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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. THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS Holds Record Breaking Session At Boonville August, 6, 7 and 8. VOLUME XI. THE GRAND LODGE OF GRAND UNITED Holds Record Breaking August, Order Making Great Progress— Friendly Federation Discussed— Odd Fellows Home Planned—Jim Crow Legislation Hit—Secretary Temple Gets New Headquarters in New Odd Fellows Temple Building in St. Louis. (Special Correspondence.) Boonville, Mo., Aug. 6, 1907.—The District Grond Lodge of Missouri, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, and the Grand Household of Ruth, assembled here today in the Morgan Street Baptist church in the twenty-sixth annual convocation of the order. Delegates arrived last night and this morning, from all sections of the state, over the M., K. & T. and Missouri Pacific railroads, and were comfortably housed and hospitably treated by the people of Boonville. District Grand Master Edward S Lewis of Kansas City presided at the opening session at Morgan Street Baptist church, where a large concourse of Boonville people assembled to extent cordial greetings and words of welcome to the visiting delegates. Mayor W. G. Pendleton of Boonville, who was to have delivered the welcome address, was seriously ill, but sent an able substitute in the person of Judge C. W. Journey, the eloquent city attorney of Boonville, who extended the welcome and freedom of the city to the visitors in a most cordial manner, paying the delegates many flattering compliments upon the orderly and intelligent character of the delegates. His address was deeply appreciated by the delegates and was responded to in a most appropriate and sensible address by District Grand Master Edward S. Lewis, who said in part: "We hope to show the people of Boonville by our conduct, as well as by our words, that we fully appreciate the courtesies so cordially extended to us by the mayor's representative." Addresses of welcome were delivered by John W. Brown of Boonville lodge; Miss Mary Douglass of Blooming Rose Household, and Rev. J. B. Brooks, of the A. M. E. church, which were responded to by Deputy Grand Master D. B. Jones of Sedalia; Most Noble Governess Mrs. Sallie Dupee of Jefferson City, and Past Noble Father Benj. Thomas of St. Charles. The Boonville papers speak of the convocation as one of the largest and most orderly gatherings of representative Negroes ever held here and the people are manifesting great interest in the proceedings. Th business sessions of the district grand lodge are being held in Old Fellows hall and the grand household is meeting at St. Matthews A. M. E. church. The afternoon session of the grand lodge was devoted to the appointment of committees and the reading of the reports of grand officers. Grand Secretary George E. Temple read his characteristic annual report, embracing a condensed history of the business transactions of the order for the past year, with exhibits showing the unprecedented prosperity of the order and its members. The report showed that the collections for the This is an increase of $4,000 over the surplus of last year. The evening session was a joint meeting of the Grand Lodge and the Grand Household, at which memorial services were held in honor of the deceased members of the order. The meeting was held in St. Matthews A. M. E. church, and was open to the public, who thronged the church to overflowing. The feature of the meeting was an address by Hon. C. G. Williams of Boonville, Mo., Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Masonic order, of Missouri. Prof. Williams complimented the grand lodge and grand household upon the splendid showing made by the order in its annual convocation and upon its financial and fraternal growth. He greeted the delegates as brothers and sisters and bid them a hearty welcome to Boonville. He said he wished to throw open the doors of his home and make them all welcome as his guests. He concluded by wishing the fraternity and its officers Godspeed, and a hastening of the day so earnestly wished for by our national Grand Master, J. McHenry Jones, when all the fraternities may be united in a common brotherhood, in one fraternal union. The address was eloquent, appropriate and timely and was received by the delegates with enthusiastic applause. Many addresses were delivered on the lives and work of our deceased members and an excellent musical programme was rendered by the choir of St. Matthews church. Second Day's Session. Boonville, Mo., Aug. 7, 1907—The second day's session of the Grand Lodge and Grand Household of the G. U. O. of O. F. was devoted to the transaction of routine business and to the hearing of reports of committees. The grand lodge appropriated $3,000 to be used as the basis of a sinking fund for the erection of a suitable structure for a permanent home for the aged and decrepid members of the fraternity. Grand Secretary George E. Temple of St. Louis was unanimously chosen as the fraternal delegate to the District Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. During the recess today there was considerable maneuvering among the delegates for places. The delegates gathered in groups to discuss the forthcoming election of officers and many candidates were suggested for various places. Many changes in the personnel of the official corps of the Grand Lodge, and a special delegation from St. Louis, lead by a wealthy business man of that city, made a strenuous fight on the Grand Secretary, but to the "Little Giant" continued to smile as sweetly as ever and seemed as cool and undisturbed by the attack of the opposition as a cucumber on ice. A canvass of the delegates tonight seems to indicate that the entire official corps, with the exception of a few minor officers, will be re-elected, although many candidates seem willing to accept places within the gift of the order. As the afternoon session today an appropriation of $500 was passed for the equipment of permanent headquarters for the Grand Secretary in the new Odd Fellows Temple in St. Louis by a vote that made the opposition to the able scribe look like the "fly on the chariot wheel." A night session was determined upon in order to complete the business in time to permit the delegates to enjoy the various social functions prepared for their entertainment by the local committee. Boonville, Mo., Aug. 8, 1907.—The business of the twenty-sixth annual session of the District Grand Lodge was concluded last night in a session that lasted the greater part of the night. The place selected for the next meeting is St. Joseph, Mo. Among the most important measures adopted at the closing session was the following resolution, which was offered by Grand Secretary George E. Temple: Resolution Endorsing the Constitu tional League of Missouri. Whereas, It has become evident that a determined and organized effort is being made in this state to bring about the enactment of discriminating laws for the purpose of segregating and humiliating the citizens of Missouri, of African descent; and. Whereas, A large body of the representatives of the Negro race, from all parts of this state, assembled in the city of St. Louis, July 10 and 11, 1907, and then and there organized what is known as the Constitutional League of Missouri, whose avowed purpose is to use its influence to oppose all unjust and discriminating laws by the state Legislature; and. Whereas, It is the purpose of our great fraternity to promote and encourage all efforts for the betterment BEAUTY CONTEST IS ON Everybody who takes the Rising Son and who wishes to enter some name or vote for the names which have already been sent in, cut out the coupon in the paper and send it to 914 E. 12th. You can vote as many times as you buy the papers and cut out the coupons. Let everybody take an interest in this contest. Let the names of every beautiful or good looking woman be sent in. If she is married put her in the married column, and if she is single put her in the single ladies column. If you are not a subscriber buy the paper at any one of Smith's Drug Stores. THE NAMES OF THE MARRIED WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN EN TERED IN THE BEAUTY CON TEST: Mesdames Alberta Tompkins ..... 4 Pearl Riley ..... 3 Olivia Page ..... 3 J. Hill ..... 5 P. Campbell ..... 7 I. Fields ..... 3 J. N. Birch ..... 7 Pannie Morton ..... 7 Bertie Kennedy ..... 4 Bertha Kennedy ..... 4 Pearl Webster ..... 37 Katie Kennedy ..... 4 John Rone ..... 3 I. S. Harris ..... 3 I. Walden ..... 2 F. Jackson ..... 37 F. Jackson ..... 38 S. Jordon ..... 44 F. J. Peck ..... 41 Lena Jordon ..... 44 Lena Redman ..... 50 Laura Johnson ..... 30 Minnie Croswalte ..... 7 John Lang ..... 66 Minnie James ..... 74 Josie Finney ..... 56 L. Moss ..... 54 Dorothy Harris ..... 59 W. H. Hubel Habel ..... 66 J. Fracuts ..... 26 Anna Mickles ..... 62 rankie Givens ..... 62 Arthur Pullam ..... 64 Tom McCampbell ..... 51 James Cowden ..... 68 Frank Walker ..... 45 C. Randolph ..... 9 Maggie Clay ..... 46 Harvey Wells ..... 47 B. Henderson ..... 42 E. Martin ..... 41 M. Mosley ..... 43 F. J. Weaver ..... 45 Lena Bruce ..... 49 T. C. Chapman ..... 52 Ada Thayers ..... 28 Hattie Aams ..... 43 B. C. Miller ..... 33 Alvin Jordon ..... 37 Tom Abram ..... 26 Lilly Williams ..... 38 E. B. Ramsey ..... 25 J. E. Perry ..... 36 Stella Ross ..... 35 Clara Walden ..... 36 Lester Davis ..... 34 Bessie Conway ..... 28 F. Jackson ..... 37 Misses Bessie-Patterson .....76 Pearl Choutean .....56 Lillian Wells .....50 Mabel Bell .....60 Emma Collins .....71 Eamonia Hubbel .....73 Alberta Wills .....80 Emma Smith .....62 Lula Graham .....56 Maud Oden .....54 Miss Owen .....48 G. Wiley .....56 M. Lasportas .....45 A. Davis .....46 Zella Jackman .....41 Katie Wright .....43 Ida Godfrey .....46 Saud Thornton .....47 Ida Bailey .....48 Ida Foster .....49 Aomi Fisk .....72 Amy Jackson .....52 Gertrude Myers .....49 Vallier Bowman .....41 Ethel Jackson .....48 Bessie Whitney .....64 bring about the enactment of discriminating laws for the purpose of segregating and humiliating the citizens of Missouri, of African descent; and. Whereas, A large body of the representatives of the Negro race, from all parts of this state, assembled in the city of St. Louis, July 10 and 11, 1907, and then and there organized what is known as the Constitutional League of Missouri, whose avowed purpose is to use its influence to oppose all unjust and discriminating laws by the state Legislature; and. Whereas, It is the purpose of our great fraternity to promote and encourage all efforts for the betterment of mankind and society in general, and most especially to care for and in every wise protect the best interests of the members of our noble order; there be it. Resolved. That we most sincerely endorse the action taken at St. Louis on July 10 and 11, by our brethren from all parts of the state in the interest of good government, by the organization of the Constitutional League of Missouri; and be it further Resolved. That we recommend to the members of our order throughout the state that they aid and encourage the efforts of that organization in the worthy cause it has undertaken to promote, by becoming members, by contributing of our means, or in any other lawful manner. were elected for the ensuing year: Grand Master, Edward S. Lewis of Kansas City; Deputy Grand Master Henry C. Bragg, Macon; Grand Secretary, George E. Temple, St. Louis; Grand Treasurer, Augustus Turner, St. Louis; Grand Director, Walter Jackson, Poplar Bluffs; State Health Commissioner, Charles F. Crews, St. Louis; Endowment Inspector, L. C. Edmondson, Springfield. The following officers were chosen by the Grand Household: Most Noble Governess, Miss Belle Worthham, Kansas City; Grand Recorder, Miss Viola S. Clay, St. Louis; Grand Treasurer, Miss Ella Harris, St. Joseph; Grand Lecturer, Mrs. Sallie Dupee, Jefferson City; District Noble Governess, Miss Maggie L. Garner, St. Louis. The usual ceremonies of closing day were augmented by a grand demonstration in the form of a street parade, in which the delegates participated, headed by the Sedalia brass band, marching through the principal streets. During the afternoon a picnic, given at City park, was the scene of much merriment. There was a large crowd present, many of whom came from the neighboring towns or morning trains. Among the features of the day's pleasure at the park were a base ball game between the Jefferson City and Boonville teams, and a programme of attractive games and out of door sports, including an old fashioned country dance. In the evening a splendid musical program was rendered by local talent at the Boonville opera house, for the entertainment of the visitors. The program included an exhibition drill by the Kansas City Patriarchy No. 66 commanded by Cap. Thomas Eaton which was one of the most commendable features of the entertainment. May Have Dairy Paper. Kansas may have an official paper devoted to the subject of dairying This is one of the innovations proposed for adoption by the new state dairy commissioner, H. C. Kendall at the recent meeting of the state dairy commission at the office of F D. Coburn. Favors a Crematory. Dr. Glenn, of Iola, does not favor the purchase of a new site for a cemetery by the city. He thinks that instead of investing money in a cemetery that the city had much better erect a modern crematory plant and save the money annually lost in funerals. Almost the Limit. A New York department store has added real estate to its business. It's next move, the Atchison Globe thinks will be to establish a cemetery in the basement. Second Baptist Church Friday,Sept.6 ADMIT ONE REV.BACOTE as the most beautiful lady of Kansas City. Ruth Knox . . . 41 Nettie Allen . . . 48 Nora Reynolds . . . 44 Leona Parks . . . 28 Gertrude Boone . . . 24 Gussie Hale . . . 21 Cleo Brassfield . . . 51 There was a very swell reception given by Mr. A Fox at his residence 1306 Highland, Friday, August 30. Some of the very best people of the city attended. Everybody had an enjoyable time. There was a splendid programme rendered. The guests were as follows: Mesdames J. Lewis, Laura Smith, Marce R. McClellan Evalena Baldwin, Jos. Henderson Hannibal, Mo.; H. R. Edwards, Eugenia Mosely, J. L. Conbs, Burt Hill. H. Purnell, M. W. Wilson, Jessie Novel, James Gillespie, H. O. Cook, J. S. Harris, Isaac Christopher, Winn Bell, Sallie A. Moore, Arzala Smith, W. B. Duncan, Jas. Lee, Misses M. Bradbury, E. Blackburn, Champaign, Ill.; C. Carrey, Lincoln, Inst.; Katie Carr, eorgia Owens, Gertrude Sonion, Susie Ball, Manie Barker, Lelia Rogers, entlemen and couples, Messers and Mesdames Ed. Brown, Jos Lee, &L. D. Summers, G. H. Purnell, Winn Drew, J. D. Bowser, M. L. Crosswait, Theo. Clay, J. W. Clay, F. C. Schaffer, and Messers, Edward Dennis, Charles rant, Ncal McWilliam, Win, Drew, Wn. J. Thompkins, M. D., Reuben Carr, A. O. Coffin, P. K. Brown, Wn. Warriicks, S. A. and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McDaniel. All expressed themselves as highly pleased.—Rising Son Reporter. Mr. Wm. James, of 1528 Lydia, who was tendered a farewell reception by his wife last evening, has gone for an extensive tour of the southeast, St Louis, Louisville, Ky., and Jamestown Va. Camphor Trees. Says Secretary James Wilson, of the department of agriculture: "For years the department has been distributing camphor tree seed and thousands of trees are now growing throughout the south and Pacific coast states. Two years ago a serious effort was made to develop the manufacture of camphor from these trees. Satisfactory results have been secured and a large manufacturing concern is now building up a camphor grove of 2,000 acres in Florida, from which it hopes to make camphor. This firm uses more than $500,000 worth of camphor every year." King Barred from House Debates King Barred from House Debates. The king of England labors under me curious disability. He may not listen to a debate in the house of com- mons. Admission to the legislative chamber, which is open to his lowli- st subject, is denied to the sovereign. Something Really New in the Way of an Entertainment. Those who were the recipients of the following invitation were excited almost to the point of spontaneous combustion before the night indicated on the card arrived. In spite of the Hepburn bill they did not hesitate to accept these passes: Every one entered into the spirit of the occasion and arrived carrying satchels, suitcases, shawl-strapped bundles and a bird cage or two, not forgetting band boxes. Linen dusters, vells and caps, ulsters and old fashioned shawls added to the comical appearance of the guests. They were met at the door by the host in a uniform and carrying a lantern. The walls were completely covered with time-tables and train bulletins, which showed most of the trains "late." The staircase bore a huge sign marked "baggage," and obliging porters" assisted the "travelers" upstairs. On descending they went into the "den," which had been converted into a "waiting room" and "ticket office." Here they received "tickets," a distinctive kind for men, each marked with the station from which they were to start. Passing through a turnstile, they found their stations, or tables, and promptly after the blast of a whistle and the ringing of a bell the train was off and the game was on. In this case it was "Chin." There were the general interruption of newsboys, candy and pop-corn venders, and a conductor punched the score. All of a sudden the lights were turned out, and a cry of "robbers" "hold up men." etc., added to the confusion. The lights were turned on, revealing masked men, in who in a most gentlemanly manner proceeded to rob the passengers. After this the game continued, but there were pickpockets in the room who kept things stirred up in a most amusing fashion "Twenty minutes" were allowed for refreshments, which were served in railroad style. Prizes were distributed consisting of a traveling drinking cups, umbrella straps, a money bag, soap case and tooth brush case and a shawl strap. After this the "unclaimed baggage" was auctioned off and caused untold merriment. These articles had been arranged by the hostess and the wif of the company disposed of them in a side-splitting manner. The pick pockets were arrested and all "valuables" recovered. The souvenirs were hat boxes, suit cases and miniature trunks. FCHOLS FROM RELIGIOUS FIELDS CHRISTIAN WORKER HONORED. Head of the Ragged School Union, of London, Knighted. When some strenuous worker in the field of philanthropy is suddenly "com- manded" to visit the king of England, in order to receive royal recognition of the worth of self-sacrificing effort for humanity, all the nation awakes to pay homage to the person thus honored. The manded" to visit the king of England, in order to receive royal recognition of the worth of self-sacrificing effort for humanity, all the nation awakes to pay homage to the person thus honored. The latest instance of this kind is the knighting of Mr. John Kirk, who recently completed 40 years' unceasing endeavor to ameliorate the lot of the unfortunate slum children of London. King Edward conferred on Mr. Kirk the rank and title of Knighthood, so that he will henceforth be known as Sir John Kirk, while his wife will be Lady Kirk. This titular rank is not hereditary. Mr. Kirk has become famous as the secretary of the Ragged School union. After years of marvelous devotion, honors are now crowding upon him. At the London Mansion House he has been presented by the Marquis of Northampton with a portrait of himself, painted by William Rainey, together with other handsome gifts subscribed for throughout the United Kingdom The Lord Mayor of London, Sir William Treloar, arranged a special gathering of distinguished men to meet the man who has won such widespread esteem. Sir William Treloar is himself a philanthropist in the same field in which Mr. Kirk has labored. He is known and loved as the "Crippled Children's Lord Mayor," on account of his munificent gifts through long years for the benefit of the most forlorn class of city juveniles. Surely, remarks the Christian Herald, this deserves to be called "The Golden Era for Childhood." Education and philanthropy combine to give opportunities to childhood unthought of till now. CHINA MOVING. Evidences of the Empire's Coming to the Light. The officials of the Chinese empire are surely seeking light from the missionaries. As an evidence of this fact, recently the governors or treasurers of five provinces, representing a population of 100,000,000 people, ordered 3,800 copies of the "Chinese Recorder," which is one of the papers edited by the missionaries in Shanghai. The literati are rapidly coming to the conclusion that western education is superior to that of their own country. Naturally they associate western learning and Christianity, because the missionary enterprise has always been allied with the western educational propaganda. Last week in the city of Calgt, the two highest Chinese officials in the city, in the presence of a large staff of literary men, urged the representatives of the American board of commissioners for foreign missions to send more missionaries there. That Christianity is making rapid progress in China is evidenced by the following statistics: Christians 1871 0 1874 1 1874 8 1872 8 1875 250 1877 1.000 1876 2.000 1876 13.515 1880 28.000 1880 37.987 1880 55.092 1893 80.892 1903 112.988 1906 191.985 Industrial Y. M. C. A. The first Industrial Y. M. C. A. on the Pacific coast has been organized at Roslyn, a coal mining town of 5,000 people in Washington. The Northwest Improvement company (a subsidiary company of the Northern Pacific Railway company), gives largely to its support, and over 300 men have pledged membership. To Give Health Talks Every week for three months the Y. M. C. A. at Scranton, Pa., has arranged to give the employees of the big shops a practical health talk at noon. Leading physicians have told men how to live a healthy life. These talks have been conducted by the physical director, C. R. H. Jackson. "Gussey" Smith to Come "Gypsy Smith to Come Again." "Gypsy" Smith, the famous evangelist from London, now touring this country, has met with such great success of face in his missions, that he has accepted an invitation to come to the United States again, probably in two years, and conduct another evangelistic campaign. Scattering the Good Seed. The report showing work of the American Tract society during its eighty-second year shows that during that period 30,000,024 copies of its periodicals have been issued. Celebrate 450th Anniversary The 450th anniversary of the Moravian church was recently celebrated. The church is this country has about 16,000 members. The farmers, wives and daughtera of Missouri marketed 197,155,658 dozens of eggs last year, for which they received more than $16,000,000. Added of this are the items of live and dressed poultry and feathers, making the comfortable sum of nearly $40,000,000 for poultry products for the past year. These items foot up much more than the surplus wheat crop of that year. And with the single exception of live stock, constitute the greatest source of revenue for any single classification. Much has been written of the Missouri hen since the state labor bureau began to gather statistics. The poultry of Missouri is a much better source of wealth than the gold output of the Pacific coast, and more than twice as much as the precious metal yield of Alaska. Pettis, Saline and Buchanan counties lead in value of fowl products. A. Lucky Janitor Many stories of "good luck" have been published of men in the mining district and there are many more that may never be published, says the Webb City Register. A few years ago Al Tusing, an old man who had spent most of his life doing janitor work in Joplin, secured a lease on some ground south of Zincite. He had only limited means to live in a tent, where he cooked, ate and slept. But he found a big body of ore, and after it was developed the mine was offered for sale. Offers were made for the property, but they were too small. Tusing fixed the price at $50,000 and he didn't sell until he was paid that price by the company now known as the Federated. After getting the $50,000 Tusing went to Oklahoma, announcing to his few friends before leaving that he intended spending the remainder of his days in ease. Missouri Prison Farm a Success. The state is operating its farm in connection with the penitentiary for the benefit of the inmates of that institution, and the 14 acres of which it is comprised are cultivated by prisoners unable to do the work required of them within the walls of the big prison. This is not only proving a source of profit to the state, but it enables the unfortunate inmates of the biggest prison in the Union to be served with fresh vegetables oftener than would otherwise be the case. Train Kills Two Little Girls. The two little daughters of Charles Speck of Spickards, aged three and five years, were killed by the Rock Island Golden State Limited train at Spickards recently. The children had wandered to the railroad track, where the older girl lay down and went to sleep. The younger child was playing about her sister when the train came along at a speed of 70 miles an hour. Both were run over. A Free Patient Had $1,000. Fred Reischel, a veteran of the Franco-Prussian and the Civil war, was admitted to the state hospital for the Insane at St. Joseph as a county patient a short time ago. When Public Administrator Gibson went to his home to look after the old man's effects he found gold coin and currency amounting to nearly $1,000 hidden away in closets and cupboards where Reischel had evidently boarded it for years. Missouri a Cotton State Missouri is a cotton growing state. Three-fifths of the inhabitants do not know this, and would have to be shown that such is the case before they would believe this statement, but it is nevertheless true. The surplus cotton and by-products of the 11 counties of the state located within the cotton belt sold in 1906 for $3,611,808 breaking the record for Missouri. Reward for Dynamiters. As an echo of acts of violence in Camden county, alleged to be committed by an organized band known as the "P. C.," Governor Folk has issued a proclamation offering a reward of $200 for the arrest and conviction of the unknown persons who, July 4, destroyed the store building of A. F. Hall by means of dynamite. Until this occurrence offenses of a like character which had been more or less frequent, seemed to have come to an end. Whether this means a resumption of such work is only to be determined by time. Valuable Live Stock It is estimated that there will be $2,000,000 worth of live stock on the grounds of the state fair at Sedalia next October. Bride and Groom Are 60 In Noosho-a 60-year-old minister and a blushing bride of the same age were married by a justice of the peace. Mexico Is Progressive. In up-to-date Mexico a plant is to be established to supply hot water heat to dwellings and business houses. Attacked Editor With Whip. Attacked Entertainer with Wip. R. B. Reagan, editor of the Arcadia Valley Enterprise, a weekly newspaper published at Ironton, was attacked with a horsewhip recently just after he had left his office by J. N. Hawkins, circuit clerk of Iron county, whose official conduct had been criticised editorially in the Enterprise. Mr. Hawkins is 75 years old and is small of stature, while Reagan, who is about 35 years of age, is an athlete. Hawkins was struck to the ground, but delivered several blows after he fell. JACK'S RETURN By Mrs. F. M. Howard (A copyright, by Joseph B. Bowles.) Aunt Hepsie Barger measured out the ingredients for the children's favorite cup cake. "Well, Marion, here you are at last, an' right glad I am to see you, too." "I expected you would be, Aunt Heple, and I should have been here earlier, but company came last night, and I could not get away." "A bright faced girl had entered and was taking off her wrappings as if perfectly at home in the farm house. Marion Alsine was a charming girl, with the faculty of attaching warm friendship to herself from young and old. "Uncle Jerry's folks came and stop over on their way to Watertown to spend Thanksgiving with Ell," she explained. "They wanted me to go, too, but Thanksgiving isn't quite the same to me anywhere else but here." I'll go up and do the poker, and stairs hurriedl weapon. "And I, too," old fellow of caught up the while Horace b. The burglar sound slumber confusion of w door, but there the chamber u door and peer poker in hand. "Jack Barbe haven't been u climbing in at voice came floa in a pal of seal in "Jack! My cried Aunt Hewl." "No, Marion, nobody can fill your place," the bony old hand, withered and worn in service for others, smoothed the satiny black hair caressingly. "If you was really my own darter I couldn't set more store by you." A crimson flush overspread the soft brunette cheek. "You haven't heard anything from Jack yet, have you, Marion?" "No, auntie, not a word," she sighed. "Just a year ago to-day, and it seems like ten." "What was it, child, that set him off so?" asked Mrs. Barber, gently. "I've always wanted to know, but I thought when you wanted me to hear it you'd tell me." "Why, Aunt Hepsie, didn't you know?" the girl raised her head with a look of astonishment. "I supposed of course that he had told you the whole foolish story, or I should have spoken of it long ago." "Not a word, dearie. He only came in one day, his face all white and set, to tell me that he was going, and that all women were firts and deceivers. I thought for awhile that you had mittened him, but I've put two and two together since an' changed my mind." "Why, you know, auntie, I was intimate with Dolly Jenkins about that time—" "There, I knew that tormented wilder had something or other to do with it," interrupted Mrs. Barber, energetically. "And she kept telling me of the attentions which Jack was paying her on the sly, and intimating more than she really said, until at last I taxed Jack with it, and--you know how quick Jack is, auntie?" "Yes, ready to go off the handle at a minute's warnin' an' then too proud to own that he's in the wrong." "And he wouldn't give me a word of satisfaction as to whether she had told the truth or not, only that if I had commenced distrusting him so soon we might as well part first as last, with other speeches which cut deeper still. Oh, it was so hard, Aunt Hepesia, when I loved him so. He accused me of being jealous, but it was not so. I only thought it best if he really cared for her, to have the matter settled rightly before it was too late." "My poor little girl; and that wider," with detestation in every tone, "she's been after him thicker'n mush ever since she took off her mournin', an' all her grievance is that he would have nothing to say to her." "Yes, I know that, now that it's too late, Aunt Hepsie; but there's no use crying for split milk," a bright tear trembled on the long eyelashes, "and I will try and not spoil my Thanksgiving with tears." At length the cooking was all done, the big turkey dressed and ready for stuffing, and the rows on rows of ples and rich, plummy cakes, the pan of doughnuts and the heaping platter of cup cakes and another of jam tarts, suggested a large gathering on the morrow. There were the chambers yet to put in order for the guests, and Marion took that part of the work while Aunt Hepsie rubbed the silver and tidied the kitchen. Everything was already spotlessly clean, for Aunt Hepsie was an immaculate housekeeper, but there were pitchers to fill, a little looping back of curtains and arranging of furniture to do, and Marion attended to it all, humming a song as she did so. In Jack's room alone, no preparation was to be made, for Aunt Hepsie would use the room for no one but its owner; but Marion went in there with a lonely feeling in her heart, the song dying upon her lips as she did so. Suddenly a thought came to her—she would prepare Jack's room too, as if he were coming with the rest, and with nimble fingers she dusted and arranged everything in the best possible order. The house began to fill with a merry crowd of relatives at an early hour on the morrow, for a Thanksgiving dinner at Aunt Hepsie's was a treat to young and old. The young minister was just explaining the difference between a spiritual and a merely intellectual belief in Scripture, when a frightened trio of children came scrambling down the stairs. "Oh, Aunt Hepsie, there's a burglar in Jack's room; there is, and he's sneeze on the bad." "A burglar. Don't get frightened." I'll go up and rout him out. Give me the poker," and Horace started up the stairs hurriedly, with his formidable weapon. "And I, too." Uncle Drake, a jolly old fellow of immense avoidrupos, caught up the tongs. "T'll pinch him while Horace belabors him." The burglar must have been in a sound slumber not to have heard the confusion of whispering voices at the door, but there was no sound within the chamber until Horace opened the door and peered cautiously in, the poker in hand in defensive readiness. "Jack Barber, you villain, if you haven't been up to your old tricks of climbing in at the window." Horace's voice came floating down the stairway in a peal of surprised laughter. "Jack! My Jack! Well, I never," cried Aunt Hepale, pushing her way through the crowd and rushing up the stairs. Marion, at the first sound of Jack's name, had divined in a moment just what had occurred, that Jack had come on the early morning train, and not wishing to arouse the family, had crept up to his room window in the moonlight, and as she had so oblities C. A. "Will My Marlon Forgive and Forget?" ly left it open, had found no trouble in getting in quietly, and trembling and blushing she retreated to the kitchen to think it over, and compose herself for the meeting with him. They had parted in anger, and she scarcely knew how to receive him now. She resolved that a little of the concession at least must come from Jack, since he had left her so cavalierly and so unkindly without just cause. She was standing there still, balancing the fork with which she had just turned the turkey, idly in her hand, when an arm stole around her waist and Jack's voice, very humble and loving, whispered in her ear: "Will my Marlon forgive and forget?" All her pride vanished at once under the spell of the dear, familiar voice, and turning, she shed happy tears of rejoicing on her lover's shoulder. "And why haven't you written to me, Jack?" she asked, reproachfully, after a few moments of happy converse. "I did, Marion. I wrote you a long letter, asking your forgiveness for the miserable part I had taken in that wretched quarrel, but I never received a word in reply, and of course I supposed you were angry and unforgiving toward me." "How could I answer it, dear Jack, when I never received it; no, not one line from you in all this weary year." "If I could only have known it, but not hearing made me so angry that I determined that you or no one else should know where I was, or anything about me." "You foolish, hot-tempered Jack," said Marion, softly, "but how did you chance to come home, dear?" "I could not keep away," said Jack, simply. "As Thanksgiving drew near, the attraction toward the old home became too strong to be resisted, and now that I have you again, I'm not going to let you go, and I propose that we be married this very day. I'll go for a minister directly after dinner, and we'll make it a Thanksgiving worth remembering." "Well, as for that, there's no use o' stirrin' out of the house for a minister." Aunt Hepsie had come in to look after her neglected dinner, and stood regarding them with a beaming face. "Young Mr. Holland is a minister, and I don't doubt but that he'd be glad to have a ceremony to sorter get in practice on, you know." "All the better, we'll be married before dinner then, and have a wedding dinner as well as a Thanksgiving feast. Just let me brush up my hail a bit while Marion takes off her kitchen apron." The great brown turkey was an interesting witness of a surprisingly impromptu ceremony a half hour later, and never had a jollier Thanksgiving dinner been served in the old farmhouse than upon this occasion, made memorable by the presence of a burglar in the house, and the subsequent ringing of wedding bells. Relics For Historical Society. An unusual relic of the Civil war was received by the State Historical society from James H. Lowell of Holton. It is a relic of the battle of Antietam. It is a pyramid with its base a "buck and ball cercussion" cartridge box holding 1,000 cartridges. On the pyramid are 300 musket bullets of different kinds, cannon balls, several grape shot, many uniform buttons, several shields, punches, canteens, leather cartridge boxes, a sword, bayonet, bit and several other articles which were picked up on the battle field. Mr. Lowell was a member of Company A of the Thirteenth Massachusetts infantry and was wounded at Antietam. After the war he made the collection and has lent it to the historical society for 20 years. A Glass Merger. Representatives of sixteen plants that manufacture window glass in Kansas decided, at a meeting at Independence, to establish a selling agency in Kansas City to distribute their combined product. It is to be known as the Western Distributing agency. Some of the towns which have plants in the new organization are Coffeyville, Independence, Cheyenne, Chanute, Miles, Iola, Fredonia, Osage and Caney. The manufacturers say the joint selling agency will enable them to make from five to fifteen per cent more profit. They will adopt the wage scale of the National Glass Workers Manufacturers' association. C. S. Burke of Coffeyville is the head of the new Kansas organization. Widow of the Late Sol Miller is Dead. Mrs. Mary Miller, widow of the late Sol Miller, founder of the Kansas Chief, died at the home of her son, William K. Miller, in Kansas City. Mrs. Miller was a pioneer woman of Kansas. She married Sol Miller in 1855 and came with him to Kansas in 1857. Mr. Miller started the Kansas Chief at White Cloud, but moved to Troy and edited it up to the time of his death, April 17, 1897. Mr. Miller's unique personality gave the paper a wide reputation. After the death of the veteran editor his son managed it for a time. It then changed hands. It is still published, however, with the same style head and type which its founder used. Plan to Charge for Funeral Sermons The fact that a retired or superannuated minister of Coffeyville was called to a neighboring town to preach a funeral sermon and the fact that he had to pay about $3 out of his own pocket for the privilege is indirectly responsible for the ministers' forming a sort of union and fixing a charge for conducting funerals. The "union" prices, however, will apply only to those not members of their churches. The charge will be uniform and is set at $5. Object to a Pardon for Dalton. If Governor Hoch ultimately pardons Emmet Dalton who is now out of the penitentiary on a temporary parole it will be in the face of the vigorous protest of the bankers of the state, The bankers of Coffeyville, where the notorious Dalton raid took place, have formulated a protest against the pardon of Dalton and will fight any effort to give him his freedom. To Teach Boys Railroading. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway company has adopted an apprentice school plan that promises to be of great benefit not only to the company in the future, but to boys who are of mechanical turn of mind and who want to learn a trade under competent instructors. The school will be opened September 1 at the Santa Fe shops in Topeka. To Test New Tax Law. Shawnee county, through its board of county commissioners and county attorney, will test the constitutionality of the new state assessment and taxation law whereby the state tax commission was created in the courts. The exemption of lodge property from assessment and taxation is the point the county asserts makes it defective. The law provides that all buildings and property belonging to benevolent and fraternal orders which are situated under rooms for lodge purposes shall be exempt from taxation. It is figured that this exemption, if valid, would remove $1,500,000 of property in Shawnee county from the tax rolls. 64 Pound Wheat In Gray County. Some wheat with almost phenomenal test was threshed a few miles southwest of Cimarron the other day. It was sold to Burns & Goddard's elevator and was tested in the presence of several reliable witnesses. One load tested 60 pounds, another 62, and another 64 pounds. The wheat was perfectly dry and in fine condition, with plump, red berries, which were godd to look at. "Katy" Trains to be Green. All the passengers coaches on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway are to be painted green. The general offices in St. Louis have sent out the order and as fast as the cars go to the Sedalia, Mo., shops the color will be changed. Black paint has always been used, but the company has decided to make the change at once. A railway coach is repainted once in seven years. It is varnished once each year. As the old coaches go into the shops for the varnishing, the new color will be put on. Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 1, 1907 Specially Prepared for This Paper GOLDEN TEXT.—"The Lord is with us; fear them not."—Num 14:2 TIME.-July or August, "The Time of the first ripe grape" (Num. 13:20). B. C. 169 by the common chronology. This was two or three months after they left Sinai on the 20th day of the second month, sometime in May. PLACE.-Kedesh-barnes. An 11-days journey (Deut. 1:2) of continued travel, where they found Robbin-son was exactly 11 days); its mile route from Sinai. It is 50 miles south of Beersheba on the southern border of Palestine. Comment and Suggestive Thought. Comment and Suggestive Thought. For two or three months the people of Israel, men, women, and children, slowly marched through "the great and terrible wilderness" from Sinai, a journey which ordinary travelers could make in eleven days. The slow march and long rests were necessary both on account of the children and the focks, and on account of the need of longer training. Moreover, the difficulties and privations of the desert would make them more anxious to enter the "land flowing with milk and honey." Kadesh-barnoa. At length, some time in July or August, they reached Kadesh-barnae, Aln Qadees, 50 miles south of Beersheba, just at the foot of the range of hills which are the southern boundary of Palacine. "From Kadesh the people can see, rising before them toward the northwest, the steep ascent which leads into the hill country, the destined inheritance of the tribe of Judah." The gates to their new home were before them, wide open. The fertile oasis to which they had come was a foretaste of their inheritance. Only a steep climb and they cannot their feet on the land of promise. Then Moses said unto them: "Behold, Jehovah thy God hath set the land before thee; go up, take possession, as Jehovah, the God of thy fathers, hath spoken unto thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.—(Deut, 1:21) They had only to trust God and go forward, and in less than two years from leaving Egypt the land would have been theirs. The God who had delivered them with a mighty hand, who had made a path through the sée, who had rained manna, and brought water from a rock, and spoken from Sinai, and entered into covenant with them, and was leading them by his visible presence,—he bade them go up and take possession of the promised land. The people were afraid to go forward. They were not a warlike people. Abraham's attack on Chedoriaomer and his army in rescue of Lot, in the far distant past, and their battle with the Amalekites, a year before this time, are the only battles recorded in the whole history of their race. The whole people (Deut. 1:22) asked Moses to first send out spies to investigate. This was wise under the circumstances, that is, the next wisest thing to going forward trusting in God, and therefore Moses agreed to the plan (Deut. 1:23), and it was so directed by God (Num. 13:1, 2). The Committee of Investigation.—Accordingly, Moses selected twelve leading men best fitted for the service, whose names are given in vs. 4:15. "Spy Out the Land."—The object of this expedition was (1) to learn what were the attractions of the country; (2) the difficulties in the way of taking possession; (3) the best ways of reaching the country; (4) the preparations it was necessary to make. "Get you'up this way southward." Better as in R. V., by the south, not referring at all to the direction form the Israelite's camp, but to a well-defined tract of territory forming the southernmost and least fertile portion of the land of Canaan. It was called "The Negeb" or the South Country, literally, "the dryness." In the same way we speak of "the South," no matter in what direction we approach it. The Two Reports.—The third spies were like Ellisha's servant (2 Kings 6:16, 17), who saw the enemy, but did not see the heavenly chariots and horsemen ranged on the hills round about. They saw the giants, but were blind to God. The report was evil because it omitted the essential factor in the case. The minority report of Caleb and Joshua was a good report because while it accepted all the material facts of the other, it embodied the one essential of faith in God with its outcome of obedience and courage. The difference between the two lay in this: that the ten looked at God through the difficulties, as when you look at the sun through a reversed telescope, and it seems indefinitely disant and shorn of its glory; while the two looked at difficulties through God.—F. B. Meyer. Practical Points. God summons us to go up now, immediately, and possess the land, eterna life began in this world and in our youth. It is right that we should know the difficulties and dangers and self-denials, as well as the good things in the land to which we are called. Every real good, like success, education, usefulness, has great difficulties and many enemies in the way. Those make an evil report who see the enemies more clearly than the goodness of the land, and than the power and love of God. WITH THE FUNNY FELLOWS A NARROW ESCAPE. She raised her blond head from his shoulder for a moment. "Do you believe that exercise and lotions and toilet preparations will improve a woman's looks?" she asked. He pressed her blonde curls back upon his chest. "They couldn't improve the looks of some women," he said. "Whose," she asked. "Well, yours and Violet Cochrane's, for instance," he replied thoughtlessly. "I mean," he replied, turning her head for the second time and thinking quickly, "that your looks couldn't be improved because they are perfect as they are, and that hers couldn't be improved because no amount of work could make her pretty." She sighed a great sigh of contentment and relief, while he drew a deep breath. In the Current. Dolly has a bathing suit Very short and very cute— Shows a lot of stocking! Queer sort of material— "Electric silk," she says they call It—because it's shocking. -Cleveland Leader. ACCEPTED HIS FATHER'S ADVICE. A woman is kneeling in front of a mirror, looking at her reflection. She is wearing a long dress and a hat. The mirror is mounted on a wall with a picture frame. "Johnny, doesn't your conscience tell you that you are doing wrong?" "Yes, mother, but father said I wasn't to believe everything I heard." —Punch: How He Catches Them. "How does it happen that you are retained in so many divorce cases?" "Well," replied the lawyer, "seeing that you are not in my line, I'll tell you. I look over the marriage licenses every morning and send my card around to the contracting parties."—Judge. A Harrowing Result. "This agitation about Sunday shaving certainly makes one ashamed to look a stranger in the face." "A good many natives certainly will change countenance over it if they have to shave themselves."—Baltimore American. Strained Relations. Edgar—Didn't the cook like us? Euphemia—Oh, yes—she said that she liked us all right, but that we have to economize so that she couldn't respect us.—Puck. Bill Skeeter—Say, old man, you're looking awfully wan and peaked. Been sick? Peaked One—Nope; been hanging round one of these all-the-comforts-of home rural resorts all summer—and say, but it was awful poor picking!— Chicago Daily News. Her Visit Spoiled. The Amiable Woman—Did you enjoy your visit to Stratford-on-Avon? The Perfect Lady—It was perfectly horrid, that's just what it was! Why, Shapespeare's tomb was guarded so meanly that I didn't get an opportunity to chip off a single souvenir, or even to write my name on it!—Life. EXPURGATION. "There are some pictures at the salon, children, which I don't wish you to see." "Which ones, mama?" "I'll show you!"—La Sourre. Installments All Around. Patient (gloomily)—I don't seem to be galuing very fast, doctor. Doctor (cheerfully)—You can't expect to get well at one jump. You will have to regain your health gradually day by day—sort of on the installment plan, as it were. Patient (brightening up)—Well, doctor, if this thing keeps on much longer I'm afraid that you will have to collect your bill in the same way. Judge. His Chief Reliance Professor (to graduating class in college)—Young men, there is one more question I would like to ask, and that is, what books have helped you most in your struggles for an education? Young Scadds (promptly speaking up from the foot of the class)—Dad's check-book has helped me about much as any of 'em so far.—Judge. HE DID. He—And now, darling, I'll have one more kiss and then tear myself away. The Mother (Interrupting)—Sorry, Mr. Denton, but do you attach great importance to the order of your programme?—Pick-Me-Up. Dog Saved His Life "Yes," said the young man, peni- ly. "a dog I once had saved my life." "Tell me about it," said the young lady, with eager interest. "I sold him for five dollars," said the young man. "when I was nearly starving."—Chicago Journal. Unkind. "George, dear, do you care for an other biscuit?" asked the bride. Office Boy—There's a man down stairs wants to see you. Publishers Show him up. Van Antler--Does the new butler know where to keep the wine? Mrs. Van A.-Judging from his appearance, he thinks he ought to carry it around himself--Life. PUT IT IN GOOD LIGHT. One Comforting Thought in the Death of the Chickens. A lady who had recently moved to the suburbs was very fond of her first brood of chickens. Going out one afternoon she left the household in charge of her eight-year-old boy. Before her return a thunderstorm came up. The youngster forgot the chicks during the storm, and was dismayed after it passed to find that half of them had been drowned. Though fearing the wrath to come, he thought best to make a clean breast of the calamity, rather than leave it to be discovered. "Mamma," he said, contritely, when his mother had returned, "mamma, six of the chickens are dead." "Dead!" eried his mother. "Six! How did they die?" The boy saw his chance. "I think—I think they died happy," he said—Harper's Weekly. VERY BAD FORM OF ECZEMA. Suffered Three Years—Physicians Did No Good—Perfectly Well After Using Cuticura Remedies. "I take great pleasure in informing you that I was a sufferer of eczema in a very bad form for the past three years. I consulted and treated with a number of physicians in Chicago, but to no avail. I commenced using the Cuticura Remedies, consisting of Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills, three months ago, and to-day I am perfectly well, the disease having left me entirely. I cannot recommend the Cuticura Remedies too highly to anyone suffering with the disease that I have had. Mrs. Florence E. Atwood, 18 Crilly Place, Chicago, Ill., October 2, 1905. Witness: L. S. Berger." Deaths from X-Rays. The death of Dr. Weigel, a surgeon of Rochester, from a disease due to the constant use of the X-rays makes the fourth who has lost his life from this cause, says the Christian Advocate. The others were an assistant of Thomas Edison, a Boston physician and a woman of San Francisco named Fleischman. In the case of Dr. Weigel since 1904, when his right hand and all but the thumb and a finger of the left hand were removed, there had been four operations in trying to save his life. The first removed a part of the right shoulder; then a part of the muscles covering the right breast. Mystery completely envelops the cause of death, the disease being unknown to medical science, though it is believed to involve some great principle of life. Dr. Weigel was president of the Rochester Academy of Medicine and the American Orthopaedic society. Punctured His Eloquence A lawyer: in Johnstown, N. Y., while defending a little boy who had been apprehended in the act of making a surreptitious entrance under the fair grounds fence, drew for the jury a most pathetic picture of the prisoner's "poor old widowed mother with the tears streaming down her face and her gray head bowed in sorrow at the thought of her little boy being incarcerated." The youthful offender cut in at this point with "Please, sir, Mr. Lawyer, my mother ain't a widow." "Shut up, darn you," said the lawyer. "I'm trying this case, not you."—Law Notes. Bobbin Boys' Wages. John B. Lennon, treasurer of the American Federation of Labor, delivered recently an address on strikes. Turning to the amusing features of the strike question, Mr. Lennon said: "I remember a strike of bobbin boys, a just strike, and one that succeeded. These boys conducted their fight well, even brilliantly. Thus the day they turned out they posted in the spinning room of their employers' mill a great placard inscribed with the words: "The wages of sin is death, but the wages of the bobbin boys is worse." BAD DREAMS Frequently Due to Coffee Drinking. One of the common symptoms of coffee poisoning is the bad dreams that spoil what should be restful sleep. A man who found the reason says: "Formerly I was a slave to coffee. I was like a morphine fiend, could not sleep at night, would roll and toss in my bed and when I did get to sleep was disturbed by dreams and hobgoblins, would wake up with headaches and feel bad all day, so nervous I could not attend to business. My writing looked like bird tracks, I bad sour belchings from the stomach, indigestion, heartburn and palpitation of the heart, constipation, irregularity of the kidneys, etc. "Indeed, I began to feel I had all the troubles that human flesh could suffer, but when a friend advised me to leave off coffee I felt as if he had insulted me. I could not bear the idea, it had such a hold on me and I refused to believe it the cause. "But it turned out that no advice was ever given at a more needed time for I finally consented to try Postum and with the going of coffee and the coming of Postum all my troubles have gone and health has returned. I eat and sleep well now; nerves steadied down and I write a fair hand (as you can see), can attend to business again and rejoice that I am free from the monster coffee." Ten days' trial of Postum in place of coffee will bring sound, restful, refreshing sleep. "There's a Reason." Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. 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F. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas. Dear Sir--I have just returned from a visit to where I have been for the purpose of investigating climate, rainfall, etc., and its adaptability to general and fruits. I found conditions really better than I expected representations in your literature. The soil seems to of such variety as to make diversified farming easy. While on the ranch I had the pleasure of visit Turkey Creek, Windmill, Mulley Cow and Headquarter not see the Yotaw pastures but was assured by the it was even better than that which I examined, and home perfectly satisfied that you have the best person in Southwest Texas. On farms adjoining your ranch I saw fine cropation, and this I consider remarkable in view of the obtains at this time over the entire state. I am sure this will prove to be a fine fruit grape for grapes, figs and berries, and that the water so certainly to be proved by the flowing artesian water, and this also settles the truck growing pro-You have my hearty endorsement on both your very I Remember--you get a truck or fruit farm of the finest country in the world, and two town lots for it Write for literature and name of near DR. CHAS. F. SIMM Only One Crop of Land Don't Forget This and Don't Forget to Buy Your Share Now Before it is All Gone. You Can Get Rich in South Texas in a Few Years on an Investment of $210. Payable $10 a Month Without Interest. Read the Following: as, from a visit to your 95,000-acre vanch, of investigating the conditions of soil, utility to general farming, truck growing, than I expected, and fully up to the soil secrets to be of fine quality and farming easy and profitable. pleasure of visiting Hall, Frenchman, and Headquarters pastures. I did assured by disinterested parties that examined, and believing this I came the best proposition, for the poor saw fine crops growing without irriga in view of the severe drought, which ate. a fine fruit growing section, especially the water supply is sufficient seems artesian wells in various parts of rock growing proposition. on both your lands and plan of sale. Dear Sir:—I have just returned from a visit to your 95,000-acre ranch, where I have been for the purpose of investigating the conditions of soil, climate, rainfall, etc., and its adaptability to general farming, truck-growing and fruits. I found conditions really better than I expected, and fully up to representations in your literature. The soil seems to be of fine quality and of quality to take diversified farming easy and profitable. While on the ranch, I had the pleasure of visiting Hall, Frenchman, Turley Creek, Windmill, Muley Cow and Headquarters pastures. I did not see the Votaw pastures but was assured by disinterested parties that it was even better than that which I examined, and believing this I came home perfectly satisfied that you have the best proposition, for the poor man, in Southwest Texas. On farms adjoining your ranch I saw fine crops growing without irrigation, and this I consider remarkable in view of the severe drought, which obtains at this time over the entire state. I was thus well aware that the fruit growing section, especially for grapes, has and berries, and that the water supply is sufficient seems certainly to be proved by the flowing artesan wells in various parts of pasture, and this also settles the truck growing proposition. You have my hearty endorsement on both your lands and plan of sale. Very truly yours, DR. T. E. FOSTER Remember—you get a truck or fruit farm of from 10 to 640 acres in the est country in the world, and two town lots for $210. Write for literature and name of nearest agent. DR. CHAS. F. SIMMONS, Remember—you get a truck or fruit farm of from 10 to 610 acres in the finest country in the world, and two town lots for $210. W. L. DOUGLAS $3.00 & $3.50 SHOES BEST IN SHOES FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY, AT ALL PRICES. $25,000 The company owns property W. L. Douglas does not make & sell more Men's $3 & $3.50 shoes than any other manufacturer. THE REASON W. L. Douglas shoes are worn by more people all walks for them than any other make, is because of their excellent style, easy fitting, and interior wear. The selection of the leather and other materials for each part of the shoe, and every detail of the making is looked after by the most complete organization of superintendents, foremen and managers who work the highest standards in shoe industry, and whose workmanship cannot be excelled. If I could take you into my large factories at Brockton, Mass. and show you how carefully W. L. Douglas shoes are made, you will see how the highest standards of wear longer and are of greater value than any other make. My $4 Gilt Edge and $5 Gold Bond Shoes cannot be equalled at any price. AUTION! The genuine wear W. L. Douglas name and price stamped on bottom. Take NO REPRODUCTION. Ask for a copy. The cannot supply you directly to factory. Shoes sent every year by mail. Catalog tree. W. L. Douglas Brockton, Mass. My $4 Gilt Edge and $5 Gold Bond Shoes cannot be AUTHORIZED. The same cannot be provided No Substitute. Ask your dealer for W. J. Douglas shoes, direct to factory. Shoes sent everywhere by mail. Catalog free. Nothing as a we Sh Nothing pleases the eye so much as a well made, dainty Shirt Waist Nothing pleases the eye so much as a well made, dainty Shirt Waist Suit If properly laundered. To get the best results it is necessary to use the best laundry starch. Defiance Starch gives that finish to the clothes that all ladies desire and should obtain. It is the delight of the experienced laundress. Once tried they will use noother. It is pure and is guaranteed not to injure the most delicate fabric. It is sold by the best grocers at 10c a package. Each package contains 16 ounces. Other starches, not nearly so good, sell at the same price per package, but they contain only 12 ounces of starch. Consult your own interests. Ask for DEFIANCE STARCH, get it, and we know you will never use any other. Defiance Starch Company, Omaha, Neb. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED SEND FOR FREE ILLANS TREATMENT ON DECENT DISSALDS WITH NAMES OF PROFICIENT NEW LUNCHES DRS. THORNTON & MINOR 1020 OAK ST. KANSAS CITY MO. Builders in New York city Invest $500,000 each day in land and new houses for apartment dwellers. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS. It is the easiest thing in the world to dream that you are making money. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, pain, curts what cools. Ec bottle. A man isn't necessarily charitable because he gives himself away. They also relieve Dizziness from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Heavy Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Bad Sleep, and Tongue Tugging. Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER CARTERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS. Genuine Must Bear Fac-Simile Signature Brew Good REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. 215 Alamo Plaza, SORE SHOULDERS SECURITY REMEDY CO., Minneapolis, Minn. St. Jo. Texas, April 20, 1907. DE T F FOSTER SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. AS IN WORLD W. L. the well shoes curer. people of their colletes, each part after by meand in the hotel in Mass., de you dither, take. WM. T. WASHINGTON, Editor and Owner. Office, 914 E. Twelfth St. Published Every Week RISING SON PUB. CO. WILSON DAWSON. Business Manager. Bell Phone 780 Grand Home Phone 780 Main SUBSCRIPTION RATES OneYear ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... $5 Single Copy ..... $5 Correspondents wanted in every city and town in this state. Write us, publication should reach our office not later than Tuesday, of each week, and must be signed by the writer not for publication, but as guarantee of authority. J. F. CRAIG. Society Editor. ADVERTISING RATES. For one inch, one insertion.....$ .50 For one inch, each subsequent in- sertion.....$ .20 For two inches, three months.....5.00 For two inches, six months.....8.00 For two inches, nine months.....10.00 For two inches, twelve months.....15.00 Oldest Negro Journal In Kansas City TWICE ALL THE REST The paid circulation of THE RISING SON is more than double the combined circulation of all the other Kansas City Colored weekly newspapers. Fairbanks will open up quite soon. Watch his "smoke." All things come to him who waits. In the end all things are set right. Taft has not made good with the Negroes. He is the administration's man. Well, Taft was here. Did you see any lightning or hear the booming of Cannons. What did the politicians hope to accomplish in having the editor fined $5.00? Please answer. Can Fairbanks carry Missouri? If he cannot carry Missouri he can carry 63,000 Negro voters of that state. The Negro politicians, after doing their dirty buno work, have sneaked away, each to his little hiding hole. The way the politicians crowd the Police Court room they all seem to be pie hungry. No doubt this is the last pie some are going to cat. Some one put it out that one or two of the politicians condescended to help Washington. We emphatically deny it. There was not one single one that did anything — Reporter. Justice is a powerful weapon. The man who tries to wield the handle and flail will eventually be struck by the blade himself, but he who wields it justly can chase ten thousand foes. As an explanation to the public: There seem to be a rumor about town as to who helped the editor of this paperin his past difficulties. First, we wish to state that it was W. H. Seegur vice president of the Union National Bank, that went Mr. Washington's bond. No Negro did this. Second, we have a fair knowledge of all our friends. A MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING PARLOR. Mrs. Stella Hubbard of this city has just opened up a new establishment for the race. Combined with the millinery department is dressmaking and ladies' tailoring. Mrs. Hubbard has done considerable work along this line. She is an expert seamstress and has great designing ability for technical dressmaking, making any kind of fashionable dresses. Besides this, Mrs. Hubbard completed her course in millinery and she is now turning out a line of work that has the general approval of the public. Such work among the woman of our race should be heartily commended and patronized by the best class of our people, who believe in assisting their own race to succeed. She has a neat little place and will no doubt be very successful at 1335 E. 18th St. BEAUTY CONTEST. Notice—All who have names to enter in the beauty contest, please send them in. Those who desire to buy coupons can get them at the office of the Rising Son. Coupons can be bought from the paper. Everybody should take an interest in this contest. Some must win the prizes which have been offered. OFFICE GIRL WANTED. Intelligent young lady to do office work. Call at office of Rising Son, 914 E. 12th St. None but steady girl need apply. Phone 780 Main. Assistant Editor—Here's a poem from a fellow who is serving a five years' term in the eastern penitentiary. DUNBAR HOTEL AND CAFE Largest and best Negro Hotel west of the Mississippi, thoroughly modern in every particular, steam heat and paivate bath. Located in the heart of business district and convenient to all street car lines. Roof Garden in connection. You will meet the best people in the city at the Dunbar. One of our most aggressive and enterprising young men of the city in the person of Percy D. Crump, passed away last Saturday evening about 1 o'clock. Mr. Crump had for several months been connected with the Rising Son as solicitor, but on account of illness has not been able to attend his duties in that capacity. Mr. was a graduate of Lincoln High school, class '04. He also spent fourteen months in a business course in St. Joseph. He was very ambitious to complete his education and take a position for $1,400 a year in the Philippine Islands. We regret very much to see such a promising young man finish his career so soon. He was a young man of high ideals, of great integrity and always took a stand for the right. He leaves one sister, father and mother, with hosts of friends to mourn their lost. He died in the full triumph of faith. CRAWFORD'S DRUG STORE CRAWFORD'S DRUG STORE. THE STORE WHERE EVERY ONE GETS A SQUARE DEAL TELE- PHONE BUSINESS ESPECIALLY SOLICITED. CALL US UP OVER OUR PHONES: HOME 2027 MAIN BELL 579 EAST, LOCATION 19th & VINE. ALL THE PATENT MEDIC INCES ON SALE. BLOOD MEDIC CINE ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOR ALL KINDS OF DISEASES. ALL KINDS OF PRESCRIPTIONS IN FACT, EVERYTHING THE PEOP LE COULD GET AT ANY OTHER DRUG STORE. The Vine St. Hall is like a summer garden, pleasant with plenty of ventilation. It is a nice, cool car ride for the evening to the N. E. corner Cottage and Vine, where you will find the dancing hall with plenty of refreshments. We respectfully invited yourself and company Tuesday night, Aug. 13 and 20. Admission 25 cents. Prof. Chas. Sim's full orchestra, Geo. W. Little, General Manager, Prof. Sims, Director, Walter Clark, Floor Mgr. Wanted 500 couple to know that I will give away a $25 punch set at our Labor Day Ball, to the neatest dressed lady. Dancing afternoon and evening 2 to 6 and 8 to 12 p. m. Get ready girls. This set may be seen at this Midsummer Ban every Tuesday evening or McCampbell's Drug store 2300 Vine. WANTED—A FIRST CLASS WOMAN TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE KITCHEN AT LINCOLN INSTITUTE. NONE BUT A FIRST-CLASS COOK NEED APPLY. WRITE TO THE PRESIDENT LINCOLN INSTITUTE, JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Mrs. Jos. Jackson's nice furnished rooms with or without board. 1721 Woodland Ave. LIKE WILDFIRE THAT'S THE WAY "ALL THE CANDY" IS GOING. THE POPULAR TWO-STEP. YOU CAN BUY THIS UNUSUAL COMPOSITION FOR 15 CENTS A COPY. J. W. JENKINS & SONS CO, "ALL THE CANDY" WILL BE PLAYED AT THE LABOR DAY BALL, SEPT. 2. VINE ST. THEATRE AND ANN'S HALL. JUST A FEW COUPON TICKETS LEFT AT DRUG STORES OF M'CAMPBELL, PROPT'S & SMITH, ONE VOTE AND ONE TICKET FOR 25 CENTS. G. W. LITTLE, MANAGER. Negro Congressmen Since the abolition of slavery in the United States in 1863, many Negroes have held official positions. Two were United States Senators. Twenty-two Representatives; three, held diplomatic and consular positions; many have been officers in the army, six were Recorders of Deeds in the District of Columbia. A fine engraving of these Negro Congressmen has just been issued, giving accurate portraits of each; also the Congress in which they served and the years of service. In the picture, the two Senators, Messrs. Revels and Bruce, occupy the center of the group, surrounded by the other eighteen Representatives. In the background, the Stars and Stripes in color. This beautiful engraving, with a booklet containing biographies of these eminent men, is sold for one dollar ($1.00). This engraving is a graphic political history of the Negro in America. No home, library, office, or school-room will be complete without it. Send for one to-day. THE COLORED AMERICAN NOVELTY CO. "The Beer that made Milwaukee Jealous" America's Family Beer ROYAL BREW Brewed From Hops and Malt THE WESTON ROYAL BREWING CO., Kansas City and Weston, Mo. Kansas City Office 1912-14 Grand Ave. Deep down beneath the surface of the old, picturesque and beautiful little city of Weston are the cellars of the Weston Royal Brewery. The great arches of heavy masonry and massive stone walls remind one of ancient times when the old master's one ambition was to brew a healthful beer. Studious Monks and wise Friars were wont to whet their wits and discuss great questions while "enjoying the bowls and bumpers" in cellers like those of the Weston Royal Brewery. "Cleanliness is next to Godliness," is the brewery motto, and is adhered to with religious fidelity. From the choice at hops and well matured malt from which "Royal Brew" is made, to the bottling works, which is equipped with the most modern and sanitary machinery. THE WATCH WORDS ARE "A Pure Health Tonic For Home Use" A. H. Negro Since the abolition Negroes have held officers. Twenty-two Resular positions; many corders of Deeds in the A fine engraving or sued, giving accurate to they served and the yotors, Messrs. Revels are rounded by the other e the Stars and Stripes in let containing biographi lar ($1.00). This engra in America. No home plete without it. Send THE C P. O. Drawer 2318 Agents wanted. HOME PHONE 48 MAIN "The Beer th America's Family Beer ROY Washington, D. C. ESTABLISHED 1842 Waukee Jealous" NEW Brewed From Hops and Malt Kansas City and Weston, Mo. 114 Grand Ave. picturesque and beautiful little city of brewery. The great arches of heavy ancient times when the old master'edious Monks and wise Friars were on while "enjoying the bowls and royal Brewery. brewery motto, and is adhered to with malt from which "Royal Brew" is with the most modern and sanitary RDs ARE For Home Use" OTEL St. Kansas City, Mo. Hotel Headquarters for first class meals. Served at all hours. We make a specialty of home baking and our pastry cooking cant be beat. Order your bread, pies, and cakes from us and we guarantee satisfaction. GOOD MEALS. GOOD SERVICE. MR. B. C. MILLER, Proprietor. 1st: Who is the most beautiful Lady of Kansas City. 2nd: Who is the neatest dressed Lady married or single. GET A COUPON. LABOR DAY BALL TICKET SEPTEMBER 3ND. VINE STREET THEATRE AND AMUSEMENT HALL 1 TICKET 1 VOTE 25C. $25 PUNCH SET FOR THE G. W. LITTLE, Manager NEATEST DRESSED LADY I VOTE FOR NAME..... ADDRESS..... PEOPLES DRUG STORE 18th and PASEO. Resort for refreshing drinks, sundries, drugs, and careful and experienced pharmacists. Condensed Official Statement of the Condition of the National Bank of Commerce At the close of business, August 22nd, 1907. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.....$16 Real estate.....$1 Five per cent redemption fund.....$1 Furniture and fixtures.....$1 Premium on bonds.....$1 Cash and sight exchange.....$1 United States bonds at par.....$1 Other high grade bonds.....$1 Liabilities. Capital stock.....$1 Surplus and undivided profits.....$1 Circulation account.....$1 Due depositors.....$1 CS. ..... $16,220,446.34 ..... 602,942.07 ..... 50,000.00 ..... 000,000.00 ..... 000,000.00 ..... $16,041,778.71 ..... 1,280,000.00 ..... 5,175,632.22 — $22,497,410.93 CS. ..... $39,469,899.34 ..... $ 1,000,000.00 ..... 2,049,988.32 ..... 1,000,000.00 ..... 35,429,811.02 CS. ..... $39,469,899.34 FERNANDO P. NEAL, Vice President, W. H. SEGER, Second Vice President; NAL BANK City, Mo. Comptroller of the Currency, at August 22, 1907. ES. $9,032,070.75 $625,000.00 644,669.05 1,269,669.05 4,884,232.92—$15,185,972.72 ES. $ 600,000.00 600,000.00 101,815.69 121,961.00 500,000.00 $13,262,196.03—$15,185,972.72 erge, L. T. James, C. J. Schmelzer, J. Clark, George D. Ford, W. D. John- nando P. Neal, William H. Seegar, ITORIUM G, Prop. Caners and Dyers IN ATTENDANCE Kansas City, Mo. ALL IT WILL COST YOU for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue the most complete line of high-grade BICLES, TILES and UNDRIES at PRICES curator or dealer in the world. Y A BICYCLE from anyone, at any price, you have received our complete Free Cata- ging over kind of high-grade and low-grade models and learn of our remarkable LOW offers made possible by selling from factory men's profits. without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and will learn everything and get much valu- ting us a postal. in every town and can offer an opportunity g men who apply at once. PROOF TIRES ONLY $4.80 PER PAIR UNION NATIONAL BANK Condensed Statement, as Made to the Comptroller of the Currency, at the Close of Business, August 22, 1907. Directors: C. W, Whitehead, Edward George, L. T. James, C. J. Schmelzer, J. P. Merrill, O. H. Dean, George W. Jones, Lee Clark, George D. Ford, W. D. Johnson, Felix L. LaForce, David T. Beals, Fernando P. Neal, William H. Seegar, Edwin W. Zea. and easy riding, very durable and lined inside porous and which closes up small punctures of letters from satisfied customers stating we are making given by several layers of巾, specially nation commonly felt when riding on asphalt we" trend which prevents all air from being trapped by the asphalt. We are making a special factory price to the rider after it is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. sum them strictly to represent them. we price $4.89 per meter if you send vertirement. We will also send one nickel picture closers on full paid orders (the metal cuts or heavy gashes). Tire to be returned is safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, this paper about us. If you order a pair of **DESCRIPTION:** Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially designed rubber. The tire is made from high-quality rubber and soft or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these tires is $49.99 per pair, the regular price of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 percent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this adress and one nickel coin in your order. The price of the closure closers on full paid orders and puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. If you send your Postmaster, Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they "will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that any tire you have ordered will meet your order. We want you to send us a small trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. Above Statement is correct. DAVID T. BEALS, President. EDWIN W. ZEA, Cushker. W. A. RULE. Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "B" to prevent rim cutting. This makes it easier to other make—SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. NEWS&GOSSIP WILSON DAWSON, Business Mgr. MABEL BELL, Collector. 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. Mrs. Green of 813 Westport avenue will leave for Chicago. Miss Alice Higginsbotham is in the city from Boston visiting friends. Mrs. John Wheeler of 1411 E. 17th St., will leave quite soon for Chicago. Mrs. Bowman, the mother of Mrs. Wm. Fairfax, 1322 E. 14th St., is very ill. Dr. Theo Smith, Dr. E. J. McCampbell, W. C. Hueston, I. M. Horton and Wm. Houston. TWO NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT AT 1320 EAST FOURTEENTH STREET. The Shirt Waist Club continues to have nice crowds at their Friday evening dances. Have you seen Weaver? If you have not, go and call him up! he will get you a job. If you want the best work done cheap bring all of your job printing to the Rising Son. FOR SALE. House and lot 1005 Olive. J. H. Chisselle, 805 Indp. Ave. Mrs. L. C. Capps of 1406 E. 14th St., will leave this week to visit friends at Monroe, Mo., Quincy, Ill., and Hannibal. HOME PHONE 4886 GRAND. MRS. NANNIE BIBB, POMPS WIGS AND SWITCHES MADE TO ORDER. 1607 LYDIA, FLAT D, KANSAS CITY, MO. Mrs. Mary Eaton has begun housekeeping at 715 Independence avenue. Furnished rooms for rent. FOR NEAT FURNISHED ROOMS CALL AT 1910 GROVE ST., MRS. JOHNSON. FOR YOUNG MEN ONLY. Mr. James Dunn, Mr. Tony Rogers and Mr. Parish Boser have left for a very extensive fishing tour in South Missouri. Mrs. Martha Mosley of Rosedale Kans., spent several weeks in St. Joseph visiting her mother-in-law and also attending the Tri-State Fair. She returned to the city last week. Mrs. Dave Collier of 1116 Charlotte has just returned from Chicago, where she went to bury her sister, Mrs. Hattie Hammons, 5118 LaSalle St. We extend her our sympathy in her be reavement. NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS, GAS AND 'PHONE SERVICE. MEN ROOMERS DESIRED. CALL AT 1216 E. 12TH ST. BELL 'PHONE GRAND 3294X. Rev. F. K. White, D. D., the Texas evangelist, will begin a revival meeting at the Pilgrim Baptist church Wednesday, August 4. 1907. Mr. White is an eloquent preacher. School will soon open, the teachers are coming back from their long vacations. Some are taking the examinations. his year will mark a new era in school work and education. Miss Viola S. Clay and Miss-E. H. Giles, teachers in the public schools of St. Louis, Mo., are spending a few days with Mrs. Bert Hill, 1020 Euclid avenue. They intend visiting friends in Chicago before the end of their vacation. WHY NOT LET MRS. L. C. LEE, 1823 GROVE, DO YOUR DRESSMAKING? SHE IS A GRADUATE OF A FIRST-CLASS SCHOOL AND MAKES ALSO AN EXCELLENT LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION AND A FINE PREPARATION FOR THE HAIR. Mrs. V. L. North has rented her houses at 1816-18 Woodland avenue, and is now comfortably situated at 1017-19 Oak St., with neat furnished rooms, hot and cold baths. She requests her many old friends to call and see her. NATURE'S REMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA AND LUNG TROUBLES, WE CORDIALLY INVITE THE PUBLIC TO GIVE THIS REMEDY A FAIR TRIAL. CALL OR WRITE REV. D. WHELER, 949 NEW JERSEY, KANSAS CITY, KAN., OR MR. O. BRYANT, 1217 E. 18th, KANSAS CITY, MO. OFFICER CAMPBELL. Pete Campbell, who everyone knows, is the subject of this sketch. Mr. Campbell is an original product of this city. All honor that has come to him has been by his own energy and thrift. Mr. Campbell's father was one of the pioneers of this city at one time owning considerable property. Mr. Campbell is known for his unselfish efforts in landing young Negro boys and girls in positions. He is still continuing his good work and some of the boys who he has assisted in wearing the blue and the gray are still wearing it through Campbell and his friends. Pete has many a friend among the Negroes and they seem to be with him in all his efforts, wishing him successfully than any other Negro in the city. The Negroes are proud of Mr. Campbell and his splendid record. At one time he, was on the No. 11 fire department, at another he worked at the post office. He was a special policeman and he is now occupying the honorable position of city patrolman. He is a strong politician and is to be reckoned with in every campaign, always able to turn a political trick and assist his friends. Mr. Campbell has a piece of property at Eleventh and Virginia, a very amiable wife and a nice little family. We hope him a very successful future. It was a great day at Topeka when the elite society people of Kansas City appeared on the scene. The following were there: Misses Ruby Bradshaw, Maud Olden, Victoria Overall, Anna H. Jones, Azalia Martin, Susie Darden, Mamie Blue; Mesdames Francis Jackson, Thos. McCampbell, Lester Davis, G. W. K. Love, Alvin Garrett, Lena Jordon. Among the men were Messrs. Fred Douglass, M. E. Carter, J. M. Carter, Fred Douglass Ross, R. G. Jackson, Dr. J. N. Birch, Blackburn. STATE FAIR SEDALIA Great preparations are being made for the Seventh Annual Exhibition of the Missouri State Fair, October 5-11th, 1907. Three new brick barns, practically fire-proof, with a capacity of 150 animals each are being erected. New walks are being laid and and the old ones repaired. Larger water main are laid and extended to all stock barns, affording an abundance of water for live stock and an increased pressure for extinguishing fire. The main boulevard is being laid with macadam under the supervision of the United States Department of Good Roads, thus furnishing a sample of permanent roadway for the inspection of visitors, built in the mose approved and practical manner. Every possible convenience for the comfort and entertainment of visitors is being provided, and the most successful meeting in the history of the institution is assured. The County Clerk has Premium Lists for distribution, or Secretary Ripley at Sedalia will furnish you with ful information. THE BEAUTY CONTEST HAS RECEIVED MUCH ATTENTION THE LAST WEEK, AND NEXT WEEK WILL WITNESS QUITE A CHANGE IN THE RUNNING. ON ACCOUNT OFOUR SPECIAL EDITION WE DID NOT GET TO COUNT ALL VOTES THIS WEEK. The delegates from the Grand Session of the Grand Lodge and Grand Household of Ruth of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows, which convened in Boonville last week, have returned and report one of the most prosperous sessions in the Order's history in Missouri. They feel highly elated over the fact that Kansas City secured the presiding grand officers of both branches of the order. Edward S. Lewis being re-elected grand master by acclamation, and Miss Belle Wortham being elected most noble governor of the district. Grand Household of Ruth. St. Joseph, Mo., was selected as the next place of meeting in 1908. 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. Well T. C. Unthank has moved from the 8th ward to the 10th ward. In the 8th ward he had political supremacy against the other leaders, being the big Negro boss of the ward. He has now moved to the 10th where there are several big Negro bosses. Among them is the defiant Henry Mondy who will strip Unthank of all his glory. Old Mondy is a fighter and there is going to be a locking of horns, which shall make history for the Negro race in that ward. Pl. Pi Pt. MRS. STELLA HUBBARD, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT. Ladies' fine tailoring. Hats made to order in any style. Special pains taken in making old hats new. Satisfaction guaranteed. Location 1335 E. 18th St. Give her a call. MRS. V. L. NORTH HAS RENTED HER HOUSES AT 1816-18 WOODLAND AVENUE, AND IS NOW COMFORTABLY SITUATED AT 1017-19 OAK ST., WITH NEAT FURNISHED ROOMS, HOT AND COLD BATHS. SHE REQUESTS HER MANY OLD FRIENDS TO CALL AND SEE HER. Tuesday, September 3 FIRST-OF-THE-MONTH SALES THE attention of the important sales big store which will occup tember 3rd. This sale fall business, and we h a memorial occasion. miles of Kansas City it w to save enough money t and then some. Rember the date, Tues Emery, Bird KANSAS Up-To-Date Accommodations for C Tonsorial Artist. Yo Artist Char W. E. ANDER 1333 1 E. 18th St. THE attention of the public is directed to the important sales event in Kansas City's store which will occur next Tuesday, September 3rd. This sale will start off the real business, and we have planned to make a memorial occasion. If you live within 20 miles of Kansas City it will be an easy matter to save enough money to pay your railroad fare and then some. Rember the date, Tuesday, September Third. Emery, Bird, Thayer Co. KANSAS CITY, MO. To-Date Barber Shop Immodations for Gentlemen. First Memorial Artist. You Are Always the Artist Charles Trailer. E. ANDERSON, Pr. 18th St. KANSAS CITY THE attention of the public is directed to the important sales event in Kansas City's big store which will occur next Tuesday, September 3rd. This sale will start off the real fall business, and we have planned to make it a memorial occasion. If you live within 200 miles of Kansas City it will be an easy matter to save enough money to pay your railroad fare and then some. Rember the date, Tuesday, September Third. Emery, Bird, Thayer Co. KANSAS CITY, MO. Up-To-Date Barber Shop Accommodations for Gentlemen. First-class Tonsorial Artist. You Are Always Next. Artist Charles Trailler. W. E. ANDERSON, Propr. 1333 $ _{2} $ E. 18th St. KANSAS CITY, MO. Home Phone 5327 Main Bell Phone MRS. V. L. NORTH ROOMS WITH HOT AND COLD BATHS. LUNCHEONS AT ALL HOURS. 1017-19 OAK STREET. KANSAS CITY If You Have A FOR SALE O or if there is anything F. J. W The L Office 1005 McGee St. Bell Phon Real Estate You Have Anything FOR SALE OR TO LEASE if there is anything you want to buy J. WEAV The Locator 5 McGee St. Home Phone Bell Phone 4821 Main Estate and Re The Locator Office 1005 McGee St. Home Phone 6236 Main Bell Phone 4821 Main Real Estate and Rentals The M. W. G. L., A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, convened in Jefferson City, Mo., the 12th to the 16th inst. It was a very pleasant session. The meetings were held in the Senate Chamber and House of Representatives. Dr. M. R. A. Ricketts of St. Joseph and Prof. R. F. Coler of Kansas City were candidates for the office of grand master. Dr. Ricketts was elected by a small majority. Prof. Coler was re-elected to the office of grand treasurer. Prof. J. H. Pelham of Hannibal, Mo., was re-elected grand secretary. The next annual session will be held in Hannibal, Mo., on the second Wednesday in August, 1908. J. F. CRAIG. August 19, 1907. Let us send one of our newsboys to your home. Our paper per week is 5 pints a copy. The Elite Club at the Arlington every Thursday night gives a prize to the lady holding the luckey number. The prize last Thursday night was a shirt waist. Phone for a Rising Son Home or Bell 780 Main or Grand. We will be there with the paper and bring you the news. Prof. Henry M. Love, celebrated Clairvoyant and Mind Reader. Information given on all matters. Residence 2413 Flora avenue. Miss Lydia R. Warner of 15 S. Harrison has been appointed solicitor and collector in Kansas City, Kansas. PROF. R. B. THOMAS WILL GIVE REGULAR THURSDAY NIGHT DANCES AT THE ARLINGTON, 18th AND HARRISON ST. A PRIZE WILL BE GIVEN AWAY EVERY WEEK, REFRESHMENTS SERVED. ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. MRS. CHAS. REECE HAS MOVED FROM 1115 TO 1121 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE. NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD. BELL PHONE 4982 MAIN KANSAS CITY, MO. --- --- public is directed to event in Kansas City's or next Tuesday, Sep- will start off the real have planned to make it if you live within 200 will be an easy matter to pay your railroad fare day, September Third. Thayer Co. ITY, MO. Barber Shop gentlemen. First-class You Are Always Next. es Trailer. RSON, Propr. KANSAS CITY, MO. Bell Phone 392 Main KANSAS CITY, MO. Anything R TO LEASE if you want to buy see EAVER ocator Home Phone 6236 Main 4821 Main and Rentals Profs. R. B. Thomas and Henderson are teaching all the new dances at the Elite club every Thursday night. Arlington Hall, 18th and Harrison. A prize will be given to the holders of lucky numbers every week. Next Thursday, August 8, the new Spanish waltz will be introduced by Prof. R. B. Thomas. The New Elite schottische introduced by Prof. Henderson and wife is making a hit. The Grand Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem will be convened here the latter part of this month at their hall at the corner of Missouri and Grand avenues. 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. HOWARD SCHOOL OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE REV. WILBUR P. THIRKIELD, D. D. President. THE FORTIETH Will begin October 1, 1907. FOUR YEARS' GRADED COURSE THREE YEARS' COURSE IN DEN THREE YEARS' GRADED COURSE AN OPTIONAL FIVE-YEAR COURSE Full corps of forty-five instruct The NEW FREEDMEN'S Hos $500,000 offers unexcelled clinical Will begin October 1, 1907, and continue eight months. FOUR YEARS' GRADED COURSE IN MEDICINE THREE YEARS' COURSE IN DENTAL SURGERY THREE YEARS' GRADED COURSE IN PHARMACY AN OPTIONAL FIVE-YEAR COURSE IN MEDICINE IS OFFERED Full corps of forty-five instructors. Well equipped laboratories. The NEW FREEDMEN'S Hospital just completed at a cost of $500,000 offers unexcelled clinical facilities. The Second Session of the POST-GRADUATE SCHOOL and PONYCLINIC will begin May 18, 1908 and continue six weeks for Medical Course and four weeks for Dental Course. The School is connected with a Great University of Seven Departments; one thousand students and over one hundred professors. For further information or catalogue, write F. J. SHADD, M. D., Secretary. 901 R. Street, Washington DYEING Has opened a Place for Colored P . W. Cor. 18th St. and Woodland ms, Furnished or Unfurnished. Prices very Reasonable. Good Location, right on one, 1799 East. 1720-22-24 E. 18 New Place for Colored People At N. W. Cor. 18th St. and Woodland Ave. Neat Rooms, Furnished or Unfurnished. Prices very Reasonable. Good Location, right on Car Line Bell Phone, 1799 East. 1720-22-24 F. 18th St. OPEN AT THE OLD STAND SEYMOUR 709 Wyant First Class Mea Open until a o'clock a. m. Bell Pho all Railroad and Hotel men solicite have modern furnished rooms furnis 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- dern furnished rooms furnished at 402 East 6th St. 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 have modern furnished rooms furnished at 402 East 6th St. Bell Phone Main 738 MR. A. J. SEYMO Something New! C W. T. Has M PENNY and Shoot thing New! Come One Co W. T. GREEN Has Moved His JENNY ARCA and Shooting Galler To 713 MAIN STREET Don't forget the number gantly fitted up with every gentlemen. W. T. The New F IS OPEN FOR Down Stairs at 50 Mrs. Laura Akins has the finest in the West. One main dining room thing of the season to be served in prepare the fancy Steaks, Chops, Fli and Soft Drinks all the time. Good M Open at Night. The Best Accommodation Houses at 508 a forget the number. His new place atted 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. 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. The Supreme Grand Council of the A. S. & D. of the World, will convene in this city at their headquarters N. E. corner Mo. and Grand Ave. Aug. 26, 1907. The Grand Lodge will be in session abon, five days. Every present and past grand officer in good standing is expected to be in attendance. The following are the grand officers: H. R. Graham, S. P. R., George Moore, Vice S. P. R.; Mrs. M. Beckam, S. P. Q.; Col. T. B. J. Robinson, S. P. S.; Mrs. Alice Austin, Supreme Grand Treasurer; Capt. J. H. Jordon, S. P. M.; Frank Williams, Assist. This paper is going to run a "guess who" column every week. UNIVERSITY F MEDICINE ROBERT REYBURN, M. D., Dean. ANNUAL SESSION and continue eight months. IN MEDICINE MENTAL SURGERY IN PHARMACY USE IN MEDICINE IS OFFERED Washington MR'S CAFE Dodotte St. Is at all Hours the 1877 Main. The patronage of L. Good music all the time. We ed at 402 East 6th St. MR. A. J. SEYMOUR ome One Come All GREEN ved His ARCADE ng Gallery His new place will be ele- inducement for ladies and GREEN, Propr. French Cafe FOR BUSINESS 57 Grand Avenue American and European dining rooms and one private dining room. Every- first-class style. The best cooks will n and Fowls of all kinds. Ice Cream usic while you eat. Meals at all hours. ation, with Rooming and 512 McGee St. KANSAS CITY, MO. AGENTS WANTED FOR THE RISING SON IN AND OUT OF TOWN. LIBERAL .COMMISSION. .NEWS BOYS WANTED TO CARRY THE SON. CALL AT 914 E. 12TH AND WE WILL PUT YOU TO WORK. INDUSTRIOUS YOUNG MEN. NO OTHERS NEED APPLY. Washington Gossip Interesting Bits of News Picked Up Here and There at the National Capital NO FOOLISH LATIN ON STATUES. SAYS WILSON WASHINGTON—Plain, everyday barnyard English, and no high-falutin' Latin for Tama Jim Wilson. The secretary of agriculture has given a rude shock to the sculptors who heretofore have been wont to embellish architecture and allegorical designs and inscriptions suggesting linguistic association with the old masters and the classics. He has even gone so far as to compel the stone cutters to rechisel the inscriptions on the new agricultural building, the wings of which have been constructed ahead of the main portion. The new home for the department which, when finished will have cost about $3,000,000, is now nearing completion, and the secretary is taking as much interest in its progress as though it were designed for a country home for himself. On the north shore are four pediments, in each of which are a male and a female figure, seated with a shield between them. On these shields are inscribed the four words "Fructus," "Cereales," Forestes" and "Flores." A few days before leaving Washington for the summer the head of the PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has signed an order creating the Tern Islands a Bird reservation. This is the eighth reservation for birds created by the president. It embraces all the "mud lumps," so called, in and near the mouths of the Mississippi river. The "mud lumps" are islets more or less temporary, and created chiefly by sedimentary deposits from the river. They seldom exceed an acre in size and are elevated from five to eight feet above high tide. They are occupied during the breeding season by large numbers of brown pelican and other terns. Many thousands of the various species breed in these places every year. These islands are useless for commercial or agricultural purposes and are reserved to protect the birds. The TARS DESIRE CHANGE IN STYLE OF THEIR TOGS JACK TARS of the United States have made such a protest against the headgear and blouse they wear ashore and on dress occasions aboard ship that to meet the clamor of the enlisted men the navy department has appointed a committee on changes in the uniforms. Capt. Hazu Osterhaus, commander of the battleship Connecticut, is chairman of this committee. He has sent out a statement to the captains of all war ships in the north Atlantic squadron and to the commander of every ship in the service, asking for suggestions. The enlisted men are desirous of obtaining coats and visor caps. Many of them want the wide, flaring trousers, the world-round, immemorial cut peculiar to sailor men, changed to the ordinary pattern, but the principal grievance relates to the blouses and AN official investigation of the coffin trust must be deferred until the department of justice can find a few spare moments in which to give it attention. No inquiry has yet been instituted, and none will be undertaken for several months. It has become known that practically every coffin manufactured in the country is turned out at factories owned and operated by a trust almost as remunerative as the oil trust. It is declared that the men who head the coffin trust have made millions out of the business, and that their dividends HONOR BEANS AND "KRAUT." Webster City, Ia.—Two very significant days are on the calendar of central Iowa, and the announcement each year of the dates of "bean day" and "sauerkraut day" is watched with interest by thousands of people who participate in the festivities incident to these occasions. "Bean day" comes first this year. In addition to the piece de resistance on department come into the office of his assistant and friend, Dr. Beverly T. Galloway, chief of the bureau of plant industry, who is also deeply interested in the plans for the building, and in the course of their conversation the pediments were considered. These are in full view of Dr. Galloway's office. In glancing at them and in looking at the photographs that had just been taken Secretary Wilson asked: "Doctor, what do these words mean? 'Fructus,' what on earth is that?" "Why, that's Latin for fruit, and the others mean cereals, flowers and forest," replied the scholarly Galloway. "Well, why in —— don't we say so, then, and cut out this foolish Latin?" was the prompt reply. Orders were then and there given that the stonecutters erase the offensive words and substitute up-to-date "United States." Dr. Galloway closed the incident by remarking that it was just as well to change them, as there was no such Latin word as "forests" anyway, and that, at least, would have to be changed. PRESIDENT CREATES NEW RESERVATION FOR BIRDS islands are placed under the charge of the secretary of agriculture, who appoints wardens whose duties embrace frequent trips to them, putting up warning notices and otherwise preventing trespassers from molesting the birds, either out of curiosity or to collect plumes or eggs. The recommendation for this reserve was indorsed strongly by the National Association of Andubon societies for the protection of birds and animals, whose expert ornithologist and field agent visited the islands and filed an exhaustive report on the bird breeding qualities and feeding ground of the native fowl along that section of the coast. The creation of reserves of this character is strongly encouraged and supported by the League of American Sportsmen and similar societies. the old-fashioned pancake caps. These caps are said by all seamen to be use less on a windy day, as they cannot be kept on the head. They give no shade to the eyes and seem to exist merely as a relic of the past. The protest over the blouse is considered justified. In the first place the seamen object to the wide collar which blows up around their ears on windy days. They want shorter neck archiefs and coats cut like those of the marines. Should the sailors' demands be granted seamen well wear coats for the first time in the history of the American navy. The proposed changes would affect the 30,000 seamen in the navy and would entail a large outlay. It is believed that a change in the trousers will not be made at once, but that the tars will be supplied with coats and visor caps. GOVERNMENT TO PROBE ALLEGED COFFIN TRUST GOVERNMENT TO PROBE ALLEGED COFFIN TRUST virtually equal those of the Standard Oil company. The prices of coffins, it is stated by undertakers, have grown higher and higher each year. The living are being literally pillaged through their love for the dead, and funerals have everywhere become exceedingly costly. It is asserted among undertakers that the growing popularity of incineration is due, in a large measure, to the great expense of a regulation funeral. If incineration should become cheaper the coffin trust would have a dangerous rival. the program, the big bean dinner, hosts of outdoor amusements will be offered. The principal address of the day will be made by G. L. McKay, professor of dairying in the State Agricultural school at Ames. "Sauerkraut day" will be held later than usual this year, the date named being September 26. This is "the only day of its kind in the world," and is celebrated with the use of hun'ds of quarts of sauerkraut. DAINTYFROCKS THE WEEKLY PRESS The first frock displayed is suited to expression either in linen, pique or alpaca, while the bands could be appropriately chosen of cotton braid, fanciful galon, or glace silk, and the vest should be of one of those cretonnes with blurred blossoms upon their surface, which fashion favors conspicuously lately. The mushroom hat is of violet straw with a violet silk bow at the left side and a bunch of violet pansies at the right. The other sketch shows a frock of striped pique with trimmings of cotton cords and a vest and under sleeves of embroidered lawn. AN more distinctive possibilities of the coat and skirt as adapted to the differing require- ering thread run along it, and for neatness' sake the top is turned down half an inch on to the right side, the first gathering going through the double thickness. To join flounce on to upper, divide it first into halves, then quarters; do the same with the skirt, and then pin quarter to quarter, drawing the gathering threads up and twisting them round the pins when the material is drawn the requisite length between each, thus regulating the fullness evenly. Tack on carefully, and then machine on to wrong side of skirt, after which press. Finish off the ends of the V trimming of lace neatly so A Dress of Flowered Cotton Voile. that they do not look unsightly when the loose overskirt blows back. We now come to the fashioning of the bodice. This has a seamless back and full fronts, both gathered into a narrow "American" yoke—viz. one cut all in one piece. The lining of the bodice is a fitting one, and must have binding "pockets" run up the side scams, and darts for the bones to be put into; these can then easily be drawn out when the dress requires cleaning or washing. Two long crossway pieces of the volle, some 18 inches in width, make the fichu-like bretelles that drape the shoulders; these two pieces are joined together down the back, coming into a sharp point at the waist and forming a V between the shoulders, which is filled up with gathered spotted muslin after the manner of the vest in front. Bodice and fichu are caught together half way down the fronts, and nearly the whole length down the side, by slip-stitching under the inch-wide hem that balances the velvet trimmings of the front. A lace collar is laid on just under the third band of bebe velvet, and can either be carried round the back, concealing the point of the V, or a lace motif can be made. The sleeves are small puffs over a fitting lining, and with turn-back cuffs of the volle interlined with muslin, trimmed with rows of velvet. The under sleeves correspond with the vest. For a woman of medium height, nine and a half yards of 42-inch material would fashion the costumes, while five yards of lace and about a couple of dozen yards of bebe ribbon velvet would suffice for the trimming. AN more distinctive possibilities of the coat and skirt as adapted to the differing requirements of the "sweet seventeen" ingenuue be imagined than that which is herewith sketched for you? The costume is of biscuit colored tweed faintly checked, and introducing near the hem of the trimly-hanging walking skirt a band of pale blue cloth, headed with deeply C scalloped silken braid matching the tween in tuee. On the charming coatee the blue cloth and the braid also figure effectively, and there is, too, a wallesteat of the soft blue, fastening in a series of scallops, and all edged with narrow black and white braid, and a tiny ruffling of lace, the buttons, too, being in blue and black and white rimmed round with gold. Every detail is, Indeed, worth studying, and then the hat, too, is charming, simply and smartly trimmed as it is with groups of white wings. The cotton volles have come to rival printed chiffons in the delicacy of their colorings and beauty of pattern and are essentially a fabric for festive attire, and their cost being so little they appeal to the home dressmaker as particularly suited to the creation of an economical yet apparently costly costume. Our illustration demonstrates the possibilities of this cloth. It will be noted that the trimmings are arranged in the simplest manner, and the method of putting them on will be here explained in due course. We will proceed now with the cutting out: The skirt pattern consists of one-half of the top of the underskirt, one-half of the flounce, and half of the overskirt. This last-named is cut practically on the same principle as the underskirt, only with the front edge to the selvedge and the bias seam at the back, whereas the underskirt has the front and back seams both slightly on the bias, the latter more so than the former, but neither so much so as is the central back seam of the overskirt. The full flounce in its turn demands that the overskirt shall be heavily gored so as to get plenty of width at the hem and thus fall easily in with the folds of the flounce. For the back seam of skirt place a length of Prussian binding along the seam when tacking the two parts together; machine one edge of this in, when doing the seam; afterwards fell the other edge down over the raw edges of the seam, and thus featen and strengthen it all at the same time. The binding should match the color of the volle, and if it is impossible to get this, a length of sarcenet or narrow glace ribbon will be nearly as serviceable and possibly easier to obtain. The back seam of the overskirt should be what is called a "French" seam—that is, it should first be stitched with the raw edges facing the right side of the material, then this should be folded face to face and another seam tacked, of a depth sufficient to enclose the narrow turns of the first one. The flounce has two rows of gath- METHOD IN HIS SOLICITUDE. Willie's Deep Interest In Playmate's Health Explained. This story is well in keeping with the spirit of the age, says the New York Tribune. A Bronx man tells it about his little boy. The neighbor's young hopeful was very ill, and Willie and the other youngsters in the block had been asked not to make any noise in the streets. The neighbor's bell rang one day and she opened it to find Willie standing bashfully on her front steps. "How is he to-day?" he inquired in a shy whisper. "He's better, thank you, dear, and what a thoughtful child you are to come and ask." Willie stood a moment on one foot and then burst forth again, "I'm orful sorry Jimmy's sick." The mother was profoundly touched, She could find no further words to say, but simply kissed him. Made still bolder by the caress, Willie began to back down the steps, repeating at intervals his sorrow for his playmate's illness. At the bottom step he halted and looked up. "If Jimmy should die," he asked, "kln I have his drum?" .FOR SELFISH ENDS. The Efforts Being Made by the American Medical Association. The Political activity of the American Medical Association has become so pronounced as to cause comment in political circles especially as the avowed purpose of the Doctors of the "Regular" or Allopathic school, of which the Association is chiefly composed, is to secure the passage of such laws as will not only prevent the sale of so-called "Patent" medicines, but will restrict the practice of medicine and healing to the "schools" now recognized. This in many states would prevent the growing practice of Osteopathy, and in nearly every state would prevent the healers of the Christian Science and mental science belief from practicing those sciences in which the faith of so many intelligent people is so firmly rooted. The American Medical Association has a "Committee on Legislation," and the committee has correspondents in practically every township—some 16,000 correspondents in all. This committee at the last session of the American Medical Association held in June of this year expressed a hope that a larger number of physicians than heretofore will offer themselves as candidates for Congress at the first opportunity. In its annual report this Committee said: "To meet the growing demands of the movement, however, particularly if the work of active participation in State legislation is undertaken, a larger clerical force must be employed." This is almost the first time in the history of the United States that any organized class has frankly avowed the purpose of capturing legislatures and dominating legislation in their own selfish interests. The American Medical Association has about 65,000 members of whom 27,000 are "fully constituted members" and the rest are members because of their affiliation with state or local societies. The Association owns real estate in Chicago valued at $111,791.91 and its total assets are $291,567.89. Its liabilities, at the time of the annual report which was made at the June meeting, amounted to only $21,908. The excess of assets over liabilities is increasing at the rate of about $30,000 a year, and the purpose of the organization is to dominate the field of medicine, and by crushing all competitions by securing the passage of prohibitive legislation, compel all of the people of the United States to pay a doctor's fee every time the most simple remedy is needed. Patron Saint of Lawyers. This story is told at the expense of Francis H. T. Maxwell, a well-known lawyer. The members of the Taunton, Mass., Bar association thought they ought to have a patron saint, but after much wrangling they could not hit up on any particular saint. Finally a committee, of which Mr. Maxwell was a member, was appointed to make a selection. They made a trip to New York, and there visited a gallery where most of the saints were carved in marble. It was decided to leave the selection to Mr. Maxwell, and after making the rounds he placed his hand on one in a group of two. "This one will do," he said. He had his hand on the devil, whom St. Michael was driving before him. No Peace Conference "Are you going to strike, ma?" asked the little boy, as he tremblingly gazed upon the uplifted shingle. "That's just what I'm going to do." "Can't we arbitrate, ma, before you strike?" "I am just going to arbitrate," she said, as the shingle descended and raised a cloud of dust from the seat of a pair of pantaloons—"I am just going to arbitrate, my son, and this shingle is the board of arbitration." Golf Player Lightning's Victim Golf Player Lightning's victim. During a thunderstorm near Glae gow a golf player named George Har rie was struck and killed by lightning, which ripped off his clothing, includ- ing his boots, and extracted all his teeth. It made a hole three feet deep where he had been standing. Sacred Deer of Japan. Deer are relatively plenty in various parts of Japan, and in such show places as Maru and Miyajima are held as sacred, becoming so tame as to eat from the hands of visitors. They are generally smaller in size than the American deer. MAN-A-LIN THE IDEAL LAXATIVE MADE FROM CORRECTIVES AND ADJUVANTS Copyright 1898, by The Manail Co. MAN-A-LIN Is An Excellent Remedy for Constipation There are many ailments directly dependent upon constipation, such as biliousness, discolored and pimped skin, inactive liver, dyspepsia, overworked kidneys and headache. Remove constipation and all of these ailments disappear. MAN-A-LIN can be relied upon to produce a gentle action of the bowels, making pills and drastic cathartics entirely unnecessary. A dose or two of Man-a-lin is advisable in slight febrile attacks, la grippe, oolds and influenza. THE MAN-A-LIN CO., COLUMBUS, OHIO, U. S. A. Beyond Expression. G. W. Farlowe, East Florence, Ala., writes: "For nearly seven years I was afflicted with a form of skin disease which caused an almost unbearable itching. I could neither work, rest or sleep in peace. Nothing gave me permanent relief until I tried Hunt's Cure. One application relieved me; one box cured me, and though a year has passed, I have stayed cured. I am grateful beyond expression." Hunt's Cure is a guaranteed remedy for all itching diseases of the skin. Price 50c. Horrible Example "My dear," said Mrs. Strongmind, "I want you to accompany me to the town hall to-morrow evening." "What for?" queried the meek and lowly other half of the combine. "I am to lecture on the 'Dark Side of Married Life,'" explained Mrs. S., "and I want you to sit on the platform and pose as one of the illustrations." Animal Intelligence in Massachusetts. John Talbot of Rock Knolls, Mass., enjoys the distinction of having a trained hen that will jump over his clasped hands, even if held quite high from the ground. Uncle John trained the hen himself. A cat is owned by a Byfield man that will eat raw green corn, and will even strip down the husks in the field in an effort to get the corn. It isn't because they are looking for an excuse to applaud that the neighbors are induced to keep an eye on you. It's a Good Time now to see what a good "staying" breakfast can be made without high-priced Meat TRY A Little Fruit, A Dish of Grape-Nuts and Cream, A Soft-Boiled Egg, Some Nice, Crisp Toast, Cup of Postum Food Coffee. That's all, and all very easy of digestion and full to the brim with nourishment and strength. REPEAT FOR LUNCHEON OR SUPPER. and have a meat and vegetable dinner either at noon or evening, as you prefer. We predict for you an increase in physical and mental power. "There's a Reason." Read the "little health classic." "The Road to Weilville." in pigeon 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. OUR FALL GOODS Have Come F. ALTERGOTT Suits $15 up Pants $3.50 up 606-608 East 12th Street F. Altergott Building Kansas City, - - Missouri J. J. ALTERGOTT, Mgr. THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN UNION ADVANTAGES: s, Modern Buildings, Good Mo Reasonable Expenses. Life Certificates to teach in the will be sent on application. 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Neat waiters and everything served first-class, with so J. S. FIELDS and W Proprietors. Goods called for and delivered. D. WALDEN, Proprietors Patonia Restaurant elfth Street General satisfaction to its Patrons have a private Dining Room upstairs. Ind in the City, with its new electric Can afford: Among which in their bites, Oysters, Spring Chicken, Fancy d first-class, with soft drinks. and WIFE etors. FLOUR Repairing promptly and neatly done. Goods called for and delivered. A. DRUMMOND and GEO. WALDEN, Proprietors 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. 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