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NOW LET WAR BE WAGED AGAINST CLUBS AND GAMBLING DENS WHERE NEGRO YOUTHS ARE HURLED TO DESTRUCTION. The rcpuMlcnn JikIros have born fk'ctrtd to vwry bench, except the criminal bench. Whnt will they do to periietua: tlu-ir clulnis in iiu coun ty and cil.v. In-this I'oumiunlty bio oiik nwm Institutions that are hell hides ntid the innKt tlunmahlu plnccs for the downfall or youim boys ami Slrla. Tltrc N only one club at this ritliiR that in exempted from thin ininpalpu and that I the Waiters ent ering Association at 121'. llaltlmore place for the pailiettiiK of all the alters uud railroad potters who wish for a place to stay while they are waiting for hours of watch to be gin. Now the rest of the places thr Son intends with Its thousands of aupporters both black and white to carry on an nnconipronilsinj? and nn--flinchlng campaign against them. Like Frederick Doimlas, the great ne gro torch-hearer who cried out: "Is Jod Dead?" Will the living get jus tice? Will tht negroes rise up and smite their greatest evil dead? Will the negro preachers arouse themselves and organize a committee 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 call from Ood, shall go down on rec ord in the Rising Son before its many readers as weaklings. This paper shall not cease lis writings until our greatest race menace has been smitten dead. Every Judge in county and city lakes this paper. Iet them be moved I y Ciod to do their duty by the negro race. Just to think of the motheM broken hearted, thinking of the mis deeds and wild career of their sons and daughters. Don't you hear that unu, "Oh. w here la my wandering boy t i nlRht. Oh, where is my boy to-night. Oh! Stop and think of the many old mothers tottering to their graves by the grief of the strong influences that carry their children to their graves by a premature death. Oh! Listen to the voice of Jesus calling on the ne groes to get right. Will the noble men of tin; Negro Race rise up and assert themselves. Lay on MacDuff! Lay on! Come forth out of stygian darkness! Let there be light! The great ship of Destiny In which the ne gro is riding, let there be a strong idiot at the helm, ljot the powers to lie among the white people come to our assistance. Lot Judges Itrutnhack, Mediae, Patterson, Goodrich, Parks, ami our own noble I. II. Ktmbrell come to our rescue. Let thu negroes get a petition and have every Judge iuul while man of influence sign to close these clubs. Oh! Lei God move s to better our race. GREENVILLE, MISS., NEWS. 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 n possibility for the race In Mississippi, and by indus try, honesty and thrift the race will carve out for Itself a bright future. To this end home buying has been encouraged, the grand lodge Itself hav ing put chased 1, IMtil acres of bind In the Delta, and which will eventually provide for the support of the aged members of the craft, together with widows and orphans of deceased mem bets of the craft. The opening session was held last Tuesday, and was attended by many of the citizens. Hon. John V. Strauth er, one of the leading business men In the Delta, an undertaker In Greenville, acted as master of ceremonies and he was well up. Rev. C. T. Stamps made the opening praeyr nnd this was fol lowed by music by the choir St. ATathew A. M. K church, of which the Rev. R. A. Adams is pastor. Maor William Verger, delivered nn address of welcome, In which he com mended the body of colored men upon their nent appearance, as each Mason wore full dress with but few excep tions. He said that he had lived In the state, and around Greenville nil of his life and had always found col ored people to be his friends and he was a friend to the race. "And why not?"' he said. Grans Master Iinipton responded to the first address. He told theniay or and Editor Smith that the negroes of Mississippi were not satisfied, be cause in some places mmebcrs of their rare ewre hanged without trial, burned at the stake, shot down and mistreat ed In other ways, then in addition to these mistreatments there was talk of bringing foreigners into the state to take the place of negroes. "We cannot be satisfied when our job is at stake.' E. E. l'erklsn, secretary and treas urer of the Masonic Henefit sasocln tion, which is one of the most Im portant adjuncts t othe grand lodw made his annual report. This report look up Indetalls the amount of mon ey received and puld out, the ar'ount paid o each widow and orphan. The receipts amounted to $l2fi,oon njnd out Jim, o hi puld out to the widows and -orphans. This was considered a good Miowing, and in the future each will ii reive nt death ftiOU. Sle by step the grand lodge is going up nnd isp reparlng for the race. It is now the strongest organization in the whole south, and is doing more to Inspire I he negro. Greenville, Miss., Dec. ". Perhaps he largest 'and most aggressive body of negro men that has ever met in this city, was the Si ringer Grand Lodge of Mas. in. which assembled here during the wei k. and has brought to the city icpresi-utatlve men from all parts of tiie tate numbering loin. This body shows the progress made bv our people since lstj.'t, ns In the body was t-j be found, doctors, law jers, merchants, ministers of high standing, planters, post-masters, clerks bankers and other repreKoutnttve men el the race. The body was presided over by Rev. E. W. Lanipton, .11 P., grand, master, and who Is nlso finan cial secretary of the African Melho-ili.-it Episcopal church with headipiar ers In Washington, D. C. Dr. Uimpton Do the negroes want a good negro newspaper In Kansas City. If you do please send ns nil the news so that we can fill our newspaper with live, fresh matter. If you do please pay your subscription promptly, when our agents appear or drop by our office and bet tin 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 conies to de tail work for us to perform as a race. Will you manage to save out enough money for your paper. Will you wake up from your lethargy? Wanted: Educated colored men to travel and distribute samples nnd cir culars of our goods among their own people. Salary $80 per month and ex penses. Saunders Co., Desk 10, Jack son Iloulevard, Chicago. Mrs. Mildred Mott has elegant fur nished rooms for gentlemen at her new residence, 1309 McGee. Home Phone 5948 Main Bell Phone 3975 Main ROSENBERG a 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 January Sale Now! Parisian's Cleverest $25 T C $28 and $30 Suits - - 141- Tuesday's Wonderful Reductions We early caught the drift of style---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 Plaidswhatever your heart is set upon. Beautifully Silk Lined Coats Just the Suits to add zest to your Christmas all reduced to $15 In his first success at Drury Lane Edmund Kean overheard a knot of old stage carpenters discussing vigorously the various players ot Hamlet they had seen In their day. "Well." said one, 'you may talk ot Henderson and Kemble and this new man, hut give me Bannister's Hamlet he was al ways done 20 minutes sooner than any of 'em.." Wti Mil sac . r FA . wiiui, tttf. Tki Acirleii Colltctloi Agii ci Mo fee eharged nn collection la made We make collection! In all parti of tiie Unltml Mutes. 413 Kansaa Ave Topcka. Kansas. I Doll Dept., 2nd Floor. Toy Dept., 4th Floor. ..BUY.. Useful 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 Bfe Eagle Jewelry Store, 215 E. 12th Street. DON'T FORGET THE NUMBER. A Delightfully Perfumed Hair Pomade m PREPARED ESPECIALLY SOB COLflStB PSOPLI W ' M nMnontlnfl tit. loan an constant ufc for over ten yean, and is considered a necessary toilet article tn thousands of homes. It is guaranteed free from all injurious drugs or chemicals. NELSON'S HAIR DRESSINO. makes harsh, stubborn, kinky, curly hair aoft, pliant and (lossy, enables you to comb ft 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 DRE53INQ tones up, invigorate -.tnd 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 DRESSINO removes Dandruff, cures Tetter, Itching and Scaling of the Scalp, etc. t v There is 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 than what we claim for it. t WHAT TH08E WHO KNOW HAVE TO SAY: Mitt laaktll. Brrd, Sittlt CiMk, Mlchlsan, write, i " recommend It whtrem I to. it hu Jon. wontien lor Mitt Willi. L. OtllKf, McMlanvllte. Trim., writMf "I htv. we. root NelamTa Halt Dmafng lot neirlr torn rara and would not b. without It. It U I. Most wonderful beautinec on the market tot colored people. Then ire otken, bat .on Ilk Ntltoa's." Mn, C. Coreoli, Pmiftdltia, Florid, wilt,, i I have bee in wjetit tot root Nelwa'i Halt Dreailng tot aeatlr tout month. It it U beat filial article I m aold." Cora Remove,, Indlanapolt,, lnd., write, "it I, the only Hall Dreealni that the colored people ought to uae. It la the only on. that doea amy halt any food." NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING M tlffStiSSTti cannot get it at your drug store, send us 30c. in stamps and we will mail you a box. a We want good agents (male or female). Write for prices, terms, etc. Address NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Virginia. "Maine' Anchor SAM M. FINKCLQTEIN, Prop. All the Latest Fall Shapes in Stetson and No Name Hats. Up-to-Date Fall Styles Arriving Daily. No trouble to show goods. Suits, Hats, Shoes and Furnishing Goods. tShc Stoeltzing Sto-Ve and Hardbuare Co. (sissfASsg i .f iT Act Bast ( Stud. Larga.t Stock In City. Pries th. Ixiwc.t, Peniruulat WhUjml ana "Htlatl IgtnU far.... Steel Rsnges, Steel Oven Cook Stoves, Bste Bur nsrs, Furnsces, and all goods made by the. Poninaular Stove Go Oarmaa Hoator, 80ft Coal Buehaatet, Col.'. Ho Hlatat. Air Tight (or Coal aDd Wood, Claraaoa Oak Stove, Kchlll Steal Haiiaa and Farnaaes TIN WORK sa Speolalty A new Una of Window ant Door Screens and Refrigerator JXj ON PRICE j Our Motto: "YOUR MONEY'S WORTH" IOB Main Street, K at n at at City MO 'Phone 1451. 1329 Grand Ave. P25 40 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 Gty and all points in Kansas to Los Angeles. San Francisco, Portjand, 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. Cen. Agent faas. Dept., KANSAS CITY. MO. "Hot Springs Special" Long looked for Improved Train Service between Kansas City and Hot Springs, Arkansas, and return dally, Is now provided for by the 5 o S3 5 a ?3 Leaving Kansas City at 11:00 a. m. dally. Arrive In Hot Springs to Breakfast This train runs via Paola, Garnett, Neodesha, Indepen dence (Kan.), Coffeyvllle, Ft. 8mlth and Little Rock. Through Sleepers and Chair Cars (all stats free) to Hot Springs. A special feature on this "Hot 8prlngs Special" Is the plegant Dining Car Thia train connects at Little Rock with the Iron Mountain Trains for all Southeastern Pointy In Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Hot 8prlngs Night Express 9:35 p. m. dally. For Excursion Tickets, Sleeping Car Berths and all Information, call or address E. S. JEWETT, Gen'l Agt. Passenger bept. 901 Main 8treet. KANSAS CITY MO. Home Telephone 6327 Main. Bell Telephone 740 Hickory You are cordially invited to call and inspect the swell Bachelor Apartments just opened for accommodation of Col ored trade at 1005 McGee St. Elec tric 'light; gas and bath. MRS. CLAWA HALE LmHl.,i., 'F. J. WEAVER. Prop. '