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THE PALLADIUM. SANDBERG Rev. E. C. Cole, pastor First Baptist Church, is doing great work for his people. Every friend of the Baptist should visit the church. The Grand Rally is in progress, and willing hearts and pockets should not be wanting. Rev. E. C. Cole, pastor First Baptist Church, is doing great work for his people. Every friend of the Baptist should visit the church. The Grand Rally is in progress, and willing hearts and pockets should not be wanting. Vol. XIX No. 8. Rev. E. C. Cole, pastor First Baptist people. Every friend of the Baptist shirts in progress, and willing hearts and p POSTMASTER BAUMHOFF. There are many crimes committed daily throughout the country, some are black and heinous, yet each individual case ca-ries from some source a certain amount of sympathy and sorrow. Probably the blackest of criminals that ever infested this or any other land, is the ingrate, the murderer, theif and habitat criminal are all in time forgiven and forgotten. But the ingrate, who like a leach sucks the blood of his existence from the veins of his benefactor, then turns like a slimy poisonous viper and sinks deep the fangs of ingratitude into the honor and character of the man who supported him when a weakling, this man whose heart is black with perfidity and dishonor can never hope for forgiveness. No country, city or village welcomes the presence of such a man. The case of Postmaster Baumhoff is a living example of the work of an ingrate. The men who would disrobe the postmaster of his honor and sink him deep into the sea of oblivion are the men who lived and waxed fat through the bountie hands of the postmaster and his brother. Andy McGrew, the arch schemer in this plack and nefarious plot, is a natural ingrate, born so, and unchanged by association. Years ago General B. G. Farrar took McGrew from the streets, a ragged, starving mass of humanity and gave him one of the best positions in his office. Not only did he do this, but his wife sent food and clothing to the junior McGrews. McGrew grew fat in his new birth and just three years later he began a relentless war on General Farrar when that gentleman came up for reappointment. Even now does McGrew boast that he will have done the military gentlemen when his present term of office expires. All of McGrew's relatives who are old enough to hold jobs are in the postoffice under Baumhoff. Pat Clark, McGrew's right hand utility man, is a fellow whom Mr. Filley says that Geo. W. Baumhoff saved from the poor house (quite an ungrateful pauper). This is character of men who seek to dethrone the best postmaster that St. Louis has ever had. That Mr. Baumhoff is not guilty is assured by the character of his accusers. McGrew, by his associations and love for liquid beverages, has acquired the title of "Barrel House Andy," and is often referred to by that title. Only two weeks ago McGrew went into the Federal Court to swear an alibi for a man named Fickler, a self-confessed mail-robbar and murderer. Will the President and Postmaster General pay attention to such exponents of good morals? Watch this prediction, McGrew is near the pen. Squealed. Miss Birdie K—, one of McGrew's witnesses against the postmaster, has gone back on her previous statement. McGrew and Howard are the Siamese twins in crime and villiany. What is Howard doing in Washington? He only has five days leave of absence. Had better come home. Ten Years Ago. Ten years ago when McGrew was Central Committeeman the Palladium published him as being a bigger liar than Ananias. In 1893 when W. W. Howard was a common carpenter at the water works, he said "the Repub- lien party should have six or eight deaths and among them Chancev I. Filley." How stands it to-day? When men accuse others of crime they should have a better title than "Barrel House Andy." Measured. The tailor has made a suit for McGrew's measure at Jefferson City. We wonder if he will wear it? When a big member of the State Committee becomes postmaster, McGrew will be cashier and Howard, assistant postmaster. What a common set! What the Negroes call poor white trash. We are sorry to see our friend, Pat Clark, mixed up with McGrew and Howard. We hope he will withdraw from this common set. Such an array of influence as backs up Postmaster Baumhoff can meet no failure. Bartholdt, Joy, Parsan, Boyd and thousands of others with 550,000 Negroes and the Palladium at their back. DR. W. A. CREDI [, of Philadelphia. For the past six months the Central Baptist Church has had many ministers of ability to fill its pulpit, reflecting great praise upon the Baptist denomination as a whole. We would not underate any of those who have displayed their religious ability to Central's congregation, but we can say truthfully that if a selection was made for a minister of Central, the unanimous vote of the people would be for Dr. Credit. What Central needs is a strong man in the pulpit and if there such thing as the Spirit directing and leading a man to any particular church, then we ask, in the name of heaven, that the members, officers and deacons ask God to direct the Holy Spirit to speak to Dr. Credit as it did to Paul: "Credit, Credit, Credit, the Spirit of the loving God directs you to go to Central Baptist Church and serve those people." Then we will behold a stoning Baptist minister lead his people to victory. With Dr. Credit, Dr. D. P. Roberts, Dr. E. D. W. Jones, Madison and Rev. Williams, St. Louis can boast or as mighty an array of divines as there are anywhere in the West. At last the Maurer Brother Meat and Vegetable Market has come to our door at 8 and 10 South Jefferson avenue. You will get your money's worth at this store. The colored people should patronize those white men who patronize us. Maurer & Bro. have been carrying an ad in the three Negro papers in St. Louis, namely the Advance, the American Eagle and the Palladium for the past five years, and colored people should consider this and give their patronage to Maurer & Bro., 8 and 10 South Jefferson avenue. Mrs. Brew of 5902 Michigian Ave. and her daughter, Mrs. Idell Thorton were both confined to their beds for several days. They are convalescent, at present. ST. LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1903. THE VEILED LADY. ONE YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION. We will send the Palladium free charge for one year to any Negro man or woman who patronizes only those business men who advertise in colorful newspapers. There are some grocery and dry good stores around Market street and Jefferson avenue that Negro men ought not to deal with. If you want to know, look through Read what she has to say each week. Last Sunday Christians were on dress parade during the Quarterly Meeting at Big Zion, 2625 Morgan St. Rev. E. D. W. Jores was at his best. As the meeting progressed, the Spirit of God seemed to permeate every soul in the church Rev. J. B. Colbert, the Presiding Elder, took his place in the pulpit and his sermon pierced the hearts of those who heard him. Rev. E. D. W. Jones conducted the evening services. He lined a hymn and the choir sang very sweetly. At the conclusion, Rev. Randell, a local preacher, prayed very fervently that God would take the lead in the meeting and that the Pastor, Presiding Elder and congregation might be touched with the fire from on high. Rev. Jones later introduced Rev. Colbert, the Presiding Elder, who selected his text and began the sermon. His manner and words were decidedly impressive. He launched into his subject as one who had thoroughly mastered it and carried conviction to the souls of all who heard him. After the sermon, Rev. Jones invited sinners to repent of their sins and become Christians. He was rewarded by having six or eight persons join church. Mr. W. T. Garland, of 27 1-2 S. Leonard avenue, died January 10 from an operation. He was buried in Nashville, his home. His mother, Mrs. Eliza Garland, lives at 912 Main street, East Nashville. He leaves a wife, mother and two children. His death was sad, indeed. Miss Marie Bowman of Springfield Ill., is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Bowman of 109 S. Leonard Ave. she left yesterday for her home. Mrs Bowman's little son, William Bowman, has returned from a visit to his aunt in Springfield, 11'. 8t. Paul's Chapel. At St. Paul's Chapel, Rev. Bertha Bowers, national lecturer for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will speak at the St. Paul's Chapel, Sunday Feb. 1st at 3 o'clock. A sacred musical program of the best local talent will be rendered before the lecture It is given under the auspices of Harper Union or Parper W. C. T. U. The Young Ladies Aid of Provident Hospital will give a reception to the Public and friends of the Hospital, at St. Paul's Chapel, Monday Eve, Feb. 2. 1903. A free program will be rendered Refreshments will be served free. All are cordially invited to attend. A silver Offering requested at the door, Emma Armstrong President, Beatrice Hudin Secretary. Mrs. Nancy Wade of Wect Plains, Mo., has returned home from her visit to her sister- She had a splendid time. She has much to rejoice and be proud of. Mrs. Josie Jasper of 4281 Garfield avenue, is quite sick. Mrs. S. Todd of 25 S. Leonard Ave., is sick, also her brother-in-law. She is better now. A revival is being conducted at the Central Baptist by Rev. Snyder. We expect a shower of the Holy Ghost in their meetings. Let everybody attend. True Reformers Hall, Thursday Feb. 12th, the place and date of Forum Club's entertainment and hop. Mrs Helene Avery Brown of Chicago formerly of St. Louis, was married to Mr John Brown on Dec. 11 - 1902. Mr Brown presented his bride with a handsome sealskin coat. We wish them much joy. There was a luncheon given at the residence of Mrs. Mary Bamard of 716 N. Jefferson Ave, to the Officers of the Old Folks Home last Wednesday, Jan. 28 Mrs. Emma B. Murphy assisted. It was a grand affair. ONE YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION. We will send the Palladium free of charge for one year to any Negro man or woman who patronizes only those business men who advertise in colored newspapers. There are some grocery and dry goods stores around Market street and Jefferson avenue that Negro men ought not to deal with. If you want to know, look through the St. Louis' Advance, Eagle and Palladium, and if these papers do not contain their advertisements, do not trade with them. If they do not send the Colored Orphans something and show no tendency whatever to assist the Negro, don't patronize them. Give your trade to those that do. Mrs. Ously, the mother of Mrs. Marie Bartholemew of 2007 Lawton Ave, is quite sick at this writing. The second meeting of the Self-Improvement Federation was held last Saturday evening Jan. 24 Judge Ferris in his address on "Why I love my Country" touched the chord of hope in the breasts of all that heard him. The absence of Mr Sheldon with his never failing advice to the ladies to remove their hats, was regretted exceedingly, Professor Greely held the undivided attention of the audience during his illustrated lecture upon Wild Animals. The program was changed somewhat because of the absence of Rev. Samuel Sale, who was to have lectured on "Castles on the Rhine." The hall was well filled and those present thoroughly enjoyed the lecture. W. S. Walton of 4280 N. Market is reported sick. we hope for his early recovery. Get your meats at Maurer - Meat Market at 8 and 10 S. Jefferson Ave, and your groceries at Temple's 2601 Market St. Rev. W. C. Williams, of St. Jones, is carrying on a revival. Many souls are being converted. The people of Elleardsville are working hand-in-hand with him. A DISGRACE.—There are a number of girls who come home from school and the first thing they do is to go to the butcher or grocery shops and stand and gab with the men in charge. The mothers of these girls ought to be careful, before it is too late. A colored girl should maintain her dignity in her dealings with men in various stores. "Familiarity, breeds contempt." The Ladies' Noonday Social Club will be entertained by Mrs. A. L. Williams of 2832 Adams street, Thursday, Feb. 5. Mrs. M. A. Lawrence, Pres.; Miss Ella Williams, See. Mrs. K. Noland; Mrs. Ella Ming and Mr. James B. Stephens attended Antioch Baptist Church last Sunday eve. They were guests of Mrs. M. A. Lawrence. Mrs. Laura Caffea of 2639 Lucas Ave. has sold her house to Mr. Charles Pitman. Keep in mind the Forum Club's entertainment at True Reformer's hall, Feb. 12—Lincoln's birthday. It will be fully up to the standard of the former affairs of that well-known organization. Dr. T.A.Curhs Dr. T. A. Curtis is one of our leading dentists. Call at his office, 2608 Lucas avenue. Furnished room for rent to men. Hooms comfortably furnished; with or without board; at 2336 Wash street; second and third floors. T. T. Thompson. C.F. HOLLAND 2643 MARKE Dr. Arthur is one of the best Negro surgeons in the West. He is now located in Brooklyn, Ill. Dr. Arthur is one of the best Negro surgeons in the West. He is now located in Brooklyn, Ill. We are confident of one thing and that is that this country cannot exist half free and half slave. The only remedy is the clash of arms, The Southern States must and will be governed by the Constitution:- One God one country and one President. NO CHANGE IN HUNTING DRESS. Proposals Favoring Simpler Costume in England Not Likely to Be Adopted. Letters have been appearing in some of the higher class sporting [Name] Dr. S. P. Stafford is one of our leading doctors. His office is at 1001 N. Jefferson avenue. Milk-Maids' Convention. Last Tuesday an entertainment called the Milk-Maids' convention was given at the Metropolitan church. The church was crowded and the convention caused much laughter. The Palladium man went hear and see, but there were several half-grown girls and dudes around his seat and the disturbance they kept up made it almost impossible for anyone to enjoy the convention. One member of the convention had to call upon the trustees to keep order. Much credit is due Mr. Charles Jenkins for the success of the convention. Lincoln Birthday Celebration The Forum Club will celebrate Lincoln's Birthday at the True Reformers Hall Thursday February 12th. There will be a program followed by dancing at 9.30 o'clock. $4 to $8 a day guaranteed to every person sending their name and address to Scott Remedy Co., P. O. Box 570, Louisville, Ky. Write at once. TRANSIT COMPANY Life is uncertain and accidents prevalent, Men are crippled every day and many are killed. You ought to leave your folks independent to a certain extent so you had better have yourself insured by the American Mutual Aid Association, 723 Wainright Building. Write for circulars. Your wife needs a pair of shoes. Get them at Munchweilers, 1409 Market. John A. Logan Lodge No. 139 of the U. B. F. meet at K. of P. Hall the second Wednesday in each month at 8 p.m. J. W. WHEELER, W. M. DAVID GORDON, Sec'y. Furnished room for rent, 716 N. Jefferson Ave. MRS. BAYNARD. COMING EVENTS. COMING EVENTS. We will soon be entertained by Mr J. B. Parker, the negro gentleman who saved our lamented president Wm. Mc Kinley from instant death. Timely notice will be given through the columns of the Palladium. FOR RENT: One neatly furnished large front room, Suitable for two or more gentleman known to each other. No other roomers in the house, Mrs. Stokes. 2612 Morgan St. NO CHANGE IN HUNTING DRESS. Proposals Favoring Simpler Costume in England Net Likely to Be Adopted. Letters have been appearing in some of the higher class sporting papers suggesting that hunting men should give up the present hunting dress of pink leather breeches, top boots and tall hats for something simpler, such as dark clothes, blucher boots and billycock hats. But it is considered unlikely in hunting circles that such a change will ever come to pass. For one thing, it is declared that men always look well in the present though old-fashioned hunting dress. Any change would make it difficult for them to be distinguished from the horse dealers, grooms and others whom one sees at the meets. Even as it is, there is a good deal of criticism lately of the laxity displayed in the men's costumes as they ride in the society resort, Rotten Row, Hyde Park. Whereas they used always to appear in frock coats, dark blue riding trousers and tall hats, nowadays they wear cloth caps in winter and straw hats in summer, and what are considered not smart though more comfortable clothes. Anyway, it is taken for granted that the masters of the foxhounds will resent any attempt to alter the present orthodox hunting costume. AMERICAN CATTLE HEALTHY. Dr. Wray, Representing United States, Says No Suspicious Case Has Been Found in England. Dr. Wray, a veterinary surgeon, who represents the United States agricultural department at the Depford cattle depot, England, told the Chicago Inter Ocean correspondent that since the prohibition of the importation of cattle from the New England states the British officials had not found even a suspicious case among American cattle, and that they were perfectly satisfied with the precautions taken by the American government to stamp out the foot and mouth disease. Dr. Wray added that he believed that if the outbreak had occurred in any other country but America the British board of agriculture would have placed an embargo on the whole country, but it was satisfied with the American precautions, and was convinced that they are promptly and thoroughly enforced. Dr. Wray was confident that the prohibition would have little effect on the total of American exports to England, which are heavy at this time, there being due to arrive 3,348 cattle and 2,445 sheep. ELECTRICITY ON FRENCH ROAD The Motive Power on the Leading Battles for Power Jobs On June 1, 1903, electricity will take the place of steam on the fast trains of the Paris, Lyons & Mediterranean railway, and it is believed that the system will be gradually extended until all the railroad passenger work of the French roads will be moved by the electric current. Preparations are now making for the putting on of fast trains, consisting of an electric locomotive and two coaches, which shall make the run of 400 miles between Paris and Lyons in five hours—a considerable improvement over the slow-going steam. These electric trains will carry at first only 100 passengers, but as the aew system is extended larger accommodations will be adopted, with the end, it is believed, that steam will have been entirely superseded. Horrible Lusk. A New York man with a broken seek has inherited $1,000,000. Some people, says the Chicago Record-Herald, have horrible luck. Nerve. Summer Girl—The man I many must be handsome and clever. Summer Man—How fortunate we have met—Detroit Free Press. Be Changed. Other THE PALLADIUM. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. Entered at the postoffice at St. Louis Mo. as second-class matter. Published Weekly by J. W. WHEELER, Manager and Proprietor, 2617 Lawton Avenue. MISS KATE JOHNSON, Editor. C. H. TANDY, Representative. Business matters pertaining to the paper should be addressed to The Palladium Office. Communications for publication must reach us not later than Wednesday. For one inch, one insertion.....$ 50 For one inch each subsequent insertion ..... 25 For two inches, three months ..... 6 00 For two inches, six months ..... 10 00 For two inches, nine months ..... 14 00 For two inches, twelve months ..... 20 00 Standing and transient notices SUBSCRIPTION SUBSCRIPTION. Per year.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months......60 Single copy......05 SEVEN POINTERS FOR THE READING AND ADVERTISING PUBLIC. 1) THE ST. LOUIS PALLADIUM IS on its 17th year of regular publication. 2) Never has missed an issue. 3) No fake subscription list to "catch" honest advertisers. 4) More bona fide subscribers than any other Negro paper in St. Louis or State. 5) The ONLY Negro newspaper published in St. Louis as the organ of the Republican party. 6) Because it is the official organ of Wright Cuney Political Club. (7) Because it is feertess in denouncing crime regardless of consequences. The Palladium is sold at the following places: 2617 Lawton avenue. 1208 Wash street. 2652 Lucas avenue. Charleston, Mo. West Plains. Mo. 3104 State street, Chicago, Ill. Last week that old two-sheet called "The Eagle," was riding two horses in a different direction. In other words, it was running with the rabbit and holding with the hounds. We admit there are always two sides to every question, and either one or the other is right. If either party desires to put an article in the paper well and good, but a paper ought to have some principle of its own, and that is usually displayed in the editorials. In reading "The St. Louis Advance" one can see it is a Republican paper, also "The Palladium," but if anyone can tell what "The Eagle" is, it's more than the public can do. America receives a compliment from the Pope in expressing his opinion of President Roosevelt's action with regard to the Negro race. He says: "This speaks well for America. They have a head strong enough to overlook race prejudice." America's reputation as a free country is at stake. She has been noted for her attempts to exercise justice in every instance, and she cannot now abandon her post. From Our Exchanges. Colored minister refuse to conduct a funeral because white undertaker had charge of body. Richmond, Va., Jan. 21—Rev. R. R. Jones, of the First Baptist Church, (colored) at Roanoke, refused to hold funeral services over Rufus Moore, colored, who died in a Baltimore hospital, because a white undertaker had charge of the body. Jones said: "As the whites had drawn the line on President Roosevelt's Negro appointments the blacks will draw the line against whites." A Negro Methodist preacher conducted the services.—Kentucky Reporter. The above clipping from the Kentucky Reporter displays an unpardonable violation of all laws of Christianity. Rev. Jones ought to remember that God recognizes no color line, and as a minister of the gospel, he shows a very poor conformity to the teaching he advocates. The Baltimore Times Union, a new exchange recently sent to us, contains some very logical advice among its editorials. The article "Moral Training for Our Girl" contained in the Texas Guide, makes various suggestions to parents for the retention of good morals among colored girls. While the article is very good in its way, it views the question from but one standpoint. The writer should remember that the improvement is always nearer perfect. tion than the original. God made man first. After viewing His work He observed so many flaws that He concluded to make an improvement, with the result that woman appeared upon the sc ne. If we wish women to retain that degree of perfection she has reached, we should begin upon man and teach him to lend his support toward her maintenance of that position. A woman never falls alone. A man is always the cause of it all. Girls, in their career through life, utilize more self-control and will power in one day trying to keep from temptation, than men do in a month. Man will exert himself to the utmost to pull woman down to his level, and even though she falls because of her love for him, she receives nothing but his scorn and contempt. Parents should impress upon their sons as well as daughters that a pure woman is to be honored. Let them teach their boys not to pull a virtuous woman from her pedestal. NO USE TO HIM. "When that boy threw stones at you why didn't you come and tell me, instead of throwing them back?" "Tell you! Why, you couldn't hit a barn door!"—Ally Sloper. They Were Envious. There once was a maiden in Fla. Who had no fall hat, so she ba. Little old bannet; Men dotted uponnet, But girls said she couldn't look ha. -N. Y. Sun. The Only Thing to Do. "Doctor," said the fussy invalid, "I understand the only proper way to breathe is through the nose. Now, sometimes I wake up and find my mouth wide open." "Get up and shut it, of course."—Philadelphia Press. Not Available. Noggs—And a cure for insomnia is—? Physician (facetiously)—An old- fashioned remedy is to count five hundred— Noggs—Very good, but our baby can't count.—Town Topics. Collisions to Avoid: Jack—We live in a wonderfully free age. Jonas—Oh, I don't know; our ancestors were afraid of Indians and bears, but we go around town in mortal terror of electric cars and automobiles—Detroit Free Press. Regret. "Did you ever do anything you were ashamed of in your political life?" asked the solemn man. "Yes," answered Senator Sorghum; "I once took $50,000 and found out later I might just as easily have had a hundred thousand."—Washington Star. Kent It Dark. Patience - She had a birthday party with a cake and candles. Patrice—And did she tell her true eee? "No; neither did the candles."—Yonkers Statesman. Another Sound. "American cameras are now sold in every country of the globe," remarked Willoughby. "Yes; the American snap-shot is heard all around the world," added Rockingham.—Judge. Danger Ahead. "Whew!" exclaimed the western editor, dropping the copy of his latest issue which he had been reading "I think I'll skip town before Broncho Pete comes around." "What's up?" demanded the foreman. "I meant to call him 'a scarred veteran of the Indian campaigns,' and the types have it 'scared.'"—Phila delphia Press. Very Hard to Please Mrs. Henpecker is one of those wives there is no pleasing. On the return of her husband from the city last week she treated him thusly: "Oh, Adolphus," she exclaimed, "how short you have had your hair cut!" "But, my dear Angelina," replied Mr. H., meekly, "I haven't had my hair cut at all." "Then it is high time you had," returned Mrs. H., severely—Tit-Bits. Valnabres. "Don't you think we had better get a safety deposit box for our valuables?" asked the prudent Mrs. Bliggins. "What's the use? They don't man- any safety deposit boxes big enough to hold a ton of coal."—Washington Star. A Liar. City Editor—What did you discharge that reporter for? Managing Editor—For lying. I sent him up to interview my mother-in-law, and he came back and said she wouldn't talk—N. Y. Journal BOOKER T. WASHINGTON BOOKER T. WASHINGTON The Southeastern Passenger Association, comprising all the railway lines south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mississippi rivers, has granted a rate of one and one-third fare for the Tuskegee Negro Conference to be held at Tuskegee, Ala., February 18-19. These Tuskegee Negro Conferences have grown year by year increasingly in interest and influence. Those who would study the problem of the crop lien system and the conditions under which most of the Negro farmers of the South live, can find a valuable opportunity for such study at Tuskegee. A cordial invitation is extended to the general public to attend the Conference session next month. Persons desiring further information can address Principal Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. Tuskegee, Ala. My Dear Sir:— The Twelfth Annual Tuskegee Negro Conference will convene at Tuskegee, Ala., Wednesday and Thursday, February 18 and 19, 1903. You are doubtless aware of the object of these conferences, i. e., the discussion of best ways and means for the betterment of the condition of the Negro of the South. More and more the moral, intellectual and industrial condition of the race will engage the thoughtful attention of those who come to Tuskegee from all parts of the BREA B. ENHANCED LINE Howard University, Washington, D.C. Howard University, Washington, D. C. SELF-IMPROVEMENT FEDERATION. This federation will open its third series of lectures Saturday evening, Jan. 17th. Hon. Rolla Wells, mayor of St. Louis, will talk on self-improvement, and Dr. Runge, an eminent physician, will give an illustrated lecture on old and New Russia. January 24 Judge Franklin Ferris will talk on "Why I Love My Country," followed by "Pictures and Stories of the Castles on the Rhine." January 31 Mr. Isaac Morton will speak on "The True Way to Work," and Prof. Greeley of Washington University will illustrate "Some Interesting Facts About Wild Animals." February 7 Mr. Jas. L. Blair will give a talk on "How to Make One's Self," and Prof. W. L. Sheldon will illustrate "The Story of the Battle of Gettysburg." February 14 Supt. F. Louis Soldan will speak on "Our Boys," and Prof. Herman von Schrenk of Washington University will illustrate "The Yosemite Valley and the Big Trees of California." February 21 Mr. Charles Nagel will tell "Why I Honor George Washington," and Prof. E. H. Wuerpel of the museum of fine arts will illustrate "The Great Buildings of Modern Times." Tickets can be secured from the following committee: P. H Clark, P. H. Murray, C. H. Brown, E. C. Campbell, B. J. Carruthers, T. A. Curtis, J. A. Freeman, J. A. Agee, W. M. Farmer, D E. Gordon, Wm. Hartgraves, Hutchins Inge, A. W. Lloyd, C. E. Guentin, A. W. Scott, Geo. Simms, Chas. My Dear Sir:— country to study these questions at first hand. The reports from different parts of the South, particularly from the state of Alabama, touching the needs and progress of the race, are always helpful and suggestive features of Tuskegee Negro Conferences. If for no other purpose than that of listening to the reports and to the valuable suggestions made, you and your friends—in short, every Negro—ought to try to be present at these meetings. Bring your family. The school will see that you are entertained without cost to yourself. Will you not help us extend the invitation all over the South? You can easily do so if you will tell all of your friends of the approaching conference. I am sending you two other letters like this one. Will you not, in the interest of the race, have your letter read in the next church meeting, or before any large body which meets near you? The other two letters might be addressed, by you, to persons in other communities; and thus the news will be carried everywhere. Kindly let me hear from you at once. Further information may be securep by addressing Mr. W. J. H. Bocher, our Negro Conference Agent, or by writing me. Yours very truly, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Principal. Turner, J B. Vashon, J. W. Wheeler, Frank Robinson, H. C. Madison, J. D. Miller, M. T. Bailey, J. McWorter, Capt. W. H. Butler, Mrs. E. M. Armstrong Mrs. Christine Blair, Mrs. J. A. Hamlin, Mrs. Elmira Napier, Mrs Jos. Saunders, Mrs. R. B. Stovars Mrs. Nellie Gibson, Mrs. C. E Sile, Miss Helen Burrell, Mr. Edw S. Williams, Mr. Thos. Marshall Mr. Albert Burgess. Mrs. Muntie Wright, Miss H. Georgriana White Miss Mabel Wheeler. First floor, three beautiful rooms. No children. 2337 Wash Street. Dr. O. F. Fields, who has his office at 2630 Lucas Ave., will remove to 809 N. Jefferson Ave., up over the drug store of Harris & Mosby. How He Won Her. She—Some persons claim that they cannot look from a height without wishing to cast themselves down Did you ever have that feeling, Mr. Yearnso? He—Once. "Indeed? Where were you?" "I was in an elevated car and I saw you in the street."—N. Y. Weekly. One in Point. "There are occasions," remarked the Philosopher, "when it is to one's advantage to make light of a serious question." "There are," replied the Wise Guy "I got a note from my tailor last week in which he asked me if I was ever going to pay him, and I proceeded at once to light my cigar with it."—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Principal FOR RENT. One in Point. A. F. and A. M. of Missouri and Its Jurisdiction. Masonic Lodges. GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI. OFFICERS. A. R. Chinn, Grand Master, Glasgow, Mo. E. W. Perkine, Deputy Grand Master, Trenton. T. P. Mahammitt, Senior Grand Warden, Omaha, Neb. J. C. Cobb, Grand Junior Warden, Cape Girardeau. R. T. Coles, Grand Treas., Kansas City. J. H. Pelham, Grand Sec'y., Hannibal, Mo. Prince Hall Lodge No. 1, St. Louis, Mo., meets first Monday in each month. All Masons in good standing are invited, W. T. Dixon, W. M.; H. W. Lawless, Sec'y. Lone Star Lodge No. 2, St. Louis, Mo., meets second Monday in each month. All Masons in good standing are invited. R. W. Marshall, W. M.; Josoph A. Smith, Sec'y. H. McGee Alexander Lodge No. 3. John Casey, W. M.; Albert Hedgman, Sec'y. Onward Lodge No. 17, St. Louis, Mo., meets the third Monday in each month. P. Johnson, W. M.; J. W. Grant, Sec'y. J. Q. Johnson Lodge No. 30, meets the first Thursday in each month. J. L. Henderson, W. M.; J. G. Stevens, Sec'y, 3948 Fairfax Ave. Widows' Son Lodge No. 105, meets second Tuesday in each month. James Flemings, W. M.; J. T. Anderson Sec'y. True Blue Lodge No. 107, meets the first Tuesday in each month. Aug. Barrow, W. M.; J. T. Anderson, Sec'y. CHURCHES. St. Peter's, A. M. E., Elliott and Montgomery; Rev. James Madison pastor. St. James, A. M. E., Pendleton and St. Ferdinand; Rev. W. C. Williams pastor. Quinn's Chapel, A. M. E., Carondelet; Rev. J. A. Christoper pastor. St. John's Mission, A. M. E., Lowell; Rev. F. E. Clark pastor. A. M. E. ZION. Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion, 2625 Morgan; Rev. E. D. W. Jones pastor. St. John's A. M. E. Zion, 113 Eiler St.; Rev. R. P. Christian pastor. St. Mark's A. M. E. Zion, 1608 Morgan; Rev. E. M. Smith pastor. Colored Methodist, 2311 Pine; Rev O. Heavlow pastor. Lexington Ave. A. M. E. Zion, 4214A Lexington Ave; Rev. Donovan pastor M E Centennia[ M. E., Elliot and Wash ington; Gilliam. BAPTIST. Central Baptist, Twenty-third and Morgan Sts. First Baptist. Fourteenth and Clark Ave.; Rev. E. C. Cole pastor. First Baptist St. Pilgrim Baptist, Kosseh and Pans St.; S. P. Anderson pastor. Antioch Baptist, 4223 Kennerly Ave. Rev. Frank McKinney pastor. Mt. Pleasant Baptist, foot Doc. St. Pleasant Green Baptist, 711 N. Eleventh St. Baptist Church, 110 8. Leonard Ave.; Rev. Perry pastor. Chambers Street Baptist, Tenth and Chambers; Rev. Cox pastor. Compton Hill Baptist, LaSalle St. El Bethel Baptist church, 638 Athlone Ave. Ruck's Church, Baptist 14th and Morgan; Rev. Rucks pastor. Bethany, Presbyterian, Nineteenth and Wash Sts.; Rev. Washington, pastor. Leonard Avenue Presbyterian, 38 S. Leonard St. All Saints, Episcopalian, 2135 Washington Ave.; C. M. C. Mason pastor. Missionary Baptist True Reformers; J. Cohen pastor. METROPOLITAN CHURCH, 2625 MORGAN ST. Services on Sunday: Prayer—5 a. m. Sunday School—9 a. m. Preaching—11 a. m. Christian Endeavor—7 p. m. Preaching—8 p. m. E. D. W. JONES, Pastor. J. M. DORSEY, Secy. Sam, the Tailor, is the place to get your Winter Suits, Made to order. One of the Best 204 North 14th Street. Frank C. Hart, Shaving Parlor, Fine Cigars, 4136 PAPAN STREET, ST. LOUIS. CHARITY BALL. The annual Charity ball of the Provident Hospital and Training School will take place at True Reformer's hall, Monday, Feb. 23, 1903. The invitation list is now being prepared. Send in at once the names and addresses of all persons you desire to be invited. Address all communications to Dr. Edward J. Davis, Provident Hospital, Beaumont and Morgan streets. D. E. G. GORDON, President. HUTCHINS INGE, Secretary. West End Club Hall. Hall for rent for all occasions. Apply to Janitor, E. M. HAWKINS. 3719 Cass Avenue, Take Easton or Cass Avenue Cars. SOMETHING FOR THE NEGRO TO CONSIDER. —Organize parents' associations in each school district, —to get the idle children in school, —to teach cleanliness and manny among them, —to break the habit of going from school in droves. —There are 5,000 colored children in the schools and 5,000 out. Put those who are out in. That is our work. "Follow the Flag." Banner Route To the Great Gateways Kansas City, Chicago, Omaha, Toledo & Buffalo. Through sleepers to New York and the East. Magnificent Equipment and Train Service. Ticket Office, Eigth and Olive streets. AND IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE, KNOWN AS THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Connecting the Commercial Centers and Rich Arms of MISSISSIPPI The Broad Corn and Wheat Fields and Thriving Cities of KANSAS, The Fertile River Valleys, Trade Centers and Mining Areas of NEBRASKA, The Grand, Picturesque and Enchanting Scenery, and the Famous Mining Districts of COLORADO, The Agricultural, Fruit, Mineral and Timber Lands, and Famous Hot Springs of ARKANSAS, The Sugar Plantations and immense Rice Fields of LOUISIANA, The Cotton and Grain Fields, the Cattle Ranges and Winter Resorts of TEXAS, Historical and Scenic OLD AND NEW MEXICO, and forms with Its Connections the Popular Winter Route to CALIFORNIA For descriptive and illustrated pamphlets of any of above States, address pamphlets* Agents, or H. C. TOWNSEND, General Passenger and Rail Agent, ST. LOUIS. A. J. BROWNE, Blacksmithing and General Repair Work Horseshoeing a Specialty. 1713 Linden St. ST. LOUIS, MO. THE NEW STORES 2315½ and 2317 Market St. Ladie's and Gent's Notions, Stationery, Cigars, Tobacco, etc. S. & H. RADFORD, Prop. MRS. GREEN, Ladies' Furnishings, New and Second Hand. CLOTHING BOUGHT AND SOLD, Repairing Neatly Done. GIVE ME A CALL. 1313 PINE STREET JONES & SAXTON, 2201 Morgan St. HODCARRIERS' SALOON, Whiskeys, Wines, Beer and other Drinks Don't fail togive them a call night. nd morning. Call at the office of the Palladium. All goods guaranteed. No more hot irons. No freezing but the Ozono Comb and Brush does the work. Call and be convinced. Send Postal Card and we will fill your order at once. Maurer Meat and Provision Co. 1402 MARKET STREET. No. 5 S. Fourteenth Street. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: TELEPHONES: BELL, Main 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH-D-1022 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 720. 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. R. J. RAYMOND, Attorney - at Law, 1111 Clark Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Delivers exclusively in Bottles to the family trade 2008 Pine Street. Irs. J. W. Wheeler, Dressmaking, Designing, Cutting, Fitting, Purchasing, 2617 Chestnut St., SAINT LOUIS. H. L. FRANKLIN THE O. K. SALOON 4000 Papin St. St. Louis, - - - Missouri. Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. Williams & Head, Props. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. POOL ROOM. E. Cor. 22d and Market Streets, St. Louis, Mo. WALTER S. FARRINGTON. Walter S. Farrington is doing a great business on Leonard and Channing avenues, as a Veterinary Dentist, docking, clipping, braking and styling horses. He is an expert at his business, express and coal business on Channing avenue, between Olive and Locust. All orders are promptly attended to. 308 S. Leonard avenue. S. P. PERKINS Tennessee Shaving Parlor Everything Neat and Clean and Up-to-date 1326 Morgan Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. GEO. W. F. BULLOCK, LADY BARBER AND TONSURLIST, 1320 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis, MRS. L. CLARK'S Hair Dressing Parlor! She treats the scalp, stops the hair from falling out. Best of attention is given to all ladies' work. 2115 Lucas Ave., St, Louis, Mo. CALL AT 2617 FORT OZO Magnetic Comb fumes, Skin Food, El The King of A Two Old Cronies Saloon And Winter Garden. Chas. Moss and L. Winchester, Proprietor. 2807 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Richardson's Cafe, 23d and Morgan Sts. At All Hours. First-Class. There is a LAUNDRY STATION at 3712 Sullivan Avenue. Operated by the Palace Laundry, hoping that you will remember us and don't pass us by. Any Laundry left with us will receive prompt attention. The best collar and cuff work in the city. If you drop us a card the wagon will call. Remember the Number is 3712 Sullivan Ave. WM. A. OVERTON, Plumbing and Gas Fitting Furnaces, Stoves and Ranges Repaired and put up. Expressing and Moving. Phone Kin. D-2137. 1124 N. Sarah St. Telephone—Kinloch C-397. THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dealer in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, 2601 Market Street. California Canned Goods a Specialty. ST. LOUIS, MO. First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. Newsome & Randals, Teachers of and Typewriting. Applicants prepared for Civil Service examinations. Office-4265 St. Ferdinand Ave. FANNIE LEE, World's Fair artist. Pictures of all kinds called for and delivered. All sizes crayon, pastel, water color and oil paintings, a specialty. Fine frames and high grade work. Terms reasonable. Cash or credit; also lessons given. Call or write to 456 N. Sarah st. ONO and Brushes, Per-ectrical Skin Refiner, All Hair Tonics. All goods guaranteed. No more The 200 Bar, Imported and Domestic Cigars. DYE's t and Pool R W. P. DYE, Proprietor. St Telephone. MOSEBUD B TOM TURPIN, Prop. 2222 Market St ST. LOUIS, MO. Room in Connect THE GEM IGH B. WHITE, Proprietor and BILLIARD at 1911 Market St (Opposite Union Station) Liquors, Cigars, and the best Billiard Room. Remember the Gem, 1911 Mar. THE SALOON. The OWL" 33 South 20th St. Liquors, Liquors and Cigars, B Everything Genuine Remember the Place. Phone ES and MR. R. SAUNDERS, CHARLEY HARRIS, Proprietor. ETT, Proprietor BARNETT PLACE BOON and CA 2301-03 Morgan Street 05 North Twenty-Third St Wines, Liquors, served in the Cafe as you wish them, at right. Drinks of all kinds ins for Men only. Billiard Room Everything Strictly First-Class. Brunswick Sal School Room, St Louis, Mo. JOHN H. CLARK, Day. UD BAR, Market Street, D. Connection. EM. Proprietor of HILIARD HALL Market St. Station) and the best up-to-date Room. 1911 Market. DON. . 20th St. Cigars, Bottle Beer nine Place. Phone Kinloch C-43 DERS, ... Managers Proprietor. PLACE, and CAFE, Street Third Street. Cigars, Wish them, at all hours. Served of all kinds Served in the Café. Williard Rooms in Connec- first-Class. Saloon, HARKY PENN. right - HXERS-JOHN H. CLARK, Day. THE ROSEBUD BAR, TOM TURPIN, Prop. 2220-2222 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Pool Room in Connection. At 1911 Market St. (Opposite Union Station) Choica Wines, Liquors, Gigars, and the best up-to-date. Billiard Room. Remember the Gem, 1911 Market. .THE SALOON. Phone Kinloch C-43 WILLIAM JAMES and MR. R. SAUNDERS, - - - Managers. CHARLEY HARRIS, Proprietor. Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars. Meals served in the Cafe as you wish them, at all hours. Open Day and Night. Drinks of all kinds Served in the Cafe Furnished Rooms for Men only. Billiard Rooms in Conne Everything Strictly First-Class. The Brunswick Saloon, A. W. HOLT, Proprietor. MARKET STREET furniture, Cigars and Furniture. American Mutual Aid Ass CY STONE, General Man d 725 Wainwright Bldg., St. Games Union Station ST. LOUIS Aid Associati... ral Manager. Bldg., St. Louis, Mo 1625 MARKET STREET Union Station The American Mutual Aid Associati... Licensed to do business in Missouri, Indiana, Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi. Weekly benefits for sickness and accident. Benefits for death. Free use of surgeon or physician to all members. Write for circular. STUDY MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT THE Louisville National Medical College School of Medicine. Four years of six months each. Session continues throughout the year. Each session is divided into four terms of three months each. Attendance upon any two terms entitles student to credit for one year's attendance. [Picture of a man with a mustache and a dark coat]. This is the last opportunity to join the Labor Union of American Federation of Labor which entitles you to work with all trade unions in the city of St. Louis, and this is why you, my colored brother, should join organized labor. Where attacked and denounced as scarcely any other institution ever has been, the unions have thriven and grown in the face of opposition. This healthy vitality has been due to the fact that they were a genuine product of social needs, indispensable as a protest and struggle against the abuses of industrial government and inevitable as a consequence of that consciousness of strength inspired by the concentration of numbers. Under the new conditions of industry they have been as now, admitted by almost all candid minds, instruments of progress. Not to speak of the material advantages they have gained for workingmen, they have developed powerful sympathies among them, and taught them lessons of self-sacrifice in the interest of their brethren, and still more of their successors. They have infused a new spirit of independence and self respect They have brought some of the best men to the front and given them the ascendency due to their personal qualities and desirable in the interests of society. Yours truly, U. S. GRANT WHITE, President of this Laborers' Protective Union. WM. CARSON, 2d Vice-Pres. L. W. VINNEGAR, Secretary. Address of Union Headquarters— 806 North 14th street. DR. G. ANDERSON, DENTIST, 1407 Market Street, Hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ST. LOUIS. Phone Klnlock C414, Bell Main 584. Spring Ave. Car. O'Fallon Park Car. SHOCKING IGNORANCE Walter—I guess Mrs. Sniff don't know much, ma. Mother—Why, my boy? Walter—Why, she asked me how to spell cat.—Chicago Daily News. The Old Song. The autumn day has come again, The song we heard of yore, That wild retrain, "Dad blame it! Shut the door!" -M. Y. Herald The Road to Ruin. Flattes—Isn't it a terrible thing about poor old Softleigh becoming a bankrupt? Flittes—What! you don't say so? Wall street, I suppose? Flattes—Nothing of the kind; he couldn't say "no" to those girls that sell books for a dollar down and a dollar a month—Town Topics. To Continued. "That's another story," said the bricklayer as he finished his day's work—Columbia Jester. Worse of Two Evils. "He hasn't got any sense—one of those fellows who is always giving advice." "Well, that isn't half so bad as all ways taking it."—Life. "Oh, yes," said the politician, "but, like other remunerative lines, it's overcrowded."—Brooklyn Life. "He's a philosopher, isn't he? "Yes. That is, he has found out how to be happy in every other condition but the one he happens to be in." N. Y. Times. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED BY PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we want and to be the "best in the box." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH A PACHLIKE completion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mutilate person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will turn the skin dark spots, pimples or bumps or black spots, and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes on every one dollar box is enough to make anyone look better. It keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is better than one dollar box. The NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or state store, send it through the mail store prepaid; or if you want, send C. O. B., will come by express. $2c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. Mrs. Annie Taylor, Barber Shop 1302 MORGAN STREET, First-Class Work. THE JOCKEY CLUB, WM DOVER, Proprietor. 3924 Sophia Avenue, Cor. Margaretta, St. Louis. Choice Wines Liquors and Cigars. IF YOU BUY FURNITURE. AT Thuner's ITS GOOD. 2122-24-26 South Broadway Mrs. Susan Gross, 2609 Pine Street Millinery. Up-to-date Hats. Trimmings and all material in that line. DR. S. B. BELL, Barber Shop and Bath, In the True Reform Hall. First-class Barbers. S. W. Corner Pine Street and Jefferson Avenue. B. BELKER, —Dealer in— proceries, Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. 119 and 1121 Morgan Street. St. Louis, Mo. C. W. H. L. W. VINEGAR. International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen L. W. VINEGAR, Organizer. E. M. MORTON, President. Meets every First and Thirtd Friday at 06 N. 14th Street. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kink or curls shine. It shines the scalp and prevents the hair from becoming fried. It makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted for 10 years. The first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitation. Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight so it looks gentle and children. Elegantly perfumed. The great advantage of marrow can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is the perfect hair pomade for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. Only one bottle is required by drugging. We offer us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send your name and address plainly to OZONIZED XO MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. A UNION OR A DEPOT FOR NEGRO NEWSPAPERS. To all who are fond of negro newspapers the Palladium office can furnish any of the following papers: Freedman Journal. Chicago Conservator. Topeka Plaindealer. Indianapolis Recorder. The Afro-American. The Vicksburg Light. Arkansas Appreciator. The Dallas World. The Springfield State Capital. The Sedalia Times. Eagle-Herald, Gainsville, Fla. The Reformer. The Truth Teller, St. Louis. Southern Christian Recorder. Cincinnati Brotherhood. The Star of Zion. e Washington Bee. e Seattle Republic. e Woman's World. e Bluegrass Bugle. The Chicago Broad Ax. Paducah Bee. The Parson Weekly Blade. The City Times, Galveston, Tex. The Eagle, Kempsville. Ala. The Pythian Blade, Vicksburg, Miss The Christian Organizer, Lynchburg, Virginia. The Columbia, Louisville, Ky. Colored Messenger, Kansas, Mo. Temple of Health and Physical Rev view. Savanna Gazette, Savannah, Ga. Florida Sentinel, Pensacola, Fla. Ocolored Citizens Press, Chicago, Ill. Banker, Merchant and Manufacturer Publisher of Money, New York. Southern Advocate, Hot Springs, Mississippi. Etheophan Abbiville, S. C. Wisconsin Advocate, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eagle, Kempsville, Ala. Chicago Visitor, Chicago, Ill. Kenjucky Reporter, Owensboro, Ky. Pythian Journal, St. Louis, Mo. Rising Sun, Kansas, Mo. Southwestern Advocate, New Orleans, Louisiana. Republican Guide, Baltimore, Md. The Advance Citizen, East St. Louis. And Rising Sun, Kansas, Mo. The Albuquerque American, a newspaper published in New Mexico, on our desk. A paper well edited and new news. We heartily exchange. J. M. Griffin, editor and proprietor. Any of the above papers can be had at the Palladium office. We will count the list next week. 'ress, Quendo, Kansas. Light, Vicksburg, Miss. The Mayor, Hopkinsville, Ky. Oklahoma Guide, Guthrie, Logan Co. American Eagle, St. Louis. The Watchman, Columbus, Ga. Texas Guide, Victoria, Texas. The Lancet, Baltimore, Md. The City Times, Galveston, Texas. The Sunday School Monitor, Nash- ville, Tenn. The Business Herald, Donaldsonville, The St. Luke Herald, Richmond, Va. Ala. The Progress, Omaha, Nebraska. The Nashville Clarion, Nashville, Tenn. Electa Temple, Meets the 4th Friday at 8:00 p. m Mrs. Annie D. Hyatt, M. W. P. Lulu O. Dell, See'y. Doing Her Best. "A husband and wife should try to cooperate," said the woman who gives good advice. "Each should endeavor to supply what may be lacking in the other's nature." "That's just what Charley and I are trying to do," answered young Mrs. Torkins, with a sigh. "Charley is playing a system at the races and I have joined a 'Don't Worry' club."—Washington Star. Human Nature. "I despise a hypocrite," says Boggs. "So do I." says Cloggs. "Now, take Knogge, for example; he's the biggest hypocrite on earth. I despise that man." "But you appear to be his best friend." "Oh, yes; I try to appear friendly towards him. It pays better in the end."—Tit-Bits. Her Answer. "I do not know anything about this question, but I demand the full credit for the answer, as I have given all I know."—N. Y. Times. A Hint. "Beg parding, ma'am," said the tramp, "but don't the Bible say: 'Cast your bread on de waters?'" "I believe it does," replied Mrs. Housekeep. "Well, ma'am, r y name's Waters, an' say, the Bible don't draw no line at a chunk o' meat."—Philadelphia Press. Sacrifice Sale. The handsome young man halted at the beauty tent in the church fair. "So you are selling kisses for $1 for the benefit of the church" he asked. "Yes," said the pretty girl, blushing. "Any reduction?" "Well. if the right man came along I might sell one for 99 cents."—Chicago Daily News. For the Same Reason. "I never understood why they called it angel cake." "Simple as peach pie. They call it angel cake because—well, for the same reason they call the railroad the New York Central." "I don't tumble." "Why, the railroad takes you to New York."—Baltimore News. Not In His Line. "What is his status in this community, if I may ask?" "He ain't got none that I ever heerd on. He run a grocery for awhile down to the Corners, but if he ever had any status there 'twa'nt kep' out in sight where anybody could see it."—Chicago Record-Herald. Padagogics. "Oh, yes," replied the bright and scientific young mother, "I always give Clifford 25 cents when I spank him. The best authorities are quite agreed that punishing a child for nothing tends to confuse his ethical notions." —Puck. Household Hint. Assistant—Here's a man writes to the paper and wants a remedy for cold feet. Editor—Cold feet eh? Oh, tell him to saturate well in gasoline and touch gently with a lighted match.—N. Y. Journal. Woman's Age. There's something strange you must admit, About a woman's age; Up to a certain period it Is on a hidden page. Or, if she tells it, she'll take off A dozen years or so. Unless she lives to ninety-some, And then, as sure as kingdom come, She's a hundred and five," you know. -Philadelphia Enletin. ON THE STREET. Confiding Carrie—Where's dat nickel I loaned yer? Pete the Plunger—I had bad luck on the street yesterday. A bull movement in coppers caused a considerable flurry in craps, an' I wuz wiped out. See?—N. Y. Sun. A Question. The grass is green, The violet blue, Why don't they put oysters In an oyster stew? -Chicago Chronicle. Self-Saferice. "Why, Jimmie, you're smoking one of papa's cigars!" "Sure! I heard ma tell him he'd kill himself smokin' so many, so I'm tryin' to save his life."—N. Y. Journal. Tempting Providence. Jaggle—He never takes his wife out in his auto. Waggle—No doubt he's afraid to have unmanageable things on his hands at once—Judge. Just a Guess. Bacon—He says he never can forget his alma mater; what does he mean? Egbert—Oh, I guess he means his mother-in-law—Yonkers Statesman. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that it bit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question: to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with the not true to all we claim for them? We will under this guarantee, and we are glad to Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. people are to-day using our preparations, and Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono kinds out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Ourly, R. It will make short, harsh hair long and sturdy of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Ich, an not live after Ozono has been applied. It w out. It will restore gray hair to its natural and soft. Right here, let us make a statement. Many fir- st straighten hair, but when they send the pr of iron hairs. Friends, do not use hot irons; the air, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straight stance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, a ever. You can stop the use at any time. T seen in a day or two after the first application of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the offer, which is good at any time. Out the with it the sum of One Dollar, and we we boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Elec- is black skin bright, rough skin soft and pli- ces. Also remove all facial imperfections, and we will also include one fancy jar of o trees. We will also include one fancy jar of also include one package of our celebrated So- HEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pur- no risk in ordering from us, as you to pay a cent if the bicycle does not DO NOT BUY FACTORY PRICES & Tires, equipment, sandries and sporting fall regular prices, in our big free sum tains a world of useful information. Writ WANT a reliable person in each town to distribute range for a bicycle. Write today for free catalogue L. MEAD CYCLE CO., CH 10 years constant and con- 价 in this business has spe- ted me for the continued co- ducting of same. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $0.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $0.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Retractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can use the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle - 4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever > RIDER AGENTSWANTED My nearly 10 years constant and consistent experience in this business has specially fitted me for the continued conducting of same. GORDON, Unde n street. Phone C 1744. T. Brewer and A. H. Howe Proprietors of STAURANT and DINING W. C. GORDON, Undertaker, 2216-18 Morgan street. Phone C 1744. St. Louis, Mo. at 2837 Manchester Ave. First-Class Meals, 7 place where you can get the w. Give them a call. The only place where you can get the very best for your money. Give them a call. BEFORE. AFTER. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company ; Dear Sira,—You are at used OZONO, and give it fooled so often, it does me g Here is another: Gentlemen,—After usin that my hair is already stra A last word. OZONO cause a beautiful and luxur you can use it to secure "OZONO." Send us $1.00 day we receive your order. Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad already straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWER 383 Missouri street, Toledo OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and luxurious growth. If your hair is already sti to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the g end us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 310 E. Broad St., Richmond Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND I enclose you $1.00, for which please send a goods: of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin R . 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Pai- nti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth . 00. ..... House, No. ..... City. ..... State. 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend wi- ter write her name on a piece of paper and pin to o your order. only thoroughly experienced and the o competent Colored Undertakers in the c A. RUSSELL, arding and UNDERTAK the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth 50c. 1 Bottle (1 pint) Anti-Odor, Total, $4.00. Name..... Street..... County..... If you want 4 lots like a no coupon, let her write her when you send your order. We are the only therically competed A. Livery Boarding a We have our own Carriage 2118-20-22 Market CHOR Harrison C Room, bett at 1930 Che First B. MU Ladies', Gen 1409 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. We are the only thoroughly experienced and the only professionally competent Colored Undertakers in the city have our own conveyances and do all our own work Carriages furnished for all occasions. 2 Market St. Telephone C CHOP HOUSE Prison Cook, Proprietor of a Lun um, better known as a Chop House 130 Chestnut Street. st Class For . MUNCHWEILER DEALER IN ', Gents' and Children's S 409 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO CHOP HOUSE Harrison Cook, Proprietor of a Lunch Room, better known as a Chop House, at 1930 Chestnut Street. First Class Food B. MUNCHWEILER, DEALER IN 1409 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO S. L. PICKETT. Fresh Drugs Dai 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, N. W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Ave Open Day and Night. Both Tele sh Drugs Da 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, V. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Ave Day and Night. Bottel 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, N. W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Open Day and Night. Both Telepho THE FIRST WOMEN IN AMERICA MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. while only, I am glad to sainly. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 3 Missouri street, Toledo, O. unteed to straighten hair and your hair is already straight growth. Buy only the genuin goods will be sent the sam CHEMICAL CO., Broad St., Richmond, Va. Bad Street, RICHMOND, VA for which please send at once Little Electrical Skin Refiner Food, worth 50c. 1 Package Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No.... e.... If you have a friend who has of paper and pin to coupon enced and the only dertakers in the city SELL, DERTAKIN St. Louis Mo. do all our own work all occasions. Telephone C390 HOUSE Meter of a Lunch as a Chop House, et. SS FOO WEILER, N Children's Sho KET ST.. MO gs Daily AVENUE, and Lawton Aves. Night. Both Telepho