The Rising Son

ODD FELLOW ANNIVERSARY NUMBER. 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. M. B. EDWARD S. LEWIS, Kansas City, Mo. Grand Master Grand United Order of Oddfellows VOLUME XI. EDWARD S. LEWIS Grand Master Grand Uni THE GRAND UNITED ORDER O ODD FELLOWS Celebrate their 64th Anniversary With a Thanksgiving Service at Second Baptist Church, Sunday May 12. Under the auspices of Cosmopolitan lodge No. 2935, Alaska No. 3664, Monrovia No. 4556, Gate City No. 4679, Arabia No. 6508, Past Grand Masters Council No. 113, Henrietta Household of Ruth No. 160, Queen No. 1332, Amazonia, No. 2692 and Kansas City Patriarchal No. 66, the 64th anniversary of the founding of the order in America will be celebrated with a Thanksgiving Day service at the Second Baptist church at 10th and Charlotte at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 12th. The various lodges will meet at Odd Fellow's Hall, 18th and Grove streets at 1 p.m., the P. G. M.'s Council & Patriarch will meet in basement of Vine street Baptist church. The parade will be formed at the Vine street Baptist church headed by the Mistropolitan band with Kansas City Patriarchal No. 66 commanded by Captain Thomas Eaton, followed by P. G. M.'s Council No. 113. From theance they will march to Odd Felows Hall where they will be joined by the subordinate lodges under the marshall of the day Bro Fred. Howard. They will then proceed to the Second Baptist church over the following route. North on Lydia to 14th, west on 14th to Charlotte, north on Charlotte to the church where they will be met by the sisters of the Household Ruth, who will remain standing until all enter the church. After reaching the church the following programme will be rendered. Organ Voluntary. Introduction of Master of ceremonies Edward S. Lewis, Grand Master of Missouri by M. V. P., Eli Harris, chair- man of committees. Hymn, by choir (composed of mem- bers of the order arranged especially for this occasion.) All Hail the Power of Jesus Name. Invocation by the Chaplain Rev. J. M. Green. Paper—Fraternal Courage, by P. M. V. D. Parron of Kansas. City Patriarch No. 66. Solo by P. M. V. P. Edward Ross. Paper—"The Household of Ruth" —by Sister Ida. C. Lee of Amazonia H. H. No. 2692. Hymn by Choir. Paper by Master Earl Thomas of Juvenile No. 258. Address on Odd Fellowship by Ex- District Grand Master Ell Harris, Kansas City, Mo. Sermon by Rev. Dr. T. C. Ewing of Vine Street Baptist Church. Queries by Master of Ceremonies and Master of Reception W. O. Fisher of Arabia Lodge, No. 650. Closing Ode. Benediction. We justly claim that the Grand United Order of Oddfellows is the only international fraternal organization among Afro-Americans and one about whose origin or legitimacy there is no question. No thief night stole the ritualistic work, and then conferred the degrees upon himself, neither was the first Old Fellow in the United States of such color that it was not fully known that he was an Afro-American descendant. In 1812 Philomathaean Literary and Musical Society, organized itself into an association for the purpose of securing a dispensation from the Independent order (white) of this country. They petitioned this honorable body and appointed James Fields and others to wait upon the Grand Master of the order. Twice they did apply and twice they were refused. They were given to understand that Odd Fellow ship was a blessing quite beyond their reach. Although they did not seek the general recognition and fraternal affiliation that belongs to our order, they only sought to organize what should be known as a lodge of colored Oddfellows and well it was that they were refused. For there can be no lodge to practice the grand teachings of our order, that is curtailed in a single privilege. Equality is the central truth the marine's compass, which we must consult at all times, for a safe course and a proper destiny. Friendship Love and truth must guide every eye to the good; the stream from a foundation of justice must flow on steadily and untainted throughout its course. Less than this is not Oddfellowship. God works in a mysterious way. His wonders to perform And while the independent order KANSAS CITY, MO.. SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1907. (white) was making its refusals on this side, England, noble, liberty-loving, England, with wisdom equal to her magnanimity and courage equal to her sense of justice had thrown open her lodge room doors and received into full membership Bro. Peter Ogden, a negro, with one touch of his hand, did the Grand Master of England not only open up the gateway of fraternal blessing; but he dissipated the cloud of prejudice which had clung about us like a pall, and hung on our way like an avenging Nemesis, when Peter Ogden returned to New York and learned the sad fate of his friends and associates, how their petition had been scorned, and the petitioners humiliated, he knew that his lodge in England was their only salvation: he believed Victoria Lodge would grant them a dispensation and the fraternal recognition as Oddfellows, and as the Pilgrims of Old plunged into the sea to secure on that other side liberty, and the natural blessings of humanity, so this brave man left his native shores, and crossed the sea, to secure for you and me, and all posterity, the blessings that flow from Friendship, Love and Truth. His Lodge in England received him and honored his request and in 1843 Victoria Lodge No. 448 of Liverpool, England, granted to Philomathian Lodge No. 646 of New York City, a dispensation, and on the first day of March of the same year the first lodge of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows was established in this country, and without disarrangement to any other organization, we truthfully assert the fact that we are the only legitimate body of Oddfellows on the Western hemisphere. The first 25 years of our order the growth was slow and tedious on account of our social and industrial condition. But the great minds that were engaged in this work were not idle, and in 1858 the first Household of Ruth was established at Harrisburg, Pa. The task of convincing the sub-committee of management of the importance and usefulness of this branch of the order, was laid upon Bro. Patrick Reason, and for his success in this undertaking he was made an honorary member of the Ruth degree. To Peter Ogden and Patrick Reasen we must point then as the fathers of our organization. The years of their labor were at first dark and dreary. The success of their enterprise uncertain. The seed for the harvest was sown in doubt and apprehension. But today, standing under our own vine and fig tree, we count the harvest. Three hundred and fifty thousand members, with lodge property valued at nearly three millions of dollars and moneys unappropriated and unexpended in the hands of the sub-committee of management at Philadelphia, Pa., amounting to nearly $75,000.00. The organization in Missouri is steadily growing and from a few years ago with a depleted treasury the Cor. Sec. at our last state grand session, held in Macon, Mo., reported $6,150.76 cash on hand, and increase over the previous year of over $3,000.60. Kansas City has been honored for the past nine years in having the executive head of our state organization in this city. M. V. P. Eli Harris being Grand Master for six years, up till 1903, when he retired, and as his successor, the mantle fell on the shoulders of that young and intrepid leader, Edw. S. Lewis, of this city, who has served continuously since 1903. During the term of exGrand Master Eli Harris, our endowment department was originated, whereby we paid to the deceased brothers the sum of $50 at death. This was after ward increased to $100 and today our Endowment Department pays to deceased brothers' heirs the sum of $150. In Kansas City, Mo., we have five subordinate Lodges, three House holds of Ruth, on Past Grand Mas ters Council, one Patriarches and two Juveniles. The present state Grand officers are: District Grand Master Edward S. Lewis, K. C. Mo; District Deputy Grand Master D. B. Jones, Sedalia, Mo; District Gdan Treasurer Augustus Turner, St Louis; District Grand Secretary Geo. E. Temple, St Louis, Mo; District Grand Treasurer August will convene in Boonville, Mo, Tuesday, August 6. "REPORTER." MISSOURI'S PRODUCT. Prof, J. T. Fox of this City Has Made a Solidid Record. The subject of this sketch is a young man who is well known in this community by a great number of citizens, including some of the most influential people of the city. Mr. Fox has acted in such a manner as to drawall classes to his support. Because of his gentle manners and goahead ability, Prof. Fox was born in Hannibal, Mo., and graduated from Douglas High School with class honors. Immediately afterwards teaching in his home town. Not satisfied with this, his mind had a craving to secure better qualifications as a teacher. It was then that he earned his first year's tuition at Howard University. After becoming acquainted there, making friends as he always does wherever he goes he worked himself to graduation. After leaving Howard he became engaged in his favorite calling the noble occupation of school teaching. For three years Mr. Fox was connected with the public school of Washington, D. C. On leaving there he accepted the principalship of the high school in Metropolis, Ill. He also served as Prof. of Mathematics of the Conroe Parker Industrial School at Conroe Texas. Prof Fox holds first grade certificates in the state of Illinois, Arkansas and Texas with an average of 95 per cent. Prof. Fox after coming to his native state where he has had a long desire to locate and finding all the schools where he would be best fitted occupied; following out his restless energy he took up the hotel business at the Coates House where he is working until the regular time for teachers appointments. The Son feels that any school would be honored with a teacher of Prof. Fox's calibre, because of the past record he has made in the professional field. Mr. Fox has received the technical as well as the practical side of a college education. Taking such studies as Philosophy and Pedagogy in his special postgraduating course leading to the degree of Ph. B. Missouri feels proud of the record he has made and the people welcome him back to his native state, where he shall eventually secure the honorable position as a teacher of the schools. ALBIN'S DRUG STORE. NEW LOCATION, S. W. CORNER 18TH AND WOODLAND. OLD FRIENDS INVITED. CANVASS FOR 15,000 SUBSCRIB ERS TO THE RISING SON. This paper is about to make a convair for 15,000 subscribers. These things must be borne in mind. That we must keep every subscriber that we have, and every day redouble our efforts for more patrons. Again every Preacher and School Teacher in this city should assist us. Every subscriber should make his personal business to see that every one of their friends take the paper. Every business Negro should have it on sale at his place of business Negro should contribute their share toward the support of the paper. All the young men on the staff should be encouraged. Every Negro citizen should have a vogel of praise for this paper and should in all occasions praise its publication. C. H. Johnson the Tomb Stone engraver is doing great work for the Negro in his line. Ten Years of Successful Labor for the "Rising Son" Among the 35,000 Negrees of the City. Here in Kansas City the Rising Son the oldest Negro journal begins its career. It has gone through many crises. It has almost been to the wall, but by some prepossess of power it has maintained its grip in the city. The Rising Son too has had owners and managers during its ten years career. Many Negroes occupying eminent positions as school teachers, mall carrier and lawyers have been connected with this paper. Some of the people who have been connected with this paper at various times are Harry Graham, now teacher at Western University; Prof. J. S. starris principal at Summer School, the late Prof. S. R. Bailey, Mrs. Francis Jackson, now a teacher at Lincoln Institute, T. B. J. Robinson, Willis Mosley, J. F. Cole and the veteran newspaper man Lewis Wood. Many more which could be recorded. Mr. Wood turning the paper over to the new manager. The people who have worked on the paper could no doubt tell the public some interesting experiences. One strong reason why the Son did not go down was because the people have long desired a good negro journal. During these long years of continuous success the Son seemed not to have the proper master. If the right person had of been in the right place they never would have deserted the paper. The controllers of the paper at that time only needed to arouse an interested public. Some of the essential things for the maintaining of a good Negro newspaper. First the paper must have something there in to read. Second the paper must be live and interesting. Third, there must be a unity between the subscribers and the officials of the paper. Fourth, you must have a community from which you can draw fresh batches of news each week. Fifth there must be a general support throughout the entire community in which you have a circulation. Sixth the subscribers must pay their subscriptions promptly. Seventh there must be a sympathy on the part of the general public. Eighth the editors and reporters must bow to the will of the public. Ninth, the people on the paper must have enough ability to deliver the goods. Tenth, the paper must be prompt regular and on time. These are some of the most essential things it takes to run a first class Negro journal. Hence these are thoughts for serious consideration The reason that the Negroes should WHY YOU SHOULD BUY BLACK DIAMOND DEVELOPMENT CO'S STOCK. It is a Corporation. It is not a Scheme. It is a Business Enterprise. Every Share is FULLY PAID. There is no Personal Liability. All Shares participate alike. There is no Preferred Stock. It has 7 Gas Wells. Two more being drilled. The Wells produce 15,000,000 cubic feet of Gas per day. It Success is Made. It has contracted for the sale of all its Gas. It has contracted for 23 more Wells. It now owns 620 Acres of Gas Leases. The Pipe Line will be finished April 20th. Kansas City will soon be burning BLACK DIAMOND Gas. Dividends will be paid on $1.00 (PAR) for every share you own not less than 6 per cent. There were 10 stockholders Oct 24, 1905. There are over 500 now. There are but a few Shares for sale. There will never be another Share for sale by the Company. Conclusion: Buy Now or Never. Stock 50 cents per Share. BLACK DIAMOND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Write Dr. A. W. Williams. 2840 State St. Chicago. NUMBER 35 successful Labor for mon" Among the ties of the City. have a good paper is four fold in its nature There are many reasons. Through a Negro paper the colored people can learn of their own ac- complishments from an unbiased standpoint. They need a good paper to show them the light, to guide them through political campaigns. To tell them what men to support. To tell them when a Negro political leader is leading them wrong. To fight for their rights upon all occasions. To help the underdog in his fight for existence. To shield the innocent. To protect our women. To instruct the growing young men. To encourage the young graduates. To sound the alarm when danger is near. To be ready upon all occasions to declare for justice and equal rights. To show to the white men that are friends of the Negro that their labor has not been in vain. To sing of the deeds of their fathers and mothers during the time of slavery. All of these things are conductive to one object, the maintaining of a first class Negro journal with a city circulation of 10 or 15 thousand. The Negro has gone a long way toward solving the race problem. The new men on the Rising Son are making a strive for about 15,000 subscribers among the 35,000 negroes. Every subscriber should assist us in our efforts to reach 15,000 colored people. Let every one who takes this paper speak a good word for the paper. In securing 15,000 subscribers in Kansas City and a few thousand out of Kansas City, the Negroes could justify boast of having a splendid opportunity of being assisted in improving their conditions. Every country hamlet should have this paper in their home. Every Negro voter should see to it to have a copy of this paper in their home to be instructed along political lines. They should be enlightened in regard to their lodges and when they have meetings, church news should be read in their rooms. All of this in its entirety should be had. Right will always triumph over might, and if this be the case the Son will soon reach the 10,000 mark and then on and on. At last the Rising Son has secured the right people for the right place in reference to his control. With sincere confidence and sympathy on the public's part the paper will take a boom and then go on. Let the day hasten when the Rising Son will enter to brighten every household and hamlet. A continued effort will bring success. The New Arlington Theatre Eighteenth and Harrison Streets, Kansas City, Mo., the only Colored Vaudeville House in the City. DON'T FAIL TO SEE "WHEN JASPER WAS MADE KING" NEXT FRIEDAY NIGHT, MAY 17. The Knights of Pythias are trying to raise enough money to pay for the uniforms for the young men of the Juvenile division. The people belonging to these Lodges should take pleasure in helping to raise the amount. Let the Rising Son Pub. Co., do your printing. We print all kinds of calling cards, invitations, wedding announcements or any kind of job printing. Call 780 Main or Grand. Office 914 E. 12th St. AT ONCE AN INFANT AND GROWN WOMAN PERPLEXITY IN WHICH MISS MABEL MERCER OF PITTSBURG IS INVOLVED FIGHTS FOR HER FREEDOM Laws of Pennsylvania Place Her Under Father's Control, But in New York She Is Her Own Mistress—Daring Escape from Institution in Which She Had Been Confined—Ward of H. C. Frick Involved in Romantic Story. New York—Grown woman in New York, infant in Pennsylvania, Miss Mabel Mercer has decided that she wants to stay in the metropolis. She thinks that the laws of the Empire state give her a better chance than those of William Penn's old state. As long as she stays in New York she is perfectly safe from capture by her father, who put her in the Country home, at Germantown, Pa., the other day, because she wants to be independent. Miss Mercer is just turned 18. Here the law says that a woman of 18 is of age. In Pennsylvania a father is a child's guardian until she is 21, and until then she is an infant. But back of all this is something more. Miss Mercer had to make a sensational escape from the home to get without the jurisdiction of the laws of the sovereign state of Pennsylvania. She slid three stories on a rope made of sheets, met a young man in an automobile, whisked away to Philadelphia, exchanged the institution's uniform for a dress, which she borrowed, made the first train for New York, and here she is now, ceilant, but happy. Of Prominent Pittsburg Family. The Mercers are among the best known people in Pittsburgh. The father is Capt. George S. Mercer, superintendent of buildings in Allegheny county. Now, Miss Mercer had finished school, and was about to take her place in society, when she met young Carl Bornrauger, a ward of Henry C. Frick. He was young, good-looking, and he stands to inherit a fortune. He proposed, she accepted. But Mr. Frick couldn't see it in the light that the young people did, and for that matter, neither did Capt. Mercer. There was a stormy scene, some hot words, and Miss Mercer stalked out of the house. "All right," she said, "you don't have to support me. I can get a position on the stage if I have to." Her father is attached at this, but the girl made good her threat. She did get a place in "The Earl and the Girl" company, and she came to New York to rehearse for her part. It looked as if she would succeed. She was dainty, winsome, extremely pretty and chic, but along came Papa Mercer. "Your mother is very fill," he said "and you must come home to see her." Of course the girl gave in. Tearfully she took the train for Pittsburgh, as she supposed, hoping to see her dear mother before she died and to beg forgiveness for running away from home. There was a stop at Philadelphia. "We get out here," said the father, eternally, and suddenly a detective appeered—he had been coached for his part. "You've got to come along," said the man, "and it'll be better if you don't make a scene." Then Miss Mercer realized that it had all been a trap. Her mother was not ill and she wasn't going to Pittsburgh at all. Instead she found herself on the way to the Country Home, an institution conducted by the Protestant Episcopal church at Germantown, a suburb of Philadelphia. Before the girl could recover from her surprise and indignation she was in uniform and under restraint. That was on March 25 last. Right then and there she made up her mind to escape. And escape she did. Now she can snatch her fingers at the laws of Pennsylvania and her father, too. She is of age in New York and an infant no longer. Here she's a woman; there she's a child. So here she proposes to remain. Planning Her Escape. All this took wits and pluck. Miss Mercer realized that she was being watched every minute. She was made to scrub floors and wash dishes, wait at the table and make beds—things she had never done before in her life. She scrubbed and washed and ironed until her white little hands were all red and sore. But all the time she was waiting her chance. And the young ward of Mr. Frick was outside, waiting to help her at just the proper moment. This was because Miss Mercer was able to snuggle a letter out to him making an appointment for him and his big automobile at just the right time. Nor was this the first time she had made an appointment with young Mr. Bortraeger. Last December they ran away together—this 18-year-old girl and this 19-year-old boy—intending to HOW NISS MERCER ESCAPED FROM THE "COUNTRY" HOME MISS NABEL MERCER CARE BODNTRAFGER he married. But Mr. Frick and Captain Mercer caught them before the knot was tied and Miss Mercer had to go home like a dutiful little daughter. Here, however, was a more serious situation. She found herself practically a prisoner. Matrons watched her all the time. Even her clothing was taken away from her and she had to wear the uniform of a prisoner; if she escaped it would tell all the world that she was under restraint. Miss Mercer's native wit overcame all the obstacles. She heard the honk honk of the automobile out in the road, she hastily made a rope of sheets, she forced upon the window and squeezed her trim little body between the iron bars of her window and slid in safety to the ground. The automobile did the rest. But let Miss Mercer tell the story herself: "I have broken with my father forever," she said, emphatically, with a toss of her shapely little head, "and no power on earth can ever get me under his control again. I'm a woman here in New York, even if the law says I'm an infant in Pennsylvania. "I did run away from home—I wanted to go on the stage. My reasons for leaving home are my own secret. I won't tell them to anybody. "At once my father made a search for me, and finally found me in the Plymouth hotel. I was about to secure an engagement to go on the stage when he appeared with another man and forcibly took me away. My father told me that my mother was sick in Pittsburgh and wanted me home. Inveigled Into an Institution. "We took a train for Pittsburgh. However, after the first stop, when we got over the Pennsylvania line, the strange man, who proved to be a New York detective, left us. I became suspicious at this, and my suspicions were confirmed when we got off at North Philadelphia. "When we stopped at a restaurant to eat I tried to get away. I found that I could not do this, but I had a chance to write a telegram and send it out by a boy. It was to my New York hotel, directing that no one be allowed to remove my effects without my consent. From the restaurant we went to an Episcopal mission on East Walnut lane, Germantown. "My father left me after I heard him tell the matron that I was to be put at hard work. "I had never worked before in my life. I had to scrub, wash, iron and do other mental tasks. I made my escape last Saturday. The day before I had HOW NISS MERCER ESCAPED FROM THE 'COUNTRY HOME' noticed a window on the third floor front which I thought I could squeeze through. That morning I pretended that I was sick and they locked me in my room. "At about two o'clock one of the matrons came into my room. I sprang out into the hall and turned the key in the door, locking her in. "I had nothing but the usy uniform of the institution on, and I knew that if I did get out the chances were that I could not get very far away. However, I was desperate. The window I got out of opened upon the roof of a porch. It was protected by a sash of interwoven iron, but I managed to lift up one end far enough to squeeze my body through. Fredom at Last. "It was a hard task, and left black and blue marks on me that I have yet. But once on the roof I slid down on a rope of sheets I made from my bedding, to the porch below, and then I lost my balance and fell to the ground. "The only person who had seen my escape was a young man who was standing by his automobile across the street. I appealed to him for protec- tion. I explained as quickly as possible that I had been placed in the convent against my will. I asked him to take me to the restaurant in North Philadelphia where I had stopped with my father the Monday previous. This he did. "Who was he? Don't ask me." Who was he. Don't ask me. It was young Mr. Borntraeger, Mr. Frick's ward, however. "There at the restaurant, went on Miss Mercer, "I told the proprietor's wife of my escape and she was kind enough to help me. "She bound up my wounds and she gave me food. She gave me a dress to take the place of that horrid uniform of the Country Home. Then I sent a telegram to New York asking that money be sent me and that very night I was back in my old room at the hotel. I had been away just five days. "I know that I am right in what I have done. A lawyer whom I have consulted has assured me that my father has no right to force me to go with him, home or any other place. I am fully capable of earning my own living and of living my own life, and I am going to do so." Family Is Divided. "I am going to make every effort to get my daughter back," declared Captain Mercer. "She is incorrigible." "And I am going to help my sister keep out of the hands of her father," said her brother George A. Mercer, a deputy coroner in Pittsburgh, when he heard of this. Miss Mercer has two other brothers, one a clergyman and the other is still at school. As for young Borntraeger, he isn't saying anything, but something may happen any day. At any rate, when he's 21 and comes into the $2,000,000 which Mr. Frick is husbanding for him, there may be a wedding. But it will take place in New York, where girls of 18 may marry without their parents' consent. This is the letter Miss Mercer wrote to her brother when she arrived here in free New York, where girls of 18 are no longer infants. "Suppose you have heard about dad putting me in some kind of a convent, and also of my escape. Monday he put me there. Saturday, about 12 o'clock, daytime, I escaped by unscrewing iron bars, crawling over two roofs and falling. By mere good luck I reached New York in a half-living condition. I had not a cent when I ran away in a calico custome of blue and white check. These roofs were covered with barbed wire, and my arms are all covered with bandages. Soon as I could I communicated with a Mr. O'Reilly, the Thaw attorney, and MISS NABEL MERCER CARL BODNTRAEGER received advice and help from him. The detective dad had with him is in all kinds of trouble. Even a murderer cannot be taken from one state to another without a warrant from the governor, and, too, I am of age in this state. Would Have Gone Crazy. "I am too ill to do any law fighting, but have a good attorney to fight for me. I should have been crazy had I stayed in the convent much longer. As it is now, I have nervous prostration. "I look terribly battered and ill. I have $25 to last me until I start to receive my wages. This I borrowed from a girl I met in the other company. Strangers have all been so good to me. "In that convent, while kneeling for hours in their worship, I thought they were fools to think a God existed or also that no hell but here on earth existed. I feel ashamed for their religion. I tell you I would have committed murder had I stayed there much longer. "My thoughts were terrible in that six by ten room. Lovingly," "MABEL." Does the pluck of this sound like an infant?—New York World --- They Go Together. "Henry," said the young wife, who had taken up physical culture, "how do you think I am built?" "My dear," replied her husband fondly, "you are built like a watch." "Thank you Henry. And Henry?" "Well?" "If—if I am built like a watch, don't you think I should have a few jewels?" And then Henry frowned and said the man who compliments a woman is an idiot. FAMILY'S SKIN TROUBLES. Eczema, Heat Rash, and Scalp Affections Afflict Different Members, But Cuticura Cures Them. "My wife had eczema for five or six years. It was on her face and would come and go. We thought we would give the Cuticura Remedies a trial. We did so and she has never had a sign of eczema for four years. I myself used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment some time ago for falling hair. I now have a very heavy head of hair. We used Cuticura Remedies for our baby, who was nearly bald when young. She has very hair now. She is very fleshy, and we had so much trouble with heat that we would bathe her with Cuticura Soap and then apply Cuticura Ointment, it would dry the heat up so much quicker than anything else. Mr. H. B. Springmire, 323 So. Capitol Street, Iowa City, Ia., July 16, 1905, and Sept. 16, 1906." PUT RELIGIOUS DUTY SECOND. Stern Laws of Business Come First, Says Austrian Court. An interesting case at law, which centered on the observance of an old Jewish custom, was decided in Vienna recently. A merchant, says the American Israelite, discharged a clerk on account of: neglect of duty. Among the charges against him was that he came to the store late in the morning because he attended service at the synagogue in order to say Kaddish—the prayer for the dead—for his father. The clerk argued that it was his privilege and his duty to say the prayer for his departed father, while the merchant, who was also a religious man, maintained that "if Moses had known that a man had to pay 8,000 gulden a year rent he would have made different laws." The judge would not allow such an argument, but decided in favor of the merchant, "because the daily attendance at the synagogue could not be considered the right of the clerk without the consent of the employer." Figures on Divorce Suits. According to figures compiled by the census bureau at Washington a divorce suit is filed every ten minutes during working hours of court officials, and a divorce granted every three minutes in the United States. This has been the average for the last 20 years, and census officials say the number is increasing at an alarming rate. MORE BOXES OF GOLD And Many Greenbacks. 1. How have you been affected by coffee drinking and by changing from coffee to Postum? 2. 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Examinations of letters will be made by three judges, not members of the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd. Their decisions will be fair and final, and a neat little box containing a $10 gold piece sent to each of the five writers of the most interesting letters, a box containing a $5 gold piece to each of the 20 next best, a $2 greenback to each of the 100 next best, and a $1 greenback to each of the 200 next best, making cash prizes distributed to 325 persons. Every friend of Postum is urged to write and each letter will be held in high esteem by the company, as an evidence of such friendship, while the little boxes of gold and envelopes of money will reach many modest writers whose plain and sensible letters contain the facts desired, although the sender may have but small faith in winning at the time of writing. Talk this subject over with your friends and see how many among you can win prizes. It is a good, honest competition and in the best kind of a cause, and costs the competitors absolutely nothing. Address your letter to the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd., Battle Creek, Mich., writing your own name and address clearly. INDIANA PEOPLE IN WESTERN CANADA. What Shall We Do?—I've Got to Build Granaries. A letter written to a Canadian Government agent from Tipton, Indiana, is but one of many similar that are in the hands of the Canadian government agents whose privilege it is to offer one hundred and sixty acres of land free, and low railway fares. But here is a copy of the letter: "Tipton, Ind., Nov. 28, 1906. "At your earnest solicitation a party of us from Tipton left May 15 for Western Canada. Our interviews with you and a careful study of your literature led us to expect great things of your country when we should arrive there, and we were not disappointed. We went prepared to make a careful examination of the country and its resources, and we did so. At early dawn the second morning out of Tipton we awoke in a new world. As far as the eye could reach was an apparently limitless expanse of new sown wheat and prairie grasses. The vivid green of the wheat just beginning to stool out, and the inky blackness of the soil contrasted in a way beautiful to see. An hour or two later we steamed into Winnipeg. Here we found a number of surprises. A hundred thousand souls well housed, with every convenience that goes to make a modern up-to-date city—banks, hotels, newspapers, stores, electric light, street railways, sewerage, waterworks, asphalt pavements, everything. With eyes and ears open we traveled for two thousand miles through Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, going out over the Canadian Pacific railway, via Calgary to Edmonton, and returning to Winnipeg over the Canadian Northern railway. In the meantime we made several side trips and stopped off at a number of points where we made drives into the surrounding country. On every hand were evidences of prosperity. The growing wheat, oats, rye, flax, barley, not little patches, but great fields, many of them a square mile in extent, the three, five and sometimes seven-horse teams laying over an inky black ribbon of yellow stubble, generally in furrows straight as gun barrels and at right angles from the roads stretching into the distance, contrasted strangely with our little fields at home. The towns both large and small were doubly conspicuous, made so, first by their newness and second by the towering elevators necessary to hold the immense crops of wheat grown in the immediate neighborhood. The newness, the thrift, the hustle, the sound of saw and hammer, the tents housing owners of buildings in various stages of completion, the plies of household effects and agricultural implements at the railway stations waiting to be hauled out to the "Claims," the occasional steam plow turning its twenty or thirty acres a day, the sod house, the unpainted house of wood, the up-to-date modern residence with large red barn by, all these were seen everywhere we went, an earnest of prosperity and wealth to be. We talked with men and visited their places that four years ago was unbroken prairie. Their houses, barns, implements and live stock were the equal of anything in Tipton County, and why not, when they were raising five, ten and twenty, yes, in one instance, forty thousand bushels of wheat a year. The fact that such large yields of wheat are raised so easily and so surely impressed us very favorably. And when we saw men who four or five years ago commenced there with two or three thousand dollars, and were now as well fixed and making money much easier and many times faster than lots of our acquaintances on Indiana farms fifty years cleared and valued at four times as much, we decided to invest. So we bought in partnership a little over two thousand acres, some of it improved and in wheat. Before leaving Indiana we agreed that if the opportunities were as great as they were represented to be, that we would buy, and own in partnership a body of land, and leave one of our number to look after and operate it. This we accordingly did. Just before time to thresh I received a letter from him. "What shall we do?" said he; "I've got to build granaries. There's so much wheat that the railways are just swamped. We can't get cars and the elevators are all full. I never saw anything like it." In reply we wrote, "Good for you. Go ahead and build; your story sounds better than the letters we used to get from our friends in Kansas when they bewailed the fact that the hard wheat had been destroyed by the chinch bugs and the corn by hot winds, and that they must sell the stock for means to live on. Yes, build by all means." And he did, and our wheat put in by a renter made twenty-seven bushels per acre. Very truly yours, (Sd) A. G. BURKHART. (Sd) J. TRELOAR-TRESIDDER. (Sd) WALTER W. MOUNT. Costly Cyclopedia. The revision of the great Korean cyclopedia called Munhon Pigo, which was ordered by the government some months ago, is now completed, and it consists of an edition of 29 volumes, which will be published at an expense of 47,500 yen—Korean Daily News. Give Defiance Starch a fair trial—try it for both hot and cold starching, and if you don't think you do better work, in less time and at smaller cost, return it and your grocer will give you back your money. When a woman pays a man a compliment she expects it to be returned with compound interest. Allen's Foot-Ease is a certain cure for hot, sweating, callous, and swollen, aching feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don' accept any substitute. Trial package FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. X. The Rev. James Woodrow, who died recently, was deposed from his professorship in a southern theological seminary and convicted of heresy about 20 years ago for advocating the doctrine of evolution. Instead of experimenting with drugs and strong cathartics—which are clearly harmful—take Nature's mild laxative, Garfield Tea! It is made wholly of Herbs. For constipation, liver and kidney derangements, sick-headache, biliousness and indigestion. A man doesn't mind getting the worst of it as much as he dislikes seeing the other fellow get the best of it. One of the things a man can't understand is why his enemies have any friends. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES CURES RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES BACKACHE The treatment has discontinued the use of the drug. The public may rely on alternative treatment of limitations, sold only in questionable stores. WINCHESTER "NUBLACK" Loaded Black Powder Shotgun Shells "Nublacks" are as perfect as brains and ingenuity, coupled with first-class materials and modern methods of manufacture, can make them. They are sure fire, make even patterns, shoot hard and strong and will stand reloading. Ask for "Nublacks" next time. THEY HELP MAKE BIG BAGS Libby's Vienna Style Sausage Libby's Food Products Libby's Vienna unequalled for their delicious taste. They are put up in most convenient form for ready serving, requiring only a few minutes preparation. They have a fine flavor and freshness which will please everyone. An Appetizing Dish. -Drop a tin of Lobby's牛肉 Sauce in boiling water and pour it over the plate to serve as taken from the tin on a small plate garnished with lettuce leaves. A joint upon getting Libby's Libby, McNeill & Libby, Chicago SICK HEADACHE CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS. Positively cured by these Little Pills. They also relieve Distress 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 regulate the Bowels. Purely Vegetable. SMALL PILL, SMALL DOSE, SMALL PRICE. CARTERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS. Genuine Must Bear Fac-Simile Signature Brentwood REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. A Positive CURE FOR CATARRH Ely's Cream Balm is quickly absorbed. Gives Relief at Once. 50c. Ely Bros., 56 Warren St., N. Y. Lincoln Institute A seven weeks' Summer School is held every year, which gives teachers an opportunity to increase their scholarship, their teaching power and their grade of certificate. Free Tuition, Competent Teachers, Modern Buildings, Good Moral Tone, Healthful Surroundings, Reasonable Expenses. Diplomas from full Normal Course are Life Certificates to teach in the Public Schools of Missouri. Catalogs will be sent on application. BENJAMIN FRANKLYN ALLEN, President, Jefferson City, Mo. F. J. WEAVER, THE LOCATOR Real Estate Rentals, and Loans. List your Houses with me. Good Tenants Guaranteed The Oldest and Most Reliable Colored Real Estate Looking after Property for Non-Residents a Specialty Office 1005 McGee Street, Room 3 Home Phone 6236 Main Bell Phone 4821 Main Rooming Houses for Sale on Easy Terms. Homes for Sale. Small Paymentdown Balance like Rent THE CITY HALL Let me Handle Your Property. I Will Make it Pay. I Make a Specialty of Securing Good Houses For Reliable Colored Tenants Money to Loan on K. C. Real Estate [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. Repairing Promptly and Neatly done. Goods called for and Delivered. Located at S. W. corner of 19th and Troost Ave. GEO. WALDEN, Mgr. The Latonia Cafe and Restaurant 912 East Twelfth Street Who have been noted for their general satisfaction to its Patrons have undergone a remodeling, and attached a private Dining Room upstairs. It is now one of the nicest of its kind in the City, with its new electric fans. We carry the best the market can afford: Among which in their seasons are Black Bass, Catfish, Cropples, Oysters, Spring Chicken, Fancy Steaks, Chops and Fowls of all kinds. Neat waiters and everything served first-class, with soft drinks J. S. FIELDS and WIFE Proprietors. KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT Kelley's Best Beats all the Rest. Kelley Milling Co. K. C., U. S. A. Home 'Phone 5478 Main Home 'Phone 5478 Main Bell 'Phone 5136 Main P. L. PRATT. RATT. HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" ```markdown ``` REAL ESTATE RENTAL And INSURANCE. Houses For Sale On Easy Terms, Like Rent 127 West 8th Street KANSAS CITY, MISSOUR SHAVE 100. TONSORIAL ARTISTS HAIR CUT 2 J. B. Lester. S. L. Clemons. Duke Maves. J. B. LESTER'S SHAVING PARLOR Hot and Cold Baths. 557 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. 4 New Porcelain T Cigars, Tobacco and Pool. Massage and Hair Dyeing a Specialty. F. J. McCULLOUGH, TAILOR Cleaning and Repairing Suits Made to Order All work promptly and neatly done. Work called and delivered. On Easy Terms, Like Rent. 127 West 8th Street SHAVE 106. TONSORIAL ARTISTS HAIR CUT 256 J. B. Lester. S. L. Clemons. Duke Mewa. 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. (No genuine without my signature) Charlie Jore Post 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Agents wanted everywhere. All work promptly and neatly done. Work called for and delivered. BELL PHONE E. 4369X ADDRESS 2209 VINE LADIES, THERE IS A CHANCE FOR YOU AT Madam Mamie De Vaule Vincent's School of Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring To learn all of the latest systems in Dressmaking, Cutting, Fitting and every to make you master of the dressmaking art. Madam Vincent is a graduate four different schools with twelve years' experience in the largest store Kansas City. The price of tuition is very low in fact, you can make it while learning. Special Course in Sewing. 20 Days, $5.00 I cordially invite all to visit the school and investigate. Bell Phone 707 Grand. 1104 Charlotte St., Kansas City, Madam Mamie De Vaule Vincent's School of Dress Making and Ladies' Talloring Properties and Business or all kinds and quickly or cash to all parts of the United States. Don't wait. Write below describing how to sell and give cash price on same To learn all of the latest systems in Dressmaking, Cutting, Fitting and everything to make you master of the dressmaking art. Moda Vinecott is a graduate of four different schools with twelve years experience in the largest stores in Kansas City. The price of tuition is very low—in fact, you can make money while learning. If You Want to Buy any kind of Business or Real Estate, any where, at any price, write in your requirements. I can save you time and money. DAVID P. TAFF THE LAND MAN 415 Kansas Avenue TOPEKA, KANSAS New namas New Location 813 The American Collection Agency No fee charged unless collect lots is made for your collection Old Hats Made New 1860 The American Collection Agency No fee charged unless collection ion is made We make collections in all parts of the United States. 413 Kansas Ave. Topka Kansas. Felt Hats $1.50 Panamas Walnut Street, SECOND FLOOR Home Phone 6573 Main. --- --- WM. T. WASHINGTON, Editor and Owner, Office, 914 E. Twelfth St. RISING CON PUB. CO. WILSON DAWSON Business Manager. One Year $150 Six Months 75 Three Months 40 One Month 15 Strictly paid in advance Entered at the Post Office at Kansas City, as Second Class Matter. Correspondents wanted in every city and town in this state. Write in. All news matter intended for publication should reach our office not later than Tuesday of each week, and must be guaranteed by an insurance company but as guarantee of authority. ADVERTISING RATES For one inch, one inscription . $ . 250 For two inch, each subsequent inscription . $ . 500 For two inches, three months . $ . 1500 For two inches, six months . $ . 3000 For two inches, twelve months . $ . 6000 Oldest Negro Journal In Kansas City TWICE ALL THE REST The paid circulation of THE RISING SON is more than double the combined circulation of all the other Kansas City Colored weekly newspapers. Was Col. Geo. T. Wassom right in his protest at the Sunday Forum? Well Poors six more months and ever Negro political soldier will be cleaning his gun. Will the Negroes by paying their subscriptions help this paper to get out a good issue every week. What has this paper to gain for not taking a stand for the great black mass of Negro voters? This paper is surprised to see the Forum being used by certain men to subserve their own interest. Will the Negroes watch with interest the Political Arena and the men who are engaged in combat? Never pull the trigger of a loaded gun. It was done Sunday at the Forum and the gun went off. Why shouldn't the Republican National Convention come here? Let every Negro work toward that end. What has the powers to be given the owner of this paper for his sincere labor for Mayer Beard-sley? Nothing but a dried up lemon. Does Henry M. Boardsey believe that he has a sufficient force of Negroes at the city Hall to line up all the Negroes in the city at this coming campaign? Why not let the "Son" Rise in your home to brighten the household. We are getting the news. We want you to make it your paper. As it is an educative Journal for Negroes. In the last municipal campaign Mayor Boardsey was elected by a plurality of 1,600 voters. Subtract, 5,500 voters from this majority and please tell us how the Honorable Mayor could be elected? The Rising Sun is in the trenches and every able bodied Negro who has the brains to think shall be drilled by this paper in the school of politics, so that when they all jump in the trenches every shot will tell. The Forum meets every Sunday afternoon at 1:00 of clock at Allen Chapel and subjects of vital importance to the race are discussed by some of the best minds. You are invited to attend the meetings. Prof Foster, President. The New Arlington Theatre is appreciated by both Colored and White people. The attendance is increasing, and the people are being satisfied. A new bill is presented at every performance. A delightful time before and after the program in tripping the light artistic toe. Please pay the collector, Mr. Horace Bolden or Mr. Edward Baker, your year's subscription. Don't have the manager to appear in person or have him to send a collection agent after you. We must have money in order to run this paper. it can not be run with a whole lot of news sent in without money. Now let every one rally! We ask Mayor Beardsley to give us one or more Negro clerks at the City Hall, but he was too busy trying to solve the 12th Street Tunnel Proposition, Union Depot and other large problems. We believe that the 5,500 Negro voters of this county help to put him there where he could gain a reputation for himself, and now like Ceasar, he thinks himself a God. For prompt service in the express and baggage line go to Mr. S. M. Miller. Stand at Independence and Oak. Phone Home 453 Main. Residence 1123 Belvidere St. THE SCHOOL TEACHER'S A POINTMENTS ABOUT ON HAND. It is nearing time for the appointment of our school teachers. The questions which confront the public are few but concise in nature. How many of our teachers have made good? How many teachers are they going to import from the surrounding towns, hamlets and states? Are our young graduates from the high school competent, do they get the proper training, or are they held back by an organized movement on the part of a certain principal and other people concerned? The mothers of certain high school girls labor hard in the washtubs to educate their girls and when they have finished school they have nothing to do. This is a condition that should be remedied in this community. Why are you educating your boys and girls? Are you educating them for nothing? We think the principals in general should have an organized movement to do something for the city boys and girls and not import too many foreign teachers. St. Louis has that system: St. Joseph has that system. Let the Negro citizens look well toward their children's welfare. Let something be done. Let several of the parents of children come to this office and we will show them a way out where home girls and boys will get work in schools. LOCALS. (G. U. O. OF O. F. E. S. Lewis, D. G. M. Master of Ceremony; W. O. Fisher, P. N. T. Master of Reception; C. M. Grant, P. N. T., Marshal of Day. Part 1. Organ Volantary. Song by the Order; Invocation by Rev. J. M. Green, Chaphain; Song by the Order's Choir; Paper by A. D. Parren, M. U. P. Solo by E Ross, P. M. V. P.; Paper by Ida Lee, H. H. Ruth, 2692 Hymn by Order and Congregation; Paper by a Juvenile; Address "Odd Fellowship" Eli Harris ex D. G. M., P. M. V. P. Sermon, Rev. Dr. T. H. Ewing; Collec- tion; Responsive Reading by Or- der. Prof. Clark of Washington., D. C., in the city visiting his sister Mrs T. C. Unhank of 1213 Highland. Nicely and newly furnished rooms for rent; 804 Jefferson* Mrs. Fannie Oath. Mr. Otis Saunders of Chicago, is in the city visiting friends. He is stopping at Hotel Compton. SHELLS FROM THE SEA SHORE Dear Friends: If you have not already forgotten me, for its years sincel wrote you, then it was from my southern Florida home. We moved here last year but do not like the cold, and expect to return home again. I brought a beautiful lot of sea shells up here with me from Florida, and the West Indies Now that we soon return I shall let some one have them, it will not pay to carry them back to a land where they grow, even if they are pretty. So the editor willing, I will offer them to you; its rather a new departure from ordinary news items, but variety they say is the spice of life, as newspaper items as well. So here goes for the "spice." Here is what I will send: Two beautiful pink conch shells, fancy lettered "Sounds of the Sea." these are from the West Indies; 3 Strombus shells, also lettered, from an island in the Gulf of Mexico; a bear's foot shell, spike shell, 2 ear shells, one a blue striped, the other a deep pink color, and five Money Cowry shells, these are a small shell, the size of a hickory nut, and are used as a medium of exchange in Chili, or as money, hence the name, for further description, see Chamber's Encyclopedia. Will also send 5 striped crown shells, a curious twisted worm shell, a dozen pictan shells, this kind is so much used in making the shell pin cushions; will also send three silver shells; 5 or 6 heart shells, a piece of petrified wood, this wood came from Mexico. I have kept it now over 15 years, now will let some one else keep it awhile; and 2 small spotted bleeding tooth shells, drilled ready for watch chain bangles; 3 very high polished sun shells, also fancy lettered, also a paper bag of sea moss, and another of small mixed shells and corals; 4 boat shells, a lovely little shell stick pin and beautiful shell hat pins, with gold linked shell bangles, both different, and two pretty pond lily shell breast pins, one a creamy white, the other pink and white stripped, and 10 small selected shells, all sizes, and all different, selected for chain, bracelet, or ring bangles, also 3 selected sea beans, for same use, different colors, and a dozen ribbed shells. I will label wrap, and send securely boxed for 60 cents, 2 boxes for $1. While I cannot exactly give them, for I have too much tedious work on them, for the pins alone are worth the price yet it is better than to keep them longer, and it is a chance indeed for lovers of sea shells to get a fine lot of them near home at little cost. Should orders come after they are all gone I will promptly return money. You're in dave gone by. This Paper shall endeavor to have a number of Special Editors concerning various departments of Negro Business and Professional lines. Barber Shop and Baths The only resort for Negro Ge TONSORIAL ARTISTS; Clem James 1st STEWARD; Joe Ottery. 2nd STI Ed I resort for Negro Gentlemen in SPECIAL ARTISTS; Clem James, James Bush. A ARD; Joe Ottery. 2nd STEWARD; Wm Ed Hudson C 4137 x The only resort for Negro Gentlemen in the city. TONSORIAL ARTISTS: Clem James. James Bush. Abe Lyle. 1st STEWARD: Joe Ottery. 2nd STEWARD: Wm Baker. Ed Hudson Mgr. Bell Phone C 4137 x GEO. JONES Has Opened an ICE CREAM PARLOR AND SODA FOUNTAIN Including all kinds of Soft Drinks, C AT 900 EAST 10th Piano and Furniture moving call up Home 'Phon THE SKIRTIT JOHN TRIGG, Ladies' Popular Cleaner MRS. M. E. J. TRICGIN A 1203 E. 18th St. Sell Us Your Jun JOHNSON @ CO Scrap Iron and Metal. Office 1228 West 9th St and Hickory. Bell 'Ph THE OWL 1115 INDEPENDEN Meals at all Furnished Rooms I BELL PHONE 4982 INCLUDING all kinds of Soft Drinks, Cigars and Tobacco AT 900 EAST 10th STREET. Future moving call up Home 'Phone 5185 Main: E SKIRTITORI JOHN TRIGG, Prop. Popular Cleaners and MRS. M. E. J. TRIGGIN ATTENDANCE St. Ka Is Your Junk JOHNSON @ COOPER, D. Cap Iron and Metal. Two Yard Since 1228 West 9th St. Storage Hickory. Bell 'Phone 347, E OWL CAFE 1115 INDEPENDENCE AVE. Deals at all Hous ed Rooms in Conn BELL PHONE 4982 MAIN Including all kinds of Soft Drinks, Cigars and Tobaccos AT 900 EAST 10th STREET. Piano and Furniture moving call up Home 'Phone 5185 Main: Bell 3674X Main THE SKIRTITORIUM JOHN TR:GQ, Prop. Ladies' Popular Cleaners and Dyers MRS. M. E. J. TRICCIN ATTENDANCE 1203 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. Sell Us Your Junk JOHNSON @ COOPER, Dealers in Scrap Iron and Metal. Two Yards. Main Office 1228 West 9th St. Storage Yard 8th and Hickory. Bell 'Phone 347, Hickory. MRS. CHAS. REECE, Proprietor, Kansas City, Mo. UNION NATION Kansas City. Condensed Statement, as Made to the Co- the Close of Business, Mar- RESOURCES. Loans and discounts..... $ 8,670,448.46 U.S. Bonds at Part..... $25,000.00 Municipal Bonds and other high class Bonds at per..... 526,722.18 1,151,722.18 Cash and Sight Exchange..... 5,279,135.02 Capital Surplus Undivid Labor Nation Deposit NATION NATIONAL BANK Kansas City, Mo. Statement, as Made to the Comptroller of the the Close of Business, March 22, 1907. SOURCES county..... $ 8,670,48.46 part. $25,000.00 iss and class 526,722.18 1,151,722.18 Exchange..... 5,279,135.02 LIABILITY Capital Stock Surplus Fund Undivided Profits Unearned Interest National Bank Note Deposits UNION NATIONAL BANK Condensed Statement, as Made to the Comptroller of the Currency, at the Close of Business, March 22, 1907. Total ..... $15,401,366.66 standing ..... 600,000.00 Total Directors: C. W. Whitehead, Edward George P. Merrill, O. H. Dean, George W. Jones, Lee C. son, Felix L. LaForce, David T. Beals, Ferna Edwin W. Zen. NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING ELSON'S HAIR DRESSING A Delightfully Perfumed Hair Pomade PREPARED ESPECIALLY FOR COLORED PEOPLE This old, reliable preparation has been in constant use for over ten years, and is consider thousands of homes. It is guaranteed free from NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING makes hair soft, pliant and glossy, enables you up in any style consistent with its length. 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By supplying the needed oils directly to the roots of the hair, NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING tones up, invigorates and nourishes the scalp, stops the hair from falling out, increases its growth, and prevents the hair from splitting and breaking off at the ends, and gives the hair new life and vigor. NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING removes Dandruff, cures Tetter, Itching and Scaling of the Scalp, etc. There is nothing experimental about Nelson's Hair Dressing; it has been thoroughly tested and is endorsed by thousands of satisfied users. Try a box and be convinced that it does all and more than what we claim for it. WHAT THOSE WHO KNOW HAVE TO SAY: Miss Isabelle Byd, Battle Creek, Michigan, writes: "I recommend it wherever I go. It has done wonders for me." Miss Willie B. Griffey, McMinnville, Teen, writes: "I have used Nelson's Hair Dressing for nearly four years and would not be without it. It is the most wonderful headscarf on the market for colored people. There are others, but none like Nelson's." NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING is put up in all drug cannot get it at your drug store, send us 30c. in. We want good agents (male or female). Address NELSON MANUFACTURING R HAIR DRESSING is put up in 4-ounce square tin at all drug stores for 25c. at your drug store, send us 30c. in stamps and we will good agents (male or female). Write for prices, NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING is put up in 4-ounce square tin boxes and sold at all drug stores for 25c. a box. If you cannot get it at your drug store, send us 30c. in stamps and we will mail you a box. We want good agents (male or female). Write for prices, terms, etc. Address NELSON MANUFACTURING Richmond, Virginia. DAVID T. HEALS, President EDWIN W. ZEA, Cashier Gentlemen in the city. James. James Bush. Abe Lyle. d STEWARD: Wm Baker. d Hudson Mgr. ned an 1 PARLOR INKS, Cigars and Tobaccos Oth STREET. Phone 5185 Main: Bell 3674X Main TITORIUM CCG, Prop. Cleaners and Dyers CIN ATTENDANCE Kansas City, Mo. Hunk A COOPER, Dealers in total. Two Yards. Main St. Storage Yard 8th 'Phone 347, Hickory. L CAFE DENCE AVE. All Hours in Connection 4982 MAIN FERNANDO P. NEAL, Vice President, W. H. SEEGER, Second Vice President. NONAL BANK City, Mo. The Comptroller of the Currency, at s. March 22, 1907. LIABILITIES. Capital Stock $ 600,000.00 Surplus Fund 400,000.00 Undivided Profits 258,759.67 Unearned Interest 101,159.00 National Bank Notes Out- Deposits 13,241,376.00 Total $15,101,305.00 George, L. T. James, C. J. Schmelzer, J. Lee Clark, George D. Ford, W. D. John- Fernando P. Neal, William H. Seegar, been in considered a necessary toilet article in free from all injurious drugs or chemicals. makes harsh, stubborn, kinky, curly uses you to comb it with ease and to do it well. It is perfectly safe and harmless. easy to the roots of the hair, NELSON'S tates and nourishes the scalp, stops the growth, and prevents the hair from and gives the hair new life and vigor. moves Dandruff, cures Tetter, Itching At Nelson's Hair Dressing; it has been thousands of satisfied users. Try a box and an what we claim for it. KNOW HAVE TO SAY: Mrs. C. Covenia, Fernandina, Florida, writes: "I have been an agent for your Nelson's Hair Dressing for nearly four months. It is the best selling article ever sold." Cora Remewes, Indianapolis, Ind., writes: "It is the only Hair Dressing that the colored people ought to use. It is the only one that does my hair any good." It up in 4-ounce square tin boxes and sold drug stores for 25c. a box. If you 30c. in stamps and we will mail you a box. (male). Write for prices, terms, etc. HIRING CO., Richmond, Virginia. Welcome to Good Clothing No extra charge for credit here—no interest—no security—no red tape—you can buy Stylish Spring Clothing here on the easiest of easy terms at just as low a price as at any cash store Factory to you—72 Stores—Twice over the Largest Credit Clothiers in the World. $1.00 a week payments. Men's Suits Snappy mixtures that make a man step livelier and feel more content with life. Black worsted Suits $12, $15, $18. Mixtures $20 to..... $7 Top Coats Top Coats of w prove mighty comfortable these days, $18 to..... Swell Raincoats Derby and Fedora Genesee Shoes Top Coats Top Coats in Spring materials of worth—a good top coat will prove mighty comfortable and convenient $8 these days, $18 to..... Swell Raincoats $10 to $20 Derby and Fedora Hats $1 to $3 Genesee Shoes The Best Men's Shoe Made at $3.50 1 CLOTHING FOR BOYS We clothe Big Boys Youngsters in betwee Boys' Sults (Age 14 to 2 Boys' Knee Pant Sults Boys' Two-Piece Sults ALL THE CREI ANY TIME YO We clothe Big Boys and little shavers and Youngsters in between—pay conveniently Boys' Suits (Age 14 to 20) $5.00 to $15.00 Boys' Knee Pant Suits $3.00 to $7.00 Boys' Two-Piece Suits $2.00 to $5.00 ALL THE CREDIT YOU WANT ANY TIME YOU WANT IT We clothe Big Boys and little shavers and Youngsters in between—pay conveniently Boys' Suits (Age 14 to 20) $5.00 to $15.00 Boys' Knee Pant Suits $3.00 to $7.00 Boys' Two-Piece Suits $2.00 to $5.00 ALL THE CREDIT YOU WANT ANY TIME YOU WANT IT MENTER & ROSENBLOOM CO. Cut out this ad and we will accept it as $1.00 on any purchase of $10.00 or more. Our store open evenings until 8 o'clock. Satur-dav 10:30. D. E. LAUDERBACK, Mgr. STEV Has broke MAKES This store pertaining man's w ing, Ha and Sho M. D. S Out USTLY POPULAR TOM MOORE, 10c C HENRY GEORGE, 5c C SOLD BY Miles & Moser Cigar C 1004 Walnut, Kansas City, M GO TO MRS. B. M. T ce Cream P JUSTLY POPULAR BRANDS TOM MOORE, 10c CIGAR HENRY GEORGE, 5c CIGAR SOLD BY Niles & Moser Cigar Company 1004 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo 1012 Independence. 1 kinds of Confections. Ice Cream and You get your money's worth. Open until 12 BELL PHONE 3467X MAIN All kinds of Confections. Ice Cream and Ices a Specialty You get your monev's worth. Open until 12 o'clock at night. BELL PHONE 3467X MAIN Ladies Suits Very dressy suits in every new style; made up in the height of fashion—perfect fitting Jackets, trimmed handsomely, $35 $10 down to..... Ladies' Coats Spring Jackets that you'll admire—tastefully trimmed and adorned with the newest ornaments, $25 to..... Millinery Stylish Hats, daintily built an exhibition entrancing in its beautiful combinations. Hats $2 for Misses and Women, from $9 to Women's Raincoats $10 to $18 Silk Waists $4 to $10 Oxford Shoes $2 to $4 STEVENSON Has broken through to 10th street with Crosset Shoes. This store sells everything pertaining to a Gentleman's wardrobe, Clothing, Hats, Furnishings and Shoes. M. D. Stevenson & Co. Outfitter to Men. POPULAR BRANDS ORE, 10c CIGAR GEORGE, 5c CIGAR SOLD BY Cigar Company Mainut, Kansas City, Mo RS. B. M. TRACY'S Team Parlor s. Ice Cream and Ices a Specialty worth. Open until 12 o'clock at night. PHONE 3467X MAIN g ```markdown ``` 1003 Walnut 105 East 10th St. Open until 2 o'clock a. m. Bell Phone 1877 Main. The patronage of all Railroad and Hotel men solicited. Good music all the time. We have modern furnished rooms furnished at 402 East 6th St. NEWS & GASSIP WILSON DAWSON, Business Mgr. PERCY D. CRUMP, Solicitor. Remember please— It's the little bits we collect here and there hat enables us to run from year to year." All announcements and notices are ten cents per line. LOCALS. Nicely furnished rooms with bath 1120 Charlotte. For Sale A full dress suit. Size 36 or 38. A big bargain, $11.00. Call Lewis Fashion Hat Stor 11th and Walnut Sts. A nice front room for rent for man and wife. Use of Dining room and kitchen. Inquire 1023 Virginia. The Son has a lady attendant who will be here to transact all business along the newspaper line. This means money in your pocket. Cut out the big ad of The Manter & Rosenbloom Clothing Co., and take it to their store at 1017-1019 Walnut St. They will give you $1.00 for your trouble in value. Now don't delay, but act at once. The Afro-American Employment Agency has added the services of Mrs., Chas, Conwell and Mrs. Sarah Hamnett of K. C. Mo., and Mr. Alonza Receivers of Des Molines, Iowa., to their office force to meet the demands of their increasing business. --- There is something new added to the public entertainment of our city. The New Arlington Treatet at 18th and Harrison streets, will furnish a vaudeville bill every Friday night on and after April 19th. ANDY PAYNE, Attorney, Office 924 Wyandotte. Give him a call. The Rising Son query box run by this paper wishes more business on that line, and wish the general public would take more interest in it. The Arlington Hall at 18th and Harrison Sts., is the most popular dancing hall for select crowds. Dancing every Monday night. Class night meeting every Wednesday night. The New Mayflower cafe is opened for business at 907 E. 18th St. If you wish to practice economy, deal with the advertisers in this paper. Mr. Glass a young business man of our city has opened a restaurant at 907 E. 18th St. Give him a call. Mrsr. Timothy Long of Atlanta, Georgia will be in the city for several weeks as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graham of 1609 Lydia. The boys are glad to see our old time friend John Cummings, up and about, and officiating in his former position as Steward at 706 E. 12th St. Sunday May 12 is the big meeting of Old Fellows. It will be a large affair and the first excursion of the season over the Missouri Pacific to Fort Scott, Kan. A large crowd is expected to go from the city. ```markdown ``` Mr. Woodmore, formerly resided in St. Louis and Chicago, spent a few days in the city last week as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Mortan, 614 Campbell. Mr. Woodmore is en route to Colorado Springs for his Health. Those seeking a home-like place to board call up 3427Y Main, Bell phone, House modern, good board. Satisfaction guaranteed. Henry Warfield has been away from Kansas City for a number of months and is among us for a short time and then he will leave for St. Paul some time next week. Mr. Ed. Temple, formerly a waiter of the Baltimore Hotel is visiting in the city. OPEN AT THE SEYMOUN 709 Wya First Class Me Open until 2 o'clock a.m. Bell Ph all Railroad and Hotel men selc have modern furnished rooms furn Bell Phone Main 738 Uneeda Domestic Hand Laundry Co., has opened up a splendid place at 2112-2114 E. 18th St. M. C. Jones is the manager. Mrs. Zonia Reece has opened an elegant cafe at 1115 Independence. The Star Cafe can take care of you at all hours. The Y. M. C. A. meets every Sunday afternoon 4:00 o'clock at their hall, 1512 E. 18th street. Mr. Ed. Ross President. The Highland avenue Baptist church literary meets every Monday night at 11th and Highland Ave. You are cordially invited to attend. We haven't any ax to grind; we don't knock on other business and professional men, but we are getting the business out on Vine street. Tom and Bill. They say it is so easy to dress nice all the time. Just go to the Union Credit Clothing Co. over 1230-32 Grand ave. Your credit is always good. Mr. A. Greathouse Upholsterer and furniture repairer does up-to-date upholstering furniture repairing at 1204 E. 18th St. Bell prone 4231 Grand, resident prone 4407 Grand, Kansas City, Mo. Do you want to work? If so you can get any kind of work by applying to the Afro-American Employment agency at 1005 McGee St. Home Phone 6236 Main, Bell Phone 4821 Main. Ladies and Gentlemen, why not wear good clothes all the time when you can buy them on your credit. It only takes a few dollars down and a few dollars a month at Manter & Rosenbloom Co., 1017.19 Walnut St. Know ye all concerned that the Rising Son has employed L. Amasa Knox as general attorney for this paper. Any one having grievances or damage suits please call at his office, 127 West 8th St. Home Phone 5478 Main. NEGRO INVENTION. A pocket folder Negro Guide. All the colored people of Kansas City are requested to list their names in the new Negro Directory which is being published by Stodder and Duncan, the advertising specialists. This directory is of such a nature as to be a great benefit to the Negro from a standpoint of business, necessity in case of accounts or general information. Mr. A. C. Stodder is very successful in having secured Mr. Wm Duncan of Chicago who is an advertising specialist. Any one desiring anything in his line please all at residence 1906 Vine. Bell Phone 4208 East. Nicely furnished rooms for rent to respectable parties with reference at 1114 Vine. Modern convenience. Bell Phone E. 4031. Mrs. J. O. Marshall, custodian of the Athaeneum rooms in the Pepper Bldg., was seriously injured by jumping from the second story window during the fire there this week. The Kansas City Colored Athletic Club will give a grand boxing match at Vineyard Hall, 8th and McGee St. There will be prizes awarded to the winners. The clever boxers will meet each other in the ring for six rounds. Refreshments, good music and dancing. The Seymour Cafe will serve you first class meal at all hours in the newly opened place, at the old state 709 Wyandotte St. THE SENATE CLUB GAVE THEIR MAY BALL. The May bail at the Arlington Dancing Hall Thursday nhtat, was quite a success. Gay Society Girls were out in full trim, Officers of the Club: Herman H. Franklin, Pres.; Wm Lewis, Vice Pres.; Leslie Brown, See'y; King D. Price, Asst. See'y; Oliver Jackman, Treas. If you want the best work done cheap bring all of your job printing to the Rising Son. That's what you want, what to wear good clothes and buy them on credit. Go to the Muster & Rosenbloom Co., 1017-19 Walnut Street. Let us know what you are doing in business or society, let the people read in the Rising Son when you on your visiting friends go and come Mr. Lange who is represented by Mr. N. C, Crews sent a letter containing a check for one hundred dollars heartily endorsing the scheme. Wednesday Offerings Jauntiest Coats in Vogue, possessing every authentically correct style point confirmed by foremost fashion dictators. Fancy Pony Coats, Modish Etons, Plaited Box Coats. Dashing, stylish, swagger, elegant - Coats that command and hold admiration Choice of numerous models at this phenomenal price Daintily braid trimmed beautiful plaited effects some charmingly lined with silk every detail in pleasing harmony with Fashion's latest caprice. Extraordinary Bargains at the Wednesday Price $5.98 Plenty of Coaches. Room for all. Train leaves 1 Union Depot 8:30 A. M. Returning leases Ft. Scott 7:00 P. M. Tickets and all information at 901 Main St., also Union Depot morning of Excursion. DON'T FORGES THE DATE For Neatly Furnished Rooms Go to Mrs. Sadie Gibson's New Place at 609 E. Missouri Avenue. For Railroad Porters and Hotel Waiters Especially. The Midland waiters have organized their base-ball team for the season and challenge any hotel team in the city for a game. The following are the team's officers. J. D. Strong, manager; Gus Mosley, captain; L. M. Tillman, secretary. Any team accepting this challenge will please notify Secretary Tillman, 1616 Lydia Ave. Kansas City, Mo. May 7, 1907 To the editor of the Rising Son.... Mrs. Viola Ford was called May 4th to attend the sick bed of her father. M. B. Jackson of Des Moines, Iowa... Kansas City, Kansas, May 6, 1907. Mr. W. T. Washington: Dear Sir: A copy of your Rising Son found its way into my home and I like it very much. I would take it for a while if you would send it to 410 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Sincerely yours. MRS. HOMER NETTLES. Parisian 1108-10 Ma Silk Coats $8, $10, $12 Taffeta Silk Coats and Coats Now Renuced to . Wednesday Jauntiest Coats in Vogue, possessing point confirmed by foremost fashion ed. Fancy Pony Coats Plaited Coats Dashing, stylish, swagger, elegant and hold admiration For Wednesday Choice of numerous models at braid trimmed beautiful plaited with silk every detail in pleasing caprice. Extraordinary Bargains Wednesday Price First Sunday Excursions FT. SCOTT STOPPING AT BUTLER Via Missouri Sunday, May 12 Plenty of Coaches. Room for all. Returning leases Ft. Scott 7:00 P. M. Main St., also Union Depot morning For Neatly Fun Go to Mrs. Sadie Gibson's New Avenue. For Railroads Waiters E Come around and pay your subscription to our lady attendant. OUR POLICY—The management of this paper takes a decided stand for honesty as the best policy. We propose to give every one a square deal, and we only ask for the same. It shall be the constant endeavors of the new management to peace this paper upon a high basis, to stand for the right, to speak out against, and expose the wrong, to commend the aggressive and successful, to encourage and defend the weak and struggling whose ideals are high and whose thlotives are pure, to champion the cause for the best interest of the Negro race. To fight for good in the name of God. DR. BU BOIS, THE NEGRO WHO WAS ASSISTANT PROFESOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. WILL LECTURE JUNE 6, 1907, AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. BANQUET TO HIM—ALLEN CHAPEL—JUNE 7, 1907—BENEFIT OF THE OLD FOLKS AND ORPHAN HOME—75 CENTS PER PLATE. The colored groceryman is located at 921 Independence ave.. with a fresh stock of fancy groceries and salt meats. Give him a call—R. Smith, Proprietor. Electric fans and the most delicious cold drinks served in the city will help to keep the patrons of McCampbell & Houston, cool this summer. STYLISH! COMFORTABLE! I can fit any nose with eye glasses. Do they slip off? I should say no! Are they easy to adjust? I should say so! I have the material and the patients. Bring me your nose, H. D. SIMMONS, Optician and Jeweler. 923 Campbell St. Journal Edition. NEW CREDIT STORE - OVER 1230-1232 GRAND CLOTHING PAYMENTS 50C TO $100 A WEEK UNION CREDIT CO. OVER 1230-1232 GRAND AVE. The McKinley Lodge No. 21 of Court of Calanthe & Knights of Pythias will give a "May Party" at the Vineyard Hall, 8th & McGee St., May 24th, 1907. All are cordially invited to attend. Committee on arrangements; Dr. Wm. J. Thompkins, chairman; Mrs. Josephine Finney, Secretary; Mrs. Fannie Moss, Treasurer; Mrs. Birdie Addison, Corresponding secretary; Mrs. Bell Blackston; Mrs. Minnie Crostowtwait; Mrs. Janie Johnston; Mrs. May F. P. Perry, Mrs. S. M. Dibble; Mrs. Nettie Henderson; Mrs. Amanda Dunn; Mrs. Dora Williams; Mrs. Lula Johnson; Mrs. Janie H. Combs; Mrs. Anna Scroggins, and Mrs. May Miller. Capt, Isaac H. Jordan, Grand Director of the Grand Court of Missouri has been doing a great work in the interest of the Court. There are seven courts in Kansas City and two in independence, Mo. The Grand court will meet in Farmington, Mo., the latter part of this month. One of the chief topics to be discussed is the endowment question. n Cloak Company Main Street at Sale Etons $5.98 y Offerings ing every authentically correct style dictators. ts, Modish Etons. ox Coats. elegant - Coats that command $5.98 this phenomenal price. Daintily effects. some charmingly lined ing harmony with Fashion's latest s at the $5.98 vision of the Season to TT, Kansas ER and RICH HILL ri Pacific Ry. 2. $1.25 Round Trip Train leaves Union Depot 8:30 A.M. T. Tickets and all information at g of Excursion. DON'T FORGES THE DATE. furnished Rooms New Place at 609 E. Missouri oad Porters and Hotel Especially. NEW CREDIT STO CLO PAYMENT THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY UNION OVER 12 DAIRY LUNCH THE ENT E ENTERPRI THE ENTERPRISE MRS. S. L. DAILY, Prop. Home Bakery and Ice Paces ICES OF A Bakery and Ice Parlor. Catering PIICES OF ALL KIN Home Bakery and Ice Parlor. Catering to the Public ICES OF ALL KINDS Bell'Phone 3578X Grand. 1320 E.18th St. MISSOURI 917-919 WA Now is the time to get you HATS C We are Expert Repairers. Panamas 917-919 WA Something New! W. T. Has M PENNY and Shoot MISSOURI HAT WORK 917-919 WALNUT STREET. At the time to get your old soft and s ATS CLEAR Expert Repairers. Panamas made like new. 23 Y 917-919 WALNUT STREET Something New! Come One On W. T. GREEN Has Moved His ENNY ARC and Shooting Gall MISSOURI HAT WORKS 917-919 WALNUT STREET. Now is the time to get your old soft and stiff We are Expert Repairers. Panamas made like new. 23 Years Experience. 917-919 WALNUT STREET Something New! Come One Come All W. T. GREEN Has Moved His PENNY ARCADE and Shooting Gallery To 713 MAIN STREET Don't forget the number gantly fitted up with every gentlemen. W. T. The New IS OPEN FOR Down Stairs at Mrs. Laura Akins has the fine in the West. One main dining roo thing of the season to be served prepare the fancy Steaks, Chops, and Soft Drinks all the time. Good Open at Night. The Best Accommo Houses at 508 n't forget the number. His new place fitted up with every inducement for men. W. T. GREEN, One New French IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS Down Stairs at 557 Grand Laura Akins has the finest American and European West. One main dining room and one private dining of the season to be served in first-class style. There are the fancy Steaks, Chops, Fish and Fowls of all soft Drinks all the time. Good Music while you eat. M at Night. The Best Accommodation, with Houses at 508 and 512 McG Don't forget the number. His new place will be elegantly fitted up with every inducement for ladies and gentlemen. W. T. GREEN, Propr. Mrs. Laura Akins has the finest American and European dining rooms in the West. One main dining room and one private dining room. Everything of the season to be served in first class style. The best cooks will prepare the fancy Steaks, Chips, Fish and Fowls of all kinds. Ice Cream and Soft Drinks all the time. Good Music while you eat. Meals at all hours. Open at Night. BELL PHONE 2502 MAIN STORE - OVER 1230 OTH ITS 50c TO $1.00 Buy Your Spring Clos That Gives You a P that if the clothes do not wear isfactian, we stand ready at them with others free of cost! We Give You a Positive Guar equal to any cash store. We Give You a Positive G terms are the easiest on earth. We Give You a Positive Guar press and repair your clothes free f FOR ALL THIS we only ask k to $1.00 a week, whichever your c Now Is There Anything On or will give you more pleasure tha smartest clothes in town, by simp OVER 1230-1232 GR THIN 50¢ TO $1.00 A WEEK If Your Spring Clothes of a House Gives You a Perfect Guarantee at if the clothes do not wear to your complete sale, we stand ready at any time to replace them with others free of cost. Give You a Positive Guarantee that our price is to any cash store. Give You a Positive Guarantee that our clothes are the easiest on earth. Give You a Positive Guarantee that we will care and repair your clothes free for one year. ALL THIS we only ask you to promise to pay us $1.00 a week, whichever your earnings can afford. Is There Anything On Earth that’s easier. We will give you more pleasure than having your choice of the best clothes in town, by simply asking for them? Buy Your Spring Clothes of a House That Gives You a Perfect Guarantee Buy Your Spring Clothes of a House That Gives You a Perfect Guarantee that if the clothes do not wear to your complete sat- isfactian, we stand ready at any time to replace them with others free of cost. We Give You a Positive Guarantee that our prices are equal to any cash store. We Give You a Positive Guarantee that our credit terms are the easiest on earth. We Give You a Positive Guarantee that we will clean, press and repair your clothes free for one year. FOR ALL THIS we only ask you to promise to pay us 50c to $1.00 a week, whichever your earnings can afford. Now Is There Anything On Earth that's easier, better or will give you more pleasure than having your choice of the smartest clothes in town, by simply asking for them? Open Monday and Saturday Evenings N CRE 230-1232 CREDIT 0-1232 GRAND WORKS STREET. Lift and stiff CANED new. 23 Years Experience. STREET One Come All EEN RCADE Gallery new place will be ele- ment for ladies and EEN, Propr. French Cafe BUSINESS Grand Avenue and European dining rooms private dining room. Every- style. The best cooks will wish of all kinds. Ice Cream you eat. Meals at all hours. with Rooming 2 McGee St. KANSAS CITY, MO. GRAND NG WEEK A House Guarantee complete sat- to replace our prices are that our credit we will clean. se to pay us 50c afford. it's easier, better your choice of the them? Cut out this coupon and we will accept as $1.00 on any purchase of $10.00 or more. T CO. ND AVE. 1320 E.18th St. Cut out this coupon and we will accept it as $1.00 on any purchase of $10.00 or more Round About New York Gossip of People and Things in the Great Metropolis HOTEL LIFE BECOMING A FAD AMONG THE RICH NEW YORK—The rich people of New York are not only music mad, but they are hotel mad. Hundreds and hundreds of people who have luxurious town houses, as well as country homes, are now living in hotels, and the demand for more and costlier hostilities continues unabated. The building of the Waldorf and its subsequent merger with the Astoria, was responsible largely for the hotel life fad. This hotel, as it stands, cost more than $14,000,000, and it would puzzle one to figure out how such a large investment could be made to pay. The taxes alone are more than $150,000 a year, and this does not include water rates, insurance and repairs. But it must pay, in spite of the size of the investment, for George Boldth has grown rich in its management. Even Oscar the chef has made his CURIOUSLY enough there are many old-fashioned hotels in New York, many of them out of the belt where say life reigns, which are still coining money for their proprietors. When John Jacob Astor built his famous hotel at Barclay street and Broadway his friends told him it would be a disastrous venture as the hotel was situated too far up town to catch the trade. Well, the hotel is still doing business, and the lessee is said to have made a great fortune out of it. Thousands of people who come to New York every year would not think of stopping anywhere else, any more than their fathers and grandfathers would in spite of the fact that it is now in almost the heart of the business and financial district. Then there is the Broadway Central at Third street, which used to be EVELYN TIRED OF CITY; WANTS TO GO OUT WEST BRONCHO busting is the sport which Evelyn Nesbit Thaw has set her mind upon as the thing she would most enjoy. The solitude of a western ranch, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and nestling in some valley far from the abode of others of her race, is where she plans to spend the remainder of her life with Harry Thaw, when he is free to leave the grim Tombs cellroom. "I am so tired of this; oh, so tired," she said the other day. "I want to leave it all—the crowds, the smoke, the big buildings, the lights, everything that reminds me of the past. "I want to go west with Harry—just Harry and I—and when he is acquitted we shall go. I have been in the west. I know what it is. I want to get away from this dressing, dressing, eternal dressing, and wear a short skirt and a sweater and ride bronchos astride." In reply to a question, if she would WILLIAM B. LEEDS' divorced wife is having a $360,000 laugh. The joke is on and the expense borne by Mr. Leeds' present wife, who was Mrs. May Stewart Worthington, of Cleveland, when she married the millionaire tinplate magnate. The $360,000 is what it cost Mrs. Leeds No. 2 to attempt to outshine Mrs. Leeds No. 1 in a single article of jewelry at the watering places of Europe. Mrs. Leeds no 1. was divorced in 1896 with a "dowry" of a cold million. After her husband married Mrs. Worthington the two women became rivals for society's highest honors. While both were abroad Mrs. Leeds No. 2 bought a magnificent necklace of pearls for $225,000, which she wore to the discomfiture of No. 1, dazzling all beholders. But when Mrs. May Stewart Worthington Leeds came home to New York she had the pearls unstrung and Bernard Citroen, named as the importer for Mrs. Leeds, swore the baubles were liable to a duty of only ten per cent, not being a necklace, but only so many unstrung pearls. The trifling duty of $22,500 was paid and Mrs. Leeds seemed to be in full possession of her necklace. The government officials, however, demanded a reappraisement, declaring pile. Besides the Waldorf Astoria, the Astors have invested many millions in hotels in recent years. Since then they have built the Hotel St. Regis in Fifth avenue, which has the name of being the most expensive holstery in New York, the Hotel Astor, a magnificent pile in Long Acre square, where not so long ago cows were wont to browse, and the Knickerbocker at Forty-second street and Broadway At present they are also building at a cost of $6,000,000, an apartment hotel at Seventy-ninth street and Broadway, which covers a whole city block, and in which the rents will run as high as $25,000 a year. One of the features will be two-story apartments, that is, the living rooms on one floor and the sleeping rooms on another, the floors being connected by private stairways. OLD FASHIONED HOTELS STILL MAKING MONEY the Grand Central, the hotel in which Ed Stokes shot Jim Fisk. It is still a flourishing institution. When Tilly Haynes, the proprietor, died a year or so ago he left more than $1,000,000. He also ran a hotel in Boston. It was in the Broadway Central that the Thaw jurors ate their meals when they were kept together. Smith & McNell's is another old time hotel which has kept its enormous business in spite of the march up town. It is near the Washington market and close to the ferries that bring the passengers from the various lines entering Jersey City. The partners started in with a coffee stand in the market. Both of them became millionaires. Smith & McNell's has the reputation of feeding a greater number of people than any other hotel or restaurant in New York. go back on the stage if it ever became necessary for her to earn her living again. Evelyn replied with a smile: "No, indeed, I would do anything else first. Dan O'Reilley told me a manager almost wept on his neck and said, 'Think of all this notoriety going to waste.'" Mrs. Thaw added that the stage had lost its attraction for her, and told of her early stage aspirations, saying: "In Pittsburgh, even as a child, I had longed to be a great actress. I thought I was going to be Sarah Bernhardt No. 2. My first rehearsal cured me of that. "Mr. Jerome told the jury I was a great actress. I wish he could have seen that rehearsal. I had one line to speak. It was something like 'Here comes the bride.' When I said it, Mr. Lederer looked up and laughed. I liped a little then and I would say b—wide.' It took him all morning to teach me that one line." DIVORCED MRS. LEEDS HAS LAUGH ON SUCCESSOR that it was a necklace and liable to an additional 50 per cent, duty, with interest. The necklace was seized. The case was carried into the United States circuit court, where it was held that Citroen must pay the amount of the protested duty before he could appeal from the decision of the local board of appraisers. The agents for Mr. Leeds were forced to pay into the treasury department at Washington, under protest, $110,335 to be added to the cost of the necklace. That is why the first Mrs. Leeds is having a $360,000 laugh. Big. Indeed. "What's old Hiram Hardapple looking so sore about, Jason?" "Bunkoed." "Bunkoed again? How did that happen?" "Wal, yeon see, some Maine firm wrote to Hiram and told him if he would sell 20 packages of sweet soap, seven Alaska diamond pins, an automatic bootjack and a self-heating incubator they would pay him big money." "Oh, yes. When Hiram had sold all the goods and sent in the collections they sent him by mail two of those great big one-cent pieces like our grandfathers used to use." WOMAN'S REALM Confections for Tea Table PRETTY FRAME FOR PHOTOGRAPHS DAINTIES THAT WILL PLEASE AFTERNOON CALLERS. Since the custom of taking afternoon tea is not only well established in this country but now in danger of becoming an untimely feast, it is astonishing to note the numerous little dainties and extra trimmings which are being served to plaque and delight the appetite. It is no longer merely a cup of tea and a slice of thin bread and butter that may be expected between four and 5:30 o'clock; jam has been added to the list and often hot Scotch scones and English muffins. Besides the tea table proper there stands usually a sort of rack table, pyramidal in shape and having three shelves, one above the other and round like plates. Each one is covered with attractive china holding some fascinating biscuit or cake. Jam of one or two kinds is suggested in between them and after the hostess has ascertained which jam and biscuit her guest prefers she spreads it for him herself before passing it on a small plate. This little attention appears very gracious. Among the biscuits those of "health food" reputation are often found and jam is spread over them to add to their somewhat questionable Gold-Tinsel Embroidery Thread and Gold Braid Used. This is a very pretty frame, the gold embroidered silk being most effective. The sketch shows just a quarter of the frame in its full size, so that the silk should be cut from this with one-half inch turnings at each edge. A medium shade of olive-green is used for our model, and the simple embroidery pattern is worked with gold-tinsel embroidery thread, and a tiny gold braid, which edges the opening, and is put on in a waved line. Cut a stout piece of cardboard the shape shown, but one-half inch smaller at each edge than the silk; also cut a hole in the center, snip the edges of silk, cover the face of the card with a thin layer of wadding, place a piece of glass behind the opening, fix it by seccotine; then fix the back by seccotine to the sides and BROWN SERGE WALKING DRESS. Blouse Jacket and Skirt of Somewhat Novel Design. Cigar-brown serge is used for this dress. The skirt is a seven-gore pattern, machine-stitched several times at the foot. The blouse jacket opens in front to show a white vest, that is hooked invisibly, and has a line of knot stitches, worked with brown silk up each side of the opening. The revers are edged with plaited silk, and the deep waistband is fastened by silk-covered but 1 tons; two one-half inch tucks are carried from the waist quite over the shoulder each side. The puffed sleeves have turn-up cuffs, finished by platted silk. Brown chip hip, trimmed with velvet and a feather mount. Streamers on Dress Hats. A lot of the newest dress hats have streamers. A particularly nice one of fine leghorn piled with blossoms had long streamers that were to fall far down the back, of petunia velvet ribbon with small blossoms from the hat lightly fastened on its length. taatiness. Other hostesses have fine, small, flat wafers of whole wheat covered with chocolate in their own kitchens before serving. They are then above reproach to pass with tea. The biscuit itself is digestible, the chocolate tasty and nourishing. Biscuit covered with cheese, on the contrary, while highly agreeable to the taste, are avoided by those hyper-careful about their diet. Strawberry jam is undoubtedly the favorite for spreading on English muffins. Blackberry jam or guava is chosen to spread on the health food biscuits, especially those made of graham or whole wheat. Scotch scones are spread only through the middle with fresh butter. These scones are very similar to old-fashioned soda biscuits and are invariably served hot. In size they are little larger than a quarter of a dollar. The number that some people can make disappear is therefore readily countenanced. Wafer toast finds a place at afternoon tea. In making it the bread is cut as thin as possible and it is then toasted until extremely crisp. It is eaten dry or with jam, but it is never buttered. When cake appears at afternoon tea the fashion rages for a rich pound cake showing through it many large raisins. Europeans invariably refer to it as "American plum cake" and regard it as a specialty of this country. In entertaining foreigners, therefore, it is perhaps the most acceptable cake to offer. upper edge; or else place the photo in position, then seccotine the whole edge of the back. For the support, take a double strip of paper, cover with dark green paper, and fix to the center of back. A strip of black tape or elastic fixed to support, and to the back of frame, will prevent it slipping. Model Is Sure to Be Worn This Season with Tub Frocks. As everything else in the realm of dress that has succeeded has widened its influence and scope of usefulness, so with the picture hat, which is this season for the first time worn with tub frocks, that is, the picture hat with waving plumes, ospreys, etc., as we think of it in the full sense of the word. And this season's models are worn more to the back of the head than of yore. It is a new feature to be noted in the smartest modes. The mushroom shape will grow in popularity as the warmer weather comes, for while it answers every purpose of beauty, one of its main objects is also to afford protection from the sun. A delightful effect in white chip, with an edge of black velvet, has a bow of the same and looks very pretty. It is trimmed with clusters of shaded black and white feathers, completing a graceful arch. The Seagon's Sashes Several novel kinds of sashes have appeared this spring upon gowns designed for younger women. One of these ribbon garnitures, made from opalescent moire, with a narrow black edge, had two fine black silk tassels dangling from the forked points of the "swallowtail" effect into which the ends were divided. Another sash, made for a charming biscuit colored costume, was likewise of moire ribbon, in this case plain black, tied in a high bow at the back, the hems being finished with fringe. Still another was made of delicate chine ribbon having an exquisitely variegated fringe harmonizing with the floral colors of the sash. To Renew Smelling Salts Smelling salts can be made to last four years if fresh spirits are poured over the balls of salt from time to time, so as to keep up the original strength of the mixture. Many people use spirits of ammonia in this connection, but a still more powerful specific may be found in a combination of this spirit with oil of lavender, in the proportion of two parts of the former to one of the latter, says Woman's Life. In procuring the ammonia, however, care must be taken to avoid choosing aromatic spirits of ammonia in error, the water which it contains preventing it from amaigamating with the oil. The Third Person "They're two of Sis' sweethearts," said Mrs. Vaughan, with a laugh, as Jack Read and James Bell went past the gate. I looked after them with surprised disapproval. "Sweethearts!" I cried. "Why, the child has only just put her hair up." Mrs. Vaughan laughed again. "She's 18, you know. I had a couple of proposals before I was her age." She matched a skein of wool critically against the light. "For the matter of that, I believe they both propose to her about once a week." She settled upon the skein and resumed her work. "It seems only the other day that you used to call her your little wife. . . . Well, well! . . . You were always fond of her." "Of course," I agreed. "Of course I am. Little girls are like kittens. They ought not to grow up. It makes one feel old." I sighed. "But I like fair." "Ph!" "I prefer Jack books." "Confounded." "But I prefer me music." "Like his imi" She seated I trunk and swu bon. "You see," she Jack-without-Jit Jack. So I do. If there were so looking horribly "Umph!" "It doesn't beauty!" "Umph!" "Your conver" "I got down." "Old maids and old bachelors are always older than other people." Mrs. Vaughan inspected the skein again, as if she mistrusted it. "Why don't you marry, George?" "You aren't available," I pointed out. She threatened me with a knitting needle. "My age relieves me from the necessity of boxing your ears." "My age relieves me from the necessity of having my ears boxed." "You are a boy to me." She shook her head slowly. "You don't look 30." I protested. "I'm 40 next week. You are 33, aren't you?" I nodded. "How old do you feel?" "Anything from 25 to 100. I think Sis has kept me young. I shall miss her if she goes and gets married." We had been friends since she was a baby. "You won't try to persuade her not to, will you?" Her mother laid her hand on my arm. "You over-rate my powers of persuasion." "I am not so sure of that. She thinks a great deal of what you say." "Ummph!" I got up and took my hat. "I'm afraid my reign is over. Anyhow, she hasn't told me about the sweet-hearts. Good-by." "Good-by." Mrs. Vaughan held my hand a trifle longer than usual. "You will miss your little playmate, George," she said, gently. "You've always been so kind to her; so very, very kind. She'll never forget; but . . . Time flies doesn't it. If I were you I should replace her by a wife. There are lots of nice girls." "I'm afraid I should be hard to please. Sis and Sis' mother have set my standard. . . Bless them! Good-by!" Then I went. As I was going slowly down the front path Sis swept in at the gate. She caught me by the arms and tried to spin me round. The dignity of her years had not fully come upon her. "My dear man!" she cried, "you're looking as solemn as a funeral. What is the matter with you?" "Sweethearts!" I said. She opened her eyes wide. She has wonderful eyes and splendid long lashes. "You haven't!" she cried. "If it's that horrid Miss Mellor I'll never speak to you again. . . . Then I believe it's Miss Gray? I saw her talking to you after church on Sunday, and you wouldn't take any notice of me. She isn't a bit nice. So there." "I didn't say my sweethearts," I remarked. She had the grace to blush. "Mother has been talking nonsense to you." She poked a stone with her parasol. "Is it nonsense, Kiddie?" I always used to call her that. "But I suppose you won't tell me your secrets now?" She chivied the stone through the gate and into the gutter. "You don't want to know my secrets now," she said, with an air of grievance. "I suppose that Miss Gray—her hat doesn't suit her." She nodded aggressively. "Miss Vaughan has a new hat, I observe. She used to show me her new hats before she was grown up. . . . I wish you hadn't grown up, Kiddie." "Well, pretend I haven't," she proposed. "Let's go down the lane and fish for 'tiddlers';" She laughed and took my arm. "Do you remember when I fell in the pond?" I laughed, too. "Don't do that to-day. I can't pretend you're little enough to carry home. . . . About those sweethearts, Kiddie?" "Which?" she inquired, innocently. "Tell me about all of them." "We've only an hour and a half." She laughed wickedly, under her breath. "Then tell me about Jack Read and Jim Bell. Which is it?" "That is the difficulty," she stated. "Which do you like best?" "There's a bird's nest somewhere about here," she observed irrelevantly. "Three speckled eggs!" "No, the eggs." She laughed triumphantly, and I had to laugh too. "You mean you won't confide in me row?" She studied my face, under her long lashes, and grew serious. "Of course I will. I like Jack best, because he's dark." "Sweethearts!" I said. "Which do you prefer?" "They're all alike." "Your sweethearts?" "But I like Jim best because he's fair." "Ph!" "I prefer Jack when he gives me books." "Confounded cheek!" I growled. "But I prefer Jim—when he gives me music." "Like his impudence!" She seated herself on an old treetrunk and swung her hat by the ribbon. "You see," she explained, "I like Jack-without-Jim, and Jim-without-Jack. So I don't know what to do. If there were she-Mormons—You are looking horribly cross, George." "Umph!" "It doesn't suit your style of beauty!" "Ummh!" "Your conversation is monotonous!" I sat down on the trunk beside her. "The fact is Kiddle, I've had a shock. I've only just realized that you are grown up. It's very nice for you, and you've grown up very nicely. But it isn't nice at all for me. I lose such a jolly little chum." She took my arm impulsively "Oh, you don't! Only I thought—" She stopped and looked down at her shoes. "Thinking is a new pastime for you." She glanced at me reproachfully. "You always say things like that. That is why I think—at least, I don't think—only—" "Tell me, dear." I put my hand on her shoulder. "I thought perhaps that, now I was J. She Would Not Answer or Look at Me. She Would Not Answer or Look at Me. grown up, you—you didn't approve of me." "I see. I don't flatter you. The 'sweetcarts' do." "They mean it." There was a flash in her eyes. "Yes," I agreed. "I'm sure they do. Of course they do. They don't mean nicer things than I think of you. . . . Which is it, little girl?" "Neither." She shrugged her shoulders pettishly. "I like one just as much as the other. Really I do. I suppose I shall end like the girl in your verses." "Which verses?" I asked. I am a writer by profession, and I've written so many verses; and most of them about girls. "These in The Mirror. 'The Third Person.' Don't you remember them?" "No. How do they go?" I did remember them, as a matter of fact; but I wanted to be flattered by finding that she did. She fumbled about for a pocket—another sign of grown-upness—and produced a tattered cutting. "Read them!" she commanded. So I read: THE THIRD PERSON. Two gentlemen came courting me. Their names were John and Jim—in fact, Peter there were three; But who would reckon him? Dear John was dark. I like dark men, and men who fair (us Jim). Poor Peter half and half; but then I never thought of him. John raved about my hair and eyes. My voice encaptured Jim. But Peter used to criticise—As if I cared for him! "Twas John who sent the books I knew, The music came from Jim. That stupid Peter sent the two—I cared for him." I liked John best, when John was by; With Jim inched to Jim; But as for Peter—Really, I Took no account of him! I often used to wish I could Accept both John and Jim. If they proposed, If Peter should, I'd soon dispose of him. Last Monday, at the fancy ball, John asked me; so did Jim; But Peter never asked at all— "Twas just as well for him. 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"Since the first of the year," he said, "I haven't had a smoke, and I haven't taken a drink." Everybody looked at him with amazement, respect and awe. How strong-willed he must be, they said; how ascetic, how spiritual! It was tremendous. "And yet," said a pale vegetarian, "all women, or at least 99 per cent. of them, maintain this wonderful abstinence their whole life long. Why don't you praise them for it?" With his medicated handkerchief he brushed the sneer from his lips. "We men," he said, "beside women are hogs. We call our women silly; we won't give them the vote; but the average woman lives on a higher plane than the average man. She thinks of nobler things than money-grubbing, drink, tobacco, food. "Did you ever hear your wife growl about the cooking? Did you ever hear of a woman epicure? No; woman is above the hoglike pleasures of the table. She is above such a tobacco and whiskey seance as is now going on here." 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The heavy snowfall during the past winter has left the ground in splendid shape for successful seeding operations. The fine weather of the past few days has taken much of the frost out of the ground and during next week there will scarcely be a district in which the seeder is not being operated. The most optimistic conditions exist and in all districts the farmers are busy getting things in shape. There will be a very large acreage sown in spring wheat, oats and barley. At many points throughout the three provinces the newcomers are busy unloading their stock and effects, working night and day in order to get on their farms and become active agencies in the effort to make the year 1907 the banner year in grain producing in Western Canada. As compared with districts many hundred miles further south than this, it will be seen that Western Canada ranks amongst the first in the line of seeding operations for the present year. It is safe to say that farmers who get in their crop before the 20th or 24th of May, will receive magnificent returns. A number of those coming in this spring, who had not their land prepared last fall, will break up enough land to get in a crop of oats and barley and probably some flax. This, together with the vegetables they will plant, will give them ample food for themselves and stock during the coming summer and winter. These early seeding operations are not confined to one district, but are spread over a country 900 miles long by 400 miles in width. The agents of the Canadian Government, located at different points throughout the United States, are busy giving information regarding the many new districts that are being made available for settlers. Low railway rates, information and literature are given on application to the agent, whose name appears in advertisement elsewhere in this paper. ITWOULD BE SIMPLE. Formalities Compiled with, Escape from Hotel Was Easy. In the days before the dawn of his fame it was the practice of a certain well known author to wander up and down the land seeking what he might devour in the way of suggestion and local color. In this way he had drifted into Arkansas, "toughing it," and not, as he expresses it, presenting an appearance calculated to inspire a hotel proprietor with unlimited confidence. The only hotel in the town, a frame structure, seemed to have been built upon the theory that there was plenty of room straight up, but that ground had to be bought, and the wanderer was shown to a room on the third floor, reached through many narrow and winding passages. From the one window it was a straight drop to the ground. "Say, how would I get out of this place in case of fire?" he asked the landlord, who had brought up his grip. The other eyed him coldly. "Wall," he drawled, "all yo' would have to do would be to show their night watchman—the one with their shotgun—a receipted bill foh yo' board an' hodgin' an' get him to tie up their bulldog."-Harrer's Weekly. FIRST TO CROSS PACIFIC. Side-Wheel Steamer Aroused Much Interest in Japan. "I saw the first steamship flying the American flag that ever crossed the Pacific ocean enter the harbor of Hongkong," said Frederick R. Sterling, a merchant of Hongkong. "That vessel was the Colorado, and it landed in Hongkong in 1869. It was the first day of January, and there was a big crowd of people of all nationalities to see her. Being a side-wheeler of the old-fashioned type, she was a curiosity. At the request of Isaac J. Allen, the American consul general, the ship gave an excursion around the island on which the city is situated. I was among the 1,200 on board. It was a gala day. Whistles blew, people shouted, and numerous small sailing boats and tugs escorted us. 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