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. VOLUME·XI. NEGRO LOGDE REPRESENTING HALF MILLION DOLLARS. Prominent Men Banded Together for the Uplift of the Race.—Mr. John Lange is a Great Organized. A. W. Loyd Capturing the West. Due to the ability of Mr. John Lange, manager of the Blind Boone Concert company and wealthiest Negro in Missouri, a new lodge of Pythians, composed of the best known Negroes of Kansas City was organized Monday night. Men representing the several walks in life are numbered among its membership, some of whom are men of considerable means. The following is a partial list of those who joined, a brief sketch and the amount that each represents. Mr. John, Lange, the chief factor in this organization, is, in addition to being the wealthiest Negro in Missouri, the most successful theatrical manager that the Negro race has produced. Twenty-six prosperous years on the road, the accumulation of a fortune for himself and Blind Boone to say nothing of a score of people whom he has employed and made wealthy, Mr. Lange continues to take an active part in the great work of uplifting the race. His interest in the race along its several lines of development has created a civic as well as public spirited pride among the Negroes of Kansas City, which threatens to so revolutionize affairs that will make Kansas City Negroes the leaders of their race in wealth, education, etc., in the United States. Mr. Lange is fortunate in having as an assistant in this work a wife, Mrs. Ruth Lange, who is a talented and accomplished lady, ever ready to second the movements of her husband for the betterment of the race. Mr. Lange is reputed to be worth at least $200,000. Bishop Abram Grant, who is, perhaps, with the single exception of Booker T. Washington, the best known Negro in America and one of the most potential forces in the great church which he so ably represents. The Fifth Episcopal district has had a number of good and able men to preside over its destitnes but no one of whom has gotten so near the people as has Bishop Grant. Loved, honored, respected by all races and classes of our citizens, Bishop Grant is doing a work here in the West, never dreamed of by the most sanquine race leaders. Dr. F. Jesse Peck, the talented young pastor of Allen chapel A. M. E. church and one of the rising stars of the connection is taking an active part in this work. Hon. Nelson C. Crews, the Demosthnes of the West, born leader of men, a man, who, if he had been a resident of any other state but Missouri, would have been in Congress. Mr. Crews will yet be heard from in the order. Rev. Dr. S. W. Bacote, pastor of the Second Baptist church, one of the largest churches in America. Is a believer in the order and was initiated Monday night. Dan Lucas, the well-known veteran tonsorial artist, a man who has made several fortunes, built the most elegant home in Kansas City, gave his children a college education, a man, whose check today would b ehonored for $10,000 is a sincere believer in the Knights of Pythias. Hon. A. W. Lloyd, the Grand Chancellor, has his residence in St. Louis, but is so well known in the state that his home seems to be any place where he rests his grip. Chancelor Loyd is a right man in a right place. He is doing for the Knights of Pythias in Missouri what no man has been able to do for any other A man in a suit and hat stands in a garden, holding a bird in his hand. fraternal organization in the West among the Negroes. * Dr. J. Edgar Perry, the examining physician of the Knights of Pythias, a man whom Walter Williams, the famous Missouri author characterizes as the first of his race in the state is not only a firm believer in the future destiny of the race but a staunch advocate of the possibilities of the Knights of Pythias. Prof. J. Dallas Bowser, educator and journalist, principal of Attucks school, the best known equipped building in the United States for Negroes, thirty-four years in the schools of Kansas City, the owner of property valued at $75,000 is one of the new converts to Pythianism. Prof. Richard T. Coles, principal of the famous Garrison school and father of manual training in the publis schools of Kansas City, a leader of the Masonic fraternity of Missouri is numbered among the new champions of the Knights of Pythias. Prof. Riley W. Foster, principal of the Douglas school and a leading citizen of Kansas City has cast his lot with the order. Prof. J. Silas Harris, principal of the Penn school, regent of the Negro State university and the best-known man in the West in political circles has united with the order. His son, J. T. Harris, has also united with the order. Prof. D. N. Crosthwaite, the well-known teacher of science in Lincoln High school is doing splendid work for the Knights of Pythias in this section. His interest in the work KANSAS CITY, MO., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER will make him a useful member in its high councils by and by. Dr. J. N. Birch, a physician, whose income is from five to ten thousand dollars per year is evidenced in the splendid buildings he has erected and his confidence in the race attested by his putting them at the disposal of his own people. Dr. Birch shows his interest in the order by becoming an active member thereof. Dr. T. C. Chapman, a dentist, with a large and lucrative practice finds time to leave his chair and pull for the Knights of Pythias, his favorite order. In ad the prochants, ers may Lange it is a par Anett, Bacote, Barnett Birch, Bowser, Burget, Baker, Beverly Bradley Bradsha J. D. Herndon of the Milwaukee railroad, a member of many fraternal organizations as most interested in the Knights of Pythias and is giving it his earnest support. Willis G. Moseley of the Post Office department, with many other clerks and carriers, is deeply interested in the work. B. B. Francis of the Picture Clothing company and his son, Nichols, are loud in their praises of the order, J. T. McCampbell and W. H. Houston, prominent young druggists are making many friends for the order among the young people. Profs. A. M. Wilson, J. F. Talton and Tillman, all young educators, are busily engaged in extending the influences of the order. W. Fredrick Fairfax, the Harry Lehr and society leader among Negroes of Kansas City, a man whose presence is ever necessary at every social function, is a strong advocate member of the John Lange Lodge, of the Knights of Pythias No. 66. In addition to the above, many of the prominent lawyers, doctors, merchants, business men and day laborers may be found in the new John Lange Lodge, No. 66. The following is a partial list of members: Anett, W. A. Jones, W. J. Bacote, Rev. S. Jones, Geo. Barnett, J. D. Jones, R. W. Birch, D. J. N. Jonson, S. E. Bowser, J. D. Knox, Atty. Burget, W. Kirby, D. C. Baker, Jas. Lucas, Dan. Beverly, Jas. Love, George Bradley, Geo. Lee, W. C. Bradshay, Jno. Lylies, Abe Countee, Henry Morrison, Chas. Crews, Hon. Nelson Miner, J. L. McCampbell, J. T. Jones, W. J. Jones, Geo. Jones, R. W. Jonson, S. E. Knox, Atty. Kirby, D. C. Lucas, Dan. Love, George Lee, W. C. Llyles, Abe Morrison, Chas. Miner, J. L. McCampbell, J. T. Mosley, Louis Milton, Ed McKnight, Wm. Morrow, W. W. Mosdley, W. G. Morgan, S. P. Miller, Walker Peck, Rev. F. J. Pratt, P. L. Pulliam, A. E. Page, Galther Pope, Louis Pernell, G. H. Powell, C. H. Ross, I. C. Ross, Edward Randold, Con. W. E. Randall, A. W. Riley, Howard Randall, Will Simpson, R. Smith, Ceselious Steele, S. Carter, J. F. Colmean, Jno. S. Campbell, P. W. Cramp, W. H. Carter, A. G. Carpenter, Jas. Clay, Ed. M. Cardal, Mannibal Carter, M. E. Cockrell, Frank Caldwell, C. D. Dodson, Jno. Davfs, Fred Davis, Birch Drew, Fred Edwards, S. H. P Estes, A. E. Fairfax, W. F. Foster, R. W. Fratzier, C. D. Fitzgerald, A. J. Fox, A. W. Shaffer, F. C. Francis, B. B. Sanders, J. S. Francis, N. P. Teeters, George Fields, Moses Talton, J. F. Follon, John Turner, R. S. Grant, Bishop A. Tillman, Lon Green, Richard Thompson, Cecil Harris, J. S. Tutt, A. L. Hackley, Adolph Todd, R. H. Hildebrand, G. West, I. C. Horkins, Lee Wilson, A. M. Hill, J. W. Wheeler, Cal Houston, W. H. Whiting, Samuel Holmes, Jas. H. Washington, Chas Harris, Thos. Walker, Jas. Horton, I. W. Walker, Wm. Harris, V. D. White, W. T. Jordin, Alvin Welch, T. Jones, R. Wiley, F. J. The initiation was conducted by the following team; W. C. Hueston, chancelor commander; Fred Dabney, vice chancelor commander; Lewis Woods, master of works; D. N. Crosthwaft, prelate; A. W. Willis, master of arms, and J. P. Maynard, inner guard. The conferring of these degrees was said to be the most impressive ever seen in this city in any secret organization, reflecting great credit on the Pythians and the gentlemen composing the team. Million For Noise. For its white population, South Africa is perhaps the greatest market in the world for musical instruments. It spends for them $1,000,000 a year, half of which is for pianos. Best ivory from Ceylon. The best ivory comes from Zanzibar; the next quality from Ceylon. NUMBER 7 INDEPENDENCE NOTES. Prof. T. H. Coleman honors the members of the Statute of Freedom by giving them a grand reception at Mrs. Ed. Christmans on North Hocker avenue. All present had a royal good time. It is reported that Miss Bell Jackson will soon be Mrs. Bell Williams. Of course you could not have success acting as superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday school, advising other people to send their children to Sunday school and locking yours up at your home. Independence will be well represented at Lincoln Institute this year. Seven or eight students left here for Lincoln Institute today. We wish them success. Three of our boys have decided to learn trades and wwll leave for the Booker T. Washington school next week. Mrs. Minnie Bryant of Pleasant Hill, Mo., spent two weeks in our city, the guest of her father. The union picnic was portponed on account of the rain Saturday. Mrs. H. Jackson has about lost her religion. She is allowing her son and others to run a dive up over her restaurant, so decent people have about quit going to her restaurant. Prof. T. H. Coleman, the artist, has gone to Leavenworth, Kan., and is doing grand work there. We are proud to say that Dr. E. M. Phenix has located in our city once more. Independence needs a good colored doctor and we hope he will remain with us. LINCOLN SCHOOL AND ITS NEW ADDITION. Of all the Negro principals of the public schools in this city who are at present occupying public attention Prof. S. R. Bailey is perhaps the most unique and characteristic. The composite make up of his personality is peculiarly interwoven. Impoint of service Prof. Bailey is among the oldest. He has been connected with the Lincoln school since the departure of Mr. Nero, the famous principal of that school. What wonders hast thou wrought? What changes has come over the old school building? How many can remember old Lincoln school, situated at 9th and Charlotte years ago? Great are the changes Lincoln has undergone. Prof. Bailey has been equal to the emergencies. Ever onward! Building each dome more vast, still nobler than the last, until now old Lincoln stands in all its solemn splendor and age. The first high school graduates received their diplomas from Prof. S. R. Bailey. He is also the author of a book on mathematics. He is a graduate of Wilberforce and a man of strong character, health and vigor. He has managed to accumulate a number of splendid pieces of property. He is of great usefulness to his race, by his indomitable will and strong persistence. With the new addition to his school coming through the donation of the old colored high school building the public may well expect greater possibilities and greater accomplishments from one of her favorite principals, S. R. Bailey. MOONLIGHT SOCIAL POSTPONED On account of the rain last Saturday evening the moonlight social which was to have been given by the B. M. C. Club of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows at the residence of Mrs. W. L. Beattie, 31st and Kensington, has been postponed until Saturday evening, September 8th. All members and friends of the Order are cordially Invited. Music will be furnished by the Metropolitan Band. To reach the place take Indiana avenue car to the end of line, (31st street), go east on 31 st street four blocks. Ruin of Bank Brought About by "Lucky" Dream --- HE WATCHED LUCAS "STER UP THE MUD" "NEAREY $600" FRANTEEN TOLD A FELLOW CLERK OF HIS VISION "CIRCLES OF GANETY" ULTIMATELY Chicago.—From a youth's dream, through a maze of dissipation, frenzied gambling and the resultant debauchery, into which was sucked the cashier who in turn drew in the president, until the whole structure tumbled with a crash, the fall of the Milwaukee Avenue State bank has been traced. Walter Frantzen, once confidential secretary to Paul O. Stensland, a stripping of excellent promise, saw in a dream that which aroused the spirit of chance within him. Through the boy the unrelenting spirit touched Henry W. Hering, the cashier, and he fell, dragging with him Paul O. Stensland, the president, who had also been caught in the magic meshes. In a dream that came to him the night before the great American Derby at Washington park in 1900, Frantzen, who had never been at a race track in his life, saw the plunging horses galloping to the finish, and just as plainly as if he stood in the press box of the old stand, he saw a card put up, reading: "I. Sidney Lucas." The vision passed and he awoke in the morning a marked man, though unaware of it. "I had a funny dream last night," Frantzen said to a fellow-clerk. Then he told him of the vision. "What was the name?" asked the clerk. "I can't remember exactly, but if the papers have the entries, and this was one of them, I can tell," he replied, and an interest arose within him. Found Horse of His Dream. The clerk got a paper and slowly read down through the entries of the great racing event. When Sidney Lucas' name was reached Frantzen coolly said: "That's the one." Frantzen's associates were inclined to regard it as a joke, but kept asking him why he did not "take a chance." He battled with the desire to bet, for as a clerk at $75 a month he did not FRANTEEN TOLD A FELLOW Clerk OF HIS VISION have money to throw at the birds, or at horses, either. Besides, the newspapers declared that Lucas did not have a chance on earth. Frantzen, up to that time, had never gambled, and had seldom played cards. He had remained home at night to study and read. He was ambitions to become a successful business man like Paul O. Stensland, his employer, whom all in that district looked up to and respected. Frantzen had never been tested in just this way before, and he was unprepared for resistance. Not knowing the price of his folly, he drew $25 from the bank and decided to put in his Saturday half-holiday at the track. He did not intend to bet; he told his friends he just wanted to see the horse win. Succumbed to Temptation. When he reached the track and uningled with the enthusiastic throngs that crowded the betting ring, his dream came back to him with startling reality. He saw the track and grandstand as he had seen them in his dream. The betting ring seemed to draw him with an irresistible force. He crowded through and with a trembling hand proffered $20. "Put that on Sidney Lucas in the Derby," he said huskily. The bookmaker grinned as he handed back a pasteboard card with a little red numbering at the top, and a scrawl of figures at the center. He placed it in his inside pocket, and then read the "dope" on the Derby. It said that Thompson Bros., the owners of Lucas, were duious. Frantzen sighed with relief to know his money was already lost. But when the horses went to the post he was bewildered to see that the horse with "15" attached was Lucas. The number "15" had been on the horse of his dreams. Spellbound he watched the preliminaries and the start. He watched Lucas stir up the mud and run circles around Lieut. Gibbons, the favorite. The winner shot under the wire with a trailing bunch of blurred horses and riders behind. The grandstand leaped into life and noise. Frantzen pulled out his ticket, looked it over and walked through the disgruntled, rapidly thinning crowd in the betting ring to the almost deserted bookstand. He presented his ticket, and the bookmaker, with the same grin, handed him a roll that counted up nearly $600 when he got home. Sealed Doom of Bank. Frantzen had won his first bet, and the doom of the Milwaukee Avenue State bank was sealed. The story traveled through the bank and became known to his friends. Frantzen was looked upon as a sort of wizard, and acquaintances urged him to "go to it" while his luck held out. His head was turned, he followed the evil advice, and became a regular plunger. Some days he would pick as many as six race winners. He seldom sustained a loss. His acquaintances and friends began to take his "steers," and Frantzen, the ambitions young secretary of a few weeks before, sat at his desk with "dope sheets" and studied the horses, about which he had not the slightest knowledge. Frantzen found new associates to assist him in spending his easily made money, and into these circles of gayety he took Hering. Hering was a phlegmatic, home-loving German whose amusements had been of a domestic character. Dazzled by the glamour of Frantzen's wonderful run of luck, he saw no reason why he should not follow Frantzen's lead with the same success. Downfall of Others Begins. Franten was a natural leader and the pace he set the cashier was not HE WATCHED LUCAS "STIR UP THE MUD" "CIRCLES OF GAVETY" slow. Hering, however, after a few ineffectual attempts to swing into it, finally struck the gait. He made himself at home in crowds he had shunned all through his own youth. Gradually Paul O. Stensland was drawn into the crowd. He began to lose the moral integrity that had been his. About this time some of his old friends, prominent Wewegians who had heretofore regarded him as a splendid representative of their race, heard of his changed associations and withdrew their confidence from him. This marked the beginning of his personal downfall. He began to steal from the bank in order to meet the demands on him, taking out little by little, animated by a hope similar to Frantzen's that his speculations would reap a rich harvest before the stolen money was missed. Then Frantzen's luck turned. Thinking that it would surely swing back to his original good fortune on bets, it is charged that he began taking small sums from the bank. He told himself he was merely borrowing until he should be able to win back the equivalent to tomorrow or the day after. Hering says Frantzen stole $40,000. A memorandum found in Stensland's vault places the amount at $69,000. Frantzen was never prosecuted by the bank authorities and left the state when his crime was discovered. Now he is being brought back to answer for it, as well as to tell all he knows of the operations of the bank officials. Hering Wins at First. Cashier Henry Hering became a "sport" under the influence of Frantzen. He followed the "tips" of Frantzen and won a lot of money. Theodore Stensland, whose father at that time was not involved in the stealing that finally cost him his all and spread misery among thousands, used to refer to Hering as a "cheap sport" and a "cheap skate." When the 1992 Derby day came around. Frantzen was favored with no vision. The nearest thing to a "dream" he could muster up was the name Aladdin, as a winner. Aladdin sounded like a miracle and the "pool" backed it for all it was worth. Aladdin barely reached the wire before the next race was called. Swift Pace Down Hill. It was then that the incline was reached, and the members of the pool shot to their doom. Debauchery, fast women, evil associates, and high times figured in their mad efforts to hide from their accusing consciences. When Stensland was drawn into the pool he met women of a sphere just above Hering's, and it was at that time that Frantzen was charged with embezzlement of from $40,000 to $69,000, and sent away. His cunning in picking winners had left him. Stensland a Wanderer. The predominating trait of Paul Stensland's character recalls the fact that he was of the blood of the old vikings who set sail in their frail ships, careless of where the wind bore them provided it was somewhere new. Stensland was above all things a wanderer. When he arrived in Chicago after years spent drifting from place to place in the orient and with old age approaching he still could not resist his nomadic instincts. About five years ago he went on a prolonged trip through South and Central America and more particularly Honduras, in which country he professed a special interest. On his return he displayed a marked reticence to give an account of his travels. In view of this fact the opinion is freely expressed among his quondam acquaintances that the missing man will be found, if at all, in Central America. Contrary to popular opinion, Stensland is declared to have been far from prodigal with his money. He was extremely frugal in his meals and "NEARLY $600" Wesod 06 ULTIMATELY would frequently dine in a cheap restaurant near the bank where a table d'Hote was served for the modest sum of one quarter. This frugality was varied with occasional extravagances. At infrequent intervals he would invite a party of his friends to his house, where he would entertain them in a manner befitting his supposed wealth. Famed for Capacity for Liguor. Stensland is said to have taken great pride in his reputation as a connoisseur of wines, and on the occasion of a trip to California a couple of years ago he purchased a large quantity of wine, which was stored in the cellars of the cooperative store, where the bulk of it is still said to be lying. The ex-president's capacity for liquor was a favorite topic among his friends, even aquavit, the strong spirit which is a favorite beverage among his countrymen, being apparently powerless to upset his equilibrium. His old gardener has remarked with admiration how Stensland would drink a party of companions under the table and appear the next morning at six o'clock fresh and keen for business. A saloon in the neighborhood of Stensland's home was a favorite resort in which he spent much of his time. The barkeeper recalls an expression which once fell from the lips of the man which throws a strong sidelight on his character. One evening while Stensland was in the saloon with a friend he was boasting of a real estate transaction that he had just closed which he declared would not him $200,000. His friend remarked that he wondered he was not satisfied, at his time of life, with what he had already acquired and that he did not retire. Stensland looked at him for a few minutes and then remarked slowly: "It's the game, my boy; it's the game." --- STORIES OF CAMP AND WAR SAVING THE FLAG. How Ned Barton Won the Race with Three Confederate Horsesmen. I am going to tell you the story exactly as it happened. I have no desire to make you think Ned Barton a brilliant hero; I will simply recount the part he bore in some stirring scenes and let you make up your own mind about him. The war of the rebellion broke out, you know, in April, 1861. Ned was then 17 years old, a strong, athletic boy, the best runner, jumper and ball player in Hoodville. Hoodville echoed with the drum and life as well as other places, and the boys were as full of the martial spirit, in their way, as the men. Ned Barton was particularly enthusiastic and early in the summer of that eventful year he organized a company among the boys of the town, pored over "Hardee's Tactics" and "Ellsworth's Zouave Drill," and gave himself up, heart and soul, to training his young recruits in the manual of arms. He called his company the "Zouave Cadets," and suitably to the name, they were uniformed in dark blue jackets, loose red trousers and linen leggings. Jaunty red caps, trimmed with yellow braid, completed the dress, and since these ambitious young "home-guards" could not obtain arms from the state, each one of them carried a double-barreled shotgun. The women of Hoodville, proud of the boy-soldiers, presented the company with a pretty flag and "Capt." Barton with a handsome sword, having a pearl handle and a silver-plated scabbard. Now, all this was great fun to the members of the Zouave Cadets, and no less to the citizens of Hoodville; for when the company paraded, night or day, there was a general turn-out of the people to look at them. About this time, says the writer of the story in the Chicago Daily News, I began to recruit a company of cavalry for the federal army under the authority of the governor of the state. A Regaining the Standard from the Runaway Horse. Ned Barton was among the first who preffered their services. I knew the boy well, his strong, positive character, his courage, his ambition and his physical strength. He was too young, so far as years might be counted, to assume the duties of a soldier in the field, but this weighed as nothing with me against the other considerations I have named. He was one of the best drill masters I ever saw. Before I was able to put a squad through the simplest maneuvers, he had mastered the whole company drill, and I did not consider it derogatory to my dignity as the captain to sit on my horse in the field where we practiced our evolutions and permit him to take command. In less than a month we had the company formed, and on the day we were sworn into the service, Ned Barton was formally elected second lieutenant. Wishing to have what is called a "crack" company when I led it to the scene of action, I asked the governor's permission to encamp near Hoodville for three or four weeks to perfect the drill of the men. Saturdays the camp was crowded with visitors, boys and girls particularly, and on the last one before we left to join the Army of the Potomac we scarcely had room for the drill that I had arranged to give for our visitors' benefit. Perhaps it was the crowd that excited him, or he may have been taken with an "ugly spell," as one of the men said, but Ned's horse—Rocket he called him—was so full of spirit that day that his young rider had difficulty in controlling him. In going through the maneuvers of our drill, it became necessary several times for me to warn the young people back out of our way; they wanted to see everything, and would crowd up as close as they could, regardless of galloping horses and flying heels. In executing one of my commands, called out as they were cantering over the field, the men made a bad break, and Ned Barton, who was near me, noticing their mistake, suddenly gave Rocket the spurs and swept after them at a gallop. His course led him directly toward a part of the field where 50 or more boys and girls were standing, all intently watching the drill. I did not appreciate the danger myself, until I caught a look from Ned's face, then I started toward the crowd. shouting to them to open a passage for the running horse. Some of them understood me and broke to one side, screaming with sudden fright. This created a panic, in the midst of which half a dozen girls, 14 or 15 years of age, clutching at each other and struggling to get out of the way, fell to the ground in a heap, directly in the horse's path. On either side of them, so quickly had it all happened, and so rapidly had been the horse's approach, were other young people not yet out of the way, so that the prostrate but struggling forms of these half a dozen girls made the only gap in the line. Ned instantly made up his mind what to do, and he had to make it up instantly, for Rocket was not 20 feet from them when they fell. Raising the horse by the bit with all his strength, and driving the spurs into his flanks, he cleared the frightened girls by a flying leap and went galloping down the field. You ought to have heard the ringing cheer that hundreds of volces sent after the gallant young rider! We had been fighting all day. The confederate line of battle had been withdrawn from the level ground, where our division had pressed the enemy slowly but steadily back, and now occupied the crest of a low hill that lay south of us. Here they made a stubborn resistance, and twice had they repulsed our charge upon their new position. The second charge had just been made, and our brave men, after terrible slaughter, had been ordered to fall back beyond musket shot, where they now rested on their arms until another attack should be ordered, or night should give them rest. Between us and the enemy lay a stretch of meadow land that, in the morning, had been very fair to look upon. Now it was dotted all over with dead and wounded men and horses, dismantled artillery wagons and guns and knapsacks. We had not had time, as yet, to count up our losses, even in my own company, but all of us knew that Sergt. Watkins had fallen, the gallant fellow who bore our company flag. This is how we knew it: Gen. King, who commanded our division, had given me personal orders to charge a battery on the enemy's left. I led my men at a gallop up the hill, and we captured the battery; but a superior force of the enemy swept down upon us at that moment, and we were compelled to fall back. It was then that Vattkins fell, but the flag did not go down with him. Wanting both hands free in the battle, he had devised a means of fastening the staff to his saddle-bow so that the flag was always to be seen waving above his head. And so it happened that, when the brave sergeant fell, pierced by a ball, the flag still waved, but it was above a riderless and terrified horse. When we had gained the position to which the general had ordered us to retreat, our first thought was for the safety of our company flag. A soldier prizes his battle flag more than his life, you know, and would give his blood freely to protect it from capture or dishonor. Ours had been presented to us by our friends at home and we loved it with enthusiasm. Suddenly Ned Barton, who had dismounted and now stood holding Rocket by the bridle-rein, turned to me and cried with great vehemence: "Captain, there is the sergeant's horse—and see! he still carries our flag!" I looked toward where he pointed and saw the horse galloping wildly over the meadow where we had just been fighting, with the flag flying from the upright staff at his saddle. Both armies had caught sight of him, and such a shout as you never heard went up at the singular spectacle. "Captain!" cried Ned again, "I must have that flag, if I die in saving it! Don't refuse me—I'm off!" and before I could speak a word the boy was dashing the spurs into Rocket's flanks and rushing over the meadow toward the riderless horse. He had scarcely started when three horsemen galloped down the hill from the enemy's line, evidently intending to capture the flag before Ned could reach it. War, battle, discipline, orders, were all forgotten, and then men from both sides, federal and confederates, crowded tumultuously forward, yelling and cheering over the race between the blue-coated boy and his three gray-coated competitors. They were all four now within easy range of the muskets from either side, but no one thought of raising a gun against them—it would have been foul murder. Frightened at the clamor on both sides of him the sergeant's horse now changed his course and ran from his pursuers, so that their direction was at a sharp angle with his. It was a question of speed—and Rocket proved himself worthy of his name. While the confederates were yet a hundred yards away from the coveted prize, Ned Barton grasped the bridle of the riderless horse and turned in the direction of our lines. Dropping his own reins upon Rocket's neck, he raised his cap with his left hand and saluted the discomfited antagonists. And then the men on both sides cheered. At Nine. "I don't enjoy calling on Bessle Warr," stated one of the young men. "But she's a clever girl and a good talker," said another. "I know. But her father was a bugler in the army, you know, and at nine every night he takes down his old bugle and blows 'taps.'" "Well, what does he mean by that?" "Light out."—"Judge." Providence has allotted us each at least seventy years in which to fulfill our mission in life, and it is generally our own fault if we die prematurely. Mrs.MaryKoehne Nervous exhaustion invites disease. This statement is the positive truth. When everything becomes a burden and you cannot walk a few blocks without excessive fatigue, and you break out into perspiration easily, and your face flushes, and you grow excited and shaky at the least provocation, and you cannot bear to be crossed in anything, you are in danger; your nerves have given out; you need building up at once! To build up woman's nervous system and during the period of change of life we know of no better medicine than Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Here is an illustration. Mrs. Mary L. Koehne, 871 Garfield Avenue, Chicago IL, writes: "I have used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for years in my family and it never disappoints; so when I felt that I was nearing the change of life I commenced treatment with it. I took in all about six bottles and it did me a great deal of good. It stopped my dizzy spells, pains in my back and the headaches with which I had suffered for months before taking the Compound. I feel that I had no been for this great medicine for women, and I have been to-day. It is splendid for women, old or young, and will surely cure all female disorders." Mrs. Pinkham, daughter-in-law of Lydia E. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass., invites all sick and alling women to write her for advice. Her great experience is at their service, free of cost. DONKEYS TURN UP TOES. Don't Know Enough to Get In Out of the Rain. The war department has learned through experience that the American donkey has not sense enough to live in the Philippines. Some time ago, more in the nature of an experiment than for any other reason, the bureau of insular affairs sent a dozen American donkeys, commonly known as "burros," to Manila for use among the Spanish-speaking people. The natives did not take kindly to the new species, however, but rather looked at them from afar pff. Seven died. Such was the news received at the bureau recently. When the torential rains set in the little animals were caught out in the open, and not knowing how to shelter them selves like the native beast of burden, seven docile, dumb beasts turned up their toes. "They ought to die," said a was department official who has a deep interest in everything pertaining to the Philippines; "they ought to die if they don't know enough to get in out of the rain." Magnificent Sacred Edifice The largest and costliest building thus far undertaken in New York, the city of immense structures, is the magnificent $10,000,000 Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine, now being erected on Morningside Helghts. This will be the greatest edifice in America, and the fourth in importance in the world. Tuberculosis In Germany. Under the workmen's sickness insurance law about $9,500,000 was spent in Germany in the treatment of tuberculous patients in the years 1901 to 1905. GOOD AND HARD. Results of Excessive Coffee Drinking It is remarkable what suffering some persons put up with just to satisfy an appetite for something. A Mich. woman says: "I had been using coffee since I was old enough to have a cup of my own at the table, and from it I have suffered agony hundreds of times in the years past. "My trouble first began in the form of billious colic, coming on every few weeks and almost ending my life. At every attack for 8 years I suffered in this way. I used to pray for death to relieve me from my suffering. I had also attacks of sick headache, and began to suffer from catarrh of the stomach, and of course awful dyspepsia. "For about a year I lived on crackers and water. Believing that coffee was the cause of all this suffering, I finally quit it and began to use Postum Food Coffee. It agreed with my stomach, my troubles have left me and I am fast gaining my health under its use. "No wonder I condemn coffee and tea. No one could be in a much more critical condition than I was from the use of coffee. Some doctors pronounced it cancer, others ulceration, but none gave me any relief. But since I stopped coffee and began Postum I am getting well so fast I can heartily recommend it for all who suffer as I did." Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville." "There's a reason." THE AMERICAN HOME W. A. RADFORD EDITOR C. Mr. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he is, without doubt, the highest of all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 194 Fifth Ave., Chicago, Ill., and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. In some locations a story and a half house looks better than a higher one. Some folks like to build low houses and to make them wider. There are all kinds of houses and all sorts of people, so that everyone should be satisfied. There is a comfortable look about this story and a half house that I like. It has a roomy, comfortable, cool appearance for summer, and it looks as though a good furnace in the cellar would make it warm and cozy in the winter, too. It is 30x45 feet long on the ground, with the addition of two comfortable porches. This house should face the north. Not every house plan is suitable for a lot with a northern exposure. Generally speaking, a southern frontage is preferred, but sometimes a northern outlook is desirable. It is not possible to face every house to the south, because there are not sites enough of this kind to go around. There are advantages in a northern exposure with a house built like this which offset some of the disadvantages. The parlor, library and downstairs bedroom would get the east sun in the morning. The kitchen would be bright and cheerful while the work is going on in the forenoon and the dining room would be pleasant in winter time from 10 or 11 o'clock in the morning until night. The hallways both upstairs and down could be spared for the north- THE HOME OF THE MAYFIELD MUSEUM ern exposure, because hallways are not occupied except as passageways. There is an opportunity in this house to put in two grates, one in the library and one in the parlor. A great deal of attention is now being paid to grates and mantels. Some new California grates are raised above the floor of the room, set upon a sort of step or pedestal. The idea is that raising the fire slightly gets it up where it may be seen to better advantage, and it is said to be a little cleaner. Architects and builders are giving more attention to grates and mantels and the result is that some extraordinary ef- PANTRY 10'6" x 10'6" AUTCHEN 10'6" x 10'6" PORCH BED ROOM 10'6" x 10'6" FLOOR DINING ROOM 10'6" x 10'6" LIBRARY 10'6" x 10'6" BED ROOM 10'6" x 10'6" MALL 10'6" x 10'6" PARLOR 10'6" x 10'6" PORCH First Floor Plan fects are being introduced into expensive houses. It is all right to make an interesting feature of a grate and mantel, but it is all wrong to make any one thing in a house prominent above everything else. There is such a thing as harmony in house construction as well as in dress or music. One reason why open fires are not more popular is because the draft of the chimney has so often been left out of the contract. It is easy to specify the size and height and to stipulate the amount of brick to be incorporated into the chimney, but it is not so easy to specify the amount of air that shall pass up the flue in a given length of time, but the draft is more impor- --- tant than any other part of the chimney. Without a good draft it is impossible to have a satisfactory fire. Some masons insist that a chimney must have a big throat in order to make it draw, others are very particular to have a wide narrow opening into the flue from the fire pot, but probably no man understands exactly why one chimney will have a good DAM ROOM BATH BED ROOM 13'0" x 10'0" BED ROOM 14'5" x 10'0" HALL CLOSET CLOSET CLOSET BED ROOM 18'0" x 10'0" CLOSET Second Floor Plan draft and another chimney that looks just like it will have no draft at all. One old mason declared that he could build a chimney with draft enough to take the furniture up piece by piece, but his competitor agreed to go him one better by building a chimney that would draw the cat up backwards. Some of the best looking chimneys (2) are the poorest in this respect. Sometimes an outside chimney will not draw well because it is too cold. When air gets heated it naturally goes upwards, but until the chimney gets warm the current of air is not inclined to follow up through the flue. For this reason, some builders refuse to put a chimney on an outside wall, but the fact remains that some outside chimneys work first-rate. A miner in the foothills will build a chimney for his cabin out of stone and mud and it will work fine, while a high-priced mason will spend considerable money in constructing a fine house chimney that won't accept a consignment of air at any price. It is difficult to account for some things. There is as much difference in grates as there is in chimneys and mantels. From the old-fashioned and irons to the closed-in chimney stoves there are many variations. There is also a great variety of sizes. Some grates are too small for any practical use, while others are so large that they entail a great waste of fuel. Some of the closed-in stoves, those that have revolving grates, may be a little cleaner and easier to take care of, but they lack the charm of the free open grate. The fire never looks the same in one of these expensive affairs. It lacks interest. It is a sort of cross between the fire place and a stove, it is neither one thing or the other. Building a fire place in any house is a mistake unless it is intended for use. A sham ornament of this kind is a mere mockery and it is a disappointment. Shams are never satisfactory. A fire place that is never used is a sham. It does not look well and should never find a place in a dwelling house. The architect estimates that this house may be built complete, with fire place, flues and registers for from $1,800 to $2,000, and this estimate is probably correct for most localities. Of course, wages and cost of material are very much higher in some places than others, and this must be taken into consideration in studying house plans and estimates. Forty-Eight Kinds of House Flies. House flies of 48 different kinds have been classified by naturalists. --- The mistaken idea of a few years ago, about Alum in Baking Powders being injurious, no longer prevails, or scarcely exists. It is a well established fact by chemical analysis that Cream of Tartar being less volatile than Alum, when exposed to heat, is not entirely vaporized as is the case with Alum, but leaves a residue in the bread, which is injurious. Alum, on the contrary, is entirely evaporated while performing its function during process of baking, leaving no atom of injurious residuous substance. The words "Chemically Pure" erroneously used to designate Cream of Tartar from Alum baking powder is a misnomer. Baking Powder made of pure Alum is as chemically pure as made from pure cream of tartar. These words mean nothing more nor less than pure chemicals, and in no way can they imply that one baking powder is Alum and another Cream of Tartar. Alum has been declared to be wholesome; an established fact. Every large water system in the cities along the Missouri river use Alum in large quantities to purify the water before pumping it into their water mains for consumption. Cream of Tartar baking powder is perhaps good enough for any one; Alum baking powder is better, and very much cheaper. Vanishing Rural Industries. Vammining Rural Industries The gradual cessation, one after another, of the countryside industries is one of the principal reasons why the peasant owner has vanished from the land. Thatching and woodcraft have been killed by rural councils, with their craze for slated roofs, and by the substitution of other materials for timber. The cottager can no longer even burn wood, but must buy coal, since his fireplaces are not fashioned for the consumption of fagots.—London Estates Gazette. In a Pinch, Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. A powder. It cures painful, smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A certain cure for sweating feet. 30,000 testimonials of cures. Sold by all drummers. 25c. Trial package, FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Labor the Great Quality. The most beautiful actions of the human body, and the highest results of the human intelligence, are conditions or achievements, of quite unlaborious—nay, of recreative effort. It is the negative quantity—or quantity of de-fect—which has to be counted against every Feat and of de-fect, which has to be counted against every Fact or Deed of men. In brief, it is that quantity of our toil which we die in.—Ruskin. WORN TO A SKELETON. A Wonderful Restoration Caused a Sensation in a Pennsylvania Town. Mrs. Charles N. Preston, of Elkland, Pa., says: "Three years ago I found that my housework was becoming a burden. I tired easily, had no ambition and was fading fast. My complexion got yellow, and I lost over 50 pounds. My thirst was terrible, and there was sugar in the kidney secre- was becoming a burden. I tired easily, had no ambition and was fading fast. My complexion got yellow, and I lost over 50 pounds. My thirst was terrible, and there was sugar in the kidney secretions. My doctor kept me on a strict diet, but as his medicine was not helping me, I began using Doan's Kidney Pills. They helped me at once, and soon all traces of sugar disappeared. I have regained my former weight and am perfectly well." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Fear for Cologne Cathedral. Serious damage to the magnificent central portal of Cologne cathedral is feared. Several large pieces of carved stone have fallen and numerous other portions show signs of loosening. The cathedral, begun in 1248, was not completed until 1880. It is generally regarded as the finest piece of Gothic architecture in the world. North Dakota Solves the Adulteration Problem. North Dakota seems to have found the key to the question, "How shall we protect the people from frauds in manufactured products?" A new law has recently gone into effect designed to make it impossible to deceive people into buying inferior and adulterated paint under the impression that they are getting real paint, viz.: pure white lead and linseed oil. The North Dakota lawmakers did not attempt to absolutely prohibit the inferior pigments, or mixtures of pigments. They adopted the slogan, "Let the label tell," and then left to the people to buy whichever they wished. Under this plan, if any one wishes to buy a mixture of rock-dust, ground quartz and other cheap elements which are found in many paints and so-called "white leads," no one can object; for they do it with their eyes open. But if they prefer genuine white lead and linseed oil, they can be sure of getting it, for none but the genuine article can bear a label which says "pure white lead." In all other States mixtures are often sold as pure white lead which contain little — sometimes no — real white lead. It would seem that were this same principle applied to food, beverages and all other prepared articles, where deception is practiced upon the buyer, the question would be solved. It would leave us free to buy what we pleased, but would protect us from unwittingly buying what we did not want. If more than ordinary skill in playing brings the honors of the game to the winning player, so exceptional merit in a remedy ensures the commendation of the well informed, and as a reasonable amount of outdoor life and recreation is conducive to the health and strength, so does a perfect laxative tend to one's improvement in cases of constipation, biliousness, headaches, etc. It is all important, however, in selecting a laxative, to choose one of known quality and excellence, like the ever pleasant Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., a laxative which sweetens and cleanses the system effectually, when a laxative is needed, without any unpleasant after effects, as it acts naturally and gently on the internal organs, simply assisting nature when nature needs assistance, without gripping, irritating or debilitating the internal organs in any way, as it contains nothing of an objectionable or injurious nature. As the plants which are combined with the figs in the manufacture of Syrup of Figs are known to physicians to act most beneficially upon the system, the remedy has met with their general approval as a family laxative, a fact well worth considering in making purchases. It is because of the fact that SYRUP OF FIGS is a remedy of known quality and excellence, and approved by physicians that has led to its use by so many millions of well informed people, who would not use any remedy of uncertain quality or inferior reputation. Every family should have a bottle of the genuine on hand at all times, to use when a laxative remedy is required. Please to remember that the genuine Syrup of Figs is for sale in bottles of one size only, by all reputable druggists, and that full name of the company—California Fig Syrup Co., is plainly printed on the front of every package. Regular price, 50c per bottle. POSITIVE PROOF OXIDINE CAME INTO THE FIELD THE FIRST OF ITS KIND-BRAND NEW. NOW YOU ARE OFFERED OTHER THINGS WHICH THEY CLAIM ARE "JUST AS GOOD." WHEN THEY DO THIS, THEY ADMIT that IF THEY GOULD ONLY MAKE IT JUST LIKE OXIDINE, THEY WOULD HAVE REACHED PERFECTION. By this they acknowledge that OXIDINE IS THE BEST. Let imitations alone. STICK TO THE ORIGINAL. You get it at the same price. OXIDINE Read the following analysis made by the state chemist who analyzed three bottles of Oxidine sent to him by the Secretary of the State Pharmaceutical Association (The Texas Retail Druggists Association): Analysis and Valuation of Cotton Seed and Rice Products a Specialty, Waters, Schoenberg, and Reported Waters. Upon Reports Made on Economic Geology Mr. R. H. Walker, Secretary Texas State Pharmaceutical Association, MR. Dear. Herewith I beg to hand you certificate of analysis of the Glycerol Direcet. I trust this will be duly received and found entirely satisfactory. I recommend that you be given the opportunity to apply which you have seen fit to place upon me; for that reason I have taken my time to be certain and accurate my results. Thanking you, I beg to remain. Yours truly, Yours truly, a TILSON, chap. REBELLIOUS STOMACHS It is best for all who are troubled with disorders of digestion to adopt a simple, nutritious diet, ignoring those foods which induce irritable conditions, and strictly adhering to the policy of moderation DR. PRICE'S WHEAT FLAKE CELERY FOOD can be regularly eaten by persons with the most dyspeptic and rebellious stomachs. It is made from the whole grain of the wheat containing no indigestible matter;—regulates the bowels. Palatable—Nutritious—Easy of Digestion and Ready to Eat Can be served hot. Put in a hot oven for a few minutes; or cook in boiling milk to a mush. Dr. Price, the famous food expert, the creator of Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder, Delicious Flavoring Extracts, Ice Cream Sugar and Jelly Desserts, has never been compiled, notwithstanding strenuous Food laws, to change any of his products. They have always conformed to their requirements. This is an absolute guarantee of their quality and purity. Sympathy Led to Life Work. Prof. Edward Perkins Clarke, the newly-appointed principal of the Central New York institution of deaf mutes, was led to make the profession of teaching the deaf his life's work owing to the fact that both his parents were deaf. Smokers have to call for Lewis' Single Binder cigar to get it. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. And the small boy lives his neighbor as himself—if she gives him something to eat. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. See a bottle. It's unsafe to bury the dead past—better cremate it. Houston, TEXAS, June 7, 1966. I find this Oridine to contain absolutely no poisonous or injurious drugs or chemicals and but a trace of it. Morpheus, Morpheus or Strychnine, nor, in fact, anything that would produce a harmful effect whatever. Respectfully submitted. San Francisco, Cal. TIVE P the BEST CHILL TON that others are trying to first of its kind—brand new. Now you when they do this, THEY ADMIT THAT IF PERFECTION. By this they acknowledge that it at the same price. CALL FOR IDI C THAT CURES CHILL be by the state chemist who analyzed three association (The Texas Retail Druggists Ass stories local Products a Specialty, imited and Reported Geology. Consulting Chemist Houston Analysis and Valuation Waters, Bottle, Oil Upon. P. S. TILSON, DRI TEXAS, June 27, 1908. Mucrocalcic Association, location of analysis of the entirely satisfactory. I indicate the responsibility at reason I have taken it. Thanking you, I beg S. TILSON, Chemist. CE Of Three Bottles of C Texas, Se I find this Ordine drugs or chemicals and or Strychnine, nor, in whatever. CHILL CURE THAT When you buy WET WEATHER CLOTHING you want complete protection and long service. These and many other good points are combined in TOWER'S FISH BRAND OILED CLOTHING You can't afford to buy any other wetwear A TOWER CO BOWEN UBA TOWER CANADA CO GUY TORONTO CAN If afflicted with sore eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water STOMACHS fed with disorders of digestion to nongiving those foods which induce dering to the policy of moderation W. L. DOUGLAS '3.50 &'3.00 Shoes BEST IN THE WORLD W.L.Douglas $4 Gilt Edge line cannot be equalled at any price To Shoe Dealers: W. L. Douglas' Job- site is in the heart complete in the country Send for Catalog SHOES ESTABLISHED 1876 CAPITAL $2,400,000 **SHOES FOR EVERYBODY AT ALL PRICES** Men's Shoes, $8 to $1.50. Boy's Shoes, $3 to $1.25. Women's Shoes, $4 00 to $1.50. Mississippi's Children's Shoes, $2 80 to $1.00. Try W. L. Douglas Women's, Misses and Children's shoes; for style, 44 and wear If I could take you into my large factories at Brockton, Mass., and show you how carefully W. L. Douglas shoes are made, you would then understand why they hold their shape, fit better, wear longer, and are of greater value than any other make. Wherever you live, you can obtain W. L. Douglas shoes. His name and price is stamped on the bottom, which protects you against high prices and interior shoes. Take no abusive touch. Douglas shoes and insist upon having them. Fast Color Eyelids used: They will not wear bracelets. W, DOUGLAS, Dept. 12, Brockton, Mass. W, DOUGLAS, Dept. 12, Brockton, Mass. SALESMEN WANTED. We want a live get-wound throughly experienced salesman in this location with sufficient money to buy outtright his first month's supply of our Simplified Digital Lights. A activity needed in every store and home and fully complying with insurance rules. To each man we will give excuse cards so rabies and guards can be checked. The partner can request the StandardGlight Light Co. 930 N. Hasted St. Chicago, IL PORTRAITS from FRAMES from 400 up all guests. Gc up 50 days credit to all guests. Catalogues and samples. N.E.M. FRIEDMAN & CO., Box 36, Martinsburg, N. W. N. U., Kansas City, N. 36, 1905. LIVES WOODS,..... Business Manager. One Year..... 12 10 Two months..... 12 10 Three months..... 12 10 One month..... 12 10 Steriously paid in advance Entered at the Post Office at Kansas City, as Second Class Matter. Correspondents wanted in every city and town in this state. Write us. All news matter intended for publication should reach our office not later than Tuesday, of each week and must be signed by the writer not for publication, but as guarantee of authenticity. OFFICE-No. 117 West Sixth. St. Kansas City, Mo. Advertising Rates, For one inch, one insertion . . . $ 5.00 For one inch, each subsequent insertion . . . 3.00 For two inches, three month . . . 8.00 For two inches, six month . . . 10.00 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. ANNUAL MEETING OF NEGRO JOURNALISTS. A movement of the negro newspapermen for the uplift of that Dark Body of Negroes, and to promote general felicity among our negro editors and writers. They convene 21 and 22 of September. Let us build upon justice and righteousness. The immoral woman has no place in the front ranks of anything that is to uplift. The young men who have come under the dominating influence of his personality have to a great extent inherited this peculiar gift of nature. The people can hardly appreciate the valuable service Prof. Yates is rendering to this city and of the great work he is doing. As a thinker he has few peers in this city or state. He has been connected with the schools of this city for about twenty-five years. Not only has he rendered a great service from an educational standpoint, but he has also done good from a political standpoint. When the Negroes of this city begin to classify the leaders who have shaped the destiny of the black people in this community, well may they say with sincerity and fervor: "There stands one of the noblest Negroes of them all." Where do the great body of Negro voters stand? In Jackson county there are 5,573 negro voters. Two years ago we, the negro voters, helped to elect the county ticket. When they were elected we ask for a small piece of pie. They claimed if they gave us a position it would run democratic voters from our ranks. Well did the Democrats elect you to office? Do they think the negro is going to stand the indignant shame heaped upon them? Say the negro voters would stay home on election day? Where would the ticket be? It would be smothered with the walls of Jerico. Come forth, O! negro Moses and lead your black brethren from the wilderness of political slavery. NOW COMES THE TIME WHEN THE WORD WILL BE PASSED ALONG. Get in line boys. Stay with us and all good things will be added unto you. Just as soon as they have captured the offices and made up their slate; when the Negro applies the excuse almost invariably is that the Negroes cannot agree upon one man. This is all folly and we are of the opinion that you don't wont him to agree. From a political standpoint you yourselves don't agree but some of you get offices. The Negro has been very patient in Missouri politics, waiting and abiding his time. The Negro was assured that when you captured the county and the state he could share at least some of the pie. Now what kind of a sermon do you expect to preach to the Negro voters this fall? The old sermon has become stale and threadbare. If we have got to be deceived any longer we prefer to be deceived by out enemy and not by our so-called political friend. There were some applications made to the county marshal that were backed up by some of the best men in Kansas City. Only the applicants were Negroes. We will mention one or two of them. Lewis Wood and M. E. Carter and many others, and yet there could be no agreement reached. Not only does this take in the marshal's office, but the sheriff's office and the collector's office and in fact all of the offices, if you expect our earnest support, you must give us some of the places. A hint to the wise is sufficient. It is high time that negroes began to study now the affairs of civilized people are run, and it is high time that they stop sniveling and whining about lack of rights and opportunities. Take the negroes of this community alone. What is there to hinder them from establishing a store, dealing in any one of the necessaries of life, so far no color line is drawn in wages and there is plenty of work of the common variety—such work as gives the poor white man a start. Co-operative concerns on a large scale, that is, those embracing many partners or stock-holders, are possible only among people who are intelligent enough to think alike along important lines. But there is nothing to prevent two or three negroes getting together and establishing a business except the great failings on our own part, lack of pride in seeing any negro succeed and lack of common sense enough to put at the head of all important matters those best fitted to do the work required. There are men of integrity right here in Kansas City who have the means and the ability to conduct a grocery store, a clothing store or a shoe store, but who, though clean in every respect and worthy, cannot secure the patronage of negroes of this city who are clamoring for rights and privileges. The negro should sit down and study himself a while, and learn the fact that unless he appreciates his own, nobody else will do so. He must learn how great are the possibilities that lie dormant in his ranks. Certain defeat and destruction awaits that people who prefer vice to virtue, heathendom to Christianity. The Informer of Detroit, Mich., says: If the high-toned Afro-American social clubs admit all classes on terms of equality, how can they expect the good white people to distinguish between good and bad Negroes? The social sex of Detroit city for years and years, have given these excursions to Put In bay and with credit to themselves, but no sooner do they begin to mix crowds by selling tickets to anybody who has the price, just so soo do they begin that very course that has led to the parks of Kansas City and Chicago being shut to Negroes. The negroes destiny is in his own hand let him DRAW THE LINE. CAREFULLY THOUGHT OUT. While the fool ponders the wise guy acts. Opportunities are far more powerful than prophets. If you would discourage trusts neither borrow nor lend. Poverty isn't a crime—unless it furnishes one with prison fare. Man can see a sorrow at twice the distance he can see a blessing. It is easier for the landlord to raise the rent than it is for the tenant. Misfortune is no respecter of persons—and neither is fortune, for that matter. When people actually carry out their good intentions the milieu will be in full blast. With the march of civilization come innumerable chances to make a dishonest living. Contentment may be better than wealth, but the most of us are compelled to jog along without either. A New York physician has succeeded in making a mute woman talk. Still some folks imagine that it is impossible for a doctor to outlive his usefulness. POOR RICHARD, JR.'S, SAYINGS. Love is great, good and beautiful, but it hates arithmetic. Vacation weather generally begins after the close of vacations. When a man knows what he does not know he begins to learn. It makes little difference what has been in the empty pocketbook. That low rumbling sound in the distance is caused by the reassembling of the football teams. No mental process is so rapid as the decision of the average man to remain home from church on a rainy Sunday morning. The prediction of Russell Sage that $10-a-ton coal is a signpost on the road to revolution gives rise to the awful suspicion that Russell has no coal at hand.-Saturday Evening Post. Future Air Travel. Navigation of the air, safely and expeditiously, is bound to be accomplished and to become man's future method of travel. An accident now and again is to be deplored through human sympathy, but it should not be allowed to prevent further experiments. If the bursting of a boiler with fatal results .ad deterred the inventor of the steam engine would we not have remained in the era of stage coaches? M. EDW S. LEWIS. District Grand Master of Missouri, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, re-elected at Macon, August 8. In veils the finer the mesh the better; some are as filmy as a spider's web. The cut-away Louis XVI. coat with shoulder cape or capes is the prevailing fashion for cloth costumes. Ribbon velvet, frequently put on in a quilling made by double box-pleats, as was the fashion years ago, trims many of the newest gowns. Skirts are clinging to the hips, and are long, fully covering the feet. They have a decided flare at the base, but this does not begin until the sleeve. The newest type of the lace gown being made for Nice is the frock of wide openwork net, like a fish-net, much applipped with raised mousse-line flowers and lace motifs and mounted over shimmering satin. The approved way of mucking up all diaphanous fabrics, such as lace or mousseline, for evening gowns is with an interlining of chiffon or mousseline, with many fluffy little ruffles about the feet, this in turn being mounted over silk with one or more dust ruffles. Smart wraps are of white cloth, with a collar of sable and lining of pale gray satin and endless frills of white accordion-pleated chiffon. The front is draped l'Empire and outlined with exquisitely wrought guipure or passmenterie around the short waist. A feature of these wraps is the large sleeves, edged with fur and made fluffy inside with chiffon and lace. Very elegant wraps for afternoon wear have collars of lace instead of fur. AGGRESSIVE MEN Sometimes rise no higher than general fault finders. Will always declare honors come to them without solicitation. Often find difficulty in explaining why they are so designated. Feel that the world regards them as capable of doing anything. Ought to be those who earnestly strive to aid their fellow men. Like to know that they are acceptable to the public regardless of politics. Ventilate their opinions on public questions with oracle-like positiveness. Usually look upon the unassuming business man as lacking in force of character. R. S. STREET, Prop. Foreign and Domestic Cigars. We Carry Everything. Statement of the Condition of the Union National Ba KANSAS CITY, MO. As made to the Comptroller of the Currency at Union National Bank KANSAS CITY, MO. As made to the Comptroller of the Currency at the close of business. June 18, 1906. Loans and discounts.....$7,652,646.10 U.S. bonds at par. $600,000.00 Municipal bonds and other high class bonds at par.....500,00.00 Cash and high exchange.....3,515,568.07 Total.....$12,268,680.20 DESIGNATED UNITED Directors—C.W. Whitehead, Edward Ge R.J.L.O. H. Denon, Geo. W. Jones, Lee Clark David T. Beals, Fernando P. Neal, Wm. H. S Directors—C. W. Whitehend, Edward George, L. T. James, C. J. O'Neill, David T. Bensh, Fernando P. Neal, Wm. H. Edgar, Edwin W. Zea David T. Bensh, Fernando P. Neal, Wm. H. Edgar, Edwin W. Zea Fashions in Paris. David T. Beals, President Edwin W. Zea, Cashier. I Can Sell Your Real Estate or Business NO MATT. R. WHERE LOCATAR. Properties or Business or all kinds sold quickly or cash in all parts of the United States. Don't wait. Write today describing what you have to sell and give cash price on same. If You Want to Buy any kind of Business or Real Estate any where, at any price, write me your require- ments. I can save you time and money. DAVID P. TAFF THE LAND MAN 415 Kansas Avenue. TOPEKA, KANSAS. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" SO up in any style desired consistent with its length. known as 'OZONIZED OX MARROW' and is the only safe preparation to use in that style shown above. Its use makes the most stubborn, harink, harky or curly hair soft, may be obtained from one treatment; 2 to 4 bottles are used in a single treatment; makes it grow and, by nourishing the roots, gives it new life and vigor. Being elegantly necessary for ladies, gentlemen and children, Fork Pomade is made and sold continually since about 1858, and label 'OZONIZED MARROW' has been registered. Patent Number 10717977. In all that long period of time there has never been a bottle returned from the hundred thousand pounds we sweet and effective, no matter how long you keep it. Be sure to get for Dorset its use. Patent Number 10717977. PLIABLE. Beware of limitations. Remember that Ford's, Hair Pomade ('OZONIZED MARROW') is made only in Chicago and by us. The genuine has the signature, Charles Ford. Presents reactions with every bottle. Price only 50 cts. Sold by drugstores and dealers. If your drugstore procure it from his jobber or wholesale dealer or send us 50 cts. for one bottle postpaid, or express paid. We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S. A. When order is made mention this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Park 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted everywhere. and Cafe Visit Our New Lunch Counter Regular Meals Served. Post Popular Lating House in Kansas City 204 East 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. F. P. Neal, Vice President. W. H. Steger, Second Vice President Union Bank CITY, MO. of the Currency at the close of LIABILITIES. Capital stock .....$600,000.0 Surplus fund .....400,000.0 Undivided profits .....108,599.1 Unearned interest .....113,574.0 National bank notes ous- standing.....500,000.0 Deposits.....10,546,507.1 Total.....$12,268,680.2 D STATES DEPOSITORY. George, L.T.James, C.J.r Geo.D.Ford,G.W.Lov(jo .Seeger Edwin W.Zea WESTERN UNIVERSITY THE GREAT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR KANSAS AND THE WEST. . . . . . DEPARTMENTS: Theological, State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Physical (Instrumental and Voluntey, Drawing (Fine Arts and Book Binding, Business, Tailoring, Dressmaking, Dering, Farming and Gardening. ADVANTAGES: Slipendid Locations and Thorough Teaching. INFORMATION: For terms, price to WILLIAM T. VERD PRESENTS QUINDARO, Phones: Office—Bell—"White" PARBERS, Walter Harrison, John Shipman MENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-National Industrial. B: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-National (Instrumental and Volcal), including plano, organ, drawing, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpenters, Book Binding, Business Course, Stemography and Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Coatings, Farming and Gardening. AGES: Slpendid Location, Healthful Climate, Nurses and Thorough Teachers. ATION: For terms, prices and all inducements of William T. Vernon, A. M., President, INDARO, KANE : Office—Bell—"White" 4302. Residence—Bell— Walter Harrison, John Shipley. CASHIER, Ara PORTER, Dannie Whealer. C. W. MONTGOMER Barber Shop and Pet Cigars and Tobacco Shops Pariors for Ladies a Special First-Class Service Launches Headquarters for Porters, Walters, Musicians East Side Messenger 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 QUINDARO, - - - - KANSAS. Phones: Office—Bell—"White" 4302. Residence—Bell—"West 15. FARBERS, Walter Harrison, John Shipley. CASHIER, Araminta Bennett. PORTER, Dannie Whealer. C. W. MONTGOMERY'S Barber Shop and Pool Hall Cigars and Tobacco Shoe Shining Parlors for Ladies a Specialty First-Class Service Laundry Agency Headquarters for Porters, Walters, Musicians, Etc. 1333 East 18th Street. Home Bell T. Kansas City Carpet Clean Steam Carpet Cleaning, Upholster SHAVE 100. TONSORIAL J. B. Lester. S. L. J. B. LESTER'S Hot and Cold Baths. 587 Grand Ave. Cigars, Tobacco and Pool. M. City Carpet Cleaning Works pet Cleaning, Upholstering. 335 Minnesota A 100. TONSORIAL ARTISTS HAIR J. B. Lester. S. L. Clemons. Duke Mayes. B. LESTER'S SHAVING PAR Baths. 587 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 4 Ne s, Tobacco and Pooi. Massage and Hair Dyeing a Kansas City Carpet Cleaning Works Bell Phone 296 West Home 394 West Steam Carpet Cleaning, Upholstering. 335 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City SHAVE 100. TONSORIAL ARTISTS HAIR OUT 250 J. B. Lester. S. L. Clemons. Duke Mayes. G. C. MOORE, DEALER IN Cash Groceries and Meats, Flour, Provisions, Etc. Goods delivered free to any part of the city Bell Phone 1265 x 1605 N. 10th Street, Kansas City, Kan. DEALER IN Cash Groceries and Goods delivered free Bell Phone 1265 x DEALER IN Cash Groceries and Meats, Flour, Pro Goods delivered free to any part of the city Bell Phone 1265 x 1605 N. 10th Street, Kansas ELECTRIC FACE MASSAGE FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN A SPECIALTY Henry Patton's BARBER SHOP 926 Wyandotte Street, KANSAS CITY, MO. Home or Bell Phones 253 West. EMPLOYMENT OF COLORED HELP A SPECIAL MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYMENT OF A COLORED HELP A SPECIAL MALE AND FEMALE COLORED HELP A SPECIALTY MALE AND FEMALE OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. MRS. EMM 1014 North 5th St. There is but SALT RIS MRS. EMMA STOVA North 5th St. Kansas City here is but One Gen SALT RISING BRE MRS. EMMA STOVALL 1014 North 5th St. Kansas City, Kansas. There is but One Genuine SALT RISING BREAD and it is known by the name of Mother's Sa Insist on having the name ----MA MAT other's Salt Rising I ist on having the bread the name on the lab Mother's Salt Rising Bread Insist on having the bread with the name on the label. ----MADE BY---- MATTHAEI (PRONOUNCED MAT-TAY.) Home Phone, 4117 Main. PETER H. BURKE ELECTRIC FACE MASSAGE FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN A SPECIALTY Home Tel. 3851 Main Bell Tel. 3851 Grand LADIES' SHOES POLISHED. CIGARS . AND TOBACCO. Lady Cashier in attendance. Prompt Service. NEWS&GOSSIP W. T. Washington.....Asst. Editor. Remember please— It's the little bits we collect here and t'ere bat enables us to run from year to year." LOCALS. A. W. Lloyd of St. Louis, G. C. of K. of P., is in the city. Dr. Sidney Johnson, now of this city, and Miss Janle L. Kellum have united in marriage. Mrs. Josephine Silone Yates and Mrs. Francis Jackson left for Jefferson City to begin another year of teaching in Lincoln Institute. Use Chowley's Anti-Sweat Powder. For bad odor it has no equal. Price 25c by mail. 5113 Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted. This elegantly furnished room for rent at 406 E. 6th street. Bath, gas, and telephone, 2081 Home. Newly furnished. Call and investigate. Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mrs. W. B. Garett, and Mrs. Leon Jordon have returned from a rather pleasant trip climbing Pike's Peak, and among the mountains. The Y. M. C. A. Sunday meetings for men every afternoon at 4 o'clock, No. 1512 East 18th St. All are cordially invited to attend these meetings. When you want the best news concerning the Negro, place your name on the subscription list of the "Son" and thus have it delivered to your door. Ernest McCampbell and G. Page opposing the Jenkins in the second game as Arthur Pullam, regular catcher, had a broken finger, and Russel Smith, sub-catcher, became sick. Mr. Henry Compton has succeeded Bon McRay in the hotel venture at 721 Charlotte street. No man is better fitted to take charge of this place than Mr. Compton. The South Side Bible class No. 1 wishes all the members to meet September 31st at 2316 Highland to resume our year's work after a vacation of two months. By order of the organizer, Mrs. Sarah Richardson. The Kansas City public schools will open this coming Monday, Sept. 10, 1906. The write ups of the different principals of the schools which do not appear in this week's issue will be in next week's issue; viz., Prof. R. T. Cole, J. W. Baldwin, G. N. Grisham, J. S. Harris, D. G. Watson, J. D. Bowser. The new Albany hotel, erected in Excelsior Springs about nine months ago by S. W. Wing, is a recommendation as to what the negro is doing in Excelsior Springs. Mr.' and Mrs. King should be congratulated upon their great efforts and there is no reason why you should not spend a week at Excelsior Springs. There was a reception given for Mesdames Clara Scull, Carrie Harris of Galveston, Texas, Mrs. Mamie Stewart of Winnepeg, Canada, Mrs. Finley Wilson of Denver, and Mrs. Caldwell at the home of Mrs. Fairfax. The ladies tendering the reception were Mesdames Robt. Wiley, Fairfax, Crosswaite, Mary Morris, Richard Allen, and Miss Cornie Cross. The Kansas City Jenkins played two rather one-sided games with the St. Louis Unions. At no time were the St. Louis players in the game. The line up—Jenkins: A. Combs, P.; R. Smith, C.; H. Watts, 1st B.; T. McCampbell, 2d B.; G. Page, S. S.; C. Colbert, 3d B.; T. Sturman, R. F.; D. Moss C. F.; West Wilkins, L. F. St. Louis Union: Harford, R. F.; Fowler, 3d B.; King, L. F.; Neathers, 2d B.; T. Crawford, S. S.; K. McMurry, P.; M. Crawford, C.; D. Madison, C.; G. Tooley, 1st B. PROF. W. W. YATES, PRINCIPAL OF PHILLIP SCHOOL. The subject of this article is both a scholar and philosopher. Mr. Yates also is among our pioneer principals. He is one of the few who has seen this city-grow from a mere village to the industrious city which it now represents. Better to say he has been one of the promoters of that growth. Mr. Yates is a race man pure and simple. In all things which his race is concerned he stands preeminently forward as one of their leaders. He is one of the creative, original, productive men of the soil. Alongside with his studious propensities Mr. Yates possesses a great amount of native ability. BURNS' CHAPEL NOTES The Burns M. E. church, 19th and Woodland is moving on nicely under the wise and judicious pastorate of Dr. J. M. Harris. Over $1,200 raised in five months, during the recent rallies. Mhs. Daisy Lewis.....$180.00 Mrs. Eliza Young.....130.00 Mrs. Laura Tolson.....71.00 Mrs. L. E. Beatty.....66.00 Mr. L. W. Fitzpatrick.....58.00 Mrs. Matilda Quarles.....47.00 Mrs. Brett Larkin.....24.00 Mrs. Florence Poter.....20.00 Miss Mary Robinson.....20.00 Total for clubs.....$527.00 Otherwise.....119.00 Total.....$647.00 The church has been decorated. Quarterly meeting, 3d Sunday, 10th. Rev Mrs. Brown, the noted lady evangelist of Washington, D. C., will be here about the 19th to conduct a revival. The choir is doing well under Miss Ruth Knox as organist. The "Devil's Cook Kitchen" Tuesday, 18th, come. Important Questions How would you like to be your own horse? Would you let the head of a rivet stand twisted in the harness till it tore the skin off? Would you put a bridle on yourself that had a loose blinder that flapped you in the eye every time you made a step? Now, would you?—Detroit News. Next Solar Eclipse. Not very many people will see the next total eclipse of the sun. It will take place January 3, 1908, and it will be visible only from two islands in the Pacific ocean—Hull island and Flint island. Both are uninhabited islands inclosed by coral reefs and landing is said to be extremely difficult. The duration of totality will be three minutes on Hull island and four minutes on Flint island. Disillusioned. "Can't I get you another salad or something, Miss Marmaduke?" asked her indefatigable swain. The beautiful girl slowly shook her exquisite head. Lifting her long sweep of dark lashes from her violet eyes, she parted her delicately chiselled lips and murmured: "No, thanks, old chap. I'm all in."—Pittsburg Post, War Bonnets of Nations. According to a German military journal, the British soldier wears a helmet which weighs nearly one and one-quarter pounds. The helmet of the Prussian infantryman weighs only a trifle over 14 ounces, while the Italian is still better off with a kepl, which turns the scale at between 11 and 12 ounces. Not a Contestant. An old negro in Atchison was asked which side he fought on during the civil war. The old man replied by asking: "Dye evah see two dawgs fightin' over a bone?" "Yes," was the reply. "Well, dye evah see the bone fight?"—Kansas City Star. Punctured His Tire A man who deserted his wife in the town of Wigton, Scotland, gave the court a one of his reasons for the desertion that his wife had punctured the tire of his bicycle 42 times with a hatpin. Appearance Are Deseitful. "I don't alus take off my hat to a man jes' cause he's popular," said Uncle Ebenn. "One o' de mos' popular people dat ever come to Foggy Bottom turned out to be a confidence man." Very Recently. Mr. Wade Parker—My dear, this silver looks as if it hadn't been cleaned recently. Mrs. Wade Parker—But it has been—only two girls ago.—Cleveland Leader. Imperial Tribute. The kaiser has sent $75 for a commemorative tablet to be placed on the tomb of Gustav Ludwig, the historian of English art, who died at Venice in 1905. Cheap Coffins. It is stated by the Irish Independent that coffins for children are being supplied by a contractor to south of Ireland almshouses at four cents each. No Street Musicians The city council of Buenos Ayres has adopted a regulation banishing itinerant musicians from the streets of the city. Case of Necessity. "Ah! wizout her I shall die, monsieur." "H'm! Starvation, I presume..."—Judge. JOHN H. HARRIS PROF. R. W. FOSTER. PRINCIPAL OF DOUGLAS SCHOOL. Prof. R. W. Foster is one of Kansas City's most prominent principals, both from a standpoint of efficiency and intellectuality. Mr. Foster has been teaching in the Kansas City school for the past 30 years, and has acquired a grasp upon the disciplinarianship that very few principals can claim. He has had charge of the present school for 19 years, and has raised it from a mere log-cabin to the present magnificent structure. The present building is new in its entirety. Mr. Foster has a ten room building with every convenience, and has a corp of 9 teachers. He has also an industrial attachment to his present equipment including a cooking addition. Valuable Cocoanut Tree. If a shipwrecked man were cast up on an uninhabited island naked, cold, famished and thirsty and were to climb a coconut tree he could throw down to the ground the material for his house and the fire and a canoe to paddle away in, and could climb down fed, clothed and with a jag on. A tree marvelously adapted to the pressing needs of man. Call Sentiment Into Action. If a man can't afford to give a girl a diamond ring for a betrothal he can do more than square matters by giving her a very thin plain gold one and saying it was the engagement ring of his grandmother.—Atchison (Kan.) Globe. TEETH WITHOUT PLATES HIGH CLASS DENTISTRY 1029 EXTRA THIS Gold Filling, 50c to $2 Silver Filling, 25c $8 PLAT $5 GOLD C 23 Years of Success RELIABILITY Perfect work To thank you for valuable 23 years before the public your work is guaranteed to give satisfaction: all work kept in repair free of charge. Any patient who has work done in her/Kaiden/Office or in eastern Cities should come to us and have the work examined; any necessary repairs will be cheerfully made free of charge. Thousands of tees in nails from satisfied patrons. Kind and courteous treatment to all. Ask your friends about us. GOLD CROWNS, BRIDGES, $2.65 to $4.00. Specials on Bridge Rates This Week. Examination Free. Silver Filling ..... 25c White Crowns ..... 12.00 Platina Filling ..... 50c Painless Extraction ..... 25c Terth Cleaned ..... 70c Gold Filling ..... 50c to £2 All Work Guaranteed 20 Years. Home 'Phone 5478 Main P. L. P Prof. Foster has a beautiful modern home at 1215 Paseo. He is the father of a large family. Mr. Foster has been very successful in bringing up his children to become self-sustaining. Not only is he an educator and a home man, but he is also active in fraternal work. He is the present worshipful master of Graham Lodge No. 85. He is also a K. of P., officiating as the treasurer of the John Sange Order. We feel assured that the public is proud indeed of the great work accomplished by Prof Foster for the uplifting of the negro race. We are also glad that we may point to him as one of Kansas City's strong representatives. All Sea Food Good to Chinese The Chinese will eat anything that comes out of the sea. All the fishes are good to their taste, and are caught with great skill. Seaweeds are used to thicken soups, gravies and puddings, and are highly prized because they give the relishing flavor of salt, which is a luxury to most Chinese peasants. The Nerve of Him. Junior Clerk—Young Jenkins, our invoice clerk, is the cheekiest beggar ever I came across. He was a quarter of an hour late in coming in this morning, and our governor held up his watch as a hint, you know, but Jenkins merely said: "What a beautiful watch, sir; I wish I had one like it."—Short Stories. 9 Main St. 23 YEARS IN BUSINESS WEEK EXTRA Painless Extraction, 2Fo Tooth Cleaned, 50o TES $3 CROWNS $3 Special Inducement For Out-of-Town Patients SET OF TEETH.....$5.00 BEST TEETH.....8.00 GOLD CROWNS, $3 to.....5.00 CLEANING.....50 TEETH WITHOUT PLATES RATT. TE RENTAL URANCE. For Sale ns, Like Rent. Bell Phone 3136 Main The Question Before the House It is a question of where you buy as to what you get in Pianos of lower price. The record of our past is your best protection. For more than a quarter of a century we have been selling in Kansas City the best Pianos in the world in each class. We have built up here the greatest Piano business in the West and have done it by fair, square dealing. We shall continue to travel that road. We shall stick to one price to all alike. We do not pay commissions to anyone for bringing or sending piano customers to us. Our price is so low we cannot do it. We sell $175 Pianos for $125. We sell $250 Pianos for $190. We sell $300 Pianos for $210 Any of our Pianos 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 is no increase for time payments, only interest at 6 per cent per annum for such time as you actually take—a very small item indeed. We carry over 500 Pianos in stock. Come and see. Count them yourself—one, two, three, four, etc. J. W. Jenkins' Sons Music Co. 1013-1015 WALNUT STREET W. Agents for the Metro ART I Campbell 1228 Madison HOUSE ART DEPARTMENT OF Campbell Glass & Paint 1228 Main Street, Kansas City HOME PHONE 2727 MAIN. phone 5225 Main. one East 538 X. Lady A The S. W. Agents for the Metrostyle Pianola. Best Place to Buy a Piano. ART DEPARTMENT OF Campbell Glass & Paint Co. 1228 Main Street, Kansas City. HOME PHONE 2727 MAIN. Home Phone 5225 Main. Bell Phone East 538 X. A. T. Moore Undertaking Co. Funeral Directors and Embalmers. 820 East 18th St. KANSAS The Best Paying Business For the Least Amount of Money Invested ...is... Parlors 1820 East 18th St. The Bee For the Le Having a Billiard and Pool Room No Bad Debts. Cash in the Drawer Every Night --- We can fit you out with a complete Hall for very Little money. The K. C. Billiard Table Mfg. Co. MAKERS OF GOOD TABLES AT LOW PRICE 1321 Main Street. The K. C. Billiard Table Mfg. Co. MAKERS OF GOOD TABLES AT LOW PRICE 1321 Main Street. MAKERS OF GOOD TABLES AT LOW PRICES 1321 Main Street. GREETING SAMUEL DIGGS, a member of McKinley Lodge No. 21, am engaged in the undertaking business, and wish your lodge and brethren to give me a call whenever you need anything in my line. It is my aim in this great highway as a business man of the race to give first class accommodation and quick service. Will be pleased to have each and all of the brethren to pay my place a call at any time. Undertaker, Embalmer and Funeral Director. business by Invested --- Mfg. Co., LOW PRICES The Lady Attendant. WOMAN AND HOME For Hours of Recreation. Realizing that an only child is at best a lonely little mortal, needing the companionship of children, 'a clever mother has devised this scheme for the entertainment and mutual good of the neighborhood children. Every mother knows that it is oftentimes very inconvenient to have other people's children running in and out at all hours and at all times, neither does she wish (if she has a conscience) to allow her young hopeful to go to "Johnny's house" when she is not absolutely certain that his mother will welcome the young visitor. But amusement is very essential to the coming men and women, so the following notes were sent to the respective mothers: "Frances and I will be at home every Tuesday afternoon from three until five o'clock, and we will be glad to have 'Jack' and 'Jill' spend those hours with us." On these days, not having a nursery, valuable bits of bric-a-brace are put out of harm's way, and small chairs, tables and toys are given first place. Simple refreshments are served, the children doing honors. Sandwiches of entire wheat bread, cocoa, custards, wafers, prune whip, baked apples, and sometimes tiny cups of bouillon with alphabet letters are specimen menus. The mother keeps in the background as much as possible, allowing the children to be free from restraint. This same mother also makes it a practice to invite some child to dinner each week, and these invitations are most eagerly accepted. At this meal the menu is planned as far as practical to meet the personal likes of the little hostess and the guest. Even four-year-old children like to be consulted, and will express a preference as to flowers, candies and kind of cake. It is a wise mother who early begins to cultivate the indi- Comfortable Night Dress Without Over-Elaaborate Trimming. This is an easy and quickly made night dress for a young girl; it is pre- tty, without having a great deal of elaborate trimming. The square yoke is of piece embroidery; the nainook ```markdown ``` or calico for the lower part is tucked to fit the yoke, the tucks being about five inches deep. The fastening is in the center front, under a box pleat. The sleeves are gathered into bands of insertion, edged with a frill of embroidery. Materials required: Three yards, 36 inches wide, one-half yard piece embroidery, one-half yard insertion, and one yard embroidery for frills. PRETTY PARTY FOR BRIDE. Unique Affair Thoroughly Enjoyed by the Guests. A very unique affair was given recently for a bride-to-be. The guests were invited to a "linen shower," and were also told to be prepared to drink the bride's health in a toast. After the arrival of the 20 guests and an exchange of greetings, the packages, which had previously been deposited on a small table, were opened. The hostess announced that a prize would be given for the most ornamental gift, and another for the most useful, and each guest was given a slip of paper and pencil upon which to vote. The voting caused much fun and a general "mixing around." When the slips were counted, it was found that an exquisitely embroidered handkerchief had won the first prize for the most "ornamental," and a hemstitched washrag with the bride's monogram in one corner was voted the most useful." Shortly after the prizes were awarded the guests were invited into the dining-room and seated at a long table. The bare mahogany board was laid with clenzy face over green. In viduality and personality of her child, and the time is well spent. An Arctic Luncheon Even tho' the "dog days" are upon us, there is not much less entertaining, but affairs are of a very informal character. This luncheon was most unique, and thoroughly enjoyed by the guests. The chairs were covered with white, pictures of water and snow scenes adorned the walls, curtains were of white, and the table was a mass of glittering diamond dust, from which a large cake of ice rose as a centerpiece. Sweet peas and maiden hair ferns adorned the top. Little polar bears bore the place cards. Glass icicles hung from the chandelier. All the guests were requested to wear white, and be prepared to tell the coldest experience they had ever had. No one was permitted to mention hot weather, and a large palm leaf fan was attached to each chair. Thermometers were numerous, with the mercury at zero. (They had spent 24 hours in the refrigerator.) A cold menu was served, and ice drinks passed as soon as the guests arrived. For the Bachelor's Menu Cards. The favors of this "stag" party were purchased of the host's sister, and she also made the place cards, which were pipe shaped and bore the following sentiments: "Large was his bounty, and his soul sincere." Gray. "A night we'll feast together." Shakespeare. "Welcome ever smiles, and farewell goes out sighing." Shakespeare. "Welcome the coming, and speed the parting guest." Pope. "Bear welcome in your eye, your hand, your heart." Shakespeare. The favors containing hard candies were in shape of huge thimbles and spools of thread. MADAME MERRL the center, resting on a high old-fashioned cake stand, was a wedding cake covered with an elaborate icing and topped with white doves. At intervals, were placed four silver candlesticks with white candles and green shades. At each plate was a little silver box in the shape of a heart. These were filled with rice, and when, a little later, the bride elect rose to respond to a toast, she was showered with the tiny emblems of good luck. A delicious salad course, in which green, the color motif, and hearts, played a prominent part, was followed by icees. These were shaped as wedding bells, cupids and pierced hearts, and were accompanied by cakes as hearts, iced in white, and decorated with the initials of the bride and groom, interwoven, done in green. Following this the hostess rose, and in the silver loving cup which had graced her own wedding festivities, drank the health and happiness of the bride. "Forewarned is forearmed." so the toasts went merrily around the table, and the affair broke up in showers of rice and a wealth of good wishes for the hostess.—L. M. Peeples, in Every day Housekeeping. USEFUL TO HOLD STATIONERY. Writing Adjunct Can Be Made Out of Old Cigar Box. A useful stationery box to stand on a writing table can be made from an old cigar box of a suitable size. The lid of the box is nailed tightly down. and the upper portion cut away in the manner shown in our sketch, and a division made inside the box with a piece of stout cardboard. This is mounted on a square piece of wood, the edges of which are beveled. When Double Plait Is Used. The double box plait which runs down the back of so many seasonable skirts continues up above as a wide strap, over the deep waist belt of the dress, fastening on to the blouse beneath the bolero. A similar effect is given with the front panel on many princess gowns of fine summery materials. CAT PETS "That's the trouble about being the oldest child—you always have to take care of the baby."—Chicago Dally News. "That's the trouble about being the oldest child—you always have to take care of the baby."—Chicago Dally News. THE SOLDIER CRAB Handicapped at Birth He Leads an Easy Life Later. This little fellow comes into the world only half dressed, while his cousins are all provided with full suits of armor to protect them from their enemies. His head and legs have a hard, shelly covering, but the hinder part of his body is soft and tender. "Dear me!" he cries, when he finds himself alone on the beach, "I must bustle round now and find some sort of a covering for my poor, shivering body. How neglectful my mother was to leave me in this condition! Why, there is my sister scampering along with a snail shell on her back! What a neat little house it makes! I wonder how it would fit me?" And this belligerent infant grabs hold of his unoffending relative and tugs and pulls till he succeeds in parting her and her home, when he quickly thrusts his own body into the shell and fastens it with his claw hooks. "Just my size!" he cries triumphantly. As he is creeping about on the sea bottom with a number of other crabs, suddenly a dark shadow falls on them. "A fish! A fish!" they cry, scampering away in terror. "My turn may be next," says our little friend to himself; "I must put my wits to work to prevent such a disaster." He remembers having heard that fishes keep away from a sea anemones, for fear of their sharp stings. "What a splendid plan!" he cries, rat- tling his claws in glee. "I will go and ask Lady Anemone to be mine. I will plant her on my shell, and she shall ride about wherever I go. When I have finished my meal, she shall have what is left, which, I've no doubt, will be more than she would otherwise enjoy." Off he hastens to the tide pool where this lovely lady spreads her fringes to the sun. "Yes, my brave soldier," she replies to his question, "I shall be happy to go with you, for life is very dull here. Together we will seek our fortunes through the wide sea."—N. Y. Post. HIS REASON. It Satisfactorily Explained the Cross on His Report Card. When Bobbie brought his report card to papa there was a little black cross in the section marked "department." Bobbie knew papa's eyes would find that the first thing, and he twisted his small handkerchief into hard knots, and tried to hide part of his chubby head behind the chair in which his father sat. "What does this mean, Bobbie?" asked his father. "I was late to school," said Bobbie, who knew that his mother had seen him leave the house in good season each day. "The teacher rang the bell when I was just in the yard, but—but I couldn't run." Bobbie was near to tears, but he was winking manfully. "Well, that is rather bad," said papa, gravely. "I don't want my son to grow up into a man who is always behindhand. Now I am going to be very severe. I shall not tell you tonight what the punishment will be, but unless you can show me a good reason why you were late—" "I can show the reason," urged Bobble. "This little cat was bound to follow me, and I tried to get away, and I kept putting him over the fence and running very, very hard, but he just jumped over and stuck his claws in my pants until I had to leave him with the lady in the candy shop until school was done, and then I brunged him home. That was the reason," Bobble finished, all out of breath. Papa put on his glasses and looked at the kitten. Something in its forlorn, frightened face touched him. "Well, I guess we shall have to forgive you this time," he said. "Nora better feed him on cream a white!" "Then I needn't have that punishment—that one that was too awful to think up!" asked Bobbie. "No, that is all forgiven," said papa. -Youth's Companion. A MAGIC COIN. When Pressed in Palm of Hand It Cannot Be Brushed Out. Stretch your hand out flat and place in the middle of the palm an ordinary coin, say, a nickel or a one-cent piece. Then tell some one he may have it if he can succeed in brushing it off. He must use a flat brush for the experiment. Of course your hand must not be struck; it must be brushed. Trying to Brush Coin Off. just as one would brush an article of clothing. But the coin will stick to your hand as if it were glued there. You may regard this experiment with some incredulity, says the Chicago Daily News, but you have only to make it yourself and you will see that it is always successful. It seems hardly necessary to give the reason for the apparent phenomenon. The coin lies flat against your palm and the pressure of the atmosphere holds it there, for between it and your flesh there is little or no air. The Pup Had a Good Time. A little boy, having been sent out of town for a vacation last week, has forwarded to his mother a letter from his dog. The signature is that of Buster, the pup, who says: I am having a great time. There is a nasty dog. It is a hound, it is black and about two feet high and four feet from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail. The tail counts about 1 15-foot and its nose about one half foot. I fite this dog and make him run with his tail between his legs. I have been in swimming it's bully. I chase squirrels and oh everything is bully. I tranlamp over big and little dogs. How are your shoes I wish I had them to chew, with love and licks yours loving Buster. Then and Now. I'm glad I'm not a little maid Like they were long ago. With manners prim, and frocks so long, And curl always just so. ```markdown ``` I'm glad I'm just an every-day Sort of a little girl, Whose manners might be mended some; Whose hair won't stay in girl; I'm glad I'm just an every-day Sort of a little girl, Whose manners might be mended some; Whose hair won't stay in girl; ```markdown ``` Whose frocks are often greatly solled, Who never wears a hat. But who enjoys herself all day; You may not know on that. Cleveland A CONFIRMED OLD MAID. By M. M. COUPER. Miss Margaret Brentwood and Montmorency her cat lived together near Union square. Montmorency was four years old, and was striped all over like a tiger, with the exception of an immaculate white shirt-front. Montmorency had his own particular chair and cushion in the drawing room and boudoir; this was Miss Brentwood's fancy, and Montmorency good-naturedly humored her. When a man and woman set up house together a certain amount of give-and-take is necessary, and this particular instance resembled many others in that the giving was monopolized by one side. "Oh! I have no idea of his present whereabouts. I haven't set eyes on him for years. He was a very handsome boy, but I expect he is a gray-haired old bore by this time. I know she keeps his photograph, and looks at it every night. Oh! my dear Miss Brentwood, how d'ye do? We were just admiring your beautiful cat. Quite unique specimen, I am sure!" "It's you who are the unique specimen," hissed Montmorency. "Don't touch me; you make me sick!" he added sharply, every hair bristling with antagonism as a delicately gloved hand attempted to stroke his ears. "The darling doesn't seem strong." It seemed to afford Miss Brentwood satisfaction to give Montmorency thick cream in dainty china saucers, and soft velvet cushions to lie upon, and consequently what could he do but gracefully accept the attentions? Montmorency was very fond of his mistress; he had grown accustomed to her, as he had to his respective chairs and cushions, and not being without experience of women in general, he placed her emphatically before any others of his acquaintance. He liked to see her graceful figure bending over her work, or the writing table, and to watch the cool white hands which were always busy over something. Miss Margaret Brentwood was 40, and a confirmed old maid, so her friends and acquaintances declared, but the fact did not appear to trouble her in the least. There was nothing old-maldish in her appearance, and the sprinkling of gray in her dark hair only lent an additional dignity to her face. Montmorency had never seriously considered whether his mistress might truthfully be described as handsome or fascinating, but he knew that every detail of her presence, from the soft tones with which she addressed him, to the delicate perfume she always affected, all went to make up an exceedingly pleasant personality. Now, it so happened that one fine afternoon two friends of Miss Brentwood's A "She Has Very Good Taste, Hasn't She?" met on her door-step, both purposing to honor that lady with a visit. They were ushered into the drawing room, where Montmorency was in sole possession, Miss Brentwood having only just returned home, being still engaged in removing her wraps. Montmorency's first idea on recognizing the visitors was to rise and leave the room; his second, that he might derive some amusement if he remained, for he had long ago made the discovery that the conversation of certain women was apt to become extremely piquant. "She has very good taste, hasn't she?" said Mrs. Otway Lashington, sending her glance comprehensively round the room through her gold pince-nez. "Or the reputation for it, which amounts to the same thing," responded the other lady. "Thought that was smart, didn't you?" murmured Montmorency, watching the speaker through his half-closed lids. "Odd she has never married—so well off as she is, too!" pursued Mrs. Otway Lashington. "Well, I don't know about its being odd," said Mrs. Brasher, pursing up her lips with much significance. "Why, was there anyone? Oh! do tell me, dear Mrs. Brasher; she will be down in a moment." "Of course you understand it must go no further!" "Of course, of course." "Looks for all the world as if she saw a jug of cream," interpolated Montmorency with disgust. Well, when she was quite a girl, one of old John Dorrington's sons fell madly in love with her, and she with him; but the old man, who was as mad as a hatter even then, vowed that his son should marry rich, and wouldn't hear of an engagement between them. Margaret Brentwood has always had plenty of pride, and she absolutely refused to marry young Dorrington against his father's wishes, and consequently they parted with the usual protestations of undying constancy, and I believe they have held no communication with each other since. She has kept her word, as you see." "And he?" "Unmarried, tool Refreshingly romantic, isn't it?" "Surprisingly so. And Where is Mr. Dorrington now?" "Of course, of course." "Oh! I have no idea of his present whereabouts. I haven't set eyes on him for years. He was a very handsome boy, but I expect he is a gray-haired old bore by this time. I know she keeps his photograph, and looks at it every night. Oh! my dear Miss Brentwood, how d'ye do? We were just admiring your beautiful cat. Quite unique specimen, I am sure!" "It's you who are the unique specimen," hissed Montmorency. "Don't touch me; you make me sick!" he added sharply, every hair bristling with antagonism as a delicately gloved hand attempted to stroke his ears. "The darling doesn't like strangers, does he?" cooled Mrs. Otway Lashington. "No, he doesn't—when they are anything like you," said Montmorency, and stalked majestically to the door. He had not acquired the ethics of society, and considered his candor worthy of all commendation. He was also much excited by the news that he had just heard, and decided that the air on the roof would be soothing and conducive to thought. Mrs. Brasher's story was as new to him as to Mrs. O. way Lashington, and threw light on many circumstances which had hitherto puzzled him. He had noticed that every night Miss Brentwood unlocked one of the drawers of a small inlaid cabinet in her boudoir and took out a photograph. He had watched the performance with scant interest, for it had no definite result like the turning out of a lamp or the ringing of a bell, and he had come to look upon it as a mere nidab nibab on the part of his mistress. Sometimes also, in the twilight, he had seen her take from the same drawer a packet of old, faded letters and hold them tight in her white hands. He had been surprised that she had never untied the ribbon which bound them, the simple reason that she knew the contents by heart not occurring to him. That night, when Miss Brentwood took out the photograph as usual, Montmorency sprang on the back of the sofa where she was sitting and looked at the picture over her shoulder. It was the portrait of a young man, whose firm mouth was only partially concealed by an incipient mustache. Montmorency studied the face carefully, but could not detect the good looks to which Mrs. Brasher had referred. When Miss Brentwood rose to replace the photograph Montmorency was industriously washing his already spotless waistcoat. It was his firs step along the tortuous pathway of deception. But if he had so far forgotten himself as to yield on the spur of the moment to a vulgar curiosity, it was not likely that he was going to publicly acknowledge the fact. One afternoon Miss Brentwood and Montmorency sat together in the boudoir. It was early spring, and outside in the square the trees were beginning to bud. The New York sparrows were discussing important domestic matters loudly among the branches, their sooty little forms contrasting oddly with the ethereal background. Montmorency watched them from the window-seat with the air of a policeman who is told to keep an eye on suspicious characters, it was evident that he considered them a blot on the landscape. Miss Brentwood presently came to the window, and followed the direction of Montmorency's green eyes. "So spring has come again, Monty," she said, stroking his soft head. "Look at that tree—it isn't it lovely? Much too pretty for New York. I wonder if the trees are out in the old garden—" Miss Brentwood seemed to be gazing through the trees at something which Montmorency could not see; her voice trailed away into silence and they both gave a start at the proscale sound of the front door bell. "Visitors, Monty," said Miss Brentwood, a trifle weary, "and I am not in the mood for them. You lucky little cat! you can fly if you want to, and I can't." "Why on earth do you let them in if you don't want to see them?" asked Montmorency's eyes. "Duty, Montmorency," said Miss Brentwood. "To think you don't even know what that means." And then the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Dorrington!" Montmorency turned sharply and saw a tail man with a bronzed, deeply lined face and iron-gray hair and mustache. He advanced quickly towards Miss Brentwood. "Margaret," he said simply, "my father is dead!" It was the strangest greeting Montmorency had ever heard. He looked quickly from the visitor to Miss Brentwood. She had turned very white and swayed a little where she stood, and her answer was only one word— "Frank!" "I have come to claim your promise, Margaret," said he huskily. "Have you changed, or are you mine still, after all these long years?" There was a pause. Montmorency could hear the clock ticking, and a clinder fall from the fire, also the quick breathing of the two human beings. Then Miss Brentwood broke the silence. "After all these long years," she repeated dreamily, and stretched out her hands to her old lover. He took them in his own and drew her towards him. Montmorency, with true delicacy, turned his back and resumed his explosion on the sparrows. (Copyright 1993 by Joseph B. Bowles) America's Rusted Goddess to be Painted After Twenty Years of Neglect the Statue of Liberty is to Make Her Toilet. WALTER THE STATUE OF LIBERTY. (Salt-Steeped Air Has Corroded Badly the Great Bronze Figure.) Better days are ahead of Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty, which was received with so much ceremony from France over 20 years ago. Since that gala day in 1886, when the fair goddess in bronze received the plaudits of the nation, and was the center of admiring throngs, she has been neglected. Nothing has been done to stay the ravages of time, and the corroding of the salt-steeped air of the upper bay, and as a result, today she is a "perfect sight," as she undoubtedly would exclaim, if endowed with speech, and could see herself mirrored in the surface of the surrounding waters. But her days of poverty and neglect are over, and now as ward of the nation and special charge of the war department, she is to be taken in hand and such toilet as befts her station in life and her physical conditions is to be given her. The report is that she is to be painted, and in this she undoubtedly displays a feminine weakness, for when the tell-tale marks of time intrude their unwelcome presence, where is the woman who is not eager to take refuge be- THE STATUE (Salt-Steeped Air Has Corroded B hind the powder puff and the rouge jar? But Capt. Burnell, who is in charge of the statue, and under whose supervision the work of repainting is being done, denies that the outside of the statue is to be painted, but says the inside may be coated with some light-colored preservative after the rust has been scraped off. It is only three years since the war department was given control of the statue, and up to the present year the department has been hampered in its work by the lack of funds. But congress at its last session came to the rescue with $62,800—$62,800 for the renovation of the national goddess after 20 years of neglect. The bill which appropriates it reads in part as follows: "Statue of Liberty, New York harbor. To equip with the proper machinery and lighting apparatus, to light Statue of Liberty, at Fort Wood, Bedloe Island, including electric elevator and necessary repairs to place the statue, pedestal, foundations and surroundings in a safe condition, $62,800." But that there is a new era opening up for the goddess is certain. Justice is to be done her at last. Capt. Burnell is very enthusiastic over the outlook for the improvement of statue and grounds, which is a matter he has had at heart for a long time, and in speaking of which he showed his enthusiasm strongly. "I have been overwhelmed with letters," said he, "for some time past, particularly since a rumor became current that the statue was to be painted. Where this originated I don't know. I certainly have received no official communication as yet regarding the painting of the outside of the statue. The inside certainly will be scraped to remove the rust and repainted with a light colored preservative that will protect the walls of the statue and reflect the light, making the interior easier to illuminate. The lights, which we hope to install by the first of next year, will be ample for their purpose. I don't know just how many there will be, but about one for every turn of the stairway. I think. "The torchlight will be increased, both as to number and power. As things are now the power we are --- able to generate in the post power house is insufficient for our needs, but one of the improvements, as you see by the bill, is a new illuminating plant. Of course, the electric elevator will be run by the power from the same station, which will be ample for all the needs of the island. That there is desperate need of such appropriation is painfully apparent to any one who takes the little steamer out to Bedloe Island and inspects the statue. The very spirit of ruin hangs over the place. It meets one on the wharf where the boat lands—for that matter it is to be seen on the boat itself before you land; it is in the walks leading up to the pedestal, which are weather beaten and rotten planks that give as the foot or hand touches them. The old cannon on the facade of the fort have not escaped, but are pocked marked by the flying spray and incrusted salt of the bay. Even the big concrete base of the statue has come in for its share of the general dilapidation and is marked by great star-shaped seams and cracks showing vividly against the white walls. OF LIBERTY. Badly the Great Bronze Figure. Most unseemly of all is the state bordering as it does on the dangerous, of the "temporary" stairway up which one must climb to the main entrance of the pedestal. This is of wood, weather scarred wood, patched and shored in innumerable places by the signal corps people since they came into power, and was originally put up for the purpose of hastening the day when the statue could be thrown open to the public. It was meant for a week's or a month's use at the longest, but it has stood there for the best part of 20 years. There is another phase of the matter that deserves mention, the more so that no camera can give any idea of it. The inside of the monument is totally and absolutely black. It is impossible to see the next step, and one must "feel" one's way during the entire climb. There are possibly two or three lights, of the oil lamp variety, swung between the crown chamber in the head and the sandalled feet which rest on the pedestal. Nothing more in the shape of illumination save the tiny gleams of light that struggle through pin holes in the bronze plates of the statue itself, and do but serve to show the darkness. Of these latter holes there are fully 500. Just what caused these holes no one seems to know, but the general opinion was that they are rust marks. As they are on the side of the statue it was impossible to reach them and examine them carefully in order to ascertain their character exactly. Vandalism and carelessness have played their part in the present wolf state of the goddess and her temple. From head to foot she is marked and marred. In the tiny room in the crown of her head there are several hundred names of various persons who, from time to time, have been smitten with a desire for cheap fame to attain which they have scrawled their names in straggling letters wherever there was an inch of space. They have even reached outside through the windows in the diadem and done their worst. In the walls of the pedestal, in the fort, wherever they could, these persons have gone about disfiguring to the best of their ability. Why are some mothers such re sourceful women? Because they know how to make a bed spread. --- MONUMENT TO BURNS. --- BHICAGO SCOTCHMEN HONOR MEMORY OF GREAT POET. Movement Begun 18 Years Ago & Erect Statue Crowned with Success—Work of Noted Edinburgh Sculptor. Chicago.—One of the most notable of the many magnificent monuments erected by Scots the world over to the memory of the great poet of the people, "Bobby" Burns, has just been unveiled in this city. The magnificent bronze, carved by W. Grant Stevenson, the noted Edinburgh sculptor, is the result of nearly 20 years of patient, loving effort on the part of the Scottish citizens of Chicago. Aside from a few large donations, the heavy sum required for the carrying out of the great project was subscribed in small amounts and came from the hearts of the thousands of loyal sons of Scotland scattered throughout the city. Never, probably, was there a greater demonstration of BURNS MONUMENT TO ROBERT BURNS. the love and pride of Scotchmen for their great poet than has been displayed in this long-continued and finally triumphant effort to erect a worthy monument to him and one that will grace the second city of America. The statue is one of the finest in the city. Its conception is noble and the execution will add fame to the already famous name of its creator. The four panels which adorn the sides of a splendid pedestal of Vermont granite are also the work of Stevenson and provide a fitting base for the heroic bronze. The statue is ten and a half feet in height and the pedestal twelve and a half feet, giving the en- WILL HANDLE SAGE MILLIONS C. W. Osborne, New Power in New York Financial World. New York.—Charles W. Osborne, for many years an humble employee in the small office which bears on its door the name, "Russell Sage," by a sudden turn of fortune's wheel, finds himself one of the most powerful figures in Wall street. For, as executor of the estate of the veteran of puts and calls he will have the directing of a fortune of $150,000,000. Mr. Osborne, concerning whom the financier spoke as his confidential and trusted assistant, enjoyed the confidence of Russell Sage from the very first year he entered his employ. He is now in his sixty-seventh year, a rather slender man of about the average height. His head is surmounted by an aureole of snow-white hair and he wears a mustache, which has also taken on the frost of age. But his complexion is ruddy and his eyes have a way of sparkling. None who knows him ever remembers having seen him when he did not have a smile and a pleasant word. He had a vacation once. It was in the year 1902, and for a whole week did not come to the office. Mr. Osborne thought the matter over carefully, and actually took three days. He worked year in and year out over CHARLES W. OSBORNE. (A New Power in Wall Street as Executor of the Sage Estate.) the account books and the envelopes of securities and never seemed to feel the need of rest. The only other time he was absent from his post was when the madman Norchoss threw a bomb at "Uncle Russell." Osborne was carried from the office with clothing torn in shreds and was thought to be badly wounded. A few days in a hospital soon put him to rights, however. It is said of Osborne in the street, that he never mistaid a security. He never made a blunder in his judgment of collateral on loans. He held the power of attorney of Run- tire monument a height of 23 feet. One of these panels represents the well-known scene from "Tam o' Shanter," where the witch is shown clutching the tail of the gray mare, and bears the motto, But pleasures are like poppies spread; You seize the flower, its bloom is shed. Another illustrates "The Cotter's Saturday Night," and on the granite below is carved the line. From scenes like these old Scotia's grand-eur springs. A third panel is a carving of Burns turning up the mouse's nest, with the oft quoted words to which the incident gave rise. The best laid plans o' mice and men gang aft agley. On the remaining side "The Twa Dogs" will be the subject of the carving, accompanied by the motto, In fair Virtue's heavenly road The cottage leaves the palace 6 The cottage leaves the palace far behind. The statue stands in the center of a large flower bed on the slight rise opposite the refectory building and near the lagoon. The site was chosen by representatives of the Memorial association, the park commission and the municipal art commission and is considered the most picturesque and appropriate that could be found, giving, as it does, some suggestion of a scene on one of the lochs of Scotland The movement to build the statue was inaugurated October 25, 1888, when a meeting was called for the purpose of forming and incorporating the Burns Memorial and Monument association. To this meeting every Scottish society in Chicago was invited to send delegates. All entered into the project with enthusiasm and from that time until 1893 there was great activity among all the organizations in a general and cooperative effort to further the praiseworthy enterprise. Entertainments of all kinds were frequent and the proceeds were in all cases set aside for the monument fund. Meanwhile subscriptions from a dollar upward were constantly received from the members of every society. And many of these have all along been made at considerable personal sacrifice. In 1893 came the world's fair. Of course all things gave way to that great exhibition and the Scottish societies were but instances of the many organizations throughout the entire city whose activities in consequence were held in abeyance and which, as has been the history of every similar body, remained for a time more or less inactive, requiring a fresh stimulus to arouse the latent enthusiasm. This new impetus to the movement was given during 1901 and ever since then the leaders in all of the societies have cooperated actively with the officers of the memorial association in a steady effort to complete the big'un undertaking which has finally been crowned with success. sell Sage for a quarter of a century. He was the only man praised in the financier's will. As executor his fortune is made. The business will go right along with Osborne at the helm. PRISCILLA'S DAUGHTER. 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One of the many persons whom the late Alfred Belt had befriended repaid him with ingratiance and abuse. Later the ingrate fell on evil times. Though down in the gutter, he still had a little shame left and would not ask Mr. Belt for help. The South African diamond magnate sent for one of the unucky one's friends and said: "Go and see So-and-So, ask if he wants any help, and give it to him, but don't let him think it is from me. I have had a difference with him and perhaps it would annoy him!" DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES CURES RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES BACKACHE discontinued therapy of our medication. The public may rely on these of imitations, sold only in licensed CAINED 34 POUNDS CAINED 34 POUNDS Persistent Anaemia Cured by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills After Other Remedies Had Failed. "When I began taking Dr. Williams' Pink Pills," says Mrs. Nathaniel Field, of St. Albans, Somerset county, Maine, "I was the palest, most bloodless person you could imagine. 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Send $5 in stamps for free sample of same as allocatedogue of Winter Wheat, lye, barley, clover, Tuesday, January, Buss, Trees, etc for fall planting. SALZER SEED CO., W. W. La Crosse, Win SCM SCM GEO. E. TEMPLE. Re-elected district grand secretary of Missouri of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows at Macon, Aug. 8th for fourteenth year national deputy grand master of U. S. and the most prominent candidate for grand master at the Ricmond B. M. C. in October next. MISSOURI GRAND LODGE. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Meet At Macon. Twenty Fifth Annual Session. Mayor Brock Delivered Welcome Ada The Missouri Grand Lodge, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, convened in its 25th annual session in Macon, Mo., August 7, in the Odd Fellows Hall with an attendance of delegates and visitors that outnumbered in appearance any previous State meeting of the order. Extensive preparations had been made by the local committee of arrangements to entertain the visitors and the whole town took a hand in making it pleasant. The preliminary exercises were held in the Second Baptist Church at 10 o'clock. The place was gaily decorated for the occasion with flags and bunting and the colors and emblems of the order and was filled to its utmost capacity by delegates, visitors and citizens. Mayor S. J. Block delivered an address of welcome to the delegates that was replete with encouragement and good advice to whom an eloquent response was made by Grand Master Edw. S. Lewis of Kansas City, who presided. Miss Corianna Ray, a member of the faculty of Western College of Macon, delivered an address of welcome to the delegates to the Grand Household of Ruth, to which response was made by Mrs. Sallie Dupce, Marron of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. The Grand Lodge and Grand Household reassembled at 2 o'clock p.m. when both bodies went into executive session for the transaction of business. The entire afternoon session was spent in receiving the reports of Grand Officers, which were all referred to standing committees. Among the notables who were in attendance was George T. Temple, of St. Louis, who has served the Order for fourteen consecutive years as Grand Secretary. He was easily the most conspicuous figure of the gathering, despite his natural modesty and unassuming manner. He was the busiest man in town, for besides attending to the dutes of his office, he was consulted by everybody about everything. He declared to his friends that he would not be a candidate for re-election, but those who were in a position to know, said he would be re-elected in spite of any protest he might make. This fact was made manifest at the afternoon's session, when he read his report, which contained a statistical review of the work of the order, showing its pine nominal growth in numbers, character and wealth and a surplus of more than five thousand dollars in the treasury. The reading of the report was received in prolonged applause and the proceedings were interrupted for several minutes while the members extended him congratulations, he report was as follows: Grand Total receipts, $12,097.63; Expense, $6,222.12; Balance, $5,875.57, which is deposited as follows: St. Louis Union Trust, $304.15; Mercantile Trust Company, $3,019.24; Missouri-Lincoln Trust Company, $3,019.24; Missouri-Lincoln Trust Co., (Savings Fund) 2,007.21; Missouri-Lincoln Trust Co., (Check Fund.) $322.27; In the hands of Grand Treasurer, $222.27. The second day's session was a busy one for the delegates. The reports of all the standing committees were read, discussed, and disposed of. The Committee on State of Coun- try took an optimistic view of the race situation in spite of many outrages, advising patience, industry and moral improvement as the best remedy for present ills. President Roosevelt, was praised for his many courageous efforts in benefit of even handed justice to all men regardless of color. Governor Folk, was also commended for his determined stand for moral improvement in civic affairs. The committee on resolution, after thankking the people of Macon, for their hospitality and the various Grand Officers for the prompt and faithful performance of their duties, endorsed the character and services of Grand Secretary Geo. E. Temple, whom they characterized as the nester of Odd Fellowship in the West. Mr. temple, who is also National Grand Master of the Order was heartily endorsed as Missouri's favorite san and all members and friends of the order were urged to exert their utmost endeavor in benefit of his elcction, when B. M. C. meets in Richmond, Va., next October. The resolutions were adopted unanimously, by a rising vote amid the wildest enthu slasm. The session closed August 9, amid scenes of great rejoicing and enthusiasm. The attendance was the largest in the history of the Order and the sessions throughout were characterized by harmony and dispair. The next meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held at Boonville. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year by the Grand Lodge: E. S. Lewis, Kansas City, Grand Master. D. B. Jones, Sedalia, Deputy Grand Master. George E. Temple, St. Louis, Grand Secretary. Aug. Turner, St. Louis, Grand Treasurer. The Grand Household of Ruth also elected the following as their officers: Salle Dupee, D. M. N. G. Anna Cason, District Recorder. Mina A. Scruggs, District Treasurer. At 2 o'clock the Grand Lodge joined the local Subordinate Lodges from every town within fifty miles of Macon, in a grand street parade in honor of the occasion. The gorgeous pagen in which 2,000 Odd Fellows participated was led by St. Louis Patriarche, one of the best drilled military organizations in the state and the St. Louis Juvenile Cadet Corps, composed of 50 little boys under 15 years of age who were cheered all along the line of march for their soldierly appearance and clever maneuvers. It was a red letter day for the people of Macon, who turned out en masse, in holiday attire to witness the demonstration and it will be long remembered by those who participated in the display. The concluding feature of the three days' program was a night at Odd Fellows Hal, which was thronged with the best people of Macon, who tendered a grand reception to the delegates and visitors to the Grand Lodge and Grand Household. Most of the delegates left on the midnight trains for their homes. The Athens correspondent of the London Mail says the management of the Olympian games was "chaos." Anthony P. Wilson, Atty. 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