St. Louis Palladium

ST.LOUIS PALLADIUM. M. H. ST. PYTHIAS SANITARIUM, Dr. C. M. Wade, proprietor and resident physician, Hot Spring, Ark. Corner Church and Cottage streets. Venereal and rheumatic diseases a specialty. All kinds of surgical operations performed at cheapest prices. Terms reasonable. Experienced nurses in attendance. He is a K. of P. J. H. Vol. XIX. No. 38. ST. PYTHIAS SANITARIUM, Dr. physician, Hot Spring, Ark. Corner and rheumatic diseases a specialty. All at cheapest prices. Terms reasonable He is a K. of P. THE WOMAN'S SOCIAL CLUB. Of all things, there is nothing like the woman's social club. It tends to elevate the woman, both morally and spiritually. Its cause is for the highest standard of womanhood. It is pleasing to God for a body of women to meet, (and rules by which to govern ourselves, and to discuss how to help others with our humble assistance. We may enjoy ourselves socially, not forgetting to use our Supreme Ruler's Holy book an our book of law and His Scriptural sayings as our mottoes. This is no trite expression, but it contains so much truth that it can not be repeated too often, nor made too [Name] First Baptist Church Notes. The funeral of Brother Cheatum was spreaded at the First Baptist church, last Monday evening, at three o'clock. Miss I. A. Cole, the esteemable daughter of Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Cole, is the organist for the B. Y. P. U. at the First Baptist church. Rev L. D. Jordan, of Mount Bayou, Miss, preached at the First Baptist church last Sunday night, 7:30. His sermon was well received. The rally at the First Baptist church last Sunday netted said church several hundred dollars. The different clubs will continue their work until the church is out of debt. The B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist church had a very interesting discussion, hence the young people of the city will find that this is one of the best places to come and spend a few hours on any Sunday evening. The grand organization which composes the three unions, namely—The First Baptist Church union, the Antioch Baptist union and the Fifth Baptist union—will have their quarterly meeting at the First Baptist church on the third Sunday in September, commencing at three o'clock in the evening. The public is invited. The fishing party given by the Syndicates, Saturday, August 29, was largely attended by members and invited guests. Miss Eva Jackson, of Carlinville, Ill., spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Carrie Floyd, of 2529 Belleglade avenue. emphatic. By the plans we make, and the work we do, we can make the social club a success. The demand for elevation of all mankind is greater in this century, because inferiority and mediocrity will no longer be tolerated. Those who belong to the social club may be winners in the race for success in life. Are our inspirations no higher than to secure the mere necessities of life? No! By the preparation we make in our social club, here below, may we merit our reward when we meet that grand united social club in Heaven. Janitor Wm. H. Robinson, captain of the Battle Ax company, has drilled his company well: Y. M. C. A. NOTES. On account of bad weather, the literary and musical entertainment which was to have been held at Sexton's garden, 2605 Lawton avenue, Tuesday evening, August 11, was postponed until September 7. We hope all our friends will come out and help sustain an institution which will be a monument to the credit of the race during the World's fair and all time to come. On Tuesday evening, September 15, in connection with the literary programme, a "spelling bee" will be conducted. A prize will be given to the best speller. A letter from Dr. S. B. Bell tells us that, while on his trip east, he took occasion to visit the associations of Washington, Baltimore and several other cities. The result is he has doubled his determination to help make our association second to none. Constant drop wears away the rock. The young men have paid over $1,200 on their building debt, kept up the interest on the principal and about $500 for repairs and improvements. The cause is worthy, and they are determined to stick to it, though they sacrifice much, until the last cent is paid. Rev. T. T. Thompson, an educated Christian gentleman, is teaching a Bible class at the association, the equal of which is found only in a regular theological school. All young men are invited to come and partake of this Bible feast. Bible class from 4 to 5 p. m. Lesson: First Peter, fifth chapter. Devotional exercises five to six. Subject: "What Are the Causes Which Prompted Judas to Betray Christ?" ST. LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. 1903. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concurring Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. Mrs. Anna Williams, of 2832 Adams street, is on the sick list. Mrs. Anderson, of Montgomery City, Mo., was in the city viewing the parade. Miss Georgia Clark, of 2516 Baldwin street, is visiting friends in East St. Louis. Harris & Williams, Horse-shoeing shop. Call on them. 2118 Market street. Mrs. Wm. Hays, of 2625 Finney avenue, has been ill for the past three weeks. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Henderson, of 2605 North Leffingwell, is very ill. Miss Lizzie Brown, of Little Rock, Ark., is visiting her aunt, at 2232 Morgan street. Mrs. Hannah Brooks, of Chicago, is visiting Mrs. Fannie Newcomb, of 1923 Morgan street. Little Miss Claudine Harding, of 1038 South Sixteenth street, is visiting friends in Chicago. Mrs. S. Thompson, of 223 St. Charles street, has returned from her visit. She is looking well. Rev. Lewis Lane, who fell from a coal car and was very badly hurt, is able to be out again. Miss Bertha Lee and Miss Dollie Young are young misses that any mother should be proud of. It seems that Mr. Huston is rather piqued about the loss of his office. Hold up your head, old boy. Mrs. Nettie Thomas and Miss Marrett are visiting Mrs. Dora Thomas, of 32vA South Compton avenue. Misses Della Scott and Anna Pickens are still talking about the grand time they had while at Lemon, Ill. Mr. Frank Bass visited his many friends in North St. Louis, last Sunday. All were pleased to see him. Miss Mary Ross has just returned home from a visit to friends in Tennessee. She is a picture of health. Mrs. Bettie Richards, of 1923 Morgan street, is now convalescent. She has been confined to her bed for weeks. Miss Jennie Myers and her sister, Mrs. Peters, viewed the K. of P. parade. They were center of attraction. Mrs. Jessie Mitchell, of Chicago, who is visiting St. Louis, is president of the stewardess board of Bethel A. M. E. church. The lawn party given by Miss Maud Smith, of 4215 Kennerly avenue, was well attended. Everyone enjoyed himself. Reverends Maderson, of St. Louis; Sexton, of Hannibal, and McCracken, of Illinois, were viewing the parade with much pleasure. Miss Annie Brockway, of 3508 Bernard street, and Mrs. Douglass, of 4017 Fairfax, were also two attractive ladies viewing the K. of P.'s. The three Dowell sisters, of 4769 Easton avenue, were the center of attraction at the K. of P. parade, at Jefferson and Pine street. Mrs. Tillie Ross and daughter, Beatrice, returned from Chicago last Tuesday. They spent a pleasant two months visiting friends. At the meeting of the ladies of the Noonday Social club, Thursday, August 27, the following paper was read by Mrs. Eva G. Boden. Mrs. Erwin Beck, of 2345 Market, is visiting Mrs. William Cooper, of 3434 Dearborn street, Chicago. May she have a pleasant stay. Prof. J. S. Cobbs, of Cape Girardeau, visited St. Paul's church while in our city. He stopped at Mrs. Nichols, 1702 Chestnut street, while here. Mrs. W. J. Mitchell, of Collinsville, spent last Friday with Mrs. J. B. Murphy, of 2230 Wash street. She attended the trolley party of St. Paul's church. Don't forget to buy the Palladium from Robert Johnson, of 209 S. Tenth street, and Nelson Fuller, of 2634 Baldwin street. By so doing you will aid deserving persons. Little Miss Hattie May Stokes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. M. Stokes, will return Sunday from Springfield, Ill., where she has been visiting relatives and friends. EDUCATIONAL BUILDING. The grand birthday party given by George and John Bolar, in honor of their mother, Mrs. Emil Bolar, Monday, August 31, was a general success. Mrs. Bolar received many presents. Mr. and Mrs. S. Rodgers, after working at the House of Refuge for five years, have returned to their home, 3944 St. Ferdinand avenue, where they will be pelased to see their friends. Miss Beatrice Godare, of 2232 Wash street, and Mr. Saul Lindsley were married one day last week. They were schoolmates from childhood, and their marriage comes as a surprise to old friends. We wish them joy. We invite your attention to the big summer sale of Pianos at 1012 Olive street. Don't forget to get your pianos there. House rent's cheap. Don't rent until you have consulted Mr. A. E. Whitloe, 1012 Olive street. Mrs. Sarah Sprague, of 1424 Morgan, is conducting a rooming and boarding house, known as the Palace hotel Mrs. Sprague is an excellent business woman. She attended the session of the U. B. F. at Macon last week. A party of friends went to Collinsville, Ill., a few weks ago and spent a very pleasant time at the residence of Mrs. W. J. Mitchell. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Hannibal Heath, Mrs. Mary Bayard, Mr. S. Barker, and many others. The following names are some of the popular porters that run on the Chicago & Alton, and are stopping with Mr. and Mrs. A. Washington: Messrs. H. R. Reece, Andrew Bell, Wm. Robinson, John A. Evans, George Bell, John Bradshaw, A. Thomas, Ed. Moore, Ballard, C. & A. C. A. Threlkill, Indianapolis, Ind.; Dennis Shin, Jersey City, N. J.; Harry Jones, A. Hodges, Jersey City. NEWPORT NOTES The public school session began Tuesday, September 1. Newport was very quiet Sunday. Wretchedness of the previous Sabbath vanished with the noise in which it was committed. Can not Colored communities be decent as well as white? Elder Gibson, the Baptist minister of Newport, visited and aided Elder Price, of the A. M. E. church, at Brooklyn, in a basket meeting, which was an enjoyable and spiritual occasion of a day's duration. Brooklyn enjoys a society of quite a good class of intelligent people. Newport is going to reform, and do as well. Mr. Martin Crosby, a quiet citizen and property owner of Newport, who has subscribed for The Palladium every week, is going to open a saloon in Mr. Ray's building. He promises to run a decent place, and invites the patronage of his friends and the public generally. God help him to conduct a decent place. Newport is already cursed with "joints." ESSENCE. I wonder. Mr. Editor, if the short, thick, black man who visited your residence Monday, to ascertain from you who wrote the article entitled, "A Newporter's Views," found in the Palladium issue of Saturday, August 28, was either of the following gentlemen: I. Hall, P. Holly, Doc Gill, James Davies, Louis Watkins, G. W. Young, secretary of the league, or Wm. Wilhite, president of the league and day school teacher? Does the visitor show gullily by being anxious to know who wrote the article, since no name was called? Any person in New York city or any other large city had or has as much right to know who wrote the article as that short, thick, black angry person "from Illinois, sir." It is not wise to threaten murder. NECRO TEACHER SLAIN. New Roads, La., Sept. 1.—Prominent white residents of this section ambushed L. A. Planving, principal of the Ponte Coupeau Industrial College for Negroes. Two loads of buckshot were fired into him by parties hidden in a cotton field, and he died instantly. Planving was a friend of Booker T. Washington, and the latter was to have visited him within a short time. Planving had made incendiary speeches to the Negroes of his vicinity which angered the whites. It is said the men who did the shooting are known, but nothing has been done to them. MISS CLARA E. SCULL. This highly-cultured lady has been an important figure in the National Grand Temple since 1891. In the state of Texas she has commanded the highest esteem of the members of the order. She filled the office of Grand Secretary continuously from 1891 up to the time of her election to the most exalted office of National Grand Princess in 1897. She moved upon such an elevated plane in official life that she advanced each station she filled. Her wide reading and broad culture enabled her to make immediate response to any demands for mental work of the highest order. In private life she has for many years been a teacher in the high school of Galveston, Tex. Here her exact scholarship and brilliant attainments have easily assured her a position as long as she wishes to teach. She was a dutiful, loving daughter, and made the closing years of her father's life comfortable, peaceful and joyous. Her retirement from the high office of National Grand Princess was entirely unexpected, but in perfect consonance with a principle of her own—that an incumbent should retire from office while in the zenith of power, influence and usefulness. The Palladium extends to her its heartiest congratulations upon her well-rounded and successful official career, and best wishes for happiness in her retirement. PRESIDENT W. GAINES, National Graduation of the U. B. F. & S. M. T. DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES. We received natice from the postmaster at Leavenworth, Kas., stating that the Arkansas Appreciator was at rest. Dr. Nickens, a fine little gentleman, was the editor. We are sorry indeed for the little paper. We wonder if the doctor is also dead. Some wide-awake newspaper might tell us. KENTUCKY RESTAURANT. Mrs. N. Young, from Bowling Green, Ky., has opened a first-class restaurant at 1528% Morgon street, where she will be glad to accommodate the general public. Everyone likes the good old Kentucky cooking. Go taste it. 1528% Morgan street. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. The schedule of autumn examinations by the civil service commission, among which will be held examinations for railway, mall, departmental and post office clerk and carrier. There are an unusual large number of Colored applicants applying for these positions, several of whom are under the care of Newsome and Randals, receiving instruction and qualifying themselves for the position. Call and see them at their office. 4265 St. Ferdinand. $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 5 cents. PRIZE DRILLS AND GRAND BALL PRIZE DRILLS AND GRAND BALL Pythians Compete for Valuable Prizes at Coliseum. Cincinnati Companies Winners in Class A Exhibitions. Republic: The exhibition and competitive drill of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, took place Thursday night at the Coliseum. In the class A exhibition drill the winners were: First, Palestine, company B, of Cincinnati, under command of Captain S. T. Sneed; second, Excelsior, Company E, of Cincinnati, commanded by Captain C. A. Schooley; third, Sampson Company of Hot Springs, Ark. In class B, the fancy drill, the winners were: First, Company No. 4 of Chicago, commanded by Major Jackson; second, Joplin, Company No. 8, commanded by Captain J. A. Shackelford. In class C, the sword exercise drill, Carlin Company of Charlestown, W. Va., under command of Captain Joseph Taylor, captured the prize. The Texas company got the Inspector General's prize for having the cleanest quarters. The exhibition drill of the Ladies' Colanthan Drill Corps, under the command of Captain Jesse Robinson, attracted much attention. The Supreme Lodge sessions ended Thursday. PRIZE DRILLS. Globe-Democrat: Thursday night the society event of the week among the Pythians took place at the Coliseum, the attractions being a band concert and a series of exhibition and competitive drills by the various companies, battalions and regiments of the uniform rank, followed by the K. P. ball. Before the band concert was completed fully 5,000 spectators occupied seats in the hall. This number was nearly doubled before the programme was finished. Five companies from four different states competed for $225 and a silk flag in the regulation drill. The first prize was won by Palestine company of Cincinnati, Ohio; second prize, $75, by Excelsior company of Cincinnati, Ohio; third prize, $25, by Sampson company, No. 4, of Hot Springs, Ark. Three companies competed in the fancy exhibition drills. The prize, $225, and a silk flag was won by Illinois company, No. 4, of Chicago, Ill. Carlon company, No. 1, of Charleslton, W. Va., had no competitor for the $225 prize for fancy sword exercise drill. The Calanthian drill corps prize and beautiful silk guidon were also taken without contest by the St. Louis corps, commanded by Mrs. Jessie Robinson. THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS PA- RADE. Promptly at 2 p. m., Thursday, the formation of the K. of P. parade began at Twelfth and Pine streets. The parade was the most creditable that has ever been seen in St. Louis. It did honor not only to the participants, but to the race in general. Those who viewed the parade were so proud that it was with the greatest control that the ladies restrained their enthusiasm to the waving of handkerchiefs. The members of the Uniform Rank displayed their military tactics by the adroitness with which they avoided the street cars. Not once were the ranks broken. Another most noticeable and commendable fact concerning the parade was the absence of the rabble that usually follows the music. The parade was orderly in every respect. The men looked neat and attractive. All along the route they were cheered lustily. The World's Fair Band played some very sweet music, but the chivalry of St. Louisans prompted them to give all honors to the band from Chicago. VISITORS Among the many visitors to the World's fair city, in attendance upon the K. P.'s grand session, were: Col. A. L. Murray, D. D., and wife; Mrs. M. J. Brown, Mrs. Jessie Mitchell, Mrs. Mary Robinson and Miss Bessie Stewart, of Chicago, Ill., the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. M. Stokes. CURRENT COMMENT. Judge Taft, who is to be secretary of war, is the son of another Judge Taft who held the same position in the cabinet during Grant's second term. The elder Taft was also minister to Austria and Russia by President Arthur's appointment. Policemen evidently find plenty to do in New York, where the arrests for all offenses for January, February and March of this year were 39,893, or nearly a round 40,000. Drunkenness led all other causes of arrest, numbering 10,664, the next largest number being 6,372 for disorderly conduct. The proposed school of journalism is to deal with all the details of newspaper production, with a view to improving every branch. Probably the hardest task the school will go against will be a modification of the strength of the paste pot. Success in that important particular will make other tasks easy. When an application was made the other day for a marriage license the probate judge of Wyandotte county, Kan., at first refused it because the girl was only 15 years old. The county attorney was consulted and he explained there is no law in Kansas to prohibit the marriage of girls past 12 years of age, and boys past 14 years. There is no statutory provision at all, marriages in Kansas being governed by the common law of England. The Rock Island interests will be the first to control railway lines spanning the continent. Norfolk promises to be the Atlantic terminus, San Francisco the Pacific. The result is rendered possible by the "deal" through which the Seaboard Air line has passed into Rock Island hands, and by one in the west between the Santa Fe and the Rock Island for the joint use of the Santa Fe tracks from Albuquerque to the Golden Gate, together with the completion of the links still missing in New Mexico. Three of the biggest manufacturing concerns in Chicago will pull up stakes and transfer themselves to smaller towns, owing to the exactions of labor unions. One of the firms employs 5,000 men. The remarkable thing about their action is that not one of the concerns has had trouble with its own employees directly. They have all suffered from sympathetic strikes in entirely different industries. Other manufacturing plants in Chicago are reported to be making arrangements to move to smaller towns. A New England scientist has lately published some suggestive conclusions on the subject of the birth-rate in America. Looking backward to the time of Benjamin Franklin, he discovers that the average number of children to a family was then eight; a century later it had declined to 6.1; in 1830 it was 4.6; in 1860, 3.33; in 1872, 2.45; in 1900, 1.8. The birth-rate throughout the entire civilized world, according to one authority, is steadily decreasing, rapidly in the new world, more slowly in the old. A pitiful story is told in a brief dispatch from St. Joseph, Mo., which recounts how the wife of a farmer committed suicide rather than endure the drudgery of domestic work on the farm. The case is not an exceptional one, except for its ending. The world's sympathies for the laboring man might better be exercised in behalf of the laboring woman who toils without ceasing on the farm. Here is a work that is never ended—a toil that "modern improvements and facilities" have done little to lighten.—Ottawa (Kan.) Herald. Thomas Dixon, Jr., pictures one of the characters in "The Only Woman" as having carved across his oaken mantel the words: "I am an old man now; I've had lots of trouble, and most of it never happened." In general our troubles have three proportions according to our point of view. They are all fearlessly large in prospect; the worst of them is bearable in actual occurrence; and they shrink to a mere dot in retrospect. The great bulk of our troubles are those of anticipation, and a generic term for them is worry. It sounds large to say that our production of lumber on the Pacific coast amounts to 4,600,000,000 feet a year, but not so satisfactory when it is added that, at this rate, the great Pacific forests will be exhausted in 40 years. Improved American machinery and the energy of American workers sweep away great stretches of forest in a short time. When the tree growth of centuries is stripped off, it cannot be restored. If the principles of scientific forestry were observed, the trees would be judiciously thinned out, not destroyed. A POOR CLIMATE FOR SHAMROCKS Reliance Wins the Third Race and We Keep the Cup. THE SHAMROCK OUTCLASSED The Conditions of the Contest Were Three Out of Five, and the American Boat Has Won Each Race With the Grentest Ease. TIME AT START: TIME AT START. Rellance ..... 1:01:50 Shamrock ..... 1:02:00 TIME AT OUTER MARK. Rellance ..... 3:40:35 Shamrock ..... 3:51:45 FINISH. Rellance ..... 5:30:02 Shamrock Did Not Finish. New York, Sept. 4.—The Reliance, the American cup defender, Thursday, won the third and final race and the series for that famous sea trophy, the America's cup. In a dense fog, which prevented vision beyond 200 yards, she finished the race at 5:30:02 amid the acclamations of the assembled fleet, Shamrock III., after running for more than an hour in the fog missed the finish line, passed by it and then returned to it from the opposite direction. As the Reliance was then being towed through the fleet the yacht's ensign fluttered from her truck and spreaders in celebration of her victory, the Shamrock III. did not cross the finish line. As often said of the historic race when the America won the cup, there was no second. American Still Retains the Cup. This successful result was achieved only after four futile attempts to sail off the final race and after the outcome had been admitted even by Sir Thomas Lipton to be a foregone conclusion. Thursday's was the eighth attempt to sail a race. After one fluke the Reliance won the two following races, one by 7 minutes and 3 seconds and the other by 1 minute and 19 seconds. A week ago yesterday the first attempt to sail the third race failed, and attempts have been made every day this week. THE AMERICA'S CUP. On these occasions the Reliance led the Shamrock to the finish line by two miles, but failed to reach it before the expiration of the time limit of $5\frac{1}{2}$ hours. The victory of yesterday means that the cup is destined to remain in America until England is able to produce a genius equal Hereshoff in yacht designing. Reliance's Spectacular Finish. Reliance's spectacular finish. Rarely if ever has there been a more spectacular finish than the Reliance's. After racing for more than a hour, through blinding fog, the Reliance burst through the wall of mist upon the vision of the spectators on the fleet assembled at the finish line, and, heeling under a great bellyling balloon jib topsail, until her lee rail was awash, flew across the finish line almost before the spectators could determine for a certainty that it was she. Once more the Yankee boat had added to the long string of victories in contests for the honored old silver trophy that carried with it the blue ribbon of the sea. Thirteen is Unlucky. This is the thirteenth international yacht race for the cup. In none of these has the challenger defeated the defender. Reliance was fully three miles ahead of Shamrock at the finish, crossing the line at 5:30:02. How London Received the News. London, Sept. 4.—The final defeat of Sir Thomas Lipton's cup challenger, Shamrock III., was received in London with absolute listlessness. Most of the afternoon papers published a special edition announcing the result, but the announcement had already been discounted by the dispatches giving the progress of the race. The consensus of opinion is that Sir Thomas Lipton has done everything that time and money could accomplish and widespread sympathy for him is shown. COTTON CROP CONDITION. Monthly Report of the Government Bureau of Statistics Indicates an Improvement. Washington, Sept. 4.—The monthly report of the chief of the bureau of statistics of the department of agriculture will show the average condition of cotton on August 23 to have been 81.2, as compared with 79.7 on July 25, 1903; 64.0 on August 26, 1902; 71.4 on August 24, 1901, and a ten-year average of 72.4. The Last Two Packets in the Service Are Removed. River Men Blame High Insurance Rates and Modern Improvements for the Decline of Traffic. St. Louis, Sept. 4.—The removal of the sternwheel packets Kennedy and Grapevine from the Missouri river trade between St. Louis and Hermann, Mo., leaves the erratic and wonderful Missouri river flowing through one of the most fertile valleys of the world without a steamer service. Old river men blame high insurance rates and modern improvements for the decline of the traffic. Among the towns along the stream of romance and river racing that were formerly good shipping points, and would be yet should the boats make regular trips, are Fort Benton, Mont.; Bismarck and Sioux City, N. D.; Omaha, Council Bluffs and Nebraska City, Neb.; Atchison and Leavenworth, Kas. Kansas City, Lexington, Brunswick, Boonville, Roachport, Jefferson City, Hermann, St. Charles and other Missouri cities. These cities have railroads, but the suspension of the regular river traffic leaves hundreds of the way points along the 1,200 miles of the river without regular means of travel, except such as are furnished by mail wagons and overland express routes. In spite of the erratic and treacherous current, for which the Missouri is famed, the marine insurance on boats a few years ago was but 11 per cent., the rate now charged on the Mississippi. With the advent of the railroad draw bridges across the Missouri and other obstructions, denoting the advance of civilization, the rate was gradually advanced to 18 per cent. The advanced rate of insurance, amounting to ordinary profit on invested capital, came with a necessary reduction in freight rates to meet railroad competition and the withdrawal of the passenger business. This competition caused the withdrawal of the large boats several years ago, but of late years an attempt has been made to keep up a show at service between special points. The last of this was the struggle of the Kennedy and the Grapevine, which fought for existence. CANAL TREATY HANGS FIRE. Confusion Reigns Among Government Supporters While the Opposition is Blocking the Measure. Panama, Colombia, Sept. 4.—One of the senators now in Bogota, writing to a friend here, compares the senate to the tower of Babel. Confusion, he says, reigns among the government supporters, while the opposition is united and is systematically blocking all governmental measures. The nationalists, expecting to be victorious at the next election, want themselves to make a canal treaty providing that if President Marroquin is able to sign one, it will be difficult to overthrow him. To Disregard Minister Beaupre. To Disregard Minister Beaupre, Colon, Colombia, Sept. 4. The Neuve Tiempo, of Bagota, in an article in its issue of August 14, urged the Colombian congress to disregard United States Minister Beaupre's notes to Secretary of State Rico, which it considered offended the national dignity, and continue its deliberations for the basis of a new Panama canal treaty. To Negotiate a New Treaty. Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 29, via Buena Ventura, Sept. 4.—Congress is discussing a bill authorizing President Morroquin to negotiate a new Panama canal treaty with the United States. The opposition is doing its utmost to prevent congress approving the measure. IT IS UP TO COLOMBIA. This Government Will Not Indicate Its Course of Action to the Colombian Government. Washington, Sept. 4.—Additional instructions have been canned Mr. Beaupre, the American minister at Bogota, reiterating the position of this government regarding the canal treaty. The state department assumes entire responsibility for every representation of Mr. Beaupre to the Bogota government concerning the treaty, and his activity in this direction is heartily indorsed by the president and Secretary Hay. Minister Beaupre's latest instructions advise him that President Roosevelt will not enter into any engagement with the Colombian government which will hamper his scope of action under the canal law. This government will not indicate what its course of action will be in the event the treaty is rejected. Danish Steamer Burned. London, Sept. 4.—The captain and a portion of the crew of the Danish steamer Klampenborg, from Blyth for Cronstadt, have been landed at South Shields. They report that the Klampenborg was abandoned on fire. The third engineer was killed, and six of the crew are missing. Military Protection Demanded. Denver, Col., Sept. 4.—Gov. Peabody has received telegrams from the mayor of Victor and others, demanding that troops be sent to the Cripple Creek district for the protection of life and property. He says that he will call out the troops. Vermillion County's Dilemma. Danville, Ill., Sept. 4.—Vermillion county is in a dilemma. All of the names deposited in the jury box by the board of supervisors had been drawn without securing a jury to try the Danville rioters. Frank Melugin, of Carthage, is preparing to irrigate 100 acres of land near that town. The Baptist congregation at Mount Pisgah, Pike county, recently dedicated a new church. William Brown, a horticulturist near Georgetown, is gathering his second 1903 crop of strawberries. The state Y. P. S. C. E. convention at Louisiana closed with the election of the following officers: Rev. W. H. Jones, of Palmyra, president; A. H. Corey, of New Cambria, vice president; Miss Mary Lane, secretary and treasurer, and Miss Mamie Willard, of Kirkleys, junior superintendent. Sam B. Cook, secretary of state, announces the engagement of his eldest daughter, Miss Frances Cook, to Cassius M. Clay, of Bolivar, Miss. The wedding is to be held October 7 at the bride's home in Mexico. Mr. Clay is a son of Gen. Green Clay, of Mexico, representative of Audrain county in the last legislature. He is conducting a large plantation in Mississippi. Private Reception Rooms for Ladies and Special Fatties. NOTICE—Any enterprising colored man colored man can make money in St. Louis during the great World's Fair. The field is promising and offers wonderful inducements to men with money to invest. All inquiries along this line will receive immediate attention by sending your communications to the above address. Jeff Martin, a farmer living near Fulton, was pitching hay in his barn loft the other day, when he saw a big rat. Stealthily he crept forward, pitchfork in hand, and dealt the enemy a terrific blow. Then he slipped out the hay loft window and broke his left leg. To make the affair all the more humiliating Martin learned later that his rat was a small black bottle of buggy oil. "I shall take no part in the gubernatorial contest," said Senator William J. Stone. "There is no reason why I should. I have told Mr. Folk and others as much. They know my position exactly. I have not spoken to Judge Gantt about the matter. The candidate for governor will be nominated without my assistance or interference." First-ClassMeals,15c The only place where you can get the very best for your money. Give them a call. The American Mutual Aid Association. E. Herrick, a Pettit county farmer, several weeks ago captured an escaped convict and received a reward of $200. One day last week he thought he had caught a second convict when he marched Charles Ross to the Pettit county jail. Ross had no trouble in establishing his reputation and freeing himself, and his first act was to hire a lawyer and sue Herrick for $2,000 damages. 723, 724 and 725 Wainwright Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. 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. R. P. Williams, state treasurer, filed his report of the transactions of the state treasury for the month of August with Gov. Dockery. It shows the following: Balance July 31, $2,850,386.51; receipts for August, including transfer of $1,045,505.54 from state revenue fund to state school moneys, $1,320,116.84; disbursements for August, including transfers, $2,492,688.18. Balance August 31, $1,677,835.17. St. Louis Dairy Co. Delivers exclusively in Bottles to the family trade 2008 Pine Street. Missouri's champion globe trotter is N. W. 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After being docketed a number of times the motion for a change of venue in the case of Clarence A. Barnes, charged with murder in the second degree, for shooting Representative Rhodes Clay to death in Mexico last summer, once more failed of trial at Mexico last week, Judge Davis being sworn off of the bench by attorneys for the defense, who charged prejudice. Judge Houston Johnson, the regular justice for this judicial circuit, then adjourned court until Thursday, September 3, when it is thought he will have secured a circuit judge satisfactory to both sides in the case. Since the death of Judge Hughes, two months ago, four circuit judges have been disqualified from trying the case through interest, relationship and alleged prejudice. Judge Hughes had heard the case, but died before rendering a decision. RIDERAGENTSWANTED Mrs. Lula Kerchevell, of Macon, is one of the youngest women that ever sued for divorce in Missouri. She is only 16 years old. 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BE RORY WES ee ee eee It was noon when he shook off the «drowsy god and plunged into a bath, He emerged feeling better, and soon dressed and entered the club room, He found that none of his fellow castaways were awake. After @ search In the storeroom he provided himself with a rod, reel and a com- plete fishing equipment. Armed with a dip net he went to the brook, nd as Sidney had predicted found ao diticulty in catching a pail full of minnows. A few minutes later he wos drifting over the bay on the aft It was not long before he located {4 school of pike and bass, the Intter nuch resembling the northern weak- ‘ish. Before the minnow had been lowered ten fect, one of the bass made a rush for it. He struck hard, und for three minutes Mr, Kent was a busy and a happy man, The reel sang a cheery song, for the bass was game and did not tamely sur- render, At last he was in the land- ing net and from thence he went nto the willow baSket. In less than an hour Mr. Kent had night a dozen bass and pike, which averaged four pounds. It was a fine trool of fish, and Mr. Kent paddled jock to the stone pier in high satis- ction with his piscatorial prowess. Yo justly regarded himself as the Nimrod and the Isaae Walton of the it was net so much fun cleaning these beauties, but Mr. Kent had upleted the task when he was joined by Mx. Haven. Together they prepared the late breakfast and at four o'clock all were seated around the table. ‘They pronounced the fish eeollent and gave Mr. Kent a vote of thanks promising him a decora- ti on their return to civilization, All adjourned to the veranda and Nr, Carmody brought up the subject f bvilding a boat with which to es- to the mainland, Sidney Ham- nnd said it was useless to continue the exploration of the island. In his. sion ib was about ten miles long, rinaing north and south, and prob- sly four or five miles wide. ‘The ‘uow-eapped mountain undoubtedly Winged to the range forming the tackbone of Mexico and Central Ameviea. It was sufficient to know that they were not more than 150 miles from the mainland. Sidney suggested that a man be detailed to watch the ocean each day from the fatewoy to the bay, and volunteered lis services for the morrow. It was. leciled to erect a flagstaff at this Pout and float a white flag from it a8 4 signal of distress. “We will begin the building of ) boat or raft to-morrow,” said Mr. Commody, the chairman of the com- mittee of eseape. “I have my plans practically eompleted and I will sub- hit them to you now for approval, ‘ejection or modification. My sug- gestion is that we build a raft in the form of a houseboat. T doubt fe have the materials with which to construct a lifeboat, with pointed ows and stern, Again, such a boat ‘not nearly as safe as a raft, from what Hammond has learned. Yam of the opinion that any number of ships pass to the east of us at a “tistance not exceeding 25 miles. White our objective point is the main- ‘land, we must calculate on the pos- sibility of beg blown to the east. The Gulf of Mexico and the Carib- bean sea are thronged with ships of all kinds, It is likely that this island lies a little off the regular ‘course of traffic, but we are certain {0 sight some vessel in short order. _Therefore I favor a craft which will have ‘more of safety than of speed * That is my idea exactly,” said Mr. forton, “I believe we will be picked ve inside of 48 hours at the most. We must construct a raft or house- dout which ean survive any ordinary fom. Even if the waves de bent ovex Ocraatanae ee much better than if our boat were capsized in the first heavy sea.” “No ordinary wave will beat over the raft I have planned,” said Mr. Carmody, producing a rough sketch of the plans. “I propose a craft 40 feet long and 14 feet wide. It will be square at both ends. We will frame the hull out of solid timber. I notice that there are some tall, straight trees back of the bungalow which will serve admirably for our Purpose. Ihave built many ships and barges, and we have the tools and materials to do a good job. ‘The best plan will be to frame the hull on shore, and then take it apart and put it together again in the water. Of course we could build the raft complete and launch it from the stone pier, but it will be sufer to build it from the water. “We will build a house or cabin 8x24 feet. It will be high enough to stand upright in. There wiil be three staterooms, each with two sleeping bunks. Then there will be a com- bined kitchen, dining-room and store- room. This cabin will be braced in every direction, and I have worked out a plan by which no ordinary sea ean cause serious trouble. A raft built like this will ride the waves safely.” Mr. Carmody’s plans also provided for six oars or sweeps and a rudder. Through the roof of the cabin two masts were stepped, each carrying a boom and a three-cornered sail. He had found a pile of canvas awn- ings which had not yet been put in place on the windows of the bunga- low. These promised to make excel- lent sails. For two hours the house- boat was discussed, and the plan suggested by Mr. Carmody was adopted. It was decided to begin work on the boat early the following morning. While Mr. Carmody and others went to select the trees for the Sear work of the houseboat, Sidney and Mr. Kent rowed across the bay and took an observation from the rock overlooking the inlet. ‘There was no vessel in sight, though Sid- ney thought he could trace a line of smoke at the edge of the southeast- ern horizon. ‘They felled a tall pine tree and trimmed it for a flagstaff. Early the following morning five of the men raised the pole on the rock, having first provided a flag which they nailed to the top. Sidney and Mr. Kent watched the sum as it dropped behind the west- Ke 4m ne SPO UNG, up x A NURS ee ry) LM . TNS he 1 Heli fyb ~ A epitealk =a a SEES “pO YOU THINK THAT 18 ONE OF ee eno ae aces ern ridge of hills, The air was re- markably clear, and the snow- capped mountain peak showed plain in the purple distance. “This island is a great mystery to me,” said Hammond. He was looking at the mountain. Its base faded away as the sun declined, but the top glowed like a pearl where the light yet reflected from the daz- zling snow. “There are few peaks like that on the American continent,” said Sid- ney. “I have been looking up the subject of high mountains along the American coast. We surely are more than a thousand miles west of New York ané@ we are in tropical waters. ‘The coast of South America swings away east of New York, so we can- not be there, I can find but two places which coincide with the time indieated by our watches.” “What are they?” asked Mr. Kent. “The Caribbean sea along the east coast of Yucatan and Balize, and the east coast of Mexiev along the Gulf of Mexico,” said Sidney. “There are no such peaks as that visible from the east coast of Yucatan, to say nothing of from islands yet farther east. Cape Catoche, the east point of Yueatan, is in just the same longi- tude as Chicago. We are west of that. ‘The only waters west are those of the guif and the Bay of Cam- peachy, a part of the gulf forming the northern boundary of Yucatan and ‘Tobasco, and the eastern shore of the southern portion of Vers Cruz. From these waters you can see the gigantic peaks of the vol- canoes Popocatapetl and Orizaba.” “Do you think that is one ot them?” asked Mr. Kent, looking at the mountain, whose very top yet showed white and pink in the last rays of the sun. “That mountain is Popocatapet!, un- Jess Iam much mistaken,” said Ham- mond. “But there is no island on the map east or southeast of it. An island the size of this should show on a good map of Mexico, and there are two modern and excellent ones in our library.” “It is too deep a problem for me,” said Mr. Kent. “It is getting dark. Let’s be getting back to camp.” ‘They reached the bungalow in time to partake of a light repast, includ- ing some excellent berries which Mr. Haven had found on the edge of the south jungle. It was a cool and pleasant evening, and after work was done chairs were placed on the veranda, eigars lit, and a general discussion followed. CHAPTER XX, Lire IN THE BUNGALOW. John M. Rockwell never displayed greater skill in Ge choice of lieu- praants than in the selection ef I. ‘Sylvester Vincent as general sape™ manager. He formulated a set of rules and enforced them with the tact of the born executive. Since the discovery of the golden idols im which Mr. Vineent had an interest | worth at least $175,000, that gentle man advanced himself several points in the social and financial plane; but he was too shrewd to be presumptu- ous. He became more and more popular with his associates, who dis- covered that some of his plans pos- sessed merit, though others were beyond the pale of practicability. On Saturday night, two days after the hurricane, the weather turned very warm. It was fairly cool in the shade of the trees, but unbearable in the open. There being slight rea- son to anticipate any favorable change, it was agreed to arrange such a division of the hours as should best conduce to comfort and to ex- pediting work on the boat. At the suggestion of Mr. Rock- well it was decided that all should arise in the morning in time to have breakfast as soon as it was daylight. At half-past two they were out of bed, and by four o'clock were hard at work. It was cool in these early hours, and all worked with a vigor which gave them a ravenous appetite for the substantial meal served at ten o'clock. ‘The sun was then high in the heavens, and it was no longer safe to work. During the hours from 11 o'clock until five, the castaways enjoyed the delights of a siesta. At five o'clock in the evening all were aroused, and after partaking of fruit or a light luncheon, returned to their labors. ‘Three hours were thus stolen from the angry sun in the cool of the evening, and a total of at least eight hours devoted to work during the day. At eight o'clock in the evening dinner was ready, and at half past ten the toilers retired for the night. Eight hours tor work, eight for sleep, and eight for recreation was the diurnal rou- tine at Social Island bungalow. ‘The supply of bread left by Hes- tor was exhausted in three or four days. There was an abundance of flour, and for a time “baking powder biscuits” enjoyed much popularity, but it was not lasting. “I would like a slice of good-old- fashioned home-made bread,” said Mr. Rockwell one afternoon, and he voiced the common desire. “I know how to make bread,” said Mr. Pence. “I learned when I was a young man, and I could make it yet if we only had some yeast. T used to make mighty fine bread. It cost less than half what the bakers charged tor it.” “There is a package of yeast stuff in the storeroom,” said Mr. Vincent. “It is the kind of yeast—so the box says—that will keep for years.” He brought in the package and Mr. Pence examined it critically. “I don’t know about this stuff,” he said. “It is probably some new-fangled thing, and I am always afraid of these new rinktums. I made my own yeast out of hops.” “Go ahead and try it, Simon,” said Mr, Kent. “It may be all right. Are there full directions on it?” Mr. Pence found explicit instruc: tions on the package, which was Ja- beled “Yeast Foam.” He said he was afraid he would spoil a lot of flour, but finally consented to make the attempt. AN adjourned to the Kitchen to watch the new baker. Mr. Pence put on a long white apron. Mr. Kent made a white paper eap and placed it on the head of the fin- ancier. Mr. Pence poured out a quantity of flour, added small por- tions of salt and sugar, and mixed the combination thoronghly. In. the meantime the cake of “yeast foam” had been dissolved in warm water. Mr, Pence scoopéd a hole in the cen- ter of the flour and poured in a quan- tity of warm water. To this he ad- ded the dissolved yeast. He manip- ulated the flour so as to form a pasty mixture, which reposed in the center of an amphitheater of flour. ‘Then he washed his hands of the yeast and flour, and took off cap and apron. “That is'the ‘sponge,’ said Simon Pence, while the others listened with great admiration. “If that stuff is good, it will ferment and rise in a few hours. If it does, we will have some bread. Uf not, I have wasted 30 cents worth of flour. Let us hope for the best.” Mr. Pence watched the “sponge” as does a mother a sick babe. From time to time Mr. Vincent carried news bulletins to the ship builders, who were hard at work in the rear of the bungalow, felling trees for the raft or houseboat. “It has started to come up!” he announced, as a 70-foot tree came crashing down after the well-directed blows of Palmer J. Morton, “Good!” said Mr. Kent, as he lopped off a limb. “Tell Simon to keep his nerve and not get excited. We are pulling for him to win.” ‘Mr. Pence again donned his apron Os thet Arm Dus Mgnt nature whee marks the apex of the baker's art. In the search for suitable timber, Sidney Hammond had chopped dowa a tree containing a store of honey and made the further discovery that tropical bees are stingless. Fresh bread and honey were a notable addi- tion to the menu of Soctat “sland, and Mr. Pence was awarded no end of praise, So thoroughly was he reinstated in the good opinion of the colony that it was agreed that all should make a trip to the ruined city, and help bring into camp the gold idols which had been discovered by Vincent and Mr. Pence. In fact, they made two trips, and reduced the sup- ply to such an extent that the own- ers of the gold were able to recover the remaining idols at their leisur2. At Mr. Pence's request these images were placed in his room, and he watched them with a vigilance as if this tropical wilderness were in- fested with professional burglars. Tx accordance with Sidney Ham- mond’s suggestion, a watch was maintained on top of the big rock overlooking the ocean, where the flagstaff had been erected. Mr. Car- mody was assigned to this duty on Saturday, He rowed across the lake in the early morning, taking with him a rifle, a book, and luncheon. After about two hours had elapsed a sail showed on the southeastern sea-rim! It was low down in the wa- ters, but the air was wonderfully clear, and he could see that it was a large three-masted vessel. More than that, it was coming in his direction, Mr. Carmody watched the craft ia- tently and ate his luncheon. ‘The ship was now perceptibly nearer, With the glass he saw that it was a brigantine; square rigged on the fore mast and schooner rigged on the main and mizzen masts. Then the craft took a long tack out to sea and nearly disappeared, but it turned again and rapidly headed in a northwesterly direction. Mile by mile it approached, until with the glass he saw the sailors on her decks iin Sin “Gait, UNDER THE GUILLOTINE. Ties tetas nl SeB WETS G aateal ema Tontion Chanter ef seocrore Taak Ree ULAseseeRee, There is a story of a ghastly quar- ter of an hour once passed by a young Parisian who wandered into the “Chamber of Horrors” at a wax works show in London, says the St, Louis Post-Dispatch. Finding him- self alone, he was siezed with an in- spiration. What a glorious thing to put his neck under the guil'otine where had rested the neck of Marie Antoinette! He lay down, touched fa spring and closed the collar. But how was he to release himself? It he touched the wrong spring the fatal axe might descend. Unable to speak a word of English, he yelled lustily for help in French, and before long ‘crowd of visitors led by an attend: ant came on the scene. The guide was a bit of a linguist and saw an opportunity with himself as master of the situation, He at once began a practical lecture on the guillotine, in- terrupting his remarks with little asides in French to the indignant vie- tim, asking him to seream louder or writhe more agonizingly. “How well he acts!” exclaimed the gratified on- lookers. Finally the Parisian was re- leased, and, answering the applause with maledictions, fled, leaving his hat behind, ch eis Dimpleton’s face was radiant os he came in and kissed his wife, “Now, dear,” he exclaimed, “be prepared for something real good.” Mrs. Dimpleton looked up inter- rogatively, but not enthusiastically. ‘There was perhaps a shade of suspl- cion in her voice. “What is it now?” she asked. “We are going away,” said Dimple- ton, “I've arranged it all. Just what you want! To-morrow we will take an early train for Pine Center, Magnificent view. Fine hotel! Per- fect company! High old time! Good milk for baby! Every ‘day just as it should be! I have consulted your wishes throughout. Well, what do you say?” Mrs. Dimpleton’s face dropped. A look of mingled resignation and de- spair came over it. “Must we go2” she asked. “Must we go!” exclaimed her hus- band. “Must we go! Why it was only the other day that you called me an old fogy; Said I never took you anywhere. Said you'd like to make just such a trip as this, And now you are backing out. What do you mean, anyway?” ‘Years came to Mrs. Dimpleton’s eyes. “The other day,” she exclaimed, “you didn't want me to go."—N. ¥. Herald. oO a Semees The report that the Americas Bankers’ association has decided to pay a salary of $5,000 a year to Charles Becker, the famous forger, if he will simply live the life of a good citizen, brings to mind an old story, said a southerner who was vis- iting Philadelphia the other day, which is well worth repeating. A southern judge who had a fine lot of hogs one day met a colored man ne torious for stealing, and said to hinr: “Uncle Jack, I'll tell you what I'll do. You pick out two of those hogs yeu like best, and I'l give them to you, provided you won't steal any of the others.” ‘The negro.pondered a while and finally said: “Jedge, you've ab ways been a good neighbor; ant 1 hikes yuh, an’ I wants to do right by yuh, an’ so accepts de offer yuh makes, but I wants yuh to know dat Tl lose meat by it.”"—Philads'yhia Telegraph. cage) 5 i RY - om 4: 7 ff ia SER UO USS) Li) ee » xen L ag poe ares A ASD QO) le x ie Lf iS a ~ “LWON’T, TWILL, 1 DID.” 1 know a little lad— With his mother and his dad, Se hos ite = oo catemred bass ‘And this tie ad at tines Seeker toe Geemens ele chsmes, tecee Conca: ot wont wan T won't” pe ee Susie as be tools be ves aek eo cohen your enney Roast wick ae woah, Be oy is ee Tot caters ant tor te sane thn ie miesty abouts: oy wie T wil Twit" But 1 tke this rogue the best, Mies oo ser ee eee ANd'to bed ho gen tho deed ttle Rd, oa pa abies Resta abate ee Gonew soe otra ‘Ae sieeplly he sine: wn aia, Tala aie a PARLOR MAGIC FOR BOYS. How to Perform a Feat Which Wil “aetasion cue ola Ae West Ab The feat herein described must be performed with the aid of a confederate, and as everything depends on his thor- ough understandng of what you are going to do, some little preparation 1s necessary, without the knowledge of the spectators. ‘The success of the feat rests on your own and your confederate’s readiness in reading the letters of the alphabet by a certain number of raps or blows, and it is essential therefore that you both memorize ae numbers or have a list within your sight, but not where the spectators can see it. It is much better, of course, that you memorize the numbers, if you have time to do it, before performing the trick. In this private signaling one rap or blow —on any object that makes a sound— means A; two raps means B; three raps C, and so forth. If you and your helper will get those numbers in your head so that you know at once what a certain number of raps stands for the Yeat will go through finely. When you are ready to perform the feat you say to the company that you will send one of them into the adjoin- ing room and have the door locked on him, you will cause to appear to him in that room any animal that the com- pany may name. You must contrive, in one way or another, to have your confederate go into the room, for the success of the feat depends on that, as you can see. There are several ways in which that can be accomplished, as you will find out when you undertake it. When he has entered the other room and you have locked the door, hand a piece of paper to one of the company, asking him to write on it the name of the animal that he would like to have appear to the person in the otfer room. When this has been done and the paper has been given back to you, hold it up so that everybody can see what is writien on it—and be sure you see it yourself—then fold it up, get fire to it at the gas jet or with a match, and throw the charred remains into a china or earthenware bow! which you have ready on a nearby table. The bowl will represent a mor- tar, and a piece of wood eight inches Jong and one inch thick will do for a pestle. Having thrown the ashes of the pa- per into the bowl add a powder of some kind, no matter what, saying that 4 has certain magical prdperties. Thea you begin to stir the ashes and powder With the stick, and while doing that you make the raps on the bow! that will give the necessary information to your confederate in the other room. Let us suppose that the word “dog” is written on the paper. You must manage to make first, four raps on the bowl to represent the letter D; then fifteen raps for the letter O, and seven raps for the letter G. The raps must be made while you are moving the stick around ia the bowl, pretending to stir the ashes and powder, and you must make them in a way as little no- ticeable as possible. Your confederate will detect them, because he is expect- ing them, but the company will not, If you make them in the right way. ‘When you have made all the raps continue stirring a little while, to de- ceive the company, amd then call out to your confederate, asking him what ‘animal has appeared to him. It would be better for him not to answer you at ‘once; a little delay on his part helps the trick. Finally he tells you that i is a dog he sees. A little practice will enable you tc perform this trick with great success ‘and you might have the same confed erate at different places. Two brother: might become so skillful in it that n¢ fone could possibly detect bow it i doxe.—Brooklyn Life, ODDEST OF INSECTS. The Vesctable Caterpitiar of New Zealand and Some of Itx Strike ing Pecullaritien. L. T. Chambers, of Melbourne, Aus- traita, forwards us some of the extraor- dinary “vegetable caterpillars” of New Zealand. Many insects, including some gtasshoppers and the common house fly, are subject to fungus diseases that cause death and greatly distort the form, but none takes so strange a development as the subject of the illustration. The fol- lowing description is from “New Zea land After Fifty Years,” by Wakefield. Any notice, however brief, of the in~ sects of New Zealand, would be imper- fect, without some account of the odd- est insect in existence. It is not easy to decide whether it ought to ve described under the fauna or the flora of New Zea- land, for it 1s at least as much vegetable as animal, and, indeed, in its final stage, VEGETABLE CATERPILLARS. it Is vegetable and nothing else. This is the “aweto” or vegetable caterpillar, called by the naturalists Hipialis vire— scens. It is a perfect caterpillar in every respect, and a remarkably fine one, too, growing to a length, in the largest speci- men, of 3% inches and the thickness of a finger, but’ more commonly to about hal or two-thirds of that size. Until it is full-grown it appears to conduct itself very much like any other cater- pillar, except that it is never found any- where but in the neighborhood of the “rata” tree, a gigantic scarlet flowering myrtle, and that it habitually buries itself In the ground a few inches below the surface. Then, when full-grown, it undergoes a miraculous change. For some inexplicable reason, the spore of a vegetable fungus, Sphaeria Robertsif, fixes itself on its neck, or between the head and the first ring of the cater- pillar, takes root and grows vigorously. ‘The plant is exactly like a diminutive bulrush, from six to ten inches high, ‘without leaves and consisting solely of a single stem, with a dark-brown felt-like head, so familiar in tke bulrushes. This stem penetrates the earth over the cater pillar and stands up a few inches above the ground. The root simultaneously grows into the body of the caterpillar, which it exactly fills in every part, with- out altering its form in the slightest de- gree, but simply substituting a vegetable ‘substance for an animal substance. As soon as this process is complete, both the caterpillar and the fungus die and become dry and hard, but without shriv- eling at all. The thing, then, is a wood- en caterpillar, so to speak, with a wood- en bulrush standing up from its neck. Papier mache, perhaps, would better de- scribe it than wood. It can be taken ont of the ground entire. without any diffi- ‘culty, and preserved for any length of time, Wherethe“aweto” is found at all— ‘always at the foot of the “rata”—it fs often found in great numbers, so that ‘dozens of specimens may be obtained at ‘once. The Maoris eat it, in its soft state, when it is much like marrow in consis- teney and flavor; and, when it is dry, ‘they powder it and use It for a fresh dye Pgp re e A WELL-BUILT FENCE. Story That Shows That a Selt-Rexpect= Ing Man Cannot Afford (o Slight eta Said a man to a carpenter, “I want a fence built in the rear of my barn. The place is where it won't show, and I wish it done cheaply. You can use any old stuff for i, and I will pay you—” and he named a small sum. “Well,” replied the carpenter, “I am not very busy now and I will do it.” When the fence was done the two went out to look at it. In surprise the man said to the carpenter: “Didn't I tell you that I didn’t want a first- class fence? I agreed to pay you only ‘so much for it, and I will not pay you accent more.” “I understand you per- fectly,” was the reply, “and you need pay me only what you agreed. I didn’t put up the fence you ordered, for I never can do anything but a first-class job.” The story got out and the carpenter who would not do anything but a first-cluss job on a back fence was the man /sople wanted when they were building houses. The moral of this incident is not that underpaid jobs done well secure jobs that will be well paid for, though that is usually true, but that one should never lower his self-respect by slighting a task sim- ply because it is not sufficiently re- munerative.—Wellspring. eater Tee ce” A survey established the number of glaciers in the Alps at 1,155, of which 249 had a length of more than four ‘and three-quarter miles. The French ca contained 144 glaciers, those of Maly 78, Switzerland 471, and Austria 462. King Edward's Ancestry. ‘The king of England is a direct de- ‘scendant of King Alfred, being the thirty-third great-grandson. Thus the English throne has remained in the ‘same family for over 1.000 years. St. Louis Palladium. Entered at the postoffice at St. Louis Mo., as second-class matter. Published Weekly by J. W. WHEELER, Manager and Proprietor. JOHN W. WHEELER, JR., General Collector and Solicitor. MISS BEATRICE ROSS, Secretary. 2617 Lawton Avenue. MISS KATE JOHNSON.....Editor. JAMES HUSTON.....Religious Reporter. Business matters pertaining to the paper should be addressed to The Palladium Office. Communications for publication must reach us not later than Wed- nesday. ADVERTISING RATES. 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 per line.....10 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. Per year.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....60 Single copy.....0.05 No Excuse for Non-Payment. From the present time on, all who live south of Scot avenue, will please settle their St. Louis Palladium bills with Miss Kate Johnson, 2627 Papin street. Mrs. M. A. Lawrence, of 3944 St. Ferdinand avenue, is the Reporter and General Solicitor for the St. Louis Palladium. SEVEN POINTERS FOR THE READING AND ADVERTISING PUBLIC. (1) THE ST. LOUIS PALLADIUM IS in its 20th 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 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 fearless in denouncing crime regardless of consequences. The St. Lou's Palladium is sold at the following places: 2617 Lawton avenue. 209 South 15th street. 1208 Wash street. 2652 Lucas avenue. Charleston, Mo. West Plains, Mo. 3104 State street, Chicago, Ill. KEEP THE FLAG FLYING We take pleasure in mentioning the Denslow Studio of Macon, Mo. A picture of the members of the Grand Lodge and Temple was taken by Mr. Denslow. They are only 65 cents. Everyone should secure one of these photos. See his ad. We are pleased to know that our reporters are working up things in Newport, Ill. We wish to say that our saloonkeepers in St. Louis are above the average saloonkeeper. Many of them have wives and children, and they take pride in bringing their children up in the good road that the Bible teaches of. They look with disdain upon anyone who is in any manner a despoiler of homes. We suggest to the writer of the article that he keep up the good work. All good men and women are with him. We trust that the next person who opens a saloon in Newport will at least conduct an orderly one. He will have the respect of the entire community. The Palladium is for right and the success of our race and party. We felt called upon to keep the meeting of the Supreme Lodge before our readers. We published 20 inches of reading matter in the Palladium, and felt pleased to assist the lodge in that manner. Only one thing was needed, and that was the activity of J. D. Miller in the parade. Although he is a K. of P., he did not participate. We wonder why? From the depths of a baby-rocking chair, he patiently awaited the approach of the parade. It failed to appear on Morgan street, and the old man was disappointed. We are confident that Missouri will be fully represented at the exhibit of journalism at the World's fair. The Missouri publication committee, in charge of Mr. Walter Williams, will endeavor to give all an opportunity to display their work. There will be no stone left unturned to make the exhibit a success. The Palladium is proud of the opportunity to assist in this work. The weekly copies of seven months back have been sent to the office of the Missouri publication committee, which proves that it keeps pace with the moving multitude. All who advertise in the Palladium, or whose cuts appear in it, will have the pleasure of seeing them again at the World's fair of 1904, bound in book form. Last week we said the keys of the city would be turned over to the K. of P.'s, and that they would have a grand time. Not since St. Louis has been a city, nor the K. of P.'s an order, has a greater and more commendable event taken place. A more orderly assemblage of people has never met. The Grand Drill last Thursday night has never been equaled. Gen. R. B. Jackson, commander, was literally picked up and carried by those who viewed the drill. At Hoehn's grove, 353 tents were at the disposal of the visiting companies. The Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Stokes, will be reelected, we hope. Gen. T. T. Warren, commanding the Arkansas Division, and Dr. C. M. Ward, are both prominent men of the order. THE RAMSEY ROOMING HOUSE We take pleasure in presenting to the public Mrs. Hattie Ramsey who has come to St. Louis to enter into business. Mrs. Ramsey is from McMinnville, Tennessee. She came well recommended by some of the leading men of that state, namely: Dr. R. Boyd, Dr. Crawford, Dr. Noel, Dr. Martin and others. She fully comprehends the task before her and contemplates a success. She is a thorough business woman. She is now at 12 South Fifteenth street. She is buying her home and will soon be fitted up from bottom to top with the most elegant furniture. THE DEATH OF FATHER JINES. For the past ten years Father Jines has been a conspicuous figure in St. Paul's chapel, but like all else human, at any moment subject to the scythe of the Reaper, he has at last given up his earthly duties and passed into eternal rest. No religious service at St. Paul's chapel seemed complete without "Pap" Jines, as he was familiarly called. He was a conspicuous figure in all religious services. Thus, one by one, we pass into the Unknown Beyond, to enter into the full enjoyment of the blessings that await us. Let us hope that Father Jines has been well rewarded for the exemplary Christian life he led while among us. We called on Mr. J. M. Stokes to ascertain the facts regarding his resignation from the official board of the Central Baptist church. Mr. Stokes said: "It is true I tendered my resignation as deacon. I have been in an official position for 30 years, and have served as trustee, treasurer, clerk and deacon, and thank the members for their repeated suffrage and confidence, which, in all these years, I have not betrayed. I still expect to do my duty." The church voted to refuse his resignation, thus showing that Mr. Stokes was worthy of the confidence reposed in him. For Rent. One of the most beautifully-furnished flats in the city; is occupied by Mrs. Christiana Gille, of No. 2614A Stoddard street. Call and see her, married couples or single gentlemen. Ladies' terms reasonable. A New Restaurant. Mrs. N. Sydnor, of 2741 Wash street, has opened a new restaurant. She is from Memphis, and we believe she will prosper. Meals to suit all. Prices from 15 cents to 25 cents. DICK KENT'S DRUM CORPS. The Drum Corps attracted great attention during the parade. Col. Dick Kent was in command. Their headquarters is at 7 Targee street. Mr. Thomas Benton has opened a refreshment parlor at the Jefferson club, 2629 Lawton avenue. Refreshments of all kinds will be served, and good music furnished by the Taborian band. NOTICE HALL FOR RENT Northeast Corner 11th and Chestnut, for Society and Club Meetings, Social Parties, Etc. Entrance to hall 106 N. 11th St. Hall well supplied with dishes and cooking utensils. J. W. Scruggs, Agent. The Palace Hotel 1424 Morgan St. Mrs. Sarah Sprague is conducting a rooming house. Call and get lodging. ROOMS FOR RENT. 2616 MORGAN ST.—Nicely furnished rooms. Mrs. Ellen Gooden. THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN UNION 2336 WASH ST.---Furnished rooms for rent to men; rooms comfortably furnished; on second and third floors; with or without board. T. T. Thompson: AND TONSORIALIST 3320 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis. Nicely Furnished Room for Gentlemen Only, With or without Board. 2718 Wash Street. S. P. PERKINS, Grand Lodge and Temple CAN BE SECURED FROM THE Denslow Art Studio, Blees Block, Macon, Mo. W. M. DENSLOW, Proprietor. Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. 1326 Morgan Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. MR. A. L. LEE, Representing the PALACE LAUNDRY. Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, PA guaran prompt Collar city. F guarantees satisfaction and prompt service. The best Collar and Cuff work in the city. Please address all communications to 3103 Lawton avenue. RAMSEY'S THE STRICTLY MODERN ROOMING HOUSE California Canned Goods a Specialty. G. W. ROBINSON, Every convenience desired by patrons of high-class rooms at moderate cost. 4025 EASTON AVE., ST. LOUIS. MRS. MA Manager Wai Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage bus joining territory for well and favorably known standing. $20 straight cash salary and expense check direct from headquarters, Expense money nent. Address Manager, 610 Monon Bldg. Wanted manage business in this county and ad- dly known house of solid financial and expenses, paid each Monday by consense money advanced; position perma- n Bldg., Chicago, Ill. Manager Wanted Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage business in this county and adjoining territory for well and favorably known house of solid financial standing. $20 straight cash salary and expenses, paid each Monday by check direct from headquarters, Expense money advanced; position permanent. Address Manager, 610 Monon Bldg., Chicago, Ill. The "Owl" Saloon Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bottled Beer Everything Genuine Remember the Place STATION. Avenue. and Liquors. DOM IN CONNECTION. THE TURF ST 3939 Fair Ave Choice Wines and FIRST-CLASS POOL ROOM IN PETE BLOOMENTHAL JEFF HAMILTON THE TURF STATION 3939 Fair Avenue. Choice Wines and Liquors. FIRST-CLASS POOL ROOM IN CONNECTION. PETE BLOOMENTHAL ..... Day Mixer JEFF HAMILTON ..... Night Mixer OLIVER LEWIS ..... Proprietor JOHN H. CLARK ..... General Manager College, Normal, Preparatory, Industrial, Agricultural, Domestic. COURSES. Classical, College Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Model Training School, Music—Instrumental, Vocal, Drawing—Fine Arts and Mechanical, Carpentry, Carpenter and Builder, and General Repair Work. All work promptly attended to. Call and see me. THE PHOTO OF THE Telephone—Kinloch C-397. THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dealer in 2601 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Second-Hand Furniture BOUGHT AND SOLD. Moving and Expressing, General Jobbing and Repairing of Furniture, Ranges, Stoves, Etc. 33 South 20th Street Phone Kinloch C 43 WILLIAM JAMES and MR. R. SAUNDERS, Managers CHARLEY HARRIS, Proprietor GEO, W. F. BULLOCK, Ladies' Barber Tennessee Shaving Parlor Everything Neat, Clean and Up-to-date. Of the city for Gentlemen and the general traveling public. MRS. HATTIE J. RAMSEY. Proprietress. A. B. B. provements, Buildings Heated by Steam, Diplomas are State School Certificates, Board only $8.50 a month. Three hundred and eighty-nine students last year. Twelve states represented in student body. Opens September 7. For catalogue and further information write to PRESIDENT BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A. M., Wednesday evening. Prayer Meeting. Friday evening, Young People's Prayer Meeting. Rev. Fred. McKinney, Pastor. J. A. Smith, Clerk. All church notices must be mailed to this office on or before Wednesday of each week. Reporters will be sent wherever requested. Only notify this office. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Paul's, A. M. E., Leffingwell and Lawton; Rev. D. P. Roberts, pastor. 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; 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. Colored Methodist, 3066 Fairfax avenue; Rev. O. Heavlow, pastor. Lexington Ave. A. M. E. Zion, 4214A Lexington Ave; Rev. Donovan, pastor. M. E. Centennial M. E., Elliot and Washington; Rev. Gilliam, pastor. BAPTIST. Central Baptist, Twenty-third and Morgan Sts. First Baptist, Fourteenth and Clark Ave.; Rev. E. C. Cole, pastor. Fifth Baptist, 4117 Papin St. Pilgrim Baptist, Kossuth and Pans St.; Rev. Brown, supply. Antioch Baptist, 4223 Konnerly Ave.; Rev. F. McKinney, pastor Mt. Pleasant Green Baptist, 711 N. Eleventh St. Pleasant Green Baptist, 711 N. Eleventh St. Baptist Church, 110 S. 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. All-Saints, Episcopalian, 2135 Wash-Washington Ave.; Rev. G. M. C. Mason, pastor. Missionary Baptist True Reformers; Rev. J. L. Cohen, pastor. KENTUCKY RESTAURANT At 15281 Morgan St. MEALS 15c, 20c AND 25c The Best in the City for the Money MRS. NANCY YOUNG, Prop. MRS. L. CLARK'S 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. "Follow the Flag." Banner Route WARASH To the Great Gateways Kansas City, Chicago, Omaha. Through sleepers to New York and the East. Magnificent Equipment and Train Service. Ticket Office, Eigth and Olive streets. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY AND IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE, KNOWN AS THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM KNOWN AS. THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. Connecting the Commercial Centers and Rich MISSOURI, The Broad Corn and Wheat Fields and Thriving Cities of KANSAS, The Fertile River Valleys, Trade Centers and Wilmington, North Carolina NEBRASKA, The Grand, Picturesque and Enchanting Scenary, and the Famous Mining Districts of COLORADO, The Agricultural Fruit, Mineral and Timber Lands and Wildlife Hotspots of ARKANSAS, The Sugar Plantations and immense Rice Fields of LOUISIANA, The Cotton and Grain Fields, the Cattle Ranges and Winter Sports of TEXAS, Historical and Scenic OLD AND NEW MEXICO, And forms with its Connections the Popular Inter Route to CALIFORNIA. For descriptive and illustrated pamphlets of any of the above States, address Companies Agents, or H. C. TOWNSEND, General Passenger and Ticket Agent. ST. LOUIS [Name] L. W. VINEGAR. International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen. L. W. VINEGAR, Organizer. No. 122. I. B. S. Firemen meet every 1st and 4th Thursday in each month at Tobin's Hall. Office—806 North 14th Street. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes hair shine. It nourishes the scalp and prevents the hair from failing out or breaking off, cured hair is safe for forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless, Testimonials on free use for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Gzonelize. It keeps the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. This wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair at home. It is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation of this wonderful pomade. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for a postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Negro Hair Wanted. Mrs. J. H. Clark wants to buy Negro hair or combings. Good prices paid for all kinds of hair. Call at 26020 Pine, or 4200 Red Bud avenue. Rough Riders Drum Corps. HEADQUARTERS AT THE Deer Club, No. 7 FRED. HUTCHINSON, Leader. DICK KENT, Pr The 200 1322 Mar Choice Wines, Liquors and best of accom E. J. BRUNER and D. G. Do You Play Pool and Billiard Standard Pool and Billiard Parlors. Club, No. 7 Targee St. JINSON, Leader. JOHN FREE DICK KENT, Proprietor. The 200 B 322 Market St. Lines, Liquors and Cigars best of accommodation. MER and D. G. HOGAN, Pr My Pool and Billiards? If so pool d ers ass- No ss. St. St. tor. Deer Club, No. 7 Targee Street. FRED. HUTCHINSON, Leader. JOHN FREEMAN, Manager. DICK KENT, Proprietor. The 200 Bar, 1322 Market St. Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars with the best of accommodation. E.J.BRUNER and D.G.HOGAN, Proprietors. Do You Play Pool and Billiards? If so, go to the BARBERS FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIA EVERYTHING STRICTLY The Brunswick BILLIARD ROOMS IN EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS Brunswick Sa BILLIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. The Brunswick Saloon, G. W. HOLT, Proprietor. 1925 Market Street, (Near Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. Market Street, (Near U luors, Cigars and Tobaccos. The Greeley S Fine Wines, Liquors and Excursionists give us a call. Heade Ask for it, you'll get 1201 Morgan St., Jas. Williams, MIXERS C GEO. S. L. PICKETT h DRUGS D 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Day and Night. ne Hotel BLACK S REMOV COPYRIGHT 1925 Market Street, (Near Union Station), Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. ST. LOUIS. The Greeley Saloon. Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Jas. Williams, MIXERS Chas. St. Clair. S. L. PIC Fresh DRU 2601 LAWTON N. W. Cor. Jefferson a Open Day and Keystone Hotel Fresh DRUGS Daily 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, N. W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Open Day and Night. Both Telephones. First-Class Accommodation for Colored People Only. Hot and Cold Baths. 2305 Chestnut, St. Louis, Mo. M. ROBINSON, Prop. Ruth Temple No. 163, of S. M. T., meets the fourth Friday in each month at the True Reformers' Hall. Mrs. Jennie Irving, W. P.; Ada B. Dardy, secretary. All are invited. MADRID STEELS AND METALURGY PALACE OF MINES AND This building covers nine acres, being 525 by 750 feet. It will be devoted to exhibits of minerals of every description, machinery and appliance used in mining and demonstrations of processes of handling ores and minerals of various kinds; cost $502,000. They are the leaders of the city for passive pleasure. No saloon connected. Strictly first-class. Hall No. 1 at 1323 Market St. Hall No. 2 at 2326 Market St. A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. JEFF. SMITH. Propr. 7 Targee Street. JOHN FREEMAN, Manager T, Proprietor. 00 Bar, Market St. and Cigars with the accommodation. G. HOGAN, Proprietors. Williards? If so, go to the ONLY. WILLIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION. CTLY FIRST-CLASS. wick Saloon, street, (Near Union Station), tobacco. ST. LOUIS. Greeley Saloon. The Wines, Liquors and Cigars. It gives us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. Organ St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Williams, MIXERS Chas. St. Clair. CKETT. BUGS Daily ON AVENUE, In and Lawton Aves. d Night. Both Telephones. BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIFE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but blenches out white. One box of this preparation is all that is required if used as directed, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples and black-heads, tan and liver spots without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using preparation. The directions and preparation will be sent to any person for #2, or send Post-Office Money Order, Express Money Order, Registered Letter, or we will send it C.O. D. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. THOS. B. CRASE, 122 W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 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. GEO. FOUNTAIN, Mgr. MARY H. W. Sexton and R. M. Mitchell. These two gentlemen are graduates from an art and drawing school—Mr. Sexton from Cleveland, O., in 1895; Mr. Mitchell from the art and drawing school in 1892 and S. A. Calman. These experienced gentlemen now have a study at 2605 Lawton avenue, and the collection of their drawings has excited the most skeptical mind which proves their wonderful genius. It would be well for any person to call at their studio that they may be convinced that they are truly two great artists, and their work will commend them to the lovers of oil paintings and art in every particular. Of course, most persons have their doubts as to the genuine work by them, but if you will visit their studio you can see them with brush in hand at work on some of the most difficult pictures. You will then be convinced for their profession. They invite you to call and see for yourself at 2605 Lawton avenue. Electa Temple, Electa Temple, No.31, Meets Second Thursday of each month at 8:00 p. m., Knights of Pythias Hall, Lucas and Jefferson Aves. Mrs. Annie D. Hyatt, M. W. P. Lulu O. Dell, Sec'y. SEXTON & MITCHELL'S EXTRA FINISH Art School, 2605 Lawton Ave. Now Open for Pupils. Terms Reasonable. Fine Oil Paintings for sale, Portraits Enlarged in Crayen, Pastel, Oil. Sam, the Tailor, is the place to get your Summer Suits, Made to order. One of the Best 204 North 14th Street. IF YOU BUY FURNITURE. AT Thuner's ITS GOOD. 2122-24-26 South Broadway Wm. A. Overton, Plumbing AND GAS FITTING. Furnaces, Stoves and Ranges Repaired and put up. Expressing and Moving. CHILI CON CARNE, The Real Mexican Dishes, at 2718 WASH STREET. Old Shady Place. Williams & Head, Props. Pink Coat Bar. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. POOL ROOM. S. E. Cor. 22d and Market Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. S. L. Pickett's. Drugs fresh daily. Don't pass his door-2601 Lawton avenue. 10 A NEWPORTER'S VIEWS. A NEWPORTER'S VIEWS. A Man Who Believes that When a Woman is Good, Color Does Not Count. The Booker Washington Civic Improvement league, of Newport, Ill., met yesterday in G. W. Young's hall, and firmly resolved to take up the much-needed work of ridding the village of the most indescribable lawlessness. Rev. Hoffman's sermon on crime producing thieves and rascals was more than fulfilled in Newport last week and Sunday. Report has it, and with every appearance of truth, that the wretch, the leader of the mob of adulterers, crap-shooters and would-be decent sympathizers, actually attempted to ruin the girl he was rearing. Report says that this school-girl, about 16 years of age, to whom morals and manners must not (?) be taught, only by the parents, ran from a room on Seventh and Morgan streets, or in that vicinity. You may read of famous runs, but the run of this humble and defenseless Colored girl saved her virtue. The learned diyines all over the United States preach about the chastity of the innocent WHITE women, not about the individual good WOMAN. WHITE only is good. Women, as a whole, are not good. They are good in so far as they are WHITE. Hence, God created some women bad, since they were not white. That sacredness known as white women, not WOMEN, but WHITE WOMEN, must be protected by that relic of barbarism and anarchy called LYNCHING. Especially is lynching applicable if the offender is a "licentious Negro." Hence, Mayor-of-Belleville-like, many high officials, while betraying the trust of the people by accepting bribes, endeavor to convince them that respect for the law is foremost with them, by introducing jim-crow car bills and inciting the lower and more ignorant of white rabble against the humbest and best class of citizens, in many respects—the NEGRO. The Missouri legislature, BOO-LERS, PERJURERS and BRIBE-TAKERS are all of this class. The sentiment of that legislative boodler's speech will be taken up by many a white divine. Now, Mr. Negro, GUILTY or NOT GUILTY? If it is actually true that that sacred essence known not as WOMEN, but as WHITE WOMEN, has been assaulted by a black-faced man, you will atone for it in a furnace of treatment so CRUEL AND HIDEOUS that the barbarous Turk would blush to look upon it. The old black father or mother who has survived the destructive flames of slavery's lake of intensest fire, are compelled to leave humble but dear little homes by mob violence. Seldom, Danville-Illinois-like, is there any redress, on any more than would be on the Congo river. The tender-hearted Christian (?) divines seldom, if ever, preach how the guiltless Colored people are treated during mob-violence. But these same Christ-like, weeping divines (?) reach their tender sympathy half-way around the world into Russia's internal affairs by means of petition written in the hideous and hurl light of a burning Negro's body. This burning Negro was accused of assaulting, not the chastity of women, but a WHITE WOMAN. He atoned for the hideousness of his crime at the hands THE JOCKEY CLUB, WM. DOVER, Proprietor. Cor. Margaretta, St. Louis. Choice Wines Liquors and Cigars. B. BELKER, —Dealarin— Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. i119 and i121 Morgan Street, St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Susan Gross, 2609 Pine Street. Millinery. Up-to-date Hats. Trimmings and all material in that line. WALTER S. FARRINGTON. Walter S. Farrington is doing a great business on Leonard and Channing avenues as a Veterinary Dentist, Clipping, Braking and Styling Hores. He is an expert at his business. Express and Coal business on Channing avenue between Olive and Locust streets. All orders are promptly attended to. 308 North Leonard avenue. DR. S. B. BELL, Barber Shop and Bath. In the True Reform Hall. First-class Barbers. S. W. Corner Pine Street and Jeff son Avenue. er- 1 Mr. J. W. Wheeler: Dear Sir—You are doing a great work for our people. Find inclosed my subscription. SILAS J. HARRIS, Kansas City, Mo of an infuriated mob of the best citizens. The daily journals say, "While maid and matron looked complacently on, and all went merry as a marriage bell." The following Sunday the white divines scripturally teach their congregation mob-law justice; for WHITE WOMEN must be protected. But will a sermon be preached or an article be written about the run made or her purity by that unprotected, NOT WHITE girl? A run from an immoral monster, who wished to reduce her to disgrace and shame. He may well thank his God that the girl was not WHITE, for his black carcass would have been reduced to charcoal long before this, sanctioned by the many officials, white divines and daily newspapers. Who will take as his text the run made by this sixteen-year-old Colored girl for the preservation of her honor? Furthermore, the woman who bravely defended the girl in the fight in the saloon can never loose the reward due her. No matter what sins she may have to answer for, the blessings of mothers will shower upon her for preventing her dastardly husband from injuring the girl he raised. Mothers of Newport, send your daughters to the ebony king of the corrupt dive to be taught morals and manners. He says the day school teacher has no right to do it. Many of you mothers were in sympathy with him. Send your daughters to him. At least let him and the two school members, his backers, select the teacher who shall teach your daughters. ESSENCE. THE CHURCH HAS SPOKEN. BEREAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. This association met in its twenty-sixth annual session, with the Fifth Baptist church, Thursday, August 20, 1903, St. Louis, Mo. The session was marked by the following important At HOEHN'S GROVE. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1903. For the Benefit of St. Louis Colored Orphans' Home Building Fund and Winter Coal. Admission: Adults, 25c. Children, under ten, Free. COMMITTEES....Mrs. BelleWilson, Mrs. Durcan, Mrs. M. B. Caruthers, Mrs. A. Jones, Mr. A. B. Thomas, Mr. J. B. Vashon, Mr. James W. Grant. Mrs. M. I. Harrison, Pres. Mrs. M. J. McLean, Sec. Mrs. E. Napier, Treas AND CIGARS. CHAS. CARSON, JOHN DANDRIDGE, Proprietors. THE GREEN TREE SALOON. SIMON BROWN, Proprietor. NOAH WARGTING, General Manager. 1600=1602 Morgan Street. Pool Room in Connection. features. There was present the largest representation in its history, 105 messengers, 47 churches and two conventions. Amount of money raised, $345.19. The hospitality of the church members knew no bounds. Never were the messengers better, if ever so well treated. An address was read by the moderator, Rev. R. H. Cole, which clearly set forth the aims and purposes of an association, showed without question that no association has legislative, judicial or ecclesiastical authority over a Baptist church; demonstrated the relation between a church and an association is only that of co-operation; no church can join an association and no association can interfere with the internal workings or affairs of a church. Tabernacle church, organized some time ago by Rev. Mr. Cohron, an excluded member of the Central Baptist church, applied for admission to the association. Admission was refused, on the ground that the church was irregular in its organization. The name of Rev. J. L. Cohron was ordered dropped from the roll of life members of the Berean association until he becomes reconciled with the Central Baptist church. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Rev. R. H. Cole, Fifth Baptist, moderator; Rev. E. C. Cole, First Baptist, assistant moderator; Rev. B. Leister, Second Baptist, Kirkwood, second assistant moderator; Mrs. Fannie M. Oliver, Central clerk; Mrs. Mattie A. Gilre, First Baptist, assistant clerk; Rev. F. McKinney, Antioch, treasurer. Executive Board Members—Rev. W. D. Venable, Compton Hill; Rev. W. H. Davis, El Bethel; Rev. J. W. Powell, Mt. Zion; Rev. R. B. James, Ebenezer; Brother A. Arnold, Kirkwood; Rev. P. G. Boggs, missionary. The next session will be held with the Compton Hill church, in August, 1904. WOMAN AND HOME MISSION CRADLE ROCKER. Unique Piece of Furniture for Moth- ers Who Still Believe in Effi- cacy of Rocking. For any mamma who is given to such unhygienic actions as rocking herself or her child there could be no more quaint piece of furniture than the mission cradle rocker. It's old-timey enough to appeal to the lover of old furniture, and quaint enough to interest anybody. Until baby grows into a famous pedestrian it is big enough for two. The little one may kick its pink toes in the shut-in end of the rocker MISSION CRADLE ROCKER. while mamma sits at her ease in the chair end. It is rush-bottomed. The ensemble is very complete, but just whether mamma will take to knitting just to be in the picture is not easily determined. The old homemade rug is right in line, and so is the austere china cat on the mantel. Mission furniture is delightfully simple for the sitting room or for the nursery, and this clever piece is a valuable addition. —Cincinnati Tribune. A Natural Conclusion First Mucker—Say, Chimmy, wot's poundcake? Second Mucker—Ah, g'wan—dog-biscuit, of course.—Harvard Lampoon. The Art of Shirt The Art of Darning Shirt Waists. IN THE old days, mothers, or even our mothers, were young, earning meant either rents in gowns to be neatly drawn together or stockings to be mended. But now darning is a pastime, an art, an accomplishment, if you will; but one need not be possessed of a patient mind or even an artistic soul to make for herself one of the new darned waists now shown in the shops. Shirt waists are the most elaborate of the many pretty things made of this curious old-fashioned huck toweling. The material is bought by the yard at any linen store, and costs from 25 to 50 cents a yard, according to the quality ```markdown ``` 1 and width. The best for the work is quite coarse, and as the loops of threads through which the pattern is worked are large and loose the work will be found not at all trying to the eyes. A rather large-eyed needle is used, and must be threaded with two threads of working cotton of different colors. Dark blue and red are the best colors if the article is to go to the laundry often, but there are many beautiful combinations which will stand an ordinary amount of sired. In No. 1 the quite simple if the heex first, as the dotted line other lines, making an tricate pattern when f In No. 2 the thread under the material, m the wrong side, and lines are worked it w difficult to finish the p These bands are surl ends of bureau scarfs. A CORNER FOR A SCARF. washing very well. The effect of an "old bleach" waist, with cuff bands, stripe down box plait in front, and stocks, darned in turquoise blue and black, is very good. As the two threads are darned in at the same time, it is sometimes the blue and sometimes the black which shows the most. Pale blue and dark blue, light green and black, dark blue and green, pink and black are all good color schemes, and if something very extra is wished three threads—black, flight blue and shrimp pink—are very rich, all three bein- worked in at once. PAINTING LACE A FAD. Artistic Girls Have Made the Discovery That Color Adds to Beauty of Fabric. The fad for painting on lace gives a chance to the girl who has more artistic ideas than she has skill with her brush. A certain part of the design of the lace is selected, and the color is lightly applied. Care and lightness of touch are all necessary for the amateur to succeed as well as the artist. It is the easiest thing in the world to "bring out" the roses, and violets, and the different wreaths, and garlands which appear in the laces which adorn everything. A white silk parasol with lace medallions can be made much more beautiful by adding color to it in this way. A simple little gauze fan with lace motifs set in becomes artistic if the tiny flowers are painted. A pair of pink silk hose with lace insets is worth more double the price if the small sprays of arbutus in the design are just touched with pink. Even the wash laces are painted instead of working out the design in colored cotton, as is also done on both lace and embroidery. The painting is a far less tedious process, and for thin gowns is a great deal more beautiful. To make it practical for trimming wash gowns, the girls at the art institute use the little package dyes, which are indelible, instead of paints, for their colors, and for a mixer, gasoline is used, adding a little at a time, as fast as it evaporates. This makes a color which is heavy enough for anything so transparent as lace, and which will stand the tubing process. Care should be taken in selecting a lace with a motif whose color can be carried out to combine artistically with that of the gown.—Chicago Tribune. Both Had Cause. Crusteigh—How did you dare, sir, to kiss my daughter last night on the balcony? Gayboy—Well, now that I've seen her by daylight, I wonder myself.—Philadelphia Inquirer. Where It's Easy. Riff—I've got to work hard next year Raff—What, aren't you coming back to college?—Harvard Lampoon. If Darning Waists. The work is actually darned through the loose threads, the color all being on the surface, and not a single stitch should show on the wrong side unless there is an open space to be left between two lines, in which case the thread must be taken through to the other side. If possible, the thread should be long enough to follow out one line of the pattern, but in case a new thread must be taken a small but very secure knot may be used to begin with. The bands here illustrated, being finished in points, can be adapted in many ways, but will be found especially good worked on the box plait of shirt waists from the shoulder down as far as de- DEATED SHIRT WAISTS. sired. In No. 1 the work will be found quite simple if the hexagons are worked first, as the dotted lines show, then the other lines, making an elaborate and intricate pattern when finished. In No. 2 the thread must be carried under the material, making a stitch on the wrong side, and after the outside lines are worked it will not be at all difficult to finish the pattern. These bands are suitable also for the ends of bureau scarfs, work bags, sash curtains, or anything one can think of that can be made of the towelling. A beautiful center-piece and plate dolls can be made by hemstitching and working a simple band all around inside, the centerpiece having corners like those illustrated worked in two shades of green, one very pale, the other one quite dark. And what more serviceable than a tray cover with such a corner darned in two shades of blue? Any design is excellent for a work bag when followed out in pale lavender and a medium shade of yellow. For the fringe, ravel out about five inches of the huck, and, making a fine knot on the wrong side, draw through alternate threads of lavender, yellow and black, about a quarter of an inch apart, cutting it off the length of the other fringe. Now knot these together in some simple manner, and a desirable and useful bag will be the result. It may have a casing and ribbons to draw together and be stitched all around on the machine, and it will be as good as new each time it is washed. The New York Herald says that after becoming accustomed to the work the most elaborate patterns may be followed, and will usually be found hand-somer if the design has a double line. Anything can be adapted to this work that has sharp corners and diagonal lines, as, for instance, the old patterns for cross stitch. --- RELIGIOUS MATTERS COME AND DINE. What is this form on the sandy beach, Busy with work sublime? Giving a hall in human speech, Bidding them come and dine. With scarred hands He gathers the wood, Roasting the fish in the sun, Preparing for hungry men their food, When toils of the sea are done. What are these marks on His manly feet? On His brow? where the crown should be A generous hall to the fisherman's feet, And a meal by the side of the sea. Wholesome fears on their souls were cast, Reverent worship given Bread for the body, bread for the soul, By resurrection power. And complete them whole, Crowd the last losing dower. -Rey, H. T, Miller, in N. Y. Observer. HAPPINESS. Not to Be Found by Those Who Seek It by Lowering of Moral Standards. If we judge men by their actions, and the objects which they pursue, their chief desire seems to be that they may attain happiness. A man is called blessed who can invent a new joy, or show his fellow men the way to further pleasures. The chief question asked, in a change of position or occupation, often is: "Will I like the new place better than the old?" Men will toil hard, early and late, and do it willingly if you can only show them a recompense of happiness at the end of it all. But this world is after all a sad one. It is full of disappointment, sick, sorrowing, baffled and defeated men. The cynic is everywhere in evidence. Bright hopes are blasted. Riches take unto themselves wings and fly away. Position, talent, and hopeful worldly influence are no protection against the plague of black care. We have then, says the Chicago Advance, the anomaly of man fitted for happiness, and desiring it above all things, yet having it flee from him. Some philosophers have declared that the whole world is an illusion, and that there is no such thing as reality. It is impossible, we are told, for a man to attain the things which he desires and that it is useless for him to fret himself about them. The Greeks expressed this idea in the fable of Tantalus in Tartarus. He was immersed in water up to his chin and a tree loaded with luscious fruits hung its branches just over his head. He was thirsty and hungry, but when he attempted to drink, the water fled from him, and when he tried to pick the fruit, just above his head, it vanished away. But why should happiness flee from a man, when he so ardently desires it? The trouble is that men for the most part seek it through relaxation, and the lowering of the standards. It is the old history of Adam and Eve over again. There was a settling down of moral integrity on their part for the grasping of what they considered a greater happiness. Men ask to-day: "Why should we obey this or that law of God, man, or of our moral nature, when it bars the way to our enjoyment?" This is part of the revolt against what men call "Puritanism." The Chinaman smokes his opium pipe regardless of the consequences, because it, for the time being, brings to him dreams of surprising bliss. Men seem to care little for the consequences in their pleasures, and hence come their wanderings in bleak wildernesses. Jesus Christ showed that if a man would be truly happy he must attain to this happiness through a mastery of the situation. There is no joy like that of the victor. It is the man who has gone down into the tumult and upoar of life and fought and conquered in some good cause who tastes of the nectar of supreme joy. The master words with Christ were: "Fight, watch and pray;" here is the entrance to the real Utopia for which men seek. The man who has no mastery over his appetites, passions and temper can never know what genuine joy is. The conditions of happiness which produce no illusions and brighten more and more unto a perfect day are not difficult to name. There must be some supreme object of love and hope upon which the heart is fixed. There must be a harmony with the will of God. There must be endurance in the cause of Jesus Christ. There must be an inner peace which no outer tumult can disturb. GEMS OF THOUGHT. It is God's glory to help at a pinch. If you want to remember truth meditate, repeat, confer. Act it as soon as you hear it. Under sin we are free to do anything but good; under Christ we are free to do anything but evil. Come, said Latimer, to the public meetings, though thou comest to sleep; it may be God may take the napping. Absence is without hope. God made man after His image, and men (to requite Him) will needs make God after their image; cast Him anew in their base mold, and make an idol of Him. Xenophanes was wont to say, that if beasts were able to paint, they would portray a god like to themselves. —Rev. S. Hartwell Pratt, in N. Y. Observer. PERILS OF PRIVILEGE. Position, Family and Wealth All Mean Added Responsibility for Those Exceptionally Favored. Christ taught a proportionate responsibility, says the Boston Congregationalist. "To whosoever much is given, of him much shall be required; and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more." Greatgifts and privileges, therefore, carry with them a corresponding danger. This is so with personal gifts, it is doubly so with our relation to corporate bodies in which we hold a membership. The strong man likes to use his strength. He may use it for evil, but he is not likely to let it lie unused. In the parable it is not the one who has ten talents who hides them away unused. The great danger is more frequently with the weak, who rest upon the attainment of others, and fail to exert and improve what strength they have. The perils arising from privileges are most frequently the perils of the weak and the few talented. One such peril is that of narrowness of view. Prosperity is, on the whole, exceptional, but the thoughtless members of a successful church or company are apt to fall out of sympathy with the unsuccessful members.. Members of strong churches hear with some impatience the call for help in mission fields. They are used to strength, their imagination is too feeble to enable them to sympathize with the struggle and hardship in which all great work begins. The personally prosperous, especially the prosperous through inheritance, have little patience with poverty or misfortune, which too often seem like crimes. But to be unsympathetic is to be dead to the fellowship of believers, to whom Christ prophesied that they must suffer tribulation. In the same way, pride of family is often treated as if it were a virtue which the owner had himself acquired, instead of a responsibility which God has laid upon him. This view of good descent as a ground of personal merit is as common as it is amusing, but it easily becomes a peril to the soul. The same is often true of national pride, which also is God's call to great responsibilities. To be an American is only a matter of choice to those who are not born Americans. To be a good American is a responsibility and an opportunity. The danger is that we may think that because America is so strong we can afford to be weak or careless citizens. To be an American is little. Three assassins of three presidents have been Americans by birth or choice. But to be the right sort of American is much. The church is made up of men who lift, and men who lean, of men who are feeders of strength, and men who are parasites. The world is in need of a whole-souled, unanimous, growing and Christ-like church. It is a peril of privilege if any disciple believes that this need does not include his own enthusiasm and growth toward strength. The strong can never help the weak as they might do, until every church has all the working force at its disposal which God has given. The bracing atmosphere of struggle may be far better for the soul than confidence in the attainments and the strength of which we are a part, but to which we contribute nothing. TWO KINDS OF SYMPATHY. One Kind Bestows a Miscrable Sorst of Comfort, the Other is Truly Helpful. Sympathy is a word set over from the Greek, and means "suffering with." Hence one who sympathizes with another suffers with him. In our careless use of the word we do not put so much meaning into it. As generally employed, it means that one has a gentle touch of pity for another who is in trouble. In order to have it signify anything worth while we should put its full meaning into it when we use it. There are two kinds of sympathy says Wellspring. There is a so-called sympathy that is simply depressing If one is in trouble, it makes his trouble seem greater and harder to bear It weeps with one, but not in a comforting way. On the contrary, it makes one feel that he indeed has occasion to weep, and that there is no real solace for him If one is cast down because of his health it makes him almost give up all hope of recovery. In his friends Job had sympathizers, but he was justified in saying to them: "Miserable comforters are we all." The other is a sympathy that puts heart, hope, manhood into one. If one is cast down it leaves him cheered. Afterwards the obstacles do not look so formidable or the clouds so black. In our despondent words we magnify our troubles; helpful sympathy enables us to see them in their true proportions. This kind of sympathy not only weeps with those who are sorrowful, but speaks a comforting word. It does not merely pity the unfortunate, it puts out a hand to lift him up. If one really sympathizes—suffers with—another, he will do something besides condole, if something besides condolence is needed. Sympathize with others, as you would like to have others sympathize with you. Is a Slow Death Worry is slow death and neither host pital nor asylum can bring relief. The physician cannot cure it. All the ozone of the mountains and the soft salt breezes of the sea are powerless in its presence. Flee worry; it is the bane of all peace. United Presbyterian. Based on Divine Love. The sacrifice of Christ is a part of the very essence of Christianity, but the basis of Christianity is the eternal love of God.—Irony Drummond. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. THE LESSON TEXT. (I. Samm. 41:1-12.) 1 Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in Gibrus. 2 And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Melchishua, Saul's sons. 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul unto his armorbearer, David, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcled come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armorbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armorbearer, and all his men, that same day, kept. 7 And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side of Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 When the Philistines pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in Mount Gilboa. 9 And they cut off his head, and stripped off his arm, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it in the house of their idols, and among the people. 10 And they put his arm in the house of Ashtaroth; and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan. 11 And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul; 12 All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bones of his sons from the wall of Bethshan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there. 13 And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days. **GOLDEN TEXT.** — There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. —Prov. 14:12. **OUTLINE OF SCRIPTURE SECTION.** David an exile. ...1 Sam. 27:11-12 David's vision of Samuel. ...1 Sam. 28:11-15 David's victory. ...1 Sam. 30:11-21 Death of Saul and his sons. ...1 Sam. 31:11-16 Saul's body and armor. ...1 Sam. 31:17-16 The bodies rescued. ...1 Sam. 31:11-12 PLACE-Gath, Endor, Aphek, southern Judah, Mount Gibloa, Beth-shan and Jabesh-Gilead. NOTES AND COMMENTS. After David had spared Saul's life, as described in our last lesson, and had thereby regained his favor, we should have expected that the hunted outlaw would have returned to his home. But no; David knew Saul too well. He dared not trust him. In despair he gave up the hope of living in peace in his native land and went to live among the Philistines until Saul should die. It seems a very unpatriotic course; but he was probably forced to it. All went well until the Philistines wages war upon Israel. Then Achish required David's help, and he would have been forced to fight on the side of his country's enemies had not the Philistine leaders feared his treachery and sent him away before the battle. Returning to Ziklag, he found the city in ruins and the women and children captured by the Amalekites, whom he pursued and conquered, returning laden with spoil. Weakened by constant desertions from his army, Saul is in no condition to meet the strong Philistine host that invades the land from the northwest. He is panic-stricken at their approach. In desperation he consults "the witch of Endor" to divine the probable result of the coming conflict, and if possible obtain a message from the dead Samuel. The narrative is one of the strangest in the Bible. Dr. Aglen, one of the best interpreters of the Old Testament, says: "It is hopeless to try to understand this incident. Magic is at home in the east, and ventriloquism, which the language impiles to have been the practice of this woman, may have had its part. All that we know is, Saul thought he saw and heard Samuel, and the figure he saw and heard told him the worst." Therefore Saul went into battle that day expecting defeat. "The men of Israel fled:" The battle was probably fought in the Plain of Jezreel, the Israelites being forced back on their camp on the slope of Mt. Gilboa. Making their final stand here, like wild beasts at bay, they were slain in great numbers. "The battle went, sore against Saul:" A pitiful scene—Saul's three valiant sons sland defending him; himself wounded and hard pressed by the Philistine archers, seeking death as a favor at the hand of his armorbearer rather than fall into the hands of his heathen foes, and finally committing suicide—a miserable ending of a most disappointing career. After the barbarous custom of the ancients, Saul's decapitated body was exposed, with those of his sons, on the city wall as a humiliating disgrace, doubless, also, as a warning to other foes of the conquerors. A remarkable instance of the permanence of true gratitude is this account of the acts of the men of Jabesh-Gilead. In the very beginning of his reign Saul had befriended them ahd had rescued their city; now, after his death, they, out of all Israel, are the ones who dare befriend him. Terae Savings He who wills our being wills our wellbeing Principles mark the steps of man's progress. God has wedded real happiness to sincere holiness. Old seeds must be broken before new life can begin. There is no opportunity to read the proofs of life. Blessed are they who have God at the wheel before the hurricane of temptation reaches them. For Homeseekers' and Colonies In Southeast Missouri, Arkansas, Northwest Louisiana and Texas offers the greatest opportunities for Homesite, Mid climate, good water, cheap building material, abundance of fuel, and soil that often in a single season yield enough water for the ground. Land can be bought at cheap as $2.50 an acre, prairie land at $2 and $5 per acre up, bottom land at $5 and $6 per acre up, improved or partly cleared land at $10 and $15 per acre up. Some special propositions for colonies—tracts of 2,000 acres at $4 to $10 per acre—big money in this for a good organizer. Fruit and vegetables and茶叶 and tomatoes to belt of East Texas at $10 to $15 per acre up. Write us for information about cheap rates, excursion dates, also literature descriptive of this great country and let us help you find a home that will cost you no more than the rent you pay every year. Mrs. Upperten—I suppose you take great pride in your ancestry? Mrs. Newrivice—Oh, yes; the genealogist things in ancestors—London Tit bits. In To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Human rakes scrape very little together -Chicago Daily News. If you want creamy prices do as the creameries do, use June Tint Butter Col. Games of love often result in a tie. Chicago Go Daily News. SUFFERED FOR FIFTEEN YEARS Mrs. P. Brunzel, wife of P. Brunzel, stock dealer, residence 3111 Grand Ave. Everett, Wash., says: "For fifteen Everett, Wasn., say years I suffered terrible pain in my back. I experimented with doctors and medicines but got little if any relief. I actually believe the aching in my back and through the groin became worse. I did not know what it was to enjoy a night's rest and arose in the morning feeling tired and unrefreshed. My suffering sometimes was simply indescribable. ```markdown ``` Finally, I saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised and got a box. After a few doses I told my husband that I was feeling much better and that the pills were doing me good. When I finished that box I felt a different woman I didn't stop at that, though. I continued the treatment until I had taken five boxes. There was no recurrence until a week ago, when I began to feel miserable again. I bought another box and three days' treatment restored me to health. Doan's Kidney Pills are very effectively, very promptly, relieve the aching pains and all other annoying difficulties. I have recommended them to many people and will do when opportunities present themselves." A Free Trial of this great kidney medicine which cured Mrs. Brunner will be mailed to any part of the United States on application. Address Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists, price 50 cents per box. "Home,Sweet Home" Excursion VIA Big Four OHIO, INDIANA and KENTUCKY INDIANAPOLIS AND RETURN, $5.00 CINGINNATI AND RETURN, $7.00 LOUISVILLE AND RETURN, $7.00 DAYTON AND RETURN, $7.00 SPRINGFIELD AND RETURN, $7.00 SANDUSKY AND RETURN, $7.50 COLUMBUS,O., AND RETURN, $7.50 Return Limit Thirty Days Tickets must be deposited with ticket agent at destination immediately upon arrival, will be validated for return passage, and will within thirty days from date of departure, and will be processed on passage only in date direction, the return journey to commence at date of validation. For tickets and full information call agents BIG FOUR ROUTE. WARREN J. LYNCH, W. P. DEPPE, Gen'l Pass. & Ticket Agt. Ast. G. P. & T.A. CINCINNATI, O. STATE ITEMS. Peppers at the World's Fair. Among the highly interesting and instructive exhibits of Missouri's department of horticulture at the St. Louis World's fair next year will be one of "Ten Little Peppers, and How They Grew." The department of horticulture of the Missouri World's fair commission, of which B. H. Bonfoey, of Unionville, is chairman, and L. A. Goodman, superintendent, has already collected at St. Louis a splendid showing of peppers varying in size from tae little "Tom Thumb" variety to the old-fashioned, non-commercial sort, a foot in circumference. All colors are represented, too-yellow, red, green and brown—and the attractive display of the well-preserved colors is among the first things that seize the eye of the visitor to the laboratory. Mr. Goodman is much pleased with the results of his experiments in maintaining the natural color of the pods. At first he was apprehensive of their change of cost, but after three weeks' test, he believes they will hold color through the exposition period. Besides the St. Louis collection, splendid displays have been received at Springfield, Kansas City and Columbia laboratories. Brand New Mining Display. A Brand New Mining Display. Mining states have, as a rule, permanent mining displays which are used from year to year. The same exhibit which did service at Chicago, Omaha and Buffalo will be seen at St. Louis Missouri has no such permanent mining display, but must rely upon specimens gathered by the department of mining of the Missouri World's fair commission, of which M. T. Davis, of Springfield, is the chairman, and H. H. Gregg, of Joplin, the superintendent. The state will not suffer, however, because of the lack of the mining display, for, from specimens already gathered, the display of Missouri's minerals will be unsurpassed. Among these specimens is one of jack weighing 1,700 pounds, which is 65 per cent. pure metallic zinc. This will aid in demonstrating that Missouri leads the world in zinc. Probable Fatal Fall. While trying to rescue a kite belonging to a neighbor's boy, which had become entangled in the branches of a sycamore tree in front of his home, Ben Lockett, a fireman for the Lacedee Gas Light Co., St. Louis, sustained injuries which may cause his death, Lockett climbed the tree to get the kite, but before he reached it the limb upon which he was standing broke, and he fell against the stone curbing. Iher Husband Fought in 1812. An application has been filed in the pension office at Kansas City by Mrs. Juliana Morris, of St. Paul, Ark., for a pension as the widow of a soldier who fought in the war of 1812. The applicant claims that he her husband was private Morris, Capt. Baker's company, Col. Garrett's regiment of Kentuckyunteers. For the war of 1812 and the Mexican war, in addition to the final $8 per month, the government grants a land warrant for 160 acres. Workman Injured A heavy timber, eight feet in length, falling 30 feet from the roof of the agricultural building at the St. Louis World's fair site, struck R. M. Wilcox, a carpenter, aged 54 years, inflicting injuries that will probably result in his death. Killed a Negro Deputy Sheriff William Cahill shot and probably fatally wounded John Smith, a negro, at St. Louis, because the latter insisted in using profane language in presence of a white girl. Suicides In St. Louis. An examination of the mortuary records of St. Louis shows that 23 persons have committed suicide in the city during August thus far, besides successful attempts. Kelley Succeeds Bassett. Gov. Dockery has appointed John Kelly, of St. Joseph, to be judge of the second district of Buchanan county, to succeed Judge Harry D. Bassett, who died recently. Cass County Old Settlers. A large crowd attended the annual picnic of the old settlers of Cass country at Chandlerville. Hon James Elliott, of Havana, was the principal speaker. Soldier Attempts Suicide. John Monical, aged 19, a soldier from Fort Leavenworth, Kas., attempted suicide at Marshall by taking strychnine. He was disappointed in love. Murder Mystery at Joplin. The dead body of Charles Herrick, of Warrenburg, was found at Joplin. It is believed to be a murder case, as the body showed marks of violence. Clarksburg Review Sold. The Clarksburg Review has changed hands, W. C. McFadden and J. C. Godby selling out to J. E. Smith, of Springfield, who assumes charge at once. Rev. Robert P. Farris. Rev. Robert P. Farris, aged 77, died in St. Louis. He graduated from Yale in 1817, and immediately entered the Presbyterian ministry. Wanted to Die. Paul Bartelme, a blacksmith, 23 years old, of St. Louis, while despondent, attempted to end his life by swallowing carbotic acid. The First Complete Exhibit To the department of education falls the honor of having the first completed exhibit building on the St. Louis World's fair grounds. David L. Murdock Dend. David L. Murdock, once district judge of San Diego county, Cal., died at the home of his sister in Kansas City, aged 67 years. MAKING THE NEW ST. LOUIS What The Civic Improvement League is Doing Towards Making St Louis The "City Beautiful." Thousands of visiting merchants have been in the St. Louis market within the past month. Merchants from the south and southwest have been here buying their winter stocks. So many strangers continually coming to this market year after year, have impressed many new ideas upon the St. Louis merchants. These strangers must be entertained while in the city. The question of what has St Louis to show a stranger has presented itself. Strangers want to see the city after they have made their purchases. Eastern cities have fine statuary, fine public buildings and a grand water front. What has St Louis to show in that line? Very little. The citizens are waking up to the scarcity of such attractions. The Civic Improvement League of St. Louis has done much to stimulate such a spirit, and it has many larger plans for the future. The league is designed to unite the efforts of all citizens who want to make St. Louis a better place to live in. Its general purposes are to create a public sentiment in favor of better administration of municipal affairs, without in any way invading the domain of politics. The league is working for a strict enforcement of all the ordinances now existing that are designed to make the city clean, healthy and attractive. It will work for the enactment of such other ordinances as may be needed to improve the city. The league is carrying on a continuous campaign among the people, by lectures before social and fraternal organizations of all sorts, in which the advantages of a finer city are brought home to all. These lectures do not set up impossible ideals of city-beautifying, but are addressed to the practical reforms that suggest themselves to even the most unobservant persons in their daily walks in the city. The league does not hope to transform St. Louis into another Paris at once. The organization disseminates literature on the general subject of city improvement, showing what has been or is being done elsewhere. The league will co-operate earnestly with every other organization that has similar objects, and will interest itself in the efforts for betterment made by residents in all sections of the city. In starting its work, the league adopted the wise policy of solving many of what might be termed the smaller municipal problems. Other organizations had tried the large ones first, and on account of failure ceased to exist. As a result of one year's work, the Civic league has many accomplishments to its credit. It first assisted in the condemning of the old Exposition building, which is located in one of the city parks. Three playgrounds in the crowded poorer districts were established last year, and three more were erected this year, making six in all. Six free bath houses were also established in connection with the play grounds. Fifty illustrated lectures on the "City Beautiful" were given last winter before societies of all kinds. At the suggestion of the league, a boulevard commission was established and a broad plan for connecting all the city parks by beautiful drives has been drawn up. A boys' horticultural school has been in operation this summer, and nearly one hundred boys have been given practical training in raising plants and lessons in making their own homes more beautiful by planting trees, vines and flowers. Gardens have also been established at several of the public schools, for the purpose of making botany and plant life more interesting, and to show the children how to apply their knowledge about their own homes. The city comptroller has just announced, after a request from the Civic league, that the city has $5,000 to expend for rubbish boxes to be placed on the down-town street corners for the purpose of giving citizens some place to throw waste matter and to assist in keeping the streets clean. The matter of taking care of the city's garbage has been given much attention by the league, and reports have been made from time to time on the methods adopted in other cities. Through the women members, reports on the non-collection of garbage have been made to the health department from all parts of the city. Residents along the alley right-of-way of the Suburban railway and those living in different wards of the city have been offered prizes for the yards showing the greatest improvement by planting trees, vines and flowers during the summer. The matter of the enforcement of city ordinances relating to a more attractive city has been given much attention. Notable instances of this have been the league's efforts to enforce the wide tire and billboard ordinances. It is such work as this that has brought the question of making St. Louis attractive, that has aroused the business interests of this city to doing something. The Civic Improvement league is striving to make St. Louis the "Paris of America." FROM CONTEMPORARIES Lots of things that are classed as "nerve" are really nothing but ignorance.-Milwaukee Sentinel. Gerald—Can you give me hope? Geraldine—None whatever; I'm going to marry you.-Town Topics. A touch of sentiment will stir one's immost being when a fact will merely jolt one a little.-Pittsburg Post. The woman of science is aware that she is a congeries of molecules, but she likes to have them gowned tastefully.-Life. Plantation Chill Cure is Guaranteed Margherita Fond of Mountains. Queen Margherita of Italy is an entertising mountaineer. There are timse when her majesty, dressed in a tweed suit, with galters and a small cap, will leave her hotel at three o'clock in the morning and not return until nine in the evening, which fact being borne in mind, it is not altogether impossible to believe that the queen experiences the greatest difficulty in securing a willing companion on her wandering from among the ladies of the court.-Chicago Times-Herald. Court Etiquette in Holland The mother of the queen of Holland objects to the title of "dowager," and an official statement has been made by the young queen to the effect that her mother must not be called "dowager queen," but "Queen Emma of the Netherlands." This is charming thoughtfulness and courtesy on the part of her majesty toward her mother. How is it that the pretty old French title of queen mother has dropped out of use? —Chicago Times-Herald. Front and Back Sandy Pikes—Could yer give a poor man a dinner? Housewife—Why do you consider yourself deceiving? "I wuz at de front, ma'am." (After dinner)—"You are not deceiving me? You were really at the front?" "I wouldn't deceive yer, mum. I wuz at de front, but de door wuz locked." —Chicago Evening'News. Family Honors Go to the Dead. In China when an honor is conferred on a family it is the ancestors and not the descendants who share the glory. If a Chinaman, for his merits, receives a title of nobility, his son can never inherit it or have the right to use any but an inferior title. Thus the nobility in the family goes on diminishing from generation to generation till it finally becomes extinct—N. Y. Sun. Of Course Not. Pearl—So your friend is from Key West? Ruby—Yes; and he must be wealthy. "Why, dear?" "Because he told me when home he was not accustomed to batha in anything but Florida water." — Chicago Evening News. Sertious. Wife (returning from a visit)—How is darling baby, George? Husband—I'm afraid he's not well. "Oh, dear! Whatever makes you think so?" "Why, he hasn't cried for a whole hour!"—Tit-Bits. Endurance. Parkes—I have a washerwoman who is a remarkable example of sticking at a thing. Smith—How so? "She has been washing clothes for 50 years, and is still in the wring."—N. Y. World. Valuable Skates Skates made of gold are popular in St. Petersburg. One lady has had the blades of her skates enriched with diamonds. Skates set with pearls and precious stones have also been in fashion. Profitless. Miss Chicago—Money talks, you know. Miss Boston—A vulgar apothegm; culture makes no concession to the loquacity of lucre.—Boston Courier. A Record Breaker: He—They say his wife drove him to drink. She—Yes—and he lowered the record.—Chicago Evening News. Hardly Worth It. Some people will do a dollar's worth of sneaking to turn a ten-cent trick. Atchison Globe. THE MARKETS. New York, Sept. 4, CATTLE—Native Steers... $425 @$570 COTTON—Middling... $75 @$490 FLOUR—Winter, Wheat... $75 @$439 WHEAT—No. 2 Red... $73 @$81% CORN—No. 2 OATS—No. 2 PORK—Mess (new)... $1425 @$1525 ST. LOUIS. 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He is an agent of the St. Louis Palladium. His address is 2634 Baldwin street. ANTIOCH CHURCH Rev. F. McKinney preached a fine and instructive sermon last Sunday morning, and his congregation was much pleased to see him in the pulpit again after being detained at home for several weeks on account of the serious illness of his wife, who, we are glad to say, is very much better. In the evening the ex-pastor of Antioch church, Rev. Oden, preached. He showed that Christians at all times and places should hold up Christ. All enjoyed his sermon. Where were the President and vice-president of the B. Y. P. U. last Sunday? The prize is not promised to those who start and stop. 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. Washington Bee. Seattle Republic. Woman's World. Bluegrass Bugle. Chicago Broad Ax. Paducah Bee. The Parson Weekly Blade. The City Times, Galveston, Tex. Eagle, Kempsville. Ala. 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, Nashville, Tenn. The Business Herald, Donaldsonville, Ala. The St. Luke Herald, Richmond Va. The Progress, Omaha, Neb. Na hvilie Clarion, Nashville, Tenn. Missouri State Republican. United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten and Knights and Daughters of Tabor. I am pleased to announce that we have been given an important function in the Quincy Regalia Manufacturing Company. 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My long official relation with these orders enables me to know and appreciate the wants and requirements of my brothers and sisters, and since I am devoting my entire attention to these RAY'S TWENTY-SECOND Newly fitted up from bottom to Billiard Parlor in the city for th JIM RAY, interests, I can guarantee you entire satisfaction in the choicest goods at the lowest prices. Write for catalogue, price list and descriptive circular. Thanking you in advance for your co-operation in outfitting and raising our fraternal orders to a higher plane, Stop that cough. Go and get Pickett's Cough Syrup. Mr. P. W. Metz, of 812 Iron street, is one of the best carpet cleaners in the city. Call on him. He is up-to-date. Try Pickett's Headache Powders. Don't fail to get them. 2601 Lawton avenue. The Palladium wants ads. If our true friends wish to assist us, they will secure ads., forus. Stop that cough. Pickett's Cough. Syrup, 2601 Lawton avenue. Don't forget the billiard hall at 2326 Market street. A. A. Brooks. NEWSOME & RANDALL. Stenographers and Typewriters, Applicants prepared for Civil Service Examinations. OFFICE 4265 ST. FERDINAND AVENUE. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES. All indications point to a prosperous year and an unusually large attendance. The buildings, grounds, etc., are all in excellent repair, the location is high, sightly, and healthy, illness among students being almost unknown. Recent additions to the faculty since the June election are Professor Starnes, a graduate of Hampton, to superintend the industrial department, and Miss Sprague, of Washington, who will have charge of domestic science. Lincoln institute begins its first term for the scholastic year 1903-1904, Monday, September 7. Let all students, as far as possible, be present on the day of opening, as work begins at once without unnecessary delay. All of the departments will be open from the start, and in charge of specialists. President B. F. Allen has the true missionary spirit and spares no pains to make the work a success, and we feel sure that the patrons in Missouri, adjoining states and territories, will do their part toward maintaining a great school in the middle west that will re- BUFFET, and MARKET STS. to top. Electric lights. Largest the accommodation of our people. Proprietor. flect creditably the progressive and enterprising spirit of the Negro in this section. A MOST REMARKABLE CHARACTER. Mr. Robert Johnson, of 209 South Fifteenth street, was born in 1815; therefore, was a slave 45 years. He passed through the civil war in the commissary department, and since that time, through friends, he has secured several good positions. In 1881 he was employed by the late Hon. John W. Turner, street commissioner under Mayor William L. Ewing; then under Hon. D. R. Francis, who was mayor of St. Louis. For the past ten years he has been a patient sufferer, not being able to do any hard work, yet he was always willing to do something for a living. He is now a newsdealer, selling papers. By that means he makes a fair living. He sells the St. Louis Palladium, and if you wish to help him, you can do so. Remember, he can not get out, but you can get The St. Louis Palladium by calling at his house, 209 South aftenth street. Don't forget 1911, 1923, 2108, 2120, 2135, 2220 and 2236 Market street. You must go there. They want to see you and your friends. QUINCY REGALIA COMPANY, Per WILLIS N. BRENT, Afro-American Dept. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT BUILDING LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION ST. LOUIS, U.S.A. 1904 СПАРТЫ USED IN 1858 Way back in the year 1858 the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow was used by Colored people in the north, and is now used all over the country from Maine to Texas and Oregon to Florida. The continued use of the preparation for such a long period of time is a positive proof that it gives perfect satisfaction to all. It makes kinky or curly hair straight, soft and beautiful. Stops falling hair, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents a bottle. Get it from your dealer or send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. TO THE SUBSCRIBERS OF THE PALLADIUM. We hope to be out collecting, as we have not been able for the last two weeks. Those who can, will please pay Miss Katie Johnson, 2627 Papin. Those north will pay Mrs. M. A. Lawrence, of 3944 St. Ferdinand avenue. Newly Fitted. We have been looking for it. Holt's Saloon, 1925 Market street. Something new. The Jockey Club, 3924 Sophia avenue. Wm. Dover, Proprietor, is always ready to fill you up. The Gem Saloon—Hugh B. White, Proprietor, is the place to rest the weary head—1911 Market street. If you wish to help the good cause along, go to old friend Jeff Smith, 1201 Morgan street, and get good drinks. Then we see the Pink Coat Bar, Twenty-second and Market streets. Williams and Head will do you up fine. A fine place of resort is 1911 Market street, where you can get either an "eye-opener" or a "night-cap." Hugh B. White, Proprietor. The Rosbud Bar, 2220 Market street, Tom Turpin, proprietor, can "dress you up" with all that makes a man lively—good beer and whiskey. Jeff Smith's is the place to go—1201 Morgan street. Don't forget Teress, the Florist, 1308 Olive street, the best in the city. Mr. Wm. P. Dye's Buffet, 2801 Manchester avenue, is the place to rest your weary head by taking good cigars and beer. We take pleasure in presenting to the public Geo. S. Williams, who has been conducting a saloon at 715 Linden street. He has been in the business for years, and is known to keep an orderly and quiet place. You will do well by calling at his place. We will have more to say about him in the future. A New Rooming House. Mrs. Mary White has fitted up a new rooming house at 200 South 14th street. It is, indeed, a model in beauty and convenience. She has ten rooms fitted up in the most elegant style from bottom to top. She is now ready to receive guests, both single and married. Don't fail to give her a call. She will give general satisfaction to her many guests. Remember her number—200 South 14th street. Stop that cough. Pickett's Cough Syrup. A Coal Yard. Mr. John Fitzhugh, of 2354 Chestnut street, has opened a coal yard. Mr. Fitzhugh's legs were broken at the Century building, May 30, 1902. He has been confined to his home for eleven months. He is able to get about and has opened a coal yard. We trust that the good people will help a worthy at 2354 Chestnut street. Mrs. J. W. Wheeler. Dressmaking, Designing, Cutting, Fitting, Purchasing, MISSOURI STATE BUILDING + ST LOUIS-1904. Building proper ..... $140,000 Refrigerating plant ..... 20,000 Sculpture ..... 15,000 Electric fountain ..... 3,000 Mineral decorations ..... 5,000 CARL YOUNG, Night-MIXERS-CHAS. TURPIN, Day. TOM TUKPIN, Prop. only thoroughly experienced and the very competent Colored Undertakers in the A. RUSSELL, boarding and UNDERTA We are the only thorou tically competent A. Livery Boarding a We have our own Carriage 2118-20-22 Market St We are the only thoroughly experienced and the only practically competent Colored Undertakers in the city. we have our own conveyances and do all our own work Carriages furnished for all occasions. Market St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Teleph We have our own conveyances and do all our own work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. 211S-20-22 Market St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Telephone, C-390. Fine Wines and Liquors. DYE'S Fet and Pool Ro WM. P. DYE, Proprietor. Manchester Ave., St. L. Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. SEE urer Meat and Provision CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STREET, Fourteenth Street. Branch: 3204 La TELEPHONES: TELEPHON 033-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KI 5 FRANKLIN AVENUE, KINLOCH C Buffet a 2801-3 Manchester TO Maurer M CA 1402 N No. 5 S. Fourteenth TELEPHONES: BELL, Main 2103-A KINLE 2606 FRANK Maurer Meat and Provision Co. 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. BIG SU BRAD G SUMMER SA BRADBURY PIANO CO. BIG SUMMER SALE. BRADBURY PIANO CO. THE GREATEST VALUES EVER OFFERED. A. E. WHITAKER, Manager, New Pianos, upright and square. Pianos, used but a few weeks will be dis- posed of at heavy discount. 1012 Olive St. BRADBURY 1012 Olive Street. 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 ROSEBUD BAR. 2220-2222 Market Street, Phone—Kinloch D-855. St. Louis, Mo. Pool Room in Connection. roughly experienced and the only prac- tion Colored Undertakers in the city. RUSSELL, and UNDERTAKING in conveyances and do all our own work. ages furnished for all occasions. , ST. LOUIS, MO. Telephone, C-390 Imported and Domestic Cigars. DYE'S and Pool Room, WM. P. DYE, Proprietor. Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. SEE Seat and Provision Co. ASH MARKETS: MARKET STREET. Street. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: OCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1022 LIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 720. JUMMER SALE. BURY PIANO CO. St. Louis, Mo.