The Rising Son

A MERRY AND CHERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. Rising Sor It Pays to Advertise in the Rising Son for it Reaches More Homes of Colored People than any other Paper in the State. The Snake Ball SCENES FROM THE SMART SET. AMERICA'S GREATEST COLORED ORGANIZATION. VOLUME XII. SCENES FROM THE SM SMART SET IS HERE AT GILLIS THEATRE. There are any amount of new offerings in the theatrical world this season, but one that is sure to attract more than passing notice is the new musical comedy-drama, "The Black Politician," which has been selected to exploit the rare talents of "The Smart Set," the best and most capable band of colored comedians before the public. It will be seen next week at the Gillis Theatre. This company is too well known to need further introduction here. Its fame extends all over the continent, and each season its popularity increases. S. H. Dudley, a really irresistible fellow who knows the value of clean-out, wholesome humor, is at the head of the organization. He has been supplied with a role that offers plenty of chances to score, and he rises to the situation admirably. His adventures and escapades carry the fun clear through the play, but there is time enough in between for the introduction of over a score of catchy, tuneful songs which have made decided hits every time they have been sung. Mr. Dudley is supported by a sterling company of fifty people, who contribute unusually to the success of the piece. Prominent among the laugh-provokers are James Burris, Tom Logan, Alberta Ormes, Jennie Pearl, Rosa Lee Tyler and others. There are no lagging moments in the comedy, the action is fast and gingery, and the jokes are not reminiscent. The usual matinee will be given on KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. Ladies of the First Baptist Church Sewing Circle are going to have a bazaar on Dec. 23-24-25. There will be apron booth, embroidery and several other booths containing valuable and useful articles. Miss Bonita Morgan, of Lawrence, and Mr. W. M. Tann, of Chicago, Ill., were solemnly united in marriage, December 12, 1907, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gorman, 1847 No. Seventh street. Rev. G. W. Burdette performed the ceremony. Mr. Albert Burdette served for the groom, Miss Cornelia Ida Mills as bridesmaid. Sick list—Mrs. Roach, Betsy Taylor, Mattie Harris and Mrs. Mansfield. Rev. Jones of A. M. E. church has recovered from his slight illness. He preached a brilliant sermon Sunday morning; his illustrations were so obvious. Mrs. Mary Jones, of 712 Freeman, is seriously ill. Sewing Circle of Metropolitan Baptist church will be at Mrs. Bird's. $33 Freeman. This organization is assisting all they can toward the progress of their new church edifice. Prof. R. G. Jackson, wife and children, will spend Christmas at Lawrence, Kan., as guests of her sister. Mr. James McAfee's new residence at 342 Haskell is near completion. Mr. Chas. Scott, of Denver, Colo. is visiting his mother, Annette Scott, 547 State. Mrs. L. Brockman, of 32 State, is seriously ill. --- Miss Pearl Montgomery, of State Normal, Emporia, Kan., will spend Christmas at home. Mr. William Boone and Miss Minnie Hall were recently united in marriage at 604 New Jersey. Rev. G. I. Griffith performed the ceremony. Kansas City, Kan., reporter, E. C. G. Please send all K. C., K. news to Effie C. Gapt, 614 State. ODD FELLOWS MARCHING ON. BY LEON RHODES, Kansas City. (Written for Christmas, May 1900. (Tune "Tramp, Tramp, The Boys Are Marching.) 1. As Odd Fellows firm we stand, Linked together Heart and Hand. For poor widows and the orphans near care. we must care— From far East to Western shore, Stand united ever more As Odd Fellows we are ever march ing on We crowd Thy Gates with cheerful song, Hail the mighty men of Truth, Joined together linked in three; Friendship, Love and Unity, As Odd Fellows we are ever march ing on. 2. Some from distant cities came, With us they rejoice today, They help make this strong and mighty endless chain— With us don't you want to go, You'll regret it, never no. As Odd Fellows we are ever march ing on! 3. On this bright Thanksgiving Day We love kindness to bestow. And from Friendship's link we will not ever stray— not ever stray— Live the mighty men of peace, Day by day their ranks increase As Odd Fellows we are ever march ing on! 4. We give praises unto Ruth Unto her we offer song. Give to her the silver-plated shield of Truth— Live her memory through all ages Write her history, seal the pages; In our mighty number she goes marching on! IMPORTANT THE SHIRT WAIST CLUB WILL GIVE THEIR FIRST FULL DRESS BALL AT ARLINGTON HALL, FRI DAY EVENING. DECEMBER 27, 1907. ALL FORMER PATRONS TAKE NOTICE AND BRING ALL VISITING FRIENDS. JAMES BAKER, PRES.; CHAS. JOHNSON, SEC.; W. D. GARRET. WM. McKNIGHT, RECEPTION COM. ADMISSION 25c. MATINEE THURS. DAY AFTERNOON AFTERNOON. DEC. 26TH. ADMISSION 15c. FOR CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE DRESSMAKING CALL ON MRS. HUFF. 2303 HIGHLAND. SATIS- FACTION GUARANTEED. TWO FUNFURNISHED ROOMS WITH GAS, BATH AND HEAT CALL 628 TRACY. BELL PHONE 3427 Y MAIN. KANSAS CITY. MO.. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 21. 1907. WM. J. CAMUBELL'S STANDING BEFORE THE NEGRO VOTERS. In a great crisis we always have a man to come forward and present himself as a leader of the people. In the election of Sheriff, there is no great principle to be fought out; neither is there any campaign slogans. It is almost a personal campaign. Both men says Mayor Beardsley, are spledid gentlemen, but I favor Mr. Campbell because the people in re-electing Charles Baldwin expressed themselves ter a Republican Sheriff, therefore Mr. Campbell should fill out the unexpired term of the late Mr. Baldwin. How is Mr. Campbell going to win the election? By every man going to the polls and voting early. All over the city; the Negroes have awakened to the fact that one of their white friends in the person of Mr. Campbell, is asking for their suffrage. There are 5,500 Negro voters in the city. About 2,950 are qualified voters for this election. Let every one of them within the reach of the mighty voice of the press, go early to the polls and cast their vote for Mr. Campbell. Mr. Campbell was born in the state of Ohio, where wayback in slavery days, white people operated the underground railroad whereby Negroes might be free. He comes from that good old puritan stock of white people who, as abolitionists, sought freedom for the slaves. Tingling in his veins is that vitality of the broad-minded white people, who believe in giving the Negro a show. Quoting our esteemed Mayor, we say: "There is nothing bad that could be said of the other tellow," but from the Negro standpoint we know "Bill" Campbell. We have talked with him. He has been a friend to us in the past and many and many a Negro has felt his liberality. It is for these reasons that the Negro must arouse himself and when Dec. 27 comes, go to the polls and cast a vote for Mr. Campbell, Kansas City's own favorite adopted son. YOUNG NEGRO REPUBLICANS MEET. The Rank and File Republican Club had a splendid meeting at its headquarters, 908 E. 12th St. Thursday, Dec. 19. The young men are progressing harmoniously and successfully. The Club is in full sympathy and is actively supporting Wm. J. Campbell for Sheriff. Among the distinguished visitors who addressed the meeting were P. S. Brown, Jr., one of the staunch friends of the negroes and W. T. Green, another friend. J. Ed. Jewell, and H. E. Weisflog, who have done a great deal for the negroes. The Club was greatly encouraged by their addresses. Among the negroes who addressed the meeting were Dr L. J. Holly, Wilson Dawson, W. T. Washington, and Jno. E. Allen. The officers of the Club are as follows: Jno. E. Allen, President; Dr. L. J. Holly, Vice President; Lon Kenton, Asst. Secretary; Dr. Theo. Smith, Treasurer; Joe Campbell, Sergeant-at-Arms. Executive Committee—W. T. Washington, Chairman; S. P. Morgan, W. B. Countee, and the ex-officio officers of the Club. A SQUARE DEAL AND FAIR AT MITCHELL'S DRY GOODS STORE. The nutto of Mitchell's Store is that it is a store of the people. This motto is carried out in its entirety. It is a store for all the people, the colored people as well as the white people. All get a square deal there. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Campbell and the rest of the people connected with the store give the negroes good treatment. A great number of negroes get cheap bargains for their money. This is one of the many places for negroes to patronize. THE NEW YEOMEN HALL AT 910 CAMPBELL ST., IS THE FINEST AND MOST UP-TO-DATE HALL IN THE CITY FOR COLORED PEOPLE. YOU CAN RENT THIS HALL FOR PRIVATE OR PUBLIC ENTERTAIN- MENTS, PARTIES, RECEPTIONS, BANQUETS, CONCERTS AND BALLS. PRICES ARE REASON- ABLE. APPLY TO MANAGERS. DAWSON & TRIMBLE. 804 E. 10TH A. ADVANCED UNDERTAKERS C. H. Countee, of Countee Bros. Undertakers, having completed a course in a Chicago and New York School of Anatomy, Sanitary Science and Embalming, is now before the public equipped with entirely new ideas. Serving an intelligent and prosperous people they have been stimulated to greater efforts. The requirements of the times necessitate a scientific growth in their line of work. Countee Bros. are thoroughly prepared to render their patrons infinite better service than ever before. They have employed the latest improved methods, used in the larger eastern cities, to assist them in successfully handling all cases. All work placed in their hands is attended with diligence, fidelity and exactness. Countee Bros. are the only embalmers in Kansas City who associate sanitary science with their work and can scientifically disinfect your residence, furniture and clothing, in cases of contagious or infectious diseases, positively preventing further spread of the disease. W. B. COUNTREE. 19 S. H. DUDLEY, The Noted Colored Comedian, With "The Smart Set" "The Smart Set" has been booked at the Gillis for next week. This will be one of the prominent musical attractions of the season, and, judging by its popularity in the past, it will be one of the most delightful of feelings of the season. The perennial popularity of this clever colored organization is remarkable. "The Smart Set" is said to be the most popular colored organization in America, as it has been playing to the record-breaking business in all the prominent cities of the United States SPECIAL. Hattiesburg, Miss., Dec. 7 Thirty-second annual commu- nication of the Most Worshipful Str Grand Lodge of Free and Aco Masons of Mississippi, was held during the past week and was aided by over 1,000 from all parts of state, and many distinguished prominent visitors were present delegation was composed of do- lawyers, bankers, merchants, po- ers farmers, planters, business and working men-all united to OPEN HOUSE FOR THE RISING SON The Rising Son will I keep open house at 108 E. 128th St. X Mas Day. All of the friends of the paper are in invited. Refreshments free. LOCALS. The Phyllis Wheatley Art Club will give an entertainment at the Arlington Hall Xmas evening, Dec. 25th. Admission 25 cents. Mrs. Sarah Lee Hammett will leave the city next week for a few days' visit to her home. On her tour she will give two song recitals at ifunts ville and Sturgeon, Mo. A STATEMENT FROM W. DAWSON IN FAVOR OF W. T. WASHINGTON FOR CLERK IN ENGINEER'S DEPART To the Public: I hereby announce to all my friends who supported me for the position in the Engineer's Department that I am now out of the race and turn my support to Wm. T. Washington, whom I believe is the strongest Negro for the position. Thanking my friends for their support of me, I am. Yours truly, WILSON DAWSON. H. SANCHES MARTINEZ THE MEXICAN PHOTOGRAPHER RECEIVES ANY KIND OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND ENLARGING PICTURES AT HIS RESIDENCE. 628 TRACY AVE. BELL PHONE M. 3427. MR. SANCHES MADE THE PICTURES FOR THE TWO LADIES, MRS. GIVENS AND MISS WELLS IN THE BEAUTY CONTEST. HE DOES GOOD WORK AND SHOULD BE PATRONIZED. 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. NUMBER 19 Comedian, With "The Smart Set." SPECIAL. SPECIAL. Hattiesburg, Miss., Dec. 7—The Thirty-second annual communication of the Most Worshipful Stringer Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Mississippi, was held here during the past week and was attended by over 1,900 from all parts of the state, and many distinguished and prominent visitors were present. The delegation was composed of doctors, lawyers, bankers, merchants, preachers farmers, planters, business men, and working men—all united to better the condition of the race. Rev. E. W. Lampton, D. D., of Greenville, Miss., is the Grand Master. He is one of the most noted men of the race in the United States. In addition to being at the head of the grand which has a membership of 11,000 in Mississippi, he is also financial secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal church, handling over a hundred thousand dollars every year for the church. The Stringer Grand Lodge is noted for its financial standing. It owns 1,000 acres of land in the Delta valued at $19,000, and has a large bank account to its credit. The membership and finance have greatly increased under Dr. Lampton. In token of appreciation for his faithful service, Dr. Lampton was presented with a handsome gold watch, from London, England, which cost $1,000. It is unique, and especially adapted to a Mason, because one can tell the time in the dark as well as in the light. It strikes the hour, then the minutes past the hour by touching a spring, John W. Strauther, of Greenville was chairman of the committee that made the selection. The presentation was made by L. J. Winston, of Greenville. It was decided to raise the endowment to $700. The report of Hon. E. E. Perkins, Secretary and Treasurer of the Masonic Benefit Association, showed the receipts of the department for the past 12 months to be $166,280.10, paid to widows and orphans, $117,460.27, and a cash balance on hand of $18,919.93. This did not include the grand lodge funds collected during the year which amounted to $5,000; and the Grand Master paid over to the Grand Lodge $1,148, the amount collected for charters and dispensations. The following officers were elected: Rev. E. W. Lampton, of Greenville, Grand Master, W. A. J. Morgan, of Shelby, Deputy Grand Master; B. J. Lacy, of Shiloh, Grand Senior Warden; G. S. Goodman, of Holly Springs, Grand Secretary; T. J. Wilson, of Meriden, Grand Treasurer; E. E. Perkins, of Edwards, Secretary and Treasurer of the Masonic Benefit Association. "Hello, Little One!" --- THE ASSOCIATED SANTA CLAUS By CHARLES FREDERIC GILLIAM ELLO, George, what's the matter with you?" asked Will James, as George Johnson stepped into his office in one of the sky-scrapers, and sank wearily into a chair. "I'm clear fagged out," was the reply. "Do you know, this Christmas business is something awful?" "James laughed. "Are you finding that out for the first time?" "No, but it seems worse than usual this time. It appears that my folks have nearly every little thing they need, and when I find some particular thing that strikes my fancy, it costs so much, by the time I even up all around, I can't afford it." "Well, if misery loves company, you've got plenty of it. We're all in the same box. I confess it strains me TOYS Joy Over a Cherished Toy. so that it takes all the pleasure away from the giving, because the expense is really greater than I can afford." "That's it exactly. It wouldn't be so bad if the gifts were restricted to one's own family, but some relative or friend makes some of the family a present and it has to be met in kind, or with something a little better in order to relieve one's self of the sense of obligation. If these presents were all dictated by affection, a fellow wouldn't object to making considerable sacrifices, but when large proportion are merely for the purpose of keeping even, it's a horse of another color." "Yes, and our most expensive presents go to those who are better fixed financially than ourselves, and who have the least need for them. Why, just last week one of my nieces, who is in very moderate circumstances, and of whom I think a good deal, was married, and we sent her a piece of plated silverware that cost four dollars. At the same time we sent Miss DeForrest for her wedding present a cut glass dish that cost $15, and she'd hardly recognize us if we met her on the street." "I'm glad you told me that. Will, I had a sort of a sneaking idea that I was about the biggest fool in town in that direction, but I guess you and your family and I and my family and everybody else and his family are all in the same boat. But what's to be done? Can't we make a declaration of independence? My wife and I make resolves every year, but we keep stretching the little a little, until by the time we get through the list we find we have sent more than the preceding year." "I'm with you on two things George; that is, that we economize some on our expenditures, and that what we do spend shall be in a way to bring most enjoyment to ourselves, by giving the most enjoyment to others. Let's give, what we give outside our own families, to those who need it." "I don't think I follow you exactly." "Well, take myself, for instance. I am very fortunate if I get off with a hundred dollars. How much does it cost you?" "I can't say definitely, but fully that much I should judge." "Suppose, then, we take our families into the scheme with us and agree to spend only $50 for ourselves. Then we can spend $25 each for a number of worthy poor families who are unable to provide for themselves, out of the ordinary, yet too proud or have too much self-respect to avail themselves of the public charities on that day. In that way we would be $25 ahead, and at the same time be able to furnish 10 or 15 families with a turkey and the other necessaries for a good Christmas dinner, and some candies and toys for the children." "Good for you. Will that suits me down to the ground, and I know my wife will be right in for it." "I'm glad it strikes you so favorably. George. But if it's a good Dante Little Miss Christmas thing for us two, why not push it along a little? What's the matter with getting four or five or a half dozen of the other boys interested?" "Nothing at all. There's Scott and Corwin and Wilson and Thompson and Smith, all of 'em good, wholesouled fellows, and all here in the building. Suppose I 'phoned 'em to come up, and we'll talk the matter over. They're all pretty well fixed, too, and I believe will be glad to take a hand." "Just the thing, George. The sooner we take hold and get it under way, the better." Accordingly an urgent message was telephoned in a half jovial, half mysterious way, to each one mentioned, to come to James' office at once on important business. All responded promptly, undecided as to whether it meant a practical joke or business of pressing importance. Will called the meeting to order in a very formal manner and requested George to state its purpose. Every one seemed to enter into the spirit of the object of the meeting, as well as into the half jovial, half format, parliamentary manner in which it was conducted, and they were soon discussing the various suggestions offered with the enthusiasm and abandon of a lot of school boys. While there was no posing as philanthropists, there was a whole-souled spirit of consideration shown for the worthy unfortunate, that gave them a much deeper insight into each others' characters and drew them into closer bonds of sympathy than would a year of ordinary intercourse. It was found that after they had all pledged themselves to the fund in accordance with the rule laid down, as to ability and percentage of ordinary expenditure, there would be something over a hundred and fifty dollars available. It being essential to the carrying out of their plan that their families should be interested, a meeting was called for a subsequent evening at the residence of Mr. Corwin, at which all were represented. The ladies and other members of the families entered into the movement with even more enthusiasm than the originators. Before the labor was completed of making out the list of those to be aided and the various things to be contributed to each one, several meetings were required. More enjoyment came from these meetings, twice over, than if the money expended had been for gifts for themselves. The organization was kept secret from the public, but at the laughing suggestion of Mr. Scott, adopted the name: "The Associated Santa Claus." With each basket, delivered late on Christmas eve, at the door of various homes, was an envelope addressed to the recipient, containing a postal directed to "The Associated Santa Claus," Box 619, City; requesting that the receipt of the basket be acknowledged, so that it might be known that it had not gone astray. It is not the province of this story to tell of the joy of the little children in these 30 or 40 homes, over the receipt of some cherished toy and the ever welcome candy and nuts, or of the heart felt gratitude of the parents, that, for that one day of all others, their families had been permitted to partake of the comfort and luxury of a well filled table. At the final meeting of the year, held the night after Christmas, at which the acknowledgments were read to the association, more than one woman's eyes were brimming with tears, and more than one man had a lump in his throat that was difficult to swallow, as he listened to the burning words of gratitude, for the joy that had been brought to their homes. Some were expressed in uncoath, and some in the most refined language, but all bore the impress of sincerity. There was not a dissenting voice, when Mr. Wilson presented the following resolution: Resolved, That the Christmas just passed has been the happiest one of our lives, and that we continue, as a permanent organization. "The Associated Santa Claus"—Ohio Magazine. Christmas Superstitions. There are many Christmas superstitions long held as articles of faith that are to be recalled, says Country Life. How that oxen kneel in their stalls at midnight on Christmas eve, in adoration of the Nativity, and for one hour have the power of speech—for that one hour, too, the lost spirits have rest. Judas sleeps. Herod ceases to clank his chains, the daughter of Herodias may pause in the dance, in which she is condemned to spin forever, and Pilate's ghost ceases its wanderings on Mount Pilatus. It was believed, too, that the sound of church bells could be heard wherever a church had stood, though no trace remained, and that, on that pregnant night, one sleeping in a manger would see his future in a vision. The MATTER of DRESS THE LADY OF THE MIDDLE AGE Perhaps at no time in the past has there been greater diversity in styles and in materials worn at various functions. Skirts are trailing, of the short walking length, or just escape the floor; they are empire, princess, glove or loosely fitting princess, with no suggestion of the empire, or they show the Louis coats with trailing skirts, or elaborate coats and skirts, or the severest of the tailored variety of the latter combination. Velvet is especially smart in gowns and in coats, whether tight or loose. Hats as a rule are prettier than ever, but some extraordinary effects are seen. Although fur is now so much used as a trimming for evening gowns and evening mantles, I am of the opinion that the latter garments are most effective and distinguished when made on very simple lines and left practically untrimmed. Of course, everything depends on the dress with which the mantle is to be worn; if that be exceedingly elaborate the mantle or wrap can afford to be simple, and vice versa. Now that our evening cloaks are always made to accompany some special gown we find them in many different materials and styles. Perhaps the graceful burnous is about the most satisfactory and becoming shape. The burnous wrap looks best when made of soft cashmere and lined with liberty satin or of supple satin, and lined with a heavy make of crepe de chine. Beautiful embroideries are arranged on the fronts and hoods of the cloaks of this genre. The reign of the three-quarter length tailor-made coat has commenced brilliantly, and now this delightful garment is almost unbiquitous. And all the best of the new tailor-made coats show rounded fronts. In many cases the back is longer than the front; the sleeves reach almost to the elbow and are semi-Japanese in outline. The white shirt waist can well be eschewed for the time being and a shirt of crepe de chine to match the cloth coat and skirt costume substituted instead. A dark blue serge skirt and coat would be most effectively completed with a dark blue crepe de chine shirt, made with broad tucks and spotted with white cotton. White frills at the wrists and down the center of the front, and outlining the collar-band, will, if made of very narrow and finely stitched lawn, give the finishing touch justly recognized as distinguishing between the blouse of yesterday and that of to-day. Perhaps the height of magnificence in dress is reached in the evening gowns. Embroidery appears on every frock, be it Greek or Louis XVI. There is a great craze for what is known as Egyptian embroidery—copies of old Egyptian conventional designs. The Greek keynote pattern is always effective in rich fabrics. I should say most of the evening dresses have sleeves, and although it has been observed that there is very little bodice worn in Paris just now, there is a good bit of drapery in the sleeve. The bodice is cut very low back and front, for the most part square, and filled in with pieces of heavy embroidery, lace and tulle, and the sleeve, as I have said, is a mass of drapery, often covering the elbow but leaving the arm bare at the top or veiled with a transparency. This draped sleeve is a pretty fashion, though perhaps not strictly classical. The two frocks illustrated in our large picture are simple but elegant in design. The first has a distinct Louis XV. flavor. It is made in apricot yellow satin shot with pink, while the draped fishu and center panel beneath are of gold fillet lace, embroidered in raised chenille with groups of autumn-tinted leaves. The bodice points down the center in the front, and is cut short on the hips, and the little under-sleeves, which the drawing scarcely shows, are of very fine net. Dedicated to the use of the young girl is figure No. 2, and it is made of white satin with little pleatings of tule pleep beneath broad bands of A Charming Afternoon Frock. satin, which are held together by strings of pearls, the skirt trimmed with the same decoration. The whole idea is expressive of youth, simplicity, and perhaps just a little indicative of an expensive taste. Not that, when I come to think of it, the purchase of a satin evening dress should be termed expensive, for expenses to-day lie as much in the making as in the material, and undoubtedly it may be granted that a satin dress outlive two chiffon dresses. And chiffon nowadays insists upon embroidery as well as a lining of chiffon, while net, which is considered a privilege for the thrifty, will call aloud for a decoration of ribbons, and again demands a lining of chiffon and underlining of soft satin, so, to be really just, the diaphanous gown, although it assumes the virtue of economy, has it not. We may, though, except from the rule the frock of ninon, which can be made extremely atractive on a slight figure when it is trimmed with large tucks, or ribbons and allowed to display some dainty chemisette of tulle or lace threaded with ribbons. A nitroglycerine bomb of sufficient power to have wrecked the plant was recently discovered in the plant of the Meyers Stone company at Lakeside, a station on the Southwest Missouri electric line, ten miles northeast of Joplin. There had been no labor troubles or other difficulties and no motive for the attempted crime is known. The bomb was placed in a boiler of the plant and the death of Engineer Baker would unavoidably have followed an explosion. Civil League at Aurora. On the day the local option law became effective in Aurora, an organization was perfected known as the Aurora Civil league, which has for its purpose the better enforcement of law, assistance to officers in law enforcement and the public pledge of its members that they will support for municipal and local officers, only those who stand for civic righteousness in its most comprehensive sense Partisanship is to be eliminated. Sedalia Woolen Mills Burned. The Sedalia woolen mills, a large two-story brick building in which 20 people were employed, burned recently together with its contents. The origin of the fire is not known postively, but it is believed to have been set on fire after being robbed of goods. The water pressure was so low that the fire department was not able to fight the flames successfully. The loss is about $50,060, with $35,000 insurance. Stone Presenta an Old War Claim. Senator Stone has undertaken the collection of a claim against the government dating back to the Civil war when Union forces stabled their horses in the Catholic church in New Hamburg. He has introduced a bill appropriating $25,000 in payment of the damage done to the church building. Senator Stone also introduced a bill appropriating $125,000 for a public building in Clinton. Blown Up By Natural Gas. The home of J. W. Sage, a mechanic, was wrecked at St. Joseph by an explosion of leaking natural gas The hair was burned off Sage's head and Hubert Boyd, a deaf mute roomer, was blown through a window while asleep and badly injured. All the doors and windows in the house were blown out, but other members of the household escaped harm. A Reallstic Game of Cowboy. While playing that he was a cowboy and his four-year-old companion was an Indian, Ned H. Starmer, 11 years old, shot and killed George Blaksky at St. Joseph. The boys were alone in the room of the Starmer house. A double barreled shotgun was used. Just one year ago the little sister of the dead boy was killed by a horse's kick. She Never Rode on a Railway. Miss Margaret Davenport, 66 years old, died recently at her home in Kansas City where she was born January 10, 1841. She was the daughter of James Davenport, who moved to this county from Kentucky in 1883 He died in 1888. Miss Davenport never took a railroad journey and was never outside of Jackson county. Clinton County Goes "Dry." A. the local option election in Clinton county the county voted against the saloons by a majority of 250. Clinton county will now be wholly dry with the exception of Cameron, which has not voted upon the question. Plattsburg, the county seat, will be dry, too, although it gave 24 votes in favor of saloons. "Bill Club" to Dine "Bill Club No. 1 of the World" has fixed the date for its annual banquet. The dinner will be given at the Snapp hotel December 31 and the guests will stay to watch the old year out and the new year in. Another feature of this year's dinner will be the admission of the wives and sweethearts of the members. A list of speakers is to be announced later. England Buys Mules. The British government has bought 1,500 mules in Missouri, which are being assembled in Lathrop for shipment to New Orleans. The animals are destined for Bombay, India. A shipment of 500 mules last year was so successful that the business promises to develop into large proportions. A St. Joseph Musician Dead. J. Marshall Williams, for ten years a soloist with Sousa's band in New York and for two years in grand opera in the metropolis, died at Chillicothe recently after a long illness. For six years he lived in St. Joseph where he organized one of the best choirs of the West. Found Petrified Log Some miners, digging a shaft near Sarcoxie, discovered a petrified walnut log at a depth of 240 feet. The outside had turned to stone but the inside of the log could be crumbled between the fingers. Only One Vote for Liquor. Only one man knowingly voted for open saloons in Hume recently. Four others cast a "wet" ballot by mistake. The total vote should be 121 "dry," one "wet." Hume was already a "dry" town. KANSAS HAPPENINGS Even Drug Stores to Close. Even the drug stores are to be closed Sundays in Topeka and persons wanting prescriptions filled must have them attended to Saturday or else endure their ailments until Monday. Some time ago Mayor Green signed a Sunday closing ordinance which requires the closing of all places of business, except drug stores, on Sunday. Even these are restricted to the sale of necessary medicines. But the druggists met and 50 of them signed an agreement to close. Passes May Be Restored. B. P. Waggener, attorney for the Missouri Pacific railroad, seems to be of the opinion that the new anti-pass law which becomes effective on January 1 in Kansas is unconstitutional, "I am not so sure," he said recently, "that people won't ride on passes next year. I think the law is unconstitutional. It provides that no free passes shall be issued except to certain favored classes. If this is not class legislation, I read the authorities wrongly." To Call Railroads to Time. Members of the Mercantile club of Kansas City will appear before the board of railroad commissioners at its meeting and ask for a rehearing at once to require all the Kansas railroads to erect passenger stations in Kansas City. The board has made an order requiring freight stations to be erected in that city and made a recommendation that passenger depots be built. The board could not order the passenger stations until after a hearing. Buy Their Own Bonds Foreign investors will get no chancechance at the $40,000 of refunding bonds to be issued in January by Cloud county in place of Missouri Pacific railroad bonds then coming due and of which $20,000 will be paid. Home people have subscribed for the entire issue, there being 22 subscribers who take from one to 16 of the $500 bonds each. The last of the $40,000 has been subscribed. County Officers Raid Joints. The county officers headed by County Attorney Charlton and Sheriff Paxton, raided the saloons of Coffeyville and arrested five jointists. A large quantity of liquor was secured. The county attorney has started a court of Inquiry which will last several days and which promises sensational results as far as this city administration is concerned. Ouster proceedings are threatened. Over 300 Attend Farmers' Institutes The farmers' institute held at Leoth was a great success with over 300 farmers and their families to compete. Organization was made with S. E. Lee for president and K. C. Gerard for secretary. Discussions were on wheat and live stock Messrs. Miller and Kinzer from the state agricultural college were there assisted by local speakers. Saline Lost the Case. E. Zanditon of Topeka, arrested at Salina for conducting an auction store without a license won a victory in the district court to which he appealed from the police court. In the police court Mr. Zanditon and three employees were found guilty and fined $400 each. The store will be continued there as a branch of the Topeka store. Passed Consular Examination The announcement was made by the department of state that nine candidates for appointment as consul had passed the recent examination. One of the successful candidates is Dartley F. Yost, of Downs, at present clerk of the district court of Osborne county. Burglars Blow Open Safe at Lyons. Burglars entered O. B. Ticknor's meat market at Lyons recently, blew open the safe and escaped with from $20 to $25. The safe was completely demolished. The explosions were heard by people living in the vicinity but the work was done so quickly that no one arrived in time to interfere. Detectives are at work on the case and believe they have a clue which will result in the capture of the thieves. To Enlarge Federal Building A bill to appropriate approximately $150,000 to erect an addition to the Federal building in Kansas City is to be introduced at this session of congress. This will be the result of a visit to Washington of W. R. Childs, postmaster. An Old Time Kansan Dead. George W. Townsend, sr., 69 years old, for half a century known in political and business affairs of northeastern Kansas, died at St. Joseph recently. For many years he was in business in Teoy. Want Traine Restored. The Missouri Pacific, through its action in taking off eight passenger trains in Kansas December 8, appears to have made trouble for itself. The Commercial club of Osborne, which is affected by the new schedule on the Central Branch, has filed a formal complaint with the state board of railroad commissioners asking that the former service be reinstalled at the order of the board. This is only one of the petitions that are on their way to the board from nearly every town along the Central Branch. A TERRIBLE CONDITION. Tortured by Sharp Twings, Shooting Pains and Dizziness. Hiram Center, 618 South Oak Street, Lake City, Minn., says: "I was so bad with kidney trouble that I could not straighten up after stooping without sharp palms shooting through my back. I had dizzy spells, was nervous and my eyesight was affected. The kidney secretions were irregular and too few." with kidney trouble that I could not straighten up after stooping without sharp pains shooting through my back. I had dizzy spells, was nervous and my eyesight was affected. The kidney secretions were irregular and too frequent. I was in a terrible condition, but Doan's Kidney Pills cured me and I have enjoyed perfect health since." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. THAT SWEET CHILD. KY "You'll be too old to sit on people's knees soon, Dolly." "Oh, no, I won't, auntie! I'm not half as old as sister and she sits on Mr. Wilson's knee. I'm never going to be too old for that sort of thing!" BLACK. ITCHING SPOTS ON FACE Physician Called It Eczema in Worst Form—Patient Despaired of Cure— Cuticura Remedies Cured Her. "About four years ago I was afflicted with black splotches all over my face and a few covering my body, which produced a severe itching irritation, and which caused me a great deal of suffering, to such an extent that I was forced to call in two of the leading physicians of _____. After a thorough examination of the dreaded complaint they announced it to be skin eczema in the worst form. Their treatment did me no good. Finally I became despondent and decided to discontinue their services. My husband purchased a single set of the Cuticura Remedies, which entirely stopped the breaking out. I continued the use of the Cuticura Remedies for six months, and after that ever splot was entirely gone. I have not felt a symptom of the eczema since, which was three years ago. Mrs. Lizzie E. Sledge, 540 Jones Ave, Selma, Ala., Oct. 28, 1905." Charming an Audience. A young lawyer with political aspirations was about to make the first important speech of his career. He knew Speaker Cannon, and ventured to ask his advice in the matter of addressing an audience. "My son," said the veteran, "find out what interests your audience and talk to it on that subject. If you find you can't strike the oil of its attention, stop boring it."—Success Magazine. 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. Equal to the Occasion. Pa—I caught young Smith hugging our Maria the other night. Ma—Goodness gracious! What did you say? Pa—I said: "You are getting on fast, young man." And what answer do you suppose he made me? Ma—Dear knows! What did he say? Pa—He said: "Weil, I holding my own." There is more Catarina in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great number of patients we have treated local treatment, and by constant failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proved that a starry to be a constitutional disease. Weil has proved that a starry to be a constitutional disease. Hall's Catarina, manufactured by F.J. Cheney is only the only cure for the market. It is taken to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one or two drops of a saline to a falls. Send circulations and testimonials. Address: F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Said: Take Hall's Family Plus for consultation. Point of History Cleared Up. Point of History Cleared Up. The Dentist—Now, open wide your mouth and I won't hurt you a bit. The Patient (after the extraction)—Doctor, I know what Ananias did for a living now—Illustrated Bits. Your Wife, Mother or Sister Can make Lemon, Chocolate and Custard plus better than the expert cook by using a recipe. You can also use the package ready for immediate use. Each package, enough for two large pies, 10 cents. Order to-day from your grocer. More men are injured by having things made easy for them than by baving their paths beset with difficulties.—C. H. Parkhurst. LEWIS' SINGLE BINDER STRAIGHT 5¢ MANY SMOKERS PREFER THEM TO 10¢ CIGARS DRANK WITH HIS FEET. Clergyman Knew the Best Place to Put the Whisky. There was no fire in the smoking car and everybody was blue and tremulous with cold. "My feet fairly ache," said a clergyman. Then a drummer, winking at his neighbors, pulled out a flask of whisky. "Here's the best thing going for cold feet, friend," he said. And the clergyman extended his hand for the bottle eager. "You bet it is," said he. He poured a huge drink into the glass, lifted it toward the drummer with a "here's looking at you, sir," and then, slipping off his boots, emptied the whisky into them. "In two minutes my ice-cold feet," he said, "will be in a warm glow. Whisky poured into the boots warms the feet like a hot stove." For Cigar Smokers. When you smoke a cigar you want a good one. A poor cigar is a rank abomination and a stench in your own nostrils and in those of your friends within smelling distance. The trouble with most of us is to find a cigar with rich, satisfying aroma and easy drawing qualities without paying an exorbitant price for it. It remained for Frank P. Lewis of Peoria, Ill., to solve the problem for us. His Lewis' Single Binder 20 cigar is without doubt the peer of any brand of 10c cigars on the market. The Lewis' Single Binder cigar is wrapped in tinfoil and reaches the smoker as fresh as when leaving the factory. Its smooth, rich, satisfying smoking qualities are a delight both to the palate and the nostrils of cigar connoisseurs everywhere. In spite of the fact that the Lewis factory employ no traveling men the sales this year will exceed 9,000,000, the demand being created solely on the high quality of the tobacco used. Builds Church for His Own Use. George Smith, who, a few months ago, created a sensation in the district court at Reno by kneeling in prayer in the midst of a murder case and asking God for light on the evidence in the case, and who later severely criticised the judge for passing the death sentence on four convicted men, has built himself a church on the crest of a high hill, several miles northeast of this city. The church is right by two large roads, constructed at much expense. The building is small, but artistic It stands in a country unsettled, and Smith, who lives nearby, is the only person within miles of the church. Tonopah (Nev.) Sun. Starch, like everything else, is being constantly improved, the patent Starches put on the market 25 years ago are very different and inferior to those of the present day. In the latest discovery-Defiance Starch-all injurious chemicals are omitted, while the addition of another ingredient, invented by us, gives to the Starch a strength and smoothness never approached by other brands. A Delicate Job. Doctor—The increasing deafness of your wife is merely an indication of advancing years, and you can tell her that. Husband—Hum! would you mind telling her that yourself, doctor?—Philadelphia Inquirer. Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of H. H. Flutche In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. All the Earmarks. First Tramp (reading advertisement)—Man wanted to chop wood, bring up coal, take care of garden, mind chickens and children. His Pal (groaning)—Oh, these matrimonial advertisements make me tired!—Illustrated Bits. **ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADED?** Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them white again. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. A woman can keep a secret if nobody cares whether she does or not. **ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE"** That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. Use the World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 12c. Justice, it would seem, is both blind and deaf. 313—Girl Dolls' Dress, with Separate Guimpe and Coat. 312—Girl Dolls' Kit mono Wrapper or Dressing Sack. To Teach the Future Mother to Dress the Future Child we have prepared The Butterick Rag Doll and a series of patterns of attractive Dolls' Dresses, etc. This doll is about 18 inches high, printed flat in eight colors on durable cloth, quickly and easily made up. Remember it is but a step for the little ones from the making of pretty clothes for their dolls to the more useful accomplishment of making dainty garments for themselves and others. For this reason we make the following Special Offer: For 25c in stamps or coin we will mail you The Butterick Rag Doll, and the two attractive Dolls' Patterns, shown above. Send at once to The Rag-Doll Department THE BUTTERICK PUB Butterick Building Only One Cross Don't Forget This and Your Share Now Before You Can Get Rich in South Texas in a $210, Payable $10 a Month Without BRICK PUBLISHED Butterick Building, New York e Crop This and Don't It Now Before it Is South Texas in a Few Year Month Without Interest. PUBLISHING CO., Ltd., K Building, New York. Crop of Land and Don't Forget to Buy Now Before it is All Gone. Texas in a Few Years on an Investment of h Without Interest. Read the Following: THE BUTTERICK PUBLISHING CO., Ltd., Only One Crop of Land Don't Forget This and Don't Forget to Buy Your Share Now Before it is All Gone. You Can Get Rich in South Texas in a Few Years on an Investment of $210. Payable $10 a Month Without Interest. Read the Following: Dr. C. F. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas. Norton, Texas. Returned from a visit to your 95,000 acre ranch, purpose of investigating the conditions of soil, adaptability to general farming, truck growing is better than I expected, and fully up to future. The soil seems to be of fine quality and diversified farming easy and profitable, and the pleasure of visiting Hall, Frenchman, Valley Cow and Headquarters pastures. I did but was assured by disinterested parties that which I examined, and believing this I came you have the best proposition, for the poor branch I saw fine crops growing without irrigation in view of the severe drought, which state to be a fine fruit growing section, especially and that the water supply is sufficient seems flowing artesian wells in various parts of the truck growing proposition. Persistent on both your hands and plan of sale. Very truly yours. DR. T. E. FOSTER. Stock or fruit farm of from 10 to 630 acre in the and two town lots for $210. Feature and name of nearest agent. BAS. F. SIMMONS, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. DINGLAS ES $350 ALL DEVEYER FAMILY, BABYS AND CHILDREN. and sells more and $3.80 shoes manufacturer in the you hold their are longer, and any other day. Edge Shoes cannot be equalled at any price. Frame and plaster installed on babies. Tables be seats everywhere. Shoes mailed from factory to any part W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. Dear Sir: I have just returned from a visit to your 95,000 are ranch, where I have been for the purpose of investigating the conditions of soil, climate, rainfall, etc., and its adaptability to general farming, truck growing and fruits. Dear Sir: I have just returned from where I have been for the purpose of climate, rainfall, etc., and its adaptability and fruits. I found conditions really better th representations in your literature. The e of such variety as to make diversified tar While on our tour I had the Turkey Creek, Windmill, Mule Caw not see the Vogay pastures but was as it was even better than that which I e home perfectly satisfied that you have a man, in Southwest Texas. On farms adjoining your ranch I sav tion, and this I consider remarkable in obtains at this time over the entire state. I am sure this will prove to be a t for grapes, figs and berries, and that the certainly to be proved by the flowing pasture, and this also settles the truck p. You have my heart endorsement on Remember you get a truck or fruit finest country in the world, and two tow Write for literature and n DR. CHAS. F. 215 Alamo Plaza, W.L.DOVGLA SHOES $300 SHOES AT ALL PRICES, FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY, MEN, BOYS, WOMEN, MISSEB AND CHILD W.L. Douglas makes and sells m men's $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 gt than any other manufacturer in world, because they hold the shape, fit better, wear longer, the Cuff fits them. Many of o shoes in the world to-day. W.L. Douglas $4 and $8 Gift Edge Shoes $ CAUTION. — W.L. Douglas name and pro stitute. Sold by the best shoe dealers everywhere of the world. Illustrated catalog free. just returned from a visit to the purpose of investigating and its adaptability to general really better than I exp literature. The soil seems to take diversified farming easy and will hold the pleasance of Mulley Cow and Headle fatures but was assured by de- n that which I examined, and that you have the best pas. your ranch I saw fine crops or remarkable in view of the or entire state. prove to be a fine fruit gro- berries, and that the water so by the flowing artesian wi- the truck growing pro- enders on both your a truck or fruit farm of tra- orld, and two town lots for literature and name of near CHAS. F. SIMM SAN DOUGLAS HOES $350 B AT ALL FOR EVERY OF THE FAMILY, MISSEB AND CHILDREN. shoes and sale more $00 and $3.60 shoes manufacturer in the they hold their tonger, and value than any other id to-day. GIN Edge Shoes cannot be bragging name and video is leas- tures dealers everywhere. Shoes in blog free. W. L. DOL I found conditions really better than I expected, and fully up to representations in your literature. The soil seems to be of fine quality and of such variety as to make diversified farming easy and profitable. While on the ranch I had the pleasure of visiting Hall, Frenchman, Turkey Creek, Windmill, Muley Cow and Headquarters pastures. I did not see the Votaw pastures but was assured by disinterested parties that it was even better than that which I examined, and believing this I came home perfectly satisfied that you have the best proposition, for the poor man, in Southwest Texas. On farms adjoining your ranch I saw fine crops growing without irrigation, and this I consider remarkable in view of the severe drought, which obtains at this time over the square state. I am sure this will prove to be a fine fruit growing section, especially for grapes, figs and berries, and that the water supply is sufficient seems certainly to be proved by the flowing artisan wells in various parts of pasture, and this also settles the truck growing proposition. You have my hearty endorsement on both your hands and plan of safe. Very truly yours. DR. T. E. FOSTER Remember you get a truck or fruit farm of from 10 to 640 acres in the finest country in the world, and two town lots for $210. W.L.DOVGLAS SHOES $300 SHOES AT ALL PRICES, FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY, MEN, BOYS, WOMEN, MISSEB AND CHILDREN. W. L. Douglas makes and sells more men's $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 shoes than any other manufacturer in the world, because they hold their shape like anything we wear. Our area of greater value than any other shoes in the world to-day. W.L. Douglas 44 and $8 Gift Edge Shoes cannot be equalled at any price. [P] CAUTION. — W. L. Douglas name and price lasted on bottom. Take No Substitute. Sold by the best shoe dealers everywhere. Shoes mailed from factory to any part of the world. Illustrated catalog free. W. L. DOVGLAS, Brockton, MIssa. SPOHN MEDIO COLT DISTEMPER CAL CO., Chemicals and Meteorological, Coshon, Ind., U. G. A. TILL CURED - SCREAM FOR FREE ILLEGAL TREATMENT OR BRICTAL DEATHS WITHIN THE PROMISEMENT CURED MINOR - 1000 CAF ST. KARASKA CITY, MO. SPOT CASH FOR SOLDIERS AND HEIRS All federal soldiers and soldiers who served 10 days between 1861 and 1864 and who are homebounded must be paid for at the rate of $10.00 per day. PILES: NO MONEY TILL C DRS THORNTON & MINOR. 1020 RICK snakes from PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED. SEND FOR FREE IMAGES TO ORBITAL DRS THORNSTON & MINOR 10:00 AM ST. KANSAS CITY, MO St. Jo. Texas, April 20, 1907. THE RISING SON WM. T. WASHINGTON, Editor and Owner, Office, O14 E, Tweitth St, Pubtished Beery Werk RISING SON PUZ. CO. WILSON PAWSON Business: Manager Pell Phone 780 Grand Home ‘Phone 780 Main SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Yeu tin SN siutths ‘ Three Muntis “ Strictiy pald in advance Gnteret ot the Post orfice at Kansas City as Becond Clase Mitter Correspondents wanted in every ity tha town ia this: state, Wrile us Ail pews matter intended for pubite BAUcH should Prac: our ofnce Ral Iter than ‘Tuesday. of each week, and. must Ser signed by the Writer not. for publt @ation but as Kuarantee of authority 1 FRANKLIN CRAIG. Society Editor. ADVERTISING RATES For one inch, one insertion tom For one inch, each subsequent tn portion. ee For two tichéa, three months sm For two inches, six monthe.sls. 800 For two inches, nine mouths ou For two inches, twelve monthe.... 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, EDITORIAL CHRISTMAS GREET- ING. This ts the time of year for ever one to be happy. Many, many hun: red years ago, Christ. the Son of Gad ni the babe of the Virgin Mary, was Yorn, Now, when Jesus was born in Herod, the king, behobl there came wise men from the East, saying Where is He that is born king of nv the Kast, and are come to worship him.” Ever since then, thousands: es millions, have come to. worship him, ‘This is the time for rejoicing Teale. GUM Su viOe 1k ORK Peace on earth, good will toward men. Everybody should take this sin- eerely to Weart and quit all this wrang ling Yes, stop ail this fighting throughout the entire workl, Ob, is it not a blessing to have some one to carry all your troubles: 10 hide you trom all danger: to shield you from sour enemies’ Let all pray that the say will come when we will all find rest on the downy bosom of Christ ‘The ehild that was born that day shail shield us from all danger like the xreat pyramids of Egypt. He shall Stand with us throughout the end of time, Pax Vobiseum; Peace be yout With us; with everyone! The Negroes are getting more en thused over the candidacy of Wim J} Campbell, Let every one work toward that end. Remember Dee 27, 1807. is the elec: tion day for Sherif Get ont and go to the polls and vote tor Wa J Campbell Let us all pull off our eoats and xo into this election to win, Let us make a clean fight for a good man. Mr Campbell is a splendid eharae- ter and in the Bighth Ward has always stood forthe nesro: We do not believe at this off year ME there should be a change in the ANOTHER NEW ODDFELLOW LODGE A new lodge of the Grand Order of Sqiiriay (ov ut Oddtellows Ha f ws of Gate City Lodge i679, with 40 charter membe De JE. Dibble ve erand and Samuel A. Robinse permancut MRS. NANNIE BIBBS, HAIR DRES. SER. WIGS MADE TO ORDER FROM REAL HAIR. WIGS AND BRAIDS OF ALL KINDS BOUGHT AND SOLD. SAVE YOUR HAIR THAT IS FALLING OUT; WE WILL BUY IT. MRS. NANNIE BIEBS, 1607 LYDIA AVE. BELL ‘PHONE, 4688 GRAND. TRE SEAVES Tho little leaves came fluttering down, They looked Uke sparrows flying to, the ground: It Is very sad to seo the leaves do- parting from the trees Leaving the mother thet born them to view To make shade in sunshine for me and you, ¢ —By Le A. Allen TAYLOR STUDIO COUPON. Address 11th and Charlotte. This is good for one photograph for who has paid one year’s subseription, BIGGAR cri gctn can seins ane Mgr. Rising Son. C. Collins . HEADRUARTERS for ALL Christmas Goods Toys. Dry Goods, Shoes, Cloaks, Men's Furnishings, Clothing, Millinery Our Prices are Rum Corner 18th and Paseo ee ee ee Dir.Mires’ AnTi-PaIn Pitts —<f : FOR h =For> | Headac @ ssscts : NEURALGIA. | Gn) bY, SCIATICA, ! H Wil Penner () Lice a —" BACKACHE. YO Tig PAIN IN CHEST oe Re. DiSTRESSIN a a Taxe GONE sh STOMACH. y re S g of the Little Tablets SLEEPLESSNESS} | (7 "/ AND THE Paints Gone. ti CRETE ee FUR SALE-—1WO POONNIE houses, one seven room furnished, another ten room newly furnished, Gas and water in both houses, Sell or rent 780) Main and Grand, The Pitchfork got it in the neck With its OWN Weapon, Sometines Weapons are too dangerous 10 wield. Al the Negroes who are ible to Vote must be able to ger out Decem ber 28, 1007. Nicely furnished rooms for rent lady or gentleman 1225 Vine. MES. JOHNSON... Mr 3. Ro Gleed of Silao, Guanaja- ato, Mexien. spent Saturday and Sune day of last week in the city, the guest of Miss C Cross of 2018 Flora Ave. The stenographer of Prof. be Le Thompson is making good. The Prof, has been doing a great deaf bunk hess in his professional wo. ‘ a Mr George Eo Walden and = Me Drummond of 19th and Troost, clean- ers and dyers, have undergone a change, They are remodeling. their place and it is strictly first class, Mrs Geo Walden is presiding as secretary She is “making good” looking after her husband's business Editor Rising Son: My family con- gratulates you on that very intelligent piece which appeared in’ your paper on the young High school girls and boys and the dancing academy. It was timely and deserves notice GEORGE McHANEY, Independence, Mo. Kansas City, Mo., Dee, 9, 1907, Mr. Editor: Dear Sir—Enclosed you will find a dollar for six months’ sub: scription. ‘This is to show my appre ciation of your paper. T heartily ap: preciate the article on the High school pupils, and more so the girls, 1 have two girls myself. Send my paper to S14 Madison. SARAH HARRIS, We are glad the Negro business places are doing so well The Rising Son Co: Would you please send me the Rising Son for one year Send your collector around for the money. Please send me the copy with the article on the young High sehool boys and girls, as T have heard a great deal of praise concerning the article and L would like to read it MRS, JESSIE SIMMS, 721 Holmes St PROF. Cr E. STARR HAS DECIDED TO BE WITH US AGAIN. Prof. Starr, an old acquaintance of Kansas City, has decided to locate with us agein, You know Starr? Don't vou remember when he tanght at Quindaro in the manual training department, and sinee then Mr, Starr has taught his trade in some of the most prominent schools in the coun try, He was at Langston university and summer high sehool, besides teaching for years at Western uni versity, Mr Starr is prepared to Ferve sou now in the plumbing bust ness, Look at his large ad. im the Rising Son, It will explain all, Pat ronize Mr. Starr, as he is promoting Nexvo industries, NOTICE. THE ELDORIA HOTEL ANDCAFE NEATLY FURNISHED AND UP-TO. DATE. ROOMS FULLY EQUIPPED FOR COLORED PEOPLE. MEALS IF DESIRED AT THE MOST REA. SONABLE RATES. 1720-22-24 EAST 18th ST. ON CAR LINE. CALL AND BE CONVINCED. MRS. S. GRIFFIN. PROP. Stylish Clothing Good Shoes and Stockings, Fine Silks and Dress Goods, Nice Linen, Rugs, Blankets, Curtains, Etc. Beautiful Fancy Goods, Toys, Dolls and Pictures. Special Values—A Great Sale. We give “S. & H.” Green Trading Stamps. MITCHELL DRY GOODS COMPANY “The Store of the People” 1009-1011 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. Trees. Possibly by reason of some mystert ous defect in the national character Americans seem to have little apprect ation of the value of trees, The des: truction of forests has Kone on apace for many years, and even now that tho absolute necessity of protecting the re: maining tracts is Kenerally recognized, it is only with great difficulty that legislation to this end is secured. Al: though the establishment of Arbor day has been regarded as an effective means for cultivating the appreciation of trees, there {8 still nothing ike 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, encounter. ed at the gates of the cemetery where they reposed en old but timid lover, whom she had not aeen for years, She took him inside and showed him—not without @ feeling of pride—the well- kept tombstones of her former lords and masters. "Ah, James,” she ro: marked, feelingly, “you might have been lying there today if you had only had @ little more courage.” Pesiiensieated, ‘The Bearded Lady (horrified)—En- feged to the Osuified Man. My dear thild, why in the world did you take tuch @ step? ‘The Circassian Girl—He sald it would break him all up if { retused tim and you know I couldn't bear to tee the poor fellow go to pleces! HOUSTON KELSO'S TAILOR SHOP _ CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER Clother Cleaned, Dyed and Pressed. Repairing neatly done, All work guaranteed. Work called for and delivered. Special attention given to ladies’ clothes. Location, #10 E, 12th St., HOUSTON KELSO, Prop. Kansas City, Mo. FOR RENT—1100 Highland, neatly furnished room, Steam heat and bath, EB. ED. ERVING. Opp Dp MODELB Je b wn (7 SUSPENDERS ANN $ Y SENSIBLE, USEFUL GIFTS tor the HOLIDAYS “pi MA ge a renee ARR qevourwean Tiere ompinany sinns, wiica urans WAR THEE STINES THEME ChOUOR LEURP SS CENT SORTS RIND ee MOET CO Ian CARO TRE IRENE SER ee? RO ‘They make inexpensive dilte every wan, youth or boy will gladly receive 4 | ED rete OUP seein Se zrenete arm eetenet ate || eS HAIR POR oy 0z0NI ZONIZED 0 OM, a one D x MARE E ‘ RRO " wer te : aera ; a mi ae ne xk i a ee “: ee re ae oR Excite ae i 8 ore aan ae i coe arte eet vtjora fh sigees reat Se op Te ice tne pes ne fd sy ca hee oe al cee oe fe oa g aati ree bee aed ine ae a race ari ia ae 28 Soey ee i iroettn ae aie ie Se ta Ea ie i ee a eee wie 72% he Oxoniz a dete ao py — naan ba. oe . “ St. encase, aepebne, i 0008: Mr. W. H. Seeger, vice president of the Union National Bank, who has been dangerously ill, has been pro- nounced by his doctor to be out of danger. Mr. R. B. Middlebroox made a logic: al talk at the Republican meeting in behalf of Mr. William J. Campbell. HAVE YOU A LARGE ABDOMEN? If so wear the ©. Y. C. corset, which has an apron that reduces and sup: ports the abdomen and gives a beauti- ful form. Made to order at 723 E. 11th st. Phone 1310 Grand. | Mr. Kelso is making good as col: lector of Rising Son, because the peo: [ple are paying him, /G SENS Thay Boas THEY OUT THREE TI | The MOS? ‘They make nee Home Phone 5327 Main Bel Phone 392 Main MRS. V. L. NORTH) ROOMS WITH HOT AND COLD BATES. LUNCHEONS AT ALL HOURS. 1017-19 OAK STREET. KANSAS CITY, MO, "WE CARRY A EULL LINE OF Groceries and Fresh Meats Vegetables in Season Orders solicited and delivered, J.L. MATSON, !8th and Grove BELL PHONE, GRAND 1417X Diamonds, Watches and Fine Jewelry Sold | on Weekly and Monthly Installments | Eagle Jewelry Co. . J. F. ALLISON, Mgr. | . 215 E. 12th Street po reas Kansas City, Mo, DAVID T. BEALS, President. FERNANDO P. NEAL. Vice President. EDWIN W. ZEA. Cashier. W. H. SEEGER. Second Vice President. Kansas City, Mo. Condensed Statement, as Made to the Comptroller of the Currency, at the Close of Business, December 3, 1907. RESOURCES LIABILITIES. Loans and discounts, $ 7.110,875.95 | Capital stock. . .. sec 600,000.00 O'S) ‘bonds, at Surplus funds. 2: $00,000.00 par 2. $825,000.00 Undivided profits, 00000050) selostaas Munieipai and Unearned interest | 2) ausvestleo othe thigh National bank notes out: Class bonds at standing, 400,000.00 par. 617.615,52—1,242,615,52 | Deposits. 6 6000. 11.155,082.99, Cash and due from banks... 4.209.512.08 ‘Total. . : s13,162,80085] Total. . : oe A13,182,800.45, Above Statement is correct. E. W. ZEA, Cashier Directors: C, W. Whitehead, Edward George, L. T. James, C, J. Schmelzer, J. P. Merrill, O. If, Dean, Geotge W. Jones, Lee Clark, Geotge D, Ford, W. D, Joba: opie alle pe LaForce, David T. Beals, Fernando P, Neal, William H, Beegar, Sdwin We 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 aceommodation. First-class service. Open all night. After-Theatre Lunches a spe- cialty. MANAGERS.--Wm. James, Al. Grimes. 1223 Baltimore Ave \ If you have \ Headache Try One ; CLM OMY TELM LL N N They Relieve Pain Quickly, leaving no N bad After-effects N 25 Doses N25 Cents N Never Sold in Bulk AA JPA) AAS) Vf, Ps THE RISING SON NEWS & GOSSIP It's the little bits we collect here and there that enables us to run from year to year." All announcements and notices are ten cents per line. LOCALS. Prof. W. W. Fisher, fiscal agent of Western University, has been on the sick list for a few days. He is now able to be up and around. Mr. Jack Fields, proprietor of the Latonia Cafe, is on the sick list. Mr. George W. Leavel is one of the advertising managers for the Rising Sun. Give him your "ad." Mrs. Sarah Williams, of 1624 Michigan avenue has been ill at her home, but she is now able to be about. Mrs. Lizzie Fields, of Wewaska, Okla., has returned to her home after a three weeks' visit with Mrs. Ida Fields, of 1627 Holmes street. She was greatly pleased with her visit. Rev. R. N. Countee has just returned from a lecture tour in Kansas. He will be with us probably through the winter. Rev. Countee is one of the most brilliant negro ministers affiliated with the Baptist church. Mr. R. D. Guy, of Topeka, Kan., has been the guest of Countee Bros. the past two weeks. Mr. Guy recently graduated from the same school of anatomy, sanitary science and embalming alongside with C. H. Countee. In memory of Mrs. Eliza Shannon, formerly of this city, who departed this life the 17th of November at 5:20 o'clock a. m. in Butte..Mont. We heard not the sound of the chariot wheels as they rolled up to her door; neither the rustle of the angles wings as they glided with her to the other shore. Farewell, dear one. Thou hast crossed the river and left in our memory a cherished spot forever. EXTRACT. KANSAS CITY TIMES NEGROS ORGANIZED. The colored Rank and File Republican Club of the Eighth Ward held a meeting upstairs at 908 E. 12th street last night. Resolutions were introduced indorsing the candidacy of Wm. J. Campbell for Sheriff and Wm. T. Washington for clerk in the engineer's office to succeed the late R. C. Martin. The meeting was addressed by Dr. L. L. Holly, Jno. E. Allen, Wm. T. Washington and A. J. Kelso. Jno. E. Allen presided. The election of officers followed: Jno. E. Allen, president; Dr. L. J. Holly, vice president; Wilson Dawson, secretary; A. J. Kelso, assistant secretary; Dr Theo. Smith, treasurer; Charles La Count, sargeant-at-arms, and Wm. T. Washington, chairman of executive committee. 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. 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. 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. 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. Kansas City gets almost anything it asks for. Are you not glad you live in Kansas City? FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT STEAM HEATED. 1108 HIGHLAND, 3rd FLOOR. FOR NEAT FURNISHED ROOMS CALL AT 1910 GROVE ST., MRS. JOHNSON. FOR YOUNG MEN ONLY. The mayor made a great hit in Washington by his enthusiastic speech. Did you read it. Pay Mr. Kelso your subscriptions to the Rising Son. WOULD BE NO DISTURBANCE. Woman Merely Had Little Account to Settle 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 most all de 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 yere." "But I can't permit any violence or disturbance, madam." "Oh, dhe 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 eu 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 dye dye 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 dat I shall ax de people to stand back so dat I kin git a full swing of my arm to mash him!" —Chicago Daily 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 fisticuffs 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. 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, halibut 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 conspicuous 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. — Narrative of Sales To Late ChristmasGift Seekers IF you have waited until the last few days before Christmas to buy your gift, this big store, with practically everything for the person and the home, is the place to buy them. You are sure to get what you want. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE Bell Phone Main 1300Y. Artifi K which has the mot Remodele every style o 1274 WEST EIG SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR NO PAY. Bell Phone Main 1300Y. J. F. CORDELL. Mgr KANSAS CITY. Par 1108 Kansas these Parisian 1108 and 1110 Kansas City W these $20 an Parisian Cloak Co. 1108 and 1110 Main Street. Kansas City Will Talk About these $20 and $15 Suits at ```markdown ``` We We always make reasonable price. The forever. Get it at HARRY HO New Location. We always make good clothes at a reasonable price. They retain their shape forever. Get it at HARRY HOFFMAN'S New Location. 210 West 12th KANSAS CITY, MO. TISFACTION GUARANTEED OR NO in 1300Y. J. F. The K. C. Artificial Limb K. C. BILT-WELL L. which has the motion of the natural limb in Remodeled and Improved M every style of Limb. 1274 WEST EIGHTH STREET. Parisian Cloak 8 and 1110 Main St as City Will Talk e $20 and $15 Su which has the motion of the natural limb in walking Remodeled and Improved Manufacturers o every style of Limb. ATTENTION! always make good clothes table price. They retain their r. Get it at HARRY HOFFMAN'S Location. 210 West Campbell Glass & Pa --- $7.75 One of those Suit sales that starts a crowd early in the morning. Not a Suit will be carried over, no matter how great the loss in selling. Our Suit Section will be crowded to-day, for we offer high class Man Tailored Suits at less than the cost of the very cheapest garment. We have selected 122 Suits, consisting of Broadcloths, Cheviots, Panamas and Fancy Mixtures, in blue, brown and other high class shades in Prince Chap and coat effects. We sell them for $7.75. This is a rare opportunity. You surely cannot get such a bargain again, so come early. No alterations, none sent on approval, none charged. Remember, $20.00 and $15.00 Suits for $7.75 good clothes at a retain their shape FFMAN'S 210 West 12th ass & Paint Co. 1228 MAIN ST., KANSAS CITY, M O --- FAMILY TRADE A SPECIALTY BELL PHONE, 1884 EAST. Special Prices to Lodges. 5c Off on Phone Orders. GEORGE O'BEE, Gen'l Solicitor. For all klnds of Wines, Brandies, Whiskies and Gins. We handle all the Standard Brands of Liquors known for their AGE, Purity, Quality and Strength. Buy your Holiday Wines and Liquors now. Special Low Prices made to Private and Public Parties on Entertainments, and Sacrament Wine in Gallon Lots. JAMES TUCKER, RETAIL LIQUOR DEALER, 2201 VINE STREET GOLDEN ROD STEAM DYE AND CLEANING WORKS. Repairing Done Free of Charge On All Cleaned and Dyed Articles. WE WANT YOUR TRADE KEYSTONE TAILORS and Watches too EASY PAYMENTS W.F. Smith Jewelry Co. EMMETT E. VENRICK, Manager 103 EAST TENTH STREET Edward Allen Carter Negro Humorist Author-Poet Your Entertainer. Terms reasonable. 1013 1-2 CHARLOTTE ST. KANSAS CITY'S LEADING NEGRO GAS MAN. "Starr the Gas Man" FOR TEN DAYS ONLY. Gas Stoves Connected for $1.00 up Burners Installed in Stoves $5.00 Burners Installed in Furnaces $8.50 Give us a trial, we guarantee complete satisfaction Tel. Home Main 5467; Bell 4591, or call at 1301 E. 18th St C. E. STARR, Manager 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-AMERICAN BY GIVING IT YOUR FAMILY TRADE BELL PHONE. Special Prices to Lodges. GEORGE O'BEE, For all kinds of Wines. Brand We handle all the Standard B for their AGE, Purity, Quality Holiday Wines and Liquors n made to Private and Public P and Sacrament Wine in Gallon. Whiskies, 75c to $1.60 per Quart. " $1.60 to $5.00 per Gal. Brandies, 75c to $1.00 per Quart. BOTTLED IN B $1.00 to $1.50 per Quart. JAMES TUCKER, RETAIL LIC Home Phone 7890 M. J. W. BROO Work Called for and Delivered. GOLDEN ROD AND CLEAN Repairing Done Free of C Dyed A Location 910 East 12th WE WANT Y KEYSTONE COPYRIGHT KEYSTONE F. C. MORRIS, Mgr. ```markdown ``` and Watch EASY PAY W.F. Smith & EMMETT E. VEN 103 EA CRAWFORD'S DRUG STORE. THE STORE WHERE EVERY ONE GETS A SQUARE DEAL TELEPHONE BUSINESS ESPECIALLY SOLICTED. CALL US UP OVER OUR PHONES: HOME 2027 MAIN, BELL 579 LACE. LOCATION 19TH & VINE. ALL THE PATENT MEDICINES ON SALE. BLOOD MEDICINE ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOR ALL KINDS OF DISEASES. ALL KINDS OF PRESCRIPTIONS, IN FACT, EVERYTHING THE PEOPLE COULD GET AT ANY OTHER DRUG STORE. CAN ENTERPRISE SUCCEED YOUR XMAS ORDER. E A SPECIALTY N.E. 1884 EAST. 5c Off on Phone Orders. CE, Gen'l Solicitor. Brandies, Whiskies and Gins. And Brands of Liquors known Quality and Strength. Buy your Orders now. Special Low Prices Cic Parties on Entertainments, Ballon Lots. Wines, 35c to 75c per Quart. " $1.00 to $2.50 per Gal. Quart; $1.50 to $3.00 per Gal. BOND GOODS: Cart. $3.00 to $5.00 per Gal. L LIQUOR DEALER, 2301 VINE STREET. Bell Phone 1696 G. DOKS, Propr. Ladies Work a Specialty D STEAM DYE NING WORKS. Of Charge On All Cleaned and Articles. Give Us a Trial. 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 THE TAILORS 12th @ Grand Ave. AMONDS THE CHURCH AT WORK NESTOR OF BIBLE SOCIETIES. That nestor of Bible societies in the United States—the Pennsylvania Bible society—is making preparations to celebrate its one hundredth anniversary; and all the world of Bible readers and Bible lovers will turn with vivid interest to the event which commemorates the beginning of Bible distribution on the American continent. It may not society—is making preparations to celebrate its one hundredth anniversary; and all the world of Bible readers and Bible lovers will turn with vivid interest to the event which commemorates the beginning of Bible distribution on the American continent. It may not be generally known that Pennsylvania boasts the earliest Bible society in the country. Other states followed and in 1866 a national organization was effected under the title of The American Bible society. "The Bible Society of Philadelphia" was the original name of the society, and tibbles with that title are still extant. When the society was about 30 years old its name was changed to the present one of the "Pennsylvania Bible Society." The work began in a small way. It was a small company of 25 clergymen and laymen who met by appointment in the home of Robert Ralston, one of their number, "for the purpose," thus described in the formal records, "of taking into consideration the propriety of instituting a Bible society." Bishop William White presided, and the ancient hair-cloth covered chair in which he sat on that occasion is still in use in the society's present quarters at 701 Wakun street, Philadelphia. Prominent in the group was the venerable Dr. Benjamin Rush, who explained the object of the meeting and urged the importance of instituting a society for the gratuitous distribution of titles among the poor and ignorant. The approaching centenary of the society, says Christian Herald, is to be observed by the establishment of a fund for the carrying on of the important work. The sum aimed at is $50,000, and a large portion has already been secured. The plans for the celebration are in the hands of a committee of which Dr. Edward Yates Hill is chairman. They include a series of public meetings to be held next spring, in which clergymen of all denominations will participate. UNITE ON EDUCATION. Mission Workers in Western China Form a Federation. A plan of federation in education has been formulated by the West China Educational union, representing the American Baptist, Methodist Episcopal, Canadian Methodist, China Island, English Church Missionary society, English Friends and London Missions. Under the auspices of the union the primary and secondary schools have already been unified, graded and provided with standard courses of study, with regulations for examinations and a central examining committee. The plan now is to have a Chentu union university, the main features of which are: (1) Each mission to found and maintain, with a staff of one or more men, a college to be affiliated with the university; (2) a western university to provide a staff of men or equip a central building and furnish a staff; (3) the separate colleges in consultation and with the university to provide for the separate departments, including all the students in each; (4) each college to be under its own management and a senate representing all to manage all university matters; (5) each college is to be supported entirely by the mission to which it belongs and to pay its share of the running expenses of the university; (6) the western university is to support its own staff. Builds Engines and Works for Souls. President Converse, that noble Christian layman whose heart is so much engrossed with the things of the kingdom of God, while he is also an alert business man, has himself seen the production of about 28,000 of the 30,000 machines turned out by the Baldwin Locomotive works of Philadelphia. It is a good guess that the evangelistic enterprises that he has engineered and paid for have been the means of saving at least 28,000 souls. A soul for every engine wouldn't be a low ideal, one that teachers and superintendents might translate into their lives. Roof Garden Church at Munich The new Presbyterian mission church building at Manila, Philippine Islands, seats about 300. It claims to be the first roof garden church ever built. "By easy flights of stairs at both ends of the church we ascend to the roof garden, tiled and beautiful, to be used for evening services, social purposes and young people's work. Brilliant with rows of electric lights, it is a nightly advertisement of 'some thing doing' in the religious world." Largest Sunday School Meerut, India is reported to have the largest Sunday school in Methodism, the membership being 4,134. CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY THE GROTTO OF THE MANGER. CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY THE GROTTO OF THE MANGER Bethlehem THE BIRTHPLACE OF JESUS. Field of the Shepards, Bethlehem. T THIS season of the year year, the Christian world reverently turns to the little town of Bethlehem and lovingly recalls the story of the Savior's birth as set forth in the simple yet beautiful language of the gospel narrative. In spirit let us go over to Bethlehem and view the place where Christ the Lord was A born. Bethlehem is situated about six miles south of Jerusalem. Starting from Jerusalem by the Jaffa gate, the journey is over a rough and hilly country road amid scenes that awaken in the mind reverent memories and fill the soul with loving emotions. Along this very road Christ often walked, and here and there at different turns of the road are places associated with some interesting and stirring event in the history of the people of Israel. On the west, is the Gihon valley, where Solomon was crowned and on the south-east is the valley of Hinnom, where nearby, in the field of Rephaim, King David defeated the Philistines. But a short distance from King David's well Bethlehem greets the eye. There on a high hill it stands, with its closely clustered houses of white stone, its massive walls and towers booming forth in the brightness of the morning sun, while below is a rich valley with its green grass, olive trees and vineyards reaching up in terraces to the summit of the hill. Charm of Bethlehem. A mysterious charm seems to hang over the town as one looks at it from this point and reflects that this is Bethlehem, where Ruth and Bonz lived and loved, where Jesse and David lived, and where Christ, the son of God was born. What a feeling of joy comes over one as drawing nearer to the town he passes through this lovely little valley covered with olive trees and green grass, and is shown "the field of the shepherds" where the angels appeared to the lowly shepherds on the first Christmas night and announced to them the glad tidings of the Savior's birth. Leaving the roadside and crossing over to "the field of the shepherds" one looks about the peaceful valley and beholds sheep feeding there upon the grassy slopes and youthful shepherds still watching their flocks as the shepherds did in the time of Christ. Near the field of the shepherds is the field of Boaz, where Ruth went forth to glean and where Boaz fell in love with her. It was from this union of Boaz and Ruth that the ancestors of David and Christ sprung. With the mind thus awakened by these historic spots, one journeys along to the gateway leading into the town. Bethlehem has about 6,000 inhabitants. The streets are narrow, poorly paved, with scarcely a level stretch anywhere, while low-sized houses of stone line both sides of the streets. The lower floor of many of the houses is used for a booth or workshop, where natives are principally engaged in making rosaries or trinkets of pearl, coral and olive wood. The inhabitants are for the most part Christians. They are bright appearing, neatly dressed and more favorably impress one than the people of Jerusalem. It is said that the blood of the crucaders flows in the veins of many of the inhabitants. The Cave in the Rock. Passing through the narrow streets we finally come to the church of the Nativity. It was here that the inn stood where Mary and Joseph, footsore and weary, after their long journey, sought for lodgings' but "there was no room for them." They were obliged to seek elsewhere for some resting place. The chalk hills of Judea are honey-combed with innumerable caves. One of these excavations, close by the inn, was used as a shelter for such beasts as the stables of the inn could not accommodate. Mary and Joseph were obliged to take shelter in this grotto. Here, amid the straw which served as bedding for the beasts, far from all assistance, on a cold winter's night, Mary, the virgin mother, gave birth to the infant Savior. This cave is established beyond all doubt as the place where Christ was born. From the earliest times Christians have always kept sacred this particular spot. St. Justin, martyr born in Palestine about 100 years after Christ, speaks of this cave, and the pagan philosopher Celsus, writing A.D. 150, also knew of it. The emperor Hadrian, about 137 A.D., in order to keep the Christians away from it, erected a statue of Adonis there and established idol worship in the cavern. The emperor Constantine removed the idol and erected over the cave a church about 330 A. D. At different periods since then the church has been rebuilt, enlarged and renovated, until we find the present structure, with its different sections belonging to the Latin, Greek and Armenian rites. The courtyard leading to the church is paved with large square stones and on the side are the ruins of old columns where the former atrium of the basilica stood. This courtyard is frequently used as a market place where the natives gather to sell their wares. Looks Like Fortress. The outside of the church looks like a fortress with its high stone walls. A little door leads into the church, which is divided into three sections, belonging to the Latins, Greeks and Armenians. The first section of the church is the Greek Basilica. Here two rows of marble pillars support the roof and divide the nave into two aisles. These pillars are said to have been taken from the temple of Solomon. Along the walls are traces of ancient mosaics. There are two entrances leading to the grotto, one by a marble staircase near the choir in the Greek section of the church, and the other from the Latin section, which is known as the church of St. Catherine. Some few years ago this church of St. Catherine was enlarged and handsomely fitted up by the emperor of Austria. Descending the grotto, one is reminded of the catacombs in passing. with lighted tapers, through this dark and winding cave to the various shrines and tombs hewn out of the sides. Grotto in Limestone. The grotto is formed in a ridge of soft limestone and is 39 feet long and from ten to twelve feet wide. It is paved with stone flags, and the walls are covered with white marble. Turning to the right we enter a passageway to the altar of St. Euseblus of Cremona, which is built over his tomb. He was a friend of St. Jerome, and came to aid him in the founding of a monastery at Bethlehem. He afterward became the superior of it, and died in 422 A.D. We next come to the chapel of the Tombs. On the east side is an altar, beneath which are the tombs of St. Paula and St. Eustochium, her daughter. They were descendants of the Gracel and Sciplos, and had come to Bethlehem to devote themselves to the service of God. They distributed their wealth to the poor, aided St. Jerome to build monasteries, and studied the holy scriptures under him. In the west wall of this chapel is the tomb of St. Jerome, where an altar is also erected above his resting place. Near by is a small room known as the oratory of St. Jerome. Here the saint spent his declining years in prayer and the study of the scriptures. Retracing our steps to the entrance of this chapel of Tombs, we come next to the altar of the Innocents. Tradition relates that here many of the mothers of Bethlehem hid themselves from the soldiers of Herod, but were discovered and their children slain. Continuing along, we are shown a small altar known as the chapel of St. Joseph, which commemorates the place where St. Joseph was warned in a dream to flee into Egypt. Over the altar is an oil painting representing the flight into Egypt. Chapel in the Manger. Passing through a narrow doorway, we observe a round hole in the ground, where, tradition states, a miraculous fountain burst forth for the use of the Holy Family. From here we now enter the crypt of the nativity, where golden lamps shed a soft and brilliant light upon the various shrines. With feelings of reverence and devout faith, we approach and look with wonder upon the little chapel of the Magi. Here with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, these wise men from the east knelt and adored the new-born King Near by is another small altar ornamented with lights and silken draperies. It is the chapel of the Manger built upon the spot where the manger stood. Here the infant Savior, wrapt in swaddling clothes, was laid. As the genuine manger was carried to Rome, a marble one now is seen where a wax image of the infant lies upon a pallet of straw. We turn from here to another altar more richly ornamented and draped with silk and velvet curtains. The soft rays from golden lamps above flood the shrine with a glorious light. Drawing near we see a large silver star set in the marble floor beneath the low arch of the marble altar, and with awe and wonderment read upon the pavement this inscription, "Hic de Virgine Maria Jesus Christus natus est." (Here Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary.) How your heart leaps with joy as you find yourself at this sacred spot where Christ the Lord was born. With an irresistible impulse you fall upon your knees and prostrate in the radiance of these golden lamps, and in the quiet peace of this hallowed spot you think of that first Christmas night when Mary and Joseph sought shelter within this cave, where, her days being accomplished, she gave birth to the Savior of mankind. A CHRISTMAS LESSON Sunday School Lesson for Dec.22, 1907 Specially Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT.-Matthew 2:1-12. Memory Verse 10-12. GOLDEN TEXT.—"For unto you is born this day in the city of David and Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."—Luke 111. Comment and Suggestive Thought. The Effect of the First Christmas Day Upon the World. What This Power Has Accomplished.—The Test of Power. How do we know what any person or thing can do? By what he oh it has done. I look out of my study window and see a number of black wires strung along the street. They look as "dead as a door nail." But every day I hear messages coming over them from near and from far over the telephone. Every night I see blazing lights from the current passing through them. Not long ago a man just over the way touched one of those wires, blown down in a gale, and he was struck dead. I know what those wires can do by what they have done. Therefore, I let them alone in the street, and I turn the switch with perfect confidence when I want a light. Last summer at Niagara I descended 100 feet underground in the city power house, and in a small brick compartment, only a few feet square, saw more black objects like great rolls of iron wire. They seemed as lifeless and Ianocent as colls of wire in a store. I was told that the power of 70,000 to 100,000 horses resided in those black, dull objects. How could I know? I knew by what they did. I saw the cars moving all over the city, and the streets and houses lighted at night. And all the power and all the light came from those black dynamos. We see that with Christ came a new era of the kingdom of heaven, with new powers for the changing of this world from the darkness of sin into the righteousness, love, peace, prosperity, and all that makes perfect people in a perfect world. The progress has been slow, but becomes more and more rapid each century. The world as it is to-day tells us what Christ has done for the world. The more Christianity, the more happiness; the more of all that makes the kingdom of heaven. The blessings lessen and sorrows multiply in proportion as there is less of the Christian religion. "The new age stands as yet half-built against the sky, "but it is Christ that has built the new age thus far, and that building is rising faster and faster each year. There is a great deal of evil in the world yet, in the best of countries, in the best of people. But it is evil fought against. It is good gaining the victory slowly but surely. The very revelations of evil, the controversies and conflicts, are signs that the power of Christ is working upon the evil, a never-ending conflict till the good has triumphed. The Sun Conquering Winter—Astronomers are thinking that the planet Mars is inhabited. Suppose that this winter a gentleman from Mars should come and make you a visit, being an utter stranger to the ways of this world. You would show him the clean, white, snow-covered ground, the trees beautiful in their branching twigs, "the fringes of the hills," calm, cold sunshine, no mud, no floods, but all peaceful as death. But you tell him that all this is nothing to what is coming next spring—the snow melted away, the fields covered with green, the trees bursting into leaf and flower, the gardens radiant with color, the air soft, with fragrance. A wonderful transformadon. "When does spring begin?" he asks. "About the 21st of March," you reply. But when the 21st of March comes, he finds snow and slush and mud and fogs and east winds and bare trees, and he exclaims, as Pliable did to Christian when in the Slough of Despond, "Is this the blessedness you were describing, the beautiful spring you pictured to me with such enthusiasm? Is this what your mighty sun is doing?" You reply, "These very things you complain of are a proof of the power of the sun, and of the coming of the spring I described. By these things we know that spring is coming. They are a thousand times more hopeful than the silent whiteness of winter." We may personally feel this power of the coming of Christ. He came to save and change each one of us. He calls us to accept of him as our king, our leader, and our Saviour. When we give ourselves to Christ we do not always, though sometimes we do, realize the greatness of the change. When of two boys one makes his choice to become an educated man and the other to live a low and selfish and sensual life, we do not always see a great change or difference immediately in the boys; but as the years go by the difference grows greater and greater. Of all things discovered in the world's history—mines, treasures, new worlds—none compare with the discovery, each in his own experience, of Jesus Christ. Of all memorial days, the celebration of Christmas by the giving of gifts is the most appropriate, for it celebrates God's greatest gift to each of us and to the world. Sometimes the custom of giving is misused, but it is folly "to burn up the barn to get rid of the rats." Our best gift to God, really our only gift, is the gift of our hearts, our love, our service, our devotion. Providential. A Brooklyn woman recently took her Irish domestic to task touching the dusty condition of the chairs in her reception room. 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Bragg, bet an athlete that he could not hop up a certain long flight of steps two at a time. The athlete took the bet, and made the trial. But there were 41 steps to the flight, and therefore after making 20 hops the man found that he had lost. He paid up but accused Capt. Bragg of sharp practice." "Sharp practice" said Bragg, indignantly. "Well, I'll make the same bet with you that I can do it." "The other expecting "to" win his money back assented. "Capt Bragge then hopped up 40 steps in 20 hops and hopped back one, finished in the prescribed manner and won the bet." His Whereabouts Stephen Tasker, of Philadelphia, had been congratulated on his exploring-expedition in Labrador, an expedition whereon he had taken his wife. "Those wild regions," said Mr. Tasker smiling, "made hardy an appropriate place for a quiet married pair to visit on a pleasure trip. Still, everything came out well in the end—came out better than the young widow's adventure, eh." 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He was rejoiced that he didn't have her for a steady bearder. Women Who Will Gamble The most difficult k. . . to keep in check both in Singapore and Penang is gambling among Straitsborn women of all classes from the highest downward. Frequent complaints are received from husbands whose wives have lost heavily, and it is known that there are five lotteries opening more or less daily in Singapore which are almost exclusively supported by "nonias". Education may possibly do something to stop this vice among the Straitsborn ladies, but it must be confessed that its effect in that direction on their husbands and brothers is but small—South China Post. Kansas Woodchucks' Holes. In the early 70s a series of tornadoes in Kansas drove quite a number of inhabitants back east. Among them was a negro, who went to Concord, N. H., and entered the employ of the Hon. Mark R. Holt. One day Mr. Holt asked the fellow about the tornadoes, the damage done and several other questions along that line. The man replied: "Ya-aa, they was turrible 'Sunthin' turrible! Why, jest in our town the whole riber bank was washed away and left dozens of woodchuck holes stickin' out as much as ten feet." HOW MOOSE IS STALKED It Is Easy to Creep Up on Big Bull in Canoe. It is a very easy matter, requiring little skill but silence, to guide along in the twilight or moonlight. Keeping the canoe in the shadow of bordering trees, until, when rounding the point, the great amorphous bulk of a moose looms large in the middle distance. If old at the game, it is no trick to steal forward each time his head goes under water in search of the tender roots, until within easy range, says a writer in Recreation. Thus I have advanced until forced to stop for safety's sake, for a buil moose is not an animal to be trifled with. I know of two fellows who, only last fall, paid for their curiosity with a narrow escape. It was before the season opened. They were out at dusk in their canoe, floating along some yards from shore, and on rounding a point saw a moose a short distance ahead. They were unarmed, but felt no fear, for they expected every second that the beast would turn and make off 'into the woods. Nearer and nearer they glided until with the rush of an avalanche he was upon them. There was nothing for it but to dive into the water and swim, which they did, reaching safety on the opposite bank. After smashing the frail canoe into pieces, the moose calmly went ashore and disappeared in the woods. ALL FOR WANT OF HATPIN Disagreeable Experience to Two in Sacred Edifice. The woman who had just purchased a "transformation" had a rather disagreeable experience the first time she wore it to church. Happening to bow too low at one point of the service, her hat slid off, carrying her wig with it and exposing the little wisp of hair which was all that was left of her natural crown of glory and which was screwed up in a most unbecoming fashion. A relative, kneeling beside her, made a dive for the chapeau and succeeded in recovering and replacing it before its loss had been noticed. But the "transformation" had disappeared. After awhile in a man in the pew in front awhile for his handkerchief, which he had placed inside his hat on a hassock. His hand became entangled in something which apparently moved. It was the "transformation" but he thought only of mice and gave vent to his surprise and disconfiture in some unmelodious sounds that greatly scandalized the congregation. Heavenward! The late Rev R R Howard, of Newton, Mass, a good old preacher of the Methodist persuasion, officiated one day at a funeral at Auburndale, and at the close had a word of inquiry and advice, as is the local custom, with many of those present. Among others he approached a lady, a stranger to him, who was visiting in the neighborhood, and, after shaking hands, asked her if she was on the way to heaven. "Yes," she promptly answered, "and if you come that way, I should be pleased to have you call." The good old man horrified at such seeming levity turned away, without reply, when a friend, sitting near, remonstrated with Mys. —, who, still more horrified at her mistake, said she understood him to ask if she was on her way to Hudson, where she lived. Unwritten Law. "You are charged with the theft of a horse. Anything to say" "Your honor!" responded the man at bar. "I claim justification under the unwritten law" "Unwritten law" "I made it a law of conduct to steal anything in sight, and did this while still too young to write" Necessarily the court took the case under advisement The members of the Old Folks' and Orphans' Home Association desire to thank most heartily the kind friends who so generously responded to their Thanksgiving appeal. Especially are they indebted to the public schools and churches. The following is a list of donations: Manual Training High School. $13.25 Lincoln High School. 17.20 Lincoln School. 8.25 Douglas School. 12.17 Attucks School. 12.00 Attucks School, Rosedale. 2.23 Garrison School. 8.03 Bruce Sscol. 4.25 Alen Chapel. 6.75 St. Augustina Mission. 3.20 Central Christian Church. 1.60 Vine St. Baptist Church. 3.91 Centennial Church. 1.46 Total.....$92.59 Provisions were sent by Manual Training High, Lincoln High, Attucks, Attucks, Rosedale, Bruce Penn and Thatcher Schools. St. Augustina Mission and Second Baptist Church, Messrs Robert Schells, and Rosenbloom: Mesdames Betty Scott, A. Jones and Callie Edwards each has donated a ton of coal this autumn. The Association also desires to thank the public for the splendid patronage given to the Bazaar recently held at the Vine St. Auditorium. A full report of the affair will be given at an early date. Encouraged by the universal liberality of the community, it is the intention of the Association to erect in the spring a new Home which will be a credit to the Negro population of Kansas City. As the Benefit bequest which has been reserved for that purpose is wholly inadequate for the erection of such a building, it is hoped that the public will continue to contribute to the Home that the bequest may be kept intact and also largely augmented by generous subscriptions. MRS. C. E. CUMMINGS, Pres. VICTORIA E. OVERALL, Sec'y. A continual stretch of politics to November, 1908. Well, the politicians are awakening from their slumbers. Where are ye Negro political orators? Come forth. Roosevelt has announced that his third term decision is final. Let us close up some of these disreputable rooming houses. An election of sheriff in Jackson county is only three weeks off. We most sincerely thank the parents for those letters received at our office. The Palace Clothing Company has a large addition to their already large supply of goods. The colored people must go where they receive good treatment. Mr. Lacy and the rest of the gentlemen at the Palace have always endeavored to be fair with the negroes. Go to the Palace for your Christmas goods. We wish to explain to the public concerning the article on the young High school boys and girls. In the first place we do not hold the teachers to blame in the least. Their duty stops when they have imparted knowledge to them each day. The moment the children leave the building their parents are responsible for their actions. We wish to say in connection with this comment that the High school has a collection of teachers, the best that could be found in any part of the United States, for the colored people. Prof. G. N. Grisham and his corps of teachers are very superior in their various lines at the school. So bet no one construe that the article was intended as a slam at any of the teachers. 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. Spendid remarks were made by Mr. Craig Griffin of Macon county, O. T. Rold 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. 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 adjoined 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 express- ing 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 be come permanent and meet annually at the Western College and Industrial Institute on the First Friday and Sat urday in November. Respectfully submitted, C. B. JOHNSON, Chairman. I. L. GARNETT. R. B. JOHNSON. JAS. A. GAY. M. F. LEWIS. MARYLAND And District of Columbia Return to the Fold. Campaign of Education Inaugurated by Supreme Chancellor Starks Adds Over Two Thousand Members to Mother Organization. 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 institution. 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 on here 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 Thaddaeus Copeland, Grand Past Chancellor Lewis E. Williams, Grand Medical Register Chas. A. Fowler, Supreme Representatives. Josiah Diags, Grand Ouster Guard Jno. C. Green, Sirs Jos. S. Blackwell, John 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 men 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 Counselor of the Grand Court, and Mrs. Rosie Richardson. Past Grand Worthy Counselor 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. A Bottle of FR With every Gallon Pup Bra Hoffman's Fam 1111 BRO Niles Best Gra Tom Moore 10c Owl Get a X 1006-8 For Neatly Fur Go to Mrs. Sadie Gibso Missouri Ave. For N Hotel Waiter MRS. S. Has o New Place for At N. W. Cor. 18th S Neat Rooms, Furnished or Prices very R Good Bell Phone, 1799 East. DENTAL Battle of Champ FREE New Gallon Purchase of Wine Brandy. Man's Family Liquor 1111 BROADWAY Les & More Best Grade Cigars Pre 10c Henry G Owl 5c Get a Xmas Box 1006-8 Walnut St Neatly Furnished Room Sadie Gibson's New Place Tri Ave. For Railroad Porte Hotel Waiters, Especially. MRS. S. GRIFFIN Has opened a Place for Colored W. Cor. 18th St. and Woodland s, Furnished or Unfurnished. Prices very Reasonable. Good Location, right e, 1799 East. 1720-22-24 E N TALPARK A Bottle of Champagne FREE With every Gallon Purchase of Whiskey or Brandy. Niles & Moser Best Grade Cigars Tom Moore 10c Henry George 5c Owl 5c Get a Xmas Box 1006-8 Walnut St For Neatly Furnished Rooms Go to Mrs. Sadie Gibson's New Place at 609 E. Missouri Ave. For Railroad Porters and Hotel Waiters, Especially. Neat Rooms, Furnished or Unfurnished. Prices very Reasonable. Good Location, right on Car Line Bell Phone, 1799 East. 1720-22-24 E. 18th St. DENTALPARLOR DENTALPARLOR Follow the Sign THE ON DR. T. C. CHA will save your 7 No. 9 W. ONLY W T. C. CHAPMAN, DEN will save your Teeth just in time 9 W. 9th S THE ONLY WAY DR. T. C. CHAPMAN, DENTIST, will save your Teeth just in time. TEETH WITHOUT PLATES First Class Dental work on Painless Extraction and MRS. STELLI Milliner Dressmaker Establish Ladies' fine tailoring. Hats made to o making old hats new LOCATION 133 Dental work of all kind. Vita ts Extraction and all modern ap- MRS. STELLA HUBBARD Millinery and pressmaking establishment ing. Hats made to order in any style. Espe- making old hats new. Satisfaction guaranteed. LOCATION 1335 E. 18th STREET First Class Dental work of all kind. Vitalized Air for Painless Extraction and all modern appliances. MRS. STELLA HUBBARD, Millinery and Dressmaking Establishment Ladies' fine tailoring. Hats made to order in any style. Especial pains taken in making old hats new. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIVE HER A CALL SHAVE 106. TONSORIAL ARTISTS HAIR CUT 850 J. B. Lester. B. L. Clemons. Duke Mayes. J. B. LESTER'S SHAVING PARLOR Hot and Cold Baths. 657 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. 4 New Porcelain Tube Cigars, Tobacco and Pool. Massage and Hair Dyeing a Specialty. An Imape 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 sno tuner. Anybody could get money if having it was really the root of all evil. Mrs. Emma McLay and Mrs. Adrian Smith gave an afternoon luncheon after matinee at the Baltimore Cafe, 1223 Baltimore avenue. Champagne REE purchase of Whiskey or andy. Daily Liquor Store BADWAY Moser de Cigars Henry George 5c 5c mas Box Walnut St Furnished Rooms Man's New Place at 609 E. Railroad Porters and s, Especially. GRIFFIN opened a Colored People t. and Woodland Ave. Unfurnished. Reasonable. Location, right on Car Line 1720-22-24 E. 18th St. LPARLOR LY WAY PMAN, DENTIST. Teeth just in time. 9th Street of all kind. Vitalized Air for and all modern appliances. MILLA HUBBARD. ery and making ashment Order in any style. Especial pains taken Satisfaction guaranteed. 5 E. 18th STREET.