The Rising Son

Rising Son It Pays to Advertise in the Rising Son for it Reaches More Homes of Colored Peop.e than any other Paper in the State. TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Never in the history of Kansas City Kansas society has there been a more brilliant affair than this one. Their lovely home was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and palms. The beautiful flowers and the ladies in their evening gown was a picture of long remembrance to those who responded to the kind invitations of Judge and Madame Bradley. Dainty refreshments were served in the dining room and punch in the reception hall. The receiving hours were from 2 to 11. Followin gis the list of presents: Mrs. A. E. Jenkins, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Rothwell, Miss E. V. Jones—Bedspread. Mr. and Mrs. F. Burdette, Mr. and Mrs. Easely, Mr. and Mrs. P. Younger, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins, Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Green, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Dandridge, Mr. and Mrs. S. Lee, Rev. and Mrs. Lee, Mrs. 13. Dudley—Linen sheets. Mr. John Ross—Box linen writing paper. Misses Ida and Victoria Overall, Kansas City, Mo.—Pocket for Den. Mrs. Mollie Rhodes, Miss Effie Fisher, of Independence, mo.—Handkerchiefs. Rev. and Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Summers, Mr. and Mrs. Irving, Mr. and Mrs. Overton, Mr. Dilbert, Miss Buford H. Madison—Lace Handkerchief and Fancy stock collar. Mrs. S. J. Davis—Sideboard scarf and doilies. Mrs. S. D. Scruggs, Mrs. Taylor—Linen pillow cases. Dr. S. H. Thompson and wife—Marseilles spread and linen pillow cases. Louise A. Thompson—Centerpiece. Mr. Chas. Lee—one dozen doilies. Miss Cora Garner—Mexican worked handkerchief. Mr. and Mrs. Dean, Kansas City, Mo.-Lace handkerchief. Miss M. Gierron, Mrs. Gierron—Two linen centerpieces. Friends of Kansas City, Mo.: Mrs. H. Booker, Mrs. F. Buffkins, Mrs. Hubell, Mrs. William Blunk, Mrs. L. Jordan, Mrs. Jacobs, Miss Hubbell, Miss Pierce, Miss Olden—Embroidered linen pillow cases. Miss Ruth Deloash, M. I. S. James, of Kansas City, Mo.—Embroidered linen pillow cases. Mrs. A. Young and daughter, Kansas City, Mo.—Pair of hemstitched towels. Miss Jessie Ewing—Linen centerpiece. Mr. and Mrs. P. Mason, Lawrence, Kan.—Dresser scarf. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Reynolds, Lunch cloth. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Trent, Pair of towels. Miss Bertha Cole and sister—Mexican drawn work centerpiece. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Foster, Pair of Towels. Rev. Richardson and family—Drawn work centerpiece. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph—Pair of towels. Miss Lydia Lockridge and sister—Damask centerpiece. Mr. Riley Summers—Towel. Mr. and Mrs. J. Roberts—Pair of towels. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings—Tray cloth. Mr. and Mrs. Beaty—Dresser scarf. Mr. and Mrs. J. H.Williams—Towels. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Kansas City, Mo.—Drawn work splasher. Mr. J. J. Thomas—Pair of towels. Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Blackburn—Pair of towels. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johson, Leavenworth, Kan.—Dresser scarf. Miss Mabel Lucas, of Kansas City, Mo.—Spatchel centerpiece. Ban McNeal and wife—Dresser scarf Rev. McNeal and wife—Dresser scarf Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt—Dresser scarf. Mrs. G. D. Nichols, Mrs. Thurman, Mrs. N. Jones, Mrs. M. King, Mrs. K. Moppins, Mrs. Ella Cox, Mrs. Sayles, Mrs. J. Palmer, Mrs. S. Montgomery, Miss W. Phoenix, Miss D. Sewell, Miss G. Nicholls—Mexican drawn work centerpiece and tenierife centerpiece. Miss Ida F. Johnson—Towels. Mrs. Stone and daughter, of Lawrence, Kan.—Sideboard scarf. Mr. and Mrs. Carson, Armourdale—Drawn work lunch cloth. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Rohe—one dozen napkins. Miss Ida Washington, Kansas City, Mo.—one half dozen drawn work doilies. Mr. and Mrs. George Teeters—one half dozen napkins. Mrs. Mary Brown, Kansas City, Mo.—Drawn work doily. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson—Arabian linene handkerchiefs. Miss F. Garner—half dozen napkins. Rev. Braxton and wife—Drawn work lunch cloth. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Henderson—half dozen napkins. Mrs. Gamble, Mrs. M. Wilson, Mrs. Dyson, Mrs. T. Jackson, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. M. Mack, Mrs. E. Moore, Mrs. E. Graves, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. S. Wilson, Mrs. S. Fields, Mrs. Ewing, Mrs. A. J. Neely, Miss M. Brown, Miss Stella Wilson—French embroidered lunch cloth, sideboard scarf, dolllies and silk embroidered centerpiece. Kansas City, Mo., Art club: Mrs. F. Jackson, Mrs. John Herndon, Mrs. T. C. Chapman, Mrs. John Lange, Mrs. Thomas Herndon, Mrs. J. S. Harris, Mrs. John Hill, Mrs. John Wheeler, Mrs. L. A. Tillman, Mrs. W. F. Fairfax, Mrs. D. N. Crossthwait, Mrs. Chas. Bailer, Mrs. W. H. Bonsfield, Mrs. Theo. Clay, Mrs. Woodland, Mrs. Carrie, G. Harris, of Galveston, Tex.; Mrs. Richard Allen, Mrs. R. T. Cole, Mrs. Ed. Henderson, Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Jones —Satin damask table cloth and napkins. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. T. Davis, Misses Porters, Mrs. Bland and daughter, Mrs. Tillery and daughter, Mrs. Gatewood, Miss R. Thompson—French embroidered lunch cloth. Prof. Grisham, Kansas City, Mo.—lace handkerchief. Miss Mary Moberly—Dresser scarf. Mrs. J. J. Marshall, Kansas City, Mo.—Sideboard scarf. Mrs. A. Moore, Kansas City, Mo.—Centerpiece. Miss Dora Thwaits, Beaumont, Cal.—Mexican drawn work handkerchief. Mrs. A. C. Scott and Mrs. Mary Ashton—Sideboard scarfs. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Buckner, of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Jamison, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Guy, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Childers, Mr. and Mrs. H. Dillard, Rev. and Mrs. B. W. Guy, Mr. and Matley, Mrs. McNeal and daughter, Mr. A. M. Thomas. Friends of Kansas City, Mo.: Mrs. Jos. Brice, Mrs. William Rhodes, Mrs. F. J. Brinkley, Mrs. Lon White, Mrs. S. R. Baily, Mrs. K. Jorden, Mrs. M. E. Nero, Mrs. J. W. Baldwin, Mrs. Dan Willis, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. B. B. Brown, Mrs. Sam Lee, Mrs. Jennie Richardosn, Mrs. Bessie Evan, Mrs. Amella Gibbs, Mrs. H. O. Cook, Mrs. Chas Monroe, Mrs. Jas. Crews, Mrs. T. C. Unthank, Mrs. E. Q. Garner, Mrs. M. L. Clark, Mrs. M. Carter, Mrs. J. F. Coles, Mrs. M. W. Waters, Mrs. Robt. Wiley, Mrs. Lucinda Day, Mrs. D. A. McCampbell, Mrs. D. Queenann, Miss Lulu Williams, of Ft. Madison, In.: Miss Sadie Thornton, Miss Geneva Wiley, Mrs. N. H. Dawley, Jr., Rev. Father Harper—Teneriffe and darwn work lunch cloth and doillies. Mrs. Alie Huston—Sideboard scarf. Mrs. W. W. Patrick—Dresser scarf. Mr. and Mrs. Hinton and son—Half dozen napkins. Friends of Lawrence, Kan.: Mr. and and Mrs. J. Dillard, Miss Mary Dillard, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Moore and Miss Jennie Moore—Satin damask table cloth and one dozen napkins. The Misses Reid, Kansas City, Mo. —Drawn work sideboard scarf. One damasg lunch cloth. Mr. P. Brown and Miss F. Murry—One dozen napkins. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Edwards, of Kansas City, Mo.—Satin damask lunch cloth. Mrs. Sylvia Robertson—Half dozen napkins. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bowser, of Kansas City, Mo.—Drawn work lunch cloth. Mrs. Burges Jackson and daughter—Lace handkerchief. Prof. and Mrs. Vernon, of Quindaro; Prof. and Mrs. G. A. Gregg, Prof. and Mrs. R. G. Jackson, Mrs. S. Gross and Mrs. Spark, of Lawrence—Satin damask lunch cloth. Mr. and Mrs. M. Harris—Damask sideboard scarf. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson—Damask lunch cloth. Mrs. Mery Alexander—Pillow shams. Rev. and Mrs. J. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. B. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. La May, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lee—Mexican drawn work lunch cloth. Mr. and Mrs. Saunders—One dozen napkins. Miss Mattie Lawrence—Lace handkerchief, two Arabian linen handkerchiefs, half dozen towels. Lawrence friends: Mr. and Mrs. Seals, Mr. and Mrs. B. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. R. White, Mr. and Mrs. W. Henson, Mr. and Mrs. Pennell, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. King, Dr. and Mrs. Young, Dr. W. Parlsr, Mrs. Chas. Smith, Mrs. Jane Jeans, Mrs. Sam Jeans and daughter, Mrs. L. Miller—Teneriffe and Mexican drawn work centerpiece. Miss Daisy Moberly—Dresser scarf. Lawrence friends: Mr. and Mrs. A. Cloud, Mr. and Mrs. A. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. L. Verder, Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. C. Grey, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. McBrown, Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Bradford, Dr. and Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Susan Hawkins, Mrs. M. Paris, Mrs. J. Johnson, Miss J. Alexander—Linen Sheets. Friends of Kansas City, Kan.: Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Johnson, Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Wilson, Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Peebles, Dr. A. K. Laurence, Mr. C. H. M. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Trent, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. I. K. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Moberly, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. perry, Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hubard, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Booker, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brancke, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. White, Mr. and Mrs. U. F. Scales, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Gleed, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Moberly, Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Griffin, Rev. O. Daniels, Col Wasson and family, Mrs. Clara Smith, of Chicago; Mrs. Snodden, Mrs. Fannie Moberly, Miss Anna Stafford, Miss Ethel Stafford, Miss Lulu Care, Mrs. M. Y. Mathews, Mrs. A. L. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gordon, Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Ward, Mr. Frank Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brooks, Mrs. Emme Fields, Rev McNeal, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bass, Mrs. W. L. Grant, Miss Sylvia Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Trent—Silk tapestry portieres. Persian silk piano scarf. Battenburg centerpiece. Mrs. 11. Fuel of Lawrence one pair snatched pillow shams. POINTED PARAGRAPHS. A life of ease means a life of discontent. Love may be blind, but chaperous seldom are. All the political rogues are in the other party. Young men know it all, but old men have the coin. Pietty is a good thing, but even pietty is often overworked. Life seems to be one protracted sleep to some people. As an all-round musician the organ grinder heads the list. "Soap dirt cheap" is the way a Kansas grocer advertises it. It takes a strong corporation to throw a bridge across a river. Never judge a woman's mind by the time it takes her to make it up. A woman can test a man's patience by asking him to thread a needle. The proverbial luck of fools is never mentioned by the lucky individual. Cloves are responsible for the first breath of suspicion in many families. A bookkeeper should always keep sober—othrwise he may lose his balance. Fear of being an old maid induces many a girl to choose the wrong husband. If a man who is injured in a railroad wreck falls to recover his heirs will try to. A man is very apt to be cut by his best friend when he attempts to shave himself. If tombstones always told the truth Satan would turn the hose on his fire and quit in disgust. A Michigan man who advertised for a wife received nineteen replies from husbands offering him theirs. When a man wants to talk he nearly always bumps up against some man who doesn't want to listen. Some young men are prejudiced against work because they imagine that being hired lowers them. When a man wins a bet he sets his hat on the back of his head; when he loses he pulls it down over his eyes. A cursory glance over an undertaker's books will convince any man that he saves a good deal every year by not dying. To make genuine Wall street consume take a little stock, add seven times as much water, then catch your lamb.-Chicago News. The Summer "Cottage." The summer "cottage" on the seashore is the selected place of all others for those who have nothing to do, who have no desire to do it, and an abundance of time in which to do it. There are tens of thousands of them, in a circle of a score or two of miles about New York. Many of them are occupied year after year by their owners, and many others are built for lease, and see a new tenant each season—New York Letter. American Electrical Industry. The investment in central station electrical industry in the United States, as shown by statistics from the census office, is a little more than $500,000,000, owned by 2,500 private companies, which receive an income of 6 per cent on their investment. --- In remarrying a man runs the risk of regretting his wife's first husband as much as she does. There is only one being whom a woman allows a man to find more beautiful than herself. It is her child. Painting, music and women are often admired by plucky people who are not afraid of exhibiting their ignorance. How many married couples would lead a pleasant life if wives would only do their hair the way their husbands like it! In remarrying a woman runs two risks—she may either regret that she lost her first husband or that she did not always have her second one. Women should always dress with simplicity. When they are beautiful, it makes them still more beautiful. When they are ugly, it makes them less ugly. There are women who would not think, dream even, of searching their husbands' frock coat pockets during their absence from home, who would not even read an open letter in a woman's handwriting that was lying on their table in the study, who would indignantly throw into the fire an anonymous letter about their husbands, says the Pittsburgh Press. APHORISMS. To make pleasures pleasant shorten them.—Charles Buxton. Originality is simply a pair of fresh eyes.—T. W. Higginson. Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe.—Disraeli. After crosses and losses men grow humbler and wiser.—Franklin. The highest manhood resides in disposition, not in mere intellect.—H. W. Beecher. One ungrateful man does an injury to all who stand in need of aid.—Publius Syrus. Persistent people begin their success where others end in failure.—Edward Eggleston. Our first impulses are good, generous, heroical; reflection weakens and bifles them.—L. A. Martin. The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.—Hazlitt. Professional Graduates. From the professional schools of the United States there were graduated last year; in theology, 1,885; in law, 3,366; in medicine, 5,472; in dentistry, 2,311; in pharmacy, 1,373; in veterinary medicine, 109. The number of students in theology has remained stationary since 1890; medical students have increased 73 per cent, and students in law to the remarkable extent of 202 per cent. Audubon Branches. The Audubon society in North Carolina has branches in eight towns and cities, including Raleigh and Wilmington. It has 280 members, who pay $5 each per year. The society employs men on the coast at $45 to $50 a month to look after violations of the law against killing birds. Babylonian Glossary Dr. Maurice Bloomfield, professor of Sanskrit and comparative philology at John Hopkins, is spending his vacation in reading the proof of a glossary of words found in the ancient Vedas of the Babylonians. Get More Power From Coal Such has been the improvement in engine boilers and fire boxes that the power derived from a pound of coal to-day is nearly three times as great as it was fifty years ago. NUMBER 27 LEXINGTON NEWS. Rev. A. A. Gilbert attended the conference at Topeka, Kas., last week and was swell pleased at the reports of the different ministers. Mr. Kirk Johnson's wife died Friday, September 18th, and was buried on the 20th from the Second Baptist church. She leaves six children, an infant 4 months old, and a brother and sister and a host of other relatives to mourn her loss. Mr. Johnson extends his thanks to the gentlemen who volunteered their aid. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereft family. Little Mary Scott died on September 18th and was buried on Sunday, September 20th. Miss Josephine Hawkins and Mr. Hiram Terial were united into matriminy Wednesday, September 23, 1903, at Zion A. M. E. church at 4 p. m, and left the same afternoon for Kansas City, where they expect to make their future home. We wish them a long and happy life. Mrs. John Hayden is now improving. Mrs. Prof. Green is also somewhat improved. Mr. Chester Colley and Mr. oJhn Galbreath is here visiting their mother and father. The young men have been away for several years and looy like they had taken good care of themselves. Rev. Huddon, of Odessa, was here Sunday and preached morning and evening at the Christian church. Mr. Lewis Porter has been very sick for the last ten days. We hope he will be out soon. Mr. Wash Hicks, of Kansas City, father of Mr. Wm. Hicks and a brother of A. W. Walker, came down Sunday and returned Monday evening. We were glad to see him. Mrs. Susie Robinson has been on the sick list for a week or two. Mrs. A. Lindsay returned home last Thursday after a few days visit to her son in Kansas City. Mrs. Jas. Lawson subscribed for the Rising Son and paid for it. Mr. George Porter and Mrs. Susie Robinson also paid for another month. We hope others will do likewise. SOME REED EPIGRAMS. Reed was a genius in apt condensation—his epigrams will condense his biography as his humor will expand it. Here is a bunch of Reed's proverbs: There is not stupidity enough in this nation to kill it. The folderol of folly which garnishes the mouths of men who think epithets are ideas. What is the duty of the voter who wants peace and a surety of lodging and breakfast? A statesman more valiant in vaunting than in veto. When a man does not mean what he says we never can tell what he does mean. Prosperity does not perch upon uncertainty. Alluding to two of his colleagues in the national house, he said: "They never open their mouths without subtracting from the sum of human knowledge." Another: "The senate is a place where good representatives go when they die." The curtain had hardly risen on Mr. Reed's first act in "counting a quorum" when Mr. McCreary of Kentucky objected to being counted as present. The speaker, with the peculiar twinkle, and with the curl of lip which always denoted pity and scorn at what he interpreted as imbecility, drawled out: "Does the gentleman wish to deny that he is present?" Jesus Is Near. there not a moral parable her Jn darkest houte Theat a bot the important thing in ever " tommy suttned hovel (0 Hyg “resisting power? Raviee isha Hepes Every son! must fight out tts Tie Jone aloue, Advies, help, sympath Ail outside things, Our stragal LL a cot ana] Moral sin is cur own strugel tout | the wisest teacher, the ten Thee woing days | mother or irtend, ts powerless ti Jit for ns. In the last) analyst Renan kone vein, freststing power is the thin \ | settios moral life or death for w 4 Hoke second svete Fmueh of it have we? Are we st ; [ening our souls dally to resist on rig, | Aro we determined to rosist w ways, to the uttermost? If not : } eskiess Lhe tomptation comes, with its nfection, {¢ will tind in-us its | Not the aw ' victim ‘ ‘ Over and Over. ne He said nothing now,” eal He was just the same old thit wait,” “And they rested an IGT hou tortod In Just the same dear old ' s iM hot this The atiwe words tthe sut t of recoanition of departed ” ihe world to came. This . < of interest at all times And tonches well nish everyone Hardly any there be but have buried ther deat: hardly any but have shut of from thy daily activities of their fouls a consecrated voids hardly: any fut at tines are earnestly asking ‘Shall we seo these dear absent ones rain, and will there be some bond of (eeoenition between us?” Now, on thts question we contd tardiy expeet the word of God te say inueh, God would occupy us here with duty rather than with speculation, Towever tender and sacred. Not what heaven is, but how to get to heaven, fe the great problem before us. We ate given litte ef deseription, much of direction, But although the burden of inspiration has to do with the priv- fleges and the requiroments of this world It eves us no empty consola: tlon With reference to them who are Jallen asleep. In the frst place, there ts that pervading nndortone which we detect everywhere, We cannot ex plain it cannot point it nts but somehow’, open the Libte where we may it rts us concerning our tin Pit, acaln, the recognition of those . nown on carth i hnplted tions of ri, We are to be 1 “ for instance, for not ty brow this whein we have in tienes for good or QUT Portiaps, however, the strangest 0 the direer teachings of the [ible or this point is to be found in thos numb rless similimndes which deserits Our state. here and hereatter, as on of association, The kingdom of heaves is @ fellowship, @ communion, a fam Hy, a household, Surely, knit tageth er by sueb ties. the members of tha Kingdom must know each other, But we are not left to mere infor ences and huplications, ‘The Bibl asserts direetly the deetrine of nmi Fecoxnition hereatter, Mut it will sw feo us to consider only the furthe Hatoment of our text, And were tha Atatoment alone it would be enone! for it telly us that the glorified bod 6 our Lord was reeosmized; and h Was our first fruits, and as he rose s phall we rise. ‘There was, indece hbout him an unearthly luster, bu the wounds wore yet visible, the sam tyes looked ont upon the apostles, th tame Lips spake to them, the sam Lands blessed them, albeit’ a wor trous glory lumined all Not at first did Mary and his dise ples know kim, While they. songt the garden or would go atishing « walked sorrowful and hopeless by th wayside their eyes were darkened but when they turned: their spiritn gaze upon him then they knew hin Then Mary said, “Rabbont"; the St. John cried, “IU is the Lord’; the doubting Thomas believed; then r pentant Peter sank at his fect. 1 Dike manner it shall be with us ar ours, We shall be changed, Fi corruption there shall be incorru tion; for weakness, power: for di Nonor, glory; for the natural, the spi {tual Lody, An Isaae shail rejoin R Decea, a David shal! go to the chi who could not come to him, a Ma and a Martha shall greet their brot er, and the tears of a Rachel wee ing for her children shall be wip away. Rev, Henry M. Barbon Chureh Gf the eloved Disciple, Ne York. “Resisting Power.” Doctors tell us, in these days of Rerms and toxins, that the thing that counts most in a ease is the “resisting power” of the patient. Some men and women can pass throngh an epidemic, or even be inoculated. with its peew liar poison germs and yet shake off fnfection, unharmed. Others, appar ently just as healthy, succumb to the first contact with disease, and sink under it, in spite of the best nursing, “Resisting power” ix an individual affair and many surprises come to the Goctor and nurse as the frailtooking patient pulls through, and tne robust: seoming ofe dies. Medicines can only ald the “resisting power; they can never take {ts place, It determines, in the end, life or death in every case. Is there not a moral parable here? Is vot the important thing in every soul is “resisting power?” Every soul must fight out Its battle alone Advice, help, sympathy, are all outside things. Our struggle with moral sin is cur own struggle, and the wisest) teacher, the tenderest mother or iriend, is powerless to fight t for us, In the last’ analysis our “resisting power’ is the thing that settles moral life or death for us, How much of it have we? Are we strength: ening our sonls daily to resist: evil? Are we determined to rosist It, ab ways, to the uttermost? Lf not, when the temptation comes, with its subtle nection, it will find in us its easiest victim, Gin ink So, “He said nothing new,” satd a voice judicially, when the mecting was over, Ht was jist the same old thing over vain” “And they rested and com torted In fust the same dear old way," interposed another quickly: “inst the any dear old way that they rested anit comturted sore and tired hearta thronsh wil the eonturies, think tt ts the averandover of the gospel that is ue utmost worth tome, Burdens will press heavily, mnitndness wilt Part the sky will elond, hands and foot erow weary, anil the heart faint, the task is too reat tor ms, and it Se@rcely seems worth while to. try. Then, through habit or duty, or des peration, ‘Back to the book we come, to the tender, living voice that forever Sneaks throngh it if we will but listen, Just the same old words that we have heard and read hundreds of times, but we feel the Father's love again, the hurt and pain die away, faith lifts its head and smiles toward the waits ing home afar, and onee more we are ready for the Master's ‘Follow me, "= Forward, ia: J. Cor, vit 29 —"'The time te short.’* ‘The great broad field of time 9 portioned ont, like the strips of peas: ant allotments, whieh show a little bit here, with one kind of erop upon it, bordered by another little morsel of ground, bearing another kind of crop. So the whole is patchy, and yet all harmonizes In effect if we look at it from high enomzh up, Thus each life ts made np of a series, not_mere- ly of successive moments, but of well: marked epochs, each of which has its own character, its own responsibil: tles, its own opportunities, in each of whlat there is some speclal work to bo done, some grace to be cultivated, ye lesson te be learned, some sac tities te bo made; and if it is let slip it never comes buck any more, “I might have been ones, and we missed it, lost it forever.”—Rew, A. Mac iaren, D. De ‘min Giaw anal the tad: Providence leads us like children through the wilderness, by many a Gevions track towards our home, Joy brightens the path for one, and he walks on thankfully and happily in its. rosy ght, Grief takes another by the hand, and ehitehing him in her stern xrip, points with wasted arm along the narrow way. What matter for so hort a distanes how we reach the goal? Rrother, help me with my knape ack the white T gitide thy feebler tops, and share with thee the erumbs in my homely wallet, Let us assist rather than hinder one another, Yon: dor where the lights are twinkling is a welcome for us all. Dark 4s the night, and sore the weary feet, and vongh the way. Cheer up! toll ont we shall get there at last—-Whyte Mek Ville, ‘rou Do Not Leave It Behind. Silently the work of our lives goes fon. It proceeds without intermission and all that has been done ts the tinderstrneture for that which 18 to be done, Young man and maiden, take heed to the work of your hands. That Which you are dota is imperishable, You do not leave it behind you. be: cause you forget It, It passes away trom you apparently, bat it does not bass away In reality, Every. stroke, every single element abides and thera is nothing that grows fast as charac: ten: Plant Patience. Plant patience in the garden of thy soul! The roots are bitter, and the frutts are sweet; And when, at last, it stands a tree complete, Beneath its tender shade the burning heat And burden of the day shall lose con | trol Plant patience in the garden of thy soul! One Point Forgotten. A rich man once took a friend on top of a tower on his estate and pointed north, “As far as you can see in that direction,” he said, “the land is mine. And in that direction,” pointing to the east; “and in that, | and that,” turning south and west. “I see,” answered his friend; “your pos sessions extend in all directions on a. level; but"—pointing upward—"what have yon in that direction?” And the boaster was silent, Great Britain's Colonies. ‘Three-sevenths of the total colonial territory of the world, Egypt and tho Soudan included, belongs to Great Britain. - et = i So OAT Re TT POO P F oS ae ed amr . ‘2 A m wets fore IN WOMANS \{ Bs y . a T e os ‘ ‘i ai ae ey alate es erm ieeicereirereescneneteneinneri ainrenntiadlvap hil Aidit R 5 3 B Girl's Russian Blouse Dress. J but ag shown, Is made of rose col.) was a tracery of trailing vines, The ultimatum that every girl | ored nen trimmed with white emé| ieately embroidered. At the left shall have a Russian blouse in her | brotdery, vines were formed into a sort of wardrobe has brought out some new | The frock consists of the fronts and | pire wreath for the reception of 8 styles are espectally practical for | the back, both of which are laid in| body's monogram, Lomb ips nips Mae girls’ and inisses’ school frocks. — In the charming de. sign shown here the suit may be varied by using the blouse with separ ate skirt and vice versa, The little yoke effect In front is very pretty, and when made of white or ight co! ors livens up a dark suit most wonderfully, Tho front of the waist ix gathered slight ly at the. yohe eee. thin mitiar a efetty roundness to the waist, and the fulness is confined at the waist: by a belt, ‘The lining may or may not he used and the blouse may be gath ered and stiehed to the waist, or ad: Jusiod by the belt. ‘The skirt ts flve xored, the most approved. style for misses and girls, and will a good model to follow for either suit or as a separate skirt. The back may be made with an inverted box plait or xathered Any of the waist materials or Fall suitings will make up satisfactorily in the mode, although a serge, mo: hair, cassimere or light-weight wool: eng will be exceedingly pretty when combined with a bright braid for dee: wrations, Child's Box-Plaited Frock. To be made with or without the collar, Box-plaited frocks are much in vogue for little girls and are shown a, Ged ii ry , f. UNS eget A ee: hg 2 2 Sine) MO Rag FES g rer a ESR OR EH? Peat > antes Oar NN ie > a a oN, PN fs SN N50 Rete \ vt ae bo Ra gah Mi \ 11 pei atin cote pe \ of wth AP} mq, (is “BI f ct eae ae) we ee BAN ep Perea A Sint DE eR" Aly 2): CLOG A. Ah REED PAQUIN GOWNS FROM FRENCH RACES, ‘Tho first guwn is an exquisite crea tion of faded manve mouaseline de tole and lace. ‘The skirt ts covered with three flonnces of ace, exch odxed with a double rime of the mousseline fe aole. The upper Hounce is shirred and puffed at the top. forming a hip: toke. The blovee te entirely covered ‘with a large cape soliar, trimmed with | We frills of Isee, or riches of the nousseline de sole. The corselet gir- Me is of mauve taffets of a deeper thade than the gown, The full sleeves, wee of the mousseline Ae sole, Anished Two Different Kinds. “Does your typewriter need re: pairs?” asked the meandering tinker as he entered the office. “It would seem so,” replied the boss, “She just went across the street to consult a dentist.” Perfect Match. "Mr. and Mrs. Scrappe are said to be a perfect match.” “Indeed they are! The slightest friction will suffice to set off a domes- tie conflagration.” ey AES => Hy but " shown, Is made of rose col- ored nen trimmed with white emé broidery. The frock consists of the fronts and the back, both of which are laid in box plaits, and Js shaped by means of shoulder and underarm seams. Ex- tensions at the waist line in the un- derarm seams are laid in inverted plaits to give extra fullness to the skirt. ‘The quantity of material required for the medium size (8 years) Is 5% yards 27 inches wide, 3% yards 44 inches wide, or 3 yards 52 inches wide. ‘The Newest Blouse. AT, a SSRs ae ne ee | ri | < wea S97 Ky ih eset Ron 3 \ “heat RO \b \ Nate Soy ig B KN pe i \ | \\ Tucked blouse of cream colered pongee, with plastron and cuffs em- broidered in yellow and white. Latest and Smartest Parasol. A fluffy parasol for lovely Amerjea: to shade her pretty face is of chiffon in the new yellow shade. The foun- dation is of yellow silk, all hidden by & mass of chiffon frills, mounted by a huge rose of yellow chiffon, The Hounee hanging from the edge is V- shaped at every rib, forming a charm- ing, Irregular frame for mademoisel- lo's lovely face, Latest in Lingerie. In Ungerie the latest imported: suz- gestion consists in the leaving of fn tiny spnee in the midst of the ex: quivite hand embroidery with which these garments are to be inerusted, to be filled in later with the owner's initial cr monoxram, A chemise shown by an fmporter has a low, round neck, finished off with tiny square seallops done in fancy buttonhole stiteh. Below. this just below the elbows with frills of the same. The other gown is of changeable blue silk. ‘The skirt ts composed of three deep flounces, each encircled with a wite band of lace or guipure Insertion. ‘The upper one ts plaited over the hips. Tne blouse ts of lace, with round tucked yoke of white silk; it 18 covered with a triple shoulder collar of the changeable silk, ornamented with carved stlver but- tons. The full sleeves are of lace, finished with deep tucked cuffs of the white silk. The draped girdle is of plain bine eflk—La Mode Artistique. Merely That. “There wax a time,” she complained, | “when you thought nothing was good “So it was,” replied the brute, “and |1 should have made it a point to see that you always got it,” So They Told, Editor—How did you find out so much about the proceedings of that woman's club? Reporter—It was a secret meeting | they beld.—Judge was a tracery of trailing vines, deb feately embroidered. At the left the vines were formed into a sort of em- pire wreath for the reception of some Lody's monogram. ‘This monogram scheme was seen also In a night dress, where a heart- shaped decoration 1s embroidered cover the left breast, in the yoke. A corset cover had insertions of Valen- ciennes lace alternating with narrow strips of the muslin, showing a hand- wrought design in mistletoe. At the left the mistletoe formed a sort ot Inverted wishbone for the reception of the future monogram, Rather Quaint. ‘The pelerine and the searf worn low on the shoulder are in the fash fonable horizon, The perlerine yoke appears in many of the fall gowns. ‘This 1s a close-fitting yoke, that reaches almost to the underarm seam in width, extends over the sleeve tops and gives an exaggerated long-shoul: der effect. Plaited bolero and bodices are mounted on these yokes. It 4s used, also, In the now shirtwalsts, | Of the 1280 Girl. ‘The 1860 girl is still popular In the picturesque medels of 1903, the low: shoulder yokes and cape effects being the favorite among ladies’ tailors. The 1860 sleeve follows that style of shoulder by natural sequence, all pret ty thin materials being used for the full under-sleeve, Girl's Frock of White Voile. ‘The skirt has a wide box plait tp the middle of the front, on each side a¥dd. of which are two = side plaits, It 1s , fancifully trimmed Gt around the hips, Go.) eS simulating a yoke, SEY with bands of gul- ay pure, and fs finish- Nu ed at the bottom with tucks, RSS The blouse ts SAGE triple collar trim: | i med ‘with gulpure i I) and finished An around the slightly tl \ Jow neck with a mA WN band of dotted SR foulard. This also Snae forms the cuffs - and the girdie, q The cravat is of tulle with embroid ee re a) ee RD ik HX) = ‘finformal § informe Se Ot rte eat) NPEILYSS . Add a little salt to the stove polist and it will not rub off so quickly, Ants dislike borax, so sprinkle over shelves in pantries, etc., where they are troublesome, To clean zine wash first in hot soda water and then rub with a flan nel dipped in turpentine. A kitchen stool is a great comfort to a delicate woman for sitting of when washing dishes or cleaning vege tables. For waterproofing boots melt to gether a little mutton suet and bees wax, rub it over the soles and slightly over the edges where the stitches are. Japanese trays should be washed with a sponge and cold or tepid water. Wipe dry, then dredge over a little flour and polish with a soft cloth, cx Zae—, PEAY Cea. * in cy a om ) SSS AB \ J ey |S iH > Eton jackets cut quite a figure og the new frocks. Lay in a stock of gay buttons If you want to be up to date, Mauve crepe de chine dresses are among the most charming. Every modiste has taken an un precedented fancy for tucks. Long-waisted bodices and very short skirts are worn by wee folk. Tussore has proved itself a most economical fabric because almost ever lasting. | More than one fall street sult will serve all winter with an extra lining in the jacket, , A toque made of velvet violets tinged mauve rather than blue is ex- tremely fascinating. Mauve buckskin shoes and mauve silk stockings complete the mauve tollet for evening or gala afternoon wonr, ! The Dear Girls, Ethel—Yes, dear, George proposed Jast night, and I took pity on the poor fellow, Her Best Friend—What! You don't mean to say you refused him, after all?—Perth (N. B.) News. Mimaha aside. Mnsen'e None of us would hev things quite as dey are if we could hey our wa) about it, but de question is would de} be any better fur de odder feller?”— Detroit Free Press. Missouri Notes a er Se) oe eee Ser ren tember 20, the last day of summer. _ The Columbia Herald has apparently Dut Itself on record against Reed of Kansas City for governor. It says: “The chief merit of a governor is © wise and discreet silence.” Sparks from passing engines have twice set fire to the grass in Knell’s park near the ‘Frisco railroad yards in Carthage, The proprietor declares he is in a knell of a predicament. Still, ft may be questioned whether the compositor of the Brookfield Bud get made much of a mistake when he referred to the governor's unt formed colonels’ as a “gloriously un- Informed staft of peacetoring oslon- ion.” The Marceline band has been ro: scribed as “attending strictly to busi- ness and ready to play at all the time.” If there ts any brass band in Missour! that Is nto ready to play at the drop of the hat it will please stand up and be counted. Tho department of agriculture at Columbia has sent out a report of the bumper nut crop this fal. But why not tell of the persimmons and paw- pawpaws? For now ripeneth nuts, pawpaws and persimmons, these three; but the greatest of these is persimmons, ‘The average age of the citizens ot Linn county is probably less than that prevailing in any other county In the state, At a recent reunion of old settlers the prize for preatest longevity was given to Willlam B, McCollum who was only 92 years old. Walter Willlams of the Columbia Herald is popular with the Missouri editors as a possible candidate for Hentenant governor. Mr. Williams would afford a marked contrast, physi- cally, intellectually and morally, to the late Lieutenant Governor John A Lee, and wonld be certain to be acceptable to Governor Folk, The Carthage Press reported the frost in the pumpkin in genuine J W. Riley style last week. A Texas man, whose pet fad is the collecting of human skulls, 18 {n St. Joseph trying to Interest others in his hobby, As yet nobody has lost his head over the fad. A Henry county farmer who ate cight green apples pies last week to win a ten dollar bet has since spent $42 for the services of a physician and is in a good way to spend much more. | It was too bad that the Indlanopolts jairsbip turned out to he a balloon as soon as it did. Several Missouri weekly papers had already “locket Jap” big sensations about it and had to print them, Upon the theory that a man can dodge a street car as easily as he can an automobile the Independence city council hax decided to permit the street cars to run fifteen miles Jan hour inside the city limits. | The tast store tuiding tn Halleck one of the oldest towns in Buchanan county, was torn down the other day and now there fs little left of the old trading post. At one time there | were six stores In the town, The } postoffice was discontinued eighteen months ago, | avout twenty-two years azo R. @ | Carnahan who lives near Sarcoxie, ent a picture of a parrot from a eracker box and sent it to a neice by mail on April 1 ax a joke. It was returned and then sent to a man In — Burope. Again it was returned and it has been going ever since. It has | been in hundreds of cities and towns | in many parts of the world since it | Was cut from the cracker box. || “De stoahkeepah who doan do no advertisin’ In de papers,” says the Hon. Jeremiah Grider of the World's Demo- cratic Agitator, “might Jes es well kiss hisse'f good-by, kase dey ain't nobody xoin’ to leab no happy home to trade wif ‘im.”" ‘The Sareoxie Leader man is no! “proud.” He will accept almost any thing on subscription if it is worth tak: }Jing. He says: “If anyone who Is ,| subscriber to the Leader wants to pay his subscription at any time and has Jot the necessary dollars, but has something to eat, or some wood, he ,| may trot it in. We will take anything of that kind and allow you market .|price. We have to cat—a little, anc need a fire occasionally to warm by t]and will thankfully take anything you can spare.” t| “Chicken” Luettke, “Stiffy” Weisne -|and “Dutch” Ritter left the Chillicoth Athletics unceremoniously the othe IJday. “Pie” Fessler, though, is stil s| with the team, “Tne country editor certainly has 4 #] good time,” says a North Missour! edit ‘lor, “When we were working on a clt , [daily we had to get down to the offic at Gam Mow that we are bons Ww SEEK ANIMAL KILLER ENRAGED FARMERS ROUSED TO DESPERATION. Flend or Lunatic is Poisoning Live Stock of Attleboro, Massachusetts, Agriculturists—Posses, Well Armed, Seek His Life. --- Education, science and the general spread of knowledge have let in light on many a common darkness that existed even so late as fifty years ago. What nineteenth century thinking person but shudders at the recollection of the Salem witchcraft, that blot on America's pure pages of history? Yet right at the very doorway of Boston, the center of advanced 'deas and mind culture, there is one mind so steeped in darkness, some one so warped that for some unfathom- FEELING HIS WAY. able reason has wreaked vengeance on dumb animals. Who is the flend who has so relentlessly and persistently poisoned cows, cats and fowls? This is a vital question with the people of Attleboro, who with blood in their eyes are on the qui vive for the miscreant. It began a few weeks ago, when one night all was still on the Bon Accord farm, the home of Dr. George Mackie, who is an ardent nature lover, and who usually walks about his farm until midnight. On the night in question he went in the house rather earlier than usual, having first whistled to his pet peacock perched aloft in a massive elm and received in reply a full throated call from the bird. Out in the stable was comfortably housed his prize oxen and several valuable cows. The next morning the doctor was horrified to find an ox dead and the other dying, the result of paris green poison, as an examination later proved. A few days later the peacock was found dead, then came in rapid succession the deaths of two Angora cats, a pea fowl, and many cows belonging to a neighbor. Many theories are rife as to what object any person could have in mind, if he possessed a mind, in perpetrating such a deed. Some allege that the food of the animals may have been mixed with paris green, but this theory was disproven when on examination it was found the animals had been given a large quantity. Others place the preposterous acts at the door of some person who had revenge as a motive. It did not need many to look upon the death throes of the innocent victims, that writhited in agony and looked appealingly and wonderingly at the irate citizens, before vigilance committees were formed, and farmers armed nail and tooth posted themselves at unexpected places, on borders of fields and behind fences. And the direct result of this furor of excitement is that Attleboro for the time being is transformed into scenes and actions similar to those of the wild and woolly West, where lynch law prevailed and self-appointed sheriffs dealt out the law. Private citizens have formed regular posses, which plan out their campaign of action and act accordingly. Armed men patrol fields and roads from sunset to dawn, listening to every sound, suspecting every shadow, waiting to shoot the man or men who destroy their livestock. Men suspected of wrong-doing, and knowing that the farmers are armed against them, leave the township, stealing away for fear they may become victims of the vigilants. One man, while crossing a lot, just why no one seems to know, it being one where no trespassing was allowed, was charged upon by an infuriated bull, who rushed at him full force, the man barely escaping through the bars in time, for the bull's horns struck the gate with such force that they stuck fast in the wood for a short time. Old guns that have not been used since the war days have been brought out and new ones have been bought. Men whose business it is to reap and plow have been armed with clubs and every bush contains to-night its determined guardian, ready to hold up mauraders who shall approach, and to get them if they can. Scattered about the fields, hiding in the shadow of barns and sheds, crouched behind hay mows, lying low beside stone walls are the men whose farms have been earned by the sweat of the field and garden. A more determined lot of men never met to guard their property in times of peace. They are awake and alert, and mean harm to any persons they can find about without a valid excuse. Along the highways others are traveling. Many tramps have been stopped and asked to explain, and then ordered to leave the county by the shortest route. Wives are behind closed doors awaiting the return of their husbands and praying that any encounter they may have may bring no harm to them. Still the search for the fiend incarnate, the Quixotic demon, or the odd fanatic, whichever it may be, continues ruthlessly and thoroughly without avail. It may be that the surest proof that the work is that of a mentally deranged person is the fact that no particular person is singled out upon which the revenge has been practiced. Besides Dr. Mackie, there are many other citizens who have suffered a loss from the cruel work of the poisoner. At night there has recently developed a superstition and fear among the inhabitants only equaled by believers in the occult. The click of a gun, the call of a sentinel sends a man home quicker than the cry of the Banshee would to a native of Ireland, or a raven to Frenchman, who would regard it as a sign of death in the family. There are those who say that the result will be a superstitious fear handed down to the posterity of Attheboro as a result of this long, night watch and untiring efforts of the vigilance committee. The citizens wonder whether the person is a stranger, or a native of the town, a sane being or a fanatic, a man or a woman? The ministers expound texts and theological reasons as to the cause of such behavior, the lawyers employ their cool-headed sagacity, their shrewdness, quips and wiles, the farmers exert their natural long-headedness, calculations, and maybes, the village gossips add to each story and jump at conclusions, but all come to the same end, they "give it up in dismay." Meantime Dr. Mackie and the posse search and the wholesale poisoning continues.—Boston Journal. Engineer Earned Money. When Engineer Warboy took the special train chartered by Mr. Lowe to take him to his daughter's bedside, the latter, in his anxiety to complete his wonderful journey, offered $50 for every minute gained by the engineer over the schedule. The run from San Bernardino to Los Angeles is 60 miles, and Warboy covered the distance in 62 minutes, nine minutes ahead of the schedule. A great part of the run was at the rate of a mile for every 50 seconds. Strange Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums in Japan are trained into numerous quaint shapes. In Tokyo there are gardens filled with life-size figures made entirely of the flowers and leaves, the faces being masks, and these chrysanthemum figures accurately represent court ladies, warriors, children and animals, one of the favorite designs being a young lady with a fox's tall peeping from under her dress, and a mask which by the touch of a string turns into Reynard's head. The First Repeating Rifle. Dr. W. R. Tinker of South Manchester, Conn., has what he claims is the first repeating rifle ever made. It was patented by C. N. Spencer March 6, 1860. The rifle is the model on which the patent was granted and came into the doctor's possession as a gift from his father-in-law, John Sault. It was given to Mr. Sault by the inventor. "Rather a Neat Turnout." Oldest Horse in New England. A black stallion named Dexter, owned by Marion Monson of Fort Fairfield, Me., was 38 years old last December, and he is believed to be the oldest horse in New England. Immense Field of Cabbage Horace Booth of New Britain Conn., has a cabbage field said to contain 15,000 plants. PREACH A NEW RELIGION. Persian Missionaries Seek Converts Is New England. It will doubtless startle many people to learn that Persians, descendants of Mohammedans, are at work in New England trying to make converts. And the religious movement which they represent is not only purely Eastern but Persian, and in a sense Mohammedan, since it originated in a reform movement of Mohammedans, New England has certainly reached an interesting period in its history when Persian monks of a religion that did not exist when the Mayflower came to anchor there are not only preaching but making converts. The new religion is represented by Mirza Abul Fazl, an eminent oriental scholar, former a distinguished professor in the leading college of philology and theology of Teheran SAMUEL BENZER ABOUL BEHA ABBAS MASTER Persia, and Mizra Ali Kull Kahn of the Royal College, Teheran, a scholarly young Persian who is also educated in English, and who acts as interpreter to Mirza Fazl. The spirit of tolerance, the cry for economic and social adjustment, the efforts toward peace and unity which are abroad in the world at the present time are said to be due directly to the presence of the great prophets of this faith, who have been "manifested" in Persia during the past sixty years. Since the advent of Jesus the western world has been prone to brush aside all such claims as unworthy of notice. Cake Walk Genesis. According to a foreign journal, the eakewalk is of French origin. "Like football," it says, "which is an old French game, the eakewalk was invented in France. At first it was known by another name, and the story goes that in the seventeenth century it was imported to Louisiana by persons whom the Chief of Police had sent to the new Colony, thinking it well to rid Paris of them. Captivated by the bolder dance, the negroes quickly learned and appropriated it, and now, after two centuries, they give it back to us with all its cruidities removed and various new charms added to it." These East Indian birds are noted for their skill in sewing leaves to gether for their nests. Wonderful Memorizing Rev. David Rosenfield of Musk, Russia, who is now in Seattle, has so memorized a book of twenty volumes that he can instantly tell you the first word on any page you may name, can repeat exactly all the words in any particular line on any page, can repeat the whole book from beginning to end, or take any chapter at random and do the same. No Employes Use Tobacco In the twenty years during which the First national bank has been doing business at Concordia, Kan., it has never had an employee who used tobacco in any form. No restrictions were ever placed on the employees, and the use of the weed was never considered in selecting officers or employees. It just happened so. Male Stronger Than Horse. After quarrelling over the respective strength of a horse and a mule two farmers at Segovia, Spain, decided to settle the matter by a tug-of-war. The animals were harnessed, one at each end of a cart. After a desperate struggle the mule triumphed, pulling the horse off its legs and galloping away with it. Some Phonetic Spelling Assessors in Kutztown, Penn., in their recent report introduced the following persons and diseases: "Hart faler," "Berta," "diphatheeria," "krupe," "Rybecka." "braine fever," "rumaticism," "Willum," "Isick," and "Filip." Large Potato Sprout G. W. Hawver of Williamstown, Mass., exhibited a potato sprout the other evening that measured more than seven feet. The sprout grew on a small potato about an eighth of an inch in diameter in his cellar. MOUSE TOPER MEETS SAD FATE. His Lingering for "One More Drink" Was Fatal. "I saw a little tragedy the other night which would furnish a strong argument for a Mouse Temperance Union," said a suburbanite. "We had been troubled by mice in our house, and my wife got a cat. A few evenings later I heard a scratching noise in the cellar, and taking puss with me, I started to investigate. "The sight presented would have shocked a temperance mouse. A bottle of claret had fallen over on one side, cracking the bottle and permitting most of the wine to run out on the shelf. A dissipated young mouse had found the bottle and had evidently started in to have a regular toper's celebration. And he succeeded. "When I appeared the mouse was certainly the possessor of a jag of large proportions. He stood up on his hind legs near the broken bottle and blinked at me in an amiable manner, as if asking me to join the festivities. Then he toppled over on one side and wagged his head from side to side, after which he started in to drink more of the spilled claret. In the meantime puss had espied the mouse and wasn't losing any time in making after it. "The mouse saw the cat plainly enough and had plenty of time to get away. But he wanted 'one more drink.' In addition I think he had reached that state of vinous ambi- bility where it was disposed to look upon even cats with a friendly eye. The instant the cat gained the shelf she went for the mouse with a da- ble. Even then the mouse didn't seem to care much. It didn't display any terror until the cat's jaws closed on it. Then it gave a little squeak. But it was too late." RELICS OF OTHER DAYS. Stocks and the Pillory Still Stand in English Country Places. In addition to its cheese, Cheshire England, is famous for black and Market Cross & Slocas Lymm white houses, and old market crosses—the latter as often as not are to be seen in conjunction with the stocks. One of the most perfect specimens of this ancient form of punishment is to be seen in the marketplace of the little town of Lymm, together with the old market-cross standing on a foundation of sandstone rock, which breaks through the surrounding pavement of cobblestones. A few years ago the remains of the pillory stood beside the stocks, but through neglect they fell to pieces and no longer strike terror into the heart of the evildoer. Prestbury, one of the prettiest villages in Cheshire, is near Macclesfield, and is particularly rich in old-time rolles. One of the most interesting of these is the Priest's House, which, as its name implies, was once the residence of the parish parson. It is one of the most perfect specimens of "black and white" in the country, and also possesses the distinction of being one of the few remaining old PRIEST'S HOUSE, PRIESTBURY clergy houses. The gallery connecting the two wings was formerly used as an outside pulpit. His First Trolley Ride Smith A. Brooks of St. Albans Point, VT, a hale and hearty farmer, 41 years old, drove to St. Albans Bay a few days ago, and from that point a to a troolley ride to Swanton and back, the first time he had ever ridden on an electric car. Free Splits Rock. There is a tree just beyond the New England railway arch on the Middlebury road in Connecticut, which has grown through a solid rock many tons in weight, making a large fissure which would require a dynamite explosion to duplicate. Size of Cod Industry. Of the 100,000 men in Newfoundland more than half are fishermen, who catch 150,000,000 pounds of cod a year, consume one-fourth of it and sell the rest to Catholic countries for $4,450,000 ROWING ON DRY LAND. Unique Contravance Invented by Mr. Charles E. Courtney. Here is an odd tricycle that in its propulsion on land is worked like a racing gig in the water. It has a sliding seat built exactly like those in shells and the energy is applied the same as though an oar were boing used. It is called a rowing machine by the inventor, Mr. Charles E. Courtney, who is now training the Cornell University crew, and that is exactly what it is. The operator sits and moves the same as in a boat, while he grasps a rounded piece of wood that is like the handle of an oar. From this handle runs a strap, which, passing over a pulley, winds around a spool on the rear axle, in which spool there is a coiled spring, wound—when the strap is pulled—by means of the oral nary pawl and ratchet. When the strap is let free the spring uncoils and away goes the rowing machine, ready for another pull, the same as though it were a bont. On one of these machines Claire Courtney, the ten-year-old nephew of the inventor, can go a mile in ten minutes with little exertion.—New York Herald. HALE AND HAPPY AT 101. Old Lady Insists She Grows Stronger as She Grows Older. Mrs. Thyrza Beckwith Gray has lived 101 years. She celebrated her birthday at Oswego, N. Y., recently, by giving a family party at her home at Tallman and West Seventh streets and by sitting for a photograph with her 71-year-old daughter, Mrs. Mary Case, and her 65-year-old son, William Gray. Mrs. Gray is in good health and says she grows stronger as she grows older. Her sight is failing, but otherwise her senses are perfect. She is a famous cook and declares that 10-year there is nothing she enjoys better than making a batch of mince pies, unless it is eating one. She was ten years old when the war of 1812 broke out, and she remembers many incidents of that period. Oswego was then only a trading post. During the past year Mrs. Gray has spun the flax and woven several tablecloths and sets of table napkins for her daughter, just as she used to do when Mrs. Gray first commenced housekeeping. Historic Chamber. THE CABINET ROOM IN 10 DOWNING STREET WINDOW AND BROADWAY WAS WATCHED (SHAF IN ANY OTHER ROOM IN THE EMPINE Not the Tunes He Wanted. An amusement manager recently bought a large orchestrion for his dancing pavilion at one of the Massachusetts beach resorts, but when he started it playing he found that all the tunes with one exception were heavy church pieces. So the dancers now have to do the best they can with the lone lively number until a new supply comes from across the water. Bantam Hen Nothers Quail A few days ago a quail's nest was run ever by a mowing machine in a field near Mr. Robinson's house in Raynham. Mass. The nest was torn to pieces and the eggs were scattered, but not broken. They were gathered and put into the nest of a bantam hen, who takes as much pride in the hatch as though they were her own offspring. Curious Vegetable Growth. A curious freak of vegetable growth was discovered in the collar of R. H. Peck's house of Merrisville, Vt. A blackberry root lending to the garden of W. G. McClintock is invaded the collar, but instead of remaining a root it sent out branches with leaves, the full growth reaching a length of fifteen feet. Colored Woman's String of Names. Colored Woman's string of Names. A colored woman in Portland, Me. who was arrested recently for pension frauds, rejoiced in the name of Ruth Matilda Love Divine Seymour Terry Belle Caroline Finney. Moreover, she claims to be the widow of a man named Blount. Where Cotton Is King: The area of the cotton manufacturing country in England is but 1,887 square miles. In this is concentrated 6 per cent of the world's cotton manufacture. Sold Husband For $500. A Montreal woman sold her husband to another woman for $500. CODES USED BY RULERS. European Monarchs Spend Much Money on Messages. No European ruler uses the telegraph so much as the Emperor of Russia. He uses a secret code both for his private and his official messages, and he spends $20,000 a year in this kind of correspondence. Emperor William spends $15,000 a year in the same way, and he uses a code which he has invented himself and which he finds very useful whenever he desires to communicate with the Cabinet Ministers or other prominent officials. The telegraph is not used to any extent either by the King of Italy, the Emperor of Austria or the King of Greece, but, on the other hand, King Edward and Queen Alexandra of England use it constantly. King Edward signs his private despatches "Albert Edward" or "Bertie," and the Queen, who always signs hers "Alexandra," writes quite as many in German as in English. During 1902 the amount expended by the royal couple in this manner was between $11,000 and $12,000.—New York Times. Beachy Head Falls Away. Beachy Head, with its seven white cliffs of varying height, called the Seven Sisters, says the London Times, is a prominent and well-known headland on the south coast, the highest point being 550 feet above the level of high water. Unfortunately, the cliff in front of the lighthouse of late years has shown signs of insecurity, which in 1893 culminated in a heavy fall, amounting, it is estimated, to no less than $5,000 tons of chalk. Again in 1896 another dislodgement occurred of an estimated quantity of $9,000 tons. By these horious downfalls the distance between the lighthouse tower and the cliff edge was reduced from 100 to 7 feet, and there are not wanting sign that farther disintegration of the cliff may sooner or later take place. Thus has arisen the necessity for a new lighthouse, on a more stable and enduring site. A. Silkworm of the Sea Silk is obtained from the shellfish known as the pinna which is found in the Mediterranean. This shellfish has the power of spinning a violet silk, which in Sicily is made into a regular and very handsome fabric. The silk is spun by the shellfish in the first instance for the purpose of attaching itself to the rocks. It is able to guide the delicate filaments to the proper place, and there glue them fast, and if they are cut away it can reproduce them. The material, when gathered (which is done at low tide) is washed in soap and water, dried, straightened and carded, one pound of the coarse filament yielding about three ounces of fine thread, which, when spun, is a lovely burnished golden brown color. A Wonderful Carpet. In the ethnographic museum of Rotterdam may now be seen a beautiful carpet which the Shah of Persia recently presented to Queen Wilhelmina as a souvenir of his visit to Holland some months ago. Woven into the carpet is the following inscription in Persian: "Presented by His Majesty Mozzafer ed Din, Shah, Emperor of Persia, to Her Majesty Wilhelmina Queen of Holland. In the year of the Hejjira, 1420." The carpet measures sixty-six square yards, and in each square yard there are 250,000 stitches. Easily Recognized. Mr. Hill - Have you, been enjoying the race, Miss Dale. Miss Dale—Oh, yes, immensely. I have not seen the Shamrock yet, but I have been watching the Reliance very closely. I can tell her by her big red smokestack. Pigs and Horses. A pig is usually kept in every stable in Persia, as it is thought the presence of the porter is beneficial to the health of the horses. Some Vital Statistics. Each year in Philadelphia sees some 30,000 children born. Of children under 5 years, 7,500 die each year. down in the state. Write us. All news matter intended for publication 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 authenticity. OFFICE-No. 117 West Slath St. Kansas City, Mo. Advertising Rates, For one inch, one insertion . . . 8.00 For one inch, each subsequent insertion . . . 3.00 For two inches, three months . . . 5.00 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. CONVICTION OF DANVILLE LYNCHERS Fourteen indictments were served against the Danville lynchers, and at the trial on Sept. 5, Richard Roberts, one of the indicted, made an unexpected confession that involved nearly all of the accused, with the result that eleven men and one woman were convicted and sentenced to indeterminate terms in the penitentiary. Four other lynchers who pleaded guilty were fined $200 each." The Chicago-Record Herald comments: "If the United States had more Danvilles and fewer Wilmingtons and Belleville it is safe to say our national disgrace the lynching of negroes would soon be a thing of the past. As it is, the example set by Danville bids fair in a good measure to covertact the harm done by the license and disregard of law in the other two cities." The New York Mail-Express remarks: "The Danville jury has shown other jurymen how to do it. Admirable as it was Governor Durbin's vehement but dispassionate utterance, it had not the value, nor is it likely to have the lasting effect, of this concrete finding, which has been none too swift, by twelve good men and true against twelve malefactors. It set a fine example not only to Evansville and Wilmington but to every community in the land."—Literary Digest. Ed.-While the man who does things may expect to be criticised, yet past experience proves that when it comes to lasting qualities performance beats wind every time. It would be well for The Chicago Conservator to remember this before it attempts to smash the marvelous work done by Booker T. Washington. Prof. Washington's work shows him a performer of the first class and when the Conservator shall have been forgotten the name of Washington and his splendid achievements for the race will still live. "What a pity it is that Ben Tillman's tongue cannot be lynched!"—Memphis Commercial-Appeal. No, this would not do. We wouldn't have even such a vile thing as Tillman's tongue lynched; we are willing to wait until he shall have reached that place where the pitchfork is the scrape and from which lifting up his eyes and seeing across the gulf he will plead that some Negro be sent with water to cool his tongue. We hope the job may be ours.—The Enterprise. The best and wisest thing for American Negroes to do today is to keep to himself from a laborer's standpoint, make friends with the intelligent and better class of white people, trust the God that brought him out of the southern bondage, and last, but not least, by preparation with his face toward the enemy, standing like a brave man and die only in the last ditch in defence of right. LABOR UNIONS. If there is one thing that Negroes should fight shy of, it is labor unions. Nine times out of ten when a strike is organized all the benefits are derived by white men while the colored men are left out in the cold. The big strike in Chicago is a case in point. The white and colored waiters went out on a strike and when the strike was settled, it was found out that the colored waiters and cooks were to receive less wages than the white waiters and cooks. This brought on another strike by the colored waiters to receive the same pay that the white received. The result of the strike was that the large number of colored waiters and cooks now find themselves entirely out of employment, and that for good. The employers getting tired of constant striking on the part of their waiters and cooks, are now importing white girls from other cities to take the places of the colored waiters, and some of them say they will not employ colored waiters any more. It is all right so long as the colored men have their own unions and they ought to have them, but they ought to control them themselves and not federate with the white unions. White men organize the colored men so that they may control them, and control them they will so long as they are in the same federation, and then use them for their own benefit. Let colored men organize, but let their organizations be separate and distinct from that of the whites. Strikes are bad things at best, and so long as colored men can get along without striking they ought to do so. There are many things a white man can do and get away with, but the case is entirely different with the colored man. Except as far as he can control it is wisdom on the part of the colored men to keep out of organized labor with the whites, and work as well and intelligently as they can, and keep all they have and can get. Afro-American. The railroad companies should discourage the Negro excursion and encourage the colored brother to patronize the freight department. Here the Negro would not find Gen. Jim Crow commanding.—Express (Dallas) Tex. Those Boston colored folk who were sent to jail a few days ago for disturbing Mr. Washington's meeting have climbed over the fence and are out. They have gone to work organizing the Negro Suffrage league, which is only another name for trouble. The organization, while it does not say so, has for its object the opposing of Booker Washington, and like all petty spite work, is doomed to failure. Now Booker T. Washington is working, and while to our mind his work is not perfect, still he is doing a great deal more to help the country than half a thousand of his loudest critics.—Express (Dallas, Tex.) (The last sentence of the above has been changed slightly, as in our opinion coarse invective redounds upon the writer. Ed. Advocate.) "Patience, education and fair play will settle the Negro question. Let the Negro live for the Negro and under Negro leadership. Let him be encouraged to go elsewhere if he wishes to do so. Let him talk of social equality among the members of his own race. Since oil and water will not mix, let us stop trying to mix them, but let us concede that both are good and wholesome."—Chicago Daily News, The modern dentist is not exactly making Pattis and De Reszkes while they wait, and it is quite beyond him to make a singer of a patient without the gift of song. But he can alter the teeth and make the singer sing better, just as he can alter them and make the cornet player more of an artist. Such, at least, are the claims of a dentist in the New York Dental parlors of this city. Here is what he says: The use of porcelain crowns for teeth has enabled modern dentistry to do a great deal for art. It has made it possible to improve the voices of certain singers by giving their artificial teeth crowns with an outer curve their natural teeth did not have. The result is to increase the acoustic effects of the crowns are permanently fixed to the side teth by gold crowns. Plumpers are also made for actresses and actors for use in making up the face for the character they wish to portray. They are taken out when the grease paint is washed off. Farm Help Costs More. The average amount expended by armers for help last year was $75 a arm—an increase of $11 over three years ago. The Congo state sells abroad annually over $13,000,000 worth and pays less than $5,000,000. Believe in Education. Eighty-five per cent of the children in Japan are in school. The Ripening Years. In spite of all that poets sing About our childhood's happy hours, It seems to me that evry spring Brings greener fields and sweeter flowers. The foliage upon the trees Seems greener as it reappears; There's something in the very breeze That grows more sacred with the years. Somehow with each succeeding June New flowers come into the sky, Some subtle chord in nature's tune Sounds sweeter as the years roll by. -W. H. Wilson in Four Track News. A Literary Episode By Lella Mary Evans Copyrighted, 1890, by The Authors Pub. Co. Her sanctum bespoke the literary woman. With pen poised in hand she sat courting inspiration; but the power to attract its influence seemed to have drifted away. Again and again she plead for just a slight touch to awaken sleeping imagination to assist in writing the story she must send in at 5 o'clock. With doleful countenance she looked at the clean sheet of paper spread invitingly before her, and awaited suggestion: "This is the practical side of the Literary career for which I sighed." Her eyes wandered to the broad patches of sunlight, which came in through the open window, lighting up with visid gold the bunch of toes, in a vase on her desk. She gathered the flowers in her hand and buried her face amid their yellow petals. "Ah," she said with a sigh, "my supplication is disregarded," and she replaced them in the vase. The pine-laden air fanned her cheeks, and she invoked the Sylveans, but they answered her not. At sixteen literary anticipation had placed upon her a pinnacle. Now she acklowledged herself the victim of conceit. She glanced at the clock, saw the hands were gliding on towards three. The door opened, and a gentleman entered. He said, extending his hand: "I knew you would forgive my entering unannounced. I knocked, and receiving no answer took the privilege of an old friend." "When did you return?" she asked, thinking of the incomplete story. "This morning," he replied, taking a seat by her side. Her heart sank. Evidently he had settled himself for a visit. She watched the clock; the minutes were flying. "Do you still believe that literary women should not marry?" he asked. "Yes," came in hesitating tones. Then hope kindled a spark, and she added, with animation. "They are not suited to domestic life." "Why?" he asked, thinking how interesting she was. "Because they cannot descend to the matter-of-fact ways of married life." She glanced at the blank sheet before her; then at him. Her eyes sparkled; there was an expectant look on her face. "You think more of literature than of love?" and he endeavored to still the regret in her heart. "No; it is because I place love upon a throne worthy of an undivided worship, which a literary career will not permit." Bending glowing eyes upon her, he said passionately: "I would be satisfied to divide." "You say so now, because, perhaps, you are in love, but love allows no interference. Literary women are ever on the alert for material, and I fear a husband's love would soon weaken for want of attention. Mr. Alnsworth, a woman must give up a literary career if she desires to become a wife." "If she loved sincerely she would be more than willing to make the sacrifice," and he questioned her with a glance. "If she can make the sacrifice, a A woman seated at a desk, reading a book. Her sanctum bespoke the literary woman. literary career is not her vocation," she spoke with emotion. Just one hour remained to write the story. Inspiration had answered, but courtesy demanded delay. What should she do? Would he never go? The situation was provoking. He leaned near and tried to clasp her hand, but the sharp point of the pen pricked his palm, and he hurriedly withdrew. The contact of her fingers thrilled him, and he longed to tell her what was in his heart. Literary ambition incited her intellect. Her penholder demanded attention. "What will compensate you for this offering you place upon the altar of literature? You are giving up the best part of your life. Tell me what return you expect?" "Fame," and she reached out as if to draw the paper nearer. "An empty bauble at the mercy of fickleness. The world will bestow it upon you for a little while, until your novelty is eclipsed by a later favorite; then will snatch the bauble, and leave you alone and forgotten. Tell me, will this satisfy you? Will you not be miserable?" "Skakespeare gained this empty baule, as you call it, and not only retained it while living but after death. The world at large has encircled his name with an aureoie which will shine forever." He smiled; she had a high opinion of her literary ability. "He was one of the fortunates. Will your name ever rank with his? You will still crave adulation. There will ever be an unsatisfied desire, and you will have spent your youth vain- A "Love has gained. I will be your wife." grasping after fame. Ambition has been your aim; you have not taken time to consider your lonely hearth. Now the praise is yours, what is left? Nothing. Gradually you view the reality—an empty heart and cheerless home. Tell me, can you bear this?" She was contemplating him earnestly, as he added: "I am going to ask you the same question I put two years ago." The click of the clock startled her, and she cried excitedly: "Oh, just wait twenty minutes." In wonder he watched her, as she wrote rapidly. Apparently she had forgotten his presence. He feasted his eyes upon her bowed head with its wealth of golden hair, as sheet after sheet was covered by dainty writing. At last, with countenance all alight, she faced him. "I must send this story in at 5 p. m. The clock warned me that I had screecly time to write it. You see I waived all ceremony," and she flashed the splendor of her glance upon him. "I thank you for allowing me to remain while you performed the task." He took her hand, and she let her fingers close around his. Her eyes were warm with gratitude; his with love, as he said: "May I ask you a question?" "Yes," she murmured. "Do you love me well enough to give up your literary career and become my wife?" She hesitated and a shadow of regret settled on her face, as she said, placing the written sheets in his hand: "Read, and you will find your answer." Word for word, their conversation stared him in the face, only his name was absent. The answer of the heroine, for a moment, banished all hope. He read: "I cannot. Literary fire, eventually, would destroy our happiness. I must be true to my calling. You see necessity just now required literary material, and my love for my career has overpowered the love I had for you, so far, that I have submitted to the public eye that which should have been sacred." He returned the sheets, and she placed them in an envelope. "Thanks for your timely aid," and she impulsively extended her hand. He grasped it firmly, as with a smile he remarked: "This ending will not please. Do you think so?" Without giving her time to reply, he continued: "The majority of the reading community prefers stories which end with the marriage of the heroine and hero." His eye held her's until the ove light kindled in her glance. "Let me show you how to conclude he story," he said. "Look upon me; is a figure needed as literary food; some; it will take but a moment; one short act of drama of life!" He was masterful, and an irresistible power made her lips meet his. her will became subservient as he olded her in his arms. "Choose," he said, with command n his voice. "shall it be love or literature?" "Love," she whispered. "Is this answer merely for the benefit of the story, or am I to hold it in reality as a sacred promise to be my life?" She whispered tremulously: "Love as galmed. I will be your wife." A glow of satisfaction lit his life and he said—holding her at arms' length to admire her exquisite auty: "I will always teach you how to your love scenes." DAVID T. BEALS, President. FERNANDO P. NEAL, Vice-Prest. Union Nation KANSAS CITY Statement as made to the Comptroller close of business RESOURCES Loans and discounts..... U. S. Bonds. at par..... Municipal Bonds at par..... Cash and Sigat Exchange.... Union National Bank KANSAS CITY, MO. Statement as made to the Comptroller of the Currency ai the close of business Feb. 6, 1903. RESOURCES Loans and discounts..... $5,981,798.86. U. S. 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As an "American upholsterer" he can be strongly recommended. Successful Minister The most successful minister in a financial way was probably "The Little Minister," which brought Maude Adams and her manager, Charles Frohman, $1,000,000 as gross receipts for the 841 performances. The popular actress has bought herself a handsome residence in New York, besides a beautiful Long Island home and a lodge in the Catskills. NEWS & GASSIP Wm. Fairfax, Society Reporetr. A. W. Walker, Agent, Lexington, Mo Remember please— it's the little bits we collect here an char e That enables us to run from year to year." LOCALS. Mrs. Frances Jackson is visiting in St. Louis. If you want all of the news read The Rising Son. Miss FFannie Brinkey returned to Chicago this week. Capt. Gibbs able to be out again after a serious illness. Mr. Will Tonkins will study medicine at Howard this year. Geo. W. Teeters made a flying trip to Lawrence last Sunday. Mr. Will Thonkins was in the city a few days the first of the week. John R. Rone of the postal department is on vacation this week. Mrs. Mary Brazier, of Omaha, was in the city a few days last week. Dr. J. C. C. Owens, pastor of Allen chapel, called at our office this week. Miss Ada Jordon was appointed substitute in the Kansas City schools last board meting. Miss Nellie Love will attend the Western university at Quindaro this season. Mr. Wm. Blunk is making some improvements on his home on Cherry street. Invitations are out for the opening ball of the Fortnightly club, Oct. the 2, '03, at Burns' Hall. Miss Ella Walker entertained a few of her young friends at her home on Highland avenue last Sunday night. Mrs. Mose was joined Sunday by Mrs. T. D. Perkins, of Denver, Col., who accompanied her east. Mrs. L. J. Holly will go to Washington, D. C., next week' to visit her friends and put her son, Lucius, in school. Miss Lorinda Read, who has been visiting her sister, left last week to take charge of a hospital at Austin, Texas. Miss Stella May, of St. Joe, paid us a visit this week while in the city. She was the guest of Miss Victoria E. Averall. Mrs. Hattie Harris returned from Denver last week and is at home to friends at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. M. Crossthwaite. Miss Lulu Still, of Ft. Madison, will remain in Kansas City all this winter. Prof. Gresham was called to Nashville last week to the bedside of his mother who is dangerously ill. Mrs. Lizzie Denny, a fashionable dressmaker, of Danville, Ky., will locate in Kansas City next month. She will make her home with Mrs. W. Frederick Fairfax, 1322 E. 14th street 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. The Silver Leaf club sent out season tickets for their monthly club dances this week. They will take place at the VeVndome the first Friday night in each month. They will be limited to club members and a few of their friends who will be admitted only by these tickets. 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. Mrs. Delia H. Lewis-Mosee, Mrs. Mary L. Browne and Miss Mary E. Fisher left Monday the 14th for Washington, Philadelphia and New York where they expect to spend fifteen or twenty days sight seeing. W. G. Mosely at one time our old companion in arms, politically speaking, but now one of Uncle Sam's boys in gray, paid the Son a pleasant visit this week. Mr. Mosely says there is no better specimens of manhood to be found than the Negroes serving on the mail force and in the mailing department in Kensas city. 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. Mrs. Scottie Guinn, of 1021 Paseo, entertained these couples Tuesday evening of last week at her home: Mr. John Butler, Miss Annie Jefferson, Mr. Le Roy Harris, Miss Lulu Gream, Mr. Ceell Thompson, Miss Versa Ward, Mr. T. Odden, Miss S. V. Crawford. The evening was spent in playing whist and dancing. Music was furnished by Prof. Dallis Foster. Rev. Benj. Watson, of Philadelphia, general financial secretary of the A. M. E. church, preached an able and effective sermon Sunday night at Allen chapel. At close an appeal was made to the ungodly to stand for prayer at which more than a score rose to their feet and when the doors of church were opened for joiners six or eight accessions were made. Charity entertainment to be given at the Vendome Academy, Sept. 29th, '03, Tuesday night. Given for the benefit of the Old Folks' and Orphans' home. All are invited to attend. Come and help us raise a neat sum for tails worthy cause. Refreshments and dancing. Mrs. C. Cummings, Pres. Mrs. J. F. Coles, Sec. On the 2nd of Sept. J. E. Campbell, who, for the past six or seven years has been a trusted employee with Park-Davis Drug Co., took unto himself a wife for whose special delight and enjoyment he had previously furnished up a home complete. That the way to do it, Carpenter, and The Sun wishes you success. They are now at home to friends 2444 Waldron avenue. A beautiful reception was given by Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Clary, Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Garrett at the residence of Mrs. Riley, 2411 Forest avenue, last week in honor of Mrs. McGuder and Mrs. GGeorge, of Denver, and Mrs. Bennet and Mrs. Page of Topeka. The spacious home was tastefully decorated. Miss Sadie McWatter served punch and as the receiving ushered the guest to the dining room where they were served to Morton's best. About 100 guests were present. The firemen's picnic at Burges park proved a fairly good success, the attendance for the time of the year and considering this to be the first attempt of our colored fire fighters, was all that could be expected. While Kansas City is justly proud of its world famed firemen the fact can not be overlooked that its Negro contingent stands second to none on the force. We hope the boys will make this little annual outing a permanent and successful recreative feature. USED IN 1858. Way back in the year 1858 the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow was used by colored people in the North and is now used all over the country from Maine to Texas and Oregon to Florida. The continued use or 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. Eye Openers In the trip to the San Francisco oncampment some of the Grand Army men must have got a new and more adequate idea of the greatness of the country they fought for, while the elaborateness of the San Francisco reception and entertainment must be giving them a new insight into the popular affection for them.—Columbus (O.) Dispatch. Sight of Frogs. An Austrian naturalist named Werner has ascertained by numerous experiments that frogs can see no objects at a distance of over twenty times the length of their bodies. Crocodiles can distinguish objects ten times the length of their bodies and boa constrictors only one-quarter of their own length. Mrs. Mosee was joined Sunday by Mrs. T. D. Perkins of Denver, Colo., who will accompany her East. Mrs. Mira Easley, after spending a year in Denver, Colo., with her son, John Easley, returned home feeling well and looking well, and was very proud of her visit. Mrs. Delia H. Lewis- Mosee, Miss Mary L. Browne and Miss Mary E. Fisher left Monday, the 14th, for Washington, Philadelphia and New York, where they expect to spend fifteen or twenty days sightsseeing. D. J. Owens, pastor of Allen Chapel, will leave next week to attend the Annual Conference, which convenes at St. Louis next week. It is hoped the friends of the pastor will rally to his support and give him a good sum of money. Charity entertainment to be given at the Vendome Academy Tuesday night, September 29, 1903. Given for the benefit of the Old Folks' and Orhpans' Home. All are invited to attend. Come and help us raise a neat sum for this worthy cause. Refreshments and dancing. Mrs. J. F. Coles, Sec Mrs. C. Cummings, Pres Mrs. Scottie Guinn, of 1021 Pasco, entertained the following couples Tuesday eve, of last week at her home: Mr. John Butter and Miss Annie Jefferson, Mr. Le Roy Harris and Miss Lulu Gream, Mr. Cecil Thompson and Miss Versia Ward, Mr. T. Odden and Miss L. V. Crawford. The evening was spent in playing whist and dancing. Music furnished by Prof. Dallis Foster. LAUGHTER. Have you dyspepsia? Laugh on getting up. Are you unfortunate? Laugh before dinner. Are you poor? Laugh before supper. Are you hurried- Laugh when in bed. It only takes half a minute. It costs nothing. Laugh! I ask you to laugh, but I am not josting—I mean it. Because he laughed before. Never live through an entire day without laughing at least once. Neither minister nor medicine will help like that. Both body and mind will show the good effect within a month. Wear a continual look of supreme disgust with life. Look into a man's face in a way to show want of genteel training. Talk about outdoor sports as though there was nothing else in life. Fail to find a valid excuse when you neglect to keep an engagement. Acknowledge to a man acquaintance that you like the taste of wines. Carry in your pocketbook clippings which are not altogether the thing. Pose for photographs in a way which carry a suggestion of indelicacy. Allow a man to think you look upon him as mentally superior to all creation. Make yourself conspicuous at an evening company by continual chattering. Forget that a man desplays the woman who is given to prevarication.—Philadelphia Bulletin. Joaquin Miller has made a great deal of money out of his lands in Texas. Dr. Edward Steiner of Richmond, Ind., will go to Russia to write the biography of Count Leo Tolstoi. F. E. Garvin of Indianapolis, '73, is the president of the Associated Harvard clubs of the United States. Frank H. Richmond has been appointed associate justice of the District court of San Juan, Porto Rico. There is no doubt that President Roosevelt will attend the dedicatory ceremonies of the St. Louis exposition on April 30. "Coffee John" Fitchette, who died in Minneapolis lately, was the sole survivor of the jury, impaneled to try Jefferson Davis for treason. Sir Laing Chen Tang, the new Chinese minister to the United States, was once the star pitcher in the Phillips academy baseball team. If you don't tip the waiter the waiter is apt to tip the plate. SCHOOL BOOKS SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Slates Sold at Cut Prices A Pencil and Sponge Free with each Slate. that bring $4.00 Nebraska Clothing Co. MAKING MAIN 18th & Lydia Avenue. When a man finds himself in reduced circumstances, he is astonished at the rapidity with which circumstances accumulate. When UNEEDA Shave or Hair Cut or Shampoo GO TO C. A. Evans' Barber Shop For first class work. 107 E. 14th St. Kansas City, Mo. SUITS CLEANED AND PRESSED $100 Conts. 50c Yests 25c Pants 25 Overcoats $1.00 Suita Dyed $2.00 Ladies Garments Cleaned, Dyed & Pressed Repairing and Alterations Repairing and Alterations Goods called for and Satisfaction Guaranteed delivered same day. Your patronage solicited Tel. 2643 Walnut. Kansas City, Mo CREWS @ CAMPBELL Barber Shop and Pool Hall. Hot and Cold Baths. All the choice brands of cigars and tobaccos. Robert Simpson, H. M. Kennedy, Allan Bates, Barbers. Just Keep Coming! All this week we are offering a line of Men's Pat. Colt Shoes that bring $4.00 all over Kansas City are here for $2.90. SURFACES DRUG STORE STOVE REPAIRS STOVE REPAIRS For Stoves Ranges and Furnaces. If fills 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 "PIGE" will bring around the bills. He will deliver your goods from 908 E. 12th St. The above cut represents Excelsior Springs, Mo. It is the springs and its management. It is the place to go Advertise in The Rise THE WOODMAN STYLISH entronize SMITH The DR will deliver your goods free of charge if you will 12th St. Phone 12 The above cut represents the Wilson er Springs, Mo. It is located within ad- ings and its management gives good a It is the place to go when you visit th in The Rising Son...It THE GOODMANS' SH STYLISH AS EVER Be Sure to Patronize SMITH The DRUGGIST. 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. 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All Styles $3.50 All Leathers SHOE CO., STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS ....IN THE.... MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Oysters in any Style. Services strictly first-class. Ladies and Gents dine up stairs. Z. T. JOROAN, Manager 1505 E. 17th St.. Dressmaking and Plain Sewing. Old clothes made over. THE x x 11O5 MAIN. ST. LOUIS, MO. TILL WE MEET AGAIN. Although my feet may never walk your ways No other eyes will follow you so far; No voice reader to ring your praise. Till the swift coming of those future days When the world knows you for the man you are. You must go on and I must stay behind, We may not fare together, you and I. But, though the path to fame be steep and blind, Walk strong and steadfastly, before man- Steadfast and strongly, scoring mean success. If you meet others—to yourself severe. If you must fail, fail not in nobleness. God knows all other failure I could bless. That sent you back to find your wel- come here. WHEN LILLIAN LO by OTHO B Copyrighted, 1801, by The A ```markdown ``` WHEN LILLIAN LOOKED FOR WORK Mrs. Barnes put aside the letter she had been reading, and gazed into the fire with a troubled expression. "What is the matter, my dear?" questioned Mr. Barnes. "Why, this letter is from Connet William's children—the twins, you know. It seems that when property matters were adjusted after William's death there was found to be almost nothing remaining only an annuity for his wife; you know she has been an invalid for years. Not anything for the twins, and they are coming to Boston to look for work. I would really like, Aaron, to invite them to stay here until they secure positions." "Suit yourself, my dear, suit yourself. Only don't discourage them in their attempts to find work; it will do them good. They can find something, even if it isn't quite to their liking. Good, strong boys—about sixteen, aren't they?—ought to find employment if they're not too proud to take what they can get, until they can find what they want. Now, when I first came to Boston—" Mrs. Barnes had heard this too many times to enjoy its repetition, and she hastily exclaimed: "But, Aaron, one is a girl!" "Same thing, same thing," returned Mr. Barnes, testily—he wanted to relate his early Boston experiences—"but you'd better keep the girl in the house. Don't believe in girls going out to work. What can a girl of that age do?" "She is older than you think," said Mrs. Barnes, soothingly; "the twins are nineteen, and Lillie says she can do anything that Willie can." Invited by Mrs. Barnes, the twins came a few days later. Mr. Barnes peered out from under his bushy eyebrows and over his gold-rimmed spectacles at the girl. "So you can do anything your brother can, can you?" he asked, quizzically, noting her bright, alert look, and quiet dignity of manner. "Anything except fight," she answered, proudly. "I can fight, but we've kept together in everything else. I can ride and shoot and row. I can saddle or harness a horse, and I can dress game as well as Willie can." The old man smiled grimly at the list of Lillian's accomplishments. "Do you expect to find any of those things to do in here in Boston?" "You are laughing at me, Mr. Barnes. We are first-class stenographers and bookkeepers, and I am just as capable as Willie in every way. Our books look exactly alike; you can't tell our writing apart." "As for that," said Mr. Barnes, "I can hardly tell you two apart. If you were dressed alike, I know I couldn't." "Lillie is a half inch shorter than I, and weigh less, but we can 'make up' to look exactly alike," and Willie "I withdraw my application." stood beside his sister to show his superior height. "Mother can't tell us apart when we dress alike." "Willie makes the better looking girl," said Lillie, laughing, "because his cheeks are always red, and I am usually pale." Mr. Barnes looked at the handsome boy, admiringly. "So you can fight, can you, Willie?" "Of course, I'm light-weight," said Willie, modestly, "but I can take pretty good care of myself in an encounter, and with a much heavier man than I, too. Father had me in train at the time I was seven. He --- OOKED FOR WORK B. SENGA. Authors Publishing Company said I'd have to fight for myself and Lillie, too. See here, Mr. Barnes—my hand doesn't look much bigger than Lil's, but you feel of it—and look here—" and he stripped his arm, showing hard, firm muscles that stood out like knotted cords. Mr. Barnes patted his arm approvingly. "You're all right, my boy, you're all right. Now, when I first came to Boston—" "Supper is ready, Aaron; you can tell that to the children some other time." That evening Mr. Barnes and Willie had a long talk in the library, and A Landed on his chin. later Lillie was called in for a "confab," as Willie called it. The next day a tall, stylish young lady called upon several business men who had advertised for bookkeepers and stenographers. She was decidedly handsome. Behind the chiffon veil one caught bewitching glimpses of curing yellow hair, great brown eyes and pink cheeks. One man gazed rather pointedly at her face while questioning her as to her ability, and remarked in unctious tones, "I think you'll do very nicely, my user." He was somewhat chagrined to receive one decided reply: "I withdraw the application. I do not care to take the position." Out in the hall the bewitching vision clenched a well-gloved hand, and Willie's voice muttered: "Confound its impudence! To think of his looking at Lil like that." The young lady rose gracefully, gripped the back of her trailing skirt in the most approved manner, and sailed serenely out. The next call brought disaster. The advertiser scanned the young lady closely, asked a few questions, and said: "I will let you try the place. The salary is four dollars." The young lady rose instantly. "I could not consider it. I must earn enough to support myself" "Of course," answered the man, coolly, "and with a girl like you, if she knows her business, the matter of salaries is as easily adjusted as your you." His tone and manner added meaning to his words, and he attempted to raise the chiffon face-covering. Quick as thought the well-gloved hand shot out—straight lead with the left—and landed on his chin. His head was thrown violently against the sharp corner of the bookcase by which he stood, cutting an ugly gash. He threw out his hands awkwardly—the first blow was followed instantly by one from the right hand, reaching him on the side of the body about, two inches above the waist. He dropped forward falling avily to his knees. The blows had been delivered straight from the shoulder, with the whole force of the body behind them. "Get up," said a sharp voice behind the chiffon veil. "get up. I've given you this for my sister, who might have answered your — ad. only to be insulted." "I'll have you arrested for wearing women's clothes," spluttered the badly punished man. "Do," said the other; "do, and I'll tell the whole story in court, and show 'em how I did you up." And the stylish young lady calmly adjusted her veil, gathered her skirts and vanished from his sight. Reaching the street she examined her split gloves ruefully. "This means - another pair of gloves before I make the next call." This call was soon over. The young lady gave a specimen of her writing, a test of her case in taking notes and speed in transcribing them, and was engaged at a moderate salary, but sufficient to enable a self-respecting woman to lead a self-respecting life. That evening another "confab" was held in Mr. Barnes' library, and Willie gave a graphic description of "How Lillian sailed in." "You're to go to work Monday, Lil, and you're all right there. The man is square—and white inside. To-morrow I'll start out for myself." When alone with Mr. Barnes, he said: "You were right, Mr. Barnes; even a nice girl is liable to annoyance, and your scheme was a good one." The old man delightfully patted him on the shoulder. "You've done well, my boy; you've done well. For yourself, you can work anywhere and at anything. Now, when I first came to Boston—" Mrs. Barnes opened the door. "Supper is ready, Aaron; tell that to Willie some other time." DINNERS TO BUSINESS MEN. Heads of Departments Remembered in This Way by Employers. Tweety years ago the president of a big company, the owner of a big business or industry, would as soon have thought of asking his subordinate heads of departments to spend the summer at his country home as of giving them a formal dinner once or twice a year. Now the formal dinner-giving practice is so common that $ \mathbb{2} $ is almost taken for granted. The big corporations of the country give annual dinners to heads of departments which cost thousands of dollars. Even mercantile firms, small in comparison, are in the habit of meeting their chief employees around the dining board. There are several reasons for this interesting development. In the first place, Americans are learning to enjoy the formal dinner, with its elaborate menu, its wine and its speeches. Then the capitalist has come more and more to realize how much of his success is due to his heads of departments. Oftentimes he gives them an interest in the concern or corporation, and immediately they begin to work for the concern as well as the company. Anything that will bind them closer to the employer's interests is not overlooked, and a dinner once in a white is one of these. Taming a Terror. Dick Deadeye was a bandit bold, a bandit fleece was he, who held up stages, tractors and things here in the west squares. He in waiting in a place where chaparral grew thick, and when the stage came on apace would turn his little turtle. His name would cause a thrill of fear to sweep the country over, for rumor said he quenched his throat on naught but squares. The many men that rumor said *d* downed in gun disputes would fill a graveyard to the brim with stiff yet unmoving hair. The cash and treasure he had got from tourists—as a loan—was heap times more than was required to ransom Ellen Stone. "Hold me," he yelled one day; the man who drove chewed not the rag; he knew Deadeye would give him ten percent of the swag. "Chuck the glove line!" unto the passengers he begged. They quick elyed as tourists do when they are upward held. Prove out the sage a female came. Dick out the sage with itself, as near him drew the ancient dame and seized him by the ear! "You good-for-nothin' wretch!" she cried, "you reel of the past, I've sought you to hear you near, and hert you be at last!" "I'm all impatient now to hear what story you kin tell!" And then she pulled him by the ear into the chaparral! Again, he was the driver, er scratched his head. "That mus' be Deadeye's wife, jes come 'yar from the states," he said. Not Taking Anything: "Have you taken anything for your trouble?" asked the doctor of a long, lank, hungry-looking man, who complained of being "run down." "Well, I haven't been taking much of anything; that is, nothing to speak of. I took a couple of bottles of Pinkham's bitters a little while back, and a bottle of Quickem's invigorator, with a couple of boxes of curem's pills, and a lot of quinine and some root bitters. I've got a porous plaster on my back, and I'm wearing an electric belt, and taking red clover four times a day, with a dose or two of salts every other day; excepting for that I'm not taking anything." Senatorial Gourmets. A party of tourists visited the Senate restaurant in Washington. They peered about in every corner. "So this is the place where the senators eat their epicurean feasts, is it?" asked a lady with gray ringlets and a determined cast of countenance. "Yes, ma'am," the guard replied. Precisely at that moment a waiter gave an order for the two senators from Michigan, who were lunching together. He said: "Senator Burrows wants an apple and a glass of milk and Senator Alger wants a dish of tapioca pudding."—Saturday Evening Post. Unerring Childhood. The child is so often right. It has not the miscellaneous knowledge of the grown-up person who reads newspapers and keeps a tame Encyclopedia Britannica in a carefully devised cage. But the childish mind has an unerring logical faculty, not in any way confused by superfluity of information. Must Protect Forests. The Russians are awaking to the fact that a less reckless deforestation has become absolutely imperative. Their forest resources are not only less than those of Sweden, but even less than those of Austria-Hungary and of the United States FREE TRADE FREE SOUP THEY ALWAYS GO TOGETHER. NOT ALL THE TRUTH WHAT PRESIDENT M'KINLEY DID NOT SAY. Improbable Story by a British Free Trader That the Late President Had Reached the Conclusion That Tariff Must Be Reduced. Americans familiar with the tariff legislation of this country will read with surprise the statement made by F. O. Schuster, the governor of the Union Bank of London, that in an interview which he had with the late President McKinley two years ago the latter said: "My tariff bill has done its work. We have been able to build up many great industries in a short time and now gradually, but inevitably, our tariff must be reduced." It hardly seems the proper thing to call into question the statement of so distinguished a person as the governor of an important London bank, but we are forced to observe that Mr. Schuster's assertion is in the highest degree improbable. It is inconceivable that the late Mr. McKinley should have used the expression, "My tariff bill has done its work," at the time mentioned, for in 1901 the McKinley bill was a memory of the past, and the good it had accomplished more than a decade earlier had been in a measure counteracted by the retroactive Gorman-Wilson bill. When Mr. Schuster had the honor of talking to the late President McKinley the Dingley act was in force, and he would not have committed the unpardonable act of assuming that its accomplishments reflected credit upon himself. As a matter of fact Mr. McKinley always expressed himself with great modesty in discussing his own work, and was never guilty of bragging. But the main thing in Mr. Schuster's statement is the opinion he attributes to the late president that our tariff must be reduced. That we shall also take the liberty of discrediting, because it is at variance with Mr. McKinley's repeatedly expressed view that so long as the tariff performed the work it was cut out for—that is, of promoting domestic production—it conferred a national benefit. No protectionist was more firmly convinced than Mr. McKinley that the chief function of the policy was to preserve the home market for the domestic producer. He was strongly opposed to any relaxation of the tariff laws which would permit foreigners to successfully compete in American markets. In short, he planted himself squarely on the proposition that the world would be better off if external trade was limited to an exchange of non-competing products. He believed that there would be room for a great development of foreign commerce along these lines, but he took no stock in the free-trade idea that people can be benefited by giving a chance to foreigners to undersell them in their home market.—San Francisco Chronicle. How Not to Mend Matters Being greatly moved to compassion for the unfortunate millionaire packers whose products are required to pay increased duties on entering the French market, the Chicago Tribune says: "This would not have happened if the reciprocity treaty with France, negotiated a few years ago, had been ratified by the American senate. Many domestic producers would have secured tariff rates lower than those then in force, and would have been protected against an increase during the life of the treaty. The senate would not ratify it, and American trade suffers as a consequence. "There is one way to mend matters. It has been hinted at by French officials. If the United States will make concessions on some French goods in a reciprocity treaty the French government will be quite pleased to make concessions on its side." That is characteristic "reciprocity" doctrine. In order to swell the profits of the meat barons the Tribune would assassinate any number of other industries. But is there not another and a better way to mend matters? How would it do to clap double cuffs on all importations from France until such time as the French government could see its way to treat American products as fairly as it treats the products of any or all other countries? We have a tariff that is the same for everybody. Why not compel other nations to be equally fair to us, or suffer the consequences? Why not? That wouldn't be "reciprocity," to be sure, but it would be fair play and common sense. WANT IT FOR THEMSELVES. Canadians in No Hurry to Lose Control of Their Own Market. The movement headed by Chamberlain in England to-day may be described as a movement for reciprocity with the colonies. At the same time a strong movement for reciprocity with Canada is being carried on in the United States. We published yesterday a circular issued by the Minnesota branch of the National Reciprocity League. Its officers are some of the most "solid men" of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth. The circular says that reciprocity with Canada will be more valuable than with any other country, and that there is a large market here for farm machinery and other articles used by a farming community. But unless a reciprocity treaty is soon arranged, Canadian tariffs will be raised, especially on American manufacturers. American manufacturers are, therefore, urged to prepare for the international Joint High Commission. The work is to be done "quietly and without parading its efforts before the public." Unnecessary publicity is to be avoided. A fund of $100,000 ought to be raised. The members of the commission "must be impressed with the conviction that the commission must make a treaty," then members of Congress must be pressed to support it. "A great market is growing up north of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence, and we should go after it." We do not blame our American friends for "going after" our market, but that is all the more reason why we should strive to retain it for ourselves. Our tariff is much lower than that of the United States all along the line, and we buy from them twice as much as they from us. If they really want reciprocity, they can get a very large measure of it by simply reducing their own tariff, and this is the course suggested by the New York Sun. There is no doubt that the opening of the Canadian west creates a new situation in regard to trade. Although we have been accustomed to say that the international boundary is an imaginary line, the Great Lakes have been a real barrier to trade and communication. In the West we shall for the first time have to deal with an imaginary line of great length, with a large population on both sides.—Toronto World. True But Not Strange It is discouraging to New England reciprocators to find that among Canadians there is a growing coolness on the subject of preferential trade arrangements with this country. Not long ago Sir Wilfrid Laurier, in the course of a speech in the house of commons, said that the best way for Canada to remain friendly with the United States was to be absolutely independent of it. Obviously he meant to convey the deduction that the surest way to get into hot water would be to enter into a reciprocity scheme. Evidences are increasing daily that Canada does not yearn for reciprocity. She wants to make more, not less, of the manufactured goods required for home consumption. And she is right. Sad as it may be for those who want to "control the Canadian market" from the south side of the boundary, it seems to be true that Canada prefers to control her own market. The Democrats are getting into a useless sweat over the tariff. When it needs reforming the people will let the Republicans have control of the job. The Democrats have been tried—with free soup, Coxey armies and such like results.—Valley Mills (Tex.) Protectionist. How to Pay the Debt If we owe any further debt or duty to Cuba it should be paid out of the national treasury and not taken from our sugar and tobacco growers. Invariable Results. Ballooning. Modern ballooning, by universal consent, dates from 1783, when the Montgolfers, two brothers, made their first ascent in France. They used hydrogen gas, which Cavendish in 1666 had discovered was only about one-seventh the weight of air. fowa Farmis 54 per Acre Cash inance $4 crop till paid. MULHALL, Blox City, Ina Aster Makes an Enemy Astor Makes an Enemy. Lady Henry Somerset is withdrawing gradually from her career as a reformer. She is very sensitive on the subject of her hobbies. Her pet aversion is William Waldorf Astor, who once said of her: "She must be the sort of a woman who drives a man to distraction." The remark was repeated to her ladyship, who has never forgiven the self-expatriated American. How's This? *We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any one of our courses.* F.J. CHENEY & O.PRON, Toledo, O. Cure. We the undersigned, have known F.J. Cheney for all business transactions and financial able to work on any obligation made by their firm. We do not offer any course with Wholesale Dog. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Dog. 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Why It Is the Best is because made by an entirely different defiance Starch is unlike any other, better and one-third more for 10 cents. Few poems would be written but for the inability of poets to live without eating. GINSENG I grow, buy and sell ginseng. One square can will yield 1,200 pounds in rear. An illustrated publication that tells all about the postpaid for the E.D. Atwell, camorah. Mo. K. It is every man's secret fear that he will become delirious some day, and his wife will be his nurse. To Cure a Cold in One day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. When Your Grocer Says be does not have Defiance Starch, you may be sure he is afraid to keep it until his stock of 12 oz. packages are sold. Defiance Starch is not only better than any other Cold Water Starch, but contains 16 oz. to the package and sells for same money as 19 oz. brands. Subtle minds are usually submissive only when submission serves their own interests. Money refunded for each package of PUTNAM FADELESS DYES if unsatisfactory. No, Cordelia, a woman isn't necessarily out of yarn when she knits her brows. Smokers find Lewis' "Single Binder" straight 5c cigar better quality than most 10c brands. Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. The people who are slow but sure, About their motto prate; But though the prize they may secure, It comes to them too late. Pico's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure... J. W. O'Brien, 322 Third Ave. N., Minnesota, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900. When a mule kicks he generally accomplishes something, which is more than can be said of a lot of men. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup: For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, curbs wind noise. 200 bottle. The average mother is color blind; she always says of her brand new baby: "He isn't red like most babies." RED GROSS BALL BLUE If some types of beauty were more than skin deep they might prove fatal to the possessors thereof. More Flexible and Lasting. won't shake cut or blow out; by using Defiance Starch you obtain better results than possible with any other brand and one-third more for same money. No man can serve two masters unless he is a low down politician. insist on Getting It. Some grocers say they don't keep Defiance Starch because they have a stock in hand of 12 a. brands, which they know cannot be sold to a customer who has one used the 16 oz. pkg. Defiance Starch for some money. The jollier general ymanages to make both ends meet. THE K. C. S. ALMANAC FOR 1903 The Kansas City Southern Railway's Almanac for 1903 is now ready for distribution. Farmers, stock-railers, fruit-growers, truck gardeners, manufacturers, merchants and others seeking a new field of action or a new home at the very lowest prices, can obtain reliable information concerning Chisholm National, the Cherokee and Chisholm Nations. In the Indian Territory, Western Arkansas, Eastern Texas, Northwestern Louisiana and the Coast country, and of the business opportunities offered therein. Write for a copy of the K. C. S. Almanac and address, S. G. Warner, G. P. A., K. C. Cincinnati City, Mo. When twins arrive we imagine that even the doctor laughs. FALL KIDNEY CHILLS. With the chilling air of fall comes an extra tax on weak kidneys.—It's the time Doan's Kidney Pills are needed—now recognized the world over as the chief Kidney and Bladder remedy. Aching barks are caused. Hip, back, and loin pains overcome. Swelling of the Doan's Kidney Pills. PRICES SO GENTLE. A SPECIFIC TON. KIDNEY COMPANY For free trial box, mail this coupon to Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. If a space is insufficient, write address on separate paper. WINCHESTER REPEATING No matter what your preferre some one of the eight differen will suit you. 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When we have received the money for the medicine, which we will send you immediately upon receipt of your money, we will send you eight账单 money for eight boxes, after you have paid the $10 worth and returned the money, we will without any further work on your note to send you eight账单 money for 135 piece ORMIA dinner set, exactly as per cent, with MA, and has absolutely no trade-mark or advertisement to ask you to do so to show it to your friends and tell them you do so free of charge. Our No. 1 box of remedies cost $10 can also secure many other valuable premiums than MA, so who will pay for them? Dept. R. S Broadway, New York City. YEAR TILL CURED. 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED. postpaid a 200 page treatise on Piles, Fistula and Diseases of the ereas. treatise on Diseases of Women. Of the thousands cured none a paid cill cured—we furnish their names on application. PRINTON & MINOR. 10,30 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo. O Every housewife gloats over finely starched linen and white goods. Conceit is justifiable after using Defiance Starch. It gives a stiff, glossy white-ness to the clothes and does not rot them. It is absolutely pure. It is the most economical because it goes farthest, does more and costs less than others. To be had of all grocers at 16 oz. for 10c. THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO., OMAHA, NEB. Wise people respect them an; fools respect his good clothes. Allen's Foot-Ease, Wonderful Remedy. "Have tried ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE, and find it to be a certain cure, and gives comfort to one suffering with sore, tender and painful feet. I will recommend ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE to my friends, as it is certainly a wonderful remedy.—Mrs. N. H. Guilford, New Orleans, La." Anger is the thunder that sours the milk of human kindness. Those W o Have Tried It will use no other. Defiance Cold Water Starch has no equal in Quantity or Quality—16 oz. for 10 cents. Other brands contain only 12 oz. Any man who does you an ill turn will never forgive you for it. ALTON RESUMES FAST ST. LOUIE TRAIN SERVICE. Passengers destined to St. Louis and points east should go via the Kansas City gateway, thereby securing the advantage of the Chicago & Alton's fast night train, leaving Kansas City at 9 p.m., arriving in St. Louis at 7:08 a.m. Chair cars free of extra charge. Compartment sleeping cars. The Alton keeps their light a shining just ahead of the rest. Write to L. D. Cooper, Traveling Passenger Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, Kansas City, Mo., for lowest rates. Pauper Leaves Over $30,000 Maria Olive Perraud, a Paris woman, who for years had been in receipt of outdoor relief, recently died. It now has been found that she left behind £6,500 in French consols. BARTER SPRINGS, KANSAS The university's free sample of Doan's Kidney Pills. For five years I have had much pain in my back, which means my kidneys. Four boxes of Isaan's Kidney Pills have en- cased me, and I think I love my life to these pils, and I want others to know it." SADIE DAVIS, Baxter Springs, KANSAS FALMOUTH, VA. — "I suf- fered over twelve months with pain in the small of my torsos, gale only temporary relief. Doan's Kidney Pills cured me." FALMOUTH, Foreign Army Statistics In Russia, 2,810 men in every million are annually called into the army; in Germany, 4,120; in France, 5,620. To get so large a number of Frenchmen, weaklings have to be taken. This makes the mortality in the French army three and a half times that of the German army. Still a Few Left. The bishop of Durham complains that the English language will soon consist of nothing but slang and initials. If he will consult the latest American dictionaries he will learn that there are still about 300,000 words in good and regular standing. Big Steamspin Composer The Hamburg-American steamship line owns 119 vessels, valued at $45, 153,000; the North German Lloyd, 107 vessels, valued at $33,748,000. Wrecks In the Baltic There are more wrecks in the Baltic sea than in any other place in the world. The average is one wreck a day throughout the year. Texas Finds a Remedy Fate, Tex., Sept. 21st—Texas has seldom, if ever, had such a profound sensation, as that caused by the introduction recently of a new remedy for Kidney diseases. This remedy has already been tried in thousands of cases, and in almost every case the results have been wonderful... Henry Vaughan, of Rural Route, No. 3, Fate, says of it: "I suffered with Kidney Trouble for over 18 months. I was very bad and could get nothing to help me till I heard of the new remedy, Dodd's Kidney Pills. I began to use these pills, and very soon found myself improving. I kept on and now I can say I am absolutely cured and free from any symptom of my old trouble. "I am very glad I heard of this wonderful remedy and I would strongly advise anyone suffering with Kidney trouble to try it, for I know it will cure." Wants More Mirth. Dr. James Sully, the eminent Washington psychologist, claims to have proved by long observation and a series of mechanical experiments that society's ban against heavy laughter as "bad form" is producing a mirthless and sour-visaged race. People in the "smart set," says Dr. Sully, do not laugh as their forefathers did because they think that to do so would be quite vulgar. Cause and Effect It is said that Dr. Weir Mitchell, returning late from a party in a neighboring city once, awakened his sister to tell her what he thought was too good to keep till morning. A lady had been introduced to him, and, considering him a scientific man, wished to direct her conversation accordingly. "Doctor," said she, "don't you think the cause of so much sickness is the want of sozoodont in the air?" Two Good Reasons A good-looking young woman who was brought before the police judge of Omaha charged with holding her skirts too high on a rainy day showed the magistrate how high she had lifted them, and was discharged. "Evidently," says an Omaha girl, "there were two good reasons for her lifting her skirts, and the judge saw them."—Roller Monthly. Highest Railway. The Jungfrau railway in Switzerland has now reached the Elgerwand, at an altitude of about 12,000 feet above sea level. The Antarctic. The unexplored antarctic region, which equals Europe in size, is the largest unexplored area in the world. One-sixth of the land owners in Great Britain are women. CUBS' FOOD. They Thrive on Grape-Nuts. Healthy babies don't cry and the well nourished baby that is fed on Grape-Nuts is never a crying baby. Many babies who cannot take any other food relish the perfect food Grape-Nuts and get well. "My little baby was given up by three doctors who said that the condensed milk on which I had fed it had ruined the child's stomach. One of the doctors told me that the only thing to do would be to try Grape-Nuts, so I got some and prepared it as follows: I soaked 1½ tablespoonfuls in one pint of cold water for half an hour then I strained off the liquid and mixed 12 teaspoonfuls of this strained Grape-Nuts juice with six teaspoonfuls of rich milk, put in a pinch of salt and a little sugar, warmed it and gave it to baby every two hours. "In this simple, easy way I saved baby's life and have built her up to a strong healthy child rosy and laughing. The food must certainly be perfect to have such a wonderful effect as this. I can truthfully say I think it is the best food in the world to raise delicate babies on and is also a delicious healthful food for grown-ups as we have discovered in our family." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Grape-Nuts food stands for the true theory of health. Look in each package for a copy of the famous little book, "The Road to Wellyville." HUMOR OF THE DAY Hadn't Soared. I understand," said the Philosopher, "that you are financially interested in Slangley's flying machine." "Yes," replied the Wise Guy, "he met me on the ground floor." "Well?" "Well, I am still there—and so is the machine." "Sail ho!!" called the lookout. "Whereaway?" asked the first mate. "Six pints off the lee bow." "Make it eight pints," ordered a thirsty passenger, "I can drink a quart myself any time."—Judge. An Exception. J. M. Mrs. Casey—Yis, an' I think it's a good nusband he'll make her, too. Ye can always tell what's in a man from the look uv of his eye. Mrs. Kelly—Maybe, Ellen, maybe. But many's the time I've seen the tears rise in Denny's when it wasn't salt water he'd been drinkin'. Attractive. When you've been to Niagara. "Yes, I was quietly married last Tuesday week, and the next day reached Niagara. Soon as we got there I started out to see the Falls with my wife." "Magnificent, eh?" "You bet. You should have seen all the other men turning around to look at her as we passed." And Not Over Here. "I think you must be mistaken, sir," the old man chipped in. "What about?" demanded his neighbor in the crowd. "Didn't I just hear you remark you were glad the war in Bulgaria was over?" "Not exactly. I said I was glad it was over in Bulgaria." Summer Thought: "This heat is enough to drive a man to suicide." "If he's a fool." "I'm not so sure." "Well, a good man won't kill him self anyway, and a man who isn't good certainly would be foolish to kill himself to escape the heat."—Detroit Free Press. Cheerfully Contributed. "Say," whispered the stranger in church, "what's this collection for?" "This offering," replied the man with the collection plate, "is for forign missions." "That's all right, then," said the stranger, producing a dollar; "I was goin' to say if it's fur the choir it ain't worth it." A Seaside Problem. "Ought I to Wait?" The Summer Resort Band. "That band leader is very obliging and considerate." "Hadn't observed it," answered the crusty citizen. "Why, he plays everything that anybody requests." "Yes. And if you ask him not to play something he takes encores on it." Best Kind of Proof. "Here!" exclaimed the frate customer to the trunk dealer. "I thought you said that chest I bought of you was mothproof?" "Well," said the dealer, "wasn't it?" "No! When I opened it my things were fall of moths!" "Great Scott, man! What better proof of em you was COMMODORE NICHOLSON OF OUR NAVY Recommends Pe-ru-na-Other Prominent Men Testify. Commodore Somerville Nicholson, of the United States Navy, in a letter from 1837 K Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., says: "Your Peruna has been and is now used by so many of my friends and acquaintances as a sure cure for catarrh that I am convinced of its curative qualities and I unhesitatingly recommend it to all persons suffering from that complaint." —S. Nicholson. United States Minister to Guatemala Endorses Pe-ru-na. Dr. W, Godfrey Hunter, U. S. Minister to Guatemala, ex-member of Congress from Kentucky, in a letter from Washington, D. C., writes: "I am fully satisfied that your Peruna is an efficacious remedy for catarrh, as and I many of my friends have been benefitted by its use."—W. G. Hunter, M. D. Member of Congress From Virginia Writes. Hon. G. R. Brown, Martinville, Va., ex-member of Congress Fifth District, 50th Congress, writes: "I cheerfully give my endorsement to your Peruna as a cure for catarrh. Its beneficial results have been so fully demonstrated that its use is essential to all persons suffering from that disease." —Hon. G. R. Brown. The day was when men of prominence hesitated to give their testimonials to proprietary medicines for publication. This remains true today of most proprietary medicines. But Peruna has become so justly famous, its merits are known to so many people of high and low stations, that no one hesitates to see his name in print recommending Peruna. The highest men in our nation have given Peruna a strong endorsement. Men representing all classes and stations are equally represented. N Bloodine CURES All Forms of BLOOD POISON Such as Boroilea, Kozema and Rheumatism. Positively a targeted to cure if directions are followed. $1 per bottle. W. L. DOUGLAS '3.50' and '3 SHOES UNION MADE You can save from $3 to $5 yearly by wearing W. L. Douglas $3.50 or $3 shoes. The material that have been costing you from $4.00 to $5.00. The immense sale of W. L. Douglas shoes proves superiority over all other markets. PETER H. BURGESS Sold by retail shop dealers everywhere. Look for name and price on bottom. The Best Buy Corporation toll process there is value in Douglas shoes. Ornamental Pat. L. the highest grade. Fast Color Express. Fast Gift Day Line cannot be equalled at any price. Gift Card Free. W. L. DUOLAN. Brooklyn, Mass. Catalog Free. Remember this when you buy Wet Chaismon Clothing and look for the name TOWER on the buttons. This sign and this name have stood for the BEST during sixty-seven years of increasing sales. If your dealer will not supply you write for free catalogue of black or yellow water- proof oilated coats, slickers, suits hats, and horse goods for all kinds of wet work. A. J. TOWER CO. THE BOSTON, MASS., U.S.A. TOWER CANADIAN CO. TORONTO, CAN. LIMITED. DENSION JOHN W. MORRIS, Washington, D.C. Successfully Prosecutes Claims. Late Examiner U.S. TOWER Bureau. 1934 in civil war. Included claims, etc. CHAMPION TRUSS FITTED WITH EASE BORN WITH MORRIS GET YOUR Physician's Report Philadelphia Truss Co. 610 Locust St. Philadelphia, Pa. COMMODORE Nicholson If you do not devise prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. ERVOUSWOMEN Nine out of ten women are nervous—suffering in silence. Sick headache is one of the first symptoms—things go on from bad to worse until utter collapse. Don't delay — if you have frequent headaches that is a sure indication your stomach is wrong. Indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, liver and kidney troubles soon follow. will quickly seek out and correct stomach complications — headaches, disappear, your appetite is good, refreshing sleep is induced. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is very pleasant to take, and is sold by all drug-gists—50c and 1 bottle. PEPSIN SYRUP COMPANY, Monticello, Ill. ENTHREON'S BROMO SELTZER 10 CENTS. CORRES ALL HEADACHES. WHEN PAIN AND ANGUISH WRING THE BROW, A MINSTERING ANGEL THOU: BROMO- SELTZER 10¢ SOLD EVERYWHERE. Efflicted with Thompson's Eye Water Sore eyes, use W. N. U., KANSAS CITY, NO. 39, 1903 PISO'S CURSE FOR CORES WHICH MAL FUSE FAILS heat cough rubs. Taste good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. 25 CTS 25 CTS CONSUMPTION No Delay--Satisfaction Guaranteed--Teeth Examined Free We are the most reliable dentists in the city. We have the largest and oldest practice in the city. Our success is due to the uniformly high grade work done by gentlemanly operators of middle ages; no youths We Guarantee to Please. Our Reliability is Unquestioned. This firm is backed by a wealthy corporation, and is therefore thoroughly responsible. All work is guaranteed for 15 years. Full Set of Teeth $2.00. Set S. S. White Teeth... $4.00 Gold Crowns 22-k... $2.65 Bridge Work, per tooth... $2.65 Platinum fillings... $50c Cleaning... 50c We do as we advertise— Teeth extracted without pain We are here to stay Cleaning 50c We do as we advertise- Teeth extracted without pain FREE We are here to stay. NEW YORK DENTAL ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS. In St. Second Floor. Entrance on Main Open Daily. Night's till 9. L. WILLIAM —GENERAL— Fishing, Horseshoeing and Wash. Good Material and First- Workmanship guaranteed. Price Ave. Only First Class Colored Shop in the C The Very Lowest Prices. 416 Laurel. Telephone BASH "FOLLOW THE D Daily Tra Kansas City to St. L. Need service, smooth track, fast the Wabash run directly through lands, St. Louis, in full view of all ings—the Wabash is the only line Wabash Train No. Kansas City 6:15 p. m., arrives N to next evening, and New York turning, saving a day's travel. T bash is the only line that does it. L. S. McCLELL Passenger Agent. Kansas EBER, MERCHANT want a suit to order here is the p d save money. Why? Because v nt. Come and s 1029 Main St. Second Floor. Entrance on Main Street only. Open Day. Night. 9 till 9. Sunday. 10 to 4. J. L. WILLIAMS. Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing and Wagon Repair Shop. Good Material and First-Class Residence 416 Laurel. Telephone 1052 Red. 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. 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. 325 S. W. Blvd. Kansas City, N NEGRO ENTERPRISE. Smoke a Paul Laurence Dunbar Cigar. PRICE & CENTS. 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. Main office Chicago, Ill. Anthony Overton, Manager Western Division, Station "A" Kansas City, Mo. SAMUEL DIGGS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in JUNK. CASH PAID FOR Scrap Iron, Rags, Bottles and Metals. Our business transaction will convince you of our honest weights and fair dealings. PHONE 126 HICKORY. IRON YARD...Con, 8th @ Hickery Sts. OFFICE & WAREHOUSE 1315 W. 9th. Kansas City, Mo. A. H. H. NEW YO EST 1029 Main St. J. L. V Blacksmithing, H Shop. Good Workn 707 Independence Ave. Only First The Residence 416 La WABASH Kansas C Unsurpassed servi trains on the Waba Fair grounds, St. cent buildings—the Wabash Leaving Kansas C and Buffalo next e second morning, sa vice. Wabash is t Western Passenger A. WEBER If you want a go and save m no rent. 2825 S. W. Blvd. NEGR Paul Laurel This cigar is made e ler Tobacco, with a Su bought, even at a cost TESTS WITHOUT PLATE TAL CO ERS. Since on Main Street only. Until 9. Sunday. 10 to 4 AMS, and Wagon Repair First-Class unteed. Kansas City, Mo. in the City. es. phone 1052 Red. THE FLAG." Trains 5 St. Louis. fast time. All through the World's of all the magnifi- ly line that does it. No 8. Drives Niagra Falls York and Boston el. Through ser- oes it. LELLAN. Kansas City, Mo. ANT TAILOR, is the place to because we pay me and see us. Kansas City, Mo RISE. bar Cigar. s. e imported Havana Fil- better cigar cannot be b. WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDARO KANSAS. For the Moral, Intellectual and Industrial Training of our Departments. Theological, Classical, Normal, Preparatory, State Industries Courses. Theological, Classical, Normal, Preparatory, Carpentry and Teeture, Printing and Book-making, Dressmaking and Plain Tailoring, Business Course and Stenography, Farming, Stock and Truck Gardening, Cooking and Laundering. Advantages. Good Buildings, Healthy Moral Tone, A Faculty of Twelvelege-bred and Industrially Trained Teachers. Terms $7.50 Per Month. School Opens Sep For the Moral, Intellectual and Industrial Training of our Youth. Departments. 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. Advantages. Good Buildings, Healthy Moral Tone, A Faculty of Twelve College-bred and Industrially Trained Teachers. Terms $7.50 Per Month. School Opens Sept. 14th. For Illustrated Catalogue Just Out Write to WILEIAM T. VERNON, A. M., D. D., Prest., Quindaro, Kas. WILEIAM T. VERNON, A. M., D. D., Prest., Quindaro, Kas. Is This Really True? Yes! Some of the choicest qualities and prettiest designs in Watches and Jewelry are in the show window of : : : : J. A. WILSON. Mr. Wilson in soliciting the patronage of his frie and the public either in buying his goods or in re ing of watches and jewelry (which is a speci assures nothing less than complete satisfac Bargains in diamond rings, engagement and wedding baby rings, ladies' gold guards, etc., can always be ROOSEVELT REPUBLICAN C Headquarters 117 W. 6th St., Kansas City M Mr. Wilson in soliciting the patronage of his friends and the public either in buying his goods or in repairing of watches and jewelry (which is a specialty) assures nothing less than complete satisfaction. Bargains in diamond rings, engagement and wedding rings, baby rings, ladies' gold guards, etc., can always be obtained. ROOSEVELT REPUBLICAN CLUB. Headquarters 117 W. 6th St., Kansas City Mo. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP To the Roosevelt Republican Club at Kansas City, Mo. I hereby make application for membership in the above-nam pledge myself to do all in my power to secure the nomination and Theodore Roosevelt for President in 1994. I hereby make application for membership in the above-named club and pledge myself to do all in my power to secure the nomination and election of Theodore Roosevelt for President in 1904. Name...... Address..... Age..... Occupation..... Meeting night the second and fourth Thursday in each month Roosevelt-loving Negro join. No dues required in this club. OFFICERS. L. W. Carter, President; W. W. Yates, 1st Vice-Preside Waters, 2nd Vice-President; Dr. T. C. Unthanks, Secretary; The Treasurer: F. L. Lewis Corresponding Secretary; Frank William at-arm. "BE A SPORT." Age..... Meeting night the second and fourth Thursday'in each month. Let every Roosevelt-loving Negro join. No dues required in this club. OFFICERS. L. W. Carter, President; W. W. Yates, 1st Vice-President; W. W. Waters, 2nd Vice-President; Dr. T. C. Unthanks, Secretary; Theo. H. Clay, Treasurer: F. L. Lewis Corresponding Secretary; Frank Williams, Sergeant-at-arm. "BE A SPORT." DRINK.... Quaker Maid Ry ...A Swell Drink for Swell People ...A Swell Drink for Swell People... For Sale Everywhere. S. HIRSCH & CO., KANSAS CITY, S. HIRSCH & CO., KANSAS CITY, MO THE new, non-failing, well-informed combined treatment for the human Hair, OZONO and CEDROLINE, used jointly, camouflage, for land, to the length, justre, life, and beauty. One year ago the directors of the BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., with the sole purpose and intention to produce and costly experiments, have successfully formulated a treatment so potent and powerful, yet so harmless and non-toxic, that the effects upon the Hair border upon the miraculous. This treatment can be used in all faith and confidence, as it is certain to produce the complementary effects of the Hair to grow long and luxurious straight, and of a most delicate and pliable texture. It prevents the tendency of the Hair to grow compact, soft, single, 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, thin places, and bare spots. It is sure to prevent the hair from falling off, and splitting at the ends. This great combined treatment is now the most wonderful remedy for the Hair in the whole wide world. Most precious and most made by any farm on earth. Cut out this advertisement, and send to us, with only $1.50, and, immediately upon receipt of same, we will send to you a full and complete treatment, consisting of one 400 ml bottle of CEDROLINE, two 2.00; also two large bottles of CEDROLINE, the lightning Hair Grower, worth $5.00; also one large package of our latest discovery, POWDERED EGG SHAMPOO, worth $50; also one bar of discovery, POWDERED EGG SHAMPOO, worth $50; one 1-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, the most expensive specialty of the day, worth $50. This grand collection, worth in all, will be sent on receipt of $1.50 and your name and address, with full plain, complete directions, together with our beautiful Souvenir Catalogue, justly called the collector's gift. NOTE: To all who have ever bought OZONO we will send this great bargain offer for only $1.00. Your word will be sufficient. Simply use 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 1. leaving Kansas City after the Operas. stage meetings and Sunday night Churus service, at 10:45 p. m. and arriving in St. Louis at 7:20 a. m., 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. 1784 Telephone 4178 First-Class Work & Prompt Delivery. 708 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. Heim's KANSAS CITY $11 E.H.D. CO. OLD LAGER SPECIAL BREWS SCHARNAGEL SELECT KYFHLAUSER PERFECTION 1880 1890 1900 SALES: 12000 59946 130578 BBLS. BBLS. BBLS. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. FURNITURE CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL. AND SECRET LODGES. Cosmico at Ilan Lag No. 293, G.U.O.of O.P. meets at 1413 E. 181st st. End and 4th Wednes- day evening in each month, at 8 o'clock. J. H. Heltz, N. G.: W. R. Patterson, P. S. St. Mary's Tabernacle, No. 2, meets first and third Fridays in each month at 1734 Grand avenue. Daughter Lulu Hosley H. P. Daughter Mary Finkel, Sosothena. St. Hyllard Tabernacle No. 7, meets first and 8th Fridays in each month. N. C. Dutrup' avenue. Daughter Martha Johnson H. P. Susanher Able L. Lyles, Sosothena. Gate City Lag No. 4879, G.U.O.of O. P. meets at 1413 E. 18th st. Every first and third Fridays, of each Month. E. S. LEWIS, P. S. St. John's Chapel, on Bell St. Between Sta. and St. Louis ave, kev. N. C. Buren, pastor. Sunday services 11 a.m and 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening and Teachers' meeting Thursday evening. Pleasant Green Baptist church, Independence and Tracy ave. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m. Weekly services—Prayer meetings and missionary, Wednesday evenings at 8 o'clock p. m. Young People's Literary and Progressive Club, Thursday evenings. Church meeting, Friday before the second Sunday in each month. E. M. WILSON, Pastor. Residence 1603 East 13th st. Burns Chapel, M. E. Church. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Preaching, 11:00 a.m. Cass Meeting, 2:30 p.m. Epworth League, 7:00 p.m. Preaching, 7:45 p.m. Literary Tuesdays 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 8:00 p. m. Class Meeting, Thursdays 8:00 p.m. Corner 11th and Highland, J. M. Harris, Pastor. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-Like complexion obtained if used as directed. Will not damage person four or five shades lighter, and a mutliple person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin red. Will not damage beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pearl tan, liver spots removed without harm. Color the eye you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER Best Stoves Made. Largest Stock in City. Prices the Lowest. Wholesale and Retail Peninsular Agents For... 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, Schall Steel Ranges and Furnaces. TIN WORK a Spoolalty. 1329 Grand Ave. THE new, non-failing and infallible com- munity team treatment for the hummie Hair, OZONO CEDROLINE, used con- jointly, cannot fail to lend to the Hair length, lustre, life, and beauty $ One year after the directive and closely appy- tured CO., with the sole purpose and intention to produce an absolutely perfect and reliable treatment for the Hair, appropriated to the direction and necessity alone. The services of three of the world's most noted chemists were secured, who, after twelve months of have successfully formulated a treatme- tion so potent and powerful, yet so harmless and innocent, that its immediate affects are not injurious to miraculous. This treatment can be used in all faith and confidence, as it is certain to produce results most gratifying, causing