The Rising Son

NOW IS THE TIME FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS ADVERTISEMENT Rising Son It Pays to Advertise in the Rising Son for it Reaches More Homes of Colored People than any other Paper in the State. VOLUME XII. THE FARMERS' CONVENTION A GREAT SUCCESS. Macon, Mo., Nov. 19, 1907. The farmers' convention at the Western College, Macon, Mo., was a marked success, notwithstanding the inclement weather. The meeting was opened in religious form, led in prayer by Rev. E. D. Green. The president of the college delivered an opening address, setting forth the object and importance of the meeting, and pointing out the advantages which the agricultural department of the school will be to the race. Splendid remarks were made by Mr. Craig Griffin of Macon county, O. T. Redd of Cooper county, Mr. Speed Daniels and many others made remarks favoring the permanent organization of the convention with a view to developing the agricultural feature of the college work; looking to a regular annual meeting for the purpose of relating facts and experiences and observation in a way to improve and advance the art and science of farming in all phases. A committee was appointed on permanent organization, and the meeting adjourned until 10 o'clock on the morrow. The morning session of the second day was begun with singing by the convention and prayer by the president, and the work of the previous day was resumed. The convention went into permanent organization by electing the following officers: Mr. Craig Griffin of Macon, President; William Henderson, of Bunceon, Mo., vice president; J. H. Carter, Macon, Mo., treasurer; Prof. C. B. Johnson, of Callao, secretary. Other interesting papers were read on "Poultry Raising" and "Floral Farming," after which the convention adjourned to meet at 7:30 p. m. Judges were then selected to award the premiums on the products, cakes, butter and bread. About two hours were spent in hearing reports and speeches from representatives of 33 counties, which were immensely interesting. The committee on resolutions made the following report: Whereas, The idea of a farmers' convention at the Western College and Industrial Institute was conceived by our president, Dr. J. H. Garnett; be it Resolved, That a standing vote of thanks be tendered him by the convention assembled, thereby expressing its gratitude for his thoughtful service and its approval of the movement; Whereas, The farmers, in a measure compatible with the weather, have shown their interest by their attendance and exhibits; and Whereas, The students entered so heartily and enthusiastically into the spirit and purpose of the convention; be it further Resolved. That we thank them individually and collectively and recommend that all engage in a united effort to propagate and perpetuate the idea of a great farmers' convention at Western College: Whereas. The need and usefulness of the convention to our industrial folk and to our educational plant at Macon, Mo., is so imperatively necessary; be it Resolved. That this organization become permanent and meet annually at the Western College' and Industrial Institute on the first Friday and Saturday in November. Respectfully submitted, C. B. JOHNSON, Chairman. I. L. GARNETT, R. B. JOHNSON, JAS. A. GAY, M. F. LEWIS. GREAT BEAUTY CONTEST HAS CLOSED! Much Thanks to Be Extended to the Overflowing Crowd at Convention Hall. The Rising Son Rows in Humble Obedience to the Will of the Great Body of Negroes. We have found you at last! The Eureka of our hope! We shall earnestly strive to retain this confidence. When we started our Beauty Contest we had no idea it would meet with such approval as it did. But last Thursday plainly told us where the hearts of the black folks laid, backing a negro paper. Too much cannot be said of the occasion, as it was one of the grandest things that ever happened. In regards to the ladies we do not think anyone was disappointed. All was satisfied. Those receiving honors among the receiving ladies were Bessie Patterson, Alberta Wells and Edmonia Hubbel. Among the married women were Minnie James, Frankie Glens and Phidella Mitchell. The first two leaders received, single, a silver manicuring set, valued at $25.00, German make; married, a handsome cut glass water set, valued at $35.00 cut incog del Al. Mode. Those second the same an order for a $10.00 photograph of themselves, life-size. Third, as honorable mentioned and running high. At one time the crowd became so unmanageable that Mr. N. C. Crews got up and addressed it on the Rising Son, telling the object of the contest. The editor of the Rising Son was kept busy answering questions concerning the status of the affair. There were gains in all of the names in the contest from 50 to 100 votes. If you will notice we will give you name of the first ten ladies in the married or single list in their respective order, above the list, showing where the voting began before going to the hall: MESDAMES. Married ladies: Minnie James, first. Frankie Givens, second. Phillidella Mitchell, third. Mary Rucker Green, fourth. Josephine Finney, fifth. John Lange, sixth. W. H, Hubbell, seventh. Hattie Adams, eighth. F. J. Weaver, ninth. Luella Reeves, tenth. MISSES. Bessie Patterson, first. Alberta Wells, second. Edmonia Hubbell, third. Ethelyne Wilson, fourth. Emma Collins, fifth. Maud Olden, sixth. Corrienne Bettis, seventh. Cordalia Seymour, eighth. Ida Foster, ninth. Ella Jacques, tenth. THE NEGRO PATRONS OF THE PARISIAN CLOAK COMPANY We were glad to note last Thursday the great number of Negroes who were at the Parisian Cloak Company buying something. There were about 25 or 30 at one time. They all received a square deal and good treatment. Mr. Harsfeld, the president, sees to it that every one of them can get an equal chance for their money. What more can you ask. The Parisian Cloak Co. has become a regular advertiser of the Rising Son. Let more Negroes each day be in full attendance at this very satisfactory store. TWO NEAT FURNISHED ROOMS, WITH GAS, BATH AND HEAT. CALL 628 TRACY. BELL PHONE 3427 Y MAIN. KANSAS CITY, KAN., NOTES. Miss Inez Link of Topeka was the guest of Miss Mabel Madison for three days. Sick List: Mr. Vohies, Mrs. Ella Robinson, Mrs. Roach and Ensley. Robinson, Mrs. Roach and Ensley. Miss Effie Gant and Mrs. Pauline Freeman are able to be up and about. Sewing circle of First Baptist church will meet at the residence of Mrs. G. W. Burdette, 722 Everett. Mrs. Ida Moseley left for St. Paul Minn. Mrs. Fannie Anderson is the guest of Miss Eula Brown at Waverly, Mo. rs. Katie inor of 312 Nebraska avenue, and Mrs. Marrietta Dixon have been quite ill at their homes. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Sims served a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at their home, 1023 New Jersey avenue. Those present: Rev. Bowen and family, Lawyer Henderson and wife, Mr. Squire Lee and wife and Mrs. Stella Broad. Miss Florence Smith is now Mrs. Florence Montague. Married Nov. 29. There was a surprise party given in honor of Miss Inez Link of Topeka, Kan., at residence of Mrs. Fannie Teavault. Thirty-six were present. There will be a rally at the Metropolitan Baptist church Sunday, December 8. E. C. GANT. THE SILVER LEAF CLUB. An Organization of High School Girls and Boys, Which Should Be Broken Up. On Thursday night, Dec. 5, a reporter visited a ball at Arlington hall, 18th and Harrison streets, given by members of the High school called the Silver Leaf club. People coming were supposed to be admitted by invitation, but this was not so, for any one having 25 cents could come, as was seen by the reporter. We do not hold the teachers of the High school responsible for such dances. They danced until about 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning. Oh, such hours for boys and girls attending school who have their lessons to get. The parents of the children should take note of such affairs and put a check on them. Especially on our young girls. To think of school children having public balls and allowing questionable characters to attend! Such contact for our girls! We speak not for the majority, for they consisted of the club itself. The parents should be more stringent with their girls. Upon the younger generations up strong men and by allowing the younger people to run loose? Just to think of girls, possibly coming in about 7 or 8 o'clock in the morning, saying she had stayed all night at Miss C. B.'s or any other girl's house. How can you prove she stayed there unless by strict inquiry or just to take her word. These things are sadly deplored. Will we get any relief from such. Look at the manish young boys. What is to be done? Parents, be careful what you allow your daughter to attend. Such clubs must be broken up. They must be opposed. Where are your wives coming from if you allow your girls to become grown before they are and spolated at an unseasoned age? True there were two or three elderly ladies at the dance, but they could not control 80, 90 or 100 girls and boys. No use locking the door after the horse has been stolen. No use tightening up on your girl after she has been ruined or misted. These things must be looked after, and it should begin now!! MOST OF THE NEGROES HAVE SAVINGS AT THE UNION NATIONAL Many Negroes have their bank accounts at the Union National Bank. This bank has increased its deposits. Those having money there need have no fear. The bank is on a solid foundation and Mr. W. H. Seeger, one of the directors, is an able financier During the entire financial stringency he, with the rest of his colleagues is carrying on through the trouble. FOR CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE DRESSMAKING CALL ON MRS HUFF, 2303 HIGHLAND. SATIS FACTION GUARANTEED. ENTERTAINED. Mr. and Mrs. William Payne - 2315 Woodland avenue, entertained a few of their friends Thanksgiving day. The house was nicely decorated for the occasion in Oriental trimmings. The table was decorated and set in ancient style. The guests of honor were Colonel Wintrey of Chillicothe, a well known orator and civil service gentleman; Edward Jones of Chillicothe, a well known business man, and a few of Kansas City's best colored gentlemen and ladies. After dinner the party was entertained by music and games. On December 1 the members of the Clinicle Circle gave an informal reception at the residence of Miss Myrtle Lewis, 1826 Highland avenue, in honor of Miss Hazel Washington of Topeka, Kan., and Miss Irene Beard of Omaha, Neb. The circle colors, red and white, with ferns and palms, were the decorations. Those present were: Miss Irene Beard, of Omaha; Miss Bessie Patterson, Miss Pearl Chouteau, Miss Lottie Whittington, Miss Capitola Wilson, Miss Myrtle Lewis, Miss Hortense Flood, Miss Edith Overs, Miss Zola Pigeon, Miss Ethel Gatewood, Miss Warneda Abernathy, Miss Wletta Mathena, Miss Mazvel Williams, Kansas City, Kan.; Miss Edith Million, Denver, Col.; Messrs, C. Savage, W. Jacobs, Lawrence Kan; Ray Reed, H. Johnson, J. Crawford, W. Dawson, E. Green, Charles Hubbard, E. Steele, D. Emery, R Wortham, E. White, A Patterson, Roy Dorsey, F. Stewart, C. Davis and H. Collins. By special request Miss Overs and Messrs. Hubbard and E White rendered solos. "Hypocrite" Defined. Mr. Reid, the leader of the commonwealth Free Trade party of Australia, objects to being called in parliament by his first name. At a recent meeting there was a persistent Protectionist interjector, who at last called out: "Good old George!" Mr. Reid then focussed him with his monocle, and fielly observed, "I have not the slightest objection to my friends calling me George, but when a man calls me George who would be glad to see me under a steam roller I call that man a hypocrite." Mothers may talk, work, struggle to make their sons models by which to shape a new heaven and a new earth. But the boy's world is in the man who is his father and the boy believes that, whatever may be right on Sundays or at prayer time, the things that are really good, that really count in life are what father does. Moreover, it is what father does which defines the means with which the boy shall work, the sphere wherein his efforts shall be shaped. In a word, what father does is the beginning as it is the end of the boy's achievements—Harper's Bazar. Force of a Cyclone. Careful estimate of force of a cyclone and the energy required to keep a hurricane in active operation, reveals the presence of a power that makes the mightiest efforts of a man appear as nothing in comparison. A force equal to more than 400,000-horsepower was estimated as developed in a West Indian cyclone. This greatly exceeds the power that could be developed by all the means within the range of man's capabilities. Were steam, water, windmills and the strength of all men and animals combined they could not even approach the tremendous force of this mighty power. Reviving an Ancient Game. One of the recent revivals is the ancient game of bowls, which now bids fair to take once again a leading place among the sports of Merrie England. As a matter of fact, it is just as good a game to-day as it was in the time of Raleigh or in the remote Anglo-Saxon times. From a medical point of view we have nothing but praise for this most excellent of recreations. It provides open air exercise and amusement for old and young, it is admirably fitted for many invalids, and above all it is one of the best of what may be called natural opiates.—Medical Press. Great Speech by Dr. W. T. Vernon. BANK OF COMMERCE HAS GONE DOWN. The Bank of Commerce after a splendid fight has gone to the walls. It was the last stand of custer. The final on-slaught settled her. Dr. Woods, it's president; Mr. Waint and W. A. Rule and a few others went down to defeat, but they went down in glory. She could not stand that steady run of customers. She closed her doors Thursday morning. Great sympathy must be expressed for those who stuck to her until the end. O. The Honorable W. T. Vernon, Register of the United States Treasury, spoke in the large auditorium of the Baptist Church at Durham, N. C., on the evening of November 26, 1907, to a crowded house. The meeting was presided over by Dr. James E. Shepard, one of the Secretaries of the International Sunday School Union who is doing special work among the Colored people. When the Register arose to speak he was greeted with great applause, which continued throughout the address. His subject was "The Negro in America." Among other things he said: "All true Americans regard with extreme satisfaction the preachments and efforts for an era of good feeling on the part of the leaders of the North and the leaders of the South." The coming together of the hitherto discordant elements in our body politic can but meet the approval of the patriotic citizens of the American Republic. While this feeling of charity for afl and malice toward none is ever increasing, we must all agree that it should be sufficiently inclusive to embrace the Negro, and that it will never have accomplished its full purpose until he, a necessary part of this Republic, is the beneficiary of the same. If such a spirit is necessary to the rehabilitation of the Southland, and the building up of the Northland as it relates to the American white man with his education, wealth and power—how much more imperative it is that the Negro, the weaker race should be fostered and encouraged in the same way. The weak look to the strong, the ignorant look to the intelligent—look to them for aid, leadership, light and justice. Justice unalloyed, justice full and free is that which the Constitution guarantees and that which will bring a better day to our country. The evidences of progress around me, the prosperity of the Negro which I have observed in the South, all convince me that there is here a spirit of mutual helpfulness between the races. This is gratifying and reassuring to those of us who desire this better era. The elimination of selfishness on the part of both races should be sought after. The economic phase of the question should not be confused with the racial phase. It may be difficult for some to always realize that race prejudice should have no part in business relations. Wherever the Negro makes himself competent and worthy his color should not bar him from remunerative employment and protection of the laws in the performance of his tasks. The better element of the white race should and do look with favor and satisfaction, upon the efforts of the sturdy progressive Negro. He in turn asks and should receive their protection from any ills which may be visited upon him because of his race. Feeling secure he will more industriously strive to become a factor for the commercial and industrial uplift of his community. The sum total of the progress of his locality will be hindered or helped by his individual status. So then, the protection of the laws, the opportunity to thrive should be guaranteed him on the one hand and should be accepted by him on the other. This interdependence of the white man and NUMBER 17 Tempora, O. Mores; many Negro school teachers, lawyers, and doctors had money in the bank. Sorrow must be sent out to all. Bear up Kansas City in this great wave which has reached our doors. R. C. Martin, who died last Sunday morning, has left a gap in our midst. His was a life calm serenity, and yet those who knew know him to be a man of distant habits, yet on meeting him he always had a smile for his friends. the Negro must be acknowledged by all who see the right and strive for the same. I am always optimistic with regard to the final outcome of this question. The patience, industry, fidelity, hopefulness and splendid endeavor of the Negro through long generations are an earnest of the indestructibility which always counts in the lives of nations. These qualities have always made for the splendid triumph of the American white man and I believe the better natures of a people who have thus succeeded will be appealed to successfully by weaker people traveling the same pathway. It is because of this that I have faith beyond the discouragements placed before us by any who doubt the final success of the Negro. Those who advocate that the Negro should not be educated indirectly speak for more jails, more repressive laws and more crimes. To educate out of the ignoble into the noble, from the lower to the higher, from narrowness to broader vision, from badness to goodness is the supreme duty of all who see the light. Unbiased educators, statesmen and publicists of the highest order are everywhere arguing for an ealightened citizenship which will include the Negro. In a country such as ours, where bayonets do not control, where the ballot is sovereign, where law is King, our Republican form of Government is protected and secure when civic virtue of the highest order is in the ascendant. It was an inspiring sight a few days ago to see Theodore Roosevelt, the President of the United States; Andrew Carnegie, the philanthropist; James Bryce, the diplomat, and James R. Garfield, the statesman, lay aspressing duties and weight responsibilities, to participate in the fortieth anniversary exercises of one of the great Institutions of learning where hundreds of Negro youth are being educated. The encouragement, advice and hopefulness propounded in the addresses of these great men meant more for the race aqd nation than we can here estimate. Their philanthropic unselfishness act was but in line with the spirit of the age, which spirit is making for the amelioration of all untoward conditions and the betterment of all humanity. Such acts exhibit a lofty purpose, the outgrowth of the idea that service to others is paramount and that no man's duty is complete unless it encompasses his duty to his fellow men as well as to himself. As a race we must put ourselves at all times in harmony with this spirit. We shall be able to measure up to the same by making ourselves the highest types of manhood and womanhood. If we be well to heart these thoughts and demand of ourselves the best that is within us, we shall raise ourselves in the estimation of all the world and prove ourselves worthy of all the best men of America will finally secure for us." The Register is delivering in all sections of the country addresses, and is thus working earnestly to benefit the race and serve his people. After a splendid reception tendered him by the citizens of Durham, he left to attend a meeting of the A. M. E. Conference at Wilmington, N. C., where he also spoke. MiSSOVRI DRAINAGE DITCH TO RECLAIM MANY ACRES POR, OF TE SOUTHEASTERN PTT] ed ps LGR LEOUT ELIS? MNAICKTED BY Efe ZNG BMA LIVE ye MARIE DES CIGNES RIVER ANO OSAGE BIG BATES COUNTY ENTERPRISE COSTING $370,000, WILL GIVE IMMENSE VALUE TO LAND THAT 18 NOW ALMOST WORTHLESS. Rich Hill, Mo—Theyre digging ft deep, wide and tong in Hates county. They are inviting comparison with the Panama canal and are not ashamed of the home product. They do this with: out using the high sounding title of in land waterway, navigable channel ot river route. They are content to have their pet scheme known as the drain Age ditch—with the accent on “the"— but they do insist that they have the Dixgest drainage ditch in Missouri, Tenzih, depth, width and cost consid ered The pride of Rates county in this {mnicnse engineering undertaking seems to be Justified. The ditch when completed will be 23% miles long, more than half as long as the Panama canal which ts 46 miles long. The nav: fgatie depth of the Panama affatr is 35 fect. The deepest cut in the Rates county ditch is 26 feet. At its widest Doint, the Hates county channel is 90 foot at the bottom and 135 feet at the top. For miles, the width of the bot- tom fs 0 feet with the slope, in en: ginerr's parlance, one-to-one, meaning that for every foot in depth, the side must widen a foot. This makes the embankment have an angle of 45 de- grees. The cost is $370,000, raised by Selling six per cent. bonds at a pre- mum of $14,000 October 20, 1906. A wonderful feat to be patd for vol- Untarfly by farmers. More wonderful, fndeed, is the accomplishment when 2t ts remembered that the deficiencies of the old drainage law discouraged such progiess. Yet a few wide awake men Saw the opportunity, helped to amend the old statute and then set to work 1n earnest. They had land once worth ten dollars an acre, Now they are sell: ing it for $20, $22 and $25 an acre— and then letting real estate men “turn it over” again to hundreds of immi- Brants from Illinois and Indiana. The immigrants have seen how drainage paid in thelr own states and are will: fing to wait two or three years when they may decide to sell again—finally for $60, $75 and $100 an acre, They have seen the evolution and believe in the future for experience has taught thom the {nevitable benefits of owning drained land. ‘Tho Marlo des Cynges river is the champion crooked stream of western Kansas and western Missouri. It be- &ins south of Topeka and Is one of the attractions of the Ottawa Chautauqua which it usually overflows about every other year. From Ottawa it meanders across the line into Bates county, Mis: court, and zigzags across the south ern part of this county Into Vernon and back again before the Osage river finally captures the stream and pro: coeds on to the Missourl not so very far from Jefferson City, ‘The people of Bates county have learned to hear of rain in Kansas with fear. An ordinary downpour in a damp season means that the Marle des Cygnes, usually an orderly water course, will spread over miles and miles of country, There have been times when during almost an entire summer it was impossible to drive from Rich Hill to Papinville, a small village ten miles east and south of this place. Even in ordinary dry weather Jong lakes of pond lily depth must be ekirted by the roads. In times of freshets, the Marie des Cynges is like ly to change Its course by the erosion of the soft dirt banks. A man may own acres of land before a rainstorm and when the overflow from the stream has subsided, he may find it gone, perhaps over a neighbor's field ‘or perhaps in the bottom of the river that has decided to change Its course. So It was not surprising that a fen Jevelheads got together and decided that the overflow must be stopped ‘They engaged engineers and foun¢ that relief was possible, According te ‘the engineers the 73 crooked miles that the Marie des Cygnes took in go ing from one line of Bates county te the other could be shortened by mak ing @ straight channel 2314 miles ir Tength, Losing 4914 miles of the crooks in this river was almost toc go0d to be hoped for. Now the reali gation 1s only a few months in the future. | The stepa fn securing relle¢ show what persistence may do, Under the old drainage law, a district for defray: Ang the expenses of a ditch could only Re secured by means of an election, The man with a small farm had as large a vote as a man with thousands of acres. Trivial objections often were magnified. Luckily, Southeast Mis souri—Scott, Dunkin, Ste. Genevieve, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Stoddard and a few others—were also asking relief, so after a convention at Cape Girardeau, in which Bates county par ticipated, the present law was passed. It permits the formation of drainage district much fn the same manner that sidewalks are secured in the cities. A majority of the property owners to be affected sign a petition and the county court takes action, A majority of the acreage can force the bullding of a drainage ditch. The cost ts as ‘sessed in proportion to the benefits derived. J. F. Kern of Butler and John D. Moore of Rich Hill took the initiative and secured the necessary number of signatures, Mr. Kern as the largest and owner—he held 4,000 acres—per- suaded the owners of the land to join in the movement. It did not take long for they worked intelligently and though court proceedings were brought testing the legality of the petition and other incidental features, defeat in the cireuit court insured the standing of the bonds that were ordered. Their total amount was $370,000, but the promoters had figured the cost and the resulting benefits. They found that in round numbers about 39,000 acres of land would bo kept from the dreaded annual overflow, and that the cost per acre would be $19.93, which could be paid off on the installment plan, The method of assessment ts simple, though unique. The basis ts that land is either overflow land or it 1s not. Assessments are made on each forty acres, the size of a man’s farm making no difference. Thus, if 30 acres of a certain “40” are overfiow land, the owner pays on each acre 78 per cent of the full $10.93 fixed as the cost per acre for overflow land. If a man has a high “40,” entirely sur- rounded by overflow land, he pays na tax. If half of his “40” is overflow land, he will pay on that particular tract of land $218.60, or half of the $10.93 an acre. The county court of Bates county let the contract for digging the big ditch to Foohey & Sons of Fort Wayne, Ind, who in turn employed A. V. Willis & Sons of Pittsfield, Il.; R. H. McWilliams of Mattoon, I!!., and Small Bros. of Iowa, to help on different sec- tions. Foohey & Sons are doing the biggest portion of the work, about 19 miles, A. V. Willis & Sons are doing the deepest portion, at the southern end of the ditch. Though the main ditch 1s 23% miles long, two dredge boats of a small type are busy cutting laterals that will total 11 miles in length. Small ditch- ing will drain lower places into them. Already the county court has pur- chased the bridges for crossing the ditch—one bridge every two miles. Each of these bridges costs $3,200, and these must be paid for by the drainage district. “We have tried to complete this big Job in the right fashton,” said John D, Moore, vice-president of the Farmers’ and Manufacturers’ bank of Rich Hill. “The property owners have already made money, simply through the fact that the ditch 1s being built. 1 know of one man who protested against the ditch and who has since sold his land $08 @ profit of $1,000, Another has cleared $10,000, while the biggest oper ator is supposed to have put away about $50,000 through the handling of this fine land, “Practically everything can be raised on this soil, It 1s rich, with the alluvial deposits of untold centurieg The overflows from the Marle des Cygnes have been the only drawback to the development of this part of the country. The drainage ditch clears the ‘and. Immigration has already set in, and Illinois and Indiana are furnish. “ing the bigest portion. ‘They are the best class of Immigrants, for they all ‘have money, are industrious and will ‘inike this section of the state more | prosy yous (han ever before, “When the ditch {s completed, which | will be within two years, this land wil Ibe worth as much as simtlar land ta ‘Mlinofe and Indiana. Its character is [tho same, Tt 18 close to the markets, The health of the community ts al: [ready g00d, even with the overilows, so that there certainly will be no ¢an- ger from this source. Rich Hill al. ready has felt the tmpetus of the tm- ‘migration. The drainage ditch ts a ‘success, and will be more so as Lue years pass" 9 Pitteburg Accusations Filed, Attorney General Jackson has filed {a the supreme court formal accusa- tions against 23 city officials and em- Ployes of Pittsburg. Each accusation Tecites the facts of the ouster which was rendered by the supreme court against the city prohibiting it from receiving any fee or license trom saloons. It charges the employes mentioned as assisting the mayor and councilmen in licensing the sale of intoxicating liquor and states that these officials received money from saloons and placed the same in the treasury Robber Convicted of Murder. The jury at Pittsburg In the case of tho state vs, John Merrifield, charged jointly with Joseph Bush with holding up a Missourl Pacific passenger train and robbing the pas- sengers on the evening of March 4, 1906, at which time a negro miner was shot and killed by one of the robbers, returned a verdict of guilty of murder In the second degree for the killing of the negro. He will now be tried for train robbery. The two men were given separate hearings, and Joseph Tush will be tried after the cases against Merrifield are dis posed of. Those “Brow-Seating” Tactics. “Every time a man who fs not &@ lawyer goes into a court room where a case Is being tried.” says the Clay Center Times, “he wonders If civiliza- tion will ever progress far enough that the people will not permit the brow-beating tactics with innocent witnesses, pursued by so many law- yers, and which makes the onlookers’ blood boil so furiously.” The “Topeka Fad” Not Spreading. A society note from the fopens Slate Journal: “If you are going to leave me at the church,” wrote a pros- pective bride to her Kansas City fiance, “I wish you would let me know now, before I buy any more clothes.” “The Topeka fad,” he wrote back, “hasn't caught on in Kansas City yet, and I have not noticed any symptoms of cold feet so far.” Nicholson Got His Pay. John Nicholson, special claim agent of Kansas, was given a check for $4,400 as his commission in obtaining the Spanish war claims for the mem- bers of the four Kansas regiments which were enlisted In the govern- ment service in the Spanish-Ameri- can war. The total recelved by the state was $26,000. An Agricultural High School, Little River claims to be the only town In central Kansas with an ag- ricultural department in its high school. Prof. Meyer, of that place, teaches the boys and girls to select corn, to test butter, to feed hogs, to hoe the garden, to milk the cows, and to do these things scientifically and practically. Had Seen Them Before. An old Missourian was yaying @ doctor bill a few days ago in Atchi- son, and, in return for $10 of Uncle ‘Sam's money, he was given a few dol- Jars in scrip, which he refused to ac- cept. “I got a lot of that stuff when 1 Yeft the Confederate army, and I've ‘got it yet," was the reason he gave. Very Unusual, An attempt was made to burn the Methodist church in Tribune. And the worst of it is that there are no “liquor interests” in Greeley county upon whom to blame the black deed. Date of Methodist Conference. Two weeks earlicr than originally {ntended, the Kansas conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will begin its annual meeting in Topeka next spring, or on March 11, Bryan's Plan Not New. “The plan of insuring bank depos- itors, proposed by Mr. Bryan, is not new,” remarks J. L. Brady. It was proposed by John Q. Royce, bank com- missioner, in Kansas a year ago. Gov. Hoch has since improved on it. The plan was not new when Mr, Royce proposed it, Frequently John W. Breidenthal urged the same plan dur- ing the eight years he was state bank commissioner. Misia: bianca ele: In the United States cireuit court two actions in equity were com- menced by the Corrugated Metal Manufacturing company of Emporia against hardware firms which, the bills of complaint allege, are manu- facturing and selling a patent corru- gated culvert, the Kansas rights for the production and sale of which are held by the Emporia concern, Nearly Extinct. The old-fashioned merchant who refuses to advertise because “nobody reads the ads in the paper," haa been discovered again by the Holton Recorder. Becoming Gadders. Mr. and Mrs. C. B, Sweet of Con: cordia are home after 23 months ab- fence in taking a trip around the workl, Kansans are getting to be such gadders that a trip like that does hot attract asx much attention as a Tun across to Eyrope once did, Must Leave Depots Untocked. Frank Ryan won tn his tilt with’ the other members of the board of rallroad commissioners and the rail: roals have been notified to keep thelr depots open at night. SEARS, ROEBUCK @ CO. INDICTED. Charged with Using Malle to De. fraud and in Misrepresenting Articles Sold, Des Moines, Ia—(Spectal)—Sears, Roebuck & Co, of Chicago have been charged with using the mails to de- fraud. The ndictment is on three counts. It {s alleged that the com- pany Misreprosenjed articles in its catalogues sent through the malls. ‘The first count charges that on June 18, 1907, the company devised a scheme to obtain money by false pre- tenses from Dr. C. F. Spring of Des Moines by selling him white lead that Sears-Roebuck claim to have made, The indictment alleges {t was made by others. A second count is on a ring bought by R.*H. Miles, and the third count {s the sending of an- other ring, alleged to have been mis- Tepresented, through the mails, AS SHE HAD BEEN ORDERED. Domestic Cleared Everything Left ‘Over Out of the Ice Box. There recently entered the service of a Cleveland family a domestic of ‘Scandinavian origin, She had never ‘seen a refrigerator before, and the lady of the house, after initiating her nto its mysteries, instructed her never to leave anything old or left over in the {ce-box, but to keep the refrigerator perfectly clean and fresh by throwing the old things away each morning. ‘The very next day the mistress, looking out of the window, observed something peculiar in the yard. “What is that, Sophie?” she asked, “And how did it get there?” “That 1s old ice, ma‘am,” was the Proud response, “left over from yes terday. I t'rew it away lake you tol’ me."—Harper's Weekly. SORES AS BIG AS PENNIES, Whole Head and Neck Covered—Halr All Came Out—Cured in Three ‘Weeks by Cuticura. “After having the measles my whole head and neck were covered with scaly sores about as large asa penny. They were just as thick as they could be. My hair all came ont. I let the trou- ble run along, taking the doctor's blood remedies and rubbing on salve, but it did not seem to get any better. It stayed that way for about six months; then I got a set of the Cuticura Reme- dies, and in about a week I noticed a big difference, and in three weeks it ‘was well entirely and I have not had the trouble any more, and as this was seven years ago, I consider myself cured. Mrs. Henry Porter, Albion, Neb., Aug. 25, 1906.” A Real Schemer Por six months she had been plead: ing with him to buy an automobile. “They are too expensive,” ho pro- tested for the hundredth time. “If I bought an automobile I would have to cut down our expenses.” “What expenses?” she asked. “Why, table expenses. For instance, if Thad an automobile I couldn't afford to have chicken every Sunday.” She laughed. “Why, you goose! If you had an automobile you could run down enough fowls to have chicken every day, to say nothing of big turkeys and nice roasting pigs. Why is it men haven't any brains?” And the next day he hustled around to the nearest dealer and ordered @ racing machine, Was Holding Hie Own. A wealthy man, revisiting his native village, was telling his old cronies around the store stove how he had achieved his great success. At the close of his recital an old village char acter that he had known as a boy en- tered. “How are you, Tom?” said the great man, holding out his hand. “And how have you been getting along all these years?” The old fellow shifted his quid and spat. i “Wa’al,” he sald, “when I hit this town more'n 40 years ago I didn't have a red cent, an’ now—wa’al, I guess I'm holdin’ my own all right.” BEGAN YOUNG, Had “Coffee Nerves” from Youth, “When very young I began using coffee and continued up to the past six months,” writes a Texas girl. “I had been exceedingly ne-vous, thin and very sallow, After quitting coffee and drinking Postum Food Cof- fee about a month my nervousness disappeared and has never returned. ‘This {8 the more remarkable as I am a Primary teacher and have kept right on with my work, “My complexion now {s clear and rosy, my skin soft and smooth. As @ good complexion was something I had greatly desired, I feel amply repaid even tho this were the only benefit derived from drinking Postum, “Before beginning its use I had suffered greatly from indigestion and headache; these troubles are now un- known, “Best of all, I changed from coffee to Postam without the slightest incon: venience, did not even have a head- ache. Have known coffee drinkers who were visiting me, to use Postum 4 week without boing aware that they were nut drinking coffee, “L have known several to begin the use of Postum and drop it because they did not boll {t properly, After explaining how it should be prepared they arn tried ft again and pro- nounced .¢ delicious.” Namo given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich, Read tho booktet, “The Road to Wellville,” in pkgs, “There's ‘a Reason * R RHEUMATISM ry - a is most painful, U \) S A ‘What's good? A! >} 7 S'JACOBS OIL Fetdaien # . 4 —— i ——————— y Gives instant relief. i y Removes the twinges. 7 ' E Y USE IT, THEN YOU'LL KNOW f | iN yy 25e.—ALL DRUGGISTS—606e. iy ———— Onions Net $600 an Acre This Is What They Are Raising on Land In South Texas That You Can Buy—I0 to 640 Acres and Two Town Lots for $210 Without Interest— Payable $10 Per Month. The Famous Simmons Ranch South of San Antonio is Now on the Market —Investigate This and Get in Before it is Too Late. Messrs. F. 1, Beatty and I. F. Isham, of Carnegie, Okla., and G. A. Severns, of Mountain View, Okla., all well known, reliable gentiemen, write: Z i Carnegie, Okla, March 13, 1907. Dr. ©. F, Simmons, San Antonio, Texas. Dear Sir:—We left Oklahoma on the morning of the 6th of March to Fist your Atascosa County, lands, for the purpote of seeing the land and investigating your proposition for ourselves, and our neighbors who are contemplating purchasing. We spent some time on the ranch and satisfied ourselves thoroughly that: the land was all that you had represented it to be. The soil is fine and the water js as good as can be. We have brought away samples of soil taken from, different. places, and Cotton, Alfalfa, Wheat and Corn that can be seen by calling at the fice of FL. Beatty, at Carnegie, Oklahoma. ‘This land wil produce any: thing that ‘is planted ‘upon it if properly cultivated. Ye stood on top of the bill in the Musgrove pasture, and could see for miles in. every direction, almost over the entire property. ‘This land is all irrigable, and sufficient water can be obtained to irrigate the entire roperty. e "We are entirely satisfied to recommend the proposition to eur people. The only thing needed to make this a great country is a railrond, and we have your assurance that. it will be built at an early date. If you, can satisfy the people that this railroad will be built through this land within any reasonable time, there will be no, trouble about. finding purchasers for every farm and lot that you have got. Tt is such an cary country to build’ railroad over, and you are oflering such a large bonus, and the tonnage ‘will be so great for a railroad through that country when’ this property is wold, that you certainly will be able to find some che who will Build the road. without delay. ‘ ‘We will be glad to have you refer anyone who wants to know anything about this land to us, gan ee ours try FL. BEATTY, 1. F. ISHAM, Carnegie, Okla. _G@, A. SEVERNS, SERS DEY oe Semen Vy Tt eee See Nene VEE SENET TC ee eee ee Nee ee eee DR. CHAS. F. SIMMONS, 215 Alamo Plaza, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. 7 ae COLT DISTEMPER EET Nea Mires ts netic ser es Tin ma Ree ae Pe: on Ra ees SUA ii tia tetas gtatndr tecaen sree aay Rg fae is ccorieriatesce weno eee a Cray A EA Gi es ccthae oar satin tata OT anne to icates eect ae eaten) Ine Ws Ae 5) ' SEI ATE Ines Tar se ea] [PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED ici careoe tarts] HIS TURN TO CRITICISE, Youngster Felt Called on to Manifest Dieapproval of Prayer. Little John, who, at the mature age of four, has learned the Lord’s Prayer, fs often criticised by his sister, two years older, for slight mistakes which he cannot always avoid in offering the petition, A few Sundays ago he was taken to church for the first time, ‘When the moment for the prayer ar Five and the congregation bowed their heads John's mother took the Precaution to whisper to him that he must be very quiet. “Listen,” she sald, “and you will hear the miaister Pray.” This interested John at once, ‘and his little face took on a look of Serious attention, but his mother, watching him covertly, saw his ex- Pression change presently to one of surprise and disapproval. A few min- utes more, and he could stand it no longer. What could this man be say: ing? Not a word of the prayer did he recognize as the only formula he had ever heard called by that name. “Why, mother,” he exclaimed, in @ tone audible over nearly half the church, “do you hear? He isn't say: ing it right at all!” ‘One Walter with Senee. Man in a restaurant, happening fr Just as a new shift of waiters came on And having eaten a very modest luncheon this man laid down a mod est tip, to be exact, five cents. And did the waiter shy off or snif at this nickel? He did neither, but or the contrary he seemed to regard i a8 an augury of good fortune that his first customer should have given him something, and— “Thank you,” he satd, politely, tc the customer, and as he turned away he added to himself: “That's a start er."—N. Y, Sun, Starch, like everything else, is be ing constantly improved, the patent Starches put on the market 25 years ago are very different and inferior to those of the present day. In tho lat. est discovery—Deflance Starch—all in- furious chemicals are omitted, while the addition of another ingredient, in- vented by us, gives to the Starch a Strength and smoothness never ap proached by other brands, Why She Went Home to Mother. Mrs. Newwed—Isn't the bread line in a great city pathetic? Newwed—Very, I suppose it is the only way the poor fellows can get any fit to eat.—N. Y. Sun. % the 4 _ General Demand of the Well-Infofmed of the World has always been for @ simple, pleasant and efficient liquid laxative remedy of known value; a laxative which physicians could sanction for family use because its com- ponent parts are known to them to be homer ‘and truly beneficial in effoct, to the system and gentle, yet prompt, in action. In supplying that demand with its ex. cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, the California Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies on the merits of the laxative for its remark- able success. That is one of many reasons why Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is given the preference by the Well-Informed. To get its beneficial effects always buy the genuine—manufactured by the Cali- fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale by all leading druggists. Price fifty cente per bottle, He Nesom aaa Acre Cpe —— wer SBF Somer poe arate 3 ab Ri F i i ct ee Typical Farm Scene, Showing Stock Raising in Some of the cholceat lands for grain growing, sock Faising andmisedfaraingin thee dee trots of Saskatchewan and Afveria have te: Sently been Opened for Settlement under the Revised Homestead Regulations Eni now be mad 27 (on certal conditions): by the father, mother son; deugh fer, lbrothet or eiser of an intending tome: Stender. ‘Thousands of homestead of {00 acres tick ‘are thus now eaniy mratiatie In these fren Eralmgrowing, stock-ralaing aod mized farming sections. ‘There you will find healthful climate, good neighbors, churches for family worshiprechoole Toryour children, good laws, splendid crops, ‘na'rallroade convenient to marker, Entry fee in each case is $10.00. For pampb- let, "Last Beat Went,” particulars am to rates, Totiten, beat time to go and where to locate, Sppiy to 3.3. CRAWPORD, ‘Hie. 125 W. Ninth Strest, Kansas City, Missoert, DEFIANCE Cold Water Starch makes laundry work & pleasure, 16 x. pig. 100 W. N. U., Kansas City, No. 49, 1907. ```markdown ``` "Missouri Dry in 1910." Prohibition for Missouri in 1910, St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Joseph and St. Louis county included, is the slogan of Rev. U. G. Robinson, of the Missouri Anti-Saloon league. He says that is the date set by the temperance workers as the time when saloons, breweries and distilleries in this state will have to be converted into roosting places for bats and owls. Some of the anti-saloon workers want to call a saloon vote in St. Louis next spring to demonstrate the strength of the movement. Other workers prefer to wait for what they call the "big fight" in 1910. Buys Wood by the Pound. A Columbia man buys wood by the pound. It is used in the manufacture of insulator pins for use in stringing telephone and telegraph wires. The best pins are made of locust wood, white locust, or honey locust, as it is called by many. This wood, for this purpose, is worth nine cents per hundred pounds (it works better green); a cord weighs $5,400 pounds, which makes the price about $5 a cord. Mr. West is making thousands of these pins. There are several factories in the state. On these pins a thread is cut, on which the glass insulators are screwed. No Thanksgiving Day Pardons. No Thanksgiving Day Pardons. Gov. Folk did not issue any Thanksgiving pardons this year, but he released Frank Rice of St. Louis from the penitentiary by a parole commutation. Rice had served four years of a six-year sentence for larceny. The 2,023 prisoners now confined in the Missouri penitentiary enjoyed a Thanksgiving holiday, however. The day was spent as Sunday is. The usual Sunday dinner was served at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, after which the prisoners went to their cells. The dinner consisted of 500 pounds of beef, 30 bushels of Irish potatoes, light bread and coffee. Towns May Force Pay for Sidewalk Towns May Force Pay for Sidewalk. Division No. 1 of the supreme court has upheld the right of cities of the fourth class to put down sidewalks and assess the cost against the abutting property owners. E. E. Naylor got out an injunction against the city of Harrisonville to prevent paying for a sidewalk. The city appealed and the supreme court reversed the judgment of the lower court and remanded the case with instructions to enter judgment for the city and against Naylor. Called Nephew an Impostor The Clifton Hill Rustler tells of a proud young father who telegraphed the news of his new responsibility to his brother in this fashion: "A handsome boy has come to my home and claims to be your nephew. We are doing our best to give him a proper welcome." The brother, however, failed to see the point, and replied: "I have not got a nephew. The young man is an impostor." Champion Corn Raiser. A Shelby county boy is the champion corn raiser of Missouri. Jesse Lewis, aged 13 years, of South Shelbina, had on exhibition at the fair 12 ears of corn, and received first premium. He sent 20 ears of corn to the state fair at Sedalia and also received first premium. The corn was of the Yellow Dent variety and he raised four acres. Hauls Passengers in Auto. A wealthy resident of Prairie Hill has ordered a 12-passenger automobile which he will run as a passenger vehicle between that town and Salisbury. Their Wedding 50 Years Ago. Grandchildren and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Martin, of Independence, gave them a surprise party recently in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Martin were married in Washington Court House, O., November 26, 1857. They have lived in Jackson county since 1868, and for 25 years have lived in Independence. Mr. Martin was formerly county jailer and is at present deputy county marshal. Sheriff Election Ordered. The supreme court met en banc and awarded the peremptory writ of mandamus asked for by John W. Wagner, chairman of the democratic central committee of Jackson county, against J. M. Patterson and the other judges of the county court of that county, to compel them to hold a special election for sheriff of that county. Judge Woodson wrote the opinion of the court and all six of the other judges concur. A Wise Dog. A Greenfield citizen tells this as a true story: "You've heard of smart dogs, I expect, but that shepherd of mine discounts 'em all. The other day he was lying on the front porch when a couple of Methodist preachers called at my house. He sized them up, trotted around the corner, and presently came back with one of the neighbors' plumpest yellow-legged chickens in his mouth, which he solemnly deposited near the door, and then resumed his nap. How's that for dogology, anyway?" PRODUCTIVE POWER OF WESTERN CANADA SOIL Winnipeg Correspondence. There has never been any who have doubted the productiveness of the soil of Western Canada, but there are sometimes found those who question the fact of its superiority. During the past season it has been shown that in grain raising qualities it possessed the very best. The late spring prevented grain being sown in many cases before the middle of May. Yet, a large percentage of that sown at that time produced excellent yields. Had it not been for the frost early in August, which visited most of the north half of the continent, there would have been a magnificent yield in every district in Western Canada. Throughout the Southern Alberta district where about 100,000 acres was sown to winter wheat the yield will be enormously large. There are vast tracts of valuable grain growing land in Western Canada that are available for homesteads, the Canadian Government giving 160 acres free, and entry may be made by proxy, by any near relative, thus saving considerable cost to the American who may have entry made in this way. Any Canadian Government Agent will give you the particulars. Your correspondent has just received the following letter from Craik, Saskatchewan, which bears out the statement made in the first part of this letter. "Craik, Sask., Aug. 1907. "May 24th we planted a Dahlia root, which we brought with us from Minneapolis. Aug. 12th, 80 days later, it was in bloom. The plant is now $4\frac{1}{2}$ feet high and covered with blossoms. We never got half as many flowers on it in Minneapolis, even during September and October, although we had more time to attend to it there." I mention this only as an example of the great productive power of the soil here in Saskatchewan, Canada. EQUAL TO THE OCCASION. This Servant Girl Was Evidently a Person of Resource. As a source of humor the Irish servant girl has long since fallen from her high estate, a result probably due to the better class of young women from the Emerald Isle who come here annually to help confuse the eternal "servant girl question." But now and again one of the old, naively ignorant sort turns up in a New York household, as was demonstrated the other day to a caller at a house on the West Side. The girl who responded to the bell was asked if her mistress was at home. To this inquiry she surprised the caller by putting her arms behind her back and replying in a rich brogue, as she thrust her face toward the caller: "Put th' tickets in me mouth, ma'm, an' I'll go an' see. Me hands is w it"—N. Y. Press. TO CURE A COUGH OR COLD. Doctor's Prescription Checks an Acute Cold in a Day and Cures Chronic Coughs. The following formula is a never failing remedy for coughs or colds: Two ounces of glycerine, one-half ounce of Concentrated oil of pine, one half pint of good whisky, mix and shake thoroughly each time and use in doses of a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every four hours. This, if followed up, will cure any cough that is curable or break up an acute cold in 24 hours. The ingredients all can be gotten at any drug store. Concentrated oil of pine comes put up for medicinal uses only in half ounce vials sealed in tin screw top cases designed to protect it from heat and light. Other oils of pine are insoluble and are likely to produce nausea and cannot give the desired results. Autos In Prester John's Country Even in remote Abyssinia the day of the automobile has arrived, and Germany has seized occasion by the forelock. The Negus has granted to a German company a concession for an automobile line connecting Addis Abeba and Direduna, which are six days' journey by ordinary caravan. The motors will cover the distance in two—London Globe. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hail's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney of Hail's Catarrh Cure to be a reliable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WALKER & CO. Wholesale Drugs Cure, Toledo. Hail's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the patient's system. Testimonials sent free. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by a Drugs Cure. Strange Disease. Two middle-aged women on a car were discussing the sickness of two children of one of them. "And what does the doctor say ails them?" asked one. "The little child has some sort of a fever," was the answer, "and he said that the disease of the other was epidemic." "It's a sickness I never heard of," responded mother number one. Give Defiance Starch a fair trial—try it for both hot and cold starching, and if you don't think you do better work, in less time and at smaller cost, return it and your grocer will give you back your money. Training Lion for Exhibition It takes four years to train a lion for exhibition work, but only one animal in four is available for training. A few accomplishments increases the animal's value five fold. PURE FOOD ASSURED The National Pure Food Law has stopped the sale of all impure food products. No more need for worry on that score! It's now a question of efficiency and good value for your money. Your Grocer will sell you a can of K C on trial. Use it for your favorite cake. It will be lighter, tastier, more delicate, or we pay him for the can. It will open your eyes. Try it quick. Don't delay. You are missing much. JAQUES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Chicago. PROOF FOR TWO CENTS. If You Suffer with Your Kidneys and Back Write to This Man. G. W. Winney, Medina, N. Y., invites kidney sufferers to write to him. To all who enclose postage he will reply telling how Doan's Kidney Pills cured him after he had ectoed and had been in two different hospitals for eighteen months, suffering intense pain in the back, lameness, twinges when To all who enclose postage he will reply telling how Doan's Kidney Pills cured him after he had doctored and had been in two different hospitals for eighteen months, suffering intense pain in the back, lameness, twinges when stooping or lifting, languor, dizzy spells and rheumatism. "Before I used Doan's Kidney Pills," says Mr. Winney. "I weighed 143. After taking 10 or 12 boxes I weighed 162 and was completely cured." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. The True Home. Homes are not built of brick and mortar. It is the people, not the places, that make the homes; the face of a smiling woman, the patter of tiny feet and the music of children's voices, aye, even the barking of a dog and the human look of joy at our coming bring us the nameless charm that we call "home." By following the directions, which are plainly printed on each package of Defiance Starch, Men's Collars and Cuffs can be made just as stiff as desired, with either gloss or domestic finish. Try it, 16 oz. for 10c, sold by all good grocers. Japanese Men Outnumber Women. Japan is one of the few countries where the men outnumber the women. The ratio there is 980 to 1,000. PURE The Nation pure food p now a que EVERY CAN QUARANTY KG 25 OUNCES 25¢ MAKING POWDER MANUFACTURED ONLY BY MAQUES MANFRE CHICAGO YORK, KANSAS TRADE MARK REGISTERED EVERY CAN QUARANTY Your Grocer cake. It will It will open you JAQUES A Fascinating Game. A precocious little girl living on one of the crowded business thoroughfares of the city was in the habit of gazing out of the window at the busy street below for hours at a time “What is it, Gladys, that you find so constantly interesting in the street?” asked her mother one day. "Oh," came the wise rejoinder, "just watching the cars go pro and con."—Harper's Weekly. IF YOU USE BALL BLUE, Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. The Bank of England employs 1,000 persons. First Thing I Do --- KG BAKING POWDER for years has stood every test for purity and wholesomeness. Its superior quality shows in the delicious cakes and biscuit that KC is guaranteed to make. The price is a saving of over half your baking powder money— If you have never tried K C, do so now under the following guarantee: "When I feel bad," writes Mrs. R. H. Cox, of Jasper, Ala., "the first thing I do is to take a dose of Cardui, and it relieves. What a wonderful medicine Cardui is! I wish I could put it into every home in the world. When any woman is at my house, and complains, I just give her a dose of Wine of Cardui "I am glad to tell other women what it has done for me. Before I began to take Cardui I was very sick with female troubles. The doctors said I needed an operation, but I took Cardul, which cured me sound and well." Sold everywhere. Try it. WRITE FOR FREE BOOK Write for Free 64-page Book for Women, giving symptoms, causes, home treatment and valuable hints on diet, exercises, etc. Sent free on request in plain wrappers, by mail Laundry work at home would be much more satisfactory if the right Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, it is usually necessary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, which not only destroys the appearance, but also affects the wearing quality of the goods. This trouble can be entirely overcome by using Defiance Starch, as it can be applied much more thinly because of its greater strength than other makes. Shy Amateurs. "Splendid spectacles," that is the definition towards which athletics in England are gradually drifting, and chiefly, it is to be feared, upon the current of highly trained professionalism. The ordinary man, conscious of his own mediocre ability, is afraid to venture into the field.—North China Herald. Experience. "Experience is the best teacher," remarked the man who indulges in trite sayings. "Yes," answered the skeptic; "but occasionally, as in distinguishing between mushrooms and toadstools, your education comes too late to be of any service." Don't Try Uncertain Recipes. It is entirely unnecessary to experiment with this, that and the other recipe. Get from your grocery, for 10 cents, a package of "OUR-PIE", Preparation-Lemon, Chocolate or Custard-for making pies that are sure to be good. Nobody does anything well that he cannot help doing; work is only done well when it is done with a will—Ruskin. ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE" That a MAYBE a couple of days' book for the signature of E. W. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 22c. The whole of virtue consists in its practice.—Cicero. NATIONAL Pure Food Law for products. No more need question of efficiency and KG for years has stored wholesomeness. Its superior cakes and biscuits The price is baking powder r 25 ounces If you have under the follow er will sell you a can of K il be lighter, tastier, more your eyes. Try it quick. MANUFACTURING SPOT CASH # NEVER BE A FIREMAN All federal soldiers and sailors who served 50 years between 1861 and 1891 and who homecared less than their home and homecared rightly which I buy. If soldier is dead, his boys can sell. Talk to old soldiers, whiswers and his boys about the war and homes ceded government land after the war and homes ceded government land but dies and make some easy money. We hire firemen to help with that. $30 AN HOUR Has Been Taken In With Our MERRY GO ROUNDS We also manufacture Razzie Darles, Strikers, etc. HERSHELL SPILLMAN CO., General Amusement Outfitters, Dept. M. NORTH TONOWANDA, N.Y. DEFIANCE STARCH never attacks to the Iron. "When I feel bad," wri is to take a dose of Cardui, a wish I could put it into every and complains, I just give he 900 DROPS CASTORIA ALCOHOL 3 PER CENT. Vegetable Preparation for Assimilating the Food and Regulating the Stomachs and Bowels of INFANTS • CHILDREN Promotes Digestion. Cheerfulness and Rest. Contains neither Opium. Morphine nor Mineral. NOT NARCOTIC. Serve of Old De-Sulfate POTTER Pumpkin Seed - Alk. Sweet + Rochelle Salt - Amarine Seed + Pineapple + All Carbone Soda + Virgin Seed - Cinnamon Sugar + Mangrove Pleasure. 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For one inch, one insertion. $ .50 For one inch, each subsequent insertion. 20 For two inches, three months. 5.00 For two inches, six months. 8.00 For two inches, nine months. 10.00 For two inches, twelve months. 15.00 Oldest Negro Journal In Kansas City TWICE ALL THE REST The paid circulation of THE RISING SON is more than double the combined circulation of all the other Kansas City Colored weekly newspapers. Let us close up some of these disreputable rooming houses. An election of sheriff in Jackson county is only three weeks off. RESOLUTIONS FROM ALLEN Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 18, 1907. Whereas, In view of the loss we have sustained by the decease of our friend and associate, William Crump; and of the still heavier loss sustained by those who were nearest and dearest to him; be it Resolved. That it is but a pust tribute to the memory of the departed to say that in regretting his removal from our midst we mourn for one who was, in every way, worthy of our respect and regard; Resolved. That we sincerely condole with the family of the deceased and commend them for consideration to Him who orders all things for the best; Resolved. That in the death of Wm. Crump this choir has lost a member who was ever ready to lend the hand of aid and the voice of sympathy to the needy and distressed: Resolved. That this heartfelt testimonial of our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to the family of our departed friend. J. D. ROBERTS, EMMA C. COLLINS, DAISY D. FOSTER, Committee. Mr. Kelso is making good as collector of Rising Son, because the people are paying him. The Pitchfork got it in the neck with its own weapon. Sometimes weapons are too dangerous to wield. Mr. S. L. Daily is certainly serving a first class meal for 15 cents at 1320 East Eighteenth. Read what he had for Thanksgiving. Eat at those places where you can get fat. Woodie Jacobs, Wendel Green, E. J. McCampbell, Mabel Emery and Josephine Yates were all up from their respective schools visiting friends and parents. Mr. Editor: Allow space in your paper for me to speak of the splendid Thanksgiving dinner I had at Mr. S. L. Daily's restaurant. He puts up one of the best meals in town and the menu of his Thanksgiving dinner was entirely carried out. GEO. JOHNSON, A Subscriber and Reader of the Son. TAYLOR STUDIO COUPON: Address 11th and Charlotte. M..... who has paid one year's subscription. Not good unless signed. Names of married ladies in the Beauty Contest. Mesdames: We wish to comment on the fact that the Negroes are getting better places to live in. We are especially mentioning the Henderson Place at 18th and Tracy. it is in a good community, the High School is near its vicinity which helps to raise its standard of living. One thing of which we wish to speak that the Negroes must be more careful in these houses. They must not be such destroyers. They should be very careful how they handle other people's property, as these houses are erected at a great cost and should be better cared for. All the judges in the Beauty Contest will be announced in the next issue. MORAL LESSON FOR THE YOUNG MEN AND GIRLS OF THE COMMUNITY. The small incident which happened last week in the arrest of David Foster, Cleve Penn, Mamie Roberts, and Eva Barton serve as an object lesson to all the young people of the community. True there may not be so much in it as was first conceived, but people living in open adultery before the community and all such helps to degrade our race and bring it down. The young people are hardly to blame. It rests with the older class to do something about it. Oak street from Tenth north to Sixth has some very questionable houses along there. They should be investigated and a knowledge of them brought to the chief of police. In fact such rooming houses should be closed. Let us close them. The editor of the Son knowing the young girls went down to the police station and pleaded with the chief to release them, the plea which was granted. Not though until the Watts and Burton girls had been in jail for two nights and two days and after they had gone through a rigid examination. Let something be done about this deplorable state of affairs. DEDICATE LODGE HALL. Colored Elks Celebrate. Gopher Lodge No. 105 Moves Into New Quarters on Third Street. Several hundred men and women attended the dedication of the new hall of the Improved Order of Elks at 126 East Third street last night. The rooms are elaborately furnished and include the main meeting hall, a reception parlor, a dining room, kitchen and two ante-rooms. Gopher Lodge 105 was organized only a year ago and has 250 members and $1,000 in the treasury. The lodge has the next annual convention of the order for St. Paul in 1908. The meeting was presided over by T. H. Lyle, the exalted ruler. Sam D. Thompson, in his address, said that Gopher lodge has made wonderful strides in a single year. It has expended $1,200, turned its new hall and enrolled many members. He said that the annual convention of the grand lodge will bring thousands to St. Paul next year. Mrs. Laura R. Hickman extolled the efforts of the men at the head of the new lodge in St. Paul. Mrs. T. H. Lyle spoke of John Brown, President Lincoln, Fred Douglass and Booker Washington that was loudly cheered. F. L. McGhee, T. H. Lyle, G. W. Holbert, R. W. Wilborn, Rev. M. Graves, Joe Gans, the champion pugilist, and others addressed the meeting. Vocal and instrumental selections were rendered by Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Lyle, Mrs. Aaddie Crawford Miner and others after a banquet was served. The affair was under the management of T. H. Lyle, Dr. V. D. Turner, Dr. H. L. Williams, Dr. W. D. Bloom, J. J. Hirschfield, R. M. Johnson, C. C. Hall, Thomas R. Morgan, Rev. W. D. Carter, R. Brooks, Sam D. Thompson, T. H. Williams, A. K. Clark, Richard Farr, J. A. Smith, J. A. Coquier, J. Thomas and G. E. Pickett. PROF. C. E. STARR HAS DECIDED TO BE WITH US AGAIN. Prof. Starr, an old acquaintance of Kansas City, has decided to locate with us again. You know Starr? Don't you remember when he taught at Quindaro in the manual training department, and since then Mr. Starr has taught his trade in some of the most prominent schools in the country. He was at Langston university and summer high school, besides teaching for years at Western university. Mr. Starr is prepared to serve you now in the plumbing business. Look at his large ad. in the Rising Son. It will explain all. Patronize Mr. Starr, as he is promoting Negro industries. The people must of necessity look at the "ad" of the Keystone Tailors, which is running in this paper. Mr. F. C. Morris, the manager of the place has always managed to give the Negro a square deal who patronizes his store. Always help those enterprises who help the Negro papers. Trees. Possibly by reason of some mysterious defect in the national character Americans seem to have little appreciation of the value of trees. The destruction of forests has gone on apace for many years, and even now that the absolute necessity of protecting the remaining tracts is generally recognized, it is only with great difficulty that legislation to this end is secured. Although the establishment of Arbor day has been regarded as an effective means for cultivating the appreciation of trees, there is still nothing like the sentiment there ought to be against their wanton destruction. Just Missed It. An elderly woman who had, during the course of a somewhat eventful life, buried four husbands, encountered at the gates of the cemetery where they reposed an old but timid lover, whom she had not seen for years. She took him inside and showed him—not without a feeling of pride—the well-kept tombstones of her former lords and masters. "Ah, James," she remarked, feelingly, "you might have been lying there to-day if you had only had a little more courage." The Rising Son compliments Dr. Smith, chairman of the judges, for his able management of the beauty Contest. It is a hard thing to be able to manage such a crowd with which he had to contend, which showed his generalship. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT STEAM HEATED. 1108 HIGHLAND, 3rd FLOOR. BEFORE THE KING OF KINGS. Pious Man Could Not Suffer Interruption to Player. A pious man was engaged in prayer while travelling on the highway. One of the nobles of the land, who knew him, was passing by, and saluted him, but the pious man did not mind the salutation and continued his prayer. The nobleman became vexed, and with a great effort he waited till the man had finished his prayers; whereupon he, in an excited manner, said to him: "Thou art a stupid fellow for thou hast sinned against thine own law, which commands man to take care of life. But thou has just risked thy life unnecessarily. Why did you not respond to my salutation? If I had spilt your head open with my sword, who could have called me to account?" "Sir! I pray, suppress your wrath; I hope to quiet you, if you will allow me only a few words in reply. Think for instance, that while you were standing in conversation with your king, a friend in passing by saluted you. Should you like to be interrupted in your conversation with the king in order to answer that salutation?" "Woe unto me, if I were to do so." "Now, I pray, dear sir! consider only the respect you thus pay to man! A mortal man, who is here to-day and to-morrow in the grave, while I myself, who stood facing the King of Kings, the immortal King, what should I have done?" The nobleman assuaged his wrath, and the pious man continued his journey in peace. Students' Practical Test. You won't get fat on crackers and milk. Four days dieting under direction of the medical department of the University of Minnesota has reduced the weight of five men engaged in the experiment from one-quarter of a pound to three and one-half pounds. The sophomore medical class in physiology was given practice in the determination of food values by having some of their number detailed as a food test squad. The men were given three meals each day, each meal consisting of about three and one-half ounces of crackers, one-half ounce of butter and one and two-fifths pints of milk. The comparatively great loss of weight of some of the men, all of whom started in in the best physical condition, is believed to have demonstrated that the restrictions placed upon them would kill the ordinary man in a short time. Meals were served at regular hours, and all the food given was the best to be had of its kind. None of the men ate anythink outside of what was served up by the medical department.—Minneapolis Journal. A Caddy's Joke. James Anderson, of the Scottish-American Golf club, smiled at a poor player on the Van Courtlandt Park links in New York. "He reminds me of a chap I used to know," said Mr. Anderson. "This chap played so badly that even his caddies made a butt of him. He got a ball badly bunkered one day, and, do what he would, he couldn't get it out again. Whack, whack, whack, he went, missing it every time. After half an hour's work he wiped his wet face with his handkerchief, and turned despairingly to the caddy. "Hang it,' he said, 'I have tried all my clubs on this confounded ball. What on earth am I to do now?" "The caddy caughed harshly. "Give it a swat with yer bag," he said. THE SCHEDULE WAS NOT QUITE CARRIED OUT. The programme of the Beauty Contest was carried out in all of its wholeness with the exception that Dr. Theo. Smith, the druggist, was supposed to march with the leading married lady, but on account of a sudden business engagement he could not get there in time. Dr. Smith, as chairman of the judges, expressed himself, when seen by a reporter of Son, as highly pleased with the termination of the affair. The judges all carried out the programme satisfactorily. The judges were: Dr. Theo. Smith, chairman. Dr. E. C. Bunch, Dr. J. H. Chizzelle, Dr. J. E. Dibble. Watch next week's issue. Great things are coming. Let everybody join in and help to make this paper a successful newsy journal. Come let us all pull up the hill and not down. WANTED! WANTED! A QUIET COUPLE TO RENT A £OTTAGE IN A DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD. COTTAGE IS COMPLETELY FURNISHED. NO ONE WITH CHILDREN DESIRED; $8 PER MONTH. CALL AT OFFICE OF RISING SON, 914 E. 12TH ST. BIG CLOTHING SALE Men's Suits and Overcoats Drummers' Samples These goods represent one of the best makers of high grade Clothing in the country, and are all of this season's make. Were actually made to sell for Come early and get one of the biggest bargains ever offered in Kansas City. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" So STRAIGHTEN KINNY or CURLY HAIR that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its length. known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and is one of the preparations known to us that makes knitted hair only shown above. It use makes the most sturdy shown above. It use makes the most sturdy and easy to comb. These results may be obtained from one treatment 2 to 4 times a week. Use of Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, relieves itching, invigorates and harms hair. It is a quiet necessity for ladies. Made has been made and sold continuously since about 1858, and label "OZONIZED OX MARROW" makes the hair the most beautiful. Patent Office, in 1874. Be sure to get Ford's at a time makes the hair STRAIGHT. Remember that Ford's Hair Pomade is on Chicago and Burlington. It is made only in Chicago and Burlington. Charles Ford, Press, on each pack signature. Charles Ford, Press, on each pack description. Every bottle. Price only 60 cts. Sold druggists and dealers. If your druggrist or for you from his jobber or wholesale dealer or send us 50 cts, for one bottle postpaid, or send it express paid. We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S. A. When ordering for mention name of this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Press 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Agents wanted everywhere. STATEMENT OF FACTS We Positively Guarantee Our $10 SUITS and CRAVENETTES To be equal to any $18 garmest sold in Kansas City. STYLE, QUALITY, FIT AND FINISH IT'S ALL HERE! That's the place where you bought that $3 HAT for $1.50 Same great values in our Suits. Come and Have a Look The LID 308 E. 12th St. WE CARRY A EULL LINE OF Groceries and Fresh Meats Vegetables in Season Orders solicited and delivered. J. L. MATSON, 19th and Grove BELL PHONE, GRAND 1417X SHOES AND RUBBERS Save a dollar on every pair of Shoes. The $2.00 and $3.00 Shoe Store for the latest styles in all leathers for women and men. DOLLAR OFF SHOE STORE 111 W. NINTH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO. UNION NATIONAL BANK Condensed Statement, as Made to the Comptroller of the Currency, at the Close of Business, December 3, 1907. Directors: C. W. Whitehead, Edward George, L. T. James, C. J. Schmelzer, J. P. Merrill, O. H. Dean, George W. Jones, Lee Clark, George D. Ford, W. D. Johnson, Felix L. LaForce, David T. Beals, Fernando P. Neal, William W. Seegar, Edwin W. Zea. BELL PHONE 841 X EAST. AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE CAFE MEALS AT ALL HOURS, DAY OR NIGHT. Mrs. M. D. Pogue, Prop. 1510 E. 14th St., Kansas City, Mo. Caterers' Cafe The New Idea A strictly up-to-date place to carry your company. Prompt acommodation. First-class service. Open all night. After-Theatre Lunches a specialty. MANAGERS----Wm. James, Al. Grimes. 1223 Baltimore Ave 1324 GRAND AVE. NEWS & GOSSIP It's the little bits we collect here and there hat enables us to run from year to year." All announcements and notices are ten cents per line. LOCALS. All hail Kansas City as the next meeting place for the Republican National convention. The mayor made a great hit in Washington by his enthusiastic speech. Did you read it. Kansas City gets almost anything it asks for. Are you not glad you live in Kansas City? Mrs. W. H. Hubbel is doing a good business at Twenty-third and Vine. She has the only Negro dry goods store in town. Give her a call. Mr. R. Fisher gave a whist party at 1722 East Eighteenth street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lewis of Kansas City, Kan. The evening was well spent. Luncheon was served in the new dining room, Hotel Eldora. Mrs. Starr, who is secretary at Smith's drug store on 18th and Tracy, is a very brilliant young lady, besides helping her husband's business very much, she is very amiable to all the people who come around. Go out and pay her a visit and become acquainted. Miss Bessie Patterson, the young lady who won first prize in the Beauty Contest, made the dress which she wore and which was so much admired. "NEWS" FROM SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 19TH AND WOODLAND Mr. Edward Allen Carter, Kansas City's Negro writer, author, poet, lecturer and humorist, entertained us. There was a large crowd present, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Mr. Carter is without doubt the best entertainer we have had the pleasure to listen to for some time. His writings and poems are good, and are rendered with thought, feeling and expression. May God speed you on, Mr. Carter! ALLEN B. LITTLE. When Mr. William Hendricks made his usual call on Miss Magnolia Lewis last Monday evening that young lady reminded him of his 29th birthday by surprising him with the presence of a few friends engaged at whist. Miss Lewis's little parlor was very prettily decorated and in one corner stood a small table bearing a huge cake, ornamented with 29 burning candles. Those invited were: Misses Estelle Graham, Hattie Brown, Pearl Bonham, Xenia Lindsay, Hugie Lewis and the Misses Williams; Mameses Lulu Smith, Marie Cathey and Christina Fennel; Messrs, Edward Tult, Mose Daniels, E. Cosby, Emmet Barnhill, Edward Pleasant, Phillips Sherrell, Joseph Cathey and William Fennell. We want it understood that the Son is at peace with everybody and everything. And any articles or extracts appearing in this paper or news matters come under the form of announcements and notices. See comment on announcements. Mrs. Florence Hackman and her two children, of Denver, Col., are visiting Mrs. Conwell of 1022 Virginia avenue. Miss Alice Laneer of 1322 Pacific street, has been suffering with a severe cold for two weeks and has been unable to attend school. She is very much improved. Mr. A. J. Kelso, a student of Lincoln High school, and a very bright and industrious young man, is now with the Rising Son as collector. Please pay him your bills and encourage the young man, and help us also to build up a great, broad and expanding Negro journal. Pay Mr. Kelso your subscriptions to the Rising Son. Capt. Thompkins, an old resident citizen of Kansas City, is here from Chicago visiting friends. Mr. C. H. Countee of Countee Bros., undertakers, is back among his friends after completing a course in embalming. Mrs. Emma McRay and Mrs. Adrian Smith gave an afternoon luncheon after matinee at the Baltimore Cafe, 1223 Baltimore avenue. FOR NEAT FURNISHED ROOMS CALL AT 1910 GROVE ST., MRS. JOHNSON. FOR YOUNG MEN ONLY. WOULD BE NO DISTURBANCE. Woman Merely Had Little Account to Gettle with Husband. She was a middle aged colored woman of muscular build, and as she stopped at one of the gates in the Union depot the other morning the official took notice that she was greatly perturbed and breathing hard. "Madam, you seem to be excited," he said, as she choked and gurgled and coughed. "Yes, sah, I does. I dun run mos' able way from de house, and I fell down fo' times on de way. If I gits sight of dat pusson he will also be afflicted wid overexcitement—heaps of it." "You have something under your shawl," he said, as his eyes detected a bulge to the garment. "Yes, sah," she replied, as she removed and held up to view an old axe handle. "Dis am what will bring on dat overexcitement in case dat pusson shows up vere." "But I can't permit any violence or disturbance, madam." "Oh, dere won't be no fussin' aroun' De pusson I done spoke of am my husband. He's done made up his mind to leave me fur another woman, and I 'spects 'em yere to take de train." "And you won't disturb the peace?" "Not at all, sah—no, sah. Dar won't be no disturbance. When I git eyes on him I shall spit on my hands, grip dis yere handle and jump for him, and befo' he comes to I'll have him home and all tucked in bed. No, sah—no disturbance 'cept dut I shall ax de people to stand back so dat I klin g a full swing of my arm to mash him!" —Chicago D.ly News. "MANLY ART" IN FRANCE. Sport of Boxing Just Now Something of a Craze. Boxing has become oute the rage in Paris; the old savate, with its effective high kicking, has been discarded for the "noble art" of Britain. But our lively neighbor the Gaul has always had a sneaking affection for a manly bout of fisticuous a L'Anglais. When Owen Swift, the famous champion of the lightweight, took refuge in Paris after killing his opponent, Brighton Bill, in a prize fight, he was patronized by all the members of the French Jockey club. After a fierce battle at Charenton with Jack Adams, another pugilist of renown, Swift was arrested and brought before the Paris tribunal of correctional police on a charge of "having inflicted wounds occasioning an incapacity to labor for less than 20 days." Owen's description in his evidence, of the course of training which he had to go through had an amusing effect upon the young sporting swells of Paris. For months afterward these young exquisites might be seen going at their best pace along the streets and boulevards, muffled up to their eyes in sweaters and greatcoats, getting into condition for boxing.—T. P. O. of London. The above cut is an exact likeness of C. H. Countee, senior member of Countee Bros., undertakers. Mr. Countee left Kansas City three months ago to attend to business matters in Chicago, and while there, having Twentieth century ideas and being very much possessed with that spirit handed down from his father, which is being ever ready to seek new ideas, decided to more thoroughly fit himself to care for the preparation and embalming of the dead. He entered and completed a thorough course in a Chicago School of Sanitary Science and the Science of Practical Embalming, after which he took a post-graduate course and graduated from each with honors, as his diplomas will certify. He has returned to Kansas City thoroughly able to take care of your deceased loved ones, and by late and modern methods disinfect and preserve them, thereby preventing the spread of all diseases, whether contagious or infectious. Mr. Countee is also prepared to disinfect your residence and rid your home of any and all bacteria or disease-producing germs that may be there unknown to you. No discoloration of bodies if he has your work. Under the new process he is now able to take care of drops cases and cases of drowning as easily as a case of fever, and no haste will be necessary in burying any body that is entrusted to his care, no matter what the cause of death may have been or whatever condition the corpse may be. Countee Bros., after having served you for the past twelve years, have taken this im-proved Twentieth century course for your benefit. They have been striving year after year to render satisfactory services, therefore they solicit your work and ask you to note im-provements. HAVE YOU A LARGE ARDOMEN? If so wear the C. Y. C. corset, which has an apron that reduces and supports the abdomen and gives a beautiful form. Made to order at 723 E. 11th st. Phone 1310 Grand. Nicely furnished rooms for rent lady or gentleman 1225 Vine. MRS. JOHNSON... This paper is growing into a broad and progressive Journal for the benefit of all the Negro people. We fight for right with all our might. FOR SALE.—Two rooming houses, one seven room furnished, another ten room newly furnished. Gas and water in both houses. Sell or rent 780 Main and Grand. Why is that expression so often heard? Because Emery, Bird, Thayer style is the correct and authoritative style. Because Emery, Bird, Thayer variety is so large--there's an opportunite to choose from a wide display of pretty nearly everything for every member of the family and the home--and that means a discriminating selection. These few points are of peculiar significance at Christmas time when the giver naturally wishes to feel that a gift will be thoroughly appreciated. Emery,Bird,Thayer Co. KANSAS CITY, MO. MRS. S. GRIFFIN 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 For Neatly Furnished Rooms Go to Mrs. Sadie Gibson's New Place at 609 E. Missouri Ave. For Railroad Porters and Hotel Waiters, Especially. Parisian Cloak Co. 1108 and 1110 Main Street. Calling Special Attention to two of our tailor-made $25.00 suit models at Woman's 52-inch Box Coats $16.50 Woman's 52-inch Box Coats $16.50 For these coats we purchased a large, fine imported broadcloth. The model is of our own selection, and each coat is lined throughout with splendid quality satin, edged around collar with velvet and neatly braid trimmed, gathered sleeve with braid trimmed cuff. There will be a great interest in these coats. $16.50. Third Floor. Bell Phone, 1799 East. For Neatly Furnish Go to Mrs. Sadie Gibson's Missouri Ave. For Rail Hotel Waiters, E Parisian C 1108 and 1110 M Calling Special At of our tailor-mat suit models at 1 Woman's 52-inch B For these coats we purchased a large model is of our own selection, and each coat quality satin, edged around collar with gathered sleeve with braid trimmed cuff. these coats. $16.50. 1720-22-24 E.18th St. ished Rooms S New Place at 609 E. Iroad Porters and Especially. Cloak Co. Main Street. ttention to two ade $25.00 ENGLISH BROADCLOTH SUITS $30.00. 30-inch length coat suits of English broadcloth; double-breasted style, with new medium fitted back; velvet coat collar; deep shaped fancy buttons; new side plaited skirt, trimmed with stitched straps and buttons. A wide range of colors, at. $30.00 Attractive 33-inch length coat suits of velveteen in a wide range of colors; collarless style; very elaborately trimmed with black hussar braid and garnitures of soutache; richly lined with satin. The new plaited skirt trimmed with rows of braid, at. $30.00 CUTAWAY COAT SUITS. $40. Suits of attractive, mannish mixtures; 30-inch length, fitted cutaway coat; double-breasted; velvet coat collar, outlined with contrasting color broadcloth; new patch pockets, trimmed with velvet buttons; cluster plaited skirt, finished with two wide self-folds. ..... $40.00 A GREAT SALE OF COATS AT $25.00. Smartest effects of the season in coats for women and misses. Coats that would cost $35 to $50 to duplicate. English and lightweight broadcloths, kerses, mixtures and caracul cloth; elegantly lined; 30 to 52 inch lengths. $25.00 Second Floor. Box Coats $16.50 Large, fine imported broadcloth. The coat is lined throughout with splendid velvet and neatly braid trimmed. There will be a great interest in Third Floor. KEEP OFF THIS DATE. Jan. 20, 1908. THE UNITED K. OF P. LODGES, 9 IN NUMBER, WILL GIVE ON MONDAY, JAN. 20, 1908, A GRAND RECEPTION TO THE BENEFICIARY BOARD AND WILL ALSO HAVE AS THEIR GUESTS THE SUPREME KEEPER OF RECORDS AND SEALS, C. K. ROBINSON, OF ST. LOUIS AND MAJOR GENERAL R. R. JACKSON, OF CHICAGO, COMMANDER OF ALL THE UNIFORMED RANK IN THE WORLD. WATCH THIS PAPER FOR PARTICULARS. HELP THIS AFRO-AMERICA BY GIVING IT YOU FAMILY TRADE BELL PHONE Special Prices to Lodges. GEORGE O'BEN For all kinds of Wines, Br We handle all the Standards for their AGE, Purity, Qual Holicay Wines and Liquor made to Private and Public and Sacrament Wine in Gal Whiskies, 75c to $1.50 per Quart. " $1.50 to $5.00 per Gal. Brandies, 75c to $1.00 per Q BOTTLED IN $1.00 to $1.50 per Quart JAMES TUCKER, RETAIL BEN. J. M AFRO-AMERICAN ENTERPRISE BY GIVING IT YOUR XMAS ORDER. V TRADE A SPECIAL BELL PHONE, 1584 EAST. Lodges. 5c Off. ORGE O'BEE, Gen'l Solicitor Brands of Wines. Brandies, Whiskies and mile all the Standard Brands of Liquors. AGE, Purity, Quality and Strength B Wines and Liquors now. Special Lov Private and Public Parties on Entertain- ment Wine in Gallon Lots. 5c to $1.50 per Quart. 75c to $5.00 per Gal. Wines, 35c to 75c to $5.00 per Gal. Brands, 75c to $1.00 per Quart; $1.50 to $3.00 per BOTTLED IN BOND GOODS $1.00 to $1.50 per Quart. $3.00 to $5.00 per Gal. TES TUCKER, RETAIL LIQUOR DEALER, 2201 CN. J. McCORMIE HELP THIS AFRO-AMERICAN ENTERPRISE SUCCEED BY GIVING IT YOUR XMAS ORDER. FAMILY TRADE A SPECIALTY BELL PHONE, 1584 EAST. Special Prices to Lodges. 5c Off on Phone Orders. GEORGE O'BEE, Gen'l Solicitor. For all kinds of Wines, Brandies, Whiskies and Gins. We handle all the Standard Brands of Liquors known for their AGE, Purity, Quality and Strength Buy your Holicay Wines and Liquors now. Special Low Prices made to Private and Public Parties on Entertainment, and Sacrament Wine in Gallon Lots. Whiskies, 75c to $1.50 per Quart. Wines, 35c to 75c per Quart. " $1.50 to $5.00 per Gal. 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" $1.00 to $2.50 per Gal. Quart; $1.50 to $3.00 per Gal. BOND GOODS: Art. $3.00 to $5.00 per Gal. L LIQUOR DEALER, 2201 VINE STREET. McCORMICK Barber Shop T-CLASS SERVICE. NE 2078 MAIN street, Kansas City, Mo. YOUR TRADE E TAILORS Wear Clothes THAT WILL HANG $1.00 OFF on all orders of Suits and Overcoats if you CUT THIS AD OUT E TAILORS 12th @ Grand Ave. AMONDS VAS ane ON iC THE J \’ CHRISTIAN: WORLD ¢¥ laciaaceieicacoais LIQUOR TRAFFIC OUTLAWED. Decision of Indiana Court and Man Who Made it. Judge Artman of Indiana, who syranis into fame by his decision that : the Hquor trattic ]was — unconstitu tional, reeontly ex i plained and vind! cated his position SFPD A in an aaitvoss de T7'A) Hiverea tn Phila vy 7 |telphia, There are < several stops in . jthe araument, but the prinetples are >. these: ‘The law of : God, the moral Ve tus, ts of para: ror setameue 81 Athy S ey : 7 | controvenes it can be right or ought to be considered legal. The common law of England and the United States recognizes the Christian religion and, therefore, the moral law. Moreover, the constitution of the United States declares the ends for which our gov: pmment 1s established. These are To form a more perfect union, estab: lish justice, insure domestic tranquilll- ty, provide for the common defense, Promote the general welfare,” ete, But the sale of intoxicants mediates di rectly against these ends, Therefore, sovernment bas vot the rightful pow er to sanction or tolerate it. The traf. fic must be judged in the light of the moral law, the principles of Chris: Uanity, and those ends of government declared in the constitution. We be- lieve that Judge Artman’s decision is without a flaw, but to obtain such de- cisions We must have men lke Judge Artman on the bench. The moral convictions of the man were wrought into his decision as well as his legal acumen, The great advantage which has been gained by Judge Artman’s decision is that discussion concerning the liquor trae has been lifted into the region Mt purely moral consideration, says the Home Herald. ‘The only question now is, is It right or wrong? ‘This is the only consideration which ought to be admitted into the settlement of any moral question. It is belleved that the Issue Is now In such shape that it can be carried to the supreme court of the United States, If it reaches that tri- bunal, in an important sense, the indges themselves will be on trial, for their decision will depend not on the letter of any statute so much as on the moral perceptions of the court und {ts amenabifity to arguments drawn from the character and known will of God. A GREAT MISSION. Success of Lectures of Dr. Charles Cuthbert Hall in India. The lectures of President Charles Curhbert Hall in India have been warmly praised in the native press “The Patriot,” the oldest Hindu organ in India, says in its discussion of the lecture course: “The divinity of Christ has nowhere been questioned. ‘The main reason why Dr. Hall has been able to draw the Hindu heart is that he has not interkarded his speeches: with ignorant abuse of other religions. Dr, Hal's lectures, instead of lower- ing Christianity in the eyes of the Ovientals, will rather tend to Increase their regard for it.” A prinetpal bene. fit that comes from such a visit as that of Dr. Hall to India, is in a thor- ough interpretation of the likenesses of Christianity to the heathen faiths, as well as the dissimilarities and the contrasts. The misstonary who touch- es these occult civilizations {s usually determined beforehand that the faith of the chureh is a compendium of all truth, and there is little effort on bis part to appreciate the ideals of the Brahman and tle Confucian philoso: vhies, The leaders of thought in In- dia and China, and to a lesser extent in Japan, have stood apart from Christianity because it was so unheed. fl and unapprectative of their ances: tral beliefs, A man of Christian eul- ture who can interpret to the best in- telligence of the East the truth of Christ, with a full sense of the merits in the non-Christian theologies, has a great mission, and his work may be of Drichless comesanaacn. Colored Y. M. C. A. ‘The report of the secretary of the Atlanta Colored ¥. M,C. A. is Inter: esting and encouraging. In 1901 the association had 40 members. During the following six years the member: ship has ageregated 2,067, with a Present Membership of 275: 450 dif- ferent persons have attended the night school, ‘The aggregate attendance up: on men's Bible classes is 2,000, and upon Gospel meetings 25,537; 75 po- sitions secured; upwards of 150 con- versions and receipts for all purposes 39,150.26, “Not Yet Believers.” “Not yet beltevers” is the courteous term always used for the heathen by some of the missionaries in Japan. As Dr. Partridge, the bishop of Kyoto, says: “It is much superior, even to the term ‘unbelievers’ or ‘non-be- Hevers," because it does not accuse them of any opposition to the faith, but rather implles an fnterest‘in it which a further study will surely deepen, St, Paul's ‘Gentlemen of Athens’ states a principle always tc be remempered.” THE VICTIM OF A418 OWN LAW. Predicament of George P. McCabe Should Please Beef Packers. George P. McCabe, solicitor of the department of agriculture, had an ex: perience a few weeks ago which prob: ably will gratify the beef packers. McCabe was the author of that pro. vision of the meat inspection law which forbids any railroad to trans- port meats unless labeled “U. 8, In. spected and Passed.” The agriculture solicitor is @ hospitable man, He likes nothing better than to gather a few congenial souls around his board, es- pecially on Sunday afternoon. He has been passing the summer at Gar- rett Park, Md., a suburb of Washing: ton, and buys all his supplies in the eapital city, During a hot spell some time ago ‘he asked a number of men to dine with him on the Sabbath and told his wife that as the ice box was low it would be wise to replenish the meat supply. Mrs. MeCabe dutifully came to Washington and purchased about 70 pounds of roast beef, bacon, lamb, ete. The butcher sent the basket to the railroad station and the baggage- man promptly declined to receive it on the ground that it was not marked “U.S. Inspected and Passed.” Mrs. McCabe telephoned to her hue band; he tried to turn the wheels of government, but failed—it was Sat- urday and work ceased at one o'clock —and in order to get the stuff out to his home MeCabe had to take it into the passenger car. Upon ar-| rival at Garrett Park there was no ve hicle waiting. ‘The solicitor was com. | pelled to load the basket on his shout. | der and mareh along a dusty road and then through what ts called “the ireary woods" to reach his house. He toiled for half an hour before he arrived at home, and when he did his friends say he was in an unspeak- ible frame of mind. One thing is rertain, “U.S. Inspected and Passed” is not half as popular in’ the agri- wltural department as it was before that blue Saturday, SKATE ON CAPITAL STREETS. Clerks Use Roller Skates to Go to Their Occupations. Roller skating, which in other cities {s practically an amusement, is used in a practical way by government em- ployes in Washingtou. About 25 clerks employed in the post office depart- tent Who live in the vicinity of Mount Pleasant skate to the office. The clerks formed a party for their first appearance, for the reason that up to this Ume roller skating has been con- sidered the prerogative of children and not generally indulged in by grown people outside of rinks, M. 0, Chance, ehief clerk, led the party, which made its way down Six teenth street as the most desirable thoroughfare, It is expected that the organization of this concerted movement in the d- rection of practical roller skating will place the sport upon a basis similar to that once enjoyed by the bicycle. The miles of smooth asphalt streets in Washington unobstructed by much heavy traflie make it an Ideal city for skating. Thousands of young men and women go to work in the departments daily and need not only the exereise which roller skat- ing to the office will give, but the price of car tickets as well, | Work for Senator's Secretary. Every new congress brings to Washington the meanest man in Christendom, A western senator ar. ranged last summer for the construc: tion of a barn, “I want the work done as econom: leally as possible," he told the car- enter. “It will save money, won't ft, to drive one nail instead of two into each board?” "Yes," was the reply. “But the barn won't be as strong.” “That's all right,” responded the thrifty senator, “you go ahead with the work, using one nail in each board.” When the carpenter finished the senator used a Western Union frank to call his secretary to his home “to do some work which had accumu: lated.” Upon the latter's arrival he dis: posed of a number of letters and then said: “Here are four pounds of natils. 1 want you to drive an extra mall in every plank in that barn.” As the government pays the salaries of senators’ secretaries it 1s readily apparent that the western economist saved something in having him in- stead of the carpenter drive the requisite number of nails into the barn, Beonomical Senator Clark. Rich as is ex-Senator William A, Clark of Montana, he indulged in vart- ous economies while in Washington which attracted considerable atten- tion, Late one night when it was rain- ing cats and dogs Clark entered a car, his umbrella dripping and the bottoms of his trousers soaked. Sev- eral passengers knew Clark and be- gan speculating about what they would do if they had his money, “A carriage for mine on a night lke this,” observed one. “A steam yacht to navigate the streets,” remarked another, “I would do exactly what Clark has done," sald a third. “A cab would cost 50 cents, My trousers could be pressed in the morning for a quarter, A street car ticket costs 4 1-3 cents, ‘There Is a clear profit of 20 2-3 cents, and that to a millionaire means some thing, Just multiply that sum by 365 and you would appreciate the yearly saving. Little economles make little millionaires.” Piven Tine = IN Dprses na hie 5 E/ ey ia 7 es re, ; 4 fi } r * i en poo HAT Ne NB OF BLUF ieee fe ‘hes L_—- J A Vi, ¢ BRD tea fr ~ \ ‘e es THE VOGUE OF 57 STRIPES* ry Ny )iy)\a. | i) » Y NAT Of SEVEQUE” Much of our interest Is now cen- tered in frills, and here I find myself again conceitedly exulting in my suc- cessful knack of prophecy. You may be deceived in the cost of a coat and skirt, but the frills are of a more tell- tale disposition, and the eyes of the least expert can detect at once which are made of fine muslin or batiste, and which of mercerized lawn or any of the cheaper sort of fabrics which can be called upon to do such serv: ice. A very superior specimen has a hand-embroldered center plait, flanked on either side with a lace frill; and a very attractive model has an insertion of lace down the center of the front, a plaited lawn frill on either side being edged with lace, while the collar band is of transparent lace, and the base of this ts finished with a narrow black tie. Doubtless we shall suffer consider: ably from the machinations of the in- experienced or willfully wicked wash- erwoman, and those who are going to indulge themselves in frills of fine quality had best set about it at once to find a successful clear starcher And having discovered her, teach her how not to starch, It seems quite right and proper that these dainty-laced decorations of tuckers and rufflings should accom: pany the beaver and panne hats, trimmed with feathers and well allied to velvet gowns, they may pass for what we should have called in the early days of the century “brave ar. ray.” T confess myself much in love with the notion of the plain dress which looks simple, with an elaborate shirt and frilliogs and ruffles, and crowded with a very expensive hat with beau- tiful feathers upon it. And, talking of beautiful feathers, 1 would refer once more to those new elaborations of the ostrich feather. The manufacturers have contrived now to extend the length of their fronds, so that they have a shaggy Appearance, and they are as delight: fully attractive as novel. Indeed, by the side of them the ordinary ostrich feather, even if it be of very good quality, seems quite uninteresting, Sometimes these feathers are shaded, two dark colors being most successfully used, such as peacock blue and brown, and two tones of one color will also do good service, There is a great rage for the satin hat, and this shares favor with the hat of silks, An excellent: model which is enjoying much favor having the brim of white silk, bound with brown velvet, and the crown very full and large and made entirely of brown vel- Yet; Innocent of any trimming whatso- ever, and somewhat In the old beef. eater shape, is this crown, The striped tweeds and the striped velvets ure no longer threatening— they have arrived. A coat and ekirt of dark blue and black velveteen I met recently looked extremely well under the influence of a dark blue vel- vet hat with masses of black wings at one side, and over this fell a yell of durk blue soft chenille net, I have by no means exhausted my. affection for veils, and wish they were more general. They lend special grace to the head and exercise a bo- niga influence on the extravagances of the millinery. A short brown, tweed si‘rt and a brown velvet coat and @ dark purple bat with @ purple velk over it achieves @ charming ef. fect, and again I may quote as being particularly admirable a dress of mole- gray, with a mole-gray hat and a mole-gray veil, with blue Japanese em. broldery forming the low double- breasted waistcoat, which was cut in a V at the top to exhibit the indis- pensable jabot frill of muslin. One would have to search far to find a dress more tasty or elegant than the one pictured here. The ma terial of which it is made is of the palest sky blue satin, cut in a sort of combination of the pinafore frock of our summer's affections and the new princess dress which is draped across the figure and opens all down the skirt slightly at one side. The un der-vest is of fine white tulle illusion. encrusted with large fiower motifs. lt | E At ie Ny law which are embellished with little em pire wreaths in blue ribbon work. Tc increase the princess effect the entire dress is bordered with a fine pale blue passementerie, which outlines the bretelles of the bodice, descends along the opening on one side of the skirt and borders the hem. Our art. ist gives a little sketch of the pretty way the fullness of the bodice 1s hetl by the stitched bands rising back and front, centered by an oval em- broldered motif in the shape of a buckle. The sleeves are of net, like the vest, and are finished with a twist of blue satin ribbon and flounces of valenciennes, Costly Dog Collars, Five hundred and fifty pounds was pald by a nobleman at the beginning of the elghteenth century for a dog collar of gold. A collar of silver, with four small diamonds, costing 200 guineas, was sold to a society lady for her pet dog. It 1s fashionable in France to put gold bracelets studded with jewels on the forelegs of poodles, The plain gold collars with jeweled settings cost no less than £20, while the jeweled collars run to £100. Tho bracelets run frum £2 to £70 each, RUTH’S WISE CHOICE ‘Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 8, 1907 ‘Specially Arranged for This Paper, GOLDEN TEXT.—“Thy se shall be my people, und thy God iy Goa. “Ruth TIME.—Ruth belongs to the times of the Judges, possibly tm the time of Gideon, B.C, 1222-1182, or in the early part of the fudgeship of Ell, when Bast Israel was op- Pressed by Amorites, and West Israel by the eee (1H), As she was the great grandmother of David, either date is possible. The dates are the common ones in our Bible. Bome scholars place David's date considerably later, PLACE.—The early home of Naomi ana the later one of Ruth was at Bethlehem, around which so many interesting events cluster. The early home of Ruth was in Moab, east of the Dead Sea and southern Jordan, Comment and Suggestive Thought. The Two Decisions.—The two wid- owed daughtersinlaw, Orpah, the “Fawn,” and Ruth, “the Rose of Moab,” went part of the way to see Naom! off, as friends and relatives were accustomed to do, and as fs still the custom in the east. When the time came to part, when they had kissed each other and wept together, they both declared they would not return, but would go with her to Israel, “Like @ wise woman, she declined to take advantage of the impulse of passion- ate regret, which seemed adverse to their temporal welfare, and which their cooler judgment might not sanc- tion, and urged them, by many atrong arguments, to return.” “God wrestled with Jacob with desire to be con- quered; 80 Naomi, no doubt, opposed Ruth, hoping and wishing that she herself might be foiled.”—T, Fuller. She would have Ruth fully understand her own mind, and realize what the decision would cost her. So in the parable of Christ (Luke 14: 26-33). So Joshua, in his farewell address to his people, when urging them with all his soul to be true to their God, even after their declaration—“God forbid that we should forsake the Lord"— tells them, “Ye cannot serve the Lord” (Josh. 24: 21). Orpah decides to go back to her people. There was little to attract her to a new and strange home, with pov- erty in prospect, with little hope that she would be welcome to the exclusive Jews, to whom, as well as to her mother, she might become a burden— nothing to attract her except love and religion. . Neither of these did she Bosses in a degree sufficient to over- eeme the obstacles in the way. We do not know whether she returned to the worship of idols or whether she, at least in private, clung to the re- ligion and the. God she had learned from Naomi Ruth, with a deeper nature and clearer insight, with a love to Naom! that would cheer and strengthen her, and a consciousness of her need of God and love to God that made all other blessings as nothing in compari- son, clave unto Naomi, and, like Mary, chose the good part which shall not be taken away from her. V. 16. “And Ruth said.” “Ruth's passionate burst of tenderness is im- mortal. It has put into fitting words for all generations the deepest thoughts of loving hearts, and comes to us over all the centuries between as warm and living as when it welled up from that pure, heroic soul. The two strongest emotions of our nature are blended in it, and each gives a por- tion of its fervor—love and religion.” —Maclaren, Orpah and Ruth, starting together for the promised land, and one return- ing to idolatry, while the other goes on to immortal blessedness, are’ par- alleled by the characters in the early part of Bunyan’s “Pilgrim's Progress,” where Christian and his neighbors |’ start together for the Celestial City. | Christian goes on, while Obstinate | and Pliable soon return to the City of Destruction. “It might have been” sums up the tragedy of many a life. Choices between good and evil, even in small things, are the most im- portant acts of our lives. They are the creative acts of the soul. Often these fateful crises come in our lives in connection with decisions of the importance of which we do not dream. | y We know what is right; we do not know the far-reaching effects, : The Outcome of Ruth's Choice.—So far we have been reading the introduc: ‘ion to Ruth's romantic love story, a ‘ompanton picture in common life to he picture in Solomon’s song portray: ng the love of a great king. It is well to have these two pictures | « n the Bible gallery, because home ind holy love are essential conditions tf the transforming this world into he kingdom of God. Home and love pen the gates to Paradise, The star ot Bethlehem for the race stands over he home with Jesus in it. The greatest reward both of Boas nd of Ruth arises from the fact that hey were the ancestors of King david, the greatest of Israel's kings, ind of David's greater son, Jesus, the rince of peace. NGHT SWEATS, USED PE-RU-NA; 7 7 } | Pk | a Fe a : ae 7 gh HRS: ee tuto, OC M25, 212218 Lone, 1185 W. 13th St. Chicago, IIL, ‘writes: “‘Ttake pleasure in writing you these few lines, thinking there may be other women suffering thesameas did. “Thad my complaints for over a year, night sweatea!l winter and moappetite. I was run-down so for that 1 hud to sit down to do my cooking, I was so weak. st tried many different medicines and doctors also. Nothing seemed to do me any good. The doctors wanted to oper- ate on me. “At last I wrote to Dr. Hartman. I told him just exactly how I was, and he told me what ailed me and how ishould take Peruna, “I did as he told me for four months, and now Jam all cured, “No one can tell how thankful I am to him, as I had given up all hopes of ever getting well again, “Lam a widow and the mother of six small children who depend on my sup- port, I work all day and seldom get red. “I took five bottles of Peruna in all. “Any woman wishing to know more about my case may write to me and I will gladly tell all about it, “I thank Dr. Hartman for what he has done for me.” = At the County Fair, “Doing a land-office business, eh?” Femarked the man from the city, “What is that you are selling, any- way?” “Blessed it I know myself, boss,” whispered the fakir at the | county fair; “it has zigzag lines all over it and when a woman comes up I sell it to her as a skirt pattern and when a man comes up I sell it to him as a guaranteed and genuine map of Mars.” YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNSIGHTLY. 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Better turn your extra time into cash, I pay $3.00 per day, in cash, for good work, and supply all the capi- tal besides, rite for details. to-day. This offer will not ap- pear again, ATKINSON, 1024 Race St., Philadelphia. 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. LADIES, THERE IS A CHANCE FOR YOU AT Madam Mamie De Vaule Vincent's School of Dress Making and Ladies' Talloring To learn all of the latest systems in Dressmaking, Cutting, Fitting and everything to make you master of the dressmaking art. Madam Vincent is a graduate of four different schools, with twelve years' experience in the largest stores in Kansas City. The price of tuition is very low—in fact, you can make money while learning. Special Course in Sewing, 20 Days, $5.00 I cordially invite all to visit the school and investigate. Bell Phone 507 Grand. 1104 Charlotte St., Kansas City, Mo. REAL ESTATE RENTAL And INSURANCE. OUR FALL GOODS Have Come F. ALTERGOTT Suits $15 up Pants $3.50 up 606-608 East 12th Street F. Altergott Building Kansas City, - - Missouri P. O. Drawer 2318 Agents wanted. LADIES, THERE IS A CHAPTER Madam Mamie De Vaule Vinne Making and Ladies To learn all of the latest systems in Dressmaking, to make you master of the dressmaking art. four different schools, with twelve years' ex- kansas City. The price of tuition is very low while learning. Special Course in Sewing I cordially invite all to visit the school and Bell Phone 507 Grand. 1104 C Home 'Phone 5478 Main P. L. PP REAL ESTATES And INSURANCE Houses F On Easy Terms 127 West 8th KANSAS CITY, J. J. ALTERGOTT, Mgr. Don't forget the number. gantly fitted up with every gentlemen. W. T. C Rpaireing Neatly and Promptly Done. Buffalo Cleane WALDEN & DRU Bell Phone 3682 Grand Home Phone 3323 Grand Washington, D. C. FOR YOU AT Mrs. School of Dress Coloring. Fitting, Fitting and everything that Vincent is a graduate of in the largest stores in fact, you can make money Days, $5.00 legate. E St., Kansas City, Mo. Bell 'Phone 3136 Main ATT. RENTAL NCE. Sale like Rent. oot MISSOURI. UR 912 East Twelfth Street Who have been noted for their general satisfaction to its Patrons have undergone a remodeling, and attached a private Dining Room upstairs. It is now one of the nicest of its kind in the City, with its new electric fans. We carry the best the market can afford: Among which in their seasons are Black Bass, Catfish, Cropples, Oysters, Spring Chicken, Fancy Steaks, Chops and Fowls of all kinds. Neat waiters and everything served first-class, with soft drinks. J. S. FIELDS and WIFE Proprietors. ing New! Come One O V. T. GREEN Has Moved His INY ARC d Shooting Gall To 713 MAIN STREET get the number. His new place up with every inducement for W. T. GREEN, Don't forget the number. His new place will be elegantly fitted up with every inducement for ladies and gentlemen. W. T. GREEN, Propr. Rpaireing Neatly and Promptly Done. Bell Phone 2772 Grand Home Phone 7397 M Buffalo Cleaners and Dyers WALDEN & DRUMMOND Props. America's Family Beer THE WESTON Deep down bene Weston are the cellar masonry and massiv one ambition was to wont to whet their wi bumpers" in cellars I "Cleanliness is a religious fidelity. From the choice made, to the bottling machinery. "A P $8.50 Regular Price $8.50 per pair To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only (CASH WITH O NO MORE TROUBLE Result of 15 years DESCRIPTION: M with a special quality of without allowing the air that their tires have only a small amount of air prepared fabric on the trunk or soft roads is overcooled out between the tires so as per mat. You only pay a part A. You do not pay a cent u. We will allow a cash o. OF OUIT OF OUIT plated brass hand pump juncture closers to be at OUIT expense if for. We are perfectly reliable tenderer. Expressure you will free finer than any tire you in that when you want a order at once, hence the 1025 East 19th Street, 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 bumper" in cellars 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 choicest 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. DO NOT BUY A BICYCLE from anyone or on any kind of term, until you have received our complete Free Catalogues illustrating and describing every kind of high bicycle, bicycles, old patterns and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW PRICES 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 that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The backing Back Weaver is made of a durable material that prevents the tire from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all section. The regular price of these tires is $5 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider for the cost per pair per person and sanctioned and round the strictly as representative Worldwide price. The current unit price is $10 per pair and round the strictly as representative DO NOT WAIT but write us a post today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a part of your bike and make sure you are not overcharging your bike with everything. Write NOW. His new place will be ele- inducement for ladies and GREEN, Propr. Bell Phone 2772 Grand Home Phone 7397 M. ers and Dyers UMMOND Props. Kansas City, Mo. HOME PHONE 48 MAIN "The Beer that made Milwaukee America's Family Beer ROYAL BREWING THE WESTON ROYAL BREWING CO., Kansas Kansas City Office 1912-14 Deep down beneath the surface of the old, pict Weston are the cellars of the Weston Royal Brewing masonry and massive stone walls remind of an one ambition was to brew a healthful beer. Studio wont to whet their wits and discuss great questions bumpers" in cellars like those of the Weston Royal "Cleanliness is next to Godliness," is the brew religious fidelity. From the choicest hops and well matured ripe made, to the bottling works, which is equipped with machinery. THE WATCH WORK "A Pure Health Tonic Feel 1 CENT. IS ALL to write for the showing the BICYCLES. BELOW any other manufacture DO NOT BUY A or on any kind of form, until you have logues illustrating and describing the bicycles, old patterns and latest PRICES and wonderful new offer direct to rider with no middleness's WE SHIP ON APPROX. 10 Days Free Trial and make allow 10 Days Free Trial and make in the world will do. You will able information by simply writing. We need a Rider Agent in every to make money to suitable young men. $8.50 PUNCTURE-PRO Regular Prico $8.50 per pair. To Introduce We Will Soll You a Sample Pair for Only (CASH WITH ORDER $4.85) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. Result of 15 years experience in tire making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over Seventy-five Thousand pairs sold last year. **DESCRIPTION:** Made in all sizes. It is lively and cute with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of that their tires have only been pumped once or twice in an artificial rubber on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensation or soft roads is overcome by the patent "fuset Weaver" squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming only 50% of the pressure of only 50% per pair. All orders shipped same day letter r. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found. We will allow a cash discount of 5 percent (thereby making the purchase more attractive) for plated brass hand pump and 5 Sampson metal puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts in GHR expense if for any reason they are not satisfied. Burden of Forgery Alert or the Editor of this book. KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT Home, Sweet Home. The chief reason for leaving home is that one may the better enjoy coming back to it. Home is the place we have so studiously suited to our own needs that it fits us like an outer envelope. In no other house do we feel so absolutely ourselves. — London Truth. Do the Colored people of this city desire to see a newsy news paper? Will they show that they want one? If you want to make a safe investment that will bring you a nice income see Weaver's list of rooming houses on Page 7. We wish that our Kansas City, Kansas subscribers would be more prompt in paying their subscription. Our collectors have had a very hard time in making his regular rounds. Send your subscription to the office. We have a sum of over $300 at present due this office. Don't let our collector call again. Come promptly or send it to our office 914 E. 12th St. Let the Rising Son Pub. Co., do your printing. We print all kinds of calling cards, invitations, wedding announcements or any kind of job printing. Call 780 Main or Grand. Office 914 E. 12th St. ESTABLISHED 1842 "Milwaukee Jealous" BREW Brewed From Hops and Malt GO., Kansas City and Weston, Mo. 1912-14 Grand Ave. old, picturesque and beautiful little city of Royal Brewery. The great arches of heavy one of ancient times when the old master's Studious Monks and wise Priars were questions while "enjoying the bowls and ton Royal Brewery. the brewery motto, and is adhered to with matured malt from which "Royal Brew" is shipped with the most modern and sanitary WORDS ARE Unic For Home Use" IS ALL IT WILL COST YOU write for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue allowing the most complete line of high-grade BICYCLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at PRICES manufacturer or dealer in the world. BUY A BICYCLE from anyone, with you have received our complete Free Catalog describing every kind of high grade and low-grade new offers made possible by selling from factory dealers's profits. AL without a cent deposit. Pay the Freight and make other liberal terms which no other You will learn everything and get much value writing in a postal. IN every town and can offer an opportunity young men who apply at once. E-PROOF TIRES ONLY $4.80 PER PAIR Notice the thick rubber trunk "A" and puncture strip "B" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will not outlast any other make-NOFT, ELASTIC and LANY RIDING. eely and easy riding, very durable and lined inside letters from satisfied customers stating twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than being given by a dealer of thin, specially designed letters from satisfied customers. Weave "tread which prevents all air from being overcoming all suction. The regular price of these weaves are making a special price to the rider and found them strictly as represented by making the price $15.00 per pair if you send advertisement to us. We also offer one nickel coin in full packaged in brass knives or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned satisfactorily on examination. This paper about us. If you order a pair of run faster, wear better, last longer and look up price. We know that you will be so well pleased our order. We want you to send us a small trial wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and accessories, and in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual retail today. DO NOT TRINK OF BUYING tiers from anyone until you know the new and Kelley's Best Boats all the Rest. Kelley Milling Co. If a man be willing, then any argument shall be matter of encouragement; but if unwilling, then any argument shall be matter of discouragement—John Bunyan. India's Irrigated Land India has 4,835,947 acres of irrigated land in the Punjab, an increase of 453,561 acres in one year. The crops are mainly wheat, sugar cane, grain and winter oilseeds. If you have a solid silver cake dish and no cake for it, don't discard it. Tie a pale mauve ribbon on it and keep it in the kitchen as a receptacle for potato peelings. Ungallant Suggestion. "He complains that his wife refuses to listen to him." "He should cultivate the habit of talking in his sleep." —Houston Post. Unpleasant Truth Tellers. We wonder why it is that those individuals who boast about telling the truth never have anything very pleasant to say. Her Heaven. The fleshy woman's idea of heaven is a place in which she can take off her corset and sit around without locating ungrateful. Place for a Good Book. The very best place for a thoroughly good book is in your head and your heart. If it is not worthy of being kept there, it is of little importance where it is kept, or how soon you get rid of it.—From "Books and Reading," in N. Nicholas. The Secret of A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION New Revealed FREE What beauty is more desirable than an exquisite complexion and elegant jewels. An opportunity for every women to obtain both, for a limited time only. The directions and recipe for obtaining a faultless complexion is the secret long guarded by the master minds of the ORIENTALS and GREEKS. This we obtained after years of work and at great expense. It is the method used by the fairest and most beautiful women of Europe. Hundreds of American women who now use it have expressed their delight and satisfaction. This secret is easily understood and simple to follow and it will save you the expense of creams, cosmetics, bleaches and forever give you a beautiful complexion and free your skin from pimples, bad blackheads, etc. It alone is worth to you many times the price we ask you to send for the genuine diamond ring of latest design. We all you this ring at our small presentation room and you will be amazed. The price is less than one half what others charge. ring or latest design. We will you this ring at one small price. The price is less than one half what others charge. The recipe is fine with every ring. It is a gramine rose cut diamond ring of sparkling brillancy absolutely guaranteed, very dainty, shaped like a Becker with Tiffany setting of 12Kt. gold shell, at your local jeweller it would cost considerable more than $2.00. Notice style of ring. We mail you this beautiful com- plexion recipe free when your order is received for ring with size marked on diag gram herewith and $2.00 in money order, stamps or bills. Get your order in before our supply is exhausted. This offer is made for a limited time only as a means of advertising and introducing our goods. Send to-day before this opportunity is forgotten. T. C. MOSELEY 32 East 23rd Street, New York City FREE To women for collecting names and selling our novelties, we give big premiums send your name to-day for our new plan of big profits with little work write to-day. Address C. T. MOSELEY Premium department 32 F. 23rd Street New York City. EXAMPLE OF SUBLIME "NERVE." This Man Surely Cut Out for Great Captain of Industry. When Robertson entered his sitting-room he found Trescott there, resplendent in fail evening dress, and helping himself to one of his—Robertson's—best cigars. "Halton!" he said. "Why the war-gaint?" "Going to Bellingham's to dinner," was the reply. "Why don't you buy better cigars?" Robertson looked his friend up and down. "The effect isn't so bad," he said. "Anyone that didn't know you might take you for a gentleman. But I didn't think you boasted an evening suit." "I don't," said Trescott. "These duds are yours." "Well, of all the gigantic cheek—" "But I didn't come down to talk about that. I want to know if you'll lend me your umbrella, it's raining." "I'll see you in Jericho first!" said the indignant Robertson. "Oh, very well," said Trescott. "It's for your benefit, you know. I only want it to protect your togs!" And with a choking gasp Robertson handed over his best gold-mounted rain deffer. SURELY DESERVED THE RELIEF Aunt Lizzie's Heroic Method to Get Teeth to Fit. The following dialogue occurred between a lady and her aunt, who had recently purchased some false teeth, which hurt her: "Aunt Lizzie, here is a piece of sandpaper; now, after you get your work done, you take your teeth out and sandpaper them wherever they hurt you." About an hour later Aunt Lizzie came in, and her niece said: "Well, Aunt Lizzie, did you get your teeth fixed?" "No, not very well." "What did you do?" "Why, I took my teeth out and sandpapered my gums; that was what you told me to do, wasn't it." "No, I told you to take your teeth out and sandpaper the teeth." "Oh!" said the aunt "Well," she added, "it helped them some" She Loved and Ate. Perhaps the ultimate limit of idleney and banality, in the shape of an attempt to imitate the monkey, dog and horse dinners of Newport degenerates was reached by a woman of Santa Ana, Orange county, who gave an entertainment at her "palatial home," in honor of a young pig that was about to be killed and eaten. We are informed that the "charming hostess" became greatly attached to the piglet, and feeling that its end was near, she decided to honor it—before eating it—with an afternoon tea, so that her friends and guests might tender their adieux to the young swine—Los Angeles Times. Just Like a Story. Bysus, of which fine, iridescent stockings and shawls are made in Sicily, is a silk made by a fish. The puina is a Mediterranean shellfish that has an odd little tube at the end of its tongue. Out of this tube, spider fashion, or silkworm-fashion, it spins a silk thread, with which it fastens itself to any rock that it wishes to adhere to. When the puina moves on its fastenings, its silken cable remains behind. This cable, which is called byssus, the Sicilian fisherman gather. Byssus weaves into the softest, finest, sheeniest of fabrics, but it is very rare and expensive—Popular Science Siftings. Stilt:Marks on Old China. Hunting for stilt-marks on old China is often good fun in itself. Almost every old piece of flatware—l. e. plates, platters, saucers, etc.—shows three little rough spots, more or less clearly marked on both sides, usually in the margin. These spots were made in the firing, by the co*kspur or stilts—little tripods used between the plates in plitting them up in the kiln. The three points where the cockspur touched the plate caused a defect in the glaze. Unfortunately, stilt-marks are not as sure a guarantee of authenticity as some collectors have supposed, for they are not only easy to imitate, but they are sometimes imperceptible on the old Staffordshire. Furthermore, they appear very frequently on modern tableware of the cheaper sort, and so are no sign of an tiquity—Country Life in America. Believes in the Newspapers. "I believe in the newspaper," said Mr. Alexander, the singing evangelist. "To illustrate their carrying power, let me tell a story: 'A newspaper, published in England, one day carried in its columns a sermon by the late Rev. Charles H. Spurgeon. That newspaper found its way to Australia, and eventually was part of a bundle that was thrown under the counter of a store to wrap up packages with. In course of time it was reached and inclosed some articles that were sent to the house of a most ungodly man. He unwrapped the goods, and as he did so the heading of the sermon struck his eye. The man read it, became thoughtful, read it again. It convinced him, and he became an earnest and devout Christian.'" Some divorces cost a lot, but are worth all the alimony that must be paid. When an elderly woman begin a conversation by saying: "I raised my children without help," it is an intimation that she is tired taking care of grandchildren. MAN GROWING MORE HUMANE Treatment of Domestic Animals Is Proof of This. "Electric fans in stables, horse shower baths and screens to keep out files and mosquitoes are not uncommon nowadays in rich men's establishments," said a coachman. "The world is improving. Animals are now treated better than men used to be. "Look at the drinking troughs for dogs and cats. You find them everywhere in our big cities during the hot season. And they are continually in service. "Look at the straw bonnets that horses wear on the hot days. These bonnets, with a moist sponge inside them, are an immense protection against the heat. And look at the many costly and excellent kinds of fly nets that are continually being patented. "Then there are innumerable boarding houses in the country for dogs and cats and horses, where these animals may be sent in July and August if the hot weather runs them down. "Yes, undoubtedly the world treats animals nowadays better than it treated men in the past." QUALITIES THAT MAKE A LADY Idea of Charles Dana Gibson Very Near the Truth. "I dined with Charles Dana Gibson at Prince's restaurant in London during the season," said a Chicagoan. "The lofty, spacious dining-room was filled with women in pale gowns, their hair uncovered and their arms and necks bare, and though these women were very fashionable, very aristocratic, they smoked cigarettes with their coffee as they watched the bloscope pictures that went on at one end of the big rooqm and as they listened to the singing that went on at the other. "Amid all this feminine smoking we Americans began to discuss and to define the word 'lady.' Was it ladylike to smoke? we asked. Would a lady ever smoke? What was a lady?" "I think Mr. Gibson's definition of a lady was the best that was given. "A lady," he said, ignoring the smoke question altogether, "is a woman who always remember others and never forgets herself." EXTREMES IN MODERN COSTUME Woman's Dress Extravagant and Immodest Says Writer. It has gone beyond extravagance in women's clothes. It has come into debauchery. The dress habit is ruining more homes now than the drink habit. Ten minutes in a fashionable dressmaker's establishment to day costs the husband more money than ten nights in a barroom did a decade ago. There are hundreds of women in New York who spend more than $10,000 a year on dress. The woman who might have dared to walk upper Broadway of a summer's afternoon, ten years ago, wearing a 1906 waist so thin and transparent that a lace curtain would be opaque beside it, would have excited the scorn and disgust of her sex. Today she vies with her sisters as to who shall be the most expert in the art of heightening the effect of exposure by a shadow of concealment.—N. Y. Press. Legends of the Kingfisher Many and curious are the legends of the kingfisher. One of these is to the effect that the bird was originally a plain gray in color, but upon being let loose from the ark flew toward the setting sun and had its back stained blue by the sky and its lower plumage scorched by the sun to gorgeous hues. The dried body of the kingfisher was once used as a charm against thunderbolts and moths, and it was hung up so that it might point with its bill to the wind's quarter. A PRAYER. Oh Lord give me thy sweet rest, Let thy peace dwell in my breast, Oh guard me while I sleep. As the good shepherd guards his sheep Keep me ever in thy care, Let me ever thy word hear, That I may thy command take, Always with me, for Jesus sake. Miss Eva P. Washington, of 1138 New Jersey avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, who has been traveling for her health since a serious accident which happened her on July 2nd. She was seriously injured in Mitchell's dry goods store on the elevator, which was the fault of the house. She has opened a school of hair dressing and Milinery in Lafayette, Mo. Mrs. F. M. Johnson, 1306 Highland avenue, who is the greatest Magnetic Healer of our race, has been doing effective work in the city in this line of healing. She was born in Simpson county, Mo., 1864, taught school in the same county. She first discovered her power of healing while attending public schools; she used to heat the little children from time to time when they became ill in school. Later she gave her services to the public; she has been able to cure cases which physicians had given up because they did not understand the situation. She has been able to raise the patients and similar cases on different occasions. She can heal all cases of Nervous Debility, Rheumatism and the most rigid complaints. She would be pleased for everybody to give her a call at her residence, 1306 Highland. MARYLAND. And District of Columbia Return to the Fold. Baltimore. Md., Nov. 16.—A happier set of Pythians than those in Baltimore and the State of Maryland cannot be found in the broad jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge of N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A. This happiness is caused by the consummation of the long pending negotiations to unite with the mother jurisdiction. No subject relating to Pythianism has been watched more closely and no question has created such universal interest as that of union. For years Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks has worked patiently and faithfully to bring about the desired end. It required a campaign of education and this was made. When the Pythians of this jurisdiction were enlightened and shown the truth situation the work was done. Grand Chancellor Geo. A. Watty issued a call for an extra session of the Grand Lodge to meet in the city of Baltimore on October 31 to decide whether or not they would unite with the mother organization. Every lodge in the jurisdiction, including those in the District of Columbia, was representative and in addition to the duly accredited representatives there were more than five hundred interested Pythians present. Grand Chancellor Watty called the Grand Lodge to order and stated the object of the meeting to be whether or not we shall united with the Pythians of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Dr. Chas, H. Fowler, who is the Grand Medical Director of the Grand Lodge, presented a resolution to unite and moved its adoption. Without one word of discussion the vote was taken and the vote for union was unanimous. Supreme Chancellor Starks was at once notified and it was arranged to make the transfer on November 14. According to agreement the Supreme Chancellor arrived here on the morning of the 14th and was quartered at the Myrtle Hotel, of which Col. Geo. H. Carter is owner and proprietor. At 8 o'clock Thursday evening he met Grand Chancellor Watty and his cabinet, which consists of the officers of the Grand Lodge, and the final transfer was made and it was proclaimed that from that time henceforth and forevermore the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of the State of Maryland and District of Columbia would be subordinate to the Supreme Lodge of N. A., S. A., E., A. A. & A. All matters pertaining to the working of the order were gone over carefully in order that a thorough understanding would be had? As a fitting close to the long drawn out campaign for union, Col. Geo. H. Carter tendered the Supreme Chancellor, Grand Chancellor Watty and his cabinet a banquet at his hotel. It was past one o'clock a.m. when the party reached the beautiful dining room of the Myrtle. This table was laden with all the luxuries afforded by Baltimore's splendid market. Mrs. Carter, who seems as much interested in Pythianism as the Colonel himself, assisted in making it pleasant for the guests. Those present at the banquet table were Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks, of Charleston. W. Va., Grand Chancellor Geo. A. Watty, Grand Chancellor Geo. A. Watty, Vice Grand Chancellor Truly Hatchett, Grand Prelate Thaddeus Copeland, Grand Past Chancellor Lewis E. Williams, Grand Medical Register Chas. A. Fowler, Supreme Representatives Josiah Diggs, Grand Ouster Guard Jno. C. Green, Sirs Jos. S. Blackwell, Jno. H. Henderson, Wm. Layton, Jno. H. Hawkins, Jno. H. Booth and Col. Geo H. Carter, Chief of Staff. It is safe to say that a happier set of mer never surrounded a banquet table. Supreme Chancellor Starks was particularly gratified over the result. He said this means the addition of three Grand Lodges to the roster of Grand Lodges before the next session of the Supreme Lodge. They will be as follows: Maryland, Connecticut and District of Columbia. The lodges at Hartford and Bridgeport, Conn., have united with us which gives us enough lodges for a Grand Lodge in that State. The three lodges which come to us in the District of Columbia with the five we have there make enough for a Grand Lodge there. He was outspoken in his praise of the good work done for union by Col. Geo. H. Carter, Grand Chancellor Watty, Past Grand Chancellor WilliaMs, Sirs, Henderson, Blackwell, Diggs, Strange and others. When here the Supreme Chancellor had a conference with Mrs. Lillie Jones, Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court, and Mrs. Rosie Richardson. Past Grand Worthy Counsellor relative to the transfer of that department. An extra session of the Grand Court has been called to meet on the 29th of November, and the same action taken by the Grand Lodge will be taken by the Grand Court. NOTICE. To Whom it may concern: This is to certify that on the 19th day of October, 1907, Mrs. Annie E. Floyd of 1707 E. 11th street, offered her resignation as supreme Grand Queen of the Order of Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem. Coals at Newcastle. If fish is the greatest brain food, as scientists have said, then Boston is in a fair way to outstrip the rest of the country in brain development without half trying. In a recent two days there were brought to T wharf—the greatest fish mart of the country—more than two million pounds of fish, including large and small cod, haddock, hake, pollock, hallbut and various other species of the deep. This enormous catch has been brought by 100 schooners, round numbers, 65 of which arrived on one day and the remainder the day following. Granting that the fleet of 100 schooners average 20 men to the vessel (which probably is a high estimate), and the average sum coming to each fisherman, outside of the captain, is about $20, representing from five days to between two and three weeks at sea. Of course, the sums vary, according to the vessel, the catch and the time spent at sea. Some schooners brought in as high as 75,000 pounds and some little more than 5,000; some had five men in the crew and some 25; some caught plenty of large cod and some very few.—Boston Transcript. A Word to the Wise. A corporation conducting a series of quick lunch places accords conscientious position to a placard reading as follows: "A Suggestion—Perhaps a large number of our patrons who daily favor us with their money, instead of taking luncheon at 12 o'clock could just as conveniently come at 12:45 p. m., and thus find more comfortable seats; or they might arrange to fix 1:30 as lunch time, and thereby be afforded still more elbow space." Managers at several of the branches situated in business sections are authority for the statement that since the advent of the signs the high noon attendance has been larger than before.—N. Y. Press. Charity's Biggest Achievement. The highest achievement of charity is to love our enemies; but to bear cheerfully with our neighbor's failings is scarcely an inferior grace. It is easy enough to love those who are agreeable and obliging; but to love one who is cross, perverse, tiresome, is as unpleasant a process as chewing pills. Nevertheless, this, the best way of practising it, is to put ourselves in the place of him who tries us, and to see how we would wish him to treat us if we had his defects. We must put ourselves in the place of buyer when we sell, and seller when we buy, if we want to deal fairly.—Francis de Sales. PRAISE FOR THE SUBSCRIBERS. PRAISE FOR THE SUBSCRIBERS. We wig! to thank our subscribers for the punctual paying of their subscriptions. We are not having any trouble at all with our subscribers paying their subscriptions and we think it should be noticed. Everyone is trying to see who is paying up the NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!!! Eugene Vaughan, former collector for the Rising Son, is not with the paper any longer. Please pay your subscriptions and debts to A. J. Kelso, collector. CITY NEWS. THOSE IN THE BEAUTY CONTEST WISHING TO BECOME MORE BEAUTIFUL SHOULD CALL AT MRS. W. A. PENNEL'S, 2124 HARRISON, AND GET THEIR FACE MASSAGED. NOTICE. The supporters of Dr. J. E. Dibble wish to announce to their opponents that they have refrained from making a dirty fight because it was the wish of Dr. Dibble to make a high class campaign and he has kept them from throwing mud, but if the other side persist then his supporters will do the same. Though Dr. Dibble has kept them from throwing mud they will do it anyway. LOST. A GOLD WATCH AND FOB MONDAY NIGHT, NOV. 4th BETWEEN 12th PASEO AND 18th ST. OR AT ARLINGTON HALL. FOUND. RETURN TO RISING SON. The Highland avenue Baptist Literary Society holds its regular meetings every Monday evening and requests the presence of literary lovers. AGENTS WANTED FOR THE RISING SON IN AND OUT OF TOWN. LIBERAL .COMMISSION. .NEWS-BOYS WANTED TO CARRY THE SON. CALL AT 914 E. 12TH AND WE WILL PUT YOU TO WORK. INDUSTRIOUS YOUNG MEN. NO OTHERS NEED APPLY. An Inapt Comparison. An Inapt Comparison. "He looks like a Greek god," said the girl who raves. "I shouldn't say that," replied Miss Cayenne. "Most of the Greek gods I have seen in art galleries had vacant stares and pieces chipped off their ears or noses." How It Sounded. Miss Thumper—That old gentleman cried when I played the nocturne. He said it reminded him of his past life. Is he a great player? Mr. Chumper—No, he used to be a piano tuner. Anybody could get money if having it was really the root of all evil. It doesn't make so much difference to a woman if her husband still loves her or not; the important thing is that he loves no one any better. Regular meals 15c. Lunches put up for 15c and up. The best service and accommodations guaranteed and good home cooking. You've Got an Old Hat or two; but you want a new one—one that's up to date. Probably you don't know that your OLD HAT can be made over into a NEW one. It may look worn out, it's not; true, the trimmings get faded and worn and the hat looks weather-beaten, but the stock or quality is there just the same. We will take it and make you a new hat, NEW STYLE, new trimmings throughout, in fact, a brand NEW HAT. If you are satisfied, your hat will cost you $1.50. WM. J. BROWN HAT CO. 813 Walnut Street. Established 1885. Both Phones. Kansas City, Mo. Repairing Done Free of Charge On All Cleaned and Dyed Articles. DON'T FORGET THE NEW VINE STREET THEATRE AND AMUSEMENT HALL is open every Wednesday for Dancing. The best orchestra in the city, the great Western Orchestra, classes every Monday night. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR NO PAY. Bell Phone Main 1300Y, J. F. CORDELL, Mgr. DENTALPARLOR Follow the Sign ONLY W T. C. CHAPMAN, DENT will save your Teeth just in time 9 W. 9th S THE ONLY WAY DR. T. C. 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