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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Consider This Advice.

Consider This Advice.
No woman should submit to surRE.
cal operation, which may mean death,
until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham'0
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous medicine, made only
from roots and herbs, has for thirty
years proved to be the most valuable
tonic and invigorator of the female
organism. Women residing in almost
every city and town in the United
States bear willing testimony to the
wonderful virtue Of Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free.
confidential. and always helpful.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

Then came the answer. The boy
looked up.
He says you should go up. Apart.
ment 165. Take the elevator"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
THE SOUTHERN THEATRE.

The Southern Theatre has complied
with all requirements of law and has
passed that thorough inspection which
was made last week by the special
committee of the Council, and the
Building Inspector and Fire Marshal.
We are glad to make theis announce
ment, because Manager Kelley has
been at all times courteous to the
Negro patrons of his theatre, and,
whenever, he has an opportunity
books Negro acts from the local spot
light singers to the high class travel
ing teams. Although the Southern
is comparatively a new house, many
performers Of our race have found
weeks engagement, when they need
ed it through Mr.. Kelley. Therefore,
we can assure our readers that The
Southern affords refined, profitable
and amusing enjoyment to all without
unjust discrimination. Patronize
those enterprises that offer you pro-
lection.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
TAG DAY-NoVEMBER 1st.
MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM.

Whereas, 1t Is the purpose of the
Minneapolis Sunday Forum to send
a delegate to the Interstate Literary
Society, which meets in December of
each year.
Be it resolved, That we select our
delegate through competitive con-
tests, as follows:
Any member of the Forum may en-.
ter the contests by writing a paper.
All papers must be turned over to q
committee of examiners selected by
the Forum, out of which, three are
to be selected.
The three papers selected are then
to be delivered before the Forum
and a committee Of Judges selected
by the Forum. The winner Of this
contest will then be accorded the
honor Of representing the Forum at
the Interstate meeting.
Be it further resolved, That all pa.
pers must be turned in on or before
November 10Th.
Be 1t further Resolved, That all
committees shall consist of Afro
Americans and residents of the Twin
Cities.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
MINNEAPOLIS
PAID UP SUBSCRIBER are our best
Boosters" Are you one?

Miss Reva Washington, the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Washing
ton of 1900 Penn Ave. has gone to
Washington, D. c., to enter the Ma
tional Training School for two years
course.
Maj. General R. R. Jackson, U. r..
X. of P. has reappointed Col. Edw. F.
Mitchell of this city as Aid-de- Camp
on his staff.
Mr.. Charles Mason, 2803 10th Ave.
So. one of the oldest business men
in the city, who conducted team
ing and express business, has sold
out and retired on account of failing
health.
Mr.. J. Frank Nickens, Of the G. P.
Ry. is on the Boston run. He still
resides in Montreal.
Mr.. John Monroe, 1888 Smelling
Ave. So, has been confined to his
home for five weeks. He is suffer
ing from an attack Of rheumatism.
And the latest reports are that he
is slowly improving.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
THE SELF CULTURE CLUB.

The meeting of the Self Culture
Club was held last Wednesday at the
home of Mrs. Mildred Johnson, of
Thomas Street, who was the hostess,
and her Halloween decorations and
elaborate lunch was the center of ad-
miration. The program was unusual
ly interesting, which consisted of
readings by the members. On Sat-
urday evening the ladies arranged a
pound party and surprised Mrs. Pet
ers of 544 Sherbourne Ave., and the
many good things that they left made
the old lady very happy.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
MADAM HAckLEY'S RECITAL.
Especial to Twin City Starr
Very respectfully,

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 25-Madam e.
Azelia Hackley was greeted by a
packed house of music-lovers on last
Thursday night at Orchestra Hall,
Michigan Ave. land Jackson Boule-
ward. The occasion was the retiring
recital Of this noted singer, and 1t
proved to be the greatest event in the
history of Chicago people. It was q
success from every angle, notably in
point Of art, attendance and appre-
citation. 1t was largely through the
efforts Of VIM. Cary B. Lewis, Edi-
tor of the Illinois Chronicle who was
the manager and press agent that
Orchestra Hall was packed from pit
to dome. Visitors were here from
several states and the society people
were out In great style, leaders occu-
pying the twenty-three boxes. It Is
safe to state that 1t was the grandest
and most brilliant musical and social
affair that has ever taken place In
this city. 1t was the first time that
the colored people have ever had Or
chestra Hall and they turned out in
taxi's and autos, the ladies wearing
beautiful Paris creations and the men
in full dress. Madam Hackley rem
dered her program in a most pleas
ing manner. In every number she
showed the highest training, most
wonderful range of voice and gave a
series Of vocal demonstrations that
carried the house by storm. Her
songs were sung with all artistry of
the finished singer. The recital was
Of great value to all who heard her.
The Tribune and Record Herald crit
les spoke Of her work in a most COM
plimentary manner. kilograms were
read from all parts of the country by
Mr.. Cary B. Lewis and she received
many handsome boquets. Madam
Hackley is being urged to return next
spring and train a big chorus for a
public musical.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
ST. PAUL
WEST END BRANCH.
Young Womens Christian Assn.

Young Womens Christian Assn.
A good attendance and an impress
sive service marked the first Vesper
service at the new building, No. 6S3
w. Central Ave. The meeting, as
conducted by Mrs. Addie Bellescence
consisted of a conservation service
with an excellent program. The tes-
timonies given were bright and the
music inspiring. Some who contrib
uted to the success of the meeting
were Rev. E. H. and Mrs. McDon-
aid, Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. Addie Minor,
Miss Hattie Pettis, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
wards, Mr.. John Hickman, Jr., Miss
Edward and Mr.. R. S. Strong. Those
who were present at the Housewarm-
ing on Oct. %, were: Mesdames
Longley, Holbrook, Pres. of Y. w. G.
A., Portland, Oregon, Sinclair, Rams
ly, Lyman, Noyes, Hughes, M. A.
Johnson, S. E. Parker, Florence
Chestnut, Susan Walker, Leola Bass,
Georgia Gordon, o. G. Hall, j. w.
Blair, Emma Hood, e. Underwood, E.
H. Mcdonald, Hattie Moore, VIM.
Howard, Geo. w. Wills, K. Terrell,
James A. Vass, w. M. Ross, w. H.
Parker, A. Benjamin, o. D.. Charles
ton, Helen A. Clark, Eva G. Guern-
sey, Addie G.. Minor, DR.. Nellie N.
Barnsness Misses Hattie Pettis,
Carrie M. Harris, Nora E. Godette,
Eunice E. Glass, Edwards, M. B. An
derson, Villa B. Moore, Cora E. An
derson, Myrtle M. Williams, Martha
P. Tracy, Edith A. Leonard, Rev's.
e. E. Jackson, E. H. Mcdonald, Hen
ry P. Jones. Messrs. Geo. w. Wills,
John H. Hickman, Jr., Chas. s. Smith,
Chas. L. Sharp, H. G. Bass, o. G. Hall,
VIM. G. Hood, Earl A. Harris, Jas.
A. Harris, H. Coins, F. D. McCracken
and Atty. w. T. Francis. Delicate
refreshments were served and those
who attended spoke in praise of the
new home and its management, and
the future outlook of the Western
Branch is very encouraging. Miss
Edith A. Leonard, the new secretary,
has made a favorable impression up
on all who have met her. She is ia
miliar with the work, having been
connected with the Y. w. G. A. in
New York City.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

Mrs. Richard e. Newton, 700 Oak
dale Ave. is at the Asbury Hospital,
suffering from paralysis Of the right
side. Her sister, Mrs. 8. M. Jones Of
Topeka, Kansas, has arrived and will
remain during her illness. Mr.. New
ton has the sympathy Of his many
friends who hope for her recovery.
Pres. Elder E. e. Jackson was in
the Twin Cities during the past week
Quarterly meetings were held at the
churches in both cities.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
INDICTED FOR CONSPIRACY.

Attorney VIM. l.. Martin, Hon.
Thomas Wallace Swami, and Mrs.
Ella Martin have been indicted by the
grand jury of Cook County, ILL.,, for
conspiracy, assault and for attempt
ing to defeat the ends Of justice.
Jessie Binga, the real estate dealer
got judgment against Mrs. Martin for
back rent and dispossessed her.
Later on the house was broken into
and the furniture replaced. The
keeper placed by Binga was assault
ed. Their bonds in the three cou. ts
against them amounts to $4,000.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

Mrs. Woss Ross, Of Tuscombia,
Ala, is visiting her daughter and SON.
in-law Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Hall of
Faquier Street.
Mr.. Ed. Hickman returned from
Houghton, Mich. on Monday.
Mrs. Thos. r. Morgan, 41S Charles
St. is on the sick list.
Mrs. Frank Watson, who was oper-
ated on at the st. Josephs Hospital
last week, is much improved.
Messrs' Bevery Hall and H. J. Shell
ton Of Duluth visited st. Paul this
week.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
NEGROES HoNoRED BY TAFT
COMMITTEE,

The Committee in charge Of the
Taft program invited three represen-
tative Negroes of st. Paul to attend
the meeting at the Auditorium, Rev.
H. P. Jones, Pastor of st. James, A.
M. E. Church, Mr.. Thos. H. Lyles,
the popular undertaken and one Of
the pioneer citizens, and Atty. VIM.
T. Francis, the we'll known Republi-
can leader, received invitations and
were seated on the platform with the
President.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
ST. CLAIR Is DEAD.
ApopIexy caused his death.

Smith st. Clair, familiarly known
as Dollar Bill" died in Seattle. He
was one of the best known colored
men in the Northwest. He was born
in Harrisburg, KY, and during his
life operated clubs, cafes and vaude-
vile houses in Chicago, Kansas City,
st. Paul and Omaha, and all of the
large towns of the middle west.
He was a prominent Mason, and
left a fortune of $4,000, and it is
thought that his son Robert, and his
niece, Mrs. Winnie Green will be the
sole heirs. His brother Is a success
City.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
NEGRO PRISONER ESCAPES.
Takes Jail keyes With Him.

Mr.. Jas. H. Loomis, who was one
of the night jailers at the County
jail, was charged with aiding pris-
oner to escape. Jas. Allen, a Negro
ex-convict made his escape with Jail
keys early today. Chas. Paulson,
white, was on duty with Loomis at
the time. Their case was continued
till Nov. 2. Atty. McGhee represent
ed them. They were released on
bail.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
FUNDS NEEDED FOR DECENT
BURIAL.

Mrs. Beatrice Woods a native of
Ohio, 80 years old, died at the City
Hospital on Oct. 23rd, while undergo
ing an operation for an ingrowing
tumor. Undertaken Lyles, 366 Waba-
sha st., is raising a collection to bury
her, as she died without funds. Send
your contribution.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

FURNISHED ROOMS, two nice
rooms, by the day or week, con-
venient for railroad men, bath, hot
and cold water. Apply Mrs. G. Re-
velle, 517 18th Ave. So.
Mr.. VIM. DUNCAN the tailor, has
moved to 1911 Washington Ave. So.
He has fitted up a nice shop and Is
doing very good work. DUNCAN Is a
hustling young man.
We want 500 subscribers before
January 1, 1912. You can help US.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

The funeral of Mrs. Fannie Banks
Johnson, who died at the City Ho-
.spital Oct. 23rd was held at Gill's I'm!
dertaking rooms on last Wednesday.
Rev. M. w. Withers preached the SER
mon. Services were also held at the
grave. The deceased was for many
years a resident of this city. Her
husband, Albert Johnson, survives
her. She was 48 years old.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

The Junior Choir Of Pilgrim Bap-
tist Church elected the following Of
ficers: Gertrude Howard, President;
Lelo Manning, v. Pres; Ida Mae
Johnson, Treas; Henry Johnson, Ii
brarian, John Hickman, Jr, Director.
Motto: Watch what we do.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
THE FUNERAL OF MRS. LUCY E.
DOUGlA ASS.

The funeral of Mrs. Lucy E. Doug
lass, who died at her residence 1S9
West 3rd St., on Oct. 20, was held at
Pilgrim Baptist Church-of which she
was a member for many years. The
services were conducted by Rev. E..
H. Mcdonald. Interment at Oakland
Cemetery. Her husband Mr.. Ward
D. Douglass is a deacon of Pilgrim
Baptist Church. She was born in
Campbellville, KY, was 66 years old
and a member of the Household of
Ruth No. 553, who looked out for the
remains. Undertaken T. H. Lyles
conducted the burial.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
HALLOWEEN SOCIAL.
A ring given away free.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Zion
Presbyterian Church will give a Hal
low'een Social at 365 Aurora Ave. on
Tuesday, Oct. 31st. Admission Free.
William Miller, dining car en-
ployee was given 80 days in the work
house for annoying women on the
streets.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

The Ball given by the Odd Fellows
at Dearborn Hall on Tuesday night
was fairly well attended owing to the
inclement weather.
The Flour City Club gave it's first
Fall Ball on Friday and the Hall was
crowded.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

The Mems Sunday Club Of st.
James A. M. e. Church will shortly
begin their Mems Monthly meetings.
A special programe has been ar
ranged.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL.

The Dorcas Society of the Ladies
of Bethesda Baptist Church will give
a Harvest Home Festival on Nov.
7, 8 and 9th, at the Church. Inter
esting program each evening.
Mr.. Henry Green has returned from
Omaha.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

Mr.. Albert Black, the tonsorialist
at Utley's shop, will contribute to
our personal news columns each
week. If you have any news call up
Cedar 1882.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
CELEBRATED WoLINlST TO
APPEAR.

A select committee of gentlemen
will present to the people of the Twin
Cities, Americas Talented Violinist"
Clarence Cameron White. Prof. White
is appearing under the auspices of
the National Society for the Advance
ment OF Colored People, whose OBJ
ject is to secure a fund for the ad-
vancement and enforcement of their
civil rights and race uplift.
Prof. White has recently returned
from Europe where he completed his
music studies, and will on this occa-
sion render the best selections from
his repertoire. He will be support
ed by our best local talent. Admis-
sion so cents.
PROF. CLARENCE CAMERON
WHITE
VioIin RerifaI Nounnohnr
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
SAMPLE SHOES. BEST BARGAINS
pAHL's-14a4 WASHINGTON Av. 8.
GRAND MASS MEETING
Everyone asked to be present.

Everyone dsKeu 10 DC PTeseHe'
A splendid program has been ar
ranged, consisting Of prominent
speakers of the Twin Cities, for the
meeting which will be held at the
Old Capitol, st. Paul, on Sunday
afternoon, Oct. 20, under the auspices
of the Board of Managers of the Old
Folks Home and Orphanage.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
DO YOU WANT THIS NANTO SAVE THIS BOY?
"PIease sign this petition to save my
Life."-EarI GiIchrist. :.

Earl Gilchrist, Negro boy 15 years
old has been condemned to die on the
scaffold for the murder of Will Lang
ley Negro 25 years old, who was
killed in a rock-battle between two
gangs of boys in Little Rock, Ark.
Despite the youth of the prisoner,
there is a strong inclination to let
the law take its course.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

1t is necessary that the personals
must be sent by Wednesday. Be
sure and sign all communications.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 35c
at the st. Louis Kitchen from IL M.
till $3.50 P. M.
YOUNG ROAST TURKEY
Cranberry Sauce.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

The Fifth Annual Charity Ball of
the Old Folks Home will be. held at
Hiawatha Temple on Nov. %. Watch
for announcement of entire program.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

J. H. Hickman, Jr., is organizing a
Special Choir to sing a Cantata at
Pilgrim Baptist church on Thanks
giving Day. All are invited to join.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

There has been more than 1000 do
positors registered at the Postal Saw
ings Bank in st. Paul-one tenth of
the depositors were Negroes.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
St. Paul, Oct. %, 1911.

st. Paul, Oct. %, 1911.
Hon. George w. Donaghey, Governor
of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark:
Sir-We, the undersigned, respect
fully petition you to commute the
sentence of death imposed on Earl
Gilchrist, the Arkansas boy con-
demned to die on the gallows on a
day to be set by you.
We appeal to you for communication
of his sentence to a degree of punish
ment that will protect society and
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

(Cut this out, paste it on a sheet of
paper, circulate it among your friends
and send it or bring it to the office
of The st. Paul Daily News, or Twin
City Star, who will transmit it to Gov.
Donaghey.)
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

The Social Ten will give a Grand
Ball at Tschida's Hall on Nov. 9Th.
Admission 25c.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

The beautiful drama Of 3 acts that
was played under the direction Of
Miss Lorencia Cox will be given at
the Minneapolis Episcopal Church In
the near future.
Smoke the Reliable
Sc SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 30
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

"The CENSUS BUREAU officially
certifies MINNEAPOLIS as the
HEALTHIEsT CITY in the UNITED
STATES"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

The One More Effort Club of st.
James Church met with Mrs. Wheed-
din, 1872 Rondo st.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

at the same time will be imposed
with fullest consideration of his in
herent weaknesses, his moral and in
ltellectual development and his imma-
turity.
AS American citizens we revolt at
the idea of society attempting to
remedy the unexplained rashness of
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

No matter received later than Wed
nesday will be published unless paid
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

POST cARDs-$1.o0 Per dozen,
Retouehed and Photo-FInIshed at
LARsoN's, opp. Milwaukee Depot.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

All advertisements must be paid
for In advance.
Copy for publication must be writ
ten on one side.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

WAIT FOR THE BIG BALL
TscHIDA's HALL, NOVEMBER 9Th
Carl D. Pickett Mgr. Admission Csc.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

Misses Grace st. Clair and Florence
Drake left Thursday for Florida to
spend five months.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
WEDNESDAY, NOV 9th.
VIOLIN RECITAL

BY PROF. CLARENCE CAMERON
WHITE at Dyer's Music Hall, 20 So.
5th st., st. Paul.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9th.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
Subscribe to the Star.
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impetuous youth by legalized murder;
we hope you will not allow this er-
ring boy to be exterminated, thereby
encouraging other such extermina-
tions and making it impossible for
society ever to learn why such crimes
are committed and to discover and
apply fundamental cures.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

The Foraker Cafe is doing a good
/ business at their new location 511 4th
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28
White

Violin Recital, November 8.
Dyer Music Hall. Admission SOC.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-28

OPEN FROM 6 A. M. TO I A. M.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-06
Making a Gunstock.

\ party of men were out hunting
and an Old woodSman who was with
them broke his gunStock in some way
or other II was just about nightfall
when the accident occurred. and mas.
much as he was very anxious 10 do
some shooting early the next morning
he decided TO fix up his shooting iron.
Finding 4 walnut fence rail. he set 10
work. HIS only tools were an AK and
n bic pocket knife. All night long he
laborei vigorously at his task. and by
morning the gunstock was finished and
back in place and worked like
charm.
How did you do it;" asked one Of
the number, greatly surprised.
Very easy" was this old hunters
reply NO trouble ut all Just get a
piece of wood about the size and kind
that YOU want and then white away
all that you want whitfield away.
When You have all the wood cut off
that you don't want you have a gun.
stock."-Kansas City Journal.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-06
Why He Wanted References,

At a credit mems dinner one OF the
veterans told this story: In the recon
struction days a man from a Mlssis
sippi valley town came TO our western
house one day. We had sold him be.
fore in a small way, and be always
paid He had enlarged his business,
he told us, and wanted Il bigger line
than usual, but before making his Sc
lections he wanted us TO give him ref
erences. We expressed surprise ut
s",a an unheard Of demand. but be
said, My two brothers-ln-law have
gone in with me, and they're very par
ticular as to whom they do business
with So we sent him to our banks.
and he came back, said we were all
right, picked out a biz line Of goods.
and in sixty days he busted We
couldn't collect a dollar. Two years
later met the man in Cincinnati and
told him we had become reconcilod to
our loss, But will you please tell me.
l asked, why did you want references
as to our creditY Well You see, he
I wanted to know IL you
could stand It, Exchange.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-06
The Fiiial Chinaman.

Many examples OF Chinese iilial piety
strike the occidental reader as ridicu-
lous... There is the famous story of
Lao Laitsu, which Mr.. Il. +. Johnston
repeats in his Lion and Dragon In
Northern China" Laos parents lived
10 such extreme old age that he was
himself toothless old man while
they were both still alive. "Conceiv-
ing it his duty TO divert their atten-
ton from their weight of years and
approaching end, he dressed himself
up in the clothes of child and played
about in his parents presence with
the object of making them think they
were still young married couple con
templating the innocent gambols of
their infant son"
A similar case is that of Wang P'ou.
whose mother had an unconquerable
dread Of thunder and lightning. When
she died she was buried in a mountain
forest. and thereafter. when violent
thunderstorm occurred. Wang P'ou,
needless of the wind and rain. would
hurry TO her grave and throw himself
10 his knees II am here to protect
You, dear mother" he would say.
"Do not be afraid"