The Rising Son

WALTER S. DICKEY is the Negro V 'rs' choice for Chairman of State Committee 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. A City Encircling Street Railway System. VOLUME XII. With the completion of the West Traffic Way construction, which has been pending in the council, Kansas City will have a street car system that will compare with any of the systems of the eastern metropolises. The officials here are continually getting the modern ideas of the larger cities of the east. Take, for instance, Buffalo, with its superb system; Cleveland, O., with the various methods and suggestions of that wonderful street railway genius, the Hon. Tom Johnson, and the advanced system of New York and Boston. Mr. Belmont, an able adviser of the New York system. In those places they have from 25 to 70 miles of railway running, and such splendid accommodation. The electric cars that run from Cleveland to Oberlin have special cars for baggage, and from Oberlin to Norwalk it is the same way. Farther east, in Massachusetts, it is even better. A person can ride from North Adams, Mass., to Hoosac Falls, N. Y., and from there to Bennington, Vt., and, in fact, most any place you desire to go. Persons who have traveled have experienced this state of affairs. So it is with the Kansas City system—an enclucheling street railway idea. This idea has not been surpassed by any of the larger and older cities. It is an original idea of President Bernard Corrigan. That is, that the cars must describe an entire circle around the city, touching at all points from east to west, and north to COLORADO NOTES. Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 1. Mrs. D. A. Doyle, of 1621 East Thirteenth street, Kansas City, Mo., was accompanied to Pike's Peak by the following party: Mrs. Juanita Lee of Ponca City, Okla.; Mrs. Chas. Crownell of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Lovely Caurath and Miss Mattie Helms of Denver, Colo.; Miss Ida Clarke of Wichita, Kas.; Mrs. James Bolders of Denver, Colo.; Mr. James and Albert Crawford of Manitou, Colo. The party started Saturday evening, Aug. 31, at 7:30 p. m., and reached the summit at 4:30 a. m. Sunday morning, in time to see the beautiful sunrise. After their long journey they enjoyed the lovely scenery on the Peak. They reached home at 2 p. m. Sunday, feeling as well as if one had traveled on level ground. Mrs. Crownell started for Kansas City on the 6:30 train. Mr. Henry Collins has returned from a rather pleasant trip to Denver, Colo. Rev. f. K. White, D. D., of Texas, will begin his preaching at the Pilgrim Baptist church Monday night. THE POPULAR GAME OF WHIST. THE POPULAR GAME OF WHIST. Whist is quite a popular game in Kansas City among the Negroes. Some of those who play the game from a standpoint of authority and science are as follows: Prof. G. N. Grisham, H. O. Cook, W. H. Dawley, W. W. Yates, W. E. Griffin, Jno. Day, and Messrs. Theo. Clay, Print Simpson, Thos. McCampbell, Spencer Morgan and W. T. Washington, and Drs. J. N. Birch, L. J. Holly, E. J. McCampbell and Theo. Smith. This is but a partial list. But every one of the above gentlemen plays with reference. Some time this fall there will be a whist club organized for those that play the game. J. T. HARRIS, Sporting Editor. A JOKE ON THE EDITOR A JOURNAL ON THE EDITOR The other evening the editor of The Son appeared at McCampbell's drug store, and just as he entered the door he was kidnapped or taken charge of by a number of ladies whose names must have been entered in the beauty contest. He was court-martialled and brought before the judge and jurors, consisting of women. Mrs. Frankle Givens was the judge, and the following ladies were the jurors: Misses Bessie Patterson, Lottie Whittington, Sadie McWaters, Nellie Snod, and Midasames Nellie Davis and Myrtle Willoughby. The jury found him south. For instance, beginning with the northeast, this line touches with the Jackson avenue and Hardesty line. Jackson avenue and Hardesty line touches at a point tangent to all the eastbound cars. In all instances there is a circle, represented either by looping or connecting. Kansas City, Kansas, is supplied with this system, as well as a connecting link with Leavenworth, the Swope Park and Troost avenue line, and also Rockhill, touching at the Troost avenue line. A regulation in the downtown district, with an unraveling of the very complicated connections. The completion itself will be in the finishing of the West Traffic Way construction on Twelfth street, and with the new cars now in use over that line will make it complete. The people should feel very proud over this great assisting agent in Kansas City's growth. Mr. C. N. Black, the general manager, returned not so very long ago from a trip to the east, where he was absorbing in his energetic manner more ideas and rules by which to govern Kansas City's system. Ten years from now, as Mr. J. J. Helms has put it, Kansas City will be a center of street railway gravitation, from whence there will come an outpourings of cars to all the suburban towns and rural districts, taking in an area from 50 to 68 miles. The people are waiting for this time to come, of such splendid street car accommodation and transporting facilities. guilty, and a fine of ice cream Sundae was the penalty for insurbordination of orders in regard to not addressing them instantly on entering the drug store. At this juncture Dr. J. N. Birch, as the attorney, entered upon making his splendid plea for the editor, and for such he was fined by the judge for contempt of court, and he in turn was made the burden bearer, paying the entire cost and fines. THE PLEA OF THE OPPRESSED. Great men suffer; great men are hounded almost to death by the oppressors. Great principles are fought out by men who would rather die so that their principles may still live on. O. Immortal God, gives us men; A time like this demands True faith and ready hands. Men whom the lust of office Does not kill, Men who possess opinions and a will Men whose hearts Are kind and true, Men who, knowing their duty, So it goes with the plea of the oppressed. All around enemies arise to strike the truth to earth, Hark; truth yet-lives; ruling like a king. A young man with a single idea pursues his purpose onward and upward. Around him are gathered greedy, hungry, avaricious men; ever onward, conscientious, pursue your course young man, the great body of people are with you. God who sits on his high throne is the judge of all men. Great Father of the world let your blessings come over us all. Let your name live when the stars in the firmament fall. John Buryon suffered and past his time in the jail of England. Garibaldi went through persecution. Many lives were sacrificed in the Spanish Inquisition. Thousands suffere death during the reign of terror in France. Old John Brown smiled as they led him to the scaffold. But liberty's bird sang his praises on high. See John Brown as he kisses the Negro babe. Hear him as he prays to God when death overshadows him. See the spirit as it sails away to the unknown region of rest. Calm, cool, patiently he awaited his death. No agony, no pain. It is all over. The forerunner of liberty has sacrificed his life for the poor, old, slave. Day breaks, and we are in a new era. The Negroes are free. Now, it is the old Negroes are oppressing the young Negroes. O, God! How long, how long will you let might rule right? Shame! Oh shame! A great crime has been done. The Lord is my shepherd of whom shall I fear. When my enemies come upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. The Lord will make all things right in the end. The scepter shall not depart from Judea until Shiloh returns and then there will be a gathering of the people. He leadeth me in green pastures. Yet though he leadeth me in the valley and in the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil. Thy rod and staff they comfort me. Anchor your soul in the Haven of Rest. Old Job suffered, but in the Haven he at last found rest. Anchor your soul in the Haven of Rest, Sail the wide sea no more, The tempest may sweep over the wide, stormy deep, In Jesus we are saved ever more. Let it be so in the plea of the oppressed, He, God, will set all wrongs right. Fined for Saving Daughter's For rushing on to a railway track to save his daughter from being crushed beneath a freight train a man at Danzig, Germany, was prosecuted for trespass by the railway authorities and fined. Both Extremes in California The highest and lowest elevations in this country are in California, within 100 miles of each other. The loftiest is Mt. Whitney, 14,499 feet high, and the lowest is Death valley, about 450 feet below the level of the sea. Timepiece Paperweights. Novel and useful are the glass paperweights with a clock inset in the top. They are octagonal, so can be made to stand, but the clock is more plainly seen when face up. The Point of View. "The merits of a thing." mused the Homemade Philosopher, "depend altogether on circumstances. For instance, sawdust on an ice pavement may save a big man's neck, while discovered inside a dolly it will break a little girl's heart." Large Owl Jr. Judge's Victim One of the largest lows ever seen in Benton county was shot by Judge McFadden, says the Philomath Review. The bird measures about four feet from tip to tip of wings. The honorable Judge, hearing a clatter among his fowls about one o'clock in the morning, sallied out with his shotgun and observed the cause of the disturbances perched in the top of a tree among the chickens. May Have Dalry 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. 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 ENTERED IN THE BEAUTY CONTEST: MESDAMES. James Cowden. 140 John Lang. 136 Minnie James. 134 Pearl Riley. 30 Anna Mickles. 124 Maggie Clay. 92 B. C. Miller. 71 T. C. Chapman. 193 W. H. Hubbel. 134 Minnie Crosswaite. 131 Lester Davis. 70 Bessie Conway. 76 F. K. Glyens. 140 Harvey Wells. 130 Alvin Jordon. 68 Olivia Page. 79 James Hill. 69 Fidelda Mitchell. ● 60 P. Campbell. 74 Alberta Thompkins. 101 Ida Fields. 68 J. N. Birch. 48 Fannie Morton. 77 Bertie Kennedy. 82 Peart Webster. 73 John Rone. 70 J. S. Harris. 78 Bertha Kennedy. 84 Hopekiah Walden. 73 Franeis Jackson. 70 Katie Kennedy. 89 F. J. Peck. 83 Leona Redman. 100 Lena Jordon. 89 Sallie Jordon. 88 Laura Johnson. 54 Josephine Finney. 111 Fannie Moss. ● 69 Dorothy Harris. 119 B. B. Francis. 67 Arthur Pullam. 107 Thos. McCampbell. 114 Frank Walker. 90 C. Randolph (Kansas). 96 B. Henderson. 84 E. Martin. 85 Martha Mosley. 86 F. J. Weaver. 94 Lena Bruce. 113 Ada Thayers. 49 Hattie Adams. 93 Bessie Abrams. 72 Lillian Williams. 77 E. B. Ramsey. 78 J. E. Perry. 80 Stella Ross. 71 Clara Wadlen. 82 Dan Willis. 41 Annais Garrett. 76 Dora Fisher. 41 Geo. W. K. Love. 63 De Vaul Vincent. 51 Viola Ford. 48 M. Green. 62 Robert Wiley. 63 BLIND BOONE CONCERT CO., All Egoists Now. Egoism is a positive disease of the day. People talk incessantly of themselves, their motors, their health, their chauffeurs, their achievements at bridge, their prowess at golf, their gardens—a great hobby of the day—their speculations in the city, and so far as the world hedges them around about, so far, and no farther, are they interested in it. Lady's Pictorial. Ended the Discussion: A little Winsted, Conn., girl, an adopted child, turned the tables with stunning effect upon children who were teasing her because she was an adopted child to the parents who loved her as their own. "My papa and mamma picked me out, and wanted me," was her retort. "Yours had to take you just as you were whether they wanted you or not." Puts It Up to Johnson. During a dog fight in front of this office one day last week Sherman Johnson so far forgot himself as to call us a liar and hit us on the nose. Scores of people would have said that we ought to have him arrested for assault and battery, but we shall not do so. We shall let his own conscience punish him — Hometown, Cal., Banner, Good Posers: It would be quite impossible to imagine people more courteous and considerate than our king and queen, and they are such perfect sitters. King Edward has, by the way, a very keen knowledge of how to arrange a group for photographic purposes. The Tatlor. Defined Law's Status A 'lawyer once, rather clumsily responding to the toast of the law at a dinner of an art society, said that he did not see how the law could be considered one of the arts, at which point Jerrold interjected the word "Black!" which came out like a shot from a gun. Canals In Ancient Times. The idea of canal building came from Asia in ancient times. Although it occurred several thousands of years ago, it will be news to most persons that old Nebuchadnezzar built a canal tributary to Babylon as long as the Erie canal. NUMBER Tunisian Bazars. Real storehouses of delight for the visitor are the bazaars of Tunis. One merchant has a $5,000 carpet which he likes to display. This huge, filmy creation he will fling into the air for the benefit of a possible customer and allow it to settle itself gradually on the ground. This it does, unlike an ordinary carpet. So exquisitely fine is the weaving that it imprisons air bubbles large enough to hold a man. Belated Vindication. If there is one thing more than another which from our childhood we have heard was grossly unwholesome and opposed to all medical advice, that thing certainly was Christmas pudding. Now it seems (by the best medical advice) that to call Christmas pudding wholesome is entirely a faint and approximate expression of its merits. Social Spectacles: If women in this country really enjoyed the respect universally accorded them in France, English social life would certainly not present the pliable spectacle it does of "hooligan girls" and undignified married women not only tolerating, but wildly pursuing, asinine "Freddies" and effeminate "Bobbles." -Ladies' Field. Cat Skins Worn as Fur According to a Philadelphia paper the securing of cat skins is something of an industry in that city. The skins are sent to France, where they are dyed and returned to this country as popular fur. Good cat skin books very much like squirrel and is used in a similar way, being especially popular for hats and hat trimmings. Under All Moods. We are so apt, when everything seems desolate, to think that there is nothing in the world but our own mood. It comes like sunrise, sometimes, to remember that under all moods is the will of God.—George H. Morrison. THE PREACHERS' GOLD-HEADED CANE CONTEST IS ENDED. Allen Chapel Went Down to Defeat in a Spirited Effort. The Blind Boone Concert Company gave a splendid affair Friday, September 6. The principal feature was as to which minister would get the gold-headed cane. The ladies of Allen Chapel, though some *~ them worked very faithful, yet the others let their pastor go down in defeat. It is the first time the Baptist Church has ever beat the Methodist in anything. Rev. Bacote's members sold $200 worth of tickets, samples of which you see below, and Rev Peck's members sold $262 worth. Washington Gossip Interesting Bits of News Picked Up Here and There at the National Capital SENATE "THIRSTS" COST $76 APIECE LAST YEAR WASHINGTON. — Senators are a thirsty lot. The report of Charles G. Bennett, secretary of the United States senate, shows that during the last fiscal year that august body consumed 860 cases of mineral water, costing $1,504.170. Then there was $2,025.87 for carbonized mineral water, and $118.97 for lemons and sugar for the famous senate lemonade, making a total of $6,849.54 for drinkables, and not a drop of anything "hard," as far as the official list shows. Since there are 90 senators, the per capita consumption is about $76. It should be remembered also that while there are some senators who drink a great deal of mineral waters there are also some who drink very little, and there is much curiosity here as to who drank the most last year. But why in the name of all that is unimportantly did any senator need a "skirt trunk" costing $26.70? The official list of expenditures makes no explanation of this interesting item. Another peculiar item is that of "cosmetique, 47 cents," and it is thought this may have been incurred about the same time as the skirt trunk. An echo of the good old days when the senators received free transportation from the railroads and were thus enabled to pocket the 29 cents a mile allowed by the government is contained in the item "Pass cases, $9.30." There are $88 worth of feather dusters on the list, but it is promised that this will not occur again, and it is realized that more effective weapons are required in strife with the president. For sponges the senate made the modest outlay of $519.21, according to published figures. W NEW designs for coins which were to have been minted in Philadelphia which Augustus St. Gaudens, the distinguished sculptor, made shortly before his death, have been found unsuitable in their present shape for execution with the machinery in use at the mint. Hence, contrary to a current report, the government has not accepted any of them. The general approval which was expressed by the president is not conclusive in an official sense. The law requires that they shall be accepted by the secretary of the treasury and the director of the mint before being adopted. The projection of the sculptures upon the coins is too high for convenience of handling at banks or other large business establishments. Coins cannot be well "stacked" unless one will lie perfectly flat and snug upon another, and this is impossible where the bas reliefs in the middle are higher than the rim. A pile of THE BIOLOGICAL BUREAU DEFENDS HAWKS and OWLS A DEFENSE of hawks and owls is entered into by the biological survey in a recent report from that bureau. It is declared that both of these bird families have been condemned by the farmers of the country without discrimination because some of their species are destroyers of valuable things. Mitigating circumstances are found for some otherwise harmless birds because of a lack of proper food in the country where they live. Incidentally, tales of eagles carrying off children are declared to have little "foundation in fact," but the bald eagle, the emblem of the United States, is, nevertheless, said to be "unfortunately fond of lambs, pigs AMUSING answers are pouring in at the post office department from government employees replying to a dozen questions, including one as to their "marital relations." One veteran says his "marital" condition is very "timid." Another man, who is younger, gives the reply that his married life is "hell." Still others think the question should bring forth a story of their domestic woes and your out their souls. One said his relations were "all right, but my wife is not." Another said they were "very For the large number of baldheads in the senate a remarkable quantity of preparations for the hair was used. Here are some of the entries: Bay rum. $30.25; witch hazel, $14; hair tonic. $32.57; brilliantine. $1.20. A silver inkstand for the vice president's room costing $200 has been noticed before in the public prints. Then, on the last day of the last session, when the president and his cabinet went to the capitol to help close up the senate, they ate $36.35 worth of food for luncheon. No less than $209.75 for manicure sets for the members of the senate indicates that the fair manicurists in this town are losing considerable trade. Six sewing sets at a total cost of $26.50 are on the list. Glove and handkerchief sets figure prominently in the report, as also do opera bags, hand bags, engagement bads, and such like. It is easy to guess that all these articles are utilized by the senators and their families, but it is puzzling to understand who makes way with the hundreds of bushels and pounds of oats, flaxseed meal, bran meal, rock salt, etc., and they certainly do not eat axle grease, soap, rosin, tar, spool cotton, cheese cloth, pumice stone, Georgia pine, screen hinges, brass tacks, wire head nails, monkey wrenches and paste fillers, nor is it reasonable to suppose that these solons drink mustang liniment, petroleum, turpentine, arnica, mahogany varnish, and a lot of other stuff that is bought in wholesale lots. These probably were bought for the horses that are used to draw the senate mail wagons, and for the vehicles themselves. ST. GAUDENS' COINS NOT CONVENIENT FOR HANDLING the St. Gaudens coins would topple over. It was St. Gaudens' idea which found especial favor with President Roosevelt, to return to the classical style of coinage. Ancient coins are mostly remarkable for strange projections of the sculptured form. But in the ancient world banking and the handling of immense sums of money in the manner of to-day were unknown. The designs made by St. Gaudens have been pronounced extremely beautiful. The American Numismatic society has urgently advocated a more artistic scheme of coinage than that which has been in use in the United States for half a century or more. St. Gaudens, under the provisions of the act of congress authorizing the new coinage, retained the chief general characteristics of the old pieces, but gave them in addition an artistic realization. and poultry, and in the more thickly inhabited regions probably does as much damage as the golden eagle." The golden eagle, say the experts, has been known to attack calves and colts and to have carried away from one range in the west in a single year more than 400 lambs. The report of the survey divides the hawk and owl families into four general species as follows: Species wholly beneficial; those chiefly beneficial; those in which beneficial and harmful qualities about balance; harmful species. Some of these birds may be good citizens in one locality and extremely "undesirable citizens" in another. AMUSING ANSWERS BY UNCLE SAM'S EMPLOYES good; my wife is at the point of death." Yet another insists that his "marital condition is very good, since he has been a widower for ten years." One woman announces that her sex is "woman," another says it is "feminine," another says "lady," while a minister who holds the oncous post of postmaster says his sex is "Presbyterian." A man from Alaska says his color is "pink," another says he has "auburn hair and blue eyes," while still more say "Caucasian." GATHERED, SMILES QUITE ELIGIBLE. A big, burly-looking fellow, a per-walked into the office of a prominent accident insurance company the other day, and applied for a policy. "Certainly," said the secretary. "Are you engaged in any hazardous business?" "Not in the least," replied the applicant. "Does your business make it necessary for you to handle loaded firearms or weapons of any kind?" "No, sir." From Start to Finish. "Be mine," he implored. "Certainly," she replied. And so they were married and-- "Beware!" he cried. "Oh, fudge!" she exclaimed. So they were divorced and lived happily ever after. -Chicago Daily News. WORSE THAN AUTOS. "Would your business ever require you to be where there were excited crowds—for instance, at a riot or a fire?" "Very seldom." "Is your business such as to render you liable to injury from tram-cars or runaway horses?" "No, sir." "Does your business throw you in contact with the criminal classes?" "Very rarely, indeed, sir." "I think that you are eligible. What is your business?" "I am a policeman." Way to Choose a Husband. "Women should choose husbands as they do their towns," says the oracular Nixola Greeley-Smith. Which reminds us that a young lady in our neighborhood was heard to say that she wants a husband full of bustle.—Chicago Journal. WHAT FRIGHTENED HIM. A Polly—Wotever's the matter with you, James? You look as if something had frightened you. James—You'll get a fright, too, when you turn your head round and see your mother. Then He Melted Away. Count Hickoff—You refuse me ze one kiss! Why, at Newport I was loinized. Miss Tabasco—I thought perhaps were galvanized. Count Hickoff—Galvanized? How extraordinary you do speak. Why? Miss Tabasco—Because you have such a hard cheek.—Chicago Daily News. A Sign Which Failed. Young Husband—Seems to me, my dear, this chicken is pretty tough. Young Wife—I know it is, and I can't understand it at all. I picked it out myself. Did you examine it closely? Indeed I did. I looked in its mouth the first thing and I could see it hadn't even cut its first teeth yet."—N. Y. Weekly. Disappointed. Nan—You told me he was a young man with an established reputation. Fan—Well? Nan—I find he is a young man with a reputation, but no establishment. Chicago Tribune. OF COURSE. Billy—Wot's that lady got that thing on her head for and them shoes on 'er feet? Milly—Wy, yo' silly—to keep her head and feet dry o' course. Preparing for the Future. "So you want more wages?" said the warden of the penitentiary. "That's what I do," answered the cook. "This talk of punishment trust magnates is getting me more nervous every day. If I've got to learn to cook terrapin and lobster a la Newberg, I want more pay. And what's more I want to be called a 'chef.'"—Washington Star. Guaranteed. Diggs—There's one good thing about self-made men. Diggs—What is that? Diggs—A manufacturer's guaranty goes with every one of them. So they were divorced and lived happily ever after. -Chicago Daily News. WORSE THAN AUTOS. ```markdown ``` Mermaid—What in the world is the matter? You look like you had been up against a bucksaw. Neptune—Yes, confound it! Since those motor boats are flying around here no one is safe.—Chicago Daily News. Advice to Married Men. Although your wife Is far from here Behave as though She still were near. —Detroit Free Press. Had Wrecked the Machine. Owner of motor car (to chauffeur) —Have you a recommendation from your last employer? Chauffeur—No, sir; but I can get one in the course of a month or so. Owner of Motor Car—Why the delay? Chauffeur—He's in hospital. Wife (during the spat)—I only married you because I pitied you. Husband—Well, everybody pittes me now.—Chicago Daily News. NO LIE. Gamme—No; but they're sometimes placed in mighty awkward position by the people who do! Sufficient Credentials Careful parent—Before I can give consent to your proposed marriage to my daughter, I must know something about your character. Suitor—Certainly, sir. Here is my bank book. Careful Parent (after a glance)—Take her, my son, and be happy.—N. Y. Weekly. Explained. "Say dad, what does uppity mean?" "The same as persnickety, my son." "Well what does persnickity mean?" "The same as uppity. Run along now."—Milwaukee Sentinel. STUDIES IN SENSE. Wifey—A man is the most sensible of all animals, is he not? Wifey—Then I wonder why he doesn't wear a loose, comfortable collar like a dog's. result is less suffering and more children healthy at birth. For more than thirty years has been the standby of American mothers in preparing to embark. Note what Mrs. James Chester of 33rd Street says in this letter: "I have always expected a expectant mother knew Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A neighbor who had learned of its great value at this trying period of a woman's life urged me to try it and I did so, and I cannot say enough in regard to the good it did me. I recovered quickly and am in the best of health now." Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is certainly a successful remedy for the peculiar weaknesses and ailments of women. It has cured almost every form of Female Complaints, Dragging Sensations, Weak Back, Falling and Displacements, Inflammation, Ulcerations and Organic Diseases of Women and is invaluable in preparing for Childbirth and during the Change of Life. Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation to Women Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to write Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free. The aeronaut, after painfully extricating himself from the wrecked balloon, limped to the nearest farmhouse. "Madam," he said to the woman who answered his knock, "can you accommodate with a night's lodging a balloonist who has come to grief?" "I'd be glad to," she hesitated, "but you are an entire stranger to—" "Not an entire one," he interrupted, with some acerbity. "For I have left my left ear, three teeth, and certain portions of my nose back there with the ruined car." Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in a manner to enhance their textile beauty. Home laundering would be equally satisfactory if proper attention was given to starching, the first essential being good Starch, which has sufficient strength to stiffen, without thickening the goods. Try Defiance Starch and you will be pleasantly surprised at the improved appearance of your work. Born. Not Worn. Little Margaret's grandmother had written for a photograph of her namesake, the "baby." For material reasons it was advisable that the little girl should appear as well dressed as possible, and a cousin's new open-work dress was borrowed for the occasion. On being arrayed for the picture Margaret rushed to her father, crying: "Oh, father, just look! These ain't worn holes; they is born holes."—Harper's. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury. as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when it comes in contact with the articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they cause is not only to the skin but to the liver from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney $ C. Toledo, O. contains no mercury and does not contain the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the product from a reputable pharmacy, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney $ Co. Testimonial free. Sold by Drugmaster. Price, 75c per bottle. Been Laid Away in Stockings. The Framingham (Man.) national bank has just received for redemption a note on the old Framingham bank, which was the predecessor of the present national bank. The note is dated June 12, 1854, and is as crisp and clean as the day that it left the engraver's hands. The note will be kept as a souvenir. The extraordinary popularity of fine white goods this summer makes the choice of Starch a matter of great importance. Defiance Starch, being free from all injurious chemicals, is the only one which is safe to use on fine fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffener makes half the usual quantity of Starch necessary, with the result of perfect finish, equal to that when the goods were new. Negro's Valuable Head. A Kentucky negro earns double wages as a hodcarrier, because he is able to do the work of two men. He carries from 40 to 50 bricks at a time. He places the bricks upon a board which he balances upon his head as he climbs to the tops of high buildings. 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MOTHERHOOD The first requisite of a good mother is good health, and the experience of maternity should not be approached without careful physical preparation, as a woman who is in good physical condition transmits to her children the blessings of a good constitution. Preparation for healthy maternity is accomplished by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which is made from native roots and herbs, more successfully than by any other medicine because it gives tone and strength to the entire feminine organism, curing displacements, ulceration and inflammation, and the Great Discovery Announced. Sir William Crookes, as a result of his own researches and the experiments of Professors Krowalski and Moscicki, of Freiburg university, has discovered a process of extracting nitric acid from the atmosphere. The process is available for commercial, industrial and agricultural purposes, and is expected to revolutionize the nitrate industry and the world's food problem. 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Jim Johnstone, the famous baseball umpire, said recently in New York that baseball crowds were far kinder to umpires than they used to be. "This is true of theater crowds, too," said Mr. Johnstone. "Why, with provincial touring companies in the past, maltreatment was regularly expected. In fact, the companies profited by it in more ways than one. "I know of a company that was playing 'The Broken Vow' in Paint Rock, a one night stand. The audience didn't like 'The Broken Vow,' and eggs, cabbages and potatoes rained upon the stage. "Still the play went on. The hero raved through his endless speeches, dodging an onion or a baseball every other minute, and pretty sore from those missiles that he hadn't been able to dodge. "But finally a gallery auditor in a paroxysm of rage and scorn hurled a heavy boot, and the actor, thoroughly alarmed, started to retreat. "Keep on playing, you fool," hissed the manager from the wings, as he hooked in the boot with an umbrella. "Keep on till we get the other one." PRESCRIPTIONS IN LATIN. The Public Should Have Them Translated by the Druggists. What virtue is there in the secrecy with which the doctor hedges about his profession? "Professional etiquette" occupies a prominent place in the curriculum of every medical school, and when strictly analyzed "professional etiquette" seems to mean "doing what is best for the doctor, individually and collectively." Among the things that "is best for the doctor" is the writing of his prescriptions in Latin, and thus keeping the public in ignorance not only of what it is taking for its ills, but forcing a call upon the doctor each time a prescription is needed. In plain and unmistakable English the writing of prescriptions in Latin makes business for the doctors. Let us say that you have the ague. You had it last year and the year before. Each time you have visited the doctor and he has prescribed for you—in Latin. You have never known what he has given you for the disease, and so each time you are forced to go to him again and give him an opportunity to repeat his prescription—in Latin, and his fee—in dollars. If you ask the doctor why he uses Latin in writing his prescriptions, why he writes "aqua" when he means water, he will give you a technical dissertation on the purity of the Latin language, and the fact that all words are derived from it, etc. It will be a dissertation that you may not be able to answer, but it will hardly convince you. It would be a good thing for the public to devise a little code of ethics of its own; ethics that will be "a good thing for the public individually and collectively." Let us apply one of the rules of this code of ethics to you, the individual. You call in the physician when you have the ague, the grippe, or any of the other ills to which human flesh is heir, and which you may have again some day. The doctor prescribes—in Latin, and you take this, to you, meaningless scribble to the druggist to have it compounded. Right here is where you come in, if you are wise. Say to the druggist that you want a translation of that prescription. It is your privilege to know what you are taking. While the doctor's code of ethics may not recognize this right it is yours just the same. With the translated prescription in your possession you have two distinct advantages. You know what you are taking, and should you wish to call some other doctor at some time you will be able to tell him what drugs you have been putting into your system, and also if you should have the same disease again you can save yourself a visit to the doctor, and his fee, by taking this translated prescription to the druggist once more and having it refilled. Sure to Have One. Lincoln Steffens, in an address on municipal politics, said in Chicago of a certain city: "That city is as notorious for its rottenness as the town of Pebbles is notorious for another characteristic. "Here is an incident that will give you an idea of the reputation of Pebbles. "On a train one day a man rushed into a car, held up his hand for attention, and shouted excitedly: "Anybody here who belongs to Pebbles?" "Aye; I do," said a small, dry old fellow calmly. "Then,' said the other, 'lend us yer corkscrew.'" Evil of Tipping System. Although there is a great effort made to keep secret the thefts in hotels and restaurants in New York, it is quite evident they are on a rapid increase. The manager of a large restaurant says the system of having servants depend almost entirely upon patrons for their pay lowers their moral standard and causes them to look on those they are supposed to serve as their legitimate prey. Arithmetic. Tommy—Pop, a man's wife is his better half, isn't she? Tommy's Pop—So we are told, my son. "Then if a man marries twice there isn't anything left of him, is there?" DOES YOUR BACK ACHE? Profit by the Experience of One Who Has Found Relief. James K. Keeler, retired farmer, of Fenner St., Cazenovia, N. Y., says: "About fifteen years ago I suffered with my back and kidneys. I doctored and used many remedies without getting relief. Beginning with Doan's Kidney Pills, I found relief from the first box, and two boxes restored me to good, sound condi- with my back and kidneys. I doctored and used many remedies without getting relief. Beginning with Doan's Kidney Pills. I found relief from the first box, and two boxes restored me to good, sound condition. My wife and many of my friends have used Doan's Kidney Pills with good results and I can earnestly recommend them." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. JAMIE WASTED NO TIME. Youthful Philosopher Had Carefully Thought Out Situation. It was Jamie's bath night. He had several each week and he hated them all. On this particular night, once started, he soaked and splashed in the tub for a full half hour, then his mother haled him forth. He came out of the room in his pajamas with his face all streaked and dirty as it was when he went in. "Mercy!" cried his mother. "I thought you took a bath." "So I did!" answered Jamie scornfully. "A bully one!" "But your face is black!" said his mother. "Oh!!" Jamie smiled understandingly. "My face is all right. I have to wash that In the morning, bath or no bath. You don't s'pone I'm to waste time bathing my face! I always begin just below my ears and work down on my arms and legs; but I always leave my face and hands—those ends I'tend to in the morning!" Jerome on Colored Evidence. District Attorney Jerome, of New York, said one day of a piece of suspicious evidence: "It is evidence that has been tampered with, colored. It is like the lady's report of her physician's prescription. "A lady one day in July visited her physician. The man examined her and said: "‘Madam, you are only a little run down. You need frequent baths and plenty of fresh air, and I advise you to dress in the coolest, most comfortable clothes—nothing stiff or formal.' "When she got home her husband asked her what the physician had said. The lady replied: "‘He said I must go to the seashore, do plenty of automobiling, and get some new summer gowns.’" Why He Was Jolly. Bidder met Kidder, and Kidder was just bubbling with good humor. "What are you feeling so uncommon jolly over?" said Bidder. "Why, my best girl went and got married yesterday," said Kidder, slapping Bidder on the back. "Seems to me that's about the last thing for a chap to feel jolly over," said Bidder. "What!" said Kidder. "It was me she went and got married to!" And so the cigars were on Bidder.—Browning's Magazine. A Knock. "Jimmy," said the father, "there's a rip in your bathing suit. Go and sew it up." "But papa," growled the boy, "mother will sew it for me." "Never mind. I want you to learn to sew yourself. For," said the father, "some day you will get married, and then you won't have any mother—you will only have a wife." Where Russia Is Behind. England has 144 churches for every 100,000 people. In Russia there are only 55 churches for a similar number. FEET OUT. She Had Curious Habits. When a person has to keep the feet out from under cover during the coldest nights in winter because of the heat and prickly sensation, it is time that coffee, which causes the trouble, be left off. There is no end to the nervous conditions that coffee will produce. It shows in one way in one person and in another way in another. In this case the lady lived in S. Dak. She says: "I have had to lie awake half the night with my feet and limbs out of the bed on the coldest nights, and felt afraid to sleep for fear of catching cold. I had been troubled for years with twitching and jerking of the lower limbs, and for most of the time I have been unable to go to church or to lectures because of that awful feeling that I must keep on the move. "When it was brought to my attention that coffee caused so many nervous diseases, I concluded to drop coffee and take Postum Food Coffee to see if my trouble was caused by coffee drinking. "I only drank one cup of coffee for breakfast but that was enough to do the business for me. When I quit it my troubles disappeared in an almost miraculous way. Now I have no more of the jerking and twitching and can sleep with any amount of bedding over me and sleep all night, in sound, peaceful rest. "Postum Food Coffee is absolutely worth its weight in gold to me." "There's a Reason." Read the little health classic, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. Judge Must Also Have Been Follower of the Gentle Art. John Quincy Adams, of Massachusetts, third of that name, who died about ten years ago, was very fond of fishing, and not especially fond of his legal profession. One day, the story runs, a case in which he was counsel was down for trial in a Massachusetts court. Mr. Adams did not make his appearance, but sent a letter to the judge. That worthy gentleman read it, and then postponed the case with the announcement: "Mr. Adams is detained on important business." It was afterward learned by a colleague of Adams that the letter read as follows: "Dear Judge: For the sake of old Isaak Walton, please continue my case till Friday. The smelts are biting, and I can't leave." Girl Had Running Sores from Eczema —Boy Tortured by Poison Oak— Both Cured by Cuticura. "Last year, after having my little girl treated by a very prominent physician for an obstinate case of eczema, I resorted to the Cuticura Remedies, and was so well pleased with the almost instantaneous relief afforded that we discarded the physician's prescription and relied entirely on the Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Pills. When we commenced with the Cuticura Remedies her feet and limbs were covered with running sores. In about six weeks we had her completely well, and there has been no recurrence of the trouble. "In July of this year a little boy in our family poisoned his hands and arms with poison oak, and in twenty-four hours his hands and arms were a mass of torturing sores. We used only the Cuticura Remedies, and in about three weeks his hands and arms healed up. Mrs. Lizzie Vincent Thomas, Fairmont, Walden's Ridge Tenn., Oct. 13, 1905." Girls Destined for Harems. 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Fault-finding women frequently step on their own corn. Mrs. Winston's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 20c a bottle. He most lives who things most, feels the noblest, acts the best. Don't Take A Go Where Living is a Plea and a Good Inco Buy a Truck Farm on the Famous Simmons Two Town Lots Dr. J. S. Christian, the well known writing Mr. T. J. Burrow, of Troupe, Tex. Mr. T. J. Burrow, Troupe, Texas. Dear Sir; Yours of even date received just returned from a trip to San Antonio, I spent four days riding over the property in his prospectus has not mist preserve only found everything as good as represen- be told. The railroad question is no longer a rich as can be found in the state. I have Simmons proposition, and I am willing to feetly fair, honorable and legal, and the the price asked for it, but in not more than four times the price he offers to take. With regards, I beg to remain. Yours very Investigate this before it is too late. be gone. Write today for literature fully describing the ra DR. CHAS. F. S Be Any as a Pleasant Income ous Simmons Ra- town Lots for well known Phy- trique, Texas, s Texas. that received, and and Antonio, and the property), an it most presented ood as represented no longer an un- state. I have in- im willing to say and the prophe- not more than two unmale. Don't Take Any Chances Go Where Living is a Pleasure, Labor is Light and a Good Income Assured. Buy a Truck Farm on the Famous Simmons Ranch, from 10 to 640 Acres and Two Town Lots for $210. Dr. J. S. Christian, the well known Physician of Lindale, Texas, in writing Mr. T. J. Burrow, the Troupe, Texas, says: Lindale, Texas, Feby. 16, 1907. Mr. T. J. Burrow, Troupe, Texas. Dear Sir: - Yours of even date received, and in reply will say that I have just returned from a trip to San Antonio, and the Dr. Simmons ranch, where I spent the summer of 1907. The mons in his prospectus has not most presented or overdrawn anything. I not only found everything as good as represented, but really the half has not been told. The railroad question is no longer an uncertainty, and the land is as rich as can be found in the state. I have investigated every phase of the Simmons proposition, and I am willing to say that his proposition is perfectly fair, honorable and legal, and the property is now worth more than the price asked for it, but in not more than two years cannot be bought for four times the price he offers to take. With regards, I beg to remit. Yours very truly. Investigate this before it is too late. Land is selling fast and will soon be gone. is too late. Land cording the ranch a AS. F. SIM S Write today for literature fully describing the ranch and pictures showing views on same An Ideal Tonic B 11 --- --- APPEAL THAT WAS HEEDED. CHILDREN TORTURED. Girls Destined for Harems. 215 Alamo Plaza. The Appropriate Location. 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Bell Phone 780 Grand Home Phone 780 Main SUBSCRIPTION RATES OneYear..... $1.50 Six Months..... 1.00 Three Months..... 5.00 Single Copy..... 5 Strictly paid in advance. Entered at the Post Office at Kansas City, as Second Class Matter. Correspondence wanted in every city down in the state. Write as All matter intended for publication should reach our office not later than Tuesday, of each week, and must be signed by the writer not for publication but as guarantee of authority. 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. W. S. DICKEY FOR STATE CHAIRMAN Mr. Dickey's ability for the position of chairman of the state committee was demonstrated in the city campaign of 1964, when he carried the party through a successful victory. He represents the highest type of a white man, and he is a very good leader for the people to stick to, as he is fair in all of his dealings. As an explanation to the public: There seem to be a rumor about town as to who helped the editor of this paper in 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. 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. 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. Pi. Pi Pt. 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. A. Rickett's of St. Joseph and Prof. R. F. Coler of Kansas City were candidates for the office of grand master. Dr. Rickett's was elected by a small majority. Prof. Coler was reelected to the office of grand treasurer. Prof. J. H. Pelham of Hannibal, Mo., was reelected grand secretary. The next annual session will be held in Hannibal, Mo., on the second Wednesday in August, 1908. 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. 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 about 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. 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. BEAUTY CONTEST NOTICE Anyone from now on who wish to have names entered in the Beauty Contest must send in 25 votes or more before they can enter the contest. Coupon papers can be bought at Mc Campbell & Houston's drug store, and Smith's three drug stores J. F. CRAIG, Chairman Notification Committee. Anyone desiring Coupons for the Beauty Contest can write for same to 914 E. 12th st., and enclose price for amount of coupons wanted. CRAWFORD'S DRUG STORE THE STORE WHERE EVERY ONE GETS A SQUARE DEAL TELEPHONE BUSINESS ESPECIALLY SOLICITED. CALL US UP OVER OUR PHONES: HOME 2027 MAIN, BELL 579 EAST. LOCATION 19th & VINE. ALL THE PATENT MEDICINES ON SALE. BLOOD MEDICINE ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOR ALL KINDS OF DISEASES. ALL KINDS OF PRESCRIPTIONS, IN FACT, EVERYTHING THE PEOPLE COULD GET AT ANY OTHER DRUG STORE. 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. Man is indeed the superior creature. Have you not observed how often he is thoroughly satisfied with his own admiration? Ubiquitous Deadbeat. The honest pauper crouches always at the very foot of the social ladder but the deadbeat is found in every rung, even to the highest.—Puck. Keep Thread Factories Busy. Men and women of New York city require 550,000 miles of thread to hold their clothing together each year. Ways of the Chipmunk. The chipmunk lays by stores and sleeps from mid-November till spring. Influence for Bravery. Tell a man that he is brave and you help him to become so.—Carlyle. Acme of Loneliness. What loneliness is more lonely than distrust?—Ellot. The Golden Present. Now's the only bird lays eggs o' gold.—Lowell. DUNE 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 America's Family Beer ROYAL BREWER THE WESTON ROYAL BREWER Kansas City O Deep down beneath the surface of Weston are the cellars of the Weston masonry and massive stone walls remo one ambition was to brew a healthful wont to whet their wits and discuss g bumpers" in cellers like those of the "Cleanliness is next to Godliness religious fidelity. From the choiceat hops and we made, to the bottling works, which is machinery. THE WAT "A Pure Health "The Beer that made Milwaukee Jealous" America's ROYAL BREW Brewed From Family Beer 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 choiceest 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. Home Phone 5327 Main ROOMS WITH HOT AND COLD BATHS. LUNCHEONS AT ALL HOURS. 1017-19 OAK STREET. KANSAS R HOT CAFE Oak St. P. O. Drawer 2318 Agents wanted. HOME PHONE 48 MAIN Waukee Jealous" NEW Brewed From Hops and Malt Kansas City and Weston, Mo. 14 Grand Ave. picturesque and beautiful little city of brewery. The great arches of heavy ancient times when the old master's delicious Monks and wise Friars were ans 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" Bell Phone 392 Main KANSAS CITY, MO. OTEL St. Kansas City, Mo. Hotel rough- Washington, D. C. ESTABLISHED 1842 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. Resort for refreshing drinks, sundries, drugs, and careful and experienced pharmacists. Condensed Official Statement of the Condition of the National Bank of Commerce 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, D. W. Johnson, Felix L. LaForce, David T. Beals, Fernando P. Neal, William H. Seegar, Edwin W. Zea. 1203 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. DO NOT BUY A BICYCLE from anyone, or on any kind of terms, until you have received our complete Free Catalogues illustrating and describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade BICYCLES and wonderful new offers made possible by selling from factory direct to rider with no middlemen's profits. WE SHIP ON APPROVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and allow 10 Days Free Trial and make other liberal terms which no other house in the world will do. You will learn everything and get much valuable information by simply writing us a postal. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that our rubber is durable and easy to use. An ordinary tire, the puncture resistant qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt or soft roads is overcome by the patient "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the rubber. For advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $1.80 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 per pair) if you send your order to us. We will give you one nickel plated brass hand pump and two Sampon metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal 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. We are perfectly reliable and more than 99 percent of 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 seen or at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial order at once, hence this remarkable built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNREND catalogue. DO NOT WAIT bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write IT NOW. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY. Dept. "J L" CHICAGO, ILL. Above Statement is correct: DAVID T. BEALS, President. EDWIN W. ZEA, Cushker. LIABILITIES FERNANDO P. NEAL, Vice President. W. H. SEEGER, Second Vice President. NAL BANK City, Mo. Comptroller of the Currency, at August 22, 1907. ES. $625,000.00 644,669.05 $9,032,070.75 1,260,669.05 4,884,232.92—$15,185,972.72 ES. $600,000.00 600,000.00 101,815.69 121,861.00 500,000.00 $13,262,196.03—$15,185,972.72 George, L. T. James, C. J. Schmelzer, J. Clark, George D. Ford, W. D. John- nardo P. Neal, William H. Beegar, MITORIUM G, Prop. Caners and Dyers IN ATTENDANCE Kansas City, Mo. ALL IT WILL COST YOU for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue in most complete line of high-grade BICLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at the FIRE- custurer or dealer in the world. BY A BICYCLE from anyone, you have received our complete Free Cate- lors every kind of high-grade and low-grade models, and learn of our remarkable LOW offers made possible by selling from factory without a cent deposit. Pay the Freight and make other liberal terms which no other you will learn everything and get much valu- ting us a postal. Gregg men who apply at once. PROOF TIRES ONLY $4.80 PER PAIR CISS. can Over Notice the thick rubber treat "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "E" to prevent rim cutting. This will make them shine more than make—SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. and easy riding, very durable and lined inside porous and which closes up small punctures as of letters from satisfied customers stating in a whole season. They weigh no more than 10 pounds. The sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt we"tread which prevents all air from being coming all suction. The regular price of these are making a special factory price to the rider and making them as approved. bound them strictly as represented. making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send vertirement. We will also send one nickel picture closers on full paid orders (the metal WILSON DAWSON, Business Mgr. MABEL BELL, Collector. Remember please— It's the little bits we collect here and taere hat enables us to run from year to year." All announcements and notices are ten cents per line. LOCALS. 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. House and lot 1055 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 house- keeping at 715 Independence avenue. Furnished rooms for rent. FOR NEAT FURNISHED ROOMS CALL AT 1910 GROVE ST., MRS. JOHNSON. FOR YOUNG MEN ONLY. NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS, GAS AND 'PHONE SERVICE. MEN ROOMERS DESIRED. CALL AT 1216 E. 12TH ST. BELL 'PHONE GRAND 3294X. 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. 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. 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. This paper is going to run a "guess who" column every week. 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. Let us send one of our newsboys to your home. Our paper per week is 5 pents a copy. 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. Rev. James L. Washington, the silver-tongued orator and Biblical prodigy, passed through Kansas City en route on a tour through the South west. --- Let the state chairmanship come to Kansas City. Miss Hammett has returned from her delightful trip to Omaha this week. W. S. Dickey is being supported by the negroes for state chairman, because he has always upon all occasions dealt fairly with them. Office girl wanted for The Rising Son office. Salary, $5.00 per week. Phones 780 Main or Grand, Home or Bell. Address 914 East Twelfth. Miss Beulah Doyle, of 1621 East Thirteenth street, attended the Tri-State fair at St. Joseph, and is now in Mexico. She will return home next week. Mrs. Wm. Finney, of 1223 Highland, and Mrs. Addison, the wife of Rev. Addison, who returned last week from Quincy, Ill., spent a few days in Lawrence, Kas. There will be a flower garden dance at the Vine Street Theater, Twenty-second and Cottage, for the benefit of the Women's League. Come out and see some of the beautiful girls who are in the beauty contest. This paper wishes to correct an error in regard to the omitting of Cordelia Seymour's name from the beauty contest. It was the fault of the printer. We wish to state, although her name did not appear, yet she was third last week in the contest. Miss Lillian G. Barrett, of 1218 E. Twelfth street, has returned from her visit to Denver and the west. Miss Almira Longdon left the city for Chillicothe and other points, after which she will go east on business. For people with references, neatly furnished rooms, bath, gas, telephone and use of gas stove. Meals served all hours of the day, 1114 Vine street, bell phone East 3832-X. Buy your photo post cards of Eugene Vaughan, stenographer and typewriter. All kinds—Dunbar, DuBulbs, Washington, R. R. Wright; also views of colleges, business houses, fairs, etc. Five cents each, or 50 cents per dozen. Orders taken over phone, Bell M-4821 and M-6236. Samples shown upon request. Residence, Quindaro, Kas. Call at 1005 McGee street from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. WHERE TO BUY PAPERS FOR THE BEAUTY, CONTEST We have received many phone calls from people who wish to secure papers to get the coupons for voting in the beauty contest. For their special benefit we wish to state that you can order them from our office or secure them from any one of Smith's three drug stores, or from McCampbell & Houston's drug store. A GREAT CHANGE IN THE MEDICAL WORLD. A reporter for The Son paid a visit to the office of Dr. Birch, to inquire in regard to the inhalitorium. He found that this instrument is just the thing for consumptive patients. He is treating them daily and getting great results. This paper wishes to state that Dr. Birch is one of the real physicians who is getting results. We would like for you to call yourself and visit his office, and you can see the great relief he is giving his consumptive patients. LITTLE BALTIMORE CAFE Bob Wilkerson, formerly of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and a waiter at the Baltimore Hotel, and whom most everybody knows, has bought out the Seymour Cafe, at 709 Wyandotte, and is now running it under the name of Little Baltimore. Everyone knows that Bob is a hustler, and as he says, he has retired from the slave of the white man for awhile, and will try to make good in the cafe business. Bob has a host of friends, who will patronize his place, as he will give them the best of treatment. He wishes all of his friends to know where he is located, so that they will give him a call. He is a good fellow, and will no doubt make a success. PICTURES OF THE LADIES IN THE BEAUTY CONTEST Beginning with a later edition of The Son, the paper will print the pictures of the first ten ladies in the married and single list in the beauty contest. The contest will terminate some time in October. The single lady winning the first prize will receive a pure silver manicuring set, and the married lady will receive a handsome punch bowl set. Papers from which the coupons can be secured will be on sale at Smith's three drug stores. 1331 East Eighteenth street, 805 Independence avenue and 1301 East Eighteenth, and McCampbell & Houston's drug store, Twenty-third and Vine. EDMOND QUEENAN EDMOND QUEENAN. Assistant Manager Countee Bros. Undertakers The subject of this short sketch, Mr. Queenan, is a young man of Kansas City, who has made some remarkable steps toward success. He has seen a great deal of the world, having enlisted in the navy when but a boy. He finished embalming in Cleveland, O. Mr. Queenan is 23 years of age, and during his service in the navy he visited China, Paris, the Philippine islands and Cuba and all over the Pacific ocean. He is liked by everyone because of his polite manners and business tact. He will enter into the tombstone business in the near future, and expects the support of his race in that capacity. NEW FALL MERCHANDISE READY FOR SELECTION When you choose from this store's stocks of merchandise for men, women and children and for the home you are choosing from the best goods at any given price that the markets of the world afford. We buy for as little as we can whether in Europe or America and sell for as little as we can afford. We shall be pleased to show you the new things for fall. Welcome. Emery, Bird, Thayer Co. KANSAS CITY, MO. If You Have Anything FOR SALE OR TO LEASE The Locator Office 1005 McGee St. Home Phone 6236 Main Bell Phone 4821 Main Real Estate HAPBENED IN MINNEAPOLIS. Henry Got Rid of the Dogs in Short Order. Mr. Nelson, who was much annoyed by stray dogs burying bones in his garden at Linden Hills, secured a tion while he was in Europe, paying $287.50 for a rather weather-bearief king of beasts, but one that was guaranteed in every respect. The lion became a great pet on the way over and came to know his master's voice and obey it. Its name was Henry. Arrived at Linden Hills, Mr. Nelson let Henry out into the back yard and simply waited. At 7:30 on the first morning a New- foundland dog as large as a small garage walked into the yard to step on the flower beds as usual and to tip over the garbage can. The lion saw the dog enter the yard and the dog just barely saw the lion. "Crunch!" That was all. It was the sound made by Henry eating the dog. At 8:10 a monster bulldog smelled his way into the garden to rip up a yard of soil among the petunias. "Ki-yi!" "Crunch!" The bulldog had gone hence. By 11:30 Henry's score stood: One Newfoundland, one bulldog, four fox terriers, an Irish setter and two plain dogs. Everything that came into the yard collided with the lion, and lo, it was not. Mr. Nelson was so joyous over the experiment that he could not go to work that day, but just sat around and felt good. In six weeks the dogs were either all in or were avoiding the place by going two blocks the other way. Then the circus came around, and the lion was so fat and glossy that Mr. Nelson disposed of him to the menagerie department for $327.75—Minneapolis Journal. HOW IT HAPPENED. Brother Magoon Explains the Abseance of Elder Fishback. "If yo' will dess puhmit me to specify a word or two, pahson," respectfully said a stranger who had entered Ebenezer chapel just before the beginning of the sermon. "I'll take pleasure in infawmin' de bruddren and sis tahs yuh dissembled dat Puhsidin' Eldah Fishback enawmely regrets dat he can't be wid yo'all to-day, as expected, uhkazy why, he's dead. "Muh name am Magoon—Brudder 'Lonzo Magoon, yo' mought call it—fum over beyant Timkinsville; and de eldah descended upon muh household ylste day, and we had chicken pot pie, squnch p'serves, baked shoat and mince pie for dinner, and somehow or nudder in her zeal, muh wife—fine a lady as dar is in de land, too! she took and anonymously put hoss lamination stiduh brandy into de mincemeat, and it killed de eldah plumb dead! 'Twuz a glorious death, and he met it half way! And I's plicions all de rest of us would be dis minute uhwalkin' on de glory-lits hills om immawtaity hand in hand wid de eldah. if 'twant' for de fact dat de good and Rentals man beat us to dat ar pie. Yass!— he beat us to it. Ladies and gen'lemen. I thank yo' fo' yoh attenshun!"— Puck. Facts About Firecrackers The greater part of the almost $2,000,000 worth of firecrackers annually exported by China comes to New York. And the United States stand next to China in its use of them. Thousands of Chinese men, women and children work at the making of firecrackers, for there are no manufactories there, the work being done by hand. They receive only about $1.40 for making 10,000 firecrackers, laboring from six in the morning until 11 at night seven days a week. So a Chinese woman or child works like a slave for two days to earn what is spent on a few bunches of firecrackers by the urchin bent on doing justice to the Glorious Fourth. Keep the wound open and send for the doctor. 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 $50,000 worth of camphor every year." 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 commons. Admission to the legislative chamber, which is open to his lowlist subject, is denied to the sovereign. In Italy time is reckoned on the 24 hour system. Thus, three o'clock in the afternoon is there designated as 15 o'clock. Midnight is 24 o'clock. "Most advice," said Uncle Eben, "is jes' conversation. When you wants de kind you kin depend on you pays yoh money an' gets a lawyer." Natural Rebellion. We have seen self-proclaimed perfection appear so bewildened that we could drag out all our little faults and hug them. Haven't you? Costly Edition de Luxe A work which costs $1,000 net! This is the price of a fine-art work, "Les oeuvres de Versailles," which a Paris firm is issuing. It is in five parts, each of which contains ten plates, in the exact colors of the original pictures. 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 E. 18th St. RESTA First Class Meals MRS. S. L. Cafe and Home Baking. 1320 E.18t Something New! C W. T. Has Mo PENNY and Shoot 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 get the number. His new pla up with every inducement f W. T. GREEN, New French IS OPEN FOR BUSINES Stairs at 557 Grand Akins has the finest American and Europe one main dining room and one private din reason to be served in first-class style. The ney Steaks, Chops, Fish and Fowls of all k all the time. Good Music while you eat. t Accommodation, with ses at 508 and 512 McG Don't forget the number. His new place will be elegantly fitted up with every inducement for ladies and gentlemen. W. T. GREEN. Propr. Mrs. Laura Akins has the finest American and European dining rooms in the West. One main dining room and one private dining room. Everything of the season to be served in first-class style. The best cooks will prepare the fancy Steaks, 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. HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE WARD UNIVERSITY OOL OF MEDIC 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 DEP THREE YEARS' GRADED COURSE AN OPTIONAL FIVE-YEAR COURSE E FORTIETH ANNUAL SESS in October 1, 1907, and continue eight YEARS' GRADED COURSE IN MEDICINE THE FORTIETH ANNUAL SESSION 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. 904 R. Street, Washington Up-To-Date Barber Shop Up-To-Date Barber Shop Accommodations for Gentlemen. First-class Tonsorial Artist. You Are Always Next. Artist Charles Trailer. W. E. ANDERSON, Propr. 1333! E. 18th St. KANSAS CITY, MO. PHONE Grand 3578X RANT Cooking. FILLY Home Made Ices of all kinds. STREET One Come All EEN is RCADE Gallery new place will be ele-ement for ladies and EEN, Propr. nch Cafe BUSINESS Grand Avenue and European dining rooms private dining room. Every- style. The best cooks will wls of all kinds. Ice Cream you eat. Meals at all hours. with Rooming 2 McGee St. KANSAS CITY, MO. VERSITY MEDICINE ROBERT REYBURN, M. D., Dean. AL SESSION continue eight months. MICINE GERY FARMACY MEDICINE IS OFFERED S. L. DAILY, Manager THE CHURCH AT WORK Pace to him that is near and to him W ERE half the power that tilts the world with terror. Were half the wealth be- sitowed on camps and courts. Given to redeem the bum an mind. Nom er- ter. There were no need of ar- sensal or forts. The warrior's name would be a name a b- horred? And every nation that it should getty Its hand against a brother, on its forehead Would wear forevermore the curse of Cain! Down the dark future, through long generations The echoing sounds grow fatter and bear noise And like a beeh, with solemn, sweet vibrations I loar once more the voice of Christ say, "Peace" Peace and no longer from its brazen portals The blast of War's great organ shakes the skies Put beautiful as songs of the immortals; The holy melodies of love arise. -H. W. Longfellow. BETTER THAN THEY KNEW How a Church That Trusted in the Lord Was Vindicated. A congregation in a hilly district in Ohio bought a small tract of land and erected a church building upon it. Then the question of insurance came up, says the Youth's Companion, Mr. Sipes, the wealthiest member, who had contributed half the money needed for the new structure, declared that he did not believe in insurance. "This is the Lord's building. He'll take care of it," he said. His view prevailed, and there was no insurance. In a few weeks the building was struck by lightning and almost totally consumed by fire, Mr. Sipes contributing the greater portion of the fund, as before. This time the demand was almost unanimous that it be insured, but Mr. Sipes again objected on the same ground. "If it burns down again, brethren," he said. "I'll agree to rebuild it myself." Again he carried his point. In less than a month the new church was struck by lightning again and although strenuous efforts were made to save it, the loss was almost total. "There must be some reason for this, brethren," said Brother Sipes. "I am going to find out what it is." Thereupon he employed a force of men to sink a shaft on the site of the two-destroyed church. Within a few days a rich vein of iron ore was found, and the church property was sold for many times the amount needed to buy land in another locality and build again. "I tell you, brethren," said Brother Sipes, "it pays to trust the Lord. He's a great deal better business manager than anybody in this congregation." THY KINGDOM COME. Mrs. T. MacKnight, late of Teneriffe, Canary islands, writes: These islands are now an open field. They include seven islands. Canary, Teneriffe, Fuenteventure, Lanzarote, Palma, Hierro and Gomera. There is a call for evangelical work everywhere, and for school work in both Teneriffe and Canary." The National Plant, Flower and Fruit guild of New York distributes flowers among the sick and poor, in hospitals and in homes. Last year it gave out 365,853 bunches of summer flowers, 34,515 bunches of function flowers, 8,990 plants and 1,484 bulbs. Rev. Antonio B. Carrero, a preacher of the Mexican Evangelical church, writes that the Gospel is making excellent progress in that country. His own church, in Mexico City, has 150 members. E. Tennyson Smith, the well known English evangelist, has sailed for England, after a most successful world tour, which included the United States, Australia and New Zealand. He will return to this country in 1908. Faith is often as little effective for righteousness as unbelief, because it lacks grip. Dr. Clark found seven Christian Endeavor societies in Chile in his recent tour of South America—one English speaking and six Stanisls. New Y. M. C. A. for Milwa New Y. M. C. A. for Milwaukee. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars have been raised at Milwaukee, Wis., for the construction of a new Y. M. C. A. The campaign was conducted in the following manner: "In the first place, there was a citizens' committee, composed of many of the best known men in the city. On it served bankers, brokers, lawyers, doctors and men in every professional line, as well as many mechanics. The committee worked day and night for three weeks during the time allotted for raising the fund. In addition there were ten captains, who had teams of a dozen men each. These teams were made up of young 'hustlers' from every walk of life, who held tenaciously on until the goal was reached." --- Greene County Debt Free. County Treasurer Bowland has received from the Laelede National Bank of St. Louis $98,000 of the old railroad bonds, which have just come due. The balance outstanding is $7,000, and these will be canceled by the St. Louis bank in a few days. These bonds have been held against Greene county since 1871. Green county is now free from debt and has a strong box filled with cash. The state board of equalization recently increased the railroad and bridge assessment of this county to over $200,000, making Greene county's taxable wealth more than $200,000,000. On the basis on which next year's assessment was made, which is less than one-half actual value, the county court has been able to reduce taxation 25 cents on the $100 valuation. It is the boast of the officials of Greene county that any other county of 70,000 in the United States can show such a record. The Cows Won. A special election was held recently in Aurora to vote on the proposition whether cows and stock should be restrained from running at large. The election was hotly contested. Floats were brought into play expressing the sentiments of those who desired the cow to roam at will. Partisans worked with a will all day at the polls. Many leading citizens were aligned on the side of "cows out," while others held that civic pride and municipal assistance demanded the cows be restrained. "Bossie," by edict of the people, will be permitted to perambulate Aurora's streets at will, until another election at least. Owns Manila Shoe Factory. R. A. McGrath, formerly of Marshall, arrived there recently on his second complete trip around the world. Mr. McGrath is the owner of the only shoe factory in Manila, P. I. Mr. McGrath landed in Manila nine years ago, immediately after the occupation of that city by the American forces. At that time he had no capital and little experience only such as was gained in the retail shoe business in this country. His help consists entirely of Chinese and Filipines. Mr. McGrath says no country in the world offers greater opportunities than the Philippines. J. E. Ball of Richmond Dead. James E. Ball, for 30 years a lawyer in Richmond and prosecuting attorney of Ray county three terms, is dead. He was 53 years old. Mr. Ball was widely known among politicians in Missouri. He wore his hair long and was always clad in a Prince Albert coat. Few Missouri democratic conventions have been held in the last three decades in which he did not have an active part. He was a cousin of David Ball of Pike county, who is mentioned as a democratic candidate for governor. They Got The Hay. The women of two Mendon churches accepted the offer of a farmer of all the hay they could load on two wagons. The women were uniformly dressed in Mother Hubbards and hickory hats and were armed with pitchforks in plenty. Only one man was allowed in each wagon. The wagons were loaded with nearly 4,000 pounds each. A Sedalia Strike Ended The strike of copersmiths, timners and pipefitters which was inaugurated on the Missouri Pacific system at Sedalia, May 15, has been declared off. The men returned to work with an increase of one and a half cents an hour, the company's original proposition, which the strikers heretofore would not accept. Missouri Leads in Poultry. In poultry in 1905 all available statistics of other states (obtainable) went to show that Missouri had taken the front rank in this industry, leading all others with a surplus production which brought $37,505,775. It was thought then that the limit had been reached, but such was not to be, as complete returns for 1906 indicate that the farmers and poultry raisers received $39,725,559 for that year's production, a gain of $2,219,764 over the preceding period. Eggs head this group, bringing more than either live or dressed poultry. Farmer Dies of Hydrophobia After suffering intense agony D. Calhoun, a farmer living near Nevada, died recently. It took the combined strength of four men to hold him in bed during his last hours. The victim became infected from a calf which had been bitten by a rabid dog. He put his hand in the calf's mouth to treat its throat for soreness, and a spot on his hand the skin was broken. This is supposed to have assisted in the infection. She Was Absent Minded: Miss Eva Wilmoth of Metz placed a pocketbook containing between $30 and $5 in bills in the stove for safe keeping while she went calling. Returning, she built a hot fire and, forgetting the money, found it later burned to crisp. Mr. Wilmoth expects the government to redeem the ashes. Pioneer Dies in Bathtub David N. McCartt, aged 73 years one of the early settlers in Mendon township. Hickory county dropped dead while taking a bath at his home. The Dictates of Fashion THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY This is the day of the filmy frock and also the day of the heavy linen coat and skirt costume, and as for silk, the latter fabric is made up in almost every sort of frock, simple or elaborate. Silks vary so in every respect save their material that in no other fabric, perhaps, is so great variety to be found. From the thinnest of Indias and Chinas to the heavy fatle, silken robes run a long gamut, and whether plain, figured, chine, or brocaded, they may be either heavy or light in weight as in coloring. Taffeta is a silk always worn. Of recent years the improvements in this silk have been so great that even the woman of most modest means may essay a taffeta gown without fear of its cracking as it hangs in the closest. The chiffon weaves are soft and supply, and while it must be admitted that the chances are slim for air getting through its close weave, yet it is thin and cool to the touch and weighs almost nothing. The black and white striped cloths in the very light weights, or the volles, and also the liberty catkins, make up most effectively. The blue serges for traveling and hackabout wear must not be overlooked. Many severe tailor-mades in blue serge with no other ornament except a few rows of stitching are among the smartest of the traveling costumes in evidence in the smart restaurants and on the avenue and at the railway stations. The chile serge with its perfect lines is as remote from the cheap copy as diamonds from glass. If a woman is so circumstanced as not to be able to afford the former, let her choose some other material. The long ponge or rajah traveling coats for train and motor wear are indispensable, and the woman with a small income will find one invaluable. Coming from the neck to the hem of the gown, they protect and conceal a thin frock suitable for luncheon or theater wear, and being light and thin, are not cumbersome to have thrown over one's arm, or temporarily stored away, and as for mussing, they do not muss easily, and when they do a warm iron repairs damage. The heavier rajahs are more satisfactory than ponges, as they do not muss so readily nor spot and crinkle when wet, and anyone addicted to motoring will sometimes get caught in the rain. Striped materials have been so much the vogue the past spring and also this summer in the ready-made coat costumes that there is little prospect of their being smart for autumn wear. The shepherd's plaids, however, will, as for some years past, be worn by modish women. This particular plaid or check has for several years been more or less worn by well-dressed women, although the great body of women prefer other costume material. This is probably because checked clothes are worn for outdoor, traveling and formal costume generally by the smart woman, as well as sometimes in elaborate gowns for formal wear, while her poorer sister must make one or two costumes take the place of the dozen of the woman of wealth, and so selects fabrics that properly made will look well when she makes a morning call, or attends an afternoon tea; one that is suitable for shopping and for the theater, too. Really, no hard and fast lines can well be laid down in these matters, and the good judgment and taste of the individual, or the reverse, come into play when choosing gowns. It is rather deplorable that the first choice of the multitude of women of small means is that of black for cheap frocks. Black material for gowns should be of the best, else it looks like rags. Blues, grays, and other colors are far better. Grays are a safe selection in almost anything. Brownies are not only far more trying unless the proper tones are selected, but are not so durable in the matter of wear or of fading. These matters, of course, do not count with the woman of means, but the poor woman cannot afford to overlook such facts. As to the three frocks shown in our large picture, No. 1 is of pale gray volle with hems and collar of pale A AN ORIGINAL DESIGN. White Cloth Trimmed with White Military Braid and Buttons—White Straw Hat Shaded Green Satin Ribbon. AN ORIGINAL DESIGN. White Cloth Trimmed with White Military Braid and Buttons—White Straw Hat Shaded Green Satin Ribbon. gray cloth, and the gray crinoline hat is covered with ruches of white tulle hemmed with gray ribbon. No. 2 is a lilac-tinted muslin spotted with white, with a lace vest outlined with a fuchu of muslin; and crowned with a white chip hat lined with black and trimmed with white ostrich feathers, it says the last word of dainty elegance. But no mere dress may have a last word—that's woman's privilege for all time, and I'll express mine—for the moment—in admiration of that last sketch of a frock of lavender-blue tussore, with bands of ecru lawn embroidery piped with purple silk, the purple hat which completes it bearing purple plumes with becoming grace. Two Views of Drink. "I ain' had a nip fo' s much 's a half houh," remarked the Kentucky Colonel when he and Edie came down to take dinner with the woman. "Now, I suppose you haven't got a little something about the house in a bottle, have you, to drink?" "No," said the woman, "I haven't. I never keep anything of the sort about the house. I'm afraid of drinking it." "I'd hate to think of keepin' anythin' of the sort about the house without drinkin' it," said the Colorel. A Soldier's Brutality. A woman was walking along Shawnee street near the police station at Leavenworth leading her three children when a passing soldier from Company A, Eighteenth infantry, struck one of the children, a five-year-old boy, on the head, inflicting a severe bruise. The little boy staggered and fell to the pavement. There was no provocation for the vicious attack. The mother called to Officer Frank Baskas, who was sitting in front of the station and he started in pursuit of the soldier, who had been seen to run into the alley between Shawnee and Delaware streets. He had disappeared and after a fruitless chase of three blocks Baskas returned to the station. A Baby on Farmer's Door Step Walter Reed, a farmer living five miles north of Salina found a baby girl on his front door step. The infant was less than four hours old when left. Mr. and Mrs. Reed were sitting in the house reading when a buggy approached. A man got out, left a bumble on the front door step and hurried back to the buggy. It is thought a woman was with him. There is no clue as to who are the parents of the child. The sheriff is looking for its mother. The Reeds will not keep it. Pigeon and Hen Are Friends. A Wellington man has a pigeon which has taken up with an old hen and when she goes to the nest to lay, the pigeon goes with her and sets on the nest until the hen leaves, then it goes with her. When the hen is setting the pigeon stays on the nest with her, and when she gets off to feed, it tries to cower the eggs until her return, when it will leave and go out and feed only to again return. When the little chicks hatch, the pigeon becomes jealous of them and tries to kill the entire brood. A New Gas and Oil Company. The Mid-Continent Gas, Oil and Pipe Line company, with a capitalization of $100,000, has been incorporated under the laws of Kansas and granted a charter. The men back of the enterprise are Senator Porter and William Truskeff of Caney, W. C. Haverstick, Independence, and W. R. Stubbs and M. A. Low of Topeka. The purpose of the new company is to pipe and supply gas to manufacturing enterprises in Montgomery county at a low rate. A New Bank for Wetmore. Wetmore citizens will start a new bank. The preliminary meeting has been held, and arrangements made for the purchase of ground where will be erected a modern two-story building for the bank's home. F. P. Achten will be cashier. Those interested in the bank are: T. Wolffey, T. E. Henderson, C. Bilesner, George Prang, Ervin Adamson and half a dozen other citizens of Wetmore. Herington is to Have a New Bank. A new bank is soon to be organized at Herington of which F. S. Green and the Strickler brothers are the chief organizers. It is probable that J. A. Strickler of Ramona will be chosen president and Will Strickler of the same place will be elected cashier. Frank Green is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Green of McPherson and holds a position in the dispatcher's office at Herington. Ran Over a Child. Carl, the six-year-old son of A. A Schaffer, a merchant at Fort Scott was run over by a Katy train near the station and sustained the loss of a leg. The boy was running to evade his father, who was trying to bring him home, when he was overtaken by the train. His father was only a few feet behind him when the accident occurred. Will Make Their Own Barrels. Chanute is to have another new industry. The independent refining companies in that vicinity have decided to erect a cooper shop for the manufacture of barrels. The object the independent refineries have in the establishment of a cooper shop is to protect themselves from high prices charged them for oil barrels. When the independents started in business here barrels could be bought for $1 to $1.25 each. They are now quoted at $1.80 in hundred and thousand lots. Investigation has shown the local men that they can manufacture their own barrels at a cost of from 80 cents to 90 cents each. A $2,500 Barn Fire. The large barn of Frank Elmenbecker, who lives just west of Marysville, was entirely consumed by fire, as were the contents, consisting of five head of horses, harness, farm implements, grain and hay. The fire is supposed to have originated from spontaneous combustion of alfalfa hay which had just been stored in the barn. The loss will reach $2,500, with only a small insurance. Summer School for Preachers. The board of examiners and the undergraduates of the Kansas conference of the Methodist Episcopal church have gathered in Baldwin for the summer school of theology. About 75 preachers are expected. Many New Houses. The postal canvass of Kansas City shows that from January 1 to July 1, 1,322 new houses have been built in the district covered by the mail carriers and that 115 houses were in process of construction July 1. THE BRAZEN SERPENT Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 8, 1907 Specially Prepared for This Paper LESSON TEXT.—Numbers 21.9. Memory verse 9. GOLDEN TEXT.—"As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up; that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life"—John 3:14-15. TIME.—More than 38 years after our last lesson. Aaron died on the first day of the fifth month (July-August) of the fortieth year since leaving Egypt (Num. 32:38). The fiery serpents attacked the people few weeks later, in September (B. C. 1452, according to the common chronology). PLACE—Aaron died at Mount Hor, on the border of the Edom range, along the eastern border of the Arabab. The serpent vine in the great deep and broad culley valley, extending south of the Dead Sea, and extending to the eastern arm of the Red sea. Comment and Suggestive Thought. Comment and Suggestive Thought. We left the Israelites, in our last lesson, at Kadesh Barnea, on the border of the south land of Palestine and the northern border of the great desert of Paran. They had refused, through fear and unbelief, to go up and take possession of their inheritance, and were condemned to remain in the desert for 38 years longer, till all over 29 years of age had died. They arrived at Kadesh about a year and three months after the exodus, and left it nine months before taking possession of Canaan. During these years 'Kadesh was probably their central nucleus or rendezvous. They would naturally change their locality from time to time, like the Bedouins of all ages but still cherishing the hope of events becoming possessors of the lands of promise. Meantime they are not to be conceived as dwelling, in their intervals of repose, in a compact camp which the nature of the country forade to such an immense multitude but as expatiating in bands, here and there, over the adjacent country, still having the tabernacle as the center and the rendezvous to which they would return."—Bush. Some of these wanderings are given in Num. 33:19 36, extending as far south as Ezion Geber on the eastern arm of the Red Sea (1 Kings 9:26). Some of the events recorded during his period are: 1. Korah's Rebellion (Numbers 16), which grew out of the long delay and disappointed hopes. 2. Aaron the rod budded (Numbers 17) to prove that Aaron was the divinely chosen high priest. 3. The death of Miriam, the sister of Moses (Num. 20:1). 4. Water from the rock at Meribah and the sin of Moses that kept him from entering the promised land (Num. 20:2-13). "And the people spake against God, and against Moses." Their bitter feelings grew so strong that they were expressed in words. Their former murmurings at Kadesh had been treated leniently, and water had been supplied, apparently at their angry demand. They seem to have interpreted the miracle there as an instance of mercy in spite of their wicked course but as a response to it; and they there fore now repeated the experiment of insurrection. Thus the Israelites tempted God (1 Cor. 10:9; Heb. 3:9). They put his patience and forbearance to the test and did all they could to make him give them up as hopeless. The Flier Serpents of Sin.—No better emblem of the results of sin could have been given to the Israelites, or to us. "The true, peculiar, pernicious flier serpents were their murmuring disposition and complaints against Jehovah."—Lange. Sin is like a flier serpent, often beautiful in appearance and secret in its approach. But the effects are pains that only fire can express. Repentance and Salvation.—Vs. 7.9. Confession. V. 7. "We have sinned." The evil effects of sin made them feel conscious of their sin and its greatness. The real evil is the sin, and not the punishment. But it is only by the punishment that men realize the evil of sin itself. "Against the Lord, and against thee." All crimes against man are sins against God. And all sins against God wrong to man. "And Moses prayed for the people," expressing their desires and feelings. There is real power in intercessory prayer. Their praying made it wise and safe to give blessings that would have been an injury to those who had not the spirit of prayer. One of the objects of the punishment was to turn their hearts to God. The Cure—Note in what a peculiar and yet blessed way the prayer was answered; not by removing the serpents, as they probably expected, but by a way that healed their souls as well as their bodies. So Paul's "thorn in the flesh" was not removed, but God's grace was made to abound as a blessed fruit growing on that stem. 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