The Rising Son

Ten Thousand Negroes Read this Paper Because They Know Our Cause Is Just. 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. Great Prosperity Among the Negroes in this Community, Especially in the South End of Town. VOLUME XI. Great Prosperity A in this Communi the South E Prosperity comes from labor. If one in making a comparison of the varying conditions of the Negroes you can see that within the last few years in this city he has accumulated a vast amount of property. Booker T. Washington says for the Negro to get property and start a bank account. In Kansas City to a great extent he has done this. Going from one part of the city to the other there are a very few places where one can find that the Negro don't own some kind of property in the vicinity. This is very gratifying to the watchful members of the race. The white real estate men in the last few years have begun to deny to him any house one could really call decent. They have driven him out of most all respectable neighborhoods and have even begun to set him back in alleys to live, and also are building old barns into houses for them to make their homes and rear their families. Some of our best Negroes have taken exception to this treatment and their great object now is to buy them a piece of property. In some places the Negro owns homes to such a large extent that the places have been given nick-names such as Quality Hill, Negro Hyde Park, Vanderhilt's Lane, Big Four Hundred Neighborhood and many other names that could just as readily be applied. Vine street, Flora, Highland, Woodland, and, in fact, Forest to Montgall east from 12th to 26th South, and also including scattering portions of other precincts, you can see an awakening along the real estate line. What does all this mean? It means that the Negro is leaving that old crude state of Ante-Bellum days and are going to the front as men and women to take part in the commercial warfare that is being waged. Some of those who boldly struck out to better their condition were the McCampbell's, Love's, Howard's Wortham's, Shannon's, White's, Pul- A CHARTER HAS BEEN DENIED THE NEGRO ELKS. The referee who was appointed by Judge Powell to report on the granting of a charter for the I. B. P. O. Elks reported the matter in an unfavorable manner to the Court. Claim in the main that there were some undesirable characters in the Lodge. The Negro Elks in other States have been granted a charter and we don't see why that it can not be done in Missouri. This matter should have the serious attention of every Negro interested in Secret order work. KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. Mrs. R. E. Hughes and little daughter left June 18 for a six weeks' visit in Lexington, Mo., and will visit in Higginsville, Mo. In the west side a little dog that makes his home around the Riverview station was thought to be having a fit. Many persons were frightened. He bit a little colored child on the leg. Correspondent Messrs, L. D. Hines, Thos. Welch, T. J. Benjamin and the tonsorial artists of Cowden's barber shop will superintend a trolley party to Olathe, Kan., Sunday, June 30, in the interest of Rev. J. Logan Craw, pastor of A. M. E. church there. Rev. Craw and congregation are making great preparations for the entertainment of all who come and extend a cordial welcome to all. This is his "grand rally day" and $100 is to be raised. Join the party. lam's, Allen's, Day's, Hawkins's, Patterson's, Jones', Garrett's, Foxe's, Knox's, Washington's, Griffin's, Cook's, Yates', Bailey's, Cole's, Francs, Wiley's, and an innumerable host of others which this paper has failed to give, but who shall be named at a future time, as this is only an impartial list. But theses are for the purpose of demonstrating that the Negroe is not only coming, but is here. The stronger the opposition, the better will the race be fitted for the harder parts yet to come. Some think that the race is going back, and that the prejudice is increasing, but as viewed through the eyes of the newspaper this cannot possibly be. These actions and acquisitions show the contrary. What argument can the white people present against that wall of solid facts? None, as they can only accept facts as they are. Could anything be more positively proven? Does these facts show great prosperity among the Negroes? In many cases the families buying have jobs that don't pay them over $50.00 per month. Another thing that can be carefully noted is that the Negro business places are picking up in business, as the thousands of Negroes are beginning to realize their duty toward Negro business places. Another phase of the proposition is that those who have no property are very anxious to become property owners. A spirit which is no doubt akin to the Kansas City spirit of raising the Standard. Some of these changes have been brought about in a very few years. One can fairly guess the Negro is going forward. Let the good work go on. Let all Negro citizens band together for common welfare of all. In another decade the Negro will have made for himself a prominent commercial value in this community. The Negroes of Kansas City are taking a rebound to the front. No force can stop their progress. Kansas City Negroes are an example for many. Mr. W. B. Coutee has composed several pieces of music and he is sending them to the Jamestown exposition. His last composition is a masterpiece in that it shows the depths of negro genius, besides the most difficult technical and harmony, it has a tendency toward the intonations of Gill cart. The foundation of the song comes from Goethe. If this piece in the contest takes the prize it will place Kansas City in first place along the musical line. THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW YEOMEN HALL. Last Tuesday night was one of the grandest affairs of the season. The new hall is the swellest place in the city for colored people. The large electric fans made the hall as cool as if you were in the open air. Do not fall to go whenever you see the name of Yeomen Hall mentioned. FOR RENT. Three newly papered and painted rooms at 568 Cottage Lane. Apply to R. E. Schryock, Portal Telegraph Bldg, 8th and Delaware. Mr. Geo. Walker, 52 West 133d street, a member of the theatrical company of Williams & Walker, paid the Rising Son a visit Sunday. He was visiting the city for a couple of days and left on the 4:45 train en route for Lawrence to visit his family. You can rent the Yoemen Hall for any occasion. Call on Managers Dawson and Trimble. 804 E. 10th or 818 E. 10th, flat, H. CALL FOR A SOLEMN CONCLAVE. To the Citizens of the State of Missouri: On February 13th, 1907, fifty delegates, representing ten counties and the largest cities in the State, assembled in the State House in Jefferson City to enter their protest against the separate car law, which had already passed the State Senate, and to appeal to the reason, Liberality and good judgment of the Railroad Committee and other members of the House of Representatives who were present, to keepe the proposed bill from becoming a law. We are thankful to say that the better judgment of that body prevailed and we have been spared the humiliation to which our people are subjected in many of the other States. The success which attended our efforts upon tails occasion, indicates clearly, that with organization throughout the State and discreet management, we can do much toward creating a healthy public opinion in regard to all laws, bearing upon the interests of our race. The Negro is under criticism; he needs defense; his civil and political rights are in jeopardy, he needs protection. For these reasons the delegation adopted a resolution while assembled in the A. M. E. Caurch, Jefferson City, Mo. February 13th, 1907, instructing the President and Secretary of that gathering to invite a solcann convocation of the people of Missouri through their representatives, for the purpose of considering the advisability of a permanent organization The meeting is hereby called to convene in St. Louis, Mo., opening in Central Baptist Church, July 10th, at 9 a. m., and closing in St. Paul A. M. E. Church, July 11th. All religious denominations, educational institutions, charitable associations, secret societies, and any other organizations in the State not included in this number are requested to send at least one delegate from each city, community and precinct to be present at said conventions at the time herein designated. Abraham Grant, President. George E. Stevens, St. Louis. Secretary. Jefferson City Committee: William T. Washington, Kansas City B. W. Stewart, St. Louis. R. Farley Fisher, Jefferson City. U. Homer Franklin, Jefferson City Chas. Turner, St. Louis. F. J. Shannon, M. D., Kansas City Leon H. Jordan, Kansas City. B. B. Tully, Holden. J. T. Smith, Jefferson City. L. R. Woolrich, Lexington. George B. Vashon, St. Louis. W. Boyd, St. Louis. T. B. Carter, Jefferson City. J. C. Caldwell, St. Joseph. J. H. Garnett, D. D., Macon. J. M. Rutledge, Jefferson City. Leon Hill, M. D., Boonville. W. B. Brooks, Boonville. J. W. Dawell, Jefferson City. B. F. Alleh, Jefferson City. Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City. Homer C. Phillips, Sedalia. J. B. Parsons, Jefferson City. C. H. McKensie, St. Louis. Duke Diggs, Jefferson City. P. C. Glens John Golins, Jefferson City. J. C. Campbell, St. Louis. W. C. Hueston, Kansas City. Thomas Bass, Mexico. W. H. Huston, Pettis Co. G. N. Grisham, Kansas City. Herbert Beach, Chillicot. A. A. Gilbert, Lexington. George E. Thompson, Kansas City. S. W. Parr, St. Louis. Abraham Reynolds, Warrensburg. W. S. Carrion, M. D., St. Joseph. J. R. A. Crossland, M. D., St. Joseph. George W. Dupee, Jefferson City. C. G. Williams, Boonville. Richardson Ferguson, Sedalia. C. W. Holliday, Sedalia. W. D. Cook, St. Louis. James Thomas, Warensburg. T. C. Unthank, Kansas City. F. J. Peck, Peck D. D., Kansas City. A. E. C. H. COUNTEE A. B. W. B. COUNTEE. Mr. C. H. Countee is manager of the undertaking firm of Countee Bros. With the assistance and co-workship of his father, Rev. R. N. Countee, who is well known, and his brother, W. B. Countee, they set about to establish their undertaking firm 12 years ago. Through obstacles and numerous disadvantages tacy displayed that ingenuity which is well known in them, of stick-to-itiveness, until they paved the way and made it possible that a legitimate business which is solely dependent upon the colored people for support could thrive, thereby making it easier for others who wished to embark in the same enterprise. We have no need to mention to our readers that Counter Bros. are courteous and gentlemanly as the best. Their continued success is proof enough for that fact. They have just completed the remodeling of their place of business. Their morgue room is nicely arranged, their chapel is grand, the display of caskets and robes is very good, their office and reception room is not to be compared with any, it is second to none. A visit through their place will thoroughly convince you of the above facts. The next good feature of their business method is they have none but experienced assistants to look after the work. Mr. Counter has quite recently been elected Worshipful Master of Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M. thereby establishing the fact that he is well thought of in this community. He is the youngest man that we have known to be elected Master of any Masonic Lodge in Kansas City. Mr. C. H. and W. B. Counter are also members of nearly all the various Lodges of Kansas City. They are both energetic young men who believe strongly in advancement and the success of any and all good causes. Dr. T. E. McLain of Denver, Colo. passed thru the city last night with his newly wedded bride, on route for Denver, where they will reside. Don't Stay away from the employment office because you have no money. They will locate you so that you will always have money. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE NOTES. The eight annual session of the National Negro Business League is to be held at Topeka, Kansas, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 14th, 15th and 16th, 1907. The Central Passenger Association is just preparing notice of its arrangement of a one and one-third round trip rate to be joined by the other passenger associations of the country for the coming meeting of the League. Mr. E. P. Booze, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is arranging to secure a special car with a party of about twenty-five representative people of his section to attend the coming meeting of the League. Mr. F. D. Patterson, Fourth Vice President of the National League, and manager of the carriage building firm of C. R. Patterson & Sons, Greenfield, Ohio, is taking an active part in increasing the influence of the organization in the state of Ohio. A large number of delegates, from this section will likely attend the Topeka session of the League than at any previous meeting. A unique feature of the coming meeting will be the presence, from the Business Course Department of Western University, Prof. Albert Ross, Director, of a number of Negro young men and women stenographers and typewriters, trained in this school, who are to be located in the convention hall, ready to take dictation for such business men who would want to correspond with their families or friends in this way during their stay in Topeka. The League will be tendered a grand picnic at the magnificent pleasure resort "Vinewood," about six miles from the city. On the evening of President Booker T. Washington's annual address, the meeting will be held in the Auditorium, a large assembly hall seating four thousand five hundred persons. The League banquet, to be served by one of the leading caterers of the state, will also be held in the Auditorium. The Topeka Choral Club of over half a hundred voices will entertain the visitors with their engaging musical renditions during the sessions. Special selections are being rehearsed. All the citizens of Topeka are assisting in every way possible to make the meeting of the League a great success. The state and city officials are cooperating with the Negro Business League officers in preparation for the visitors and a hearty welcome on all hands awaits the delegates and friends. Among those who will formally welcome the League attendants are, Hon E W. Hoch, Governor of the State Mayor William Green, and Hon C K. Holiday. The later will represent the Commercial Club of Topeka. The Committee on Home and Location have arranged for all visitors and League members to be taken care of at an average rate of $1.00 per day for board. There will be no attempt to hold up the delegates on this item. The officers of the Topeka League have just issued a special invitation to all members of the National League and their friends, urging them to attend the meeting and assuring them a profitable and interesting stay in Kansas. Detailed information along any line and especially as to accomodations can be furnished by Mr. Ira C. Guy, Vice President of the National Negro Business League, 311 West 14th Street, Topeka, Kansas. The sooner the people are rid of all the Negro imposters in the various public positions, the better for the race. Have you been to the new Arlington Theatre? If not, why not, and when are you going? The Son knows everything that goes on in this city, so be careful and help us make our race a deserving one. Stand for something. NUMBER 42 The paper is endeavoring to show that it can just as strongly endorse a man as it can repudiate one. In our stand for the great body of Negroes in this city we wish to show the people we are trying to be just and fair. For this reason we take for our sketch Dr. J. N. Birch who has hardly been among us over six years and during that time his sincere work shows for itself. There are many others whose names will appear later on in some other issue. Dr. Birch came to Kansas City with just $30,00 and his medical ability and today he has accumulated Real Estate in Kansas City to and over the amount of $40,000.00. He has never missed and we know it by his successful advancement to better his office and to benefit his patient. Dr. Birch has in his office alone over $4,000 of instruments, Medical and Surgical Paraphernalia. At this time he has installed another new instrument called "The Inhalitorium for the treatment of consumption. Asthma, Syphilis, Incipient Phthishis and Catarrah. Searching around for some strong positive force for the prevention of the disease and the curing of the first stage he has at last hit upon the "Eureka or enemy of consumption. The new Inhalitorium was acquired at a cost of over $650.00. Besides this he has in his office the Static and Xray; The Nebulizer and Mechanical Vibrator, in fact there is no instrument of Modern date that he has not got in his office. Dr. Birch recognizing the difficulty of Negroes securing good houses built a row of flats that are classified with any flats occupied by the white race. Believing this will help in a small way to improve the sanitary condition of the Negro. Besides this he has a beautiful house on Garfield and also his own splendid residence. So you see the paper is taking an honest stand to weed out the good from the bad. To show who is making good and who is not. If our position in pointing toward the accumulating Negro citizen is prompted from a purely unselfish motive does it not conclusively, show that we are not trying to run a sensational paper but that in our fight for right we are running a paper of the people, by the people and for the people. FOR NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS WITH CONVENIENCES AND CLOSE TO TWO CAR LINES, GO TO MRS. A. HARPER'S PLACES, NO. 1011 OAK, ST., AND 1712 TROOST AVE., BELL PHONE 4369X GRAND. This paper should not need to deny any charge of grafting, for everybody knows that we have stood in this community for nothing but right. Another, thing we would not be guilty of accepting money from that source. If any one knows the public should know we stand for right without asking compensation. Knowing well that the public will uphold us. The Son wishes to announce that we have changed the lady assistant in our office, and we have now employed Miss Jerrine Hill, one of the recent graduates of Lincoln High School. If you want the best work done cheap bring all of your job printing to the Dising Son. The Son has a lady attendant who will be here to transact all business along the newspaper line.' A copy of this paper can be secured at 914 E. 12th street. Phone your order and we will send one of our news-boys to your home. The newspaper men of the country were ably represented. Some men saw the cloud gathering and staid out of the rain. Why don't you come in out of the rain? Plenty room, Come in. NERVOUS COLLAPSE IS OFTEN PREVENTED BY OR WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS. Taken When the First Warning Symptoms Are Noticed Much Neodiese Suffering May Be Saved. Are you troubled with pallor, loss of spirits, waves of heat passing over the body, shortness of breath after alights exertion, a peculiar skipping of the heart beat, poor digestion, cold extremities or a feeling of weight and fullness? Do not make the mistake of thinking that these are diseases in themselves and be satisfied with temporary relief. This is the way the nerves give warning that they are breaking down. It simply means that the blood has become impure and cannot carry enough nourishment to the nerves to keep them healthy and able to do their work. Rest, alone, will sometimes give the needed relief. The tonic treatment by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, however, prevents the final breakdown of the nerves and the more serious diseases which follow, because the pills act directly upon the impure blood, making it rich, sed and pur. Mrs. E. C. Bradley, of 103 Parsella avenue, Rochester, N.Y., says: "I was never very healthy and some years ago, when in a run-down condition, I suffered a nervous shock, caused by a misfortune to a friend. It was so great that I was unfit for work. "I was just weak, low-spirited and nervous. I could hardly walk and could not bear the least noise. My appetite was poor and I did not care for food. I couldn't sleep well and once for two weeks got scarcely an hour's sleep. I had severe headaches most of the time and pains in the back and spine. "I was treated by two doctors, being under the care of one of them for six months. I got no relief and then decided to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. I soon began to feel better and the improvement was general. My appetite became hearty and my sleep better. The headaches all left and also the pains in my back. A few more boxes entirely cured me and I was able to go back to work. I felt splendid and as though I had never been sick." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are invaluable in such diseases as rheumatism, after-effects of the grip and fevers, neuralgia, St. Vitus' dance and even partial paralysis and locomotor ataxia. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by all druggists, or will be sent, postpaid, on receipt of price, 50 cents per box, six boxes for $2.50, by the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectadet, N. Y. Historic Island for Sale. Raasay island, in the Inner Hebrides, which lies between the mainland of Scotland and the Isle of Skye, has failed to find a purchaser at the upset price of $255,000 placed upon it. Its name is the Scandinavian for "the place of the roe deer," and the shootings, with the mansion house and grounds at the southern end, constitute the chief value of the island. Near the northern end are the ruins of Brochel castle, the residence of its ancient lairds, the MacLeods. In celtic lore Raasay has a place and in England literature it is mentioned in Samuel Johnson's "Journey to the Western islands of Scotland." The extraordinary popularity of fine white goods this summer makes the choice of Starch a matter of great importance. Defiance Starch, being free from all injurious chemicals, is the only one which is safe to use on fine fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffener makes half the usual quantity of Starch necessary, with the result of perfect finish, equal to that when the goods were new. It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them.—Motto on Plato's Ring. Smokers have to call for Lewis' Single Binder cigar to get it. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Men with long heads are capable of using them on short notice. If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz package, 5 cents. Scatter with one hand; gather with two.—German. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES, BACKACHE 1375 "Guaranteed" Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Bellingham, Everett, Vancouver, Victoria, and New Westminster BURNING ASHES. Official of Geological Survey Makes Some Pertinent Comments. "There has been a lot of nonsense written about this scheme of a Pennsylvania cobbler to burn ashes for fuel," said one of the fuel experts of the geological survey the other day to a Washington reporter. "The scheme is not even a new one. It has been exploited at different times and always has come down to the same ultimate conclusion—imprecable. Of course, anything will burn if you give it oxygen enough. You can burn even cast iron under those conditions. But the difference between laboratory experiments and practical application is considerable. It is true that there is usually some coal left in so-called ashes. There is possibly five per cent. of the coal that is never burned. Most of this could be recovered by careful screening, but in big manufacturing plants and places of that sort, the labor and trouble of this sort of ash-sifting costs more than it comes to. The actual ashes are slate, and you know that will not burn. All of the schemes for burning ashes that have ever been put forward depended on mixing some sort of chemicals with the ashes and burning the resulting gas. I do not know exactly what the cobbler's formula was, but you can depend on it that when you figure up the cost of the chemicals and the labor involved in using them it will come to a good deal more than the price of coal. Take, for instance, a combination of chemicals that will give off acetylene gas—and I understand this was what the cobbler produced—you could mix them with the ashes and still make it burn. But your chemicals would cost you more than the coal, and you might just as well burn the acetylene direct, which you probably could get cheaper from calcium carbide than you could from any other source. But every one knows that calcium carbide costs more than coal." STATUE GIVEN A SHAVE. Experience of Monument to Author of Famous Song Is Unique. Near the entrance of beautiful Oak Hill cemetery, Georgetown, where reposes the dust of James G. Blaine, Edward M. Stanton and other great Americans, stands a fine statute of John Howard Payne, author of "Home, Sweet Home." The bringing home of the remains of this famous American, who died at his post in Africa generations ago, when he was serving there as United States consul, was the occasion of a great national function more than 20 years ago. The late William Corcoran, the Washington banker and philanthropist, defrayed all of the expenses and also paid for the monument and status of Payne which marked his restin place in Oak Hill, says Washington Herald. The sculptor who executed the life-size statue had palmed off on him as a picture of John Howard Payne the photograph of a man whose face was completely covered with a luxuriant growth of whiskers. Accordingly he faithfully reproduced the whiskers in marble. Soon after the statue was set up in Oak Hill i was discovered that John Howard Payne had never worn a beard. The sculptor, enraged and undaunted, proceeded forthwith to chisel the whiskers off of the marble image of the immortal author of "Home, Sweet Home," so that to-day the visitor to Georgetown's historic old cemetery beholds the classic face in marble of John Howard Payne sans whiskers, except for a mustache. Junkers Part of the Year. This is the time of the year when numbers of down river residents who during the winter dredge for oysters, turn "junkers," and if anything make more money in that business than they do in the oyster, and they certainly do not have to work half as hard to earn it. In small flatties or canoes the junkers cruise along the creeks tributary to the Potomac and exchange with the good housewives good money for rags, bones and old iron, and hardly a day passes but that two or three of these junkladen vessels arrive at Alexandria and dispose of their cargoes. Recently the flattie Hattie arrived at Alexandria with an assorted cargo of old objects gathered from farms along the whole length of the Potomac. The most prominent thing on deck was the skeleton of a cow, complete except for the head, and bones of other animals could be found. In the iron were parts of farming implements, old bicycles, sewing machines, wagon tires, stove parts, in fact almost anything made of iron was on the boat, and will soon find its way into a foundry furnace, to be made into new and useful things. One on the Grocer. "The late Thomas Beecham," said an advertising agent, "spent over half a million a year on ads. He wrote, up to the age of 75, his best ads, himself. He was a witty old gentleman. They tell a story about him and a grocer. "The grocer was guilty of some rather sharp practice on Mr. Beecham one day, and the latter stamped out of the shop roaring: "You're a swindler, and I'll never enter your doors again." "Next day, though, he came back and bought five pounds of sugar. "Dear me,' said the grocer, smiling in a forgiving way, 'I thought you were never going to enter my doors again." "Well, I didn't mean to,' said Mr. Beecham, 'but yours is the only shop in the place where I can get what I want. You see, I am going to put some bulbs, and I need sand." Largest Plantation of Osage Orange Probably the largest plantation of Osage orange or common hedge in the United States is a ten-acre block at Farlington, which is owned by the Frisco Railroad company. The plantation was established in 1878 for the purpose of growing ties to be used by the road, and the trees set four feet apart each way. Agents of the forest service examined this tract recently. The trees had made a thrifty growth, the measurements disclosed the fact that the stand contained 2,640 first class and 2,712 second class fence posts per acre worth respectively 12.5 and seven cents each, or a total acreage value of $542.04. The land could hardly have been put to any other use that would have brought greater results. Population Growing. F. D. Coburn, secretary of the state board of agriculture, has compiled the population returns for 47 of the 135 Kansas counties and has found that these counties have made a net gain of 13,428. These returns indicate that the state will show a great increase in population over the reports of last year. The reports are gathered by the assessors in each county. Thirty-five of these counties report increases and twelve decreases. The canvass of the palmstaking enumerators of Osborne county reveals two persons more than there were a year before. Leavenworth county returns the greatest increase in numbers, 2,096. To Keep Their Jaws Wagging. It requires just 4,600 pounds of chewing tobacco to keep the jaws of the state's wards in the charitable institutions going for six months. This amount costs the state $1,500, and the contract for it was let by the state board of control to a Lawrence merchant. The tobacco will go to the following institutions: Topeka state hospital, 1,800 pounds; Osawatomie state hospital, 2,500 pounds; Parsons asylum, 250 pounds; School for feeble Minded Youth at Winfield, 60 pounds. Obiected to a Raise. A western Kansas editor, in discussing the proposed plan of raising subscription prices to meet the increased cost of print paper, said: "I feel about this just as the minister did who when offered a raise of salary said. I thank you, brothers, but I can not assume the additional task, it is hard enough to collect the salary I am getting." A. New Building for K. S. A. The board of regents of the Kansas State Agricultural college has awarded the contract for the erection of the domestic science building for which the recent legislature made an appropriation. The work was secured by Stingley Bros., of Manhattan on their bid of $69,500. The work of construction will commence at once. A Leavenworth Pioneer Dead. Nicholas Zimmerman, 76 years old, a Leavenworth county pioneer, died recently of pneumonia. He was a native of Germany. Mr. Zimmerman owned a large farm in Salt Creek valley. He was trustee of Kickapoo township and was superintendent of the county poor farm many years. Suicide Rather Than Dig. Because of a belief that his mother was miscreating him by requiring him to dig a cellar, Charles McKinney, 14 years old, committed suicide at Galena. He shot himself with a shotgun. Rural Mail Service A Washington dispatch says that complete county rural service has been established in these counties of Kansas; Allen, Anderson, Atchison, Bourbon, Brown, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Crawley, Crawford, Dickinson, Doniphan, Douglas, Elk, Franklin, Geary, Harvey, Jackson, Jefferson, Jewell, Johnson, Labette, Leavenworth, Linn, Lyon, McPherson, Marlon, Miami, Mitchell, Montgomery, Morris, Nehama, Necosho, Osage, Ottawa, Reno, Republic, Rice, Salline, Sedgwick, Shawnee, Washington, Wilson, Wyandotte. Discharged Firemen Go to Law Five men who were dismissed from the Wichita fire department have retained counsel to represent them in mandamus proceedings to be brought against Mayor Graham compelling him to reinstate them in the service. Their claim is that the Wichita fire department is governed by civil service rules and that he discharged them for political causes. A Kansas Millionaire's Will. The will of Daniel Heaton, millionaire, who died at Wichita June 17, has been filed for probate. He leaves his big holdings in Kansas farms and Wichita and Greenfield, Ia., banks to his wife, two sons and daughter. Woolen Mills Merged. The Western Woolen Mill of North Topeka and the Oakland Woolen Mill will not be consolidated but they will be run under one management. J. B. McAfee, manager of the Oakland Mill will manage both plants. TREATMENT INDUCED A CHILL. Remedy Given in Hospital Tent Must Have Been Pleasant. The captain tells a story which runs something like this: In camp one morning the first sergeant reported that Private B——had a chill. "Is it a serious one?" asked the captain. "Well, sir, I don't know just how serious it is, but it's a big one, for it seems to be all over him, and he weighs 200 pounds. On seeing him the captain found him looking rather blue, and instructed the first sergeant to send him to the surgeon in charge of a corporal. Soon after breakfast the captain saw the corporal and asked him how the man was getting on. "Oh, he's all right now," was the reply, "I took him up to the hospital tent, and when I saw what kind of medicine the doctor gave him I had a chill too."—Army and Navy Life. The Mules Understood A story is told of Senator Knute Nelson, who spent some of his early years in a logging camp. He there discovered the necessity of certain emphatic language in order to make mules move. "All varletics" of tongues were in demand in that camp: Scandinavian, German, Italian—but none of the words used seemed to have the explosive force to adjust the tempo of the mule to the desired pace. Along came a strapping Irishman, who used some popular expletives, usually indicated in print by blank, blank, or — — —. The mules moved! "There's a language all mules understand," said the Irishman—"and it's not me mother tongue, ayther."—Joe Mitchell Chapple, is National Magazine. STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, FRANK J. CUNYEN makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. CUNYEN & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State of OHIO. The firm will pay the sum of $100,000 for UNDRED case of CATARNE that cannot be cured by the use of HALL'S CATARNE CURE. **BEAL** NOTARY PUBLIC. Hall's Catarach Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENKY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by all Drugs. Take Hall's Family Pill for constipation. A Spider That Flashes. Prof. Berg, in Buenos Ayres, has discovered a spider which practices fishing at times. In shallow places it spins between stones a two-winged, conical net, on which it runs in the water and captures small fish, tadpoles, etc. That it understands its work well is shown by the numerous shriveled skins of little creatures that lie about in the web net. Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in a manner to enhance their textile beauty. Home laundering would be equally satisfactory if proper attention was given to starching, the first essential being good Starch, which has sufficient strength to stiffen, without thickening the goods. Try Defiance Starch and you will be pleasantly surprised at the improved appearance of your work. Rations for Troops in Alaska. Rations for Troops in Alaska On the recommendation of the commissary general of the army, the field rations of the troops serving in Alaska will be 16 ounces of bacon, or, when desired, 16 ounces of salt pork or 22 ounces of salt beef; 24 ounces of fresh vegetables, instead of 16 ounces; three and two-fifths ounces of dessicated vegetables, instead of two and two-fifths ounces, and 5-25 ounce of candles, instead of 6-25 ounce. Important to Mothers Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Speaking at Cardiff, Wales, recently, Miss Gawthorpe, a suffragette, stated that a bride's blushes are caused by the knowledge of the kind of man she is going to marry. That an article may be good as well as cheap, and give entire satisfaction, is proven by the extraordinary sale of Defiance Starch, each package containing one-third more Starch than can be had of any other brand for the same money. "No Grandchildren or Cats." A property owner in Kingston, a London suburb, has posted a notice that "no grandchildren or cats" will be allowed on his premises. FITS, St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Diseases, permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free $2.00 trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. Kline, Ld., 931 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Coming events that are calculated to separate people from their coin are always heralded by an advance agent ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADED? Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them white again. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. The more brains a man has the less chance there is of his head swelling. Lewis' Single Binder Cigar has a rich taste. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. A stitch in time may close the mouths of nine gossips. Mrs. Winsclew's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colds. 20c a bottle. A lawsuit is the thief of time and money. SICK HEADAGHE CARTERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS. Positively cured by these Little Pills. They also relieve distress from Dyspnea, Indigestion and Too Heavy Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Cooted 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 Fao-Simile Signature REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. A Positive CURE FOR CATARRH Ely's Cream Balm is quickly absorbed. Gives Relief at Once. 80c. Ely Bros., 56 Warren St., N. Y. The Great Northern Mfg. & Supply Co. of CUPPER Galvanized Steel Windmill, and vanized Steel and Wooden Tanks, Cylinders, Pumps and Pipe. Write for catalog and price list. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Use Bell Long Distance Telephone THE SPEEDY WAY. DEFIANCE STARCH easiest to work with and Whenever you alway never you buy oat always buy Whenever you buy oatmeal always buy Quaker Oats It's the best oatmeal 25c family package oatmeal, you get a the best oatmeal made; and family package, in addition well, you get a beautiful p ican china. is a nice assortment of o , plates, bowls, etc.; an e fish your table. The Quaker Oats Company CHICAGO Quaker Wheat Berries are vest thing in cereal foods—delic KG BAKING POWDER Stands for: Quality Economy Purity In providing the family's use don't be satisfied with anything the best. K C is guaranteed perf tion at a moderate price. It makes everything better. Try and see. WS. Money Two and in the entire world is limited, but in the United States. The consu her article of food, continually incr what an opportunity this offers for rice lands. They are already sellin per acre in Louisiana. I have 14.0 land in Texas, that you can buy r easy payments, don't wait, write for e. I will sell only 5000 acres at arden truck, as well as other produ year. It's the best oatmeal made; and in the 25c family package, in addition to the oatmeal, you get a beautiful piece of American china. There is a nice assortment of cups and saucers, plates, bowls, etc.; an easy way to furnish your table. Quaker Wheat Berries are the newest thing in cereal foods—delicious. KG BAKING POWDER Stands for: Quality Economy Purity In providing the family's meals, don't be satisfied with anything but the best. K C is guaranteed perfec- tion at a moderate price. It makes everything better. Try and see. Guaranteed under all Pure Food Laws. Jaques Mfg. Co. Chicago. Make Money Two Ways Rice land in the entire world is limited, but it is especially limited in the United States. The consumption of rice, as of any other article of food, continually increases, can you comprehend what an opportunity this offers for advancement in price of Rice lands. They are already selling from $50.00 to $100.00 per acre in Louisiana. I have 14,000 acres of the finest Rice land in Texas, that you can buy now for $25.00 per acre in easy payments, don't wait, write for further particulars at once. I will sell only 5000 acres at this price. It will grow garden truck, as well as other products, and grow two crops a year. A. G. BLANKE. But Street. 57 S FOOT-EASE for Tired, Hot, Accompanying Feet. CEPT A SUBSTITUTE. This signature on every box. The Associated Drug Co. $540,000 Capital Stock Washington, D.C. Incorporated 1980 offer the public for investment their Treasury Stock of $173,000, in Twenty Year 7 per cent Preferred Stock and $17,500 Common Stock for the purpose of establishing a laboratory in the middle western states from which their customers can be more advantageously supplied. The Associated Drug Company sell no goods to other than stockholders. One druggist in every town is, or soon will be, a holder of common stock and interested in pushing sales in all remedies of our manufacture. Investors will have the guarantee of 14,000 druggist customers for good dividends on the Common Stock, now paying 8 per cent annually. We offer you no certificates of 7 per cent preferred to each and 1 share of common stock. Go each for $100 certificates of 7 per cent preferred to each and 2 shares of common stock. Go each for $200 no certificates of 7 per cent preferred to each and 20 shares of common stock. Go each for $200 Stock non-assessable. No Bonds. All Treasury stock, proceeds of sale can be used for above stated purpose only. Preferred stock absolute first lien and may not be impaired. Subscription book closes July 6th. First come, first served, if stock is over subscribed, last orders mailed will be returned. Make all drafts payable to order of T. J. SHOEMAKER, Fiscal Agent, 29 Market St., Mt. Clemens, Mich., who will receipt for same and forward stock. Reference, Mt. Clemens Saving's Bank. THE DAISY FLY KILLER destroys all the comfort to every home. It has the Harmless to per- form damage to property and will not sell or injure anything. If they discover you will never be without them. The stock by deed is soft prepaid For 500. MAHOLD BURKER, 160 Burlank Ave., Brownsville, N. K. If afflicted with sore eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water W. N. U., Kansas City, No. 26, 1907. made; and in the in addition to the beautiful piece of portment of cups and s, etc.; an easy way e. Dals Company CHICAGO But Berries are the real foods—delicious. KG POWDER quality economy erity ing the family's meals, ed with anything but this is guaranteed perfec- te price. It makes better. and see. Jaques Mfg. Co. Chicago. Two Ways world is limited, but it is espe- cates. The consumption of rice, continually increases, can you unity this offers for advancement are already selling from $50.00 ona. I have 14.000 acres of the but you can buy now for $25.00 n't wait, write for further partic- ly 5000 acres at this price. It ll as other products, and grow This signature Allen & Clinsted on every box. For FREE Flight Package Address, Alias S. Clinsted, Le Roy, N. L. ST. LOUIS MO. THE CHRISTIAN WORLD Woman Who Has Been Sixty Years a Sunday School Teacher. "In the teaching of a Bible class lies the secret of longevity and the maintenance of a youthful spirit with gray kais," says Mrs. Mary A. Wright, who for nearly 60 years has been a teacher in the First Baptist Sunday school in Burlington, N. J. Mrs. Wright, who is now six years be- MRS. MARY A. WRIGHT. beyond the "three score and ten," took her first Bible class in the Baptist Sunday school in Burlington when but 16 years of age, and is still teaching, says Christian Herald. She joined the school when only eight and later, when she was given a class, the girls she taught were almost as old as herself. She continued for some time as an instructor of boys and girls; but in later years she has devoted herself to the teaching of adults, and her Bible class for women has long been the largest in the city. She is a remarkable little woman and her faithfulness and enthusiasm in her work have served as inspirations to the hundreds of younger teachers and scholars in the Sunday school, and to many others. She comes of a family many members of which were prominent as Bible teachers. Her father was a minister of the Gospel and her mother was one of the first teachers in the First Baptist Sunday school, organized in Burlington in 1825. Her husband, the late Noah E. Wright, was also an active Sunday school worker, and for 40 years was connected with the same school where his wife is still teaching, and where he himself was, for several terms, superintendent. Besides being a teacher, Mrs. Wright is prominent in mission work. Teachers and officers of the Sunday school and members of Mrs. Wright's large Bible class tendered her a complementary reception recently. Speaking of her career, Mrs. Wright says: "I have made many mistakes in life, but the teaching of the Bible is not a mistake. One would suppose that after so many years' study the Bible would grow old and uninteresting but every time I read it I find something new. When I started as a Sunday school teacher I little thought that I would spend so long a time in the work, but had I my life to live over again I would still teach a Bible class I will give you a recipe for keeping young, 'Teach a class in a Sunday school.'" Mrs. Sage's Benefactions Mrs. Russell Sage continues her benefactions in ways that promise most salutary results. She has given $200,000 to enlarge the building for the naval branch of the Young Men's Christian association at the navy yard in Brooklyn. The existing building was presented by Miss Helen Gould and has accomplished a highly beneficial purpose. The structure is no longer adequate to the growing needs of the association, and the generosity of Mrs. Sage will meet an urgent want, says Troy Times. The jackies of the American navy, who are greatly profited by the provisions thus made for their comfort and pleasure properly appreciate the work of these noble-minded women. Rice Christians. The Chinese missionaries call those natives who become converts for pecuniary motives "Rice Christians". There are 20 to 40 per cent of these. The missionaries are doing better and more successful work than they have ever done. The Chinese say that the missionaries have made more impression in the last ten years than in the previous 90. The medical and educational branches are especially praised. The Chinese, even of the highest classes, are grossly ignorant of the care of the health and cure of disease. Thus the missionaries have been able to perform wonders in the treatment of the sick. A. Hope of Reunion. The Reformed church in France—the old Huguenot church—has been divided for many years into Orthodox and "Liberal" sections, with an antagonism so bitter that it has not been practicable to hold a meeting of the synod, and the breach has seemed to be widening up to nearly the present time. The situation had become critical in view of the operation of the separation law. A hope of reunion is at last held out by the results of a conference of representative members of both wings recently held at Jarnac to devise a declaration of principles upon which they might come to gether. Elect Secretary. Rev. Joseph Wilson Cochran, D. D. pastor of the Northminster Presbyterian church, Philadelphia, has been elected to the secretaryship of the board of education of the Presbyterian church in the U. S. A. Van Dyke Stave at Princeton Van Dyke Staye at Princeton. Dr. Henry van Dyke, urged by the faculty and students of Princeton college to withdraw his resignation, has reconsidered his decision, and will remain with the college. LITTLE CAUSE FOR WORRY. More or Less Glittering Bait Held Out to Cow Punchers. Over in the Salmon river meadows country, in Idaho, ranged a wild and woolly bunch of long-haired cow punchers, whose knowledge of the world was confined mainly to trips after cattle into surrounding counties. Into this reckless but verdant community there came the smooth-tongued representative of a wild west show, who hired several riders at a high salary to do a hair-raising act, the chief feature being that they should appear to be thrown from their horses and dragged by the foot. After they had practiced in a corral for a while one of them loosened himself and rising from the dirt, disheveled and dazed, inquired: "Say, mister, ain't this ruther dangerous? We might git killed." "That's all right," chirped the show's representative cheerfully. "Your salary will go on just the same."—Lippincott's Magazine. THE REORGANIZED NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. The new Board of Trustees of the New York Life Insurance Company, chosen by the policyholders under the Armstrong laws, has taken charge of the company's affairs and has begun the work of reorganization. In choosing the principal officers of the company, the Board has adhered to the idea that a life insurance company should be managed by life insurance men. The new president is Darwin P. Kingsley, a college bred man of good New England stock, who has been in the company's service in a variety of capacities for a period of nearly twenty years. In the parlance of life insurance, he "began with the rate book" and has advanced step by step up to his present position. The first vice president of the company is Thomas A. Buckner, who has served the company for more than a quarter of a century.—Indeed has never had any other business connection. Associated with these men are others long trained in the company's service, each an expert in his own department of work. Wm. E. Ingersoll, who has for many years had charge of the company's great business in Europe, is one of the second vice presidents, and will continue at the head of the company's office in Paris. Rufus W. Weeks, who has been in the company's service for nearly forty years, ranks next to Mr. Buckner as vice president, and continuous as chief actuary of the company. The policyholders have expressed their belief in this company in no uncertain terms. The upheaval in life insurance within the last two years has resulted in a great deal of misunderstanding and policyholders, alarmed on matters which were not very clear to them, have been disposed to give up their contracts at a heavy sacrifice. This has not been true in the New York Life to any great extent. The company had $2,000,000,000 insurance on its books when the life insurance investigation began, and while the laws of the State of New York now do not permit any company to write over $150,000,000 a year (which is about one-half the New York Life formerly did), the company's outstanding business still exceeds $2,000,000,000. Policyholders generally will be still further reassured by this action of the Board, as it places at the head of the company to protect their interests men of thorough training and unexceptionable character. Home. Sweet Home The wife of a naval officer attached to the academy at Annapolis has in her employ an Irish servant, who recently gave evidence of nostalgia. "You ought to be contented and not pine for your old home, Bridget," said the lady of the house. "You are earning good wages, your work is light, everyone is kind to you, and you have lots of friends here." "Yis, mum," sadly replied Bridget; "but it's not the place where I be that makes me so homesick; it is the place where I don't be." Good for Exil. One Sunday a teacher was trying to illustrate to her small scholars the lesson, "Return good for evil." To make it practical she said: "Suppose, children, one of your schoolmates should strike you, and the next day you should bring him an apple—that would be one way of returning good for evil." To her dismay one of the little girls spoke up quickly: "Then he would strike you again to get another apple!" Her Disease. One day Marjorie, aged three, wanted to play doctor with her sister. Marjorie was the "doctor," and she came to make a call on her sister, who made believe she was sick. "Do you want to know what you've got?" the doctor asked, after a critical examination. "Yes," faintly assented the sick woman. "You've got dirty hands," said Marjorie, dropping in disgust the wrist on which she had been feeling the pulse. Advanced. "Hiram," said Mrs. Kornkob to her husband, who was reading the Weekly Screech, "they say that Jones man who has taken the farm next to ours is mighty intellectual." "I guess he is," replied Farmer Kornkob. "He knows four different almanacs by heart." — Milwaukee Sentinel. When some people tell us they did their best we wonder what their worst is like. FASHION'S REALM SOME SUMMER STYLES Fashion would seem to have the blues, and yet to suffer no depression therefrom, but indeed, to welcome them with gay enthusiasm. Every shade of blue is worn and many are combined in more or less happy union. Distinctly happy was the alliance of a blue volle gown of deep China blue with a peacock blue hat wreathed with blue roses, the costume being completed by blue kid gloves taking almost a royal tone. I hate colored kid gloves. I do not think there is any garment upon which fashion could smile which has the power to arouse in me such fire as the sight of brightly colored kid gloves, and yet I have been informed on reliable authority that the colored kid glove is upon us, and that we are to welcome in turn blue gloves, green gloves, violet gloves and mauve gloves. We have no mean choice between the various tenes of biscuit, almond and wash-leather, and, by the way, with a blue serge dress and a black tie, wash-leather colored gloves must be reckoned as superlatively attractive; and talking of blue serge, I will return to the popular craze of blue, and note with much satisfaction that the blue serge dress looks extremely well when crowned with one of the hats of the new bright blue, which may best be described as China blue with a strong dash of pearceok in it, trimmed at one side with a rosette of One of the peculiarities of the present season's styles is the marked tendency to abolish any definite line of the figure. The ideal line is long, undulating and undefined; and if by any chance a bodice seems more or less tight-fitting, fashion at once throws over it some loose coat or floating XIV Simple Afternoon Dress. draperies, which give the required suggestion of mystery. This is exemplified in the accompanying sketch, which represents a simple afternoon dress for the present moment, when the weather is too doubtful to permit of our sallying forth in muslin. The skirt is of foulard, a deep cream ground besprinkled with large violet spots, the trimming consisting of two waved bands of quilled satin ribbon of the same color as the violet spots. black satin and at the other with a fuffy feather, soft, downy and light, every girl with red hair should wear a hat of this colored blue. To turn to consideration of the costumes shown in our large illustration. The figure on the right reveals a dress of the finest ninon, trimmed with thick lace and tassels, and the hat is of crinoline straw with a panache of feathers at one side. It would look well either in a biscuit color or in pale gray, I should say, although I own to a friend who has determined to copy it in dull light pink, and I note parenthetically that all shades of dull light pink are receiving considerable attention, while I remember with gratitude a costume made of this ninon with the ninon worked into rosettes and tassels, bearing a bodice of Japanese outline, with a vest and the under sleeves of very fine ivory net. Crowned with a crinoline hat of brown encircled with brown leaves and pink and red roses the result was pre-eminently satisfying. But I am forgetting that other illustration, which expresses a costume designed for dress outdoor occasions, held across the front with coral buttons set iff gold, fine lace forming the vest, and ninon the skirt. For grace commend me to the well hung ninon skirt!! The hat you will see is trimmed with a monster bow of ribbon, and in the tying of the ribbon is there much art. With this is worn as bodice a shirt of fine lawn with a double frill of lace down the front, and a low-cut waistcoat of violet satin. The desired loose outline is given by the quaint little short-waisted sac coat in deep cream taffetas, the same shade as the foulard, which is trimmed with bands of coarse cream silk braid and tassels, into which a thread of violet is worked delicately, the violet note being accentuated by the turned-back cuffs, which are of violet satin like the waistcoat. This original dress is completed by a big mushroom hat in cream straw, covered with a mass of bows in violet satin ribbon. Naturally we are turning our attention at this time to all those light and seductive materials which manufacturers and dressmakers have devised for our temptation this year. The voiles and silk muslins are lovelier than ever just now, and so are the ninins and marquisettes, the fine satin cloths and shantungs, the foulards and tussores; and perhaps loveliest of all in their soft colorings are the shot taffetas, with which the most exquisite effects can be obtained. Amongst other articles of the apparel the walking shoe bears important relations to the summer outfit. Shoes have assumed a round-toe rather than a pointed one, and the latest method of their adjustment is a lacing of broad glace ribbon, which is tied in a bow on the instep above the broad tongue. The shoes of the fashionable, which should be made, I will add as a final word, in black, brown or white or gray leather, or suede, and not in colors save and except for evening wear, when I would grant recognition to shoes of any color, but not to gloves of any color; these in bright hues must be eschowed at all times. Own Their Own Farms Eighty-seven per cent. of the Cana dian farmers own their own farms. President Roosevelt Said: "Texas is the Garden Spot cf the Lord" 95,000 Acre Ranch of Dr. Chas. F. Simmons Now On the Market. Here is Your Opportunity to Buy a Farm of from 10 Acres to 640 and Two Town Lots in This "Garden Spot" for $210. Payable $10 per Month Without Interest. Investigation will show that this 95,000 acres comprises one of the finest bodies of Agricultural and Truck Farming land in the entire state, commencing about 36 miles south of San Antonio and about two miles south of Pleasanton (the county seat of Atascosa County), and extending through Atascosa and a part of McMullen Counties, to within 17 miles of my 60,000-acre Live Oak County Ranch, which I in four months last year, sold to 4,000 Home Seekers, on liberal terms, without interest on deferred payments, which gives the poor man, from his savings, a chance to secure a good farm and town lot for his home in town. I will donate and turn over to three bonded Trustees, $250,000 from the proceeds of the sale of this property to the purchasers, as a bonus to the first railroad built through this property on the line which I shall designate. This property is located on that middle plain between East Texas, where it rains too much, and the arid section of West Texas, where it does not rain enough. Its close proximity to San Artole, the largest city in the State, with a claimed population of over 100,000, enhances its value as a market for Agricultural and Truck farm products far beyond the value of similar land not so favorably located. Topography. Level to slightly rolling. Large, broad, rich valleys, encircled by elevations suitable for homes: 90 per cent. fine farming land, balance pas- ture land. Forestry Ash, Elm, Gum, Hackberry, Live Oak, Mesquite, Pecan, abundant for shade, fencing and wood. Soil. About 60 per cent, rich, dark, sandy loam, balance chocolate or red sandy loam, usually preferred by local farmers, and each with soil averaging from 2 to 4 feet deep, with clay, subsoil, which holds water. Climate. Mild, balmy, healthy, practically free from malaria, few frosts, no snow, no hard freezes; continuous sea breeze moderates extremes of heat and cold, producing warm winters and cool summers. Average temperature about 62 degrees. Rainfall. From the Government record, it is safe to assume that the rainfall on this property has been fully 35 inches per year, which is more than some of the old States have had, and is plentiful for ordinary crops properly cultivated, and for Grass Growing. Improvements and Water. This property is fenced and cross-fenced in many large and small pastures, with four barbed wires, with posts about 12 feet apart. Also a number of fine shallow wells. Also a number of fine Lakes and Tanks. Also, a number of fine flowing Artesian Wells, whose crystal streams flow for miles and miles down those creeks, whose broad, rich valleys, irrigable from those continuously flowing streams, make it the ideal place for the Marketing Gardener who desires to raise from two to three crops of marketable produce on the same ground every year. Farming and Truck Farming. Seasons never end. This land is adapted to profitable culture of Beans, Cabbage, Celery, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Beets, Carrots, Onions, Radish, Squash, Strawberries, Cauliflower, Okra, Oyster Plant, Peas, Rasberries, Turnips, Apricots, Cantaloupes, Grapes, Irish Potatoes, Olives, Sweet Potatoes, Bananas, Dates, English Walnuts, Figs, Melons, Peanuts, Barley, Blackberries, Broom Corn, Lemons, Plums, Tobacco, Alfalfa, Rye, Oranges, Peaches, Pecans, Corn, Cotton, Oats, Wheat, Apples, Pears. Page 63 of the book entitled "Beautiful San Antonio," officially issued by the Business Men's Club of San Antonio, dated May, 1906, says: "It is readily conceded by all those who know anything about Texas that the most prolific agricultural section is that which recognizes San Antonio as its logical center, particularly that portion directly south of San Antonio, with the Gulf of Mexico bordering on the southeast and the Rio Grande bordering on the south and west. "Within the last four or five years, in the territory named, special attention has been given to growing vegetables, they maturing at a time when they secure the maximum prices on Northern markets, which markets they virtually invade without a competitor. The profit in growing vegetables in this territory will be seen by an examination of the following figures, secured from reliable sources, showing Net Earnings Per Acre: Net Earnings Per Acre: "Watermelons from $75.00 to $200.00. "Cantaloupes from $40.00 to $75.00. "Cabbage from $125.00 to $25.00. "Cauliflower from $75.00 to $25.00. "Beans and Peas from $100.00 to $125.00. "Tomatoes from $125.00 to $400.00. "Potatoes from $60.00 to $150.00. "Onions from $150.00 to $800.00. "Tabasco Peppers from $500.00 to $300.00 per acre. "The Chicago Record-Herald publishing the following individual experiences in South Texas: "Men who came here with $500 and $600 a few years ago are now independently rich. "A young man who came to this country for his health, bought 19 acres and in one year chartered over $6,000 from it, which was $333.33 per acre. "Another man, 65 years old, from 79 acres, sold $5,000 worth of produce, from which he realized $63.29 per acre and then raised a Cotton crop on part of it, which made him $15 per acre, which made the same land net him $8.29 per acre for that year. "Another man from 80 acres in 190% realized as follows: From Onions, $2,226.91; from Cotton, $1,800; 200 bushels Corn; 12 tons Hay; 5,000 pounds Sweet Potatoes. "Another made $3,200 from five acres of early Cabbage, which was $640 per acre, and grew a second crop of Corn and Peas on the same ground that year. "Another realized $27,000 from 90 car loads of Cabbage, averaging $300 per car, which was $267.69 from each of the 130 acres he had planted. "Another netted, above all expenses $60 per acre on Potatoes, and planted the same ground in Cotton that year from which he realized $35 per acre, which made that ground yield him $93 per acre. "Another realized $32,966 from 230 acres in Melons, which was $141.30 per acre. "Another netted $21,000 from 35 acres in Onions, which was $600 per acre. "Another netted $17,445, or $79.23 per acre from nine cuttings of 220 acres in Alfalfa, which yielded in one year 2,475 tons and sold at $11 per ton. "Another received $900 from one acre in Cauliflower; sown in July, transplanted in August, and marketed in December." The same authority quotes the following statement from the Hon. Joseph Dally, of Chillicothe, Ill., who owns thousands of acres in the Illinois Corn Belt. He says: "I am one of the heaviest taxpayers on farm lands in Mason and Tazewell Counties, Illinois, and I have been familiar with the conditions around Sam Antonio for 12 years. Any thrifty farmer can get rich, and make more money off of this cheap land, acre for acre, than any land in the State of Illinois, that sells from $150 to $2.5 per acre." Come to the land of beautiful sunshine and almost perpetual harvest. Where the people are prosperous, happy and contented. Where the flowers bloom ten months in the year. Where the farmers and gardeners, whose seasons never end, eat homegrown Jane vegetables in January, and bask in mid-winter's balmy air and glorious sunshine. Where the yield is enormous and the prices remunerative. Where something can be planted and harvested every month in the year. Where the climate is so mild that the Northern farmer here save practically all his fuel bills and three-fourths the cost of clothing his family in the North. Where the country is advancing and property values rapidly increasing. Where all stock, without any feed, fatten winter and summer, on the native grasses and brush. Where the same land yields the substantials of the temperate and the luxuries of the tropic zones. Where the farmer does not have to work hard six months in the year to raise feed to keep his stock from dying during the winter, as they do in the North and Northwest. Where there are no aristocrats and people do not have to work hard to have plenty and go in the best society. Where the natives work less and have more to show for what they do than in any country in the United States. Where houses, barns and fences can be built for less than half the cost in the North. Where strokes and heat prostrations are unknown. Where sufferers with Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Hay Fever and Throat Troubles find relief. Where, surrounded by fruits and vegetables, which ripen every month in the year, the living is better and less expensive than in the North. Where the water is pure, soft and plentiful. Where the taxes are so low that the amount is never missed. Where Public and Private Schools and Churches of all denominations are plentiful. Where peace, plenty and good will prevail. Where it is so healthy that there are few physicians and most of them, to make a living supplement their income from other business. $1,000 Reward will be paid to any one proving that any statement in this advertisement is not true. Write for literature and name of nearest agent. C. F. SIMMONS, 215 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, Texas Yes. But Will She? Wedderly—"Can the girl you are engaged to swim?" Singleton—"I don't know. But why do you ask?" Wedderly—"Because, if she can, you ought to be happy. A girl who can swim can keep her mouth shut."—Stray Stories. WM. T. WASHINGTON, Editor and Owner. Office, 914 E. Twelfth St. RISING SON PUB. CO. WILSON DAWSON Business Manager. Bell 'Phone 780 Grand Home 'Phone 780 Main One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... 5 Single Copy..... 8 Strictly paid in advance. Entered at the Post Office at Kansas City, as Second Class Matter. Correspondents wanted in every city and down in this state. Write us a letter intended for publication should reach our office not later than Tuesday, of each week, and must be signed by the writer not for publication but as guarantee of authority. HORACE W. BOLDEN. Society Editor For one inch, one insertion. $ .50 For one inch, each subsequent insertion. 20 For two inches, three months. 5.00 For two inches, six months. 7.00 For two inches, nine months. 10.00 For two inches, twelve months. 15.00 Oldest Negro Journal In Kansas City The paid circulation of THE RISING SON is more than double the combined circulation of all the other Kansas City Colored weekly newspapers. We are waiting for a confession Truth cuts to the bone and separates the flesh from the bone and leaves it clean. A few determined Negroes can remedy this evil. Crews don't you feel you are losing your grip on the public. Give a man a rope which is long enough and he will hang himself. There is no rest for the weary. No peace for the door of wrong. The pipe of peace has been broken ladies, and it cannot be mended. Where is that reply of Nelson C. Crews. Forth coming or short coming. Well we have not heard from the Plaindealer. There must be a snag-boat up the way. Crews don't you feel the wave that is sweeping the city? Don't you feel it is about your time to go? N. C. Crews the columns of the paper are free to the public. Get some one to answer for you. What has Crews done for any of the young men graduates of the schools? Nothing but fight them. A few of the high society ladies have been around to intercede with the editor to let their favorite rest in peace. They say that at the last moment Unthank and Hueston left Crews in a dilemma. His support dwindle to mere nothing. The public has stood with us admirably, and we feel safe in our procedure to have a changed condition of affairs. If Hurse and Crews and such other men of their calibre are going to run this city in their high handed fashion. Then honest men pack your clothes and skldoo. Mr. Crews you have found out this time that when you are not right the Negroes wont support you. Speechmaking don't count. Actions pure and simple actions. A word to the so-called big-to-do Negroes. Don't you know or can you realize that this paper is not run by your little $1.50 a year. It is the patronage of the great body of common Negroes that count. So don't do anything rash. Rev. S. S. Wilson of Red Bird I. T., is here in the interest of the Red Bird, I. T. New town site opening, Rev. Wilson was very cordially received by Mrs. Mary King who offered her private dining room for a speciality meeting of the citizens. The hospitality on her part was appreciated. The Rev. Wilson who regarded it as mark of race pride. I hereby give notice to the public that I did not give the editor of the Rising Son a $1,000.00 nor any part of it and the charges placed against him by certain people that he did receive the money is false. The editor, after hearing the rumor sent one of his reporters to the house to find out the facts concerning the matter, and printed them as they were. This clears him from any charge of grafting on me. Signed ANNIE JONES. --- The "color schemes" on the interior of the $6000 Negro building is most elaborately worked out and the effect is strikingly beautiful. Festoons of orange and white conceal the hundreds of columns and their supports. The ceiling is covered with natural burlap, flanked by mural trimmings of green and maroon of the same material. At frequent intervals there are standards of American flags, appropriately draped, and the individual booths are to treated as to fit harmoniously into the general scheme. No building on the grounds is more handsomely decorated than the Negro's exposition home. Not a few influential men and women of the "other race" freely confessed that the Negro exhibit was a revelation. Many who had not heretofore felt very hopeful of the black people's future, left this building fully converted, and testified without reserve that nevermore would they have the heart to charge the Negro with being a race of shiftless incapables or a menace to the well-being of the nation. Dr. Booker T. Washington's benign countenance in plaster casts, busts, statuettes and oil paintings, looked approvingly upon the animated scene. Though absent in body, his constructive spirit was luminously in evidence. The steady stream of white visitors from day to day in the Negro building is conclusive proof of the wisdom of those who fore saw that only through the medium of a special exhibit could the race secure full credit for the wonderful things it has accomplished in the arena of human edeavor. There was "glory enough for all." R. W. THOMPSON. J. Silas Harris, Principal of Sumner school who is be pushed by his friends for Asst. Registrar of the Treasury. His ability is conceded. His value to the race has been proved. Secretary-Treasurer Hillyer, popularly known as "the watch-dog of the treasury," forgot his ledger and accounts, and smiled audibly upon observing that the wise expenditure of that $100,000 appropriation was making "everybody happy." Prior to the arrival of the President at the Negro Building, Col. Giles B. Jackson entertained the crowd with a characteristic speech, pointing out the object, scope and effect of the Negro Department of the exposition. If this is the kind of paper the Negroes desire every week show us by your response to our solicitors and give them your subscriptions. Can Sell Your Real Estate or Business NO MATTER WHERE LOCATED. Properties and Business or all kinds sold quickly or as cash in all parts of the United States. Don't wait. Write today decribing how to have to sell and give cash price on same If You Want to Buy any kind of Business or Real Estate any requirement you may have to pay for permit to buy any property and more DAVID P. TAFF 415 Kansas Avenue. TOPEKA, KANSAS The Amor Collection No fee ch e-s-collect lo We make co in all parts United States 413 Kansas The American Collection Agency No fee charged un- s-collection is made we make collections in all parts of the United States. 413 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas. Anthony P. Wilson, Atty. ```markdown ``` HAIR that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its length. It is also known as "OZONIZED OXMARROW" and is the only safe preparation known to us that is shown above. It use makes the most stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair soft, may be obtained from one treatment; $ 3 to 4 bottles are usually sufficient for a year. The prevents dandruff, relieves itching, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from falling and nourishes the roots, gives it new life and vigor. Being elegantly perfumed and gentlemen and children. Ford's Hair Pomade has been made and sold continuously since MARROW" was registered in the United States Patent Office, in 1874. Be sure to get SOFT and PLIABLE. Beware of imitations. Remember that Ford's Hair Pomade is made in Chicago and by us. The gummine has the signature, Charles Ford. Presh, on each pack, every bottle. Price only 50 cts. Sold by druggists and dealers. Your druggist or a friend can send you for you from his jobber or wholesale dealer. $ 1.40 for three bottles or $ 2.50 for a bottle, express paid. We pay postage and express sending postal or express money order, and mention name of this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Print 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Agents wanted everywhere. --- RAIN COAT REDUCTION $15 Spring Models Clearance Price .... GREAT BARGAIN A notable collection con the style and dash of our and evening models----gu proof----appropriate and shine and storm. notable collection conspicuous in style and dash of our long strand evening models---guaranteed rain proof---appropriate and stylish in sunne and storm. A notable collection conspicuous for the style and dash of our long street and evening models----guaranteed rain proof----appropriate and stylish in sunshine and storm. Touring Models Automobile Styli Stunning I Tailor Prevailing russets, I Covert effects, Oxford black. Tailored with gance that is incorporat Parisian apparel. Automobile Styles Stunning Loose Bag Tailored Box Prevailing russets, London tau vert effects, Oxford grays, oi ck. Tailored with all the e nce that is incorporated in the fin risian apparel. Prevailing russets, London tans, Covert effects, Oxford grays, olive, black. Tailored with all the elegance that is incorporated in the finest Parisian apparel. Positive $15 values for $7.5 Waiters Catering Association and Employment Catering Association and Employment --- Barber Shop and Baths The only resort for Negro Gentlemen I TONSORIAL ARTISTS; Clem James, James Bush. 1st STEWARD; Joe Ottery. 2nd STEWARD; Wn Ed Hudso Bell Phone G 4137 x Resort for Negro Gentlemen MAL ARTISTS; Clem James, James Bush, WARD; Joe Ottery. 2nd STEWARD; Wn 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. UNION NATIONAL BANK Kansas City, Mo. Condensed Statement, as Made to the Comptroller the Close of Business, May 20, 1 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ... $ 8,916,357.49 U.S. bonds at par ... 4625,000.00 Municipal bonds and other high class bonds at par ... 539,074.28 - 1,164,074.23 Cash and sight exchange ... 4,568,145.70 Total ... 114,649,155.42 L. Capital stock ... Surplus fund ... Undivided profits ... Unearned interest National bank not Deposits. Total ... statement, as Made to the Comptroller of the Close of Business, May 20, 1907. SOURCES. $ 8,916,937.49 #625,000.00 539,074.28 1,164,074.28 range 4,568,143.70 LIABILI Capital stock Surplus fund Undivided profits Uncarned interest National bank notes outsta Deposits. Total Condensed Statement, as Made to the Comptroller of the Currency, at the Close of Business, May 20, 1907. 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. Zea. 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. It By supplying the needed oils directly to the HAIR DRESSING tones up, invigorates and hair from falling out, increases its growth splitting and breaking off at the ends, and gins NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING removes it and Scaling of the Scalp, etc. There is nothing experimental about Nels thoroughly tested and is endorsed by thousands, be convinced that it does all and more than what WHAT THOSE WHO KNOW reliable preparation has been in for over ten years, and is considered a necessary nomes. It is guaranteed free from all injurious dru 'S HAIR DRESSING makes harsh, stubborn illiant and glossy, enables you to comb it with a tie consistent with its length. It is perfectly sai- ging the needed oils directly to the roots of the hair DRESSING tones on, invigorates and nourishes the killing out, increases its growth, and prevent breaking off at the ends, and gives the hair new 'S HAIR DRESSING removes Dandruff, cures ' of the Scalp, etc. nothing experimental about Nelson's Hair Dressi sted and is endorsed by thousands of satisfied users, that it does all and more than what we claim for it. AT THOSE WHO KNOW HAVE TO constant use for over ten years, and is considered a necessary toilet article in thousands of homes. It is guaranteed free from all injurious drugs or chemicals. 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 L. Giffey, McMinnville, Teen, writes: "I have used your Nelson's Hair Dressing for nearly four years and would not be without it. It is the most wonderful beautifier 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 HAIR DRESSING is put up in 4-ounce square t 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 CO., Richmond, Virginia. DAVID T. BEALS. President. EDWIN W. ZEA. Cashier. a conspicuous for of our long street -guaranteed rain and stylish in sun- Styles Long Loose Backs Tailored Box Plaits s, London tans, word grays, olive, with all the ele- corated in the finest Association Employment Bureau Gentlemen in the city James, James Bush, Abe Lyle. and STEWARD; Wm Baker. d Hudson Mgr. FERNANDO P. NEAL Vice President. W. H. SEEGER. Second Vice President. The Comptroller of the Currency, and Ass, May 20, 1907. LIABILITIES. Capital stock ... $600,000.00 Surplus fund ... $600,000.00 Individued profits ... 70,687.00 Unearned interest ... 104,782.00 National bank notes outstanding ... 500,000.00 Deposits ... 12,773,688.00 Total ... $14,649,155.00 George, L. T. James, C. J. Schmelzer, C. Lee Clark, George D. Ford, W. D. John Fernando P. Neal, William H. Seegan made APPLE. Even in considered a necessary toilet article in fee from all injurious drugs or chemicals. kakes harsh, stubborn, kinky, curly is you to comb it with ease and to do it with it. It is perfectly safe and harmless. to the roots of the hair, NELSON'S sites 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 Nelson's Hair Dressing; it has been thousands of satisfied users. Try a box and what we claim for it. NOW 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 I ever sold." Cora Renoves, Indianapolis, Ind., writes: "It is the only Hair Dressing that the colored people ought to see. It is the only one that does my hair any good." up in 4-ounce square tin boxes and sold drug stores for 25c. a box. If you 0c. in stamps and we will mail you a box. male). Write for prices, terms, etc. RING CO., Richmond, Virginia. Condensed Official Statement of the Condition of the National Bank of Commerce KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI At the close of business, May 20th, 1907. s and discounts ..... $17,829,212.84 Estate ..... 568,431.57 super cent redemption fund ..... 50,000.00 future and fixtures ..... _ rium on bonds ..... _ on sight ex- ange ..... $14,521,671.31 and States dads, par ..... 1,280,000.00 or high-grade dads ..... 5,287,087.51 21,088,758.82 ..... $39,596,405.23 Capital stock ..... Surplus and undivided profits Circulation account ..... Due depositors --- GEO. JONES Has Opened an ICE CREAM PARK AND SODA FOUNTAIN Including all kinds of Soft Drinks, Cigars and Tobacco AT 900 EAST 10th STREET. To and Furniture moving call up Home 'Phone 5185 Main: THE RED STAR CAFE Where to go for first-class meals a We use only the best food, which and in season. Our motto: Full Satisfaction and Prompt S Give us a call. If we please you and come back again; if we do you tell us. THE RED STAR C opened an M PARLON FOUNTAIN Drinks, Cigars and Tobaccos 10th STREET. The 'Phone 5185 Main: Bell STAR CAFE first-class meals at the best food, which Our motto: and Prompt Se if we please you to again; if we do not STAR CA ICE CREAM PARLOR 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 RED STAR CAFE IS Where to go for first-class meals at all hours. We use only the best food, which is fresh and in season. Our motto: "Full Satisfaction and Prompt Service." Give us a call. If we please you tell others and come back again; if we do not please you tell us. THE RED STAR CAFE 915 Independence Avenue, MRS. R. HUSTON, Pro PORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS. HSTON, Prod. TIC CIGARS. MRS. R. HUSTON, Pror. IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS. Remember We have Neatly Furnished Rooms at 612 ed Rooms at 612 CI We have Neatly Furnished Rooms at 612 Charlotte ALL roads are rocky to pinched and harassed feet. The quickest solution of the good roads' problem lies through Crossett. shoes. CROSSETT $400 SHOE $500 MAKES LIFE'S WALK EASY CROSSET $400 SHOE $5 MAKES LIFE'S WALK E TRADE MARK. OSSET'S SHOE$5 LIFE'S WALK EA TRADB MARK. They make all roads smooth and walking a pastime. Crossetts are so easy you forget they are with you. Sole Agents Stahol Sox $1.50 B 6 pairs wear and stay whole 6 months or new ones. M. D. STEVENSON & Outfitters to Men, 1003 WALNUT 105 E. 107 GO TO MRS. B. M. TRA ce Cream Pa Pool Sox $1.50 Box sole 6 months or new ones. TENSON & C es to Men, 105 E. 10TH B. M. TRAC m Par Sole Agents Stahol Sox $1.50 Box 6 pairs wear and stay whole 6 months or new ones. M. D. STEVENSON & CO. Outfitters to Men, 1003 WALNUT 105 E. 10TH ST. 1012 Independence. 1 kinds of Confections. Ice Cream and Ices You get your money's worth. Open until 12 o'clock BELL PHONE 3487X MAIN THE OWL CAFE 1115 INDEPENDENCE AVE. Meals at all Hours Furnished Rooms in Conn BELL PHONE 4982 MAIN Open until 12 o'clock E 3467X MAIN W L CA NDENCE AVE. all Hour as in Conn E 4982 MAIN All kinds of Confections. Ice Cream and Ices a Specialty You get your money's worth. Open until 12 o'clock at night. BELL PHONE 3467X MAIN Furnished Rooms in Connection BELL PHONE 4982 MAIN MRS. CHAS. REECE, Proprietor, Kansas City, Mo. Above Statement is correct. $39,536,408.25 W. A. RULE. $1,000,000.00 2,037,957.56 1,000,000.00 35,498,445.67 NEWS & GOSSIP 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. Miss Bernice Marshall is visiting Mrs. Smith from Gallatin, Mo. Prof. L. L. Thompson will spend a few weeks in Muskogee with his family. Miss Anna Lindley of Jöplin, Mo., is in the city visiting her mother, 1306 Highland. Mr. Brice of 922 Oak street, has been very ill for several weeks, but is some better at present. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Finney of 1721 Forest have moved to their new residence at 1223 Highland. Mr. Bruce Walker who has' been visiting in the city will return next week to his home town, St. Louis. Mrs. Raymond Droke of 1329 Highland has returned from Lawrence, where she has been visiting friends. Mr. Arthur Fields, a recent graduate of Lincoln High school, married last week to one of the high school girls. Dr. Charles A. McCaamy died very suddenly last Saturday night of heart disease. His loss is felt by many friends. Mrs. T. M. McCampbell, wife of Thomas McCampbell, of 2300 Vine street, has returned from a pleasant visit to Lawrence. Mr. Redmond of 825 South Fourth Armourdale, Kansas has gone for a trip to Des Moines, Iowa. He will be gone for a few weeks. Miss Bessie Patterson of this city will go to Chicago to visit Miss Leona Doughty for a few weeks of 6640 Evans, Chicago, Ill. We hope her a rather pleasant trip. Miss Ida Washington teacher in Douglass school and the Washington family have gone to Chicago to stay for quite t while. They have rented them a summer cottage on LaSalle. Mr. Thos. McCampbell of McCampbell and Hueston Drug Co., left to Lawrence to address the Phi Beta Kappi society. Mr. McCampbell is doing a prosperous drug business at 23 & Vine. Miss Jerrine Hill graduate of Lincoln High School who was recently given the position as secretary in the Rising Son office is making good. She is showing her training in the way she does her work. Miss O. Wilson of Topeka and Mrs. Anna Moss of New York city were the guest of Mrs. C. S. Smith, 1217 Highland. They spent a day, with her en route to another point. They were highly entertained. Mr. Edmond Queenen of Leavenworth, Kan., is again with Counterbro. Undertaking Co. Mr. Queenen is especially fitted for this work as he has taken a special course in embalming and has proved a valuable man along this line. The marriage of Miss Clara Josephine Clay to Mr. Sanderson Patterson, Wednesday evening June 26, 07, was a very nicely arranged affair. Miss Clay is wished a prosperous and happy married life. She will move in her new home 1624 College. Remember that you are assured a pleasant time when you attend the affair of the Silver Star Club at the New Yoemen Hall 910 Campbell St. Tuesday night, July 2, 07. There are twelve electric fans to keep you cool and comfortable. All are cordially invited. Admission 25 cents. Edith L. Pierce daughter of Mr. R. C. Pierce 2923 Myrtle avenue was very severely hurt last Saturday afternoon. She was starting a fire with karosene the blaze flared up and burnt her all over the face and hands. She is suffering great pain, Dr. Shannon is her attending physician. Mr. Jack Field prop. of Latonia Cafe has now got everything up-to-date for his many patrons and everything else is artistically arranged. Such a place as this should be patronized by all citizens of the city. When out for a stroll or too far to get your meals step in this place and receive his splendid accommodations. Hotel Waiters' Journal Edition. In the last issue of the paper we gave a short account of the marriage of Dr. Tompkins, but owing to the short time we had the "Son" could not give it in full. The Marriage of Dr. Wm. Tompkins to Miss Alberta Bailey occurred last Thursday 8:30 a.m. It was a very quiet and unsurprising wedding tempered with soberness. The young couple have been in each others company for several years. Itseems that years ago it was their intention to become man and wife. The girl comes from one of the best families in Kansas City, she is a home girl, well behaved, modest and retiring in nature. She attended Oberlin college for several years and was forced to retire on account of her health. Miss Bailey is a girl of rare musical ability and also a grammarian of a marked degree. The groom Dr. Tompkins is also a home boy and the educational advantages he has received by his own persistence. The only inheritance he has received from his family is that he came from one of the oldest families in the city. He graduated from Lincoln Institute in 1901 and attended the University of Colorado from 1901 tq 1903, he also graduated from Howard University in 1905. In a civil service examination he was appointed interne at Freedman's Hospital Washington, D. C., 1905 to 1906. Besides these several honors he is a 32 degree, Scotish Rite Mason possibly one of the youngest 32 degree Masons. He is also Chancellor Commander of the McKinley Lodge K. P. He was also elected president of the Lincoln Alumni Assn. and president of Lincoln Inst. state Alumni. One of the great traits possessed by Dr. Wm. Thompkins, he is a mixer, and polite to everybody. He has great respect for age in fact a very good fellow. The publicwishes him a long and happy marriage life. Mr. and Mrs. Salzberg of St. Joseph are visiting their relatives at 1824 Madison. For quick lunch and regular meals served at all hours go to Reed & Stark's restaurant at 803 Independence Ave. 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. Edw. S. Lewis, Grand Master of Mo. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, returned Friday from his annual official visit, to the lodges at Chillicot, Macon, Canton, Louisiana, Clarksville, Mexico, Fulton, Columbia, and Springfield. He reports find ing the lodges he visited, in a flourishing condition numerically and financially. The Semi-Annual Election of the officers of the I. B. P. O. E. W. Lodge of Negro Elks will be held at 1734 Grand. The candidates for Exalted Ruler of Lodge 101 are Fred Douglass and Arthur Pullam. They say the only difference between Anna Jones and Elder Hurse is that the Jones lady pays a city fine, and the Rev., as head of that church is exempted from the law. Say Rev. Hurse, free transportation is offered you to go to Utah and become a Mormon. Will you go? Asked by Mrs. S. H. C. Let us send one of our newsboys to your home. Our paper per week is 5 pints a copy. AGENTS WANTED FOR THE RISING SON IN AND OUT OF TOWN. LIBERAL .COMMISSION. .NEWSBOYS WANTED TO CARRY THE SON. CALL AT 914 E. 12TH AND WE WILL PUT YOU TO WORK. INDUSTRIOUS YOUNG MEN. NO OTHERS NEED APPLY. COPIES OF THE RISING SON CAN BE HAD AT SMITH'S THREE DRUG STORES. 805 INDEPENDENCE AVE., 908 E. 12th ST. AND 1307 E. 18th ST. A NEW PLACE FOR COLORED PEOPLES' PLEASURE. THE NEW YEOMAN HALL AT 910 CAMPBELL ST., IS THE FINEST PLACE IN THE CITY TO WHICH COLORED PEOPLE ARE ADMITTED. THIS LARGE DANCE HALL HAS A HIGH CEILING 30 FEET FROM THE FLOOR, AND WINDOWS ON ALL SIDES OF THE HALL. NOTWITHSTANDING, THERE ARE NINE LARGE ELECTRIC FANS WHICH HANG FROM THE CEILING, AND THREE SMALL ELECTRIC FANS WHICH ARE ON THE WALLS. THIS PLACE IS UNEQUALLED FOR VENTILATION, THE CONSTANT CIRCULATION OF FRESH AIR MAKES ALL OCCASIONS AT THIS HALL AN EVENING OF ENJOYMENT AND PLEASURE. YOU CAN RENT THE HALL CHEAP FOR ENTERTAINMENTS, INSTALLATIONS CONCERTS, BALLS, PRIVATE PARIES, RECEPTIONS AND BANQUETS, SECURE YOUR DATE NOW FOR THE NEXT AFFAIR. TRIMBLE & DAWSON MGRS. Shampooing, Straightening, Scalp Treatment Tonics made for the hair, Hair Dyed, Hair Switches, Pompadours, Side Pieces made to order, and all lines of Hair work done in first-class style. A. O. COFFIN, 1704 E. 10th 109! E. 11th Home Phone 2981 East. Hours in Shop 10:30 to 5:00 P. M. THE SKIRTITORIUM JOHN TRIGG, Prop. 1203 E. 18th St. MRS. M. E. J. TRICCIN ATTENDANCE Kansas City, Mo. Phone for a Rising Son Home or Bell 780 Main or Grand. We will be there with the paper and bring you the news. Who will come next in this crusade to weed out all Negro fakers. WANTED—To adopt a girl between the age of four and seven. Address J. H. Webster, 1704 E. Tenth St. H. C. Johnson of No. 1014 N. 5th. St., Kansas City Kansas, the Negro tombstone engraver is doing great work in his line. His prices are reasonable. Call Both Phones 253 West. Parlor Milliner Hats Made to Order in All Styles Tea BELL PHONE WEEK MISS EVA WASH Shampooing, Straightening Tonics made for the hair, Hair Dye dours, Side Pieces made to order work done in first-d GIVE ME A 938 New Jersey Avenue, Old Hats Made New Felt Hats $1.50 Panamas WM. J. BROWN HAT CO. Home Phone 6573 Main. Expert Hat Straw, Panama A. O. CO. 1704 E. 10th RHODE PRINT Home Phone 2 Hours in Shop 10:30 THE SKIRT JOHN TRIGG Ladies' Popular Clean MRS. M. E. J. TRICCIN 1203 E. 18th St. A NEW ADDITION TO THE RISING SON—JOB PRINTING AND PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY. The Rising Son in addition to its already valuable paper has added a Job Printing Department and Photograph Gallery. The Negroes should patronize these departments as they are among the best in town. We are turning out good work every day. We are succeeding because the great body of Negroes are with us; helping us in every way. The people are proud to see us grow, and we are making more friends every day. 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 place 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 motives are pure, to champion the cause for the best interest of the Negro race. To fight for good in the name of God. Mrs. Jos. Jackson's nice furnished rooms with or without board. 1721 Woodland Ave. 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. LATEST NEWS Interesting Facts About Our Special Offers. All of our customers will tell you ofthe many advantages they received from us in the way of good goods, low prices and OUR GENEROUSLittle-at-a-time-payment plan. There are times when you are really in need of courtesy and friends and don't know where get them. If you establish a credit you need never Begin now by opening an account with us. Bed Room Suits $35.00 to $65.00 Ingrain Carpets per yd. 75c to $ 1.00 Odd Dressers 10.00 to 35.00 Brussel Rugs $18.00 to 25.00 Princess Dressers 18.00 to 40.00 Axminister Rugs 35.00 to 45.00 Cook Stoves 15.00 to 30.00 Mattings per yd. 25c to 35c Steel Ranges 35.00 to 60.00 Oil Cloth " 40c to 50c Linoleum " 90c to 1.00 NEAT FURNISHED ROOMS WITH HOT AND COLD BATHS AND ALL CONVENIENCES. BELL PHONE 3636X GRAND. MRS. G. M. GRIZZARD, 2105 FOREST AVE. 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. DYEING. Thos desiring first-class work that speaks for itself, visit the skirtitorium. First Class work a specialty. JOHN TRIGG, Prop... 1203 East 18th Street. Milliner School Now Open Teacher of Millinery in All Latest Styles E WEST 1921. WASHINGTON, Dining, Scalp Treatment Or Dyed, Hair Switches, Pompa- order, and all lines of Hair first-class style. A CALL Kansas City. Kans. New Location 813 Walnut Street, at Cleaner , 15c ma, 25c OFFIN, 1091 E. 11th ODES, ENTER ne 2981 East. 0:30 to 5:00 P. M. TITORIUM RIGG, Prop. Cleaners and Dyers ICCIN ATTENDANCE Kansas City, Me LAT Interestin الفندق you can get them worry. Begin no Bed Room Suits Odd Dressers Princess Dressers Cook Stoves Steel Ranges The Weste DAIRY LUNCH THE ENTER THE ENTERPRISE MRS. S. L. DAILY, Prop. Home Bakery and Ice Parlor. Catering to t ICES OF ALL KIND kery and Ice Parlor. Catering to the CES OF ALL KIND Home Bakery and Ice Parlor. Catering to the Public ICES OF ALL KINDS Bell 'Phone 3578X Grand. 1320 OPEN AT THE OLD STAND SEYMOUR' 709 Wyandottle First Class Meals Open until a o'clock a.m. Bell Phone 185 all Railroad and Hotel men solicited. once it furnished rooms furnished at Bell Phone Main 738 Something New! Com W. T. G Has Moved PENNY A and Shooting YMOUR'S CA 709 Wyandotte St. Class Meals at all til a o'clock a.m. Bell Phone 1877 Main. The pat- road and Hotel men solicited. Good music all the ti- ce n furnished rooms furnished at 402 East 6th St. One Main 738 MR. A. J. SE Thing New! Come One Co W. T. GREEN Has Moved His JENNY ARCA and Shooting Galler Open until a o'clock a. m. Bell Phone 1877 Main. The patronage of all Railroad and Hotel men solicited. Good music all the time. We are in furnished rooms furnished at 402 East 6th St. To 713 MAIN STREET Don't forget the number. H gantly fitted up with every indu gentlemen. W. T. GR The New Fre IS OPEN FOR I Down Stairs at 557 Mrs. Laura Akins has the finest Ameri in the West. One main dining room and o thing of the season to be served in first- prepare the fancy Steaks, Chops, Fish and and Soft Drinks all the time. Good Music w Open at Night. The Best Accommodati Houses at 508 and forget the number. His new place is tited up with every inducement for in. W. T. GREEN, P The New French C IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS in Stairs at 557 Grand A Laura Akins has the finest American and European best. One main dining room and one private dining re the season to be served in first-class style. The best the fancy Steaks, Chops, Fish and Fowls of all kinds Drinks all the time. Good Music while you eat. Meals Night. Best Accommodation, with R Houses at 508 and 512 McGee Don't forget the number. His new place will be elegantly fitted up with every inducement for ladies and gentlemen. W. T. GREEN, Propr. Down Stairs at 557 Grand Avenue 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, Chops, 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. The Best Accommodation, with Rooming Houses at 508 and 512 McGee St. BELL PHONE 2502 MAIN KANSAS CITY, MO. TEST NEWS ing Facts About Special Offers. All of our customers will tell advantages they received from good goods, low prices and ROUSLittle-at-a-time-paym VERYONE NEEDS There are times when you a courtesy and friends and do m. If you establish a credit now by opening an account w LIST OF PRICES $35.00 to $65.00 Ingrain Carpets 10.00 to 35.00 Brussel Rugs 18.00 to 40.00 Axminister Rugs 15.00 to 30.00 Mattings 35.00 to 60.00 Oil Cloth Linoleum ern Furniture & FIRST NEWS Facts About Our Special Offers. customers will tell you of the they received from us in the bids, low prices and OUR O tle-at-a-time-payment plan. ONE NEEDS CREDIT times when you are really in and friends and don't know u establish a credit you need ening an account with us. OF PRICES: $65.00 Ingrain Carpets per yd. 75c t 35.00 Brussel Rugs $18.00 t 40.00 Axminister Rugs 35.00 t 30.00 Mattings per yd. 25c t 60.00 Oil Cloth " 40c t 60.00 Linoleum " 90c t Furniture & Stove EVERYONE NEEDS CREDIT. A Credit Store of Low Prices. GRAND AVE AND AVENUE S CAFE St. at all Hours Main. The patronage of music all the time. We East 6th St. R. A. J. SEYMOUR One Come All EEN is RCADE Gallery new place will be elec ement for ladies and EEN, Propr. nch Cafe BUSINESS Grand Avenue and European dining rooms private dining room. Every- style. The best cooks will wils of all kinds. Ice Cream you eat. Meals at all hours. with Rooming 2 McGee St. KANSAS CITY, MO. 1320 E. 18th St. TEMPERANCE LESSON Sunday School Lesson for June 30, 1907 Specially Prepared for This Paper LESSON TEXT—1 Cor. 10,23-33. Memory verse, 31. GOLDEN TEXT—"It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor anything whereby thy brother stumbleth."—Hom. 14,21. TIME—Paul wrote this epistle, from Ephesus, about A. D. 57. PLACE—It was written to the church at Corinth, one of the most worldly and luxurious cities of the time. Paul had lived and preached there for nearly two years (A. D. 52, 53), and knew the people who SCRIPTURE REFERENCES—Temperance and power: 1 Cor. 9,25-27; Cor. 10,13; Temperance and honor: Prov. 31,5; Tim. 3,2; 3,8; Tit. 2,4; 6, Temperance and wisdom: Prov. 31,5; Jas. 5; Dan. 1,321; Amos. 6; Temperance with the future: 1 Cor. 6,19; Matt. 34,48-51; Luke. 21,31; Gal. 5,21; 1 Thess. 5,6; 1 Pet. 4,5. Comment and Suggestive Thought. The Problem—Before Paul and Before Us.—The new religion that Paul preached was, as was said of it, turning the world upside down. It introduced new tests of conduct and set up new and exacting standards of living. It banned as wrong, deeds that for centuries had been accepted as proper and even pious. It is no wonder, therefore, that Paul, writing in those disturbed times, was often obliged to discuss questions of conduct that perplexed the Christians themselves. Some of these were the matter of a rest day, whether they should observe the Jewish Saturday-Sabbath or the Christian Sunday or both; the matter of divorce; the question whether the Gentile converts should be required to become Jews. But the most generally perplexing question, at least for Christians living in Gentile cities like Corinth, was whether they should eat meat that had been offered to idols. On the one hand, they should refuse to partake of such meats, because (1) the practice had been forbidden by the decree of the council at Jerusalem seven years before (Acts 15.29). (2) Because the act was peculiarly offensive to their Jewish brethren. (3) To use the flesh which had once been offered to a heathen gluttony, "even in ordinary circumstances, would be an encouragement of the practice of sacrifice; much more to partake of the banquets which took place in the precincts of the temple itself, and on the scene of those licentious orgies with which the heathen worship was so often accompanied."—Stanley. (See 1 Cor. 8.9.13). (4) There was especial danger that the disciples themselves would be led not only into the ceremonial, but the moral pollutions connected with idolatry. (5) There was danger of leading into temptation those who were not strong in the faith, and of inducing them to act contrary to their consciences. On the other hand, it seemed right to partake. (1) The decree at Jerusalem "given in Acts 15 was intended for special circumstances, and not for a universal rule. The letter containing it was addressed only to the churches of Antioch, Syria and Cilicia"—Cambridge Bible. (2) There was no essential wrong in eating such meat. "An idol is nothing in the world." "If they abstained, they seemed to say that an idol was a real being, and so they gave a sanction to superstition"—F. W. Robertson. (3) The prohibition interfered with the Christian liberty, and such liberty is of the utmost importance to all. (4) The prohibition would cause a great deal of difficulty in obtaining meats for food. (5) Any unnecessary burdens on disciples hindered others from becoming Christians. (6) It compelled the disciples to keep away from almost all social and civil assemblies, and prevented them from influencing their heathen neighbors to ward the gospel. (7) Such emphasis on matters not wrong in themselves would call attention away from real sins and crimes. It is always dangerous to lay as much emphasis on incidental things, as on the great truths and principles. The parallel with the modern liquor problem is very close in all this. The evil of strong drink ramifies everywhere. There is scarcely a tradesman but may be called upon to work in the interests of the saloon. Newspapers with their advertisements, politicians with their laws, citizens with their votes, artists with their pictures, poets with their songs, farmers with their corn and rye, pharmacists with their drugs, and even confectioners with their candies—almost every one is liable to become involved in the sin of the saloon. It touches, soon or late, every household. Here also, as in the matter of meat offered to idols, there is the fear of driving men from Christianity by appearing to be overstrict, censorious, and "cranky." How far shall a Christian go in conformity to the saloon, and to a society where strong drink is such a power? This is an important practical problem for every one. Practical Points. Eating and drinking are mentioned merely because Paul had been talking about them; the principle he lays down here applies to all life. "The modern idea of some acts being religious and some secular is neither here nor elsewhere recognized by St. Paul."—Ellicott. This principle of doing everything to the glory of God, would put a speedy end to the sale and the use of intoxicants. Could any one run a saloon to the glory of God? Could any one get drunk to God's glory, or even, to God's glory, tipple a little? NEWS FROM MISSOURI. ```markdown ``` Squirrel and Snake Eight. The story of a battle between a squirrel and a large blacksnake is reported by a prominent farmer, who lives north of Carrollton. Mr. Withers has some pet squirrels on his farm, and a few days ago when he went to feed them he noticed a commotion going on in the squirrels' nest. In a few moments a red squirrel emerged from the hole in the tree, dragging a blacksnake. Both were fighting desperately. The snake was at a disadvantage, however, for the squirrel had a strangle hold behind the snake's head and shook his unwieldy antagonist much as a dog would a rat. The snake endeavored to encircle the little squirrel with its coils, but could not do so, and presently both the snake and squirrel fell to the ground, the squirrel still retaining his hold on the snake. The farmer stepped up and the squirrel released-hold and scampered back up the tree. The snake, which measured nearly six feet in length, was nearly dead, and was dispatched it once. An Old Masonic Emblem. John Burroughs of Rocheport plowed up a Masonic emblem which had been hammered out of a silver dollar, it was blackened by time and exposure, but after polishing show plainly that it was a grand master emblem. The engraving, all hand work, included a compass, square so perfect as to indicate the fraction of inches, the segment of a circle, the full moon and half moon. At the top were the script letters, "G. M., Inquiry brought out the fact that there had been no Mason of this high degree in Rocheport since the time of George Mebody. That at the youngest reckoning would go back to 1845 and make the emblem over 60 years old. Read Obituary Before He Died. Carland Bates, a negro, who for the past 35 years has been the official owner erier of Macon, died recently from tuberculosis. It was reported a few days ago that Bates had died and he read an extensive obituary touching his career. Bates was born in Kentucky about 70 years ago and was seated in slavery. His business was to make all sorts of public announcements throughout the town, always ringing a big bell to attract attention. In his latter days no one could exactly understand what Bates was saying, but he made a great noise. Bright Joplin Student Walle A. Hurwitz, among the best students ever graduated at the Joplin high school, has accepted a position as instructor of mathematics at the summer school of Missouri university. Alough just 21 years of age, young Hurwitz has two diplomas, a year at Harvard university, and six letters at his name to help him through the world. In university life as in high school his record is one of honors plus. Didn't live for Her Party. The wife of Edward Youngs, a rich farmer ten miles south of Higginsville, was found dead in her bed at midnight recently of heart disease. Extensive preparations had been made to celebrate her eldestieth anniversary. She was the mother of Marcus Youngs, the president of of the Citizens bank of Warrensburg, and also mother of the ate Grove Youngs, who left an estate in this city of $200,000. Appointed by the Governor. Gov. Folk has announced the appointment of Ben H. Anderson to be county surveyor of Folk county, vice Perry M. Erwin, deceased. The governor also appointed James F. Allen to take the special census of Oran, Scott county. Binder Twine Sold Out. Warden Hall has disposed of the last pound of binder twine at the penitentiary and said he was satisfied that he could sell at least 25,000 more, as he was forced to return several unfulfilled orders. Altogether he has sold $70,000 pounds, which netted about $ 1-4 cents per pound. This is the actual cost of production, as the law under which the binder twine plant was established in the prison provides that the twine shall be sold to the residents of the state at the actual cost of production. Uncle Sam Is Particular. At Joplin in the United States court a man was fined $89 for firing a pistol shot into a rural mail box, and he got off easy at that figure. The government doesn't stand for one's desire to use mail boxes for targets and the judge in imposing the fine told the man that he could have been sentenced to a term of three years in prison. It doesn't pay to fool with your Uncle Samuel's mail in any manner, shape or form." Kubn Succeeds Woodson. Dr. W. F. Kuhn, superintendent of the hospital for the insane No. 4, at Farmington, informed the governor he would accept the superintendency of the St. Joseph asylum to succeed Dr. C. R. Woodson, resigned. He will not take formal charge of the asylum until July 10. Fbr Monument to Gov. Hardin. For Monument to Gov. Hardin. An effort is being made to raise funds for a suitable monument to former Gov. Hardin, to be erected in Hardin park at Mexico. EXAMPLE OF TRUE CHIVALRY. Modern Lover Proves Himself Equal to Heroes of the Past. There was a moment of profound silence. He was the first to speak. "You are richer than I am," he faltered, with emotion. She bowed her head, replying nothing. But now the true nobility of his character manifested itself. "Yet for all that I am no better than you are!" he cried, and folded her to his breast. And when, her conscience accusing her, she tried to tell him that not only her father but four of her uncles were Pittsburgh millionaires, she sealed her lips with kisses, and would hear nothing—Puck. THOUGHT CHILD WOULD DIE. Whole Body Covered with Cuban Itch —Cuticura Remedies Cured at Cost of Seventy-Five Cents. "My little boy, when only an infant of three months, caught the Cuban Itch. Sores broke out from his head to the bottom of his feet. He would itch and claw himself and cry all the time. He could not sleep day or night, and a light dress is all he could wear. I called one of our best doctors to treat him, but he seemed to get worse. He suffered so terribly that my husband said he believed he would have to die. I had almost given up hope when a lady friend told me to try the Cuticura Remedies. I used the Cuticura Soap and applied the Cuticura Ointment and he at once fell into a sleep, and he slept with ease for the first time since two months. After three applications the sores began to dry up, and in just two weeks from the day I commenced to use the Cuticura Remedies' my baby was entirely well. The treatment only cost me 75c, and I would have gladly paid $100 if I could not have got it cheaper. I feel safe in saying that the Cuticura Remedies saved his life. He is now a boy of five years. Mrs. Zana Miller, Union City, R. F. D. No. 1, Branch Co., Mich., May 17, 1906." Injury from Mosquitoes New Jersey has many places ideal in situation and accessibility, and one such place developed rapidly to a certain point and there it stood, halted by the mosquitoes that bred in the surrounding marsh lands. Country club, golf, tennis and other attractions ceased to attract when attention was necessarily focused on the biting or stinging pests that intruded everywhere, and the tendency was to sell out. But the owners were not ready to quit without a fight, and an improvement society was formed which consulted with my office and followed my advice. In one year the bulk of the breeding area was drained, mosquitoes have since been absent almost entirely; one gentleman, not a large owner, either, told me his property had increased $50,000 in value, and new settlers began to come in. This year one of the worst breeding areas of the olden day was used as a camping gorund, and 100 new residences are planned for next year.—Prof. John B. Smith, in the Popular Science Monthly. Satisfied. A seedy-looking loafer, having ordered and eaten a large and sumptuous dinner, explained to the waiter that he had no money. The waiter immediately told the restaurant proprietor, who sent for a policeman. The proprietor, going up to the unwelcome guest, explained that he had sent for a policeman. "Thank goodness! you didn't send for a stomach pump!" the seedy one replied, with huge contentment.—illustrated Bits. Oldest Known Human Being. The oldest living human being of authentic record is Mrs. Mary Wood, of Hillsboro, Ore., a few miles west of Portland. Mrs. Wood is 120 years old. She was born in Knoxville, Tenn., May 20, 1787, which the records at Knoxville still show. When she was 65 years old she rode the entire distance across the continent from her old home in Tennessee to her present home in Oregon. DOCTOR'S FOOD TALK Selection of Food One of the Most Important Acts in Life. A Mass, doctor says: "Our health and physical and mental happiness are so largely under our personal control that the proper selection of food should be, and is one of the most important acts in life. "On this subject, I may say that I know of no food equal in digestibility, and more powerful in point of nutriment, than the modern Grape-Nuts, four heaping teaspoons of which is sufficient for the cereal part of a meal, and experience demonstrates that the user is perfectly nourished from one meal to another. "I am convinced that the extensive and general use of high class foods of this character would increase the term of human life, add to the sum total of happiness and very considerably improve society in general. I am free to mention the food, for I personally know of its value." Grape-Nuts food can be used by babes in arms, or adults. It is ready cooked, can be served instantly, either cold with cream, or with hot water or hot milk poured over. All sorts of puddings and fancy dishes can be made with Grape-Nuts. The food is concentrated and very economical, for four heaping teaspoons are sufficient for the cereal part of a meal. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a Reason." Watch this space in next week's paper and you will know how the natural stimulating quality in the kind of tobacco used in is brought out by a process similar to the one that produces the fragrant stimulating qualities in coffee. We will ship SCHNAPPS direct from factory to retail dealers in lots of 10 lbs. and over, at the established jobbing price of 40c per pound, express or freight prepaid to nearest point to which a published through rate is obtainable from point of shipment; or mail to any address a sample &c cut of SCHNAPPS and a cambric tobacco pouch, upon receipt of &c in postage. R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO., Department M, Winston-Salem, N. C. Schnapps This Is What Catches Me! 16oz.—One-Third More Starch. SIXTEEN OUNCES DEFIANCE COLD WATER STARCH HAS NO EQUAL DEFIANCE STARCH 16 OZ. DEFIANCE STARCH CO. ORLAND, N.Y. A FULL POUND for 10c No premiums, but one-third more starch than you get of other brands. Try it now, for hot or cold starching it has no equal and will not stick to the iron. With a Preview. "When universal peace is finally established," said Alfred H. Love, the president of the Universal Peace union, in an interview in Philadelphia, "then many a man who now ridicules the peace movement will claim to have its lifelong champion. It is always so. We thump and kick a poor, weak, struggling movement at its inception, and when it has succeeded and no longer needs our help, we give it the most sollicitous support. There was once a young lady whose betrothed, a very poor young man, was about to set out for South America to seek his fortune in the rubber trade. As he took his leave of her the night before his departure, he said, tremulously: 'And you swear to be true to me, Irene?' Yes, Heber, cried the girl; 'yes—if you're successful.' Laundry work at home would be much more satisfactory if the right Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, it is usually necessary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, which not only destroys the appearance, but also affects the wearing quality of the goods. This trouble can be entirely overcome by using Defiance Starch, as it can be applied much more thinly because of its greater strength than other makes. We gain strength of the temptation we resist.-Emerson. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is an honest, tried and true remedy of unquestionable therapeutic value. During its record of more than thirty years, its long list of actual cures of those serious ills peculiar to women, entitles Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to the respect and confidence of every fair minded person and every thinking woman. When women are troubled with irregular or painful functions, weakness, displacements, ulceration or inflammation, backache, flatulency, general debility, indigestion or nervous prostration, they should remember there is one tried and true remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. No other remedy in the country has such a record of cures of female ills, and thousands of women residing in every part of the United States bear willing testimony to the wonderful virtue of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable compound and what it has done for them. Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. For twenty-five years she has been advising sick women free of charge. She is the daughter-in-law of Lydia E. Pinkham and as her assistant for years before her decease advised under her immediate direction. Address, Lynn, Mass. NATURE PROVIDES FOR SICK WOMEN NATURE PROVIDES FOR SICK WOMEN a more potent remedy in the roots and herbs of the field than was ever produced from drugs. In the good old-fashioned days of our grandmothers few drugs were used in medicines and Lydia E. Pinkham, of Lynn, Maas., in her study of roots and herbs and their power over disease discovered and gave to the women of the world a remedy for their peculiar ills more potent and efficacious than any combination of drugs. O LYDIA E. PINKHAM Lincoln Institute SUPPORTED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI English, Normal, College Preparatory, College, Industrial Agricultural and Business. 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. THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN UNION I Have Made $10,000 in the Rooming House Business and it didn't take long to do it. Now I am going to give someone else a chance to do the same. My Real Estate and Employment Business has grown so enormously until I have no time to look after my rooming houses. So here they are, full of roomers: 916 Oak, 5 room frame, $175; $50. down $15. mo. 918 Oak 8 room frame, $300; $100. down $25. mo. 924 Oak 8 rm. frame, $200; $75. down $20. mo. 911 Oak 11 rm. frame, 400; $200. down $25. mo. 909 Oak 4 rm. frame, $100; $50. down $12.50 mo. 9 & McGee, 14 rm. brick, modern, $300; $100. down 1005-7 McGee, 34 rm. brick, modern, $1,500; $500 down $50. mo. 1009 McGee, 9 rm. hrick, modern, $250; $100 down $25. mo. 1002 Locust, 6 rm. frame, $100. cash. Near 6th and Oak. 16 rm. frame $250; $100. down $20. mo. These are all good money makers. Come quick if you mean business. Homes for sale. Small payment down; balance like rent. Let me handle your property. I will make it pay. I make a specialty of securing Good Houses for reliable colored Tenants. If you have anything to buy or sell it will pay you to see me. The Oldest and Most Reliable Colcred Real Estate Dealer in Kansas City Looking after Property for Non-Residents a Specialty F. J. WEAVER, Main Office S. E. Cor. 18th and Paseco. Bell Phone E. S34. Home Phone 6236 Main Branch Office 1005 McGee. Bell Phone Main 4821. Home Phone 2551 Main. $25. mo. 609 McGee, 12 rm. $325; $100 down, $15 mo. ADVANTAGES: Modern Buildings, Good Moral Tone, Hea- Reasonable Expenses. Life Certificates to teach in the Public Scho- will be sent on application. LYN ALLEN, President, JE ER, The Locator 10,000 in the Room- e Business do it. Now I am going to give to the same. Employment Business until I have no time to look after ere they are, full of roomers: 1005-7 McGec. 34 rm. brick. modern. $1,500; $500 down $50. mo. 1009 McGee, 9 rm. hrick, modern, $250; $100 down $25. mo. 1002 Locust, 6 rm. frame, $100. cash. Near 6th and Oak. 16 rm. frame $250; $100. down $20. mo. 1017 Oak 9 rm. modern, brick, $300; $100 down $25 mo. money makers. Come quick if will payment down; balance like property. I will make it pay The Cafe and 912 East Who have been noted for the undergone a remodeling, and att It is now one of the nicest of fans. We carry the best the most seasons are Black Bass, Catfish Steaks, Chops and Fowls of all Home 'Phone 5478 Main P. L. P. REAL ESTATE And INSU Houses On Easy Tern 127 West KANSAS CITY, SHAVE 100. TONSORIAL J. B. Lester. S. L. C. J. B. LESTER'S S. Hot and Cold Baths. 557 Grand Ave. Cigars, Tobacco and Pool. Mas F. J. McC TAI Cleaning and Suits Mad All work promptly and neat and de P. L. PRATT REAL ESTATE RENTAL And INSURANCE. Houses For Sale In Easy Terms, Like Re- 127 West 8th Street KANSAS CITY, MISSOU AVE 100. TONSORIAL ARTISTS HAIR CUT J. B. Lester. S. L. Clemons. Duke Mayes. J. B. LESTER'S SHAVING PARLOR and Cold Baths. 557 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 4 New Porcelain Cigars, Tobacco and Pool. Massage and Hair Dyeing a Specialty. F. J. McCULLOUGH, TAILOR Cleaning and Repairing Suits Made to Order work promptly and neatly done. Work called and delivered. On Easy Terms, Like Rent. 127 West 8th Street KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI. SHAVE 100. TONSORIAL ARTISTS HAIR CUT 250 J. B. Lester. S. L. Clemons. Duke Mayes. J. B. LESTER'S SHAVING PARLOR Hot and Cold Baths. 557 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. 4 New Porcelain Tubs. Cigars, Tobacco and Pool. Massage and Hair Dyeing a Specialty. All work promptly and neatly done. Work called for and delivered. BELL PHONE E. 4569X ADDRESS 2209 VINE LADIES, THERE IS A CHANCE FOR YOU AT Madam Mamie De Vaule Vincent's School of Dress Making and Ladies' Talloring To learn all of the latest systems in Dressmaking, Cutting, Fitting and everything to make you master of the dressmaking art. Madam Vincent 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. LADIES, THERE IS A CHANCE FOR YOU AT Dam Mamie De Vaule Vincent's School of Making and Ladies' Tailoring turn all of the latest systems in Dressmaking, Cutting, Fitting and eye like you master of the dressmaking art. Madam Vincent is a grad different schools with twelve years' experience in the largest si a City. The price of tuition is very low—in fact, you can make learning. Madam Mamie De Vaule Vincent's School of Dress Making and Ladies' Talloring To learn all of the latest systems in Dressmaking, Cutting, Fitting and everything to make you master of the dressmaking art. Madison Vincent 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. Special Course in Sewing, 20 Days, $5.00 We wish that our Kansas City, Kansas subscribers would be more prompt in paying their subscription. Our collectors have had a very hard time in making his regular rounds. Send your subscription to the office. We have a sum of over $500 at present due this office. Don't let our collector call again. Come promptly or send it to our office 914 E. 12th St. --- Both Phones 2772 Grand and 2809 Main Repairing Promptly and Neatly done. Goods called for and Delivered. Located at S. W. corner of 19th and Troost Ave. W. M. WILLIAMS, Manager. 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, Croppies, Oysters, Spring Chicken, Fancy Steaks, Chops and Fowls of all kinds. 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, Croppies, 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 Bell 'Phone 3136 Main ATE RENTAL URANCE. For Sale The Secret of A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION Now Revealed FREE ADDRESS 2209 VINE 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. Do the Colored people of this city desire to see a newsy news paper? Will they show that they want one? To women for collecting names and selling our novelties, we give big premiums send your name to-day for our new plan of big profits with little work; wine to-day. Address C. T. MOSELEY Premium department, 32 N. 23rd Street, New York City. Kelley's Best Beats all the Rest. Kelley Milling Co. K. C. U. F. A. If you want to make a safe investment that will bring you a nice in come see Weaver's list of rooming houses on Page 7. What beauty is more desirable than an exquisite complexion and elegant jewels. 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This secret is easily understood and simple to follow and it will save you the expense of creams, cosmetics, bleaches and forever give you a beautiful complexion and free your skin from pimples, bad color blackheads, etc. It alone is worth to you many times the price we ask you to send for the genuine diamond pin of latest design. ```markdown ``` problem with manufacturing cost The price is less than one half the cost of other The reciever is free with every ring It is a genuine rose cut diamond ring of sparkling brilliancy absolutely guaranteed, very dainty, shaped like a Belcher with Tiffany setting of 12Kt. gold shell, at your local jeweler it would cost considerable more than $2.00. Nonce style of ring. We mail you this beautiful com- plex recipe free when your order is received for ring with size marked on diag- nam here with and $2.00 in money order, stamps or bills. Your order in before our supply is exhausted. This offer is made for a limited time only as a means of adver- tising and introducing our goods. Send to day before this opportunity is forgotten. T. C. MOSELEY 32 East 23rd Street, New York City FREE To women for collecting names and selling our novelties, we give big premiums send your name to-day for our new plan of big profits with your name to-day. Address CIT MOSSELEY 23rd Street, New York City. 32 E. 23rd Street, New York City. The Printing Press was invented in the 14th century in England. One of the High Priest of the church in commenting upon it said; "God has given unto man a powerful weapon." Would to God that it shall be ever used for right. During the time of Macauley the press began to take the place of oratory to put the truth before the people. The press is on the same plane with oratory whoever shall deceive the people with this weapon shall be rendered as weak as a child. In all this there is a twofold meaning be sure you are right and then go ahead. This brings us down to the allegorical remarks made by the Editor of the Plain-Dealer. In our first premises we wish to state that we are not upholding the woman whose letters we published, but we as the representatives of the people thought the crime committed by a so-called high minister of the Gospel was greater than the publicity of the letters exposed by us with the signature of the woman attached. Where ignorance is bliss; it is folly to be wise. Therefore, where a man of high standing in the most solemn position he can occupy lowers himself so much as to stoop, you know Mr. Editor of Plain-Dealer that his first step on the downward road has been taken. Now let us lay bare the facts you said you think or we think the woman has a big heart, but why do you think so because when you called she gave you a years' subscription and told you the whole truth concerning the matter? Please answer? Mr. Plaindealer you say some call it tainted money. What do you call it? You accepted some of it for the subscription of your paper. You also say, that class of persons who tell her that she is right and aid her in fostering and holstering up this kind of stuff for newspapers are no good and serve a purpose for scandal—mongers, alley rats and night pirates, whose sole aim is to drag such men as Hurse down to her level, and take all the ready cash from her. Now Astute Editor of the Plaindealer you first began your article by misspelling the word "Son". Were you at the time of your writing thinking of the Universal Sun or were you thinking at all. If you remember, did you not ask how much was in it? Did you not come to me and ask me to introduce you to the woman? Did I not tell you my paper was not run in that manner? Did I not tell you that my paper was supported by the advertisements of the large white business firms and the combined support of the honest Negro citizens. In what manner do we serve a purpose for the scandal-mongers, alley raids and night pirates? Because we are showing them that a Preacher who would act in that manner was no better than they? Is that it? Please an answer? You also say let us all get busy and do more in advancing something along business lines, and let Annie Jones remain on Fourth with her filth. In part of this I agree, but was she not remaining on Fourth until the man you are championing came down there. Mr. Editor we are not desirious of engaging in a battle of words with you, but we will say the mighty ocean has its limit. "Thus far and no farther." The allusion is, you live in Topeka, you are running your paper into Topeka, so remain in Topeka. The Press is used for the exposure of dirt and the suppressing of wrong. Heretofore in all of your articles you have made a clean sweep for right. Has the Plaindealer left its meoring? Is the Pilot at its head keeping the rudder straight. Let Newspaper men work for their own common good in fighting for the right of the people. Let the Plaindealer run Topeka, and let the Rising Son run Kansas City and let us as Editors get together and fight for right. THE FAITH OF THE BOY. The four-year-old son of a certain western senator had a very high opinion of the importance of his father. The latter tells how, on one occasion in their western home, the lad came across a magazine in which, by some chance, there were engraved, side by side, portraits of the president and the senator mentioned. When the lad caught sight of his father's features he broke into a broad smile. "That's a good picture of you, daddy," said he. "Very good, my son." "Who's the man next to you, daddy?" asked the youngster. "Why, my son!" exclaimed the senator, "don't you know? That is one of the greatest men of the world, a man more admirable and more powerful than any king. That, my son, is President Roosevelt." The lad again looked at the picture of the president. Then, after a thoughtful, pause, he observed: "Say, daddy, the people in the east will be awful proud when they see the president's picture next to yours, won't they?"—American Spectator. Duped. "Young man," said the old lady, with anger in her eyes. "I've brought back this here thermometer you sold me. You can't come none of your tricks on me." "What's the trouble with it?" blandly asked the clerk. "Trouble! The thing don't stay the same two days at a time. Gimmé my money back."—Milwaukee Sentel. WASHINGTON LETTER. The first appeal taken by the government under the law enacted by the last Congress giving the United States the right to appeal in certain classes of criminal cases, which was docked in the Supreme Court recently, will determine whether the Federal government, under the fourteenth amendment, has the right to punish lynchers where the State authorities fail to act. The appeal, which is in the case of Robert Powell, grew out of the action of a mob at Huntsville, Ala., in September, 1904, in storming the county jail, which was guarded by the sheriff's deputies and a whole company of the Alabama national guard, and taking Horace Maples, a colored man charged with the murder of a white farmer, from the structure and hanging him in the courthouse yard. Hon W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, the silver tongued orator, has gone to Xenia to attend the commencement exercises of Wilberforce University. Dr. Vernon is an alumnus of Wilberforce. Sensational dispatches were sent to various daily newspapers of the country recently, stating that Cyrus Field Adams, assistant register of the Treasury, was "masquerading as a white man." The dispatch carried its own refutation when it named a number of national and local "colored" organizations with which Mr. Adams is connected. To those who are personally acquainted with Mr. Adams, and even the thousands who have any knowledge of his career, the charge is ridiculous, for they know that he has practically spent his whole life for the uplifting of the race. While yet in his teens he was appointed a teacher in the Colored public schools of Louisville, Ky., and also became the editor of The Bulletin, a paper published in the interest of the Colored race. A prominent colored man, a self-appointed protector of the white people, called their attention to the strong editorials which Adams was writing in defence of the race and they saw to it that he was not reappointed as teacher the following school year. Adams then went to Chicago, where for twenty-three years he has edited The Appeal a paper which has struck sledgehammer blows for the race. He has also contributed many articles on the race questions to the magazines, Mr. Adams is a life member of the National Afro-American Council; he was the first person to pay $50 for membership. Mr. Adams was the first to become a life member of the National Negro Business League, of which organization he is also transportation agent and he is president of the National Afro-American Press Association. Mr. Adams says that the statement that he blackballed Mr. Wilkerson, who applied for membership in the Washington Philatelic Society, is absolutely false. He voted for him and for every other person who has ever been proposed for membership. The dispatch was evidently the work of some local Annales for Mr. W. Calvin Chase, one of the District's most prominent citizens and the editor of The Bee who was charged as being at the head of a movement against Mr. Adams, declares that there is no such movement on foot and Mr Wilkerson says that he does not even know Mr Adams and that he is not connected wittany movement having the case as a basis of operation. Mr. Daniel Murray, one of the assistant librarians of Congress, is doing a great work for the race in the preparation of an Afro-American Bibliography. He finds that more than 5,000 different books have been written by colored men and that colored men have composed more than 3,000 pieces of music. Hon. Ralph W. Tyler, the new auditor for the Navy Department, has made an innovation which is very pleasing to the messengers in his bureau who have done flunkey work without compensation. For many years it has been the custom for the messengers to shave the auditor, deputy auditor, and chiefs of divisions, and shine their shoes. Believing that the messengers' time should be given wholly to their official duties, he called them before him and informed them that they could cut out the shaving and shining stunt, as they would not be allowed in the future to spend government time in personal service for the heads of the office. Col. Scott, Superintendent of the Military Academy, has made the conduct of the colored troopers stationed at that, place the subject of a special report to the War Department, which is of interest. Col. Scott says the conduct of the Negro troops since they have been at West Point has been admirable and flawless; indeed much better than that of the white regulars who preceeded them at the post. At the recent meeting of the Colored Men's Business League the following officers were elected for a term of one year: J. A. Lankford, president; W. H. Davis and Edward Rowser, secretaries; William L. Pollard, treasurer; Dani Freeman, first vice-president; Dr. Mary Williams, second vice-president; W. R. Griffin, third vice-president, and J. B. Nickerson, sergeant-at-arms. William T. Vernon, register of the treasury, was elected a member. The following delegates were elected to represent the District of Columbia in the annual convention of the National Negro Business League, which is to meet in Topeka, Kan. August 15, 16 and 17: J. A. Lankford, John C. Dancy, W. Calvin Chase, William L. Pollard, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Arthur W. Dr. W. H. Davis, Charles W. Brown, George Forest William T. Vernon, Mrs. L. R. Clark, Dr. Mary Williams, Daniel Freeman, James W. Poe, and Alex. W. Underdown. Dr. Davis then addressed the meeting on the advancement of the race in the District along certain lines and the good the local business league has done and can do. Howard University was founded on the 15th of November, 1867, and it is proposed to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of that event when the date comes around next fall. Arrangements have already begun. President Wilbur Patterson Kirkeldel has conferred with President Roosevelt, who is expected to be the principal figure in the ceremonies, and a committee of the alumni has been organized to promote the success of the occasion. It is proposed to commemorate the event by raising the fund for a new building which is greatly needed to accommodate the 46,000 volumes which are now overcrowding the present Library. The occasion will call back to Washington many of the 3,000 alumni for a reunion, and such a gathering will do more than anything else that could be planned to stimulate interest in the institution. The new president, Dr. Thirkield will be inaugurated at that time. --- Rev. Dr. H. N. Newsome of Mobile, Ala., president and general manager of the National Negro Fair Association, spoke in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on M street last week in the interest of his project. Let this be understood by every one who reads this paper. First that this paper under its new management can back up anything that goes within its sheets. Financially, intellectually or otherwise. So don't be too confident of your power of resistance. Wise and powerful men know their weakness and limit. Weak and foolish men know neither. Dr J. H. Jones, who formerly had his office at 805 Independence Ave., is now at 1307 East Eighteenth St. over Smith's Drug store. He is without doubt an excellent physician and none have shown a more thorough knowledge of the diseases of women than he. The ladies whom he has treated are walking testimonials of his success. He is steadily building up a practice among them. The merit he shows in one case brings another as well as an increasing confidence and general practice. Office 'phones, Bell, Grand 4591; Home, Main 5467. Residence, Home East 2341. THAT'S WHAT YOU GET THAT'S WHAT YOU GET If you play with A pup it will lick your mouth. That's what you get At a fancy house. Calling yourself Man of God: He is after you with A chastin rod. getting folks know Just who you are Drinking fine wines And smoking cigars— Riding in buggies? Riding in hacks? Running up and down The railroad tracks. Spending big money, Wearing diamond rings Any one would think You were a king. We thought you were a Minister, but it is a mistake. For you are not doing That for Jesus' sake But every one must Prove his own: For God wont leave Unturned a stone. The restaurant accommodations were taxed to their utmost, but proved ample for the time being. The Virginia restaurant did a "land-office" business all day. Within a week, the boarding and lodging facilities will be increased three-fold. It was fitting that the Negroes' opening day should run parallel with the festal day of Georgia—the state having the largest and wealthiest Negro population in the Union—and that the occasion should be honored by the presence of the Governor of that great Commonwealth. The Executive Committee may be pardoned if it felicitates itself upon the fact that though the President had pressing invitation to visit several of the finest State buildings—including his own state of New York—he declined them all in order to get a chance to take note of the progress of the Negro as shown in the Negro's own balliwick. There are two things Crews will do. Buy a piece of property and organize his marching club. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Don't you hear the band beating. Hark! they are coming. Look out they are charging a whole army of them. Capt. Crews, subordinate officers and soldiers. PROCLAMATION. St.Louis, Mo., May 27, 1907. To all Grand Lodge Officers, Grand Representatives, Members of the Knights of Yythias and Courts of Calanthe, of the Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri—Greeting: Owing to the fact that the Knights of Tabor, under the provisions of their laws, are required to meet on the Fourth Tuesday in July, and the further fact that they had called their convention to meet in Fayette, Mo., prior to our having acted on the place of our next session, I deemed it best for all concerned to change the date of our Grand Lodge session from the Fourth Tuesday, to the Third Tuesday in July, knowing that Fayette could not accommodate two Grand Bodies the same week. Therefore, by the power vested in me as Grand Chancelor of the Jurisdiction of Missouri, I do hereby proclaim and ordain that the 23rd Annual Session of the Grand Lodge K. of P. is hereby called to meet, in the city of Fayette, Mo., as the guest of Fayette Lodge No. 35. K. of P., on the 3rd Tuesday in July 1907, the same being the 16th day, for the purpose of transacting such business as shall properly come before it. Let all whom these presents concern govern themselves in accordance with the above. 1. I call your attention to Art. XI, Sect. 2. Grand Lodge Constitution, that, "Each subordinate Lodge shall pay to the Grand Lodge with semiannual report, 25c per capita tax for each member in good standing." Sald tax must be paid at once to W. A Gunnell, G. K. of R. & S., P. O. Box 803, De Soto, Mo. Any lodge failing to comply with the above requirements will not be allowed a voice or a vote upon the floor of the Grand Lodge. 2. The Endowment tax for the term ending Sept. 30, is now due and must be forwarded to W. T. Ancell, Hautsville, Mo., July 1. Lodges falling to comply therewith, will be dealt with according to law. 3. All who anticipate attending the Grand Lodge & Grand Court, will communicate with B. F. Issacs, J. H. Diggs & H. L. Williams, Fayette, Mo., in order that arrangements may be made for their board and lodging. 4. Lodges desiring changes or amendments in the laws, etc., must submit same in writing through their representatives, properly signed as per requirements of law. 5. I have extensive correspondence with the Southwestern Bureau, and the Western Passenger Ass'n in an effort to secure rates, but owing to the fact that the two cents per mile rate passed by the recent State Legislature goes into effect about June 14, 1907, they were unable to make concessions. 6. The Grand Lodge will be in session from July 16 to 19 inclusive, or until all business that shall legally come before it shall be transacted. 7. All past Chancellors desiring the Grand Lodge degree must present credentials properly signed and sealed. Charges for the same will be $2.00. 8. Each subordinate lodge in this Jurisdiction shall be entitled to one representative in this Grand Lodge for the first 50 members or less, one for each additional 50 members. Such representatives must be Past Chancellors in good standing, with credentials properly signed by their respective lodges. 9. I would recommend that no lodge send a delegate who cannot remain until the session has completed its work and the Grand Lodge has adjourned. 10. I desire herein to call the special attention of the Chancellor Commanders of subordinate lodges to the fact, the Grand Lodge in session at Kansas City July 1906, made the payment of the Pythian Temple tax obligatory upon the lodges. (See p. 93, Official Proceedings 22nd Annual Session.) You are therefore instructed to enforce the collection of the same as the lodge will be held responsible to the Grand Lodge. All lodges who have not reported Pythian Temple tax on the blanks furnished sometime ago, are liable to suspension. 11. The report of the per capita tax, must correspond with the number of the Beneficiary Board. 12. Representatives from South East Missouri, and St. Louis are expected to leave for Fayette, Monday evening July 15th. For further information, call or write the Grand Chancel at Pythian Temple Building 3137 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. 13. Representatives from lodges who have deceased members since the last session, will bring with them a written eulogy and present same to the chairman of the Committee on Memorials. 14. The 4th quarterly meeting of the Beneficiary Board will be held in the city of Fayette, Mo., July 16, 1907. Any matters requiring the attention of the board should be forwarded to the Secretary, W. T. Ancell, at Huntsville, Mo., by July 1, 1907. 15. The formal opening of the Grand Lodge will be postponed to Tuesday evening, July 16, at 8 p. m. at the Grand Opera House, and 'all Grand Lodge officers and Representa- tives will assemble Tuesday a. m., July 16, to go into official session. Given under my hand and seal of the Grand Lodge, this 27th day of May 1907. A. W. LLOYD, Grand Chancellor. (Attest) W. A. GUNNELL, G. K. of R. and S. RESTAURAN Regular meals 15 cents. Sho- ring. Room with BELL PHONE 610 E. 12th St: RURANT AND CAFE 5 cents. Short order. First class home cook- Room with or without board. PHONE 3982 CRAND St: G. G. HALL, Prop. RESTAURANT AND CAFE Regular meals 15 cents. Short order. First class home cooking. Room with or without board. BELL PHONE 3982 GRAND 610 E.12th St: G. G. HALL, Prop. When in doubt Tell the truth— $3 Hats AT THE 308 East Twelfth Street Adkins' New G New Soda Fountain installed. More ple. New addition to our place. buy, come and visit our place. Waverly Gr MR. & MRS. C. B Bell Phone 4886 Grand LOOK! Call at my office and see th to sell in Kansas City, Mo. vacant lots and farms. We are also able to loan me you a home. Give us a call. L. AMAS LAW 127 W. 8th St NEW CAFE and NOW C Regular Meals a Hours from 6 A General Satisfaction Guara Strictly Home Cooking. J. RUSSEL and For Neatly F Go to Mrs, Sadie Gibson's L Avenue. For Rail Waiters one truth—that's what we do! Nats for $1.50 AT THE LID Welfth Street. Argyle Building. 'S' New Grocery Store in installed. Everything to suit the colored people to our place. Everything up to date. Come and eat our place. Early Grocery Store, MRS. C. H. ADKINS, Props. Grand 1607 Lydia Avenue OK! LOOK! Price and see the great number of houses I have in City, Mo. and Kansas City, Kansas; alsoarms. able to loan money on your property and buildive us a call. AMASA KNOX, LAWYER St Home Phone, Main 5478 CAFE and RESTAURANT NOW OPENED. Meals and Short Orders. Days from 6 A. M. to 12 P. M. Action Guaranteed Cooking. Address 2302 Vine SEL and J. DOOLAN Propr's Neatly Furnished Rooms Jie Gibson's New Place at 609 E. Missouri. e. For Railroad Porters and Hotel Waiters Especially. Tell the truth—that's what we do! $3 Hats for $1.50 AT THE LID 308 East Twelfth Street. Argyle Building. Adkins' New Grocery Store New Soda Fountain installed. Everything to suit the colored people. New addition to our place. Everything up to date. Come and buy, come and visit our place. Waverly Grocery Store, MR. & MRS. C. H. ADKINS, Props. Bell Phone 4886 Grand 1607 Lydia Avenue LOOK! LOOK! Call at my office and see the great number of houses I have to sell in Kansas City, Mo. and Kansas City, Kansas; also vacant lots and farms. We are also able to loan money on your property and build you a home. Give us a call. L. AMASA KNOX. LAWYER 127 W. 8th St. Home Phone, Main 5478 NEW CAFE and RESTAURANT NOW OPENED. Regular Meals and Short Orders. Hours from 6 A. M. to 12 P. M. General Satisfaction Guaranteed Strictly Home Cooking. Address 2302 Vine. For Neatly Furnished Rooms Go to Mrs. Sadie Gibson's New Place at 609 E. Missour Avenue. For Railroad Porters and Hotel Waiters Especially. When you want Ice Cream, S CANDY S. W. corner Troost Ave LEE am, Sodas, Cigars CANDY OR NEWS Troost Ave. and Independence. Ice Cream, Sodas, Cigars, S. W. corner Troost Ave. and Independence. LEE LANGFORD. Mgr. GET BUSY The Afro-American Employment Agency Will Get You a Job. Call at Either of Our Offices and Have Your Name Enrolled for a Situation. The Best Hotels, Restaurants, Department Stores, Saloons, and private Families in the City hire their help through GET BUSY The Afro-American Employment Agency Will Get You a Job. Call at Either of Our Offices and Have Your Name Enrolled for a Situation. The Best Hotels, Restaurants, Department Stores, Saloons, and private Families in the City hire their help through this Agency. Get in Line. Don't be Idle. Main Office S. E. Corner 18th and Paseo. Bell Phone 834 East. Home Phone 6236 Main. Branch Office No. 1, 1005 McGee St. Home Phone 2551 F. J. WEAVER. Bell Phone 4821 ALFRED RIVERS. Kansas City, Missouri. The men on the Rising Set don't desire any political jobs. Such being the case we shall endeavor to change this old political system of always giving the same men the same old political jobs. The white leader in the party should get wise and learn that the Negroes don't desire this same old gag rule in politics.