dyes are for sale by all good druggists everywhere, or mailed direct at loc a package. MONROE DRUG CO., Unionville, Mo. I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago—Mrs. Thos. Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1803. Good Massachusetts Law. Massachusetts is free from the repeated murder trial fares of New York. There is only one appeal possible there—from the jury's verdict straight to the highest court. The new mines pumping scheme for South Staffordshire, England, is designed to release and render available for mining 40,000,000 tons of coal now under water. Wouldn't Surprise Them. A traveling man boarded the train at Mexico early one morning, en route to Jefferson City, only a few hours' run, and complained about the slow time the train was making. With a look that would crack ice the conductor said: "You had better get off and walk if the speed of this train does not suit you." The traveling man said he would, but his folks didn't expect him until train time.—Kansas City Star. Dr. Caldwell's (Laxative) Syrup Pepsin Up to within a year or two a butterfly farm establishment at Eastbourne, England, by William Watkins, an entomologist, was the only one of its kind. To-day, however, there exist several such farms in France. These butterflies are reared in the interest of the silkworm industry and also rare specimens are grown to be sold at high prices to museums of natural history in all parts of the world. It is by change of diet that one can get fairly on the road to health after years of sickness, for most ill health comes from improper feeding. What a boon it is to shake off coffee sickness and nervous headaches as some can if determined. One woman accomplished it in this way: "A few years ago I suffered terribly from sick and nervous headaches being frequently confined to my bed two or three days at a time, the attacks coming on from one to four times in every month. I tried medicines of all kinds but could get no real relief until my parents finally persuaded me to quit the use of coffee altogether and try Postum Food Coffee. It had come to a point where I was so utterly miserable that I was willing to make any reasonable trial. "A person couldn't believe what followed but the results speak for themselves; that was two and a half years ago and I have never tasted coffee since. I use Postum not only for its delicous flavor but more for the good it has done me. All of my troubles disappeared as if by magic and I have for the past two years been doing all the work for my family of six. I seldom have even a slight headache and I would not give up my Postum and go back to coffee now unless I deliberately intended to commit suicide. "All of my neighbors it seems to me now use Postum in place of coffee and some of them have been doing so for several years with splendid results from the health point of view." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Look in each package for a copy of the famous little book, "The Road to Wellville." --- Many Persons Have Catarrh and Don't Know it. Mr. James M. Powell, 633 Troost street, Kansas City, Mo. Vice Grand of I. O. K. of Cherryville, Kans., writes. "About four years ago I suffered with a severe catarrh of the bladder, which caused continued irritation and pain. I was miserable and could not stand up or walk for any length of time without extreme weariness and pain. I began taking Peruna and it greatly relieved me, and in eleven weeks I was completely cured and felt like a new man."--James M. Powell. Hundreds of Dollars Spent in Vain Mr. Cyrus Hershman, Sheridan, Ind., writes: "Two years ago I was a sick man. Catarrh had set- tled in the pelvic organs, making life a burden and giving me little hope of re- covery. I spent hundreds of dollars in medicine which did me no good. I was persuaded by a friend to try Peruna. I took it two weeks without much improvement, but I kept on with it and soon began to get well and strong very fast. Within two months I was cured, and have been well ever since. I am a strong advocate of Peruna."—C. Hershman. Climate Is Deadly. There are few women missionaries in Africa because of the deadly nature of the climate and the social conditions of vast territories there. To Mine Coal Under Water. Wouldn't Surprise Them Butterfly Farms. A NEW ROUTE. The Road to Wellville. off the habit of smoking and chewing gradually. Three boxes guaranteed to cure the worst case of mucus by mail—b-1 boxes, $2.50, **EUREKA CHEMICAL CO.,** La Crosse, Wis. No other systemic catarrh remedy has as yet been devised. Insist upon having Peruana. There are no medicines that can be substituted. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruana, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. STRENGTH & HEALTH If you happen to be. one of those poor un- fortunities — all run down, worn out, thin and emaciated — who have doctored for everything except the right thing, ten to one To regain your Strength and Health, take All we ask is that you send us your name and address on a postal and we'll send you a free sample bottle and an interesting book on stomach troubles. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the guaranteed cure for all stomach, liver and kidney ailments; 50c and $1.00 bottles. PEPSIN SYRUP CO., Monticello, Ills. Woman in Public Position. Viennese prejudice against women being given public positions is again undermined by the appointment of Dr. Margarete Furchb to be assistant at the chemical laboratory in that city. ALTON RESUMES FAST ST. LOUIS TRAIN SERVICE. Passengers destined to St. Louis and points east should go via the Kansas City gateway, thereby securing the advantage of the Chicago & Altona a fast night train, leaving Kansas City at 9 p.m., arriving in St. Louis at 7:08 a.m. Chair cars free of extra charge. Compartment sleeping cars. The Altona keeps their light a shining just ahead of the rest. Write to L. D. Cooper. Traveling Passenger Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, Kansas City, Mo., for lowest rates. Wheat Harvest of Australia. The average yield of the wheat harvest of South Australia is six bushels per acre, and the surplus available for export 130,530 tons. Fine Bloodletters. The toy pistol in South America would make those revolutionists far more dangerous than they are.—Philadelphia Press. Automobiles made for the German army haul from five to eight ton loads through hilly country. Storekeepers report that the extra quantity, together with the superior quality of Defiance Starch makes it next to impossible to sell any other brand. When we have things our way elderly men will become gray headed instead of bald headed. EDUCATIONAL THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME. FULL COURSES IN Classics, Letters, Economics and History, Journalism, Art, Science, Pharmacy, Law, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Architecture. Thorough Preparatory and Commercial Courses. Rooms Free to all students who have completed the studies required for admission into the Sophomore, Junior or Senior Year of any of the Collegiate Colleges. Rooms to Kent, moderate charge to students over seventeen preparing for Collegiate Courses. A limited number of Candidates for the Ecole stalactical state will be received at special rates. unique in the completeness of its commitment. The 60th year will open September 8, 1903. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the museum. REV. A. MORRISSEY, C. S. C., President. ST. MARY'S ACADEMY NOTRE DAME, INDIANA One Mile West of Notre Dame University, Missouri, the School of the Holy Cross, received 185 relying on a national patronage. Through English, and French, the School offers commercial courses, advanced Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals, Osteograft Degrees. Preparatory Department trains registers special or collegiate courses. The Conservatory of Music is conducted on plant of the best Conservatories. The Art Department to meet the needs of the Minimum De- mentation for children under twelve. The Culture under direction of graduate of Dr. Sargentu. The best modern educational advantages for fitting young women for lives of usefulness. The constant growth of the Academy has again necessitated the replacement of the traditional hygiene equipments. Moderate cost. New school years. For catalogue and special information go to The Directress of ST. MARY'S ACADEMY, Notre Dame, Indiana. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. W. N. U., KANSAS CITY. NO. 36. 1903 CHAMPION TRUSS FITTED WITH EASE WORK WITH COMFORT. GET YOUR Physician's Advice. BOOKLET FREE. Philadelphia Trust Co., 610 Locust St., Phila. Pa. FREE PAXTINE TOILET ANTHSPLIC PAXTINE TOICET To prove the healing and cleansing power of Paxtine Tailor, you will mail a large trial package with book of instructions absolutely free. This is not a toy sample, but a large payment certificate, one of its value. Women all over the country are praising Paxtine for what is all inflammation and discharges, wonderful as a cleansing vaginal douche, for sore throat, nasal cataract, as a mouth wash and to remove tartar and when the teeth. Send today, a postal card will do. Sold by drugstores or postpaid by us. No delivery charges. TICKL R. PAYTON CO., Boston, Mass. They equal those that have been costing to $0.07 to $0.08. The immense sale of W. L. Douglas sheds proofs their superiority over JOHN H. BURKE Sold by retail shop dealers everywhere. Look for name and price below. That Dearborn oat proses there is value in Douglass, shoes. But the oat proses go on Pat leather made for Pat leather made. THE ORIGINAL WATERPROOF OILED CLOTHING TOWER'S FISH BRAND Made in black or yellow for all kinds of wet work. On sale everywhere Look for the Sign of the Fish and the name TOWER on the buttons A TOWER CO. BROTHERS MASS U.S.A. TOWER CARRIER CO. L.L.C. TROPHON CAN is a wonderful reliever of sore, weak and inflamed eyes. One bottle usually effects a complete cure. LEWIS'S SINGLE BINDER THE FIRST QUALITY SIRANGH'S CIGAR ALWAYS RELIABLE Your product is direct from factory. Phones all. 25 GTS PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHENE ALL ELSE FAILS Heat the cigar to the desired temperature. Use in time, sold by drupee. CONSUMPTION J. L. WILLIAMS, J. L. WILLIAMS, Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing and Wagon Repair Shop. Good Material and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed. 707 Independence Ave. Kansas City, Mo. Only First Class Colored Shop in the City. The Very Lowest Prices. Residence 416 Laurel. Telephone 1052 Red. 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 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 Full Set of Teeth $2.00. Set S. S., White Teeth. $4.00 Gold trowns 22-k. $2.65 Bridge Work, per tooth $2.65 Platinum fillings. $50e 50c We do as we advertise on FREE. We are here to stay. DENTAL CO 20 YEARS. or. Entrance on Main Street only. Night's till 9. Sundays 10 to 4 Cleaning ..... 50c We do as we advertise Teeth extracted without pain FREE We are here to stay. NEW YORK DENTAL ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS. 1029 Main St. Second Floor. Entrance on Main St. Open Daily. Night's till 9. Sundry. If ills galore affect you sore And pains beset you more and more, Then do not stop; run, skip or hop To SMITH'S Apothocary Shop. With drops and pills he'll cure your ills. And "FIGE" will bring around the bills. TH The DRUGGIST. of charge if you will call He will deliver your goods free of charge if you will call E. 12th St. Phone 1211 Grand. FOLLOW THE FLAG Daily Train Kansas City to St. Louis Unsurpassed service, smooth track, fast time trains on the Wabash run directly through the Fair grounds, St. Louis, in full view of all the cent buildings—the Wabash is the only line that Wabash Train No 8 Leaving Kansas City 6:15 p. m., arrives Niagara and Buffalo next evening, aud New York and second morning, saving a day's travel. Thro- vice. Wabash is the only line that does it. L. S. McCLELLAN, Western Passenger Agent. Kansas C SAMUEL DIGO FOLLOW THE FLAG." Daily Trains 5 to St. Louis. On track, fast time. All directly through the World's full view of all the magnific- the only line that does it. train No 8. mm., arrives Niagra Falls and New York and Boston's travel. Through ser- that does it. McCLELLAN, Kansas City, Mo. DIGGS, Kansas City to St. Louis. Unsurpassed service, smooth track, fast time. All trains on the Wabash run directly through the World's Fair grounds, St. Louis, in full view of all the magnificent buildings—the Wabash is the only line that does it. Wabash Train No 8. Leaving Kansas City 6:15 p. m., arrives Niagra Falls and Buffalo next evening, aud New York and Boston second morning, saving a day's travel. Through service. Wabash is the only line that does it. L. S. McCLELLAN, Western Passenger Agent. Kansas City, Mo. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in JUNK. CASH PAID FOR Scrap Iron, Rags, Bottles and M ID FOR bottles and Metals. CASH PAID FOR Scrap Iron, Rags, Bottles and Metals. Our business transaction will convince you of our honest weights and fair dealings. PHONE 126 HICKORY. Kansas City, Mo. Fancy & Staple Groceries ... AND ... Table Luxuries Vegetables in Season. Fresh & Salt Meats. Teas & Coffees. CENTURY Dining Room 1923 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Oysters in any Style. Services striotly first-class. Ladies and Gents dine up stairs. Z. T. JOBDAN, Manager Table Luxuries Vegetables in Season. Fresh & Salt Meats. Teas & Coffees. G. JONES, E. 17th St., Kansas City, Mo. --- A. B. B. 1029 Main St. Be Sure to Patronize 908 E. 12th St. IRON YARD- Cor. 8th @ Hickery Sts. OFFICE & WAREHOUSE 1315 W. 9th STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS ...IS THE... MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Oysters in any Style. Services striotly first-class. Ladies and Gents dine up stairs. Z. T. JOBDAN, Manager For the Moral, Intellectual and Industrial Training of our Youths. Theological, Classical, Normal, Preparatory, State Industrial. Theological, Classical, Normal, Prepacatory, Carpentry and Architecture, Printing and Book-making, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Tailoring, Business Course and Stenography, Farming, Stock raising and Truck Gardening, Cooking and Laundering. Good Buildings, Healthy Moral Tone, A Faculty of Twelve College-bred and Industrially Trained Teachers. For Illustrated Catalogue Just Out Write to WILEIAM T. VERNON, A. M., D. D., Prest., Quin A. WEBER, MERCHANT T If you want a suit to order here is the place go and save money. Why? Because we no rent. Come and see I T. VERNON, A. M., D. D., Prest., Quin EBER, MERCHANT T you want a suit to order here is the place and save money. Why? Because we rent. Come and see WILEIAM T. VERNON, A. M., D. D., Prest., Quindaro, Kas. A. WEBER, MERCHANT TAILOR, If you want a suit to order here is the place to go and save money. Why? Because we pay no rent. Come and see us. Style, Fit and Finish Up-to-Date. S. W. Blvd. Kansas City NEGRO ENTERPRISE. Smoke a Paul Laurence Dunbar Cigar 2825 S. W. Blvd. NEGRO EN Smc Paul Laurence PRICE & CENTS, This cigar is made exclusively ler Tobacco, with a Sumatra wrap bought, even at a cost of twenty- COLORED-AMER Main office Chicago, Ill. Is This Re Yes! Some of the c prettiest designs in are in the show w Kansas City's Pion CIGAR is made exclusively of high grade imported L o, with a Sumatra wrapper, and a better cigar even at a cost of twenty-five cents each. CLOURED-AMERICAN CIGAR C Anthony Overton, Manager West Station "A" Kansas City Chicago, Ill. This Really Tr es! Some of the choicest qualities a rettiest designs in Watches and Jewel se in the show window of : : : City's Pioneer Negro J This cigar is made exclusively of high grade imported Havana Filler Tobacco, with a Sumatra wrapper, and a better cigar cannot be bought, even at a cost of twenty-five cents each. Is This Really True? Yes! Some of the choicest qualities and prettiest designs in Watches and Jewelry are in the show window of : : : : Mr. Wilson in soliciting the patronage of and the public either in buying his goods on ing of watches and jewelry (which is a assures nothing less than complete sa Bargains in diamond rings, engagement and w baby rings, indies' gold guards, etc., can always 9th St., KANSAS CITY ilson in soliciting the patronage of his public either in buying his goods or in watches and jewelry (which is a sp nothing less than complete satis diamond rings, engagement and wed indies' gold guards, etc., can always Mr. Wilson in soliciting the patronage of his friends and the public either in buying his goods or in repairing of watches and jewelry (which is a specialty) assures nothing less than complete satisfaction. Bargains in diamond rings, engagement and wedding rings, baby rings, Indies' gold guards, etc., can always be obtained. SAVED BY A SONG. Familiar Tune the Means of Rescuing Youth from Slavey. A remarkable incident is that of a Scottish youth who had learned at home to sing the old psalms that were then as household words to them in the kirk and by the fireside. When he grew up he wandered away from his native country, was taken captive by the Turks, and made a slave in one of the Barbary states. But he never forgot the songs of Zion, although he sung them in a strange land and to heathen cars. One night he was solacing himself in this manner, when the attention of some sailors on board of an English man-of-war was directed to the familiar tune. "Old Hundred," as it came floating over the moonlit waves. At once they surmised the truth that one of their country men was languishing away his life as a captive. Quicklyarming themselves, they manned a boat, and lost no time in effecting his release. What a joy to him, after eighteen long years passed in slavery. Beggar's Successful Plea. Beggar's Successful Pla. The best known of the penny beggars is loose in Broadway again after a long absence. He is a gray-bearded old man who glides up to you in the street and says in a wheezy voice: "Boss, will you give me a penny? I want to get a cup of coffee. I have four." As an evidence of truthfulness he holds out four pennies in his dirty palm. His modest request is usually complied with unless he is known. He has been doing the penny-begging stunt for several years now and seems to be satisfied with the results.—New York Sun. Attend the poultry shows and study the fowls. This will take time, but it is worth time. Talk with the most successful breeders and adopt their best methods. --- --- D. D., Prest., Quindaro, Kas. ERCHANT TAILOR, nder here is the place to Why? Because we pay * Come and see us. TERPRISE. ke a Dunbar Cigar. of high grade imported Havana Fil- ger, and a better cigar cannot be five cents each. NICAN CIGAR CO., Phone Overton, Manager Western Division, Station "A" Kansas City, Mo. ally True? choiceest qualities and Watches and Jewelry window of : : : : : eer Negro Jeweler, KANSAS CITY, MO. The patronage of his friends buying his goods or in repair- lery (which is a specialty) can complete satisfaction. Engagement and wedding rings, s, etc., can always be obtained. A scientist has recently published a brochure on the subject of right and left handedness. The explanation for the phenomena in any person is traced to the pressure of the blood in the two halves of his brain. He concludes that for right-handed subjects there is no excess of pressure in the left half of the brain, accompanied by an excess of excitability and of vitality in all those parts of the body dependent on the left brain. For left-handed people the reverse is true. Old-Time Business Methods Old-Time Business Methods. Church White, of Atchison, regrets that the merchants of the present day do not do business as they did at Hainnessville, Mo., where he was reared. The custom there was to settle with the store once a year on the 1st of January. Once White's father went into McCrory's store to settle. "What's my bill?" he asked of McCrory. "Well, George," said McCrory. "pay what you think is right; I ain't kept no account." Happiness for Old Maids. "Honey, when's you gwine ter git married?" The engagement had not been announced, so the young woman replied: "Why, I don't know, auntie; I am not even engaged. What do you think of that?" The old colored woman said: "Laws-a-me! but that suttilly a am a pity. But, Miss Nancy, they do say that ole maids is the happiest critters there is, once they quits strugglin'." Harper's Magazine. Farm Engines. The sixty-horse power traction engines used on western ranches will pull simultaneously seventeen plows, plowing forty to sixty acres a day, or will plow, drill and harrow, all at one time, with properly arranged tools, from thirty-five to fifty acres a day. --- The Stoeltzing Stove and Hardware Co. $5.00, will be sent on receipt of $1.50 and your name and address, with full plain, and complete directions, together with our beautiful Souvenir Catalogue, justly called the teacher educator of the day. The word bought OZONO will we send this great bargain offer for only $1.00. Your word will be sufficient. We simply tell us when and where you bought it. This liberal offer is made with the object of securing good Agents, who can simply coin money selling our preparations. No matter where you live, we can get our goods safely to you. Do not delay; order to day. Address BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Va. 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 leaving Kansas City after the Operas. bridge meetings and Sunday night Churus service, at 10:45 p. m. and arriving in St. Louis at 7:20 a. m., in for all Eastern connections. 9:55 p. m. -10:50 a. m.; Omaha & St. Paul Express. Elegant equipment. Pullman Sleepers and Compartment cars; Reclining Chair cars, (all seats free). For all information and tickets call at Union Depot and 901 Main St., City Office. E. S. JEWETT, Pass. & Ticket Agent. '784 ..... Telephone ..... 4178 WALL'S Laundry Co., First-Class Work & Prompt Delivery. 708 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. Heim's KANSAS CITY $11 ERB. CO. OLD LAGER SPECIAL BREWS: SCHARNAGEL SELECT KYTEHAUSER PERFECTION 1880 1890 1900 SALES: 12000 59946 130578 BBLS. BBLS. BBLS. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. COOKING STOVE OZONO AND Cedrotine combined treat for the hair on earth, G with only $1.50, and will send to you a f two extra large box $2.00; also two large Hair Grower, worth $2.00; covery, POWDERED EGG MURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL. AND SECRET LODGES. Coosmo 41 tan Lodge No. 2935. G.U.O.of O.F. meets at 1418 E. 18th st. 2nd and 4th Wednes- daywings in each month, at 8 o'clock. J. H. Heltz. R. Fetteron. P. 8. St. Mary's Tabernacle, No. 3, manger and third Fridays in each month at 1734 Grand venue. Daughter Lulu Beasley H. P. Daughter Mary Finley, Seosthona. St. Hlaryd Tabernacle No. 7 meet firstand 1001 IUCA AV. K. N. CHURST avenue. Daughter Martha Johnson H. S. Slaughter Abbie L. Pyles, Scotchnae. Gate City Lodge No. 4679 G U. o. F. meet at 113 IU. 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 30 p. m. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. 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, cur. 2d and Holmes. Rev. A. A. Gilbert, pastor. Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 3:30 p. m. Pritchard Lodge No. 42, A. F. and A. M., meets second and fourth Monday evenings in the month. J. W. Crowe, W. M. H. J. Spigener, Sec'y. Allen Chapel, south-eastcorner 10th and Charlotte streets Rev. O. J. W. Scott, pastor. Sunday services 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School, 2:30 p.m. Class Meeting Tuesday, 8 p.m. Prayer Wednesday, 8 p.m. Choir practice Monday evening. Second Baptist church, corner Teenth and Charlotte. S. W. Bacote, D. D., pastor. Sunday services; Preaching, 11 a. m. and 7:15 p.m.; Sunday school, 2 p.m. Weekly meetings, Monday B. Y. P. 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, Knaasa, Surray 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—Prayermeetings and missionary, Wednesday evenings at 8 o'clock p. m. Young People's Literary and Progressive Club, Thursday evenings. Church meeting, Friday before the second Sunday in each month. E. M. WILSON, Pastor Residence 1603 East 13th st. Burns Chapel, M. E. Church. Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 11:00 a. m. Cass Meeting, 2:30 p. m. Epworth League, 7:00 p. m. Preaching, 7:45 p. m. Literary Tuesdays 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 8:00 p. m. Class Meeting, Thursdays 8:00 p. m. Corner 11th and Highland, J. M. Harris, Pastor. Stove and Hardware Co. Best Stoves Made. Largest Stock in City. Prices the Lowest. Wholesale and Retail Agents For.... Peninsular Steel Ranges, Steel Oven Cook Stoves, Base Burners, Furnaces, and all goods made by the. Peninsular Stove Co. German Heater, Soft Coal Baseheater, Cole's Hot Blast, Air Tight for Coal and Wood, Clermont Oak Stoves, Schill Steel Ranges and Furnaces. TIN WORK a Specialty. .....A new line of..... Window and Door Screens and Refrigerators 'Phone 1451. 1329 Grand Ave. THE new, non-falling and infallible combined treatment for the human hair, OZONO and CEDROLINE, used conjointly, cannot fail to lend to the Hair length, lustre, life, and beauty. One year ago the directors of the BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., with a company to produce an absolutely perfect and reliable treatment for the Hair, appropriated the sum of $0.000 for this purpose alone. The services of three of the world's most noted chemists were secured, who, after twelve months of failure, have successfully formulated a treatment so potent and powerful, yet so harmless and innocent, that its immediate effects upon the hair border upon the miraculous. This treatment can be used in all faith and confidence, as it is certain to produce results most gratifying, causing the hair to turn into a fine, straight, and of a most delicate and pliable texture. It prevents the tendency of the Hair to draw up, contract, curl, and tangle, thus making it easy to dress the hair in any style desired. It causes the Hair to grow out on all bald spots, scant partings, but it is not a natural process. It is not to prevent the Hair from falling, breaking off, and splitting at the ends. This great treatment is now the most wonderful remedy. Hair in the whole wide world. Cut out this advertisement, and send to us, 50, and, immediately upon receipt of same, we on a full and complete treatment, consisting of a house of OZONG king of all Hair-Tones, worth 25.00; also one large package of our latest DISC-EGG SHAMPOO, worth 50.c.; also one bar of ANTI-ODOR, the most wonderful toilet worth 25.c. This grand collection, worth in all 50 and your name and address, with full, plain, with our beautiful Souvenir Catalogue, justly brought OZONO we will send this great bargain till be sufficient. Simply tell us when and where is made with the object of securing good Agents, our preparations. No matter where you live, we not delay; order to-day. Address 310 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Va.