The Rising Son

Rising Son It Pays to Advertise in the Rising Son for it Reaches More Homes of Colored People than any other Paper in the State. "COCK-A-DOODLE-DO!" IS EVERY BODY HAPPY? AN EXPLOSION OF FUN. Hurtig and Seamon have been very successful of late especially in the direction of musical comedy production, but they have surpassed themselves with "Rufus Rastus" a real coon show, in which they are starring Ernest Hogan, who is known the world over as "the unbleached American." The attraction which will be presented to the Grand audiences during the week of May 6th differs entirely from the general run of these musical plays. Not only on account of its cast being of a dark shade, but also for the reason that every style of gavety and frivolity, songs and dances for which the colored race is known, will be introduced is sufficient guarantee, that "Rufus Rastus" is a well digestable offering. "Hogan is a whole show by himself," says the Philadelphia item. In "Rufus Rastus" he is depicted as a Southern coon with a proctivity for constantly getting into trouble and ridiculous situations. The opening of the farce is at Louce de Leon Hotel, St. Augustine, Fla., where he has been stranded with an "Uncle Tom" show. From the scene of action is moved to Madison Square Garden, New York, on the night of a rag-time masque ball. In the Metropolis he suddenly becomes lucky and the finish of the piece is a good one to the measly moke. Throughout the production which is put on with elaborate effect in every detail, the comedy is wholesome and thoroughly typical of the Southern negro. The aim of the performers is to create nothing but comedy and they more than succeed in their effects. Matinee Sunday, Thursday and Saturday. Door open 1:45 p. m. Curtain raises 2:45 p. m. In Affliction's School. One month in the school of affliction will teach thee more than the great precepts of Aristotle in seven years; for thou canst never judge rightly of human affairs, unless thou hast first felt the blows and found out the deceits of fortune.—Fuller. Tends Monkeys and Men. The monkey house at the London zoo is being cleaned, disinfected and partly reconstructed. The Field remarks: "The work will be done under the supervision of Dr. Gordon, the expert, who has been in charge of the sanitation of the House of Commons." PASSING OF NEGRO SERVANTS. It is indeed sad to see many of our colored girls out of employment and wandering around from place to place. Many of them are too proud to work for their own people and many of them are too lazy to work for the white people. Of course there are some honorable exceptions. The colored servants should remember that they can be ladies and gentlemen in the kitchen and dining room as well as they can in the parlor. There are lots of young men and women working out as servants and can command respect if they respect themselves. But the condition of many of the colored servants today is heart-rendering. Many of them are not wanted because they are not reliable and unclean in appearance. The large hotels are dispensing with the colored waiters, bell boys and colored cooks. Barber shops that have heretofore been conducted by colored men are fast being dismixed by white barbers. The Italians have pushed the colored bootblack aside and established modern and up-to-date parrots. The Chinaman and up-to-date laundries have taken the place of the colored washerwoman, and the colored nurses no longer are seen upon the public streets. What will be the future of the colored servant is the question? The colored pulpit has thrown aside religion and joined the army of money grafters. Instead of religion in the colored church being preached, begging for money to carry into effect speculation schemes from which many of them receive a percentage. What will be the future of the colored servant is the question that ought to be considered by the pulpit. The time is ripe for the colored people in this city to be looking about them. The colored servant is passing out of existence fast.—The Bee. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES. The Board of Regents, represented by its president, Hon. D. C. McClung of Jefferson City, Hon. E. C. Wilson of Mexico and Secretary N. C. Barch made an official inspection of the institution, April 26. These gentlemen were accompanied by ex-Secretary of State Sam B. Cook, Attorney Charles A. Winston and Col. Sam Kellar, Globe-Democrat correspondent. The entire party partook or a seven course dinner prepared by the young ladies of the cooking class in the model kitchen of the Domestic Science Department and served in the model dining room. The following editorial from the Jefferson City Republican Review speaks for itself: Lincoln Institute A party of Jefferson City men went over to Lincoln Institute yesterday to inspect the work of that school and came away with a high opinion of its management and teachers. They were deeply impressed with the standards of work in all the departments, but they were particularly impressed with the work which is being done in the industrial department. In that department they found young men gleaning practical information in blacksmithing, carpentry in all its branches, including wood moulding and other useful trades, and the girls acquiring the rudiments, aye more, a practical and working knowledge of domestic science in all its departments. They were shown exhibits of the sewing, laundering, fancy needle work, etc., done by the girls, and they were not only shown, but ate a wholesome dinner prepared by the students and served in the spacious dining-room of the new girls' dor- THE LADY OF THE MUSIC mitory. All the men have been seen today, and while there is not a single one of them but that ate twice as much as he should, none of them are sick, which serves to show that the girls of Lincoln Institute will never shorten the lives of the good men they will marry some day by bad cooking. President Allen and the teachers in the various departments are a good lot and visitors are always shown every courtesy due them. For information relative to Lincoln Institute's famous summer school address, Dr. B. F. Allen, president. "Real Comfort" Is Normal. All we ought to expect is comfort, artistic if you choose, but complete at all events. That is quite enough for anybody. When surplus wealth comes, let the comfort grow into luxury. But to wear one's self out fretting for unattainable things, to barter honor for them, is sheer folly. If the world could be brought to the point of seeing this there would be greater joy in living. Oldest University. The oldest university in the world is at Pekin. It is called the "School for the Sons of the Empire." Its antiquity is very great, and a grand register, consisting of stone columns, 329 in Henry Bergh's Name Honored. In 1866 the late Henry Bergh founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and its incorporation he became its first president. He made himself the leader of much ridicule by his persistence in discovering and bringing to punishment those who offended against humane purpose, more especially concerned horses; but when he died in 1888, a chain of similar societies had been established throughout the Union and in foreign countries, and he was held in honor throughout the world.—New York Sun. Says She Saw Ghost of Sergius. At the exact hour of the assassination of the Russian Grand Duke Sergius. A Man in the Moon. Although the moon is not a riotous luxuriant abode, it is anything but the lifeless or commonly supposed. It may be desolate and cold; but it is not altogether dead—Scientific American. Where to Have a Boil Thomas Bailey Aldrich, commenting once upon the trials of Job, remarked that the only proper place to have a boil was between "John" and "O'Reilly." Still Poisonous Snakes in Europe. The Tyrolean government still pays for the extermination of poisonous snakes. It is the one European government which now does so. Sudan Ostrich Feather Trade Sudan Ostrich Feather Trade. The ostrich feather trade in the Sudan seems doomed, owing to the success of the South African ostrich arms. Ice on Telegraph Wires Ice forming on telegraph wires sometimes increases their weight so less than 90 per cent. American Oysters for Shanghai. American oysters are sent as far as Shanghai. "Real Comfort" Is Normal All we ought to expect is comfort, artistic if you choose, but complete at all events. That is quite enough for anybody. When surplus wealth comes, let the comfort grow into luxury. But to wear one's self out fretting for unattainable things, to barter honor for them, is sheer folly. If the world could be brought to the point of seeing this there would be greater joy in living. Oldest University. The oldest university in the world is at Peking. It is called the "School for the Sons of the Empire." Its antiquity is very great, and a graded register, consisting of stone columns, 320 in number, contains the names of 60,000 graduates. Peculiarity of Buddhism. The religion of the Buddha is cited as an example of recognition given by a great religious teacher to the lower animals. Alone does the doctrine of Buddha enbrace a recognition of the dignity of the lower order of animals. Transforms Vegetables. M. Mollard of Paris, not satisfied with the usual grafting adopted, by floriculturists, has started to transform vegetables. It is said he has succeeded in turning a radish into a potato. Polar Region is Healthful The air is so pure in the Polar regions, so free from harmful microbes, that throat and lung diseases are unknown there. That section is also entirely free from contagious malades. Speed of Electric Current The speed of the electric current in copper wire is 463,500,000 meters a second. The fastest ocean steamer makes only 9.8 meters a second. True Friends. True friends visit us in prosperity only when invited, but in adversity they come without invitation.-Theophrastus. NUMBER 46 to One. Call at Her Studio on Henry Bergh's Name Honored In 1806 the late Henry Bergh founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and on its incorporation he became its first president. He made himself the butt of much ridicule by his persistency in discovering and bringing to punishment those who offended against its humane purpose, more especially as concerned horses; but when he died, in 1888, a chain of similar societies had been established throughout the Union and in foreign countries, and he was held in honor throughout the world—New York Sun. Saves She Saw Ghost of Sergius At the exact hour of the assassination of the Russian Grand Duke Sergius his goddaughter, in the Alexis palace, declares he opened the door of her room, covered with bleeding wounds, and exclaimed: "Look, young princess!" French Soldiers Cannot Write. French Soldiers Cannot Write. In order to test the quality of mind of French soldiers, a set of questions – a kind of "general paper" – was sent to sixty two soldiers at random. Of the sixty two, seventeen could not write, and so did not answer at all. Water for Cows. Experiments show that a cow, when in fed flow of milk, drinks from 1,500 to 2,000 pounds of water a month, the average quantity, determined by testing a herd, being 1,660 pounds for each cow Man at Thirty Love's young dream being once over, man is apt to drift past one's comfortable matrimonial stage. At thirty he needs to be very skilfully netted, "Ambrosia" in The World To Color Hyacinth. By putting the stem of the flower into a bottle of red ink, leaving it there for an hour, the hyacinth will assume a delicate pink color. Customers of a shoe dealer insist upon their rights, and they also get their lefts. Bubble and Squeak By B. L. TAYLOR With some extracts from the unpub- lished work of the late Walter Bushard Harte. (1) He—Dearie, I will buy you a parrot to talk to when I am busy, She—Perhaps it would say something witty, and that would be a nice change. If a maxim-maker endangered to live according to his own maxims, he would be even a greater contradiction than most men, who live without any philosophy at all. . . The saying that it is better to be an old man's darling than a young man's slave was never written by a medical man, for such a man would know that a man who is worn out physically doesn't want a darling, but a nurse. A young woman would more likely be an old man's slave. A young man is often a young woman's slave, too; and there is happiness in a state of reciprocal bondage. There is this to be said for mediocrity; It provides for those dependent upon it, while genius sacrifices all for an idea. He—A modest man is an abomination to a woman in love. She—A great anxiety and suspense, rather. When a woman is reduced to talking only common sense to her male acquaintances, she is either reconciled to being class-1 as passe, or is badly disillusioned with life. . . Wealth often accentuates a man's vulgarity; poverty some-what excuses it. * * A "friendly interest" is often a euphoria for an impudent curiosity. WALTER BLACKBURN HARTE. Disgruntlement "A murmur seize this vulgar age?" Beating my breast, I try alread. Art, music, literature, the stage Are cheapened by the madding mob. They make a most ungodly row, And one is deafened by the din. Culture was worth while once, but now The Philistines are crowding in. They overrun the concert hall, And boost the price of choestest chairs; While I, who hock the wherewithal, Most chamber up six flights of stairs. And even in the gallery A decent seat is hard to win. Alow, aloft, the boargeoise— The Philistines are crowding in. G. Bernard Shaw is all the go; But once I had him to myself. His plays, unknown then, stood arow, Well-trained, upon my study shelf. Now, if I try to see those plays I can't get in, a bulletin Announces S. R. O. for days. The Philistines are crowding in. Grand opera, too, the mob devours; They flock like sheep to the "king"; I have to stand in line for hours To buy a seat for anything. Of culture makes the whole world chin. And culture doesn't count for much. When all Phalistina's crowding in. Have you joined the "See America First Association," the mission of which is to turn the American tourist ide westward? "See Naples and die!" if you must, but "See America first!" The news that "The House of Mirth" is to be dramatized will be hailed with delight by all lowers of the drama. On course it will be necessary to add a plot, but any stance carpenter can supply that, and what action the novel nicks can be furnished with a pair of low comedians and a male quartette. Letters of An Art Student It will be recalled that Charles Dana Gibson sacrificed a tremendous income a few months ago, to go abroad and study art. How successfully this experiment is wooing him is shown in his letters to his friends at home, a tew of which we have been privileged to publish. Paris, Jan. 13, 1906. My Dear Chambers: Your splendid appreciate of me in Collier's finds an echo on this side of the Atlantic. I seem to be as we known in Paris as in New York. I see myself pointed out in the cafe or on the boulevard, or wherever I may go. With that modesty which you have spoken of as one of my traits, I presented myself humbly before the old French Academicians, informing them that I wished to study art from the beginning. I feared they might take me at my word and set me to drawing the figure, but they finally acknowledged that they could teach me nothing about drawing, and advised me to begin at once on color. This I found extreme y interesting, and all that I had imagined it. I have made a great many experiments on my own account, with startling results. Yesterday I discovered that by mixing red and blue one gets a rich purple. It was a revelation in impressionism. I hastened to the old masters, my teachers. To my disappointment they were not surprised. Yes, they said; red and blue unobtutely produced purple. They had happened on the same discovery in earlier years; but alas! they had forgotten it. Atter studying the figure indoors for years and years one forgets almost everything else. I am sending you some of the purple by express. Don't you agree that it would be a strong tonic color for a landscape? You will note that it is the exact tint of Robert Reed's automobile. It was Reed who said to me at the Players' club the day before I sailed, "When in doubt, my boy, use purple." I heard to-day that Sargent uses a mason's trowel to lay colors on pure, and I spoke to the old masters about it; but you can't teach an old master new tricks. They advise me to paint very thin at the beginning. I am receiving every day commissions for oil portraits from my agents in the United States and Canada, but I am resolved to study another fartnight or two before executing them. One cannot know too much about color, I am convinced. At present we are living very modestly in hotel quarters that cost only a thousand francs a week, but we expect to move to more comfortable quarters when the money from the portraits shows in. Yours, for Art's Sake. The Literary Market. (For the guidance of authors who are unfamiliar with the needs of the various periodicals.) McCure's, New York, is overstocked with articles on graft, and is not purchasing at present. Munsey's, New York, is in the market for anything. Nothing rejected that is decipherable. The Baptist Union, Chicago, does not pay for stories about actresses or baseball players. Town Topics, New York, requests its correspondents to be a little more careful until further notice. The Woman's Home Companion, New York, wants "really funny jokes." They must be perfectly safe and well-aged. The Century does not care for articles on timely topics unless they are well written. Harper's Bazar will pay good prices for bright, snappy dress patterns that have a strong human interest and end happily. Can journalism be taught? Experts have disagreed. At the time Mr. Puilzer's College of Journalism was proposed, opinions as to its value were sharply divergent. Journalism was held to be a mysterious calling, no more to be taught than clairvoyance or second sight. Now, literature is as much more mysterious and recondite than journalism as Freemasonry is more mysterious and recondite than, say, the Union League club, and its appeal to popular interest is proportionately greater, as is attested by the columns of notes about authors in the daily newspapers. Without venturing upon the argument, can literature be taught? It will be our pleasant task, from time to time, to lay bare the mysteries of literature, and readers are assured that nothing could possibly be more interesting. A complete expose is promised. We shall probably begin with the Author Chaser, one of the most interesting figures in modern literature. Equal to the Occasion Speaking of the peculiar incidents that occasionally occur on the stage, a well-known actor said that one of the most laughable happened some time since in the theater of a thriving town up the state. The scene at that particular moment was the deck of a ship, around which rolled and heaved a vast theatrical sea. The hero was soliloquizing on the pitching deck and the audience was intently listening to his spell binding words, when a ruddy head protruded through a hole in the ocean in full view of all. The hero, however, was equal to the occasion. Glancing at the apparently floating head, he lustily yelled: "Man overboard! Man overboard!" Hardly had he spoken before the head of the sea manipulator was withdrawn, and, with a sad sigh that could be heard all over the house, the actor utterly哭ed: "Too late, too late! Another poor fellow has gone to his last account."—Philadelphia Telegraph. Provisional Name A girl baby was brought to a Seattle clergyman to be baptized. He asked the name of the baby. "Dinah M.," the father responded. "But what does the M. stand for?" asked the minister. "Well, I don't know yet. It depends upon how she turns out." "Why, I do not understand you," said the minister. "Oh, if she turns out nice and sweet and handy about the house, like her mother, I shall call her Dinah May. But if she has a fiery temper and bombshell disposition like mine, I shall call her Dinah Might." San Francisco, Beautiful for Situation In San Francisco grand plans were making for a City Beautiful, when descended sudden destruction and death Though the scientists tell us no part of the world can be declared immune from danger of earthquake shocks, yet there are certain regions known as "earthquake countries"—Japan, China, Indian and the western coast of South America—here there have been frequent visitations, great loss of life—and California used to be spoken of as an earthquake state. It was not until recently her citizens hazarded the building of tall structures. Formerly it was a town of low dwellings, with little stone or brick used in their construction. A short while ago I held conversation with a man from the Hawaiian islands—to the people of the islands San Francisco is the great metropolis, looms to them much bigger than London or Paris or New York—and reference was made by him to the marked change now noticeable in San Francisco, the uprearing of modern sky scrapers, people evidently feeling safe from earthquake menace, putting up such structures as the Chronicle building, ten stories high, the Spreckles building rising 16 stories. Commercial progress taken care of San Francisco of late had been in- THE TEMPLE OF JUDAH A tensely interested in making of the town seemingly so happily situate, a place as beautiful as far famed Naples, with which Italian city the California city had often been compared in regard to natural features, each with precipitous hills and wonderful water view. San Francisco was built on a peninsula, between the waters of the peninsula bay and the Pacific ocean; the business portion on what once were sand dunes, but just north and boldly, precipitously. Plans were making for cutting the hills into effective terraces and adorning the terraces with flowers, that they might resemble Naples' streets of steps. But more any moment their threaten earthquake, ours, earthquake little damage in the back The city h from fire than abundance of ular belief the safer, resulte coming a city easy prey to 51 there was trous confugio of property d sons killed MILAN A SIDE STREET. slinster likeness to Naples was to banish the dream of growth in beauty and wealth—while the exquisite town on the Mediterranean was stricken with dread because of threatening Vesuvius, over on the other side of the world San Francisco, without warning or any preparation whatsoever, in the peace and quiet of the early morning, overwhelmed, devastated! The splendid, gay, wonderful city, so strong in its youth and hope, so triumphant of man's accomplishments and victories, in but thrice 60 seconds turned into an abode of desolation and horror and walling! In an instant the flower-brightened streets ruined the rose-wreathed houses become houses of mourning, the joyous people crazed with grief! Never before in the history of this country had there been inflicted such an overwhelming earthquake catastrophe any place within the country. Three notable earthquakes, but in destruction of human life not to be compared with the terrible present, had worked ruin. In 1811-12 there occurred a strange disturbance in the Mississippi valley, a series of shocks covering a space of two years, and severe manifestations occurring at short intervals for several months; at some time during the period of disturbance, an area over 60 miles in length and about 30 in breadth sank from six to ten feet before its former level. In 1872 in Inyo Valley, California, an earthquake destroyed ten villages and killed one-tenth of the population. The Charleston earthquake, 1886, destroyed property worth millions and killed 41 people. When one learns that something like 250 earthquake shocks in San Francisco have been recorded in the last half century, one understands the inhabitants have had cause to hesitate about raising piles of stones that 4 any moment might topple and add their threatening to the terrors of an earthquake. But though so numerous, earthquakes hitherto caused very little damage; apprehension retired into the background. The city has suffered vastly more from fire than from earthquakes. The abundance of fine timber and the popular belief that frame dwellings were safer, resulted in San Francisco becoming a city of wooden buildings, easy prey to the flames. From 1849-51 there was a series of most disastrous conflagrations, $16,000,000 worth of property destroyed and many persons killed. In 1898 occurred an earthquake said to be most severe of any recorded in the city's history, but resulting in no loss of life. The last earthquake occurred about the middle of January, 1900, like this dreadful one of 1906, taking place very early in the morning. There were several shocks, of such severity people were thrown from their beds, the well-known St. Nicholas hotel, the chief building affected, was severely shaken, buildings all over the city felt the vibration. Though not a Naples in loveliness, San Francisco was very rich in charm. Perhaps at first one felt disappointed, still carried—if arriving by train—the dust of the desert in one's mouth and inclined to criticise a certain dry and barren aspect here and there. But after a few days, a little wandering about the streets, enthusiasm grew apace. Not the enthusiasm for piles of brick and stone and all the signs of gold and money spent; but for the individual, novel, local fascination. Such fresh handsome women, fairly radiating health. They did more than make a picture, they bespoke out-door living, a climate kindly yet with twang enough to stir one's blood, something ample and free and generous. Down in the Market street whirl of business and pleasure at every corner flower venders offered their fragrant wares, the temperate easterner could get tropical luxuriance of blossom for a mere nothing. Then there were added other enthusiasts. For Golden Gate park—now, alas, so woefully changed; become an encampment of homeless and desolate. For the trim houses and well-kneed grounds of the Presidio—now bearing signs of an affliction sad as ever befall wretched humanity. From the heights one may still look upon a view of rare beauty. There is still the wide ocean, the island-dotted bay, the distant mountains. San Francisco is still the gateway to the orient. And the spirit which built up the splendid city has not been utterly broken, even now they plan and labor for restoration. Yes, how feeble is man, but how wonderful, how he rolet. --- KATHERINE POP THE FINISH FOR POOR LO. Indians Visiting the National Capital Get Into Trouble Through Writing. Mr. Francis Leupp, commissioner of Indian affairs, is seeking to discourage the visits of the red men to Washington, and to induce them to do their business with the government by mail. He says that their junkets to the capital cost the government a deal of money and that they consume an unnecessary amount of the official time. This is all well from the official standpoint, but poor Lo is to be considered, too. He has a decided aversion to signing papers, and with good reason. Usually, when he signs a paper, even the most innocent-looking, it turns up later as a promissory note or a deed to his property. Drink has done less harm to the aboriginal than ink—and it might in truth be said that his white brother has suffered in like ratio from the two. And the two, taken in conjunction, have well-nigh ruined both. The serpent taught Adam and Eve to write, after they had made their marks on a paper that gave him all their real estate. It is not here insinuated that the government officials in Washington would induce poor Lo to sign banko papers, but there are many scribes hanging about the reservations who would take advantage of the Indian commissioner's advice to wrong the ignorant savage by writing. If the government officials really have any regard for the Indian, they will permit him to transact his affairs by word of mouth, according to ancient use. And if any business is to be transacted by mail, let it be that of the white office seekers, who now throng the streets of the capital. This would enable the officers to save more time than they "waste" on the Indian delegations. TROUBLE FOR THE CLERKS. Government Employes at Times Are Subjected to Much Useless Labor. "Congress makes lots of unnecessary trouble for the government clerks," said a veteran employee, "but the worst case I know of occurred a few years ago. A certain western senator asked the comptroller of the currency to tell him how much stock a certain man had in a national bank. He was informed that such information was regarded as confidential and couldn't be given out. "We'll see about that," said the senator, who was plainly disappointed and displeased. "Several days later he secured the passage of a resolution calling upon the secretary of the treasury to furnish the senate with the names and holdings of the stockholders in all the national banks in the country. He really wanted to know only the interest of one man in a bank, but he knew that he couldn't get a resolution of that kind through the senate, so he included the stockholders in all the national banks. "It took the entire force of the comptroller's office several weeks to prepare the information, and when it reached the senate nobody paid any attention to it except the author of the resolution, and he merely looked at the mass of papers only long enough to see about the man he was after, and then tossed the papers aside. It was an immense lot of work for nothing." NOT A LAME SENATOR. And Being a Fighter the Hotel Caller Didn't Care to Interview Him. He had been hanging around the desk of a hotel in Washington for ten minutes before the clerk asked what was wanted, and mentally sized him up as an office-seeker from the wild and woolly west. "Senator Blank stops here, don't he?" "Yes, sir, he does." "Was that him that come along a few minutes ago and took a toothpick from the holder?" "I don't think so." "He walked with a stiff knee and didn't look at all like a fight r." "Then it wasn't Senator Blink. He has no stiff knee and you have on'y to look at him to see that he is a fighter. Do you want to interveneew him?" "N-o, I guess not—not if he isn't a lame man." "What difference does that make?" "A heap, my friend. I wanted to ask him what corporation owned him, but if he's got two sound legs and is a fighter I guess I'll let it go and write him a post card." Changeable. This story was told in the senate cloakrooms apropos of the speech of Senator Patterson, supposed to be a Democrat, in which he elucidated all of President Roosevelt's policies: A local census enumerator visited the senator's home in Denver and was received by the negro butter. After the usual questions, he asked: "What is the senator's politics?" "Fo' goodness' sake, mister, I dunno; "de senator ain't done been home since breakfast time." To Believe the Boots. "Why are all the sotas and chairs in the cloakrooms upholstered in leather?" asked Congressman Tyndall, the Ozark mountain member, of Champ Clark. "Dunno," answered Clark. 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She Got the Wrong Garment. "Oh, it was awful—awful," said the girl with the bright brown eyes. "At the same time it was screamingly funny—any yet I want to shed tears of mortification every time I think about it. "It happened at the Van Atta's affair the other night. The Van Atas are rather exclusive people, you know, and I fairly thrilled with delight when I read their invitation. The night of the affair I spent hours getting ready. I put on my prettiest gown of course, and prinked and preened as I had never done before. When everything was at last complete I surveyed myself in the mirror. And If I do say it myself, I was radiant. The excitement of anticipation had given my cheeks a glow and my eyes a sparkle that I felt would fetch the first man that saw me. "As I entered the crowded reception room in the big mansion that night I drew from my shoulders a little white silk scarf I had snatched up from a corner as I left my room, and handed it out to the maid. I saw a young man standing near the doorway look at the scarf and then at me with a rather queer expression in his eyes. At the same time I noticed that the face of the girl he was talking to was frozen with horror. In surprise I glanced at the scarf as the maid stepped up to take it, and —Oh—oh—oh, what do you suppose I was holding out by the one sleeve? A gauze undervest!""—New York Press. Mr. Goelet Was Honest. The late Ogden Goelet, when a director in a gas company, was called upon to pass upon the making of a contract with another company. He said to his fellow directors: "Gentlemen I happen to be a director in that company and I never will consent to be a director in one company an pass upon business with another company in which I am a director. I will resign first." And resign he did. Customers of a shoe dealer insist upon their rights, and they also get their lefts. FOUND OUT. A Trained Nurse Discovered Its Effect. No one is in better position to know the value of food and drink than a trained nurse. Speaking of coffee a nurse of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., writes: "I used to drink strong coffee myself and suffered greatly from headaches and indigestion. While on a visit to my brothers I had a good chance to try Postum Food Coffee, for they drank it altogether in place of ordinary coffee. In two weeks, after using Postum, I found I was much benefited and finally my headaches disappeared and also the indigestion. "Naturally I have since used Postum among my patients, and have noticed a marked benefit where coffee has been left off and Postum used. "I observe a curious fact about Postum used among mothers. It greatly helps the flow of milk in cases where coffee is inclined to dry it up, and where tea causes nervousness. "I find trouble in getting servants to make Postum properly. They most always serve it before it has been boiled long enough. It should be boiled 15 or 20 minutes and served with cream, when it is certainly a delicious beverage." "There's a reason" for Postum. AMERICANS VERY SLOW TO TAKE UP BALLOONING. SOME .PROBABL: REASONS. How Men Trace Their Ancestry—Of Soothing to the Impecunious— Our Attitude Towards Maxim Gorky. | EW YORK.—LONG have the daring _— French aeronauts é: wondered the y slowness of the © ee, American million: KZ] aire to take up NYSAY) baltooning. Has Yi the expected rev: ~—* | olution come, or > is the sport in the 3 air “queered? (fne Americans are sporty enough. Did not the Fairs dash themselves to death in their automobile quite in the approved fashion? Did not a group of Americans make some of the most daring tours in Switzerland, where the Dig machine hat to be stopped and backed with cramped wheel at every sharp turn? Did not a Nickel Plate sport run down a baby In Italy? Was not Mr. Gould and his party assailed by peasants for scorching? Ballooning is no more dangerous. But there are other considerations. ‘The death of Paul Nocquet was not ‘one of them. In this matter danger scarcely counts. Tt all depends upon whether the “right people” take it up. It happened that the firet successful ascent by amateurs this spring was made by a doctor and his wife, who, though most estimable people, are not numbered among the 400. After that several aspirants who were hovering about the edge of the storm center of the new excitement rather drew aloof, and said: “Oh, if we try it we shall very likely do so in France; it 48 correct over there.” Another trouble is the newspapers Young Theodore Roosevelt, in Harv: ard, withdrew from certain field day sports because so many newspaper cameras were waiting to “snap” him running his rather slow best. Balloon: ing is impossible without camera ac- companiment, A balloon is a big thing to hide and secresy is impossible. Not all people are so afraid of the newspaper man's camera, however. When John D. Rockefeller was last in New York he cheerfully posed for the camera men of the daily papers. He was holding his umbrella in the rain over his daughter, Mrs. Prentice, yet he waited before stepping into his cab until they took a shot at him. Pos sibly if Mr. Rockefeller were going up in a balloon he would be more fussy. The Fads of the Rich, ONEY wou stop the ri ballooning, it takes money. T ho August B ay who has jt \ (oh. $125,000 f \ Wop = | British Ki y | Rock Fac z father, thi nda dug Pataca stop the rich from ballooning, though it takes much money. There is August Belmont, who has just paid $125,000 for the British stallion, Rock Face, His father, the elder ‘knaiet and: tt American founder of the family, paid $100,000 for St. Blaise—and the price at that time was fully equivalent to $200,000 now, as prices for luxuries and many necessities run. Rock Face goes to Kentucky to join old St. Blaise in the bluegrass paddocks. The eutting up of the old Jerome park into building lots and the opening of Belmont park on Long Isiand signal- izes the primacy of a new family in horse racing, of a new region in social primacy and of a new standard of luxury in racing, The famous courses in England, the Derby—which you must be very particular to call “Darby"—the St. Leger and the rest have few conveniences for visitors owing mainly to the British respect for precedent. ‘The Blue Ribbon of the turf for 75 years has been con: tinuously the derby, and sacrilegious would be the hand that should be laid upon it to alter track or buildings more than 1s necessary. How many millions have the Bel: mon Interests in races and racing rep: resented from the first? The track is not clear outgo. It is owned by a Jockey club in which Mr, Belmont 1s chief owner. The sport is protected by the state, and each jockey club pays a percentage of its income to the “purely agricultural hoss-trots” of the county fairs. It has just emerged victoriously from an encounter with the Ministers’ association at the state capital by creating a diversion with the claim that the poolrooms would profit by the hampering of track gamb- ling. It would puzzle a Philadelphia lawyer to tell how The price paid for Ormonde remains the record for a stallion, It was sup: posed to be $150,000, but it cost nearer $200,000 to bring the useless creature to his new home, where he failed to “make good.” ‘Tire Race for Genealogies, Tapiegg]| RITISH society 4 | has hardly ceased t laughing over ‘eq William) = Waldorf ART || Astor's labore VAAL attempt to prove ENCN| that Sonn Jacob SADA N Astor, the humble N14 pack ‘pedater, tur 4 merchant and pa- triot, was a linea! descendant of t de Astoga. John Jacab would 1) | wth J MATISH society emma | has hardly ceased lat laughing over “BY William = Waldorf eR J) Astor labored CN AY) altempt to prove ENN that Jobn Jacob CSN Anan Gn nian W414 pack ‘pediler, tur 34 merchant and pa triot, was a lineal descendant of Count de Astoga, John Jacob would not have cared. Now Mrs, George Gould who was Edith Kingdon, of a good Brooklyn family and an actress in Augustin Daly's company, has had laborious research made to prove that [he son, Kingdon Gould, the lad who fired a revolver to awe the Columbia students who set out to haze him as 4 freshman, is descended through het from the Kyngdons of Trehunsey Que- thioe, Cornwall, lords of the manor, but not men of title. Tt is said that attempts have been made to prove that Mr. Rockefeller 1s descended from a French feudal fam- fly whose name is faintly similar, but the astute old financier laughs at the heralds. His name is as undeniably German as Astor's. As a rule, however, the ascriptions of family to American women with the genealogy bug are fairly accurate And why not. Mrs. Gould's researches g0 back to 1598, In a period so long she has of necessity had 1022 ahces tors, and it is hard luck if some one in ‘so great a number was not of sub stantial “county family.” | American schoolboys would be dif ferent from what they are if Master Kingdon is not “joshed” for his blue blood. He is in his last year at col lege, a member of an exclusive secret society and not especially unpopular, the pistol episode being fairly well forgotten. There was indeed excuse fenongh for him in that case. He was Very young, of slight stature, and while not physically timid, had been from his earliest youth carefully trained to resent any attempt at per: sonal aggression, the idea being. of course to prevent kidnaping, the con: stant terror of the rich who are sd fortunate as to have children. The Embarassment of Riches, | ae) VE phrase must 4 suggest but irony /i to a lot of us, but /)\\ once in awhile / BS. ! even “we are Siig] able to get under. Wy ef] standing that too a, NER «much may be as ASA uncomfortable as REN too little. ae A certain New ee) 3=9York banker has |e A \ Si ie. meee, | found it so, been bored to extinction ‘by the burdeas imposed on a man with “establishments” and horses and autos, and things, Charlotte Perkins Stetson, isn't it, talks refreshingly about the slavery of Things—alway with a large capital T. | Well, one day, not so very long ago ‘the New York banker, Mr, J. Kennedy Tod, by name, traveled in luxury from the eity to a point in the beautiful southern shore of Connecticut, to Soun’ Beach, near which is situate Mr. Ken: ‘nely's splendid villa. On alighting from the train our banker continued to travel in luxury, was sped with all swiftness and smoothness to his villa, Innes Arden. On arrival a tall foot ‘man sprang to assist his master, an ‘other one aided in the heavy labor of removing top coat and hat, a valet ha¢ the evening clothes at hand and tut warm. At dinner, it is presumable there was attendance In harmony with the stxgested character of Mr. Ken ‘nedy’s “little place in the country.” | Dinner and wine and talk, and ther “bed, downy couch, silken | coverlets ‘ete, But uneasy rests the head of him who has too much, Something’ “wrong. | A-cure fs tried. Farewell motor an’ ‘footman and valet and butler —an¢ ‘cook and even rooftree, In the word: of the present day — advertisement— [back to nature. Behold the banker laboriously pedalling the — reinstated ‘bieyele, pedalling with vigor and vim and past the splendid villa to join his good wife in a rude camp down ther (on the sands. Now good digestior wait on appetite, sweet sleep by night liaeaee be little. “Careful” Americans. CERTAIN class of young gentle. = men of this land o who reside abroad és for awhile, not in- , | frequently return a j| to their native ji country rather SBI] asthamea of their native land's prudish ness, Wives cenit aoe ¢ } pag ever it, Jose thet aupposediy continen: tal attitude and settle down into ay: erage good Americans, Such as these doubtless had their say about the atti: tude of New York toward Maxim Gorky and Lis companion, Mile, An: dreiva. We seem to see the cynical smiles, the superior airs, because Americans still keep to the prejudice of preferring @ man take his lawful wife on his travels, rather than the most talented and devoted and lin guistle of companions. (Really, was it not_a Joke on the newspaper men that Mile. Andretva should have been honored as Mme. Gorky and the first paragraphs about the Russian visitors been devoted to fulsome praise of “Mme. Gorky’s” wifely devotion and many accomplishments; an ideal mate for a revolutionary and great author, pictured with a fervor worthy — the noblest eause? And really wasn't It something of a joke that Mark Twain was called upon to explain and that Mr. Howells begged to be kept out of It? It really was funny to everybody —save perhaps Mme, Gorky, over in Russia) New York received Maxim Gorky with open arms, the ready hospitality for which we are often eritielsed; the eager homage we yield when we ad mire, But seareely are the first warm greetings given than something else characteristic 1s instanced—Amertean disapproval. And then the next thine we hear of, the author and the Indy ‘are denied certain hotels, Maxim Gorky evicted twice fn one day, put ont at the Belleclaire and the” La- fayette-Brevoort What if Mr, Gorky should write us up! | eran SUGGESTIONS FOR SOME SEA- | SONABLE ENTERTAINMENTS. | aac ‘Decorations and Menu for an April Luncheon—Old May-Day Customs Prettily Revived—Keep the Holidays. a eel tetekees, “April showers bring May flowers,” #0 for the centerpiece have a smail- sized Japanese umbrella, or a doll’s parasol; waderneath put a low mound of spring blossoms, such as crocus, trailing arbutus of tulips. Tiny ub- bretlas, opened at each place, may have the name written on a card tied to the handle. If the house has electric lights, open a good-sized Japanese umbrella and te it to the gas or light fixture that fs ovor the table; then to each rib fasten a very small electric ght; when ‘the room is darkened and the lights turned on the effect 1s most pleasing, | Serve elther a fruit salpicon of or- anges, pineapple and bananas, in glasses, or clam bouillon; a good brand of the canned bouillon will be found satisfactory, Sweetbreads or chicken with peas and potatoes in some form come next, then a lettuce and tomato salad With cheese waters and a frozen dessert. If coffee has not been served with the repast, it is a pretty English custom to serve it in the drawing room, the tray being brought in and the hostess pouring, Small cups are used, This luncheon could precede a card party or an afternoon musicale. Mav Dav Doines. The old custom of keeping the first day of May is being revived, especially by people who live in the country, who |make a practice of sending baskets filled with wild flowers to their friends who are so unfortunate as to be de- barred from gathering them personal- ly, The city people observe the day | by sending baskets of fruit and flow- |ers to the sick, or to their friends who | may be in sorrow, and the children [have revived the English meihod of hanging “May” baskets on the door _knobs of their friends and then run- ning away before the ring is answered ‘These baskets may be made at home or may be of an inexpensive kind pur- | chased for a trifle, They should con- Nate preferably wild | flowers, trult, & /simple gift; and one young hostess de- | livered her invitations in this novel | way, hanging the baskets to the door by a loop ot ribbon. |, For center piece at a May party, [have a pole some 3) inches high, sup- ported on a firm, flat base about 12 | inches across. Fasten ineh-wide rib- bon of the delicate pastel shades at the ‘top of the pole. Give these a few | twists and then carry them to each | place, where they are tied to the han- | dle of miniature baskets bearing — the | name of the guest, also holding the salted nuts, ‘To choose partners for any enter- | tainment scheme the hostess may have ‘in mind, or for cards, make a “tulip bed.” Filla shallow wooden box with | sawdust or sand, covered with green crepe paper and place it on a tabouret ‘or stand, ‘Then realistic tulips can be made from crepe tissue paper, If real [ones cannot be procured. On the end | of each stem wire a half of some well | known quotation, or the title of a book; the other half of the quotation and the name of the author of the book |Tnust be wired to other tulips. Each | suest pulls a flower and proceeds 1 hunt his pariner, ‘The end of one ot the tulips will have a drawing of a crown on it; the person gathering that one must be “crowned” with a garland of flowers, either real or artificlal, and have some one read Tennyson's “I Atm to be Queen of the May, Mother.” Intimate friends and sweethearts often exchange gifts on May day, the | little tokens being concealed in a box (Or basket of flowers. In this busy | Workaday world, it Is a good thing to jFemember all these special days that | will vary the monotony of the com jMonplace; sentiment is in danger of being crowded ont and the revival ot | shese old world festivals Is one of the j fost hopetul signs of the times, Ma: | game Merrt trusts that every mother j end home-maker will take the trouble A look up the history and romance rat is connected with all the “spect” j days that are mentioned from time to | time in the department, Children enter [heartily into the spirit of such oc [easions, and whatsoever serves to | make them happy also serves to mate Chives ence: Popular Colors in Hats. Spring green, mauve, violet, ash gray, red, corinth and burnt straw are the colors most in demand, — Few hats are one-cok@ed, the tendency being to harmonize several colors. Almost any colors can be combined, if artistically munaged. One Paris mode combine must beautifully shades of deep red, pink, violet and blue, The Corselet Skirt. A great inany corselet skirts ar seen at present. This mode tends it seif best to fabries whieh hang grace fully and with elegance, such as Uh ever japular faced cloth, A. shor corselet skirt rarely looks well, one of iis essentials being the long, graceful sweoping lines. Eibow Sleeves, The town dress is made almost unt- versally with the elbow sleeve, This seems like a piece of reckless extray agance for we all know that the eb bow sleeve will go out of date soon On the other hand, it 1% fashionable ow and it is exceedingly pretty. A SEASON OF LACE. Such Charming Little Jackets Are Offered To-Day—The Various Styles and Laces. As this is a season of lace, the Ince department ts of particular interest. Among the many charming novelties shown ars the little Jace jackets which promise to form an important feature of the season's tollets. These are shown in real Freneh and Irish lice. combined with batiste and hand em brofdery, with graceful Httle quarter sleeves, Others are in baby Irish ang heavy crochet, with half sieeves and slashed up the back, The same style of jacket is shown in their batiste and “Val” combinations, Collars and chemisettes, with cuffs and half sleeves to match, in all the fashionable laces, are another feiture of this department, and there are some beautiful speci mens of the new Point d'Auvergne, One may select trom a large variety of beautiful white waists here—and Practically all waists are white this Season, One attractive model was of accordion phiited chiffon, witn handmade German “Val” insertton, three large German medallions form- ing the yope. ‘The short sleeves and a [girdle were of white satin, — Another model was fo allover net, with tmnt: tation Irish insertion and perpendicu- lar tucks, forming a pointed — yoke, The short sleeves were finished with a ruflls of net and the high neck with a ruching of Cerman "Val." A charm. ing china sitk waist had tucks and German “Val.” Insertion simulating a bolero jacket, The sleeves were trimmed with bands of perpendicular insertion, with a cuif of insertion, and small rufles of china silk ‘The summer suits and dress fabrics show 2 striking predominance of gray—brides gray, princess gray and small black and white stripes, checks and figures, giving the gray effect. In the fonlards and figured India silks, which they make a spectalty of hore, this color seems to be particularly at- tractive, Gray also appears in hosiery, but white is the predominating color in this department, as elsewhere, Lace hostery is a leader again, but the em- brofdered hosiery that was in such demand last season ts seen no more, except In a few special designs, In the same way, the bighly colored stripes and plitds that were constd- ered correct In men’s hostery last sea- son have disappeared, being replaced by the plain colors and black. HANDSOME FERN STAND. The Upper Part May Be Used for a Plant, the Lower for Mag- azines or Books, The note of “living green” that adds 80 decidedly to the attractiveness of sitting-room, brary or other apart. ment, ts Introduce! oftentimes in the most satisfactory way by a iernery, We aaa eae Tm eal asin i lta) mane . ut # ae ee ene Lb sR es Fs ite PRT BI NR Pama RS BAS iss 6 eR So % eA Re gk ‘ si [~ = >| DRETEY PURNISIIIAW Pola SITTTNU hoon bright or ornate, an ornamental s'and for the soft ereen plants Is 1 dealrabte addition, And it may be as handsome 8 tase and purse wil permit, AN trated, the lower shelf serving as an excellent resting place for looks oF Hats and Coiftures. Paris milliners deserve to be come plimented on the success of their ef forts this season, for the new shapes are not only prettier bat promise to be more generally becoming than those of fast season, But the hat is stil identified with the coiffure, and. the latter must absolutely conform tothe hat if the tont ensemble ts tu be suc cosstttl, Hanmless Freckle Remedy. So many of the freckte removers are very polsonous they are really danger- ons to use, For your Uttle girl the solution of lemon and sugar woul be very good. Use julee of a lemon in Which there ts ox much sugar dissolved ay the jitter will hold tn solution. Tt should be applied with a camelhar brash several tines daily Reducing, Waist Measure Bending exercises are excellent for rednolng the Walst and the size of the hips and abdomen, ‘They should be practioed every morning and at ulgnt before retiring, Practlee mati you begin to feel tired. ‘The movements ould be moderately slow, a a ae Ata meeting in Somerset, England, it was stated that, although Mlegal, the custom still prevails of giving elder ip lieu of wages, IC THE = {CHRISTIANS WORLD "BARRIERS BURNED AWAY. Elder Towne Sets an Inspiring Ex- ample and Draws a Moral That Moves His Flock to Action. “Tt wuz the best meetin’ we hev hed this winter,” remarked Aunt Susan, ‘and Lye attended allo’ the union Meetn's to. the Corners schoolhonse senes the fust of September, Elder ‘Tow. come over from Gallup's Mills, in the art'noon, to talk to us, but he hed wt hardly got started to poundin’ the desk when a J'int 0” the stovepipe Jarre! onto the floor, Elder Bean, he Jumped up and got a stepladder, put on his mits, and was Jest a-fetehin’ the two ends 0” the pipe together ag'in, when down come the hull thing, ‘bout 20 feet on’t, with an awful erash Smoke and thames begun to pour out o the stove, and all hands jumped up, the der Towne come right down of'n the platform then a-flyin’, and he handled hot scovepipe as lively as the bost 0} the men folks, Tecan tell you; but it ‘took all of half an hour to get. the thing sinted and wired up agin and the room cleared o' smoke, Then Eller Towne, with one hand wrapped up tn “8 wet han’ke'ehief, got up on the plat: form and says, says he: “Brethren and sisters, the hour ts closin’ and it. is time to dismiss this meetin’, but we Will not go home without thankin’ God for an opportunity to work together all Conominations on us, for 30 minutes in his sarvice, tnstid of prayin’ the kama ten'th oF time for grace to do tt May all our future sarvice for him be as hearty and cooperatin’! Let us pray.” T reckon we all saw the p'int! And sense then, 1 kin tell you, there's be'n some mighty lively handiin’ of other hot things besides hot stovepipes “in this ere town, without regard to de: “Homleational barriers either."—Chris l tian ot Work. CHURCH UNION IN CANADA Methodist, Congregational and Pres: byterian Churches Agree on Basis of Organic Union. Tho movement for the organte unton of the Methodist, Congresational and Presbyterian churches of Canada has come to a new stage of negotiation With the most auspicious outlook, re- ports the Interior, ‘Phe phase of the matics just passed through was un- doubtedly the most critical of all, and the fact that no forbidding obstacle has so far developed, encourages the liveliest hope of the consummation of the union—the most radical and re- markable coalition of churehes that has been proposed since the reforma- tion Lrought in the era ot denomina- tional divisions, One year ago. the Joint committees of the three churenes met end determined that the — first heeassiry step Was a systematic seareh [for a basis of doctrine snd polley.Ae- “ceptable to all three parties. Pive sil commitiees Were named whieh spent a full year of study on various phases of this problem, ‘The main committees assembled again at ‘Loromto at the holiday season, and heard reports | from these conferees. ‘Thereupon the following motion was unanimously adopted: This Joint committes re Jolves to find the substantial unity ex- sting among the negotiating churches, and feels enconraged In continuing fur ther negotiations for union? The union was thus for the first time offl- elaily Pronounced feasible. In the “Neglectee Peninsula." The “Neglected Peninsular’ ix be arg bestesed at four points by the Scotch Presbyterian and the Amertean Reformed missionaries, In Museat, where Rey. James Cantino and his wife are the only American Christians, several new methods have been intro duced to. bring the ignorant and bigoted Moslems into the Kingdom. A school has been opened for Muscat boys, @ sewing school is now attract fn little Moslem pirls, a dispensary fs In operation and a guest house for Arab visitors 18 a unique feature of the work. ‘The visiting In the homes of Mohatimedan women fs proving most effective in breaking down oppo sition, and Mrs, Cantine has been cordially received everywhere from the palace of the sultan to the small est peasant hut, A Call to Awake. Robert J. Burdette sounds the eal for the awakening of our spiritual per ceptions, when he says: “Sleep ronbed Peter, James and John of the bright- est glories of the transfiguration scene, Eternity alone will reveal what elorions views nineteenth century Christians are fisting in shimber, Wake npand be told the glory an every hund.” ‘Mein Gana Man Maiou. wtis urged by the Liverpool Unders writers’ assoctation that the Suez exnal be doubied in breadth or else that an wutirely new eanal he budit, Happiness in Duty Done, Every evil and wasteful habit draws bpon our strength and resourees: with: out making any proper return, On the ot er hand, every task faithfully done, ovo1y responsibility manfully borne in the path of duty, steadies ns, lke well- Hestowed ballast. ‘There are lowda that help as woll as loads that hinder. ‘The first we should cheerfully take up, and the latter resolutely east off, You can sulve a wourd but the hurt je there —Exchangs, ENGLISH NATURALIST TELLS OF ANTICS OF GREAT TITS Enticed by Nuts and Cheese They Be come Regular Visitants, and at Last Consent to Eave Pic- tures Taken. One of my cartes: experieree of Eteat tits was in this wise. It wis @ sparkiiag spring worms, aut L wis roaming about an od-fiehi tel he siie gerdey, peering tate Noles acd crevices tn search of toss, Up this lone ae, tustie Atos had bEOw bNnt half embracing a tre 's hute bate aud Wading to on arbour which the t¢ had invited by dividing come 12 feet from the ground into three sirens oa spread upwardeuviug — brancaes Here the household had been wont t ather 40 years ago, before recently planted trees had: joined hands over newly made paths to give: stieiter from the summer san, Lone dissed the crumbling steps gave but dont ful foothold, ax 1 carefully mounted to explore the mouldering piattorm and seats above. As my head eam level with the topmost step 1 no [ticed a cleft in the tree gust below the fork. A likely piace for a nest, 1 thought, and large enonh for me te insert my hand. ‘The action quiekly [followed the thought; but my” hasd [was more quickly withdrawn, for my Angers were sharply struck within the hole by TE knew not what, and there was a hissing as though 1 ad roused an angry snake, Poorims in, | could” just discern two leant [specks and two small patehes ot Fwhite below them, and thea there Was another hiss and a quick stroke ofa wing. [found a great tit sitting upon her exes, Respeeting her [bravely, Edi not disturh her more | ‘Thouth there were several pair of these birds in the garden, it was long before they learned to visit m window larder. ‘They would wateh | the cole tits earrytag off bits of mit and cheese, far in excess of thiets Lieseat needs, ant hiding them up Hand down the elosecat yew hed Often enough they discovered aud [riled these hidden stores of thelr lit | tle cousins, ‘The great tits much ape [preeiated the cheese, anit thin tally [brought them: ti the window peren Jabove the hedge, where they contd see ig Iutips temptingiy: displayed, and where robins, cuattinches, bine Hits, and cole tits were resularly 16 Jxaling themselves. Dretiembor well Htho first visit of am -oxeve te my: win Jdow. He alighted on the pereh with Jsuch a thud that Its tusecure fastens ay ” WA ta Y tan " weet ing gave way, and as the branch sank beneath him he flew oft in alarm, 1 immediately secured the pereh firmly, and replenish the SHppLY Of cheese and mits. Ina few minutos the sane bind returned, alichited, looked rom suspiciously, cand after a thite like doutte eal to his mate in a netehboring tree, invit ig her to the feast, he planed his Fhe into the cheese, ‘Two months Tater, when the bind was taner and “hot so easily alarmed, [took a panto raph, Hiding behind a sereen tnstde: ‘the room near the open jarder win flow, and peering out of small eye holes at the comings and gomngs of the birds The oxeye has a bad ebaracter given him by writers en birds, ow ine to his puisnactousness and for midable fightin powers, but P have cnever seen him do nneh harm to janother bied at the window, He will Hight and peck fiereely at any bird that will nat give him place at the cheese comer, amd when there he re Fronts other birds venturing to share his aneal on equal terms, A ene) ins on and peeking frew below, The Tien great tits, thouth thes show fight even against humin intruder at the nest, are peaceful eunuch at the window, TF have seen one frightened suway by a hedsesparroy, the qutet fst And mest peace loving of window frequentens, The great tit was tanding Upon A bie lisp at cheese and the hedgesteirrew standin on the perch atone side, in trying for Lamon bof cheese, peehed one of the great Ut's font focs that were sprend ont and bent down over the else of the cheose ends, ‘This was vbvionst fn neeldent, hut a very ugly one it might have proved for Shurttewine had the bird on the cheese been Mr Dxeye instead of his spouse. As it was, the hen great tit, alarned, flew “ff without showing any sign of wish ing to retaliate, RISING SON PUBLISHING CO SUBSCRIPTION RATES 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 Sixth St., Kansas City, Mo. Advertising Rates, For one inch, one insertion . $ 5.00 For one inch, each subsequent insertion . 2.00 For two inches, three month . 8.00 For two inches, six month . 8.00 For two inches, nine months . 10.00 For two inches twelve months . 15.00 CLDEST NEGRO JOURNAL . . . IN KANSAS CITY, TWICE ALL. THE REST. The paid circulation of THE RISING SON is more than double the combined circulation of all the other Kansas City Golored weekly newspapers. The good people of this country regardless of color or race commend Gov. Folk in his fearless attitude on lynching. The Governor is determined to uphold the majesty of the law at all risk. The manager of the Son has asked the powers that be for a small bit of pie at the City Hall. After fighting in the party battles for the past ten years we would like to inquire if the party leaders and those in power do not think he deserves something. We are in a position to know whether we are deserving of consideration. NEGRO MEDICAL PROFESSION IN KANSAS CITY Few cities in the West offer a greater and more lucrative field for the Negro physicians than Kansas City. This fact, however, has become apparent only recently. Ten or fifteen years ago the colored people of Kansas City were somewhat indifferent toward employing physicians of their own race. At that time there were not many Negro physicians in Kansas City and our people had not been properly informed as to the ability and qualification of our Medical fraternity. The fact that the Negro physicians of today are as well schooled as are those of the white race did not occur to our people. The Negro press took the question in hand and brought about confidence and shortly afterwards this field was sought by a number of physicians, the product of our race, whose merit asserted itself in a manner that can be vouchered for only by those whose bodily afflictions required the attention of the profession. The result of a methodical effort on the part of the profession assisted by the press has been very satisfactory. Cures of many cases, remarkable for their complications, have been effected by our Negro physicians and are of to the credit of the profession. Drs. Holly, Unthank, Lambright and Shannon were among the first to evidence to the public that the profession commanded the same respect regardless of color. Then came Drs. Birch, Dibble, Perry, Ramsey and several others who are giving general satisfaction. Then we have two Negro dentists, Dr. Chapman and Dr. Carrion, who are doing a good business and building up a large clientage. The Son is very proud of our professional men and it is with much pleasure that now and then we give them a line of praise. Japanese Engagement Token The Japanese lover, instead of an engagement ring, may give his future bride a piece of beautiful silk to be worn as a sash. Book Worth $1,500,000 The most valuable book in the British Museum is "The Codex Alexandrinus," said to be worth $1,500,000. Grecian Tobacco The quality of the tobacco raised in Greece varies greatly; some of it sells as low as 2 cents, some as high as 24 cents a pound. People on the Sea. About 3,500,000 people are on the sea, either as passengers or seamen, every day in the year. A man can get over being a murderer, but hardly ever over being a politician. Chinese Leather Poorly Tanned. Chinese Leather Poorly Tanned. Shoes manufactured by the Chinese are all made of imported leather, for the reason that the few tanneries in the empire are unable to turn out a satisfactory product. The leather is soft and spongy and practically useless for the manufacture of footwear. Hides in abundance can be obtained in China, but, as the natives are ignorant of the proper method of tanning, comparatively few are retained in the country for that purpose. Soldiers Cleared Line of Snow In February of 1903 a terrible blizzard swept over southern Russia. Hundreds of peasants' huts were buried beneath the snowdriits, while outside Odessa three trains were completely blocked. Word was at once sent to the neighboring barracks and over 4,000 soldiers, armed with shovels, promptly appeared upon the scene. In a very short while the lines were cleared. Not in His Line. A woman was detailing some social news to a newspaper reporter the other day and in describing her gown at a function spoke of her new diamond necklace. "It's a present from my husband, and cost $40,000. But"—fearfully—"don't put that in the paper." "Madam," returned the reporter, "you need have no fear. I'm not the financial editor." Artificial Vocal Chords. A Viennese, whose larynx was cut out for cancer, has invented a speaking apparatus made of a rubber pipe fitted with artificial vocal chords, which he inserts in his throat when he wishes to speak. He spoke before the Viennese Medical Society at its last meeting. The voice is a high falsetto, but what he said was easily understood. Feather Headdresses Coming Feather Headdresses Coming. We are wondering issues a fashion expert) whether we are slowly wearing round to the elaborate headresses of the end of the eighteenth century. Plumes and other feather erections of size have been seen both in London and Paris (these more or less headresses) adorning the coiffure of fashion. The Coming Woman On the whole the modern woman (says a correspondent) is slowly assuming large proportions, and the delicate, slender, finely made figure of the past will soon become extinct as the dodo. There is already talk among ladies of repudiating the term "weaker sex" in favor of men. Unique Distinction of Texas A Baltimore school teacher says that she once put a question to a boy pupil as to what was the distinguishing feature of the state of Texas. "Texas," replied the lad, "is celebrated for being the only one of the United States that is the largest."—Harper's Weekly. Most Curious Vegetable The most curious vegetable in the world is the truffle, since it has neither roots, stem, flowers, leaves nor seeds. In some parts dogs and pigs are trained to dig for it, the animals being guided by their sense of smell. Woman's Work is Never Done. When a woman says she has been working hard it is a sign that she has been out calling at day; and when she says she has had a quiet restful day at home, she has been making clothes for the children—New York Press. The Proper Aim We should make a rich personality our great aim, instead of a fat pocketbook. If the aim is directed towards the picketbook the head will suffer, the heart will starve, and the life will ceterialize.—Success Magazine. Elephants for South America It has been suggested that African and Asiatic elephants be imported into South and Central America, in the vast forests of which they would multiply and provide a future source of ivory. Teach Children to Save Teeth School children in Strasburg, Darmstadt and other cities of Germany not only have their teeth treated free of charge, but are taught how to masticate food with the least injury to the teeth. Curl Chrysanthemums Before chrysanthemums are exhibited at the various shows they are curled and frilled by specialists to make them appear to the best advantage. Question That Is Fatal "What is the use?" Nothing—nothing in the world, if you are deterined to insist upon the question. John A. Howland. Insult and Repartee The difference between repartire and insult depends on whether you or the other man makes the remark.—Life. There is a tide in the affairs of man when everybody seems to try to soak him. - Exchange. Smallest Dogs. The Mexican lap dog is the smallest member of the dog family. The well know MERCHANT TAILOR. after an extended trip through California and the west, is with us again. Everybody remembers Mr. Weber by the many stylish and well-made suits he has put up. He is now at Where he will be glad to see him old friends and customers. THE RIVER OF YOUTH. From all the golden hills of Dream, Dew-cool and rainbow kissed, It twines and curls, a silver stream, Through valleys hung with mist. Down past enchanted woods to where Romance walks ever young, Where kings ride forth to take the air On steeds with velvet hung— Where secret stairways tempt the bold, Where pirate caves abound, And many a chest of Spanish gold May solemnly be found! Through magic years it twines and creeps Past towers of peacock blue. First towers of peacock blue, Where still some captured princess sleeps And dreams come always true. Then gleam by gleam the light goes out, Then darkened, grief by grief, It sighs into our Sea of Doubt And manhood's unbelief! Why He Was Cheerful. "No man," said Jerome K. Jerome, "should marry unless he is by nature a 'good provider'—unless without a twinge he can hand forth money right and left. "Some men can in a sunny, cheerful way, spend $10 or $15 on a dinner in a fashionable restaurant, while they become morose, sour and fearful for the future when they are obliged to give their wives a dollar or two for the days meat. "These men should remain single. Otherwise they will make such husbands and fathers as my old friend, Crust. "Crust's daughter said one afternoon, in a tone of unutterable surprise: "Papa went away quiet gay and cheerful this morning." "Mrs Crust made an exclamation of annoyance. "That reminds me,' she said. 'I forgot to ask him for any money.'"—Exchange. Invented Electri Motor Although unknown as an inventor and almost blind and heavily weighted with his 86 years, Wareham F. Chase invented fifty years ago the first electric motor, the model of which is now in the Vermont State house. The model will run today when an electric current is applied, as it did half a century ago, in his shop in Montpelier, Vt. Young Japanese Professor. Yosaburo F. Sugita, of Tokio, has been given the chair of language and literature of Japan at the University of Notre Dame. He is the son of a wealthy Japanese coal merchant. He is 20 years old, speaks and writes English fluently, is a brilliant French conversationalist and in bearing is studious and thoughtful. Switzerland's exports of machinery and implements in 1904 are valued at about $9,500,000. Electrical machinery and machines used for weaving, knitting and embroidery were the principal items. As this little country has no iron or coal, but must import these heavy materials by railroads, the exportation of machinery speaks well for its industrial skill. Griggs—Borely has got a job at last; he's working now in Hicks' livery stable. Griggs—Hicks has some horses that won't take the bit, so Borely has to talk to them till they yawn.—Boston Transcript. Among the clerks in the land office in Washington is Mrs. Anna Gridley, 80 years old, mother of the captain to whom Dewey said at Manila: "You may fire when ready." She is also the widow of a gallant naval officer who was killed in the fight between the Monitor and Merrimac. Business Man—What do you want? Applicant—I came to inquire if you were in want of an assistant. Business Man—Very sorry, I do all the work myself. Applicant—Ah! that would just suit me.—Tid Bits. One half the world is down on auto- mobiles, and the other half is down under them. There are no return tickets issued from the frying pan into the fire. Briggs—What doing? --- THE NEW CONGRESSMAN. With joy he views those lofty halls Whose noble, grand, historic walls Have sheltered famous men; And thinks how he'll the nation teach, And soon with some magnetic speech Awake those walls again. He knows the folks at home await His views upon concerns of state With ill conceived restraint. With ill-concealed restraint: But he'll not keep them waiting long, And when he does burst forth in song, What pictures he will paint! He sees himself another Clay! To seek the thickest of the fray He earnestly doth yearn; And if he's good, the leading chaps Will let him make, some day, perhaps. A motion to adjourn. —Louisville Courier-Journal. It is believed that a piece of wood unearthied in excavating for the foundation of a big office building near the lower end of Manhattan island must have come from a tree which stood where New York is now, before the glacial period in North America. A Strangler's Mistake Distinguished Stranger (in the West)—"That is a well-drilled squad of soldiers." American General—"Squad? Great Scott, man! That's an army!" There are indications that an important oil field may be developed by the application of modern methods of petroleum production in the regions in Persia and Turkey lying north and northwest of the Persian gulf. Derivation of Fork The fork takes its name from the Latin furca, a yoke looking like an inverted V. From this comes the Italian forca and forchetta (little fork). The latter word gives the French their fourchette, while the English go back to the former and retain the harder sounding "fork."—From D. M. Morrell's "Forks" in St. Nicholas. Much Depends on Worker The man who mixes the mortar, the man who lays the granite, the man who saws, digs, hews or harles—upon each of these the honesty of the world depends. * * * You may lie in your throat, and no one to be the worse of it; to lie with the hands is to add a stone to the fabric of the world's disgrace—New York Times. Honeymoons Cut Short. Brevity and economy in honeymoons, the London Express says, are becoming the fashion. Even wealthy people, it says, are "showing a tendency to limit the wedding tours to three or four days in Paris." Many go straight to their new home from the church and stay there. Nearly all Chinese stamps bear dragons, hideous beyond description, as their central figures. Other stamps depict great pagodas and sacred towers, being supposed to guard the "luck" of a place and propitiate the spirits and frighten away the evil ones. Brutal Suggestion. To obviate the unseemingly sight of women interrupters at election meetings being forcibly ejected, the proposal has been made that at every hall a mouse should be kept, which could be let loose if necessary.—London Telegraph. Professional Tooth-Stainers The trade of tooth-stainer is peculiar to Eastern Asia. The natives prefer black teeth to the whiter kind, and the tooth-stainer, with a little box of brushes and coloring matter, calls on his customers and stains their teeth. To Restore Calf Bindings Wash lightly with a soft sponge dipped in a preparation of best glue, dissolved in a pint of hot water, to which add a teapoonful of glycerin and a little flour paste. Rub well with chamois leather when dry. Relief from Hiccoughs. Hiceough may be relieved by sipping cold water, or holding the breath may also effectually check it. If these methods fall, a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda in a half tumbler of water should be taken. Chinese Stamps. WESTERN UNIVERSITY THE GREAT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR KANSAS AND THE WEST. . . . . . DEPARTMENTS: State Industry COURSES: Classical (Instrum- mony, Drawing and Book Binding, Tailoring, Dering, Farming) ADVANTAGES: Situ- ences and Th INFORMATION: F to WILLIAM QUINDARO, Phones: Office— MENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-National Industrial. S: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-National (Instrumental and Volcal), including piano, organ, drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Book Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Farming and Gardening. IMAGES: Slipendid Location, Healthful Climate, Nurses and Thorough Teachers. ATION: For terms, prices and all inducements of WILLIAM T. VERNON, A. M., D. D. PRESIDENT, INDARO, KANSAS Office—Bell—"White" 4302. Residence—Bell— DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Volcal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. ADVANTAGES: Slpendid Location, Healthful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered write to David T. Beals, President. Edwin W. Zea, Cashier. Statement of the Condition of the Nati Union National Bank KANSAS CITY, MO. to the Comptroller of the Currency at business, April 6, 1906. RESOURCES. units. $ 7 428 872 07 car. 600 000 00 and class. 528 081 80— 1 128 081 80 exchange. 4 194 780 93 $12 751 633 80 LIABILITY Capital Stock Surplus Undivided profits Unearned interest National bank notes out ing Deposits Total DESIGNATED UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY W. Whitehead, Edward George, L. T. James, C. J. Sch Geo. W. Jones, Lee Clark, Geo. D. Ford, G. W. Lovejoy, Fernando P. Neal, Wm. H. Seeger, Edwin W. Zea. The Season is H Bock Beer. Union National Bank KANSAS CITY, MO. As made to the Comptroller of the Currency at the close of Directors—J. W. Whitehead, Edward George, L. T. James, C. J. Schmelzer, J. P. Merlville, T. Beals, Fernando P. Neal, Wim H. Seeger, Wim W. Zea. The Season is Here for Bock Beer...... THIS TRADE MARK IS THE GUARANTEE OF THE GENUINE POPULAR BREW Most Delicious HE is Made By THIS TRADE MARK IS THE GUARANTEE OF THE GENUINE POPULAR BREW. The Most Delicious Of all is Made By HEIM Wife, Sister or Friend No matter—she and the whole family will "Just Love It," if it's JERSEY CREAM. The substitution so often attempted may be avoided by insisting on the Bread with the Silver Tag Made by Matthaei's Bakery Ask them; ask anybody in good health they all say the same"I am for something good to eat." QUAKER BREAD—the bread with the blue Quaker tag. Observe the rigid rules of cleanliness enforced at Matthaei's Bakery and you will always ask for Matthaei's bread. All Grocers. 903-5 W. 17th, Kansas City, Mo. age, Normal, Sub-Normal and factory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Mu- ncluding piano, organ and har- mechanical), Carpentry, Printing use, Stenography and Typewrit- Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laun- Healthful Climate, Good Influ- and all inducements offered write N, A. M., D. D. T. KANSAS. Residence—Bell—"West 15. F. P. Neal, Vice President. W. H. Seeger, Second Vice President on Bank TY, MO. The Currency at the close of 6, 1906. LIABILITIES. Total Stock $ 600 000 00 bilies 400 000 00 divided profits 32 944 68 armed interest 88 574 00 conal bank notes outstand $ 500 0 0 00 posits 11 070 155 12 total $12 751 673 80 TES DEPOSITORY. L. T. James, C. J. Schmelzer, J. P. Mer- Ford, G. W. Lovejoy, Felix L. LaForce, Edwin W. Zea. 811 HEIM BEER HE GUARANTEE PULAR BREW. HEIM THE RISING SON._ - QB Ben O24 Ver nek ENA WAGs LENS See NG (int a Li = 7 (it 7 Fe inl 5 } i] ( 1) Os War) A ARcae] RAs A. W. Walker, Agent, Lexington, Mo. Remember please— W's the Iti bite we collect here and there Nice large unfurnished rooms for rent at 117 Wost 6th street. You can secure a supply of Ozona by calling on The Rising Son, Prof. J. W. Baldwin returned home from Excelsior Springs last Sunday morning. MeCampbell & Houston, the enter- prising druggists, are doing a nice business. If you have any news the Son will appreciate it if you will send it in here Tuesday of each week. Meet your friends at MeCampbell & Houston's @aster Sunday evening, and have a delicious cold drink with them. Senator Clark has taken charge of his comfortable office in the Federal building as custodian, The senator is all right, FOR RENT:—Hall in good shape with gas and water, at 529 Missouri Ave, Anyone in need of such will please inquire in the saloon under the hall, When you want the best news con- cerning the Negro, place your name on the subscription list of the “Son” and thus have it delivered to your Woor. Get the latest in cold drinks at Me- Campbell & Houston's. Sherry and Apricot flipps, cherry glace, flowing stream, Queen's favorite. Rose and Violet are some of our winners. The Son is still keeping an eye on the situation relative to the appoint- ment of Prof. Vernon. It is expected that the appointment will materialize at almost any time, Above all every Negro should know that the elevation of the race can come only and will come surely through the elevation of our women.— ‘The People’s Recorder, Orangeburg, 8. Cc. Milwaukee, Wis., June 23rd, 1893. Gentlemen: Please send me two bottles of Ford's Ozonized Ox Marrow for the hair. I think it is one of the best hair pomades made. MRS, JOHN GAF. Mrs. Bowman, mother of Mrs. Wm. Fairfax is ill at her home 1322 E. 14 Street. On account of her illness the missionary tea for St. Augustine church was held at Mrs. Wiley's 1812 Woodland Ave., last Tuesday night. You and your friends are cordially invited to. attend MeCampbell and Houston’s Soda Fountain Opening Easter Sunday evening, April 15th, from 6 to 12 o'clock. Music souve- nirs for the ladies, 2,300 Vine St. Miss Victoria Overall has purchased a house at 1621 Woodland avenue, where she has established a_ studio divided in two departments, one for dancing and the other for cooking, in both of which she is making ad- mirable success. ‘The rally at Burns chapel, Sunday, April 29, resulted in raising $525 for the church. The pastor, Dr. J. M. Harris, asked for $500, The people at Burns belleve in doing what the pastor asks about money, Dr. 1. Te Thomas was the preacher of the day. The members of the grand jury of Springfield, Mo., has condemned the peace officials, from the sheriff on down for the recent race rlot in that city, The grand jury. also recom- mended in its report the dismissal of a number of the police officials and patrolmen. We desire to call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of the Nelson Manufacturing Co., which will be found in another column. This is one of our old friends. You will notice they have changed the name of their preparation to Nelson's Hair Dressing. We have always found this firm thoroughly reliable, and would sus gest that if you are interested in the {mprovement of your hair that you write to them. Wallace A. Love has been mentioned in connection with the state chatr- manship of the Republican party. The record of Mr. Love as party man- ager locally has been very successful. It is likely, however, that there will be a lively contest for the honor which te friends of Mr. Love desire that he shall secure, A woman should remember, above all else, that her greatest asset is character, No matter what her per- sonal attractiveness, her ability or her equipment may be, the capital which is above all fs character, The roots of character remain the same in all ages. The most pitlable object in all the world is a characterless woman—Exchange, Referring to the above clipping The Son would advise that a nobler thought could not be produced nor a better utterance made. Character indeed is a priceless jewel. It is ad- mired in men but in women the ad- miration is two fold. | The great English lecturer and writer, Jerome K, Jerome, while in ‘Atlanta last week, said: “There is one thing which I wish to hint to the newspaper. Unless the south becomes more conservative in ‘the matter of Iynching, Europe will look upon her as it does upon Russia. | “The civilized world is shocked, by the brutal abandonment to passion [which some of the mobs in southern ‘states have shown, I am sure, how- lever, that the best people of the south ‘are morally in arms against this prac: tice and that it will inevitably end. | “The south fs not the only place ‘on earth that has to deal with that ‘crime for which Iynehing 1s made an ‘anarehial punishment. In England ‘we have the same crime, In New York the other day I heard a story ‘equally as horrible as any that ever |Kindled southern anger, But the south is_ a ofeiized country, not on of barbarians and it should have ‘more regard for its name abroad, Eu rope regards lynching just as It does the massacre of Russian peasants, |The practice ts deplorable, and every true eitizen of you should strive to lire ik aowan.? = SeReU Ni ea: Hair and Disease. A Japanese scientist named Mat- sura has been studying the effects of diseases and the varying physical state of the body upon the growth and thickness of the hair. He finds that hair, especially in the case of Persons whose hair is of coarse struc- ture, is so sensitive to bodily condi- tion that It contains a veritable his tory of the state of the individual to whom it belongs, for the period cov- ered by its growth. Pig Dines Off Golf Balls. At a golf club in Kent, England, the utmost indignation prevails owing to the action of a farmer in turning a pig out on to the golf links. The pig swallowed, as though it were his fa- vorite food, a dozen golf balls in one afternoon, | Arabian Greeting. Arabians, when they meet a friend shake hands six or eight times. Once is not enough. However, should they leuiereaeetht (aaniena ian ene ‘brace and kiss one another several os and also kiss their own hands, ; Sahiké Mie bean: Husband—Let me see, how long has it been since Uncle John was here? Wife—Oh, it must be severa! years. He was here thé week after I got my. last new bonnet.—Sydney Town and es Journal, Peat in Irish Bogs. | Experts calculate that Irish bogs pare: capable of turning ont 50,000,000 ‘tons of fuel a year for a thousand years, and, at the present prices, this would realize $60,000,000 a year, | oe Oid Violins Come High. For a violin by Petrus Guarnerius, dated 1695, £260 was given at a re- ie nt sale in London; while one by | Nicholas Lupot fetehed £240 No Luck in Literature, | hers te tia juckitn tararg: rapa tion. Gilt edges, vellum and morocco | will pot preserve a book in circula: | tion beyond its intrinsie date—Em- evson. Colombia Tin Deposits, Some of the finest tin deposits in the world occur in Colombia, Meny of the tin mines are worked by for- eign companies, | Burden on English Ratepayers. It ts essimated that the paupers in the Unites Kingdom cost the ratepay ers £865,000 per annum for clothing. European Population. Enrope bas a population of about 295,000,000, or about one-fourth of that of the whole world, Belgium has the densest: population. Massachusetts’ State Motto, The state of Massachusetts is “En- se petit placidam sub libertate quie- tem,” which means “With the sword she seeks quiet peace under liberty.” Either a woman figures out that the baby is going to be very hand. some or have a sweet disposition, 3 Rooms Furnished Complete, $89.00 $8.00 Cash, $1.25 a Week MAY STERN & CO, 11th and Main Streets. FS BS SS OS SSS OSE pean Mrs, W. H, Hubbell's Millinery and Notion Store » 1906 Vine Street, Kansas Cily, Mo. Hats made to order. Your old ones made new or you can purchase anything in the millinery line you may desire We also have a nice line of Ladies Hose, Neckwear, Ribbons. etc. Also Boys waists, Men and,Women's underwear, All kinds ot notions, We buy our goods at wholesale and can sell to our patrons as cheap as the downtown stores can, Save car fare and give us a trial, We keep Ozone Face Powder, Electrical Skin Food, Scalp Soap. OZONE IS THE BEST FOR THE HAIR, 1906 VINE STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO. Messrs. Moore and Harris, the en. terprising firm of Undertakers and Embalmers, contemplate some im- Provements on their establishment at 18th and Michigan. These men have proven themselves the acme of en- terprise and thrift during their bust- ness career in this city. The committee on arrangements for entertaining the K. P, Grand Lodge to be held here July 24, 25, 26 and 27 of which Dr. J. E. Perry 1s chairman met at their hall, 1734 Grand Ave. last week for the pur- Jose arranging matters of business Importance. The committee issued orders to secure Convention Hall on the night of July 25th. Watch the Son for information concerning the affair from now on. ‘The Son requests as much as do the patrons, that it has been com pelled to turn over to the collector a long list of delinquents. We have tried in every way to avoid taking this action by calling or sending our local collector time and time again ‘These efforts have been met with promises, But this won't go all the time. A pay-day must finally come. | Every time that life seems wintry take it as evidence that the gardner meant for more than a summer squash. “when suddenly he tackled me." “What do you mean by that?” she asked, “Why, in this case he caught me around the waist with both arms and I couldn't make him let go.” “But why?" she inquired, with a sigh, “why under those circumstances did you want to make him let go?” Then she added, after a pause: “You men jare queer —_creatures."—Cleveland Leader, The average number of residents to the acre in Paris is no less than 128. There are nearly 700,000 apartments or lodgings in the French metropolis which rent for less than $100 a year. |about 17,000 bring $800 or more, LEXINGTON NEWS, Rev. Woulridge preached the Knight Templers annual sermon on Easter Sunday at the M, E, church, Easter program rendered at the A. M. EF. chureh Sunday night was quite Interesting. Mr. Harvey Parker left Sunday or Monday for California, Mrs. Naney Hicks spent Sunday and Monday in Kansas City, Mr. A. W. Walker has been con fined to his room for the last two weeks, Hope he will be better soon. Mrs, James Lawson spent several days in Jefferson City last week, CELEBRATION OF THE 22ND AN The Gravest Men. — | Undoubtedly the bravest class of ‘men that ever trod the earth have been the poets, They could say more fool things about such sentiments as love, and get away with them, than all the reat of mankind would have the courage to stand for in a million years. The Question Before the House than a quarter of a century we have been selling in Kansas City the best Pianos in the world in cach class, We have built np here the greatest We sell $175 Planos for $125. We sell $250 Phanos for $190, We sell $200 Pianos for $210 : Any of onr Plinos may be paid for in cash, or part cash. $10 or more | down, and $6 or more a month, The price is the same whether you pay cash or buy on time There t# no inerease for time payments, only in terest at 6 per cent per annum for such time as you actually take A self—one, two, three, four, ete, J. W. Jenkins’ Sons Music Co. | 1013-1015 WALNUT STREET -S, W. Agents for the Metrostyle Pianola. Best Place to Buy a Piano. | The Stradivarius. Stradivarius violins are extremely rare, and of remarkable excetience in manufacture. Their age and their wonderful mechanical perfection nec: essariiy make them sweeter in tone than less perfect and more modern instruments. Written by Robert Burns. Lady Natrne has been credited with the authorship of the song, “The Land o’ th Leal,” for over a hundred years, It ts now seitled that Robert Burns wrote the song on his deathbed, Lady Nairne changed it, making it ridiew lous. 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COLLINS Corner 18th and Flora Ave. pe A A John Kelly’s a: \ Spring Shoes Ne ee ey auccinten Sr mys" Price ne GY $2.50 to $4.00 The Bostonian Stoe : STRONG $3.50 ae é oat A <M GARFIELD $4.00 f po Seicoe a are ie a AM QVIATT SHOE 60. ~~. 1105 Main, ) a a TE TE TESS ELIS ET PSST THE "MOP" AND THE PUP By JOSEPH KOCHELI (Author of "'The Right to Live', Etc.) (Copyright, 1988, by Joseph B. Bowler) The tiny rays of sunlight filtering through crevices of decaying lumber illuminated with a somber gloom the squat, musty space underneath Dock 26 of the great South river. Creeping things, and rats and the kind, overran the place in unrestrained enjoyment of congenial surroundings; but during the night just passed, their strident squaw was hushed, and they had scurried across corners with a rush of fear, their pointed, ugly smouts quilvering with the dreaded scent of an arch enemy, who had taken possession. For though dank, and forbidding the squalfid space, it nevertheless served as a welcome shelter and retreat for two, coupled in misery—a man, outcast, fugitive, Joe Simmons, better known by the police as the "Mop," a man "wanted," and a dog, one of the homely-bred, hardy little animals peculiar to the locality in which it and its master existed. The heat of one of the gleaming shafts of light presently awoke the dog, which stretched and gaped sleepily, and blinked disconsolately at the disturbing element. He scrambled to his feet, shook and scratched his spotted hile, then softly pattered over, and with a gentle whine nosed the man's roughly bearded neck. At the touch of the cold little muzzle, the man, with a convulsive movement, and a low frightened ejaculation, attempted to spring erect, one arm, as if in defense, bent before him, but with the thud of contact with the low hanging timbers above he regained his mental balance. With a sickly, almost apologetic smile he turned to his dog companion, which sought his caress with all the persuasiveness of his canine nature. "Hully goe, what a dream!" the man muttered, as he ruefully nursed his bruised scalp. "Pup, taught sure dey had me this trip," he confessed to the dog, which showed his appreciation of this confidence by guttural noises, half growls, his tall beating a vigorous tattoo on the ground. Other dogs would have barbed, but he knew better than to bark. That made noise, and noise brought police. They had no use for the police, these two. Until near noon they remained in their obscurity; then, hunter, accented by the necessitated fasting of many previous hours, forced them to the street and its possibilities, to the light they hatet. Squirming and gliding, with the dog close at his heels, through the devious apertures which led to this, one of his many places of concealment, the man finally emerged through a gutter drain pipe, tortoise-like, first carefully surveying the surroundings. Near by, a huge pile of lumber attracted him to the shadow of protruding, overhanding planks, and there he singly squatted, the dog on guard close by, a clear view of the street for a distance giving him ample opportunity for hasty flight if necessary. For a week he had successfully evaded the police. Eternal vigilance, and the hardships of his life were but the matter of course to which he had been born. The old dock, blistering and scorching during the heat of the midday, was as yet deserted, and the sultry, quiet day wore on. Once a butcher boy idled that way, an empty basket swinging on his arm. Notling the dog, he threw him a few scraps of meat adhering to the paper lining. The dog devoured them greedily, but, though his eyes followed the boy wistfully, he did not leave his guard near the lumber pile. A little later, a prepossessing youngster, nibbling at a large, substantial-looking sandwich, neared the spot. A short, sharp, decisive raid, and he fled precipitately up the street, a pretended vicious snapping of teeth at his heels accelerating his pace, and the Mop with a chuckle of satisfaction munched the captured morsel. Man and dog presently eyed each other, grimly humorous, with mutual understanding. Such occurrences were the "luck" in the "game," to be taken philosophically. The Mop dozed; but a growl from the Pup and he was alert, tense, his faculties on edge for instant action. It was, however, but the greeting to another dog, a misshapen, ugly, ill-tempered brute, a sickly white in color, scarred and marked by battles of the pit where he and his half-starved kind fought nightly in that district for their lives, and the peculiary gain of their owners. Close behind him slouched an individual at the sight of whom the Mop sounded a peculiar call. The new arrival sharply swung on his heel and espied the fugitive. He curly nodded. "All right, cully," he called, "no copper width a mile." Thus assured, the Mop joined him as quickly as his aching, cramped limbs would permit. He addressed him as "slugger." "Anything new?" he asked. "Never a peep," answered Slugger. "What for are yououse under cover?" "Lifit'n a ticker—but they've got me to get," grinned the Mop. They sat on a stringpiece of the dock, their conversation drifting into a desultory undertone. They silently observed the play of children—children who bore the pale stump of confining tenements, now tumbling about this, their common playground in the cool of the early evening. A number of little ones clustered about a child whose dress and manner conspicuously proclaimed her not of their class, arrested the Mop's attention for a moment, then his glance passed on. He would perhaps have been up easily apprehensive had he overheard her chattering little tongue, as she proudly to the awed circle of children claimed the police sergeant of the district as her uncle, and described with a superior air how she had eluded his vigilance and escaped from his paternal guardianship. The spoiled darling of the genial Sergeant O'Donner, brought to the precinct station at her own insistent demands to spend an afternoon, soon tired of climbing in and out of large arm-chairs and of asking unanswerable questions of big-chested, smiling bluecoats, so, when the attention of every man in the place was occupied with a "bad" case of alcoholism just brought in, she had stolen away unobserved, and in pursuance of her consequent travels found herself the center of an admiring circle, to whom her uncle seemed almost a god. The children called to the dogs in play, and the Pup responded by gayly bounding about them, while the other trotued surily over. The Slugger, watching them, noticed the long punishing jaw of the Pup. "Why don't youuse fight de Pup?" he asked the Mop. "He's a good un." "What fer?" exclaimed the Mop. "Get him chapped up by a bull-necked brute wid half his brains? Not on yer life. I don't need de money—dat bad," he concluded. "Well, it's yer own—" the Shugger sprang abruptly forward, "Down, Tip, down!" he snarled at the "bull," and cursed as it proved too late. As he spoke, the little stranger, frightened at the menacing nosing of the animal, had thrust out her little foot to drive him off. There was a rush of the ugly brute, a flock of children fled screaming away, and the little girl was down, one ankle inclosed in the jaws of the beast, the teeth pressing through the shoe into the tender flesh. The Mop reached her side in a moment and slipped his hand under her head, and the little girl, too terrified to cry out, looked appealingly into his face. He swallowed hard and suppressed an oath, "Choke de muff out, somebody!" he demanded of the crowd which had quickly collected. "Th' h-1 you will!" snapped the Slugger. "He fights ter night, and he don't get choked till then. I'll dope him off. Chase up to Mick's saloon, Sammy," he directed, "an' he'll give ye de stuff." As Sammy sped away, he turned apologetically to the crowd. "He'll be apoaly a few minutes," he growled. The little girl moaned, and the Mop, white-faced, turned to the quivering Pop by his side. "Nip him, boy," he said, curtly, and with a yelp of pleasure the spotted dog sprang in and gripped the throat of the white cur, effectively stopping his wind. In a moment the girl was free. Then the Mop sprang off and away—he had heard a warning cry—but it was too late. In the excitement, no one had noticed the police, summoned and directed by the children who had fled at the bulldog's attack, until they were upon them. Into the crowd they charged, plying their heavy sticks with indiscriminate energy when they discovered that the injured little girl was the one they had been ordered to find by a distracted, irate sergeant. One of them quickly carried her away, almost on a run, while another seized the Slugger, who was getting to his feet and looking vengefully at the Mop. "There's your man," and he pointed out the latter. "He's wanted anyhow, and de dog's his," he lied with a vindictive sneer. The Mop, with a call to his dog, sprang for the edge of the pier, but a police stick expertly thrown between his legs tripped him heavily. In a moment he was fettered at the wrist and being dragged along. He didn't try to explain. "Youse has got me wrong," he asserted; "ask de girl." One of his captors laughed harshly. "She'll be right there to tell us—don't worry," he answered; "you'll wish she wasn't." As they led him through the door of the station, the Mop thought of the Pup at his heels. They would impound the little animal and kill him. There was but one thing to do. He suddenly turned on him and with a swing of his leg kicked him through the open doorway into the street. "Cit," he snapped, as he did so. Then they would have handled him roughly, but for the presence of the little girl who, her injured foot skillfully bandaged by the attending surgeon, was volubly explaining to a mystified uncle a childish impression of dogs and fights, and men who used bad words. He at first comprehended little except that she spoke kindly of the man before him. Finally his puzzled expression taded as the truth of her story, and the part the fugitive had played, became clear. "Give us th' story," he demanded of the Mop, and the latter, in the expressive words of men who tell the truth, gave it. When he had ceased, the sergeant looked quietly about him. The crowd that had followed the prisoner as he was led along the street had not ventured into the station, and the little room contained only his men, men whom he could trust. He knew that the prisoner was a fugitive, a criminal, a man the city "wanted." His hand tested lightly on the golden curls of the child on his lap. He raspingly cleared his throat, and spoke to his men. "Forget it, boys," he said. Then he turned to the Mop, and nodded toward the door. "You travel," he ordered; "we want ye, but if we get ye, we'll get ye--right." That night, under Dock 26, a happy man softly whistled a cheerful tune as he tenderly rubbed the bruised side of the Fup. "Pretty nard kick, eh, boy," he murmured, but the dog affectionately licked his hand. Inland Sea Spreading Upon Colorado Desert The Salton Basin Flooded—By Boat Over a Large Part of the Colorado Desert—Barriers Building. The great Colorado desert of southern California, the scientists tell us, is "a more pronounced desert than those parts of Sahara where regular meteorological observations are made." But to-day one may go by boat over the large part of this "pronounced desert," it is with the inundation of the Salton basin of Colorado river this article is to treat. First let us consider the course taken by the Colorado river and the certain features of the desert region. The great river rises in the southwestern part of Utah and flows through the southwestern plateau. After the river emerges from the Grand canyon it turns abruptly south and, forming the western boundary of Arizona, flows through a low desert region, emptying into the Gulf of California a little distance below the United States boundary line. The Colorado desert extends from the Colorado river westward to the bases of the coast range of San Diego county. A considerable portion is below sea level, was once a portion of an ocean bed, as shown by the remains of sea animals and the immense deposits of salt—the salt industry is a very important industry in southern California. Also at one ```markdown ``` A man is walking along a narrow canal, surrounded by tall grasses and a few trees. In the background, there are two houses with pitched roofs, and a small bridge crossing the canal. The sky is filled with fluffy clouds. CANAL IN THE DESERT REGION. time a portion of the desert was the basin of a fresh water lake, in recent times floodings from the Coloraco river have produced a temporary shallow lake known as the Salton sea. The part of the desert that is below sea level is called the Salton sink. In the past six months a great change has taken place here, the water turning from channels long followed which lead into the Gulf of California and following a new course leading to the Salton sea, inundating the Salton basin. A correspondent of the New York Herald, writing from Yuma, Arizona, tells of a most exciting trip recently taken by boat over a large part of the Colorado desert—a strange voyage indeed! The writer speaks of the interest the desert region has long had for him and adds: Most interesting of all at the present moment was the Salton sea. Its rapid rise; its flooding of the main line of the Southern Pacific railway, necessitating the building of some 40 miles or so of new track upon higher ground; the fears expressed by some of the settlers near Mecca and in the Imperial valley that are long they would be swamped out of existence; the wild and fantastic theories propounded by the thoughtless and sensational to account for the existence of the sea, as for instance it was caused by a subterranean inflow from the Pacific ocean; the fact that the whole Colorado river was pouring into it and that desperate efforts had been made and still were being made to check the mad flow; the equally interesting fact that, many years ago, Dr. J. P. Widney, who afterward became the president of the University of southern California, strongly advocated the national government's doing what is now being so strangely accomplished; the fears expressed that the growth of the sea would change for the worse the climate of the Salton basin—these and many other considerations determined me to go and follow the hitherto unfollowed course the overflowed Colorado directly into the Salton sea. It is with regret we turn from following the adventures of the party of whites and Indians on their way through the "devilish" mesquite, over rapids, escaping underneath banks, until at last they are again in the main current of the channel. But we must concern ourselves with what is meant by the inundation of the desert lands, who are affected thereby, the causes, etc., etc. Each year, in the latter part of May and throughout June and July, overflows have not been uncommon on the level plains of the Colorado. The melting snows from the far away mountains send raging torrents through the canyons, and in some places an annual overflow is always looked for. There are three channels of distribution for the floods; some of the overflow enters the bed of an ancient river, called by the Mexicans the Alamo, and flows westward 40 or 50 miles, then turns to the north and after another 50 miles empties into the Salton sea. Another portion is carried into Volcano lake, and here a strange separation takes place; part of the water flowing down to the gulf, others northward to Salton. But the desert atmosphere was wont to evaporate the water so rapidly that speedily after an inflow the basin would be found practically dry. An unforeseen result of some recent irrigation project has lately filled the unusually dry bed of the Alamo, the water working its way by this passage through to the Salton sink. Fears are entertained that the entire valley between the San Jacinto and San Bernardino mountains, will be flooded. These mountains enclose the sink on three sides, on the fourth sedimentary deposits are piled up many feet above sea level. It was in 1901 operations were begun for an irrigation system, that THE RIVERSIDE SYSTEM should reclaim the Colorado desert, work started on the Imperial canal system. About ten miles of the channel of the Alamo river were dredged and connection made with a series of waterways extending over an area embracing 100,000 acres; a portion of the irrigated territory in Mexico, the remainder in southern California. The Southern Pacific railroad constructed a branch road into the irrigated territory, and numbers of people, tempted by the variety and extent of the crops, made settlement here. About 12,000 persons now dwell in the villages and on the irrigated farms. An article in the Scientific American gives the cause of the apparently mysterious diverting of the Colorado into the Salton sink. The irrigation company found a most difficult problem in the way of successful carrying out of their work, water being checked at the head of the canal on account of accumulation of detritus; and decided to secure another supply rather than be put to the enormous expense of dredging the canal. A few miles below the head of the Alamo channel they excavated a channel and connected it with the Colorado river. This work was completed in November, 1904, the ditch excavated was less than a mile in length and about 50 feet wide. But a flood occurred a few weeks after it was completed, worked its way along the lower channel of the Alamo to the Salton sink, into which it is still flowing. What was but a mere ditch has become greatly enlarged, we find nearly all the water of the Colorado being diverted from the Gulf of Mexico, the river bed to the gulf practically dry save at flood time, and the great volume of water following a northwesterly course to the Salton sink. As yet the Southern Pacific is the worst sufferer from the inundation, has been compelled to change the location of its roadbed, rebuild over 40 miles of track. Two ineffectual plans have been tried for turning the water from its present course, there are now in progress of construction two massive barriers which it is expected will, with the flood aiding in removing the deposits that have piled up in the former riverbed, permanently keep the Colorado to its original course. The Twenty-third Royal Welsh Fusiliers were nicknamed the "Nanny Goats," because from time immemorial the corps has possessed one of these animals as a regimental pet. There are no seats in Russian churches. CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER. Odd Nickname. Stand in Church. FOR THE BRIDE'S TABLE. Suggestions for Decorations at Wedding Feast-About Arrangement of the Tables. Table and house decorations just now are very much in the minds of the many prospective brides who will have home weddings and receptions within the next few months. Each young woman considers this the greatest event of her life, and she is anxious to have every detail of the function beautiful and effectively carried out. A pretty arrangement and adornment of the tables have everything to do with the room's good appearance. Small ones, set out in horseshoe shape, make an outline that some brides favor for the good omen of the arrangement. Some one with poetic understanding of the truth that the wife is the warmth and light of a household, as well as its center, simply grouped the tables about the hearth, the bride's being nearest to it. Placing the tables on a circle, with the bride's in the center, looks well, especially when hers is directly under the chandelier and garlands radiate from the latter to each of the other tables. This decoration can be used, however, only when there are not too many points of attachment in the circle and when the garlands are fastened to the highest part of the chandelier. If there are too many strands, or they are put too low down, they will surely interfere with the bridal party. A glass vase completely wound with white satin ribbon and filled with white sweet peas, giant white sweet alyssum and maidenhair ferns makes a lovely and unusual centerpiece for the table given up to the wedding party. Unless the cloth is of lace the vase should be set on a lace doily and a bit of the fern laid about its base to distinguish it more clearly from the doily. The vase, slender and absolutely smooth of surface, and at least ten inches high, should be closely wound with two-inch ribbon and if fancied a bow may be tied low down on the stem. A little fitting and a few stitches are needed to cover the base and the lip of the vase. A little white satin slipper overflowing with blossoms and resting on a bed of them is a dainty decoration for all the tables at a wedding feast if one cares to buy so many slippers. Again, for the bride a triple array of flower baskets is charming, and the same decorative scheme can be carried out in single baskets on the other tables. When this is used the middle one of the group of three needs a rather high, slender handle. To this ribbon is tied in a bow, and the ends are brought down to smaller low-handed baskets close by on each side and again tied in a bow on these. The two end baskets should face the middle one at right angles. HOW TO WEAR THE HAIR. Velvet Ribbons and Ornaments of Various Kinds Are Again the Fashion for My Lady's Tresses. Something in the hair is again one of the must haves. For day wear the black velvet ribbon is beginning to rival the elaborate set of combs. It is put on two ways, either at a scoot hidden at the sides of the low rolet hair, or it is tied around the high knot with a bow in front. A bunch of little curls intermixed with a puff or two is the fashionable knot, and it is done at an exaggerated height and in the evening is tied around with a colored velvet ribbon to match the gown. The sight of this hairdressing is a welcome relief from the low dressing; with the rolled pompadour and line of combs. Another arrangement of curls shows them at the back of the head under MODISH COIFFURE. the hat. It is a fact that many women dress their hair solely with a view to meeting the exigencies of their hats. With the expert milliner the hat is tried with reference to the profile, and next in order the back is scrutinized, while the front is passed over with a brief glance. Apart from the hat the coiffure is often impossible. The wreath is still worn for the theater. Velvet bow mixed with a circle of roses or leaves with natural cherries or a circlet of miniature holly leaves and red berries has a black sequined bow for the front. Loosely made rosettes of soft satin are popular and are put on with one plumed in front toward the right, and the other at the nape of the neck, but on the hair. This is a style particularly affected by young girls, with whom the large bow of black or white satin or taffeta continues to be worn. For any gown on the empire order the osprey is worn, and one of the most becoming angles, particularly with this style of dress, is to set it horizontally. Gauze ribbons tied in a twist and finished with outstanding bows, the quill tied in with ribbon loops, are among the pretty things seen in the shops and are also furnished by the best costumers to go in with evening gowns. For the putting in of airgrettes there is a new ornament, it comes in a little jewelled crown or half moon comb. We Know It. Your troubles are not interesting unless you are rich. A NICE LITTLE FROCK. Made of Navy Blue Sarge with Blouse of White Cashmere Adorned with Blue Dots. The skirt and bretelles of this dress are of navy-blue serge, and will be found very useful for wearing with different colored blouses. Our model is of white cashmere spotted in pale blue; it is quite plain, simple shape, a little full at the neck in front, and FOR GIRL FROM FIVE TO SEVEN. is finished with a small turn-down collar ornamented with a bow in front. The waist has elastic threaded in the hem to fit the child's waist. The skirt is arranged in deep plaits stitched down for about six inches. The waistband, to which the bretelles are fixed, is pointed in the center of front and back; it should be made up over muslin and lined with silk or sateen. CURLING FEATHERS. The Work Is Done by Hand—How Some Are Built Up—About Farming. Curling is always done by hand. Taking a small steel instrument like a blunt knife, the operator carefully takes each frond of the feather and skilfully presses it with a finger and thumb against the instrument until the rib curls out in a graceful bow. Patience and care make, or otherwise mar, the ostrich feather at this stage of its existence. Another branch of the business is the "manufacture" of ostrich feathers. The best bits of the smaller varieties are taken in hand by skilled female operators, who cut and trim them up carefully, and then fix the bits together upon a stock with needle and thread until a perfect looking feather is made. Ostrich feather boas are made on this principle from the finest small feathers. In the early days of ostrich farming great fortunes were made. Feathers were then worth £100 per pound, the plumes of a single bird often realizing £20 to £30. For a good pair of breeding birds it was no uncommon thing to pay as much as £500. But none of these prices could be got now. From seven to eight guineas a pound is the usual price at the present time for fine ostrich feathers. The mourning plumes used by undertakers are of the largest variety, and sometimes cost as much as £300 a set. VOILE IN HIGHEST FAVOR. This Sheer Material Has Come Back Into Style—Some Good Ways of Trimming. Vole is to be again used for street, and house gowns, and it will be made into blouse and coat suits for children. Braiding is a safe and fashionable trimming and will be used in the shades of the material. Don't get the stiff weaves that used to do duty, but weaves that lend quite a festival air to the soft wide-meshed kind that is much prettier. Coronation braid is a very attractive addition to a simple frock and can be easily done at home. One has a design stamped on the fabric or if there is a member of the family clever with a piece of chalk, a scroll or star design can be drawn in pink or white which will easily rub off. The braid is overcast along these lines. On cashmere and voile this is a simple way to get a smart effect. Hedebo Embroidery. I fear it would not be practicable to put in the pattern as you suggest. Hedebo embroidery has a close buttonhole stitch worked around the large figures which are to be cut out, the buttonhole edge always being worked toward the center of the figure. The linen is cut away and fancy lace stitches are introduced. Among those most used are the Maltese cross and the spider stitch. Mercerized cotton from 25 to 30 is used for the work, according to the weight of the material you are embroidering upon. If you will get a sheet of red impression paper, lay your pattern upon it and the black ponge underneath it you can take off the design by drawing over each line with a hard, sharp pencil. Glove Etiquette. A lady does not remove her glove to shake hands, and it is not necessary that she should remove them at all, unless she is spending the day. For a large dinner, where the long gloves are worn, covering the arm, a lady takes off only the hand of the glove and slips it into the wrist. A lady is never well dressed for the street; for receptions, for any evening entertainment, without gloves. For Chapped Hands. Glycerine, two ounces; egg albumen, two ounces; oil of roses, two drops Rub the mixture into the skin several times a day. WAS WEAK AND DIZZY WAS WEAK AND DIZZY Dr.Williams' Pink Pills Restored the Patient to Perfect Health And Strength. Mrs. Mary Gagner, of No. 576 South Summer street, Holyoke, Mass., has passed through an experience which proves that some of the greatest blessings of life may lie within easy reach and yet be found only by mere chance. A few years ago while she was employed the she was suddenly seized with zinnies and unwakening. "I was so weak at times," she said, "that I could hardly stand, and my head became so dizzy that it seemed as if the floor was moving around. "My condition at last became so bad that I was obliged to give up work in the mill, and later still I became so feebly that I could not even attend to my household duties. After the slightest exertion I had to lie down and rest until I regained strength. "A friend who had used Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People urged me to try them. I bought a box and began to take them. The benefit was so positive and so quickly evident that I continued to use the pills until I had taken altogether six boxes. By that time I was entirely cured, and for two years I have had no return of my trouble. I am now in the best of health and able to attend to all my duties. I am glad to acknowledge the benefit I received and I hope that my statement may be the means of inducing others who may suffer in this way to try this wonderful medicine." The secret of the power of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills in cases of debility, such as Mrs. Gagner's lies in the fact that they make new blood, and every organ and even every tiny nerve in the body feels the stir of a new tide of strength. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by all drummists or will be sent, postpaid, on receipt of price, 50 cents per box, six boxes for $2.50, by the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schemetady, N. Y. Had Valuable Hairlooms Black—Are there any valuable heirlooms in your family? White—Yes, two great uncles and a grand aunt. They're all rich.—Detroit Free Press. Garfield Tea is Nature's remedy for liver and kidney diseases. 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SPRINGFIELD, MISSBOURI. TAKING VOTE TAKES TIME. Talk Incl.ent to the Proceeding Fills Five Columns in Congressional Record. One of the amusing features of the senate proceedings is the process of reaching an agreement to take a vote on a certain measure. Take, for instance, the decision to vote on the statehood bill, a proceeding that required unanimous consent. The story is told in five wide columns of the Congressional Record. The ball was opened by Senator Beveridge, who offered a proposition to vote at four o'clock on Thursday, the 7th of March. Senator Burrows immediately raised the point that Senator Foraker was not present, and that the Ohio senator was interested in the matter and ought to be consulted. Senator Patterson vouchered for Foraker's satisfaction. Then Senator Bacon wanted to make sure that there was no limitation on amendments. Senator Clark of Wyoming, wanted it made plain that the time during the last days would not be controlled by those who favored the bill. At this juncture Senator Foraker entered and wanted the agreement read again, and Senator McCumber discovered a new difficulty which Beveridge agreed to modify. Then Senators Aldrich and Hale had a discussion about the farming out of time in the senate, in which Clark participated. At this point 20 senators were on the floor trying to get recognition of the chair, and Vice President Fairbanks had to ask them to resume their seats. This was followed by two long statements from McCumber and from Beveridge, with interjections from Patterson and Foraker. Then followed a brisk debate between these three into which Hale and Teller thrust remarks. Again the vice president had to request the senators to take their seats. Senators Spooner and Bailey made pessimistic remarks as to the time that was to be taken, Spooner fearing that the five civilized tribes bill would not receive consideration and Bailey objecting to any delay to the railroad rate bill. Senator Dubois made some suggestions and Beveridge offered any number of propositions trying to get a date which would suit everybody. Meanwhile Senator Clapp stood patiently trying to get an opportunity to call up his Indian bill, and Beveridge made some reference to it, saying that he would not think that more than a day would be needed to consider the Indian bill. "I suggest," said Clapp, who was getting impatient, "that at the present rate of progress a vote will not be reached for several days." "The senator is ready to take up the Indian bill immediately, I understand," said Beveridge. "If ever I get a chance," answered Clapp. Then there was more conversation by Beveridge, Spooner, Carter, Patterson and McCumber, and finally the agreement was reached, with the net result that one additional day had been gained for debate, and instead of Thursday the vote was fixed for Friday. COST OF THE WHITE HOUSE How the Expenses of the Government Establishments Are Taken Care Of. A correspondent asks: "Is the president able to save anything out of the mere $50,000 a year salary he receives?" Many people believe that the $50,000 a year which the president gets as salary is the sum total of his official income. It is a mistake, says the San Francisco Argonaut. This is how he is paid: $36,064 is given him in addition to his salary of $50,000 to pay the salaries of his subordinates and clerks. His private secretary is paid $1,250 his assistant private secretary $2,250 his stenographer $1,800, five messengers (each) $1,200, a steward $1,800, two doorkeepers (each) $1,200, four clerks at good salaries, ranging from $1,500 to $2,500, one telegram operator, two ushers, $1,200 and $1,400; a night usher, $1,200; a watchman, $900, and a man who takes care of the fires, who receives $864 a year. In addition to this there is given to him $8,000 for incidental expenses, such as station ry, carpets and the care of the presidential stables. And under another heading there is given him nearly $10,000 more. Of this $12,500 is for repairs and refinishing the White House, $2,500 is for fuel, $4,000 is for the greenhouse, $15,000 is for gas matches and the stable. The White House all told costs the country in connection with the president considerably over $125,000 a year. The president is also well to do in his own right, having inherited a competence from his father. Add to this the royalties he has received from his books, his income from magazine work, and it will be seen that the expense incident to the marriage of Miss Alice will by no means pinch the purse of the house of Roosevelt. "Highest Judicial Courts" Two pretty girls visiting Washington listened with hushed attention to the words of wisdom that fell from the lips of their guide. He was their Washington cousin, knew all about the capitol and was graciously explaining its sights to them. 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People who had seen my foot during my illness and who have seen it since the cure, can hardly believe their own eyes. Robert Schoenhauer, Newburg, N. Y. August 21, 1905." The more experience men and women have in rearing children the slower they are to give advice about rearing children. In a Pinch. Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. In a Pinch, Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE A powder. It cures painful, smart- ing nervous feet and ingrowning nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery of nurses. It can cure a variety of certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by all druggists, 25c. Trial package. FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Josh and Artemus Josh Billings was a great spelling reformer, but he lived before his time. So did 9tremus Ward, and we hope their work will continue a long way ahead of time. Defy tradition and get down to business.—Wilkesbarre Times. Garfield Tea, the herb laxative, is mild, effective, health giving—a tautless preparation. It cures constipation. Safe. An official in the land office at Washington relates how Dr. Whipple, for a long time Bishop of Minnesota, once undertook to hold religious services near an Indian village in one of the western states. It appears that the bishop's effects were scattered about the "lodge," and, when about to go out, he asked the chief if it were safe to leave them there while he went to the village for service. "Plenty safe," grunted the Indian; "no white man in a hundred miles from here."-Harper's Weekly. A Boston man has asked the courts to restrain his wife from calling him up over the telephone at his office. What his programme is that he objects to having his wife keep tab on him is not announced. Life-Weary Women brought to despair through the suffering caused by female diseases, should take heart. There IS a cure for all your pain and misery. Mrs. John A. Keeton, of Cephas, Va., writes: "Life was a burden to me for years. All that my dear doctor did, brought no relief. 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What sublime thoughts must come to you as you tread the paths his feet trod?" The rustic simply stared, and the American demanded if he knew of whom he was speaking, receiving a prompt negative. "Why, of Shakespeare, man. You must know of him!" the pilgrim explained, stricken with horror. After some coaxing the man fully admitted that had heard of Shakespeare, and believed that he had "write for summant." "And have you any idea for what he wrote—was it the Times?" the American inquired with infinite sarcasm. "Oh, it wasn't the Lunnon paper," the man said. "I know it was summat solemn like. I think it was the Bible, belike."-Harper's Weekly. DODDS KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES CURES RHEUMATISM BRIGHT-SKIN DISEASES DIAPER FILM BACKACHE The discontinuer the use of any drug of limitations, sold only in buses. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURFED SUMMER THE FINE LAND LEASE OF ORIGINAL DRS. THOMSON & MINORITY CITY, KANSAS CITY, MO. WINE OF CARDUI Waiting His Turn. 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Land sales allowance can be purchased at from $10 to $10 per acre from railroad and other corporations. Already 175,000 farmers from the United States have made their homes in Canada. For pamphlet "Twentieth Century Canada" and all information can be sent to Sept. of Immigration Ottawa Canada or to following authorized Canadian Government Agent J. S. Crawford, No. 125 N.W. Sixth Street City, Missouri (Mention this paper) WANT Farm for $10,000 of Gas, Oil and Railroad Stock Year Ahead: G. G. 615, and (1) 411, 412 Called with Thompson's Eye Water Queen Victoria's Cats. Queen Victoria was a great lover of cats, and when the court moved it was accompanied by a regular curavan of cats. Persian, Minny, Angora, Malise and tabby cats, all traveled in state to Barmoral, Osborne, Windsor or Buckingham police, as the case might be. One Persian cat, of which the queen was particularly fond, wore around her neck a collar, on which appeared in silver letters the inscription, 'I belong to the queen.' Black Snake a Fighter. A writer has described the common black snake as the most pugnacious of all the reptile family. "He is always ready for a fight," he said, "and the man who doesn't understand his style of fighting will do well to apologize before the first blow is struck." A large number of the snakes in the Worcester farm are Florida rattlesnakes caught by Mr. Brownell within the last three years. Table Manuera Many things are not taught at school at the present day because they are declared to be obsolete, and some of us suspect that table mannets are among them. If not, how are we to account for the ungrateful manipulation of knife and fork that we witness so frequently, and the misuse of table ware generally, which is at times almost barbaric? — Lady's Pictor Free Scores of Operas. A German inventor has perfected an apparatus which by easy manipulation, throws the words of an opera being sung on to the proscenium above the stage. The words appear line by line as they are sung, and there is nothing about it to disturb the spectators. The apparatus is controlled by the prompter, and is stated to be quite cheap. Influence of Music. It was Roger Bacon who wrote: "Instrumental music and song bright power and vigor stirs up nature and helps her in all her motions," and the man who takes a daily dose of music will not only live longer, but better, more satisfactorily to himself and those about him than one who does not—Exhale. Expert Evidence. "When he goes to a liberal meeting he is a liberal and when he goes to a Tory meeting he is a 'fory,'" said a voter's wife to a convassor "But," queried the convassor, "what is he when he is at home?" and the lady gave the unexpected reply: "When he is at home he is a nuisance"—London Mail. A Careful Marriag Man A prominent business man of Merrimac, Mass, while attending a horse trot, was accosted by a falik, who said: "Take a hand!" To this the Merrimac man replied, "No, sir; I have only two hands, and I have to keep one on my poet-look and the other on my watch." Judicial Reserve It may be doubted whether the English bench is able to maintain the same reserve which was one of its characteristics little more than a century ago. We have even heard of learned judges being seen jumping into omnibuses in Oxford street.—Solicitors' Journal. "Pawning Agent." A woman who appeared in a London police court the other day was described as a "pawning agent." She makes her living by paying things for her neighbors, who pay her a commission because they believe she can secure larger loans than they could. Nothing More Amusing. There is hardly anything more amusing than to watch a millionaire bargaining over a penny. 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In the Cawnpore and Lucknow districts wolves have frequently carried off infants, always males, and while many of them must have been eaten, others have been brought up and educated after the wolf fashion. Gallantry. The average female brain, we learn from a lecture by Dr Hollander, is about five ounces lighter than the male brain. It is astonishing what a number of men one meets who, no doubt from motives of gallantry, lead one to believe that the matter is the other way about.—London Punch. Examples Influence Boys Emerson was right when he said, "We send our boys to school that the teachers may educate them, but instead the boys whom they meet there educate them." The greatest influences over boys are the examples and sentiments of their associates—Exchange Why on Earth? The majority of marriages present for the consideration of the curious one or two problems. The first is, "Why on earth that woman married that man?" 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Don't Worry Learn to take things as they are marked on the calendar of life. Remember that it is not to-morrow that you will live, but it is to-day that you are living. London's Lord Mayors have, during the past decade collected more than $100,000,000 for charitable and benevolent purposes. Shed Antlers Once a Year Deer shed their antlers once a year, about midwinter. Ascertaining the age or a deer by their antlers is rather uncertain. Aged Silver Ingots. The Bank of England contains silver ingots which have lain in the vaults since 1636. Spanish Nobles Every fifteenth man in Spain is a noble. MISSOURI STATE SCHOOL FOR COLORED YOUTH BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN. A. M. President. COLLEGE, NORMAL, PREPARATORY, INDUSTRIAL AND DOMESTIC. COURSES: Classical, College Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Model Training School, Music (Instrumental and Vocal), Drawing, (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Woodworking, Blacksmithing, Machinery, Shoe-making, Farming and Gardening, Printing, Typewriting, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. ADVANTAGES: Good Location, Free Tuition, New Dormitories with Modern Improvements, Buildings Heated by Steam, Diplomas are licenses to teach in any public school in the state. A few deserving students are assisted in their efforts to earn their way. All applicants must present testimonials of good moral character. For further information write to BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A.M., L.L.D., Pres. JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. Have YOU ever been in Chicago? If so, you know the extremely convenient location of LA SALLE STREET STATION. If you are a stranger in the city, however, it is of great importance that you learn about this magnificent and comparatively new terminal, used jointly by Rock Island-Frisco Lines—C. R. L. I. P. RY. and C. & E. L. R. R. It is nearest the heart of the city—closely adjoining the business section—within easy walking distance of State Street shopping center and all the principal hotels. Another advantage of entering the city through La Salle Station is the second-story vault directly connecting the main waiting-room with the Elevated Railroad loop—you can reach the North, Northwest, West or South sides of the city by elevated trains for a 5-cent fare WITHOUT DESCENDING TO THE STREET. You thus avoid the dangers and delays of the great, crowded city. The Rock Island right-of-way into Chicago is elevated for more than eight miles out through the suburbs. Prompt arrival at Chicago terminal is thus assured. Englewood Union Station, seven miles out, affords ready access to southern suburbs—all through trains stop here. Summer excursion tickets to Chicago on sale at all points in Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado daily, June 1 to September 30. Rate: Fare and one-third for the round trip, with minimum of $20. Full details from European Plan All Modern Improvements HOTEL McRAY 721-723 Charlotte St., K. C., Mo Room and Board $5.00 per week. Rooms without Board $2. Single Meals 25 cents. Hot and Cold Baths Included. BEN McRAY, Prop. and Mgr. DEPARTMENTS; COLLEGE, NORMAL, PREPARED DUSTRIAL AND DOMES COURSES: Classical, College Preparatory, New Model Training School, Music (Instruc- Drawing, Fine Arts and Mechanical), Cain- ing, Blacksmithing, Machinery, Shoe-m Gardening, Printing, Typewriting, Sea Laundering. ADVANTAGES: Good Location, Free Tuition with Modern Improvements, Buildings, Diplomas are licenses to teach in any p state. A few deserving students are assis- to earn their way. All applicants must of good moral character. For further in BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A.M. JEFFERSON CITY, MISSO The Stoeltzing Stove and WILLIAMS COOKING HOUSE J. A. STEWART, General Agent Passenger Department, 412-413 Bryant Building, KANSAS CITY, MO. European Plan All Mo HOTEL Mc 721-723 Charlotte St., K Room and Board $5.00 per week. Rooms with Single Meals 25 cents. Hot and Cold Baths Inc BEN McRAY, P KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT --- Best Stores Made. Largest Stock in City. Prices the Lowest. Peninsular Stove Co. Lager, Steel Oven Cook Stoves, Base Bur- aces, and all goods made by the.. Peninsular Stove Co. Lager, Soft Coal Baseheater, Cole's Hot- tight for Coal and Wood, Clermont, Schill Steel Ranges and Furnaces. WORK a Specialty ...A new line of... Door Screens and Refrigerators. 'Phone 1454. 1329 Grand Ave. Never been ago? location of LA SALLE STREET over, it is of great importance that atively new terminal, used jointly L. and C. & E. L. R. R. by adjoining the business section— shopping center and all the prin- through La Salle Station is the main waiting-room with the Ele- l., Northwest, West or South sides are WITHOUT DESCENDING TO and delays of the great, crowded go is elevated for more than eight al at Chicago terminal is thus as- sides out, affords ready access to sale at all points in Kansas, Nec- ter 30. trip, with minimum of 820. Full Rock Island System All Modern Improvements McRAY t., K. C., Mo without Board $2. ths Included. 7, Prop. and Mgr. FLOUR Kelley's Best Beats all the Rest. Kelley Milling Co K. C., U. S. A. NELSON'S Hair Dressing MAKES HARSH STUBBORN HAIR SOFT AND PLIANT REMOVES DANDRUFF NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING FOR MAKING HARSH STUBBORN HAIR SOFT GLOSSY-LUXURIOUS PROMOTES THE GROWTH OF THE HAIR PREVENTS IT FROM SPLITTING AND BREAKING OFF Not New or Experimental, but an Old, Reliable Preparation of Proven Merit. Nelson's Hair Dressing is an ideal Hair Pomade. It contains no strong, dangerous chemicals that can in any way injure the hair. You can use it just as long as you wish, or stop it any time without any bad effects. It does not affect the color of the hair. Nelson's Hair Dressing softens harsh, stubborn, refractory hair, prevents it from becoming dry and brittle, and enables you to do it up in any style consistent with its length, at the same time giving it that rich, glossy look so much desired. As a Hair Growth product, Nelson's Dressing the equal of any other applies the needed oil direct to the skin of the hair soffs and invigorates the scalp, thereby removing dandruff and promoting the growth of the hair. Stops the hair from falling out, breaking off and splitting at the ends, which is nearly always due to lack of natural oil in the hair. Nelson's Hair Dressing is an excellent remedy for all kinds of Scalp Diseases such as Tetter, Itching and scaling of the Scalp, Dandruff, &c. Nelson's Hair Dressing is delightfully perfumed; put up in handpoles 4-ounce bottles, or in a convenient warmer, for drugstubs and agents at 25 cents a box. If you cannot find it in your town, and we usc in stamps and we will mail you a full size box, postage paid. Address. Nelson Manufacturing Co., Richmond, Va. WE WANT GOOD AGENTS. WRITE FOR PRICES, TERMS, ETC. "Maine Our new Spring Goods Have Arrived in the most Complete Styles for Men. ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS FOR GENTS FURNISHERS SHOES SAM. H. FINKELSTEIN, Prop. Stetson Hats $1.50 Cleaned and Blocked. Our Motto: "YOUR MONEY'S WORTH" 805 Main Street, Kansas City MO "Hot Springs Special" Long looked for improved Train Service between Kansas City and Hot Springs, Arkansas, and return daily, is now provided for by the Hot Springs Little Rock MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Fort Smith Coffeyville Leaving Kansas City at 11:00 a. m. daily. Arrive in Hot Springs to Breakfast. This train runs via Paola, Garnett, Neodesha, Independence (Kan.), Coffeyville, Ft. Smith and Little Rock. Through Sleepers and Chair Cars (all seats free) to Hot Springs. A special feature on this "Hot Springs Special" is the Elegant Dining Cars. This train connects at Little Rock with the Iron Mountain Trains for all Southeastern Points in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Hot Springs Night Express 9:35 p. m. daily. For Excursion Tickets, Sleeping Car Berths and all information, call or address E. S. JEWETT, Gen'l Agt. Passenger Dept. 901 Main Street. Home Telephone 6327 Main. Bell Telephone 740 Hickory Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fresh and Salt Meats, Oysters and Game in Season Bell Phone 2415 Main Y Home Phone 5595 211 W. 6th St.