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NOW LET WAR BE WAGED
AGAINST CLUBS AND GAMBLING
DENS WHERE NEGRO YOUTHS
ARE HURLED TO DESTRUCTION.
Tin ft 1 11 i i i t -: i it Jiiduos linve l.ctn
tlwtil to ctiy lii'iuli. cxi't'pl. tlin
riiintniil l-csu-h. What will t'.iry ln
li pi t i(1uiii,. t'.n ir claims in Hie mini
fy ami ri!. In tlii coiiinninll y ;m
omu' ii i ii i n t ii in ii ms that mi' lu ll
linlfs :n:i tin' ninht ilamtial ! jiLio s
fur I in- downfall cf niiiiu lmys ;itil
i;ii ls. 'I'h Mi' is tml iim clnli at tliU
wi itin that Is cetiiitt d f:oiu this
cumi'iiiuu anil liiat Is tin- 'a;ti is Cat-
rilU Assrlation at U'.'". It.ill iiiun
a place fur tln uat Im i of all the
waiters jitul r.iilniail purlivs !n
wl.sli fur a plan- to stay whili- tlicy
a iv waitlni; for lii'iirs .if watch to lie- '
Kin. Now tli( rest, (if the place t.ir
Son Intends with lis tlmiisaiiils (if
supporters liotli Mark anil white to
( any on an iincoiiiprninlsiiiK ami tin-1
fliiu'hiim campaign against them '
l.lkt' Frederick Douglas, the meat tie-
jiro torch-In arer who cried out: "Is
tiod iv-ul?" Will the living n't Jus
tice? Will the negroes rise up and
sniil( their ureatest evil dead? Will
the nepro preachers arouse themselves
and orpani.e u committer to wait on
the republican Judges and have them
ith all the power at the command of
the white man to close these places?
The preacher who hesitates In this
cull from (rod, nhall go down on rec
rd In the KisiiiK Son before Its many
readers as weaklings. This paper
shall not cease Its writings until our
Kreatet race menace has been smitten
lead. Every Judge In county and city
takes this paper. I-t them be moved
I y (iod to dn their duty by the negro
race, .lust to think of the mothers
broken hearted, thinking of the mis
deeds and wild career of their sons
and daughters. Kon't you hear that
song, "Oh. w here Is my wandering boy
tonight. Oli. where Is my boy tonight.
Oh! Stop und think of the many old
mothers tottering to their graves by
the grief of the strong influences that
c.irry their children to their graves by j
a premature death. Oh! Listen to,
I he voice of .lesus calling on the ne
groes to get right. Will the noble
men of the Negro Unco rise up and j
assert themselves. I.ay on MacUulT! I
Lay mi! nine forth out of styglan '
darkness! Let there be light! The j
real ship of Ite.Miny in which the ne
gio is riding, i i there be a strong
pilot at tile helm .e( llie powers to
P" among the white people come to
( in assistance. Let Judges llruiiiliack.
MrCiint, Patterson. Coodrich, I'aiks,
and our own noble I. It. Klmbl'ell
come tn our rescue. Let the negroes
gel a petition ami have every Judge
and while mail of Influence sign to!
close these clubs. Oil! Let (bid lilov
us to better our race.
has been grand master of the grand
lodge for a number of years and was
re-elected at the close this week.
This body stands for the highest
development of the race, self respect,
self Independence and self help. It. be
lieves that there is a possibility for
the race in Mississippi, and by Indus-M-,
honesty and tbrltt the race will
carve out for Itself a bright future.
To thU e?, home Imvitig lias beep
i iH'oih.U!cd. the grand lodge Itself liav-
iiu puicha.-i d I, acres of land in
the 1'illa. and wliith will eventually
pro lib1 for tiie support of the aged
lie-tube's of lhe cralt. touether with
widows and orphans i.f deceased mem
Im is of I lie craft.
Tie1 opening session was held last
Tuesday, and w as at tended by many
of the citl, ns. lion John W. Stimuli
i r. one of the leading business nu n In
the lN ltu. an undertaker In (ireenvllle.
acted as master of ceremonies and he
was well up. ev. ('. T. Stamps made
the opening praeyr and this was fol
lowed by music by the choir St.
Matliew A. M. E church, of which the
Ilcv. u. A. Adams Is pastor.
Maor William Yerger. delivered an
address of welcome. In which he com
mended the body of colored men upon
their neat appearance, as each Mason
wore full dress with but few excep
tions. He said that he had lived in
the state, and around (ireenvllle nil
of his life and had always found col
ored people to be his friends ami
he was a friend to the race. "And why
not?"' he said.
lining Master Iampton responded
to the first address. He told themay
or and Editor Smith that the negroes
of Mississippi were m it satisfied, be
cause In some places mmchcrs of their
race ewre hanged without trial, burned
at the stake, shot down and mistreat
ed In other ways, then in addition
t.i these mistreatments there was talk
of bringing foreigners Into the state
to take the place- of negroes. "We
cannot lie satisfied when our Job Is
tit stake.'
E. E. I'erklsn. secretary and treas
urer of the Masonic Benefit sasocla
tlon. which is one of the most Im
portant adjuncts t otbe grand lodee
made his annual report. This report
look up imletails the amount of moil
( received and paid out, the at 'ount
paid 'o each widow and orphan. The
receipts amounted to flL'ti.tiiin :iji
.i.oul JI'O. i paid out to the widow
and orphans. This was considered a
good i-liowlng, ami in the future crick
will nceive at death $iinu. Ste, by
siep the grand bulge Is going up irid
isp tepaiing for the tace. It is now
the strongest organization in the
whole south, and Is doing more to
Inspire the negro.
GREENVILLE, MISS., NEWS.
lireenville. Miss., Dec. 7. Perhaps
the largest and most aggressive body
of negro men Hiat has ever met in this
citv, was the Stringer (irsnd lidge of
Mason, which assembled here during
the week, and has brought to Hie city
representative men I loin nil p'H of
the slate numbering loin.
Tills body shows the progress made
? our people since I si'.."i. as in the
hod was to be toiiml. doctors, law
jcis, merchants ministers of high
(.landing, planters, post masters, clerks
bankers and other repiesentative men
of I hi' race. The body was presided
over lij Kev. E. W. Lampion, ,l I).,
grand, master, and who Is also finan
clal seen lai v of the African Metho
dist Episcopal church Willi heaibpiar
ers in Washington. I). C. Or. l-implon
Do the negroes want a good negro
newspaper in Kansas City, If you do
please send us all the news so that
we can fill our newspaper with live,
fresh matter. If you do please pay
cntr subscription promptly, when our
agents appear or drop by our office
and nettle up. The negroes need an
authentic colored Journal In this city.
Have you readers enough race pride
to do your duty with this paper. We
are far behind when It comes to de
tail work for us to perform as u
race. Will yon manage to save out
i nough money for your paper. Will
you wake up from your lethargy?
Wanted: Educated colored men to
travel and distribute samples and cir
culars of our gissU among their own
people. Salary SU per month and ex
penses. Saunders Co., Desk 10, Jack
son Itoulevard, Chicago.
Mrs. Mildred Molt has elegant fur
nished rooms for gentlemen at her
new residence, 11509 McGee.
Home Phone 5948 Main
Bell Phone 3975 Main
ROSENBERG (81 GODSON.
Dealers in all kinds of Staple and Fancy
Groceries, Fresh and Salt Meats, Glassware, Crockery
Good Things to Eat at a Low Price.
333-335-337 West Sixth Street.
PARISIAN
CLOAK
COMPANY
1108-1110 Main Street
Januaru Sale Now!
Parisian's Cleverest $25 T C
$28 and $30 Suits - -
Tuesday's Wonderful Reductions
We early caught the drift of stylc---these remarkable tailored cos
tomes were the result. Early to create early to reduce. Yours
is the benefit in this splendid opportunity.
All the stunning New Pony, Prince Chap, Eton
and Long Coat Styles
Reflecting the best fashion character of imported and New York
models, Broadcloths, Cheviots, Wide Wales, Two-Tone Checks and
Plaids-whatever your heart is set upon.
Beautifully Silk Lined Coats
Just the Suits to add zest to your Christmas all reduced to $15
In till first success at Drury Lane,
Edmund Kean overheard a knot of old
stage carpenters discussing vigorously
tho various players of Hamlet they
had seen In their day. "Well," said
one, 'you may talk of Henderson and
Kemhlo and this new man, but give
me llannlHter's Hamlet he was al
ways done SO minutes sooner than
any of 'cm."
Til Anirleii I
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le-i collection In (unite
We make collection!
In all parts of the
I'nlted Htate.
413 Kansas Ave
Topeka, Kama.
Doll Dept.,
2nd Floor.
Toy Dept.,
4th Floor.
..BUY..
Useful
Presents
We are particularly fortunate in
being able to
Save You Money
on everything for Gifts. You'll find
this Store a mighty good place to
trade. Try it.
We Sell Everything
ON WEEKLY PAYMENTS.
Small Payment Down and a Small
Payment Each Week.
Come and see us. Everything
in your line that you would
desire. Courteous treatment
AT
6Ae Eagle Jewelry Store,
215 E. 12th Street.
DON'T FORGET THE NUMBER.
Uhe Sloeltzing SfoxJe and Hardtoare Co.
Htiat HIOTM Mad.
Vmtft Stock In City.
Price, the LiiwmL
Veninsttlai
WhmftjaU anrf Htail
HnU Jar....
Steel Ranges, Steel Oven Cook Stoves, Base Bur
iters, Furnaces, and all goods made by the.
G.rman Ha.t.r, Soft Coal Biuhnur, Cole's Ho
Hlnat, Air Tight for Coal and Wood, Cl.rmoni
Oak Stoves, tchlll Bte.l Kansas and raraaaa.
TIN WORK m Spavolaal'ty
A o.w Ha of
Window and Door Screens and Refrigerators
A Delightfully Perfumed Hair Pomade
9 PREPARED ESPECIALLY FOR COLORED PEOPLE.
This old, reliable nrcuaratinn han hern in
constant use fur over ten years, and is considered a nere ssarv toilet article in
thousands of homes. It is giuranteed fte from all injurious drugs or chemicals.
NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING makes harsh, stubborn, kinky, curly
hair soft, pliant and glossy, enables you to comb it with ease and to do it
up in any style consistent with its length. It is perfectly safe and harmless.
By supplying the needed oils directly to the roots of the hair, NELSON'S
HAIR DRESSING tones up, invigorates and nourishes the scalp, stops the
hair from falling out. Increases Its growth, and prevents the hair from
splitting and breaking off at the ends, and gives the hair new life and vigor..
NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING removes Dandruff , cures Tetter, Itching
and Scaling of the Scalp, etc. )
There Ss nothing experimental about Nelson's Hair Dressing; it has been
thoroughly tested and is endorsed by thousands of satisfied users. Try a box and
be convinced that it does all and more tlian what we claim for it.
WHAT THOSE WHO KNOW HAVE TO SAY!
MIm li-belle Brrd, Battle Cmk, Ml chit an,
writm "I recommend It wbeftvet I go. It hu
done wofHeri for ."
Mill Willie L. GrlnVr, McMfnnvllte, Tern.,
wrtiPii 'l have used your Nelion's Halt Dretflng
for nearly four yean and would not be without It.
It It the most wondrrful beaut1nr on the market
for colored people. There are other, but none like
NelranV
Mrs, C. Covenla. Pernandlni, Florida, wrlteai
'l have been an agent for your Nelson! Hill
Drening for nearly four months It la the beat
elling article I ever told.
Cora Remover., Indlanapollt. Ind. write t lt
It the oalv Hair Dressing that the colored people
ought to use. It It the only one that does my hair
any good."
NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING Jjfj, .fe"S S
cannot get it at your drug store, send us 30c. in stamps and we will mail you a box.
t We want good agents (male or female). Write for prices, terms, etc.
Address NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Virginia.
"Maine" Anchor
SAtVI H. FINKELSTEIN, Prop.
All the Latest Fall Shapes in Stetson and No Name Hats.
Up-to-Date
Fall Styles
Arriving Daily.
No trouble
to show goods.
j ff Shoes
Goods.
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Our Motto: "YOUR MONEY'S WORTH"
108 IVIaalri Street, Kansas City
MO
'Phone 1451.
1329 (irand Ave.
$2S
t0 Pacific Coast
Points
Daily to October 31.
One-way, second-class tickets on sate via
Rock Island Lines every day until October
31. 1906.
$25 from Kansas City and all points in
Kansas to Los Angeles. San Francisco,
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Victoria, Van
couver. The Rock Island runs Tourist Sleepers
daily on fast thru trains. Fine dining car
service.
Your choice of two excellent routes. Write to
day for illustrated Tourist folder, containing full
details and map.
J. A. STEWART. Gen. Agent Pass. Dept..
KANSAS IITY. NO.
"Hot Springs Special"
Long looked for Improved Train 8ervlee between Kanaaa City
and Hot 8prings, Arkansas, and return dally, la now provided for by
the
5 a
ii
Leaving Kansaa City at 11:00 a. m. daily. Arrive In Hot 8prlngs to
Breakfast. This train runs via Paola, Garnett, Neodesha, Indepen
dence (Kan.), Coffeyvllle, Ft. 8mith and Little Rock. Through
Sleepers and Chair Cara (all seats free) to Hot Springs. A special
feature on thla "Hot Springs 8psclal" Is the Elegant Dining Cara.
This train connects at Little Rock with the Iron Mountain Tralna for
all Southeastern Points in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texaa.
Hot Springs Night Express 9:35 p. m. dally.
For Excursion Tickets, 8leeping Car Bertha and all Information,
call or address
E. S. JEWETT, Gen'l Agt. Passenger Dept.
901 Main Street. KANSA8 CITY MO.
Home Telephone 6327 Main. Bell Telephone 740 Hickory
You are cordially invited to call and
insoect the swell Bachelor Aoartments
A
just opened for accommodation of Col
ored trade at 1005 mcuee bt. Elec
tric light; gas and bath.
MRS. CLARA HALE Landlady
F. J. WEAVER. Prop.