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. KANSAS CITY, MO., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1906. NUMBER NOW LET WAR BE WAGED AGAINST CLUBS AND GAMBLING DENS WHERE NEGRO YOUTHS ARE HURLED TO DESTRUCTION. The republican judges have been elected, to every bench, except the criminal bench. What will they do to perpetuate their claims in the county and city. In this community are some negro institutions that are hell holes and the most damnable places for the downfall of young boys and girls. There is only one club at this writing that is exempted from this campaign and that is the Walters Catering Association at 1223 Baltimore a place for the gathering of all the waiters and railroad porters who wish for a place to stay while they are waiting for hours of watch to begin. Now the rest of the places the Son intends with its thousands of supporters both black and white to carry on an uncompromising and unflinching campaign against them. Like Frederick Douglas, the great negro torch-bearer who cried out: "Is God Dead?" Will the living get justice? Will the negroes rise up and smite their greatest evil dead? Will the negro preachers arouse themselves and organize a committee to wait on the republican judges and have them with all the power at the command of the white man to close these places? The preacher who hesitates in this call from God, shall go down on record in the Rising Son before its many readers as weaklings. This paper shall not cease its writings until our greatest race menace has been smitten dead. Every judge in county and city takes this paper. Let them be moved by God to do their duty by the negro race. Just to think of the mothers broken hearted, thinking of the misdeeds and wild career of their sons and daughters. Don't you hear that song, "Oh, where is my wandering boy to-night. Oh, where is my boy to-night. Oh! Stop and think of the many old mothers tottering to their graves by the grief of the strong influences that carry their children to their graves by a premature death. Oh! Listen to the voice of Jesus calling on the negroes to get right. Will the noble men of the Negro Race rise up and assert themselves. Lay on MacDuff! Lay on! Come forth out of styglian darkness! Let there be light! The great ship of Destiny in which the negro is riding, let there be a strong pilot at the helm. Let the powers to be among the white people come to our assistance. Let Judges Brunback, McCune, Patterson, Goodrich, Parks and our own noble I. B. Kimbrell come to our rescue. Let the negroes get a petition and have every judge and white man of influence sign to close these clubs. Oh! Let God move us to better our race. Wanted: Educated colored men to travel and distribute samples and circulars of our goods among their own people. Salary $80 per month and expenses. Saunders Co., Desk 10, Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. Ho! Ho! A Ben Tilman in Jackson county. A Jackson county representative will introduce a Jim Crow bill in the next legislature. Remember the sad end of Senator Crisp of Independence. The Negro Civic League is comprised of the following Negroes of this city: Rev. Jesse Peck, Rev. Samuel Bacote, Prof. G. N. Grisham, W. W. Yates, R. W. Foster, M. J. Harris, S R. Bailey and T. W. H Williams I. M. Hortor, the president represents one of the young sons of Kansas City's product. With his untiring ability he is achieving great success with this organization. W. A. Hill, chairman of the Executive committee is a Missouri product, representing the conservative class of thinkers. The Son believes that these organizations are conducive of better talents and more intelligence among the Negroes. All the Negro clubs and literary organizations of this city should make a special effort to attend this splendid gathering at St. Joseph during the Christmas holidays. Miss Lucile Smith, of Columbia, Mo., is visiting Mrs. Bertha Vayo at 627 Charlotte St. Mrs. Mildred Mott has elegant furnished rooms for gentlemen at her new residence, 1309 McGee. Ed Walker has left James Cowden's barber shop and will give his location in the next issue. Some negroes who have city positions are trimming their sails for the county, but their wings will be clipped. Hello! What noise is that from the Ninth ward? Will he land in the marshal's office? Will the other gentleman land in the county clerk's office? The civic league has endorsed at this period, L. Amasa Knox, lawyer; John T. Moreland, W. C. Hueston, C. H: Calloway and later will give further expression to their endorsements. Great praise should be given to Henry Compton for his excellent preparation for the Oscar De Priest luncheon. Hotel-De-Compton is one of the best hotels in the west for Negroes. "A Small Insight Into the Condition of the Negro Since the Death of Wm. McKinley. At the death of Wm. McKinley Negroes hung their heads and went through the streets saying that we would not get another president to fill his place in regards to his attitude toward the Negro. But as this world goes hustling on great men from the theater of life, equally as great men arise to take their place. Tramping in the footsteps of Wm. McKinley came Theodore Roosevelt with his splendid principles of manhood and his broad expansive view of the Negro and his trials. No man is perfect, for if they were there would be no use in the making. Under President Roosevelt such negroes were appointed to offices as follows: Charles W. Anderson, of New York, as collector; Lewis, as assisting United States district Attorney of Boston; Crum, of Charleston; W. T. Vernon, as United States Registrar of Treasury; Dr. Furnish as resident minister to Hayti, and a greater number of minor positions were given to the Negroes, which all point to the fact that progress is being made instead of retrogression. Since that time also a great number of lynchings have occurred. A Negro was lynched in Delaware, one in Springfield, Ohio, several in Springfield, Mo., three or four in the western states, a great number in the south, including the general massacre in Atlanta, Ga., and yet the Negro is keeping triumphantly to the front. Whatever may come the Negro destiny in this country has been carved out by the Almighty God. Notwithstanding the Vardarmans and Tillmans and Morgans, and Davises and Carmacks, the Negro continues to keep in the lime-light of history. Just recently our own supposed beloved Roosevelt slapped us in the face with a disgraceful dismissing of the colored troops. All this to the non-seeing Negro tends to discourage his efforts, but to the Negroes who are destined to become leaders it only makes his courage clearer to follow and puts his obstacles directly in front of his eye. The days of the John Brown's are over. No more shall you see the Wm. Lloyd Garrisons, Charles Summers, the Wendell Phillips, Lovejoys and Abraham Lincoln. These are days of a new century. The leaders of the Negroes must come from within their own ranks. He must rise up as it were and force his own leaders to carry him to the promised lands. Ethiopa shall spread her wings, Potentates shall come out of Egypt, and the world shall take on a new color. Yes, the leaders must come from our own ranks. A black Moses must come forth. In the formation of the earth first came a gaseous substance and then followed with the scientific law of gravitation the formation of heavenly bodies. Each in his order prearranged. So it is with the formation of races. A disordered body and then gradually a more harmonious element and finally an arranged and well regulated order of men. McKinley died at the end of the 19th century, and then Roosevelt came as the shining light at the beginning of the 20th Century. If we should stop at him as the greatest man, then history shall cease, and all men should stop their striving, but as John the Baptist spake, that there would come another greater than he, in the person of Christ, there shall come another greater than Roosevelt in the person of some obscure individual Out of the mouth of the Eater shall come forth meat, and out of the mouth of the strong shall come forth sweetness. Evolution, that is the wheel thru which the Negro is going. On all sides he is being welded together, until finally from his compost it make up shall come forth the leaders in various avenues. Some woud say how about our present leaders? How about our lead leaders, Bruce and Frederick Douglass? How about Kelly Miller Dubols, Bowen and our great Booke * Washington? As for runners well and good. But great leaders must be created at the time they are needed. Our present leaders arose during the infant period of the Negro. At a time when all was well. At a time when the war was over, and white men sought to aid us. From whence must come our leaders now? From the rank of the negro. From the very nucleus of the race. Well may we say since McKinley's death the Negro has passed thru an evolution. Forty years from the Civil war the Negro has created his own foundation upon which to push his gigantic undertakings. Five years from the death of McKinley the Negro has begun his second period of evolution. Let us own it that there is one, who sways the harmonious mysteries of the world. Metropolitan's New Switches Here. Mr. C. N. Black, general manager of the Metropolitan Street railway has received the new switches for the McGee Street road. Because of the delay in receiving these switches operation on that road had to cease. In about ten more days cars will be running over the road. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES Beneficial results of the Farmers' convention are already appearing in possibilities of an appropriation for conducting these institutes as Dr. Allen has planned. Also he has been invited to address several agricultural bodies in which similar work is conducted. One of these invitations comes from Ontario, Canada; another from the Sunflower Agricultural association of Kansas of which Mr. Groves is president. Dr. Allen has received several invitations to address literary bodies in the east, west, north and south, but will be able to make no dates later than January first because of the session of the Missouri legislature. Dr. Buskirk, a noted lecturer from Indiana, accompanied by Mrs. Henry, whose husband, Hon. Jesse Henry for for many years president of the board of regents, visited the school last week and made a most inspiring talk to the faculty and sudents assembled. Mr. William Hunton, national secretary of the Y. M. C. A. was the honored guest of Dr. Allen for several days, while making his official visit to the institute Y. M. C. A. Among other visitors we note Mr. E. A. Stokes, formerly a resident of Jefferson City, now of Seattle and Alaska. Mr. Stokes is spending the winter in Jefferson City and was very much interested to note the progress that has been made in Lincoln Institute. He will make several purchases from the art department; and without solicitation promised to fully advertise the institution in various papers of the far west. This is the fame of our great institution going onward in every direction. Do the negroes want a good negro newspaper in Kansas City. If you do please send us all the news so that we can fill our newspaper with live, fresh matter. If you do please pay your subscription promptly, when our agents appear or drop by our office and settle up. The negroes need an authentic colored journal in this city. Have you readers enough race pride to do your duty with this paper. We are far behind when it comes to detail work for us to perform as a race. Will you manage to save out enough money for your paper. Will you wake up from your lethargy? The meeting of the Inter-State Literary Association, at St. Joseph. One of the things which should engage the attention of the Colored people of this city is the gathering of the Inter-State Literary Association at St. Joseph. The object of this organization is to promote the brain of the Negroes into a more central moving motor force. At its head are some of the smartest Negroes we can muster at a moment's notice. In reply to the credit Old Ben Tillman is giving Booker T. Washington for being great, his father, having been a white man, let me say here, that well thinking people know this to be a fact, and mothers and fathers have watched it, from the earliest existence up until the present time, that the traits of character go from the mother into the male children, and the father into the female children. Had Booker T. Washington the traits of his father, he would have been a licentious character, sneaking around in the southern states with white women. You can readily see why the majority of our mixed-breed women can not be trusted; it is the traits of the father. The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. A NEGRO WOMAN. S Mme. DE VAUL, VINCENT, 1018 Michigan Ave. Madame De Vaul Vincent, expert seamstress and dressmaking teacher. Mrs. Vincent's work is doing a great good among the negro women. In this community is a lady seamstress who, because of her individual efforts has rallied around her a number of negro girls who are learning every day the art of sewing. Mrs. Vincent has been especially fitted for the work because of her training in the ladies tailoring schools of New York and Chicago; having attended "S. T. Tailor" school of Tailoring in New York and the MacDowel Systematic school of Chicago. In addition to this she finished the technical course of Ladies Artistic Suit designing in the New York School of Kansas City. After this she took the post graduating course of Systematic Walst design which gives to her four diplomas in her trade. This undoubt edly puts Mrs. Vincent in the rank with the best dressmakers of the city white or black. Mrs. DeVaul Vincent was born in Dayton, O Moved! Moved! Take notice, the office of the Rising Son has been moved to 914 East 12th Street Come around and pay the new owner a visit. Come around and pay your subscription as a Xmas gift to the manager, or perhaps, send it in by mail. Thanking you for what you have done in the past. Bring us your news, and let us know what is going on in society. Phone your news to 780 Main, Home, or 780 Grand, Bell. Now come on, all together, and let us make this paper the Leading Journal in the West. Let us have from 10,000 to 15,000 subscribers. 1872 and since coming to this city fourteen years ago she has followed the dressmaking trade exclusively, as she has worked in all of the first class white places of this city until two years ago when she opened up a school for the training of colored women in that art. Her work entitles her with the support of all the negroes' Any girl who lacks a trade or something by which they can become bread winners should apply to her for a special course. Mothers who have daughters should also send them to her for an entire sewing season. FEEDING AND SELLING MULES. How They Should Be Dealt With to Get the Best Results. The southerner requires fat mules, the fatter the better. Flesh catches the planter's eye. Sleek-coated animals are also in demand. In size, the cotton mule ranges from the 14-hand donkey to the 15.2-hand farm mule. Mare mules are given the preference in the south, but north, east or west this is not so. The wise feeder will keep these facts in view when buying young or work mules. The rough, leggy animal should be avoided. Such are mean feeders and seldom fatten. This is also true of colts. It is possible, says Orange Judd Farmer, to tell with reasonable certainty which colts will feed out well and which will not. The colt that keeps nearly fat on ordinary feed and with ordinary care can be depended on, while the one that is stunted, rough and thin is a doublet feeder. Some of our feeders raise their own stock mules, buying colts and yearlings, then pasturing or feeding them very much as cattle are fed. Feeding usually begins in early fall and continues until the end of the year. Many carloads of two-year old mules to south. The feeding is best done in sheds equipped for that purpose. In most sections, at least five kinds of feed can be had. Corn is the principal fattening element, but bran and shelled oats act as a loosening agent and produce a good coat. Such feeds should be given in the proportion of one part bran or oats to three or four parts corn. Soy beans are a promising mule feed, being the equal of linseed meal. In rearing and fattening mules, the shearing should be attended to often. The mane falls over badly when allowed to get too long, and it is practically impossible to make a good trim later. When receiving a mule that has been shod, remove the shoes, especially those on the hind feet, the first thing. Mules will kick each other, but if there are no shoes, no harm is done. NUMBER 13 Work as many as possible, it only a time or two. Many consider a mule broken that has had only one or two lessons in the wagon or plow. Mules should be kept, during the fattening period, confined to the shed. Good bedding is very essential to producing a fine finish. The above is written with special reference to cotton mules, but applies equally well to other demands. Most all the cotton mules from Kentucky are sold through the Atlantic gateway. The market opens in the late fall or early winter and closes in early spring. Worthy Russians in Want The future historian of the Russian revolution will find the advertising columns of the St. Petersburg or Moscow newspapers in 1906 a rich source of information as to actual social conditions. Thus the daughter of a nobleman advertises that: "Robbers have killed my parents and stolen everything. I am an honest girl; I will not some rich family adopt me or let me do household work or nursing?" Many "want" advertisements begin: "I come from the starving province." The appeals for immediate aid are incessant: "I have expended my last penny for this advertisement," begins one anouncement, which makes one wish that there were a St. Petersburg Charity Organization society to respond. That many others of a similar character come from respectable women genuinely in need of immediate aid is vouchered for by a German observer. The terrible crisis of the last year or two has evidently reduced many worthy men and women to absolute want and despair. Broad Classification "What kind of an automobile do you prefer?" "I know of only two kinds," answered Mr. Cumrox; "those that are running and those that are out of repair." Distinction and Difference. "Iain' got no use of sho avarice," said Uncle Eben, "but it sho' is safer for a man to hold on to money foolish dan it to spend it foolish." Have You Heard? THEN come and see Rice and Stewart's fine apartment house for gentlemen. 711 E. 12th. You should come. Up-to-date Rooms. Uneed a Room. SEEK CURE FOR DREAD DISEASE Eminent Surgeons in British Institution Experiment on Mice in : Effort to Find Preventive or Remedy That Will | Check Spread of Cancer in Human Race. =) a Na RNS at a att 7 manne i Se Bm itian i Sane a alit *!. Ge: Pe | @ ie Bie 1d Lit | ti a Oe iii j = : s be eS oy oe a f Al qh ve | ay Raa ‘| il Fl ig is) rad Tue Mh ‘| a | <i Pn eel ¢ ho Al Foo So gS T a ae ae NttaeTM Ne Rasy 2 eee Cae. oe Eker. ie ms iis iain de ti i al oe = ne syne LASEACW FO. e } z eee noni couee peace Ri London. —Mice are at a premium in London just now. There ts one place where upwards of 100,000 of the tiny rodents are kept “in stock.” And still the ery is for more, ‘This is the head- quarters of the Imperial Cancer Re- search Fund, which is established tn @ large building adjoining the Savoy and Ceeli hotels on the Thames em- bankment, with which all American visitors to London are familiar, writes Maynard Evans, in the New York Press. Tho porter at the entrance of this building has never been known to turn 4 mouse away. Anything in the mouse Mne, from thn wild figld ereatare un tused to city ways to the slovks, white sophisticated variety, is acceptable at the Researeh building. If yon happen to be broke and went 10 cents all you have to do ts to catch a mouse and take him up to the “Mouse Hotel.” In: variably yo can make a sale. No matter how many mice you may hav the market is always open, There is a dime Wailing for every possessor of a mouse who wishes to dispose of his property Up to this time the ordinary monse has been considered a mere post; an enemy to mankind. At last, however, mice have been advanced to an bon ored place tn the animal world, With out mice modern medicine would know practically nothing about that deadly foo to the human race—cancer During the last few years, however, since science has turned tts attention Mousewards, research into the history ‘of eancer has progressed by leaps and bounds. It fs not too much to predict that before many years medical know! edge will have extended to tho mastery of cancer, just as tte knowledsce of diphtheria has rendered that pee dreadful plague practically harmless. | When we consider that the material, for cancer research 4s supplied entire: ly by mice, the human race owes tho mouse a debt of the deepest gratitude, If science ts able to isolate cancer and finally cure it through the ageney of the mouse, humanity should combine to erect a statue to the onus Mouse, We have statues to dogs and lione— why not (o mice? Mouse Alone !s Useful. Strange to say, the mouse has proved the only animal capable of serving am the search for the cause and cure of cancer. Guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs, Kittens and all other animals so often used in investigations to discover @ remedy for deailly diseaser have utter: Jy failed to yleld practical results in cancer research, It was at this point, when the world of selence was prac- tically stumped, that the mouse came forward and immolated himself on the altar of knowledge—otherwise the vivi- sector's table, J have just pald a visit to the Lon- don laboratory of the Imperial Can: eer Research Pund, and saw from 25,- 000 to 80,000 mice, each one of which had a cancer in some form or other, Mice live for a very long time on the vivisection treatment; and some mice which have had cancer actually re- cover, It 1s on this extremely interest ing fact that the hope of ultimately conquerins cancer rests. Why errtatn mice with viruleat and undoubted ean cer actually get well is the problem which scienee is wrestling with today Mice by the thousand are boing ob served and treaied with certain medi eines; and perhaps rome day in the mot distant fulure one of the doctors will hit upon a form of: treatment which will enublo mice to recover with certainty, and then the human race will be rid ef one of the worst scourge: awhich today affects humanity \ ‘Onze Thought Incurabte. ' When it was first proposed to con duct a systemutit investigation int ‘the cause and cure of cancer ihe medi ‘eal profession concluded that th tas was an almost hopeless ong. So many eebeeaion wane. lavoived 16 the i search; so many well-known physt- cians were of opinion that cancer was practically incurable, that the work appeared involved {n insurmountable diMeulties, Three years ago the Im- perial Cancer Research Fund was started, with King Edward as patron and the Prince of Wales as president. Among the vice presidents and sup- porters of the soctety were Lord Las- ter, Lord Strathcona, former Premier Balfour, Sir William Broadbent, Wil- liam Waldorf Astor, the late Alfred Belt, Lord Rothschild, the Duke of Bedford and others. Controlling prac- tically unlimited wealth, and with such enormous {ntluence behind them, the Cancer Reeareh investigators were soon able to report progress, Splendid laboratories were flited up and some of the ablest geientists of the day were smanently engaged in the work un- er the directorship of Dr. E. F, Bash- ord, & physician who had devoted yours to experimental research, Dr. Hasltord had not long been en- saged om his investigations before he found that the best results were ob: talned from mice, and he bezan expert: menting with these animals on a seale inprecedented in work of this charac- ter, It was not long before the whole ipper floors of the great building were converted into a@ “mouselary,” #0 to peal. All the rooms in the place con: tain crates, barrels and huge eans full of live mice. Even the passage be- ‘tween the rooms and the hallways are fined with mouseholding receptacles ot varlous kinds, ‘The majority of the jiiiew are eazed in small, openwork thoxes, but the wild field mice aro o yused at the bottoms of great ash cans. ‘These mice are such high jamp- ers, and so clever at making their way out of all ordinary receptacles, that at has been found necessary to place them in these deep cans, where, under a handfil of hay placed in the bottom, they may have comparative freedom, until taken out for operation. BS le OO ick! UR htt | The operating rooms of the fund oc- cupy several rooms joined together on the top floor of the building, Here you may see mice every day stretched out on the operating table undergoing va- rious treatment connected with cancer research, It cannot be said that the work is particularly enoyable; but so intent are the scientists on the objects in view—the discovery of tho cause and cure of a terrible plague—that they pursue their operations with a methodical lack of sentiment that even ‘the mice themselves could not fail to ‘admire if they knew what it was about, ‘The first operation connected with cancer work {s to Imptant in a healthy mouse the living cells of cancer. This fs usually done by a hypodermic needle. The mouse to he treated is seized by the back of the neck, and, |with a swift movement, the expert |menter gives him an injection of can- joer. It does not take very long aftor the first injection for the cancer to de- velop; and you seo thousands of mice runking about, each one of which has & cancer more or less pronounced. From time to time miee with cancer are treated with eertatn fuids, taken from the bodies of other inoculated | mice, and ocearionally mice with can- jeer actually recover. At other times eptain aice are Injected hoforehand | with these fluids, and then, when they |are given the cancer injection, it has been found (hat the disease will not take root. |. It Is by the discovery of some pro | hibitive serum that the sctentists hope |to achieve success, As soon as some | body slutd ts found which will have the same effect on cancer growth as antl toxin has on diphtheria the mastery of cancer will have proved an accom | plished fact | Much Has Been Done. ) speaking of what has already beer |dome in the fleld of cancer research, Dr. Bashford, while showing me over the laboratory, sald: “Recovery oo experimental cancer {8 common, Growth stops and tumors disappear. By following up investigations Indl: cated last year it has been possible to protect mice from all the consequences of fnoculating them with cancer, This has been done in four different ways, Protection may be conferred in so bigh a degree that whereas out of 100 ordi- nary mice 90 develop tumors after {noculation, in the protected mice no tumors at all developed, The protect: ing Influence acts by way of the body fluids, and the body flulds of some protected mice, when injected into mice with experimental cancer, have retarded the growth of welldeveloped tumors.” When asked if he was able to cure cancer definitely Dr. Bashford stated that the study of the methods of prov tection wero still in progress and pointed out that all he had aecom- plished so far was to render healthy mice unsuitable for the growth of ex- perimental cancer. “It is not yet possible,” continued the scientist, “to arrest the progress of experimental tumors with certainty; far less to effect the cure of the dis- ease occurring naturally in mice. While the results of our experiments contrast favorably with the complete failure of all the reputed empirical remedies for- warded to the laboratory to be tested, they require to be carried much further before it can be ascertained if they will have a bearing on the treatment of the disease In mankind.” Disease Not Confined to Man. It was long thought that cancer was a disease peculiar to man; but it ts now proved that there {s scarcely a vertebrate animal without it, Savage races were long supposed to be free from cancer. Now, however, that trustworthy reports are being sent in to the Imperial Cancer researchers, tt is known that savage races, and in- decd all animals, develop cancer quite as freely as people living under clvil- ized conditions, One of the first cases brought under Dr. Bashford’s attention was that of a cancer in a wild mouse; and malignant cancers have been found in birds, tame as well as wild, From trout in hatcheries, from carp and from marine fish living in a state of nature cancers have been taken. Even an oyster has been found with a large cancerous tumor. Dr. William Mc- ‘Gregor found cancer in codfish off the Newfoundland banks, and even frogs have been discovered with it. Prof. Welsh of Sydney recently found gen- uine cancer in an old Honess, a tigress and m a kangaroo. All races of man- kind, in fact, and all vertebrates are liable’ to cancer, whether under civil- ized conditions or not. Resides the fact that animals and all men are subject to cancer, it {s signifi. cant that the same kind of cancer ts found in men and animals, It is bo- cause of this that so much fs hoped from cancer research on mice. If can- cor can be cured In mice st seems to be a logical deduction that it can be cnred also in man. F Books Not Meant for Children. || During the seventeenth and eight. jeenth centuries four great books ap -| peared, which, though certainly not | intended for’ children, were soon | claimed by them and made thelr own, | One is “Pilgrim's Progress,” meant to {, Steer grown up people through this ryale of woe, but read with delight by | the poor Mitte victims of the cate: | elem. Then came “Robinson Cru >] soe” and “Gulliver's " Travels” and °|Munchausen.” The stmplicity and "| directness of the narrative attracted ¢| the children, and the more wonderfw the tales, the rreater the enjoyment “of the Mitte adventurers, The books | were read at first stealthily, and with | fear of the awful consequences of be | Ing discovered, but tater they were | openly and eagerly devoured, Gossip fi Goth ossip from otham. Book of Mrs. Parsons Advocating Trial Marriages Creates Storm of Protest—Trusts Are Trying to Check Antagonism by Rais- ing Wages of Employes—Other Interesting Notes. NEW YORK.—No recently published book has aroused stich @ general storm of condemnation ey as tha: which has been centered on “The Family,” For’ Mrs, kisle Clews Parsons’ sensational contribt (FRE \ tion to the literature of sociology. oN \ Her startling suggestion of trial or time lim. i ua ited marriages as a safeguard against marital infelicity meets with nothing but the most shocked wp Micah: < disapproval. Out of scores of representative men x & | and women who have expressed themselves on the i, PAN book and thé theorles it expounds, there was com: iN \ plete unanimity of opinion that the inculeation of a Mrs. Parsons’ view would be disastrous morally tee N and sociaily. : FC In addition to her trial marriage suggestion, 2) if Mrs. Parsons’ book goes deeply Into the marriage “ relation as it exists, tracing its development from the beginning of things: we sete forth & tase Of data in proof of the assertion that laxity has been @ ruling characteristic of the marital relation in all countries since the dawn of civilization, Mrs. Parsons treats the subject In all its bearings with the dispassionate calm of @ scientific investigator. Mrs. Parsons has thas far had absolutely nothing to say rezarding her book and wil have nothing to say, Neither has or will Mr, Parsons. In sharp contrast to the reticence of Mr, Parsons and his wife is the continued discussion of those holdings opposite views. Constituents of the congressman are aghast. A movement fs already on fost to defeat him for reclection, although he has just been roseated: by @ trump hant vote. GREAT CORPORATIONS RAISING WAGES. Practically all the great ratiroad and Indus. trial corporations of the country, the affairs of es which are directed from this city, have decided ta Of = Increase the provailing rate of wees to thelr: em- aa ted ploycs. It was predicted that the action of the pared Ey Pennsvivania railvead management in inereasing 6a He the wages of its army of 195,000. men nearly $12,000,000 would soon be followed by all the im- portant railroad and industrial corporations of the a United States. The Standard Oil company has 8 decided to increase the wages of its 60,009 om- gs ployes in different parts of the United siates. { \ WAGENC Information also reached the eity from Montana U gs that the Amalgamated Copper company, which © yu) employes nearly 15,000 men ia the mines of Mon- tana, has already made a proposal to its employes \y RAISE y increasing wages about ten per cent, The United States Gtoal Cornoration.. which a advanced the wages of its army of 145.000 employes in March, 1905, without | solicitation from the men. is also considering the qnestion of a waze increase, One reason for the general teadeney of the corporation managers to Increase | the wages of the workmen Was broueht ont by a trade agency, which reported thay the present cost of living was the hithest in 20 years, Another reason given by financiers is that the industrial corporations are alin a highly prosperous condition and the scores of plants are being worked to thor full eapaetty and under high peessare, Men of promincace in the financial world eaw in the concerted action of the xreat corporations a desire to checkmate the growing tide of antagonism to corporations, evidence of which was brouht out In the recent election, CALIFORNIA LAWYER TO DEFEND THAW. > Harry I. Thaw, slayer of Stanford White, has z, s bared his whole soul to the lawyer from the west, > kh Delpin Michael Delmas, of California, named the a BYWA -Nopoteon of the bar, who has been’ enzaged to 3 RR NA Gefend him. ively Neabit Thay’, his young ae ge a wile, to sive tier hinsbamdy for the fist time has FR Hen — Pe SY old the witole story of her life, her secrets and ae rue 77 \ of events before and after her marriage that led gor \ to the killing of White, | BWA ( Jtury Thaw, in confession, whieh ocenpied | Sane nearly three how's in celling, placed his early lite a ay \W in his Inwyer’s hands and believes that before \ ¢ Christmas day he will be Hberated from his eeli 4) in the Tombs, : A// Attorney Delmas Is sald to have recetved a i § $109,000 retainer to take eharge of the defense of ee ‘Thaw. 2 Mr. Delmas 1s 55 years of age, and has been called the Napoleon of the bar because of his resourcefulness, readiness to met emergencies, magnedsm, theless aggressiveness and courage as well as for his remarkable faciai and bodily resemblance to the first consul. Mr, Delmas was the advisory counsel of Truston Beale, who was tried for enforcing the “unwritten lew," in San Francisea, when he was cherged with shooting Frederick Mrariott, editor of the San Francisco News Letter, for pub: lishing @ scurrilous paragraph coneorn'ng Miss Marie Oge, who subsequently became Beale’s wife. Traxton Hccle was one of the witnesses of the Thaw: AVhite trasedy, $750,000 LOT 1S PLAYGROUND FOR A DOG. One of the few unimproved lots facing on Fitih avenue, Indeed, the only one in the business gig aa district, is a 50-foot inclosuve between ‘Thirty. @g Cw ninth and Forticth streets, on the west site of the Siaiyenmay’~( 85> avenuc, An old-fashioned red brick house adjoin. A@g@aaIs 2 ing it is the home of Miss Josephine J. Wendell, {ging Lay an elderly woman who owns the lot. ne Q) > Uniil recently Miss Wendell never thought of { (\W YR selling the idle plot next her house. It made no great ‘difference to her that every real estate | Qs operator in town had his eye on that “parcel,” | % as the brokers called it, and that they were ready \_ 9 to give $600,000 for it. Lor The other day a real estate man got up his lew] i, courage to suggest a sale to Miss Wendell. ve ate = “Why, yes,” she responded, rather to his sur- SP prise, “the land ought to be earning some income, * YW.” eee T suppose. I suppose I'm really foolish to hoid SSS it unimproved.” ‘The real estate man ventured to surest that he had $500,000 which he could offer for the lot. Miss Wendell promptly said that she thought the lot was worth at least $600,000. The broker said that he would consult his client. On the morrow he rettrned with the consent of his client to Miss Wen- dell's price. He already saw his $6,000 commission locked away in the safe, and was congratulating himself inwardiy, when the elderly woman “raised the ante” $50,000. ‘This took the broker by surprise, but he had his customer's authorization to pay as much as $750,000 if necessary. “Do you know,” said Miss Wendell, as the real estate man was about to ask her where the deeds could be delivered, “I don’t believe I will sell that lot. It’s the only place Trixie has to exercise. Trixie Is my little dog. I wouldn't like to have him stay in the house all day, He likes the open air Trixie 1s so used to that little garden paich, I think I'll keep it for him.” NIGHTIES WORTH $1,100 FOR GOTHAM WOMEN. “Night robe, $1,100." For this mere trifle you may buy as beautiful’a bit of Ungerle as ever graced the person of a royal princess, In fact, no member of royalty wears more exquisite Hngerle than is being daily imported for the use of the New York woman. In a glass ease In one of the biggest stores In New York, the bit of lingerie marked $1,100 proves to the un: initiated that there is no limit to her extrava- gance, ¢ The gown ts made of hand woven linen batiste, in whose fine and indescribable sheerness there is not 2 single flaw. ‘The $1,100 robe de nuit’s splendor lies In the Brussels lace and hand embroldery with which it is trimmed. ‘The gown is necessarily plain from the point of Broadway showiness. ‘The luce has been made on a form to fit the yoke, and the Inerustations are surrounded by exaulaite rose vines of embroidery so fine as to be hardly appreciated by the unknowing ones. Below the embroidery, which falls In Uny roses below the bust, the finest of tucks confine the full ness which is necessary for the body of the gown. The sleeves, made of Brus sels lace, are short and flowing, and hand embroidered. Around the hem, which Is'the finest hemstiteling, runs a delicate hand embroidered vine of roses and leaves, ‘The New York woman's love of beautiful and costly lngerle was shown in a three piece suit selling for $2,000, The work on this sult Is of the same fine hemstitching in putting the garments together, but the lace work {3 point venise in a thirteenth century design. ‘The deep lace incrustations are inter mingled with the most exquisite of hand embroidery, “We have sets all the way up to $2,800, but you can't be governed by price io these things,” erp. . a ) . a hee iN 6. * 2 eae ae i , [Nut tithe on SW anaes | ‘ Ry f u \ ( ly S$ <(e is c \ [call Co Gils : Sia, OF yes > Was Ch y & » RAISE Bi sgitd: 7 a Ny a Wwe c) Ay & CP y Lor [ie {4 0) n> SS TEN YEARS OF PAIN. Unable to Do Even Housework Be cause of Kidney Troubles. Mrs, Margarot Emmerich, of Clinton ttreet. Nanoieon. ©. says: “For aif teen yoars I was @ grent gufferer from kidney troubles. My back pained me ter- ribly, Every turn or move caused sharp shooting pains, My eyesight was poor, dark pote aepeared be teen years 1 was & c grent gufferor from iB kidney troubles. My WLS le, back pained me ter- ge ag otibly. Every turn fa) or move caused Ps ZY) * sharp shooting pwns // pains. My eyesight NANCY’ was poor, dark spots appeared be- fore me, and I had dizzy spells. For ton years I could not do housework, and for two years did not get out of the house. The kidney secretions were irregular, and doctors were not helping me, Doan’s Kidney Pills brought me quick relief, and finally cured me. They saved my life.” Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffato, N. ¥. Mammooks in Sleepina Care. In Nova Scotia the experiment has been tried of running a train with hammocks instead of the usual bunks in the sleeping cars. It was a great success, Pe Lesson OtheFs Might Learn. In a railroad train Bishop Brooke of Boston leaned across the aisle and toward an Intelligent looking gentle man, and asked: “What were you going to remark? “I wasn’t going to remark anything." “But you looked at me, and seemed about to say something to me.” “Yes, I am said to be very deceptive that way. I used to say things ané make remarks as soon as'I thought them. I have often thought I ha¢ something to say, and discovered after T had said it that 1 ought to have kept my mouth shut” ‘ THE FARMER IN WESTERN ~ CANADA, The Quality of No. 1 Hard Wheat Oahnek ae Masten. The Canadian West in the past five or ten years has given a set back te the theory that large cities are the backbone of a country and a nation’s best asset. Here we have a country where no city exceeds 100,000, and where only one comes within’ easy distance of that figure according te the census just taken and where no citer city reaches a population ex: ceeding 15,000, The places with a population over 5,000 can be counted upon the fingers of one hand, and yot the prosperity that prevails 1s some thing unprecedented in the history of all countries past or present. The reason for this marvelous prosperity Is not hard to seek. The large majority of the 810,000 people who inhabit Manitoba, Saskntchewan and Alberta, have gone on to the farm, ‘and have betaken themselves to the task of not only feeding and clothing themselves, but of raising food for others less, happily. elreumstanced. The crop of 1906, 2lthough not abe normal, is an eye-opener to many who previously had given little thought to the subject. Nincty million bushels 6 wheat at 70 cents per bushel—$63,000,- 000; 76,009,000 bushels of oats at 20 cents per bushel—$22,800,000; 17,000, 000 bushels of barley at 40 conts per " buchel—$6,800,000; makes » total of - $92,600,000. This is altogether outstde | the root products; dairy produce, and the returns from the cattle trade; tho beet sugar industry and the various | other by-products of mixed farming. | When such returns are obtainable | from the soil {t is not to be wondered | at that many are leaving the congest- | ed districts of the eayst, to take upon themselves the life of the prairie farm | and the labor of the housbandman, With the construction of additional railroads new avenues, for agricultur- | al enterprise are opening up, and im- | proved opportumities are offered to the | settler who understands prafrle farm: ing, and 13 willing to do his part in building up the new country. | _ This is the theme that Mr. J, J. Hin, /the veteran railroad builder in the West, has laid before the people in a series of addresses which he has | given at various points during the | past few months, and, having been | for so long identified with the devel- | opment of the West, there are few | men better qualified than he to ex: | Press an opinion upon It. Take care of the country, says he, and the cities | will tak caro of themselves. | Tho farmers of the Western States | and the Canadian West, are more | prosperous than ever before, and when it comes to measuring up re- | sults, the Canadian appears to have somewhat the better of it. His land | 4s cheaper in fact, the government | continues to give free homesteads to settlers, and the returns per acre are | heavier when the crop is harvested. | Farming land in the Western States runs from $00 to $150 an acre and up, | whereas equally good soll may be pur- | chased in Canada for $8 to $15 per | acre, within easy reach of a shipping point, and much of this is available for free homesteading. ‘The quality of the Canadian No. 1 hard wheat can- not be beaten, and the returns to the acre aro Several bushels better than on this side of the Ine; the soll and climate of that country being pecullar- ly adapted to wheat growing. The fact 1s evidently appreciated by the large number of American farmers who have in tho past two or: | three years settled in the Canadian | West. ‘Tho agents of the Canadian | Government, whose address will be | found elsewhere, adviso us that for ‘the fiscal year 1904-5, the records | show that 43,543 Americans spttled in Canada, and in 1905-6 the number reached 57,796. From all of which, it appears that at present, thore is a good thing m farming in Western Canada, and that the American farm- er {s not slow to aval! kimself of it, THE HISTORY OF POLICEMAN FLYNN BY ELLIOTT FLOWER HE GUARDS A CROSSING. HE GUARDS A CROSSING. How Policeman Barney Flynn happened to be put on "crossing duty" was a mystery to every man on the force, but why he was taken off was well known to all of them. The "crossing men" are usually large and of imposing presence, while Flynn is small and would not attract the attention of anyone who did not know of his prowess. But he was given the work, nevertheless. "Tis me size," he said by way of explanation. "Th' big ma-an is a fine thing on para-ade, but fr wor-ry give me th' little felly ivery time. Th' big ma-an can hold up his stickion an get ga-ay with th' dhrivers, but tis' th' little felly that dodges in an' pulls th' lost childer out of har-rm's wa-ay. Ye'll always find it so. Did ye niver hear that th' most val'able goods comes in th' shsmallest packages? "Tis a fac'. What ye get at th' 99-cint bay-zaar has to go home in a dhray, an' what is ray-presisted be th' five hunderd dollars ye spind in a jew-y shore ye can carry awa-y in yer-er vest pocket." Whatever of truth there may be in his assertion, the fact remains that he was put on crossing duty, and he went about his work with the same energy that characterized him in all that he had previously undertaken. He was the supreme ruler of that crossing, and he did not intend to have any mistake about it. He was exceptionally jealous of his authority, because his size tended to induce some ```markdown ``` Explained That Things Were in a Bad Way at Flaherty's. of the more thoughtless of the drivers to treat him with condescension, if not with contentment, and nothing is so galling as that. "Th' guardeen iv th' la-aw," he said to a burly driver one day, "sh'u'd be threatened with ray-spict." "Don't get foolish, little man," returned the driver, patronizingly, at the same time showing a disposition to ignore the policeman's uplifted club. "Oho! ye'd yet ga-ay with me, wu'd ye?" cried Policeman Flynn. "Come down out iv that high-chair seat!" The driver only laughed, whereupon Flynn, by a quick movement, caught hold of the reins and jerked them out of the driver's hands. "Now will ye be good," he asked, "or will ye drive me over to th' station?" The driver realized that he was at the policeman's mercy, and surly promised to show all proper respect in the future. "Tis not me own dignity, but me po-lis dignity I'm upholdin'." Flynn explained afterward. "Ye caan't r-rule at a crossin' onliss ye insist upon r-rulin', an' 'tis th' injane-yus ma-an that's th' boss iv things." Policeman Flynn certainly was ingenious, and he held the drivers who regularly passed his corner in subjection by his reputation for resourcefulness and the uncertainty as to what he would do next. When he finally humbled the contractor who was always in a hurry, and cut in and out of the line of teams in a most hazardous way, his authority never again was questioned. Another policeman would have caught the horse by the bridle some day, thrown him back on his haunches, and cursed or arrested the driver; but Policeman Flynn never does things as others would do them. He bled his time, and finally, when the contractor was caught in a pocket and had to draw up, the policeman promptly stuck his club between the spokes of his buggy wheel. "I wa-ant 'fr to ta-alk to ye," said Policeman Flynn. "Take that out of there or I'll break it!" exclaimed the contractor. "Ye'll br-reak th' shpoke lv ye-er wheel if ye-er hor-rse moves," retorted Policeman Flynn. "An' I wa-ant fr to give ye warnin' that th' nixt time ye go scootin' over th' crossin' I may damage me club, but ye-er buggy' go to the ray-pair shop. Now g'wan an' don't be blockin' up th' r-road." That settled the contractor, and thereafter Policeman Flynn was the autocrat of his crossing. But he had other troubles, and his methods were not always those that would be approved at headquarters. The advice that he gave on various occasions, while undoubtedly, good, was too sharp and pointed. A man from the country secured his attention one day and told him he had been asked to cash a check for a stranger who had to catch a train to go to a sick wife. "Twas th' ol' gag iv the confidence maan," said Policeman Flynn in telling about it, "but th' felly from th' country was sorry f'r him, an' he says to me, bein' in a bit iv doubt from all he'd hear-rd iv city wa-ays: 'If you was me, he says, what w'ud y'e do?' An' I says to him: 'If I was you,' I says, 'I'd ha-ave a guarden applanted an' thin hire a guide.' An' he wint aaw-ay ma-ad. "But 'tis th' women gives me th' most throble. Oho! th' women! Nine out iv ivery tin iv thim is lackin' ner-ve or else sinse. Wan iv thim shteps out a fut or two an' thi r-nurs back. Thin she thries it wanst more, an' tis up to me fr to iscoort her acrost. Th' nixt w ducks her head' an' goes like a chicken crossin', a r-road. I caught wav iw that kind yisterda-ay whin she was r-runnin' r-under a pair iv prancin' hor-rses. 'Dye think ye're a bir-rd? says I, that ye can shpread ye-e wings and 'ma-ake a straight line? An' instld iv thankin' me she wint aw-aay ma-ad, too." Of course, in time the fame of Policeman Flynn's methods and comments reached headquarters, owing to some complaints that were made, and he was given a quiet reprimand. "Above all-things you must be courteous," he was told, and, with his customary desire to master completely anything that he undertook, he went out to buy a book on etiquette. This was his undoing, for it is indeed a wise man who knows how to utilize the information in such a volume. He followed the instructions implicitly, and many a woman wondered at the elaborateness of his bow and the tactful nature of his reply when he was asked to do some absurd thing entirely out of the line of his duty; for women are occasionally unreasonable in their requests of the guardians of the law. He even kept his temper and acted with creditable discretion when he was asked to run back a block or two and see if he could find the lap-dog a woman had dropped out of her victoria. But the etiquette book was responsible for his Waterloo, nevertheless, and the night he was sent back to patrol duty he threw it in the fire before even explaining the matter to his wife. "Twas all along iv thyrin' to be polite an 'taeful'" he finally explained. "What's po-lite an' compliment'ry to an akel is praysum'ition to a soppeyer. Ye see. 'twas this wa-yay; a gir-rl—oh, a fine-lukin' gir-rl iv 19 or 20—got mixed up bechune two teams, 'an was like to be r-run down whin' i saw her. 'Twas no time to think iv' wa-yay to get her out. Anny wa-yay all was a good wa-yay, I an gr-rabbed her r-round wa-yay, waist an' carried her to wan side. 'Oh, sir,' she was whin she got her breath back, how can I liver tha-ank ye? 'Ma'am,' says I, liftin' he met肌 an' thinkin' iv' book on manners, 'th' pleasure. I says, 'is all mine.' 'Sir,' she says, givin' me a hittitty luk an' shpeakin' cold. I will see that ye are ray-warded. 'Ma'am,' says I, 'th' mim'ry iv' th' ray-ward I've already had will go with me to the gra-ave." "What ray-ward had ye had, Barney?" inquired Mrs. Flynn. "She asked me th' sa-me quistion," said Policeman Flynn. "An' what did ye sa-ay to her?" "I says to her, 'Ma'am.' I says, bow-in' low like th' picture in th' elkitt book, 'tis wor-rth more than th' r-lsris I r-run. I says, 'fr to have had sich a beautiful bundle in me ar-rms.' (grow out or hide) saworth u. udasor sq. oost uusdco) (Copyright, by the Century Co.) BLUFF DIDN'T WORK Tom Ochiltree's Arm Hardly Long Enough to Perform Service He Claimed. E. H. Gilmore, the theatrical manager of New York, and Tom Ochiltree were great friends. One morning they went down to the Battery in New York to take a yacht to go out and see an international yacht race. A ferryman took them off to the yacht. Just as they were alongside something happened and the small boat capsized. Everybody went headlong into the water. Gilmore, who wore a heavy overcoat, came up last. He caught some netting on the side of the yacht and clung there until they dragged him aboard. Gilmore was full of salt water and had no very clear idea of what had happened when he woke up in bed in one of the staterooms. Ochiltree was sitting beside him. "Ned," said Ochiltree, "I think I should have a pass for life to all your theaters after what I did for you today." "What did you do?" asked Gilmore, suspiciously. "Why, after we were thrown in the water I noticed you had on your heavy overcater, and, as I was in good swimming trim, I stood on the bottom and pushed you up by the legs, so that they easily got you into the yacht. Thus I saved your life. Isn't that worth a perpetual pass?" An Insinuation. "Huh! I wouldn't marry a man that drinks." The Price of a Kiss By FRANCES RIVERS (Copyright, 1906, by Joseph B. Bowles.) The moment that old David Johns cast his eyes upon the Rev. Paul Rolitho coming toward him over the brow of the hill, he determined not to give him a chance of escape. The young man noted the increased furrups over the old man's strongly bridged nose; the deeper chillings at the corners of the resigned mouth, now telling of war between will and weakening muscles. A feeling of half-harmonious concession to his own early affection for his companion, mixed with a sense of his newly attained position of importance as pastor, was betrayed in Paul's "I want you to come and hear me preach." "Preach! Yes! for sure. We all like to do a bit of preachin', and 'tis not wonderful when one thinks how well duty runs hand in hand with liking; but sometimes the best words of a preacher are those he doesn't say. Harps and golden crowns and suchlike things—what's the use of such to me?" "You have no religion, Davy." "Ther's a lot o' religion in good temper." Paul Bolloth got up from the bench and walked up and down the path, the impetuosity of his youth apparent in every step. Stopping in front of his old friend, his head shot aloft by the involuntary straightening of the spine. "I want to make men honest, women virtuous." he said. "Mebbe they would be if they weren't interfered with." The smile that played round the old man's mouth, spoke of intimate knowledge of the world. "Make what rules you can for your fellowmen, but make none for women—they're exceptions." he advised. "Tho' mebbe you don't know yet that you counts 'em o' any vally. Ah!" he chuckled, "you're terrible young if you haven't thought o' woman to be reck'd with; for sartain sure they'll come even into your life. Women with their crinkly hair, their dancin' eyes an' feet, their smiles an' their mischief, their altogether' stonishing ways, that, bad or good, sort o' paralyse a man." "But—" "They be wonderful tryin', too, an' zasperatin'; for they'll bear no control." Davy's voice faltered, the periods of his talk became detached, stopped altogether. Changing the pipe over from one side to the other of his mouth, he smoked in silence for some minutes, whilst he dived into the recesses of his mind. "You don't remember my Mary—no, I's pose not—but you can see her evry time you look at my gran—no, my great-gran'daughter, Sally. I wouldn't let none o' em have my Mary's name—the sound of it gives me now, after all these years, a funny feelin' in my heart." "I've heard my grandfather speak of your wife." "She was—well, she was just Mary. The close knitin' of man and woman, as comes about when, day in and day out, they're together, is wonderful. There was only one thing for which we ever fell out. She was always lookin' at girls—specially pretty girls—to see if one took notice o' me. The very name of a girl drew her to 'zasperation. You wouldn't remember Lizbeth Richards, neither?" Before Paul had time to reply, he answered for him: "No, to be sure not. "Well, she was a girl always up to some devilment, a mischievous, blueyed girl. I didn't know then, though I knew afterwards, that people had been talking of her an' me—but women always will gossip; their lungs is as big as bellows, and the better the women are, the worse they talk. "Well, 'Liz beth,' she come in one day: 'So yer off, Davy?' says she. I was startin' with the boats to the North. An' because she looked at me with a tear in her eye, or just because I was young, an' a fool, an' flattered, or because I couldn't help it, or because she wished it, or for some reason or the want of any, I put my arm around her waist and gave her a kiss. "An' just then, Mary, who I thought was in the next room, she came in. She was all a-tremably an' was skoar as I had never seen her before. She seemed not to know what she was doing—a sob, a cruel, deep sob—sounded like a cry, strangled in the throat—came from her lips. But it seemed to me Mary was making a strange fuss over so small a matter, though the most violent feelin' in the world is one woman's hatred o' an another." "I started to embrace her. "Don't you touch me, and your arm just from Lizbeth's waist!" "She went back a few steps. Seemed to me my heart was bein' tore out o' my breast and the pain o' it was unbearable. "What made you do it? Why did you act so cruel to me? she asked. "I didn't mean no harm; 'twas no more than—than—' I stared at her dumb, findin' no words small enough to tell her in. At last: 'I've known Iizbeth ever since she was a slip o' a child,' I says. "Do you know all the things folks says about her?' she said. 'Do you reckon that if it had been me that had been actin' that way, you would be so hasty to forgive? 'Twould be a narrow heart that couldn't find room for anger.' "Sure you can't be afraid of Lizbeth? "What for should I be afraid? It's not Lizbeth that my heart is hard a'gin; I reckon it's all one to me what Lizbeth does. 'Tisn't of Lizbeth I think—tis of you." "She won't never come between us ag'in." "Between us—no, that she shan't,' and Mary laughed. "I stood an 'look'd at her, a-feelin' bitter in my heart. 'Tis the way o'man to be shy o' ownin' himself in the wrong. "I never cared for any other woman same as I do for you, so what do you want to punish me for?" "I'm no judge o' others,' she says, with that obstinate way o' woman as drives men wild. "I'm goin', Mary. Do you mean to send me away in anger? Be sure what you are about. Kiss me just after I go,' I said. "And take the taste o' Lizbeth from your lips?, she answered. "Don't you see?"—David turned in vehemence to his listener—"that I had to pluck up a spirit after that, so I took ner face between my hands—her eyes didn't blinch, she was so hard—as hard—as only a soft woman can be. I caught her to me an', the' A Davy's Voice Faltered. she struggled, I kissed her." Davy took off his hat in act of reverence. "I thank the Almighty. "The boats will be off unless I go now, but I'll come back to you, Mary, an' things'll be the same as ever." I asked. "she sort o' coiled herself together, but said nothin', tho' she follored me to the door. She had a shawl over her head, and her dark hair, blowed loose by the wind was tangled about her head and face—she looked like nothing but a child, holding another child—mine—in her arms. "The boys was callin' me, so I hurried down the path and away to the shore. I listened, listened, and didn't quite know for what. From up along came a cry that sounded like 'Davy! Davy!' "Iwas as though some one were terr'bile put out. I was most at the shore then, and the others was tellin' me to come, an' I was always slow to see what I should do—slow in the upake, as Mary used to say. "It was May when we went north, and June we was there, and July we was there, too. "How I longed to come back!" Davy dropped for a moment his narrative *to question his companion.* "Have you ever felt homesick? It is like—like nothin' else but a sort o' mother feelin', I guess, somehin' stretches out its arms an' calls to you. I was fair crazy with joy o' life the mornin' we got back; I can't explain; but you, you're young, an' maybe you'll understand. "I came up that hill"—he stretched an indicating hand. "It was early when we got in, so I made my way up here without sein' any o' tie boys. The air—I took a fill o' it as I stood at that gate—was crisp yet soft; it tasted cold upon my lips, like a draught of water from our well. "A curious, holy feeling seemed to rest about the place; the sun thread the mist with strings o' gold, and great grey gulls played over the creepin' waves. I'd brought home all my share of the fish, and was countin' what I could buy for Mary an' the little ones. Ostrich feathers! Women love ostrich feathers—meringues, and zinc kettle for the bread. I'd thought o' em all. But when I got to the door, I was afraid—sudden like a feeling o' fear gripped me. I was most terr'ble afraid. My hand grew cold an clammy, my breath come short, I seemed not to see the way, an' disremember how I got in." Davy paused. Paul, stirred to interest, had given, from time to time, by attentive eyes and inclinations of the head, that human punctuation which arrests, and without which a recital becomes but a stringing together of meaningless words. He now asked, anxiously: "Mary—what of Mary?" Davy rapped the ashes of his long empty pipe, then looked at him whilst the easy tears of cherished grief trickled down his cheeks. "I was too late even to see her; but it won't be long now after I do." THE FEDERAL MILITARY CIVIL WAR Champions of woman suffrage, not women, but well-known men, appeared in the lists of its correspondence column and soundly rapped it for its attack. George Meredith, writing in the cryptic Meredith style, was understood to say that such scenes as had been witnessed at the house of common were very dreadful, but that it was the only way of making the not very much alive John Dall do anything. Among the supporters of the suffragettes is W. T. Stead, who at an indignation meeting held in Westminster after the suffragists were sent to jail, declared that in his opinion the women "were certain of victory and that "the more miserable the home secretary and the government feel the better." Naturally, the humors of the situation appeal to a large proportion of the British public, especially as the suffragettes have unconsciously injected a large amount of humor in the proceedings, thereby proving again the truth of the old principle that the more earnest one is the more likely is one to commit some absurdity. One woman speaker at a suffragrists' meeting declared that it was time to "put one's foot down with a loud voice," while another said that there was going to be "the most terrible and determined struggle that the world has ever seen." But, all the same, as even the enemies of woman suffrage admit, the suffragettes have done more in the last few weeks to obtain victory for their cause than the old fashioned suffragrists succeeded in accomplishing in many years. Sample of the Work Which the Modern Boomer Has To Perform. Lillian Vera Smiththecen, in the chorus of the "Bonnevardier Burlesquers" at the Magnifique theater, is the only woman prophetor of a unicorn farm in the world. Before Miss Smiththecen ever thought of going before the footlights she had built up a great institution for the propagation of unicorns, which is the only institution of its kind ever organized. "I was led to invest in this peculiar enterprise," said Miss Smiththecen, in her dressing room, "through a chance remark of my old friend and schoolmate King Edward. The emperor of Abyssinia had just presented the king with a magnificent lion and Edward remarked in my presence that if he only had a unicorn to go with it he would have a fine living emblem of the British nation. "Let me supply the missing member of the happy family," I said, for I happened to have a pet unicorn which I had raised on my estates in Australia. "The king readily assented and I gave him the unicorn. The two animals made a great hit at Buckingham palace and there was immediately a demand among the nobility for pet unicorns. I then enpupped my estates over to the business of breeding unicorns and I now produce more than 1,000 annually. The demand keeps up because of the fact that the lion eats the unicorn on an average of every seventeen days and the unicorn has to be 'renewed.' A unicorn brings on the market from $2,000 to $8,000, according to the specimen. So you see the business is a profitable one." Americans are much interested in the struggle of English women for suffrage, and their strenuous tactics in attempting to force their demands have won the admiration, if not the endorsement, of their sisters across the water. American women want the franchise, that is, many do, and have been for years carrying on an active campaign to gain their point, but picture the American woman storming the capitol building at Washington and seeking by violence to gain the presence of the members of congress. But in England things are different and when the women there want anything from parliament they go after it in a different way from that by which her American sisters would. And it really begins to look as though a few determined British woman suffragists are going to make parliament give them what they want by means of tactics which, if employed by men, would have not the remotest chance of success. The suffragists—Suffragettes they call them in England—are making a deliberate and well-organized attempt to shame and scare parliament into granting votes to women. When the cabled accounts of the recent actions of the Suffragettes at the entrance to the house of commons reached this country it looked as though parliament and the law courts had to deal only with a handful of rather violent cranks, but this view must now be considerably modified. According to the latest dispatches some of the women who created a disorderly scene in the puruileus of parliament and later, on refusing to give bonds for good behavior, were sent to Holloway jail, are still in prison. There is no occasion, however, for any great amount of tears on their behalf. The British government has ordered that they be treated as "first-class misdemeanors," which means that they have all the comforts of home, and that all they suffer is the loss of liberty to go out when they want to. If they desire it they can even have their pianos brought to their "cells," and they can order their meals from the best restaurant in London. The women who have been making what some of the London newspapers have called "disgraceful scenes" are by no means mere cranks. Most of them are of gentle birth, and a number of them have attained prominence in various avocations. One of the women sent to jail is Mrs. Cobden Sanderson, wife of the celebrated artist-bookbinder and daughter of the great Cobden, who, with her sisters, is well known as a philanthropist. Another is Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence, who has done notable work on behalf of poor girls in the slums of London. A third is Mrs. How-Martyn, a bachelor of science of London university, to gain which degree one must pass an examination the "stiffness" of which is proverbial. Mrs. Montefore, another of the women sent to prison, is well known as a writer, while Miss Billington is a school teacher, and Mrs. Baldock is a member of the board of guardians and has become celebrated for her efforts on behalf of the poor. Mrs. Pankhurst, who, if not the leader of the movement, has become perhaps its most prominent exponent, has served for several years as a member of the board of guardians of Manchester. Miss Irene Miller is a daughter of Mrs. Florence Fenwick Miller, the well-known journalist, speaker and author. The mention of Mrs. Miller serves to recall the fact that although the suffragettes are having quite an easy time of it in jail, they were not at first treated as first class misdemeanants, and the news that they were being subjected to the same dignities as ordinary prisoners drew forth various bitter protests in letters to the London papers. Harrowing accounts of what they had to endure were printed, and many were the epithets applied to the government for its "crudity" and "heartlessness." Naturally conservative Englishmen are horrified at the "exhibition" the suffragettes have been making of themselves. The Times was particularly severe in its comments, it spoke of the "unseemly and disgraceful scene" at the house of commones, of the "outrageous conduct" of the women, and of their "pathetic confidence in the mystical powers of a banner." The Times added that the whole affair was "excessively vulgar and silly," and that it offered "a very good object lesson upon the unfitness of women to enter political life." Hysteria, it added, claimed even these gently born women for its own just as if they were of the rudest and most ignorant class. And then it spoke of the "essential disabilities imposed by the feminine organization" and the "utter debasement of political life that would be involved in yielding to the clamor of such a mob." But the Times got as good as it gave. MRS DE SPARD THE ORGANISER PRESS AGENT AT HIS BEST. Miss Smithereen has adopted the stage as a career purely through choice, the $15 a week which she receives as a chorus girl being a mere bagatelle, as it were and so to speak. —Kansas City Times. Where Snow Is Sold. In some parts of Asia Minor snow is obtained in the mountains and packed tightly in a conical pit which is covered with straw and leaves. At the bottom of the pit a well is dug, with a drain to carry off the water formed by the melting snow. The snow is delivered to customers in nearby cities at the price of ten to 25 cents for 100 pounds. Beginning Over. "Did I hear you say, old chap, that marriage has made a new man of you?" * "That's right." "Then that wipes out the ten I love you. Now lend me five, will you?"—Milwaukee Sentinel. "This is angel cake, all right," he said. "How do you know?" asked Johnny. "I've found a feather in it."—Chicago go Tribune. WM. T. WASHINGTON, Manager and Editor. 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Let the hellcats be let loose, with hammer and tongs and go after these clubs. St. Joseph, No. 10, NOV. 20 At the annual convention of the Inter-State Literary Society to be held in S. Joseph during the Christmas holidays in addition to the liberal reward for the best original production in Oratory, Poetry, Music and English Composition the Examining committee has arranged for an Art exhibit and contest. This contest will be opened to Art Clubs and Sewing Circles will embrace painting, drawing, and fancy needle work. The basis of representation is as follows: Each club is entitled to three delegates, a corresponding number of alternates, the number of exhibits shall be limited to nine, three to each subject. The prizes, nine in number, will be in a series of three, classed as first, second and third. Clubs not members of the Inter-State are required to pay $1.50 to enter the contests. Clubs that are members pay an extra $.50 (50 cents). All exhibits are to be registered and numbered before the opening of the contest and the prizes will be awarded by these numbers. The purpose of the Art Exhibit and contest as well as those in Oratory, Poetry, Music, and Composition is to give inspiration and encouragement to the young men and women to become actual contributors to the mental and material development of the race. Literary Societies and Art Clubs that have not reported are urged to send a list of their delegates, programme numbers and fees not later than December 6th to W. A. Hill, chairman of the examining committee, 1523 Savannah Ave., St. Joseph, Mo.; or to Mrs. W. L. Grant, Cor. Sec. 1964 N. Fourth St., Kansas City, Kan. As the citizens of St. Joseph are very anxious that Christmas shall be the "home-coming" and "visiting" week for former residents, relatives, and friends, no means will be spared in securing every possible comfort for their guests. Very low round trip rates may be obtained by writing Chairman W. A. Hill at the address given above. The Art Exhibit will not be a part of the Inter-State programme. Independence Notes Mrs. Poke Rhodes and friends left Thursday morning for Lawrence, Kan. Prof. Williams and Coleman of Kansas City, spent Wednesday in our city. Be sure and attend the exercise during the holidays conducted by Rev. Mrs. Wiaro, at the Second Baptist church. Mrs. James Lewis who has been the guest of Mrs. Henry Cousins for several weeks will leave for her home in Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday. Mrs. James Lewis of Cleveland, O was entertained last Saturday evening by Mrs. Prof. Chinn, of Glasgow, Mo Mrs. Chinn left Sunday for her home in Glasgow, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Fisher. Mrs. Mary Cox, who lives on north Hocker ave., was greatly surprised about 2:30 o'clock Saturday morning to learn that her house, contents and husband were all destroyed by fire. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mrs. Cox was to have been home Saturday. 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. MR. LEWIS WOOD SEVERS HIS CONNECTION WITH THE RISING SON. Extends Gratitude to Friends and the Public after a Career of Ten Years. Following a strenuous career of ten years in the field of journalism, Mr. Lewis Woods, now severs his connection with The Rising Son. His successor is Mr. William T. Washington of this city. Mr. Woods extends his gratitude to his many friends and the public for the support and encouragement received at their hands. In the Spring of 1896, Lewis Woods, in company with Harry Graham began the publication of the Son. Mr. Woods as a beginner was handicapped by many disadvantages. He was not a student He lacked literary and journalistic experience as well as the proper capital. He was told that his venture was a useless one. Although deprived of the most potent essentials in the premises, he has established a negro newspaper which today is known throughout this country. Following the beginning of the publication of the Son., several persons became interested. Mr. Graham as half owner soon became discouraged and sold his interest to J. F. Cole. Later on Mrs. Francis Jackson, became a joint owner. She resigned after serving as city editor one year. Mr. Cole severed his connection after filling the editorial chair six years, since which time Mr. Woods alone shouldered the responsibility up to the present time. The experience which the several owners of the Son secured proves the fact that literary ability alone does not suffice to conduct a newspaper business. Great hustling qualities are required in connection with ripe ideas and literary training. Mr. Woods takes pleasure in mentioning a few of the business men of this city who have favored the Son from its infancy: Messrs. Emery, Bird., Thayer & Co.; The Union National Bank; Browning-King Clothing Co.; Matthaes Bakery Co.; K. C., Mo, Gas Co.; Stoeltzing Stove & Hardware Co.; Crutcher & Welch; Oviatt Shoe Co.; Collins Dry Goods Co.; Campbell Paint & Glass Co. and many others. Of the railroads are Col. Jewett of the Missouri Pacific, Mr. Stewart of the Rock Island and others. Mr. Lathrop the noted lawyer, who, though burdened with great and important interests always found the time to send the Son an article which he thought would be of interest to its readers. To My successor, Mr. Washington, I extend the most cordial greeting and hope that his career will be crowned with every success. Perchance in the remote future should my successor fall I may be induced to re-enter the field from which I now retire. I have some vacant lots that I will exchange for rooming houses, furniture in storage or equity in cottages. See F. J. Weaver, 911 Oak St. I Can Sell Your Real Estate or Business NO MATTER WHERE LOCATED. Properties and Business or all kinds sold quickly for cash in all parts of the United States. Don't wait. Write today describing how to have to sell and give cash price on sale. 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" 80 KINY or CURLY HAIR that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its letter. Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and is made in kinky or curly hair straight, as shown above. It use makes the most stubborn and easy to comb. These results may be obtained from one treatment; 2 to 4 times a week. It removes and prevents dandruff from the hair from falling out or breaking off, makes it grow and, by nourishing the roots, stops the hair from falling out or breaking off, perfumes and harmless, it is a toilet Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") has been made and sold continually. Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") was registered in the United States Patent Office, in 1874. In all that long time, Ford's Hair Pomade remains returned from the hundreds of thousands we have sold. FORD'S HAIR POMADE remains kept in. Be sure to get Ford's, as its use makes the hair STRAIGHT, SOFT, and it is made only in the United States. It is put up only in 40 et. size, and it is made only in the signature, Charles Ford Pres. genuine has the signature, Charles Ford Pres. reactions with every bottle. Price only 90 cts. Sold by drummers and dealers. If your drug- or cosmetic procedure it from his jobber or wholesale dealer, or send us 90 cts. for one bottle postpaid, or express paid. We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S. A. When order is mentioned this paper. Write your name and address plainly to A. Good, Long, Warm, S "The NE 1113-11 BELL S. M. CH Pool Hall 112 and New Pool Tables and First-class B We solicit yo Little Ros Good, Long, Warm, Stylish Overcoat S. M. CHANDLER, Pool Hall 112 and Barber Shop 114 E. 6th New Pool Tables and First-class Barbers in Shop. Pool Hall just newly fitted up We solicit your trade. Give us a call. Little Rose Bud Cafe People's Best Eating Place. Only real French Cafe for Negroes. Meals at all Open all night. Courteous treatment. Good w We suit the people. A. P. SEYMOUR, Prop. 709 Wyando Only real French Cafe for Negroes. Meals at all hours. Open all night. Courteous treatment. Good waiters. We suit the people. A. P. SEYMOUR, Prop. 709 Wyandotte Street You are cordially invited to call and inspect the swell Bachelor Apartments just opened for accommodation of Colored trade at 1005 McGee St. Electric light; gas and bath. MRS. CLARA HALE, Landlady. F. J. WEAVER, Prop. COAL COAL Keep all Kinds of COAL as cheap as any firm in Kansas City. S. E. Cor. Third and Grand Avenue KANSAS CITY, MO. Party service a specialty. Barber shop and bath. Furnished Rooms to EMPLOYMENT BUREAU. Gentlemen only. Joe Ottey, Mgr. WAITERS' CATERING ASSOCIATION Mr. Clem James and John Huston. 1223 BALTIMORE AVE. are predicated to give the best service Bell 'Phone 4137x Grand. Kansas City, Mo. in the Tonsorial Department. The Opportunity Comes to Two Hundred Men Who care to save from $3.00 to $5.00 of their Overcoat money. We told you yesterday of the quality and style. We tell it to you again today. They're made of an extra good quality fancy cheviot; they're all wool; they have velvet collars; they're lined with an extra good quality Farmer's satin lining; they look like $25.00 coats, but they're not; they're worth about $12.00; some stores get $15.00 for no better ones. There's quite a stock of them now; won't be by this time tomorrow. CBRASKA" 15 Main Street PHONE 2474XM HIANDLER Barber Shop 114 E. 6th bers in Shop. Pool Hall just newly fitted r trade. Give us a call. for Negroes. Meals at all hours. ous treatment. Good waiters. op. 709 Wyandotte St $8 We make all kinds of New Hats and Repair old ones so they are as good as new. WESTERN UNIVERSITY THE GREAT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR KANSAS AND THE WEST. . . . DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Volical), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding, Business Course, Stemography 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 WILLIAM T. VERNON, A. M., D. D. PRESIDENT, Now is the time to buy your Overcoats IN Black, Plain Gray Oxford Fancy Stripes, $10.00 for $8.50; $12.50 for $10.00; $15.00 for $12.50; $18.00 for $15.00; $20.00 for $18.00; $25.00 for $20.00. Suits, Black, Plain Gray, Fancy Plaids from $10. to $20. Underwear, 50c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 SHIRTS, COLLARS, HATS and CAPS, GLOVES and MITTENS A. H. LARSONS 302 E. 12th St ART DEPARTMENT OF Campbell Glass & Paint Co. 1228 Main Street, Kansas City. HOME PHONE 2727 MAIN. SHAVE 100. TONSORIAL ARTISTS HAIR CUT 250 J. B. Lester. S. L. Clemons. Duke Mayes. J. B. LESTER'S SHAVING PARLOR Hot and Cold Baths. 557 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. 4 New Porcelain Tubs. Cigars, Tobacco and Pool. Massage and Hair Dyeing a Specialty. 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. Walk Over Shoe $3.50 $4.00 $5.00 WE INVITE THE COLORED TRADE 1005 Main St. Hubbard Bros. Thos. R. Marks should be named for county counselar. Thos. Marks has always stood for the best interest of the negroes. The big broad, conscientious friend of the negro should get this position. Second, Thos. R. Marks has done more than any other man in his capacity to bring about two republican victories. He has the support of over 5,500 negro voters. The Son and Negro Civic League unanimously endorses Mr. Marks for counselor. NEWS&GSSIP HORACE MARSHALL, Solicitor. Remember please— It's the little bits we collect here and there that enables us to run from year to year." LOCALS Miss Lula Bradford is in the city on a visit from Wichita. See Dr. J. N. Birch if you wish to secure one of his new flats. At this writing Prof. S. R. Balley our veteran principal is very low. The negro like a child will wait for the Republicans to do their duty by us. Elliza Jessee will rent you a room at 1118 Campbell, rear. Give her a trial. Miss Edna V. Russell is doing fine with her music, she will be an expert player. Let some one read in the Rising Bon what you are doing in business or society. The negro undertakers are doing the bulk of the negroe's burying and the Bon is glad of it. Mrs. J. M. Reed, of Excelsior Springs, was in the city accompanying her father B. W. Tyree of Hamilton, O. Don't fail to give the old reliable Employment Office of Kansas City, Kan., a call in search of work. The Kensington Art Club will be entertained by Mrs. John Wheeler at her residence 1411 E 17th Tuesday.* Let Judge Harry G. Kyle give certain negro clubs a couple of $500 fines, and watch them go into the air. If you want a room in town, with the companionship of good men, call at the Bachelors' Apartment, 1005-07 McGee. Mrs. F. J. Weaver will have an embroidery contest for benefit of the Phyllis Weatley Art Club, Dec. 15, at 911 Oak. Use Chowley's Anti-Sweat Powder. For bad odor it has no equal. Price 25c by mail. 5113 Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted. The damnable clubs and gambling dens have ruined more young negro boys and girls than it would take to fill one of our public schools. Come on Judge W. A. Powell and City Attorney Swenson send out your warrants for these men to appear before you at a certain (A. D.) 1907. Miss Liola Henderson of 1612 Lydia severely injured her hand by the coming together of one of the large swinging doors in the downtown stores. A young lady whose name I am unable to give at present, came this morning from San Antonio, Texas, to take Nurse Training in the Douglass Hospital. Men who are at the head of gambling dens and destructive institutions for youths should not be allowed to run and control lodges and organizations tending to uplift youths. The Son has differed with Nelson C. Crews upon many propositions, but upon one thing we have agreed and that is that these institutions of vice are a detriment to our race. Mr. Edward Ross, president of the Y. M. C. A. has returned from Ashville, North Carolina, where he has had a most enjoyable time at the annual conference of the Y. M. C. A. To Missouri Teachers: Please remember the meeting of the State Teachers' Association at Moberly during the Christmas holidays. Aside from a very high classed program that is being prepared, we shall have an educator of national reputation as the principal speaker of the week. No progressive teacher can afford to miss such a rare treat. "On to Moberly" is our war cry from this time forth. You who have delayed sending your subjects to Prin. A. R. Chinn; Glasgow, Mo., should hurry and send them we desire to have our programs printed earlier this year. We can do so if you teachers will only act promptly and co-operate with us. All who send subjects will please be present and prepared at the time and place appointed. Have your pupils work so that the exhibits may be interesting. Yours for a successful meeting, E. W. EMORY, Cor. Sec'y. HOME PHONE 5185 MAIN. Offices, 413-19 Eight Tenth Street. GEORGE JONES. While a pleasant stroll is on your mind, Please try and make it in time. To No. 900 East Tenth St. And there you will find, a pleasant smoke of any kind; And Miss Vallie Bowman will find time To show you the whole line. The executive committee of the Interstate Literary Society of Kansas and the west is hereby called to meet at 1523 Savannah ave., this city, Saturday December 8, at 1 o'clock to arrange for entertaining the next session of the society to be held here Christmas. Societies are urged to get the names of the delegates and program numbers to the corresponding Secretary, Mrs. W. L. Grant, 1964. N 4th street, Kansas City, Kan., by Nov. 24th. The pretty little stars are laughing love. The sky looks calm and clear The moon is shining brightly from above. 'Tis time you was here; And with the twinkling stars, Down by grandpa's meadow You would meet me at the bars. N. P. Dudley of Philadelphia is in Kansas City giving demonstrations of the "Manikin from the University of Heildleberg." He shows mothers how they can save a great deal of sickness and expense in caring for their children; in fact he gives away some important information which has been guarded very carefully by the medical profession, and if he has not called at your home already he wishes you to drop him a card to the "Son" office, and he will call before he leaves the city. He makes no charge for his visit and every family should notify him if they have been missed. Dr. Wm. J. Thompkins, recently of the staff of physicians and surgeons of Freedman's hospital, Washington, D. C., wishes to announce his office at 704 East 12th street; residence, Compton hotel. Both phones. It may seem strange that the white press of the country with its men of letters, linguists and scholars, continue to treat the word Negro as a common noun, when it is well known that the word, regardless of its derivation, is intended to denote a particular race. The pity of it is that there are some Negro journals which persist in treating the word as a common noun. We have no aversion to the word, but when it is used out of respect for English, it should be written with a big "N". NOT IN NEED OF COMMODITY. Young Housewife's Reply Probably Caused Some Astonishment. A story, is told of a young wife who knew little of housekeeping. She was, in consequence of that inexperience, disposed to stand a bit in awe of the butcher, the baker and the candle-stick maker, for she felt sure they must be aware of the extent of her ignorance in household matters. She ordered only such things as she was absolutely sure of, and she made her interviews with the tradesmen as brief as possible. One morning there came to her house a collector of ashes. "Ash-ees! ash-ees!" she heard him calling in stentorian tones. As the cry was repeated again and again she became more and more perplexed as to what "ash-ees" meant. Finally, she went to the gate in the rear and opened it. "Ash-ees?" came in guttural question from the man. The young wife hesitated for a moment; then, drawing herself up to a dignified attitude, she replied coldly: "No, I don't think I care for any to day."—Harper's Weekly. A Song Sparrow's Gratitude. "It is a rare occurrence for animals in a wild state to select man for a companion and friend, yet well authenticated instances when this has been done are a matter of record," says the Courier-Journal. "The following incident is vouchered for by a young woman who is a close and accurate observer: Last week my brother, a lad of 12, killed a snake which was just in the act of robbing a song sparrow's nest. Ever since then the male sparrow has shown his gratitude to George in a truly wonderful manner. When he goes into the garden the sparrow will fly to him, sometimes alighting on his head, at other times on his shoulder, all the while pouring out a tumultuous song of praise and gratitude. It will accompany him about the garden, never leaving him until he reaches the garden gate. George, as you know, is a quiet boy, who loves animals, and this may account in a degree for the sparrow's extraordinary actions." The Christmas Store Plan this year to make further than you ever did be- more, but better gifts. "Where shall I buy," do Emery; Bird, Thayer's, where plete, merchandise most de- ponable— Where you can buy un- book or a $1,000 Sheraton B Where there is a Toy S square feet— Where two score depart wares, making the selection Where every article you tee that fully eliminates ever Where convenience for comfortable is provided— Plan this year to make your Christmas money later than you ever did before. Have it not only money, but better gifts. Where shall I buy," do you say? Why not very; Bird, Thayer's, where assortment are most merchandise most dependable, prices most r- able— Where you can buy under one roof a little 50- or a $1,000 Sheraton Bedroom suite— Where there is a Toy Section alone of over 1 are feet— Where two score departments offer their var- ies, making the selection of gifts an easy matter. Where every article you buy is sold under a gua- that fully eliminates every element of risk for y Where convenience for making shopping easy comfortable is provided— Plan this year to make your Christmas money go further than you ever did before. Have it not only buy more, but better gifts. "Where shall I buy," do you say? Why not at Emery; Bird, Thayer's, where assortment are most complete, merchandise most dependable, prices most reasonable— Where you can buy under one roof a little 5c gift book or a $1,000 Sheraton Bedroom suite— Where there is a Toy Section alone of over 1000 square feet— Where two score departments offer their various wares, making the selection of gifts an easy matter— Where every article you buy is sold under a guarantee that fully eliminates every element of risk for you— Where convenience for making shopping easy and comfortable is provided— EMERY, BIRD, THAYER'S. Those who buy now not but engravers, picture fran other employees have time tions without delay and in should any occur. Emery, Bird KANSAS Those who buy now not only avoid the Holiday in engravers, picture framers, alteration hands, or employees have time to carry out your inscriptions without delay and in time to make corrections any occur. Those who buy now not only avoid the Holiday rush, but engravers, picture framers, alteration hands, and other employees have time to carry out your instructions without delay and in time to make corrections should any occur. Emery, Bird. Thayer Go., KANSAS CITY, MO. Good Shoes with Durability and Style It has always been our object to caufacturers. We believe that in this wa It has always been our object to carry none but shoes of well known manufacturers. We believe that in this way do we serve our customers best as a shoe must be excellent on which the manufacturer is proud to place his name. They combine style, character and durability to a marked degree. In shoes for women we offer the stylish and distinctive Dorotliy Dodd, the John Kelly, well known for its excellent wearing qualities and character—and the attractive Harry H. Gray. These shoes range in price from $3.00 to $5.00 in the season's most favorite shapes and colors. For men we are showing "The Bostonians"—The Strong & Garfield and the Stacy-Adams, all shoes of well known character and wearing qualities ranging in price from $3.00 to $6.00. WE CAN FIT YOUR FEET BY MAIL. VIATT SHOE CO Street. v. Mo. 520 M Kansas WHY NOT in Your Own Hoe costs only a little more each month to buy a home on payments than it costs to rent one. Own Your It costs only a little more each payments than it WHY NOT Own Your Own Home? It costs only a little more each month to buy a home on easy payments than it costs to rent one. You can buy lots in COLUMBUS ADDITION, on Humbolt Avenue, just north of Rosedale, for How much more i than you now pay as $100. to $250. Each Five Dollars down and Five Dollars a month is all we ask for $100. and $150. lots; Ten Dollars down and Ten a month for the $200. and $250 lots. COLUMBUS HIGH, DRY COLUMBUS ADDITION IS H. DRY and SIGH HIGH, DRY and SIGHTLY And Near the Southwest Boulevard Car Lines. Go out and look at it. There is an agent on the ground every Sunday. For particulars see G. F. WINTER, 207-8 Shukert Building, 1115 Grand Avenue. The Son has finally come to the conclusion that the White republicans will look after some of their colored brethren. --- 1105 Main Street, Kansas Ity. Mo. your Christmas money go more. Have it not only buy do you say? Why not at assortment are most com- pendable, prices most reas- over one roof a little 5c gift bedroom suite— section alone of over 1000 ments offer their various of gifts an easy matter— buy is sold under a guaran- y element of risk for you— making shopping easy and only avoid the Holiday rush. mers, alteration hands, and to carry out your instruc- time to make corrections Thayer Go., CITY, MO. John Kelly York y do we serve our customers best as a shoe must be excellent on which the manufacturer is proud to place his name They combine style, character and durability to a marked degree. In shoes for women we offer the stylish and distinctive Dorotly Dodd, the John Kelly, well known for its excellent wearing qualities and character—and the attractive Harry H. Gray. These shoes range in price from $3.00 to $5.00 in the season's most favorite shapes and colors. For men we are showing "The Bostonians"—The Strong & Garfield and the Stacy-Adams, all shoes of well known character and wearing qualities ranging in price from $3.00 to $6.00. WE CAN FIT YOUR FEET BY MAIL. NOT Own Home? month to buy a home on easy costs to rent one. How much more is this than you now pay as rent? Rent goes on forever; these payments would last only two and a half years at most. You would then own your home. ADDITION IS and SIGHTLY Kansas City, Mo. Home Phone 4614 Main Which will win? Three of Kansas City's most brainy negro lawyers are candidates for a position in the prosecuting attorney's office. 520 Minnesota Ave.. Kansas City, Kansas. 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 It s for the Metrostyle Pianola. Best Place to Phone 5225 Main. Lady A East 538 X. The S. W. Agents for the Metrostyle Pianola. Best Place to Buy a Piano. Home Phone 5225 Main. Bell Phone East 538 X. A. T. Moore Undertaking Co. Funeral Directors and Embalmers. 820 East 18th St., KANSAS C The Best Paying Business For the Least Amount of Money Invested ...is... Parlors 1820 East 18th St. The Best For the Leas The Best Paying Business 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. The K. C. Billiard Table Mfg. Co... MAKERS OF GOOD TABLES AT LOW PRICES 1321 Main Street. Home 'Phone 5478 Main P.L. REAL ES REAL ESTATE RENT And INSURANCE Houses For Sale Easy Terms, Like 127 West 8th Street REAL ESTATE RENTAL And INSURANCE. Houses For Sale 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. 1012 North Third St., Kansas City, Kan. Home Phone, 905 West; Bell Phone, 1094 West. The --- Lady Attendant. KANSAS CITY, MO. business Invested Room Night Mfg. Co., OW PRICES Bell'shone 3136 Main ATT. RENTAL ANCE. Sale Like Rent. bet MISSOURI. NG FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN Old Ideals Have Departed. EARLY MARRIAGES ARE NO LONGER POPULAR. Attractions of Bachelor Life in Large Measure Responsible for Changed Conditions — Excessive Caution Among Young Folks. BY MARGARET E. SANGSTER. If somebody who lived on this planet 100 years ago could return and walk an unsuspected observer, through our modern cities, one of the first notes he would make in his tablets would be to the effect that people no longer married in their early twenties. In this day he would remember, with a puzzled shake of spectral head, that the wedding bolls rang for girls of 16 and boys of 19 respectively, and that such marriages were common and a matter of course. Except in primitive communities, apart from the beaten tracks of civilization, girls and boys do not now marry and take on themselves the responsibilities of bringing up large families; marriage is more and more postponed until women have gone beyond 25, and men 33 and 34 years of age. What is the occasion of the change? The ghost could not grapple with the problem. He would have nothing in his experience of human life to explain it. With us affairs are different. We understand the forces that combine to influence the prudent lover and to restrain the ardent one, and we quite sympathize with parents who are agonist at the very thought that their sons and daughters in some hour of impulse, may marry at the age they thought entirely proper in their own case. Life in the great cities is extremely easy for the bachelor whether he be a man of large means or of comparatively limited income. When bachelor apartment houses became the fashion, they took the place with many men that was once filled by the home ideal. A man used to fancy that he needed a wife to look after his domestic comfort, to sit at his dinner table, to pour his tea, to mend his stockings and help him entertain his friends. These were a few of the prosaic details in cluded in his theory of married life. As things are now managed, a single man may live inexpensively and very comfortably in rooms for which he pays a monthly or weekly rental. His meals are obtained at a restaurant in the building or in the neighborhood; he is free to go and come without encumbrance. His visiting list may be long or short. He may spend much money or little; live simply or luxuriously, as he may choose. His independence is absolute and at an instant's notice he may give his landlord warning, store his furniture or resign the key of his furnished room and go to the end of the earth. He is a welcome guest in the homes of married friends, and if he be gallant and debonai he is a favorite in society and, on the whole, has a very good time. The shadows of a lonely future do not project themselves across the path of the man under 40. He declares that he cannot afford to marry, and very possibly the fact that the cost of living is constantly on the increase has much to do with his contented and somewhat selfish bachelor state. There are people who for a small remuneration will keep his clothing in order, and his linen imminaculate. His dimers are apt to be good, and he may know, if he like, to a fraction, the amount he must spend annually to maintain his position, and the amount he may save for a rainy day. With women the reasons for the postponement of marriage are more complex. The love of home, the love of children and the need to be dear Square Bag Made Principally with Cords and Ribbons. Our illustration shows a useful square-shaped bag for carrying books. It is edged all around the sides with cord, and has a flap at the top which bends over and fastens with little ribbons. The handle is made of the same material as the rest of the case, and is also edged with cord. cord, and has a flap at the top which bends over and fastens with little ribbons. The handle is made of the same material as the rest of the case, and is also edged with cord. and precious to some one out of the whole world, are inwoven in feminine character. Yet women do not often marry for convenience, or that they may change their names from Miss Priscilla Jones to Mrs. Jonathan Robbins, or that they may attain brevet rank in the community by being married. Women are largely self-supporting. It is to-day almost an unheard of thing that a man shall remain single to support his unmarried sisters. Before the civil war, an epoch which materially changed other social conditions in this country, for all time, it was a frequent occurrence that a man quietly and unselfishly gave up his own preference for marriage that he might toll for the maintenance of his sisters. The war-cloud that broke in terrific storm over the states in 1861, swept away from north and south into lowly graves, a vast host of bread-winners. It spared and sent home to their womenkind another host of invalids and cripples. Women undertook as they had not done before, tasks of wage-earning beyond their doors. All great wars in modern times, in every country under the sun, are followed by this result. Women are forced into the open and learn to take care of themselves and of those who depend upon them. A girl who pays her own way, who buys her own clothing and has her own bank account seldom marries in the first flush of girlhood. She grows fastidious, too, sets a high value on herself, is unwilling to marry unless she meets her ideal lover, and then she counts the cost. Is he likely to be able to give her the comforts she now possesses, or with their combined efforts can they establish the sort of home that she craves? The questions are seriously considered in her own mind. College training for both sexes has become general and it likewise defers marriage until a late period. A student enters college between 18 and 20 and spends four years in its comparative seclusion. If a profession is to follow that means from three to five additional years absorbed in getting ready for life. The young doctor, the young lawyer, the young journalist cannot leap into success at a bound; several more years are occupied in the endeavor to gain clients or practice or to find a job that is both agreeable and remunerative. At least hait the girl graduates of our colleges undertake advanced studies after they receive their diplomas, or prepare for a profession or engage in business. At a glance it is evident that they cannot marry until they have reached a certain maturity. At present, the girl who marries at 30 is much oftener met than she who is a bride at 20, and the man who marries at 40 is not now exceptional or looked upon as in the least an old fellow who is out of date. The man of 40 may perhaps have a bride 15 years his junior. The man who marries at 25 is quite likely to choose as a mate a girl some years older than himself. Here enters the intangible law of averages. Whether or not the present custom is one for congratulation or regret, it is a little difficult to determine. Of one thing we may be sure and that is that the old, sweet and exquisite ideal of the simple home suffers from the undue discretion and excessive caution of twentieth century young people. A home to be beautiful need not be extravagant. Childless couples are less exceptional than of old. People who marry late have small families, and they have, though sometimes they do not dream it, lost much of the happiness that might have been theirs had they been content to settle down early, and enjoy the trials and triumphs of the day of small things. (Copyright, 1906, by Joseph R. Bowles.) One of the chief features of this useful article is that it has a small pocket in front, also closing with a flap and fastening with ribbons, in which may be carried a handkerchief or coppers for car fare. The handle made of a double thickness of material and edged with cord as suggested will be very serviceable, but ribbons to carry it by, though not lasting so long, would look prettier. The size must be regulated by the number and size of the books to be carried. Pin and Ring Case A useful case for hatpins, pins and rings is male of a piece of fancy ribbon with one of soft chamois tacked on to it. At one end are sewn two or three little pieces of chamois leather, scalloped round the edges. This is to stick the pins into. At the other end a little bag is made which draws together at the rim and is intended for rings. The hatpins are run into the lining and the whole case is rolled and tied with ribbon. Some giant Jamala oranges are reported to have recently brought $1.50 a dozen on the London market. PRESENT STATUS OF IRRIGATION ON THE NILE Great Triumph of Engineering Skill Which Will Make a New Land of Old Egypt. Behold what irrigation hath wrought in Egypt. Between 1901 and 1905 205,000 acres were given perennial irrigation at a cost of about $7,000,000. The rental of this area has since increased by over $4,000,000 and the sale value by over $40,000,000. Irrigation improvements on an old perennial area of 132,000 acres of state land in Middle Egypt increased the mean rent from $18 to $36 per acre, just double. A state property in the Fayoum of 34,000 acres has had its mean rental increased from $5.60 in 1898 to $10.20 in 1905. The value of this property, estimated in 1899 at a little over $3,000,000 is now about $5,500,000. The area under perennial irrigation to-day is 4,000,000 acres, and the kilometrage of perennial canals 11,574. (A kilometer is 1,000 meters, and a meter is 39.36 inches long). The entire perennial tract in Middle Egypt is supplied by the thahimhieh canal, 242 kilometers long. This canal takes off at Asyut, and has a bed width of 50 meters, a summer depth of 4.0 meters, and a flood depth of 8.0 meters. The discharge varies from 55 to 700 cubic meters per second. The Delta supplied by six main canals taking off between Cairo and the Delta barrages. The aggregate discharge of these canals is between 400 and 500 cubic meters per second in summer, and 1,000 cubic meters per second in flood. A number of minor canals also draw direct from the river General Plan of the Two-Bas General Plan of the Two-Basin System in the Nile Valley. in flood. In Middle Egypt conditions render irrigation by gravitation generally possible. In the Delta conditions are different, and two-thirds of the summer irrigation is effected by lift, and many thousand sakiyas and tabu There are 4,000 steam pumps at work, and many thousand sakiyas and tabuts, primitive machines worked by oxen. In a tabut the chain of earthen pots is replaced by peripheral chambers on the wheel. Thousands of Archimedian screws, worked by hand, are also in use for small lifts. The area of crops in the Delta in 1905 was 4,685,000 acres. The cultivated area was 3,157,000 acres, which means that 48 per cent of the latter gave a double crop. The gross value of the crop per acre of cultivation was about $75, and the net value $50. Of the K. N. and its system of irrigation Mr. K. Verschogel, C. M. G., inspector general of irrigation, says: The Nile rises south of Lake Victoria and drains a tract of 300,000 square kilometers. The mean annual rainfall over its basin varies from sixty to ten inches. The river bears ```markdown ``` The Aswan Barrage and Reservoir. the following names in its different reaches: Between Lakes Victoria and Albert, the Albert Nile; between Lakes Albert and No, the Bahr-eLebel; between Lake No and Khartoum, the White Nile. The Nile proper commences at Khartoum. The main tributaries are the Saubat at kilometer 1.688 from Lake Victoria; the Blue Nile at Khartoum (kilometer 2.526); the Athara at kilometer 2.846. North of the Attara junction, no tributary occurs. The total distance from Lake Victoria to the head of the Delta is 5.176 kilometers. At the head of the Delta the river bifurcates into the Rosetta and Damietta branches, each 230 kilometers in length. The Soubat, Fleu Nile and Athara contribute nearly all of the flood discharge; the White Nile nearly the whole of the summer discharge. The mean maximum flood discharge reaching Aswan is 7,000 cubic meters per second, and the mean minimum summer discharge 410 cubic meters per second. For the last 586 kilometers of its course the Bahr-el-Gebel traverses mighty swamps of undetermined area. So great is the regulating effect of these swamps that only 40 to 50 per cent of the summer and 20 to 40 per cent. of the flood discharge of the river reaches the White Nile. To capture this lost summer discharge, without interfering with the existing floor regime, is the problem now being studied. Let us now see how the available supply is utilized. The systems of irrigation practiced are the basin and perennial systems. Under the first the land receives one annual flooding; under the second, waterings proceed uninterruptedly throughout the year. Basin irrigation has been in existence some 5,000 years, and formerly was universal. In 1820 perennial irrigation replaced the Delta basins, and in 1873 reached Middle Egypt. Since 1901 the conversion of basins into perennial tracts has been pushed vigorously and in three years' time only 950,000 acres of basins will be left in Egypt. Regulating works to control the levels in the parent rivers are almost invariably a necessity for any successful perennial canal system. Hence we find the rivers in India studded with weirs and the Nile with barrages. A barrage may be defined as a viaduct on a massive masonry floor, having many openings of small span fitted with gates, which can be raised and lowered at will. A well-designed barrage differs from a weir in causing no appreciable rise in the river level during flood, an important consideration on the Nile, whose high flood level is well above country level. At the head of the Delta come the in System in the Nile Valley. Rosetta and Damletta barraces. These structures were commenced in 1833, officially completed in 1861, and pronounced a failure in 1883. Then same Sir Colin Scott Moncrief and several Anglo-Indian irrigation officers, under whose directions both barraces were remodeled between 1887 and 1890. They were further strengthened and provided with massive down-stream weirs between 1897 and 1900, and today hold up six meters of water, and divert the entire summer discharge of the river into the Delta canals. The Assyut barrage was completed in 1902, and during three recent low floods has saved crops to the value of £71,200,000. The Zifta barrage, on the Demlietta branch, was completed in 1903, and increases the early flood supply of the Delta by 25 per cent. These barrages vary from 386 meters to 820 meters in length. The Assyut barrage has 111, and the Zifta barrage 50 5-meter vents. The cost of the four barrages has been £4,000,000. The Esa barrage, 175 kilometers north of Aswan is now in hand. The function age and Reservoir. of this work will be to insure irrigation to a large area of basins in low floods. The Aswan reservoir was completed in 1962. It is 2,000 meters long, pierced by 160 sluices, provided with gates and capable of passing the entire discharge of the river in flood. The dam averages 30 meters in height, has a base 22 meters wide and a top width of seven meters. The storage capacity of the reservoir is 1,000 million cubic meters. The reservoir is filled in winter and emptied between May 1 and middle of July. In very low years it doubles the river discharge at the lowest period, and increases the mean minimum discharge by 50 per cent. No News of Importance. We are sorry to record that an unfeeling sawmill cut off the left leg of one of our leading citizens last week. The accident was caused by his losing his head from getting tangled in the machinery, after which he lost his leg. There is no news to speak of. The I-told-you-so nuisance ought to at least keep quiet long enough to realize that somebody else has said exactly the same thing. The Nuisance! WOMAN'S MAGAZINE Latest Styles in Linens. ELABORATE ORNAMENTATION IS NOW ALL THE RAGE. Designs That Will Interest the House-keeper and the Prospective Bride —French Slumber Rolls Essential Comforts for the Bed. The sketches shown were taken from a house famed for its excellent linens. The housekeeper at large and the prospective bride will find these of pertinent interest and for prices that will not warrant a woman doing them by hand unless she has sufficient ability, patience and leisure at her disposal. There are several distinct styles in top sheets. The plain hemstitched border three inches wide, a style that looks well with initials or monogram; an embroidered scalloped edge below a hemstitched border, and a running border of embroidery, sometimes combined with drawn work or lace for elaborate sets, are usually employed for troussac. Initials or monograms are placed in the center just above the decoration of a running border. For a scalloped border, the lettering should go above the hemstitching, and the same rule applies for a plain three-inch hemstitched border. Initials and monograms are more often placed in the center of the cases, but rather at the ends, the latter style being much favored some years ago. Old English lettering is very fashionable, so also is fancy script. More elaborate designs show monograms and initials delicately entwined with wreaths and tiny eyelets. A simple and effective design for top sheet and pillow case consists of polka dots and a small bow knot in the center, forming a running border above top sheet. Quite as tempting in their way, if not more so, are the new bed coverlets hailing from Iceland, Germany and France. Berry Party an Amusing and Season able Entertainment. This entertainment is peculiarly suited for this season of the year, when there are so many beautiful berries obtainable. Decorate with holly, and any of the scarlet berries to be found in the northern and southern woods. The mountain ash berries are most decorative and the delicate "squaw berry" wine, if it is to be bead in sufficient quantity. Plates outlined with it or a spray around the sheerbert glasses is most attractive. Provide plenty of cranberries, and when the guests arrive, pass each two bits of ribbon a quarter of a yard in length, have two sets of these ribbons the same color, one for the ladies and one for the men. In this way partners are found, then have a bowl of berries for each couple, the man to string a berry necklace and the girl a watch chain; the ends to be tied with the ribbons. Then pass cards ornamented with hand painted berry sprays bearing the following questions, all to be answered by the name of a berry: What berry is a favorite flavoring? Wintergreen berry. What berry is red when it's green? Blackberry. What berry is much used for a fabric much loved by ladies? Mulberry. What berry was made famous by Mark Twain? Huckleberry. What berry is found on the grass? Dew-berry. What is the most irritating berry? Raspberry. What berry is used in stables? Strawberry. What is the berry always in evidence at a great winter festival? Holly. What is the oldest of all berries? Elderberry. The berry that always comes with the king of birds? Cranberry. The most melancholy berry? Blueberry. An indentation on the coast? Bayberry. A berry often used in a favorite game? Checkerberry. A help in making things clean? Soapberry. $\triangle$ berry nearly always found with the arbutus? Squaw berry. What berry is a dunce? Gooseberry. For a prize a strawberry-shaped emery may be given to the lady and a berry pie to the man; if more elaborate souvenirs are desired there are berry dishes, plates with berry designs, etc. Cranberry sherbet may be served instead of ice cream. It is delicious. Elderly Ladies' Function. Will Mma. Merri please suggest A charming coverlet is of sheer Irish linen, decorated with bow knots and dorals in hand embroidery, and a wide hemstitched flounce that act as a valance. The spread sweeps over the coverlet enveloping the roll, as do the majority of expensive ones, and further beautified by a monogram. The sheer coverlets are usually placed over color, the ribbon being caught at the end of the roll to match the slip. Several designs are available in these sheer spreads, with day pillows to match, having a narrow border that harmonizes with the center decoration on spread. A bed dressed in this manner with lingerie coverlet makes a most dainty appearance, and looks especially well with the dull satin finish brass, now in vogue. A rich, antique yellow satin looks especially well and is a very fashionable hue for bedroom decorations. This color seems to blend very well with the deep cream fillet lace. Women who are unfamiliar with French slumber rolls should hasten to make their acquaintance. They belong to the essential bedtime comforts. The shape of the roll enables it to fit directly into the nape of the neck, such as a larger pillow cannot be made to do. Those who are troubled with insomnia or neuralgia will find these rolls to be a source of much comfort and satisfaction. Two designs are shown, both hand-embroidered. One is decorated with square medallions of cutout work and delicate designs of padded embroidery, the whole mounted over a pink satin slip. Another slumber roll has a wide ruffle hand scalloped, attractively decorated with blind embroidery, and a novel touch is given in the little ribbon finish at one end. some form of entertainment for an afternoon party of about 50 elderly ladies and what should be served for refreshments, the guests to be accommodated in two large rooms and the dining-room seating 25 at a time? Please help "an anxious" hostess, and greatly oblige a reader of your department. Well, make the affair informal, and in consequence most enjoyable. I should ask each guest to bring a bit of needlework and a picture of herself taken at least 25 years ago. These pictures when circulated will promote conversation, and to the person guessing the most a little souvenir may be awarded. Then I should have a programme of songs and instrumental pieces, such as "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton," "Maiden's Prayer," "Annie Laurie," "Blue Bells of Scotland," etc. About the middle of the afternoon pass grape juice punch made by flavoring grape juice with lemon, making very sweet and freezing, just before serving place a spoonful of whipped cream on top of each glass. In the dining-room have the table lit with candles and a lady to preside at the tea and coffee urns, pass dainty chicken sandwiches, olives, nuts, pepermint and small cakes and wafers. This is a great sufficiency for an afternoon party. MADAME MERRL The Home. If you wish to face the neckband with as little bulk as possible use tape. For drawstrings, curtains, gathering strings of petticoats and to put on waists to hold them to their place under the belt you will find the tape to be more satisfactory than anything else. Almost invariably a jacket or coat body lining outwears that in the sleeves. When it becomes necessary to renew the sleeve lining do not forget to cut the material about an inch longer than the sleeves themselves. This gives free play to the elbow and is quite sure to provide greater and more lasting satisfaction than when linings are of equal length with the outsides. The fancy for the little white lace yoke that tops the large yoke, which is made in harmony with the rest of the bodice, is a universally becoming feature of the fashions. The lower part of these double yokes are usually made up of heavy lace medallions or embroideries, set together often, with lace or fancy stitches or appliqued or net or gauze. The upper yoke is often of valenclennes, baby Irish or real Bruges lace. EATH RATE IS LOW SHINGTON BY NO MEANS AN UNHEALTHY CITY. Cement Made in Memphis Newsaper Is Not Warranted By Facts—Compares Favorably With Other Big Cities. steps have been taken in the dis- tress health department to disprove unjust charges printed in the washington correspondence of the amphis, Tenn., News-Scimitar that washington is probably the most healthy city in the country." As as this statement was brought to at by the receipt at the District telling of a letter from R. H. Hom- olf of Vicksburg, Miss., in which Memphis clipping was enclosed, commissioners declared that the respondent who was responsible the story had written completely side the facts. In the health department there was hesitancy in offering for perusal of United States census office rets, which are as nearly correct as can skill can make them, in which was shown that Memphis, the city which the story of the unhealthful of the capital was exploited, can now an average death rate only a two under one tenth of one per cent, than that of Washington. By the real figures the death rate in Washington is 20.9 per 1,000, and in Memphis 19.5 per 1,000 of population, her cities which show a higher death rate than either Washington Memphis include: Augusta, Me., 7; Atlanta, Ga., 22.3; Annapolis, 22.2; Lynchburg, Va., 21.6; Keyst, Fla., 24.0; Jacksonville, Fla., 1; Mobile, Ala., 24.4; Savannah, 27.3; Saratoga, N. Y., 22.0; San Antonio, Texas, 22.4; San Francisco, 21.0; Wilmington, N. C., 28.2; Boy, N. Y., 21.3; Richmond, Va., 25.7; Diego, Cal., 21.5. Referring to the local typhoid fever situation, which was made particular alarming in the correspondent's opinion, the health authorities called attention to the census reports, which showed that at least twenty-one cases in a list of eighty in the country irrespective of geographical location have a higher typhoid death rate than Washington. In speaking of the noted statements made by the Washington correspondent concerning the health conditions of the capital, Commissioner Macfarl and said: While the commissioners cannot make a formal reply to Mr. Hummel until they have the official reports of the officer in charge of the Washington aqueduct and the surgeon general of the public health service, it is not only proper for the commissioners to call attention once more to the census office bulletin No. 20, 1905, statistics of Cities, the latest official publication showing comparative death rates, in contradiction of the court charge that Washington is a particularly unhealthy city, but to state that since that report was published our death rate has decreased, so that now it is below 20 per 1,000. This is, of course, much lower than in a large number of other cities. Our death rate for the last year was 19.20. It must be remembered that this is the death rate of the entire population of the District of Columbia. The death rate for the white population zone was 15.16. The death rate of the colored population was 28.81. Of course, most of the cities with which Washington is compared to its disadvantage in this respect have little or no colored population. We have, of course, the largest colored population any city in the world. "It is an unfortunate fact that some of our own people, often with good intentions, have circulated exaggerated statements about our death rate, which they easily have found to inaccurate by consulting the district government, or, if they wanted to go to an entirely disinterested authority, by consulting the census bureau. The fact is, as the figures show, washington compares favorably with other cities, and it is not at all necessary in understating to make its death rate lower to misrepresent When we know from the impartial authority of the public health service, which we have asked to co-operate with us, the cause of the typhoid fever conditions, we shall be able to take measures. I hope, which will still further reduce the death rate, and it will also be affected by our efforts through the legislation we secured at the last session and otherwise, to deal with unsanitary conditions, and also with the tuberculosis conditions." New British Ambassador. The transfer of Gerard Lowther, British minister at Tangier, to the post of ambassador at Washington, will be eminently satisfactory to all who remember the gentleman when he was secretary of the embassy under Lord Pauncefote and his successor. Objection is made in England to the appointment because Lowther is married to an American, formerly Miss Alice Blight, of Philadelphia. But we recently had as Spanish ambassador, the Dude de Arcos, likewise wedded to an American woman. Indeed, the British ambassador who predeced Sir Mortimer Durand, had a similar matrimonial tie. Will Unveil Statue in May. Will Unvell Statue in May. The McClellan statue commission, composed of Secretary Taft, Senator Westmore and General Horatio C. Cing, has fixed the time for the un- tiling of the statue in Washington in lily pest. BOY'S HEAD ONE SOLID SORE. Hair All Came Out—Under Doctor Three Months and No Better— CuCuura Works Wonders. Mr. A. C. Barnett, proprietor of a general store in Avard, Oklahoma, tells in the following grateful letter how Cuticura cured his son of a terrible eczema, "My little boy had eczema. His head was one solid sore, all over his scalp; his hair all came out, and he suffered very much. I had a physician treat him, but at the end of three months he was no better. I remembered that the Cuticura Remedies had cured me, and after giving him two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent, according to directions, and using Cuticura Soap and Ointment on him dally, his eczema left him, his hair grew again, and he has never had any eczema since. We use the Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and they keep our skin soft and healthy. I cheerfully recommend the Cuticura Remedies for all cases of eczema. A. C. Barnett, Mar. 30, 1905." Educator: on Retired List: Dr. J. McBryde, president of the Virginia Polytechnic, institute of Blacksburg, Va., has been placed on the retired list as a pensioner of the Carnegie foundation. He is the third educator from Virginia to receive this distinction. Able to Command Sleep. With Georges Clemenceau, the new French premier, sleep is a mere matter of volition, in which facility he resembles Gladstone and the great Napoleon. He drops off to sleep at any odd moment—in his private carriage and even at meetings of the cabinet when only routine matters are under consideration. This ability to go to sleep when and how he pleases is the secret of his tremendous ability as a worker. He learned English in this country and speaks it perfectly, though with reluctance, feeling that his accent is not exactly to his liking. Laundry work at home would be much more satisfactory if the right Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, it is usually necessary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, which not only destroys the appearance, but also affects the wearing quality of the goods. This trouble can be entirely overcome by using Defiance Starch, as it can be applied much more thinly because of its greater strength than other makes. To Represent Italy and Spain. The two great Catholic countries of Europe, Italy and Spain, are sending new ambassadors to the court of St. James. The marquis di San Giuliano, who will represent Italy, is comparatively a young man. He comes of an old Sicilian family of Norman descent, and is highly cultured, having traveled extensively with good results. He is an enthusiastic student of Dante, and is president of the Italian Geographical society. Senor Villa Urattia, the new Spanish ambassador, accompanied King Alfonso to London on the momentous occasion that ended in his engagement to Princess Ena, and won golden opinions for his tact and courtesy during that visit. Lord Rothschild's Tart Reply. Lord Rothschild, who is taking a prominent part in the commission which is considering as to the best territory for Jewish colonization, is the wealthiest member of the wealthiest and most famous banking house in the world. His monetary and social influence suggest the monarch rather than the financier. There is a story that Jay Gould once called upon him on business. Lord Rothschild sent out word that he was too busy to see the caller. Mr. Gould, not accustomed to being denied audience by anyone, sent back rather a tart repetition of his request. After an interval the attendant returned with this reply from Lord Rothschild: "Tell Mr. Gould that Europe is not for sale." NEW YEAR'S CALLS. A New Drink to Replace the Old-Time "Apple-Jack." Twenty-five years ago the custom of making New Year's calls was a delightful one for all concerned, until some of the boys got more "egg-nog" or "apple-jack" than they could successfully carry. Then the ladies tried to be charitable and the gentlemen tried to be as chivalrous as ever and stand up at the same time. If anyone thinks there has not been considerable improvement made in the last quarter of a century in the use of alcoholic beverages, let him stop to consider, among other things, the fact that the old custom of New Year's calls and the genteel tippling is nearly obsolete. The custom of calling on one's friends, however, at the beginning of the new year, is a good habit, and another good habit to start at that time is the use of well-made Postum instead of coffee or spirits. A Staten Island doctor has a sensible daughter who has set Postum before her guests as a good thing to drink at Yule Tide, and a good way to begin the New Year. Her father writes: "My daughter and I have used Postum for some time past, and we feel sure it contains wholesome food material. "I shall not only recommend it to my patients, but my daughter will be most pleased to give a demonstration of Postum to our Christmas and New Year's callers." Read "The Road to Wellyville" in pigs. "There's a reason." LEWIS' SINGLE BINDER STRAIGHT 5¢ MANY SMOKERS PREFER THEM TO 10¢ CIGARS PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color more goods, brighter colors, with less work than others. Ducks haven't the better of lawyers and doctors in the matter of big bills. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, soothes the gums, reduces intamination ailys pain, curves wounds, be a lot of. Lots of men pray for things they wouldn't be willing to work for. For textility, smooth finish, stiffness and durability. Defiance Starch has no equal—10c for 16 or. Almost any one can be a power for evil—but it takes a man among men to be a power for good. National Pure Food and Drugs Act. The Garfield Remedies meet with the highest requirements of the new Law. Take Garfield Tea for constipation. WILL Study Irish Language. The education committee of the London county council has decided to recommend to the council that classes for the study of the Irish language and literature be opened in the public elementary schools of Finsbury, Islington, St. Pancras and Steyne. Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of Charles H. Hitchens In Use For Over 30 Years, The Kind You Have Always Bought. Mix Soap With Dough. From a communication read to the Association of Belgian Chemists it seems that continental bakers are in the habit of mixing soap with their dough to make their bread and pastry nice and light. The quantity of soap varies greatly. In fancy articles like waffles and fritters it is much larger than in bread. Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot be inoculated on portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies, such as the use of a mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infused you have a rumbling sound or it becomes so loud that mucous is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition out of ten are caused by Catarx, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. If the condition is caused by Dearness (caused by catarx) that cannot be caused by Hail's Catarx Cure. Send for currency, Free, O.D. by Drugs庸务, 75c. Japan's Empress Popular It is doubtful if any royal consort is more loved by her people than is the empress of Japan. Educated according to feudal ideas and skilled in all the accomplishments befitting one of her social eminence, her majesty strongly favors the broadness of the new education for women and from her private purse* gives large sums toward the maintenance of women's schools and universities. During the war with Russia the empress visited the hospitals many times and every day passed hours making bandages. The effect of these bandages upon the wounded soldiers has been of deep interest to medical and scientific men, for the soldiers honored by them seemed to rally under a peculiar mental influence. All other bandages were destroyed after their first use; those made by the empress were sterilized and used again for the simple reason of their effect on the recovery of the soldiers. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES CURES RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES BADMACHE This medicine discontinued his use on the insurance. The public may rely on the advice of imitations. Gold only in Queensland. SICK HEADACHE Positively cured by these Little Pills. They also relieve Dizziness from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Heavy Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue, Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They Pervy Vomit. CARTER'S LITTLE IVER PILLS. Positively cured by these Little Pills. They also relieve Dissress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue, Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They regulate the Bowels. Purely Vegetable. SMALL PILL. SMALL DOSE. SMALL PRICE. JOHN H. BURKE ELY'S CREAM BALM CURSES COLD CATARRH HEAD NOT COLD RAY FEVER DINNER 50 CTS. MARSHALL ELY BROS NEW YORK Gives Relief at Once. It cures soothes, heals and protects the diseased membrane. It cures Catarrh and drives away a Cold in the Head quickly. Restores the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size 60 cts. at Druggists or by mail; Trial size 10 cts. by mail. WANTED of publication parties, times, CENTRAL PRE- Quaker Oats In every large sized Family Package you'll find a handsome, semi-porcelain china dish. The dishes will please every housewife. The Quaker Oats will give genuine satisfaction to every member of the family. Every family ought to eat the best rolled oats —that means Quaker Oats. The Quaker on the outside of the package guarantees the purity and quality of the oats on the inside. teacup Every family ought to eat the best rolled oats that means Quaker Oats. The Quaker on the outside of the package guarant quality of the o package guarantees the purity and quality of the oats on the inside. Quaker Oats When you can buy the large sized, Family Package of Quaker Oats, containing one of these dain-tily decorated dishes, at same price you pay for common rolled oats, 25c, there is no reason why you should not use the best rolled oats made. The Quaker Oats Company Quaker Best Cornmeal cooks better, and is better, than any other cormeal made. 3 pound, sealed package, 10c. KG BAKING POWDER When you can buy the large sized, Family Package of Quaker Oats, containing one of these daintily decorated dishes, at same price you pay for common rolled oats, 25c, there is no reason why you should not use the best rolled oats made. Quaker Best Cornmeal cooks better, and is better, than any other cornmeal made. 3 pound, scaled package, 10c. The original 25 ounce can. Others have copied the can, but K C quality has never been equaled at any price. JAQUES MFG. CO. Chicago NO MORE MUSTARD PLASTERS TO BLISTER. THE SCIENTIFIC AND MODERN EXTERNAL COUNTER-IRRITANT. CAPISICUM VASELINE EXTRACT OF THE CAYENNE PEPPER PLANT A QUICK, SURE, SAFE AND ALWAYS READY CURE FOR PAIN—PRICE 15c.—IN COLLAPSIBLE TUBES—AT ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS, OR BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF 15c. IN POSTAGE STAMPS. DON'T WAIT TILL THE PAIN COMES—KEEP A TUBE HANDY. A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of the article are wonderful. It will stop the toothache at once, and relieve Headache and Sciatica. We recommend it as the best and safest external counter-irritant known, also as an external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and all Rheumatic, Neurologic and Gouty complaints. A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable in the household and for children. Once used so family will be without it. Many people say "it is the best of all your preparations." Accept no preparation of vaseline unless the same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. SEND YOUR ADDRESS AND WE WILL MAIL OUR VASE- LINE PAMPHLET WHICH WILL INTEREST YOU. JAQUES MFG. CO. Chicago NO MORE MUSTARD PLASTERS TO BLISTER. THE SCIENTIFIC AND MODERN EXTERNAL COUNTER-IRRITANT. CAPISICUM VASELINE A QUICK, SURE, SAFE AND ALWAYS READY CURE FOR PAIN-PRICE 15c—IN COLLAPSIBLE TUBES AT ALL DROUGISTS AND DEALERS, OR BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF 15c IN POSTAGE STAMPS, DON'T WAIT TILL THE PAIN COMES—KEEP A TUBE HANDY. A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and eruditive qualities of the article are wonderful. It will stop the toothache at once, and relieve Headache and Sciatica. We recommend it as the best and safest external counter-irritant known, also as an external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and all Rheumatic, Neurologic and Gouty complaints. A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable in the household and for all the Many people say "it is the best of all your preparations." Accept no preparation of vaseline unless the same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. SEND YOUR ADDRESS AND WE WILL MAIL OUR VASE-LINE PAMPHLET WHICH WILL INTEREST YOU. CHESEBROUGH MFG. CO. 17 STATE STREET, NEW YORK CITY $1,000.00 REWARD! Paid for the proof of any misrepresentation in our Literature about FALFURRIAS LAND in the GULF COAST COUNTRY IN SOUTH TEXAS. Our Farmers make sure crops of from $10.00 to $20.00 per acre, and two or three crops a year. SUFFICIENT RAINFALL. PRODUCIVE SOILS. ARTEBIAN WELLS. HEALTHFUL CLIMATE. No Blizzards in our Country Hold in the Falkland Land since NOW. Poor to $20.00 per acre. On easy terms. WRITE TO DAY FOR FREE LITERATURE and LATEST TEXAS MAKE. Advertising Department D. FALFURRIAS IMMIGRATION COMPANY, KANSAS CITY, MO. LET'S SHOW YOU. Enameline NO DUST DIRT SLOP SPILL NO SMOKE SMELL MUSS OR SPATTER STOVE POLISH PILES: NO MONEY TILL CURED. SEND FOR FREE ILLUS. TREATISE ON PECULIAR DISCASES. WITH NAMES OF PROMPTION MEN CURED DRS. THORNTON & MINOR*1031 OAK ST. KANSAS CITY, MO. 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(BRANCH OFFICE AT SOLVOR) For over twenty years we have been in the business of providing that money that businesses that experience can select and that money can buy, and during that time there has never been a better investment in a bond that we have recommended to Auctioneers with national reputation for instructors. In the past, we have practiced in our big yard sale. ILLUSTRATED CATALOG FREE W.B.C. CARPENTER, Press TRENTON, MO. We coordinate our business to bonds of cities, communities, and banks, serving a large population in such a specialty adapted to the investment of banks into security and satisfied with a reasonable rate of return. We have just bought an issue of such bonds that are normally in denominations of $100. We will solicit them singly or in any amount desired, and send them our request. To send your special request, call (800) 730-7300, Kansas City, H. P., WRIGHT INVESTMENT CO., 730 Delaware Street, Kansas City, Mo. DEFIANCE STARCH easiest to work with and starchies clothes nicest. H. P. WRIGHT INVESTMENT CO., 730 Delaware Street, - Kansas City, Mo. SINGLE BINDER IT 5¢ MANY SMOKERS PREFER THEM TO 10¢ CIGARS Don't Be Nervous ladies, but get rid of the disease which is the cause of most of woman's nervousness, viz., female trouble. "I was very nervous," writes Mrs. T. L. Jones, of Gallatin, Tenn., "and suffered six years with every disease peculiar to my sex. I had headache, backache, and acute female inflammation. I took three bottles of Cardui and it cured me. I gained 35 pounds in weight. I tell my husband that WINE OF CARDUI was worth its weight in gold to me, and I recommend it to all women." At all Druggists E28 W. L. DOUGLAS '3.50 &'3.00 Shoes BEST IN THE WORLD W.L.Douglas $4 Bilt Edge line cannot be equalled at any price To Shoe Dealers: W. L. 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Canadian Government FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE WESTERN CANADA FREE Over 200,000 American farmers who have set up their own farm in Canada during the past few years result to the fact that Canada is, beyond question, the greatest farming land in the world. OVER NINETY MILLION BUSHELS of wheat from the harvest of 1996, among good money to the farmers of Western Canada, when the world has to be fed, Cattle Raising, Dairying and Mixed Farming are also profitable cultivars. Coal, wood and water in abundance, chalk and convenient, markets easy of access. Taxes low. For advice and information address the Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or any other local government, by telephone or in person. J. S. CRAWFORD, No. 125 W. Ninth Street, Kansas City, Missouri. WEBSTER'S INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY NO OTHER CHRISTMAS GIFT will so often be a reminder of the river. Useful, Practical, Attractive, Literal, Complete, Complete, Up-to-date and Authoritative, complete, Scientific, Famous, Fascinating, Good Illustrations. Editor in Chuck W. T. Harris, P.D., L.D. D. U. S. C. White, H. Richard W. Wens complete, New Words, 2400 Pages, Good Illustrations. IS IT NOT THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN SELECT? WEBSTER'S COLLECTIONAL DICTIONARY. Large, colorful, lignified, English Paper chapters, full-color pages and large illustrations. Write for "The Story of a Book" Dept. C. G. & C. MERRIAM CO., Springfield, mass. READERS of this paper de- sign advertised in its columns should insist upon having the task of refusing all substitutes from it. PATENTS THERE'S MONEY IN SMALL INVENTIONS as well as large. Send for free booklet. MILO B. STEVEN & CO., 200 14th Street, Washington, D. C. Branches at Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit. Established 1864. NO PATENT, NO FEE FOR OUR SERVICES W. N. U., Kansas City, No. 49, 1906. WATCH ENGINE RUN STUDENTS’ PATH OF LEARNING MADE EASY. Device at Columbia University by Whienw All Parts of a Locomo- tive in Action Can Be Stud. Mar ih Wokelee From the foot of the grand stairs | feadins up to the library of Columbia uulversity We pass round to the left of the great Hibrary and come tothe | entrance of the sehool of engineering. Wo find here lecture rooms, labora: and in connection with these schoo! | derartinents 18 a pattern shop, a ergo and machine shop—in fact, frorsthing a yours man needs tn srning to be w first-class engineer | # gp downstairs und enter a tine, | sarge shop, and there, on its track, Slunds a passenser locomotive, the Cohumbia—just such a grand fellow as Kipling’s engine hero in his story rentitied "0,007." Here is a locomotive tnrned school: masier, We walk round the grand old fellow and stand before the — great driving wheels Here we are at the edge of a dewey pit in the oor. In tt we see a pair of massive wheels sup: ported on great timbers. Bach wheel is exactly mnder and rests against one of the great “drivers.” and when the drivers ineve the wheels in the pit move, too, and in this way the en- gine can move its wheels and yet Shind perfectly still To give perfect security, the first wheels of the en- xine are blocked up. fy this deviee i is possinle to have an engine “run” at full speed) while we sit beside the track and see Just how if Works. On the road the engine fies alone so quiekly that it ts im vossible to see anything, still less jearn anything. ‘Think what on im: hunse advantace we have in this shoot of the Ineomotive! Here tn This quict, comforiahie room. we ean walk all about the great machine, warn the name and tise of every part, faut aetmally see how it works The assistant teacher in this school of the locomotive elimbs into the eal with several smdents white a part of the chiss are studying the ae: tion of the pistons in the — steam éslinders Others can study steam: making, the Work of the running gear, or the wheels, One boy. ean stindy oiling, while another is studying the tise of the airbrvke, Again, a boy may fla the tain to see if the hoy at the lever knows the rules. of the toad A dozen boys ean thn Sindy an ezine turning i's wheels at 40 miles an hour in perfect ease and safety, while 0 more ean warn much of the Teskon by inekitic on and: tise toning to the explanations of the teacher A locomotive is a grand, scientific tool used Im a certain way for a cer. tain end, An ensineer uses this aplendid tool in a selentifie way, and he must be himself a man of set eres, It 1s not enough to know how 16 “atop Hon? or Setar Her’! on sin on time.” according to the rules of the road. Te must kfow his engines know every parts how it ts made aud used. He should be able to make Complete working diawines af the Whole machine, from the headlight to the draw har He must know bow the steam behaves inside that estinder and must be able to take the eytin- dey apart and put It together again He must know how every part is made and be able instantly to decide When the engine Works badly, and why, and be able, as far ax possible, to eure its litle ils and disorders, He mist kuow it ail; must be fireman, machinist, railroad man, engineer and tan of seience. He must have strong, calm nerves, and must never get com fused, or “lose his head,” or make mistakes, A hundred lives may de pend on his! knowledge and skit, ‘The men who build locomotives tn the great shops at Philadelphia see that this is the way to teach, — Se they made this splendid engine a sit to the university, that in tts eat youn men and hoys can have a bet fer ehanes to learn to be engineers than did their fathers, who pieked uy their edueation on the road No move will the Columbia mak hor 69 nfles an hawe, Never agat will her headiicht gleam on the po! ished rails Her witstle will neve lartie the echoes in the monntain to wake the sleepy towns alone th river, She fs here at rest, and wi never go out again along the Un She is here to teach—and to teach 1 the greatest thing any man or ny chine can do. Perhaps the captiy engine misses the road, and dream of the lights and signals beside th way, and longs to fly along the tract Or perhaps Columbia knows she | at school, and is really and truly teacher on the staf of a great un versity. Charles O. Barnard, in 3 Nicholas. In @ small town in Massachusetts recently there occurred what is prob- ably the first instance of the kind on record —a locomotive employed — to run a factory. ‘The establishment had outgrown the power developed by its old plant of boilers, and, not wishing to shut down long enough to install a new battery, the proprietors con- ceived the plan of availing themselves of use of the surplus locomotives from the shops of a near-by railroad. The engine was a small freight engine. It was sidetracked near the factory. ‘The pipes ieading to the cylinder heads were disconnected, and one ot them connected to the steam dome of the locomotive, leading therefrom to the engine room of the factory. The plan was perfectly successtul. TO TEST FABRICS. SOME VALUABLE “THINGS FOR THE SHOPPER TO KNOW. How to Detect the Ditterence in the Quality of Linen—Finding a Cotton and Linen Mixture. Fineness of the threads in tne weave denote tit quality of linen and the greater the number to the square inch the better the sheeting and the napery. lietween the real grades it is more dificult to tell which is the better, and then a small magnifying glass such as all Tinos clerks carry should be asked for by the shopper, and the one who is interested can count the threads herself and determine which is the better, ‘Threads pulled from the edge of a piece of linen may fray, while those taken from cotton snap when pulled fn two. An old-time test is to wet the finger, place it under a piece of linen and watch the surface get damp. If the moisture does not appear, you may be perfectly sure that the goods fs cotton, for {t does not absorb water as linen does. Another test for linen ts to ravel one thread of the warp and another of the woof and burn them If one is cotton it will be charred fmmediately, while it will take the linen a tritle longer to be destroyed. There is less chance of being mis: “taken in buying silk than in purchas “ing Mnens and an allsilk piece can be told immediately by the touch. ‘There is quite a little difference to be considered in judging certain ailks, for some are more valuable on ac count of their heavy qualities, while others: are costly om account of their sheerness. Pongees that are being sold so ex tensively this season cost more when they are thick and heavy than when (of lighter grade. | With lonisine the softer and finer the quality the more expensive. ‘The softer taffeta is the better, as a rule | especially when ft has a high sheen or luster. It also has an unmistak | able swish that stamps it as good as [soon as heard. Materials in which | the threads running both ways are | silk, are springy and to the touch arc | full of life, while those with half silk | and cotton are not 8 elastic. | A lighted match touched to the | threads will show at once whether | one is of cotton, for if it is it wil roll up in smoke before the silken | one has fairly started to burn, | ‘The same test applied to wool will | show quite as quickly whether there | sre any cotton threads, for they wil | burn rapidly and leave the woolen o1 | worsted ones burning slowly, an¢ | making @ black charred ash that has | an nomistakable odor of burning wool A piece of all wool is very soft td the touch, while one of half wool or | cotton has a avery hard surface, and | Worsted is quite rough when rubbed A test that never fails on woolens fs made with mnriatie or nitrie actd \ piece of all wool dipped in either o these powerfnl chemicals turns It te | a roddish veltow color, While if there | are colton tireads they are destroyed | leaving the plece with nothing bu the yellow warp of woof. For Babies on Sleeping Cars. When traveling with a baby ina sleeping ctr, savs Good Housekeep- ing insure a good night's rest for yourself and the baby, not to men: tion your fellow travelers, by putting him to sleep in a tittle hainmock Which is to be found in the berth, ‘This procedure is practicable for all futants under one year of age, and is the only absolutely safe sleeping place for them, Provide yourself in advance with a piece of cotton rope two fect in jength, With this one end of the Hammock is to be made fast to the lower end of the cain or cable by which the upper berth is suspended: the other end of the hammock ts lett on the hook from which it usually duanass ‘The hammock is thus suspended di Fagonally across the berth; now pnt in two pillows end to end. These | serve the double purpose of aprender | and bedding. If tho haimock 4s | string tightly It will swing clear of |the person steeping below and. the | ronsher the road the more the bam Jauock swings and the sounder — the J baby: sleeps | A Waser ena. White Neapolitan, A beautiful hat was 4 snowwhite Neapolitan, a large gator shape, tilt ed by a wide bandeau Well up the right side, ‘This bandean was cov cred with pale-brown tulle, and. the low crown was surrounded with a. double wreath of shaded roses in White and cream color, also yale yel low ones, with deeper centers; these were separated slightly Into groups of three and four, with a very litte brown mottled foliage where the hat rose quite high at the side, two very wide and fall ostrich tips shading from white to pale yellow falling over the weaver's dark hair, Nothing but masses of (ancolored tlle filled in the back under the brim To Cure Dark Circles. Dark circles under the eyes general Jy indicate a sluggish clreulation or torpidity of the liver, Kidney disor dors are other causes. Exercise daily, Dreathe deeply, live on simple, nutrt tlous food, and get enough sleep to thoroughly rest you, Every morning bathe the eyes with diluted witch: hazel or strong salt water. At night massage around the eyes gently with erange flower skin food. HOWARD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (Including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutic Colleges.) WASHINGTON, - : - D.C. Thirty-Ninth Annual Session Will begin Oct. 1, 1806, and continue Eight Months. Students Matriculated for Day Instruction, Only. Four Years’ graded course in Medicine. Three Years’ graded course in Dental Surgery. Three Years’ graded course in Pharmacy. Instruction is given by didactic lectures, quizzes, clinics, and practi- cal laboratory demonstrations, well equipped labatories in all depart- ments, Unexcelled hospital facilities, All students must register before October 12, 1906, For catalogue or further information, apply to F. J. SHADD, M. D., i Secretary, 901 R Street, will entertain colored guests in search of health and pleasure. Centrally located, modern, electric lighted, large hall and verandas. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford W. King, Props. Home phone 10. For terms call or write. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. Ghe Stoeltzing Stove and Hardware Co =a aeeoeennen00.. ~~ Ty Heat Stoves Myte. ae 1 Largest Stock In City, Oe Prices the Loweat. aie ee HOEY aes ' Vo Wholesale ond Real Peninsular ep Bae: (xh Steel Ranges, Stee! Oven Cook Stoves, Base Bur [lear ABO "os ners, Furnaces, and all goods made by the... 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Stowe the hair from failing out, breaking off and splitting at the ends, which te nearly always due to Inck of natural oil in the hair. pemaleon.s Mets Broceied lesa tiseatn Dacaed bet as SP cooMTOR A Maes Rerstenad atacand sla eversnire oy stuprn eed SEPHSO SEN ATTilirice peeepaie adnan Nelson Manufacturing Co., Richmond, Va. ‘ WE WANT GOOD AGENTS, WRITE FOR PRICES, TERMS, ETC. “ ‘ ‘Ad ‘ Maine Anchor SAM H. FINKELSTEIN, Prop. All the Latest Fall Shapes in Stetson and No Name Hats, Up-to-Date ie 7 Fall Styles Shoes Arriving Daily. and No troubie Furnishing to show goods, Goods, 5 VG WEEN OT a, 7 pa ue > Nice ns el 7 k _osiihided wf | | L tar Our Motto: “YOUR MONEY’S WORTH” ; e085 Main Street, Kansas City MOC “Hot Springs Special” Long looked for improved Train Service between Kansas City and Hot Springs, Arkansas, and return daily, ig now provided for by the P I 23 = so = & =s7% } = a a& re a li s Go i pics 3 9 3 Be Ponsa =3 gta | , > I % Leaving Kansas City at 11:00 a. m. daily. Arrive in Hot Springs to Breakfast. This train runs via Paola, Garnett, Neodesha, Indepen- _ dence (Kan.), Coffeyville, Ft. Smith and Little Rock, Through Sleepers and Chair Cars (all seats free) to Hot Springs. A special feature on this “Hot Springs Special” is the Elegant Dining Cars, This train connects at Little Rock with the Iron Mountain Trains for all Southeastern Points in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Hot Springs Night Express 9:35 p. m. dally. For Excursion Tickets, Sleeping Car Berths and all information, call or address ; E. S. JEWETT, Gen’l Agt. Passenger Dept. 901 Main Street. KANSAS CITY MO, Home Telephone 6327 Main. Bell Telephone 740. Hickory eee eee ESS TS ESTES terete M. Brancato @ Bro. Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fresh and Salt Meats, Oysters and Game in Season , Rene pten23535"0" ” 211 W. 6th St.