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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22
CARE OF THE BABY,
Teethina.

The baby usually cuts his first tooth
when he is 6 to 8 months old, and by
the end of the first year has, ordinar-
lily, six teenth. He should have ~
teeth at Is months of age; -16 when
he is 2 years old, and before the end
of the third year the entire set of 20
milk teeth.
The process of teething in a healthy
baby can not properly be held respon.
sible for the illness commonly attribu.
ted to it. The first half dozen teeth
rarely give the baby any pain, but as
the double teeth appear there is occa-
sionally at the same time a little dis
turbance. such as loss of appetite, and
possibly evidences of slight indiges-
ton, which may last for a few days.
But if the disturbance is more serious
than this. some other reason for it
should be sought.
Teething takes place through the
weaving period and during the second
year, when mistakes in feeding are so
often made which upset the baby's di.
gestion, even if they do not make him
seriously ill. On this account it is
often unjustly blamed for making the
baby sick. when the real reason lies
in the fact that he was overfed or i'm.
properly fed, or perhaps that the
weather was very hot.
It must be remembered that exces.
sive heat ~aggravates any i'll the baby
may have, and is quite sufficient in
itself to make the baby sick. 1t is
necessary in summer, therefore, both
on account of the heat and because OF
the disturbances connected with wean
of the baby in all respects, and espe
cially to feed him with great caution
Directions for feeding the baby are
given in a pamphlet called "Infant
Care which will be sent free to any
one who asks for it, applying to the
chief of the children's bureau. United
States department of labor, Washing
ton, D. C.
The bay may not gain in weight
during the cutting of his various dou
BILE teeth, but it is not a serious mat
ter to have the weight remain sta
tionary for a short time. The baby
will quickly regain the lost GROUND
when he is well again, and eating his
full rations.
The mother should never allow any
one to persuade her to give the baby
patent medicines, such as soothins
syrups to relieve the pain of teething
If they do relieve it they probably con
tain opium in some form, which il
much worse for the baby than thu
suffering. 1t is a safe rule never t
give medicine of an ysort to a baby
save that which is ordered by a doc
tor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22
TEN REASONS WHY THE N. N. 3
L. SHOULD BE WELCOMED.
BY l. NJ, BECKS.

First-We all know u + great race
leader, statesman and Tuskegee's
president, our founder and president
of the n. n. B. League, the late DR.
Booker T. Washington, had no time
to waste with an organization thai
was not giving substantial aid to the
race.
He would not have condescended to
serve as president of the n. n. b
League year after year had it been an
organization to display regalias and
parade streets.
Knowing as he did hat the Negroes
during their few years of freedom have
made wonderful progress, and but few
Of their achievements have had but
little acknowledgement through the
press, thereby depriving many aspi
rant of the inspiration received from
those of experience, he planned an or
%ganization that put the business, pro
fessional, industrial and intellectual
men and ONE in contact with the
succeeding generations, thereby giving
them broader V sions, higher aspira.
tons, stronger determinations and
making it possible to lay a firmer
foundation upon which the race might
build in the future.
Such an organization should be
hailed with pride.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22
WESTERN COLLEGE CALL

To the Pastors and Members of the
Churches Throughout Missouri and
the West:
We are striving to make Western
college what its name signifies, a
school for the West, and we are call.
ing upon all persons who are inter.
ested in Christian education to OBJ.
serve the fourth Sunday in April as
educational day, and if it is not con
venient to observe this day, that some
other Sunday be given instead.
Let US attempt great things for God
and expect great things from God. Let
us rise above our selfishness and give
one Sunday for this great work of the
Lords.
How many will give the entire days
collection for educational purposes?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22
GLASGOW.

The First Baptist church, with Rev,
]. T. Thornly as pastor, closed a very
successful revival spiritually and f.
nancially. Sunday was a glorious day
and the collection was $4,000. Many
additions to the church. Rev. w. H.
Davis of Forest Green, conducted the
meeting and the church is greatly re.
vived 80. Mrs Victoria Clay Haley,
Royal Grand Matron of the o. E. S.,
gave an excellent recital at the A. M.
E. church. She was the guest of Mrs.
A. R. Chinn while in the city. Mrs.
VIM. Neatly royalty entertained the
pastor and wife and Rev. Davis to din
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22
K BROS. & GREEN
occupying entire building of the Northeast corner of
NINETEENTH AND VINE SITS.

Their furnish
ings and equip
ment is of the
very latest mod
ell and their pop
ularity and uni
form courtesy
has made their bust
les an i%nStantane-
Gus success. Not
only have they beau
tiful caskets, costing
from fifty to two
hundred dollars, but
heyfurniShthe
elegant andsatisfac-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22

Ifyou want the latest and best in Undertaking Service, coupled with comt
and prompt attention, call
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22

embalmers of the race. And
their work has won much favor
able comment in tho many fun
erals they have had in both Kan
sas Cities.
Their policy is not to attempt
to force shop worn and inferior
goods on their patrons, but to be
guided by their patrons desires
and give them the very best pos
sible service, whether it repre-
sents a ten dollar funeral or a
two hundred dollar funeral.
All fraternal society emblems
and notices furnished on appli-
cation, as we'll as floral designs
and decorations; also the use of
their chapel to those desiring
such service.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22

The colored merchants of Nashville,
Tenn, have set a splendid example in
cooperative advertising. The mer.
chants participating in the spring
trade week campaign have purchased
the entire back page of the Globe and
this page carries the advertisements
of these merchants together with a
strong appeal to the colored people
to take part in the celebration.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22

tory casketsfor from
twenty-five to forty
dollars that can be
found in this city.
They furnish either
automobile or car
riage service with
their funerals as
their patrons may
desire, and they en-
ploy nothing but
skillful and careful
drivers on either
their autos or Carri-
ages.
They have one of
the best graduate
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22

The colored merchants of Memphis,
Tenn, are planning a "get-together'
campaign somewhat similar to the
campaigns recently conducted in At.
lanta, va, and Nashville, Tenn.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22

ner Thursday. She is an ideal hos
tess. -. Mrs. Chinn spent the week
end in Fayette the guest of Mrs. Ell
len Elgin. =. Rev. B. Mccain has re-
turned to the pastorate of the M. e.
church and we wish him much sue
cess.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22

The New York Age is conducting
a campaign of investigation in New
York to ascertain the number and
character of Negro business enter
prises and to discover some method
whereby these merchants may secure
a larger portion of Negro patronage.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22

Mrs. Maria L. Cooper of Philadel-
phia, who for 81 years has been JAM.
tress of the Drexel Bank building, has
been pensioned for her long and faith.
full service. Mrs. Cooper is 50 years
old.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22

The New Era magazine has made
its appearance. This magazine is pub.
lished in Boston and its physical APP.
pearance and contents are both at.
tractive. Miss Pauline f. Hopkins,
formerly of the Colored American
Magazine, is the editor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22

The committee on recreation and
amusement of the Social Service and
Civic Improvement League of Will
mington, N. c., is securing a number
of play grounds for the colored chill
dren. They have purchased a coast
er slide, ocean Swave, merry-go-round
and other amusements for the chill
dren.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22

The local Negro Business League of
st. Louis is conducting a vigorous
campaign for 100 new members. w. c.
Gordon is the president.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22
Negro Business and Professional DireC-
tory Of Greater Kansas City
AUTHORS.

AUTHORS.
MRS. MARIA P. WILLIAMS, Author and Lecturer, 1904 Highland
BEAUTY PARLoRs AND HAIR DREssERs.
MRS. MARION sT1RMAN, Hair Dressing, POro Treatment, 9O8 In
MEsDAMEs JACKSON 6 JOHNSON, 18th and Highland Ave. Bell
phone L. 47SS.
MRS. cADDIE wITCHER, 17os Michigan Ave. Madame Walkers
Hair and Scalp Treatment. Bell phone, East 4167X.
CAFES.
DELMoNIcA CAFE, 1912 East 18th St. Bell phone, East 61s.
COAL AND FEED.
". ". PAYNE, 1902 IL Vine St. Bell phone, East $50; Home phone
CLEANERS, OVERS AND TAILoRs.
WORKMAN BROS, 1881 Paseo. Bell Phone East FOL
DRUG STORES.
THEODORE SMITH, 1901 East 18th st. Bell phone Grand 45917
PEOPLES DRUG STORE, 18th and Paseo. Bell phone East 1914
R. W. FOSTERS PHARMACY-18h and Woodland.
Bell phone East PIP, Home phone East 4O7O.
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS.
TAYLOR HOLMES & CO., 24O9 Vine Street.
EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE.
THos. JACKSON, 1916 Highland, Bell phone, East 2377J.
MOVING VANS, F. W. DAVIS. Moving, packing and storing house
hold goods. Bell phone, East 59; Home phone, East 2l5o. Resi-
dence, 1929 Woodland.
FLORISTS.
C~RosTHwAIT FLORAL co, 1901 East 18th St. Bell phone, East
22. Home phone, East 1910.
JEWELLERS.
IA. WILSON, 1916 West 9th St, Bell phone, Main 6248R.
LAWYERS.
{. H. GALLOWAY, COL Delaware, Home phone MSS, Bell phone Main
AS. Practices in all courts.
W. G. HUESToN, COL Delaware, Home phone MSS, Bell phone Main
44S. Legal advice. Practices in all courts.
E. A. SHACKLEFoRD, Attorney at Law, SIG Minnesota Ave, Kan.
sas City, Kas. Bell phone, West 1866.
MILLINERY.
CALDWELL CHAPMAN, 18th and Paseo. Home phone East 4OO9.
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
G. BRUCE SANTEE, Proprietor The Fad, 1907 East 18th st. Bell
phone East 1643.
PRINTERS,
c. A. FRANKLIN, 1909 East 18th Street. Bell phone, Grand 29SS.
REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT.
AFRO AMERICAN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT co, Help fur.
nished. Oil MCGEE street.
Bell Phone ISL Main. Home Phone 1866 Main
ABB G EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT co, 500 Minnesota Ave.
(upstairs) Kansas City, Kans. Bell phone, West 1743; Home
phone, West 1926. G. W. Melons, Mgr.
coLoRED PEOPLES INVESTMENT co, 2427 Vine St. Bell Phone
East 1011, Home East 4011. Sol Smith, Pres
SECOND HAND GOODS.
W. G. HOPKINS, 2122 Vine St. Bell phone East 1851
SHOE STORE.
G. A. PAGES SHOE STORE, 1907 East 18th street. Bell phone,
East 1928.
OLD KENTUCKY, 1902 East Twelfth Street.
UNDERWRITERS.
H. B. MOORE, 1031 Independence Avenue. Bell phone Main 3396W.
Home phone Main 3341.
ADKINS BROS. & GREEN, 18th and Vine streets. Both phones,
East 1919.
c. 3. CoUNTEE, Licensed Embalmer, 1920 Vine St, Bell Phone, East
1886, Home East 3341.
WATKINS BROS, 1929 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Grand 9S7, Home
Main 1889. Res Bell East 1881.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-22
NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS.
Compiled by the National Negro Bust.
ness League.

Mrs. c. ]. Bolden of Newport News,
Va, has been appointed health inspect.
or for the colored schools Of that city.
Mrs. Bolden is an experienced trained
nurse.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1916-04-13
Reoantcn

Mrs. John Mathews and her
daughter, Miss Birdie. of Bude,
came down Sunday afternoon to
attend the services at the Baptist
church
Dr.. M. ]. Luster, who has at
tended the Kansas City Veterinary
College, Kansas. No, the past
session. returned home Wednesday
of last week, much 20 the delight
of his relatives aud friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Mcdowell and
attractive daughters of cayuga
motored here Sunday, afternoon
and made q brief visit to Hon. and
Mrs. T. A. Luster.
Messrs. Percy Byrnes and Chas.
Smith of Iusmore we're RegantOn
visitors this week.
Miss Adele Fisher. who. having
spent a month most delightfully."-
With her sisters In New Orleans,
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1916-04-13
That Misrepresentation.

Each of Ihe sentimental legis-
lators, { Sentimental al the expense
of the 41ard-wrurg tax-payers).
who vo'ed for The misappropria--
tion OF SIPS. .ooo 10 restore that
crumhling pile of junk known as
the old capitol, ought to be pre-
sented one of its crumbIing bricks,
bound together with brass, on
which Is engraven a record of his
wasteful extravaganza of the peo-
pies money. The land on which
the ruin stands. and which was
denounced as unfit, unsafe, un-
sanitary many years ago. could
have been sold for more than three
times enough to build sumptuous
state Offices, that ought to have
been included in our new unsatis-
factory million dollar capitol.
Do the sentimentals Of the state
know that countless homes in the
country are mortgaged for money
to pay taxes. Do they care.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1916-04-13
Past FOllv Bobbs Up.

Jackson. Miss April I2-Suii
was filed here today against Elk
Governor Earl Brewer and w. A
Montgomery. ]. F. Thomas and P.
E. Matthews, members of the old
board of prison trustees for the
sum Of S33. ozI by the Gulf Ex
port company of Mobile. Ala. The
suit grows out of the project con-
ceived by the defendants last year
of shipping a cargo of convict.
grown cotton to Germany, but
which fell through. The bill al
leges that a contract was made
with the export company to ship a
cargo of cotton estimated at 2.S5o,
600 pounds by the steamer Huso,
which was to convey the Copen
hagen from whence 1t would find
It's way into Germany, for which
the company was to receive a
freight rate of So rs per hundred
pounds.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1916-04-13
DerrnanviNs

Misses Eddie GODDARD, My4le
Lord and Messrs. Maxey Lowe
and R. M. GODDARD went to Union
Church Thursday.
Mrs. D c. Pitts of Fayette
spent Wednesday night and Thurs
day with home folks.
Miss Elizabeth BIsland spent
Friday night and Saturday with
her friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Will of WiIsonviIle.
Miss WilIena Shelby came home
again Friday eve.
Mr.. A. ]. Avery visited cur
town this week In behalf of the
Columbian Woodmen.
Mr.. Russell GODDARD made bus
mess tip to Natcbez thisNweek.
Mr.. VIM. Young of Tillman
visited his daughter. Mrs Corney
Bridger. on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Bridger Segrest,
Miss Willie T. Greenlee and little
Miss Bridger of Hervey visited Mr..
and Mrs. Corney Bridger Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Speed of Blanton is
visiting relatives this week.
Mrs. c. NJ. GODDARD and little
Georgia have just returned from
an extended visit to her mother.
Mrs. Powell, of Idlewild. Tenn.
Mr.. Wells filled his usual ap-
pointment at the Episcopal church
Sunday afternoon
Quite little crowd gathered at
the Presbyterian church Sunday
morning to hear Mr.. McGregor ef
Port Gibson. Mr.. MGregor de-
livered a fine sermon. and more
than one resolved to try and truly
live and not merely exist.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1916-04-13
$84 for Old Ladies Home.

Again the Port Gibson Auxiliary
for the Old Ladies' Home are
thanking those who so kindly re-
sponded to our call tor dues and
donations. We had the pleasure
of sending check tor $84 this
week. The convention convenes
I3lh and IAth inst. at Jackson,
Miss, where the elegant Home is
located. The Home is full now,
with its so ladies. There are so
on the waiting list. Mrs. Talia
ferro and Mrs. D. H. Smith went
before the Board of Supervisors
last May and they granted onr
request for stipend for the two
ladies from here. The $8 per
month is rent monthly, aud as it
amounts to 500 per year, With The
$84 check makes a liberal donation.
MRS. D. H. SMITH,
Sec'Y- Treas.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1916-04-13
lanes P. Parker.

James P. Parker, "a years old.
Uncle OF John M. Parker. inde-
pendent candidate for governor.
died Of heart disease at 6:3o O'Clock
Monday evening at his residence.
James P. Parker was born at
Woodstock, near Port Gibson.
Miss, a SON of Dr. James Porter
Parker, In 1912. At the outbreak
of the Civil War he enlisted In
Humphreys Mississippi regiment,
and became a first lieutenant.
While the regiment was serving In
Virginia he suffered a sunstroke,
which sent him to the hospital for
weeks. On his return he was at
tached to the Fourth Mississippi
cavalry and became adjutant of the
regiment. He served with his
command to the end Of the war.
After the war Mr.. Parker came
to New Orleans and engaged In the
cotton press business. operating the
Penn press. Later he retired from
this business and devoted his time
TO the Glen Mary plantation, In
Madison parish, which he owned.
He continued to operate this plan
tation until about ten years ago,
when he disposed Of 1t Times
Picayune, nth
Mr.. Parker married a New Or
leans lady aud had one son. Both
wife and son are dead, and Mr..
Parker leaves only nieces and
nephews. Chamberlain Hunt
Academy Is located on Woodstock.
where deceased was born. the
Academy buildings being situated
on the site of the old home. Mr..
w. E Parker. so long a resident
of this place and who died a few
years ago, was brother of the
deceased. Mr.. Parker was a mem :
Der of the Port Gibson Masonic
lodge to the time of his death.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1916-04-13
c. H. A. Minstrel.

1he c. Fl A. minsttel on last
Thursday nigh drew large
crowd, and al ptestni pronounced
il an unusual v good amateur per
foImance Director Briscoe found
a large amount Of naliVS taltni in
the boys and developed ii 10 such
an extent that a great bit was
made. The chorus singing was
especially good, and the original
Jokes at the expense of local peo-
pie created much merriment. While
each of the performers did his part
well, Fraulz deserves especial
mention. If be is as good a stu.
dent as be is minstrel performer,
"he's all right"
The boys contemplate showing
in Nalchez and FaYette soon, aud
we feel sure that the audiences at
these places will feel fully repaid
for going to hear these promising
young performers.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1916-04-13
Teachers Association.

At the meeting of the Teachers
Association, on April 4th, 1t was
decided that a money prize of
ST. so be given to the successful
contestant In the graduates SPELL
Ing match at commencement. The
words for the spelling are to be
selected from regular 9Th grade
spelling work. The money for the
prize is to be used from the funds
of the Teachers Association.
It was also decided that the
teachers are to be taxed an addi.
tional 25c. each to defray certain
commencement exercises, and a
committee was appointed to collect
this amount.
Several excellent papers were
read along the lines of the deveI.
opment and needs of rural schools
as outlined by Mr.. Cubberley In his
fine book on this subject.
A letter received from the Gil.
man School, Cambridge, Mass,
offers a prize of $Io for work at
the Fair, as will be explained more
fully later; and another prize of
$40 Is also offered for work In the
colored schools.
This interest In the work of the
schools here was aronsed In the
Gilman school by Mrs. SaIlle Viii
liams ENCLOSING. sand her sister,
Miss Edith Englesing, who now
lives In Cambridge.
The teachers are indebted to
their president. Mr.. ]. P. Dab
ney, and to Mr.. S. ]. Russell. sd.
perintendent Of education. for their
interest and cordial
help in the work of the AssocIa.
tion.
The meeting adjourned, not to
meet again during the season of
1o15.'I6. SECRETARY.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1916-04-13
HIDDEN TREASURE.
Men Supposed to Have Unearthed
Money jailed. but Later
Released.

\ Last Sunday two negroes, Kill
liam and Noble, were arrested on a
charge of trespassing. Some one
went to the garden of Mr.. c. w.
Burch, two miles south of Port
Gibson, Saturday night and dug
up quantity OF old mortar buried
under the surface of the ground.
Thinking the intruders might have
unearthed hidden treasure, Mr..
Burch made an effort to locate the
person or persons who did the
digging. Suspicion pointed to the
men arrested, one of whom worked
on the place. They were held in
jail until Monday and then re-
leased, there being no evidence to
show that they had found any
thing.
Wild rumors were circulated as
to the amount of money unearthed.
Fifty thousand dollars was the
minimum, and fancy carried many
to the point of believing that a
million dollars bad been dis
covered.
A few months ago it was ru-
mored that an automobile load of
handsomely dressed men and wom-
en- were seen to dig something |
from the ground in the northeast
ern portion of the county, hurried.
ly place it in the car and drive
rapidly away. Of course this was !
valuable treasure, enough to make
Capt. Kidd green with envy, and
"King Solomon's mines" a pigmy
in comparison.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1916-04-13
Walked Over the Visitors.


The two games of ball Friday
and Saturday between c. H. A
and Lincoln. copiah Agricultural
School teams were almost too rool
to report
The visitors were "skunked" the
first day, and allowed to make on,
ly one run the second.
So dull and uninteressing was
the playing that the home boys
made no effort to do more than go
through the game in perfunctory
way.
Today, tomorrow and Saturday
the N. o. High School boys, sold
enemies-against whom c. H. A.
has grudge for a past defeats will
play on the local diamond. This
team always puts up good game,
and the playing viii be worth see
ing.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1916-04-13

Interesting Letters from Different
Sections Of the County, Written
by Our Regular Cor.
respondents.
pattlscn

Mrs. Matte Belle Humphreys
gave dance and box supper fos
the public school recently. 1t was,
both as to finance and enjoyment,
great success.
Mr.. Maurice Greenwald Is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester
Greenwald.
Miss Sallle Bailey of Jackson is
visiting Miss MOllie Rollins.
Mrs. Jane Brooks Of Kearsett,
Ark. is spending a month with
her daughter. Mrs. Anderson Hen
nington.
Miss Sudle McCaleh Of Herman
vile was the charming guest Of
Mrs. McCaleb here.
Miss Rachel Gilston, after spend
Ing several mouths delightfully."- In
New Orleans, has returned home.
Miss Efhe Knight Of WiIsonvilIe
spent the week end with Mrs. Will
bennington, and attended the
Teachers Convention with Miss
Josie Perkins.
Mrs. MontgomerY's fine little
grand sons. Russell Lambert and
Frank Creevy Fox, spent a few
days recently with her.
More and better plowing and
planting has been done In this
'neighborhood than ever before at
this season of the year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Moseley
of Washington county visited rel
atives here recently.
DR.. E. P. Jones of HermanvilIe
was here recently attending Mrs.
Priscilla Ulz,. who has been serl-
ouslY Ill. Her friends are glad to
hear of her Improvement.