St. Louis Palladium

ST.LOUIS PALLADIUM Vol. XIX. No. 43. DR. D. P. DR. D. P. ROBERTS THE CONFERENCE THE CONFERENCE At St. Paul's Chapel Well Attended and Interesting. The Missouri conference of the A. M. E church convened its forty-ninth annual session at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning in St. Paul's chapel, corner of Leffingwell and Lawton avenues. The opening ceremonies were conducted by Bishop C. T. Shaffer, who will preside over the conference. Rev. James Allen, of St. Louis, Rev. J. D. Barkesdale, of Kansas City, and Rev. N. C. Buren, the three presiding elders of the conference, Dr. H. B. Parks, of New York, and Dr. G. W. Gaines, of St. Paul, Minn. assisted in the devotional exercises. Rev. B. W. Stewart, city missionary of St. Louis, preached the annual sermon, taking for his text Psalms city 34. The theme of his discourse was "God and His Works." This was followed by holy communion, which was administered by Bishop Shaffer to 64 ministers and 112 laymen. The organization of the conference resulted in the election of Rev. Edward R. Vaughan, of Springfield, chief secretary; Rev. A. O. D. Steele, of Kirkwood, recording secretary; Rev. C. A. Williams, of Malta Bend, statistician. The remainder of the morning session was devoted to the appointment of the usual committees. Annual reports from churches so far as read show considerable advancement in the numerical and financial strength of the church. The evening session was devoted to the formal opening of the conference. Bishop Shaffer made a brief address in which he set forth the following facts and figures about the A. M. E. church: Since its organization, in 1789, it has grown from sixteen persons to an organization embracing 700,000 laymen, 5,000 ordained ministers, 10,000 elders and 30 bishops. It cares for 5,000 students and 375,000 Sunday school children. It has 65 conference districts in America and five in Africa, where it is also supports 200 missionaries, in charge of 10,000 converted natives. At the conclusion of his remarks he introduced Mayor Rolla Wells, who delivered the address of welcome to the conference on behalf of the city. Rev. W. T. Vernon, D. D., president of Western University, responded on behalf of the ministers. Rev. S. W. Parr, pastor of Leonard avenue Presbyterian church, welcomed the conference on behalf of the city churches, to which Rev. L. H. Harris, of Belmont, responded. Prof. Arthur D. Langston welcomed the conference on behalf of the citizens, to whichRev. J. D. Barksdale, of Kansas City, responded. The programme was interspersed with music by the surpliced choir of St. Paul's church. Rev. J. B. Wallace Conducted the Des- otional Exercises—Morning Sess- session Was Regular Rout- ine. Business. The afternoon session was opened at 2:30 o'clock, and was devoted to hearing reports from the following committees: W. P. M. M. fund, church extension, Sunday-school union, Bibel course, education, Payne theological seminary, Western University, Shaffer chair of theology, contingent fund and state of the church. Bishop Tyree was introduced during the afternoon. After giving a graphic description of conditions in the south he said: Bishop Tyree's Address. "Living in the midst of a district where they lynch and burn our people at the stake, we are not striking back, for that means death. We are patient- CHURCH STATISTICS. SECOND DAY'S SESSION. ly waiting and praying for the day of our deliverance. God will some day punish the bloodstained persons who hunt down and murder a helpless, defenseless and patient people. "We are striving to raise the standard of education, although there are some who would have it lowered. I fear that many of our people would be frightened out of Mississippi on account of the very rash views and utterances of Maj. Vardaman, who seldom over speaks a good word for the race; but I thank God that there are such great and good men as Bishop Galloway and others on each side of the river, who are favorable to higher education and to every advancement of the Nero race. "It is remarkable to see how the wealthy southern people encourage Negroes in all manner of industries and how they will assist them in purchasing homes. The man who does not believe the Negro is taking advantage of many of his opportunities in the south is behind the times. It is true we have many idle and vicious characters among us, whose depraved condition is largely due to temptation to drunkenness. The home getting spirit is more rife than ever and one not acquainted with the conditions would be surprised to enter the hundreds of comfortable homes now occupied by Negroes. The watchword of the church in the south is Christian education." The evening session was devoted to the annual educational meeting, which consisted of a sermon by Rev. N. C. Buren, P. E., of Cape Girardeau district, on "Christian Education," and the reading and discussion of the report of the committee on education. The exercises were interspersed with musical selections by the choir of St. Paul's Chapel. Rev. William Martin of Waverly and Rev. I. N. Triplett of Odessa, were placed by special resolution on the superannuated list. Rev Triplett has served thirty-seven and Re. Martin thirty-four years. Remarks on the lives and services of these retiring ministers were made by several ministers in attendance namely, Rev B. W. Stewart, Rev J. Frank McDonald, Rev G. W. Gains, Rev H. S. Parks, Bishop Shaffer and others. The occasion was very solemn and affecting. ITEMS OF THE CONFERENCE. Editor H. T. Johnson is indeed a most wonderful man. B. F. Watson is called the Sweet Singer of the A. M. E. church. H. S. Parks is the Son of Thunder, a most powerful preacher. W. T. Vernon is called the Demosthenes of Twentieth Century, a man well versed in ancient history. Rev. Hawkins is one of the most powerful prayers now in the Missouri conference. Secretary Vaughn is a man with much patience. We have never seen his temper too hight too excite him. Bishop Tyre is not only a good presiding officer, but his talk brings fire to the hearts of true Christians. Rev. W. D. Chapelle is indeed a good reasoner. He makes clear all his points. Rev. N. C. Beuren preached a very able educational sermon last Thursday. L. H. Harris, of Belmont, came out of the flooded district looking well. Rev. P. Thurman, whose church was destroyed by fire, came to make his report. STOP MARCH. The young son of Rev. Jessie Peck, died a few days ago, and was buried in Kansas City, Mo., last Wednesday, October 7. The daughter of Rev. C. C. Owens, of Kansas City, Kas., died there a few days ago, and was buried last Wednesday. DR. BRABHAM. He Gives His Side of the Controversy with Dr. McDowell. Mr. Editor—Please give me space in the columns of your paper to inform my friends and the general public the stand taken against me at the Provident hospital. Many have asked me why my patients have been rejected when taken to said hospital for treatment. In May, 1902, Dr. McDowell and myself had a fistic encounter on the premises of the hospital. The said doctor indicted me and the civil courts decided the affair. The board of the hospital asked me, through its secretary, to apologize for my actions on the premises. I at once mailed to the board the said apology. The board met and the statement was read, and it was moved and seconded that the apology be accepted. Then Dr. McDowell arose and said if the apology was accepted he would resign from the board. So, as he was so important, a part of the board, asked that I should make another statement to please a man who envied me from the depth of his heart. This I failed to comply with. Note—When the affair took place Dr. McDowell was not a member of the board. But by some shrewd tactics he was placed upon the board and allowed to sit as judge in my case. When has it ever happened in any age of the history of the human family, where two individuals had a combat and one is allowed to sit and decide the case where both are involved? Mr. Inge, the secretary of the board, said the statement or apology was perfectly satisfactory to him. Dr. O. T. fields said the same. Doctors Mansifee and Jones who are members of the board have come out in unequivocal terms and said: "It is an outrage." Mr. W. C. Gordon, another member of the board, said he had nothing to do with the rejection of my patients from the hospital. So anyone can see that Dr. McDowell and a few of his friends that he can influence are trying to run the hospital and say who shall or shall not be connected with the same. These are undeniable facts. I have endeavored to give to the public the facts as they are. Very respectfully. W. S. BRABHAM, M. D., Fourteenth and Market St. The Conference at St. Paul's Chapel. The A. M. E. conference convened at St. Paul's Chapel last Wednesday morning. The choir was at its best, and rendered seventeen sweet selections that went to the hearts of all who heard them. As the bishop led the procession in the chapel, and the choir marched to their seats it seemed as if all were transported to heavenly climes. Dr. Roberts, as usual, did credit to himself and church members, and all acknowledged that the occasion was one long to be remembered. The sermon of B. W. Steward was spilted and heart-felt. ANTIOCH CHURCH NOTES. Sunday, October 11, is Covenant and Communion day. The members are expected to be present. Do not forget the Antioch sewing circle every Friday, at 2 o'clock p. m. Mrs. S. Dillard, president; Miss Ella Williams, secretary. A grand concert will be given by the choir at Antioch church, Tuesday evening, October 13, 1903. Prof. L. H. Patterson, musical director; Rev. F. McKinney, pastor. FREE EVENING SCHOOL A free evening school will be opened at the L'Overture School building, Jefferson avenue and Papin street, Monday evening, October 12, at seven o'clock. The school will be open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening from seven to nine o'clock. All books will be furnished free. Mrs. Wolfskill, of 4545 Cottage avenue, died after almost eight months of patient suffering. Rev. W. C. Williams was constantly at her bedside during her many months of illness. She was conscious up to her death. Biding mother, husband and children a final farewell, she passed into rest. She leaves a mother, two children, husband an many friends to mourn her loss. She was buried from St. James' church, last Saturday. Rev. W. C. Williams preached the funeral sermon. Mrs. Ada Wood, of 4003 Fairfax, is entertaining her sister, Miss Ida Young, of Hopkinsville,Ky. Her cousin, Miss Maud Manning, of Nashville, is also her guest. They will remain several months. BROADWAY JAZZ P. H. $\triangle$ member of the Missouri conference. has been campaigning in the cause of Entered thee North Missouri conference for 23 years. He was stationed in the fall of 1880. Watson was at Holden last year, and came up to fourteen years in the far west, and he the conference with a good report. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. A new second-hand furniture store has been opened at 806 North Fourteenth street by L. W. Vinegar. The Paladium man has resolved to look upon the bright side of the picture, and be blind to all faults, except his own. Mrs. Hattie Williams has been appointed deputy mistress of the order of the S. M. T. in St. Louis. We wish her success. W. C. Gordon, the undertaker, is doing a good business. Yes, he knows how to gain the people's good will. No. 2218 Morgan street. We would like to have the cuts of prominent business and professional men, to appear in the St. Louis Pallathem at the World's fair. The photo of Grand Lodge, taken by Mrs Denslow, of Macon, Mo., is an excellent reproduction. Every member ought to have one. Price, 65 cents. Mr. Allen Harris and J. D. Russell will manufacture head and foot boards for graves. Call at 702 North Sixteenth street. Phone; Kinloch C957. Anderson Russell, the undertaker, is doing a fine business, and will make his mark, as he is yet a young man. Some woman will soon, soon! Well, he is not married. No. 2120 Market street. --- BYRON TROUBADOURS. At the Washington-Metropolitan church, Jefferson avenue and Morgan street, Wednesday evening, October 21, 1903, Jas. W. Grant presents the famous Byron Troubadours, the only and most successful combination of its kind Mr. David Johnson, of 4239 Maffitt avenue, is quite ill. Mrs. Susan Foster, of Hannibal, Mo., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ida Wiban, of 1736 North Twelfth street. Mrs. Lucy McClain, of Edwardsville, Ill., was in the city, Tuesday, and saw the V. P. parade. Mrs. Belle Rodgers has entered the art studio of Sexton & Maxwell, to take a course of painting. Don't forget the Grand Ball and Cakewalk to be given by the 400 Baseball club at Stolle's hall, November 30. Mrs. Ida Johnson departed this life Saturday, October 3, and was buried from Antioch church Thursday, October 6. Miss Anna B. Thomson has removed from 4010 Finney avenue to 1714 New Newstead avenue, where she will be pleased to see her friends. Mrs. M. A. Lawrence will leave, Sunday night, to attend the Baptist Woman's Missionary convention at Lexington, Mo., October 12 and 13. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace McIntyre (nee Floyd), of East St. Louis, Ill., spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Floyd. FOR RENT-The West End K. P. Hall, at 3719 Cass avenue; also two living rooms at same number. Inquire of WILLIAM PRIDE, at 3103 Fair avenue. [Name not visible] REV. T. L. WATSON. Missouri conference. Missouri conference Rev. Watson was the far west, and he has been campaign Christ for 23 years, at Holden last year the conference with $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 5 cents. now traveling. Popular music, laughter and song. Popular Prices—Gallery, 15 cents; balcony and family circle, 25 cents; dress circle (reserved) 35 cents; box seats (reserved) 50 cents. Rev. Donovant, who formerly resided at 4218 St. Louis avenue, is now at 4213 Ashland avenue. The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Floyd, of 2529 Bellglade avenue, is yet open to Cupid's darts. Monday evening, October 12, Miss Sallie Parquet will be united in marriage to Mr. Nash, of Carlinville, Ill., where they will reside. Rev. Jesse Peck, of the Denver conference, is visiting the Missouri conference. His brother, of the North Missouri conference, is also a visitor. They are delegates to the general conference, which will be held in May, 1904, in Chicago. The delegates from this conference are Dr. D. P. Roberts, Rev. A. A. Gilbert and Rev. N. C. Beauren. Mrs. M. A. Russell and Mrs. Elliott, of Ashland, Mo., were visiting Mrs. Tandy and daughter, at 2622½ Mills street. They will remain several days. A reception will be tendered them next Sunday by Mrs. Tandy and daughter. Mrs. Douglass, of 3606 Delmar avenue, is taking life easy. She is the picture of health, and thinks there is no husband on earth but hers. We are glad to see such devotion to the worse half. P. two quire ave- Mrs. Flemings, of 3711 Hickory street, in nursing a very bad cold. She had better be more careful, or she will be unable to serve her patrons in the dress-making lin. J. W. WHEELER, Editor and Managen ST. LOUIS. MISSOURI Former President Grover Cleveland will address the Commercial club, of Chicago, October 14. Gen. Orland Smith, ex-vice-president of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad and a distinguished officer during the civil war, died at Chicago on the 4th. Fifty members of the First (III.) Regiment band, who refused to play in the Chicago centennial parade, have been recommended for discharge from the regiment. There was a great deal of excitement in Silver City, N. M., and the surrounding country, on the 6th, over a phenomenal gold strike at Gold Gulch. Assays as high as $6,000 per ton were reported. The town of St. Charles, in Winona county, Minnesota, was almost completely wiped out by a tornado on the 4th. Seven persons were killed and 28 were injured, many of them seriously. Judge Lawrence Y. Sherman, of Macomb, Ill., formally announced, on the 7th, that his name would be presented to the next Republican state convention for the nomination as a candidate for governor of Illinois. Five hundred glovemakers, employed in four factories, in Chicago, went on strike, on the 7th, because the employers refused to grant demands for increased wages and to renew an agreement that expired September 21. An estimate was made, on the 3d that this year's cotton crop in Oklahoma and Indian Territory would amount to 523,756 bales, based on the reports made by the various railroad companies traversing that section. Wilson S. Bissell, former postmaster-general, died, at Buffalo, N. Y., on the 6th, after a long illness. The end came easily and peacefully. The physician who had been attending him during his recent illness and members of the family were at his bedside. J. G. Harris, city judge of Hobart, Okla., was arraigned, on the 3d, on 16 counts, charging him with receiving money from gambling houses in payment for allowing them to operate in that city. It was charged also that he protected gamblers from arrest for a financial consideration. King Oscar of Sweden received C. W. Kohlsaat, the St. Louis exposition commissioner, on the 6th, in private audience. His majesty manifested great interest in the exposition, and said he regretted he could not go to the United States, but he hoped the crown prince, Gustaf, would represent him in St Louis. Chicago's centennial celebration closed on the night of the 3d in a blaze of fireworks, which illuminated the largest crowd ever assembled on the lake front. Estimes of the number which witnessed the greatest fireworks display seen in Chicago since the World's fair ranged from 100,000 to 125,000 persons. William Nelson Cromwell, the attorney of the new Panama Canal Co., had an interview with President Roosevelt, on the 7th, during which the status of the Panama canal treaty was discussed pretty thoroughly. It was said that the president would discuss the matter fully in his message to the regular session of congress. The Illinois state fair, at Springfield closed on the 3d. The total receipts for the week were $52,000, exceeding the receipts of 1901, the next best year by over $13,000. The attendance was greater on every day than on the corresponding day of former fairs. This was a demonstration of unexamined progress and prosperity in Illinois. With the exception of two shafts the miners in the eight mines in the Springfield, Ill., subdistrict, who went or strike, on the 3d, because the operators had failed to comply with the law requiring the building of wash-houses, returned to work, on the 5th. It was said the men returned to work by direction of the Illinois executive board of the United Mine Workers. The remains of Sir Michael Herbert the late British ambassador at Washington, were interred, on the 6th, in the family burial ground in Wilton, Wiltshire, England. The funeral was largely private. King Edward and the prince of Wales sent representatives, Ambassador Choate, Secretary Whit and Second Secretary Carter, of the American embassy, represented the United States. Citizens of Asheville, N. C., held a mass meeting, on the 2d, to raise funds for the erection of a monument to mark the graves of "Bill Nye" and his daughter in Calvary cemetery, three miles south of Asheville. The failure of two banks cost Mrs. Nye, the widow, the $50,000 left by the humorist, and all she had left was the money derived from the sale of "Buck Shoals," the home of the humorist, near Asheville. A good deal of pressure was brought to bear on President Roosevelt, on the 2d, to induce him not to call congress into extraordinary session in November, but to all callers who spoke to him in that vein he said that this government was committed to the proposition that the Cuban reciprocity treaty be made effective at the earliest possible date, and he regarded it as a matter of good faith that this country should keep its word. Continues Crusade in Favor of Protection to British Workmen. WARNING TO GREAT BRITAIN Predicts Ruin If Present Policy Is Adhered To—British Workmen Must Either Take Lower Wages or Lose Their Work. London, Oct. 8.—Continuing his fiscal campaign, Mr. Chamberlain last night addressed a meeting of 4,000 persons in the town hall of Greenock, a seaport on the Clyde, 42 miles from Glasgow. He spoke for an hour and a quarter, and dealt particularly with the questions of retaliation and reciprocity. The late colonial secretary said that he was a free trader and wanted to live harmoniously with his neighbors, but he desired free exchange with all nations. If they would not exchange he was not a free trader at any price. He respected "our American cousins," had considerable respect for the Germans, and great respect and greater friendship for the French. The policy of this nation was to use the tariff to ease the home trade and exclude foreign trade, while under the present system in the United Kingdom, trude was steadily decreasing. Mr. Chamberlain asked why all protective nations prospered more than the United Kingdom. If the Cobdenites could satisfactorily answer he would ask to be allowed to hide his diminished head. His occupation would be gone. He continued: "I say that you are inconsistent. You are adopting a suicidal course. If you persist in the present policy your workmen must either take lower wages or lose their work." Mr. Chamberlain proceeded to refer to the enormous output of the United States Steel corporation works, and the diminishing home demand in the United States for steel, owing to financial difficulties, the reduction in railway construction, etc. He quoted from an American paper an interview with a director of the Steel corporation on the fall demand, in which the director declared they had no intention of diminishing the output and throwing out of employment thousands of American workmen. Instead they would invade foreign markets. Mr. Chamberlain contended that this steel would be sent to Great Britain, the only free market, and said: "I warn you that within two or three years you will have dumped here 10,000,000 tons of American iron, and thousands of British workmen will lose employment for the sole benefit of American manufacturers and American workmen. I sympathize with American workmen, but, after all, I belong to England, and I am not cosmopolitan enough to see the happiness and prosperity of American workmen secured by the starvation and misery of the British." Concluding his general restatement the speaker said that agriculture in Great Britain was practically destroyed, the sugar trade was gone, the silk trade was gone, the iron and wool industries were threatened, and the same fate would come to the cotton trade. VENEZUELANS ARE ANGRY. The Claim of Del Rio Brothers, Mexican Citizens, Decided Against Venezuela. Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 8.—The hearing of the claims of Del Rio brothers, Mexican citizens, for money lent to Venezuela during the year 1824, was concluded Tuesday before the Mexican-Venezuelan mixed tribunal. Senior Ayala, the Spanish midriver at Cracas, and the umpire of the tribunal, condemned Venezuela to pay $510,000, the sum claimed being $570,000. The decision has caused considerable feeling in Caracas, and the press has begun a violent campaign against Mexicans and the umpires. HURRICANE IN GERMANY. Lives Lost and Much Damage Done in Various Parts of Germany by Hurricane. Berlin, Oct. 8.—A hurricane is sweeping over Germany. A portion of the tower, 180 feet high, of the new city hall at Charlottenburg, a suburb of Berlin, has been blown down and trees in the parks and forests have been uprooted. A wall at the new baths of Dresden was blown over, killing four workmen and injuring eight others. A mill was blown down at Lubeck and numerous other small accidents have occurred. Hear-Admiral Forsyth Married. Shamokin, Pa., Oct 8.—Rear-Admiral James McQueen Forsyth, V. S. N., retired, of Philadelphia, was married, Tuesday night, to Miss Caroline Adeali Helfenstein, of this city. The ceremony took place in Trinity Episcopal church. Fortune For a Veteran. Quincy, Ill., Oct. 8.—Constantine Lazgenbacher, aged 75 years, an inmate of the state soldiers' home, has just received the assurance that he is one of the heirs to an estate estimated at $250,000. For forty years he had been supposed to be dead. To Make an Extended Tour. Boaton, Oct. 8.—In response to recent and urgent invitations Dr. Rev. Fran- E. Clark, president of the world's Christian Endeavor union, has decided to visit New Zealand, Australia and Dana-pa'i, Hawaii and Samoa. NEWS FROM MISSOURI. For the second time in a month the home of Henry Grobe, of Rich Hill, was set on fire by an incendiary. Jacob Kelss, a well-known sawmill proprietor at Canton, ended his life because of long-continued illness. Rev. R. M. Talbert, pastor of the Christian church at Farmington, has quit the pulpit to become editor of the Farmington Progress. Representative Vandiver, of the Fourteenth Missouri district, who was mentioned as a gubernatorial candidate, predicts that Folk will be nominated for governor by the democrats and that he will be elected by from 75,000 to 100,000 majority. Harvey Fellows, of Spickard, and Noah Cartwright, of Princeton, halfbrothers, lived within a few miles of each other for 21 years before they, last week, discovered each other's identity. Mr. Cartwright had long been supposed by his relatives to be dead. Nelson W. McLeod, chairman of the St. Louis citizens' committee which is pushing Circuit Attorney Folk for governor, has sent a circular letter to the democratic county officials and democratic county committeemen asking them to organize Folk clubs in every township in the state. A head-end collision between a southbound Frisco freight train and northbound passenger train near Koshikonong resulted in the death of Barney McChristian, engineer, Aaron White, fireman, and John Finch, engineer, all of Springfield. Both engines were demolished and the crews buried under the wreck. Congressman John T. Hunt, of the Eleventh district, has declared himself for Hawes for governor. Hunt was a candidate for the office in 1896 against the incumbent, Charles F. Joy, but was defeated by about 3,500 votes. A year ago Hunt succeeded in turning the tables on ex-Congressman Joy, and was victorious by close to 5,000 votes. The first annual meeting of the Missouri Corn Growers' association will be at Columbia January 5, 1904. Officers will be elected and a temporary organization effected. Prizes will be offered for corn displays and the subject of corn growing will be discussed. The meeting will last four days. A feature will be a corn school conducted for the benefit of the association. An organization of Missouri republican county chairmen and secretaries was effected at Clayton, with M. W. Gustin, of Salem, for president; Dr. Alonzo Tubbs, of Hermann, vice president, and P. E. Horine, of Cassville, secretary. A committee was appointed to draft a declaration of principles upon which the organization stands, the keynote of which is "harmony and organization." At Moberly, October 17, leading democrats of Missouri will meet to discuss the necessity of keeping Missouri "in the front rank of all democratic states." Speakers at the meeting will be Senators Cockrell and Stone, Gov. Dockery and Congressman Champ Clark and David A. DeArmond. In addition to these, a feature of the occasion will be the presence on the platform of every democratic congressman in the state, something never before known in Missouri. Gov. Dockery approved the purchase of the Magnolia property in St. Louis, comprising three acres, for $28,000. The new state school for the blind will be located there. The purchase was made by the commission appointed to locate and supervise the erection of the new building. The old property in St. Louis has not been sold, but the commissioners are having plans and specifications made for the new building and expect to begin its erection soon. The last legislature appropriated $120,000 for the new building. The aggregate amount of capital placed in the 115 business enterprises to which were issued certificates of incorporation or licenses to do business in Missouri by the secretary of state during the month of September is $6,651,000, as against $5,540,220 for the month of August and $7,746,110.39 for the month of July, making a total for the three months of $20,937,330.39, and a gain in September over the preceding month of $1,110,780. On the month's business there was paid to the state $13,935 in fees, of which the domestic companies paid $13,330 and the foreign companies $605. Of the 87 domestic companies incorporated during September in Missouri, 37 were located in St. Louis, their aggregate capitalization being $2,095,000; Kansas City had 18 of them, with an aggregate capitalization of $274,000, while the six established in St. Joseph had an aggregate capitalization of $271,000, making a total for the three cities of $2,640,000. The other 26 concerns which were chartered were scattered over the state, their capitalization aggregating $812,000. In the figures in this paragraph nothing is embraced save the mercantile and manufacturing concerns and miscellaneous companies. Neither railroads, banks nor foreign companies are included. George Marshall Francisco, 60 years old, who is dead at Marshall, was the first male born in that city. He was a soldier under command of Stonewall Jackson and the first commander of Marmaduke camp, Confederate Veterans. The discovery was made at Jefferson City that the Jefferson monument, which stood over the grave of Thomas Jefferson and which was removed to the campus of Missouri university, has been defaced. Ex-United States Senator Vest has gone to St. Louis from Sweet Springs where he will spend the winter. CHINESE TREATY AT LAST SIGNED Cable From Minister Gonger Announces Signing of Treaty. STATE DEPARTMENT PLEASED Great Satisfaction Is Expressed at the Outcome—Makes Certain That Two Ports in Manchuria Will Be Opened to United States. Washington, Oct. 9.—The state department was informed Thursday that the American Chinese commercial treaty has been signed at Shanghai and that the Japanese-Chinese treaty would be signed in the afternoon. An imperial decree by the Chinese government has made the treaty effective so far as that government is concerned, but it must be ratified by the United States senate before ratifications can be exchanged and the treaty put in operation. Great satisfaction is expressed at the state department at the outcome, as it makes certain that the two ports in Manchuria will be opened to the United States, no matter what the outcome as to the negotiations for the evacuation of that territory by Russia may be. The assurance that Russia has previously given, and to which this government would insist upon adherence, is that the treaty arrangements made with China covering Manchurian ports will be binding on the Russian government. The principal points of the treaty are briefly as follows: First—Settlement of the long-vexed question of international taxation in China Second—Recognition of Americans' right of residence throughout the empire for missionary work. Third—Protection of patents, tradesmarks and copyrights. Fourth—Mining rights. Fifth—Opening of new localities to international trade in the part of the empire in which the United States has vast commercial interests. Sixth—Right to carry on trade, industries and manufactures in all ports of China. RUSSIA HOLDS MANCHURIA. China Believes That War Between Japan and Russia Is In inevitable Unless Concessions Are Made. Yokohama, Oct. 9.—According to all Chinese reports Thursday, the date fixed for the evacuation of Manchuria by the Russian troops passed without a Russian move toward the evacuation of Manchuria. In the meantime, the Russo-Japanese negotiations regarding Corea and Manchuria are proceeding at Tokio, between the Japanese cabinet and the Russian minister, Baron De Rosen. The latter is acting under direct instructions from Admiral Alexieff, viceroy of the far east. The prospect is considered doubtful unless Russia makes substantial concessions. The rumor of the Japanase rejection of the Russian demands is officially denied. The press, Thursday, officially warned against indulging in sensationalism. China is understood to be waiting for the result of Japan's negotiations before further treating with Russia for the evacuation of Manchuria. China Answers Russia's Demands. Victoria, B. C., Oct. 9.—The steamer Olympia arrived Thursday from Yokohama and the Orient, bringing news that China had replied to the new Russian demands, seeking a postponement of the evacuation of Manchuria. China answered all the clauses excepting that relative to a duty imposed on Russian goods entering Manchuria, the replies being evasive efforts to delay action. One Japanese correspondent telegraphs from Pekin that, prior to responding, Prince Ching endeavored vainly to secure news from the Japanese minister regarding the direct Russo-Japanese negotiations, and the correspondent wires that China has now arrived at the conclusion that war between Russia and Japan is inevitable. NINETY RUSSIAN SHIPS. Formidable Russian Fleet of Warships Said to Be Anchored Alongside Japanese. Paris, Oct. 9.—Official information received here shows that a formidable Russian fleet, comprising 90 warships of all classes, has left Port Arthur and has arrived at Ma-San-Pho, south of Corea, where the Japanese fleet had already arrived. The Russian ships have anchored within the Ma-San-Pno harbor alongside the Japanese ships. Several bridges of Russian troops have been moved forward to the Corean boundary and are now encamped on the border. Diplomatic negotiations are still proceeding at Tokio. These do not relate to the evacuation of Manchuria by the Russian troops, but to the future of Corea. Gen. John A. Leggett Dying. Butte, Mont., Oct. 9.—Gen. John A. Leggett, territorial governor of Montana under President Grant, twice mayor of New Haven, Mich., and one of the founders of the Republican party, having been closely associated with Abraham Lincoln, is dying at Hunter's, Hot Springs, Mont., aged 71. Grain Elevator Burned. Missouri Valley, Ia., Oct. 9.—Fire, Thursday, destroyed the Updike Grain Co.'s elevator, in this city, together with 300,000 bushels of grain. Loss $200,000; fully insured. STRUCK BY TROLLEY CAR STRUCK BY TROLLEY CAR Accident To a Wagon Load of Kansas City, Kas., Sight Seers. Were Returning From Viewing the Priests-of Pallas Parade at Kansas City, Mo.-Ten Injured. Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 9.—A westbound Chelsea Park trolley car struck a wagon containing 14 persons at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday night, at the corner of Thirteenth street and Stewart avenue in Kansas City. Kas. The front wheels of the wagon were torn in splinters and all the occupants of the wagon were thrown to the pavement. The injured are: Mrs. Edna Barker, Welborn, Kas.; may die. Mrs. Otto Brenner, Welborn, Kas.; cut and bruised; rendered unconscious. Otto Brenner, Welborn, Kas.; cuts and brushed, rendered unconscious. Knox Barker, Welborn, Kas.; cut; rendered unconscious. Mrs. Bertie Wilson, bruises; rendered unconscious. John Wilson, 15 year-old, Kansas City, Kas; bruises. Lottie Wilson, 12-year-old, bruises; rendered unconscious. Dottie Wilson, 10 years-old, Kansas City, Kas; bruised. George Gray, 20 years old, Welborn, Kas; cut in right leg. Douse Gray, 7 years old, Welborn, Kas; bruised and cut; rendered unconscious. The occupants of the wagon had been to this city, to witness the Priests of Pallas parade and were returning home when the accident took place. UNDER THE ANTI-TRUST LAW. District Attorney Moore, at Austin, Tex., Getting After Railroad and Express Companies. Austin, Tex., Oct. 9.—District Attorney Warren Moore, on behalf of the state, has entered suits under the anti-trust law against certain railroad and express companies alleging that certain corporations had entered into contracts whereby one express company (named in the contract between the road and an express company) was given a monopoly and that other express companies and persons were prevented from doing an express business on the roads having the contracts. The attorney-general prays for penalties and forfeiture of charter. The penalties in the suits filed aggregate $20,000. The defendants are the Rock Island railroad and the United States Express Co.; the Texas Pacific railroad and the Texas Express Co.; the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad and the American Express Co.; the San Antonio & Arkansas Pass railroad and the Wells Fargo Express Co. Attorney Moore states his intention to file 49 other suits of a similar character, embracing every railroad company in the state. THE MAUNA LOA OUTBREAK. The Famous Hawaiian Volcano Is Presenting a Grand Spectacle to Sight Seers. Honolulu, Oct. 9.—Further advises state that Mauna Loa's outbreak is very heavy. The flowing lava makes a grand spectacle. Excursions are being arranged from Honolulu. A wireless message from Hilo to the Advertiser says the volcano is very active, and that the lava flow is going towards the Kahuku cattle ranch. A messenger reports that two streams of lava, very wide, may be seen from Volcano house, Kilauea, and all parts of the Kona plantation. The glow is visible in Hilo. It is believed that the lava will break out further down the mountain. No plantations or settlements are endangered by the lava, and there will be no material damage. DEFEATED ALL THE COWBOYS Lucille Mullhall Won the $1,000 Steer-Roping Contest at South McAlester, I. T. Chicago, Oct. 9.—A dispatch to the Tribune from South McAlester, I. T., says: Lucille Mullhall, 18 years old, and a friend of President Roosevelt, has won the $1,000 steer-roping contest here, defeating the best-known cowboys in the southwest. The conditions were that three steers were to be roped and tied in the fastest time, and the contest was open to all. Miss Mullhall threw the first steer and it in 43 seconds. The second required 1 minute and 11 seconds, while the third was roped, thrown and tied in the remarkable fast time of 40 seconds. Baltimore, Md., Oct. 9.—The physicians and surgeons at St. Agnes sanitarium, who are in attendance upon Archbishop Kain, of St. Louis, state that the condition of the patient at Thursday midnight was unchanged Monument Dedicated Chattanooga, Tenn., Oct. 9.-The monument erected to the memory of both union and confederate soldiers of Maryland who participated in the battles around Chataanooga was dedicated at Orchard Knob, near the lacation of Grant's headquarters. Return of Gen. Sanger. San Francisco, Oct. 9.-Gen. J. P. Sanger, former chief-of-staff of Gen. Caffee, but latterly in charge of the census work in the Philippines, has arrived from Manila on his way to Washington. Mr. Dickinson Praises Lord Alverstone's Fairness. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP At Least One Member of the Commission Must Decide Against His Own People to Make the Treaty Effective. London, Oct. 3.—The arguments in the Alaskan boundary arbitration were finished at 3:40 p. m., Thursday. Mr. Dickinson concluded with an eloquent peroration dealing with the bonds of amity between the United States and Great Britain. John Foster, the agent for the United States, thanked the British government in the name of the American government for its courtesy, Lord Chief Justice Alverstone paid a tribute to Mr. Dickinson and the session broke up. The closing moments were marked by an intensity of interest hitherto lacking in the proceedings. As Mr. Dickinson finished his argument and commenced his references to international relations and the possible effect of the verdict thereon, the members of the tribunal and the other listeners appeared to grasp the true import of the proceedings, which had almost been lost sight of in the puzzling technical details in which they had been shrouded. "The tribunal," declared Mr. Dickinson, "is unique and the treaty will entirely miscarry unless at least one member shall decide against the contention of his own people. The faith thus manifested by the government of Great Britain and America that judgment and justice will be exalted above the plane where the sympathies that move men have sway, challenge the attention of mankind and disguises this tribunal above all others. It does not follow that a failure to reach a decision will show that such faith is in any degree misplaced but, if a settlement is reached, it will be a triumphant epoch in history, the struggle of humanitarian principles for the substitution of something better than war as the sole court determining international differences. "What could give higher inspiration to those laboring for the peace of the world than the settlement of these issues, so pregnant of possibilities" the tribunal should render judgment practically unanimous, it would be the strongest assurance yet given to humanity that the Christian nations are tending toward the only practical realization of the poet's dream of a parliament of nations and a confederation of the world." Mr. Dickinson also paid a tribute to opposing counsel and Lord Chief Justice Alverstone's fairness. Lord Alverstone said he had heard many leaders of the American army speak in arbitration and other cases but Mr. Dickinson's argument equaled anything he had ever heard, and he had not suffered by the fairness and impartiality with which he had presented his arguments. ANCIENT AND HONOURABLE Visit Grant's Tomb and West Point Lavish in Praise of Americans and Courtesies Extended. New York, Oct. 9.—The Honourable Artillery Company of London and their hosts, the Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company of Boston, Thursday rode in automobiles in a rain storm through Central park and Riverdale drive to Grant's tomb, after which they had luncheon at the Claremont Lord Denbigh, the commander of the Honourables, sent a cable dispatch to King Edward Thursday in which told of the reception of the party in Boston and the courtesies since extended to them, and was lavish in the praise of the Americans. He also told of the visit to West Point and of the favorable impression created by the cadets, saying that the school was fully up to its great reputation. The party will start for Washington today. NELSON'S BOND FORFEITED Ex-Congressman Failed to Appear Answer to Charge of Secreting His Convicted Brother. Coffeyville, Kas., Oct. 9—Ex-Congressman D. R. Nelson, of Tennessee, forfeited a bond of $5,000 by failing to appear in the district court here Monday to answer the charge of secreting his brother, John Nelson, from the county officers, and a reward of $200 has been offered by the county commissioners of Montgomery county for the ex-congressman's arrest. Nelson was convicted of killing Albert Morris a year ago, and while out on bond he disappeared. Judge Nelson was accused of hiding him. FOUND A STICK OF DYNAMITE Just in Time to Save the North Coast Limited, on the Northern Pacific, From Wreck. Butte, Mont., Oct. 9.—Dan Gilmoran an inmate of the county poor farm, found a stick of dynamite on the Northern Pacific tracks near Butte Thursday morning. A fuse and caps were attached. He removed the explosive in time to prevent the wreck of the north coast limited which about due. St. Louis Palladium. THE FOOL'S PRAYER. The royal feast was done; the king Sought some new sport to banish care, And to his jester cried: "Sir Fool, Knew now, and make for us a prayer!" The jester doffed his cap and bells, And stood the mocking court before; They could not see the bitter smile Behind the painted grin he wore. He bowed his head, and bent his knee Upon the monarch's silken stool; His pleading voice arose: "O Lord, Be merciful to me, a fool! No pity, Lord, could change the heart From red with wrong to white as wool; The rod must heal the sn; but, Lord, Be merciful to me, a fool! Not by guilt the onward sweep Of truth and right, O Lord, we stay; We by our follies that so long We hold the earth from Heaven away. These clumsy feet, still in the mire, Go crushing blossoms without end; These hard, well-meaning hands, we thrust Among the heart-strings of a friend. "The ill-timed truth we might have kept— Who knows how sharp it pierced and sting! The word we had not sense to say— Who knows how grandly it had rung! "Our faults no tenderness should ask, The chastening stripes must cleanse them all! But for our blunders—O, in shame Before the eyes of Heaven we fall. "Earth bears no balsam for mistakes; M crown the knave and scourge the tool. That did his will; but thou, O Lord, Be merciful to me, a fool!" The room was hushed; in silence rose kings, and sought his gardens cool, and walked apart, and scourged low; Be merciful to me, a fool!" E. R. Sill, in Farmers' Review. The KIDNAPPED MILLIONAIRES A Tale of Wall Street and the Tropics By FREDERICK U. ADAMS Copyright, 1901, by Lothrop Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Mr. Carmody informed Capt. Baldwin that there was a quantity or valuable stores on board "The Jumping Jupiter." The naphtha launch was lowered and several sailors detailed to transfer all articles worth saving from the raft to the yacht. Mr. Vincent returned to "The Jumping Jupiter" and rescued "Socks," who was voted a mascot of exceptional ability. When Sidney Hammond came on board the yacht he was given a reception which brought a blush of pleasure to his bronzed and handsome face. "The Jumping Jupiter" was abandoned to "his" fate. CHAPTER XXIV. "How far are we from Vera Cruz, Capt. Baldwin?" "About 25 miles, Mr. Carmody." "You may proceed to that harbor, at once," directed Mr. Carmody. Mr. Carmody then called a conference in the social hall of the "Helen Carmody." There were present Palmer J. Morton, John M. Rockwell, R. J. Kent, Simon Pence, Hiram Haven, Sidney Hammond and William Chalmers. "We will be in Vera Cruz in an hour," said Mr. Carmody, when all were seated around the center table. "It is now 9:30 o'clock. We will be in telegraphic communication with New York by 11 o'clock, Vera Cruz time—which is one o'clock New York time. It is unnecessary to disguise the fact that our return to civilization is a matter fraught with much importance from a business standpoint. I am not speaking for myself, as I have no interests which have been seriously menaced by my absence, or which will be affected by my return. This is not true of some present. They have been made to suffer financial loss by their detention. It is but fair that they shall have the right to recoup some of their losses. Now, I am not unacquainted with newspaper men, their methods and ambitions. I am going to ask Mr. Chalmers to waive his rights as a journalist for an hour after our arrival in Vera Cruz, in order that we may send the news of our safe return to our families, and that we may then notify our business associates, and forward such instructions as shall protect our interests in stocks and securities. I am aware that we are under many obligations to Mr. Chalmers and to the New York Record, but I assure him that neither he nor his paper will suffer by granting this favor." Mr. Chalmers was on his feet the moment Mr. Carmody ceased speaking. "I am only too happy to grant that request," he said. "Through no fault of the Record, or of its editor, Robert Van Horne, we are implicated in this affair through the unaccountable acts of a man who has been one of our correspondents. Although this is the most important piece of news in recent years, and one in which the paper is entitled to a fair share of credit, I recognize that you gentlemen have interests which are paramount. I will send no message to the Record until the Stock Exchange is closed in New York. Our paper will take its chance with the others. After that hour I shall expect the thorough co-operation of you gentlemen, so that we may be able to place on the wires the complete history of this case, with such acknowledgment of the part played by the paper as you choose to authorize." "That is the way I like to hear a man talk, Mr. Chalmers," said Mr. Morton. "That is business. I will say to you that I will break my rule and write a statement which you can use if it has any value. Your representatives will find me ready to talk on any subject connected with this affair." The same promise was made by the other magnates. "Mr. Seymour and Mr. Stevens are experienced and discreet newspaper men," said Mr. Chalmers. "It takes time to write and put on the wires a story like this. I ask that they be allowed to begin work at once, and I will be responsible that not a word is telegraphed which can appear on the streets of New York before three o'clock this afternoon." "They shall have every opportunity," said Mr. Carmody. "We will turn this room into a newspaper office right now. Send for Mr. Seymour and Mr. Stevens and we will get to work." "You can draft me as a reporter," said Sidney Hammond. "I can help out on some of the incidents on the island." "You see me about Hammond," said Mr. Kent. "He is too modest to tell you the truth about himself." Seymour and Jack Stevens were sent for and they proceeded to their task with the tact, rapidity and system of experienced newspaper men. They speedily obtained the framework of the story. Upon this they built, incident by incident, the tissue and body of a well-rounded narrative. Mr. Chalmers became a reporter for the first time in years. He suggested the basis of eight signed statements—L. Sylvester Vincent was not excepted. By the time the "Helen Carmody" was anchored in Vera Cruz harbor Mr. Chalmers had the story well in hand. He went ashore with the rescued magnates and with them to the telegraph offices. Chalmers found the manager and arranged for the use of all available wires on and after one o'clock. Mr. Morton and his companions filed telegraphs to relations and business associates and once more was in touch with New York. After a conference with Mr. Chalmers it was agreed not to leave Vera Cruz until late in the evening. It was planned to steam direct to New Orleans, go from there by special train to New York. Mr. Chalmers insisted that he have all the time necessary to prepare and forward his story. At 12:40 Chalmers filed his first news bulletin, and from that moment until ten o'clock at night a corps of telegraph operators was busy clicking the greatest "beat" ever recorded in the history of modern journalism. It may be mentioned in passing that the receipt in New York of private telegrams from the missing millionaires was followed on the exchange by enormous buying of stocks. There were no rumors to account for the consequent rise in prices and for some time the market stoutly resisted the advance. Then quotations began to rise; slowly at first, but with increasing momentum. Something had happened! What was it? The news of the Wall street boom came over the telephone to the newspaper office. Mr. Sharp, the acting editor of the Evening Record, was on the alert. In a fever of excitement he awaited the expected word from Mr. Chalmers or one of his assistants. The rival paper, the Evening Gazette, was out with an extra containing a rumor that the lost magnates had been located in South Africa. Mr. Sharp could stand it no longer. It was two o'clock and the market was soaring, but Wall street was as mystified as ever. For a week Sharp had held in type the most startling headlines ever designed in the office. He had been advised that the "Helen Carmody" had sailed from Havana and he knew her destination. It was the day for news from the abducted men. Sharp decided to "take a chance". The following was his first effort in headlines, which covered the front page, and crowded the title of the paper into small type in the upper left-hand corner: The New York Record Accomplishes the Greatest Achievement in the History of Journalism !!! RESCUES THE MISSING MILLION-AIRES !!! Palmer J. Morton, John M. Rockwell, Andrus Carmody, R. J. Kent, Simon Pence and Hiram Haven Rescued from the Mexican Coast by an Expedition Fitted out by the New York Record !!! Wall Street in a Flurry of Excitement! The brief article which followed contained no information not stated in the headlines, and there was no date line at the head of it. Mr.Sharp was busy preparing a second and more circumstantial announcement when a telegram was received from Mr. Chalmers. A few minutes later the second Record extra was on the street. It read: "Vera Cruz, Mexico, May 16.—The expedition in charge of William Chamers, managing editor of the New York Record, has effected the rescue of Palmer J. Morton, John M. Rockwell, Andrus Carmody, R. J. Kent, Simon Pence, Hiram Haven, Sidney Hammond and L. Sylvester Vincent. The kidnapping of these distinguished financiers is the most sensational crime in history. On the evening of May 1, seven of these men were lured on board the steam yacht 'Shark,' owned by Walter B. Hestor, the famous amateur newspaper correspondent. Hestor planned the crime and executed it with the cunning of a maniac. He invited Messrs. Morton, Kent, Rockwell, Carmody, Haven and Pence to join him at a dinner on board the 'Shark,' at which time an important business matter was to be discussed. Mr. Sidney Hammond was invited as legal counsel for Mr. Hestor. L. Sylvester Vincent was present to discuss another business matter with Mr. Carmody. Once out in the Atlantic, Hestor refused to return his guests to New York. He permitted them to send ashore the letters which were received by their relations, and then steamed south. He landed them on the coast of Mexico—on the sixth day—at a point south of Vera Cruz, on a spot which he stated was an island. Here Hestor had fitted up a bungalow on the edge of a lake, connected by a narrow inlet to the Gulf of Mexico. That night Hestor sailed away in the 'Shark.' "By indefatigable effort, the New York Record traced this crime to Walter B. Hestor. Its detective force, under the charge of John Stevens, located the bungalow. Special credit is due to Bernard Seymour, the famous detective reporter of Chicago, who, by skill and strategy, which will be explained later, found the contractor who built the bungalow—Col. John McIntyre, of Havana. On Tuesday, May 16, Miss Helen Carmody, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Andrus Carmody, placed the steam yacht which bears her name at the disposal of the Record, and in company with her aunt, Mrs. Isabel White, sailed for Havana. William Chalmers, managing editor of the Record, was in charge of the expedition. At Havana, Bernard Seymour, John Stevens and Col. McIntyre were taken on board and the yacht proceeded to Vera Cruz. In the meantime the marooned men had not been idle. They had constructed a seaworthy boat and were out in the gulf, about 30 miles northeast of Vera Cruz, where they were picked up by the "Helen Carmody" and taken to Vera Cruz. They are in splendid health, and their sufferings have been mental rather than physical. They will leave to-night on the yacht for New Orleans, and from thence to New York by special train. The following signed statement is forwarded by request of the rescued men: "To All Whom It May Concern: We desire to announce our safe return to civilization, in good health and spirits. We are mindful of the mercies of an all-wise Providence, who has watched over and brought us through many perils and difficulties. We take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge our thanks for the splendid services rendered in our behalf by the New York Record, to whose executive ability and foresight is due our rescue from the dangers of the sea, and to our assistance to shore. Our gratitude is especially due to William Chaimers, Bernard Seymour and John Stevens. In our opinion, this forced detention was the act of an irresponsible individual and not a conspiracy for any rational purpose. Signed) SIDNEY HAMMOND, L. SLYVESTER VINCENT. "Vera Cruz, May 24." Late that memorable Wednesday night, the staunch steam yacht "Helen Carmody" left the lights of Vera Cruz twinkling in the distance, and started on her 900 mile journey to New Orleans. All were fatigued from the excitement and toil of the day, and it was late on Thursday morning when they met again around the breakfast table in the spacious dining cabin. It was a merry and a contented party. There were 14 around the board—just enough to escape the fatal 13—but Bernard Seymour, being superstitious, counted three times before he was satisfied. Miss Helen Carmody presided as hostess. Never did she look more charming. Simon Pence came in for much railery about his gold idols and images. There were many inquiries about "Socks," the monkey. "There is no chance for you and Vincent to escape that freight bill now," said Mr. Kent. "Here are your idols on Mr. Carmody's yacht. He can impose an extra charge if he chooses." "No, I will be liberal," said Mr. Carmody. "When we get to New York we will appraise their value, and Mr. Pence can draw his check for one-third of it. Then he and Vincent can make an equitable division and I will do the same." Mr. Vincent consented with promptness to this arrangement. Mr. Pence sighed and said he would stand to his agreement. The gold appraised about $370,000, and Mr. Pence gave Mr Carmody his check for $123,500. By general agreement this was deposited to Mr. Vincent's credit, making his total share in excess of $227,000. He disposed of many of the idols as curios, and finally found himself in possession of a fortune of $250,000. The "Helen Carmody" was favored with good weather, and on Friday evening the low shores of Louisiana crept up out of the gulf. To the east was a vessel which looked like a steam yacht, headed in a diagonal direction, as if to run across the course of the "Helen Carmody." Mr. Carmody, Miss Helen and Mr. Chalmers were on the forward deck. Chalmers was the first to observe the yacht. "There is a problem which sailors have to solve," he said. "That boat is headed across our course. Will she cross our bown, or will she go to the sterna, assuming she keeps straight ahead? What do you say, Mr. Carmody?" "She is a bit faster than this boat, I think," said Mr. Carmody. "In my judgment, she will pass at least half a mile ahead of us." "I do not think so," said Miss Helen "I am loyal to our yacht. We will beat her. Don't you think so, Mr. Chalmers?" "I think one of us will have to change our course," replied Chalmers. At this moment Capt. Baldwin approached and called Chalmers aside. "That boat to windward is the 'Shark,'" he said in a low tone, Chalmers took a quick look at the steadily approaching craft. "She is going to cut us off," continued Capt. Baldwin. "You had better pass the word among the men folks, and send the ladies below. I don't know what the intentions of that fellow Hestor are, but he is not going to interfere with the 'Helen Carmody' without a fight." Chalmers returned to Mr. Carmody and Miss Helen. "That yacht is the 'Shark,'" he said, quietly. "Capt. Baldwin has recognized her. He does not anticipate any trouble, but he suggests that Miss Carmody and Mrs. White go below for awhile." "I do not wish to go below," said Miss Carmody, her eyes dancing with excitement. "I am not afraid. They cannot hurt us, can they, papa? Let me stay on deck. I want to see that awful Mr. Hestor and his captain." "That will not do, Helen," said Mr. Carmody. "Capt. Baldwin is right. You join Mrs. White and remain in the saloon until I call you." Miss Helen glanced appealingly at Mr Chalmers, but received no encouragement in her meditated rebellion; so she obeyed and went to the lower deck. Sidney Hammond came rushing forward. "That is the 'Shark!'" he exclaimed. "Let us prepare for trouble. That maniac means mischief. Where are the rifles?" [To Be Continued.] An English actor tells a story of an Irishman named Flanagan, who had been out of work for some time, and at length applied to a circus proprietor for a position. There were no regular places open, but the manager looked Flanagan over and said: "Our largest lion died last week, but we kept his skin, and if you like to get into it and be shown as a lion, you can have the job." Flanagan agreed. At the first show the proprietor stepped into the cage and said, "Ladies and gentlemen. To prove the docility of this roaring lion, I shall order him into the cage with a ferocious tiger." Flanagan hung back, but the circus proprietor prodded him with a sword and threatened to run him through, and the "lion" was driven into the same cage with the tiger. There he backed into a corner and cried: "Share me!" Then the ferocious tiger jumped to his feet and answered, "Ye needn't be afraid of me! I'm an Irishman mesself!"—London M. A. P. Two Views. A learned Oxford don was commissioned to write a Latin epitaph to be inscribed on a monument to some person of note. He composed the lines, and was so proud of his performance that he not only sent several copies abroad, but began to put out feelers as to the comments made. But inquirers, like listeners, dom hear any good of themselves, and the replies he received were about what might have been expected—guarded, lukewarm in praise and imperfect in critical acumen. The most unsatisfactory of all came through the verger of his own college, of whom the scholar inquired as to any remarks his pupils had made. Said he: "Do the young gentlemen ever translate that little epitaph of mine, eh?" "Why, yes, sir, they does," returned the verger. "Well, very good, and what do they say?" urged the don. "Why, sir, they say it is bad Latin." "Bad Latin!" echoed the horrified don. "Tell the young blockheads it is sepulchral Latin!"—Youth's Companion. A Pardonable Error. 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NOTICE The American Mutual Aid Association have changed their address to Suit 307 Railway Exchange Building, Fourth and Chestnut streets, opposite the Planters' Hotel. Your sins will find you out. Mark what we say. The time has come in Newport when the better element of society must prevail. We have the utmost confidence in law defenders in Newport, and we wish that the time will come when the mayor and judges will see the law enforced. Let the Colored people send their children to public schools and churches. We are confident that Prof. Wilhite will give them good instruction. So will the ministers of the several churches. We call special attention to the ad of Mr. Wm. Dover, 3924 Sophie avenue, who has his grand opening tonight. Every Saturday night customers will be furnished hot free lunch, consisting of opossum and sweet potatoes. Get off the Spring avenue cars and walk two blocks north to 3924 Sophie avenue. PETTICOAT LOGAN. The little patent sheet called The Professional World edited by "Petticoat" Logan, of Columbia, Mo., who is now in Huntsville trying to teach school, has been thrown upon a few subscribers in a defense of the old Black Man. He says The Palladium only contains a few columns of news with wine and barroom ads. Advertisements are what pay in any paper. It is characteristic of every paper to publish advertisements. As long as The Palladium continues its present circulation the editor has no fear of the censure of the public. We don't need the criticism of "Petticoat" Logan. He mentioned something about a bulldozing editor. The Palladium does not realize what the little petticoat fellow is driving at. It is an undenable fact that the publisher of The Palladium never starts after game but that he gets him. Every man or woman will say: "When Tne Palladium speaks, we know it is on the rigat track and the game will be caught." He speaks also of intelligence. We can only say that our record is before the people. Let the public be the judge. KENTUCKY RESTAURANT. Mrs. N. Young, from Bowling Green, Ky., has opened a first-class restaurant at 1528½ Morgon street, where she will be glad to accommodate the general public. Everyone likes the good old Kentucky cooking. Go taste it. 1528½ Morgan street. THE DONATION Of Saloon Proprietors to Provi- dent Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Holt ..... $6 00 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith ..... 6 00 Master James Ray, Jr ..... 5 00 Mr. W. P. Dye ..... 5 00 Mr. Hugh B. White ..... 5 00 Mr. Thomas Turpin ..... 5 00 Mr. C. W. Williams ..... 5 00 Mr. E. L. Arnett ..... 5 00 M. H. Franklin ..... 5 00 And Others. Mr. W. C. Gordon ..... $10 00 Dr. W. P. Curtis ..... 5 00 Chas. Harris ..... 5 00 Payton James ..... 5 00 George William ..... 5 00 Harris & Mosby ..... 5 00 Geo. Rice ..... 5 00 Ed. Sexton ..... 5 00 A. Ming ..... 2 00 James Floyd ..... 2 00 A. Jones ..... 2 00 N. W. Warington ..... 1 00 Z. T. Jordon ..... 1 00 Rev. Geo. E. Stevens, of Boston. Last Sunday, at Central Baptist church, a vast concourse of people were present to witness the installation of the new pastor. It was indeed a grand ovation, regardless of denomination. Rev. Stevens entered upon his work as a man of God should. He will undoubtedly succeed in his calling. He had thoroughly convinced the people that his aim is to bring sinners to Christ, to build up the church, and to spread a Christian feeling among all people, regardless of denomination, will terminate only in success. Without a pastor for many months, the well-beloved officers, with their Christian integrity, kept the church together. If there is such a thing as the Holy Spirit directing a man to a particular church, then God's spirit has fallen upon Rev. George Stevens, and make him the leader of Central Church. For Rent One of the most beautifully-furnished fats in the city; it is occupied by Mrs. Christiana Gille, of No. 26144 Stoddard street. Call and see her, married couples or single gentlemen. Ladies' terms reasonable. A New Restaurant. Mrs. N. Nydorn, 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. TRUE REFORMERS' HALL, ROOM 2, SECOND FLOOR,MADAM IRVING'S HAIR-DRESSING PARLOR. Shampooing, straightening, scalp massaging a specialty. Braids and bangs to match in color and quality. Call and see her work. SAY, FRIEND, Mr. Jeff Smith, of 1201 Morgan, wants to see you. Go there and inquire. Mr. Geo. Williams, of 715 Linden street, told us to tell you to see him. He has something for you. 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. The Palladium wants ads. If our true friends wish to assist us, they will secure ads., 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. J. M. H. Dorsey EXPRESS WAGON Hauling to all Parts of the City 2629 Morgan St. Mrs. J. W. Wheeler. Dressmaking, Designing, Cutting, Fitting, Purchasing, WALTER S. FARRINGTON. Walter S. Farrington is doing a great business on Leonard and Channing avenues as a Veterinary Dentist, Clipping, Braking and Styling Horses. 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. THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM ADVANTAGES. Competent Teachers, Good Location, Free Tuition, New Dormitories, with Modern Im- Ladies' Barber AND TONSORIALIST 3320 Franklin Avenue. St. Louis. Nicely Furnished Room for Gentlemen Only, With or without Board. OF THE Grand Lodge and Temple CAN BE SECURED FROM THE W. M. DENSLOW, Proprietor. Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. S. P. PERKINS, Tennessee Shaving Parlor Everything Neat, Clean and Up-to-date 1326 Morgan Street, PALACE LAUNDRY, guarantees satisfaction and prompt service. The best Collar and Cuff work in the city. Please address all communications to 2825 St. Louis avenue. RAMSEY'S THE STRICTLY MODERN ROOMING HOUSE California Canned Goods a Specialty. G. W. ROBINSON, Of the city for Gentlemen and the general traveling public. Wanted manage business in this county and ad- duly known house of solid financial and expenses, paid each Monday by dense money advanced; position perma- n Bldg., Chicago, Ill. Manager Wa 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 agent. Address Manager, 610 Monon Bldg. 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 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. The Rosebud Bar, 2220 Market street, Tom Turpin, proprietor, can "dress you up" with all that makes a man lively- good beer and whiskey. --- and General Repair Work. All work promptly attended to. Call and see me. 2837 MANCHESTER AVE. Shop-2816 Walnut Street. THE PHOTO Denslow Art Studio, Blees Block, Macon, Mo. Telephone—Kinloch C-397. THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dealer in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, 2601 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Second-Hand Furniture BOUGHT AND SOLD. Moving and Expressing, General Jobbing and Repairing of Furniture, Ranges, Stoves, Etc. 4025 EASTON AVE., ST. LOUIS. 33 South 20th Street Phone Kintloch C 43 WILLIAM JAMES and MR. E. SAUNDERS, Managers CHARLEY HARRIS, Proprietor The Palace Hotel 1424 Morgan St. Mrs. Sarah Sprague is conducting a rooming house. Call and get lodging. Mr. Wm. P. Dys's Buffet, 2801 Manchester avenue, is the place to rest your weary head by taking good cigars and beer. Wood-working, Blacksmithing, Machinery, Shoe-making, Farming and Gardening, Printing, Typewriting, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering. 2336 WASH ST.---Furnished rooms for rent to men; rooms comfortably furnished; on second and third floors; with or without board. T. T. Thompson. GEO, W. F. BULLOCK, 2718 Wash Street. Every convenience desired by patrons of high-class rooms at moderate cost. 12 S. 15th Street. MRS. HATTIE J. RAMSEY, Proprietress. A. B. B. NOTICE HALL FOR RENT J. W. Scruggs, Agent. provements. Bulldings Heated by Steam, Columbus are State School Certifi- cations. Board only $8.50 a month. Three hundred and eighty-nine stud- ents last year. Twelve states represented in student body. Opens September 7. For catalogue and further informa- tion write to PRESIDENT BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A. M., 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. 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; 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, 3966 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 Baptist, foot Dock 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, 2185 Wash-Washington Ave.; Rev. C. M. C. Mason, pastor. Missionary Baptist True Reformers; Rev. J. L. Cohen, pastor. KENTUCKY RESTAURANT At 1528 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Morgan St. MEALS 15c, 20c AND 25c The Best In the City for the Money MRS. NANCY YOUNG, Prop. 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 WABASH Kansas City, Chicago, Omaha. Toledo & Buffalo. Through sleepers to New York and the East. Magnificent Equipment and Train Service. Ticket Office, Eigth and Olive streets MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY AND IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE, KNOWN AS THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM Computers and Libraries Connecting the Commercial Centres and Rich Farm of MESQUIRI, The Broad Corn and Wheat Fields and Thriving Cities of KANSAS, The Fertile River Valleys, Trade Centers and Killers Creek, NEBRASKA, The Grand, Picturesque and Enchanting Scenery and t. e. Famous Mining Districts of COLORADO, The Agricultural, Fruit, Mineral and Timber Lands, and Famous Hot Springs of ARABAS, The Sugar Plantations and immense Rice Fields of LOUISIANA, The Cotton and Grain Fields, the Cattle Ranges and Winter Regions of TEXAS, Historical and Scenic OLD AND NEW MEXICO, And forms with its Connections the Populi Winter Route to CALIFORNIA. For descriptive and illustrated pamphlets any of the above States, address Company Agents, or H. C. TOWNSEND, General Passenger and Ticket Agent. ST. LOUIS WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By 1930 ```markdown ``` This wonderful hair pomade is the only preparation in the world that makes hair shine, flashes the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking out and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranty is extended. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of Groomer Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. Elegantly perfumed. The great advantage of this wonderful pomade is that it hair at home. Owner is to its superior and 'lasting quality it is given to anybody to produce a preparation equally it. Full directions with every bottle. We offer 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for four bottles. We pay all express charges. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED XO MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. A sister of Mrs. Hayes, of 365 Fifney avenue, is here visiting her. She is from Lexington, Ky. Blanch Doolin died, September 27 after a short illness in Hannibal, Mo. She leaves a mother and father and cousin to mourn her loss. The 400 Social club will give their second annual ball at Stollie's hall, November 30. Mann Jackson, president, George Washington, secretary. Mrs. Dollie Neeley, of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary White, of 200 South Fourteenth street. She will remain several weeks. Mrs. Amelia Hubbard, of 316 Hickory street, presented her husband with a pretty little baby girl. Mr. Hubbard thinks this little girl is the only one. We take pleasure in presenting the firm of the Scott Remedy Co., of Louisville, Ky. It is said that the remedies are the equal of any on the market. ADD conference notes The grand ball and cake walk given by the 400 Bass Ball club at Stoll's hall, October 5, was one of the most successful affairs ever given at Stoll's hall. Hence, not a word of dissension marred their pleasure. Hurrah for the 400. C. W. WILLIAMS, Pres. THE TURF STATION, , 3939 Fair Avenue. Choice Wines and Liquors. FIRST-CLASS POOL ROOM IN CONNKCTION, MORTO NICHELS......0.000.000.0........Day Mixer JERE HAMIDDON: Foo) is, es Niehe Mixer OLIVER LBWISS)) 12... ...........1.¢: Proprietor JOHN H. CLARK...................General Manager Qo You Play Pool and Billiatds? If so, 20 to the a ee te 4 eee — oe eS ee 5 FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION. EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. a 00n j G. W. HOLT, Proprietor. 1925 Market Street, crear vnion station, Fine Wines, Liquozs, Cigars and ‘Yobaccos. ST. LOUIS. a ee TheGreeley Saloon, ‘ oe Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 4 ~ | Excursioniste give usa call. Headquarters for sports. < ‘Ack for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Jas. Williame, MIXERS Chee. St. Clair. JEEE. SMITH. Propr. GEO, FOUNTAIN, Mgr : Ss. L. PICKETT. Fresh DRUGS Daily 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, N. W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Ayes. Open Day and Night. fecpnones. Oo You Play Standard Pool and Billiard Parlors, ‘They are the leaders: of the city for pass- time pleasure. No galcon connected. ‘Strictly first-class. all No. 1 at 1323 Market St. Hall Xo. 2 at 2326 Market St. 4. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. 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. FURNISHED ROOM—Gentleman, at 2635 Lucas avenue. . Ce a acesrxo e paren ore CS el ant, ‘BEFORE “AFTER: “= A Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER, bo ates for. or tree boxe for #2 Gara weds esac ata Rs the arte ou? Bab MORiy ain rogared easodas Beta. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. {A REACHLIKH compleston obiened ifasedat i eer eo we bun furor Ov eshte endeamtlat Freonerhci wie i otighthotec nade ‘rtwo will be noticeable. It does not turn tho stil soee but Beane outwit the aka Sahig beaut won. otal yo, WH move wrinkles, freckles. dark spots. pimples or bomps or black heads, making the skin very soft tei oth Gat pepsin ier ee Evel witoatarnfiohesbin' When ett get Cio Pot nhl ep ming tho preyeations eng THE HATE STRAIGHTENER. sos in enory one dollar box Ie engneh to Sep oe an Fr RE Althea Sak thee weer . Sura atte ee nea ‘Sfour customers say one of our dollar boxes 18 Fon, fen dollars, fie we sell it for one dollar & ile ROSE Sn ie aU coeatcaae 2 ‘egitored letter, wo will send it through tbo mall Pate prepaid; or ifyou. want it sent C. O. D., wil come by express, 250. extra. veliaavenan Whee ase onat we cai, ise. “Paced Setter no" ons wilt kaow Gos Henle except recetver. en ORANE AND co., 122 west Broad Street, ‘Ricumonp, Va. DR. S. B. BELL, Barber Shop and Bath, CHILI CON CARNE, SPAGHETTI, The Real Mexican Dishes, at 2718 WASH STREET. Old Shady Place. Mrs. Susan Gross, 2609 Pine Street. Millinery Up-to-date Hats. . Trimmings ae all material in thatline. B. BELKER, —Dealar in— . A Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. i119 and 1121 Morgan Street, St. Louis, Mo, é S. Warrieep. Prop. 8. J. LAN®, Ji, Mer Waffield & Lane 2310 Morgan Street First-Cless Werk Guaranteed FANNIE LEE, World’s Fair artist. Pictures of ail kinds called for and delivered. All sizes crayon, pastel, water color and oil paintings, a specialty. Fine frames and high grade work. Terms reason- able. Cash or credit; also lessons giv- ‘en. Call or write to 456 N. Sarah st. e d H B | —-ny rHe— ran arvest Gli. st. Louis Woman's Club For the Beheflt of the CHARITY WARD OF THE PROVIDENT HOSPITAL Friday, October 23, 1903 At TRUE REFORIIERS’ HALL, Jefferson Ave. and Pine Street Cer ake eee ye tent ot Cnt; Airs. Sautee Compre. Admission 35¢ HH. W. Sexton and R. M, Mitchell. These two gentlemen are graduates from an art and drawing school—Mr. Sexton from Cleveland, 0., in 1895; Mr. Mitchell from the art and draw- ing school in 1892 and 8. 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 beeonvinced fo their profession. They invite you to call and see for yourself at 2605 Law- die amaatita ss No. 81, Meets Second Thnreday of each month at 8:00 p. m., Knights of Pythias Hall, Lucaeand Jefferson Aves. Mrs, Annie D, Hyatt, M. W. P. Ena 0. Dell. Sec’y. i See = SEXTON & MITCHELL’S = EXTRA FINISH = 2 Art School, i = 2605 Lawton Ave. = % Now Open for PERI: neasonanio. E Enlarged ia Crayon, Pastel, 8. = TARA MAMIM BBD PAEIAIAR PARP ARREARS Sam, the ‘Tailor am, Ue 4 is the place to get your FALL SUITS, Made to order. One of the Best 204 North 14th Street. "FURNITURE. az Hrwners CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. ‘The schedule of autumn examina- tions by the civil service commission, among which will be held examinations for railway, mail, departmental and post office clerk and carrier. There are an unusual large number of Colored ap- plicants applying for these positions, several of whom are under the care of Newsome and Randals, receiving in- struction and qualifying themselves for the position. Call and see them at their office, 4265 St. Ferdinand. NEWPORT NOTES. Report says that a certain mother had hardly left her home Saturday night, October 3, before a number of manish idlers was there canning beer during her whole absence. Mr, Editor, bssence permits me to make this statement with my name signed. J am legally after the person who, in a grocery store here in New- port, threatened to knock me, Wilhite, fn the oead. If the ringing church bell is a good and true sign, then there are a few names even in Sardis (Newport), that have not the beast’s mark. ‘But the thoughts we think and the life we live are written more or less plainly in our faces, profess what we will. in our faces, profess what we will. On page 5, magazine section of the Globe-Democra, is an article, by J. C. Tutt, which declares the Negro to be a fixed industrial and national factor in this great nation of the United States. Bless you! Mr. Tutt, that re- markable and noted personage, Fred- erick Douglass,deciared the same thing, in 1850, in a letter to Mrs. Stowe, just twelve years after he had made that famous 1838 run for the long-dreamed- o! freedom. It is to be devoutly hoped that the sentiment of the Atlanta, Ga., Colored leaders, in forming themselves into a unit to aid in bringing to justice Negro criminals, will not meet resistance of so-cailed decent people, federated with adulterers, gamblers and perjured dive runners as the Booker Washington Im- provement Leagne of Newport has met. Mr. Editor and all persons here in- terrogated, including a decent and can- did -public, generally. Mr. Editor, in my last week’s notes, which were not printed, I wrote of that class of Negroes who seem determined to bow to no law of decency or order. I further spoke of needless pleading when pinioned to a tree enveloped in merciless flames of fire. Report has it that a white man was nearly beaten to ee en ee BE Sais FM Tee : Sigs eas Se Rg See Pee : pee Z Y ee eae ees Nr Sad = ) Or tas adem Pee NCE St er ee: OR Epes ial EES sebae eee ee lS a RE eee | es peer ee eres 2X 5 Boek ees “Ande ‘ ei ae eee TT ees. 5 bhccns RIMS, ERG 65 reumetany Wy HO | aia eg bee es ie pg aa an: emesis ieee § BAAN ORS peepee Goce, os ge ee ea | Pigs GG eea Sea Pe ee Se ae a ee ee a 2 RES eae ee Seka RY Rep ameees = | SSeS ee Oh eee ee eee ILLINOIS BUILDING. The Mlinois building will stand on high ground. A broad veranda sur- rounding the building on all sides will form the lower tier of a pyramid. The apartments will form a second tier, and a square dome will crown the edifice. Gigantic statues of Lincoln and Grant will flank the main entrance, and on each side of the drum of the dome will _ stand _great THE RAMSEY ROOMING HOUSE. We take pleasure in presenting to the public Mrs. Hattie Ramsey who has come to St. Louis to enter into busi- ness. Mrs, Ramsey is from McMinnville, ‘Tennessee. She came well recommened by some of the leading men of that state, name- fr Dr. R. Boyd, Dr. Crawford, Dr. Noel, Dr. Martin and others. She fuly comprehends the task he- fore 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. ‘We wish her success. 8. L, Pickett’. Drugs frech daily. Don’t pass his d-or—2601 Lawton avenue. death in a notorious Colored “joint” here in Newport, Sunday night, Sep- tember 26. As a consequence, New- port was threatened by a revenging mob the following Monday night and about 25 Negro men left the village for the night. The respectable Christian (2) people who hald with the “joint” runner here will yet see the white man mob in that dive, some Negro burned alive here in Newport's streets and their little, hard-worked-for homes burnt to the ground, if they don’t help the league end to Newport's shameless acts. in respectable fam- ilies refuse to live here because of the awful corruption, One of them owns property here. ‘The adultery and saloon guild is to open a pay school here in Newport, Monday, October 5. This brings into school quite a number of little angels who refuse to attend the public school beceause of an unfortunate girl who is trying to redeem herself is attending. Next week will show the enrollment and attendance for September past. ESSENCE. SICK. Mrs. Louisa Johnson, of 4577 Cottage avenue, is still very ill. Her two daughters are doing all they can for her. God will reward them for this filial duty. She has one daughter, how- ever, who displays a decided indiffer- ence toward the welfare of the old mother, who raised her from baby- hood. ‘The Good Book says: “Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land the ‘Lord thy God hath ziven thee!” Moth- ‘er must be cared for. Your sins will find you out. Mrs. Mary Hill, who runs 2 reoming house at 1426 Chestnut street, has been on the sick list for several weeks, but is now convalescent. She is again ee to serve all comers. Miss Annie Segar, of 2634 Lawton avenue, has been quite ill for the past ten days. We hope for her early re- covery. THE JOCKEY SALOON, — 3924 SOPHIE AVENUE. CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, One Block West of Fair Grounds. WILLIAM DOVER, Proprietor TURF EXCHANGE, 2807 Manchester Ave. Choice Wines, Liquors, AND CIGARS. GaAS panprrace, {Proprietors ho Soe A | SIMON BROWN, Proprietor and Genera! Manager, | 1600-1602 Morgan Street. POOL ROOM IN CONNECTION. # i | PINK ROSE | BUrFrErT, Tos. A. HeaGEN, Proprietor. Smron Brown, Manager. Frank Boyp, Night Mixer. Nora Warrincron, Day Mixers SAS eee et | 2300 [organ Street, | Pool Room in Connection. ST. LOUIS, [0, THE GREATEST HAIR DRESSING NELSON’S - : 1 gee traightine ile iy Makes : Sa j 1 5 Se; | \ Kinky, Curl cA SN tt FH - ‘s e aA \—m \ ey = Hair Straight BAIR bE It is not only the BEST DRESSING ZA bs Se NY Jaade for the Hair, but A UY ey P\S rue ost woroerr Py HAIR GROWER a TAN NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE isxutixeasy of ts citer Hoot Gist or dangeross None sag Oe eS ieee siopslag it tee tne’ arcaNlog of ot soe ate te STRAIGHTINE Keeps the Hair soft aad pliable, making it easy to do up ee an alee a eae re wauitrastalariales NELSON M'FG CO., Richmond, Va. = sculpture groups symbolical of agricul- ture and other industries. The main entrance leads to a rotunda reaching from the mosaic floor up through all three floors to the vaulted dome. The state room just behind the rotunda has an area of 50x60 feet, inclusive of foyer and stage. Its ceiling will be deeply paneled, and its walls will be orna- mented with mural paintings—an epi- ‘cal frieze six feet wide telling the his- tory of Illinois. It will have parlors in- cluded in a men’s suite and women’s suite, smoking aid writing rooms, an executive suite, commissioner's room, ‘@ hospital room, private room for the commissioners, storage rooms, janitors” rooms, closets, ete., and is tovcost $75,- 000, of which $25,000 will be expended in furnitre and decorations. Watson & Hazleton, of Chicago, are the design- tia Ss BN AS O ie Ze pan) = 5 cit —_ &) OF, WSS ‘THE HOME OF “BUFF” AND “BOUNCER.” se emma oh ee HE quaint old city of Boston has| bay window. She is a very smal gi many interesting sights, but a] woman, so she devised a way to g@ spectacle that would astonish | inside in order to fasten in windows boys and girls as much as anything is| to tack up curtains, and to complet a glimpse at the home of “Buff” andj various other arrangements for the “pouncen" sontort of her euta “Nearly the whol Now, Buff and Bouncer are cats, not | side of the house is swung on hinges of fine breed, like the Maltese, nor | so it can be pulled out, and as it come: especially beautiful, like the Angoras. | out, like a shelf-table, some long, slen- ‘They are just common, everyday cats. | der-jointed legs unfold, and lo! a sor' Bouncer is a tortoise-shell with a white | of port-cochere, on the roof of which triangle on his nose, and Buff—I dis-| the cats like to lie and sun themselves like to tell it, but he is nothing inj and underneath which fieir hammock the world but an ordinary yellow cat.|can be hung. Somehow, yellow cats and dogs are One day, when the cats’ mistress was counted among the offscourings of! {inside the tiny house, sitting on the their kind, but Buff—well, I have] floor and hard at work, Buff came in changed my opinions of yellow cats | jumped up on a crossbeam high in his since meeting him! house, and stretched his head up as il These Boston cats live—that is, their | to look out of the little gable window master and mistress live—in a brick “Well, Buff,” said the mistress, “you house on a street in Boston near a|shall have an upstairs, since you wan! railroad. But Buff and Bouncer have a house all their own. It stands in the little square homely city yard, which extends out to the tracks. ‘You will understand that with notse, soot, oinders and cramped quarters, these city cats need some compensation for that lack of freedom which their country brothers enjoy. Their mis- tress is so fond of them and so afraid of losing them that they are even de- prived of tbe city cat's chief pleasure —back-fence promenades—by reason of a wire netting stretching flat along the top of the fence, so that they can- not climb up. As consolation for these privations, the mistress of Buff and Bouncer has built them a house that no carpenter need be ashamed of. She began it as a sort of shelter for her pets when they wanted to be in the yard in bad weather. But once her fingers and the hammer got started, the rough kennel grew and grew. It reached up until it became four feet two inches high, and spread to two and a half feet wide. It took on some fancy shingles and a cunning gable window. The work then become so fascinating to the builder that she just could not help adding a piazza and a MAGICAL EXPERIMENT. Feat That Any Boy May Perform to ‘Astonish Friends or Entertain His Elders. Here is a little feat that any boy can perform and yet it looks like a trick of a magician. If you wish to entertaina company with it tell them that you bave a bottle and a goblet, both full to the brim of water, and that you are going to empty the goblet by means of the botile without taking a drop of water from the latter. ‘This is the way to prepare for it: With a red-hot wire bore two holes through a cork and into them insert two straws, ene of them extending above the cork as high as the goblet is deep, the other about twice as high. Now, with a little kneaded bread or ‘wax close to the upper end of the shorter straw and then force the cork into the mouth of the bottle until the water spurts out through the longer straw. Meanwhile you have a goblet of water on the table before you, and also a basin or bow! and a pair of scissors, Hold the goblet over the basin with your left hand and with your right turn the bot- tle upside down, putting the shorter straw inside the goblet. As you do this have some one take the scissors and cut ‘off the closed end of the shorter straw. ‘Water will at once begin to run out of the longer straw into the basin and will continue to run until the goblet is empty. You must, of course, hold the bottle so that the short straw will reach dowa to the bottom of the goblet. This is simply the operation of a siphon.—Chicago Chronicle. Castor Oil for Warts, ‘There is no simpler way to remove a wart than the external use of castor oll if you have patience enough to wait for the result, It may take three or four or tix weeks, at the rate of one applica- tion per day, but it will do the work ltimately, and.what ts more, will leave ko scar behind. Two applications of Leroscne per day will also effectually remove those excrescences, There is a number of other recipes containing -more or less harmless chemicals; again there ere warts and warts, and ‘your family doctor may be your best ‘advieer, for all we know. The West Indian Crab, ‘The West Indian crab is a remarkable creature. Although born in the sea, it matures in fresh water, and passes its ecult life on land bay window. She is a very small woman, so she devised a way to get inside in order to fasten in windows, to tack up curtains, and to complete various other arrangements for the zomfort of her cats. Nearly the whole side of the house is swung on hinges, so it.can be pulled out, and as it comes out, like a shelf-table, some long, slen- der-jointed legs unfold, and lo! a sort of port-cochere, on the roof of which the cats like to lie and sun themselves, and underneath which (heir hammock can be hung. ‘One day, when the cats’ mistress was inside the tiny house, sitting on the floor and hard at work, Buff came in, jumped up on a crossbeam high in his house, and stretched his head up as if to look out of the little gable window. “Well, Buff,” said the mistress, “you shall have an upstairs, since you want it so badly.” So she put in a sort of floor up there, leaving an opening, of course, with a shelf half way up, at the back of the first floor room, to serve as a cat stairway. When Buif and Boune- er go to their second story they jump up or this shelf-stair, then easily spring through the opening into their attic room. There is a piece of thick carpet for them to lie on, and there they love {o stay, dozing or looking lazily out of their little front window. The little house is further fitted up with a movable flight of steps, which stand sometimes at the front, some- times at the side of the piazza, but which, you may be sure, Buff and Bouncer do not stop to use. It also has a hammock and a bedstead for each cat. And Buff and Bouncer will He in the hammock, allow themselves to be tucked in bed, or ride in their carriage—a doll carriage—and seem to enjoy themselves hugely. They will also sit up in little chairs at a small table and eat, though they much prefer their customary way. One has his dish set on the floor of the piazza, and gen- erally dines there; the other has his dish on the upper balcony or roof of the piazza. ‘They seem to like to lie and sleep in or take a ride in their carriage, though, of course, they have to take turns. And they like to lie in their hammock when their mistress puts them there—that is, they will lie still and pretend to sleep, and have never said they didn’t like it, which fs a pretty sure sign that it is agreeable to them, don’t you think so? In the winter this home of Buff and Bouncer is closed and covered with ‘canvas and ollcloth to keep it from be- ing spoiled by storms and snowdrifts. At that inclement season these wise Boston eats prefer to live in the warm, cozy kitchen of the big house; so you see what aristocrats they are. They not only have a home all their own. but {t is their summer home, their resort, to which they go as soon as the spring weather begins, and which is Kept open until the fall rains make their abode too damp and chilly for them. Happy Buff and Bouncer, tw« very Jucky cats!—St. Nicholas. LAMB RAISED ON BOTTLE. Interesting Sight Which Has Provea a Delight to Vinitors of New York’n Zoo. Billy the lamb considers Mr, William Snyder, of the Central park zoo, at New York, in the light of a father and mother, And he has every right to do so, because ever since his real father and mother died in order to satisfy the craving men have for food, Billy has received material aid from Mr. Snyder in the form of a bottle of milk with which to keep his orphan soul together. There is nothing in the city’s appropriation which would fs) a) 4 ahs Qs A 2 ay eas ' " eS i VA we ee == fi 2g i : Shi! eos ge] Oe. BILLY ENJOYS HIS DINNER. permit the keeper to draw upon the com- missary department for a baby’s bottle fully equipped for conducting food into the interior arrangements of an infant, but there were plenty of empty bottles to be had for the asking. Mrs. Snyder supplied the rubber arrangement, the city the milk, and the bleating lamb’'s life was saved. Three times a day Mr. Snyder calls “Billy! Billy!” and the lamb comes running if it be within the sound of the voice. Ucsually it follows the keeper like a dog, ané seems perfectly content tobe nearhim. Noother human being, except perhaps the keeper's chil- Gren, have any attraction for it, although it is given the freedom of the zoo, and is made much of by the folk along the walks. Understood. “Mr. Spoonamore, what color do you call Miss Garlinghorn’s hair?” “Is she a friend of yours, Miss Cala mus?” “Yes; a dear friend.” “It's red." —Chicago Tribuas, y I He aS ee HORE ey Oh Was UNS lee me 1 1 ews uulOLD ~ ~BEAGK FOREST WEDDING. ‘We were lucky enough to be present at she wedding of a rich peasant girl of the province of St. Georgen, in the Black forest. The bride, Cresenz B., wore the ‘wonderful head-dress waich girls of that district have been married in from time immemorial; a crown, twice the height of her head and wide as her shoulders, one solid mass of tinsel flowers, beads and bright-colored glass balls like Christmas-tree ornaments, A wide starched ruff encircled her neck, and her green silk apron was half-covered with floating ribbons of every bright color. Silver-gilt chains laced her bodice, but here the splendor ended. Sober woolen stuff, warranted to wear a lifetime, and coarse, hand-knit stockings completed her visible costume. Johann, the bridegroom, was very sim- plein attire, save for ared waistcoat and green tle, Instead of a bouquet for his life’s part- ner, he carried a large gingerbread heart 5 iH) aM uh re = freely adorned with red and white sugar. During the marriage ceremony in the chureh thehonest swain dropped the ring through a hole in his pocket down into his boot. He plumped down on the altar step and pulled off his boot to regain the missing emblem, quite unabashed, until the sight of the holes in his stocking, thus publicly revealed, covered him with confusion. His soon-to-be father-in-law twitted him on this flaw in his equipment. “Sapperlot!” cried poor Johann. “Isn't it to get my stockings mended that I'm marrying your daughter?” On some of the young women in the ‘wedding procession we noticed flat straw hats laden with red woolen balls that suggested a dish of ripe tomatoes bal- anced skillfully on the head. Plum color seems to be the favorite shade for skirts, which hang very full, and short above the ankle. A blue or green silk apron, purple woolen stock- Ings and low-cut velveteen shoes com- plete the Sunday attire of the well-to-do peasant, Many yards of black fancy-bordered ribbon contribute to the adornment of the women. This ribbon must be of su- perior quality, as it seems to bear unin- jured the beating of sun and rain for gen- erations.—Youth’s Companion. WORK IS DIGNIFIED. No Woman Who Fails to Take Delight in Mer Labor Can Be Called Seuky Mapper. In the lap of luxury lives the woman who delights in her work. ‘There is such a deep lying source of happiness in this pretty truth that it is grievous to realize how few com- prehend its force and power. Beautiful nature and rare art bring to their perfection-mpthousand things with which those who can seek tobeauti- fy their homes and adorn the persons of those they love; but that into which woman has put her patient endeavor, her watchful care, her provident thought, and the affection which she cannot withhold from what she pro- tects has an integral value nothing can rival. It is a folly of follies to deplore for one’s self or one’s children the lack of what much money could buy, and for- get the intrinsic value and joys of what it is possible to attain by one’s own work, ‘There is an elegance and a dignity as- sociated with the labor of the hands which in the case of a gentlewoman is an art, and as gracefully done as many a thing called an accomplishment. Blessed is the mother of the well-to- do, wholly comfortable girl growing up in many thousands of American homes, that has found a way to make known to her daughter the value conferred by personal effort, with its necessary ac- complishments of perseverance andself- denial. As long as this great fact is hidden from the girl's eye and under- standing she is unfairly dealt with, and deprived of a great aid to happiness and healthful enjoyment of life. Prof. Jacques Loeb, the illustrious scientist, puts the pleasure of work- manship foremest among human joys. Abel Stevens, in the “Life of Mine. de Stael,” says: “Labor is the law of happiness.”—Chicago Tribune. A Common Mistake. Most men mistake a little applause tor an encore.—Chicago Daily News. RIGHT KIND OF GIRL. This Writer Tries to Prove That the Undemonsteative Maid Al- wins tution | The girl who gives expression to her ove with her eyes, and in her actions, rather than with her tongue, is more apt to be sincere than the maiden who is very demonstrative of her affection. “Silence is the chaste blossom of love,” once wrote Lieine, the famous lyric poet, and his words can be commended to the notice of men who are inclined to doubt a woman's love because she lacks that effusiveness so characteristic of the sentimental girl. ‘There is a certain type of lover who is never content unless his sweetheart as- sures him, at intervals of a few minutes, that he is the dearest fellow in existence; that the world would be a dreary place without him; that she could not possibly live without him, and that she loves him better than anything and everybody in the wide, wide world. Such assurances, of course, may be made with all sincerity, but the possibil- ities are that they are not. Earnest and enduring love is usually silent and un- demonstrative, A gentle pressure of the hand, and a kind, loving look, full of consideration and meaning, are far more eloquent than words, and, in the major- ity of cases, much more sincere. It is seldom that'a man makes a mistake in the choice of a wife when he judges her love and affection by her actions toward him, which, in the words of the old proverb: “Speak louder than words.” Language in love is often used only to deceive, and the more beautiful and pol- ished the language is, the more deceltful the man or woman. Silence is far better than unraeaning words, and more becom- ing to a woman. ‘The lover of the un- demonstrative girl should remember that it is against her nature to be otherwise; and if he be observant, he will find more happiness in these silent tokens than In volumes of talk. Perhaps it is because the silent girl is somewhat overshadowed at times by her effusive sister, who is never at a loss for gushing words and voluble expressions of affection, that men are inclined to think she is cold and loveless. It only needs a little close study of the undemon- strative girl to show how unjust fs such a thought, She may appear somewhat cold, and even at times cause doubts and fears to arise in the mind of the one who has won her consent to be his wife. But such fears are groundless, for the undemonstrative girl gives her love ones and for all time.—N. Y. Weekly. LATEST BELT DESIGNS. Soft Folded Leather Is a Prominent Featuxe In the Newest Frenck . Productions. ‘There has never been a wider lati- tude in styles of belts than at present, both as regards material and width. ‘One may be in fashion with a very wide belt (this is the fancy of the hour in Paris) with a very narrow one or with the popular width from one to two inches. The new feature in leather belts is the broad crush belt of soft leather, one style is laid in several plaits and fastened with a gold harness buckle. ‘A soft, unlined belt of calf comes in ‘widths of three and four inches, and has Cre RR aes SEIS SP CBO SEBS Ds i SS os ae effect of a crushed fabric belt. The ‘broad leather belt with three straps and harness buckles is another candi- date for popularity. Black, white, red, green, blue, tan and gray are the colors in which these belts are shown, A soft crushed belt of kid is made nearly five inches wide, and in bodice effect. For steel and jet studded belts, a re- newed favor is predicted, and in metal girdles the large variety of new de- signs points to an increasing demand. The one illustrated is in art nouveau design, the fabric belt is caught at in- tervals with enamel ornaments, and has a buckle to match, the third cut shows one of the new folded leather belts.— Brooklyn Eagle. Auto Uned to Win Bride, The hearing of a case where the Paris police made a charge of exces- sive speeding of an automobile re vealed a new use for the machine. A merchant and his daughter were rid: ing in a car driven by the merchant's partner. The latter suddenly sent the machine forward at a terrifie speed. The merchant, who was terrified at the rate they were traveling, begged his partner to stop. The latter re- plied by demanding the hand of his davghter or threatening otherwise to drive the machine against a tree. It was a case of the merchant's daugh- ter or his life-and the merchant yielded. Fighting the Careet Das. To exterminate carpet bugs take three ounces of common salt, one ounce of alum, one ounce of chloride of zinc. Make a solution with two quarts of wa- ter, and let it stand one night in a cay- ered vessel. Next morning pour the liquid off the drugs. Dilute with two quarts of water and sprinkle the edges of the carpet for a distance of ten or 12 inches from the wall. The bugs will leave and the carpet will not be injured. | i ‘AN Foe gll_= Ll fmf ed ry CORR JB 7 Pay AST AN —y v= Wek ws 7 BISEADING Lie p By ee act AN INFINITE CIVER. Think you, when the stars are giinting, ‘Think you, then, that God the Painter Shows His masterpiece divine? Think you, then, that thelr Creator, HEAD-FAITH; HEART-FAITH. ‘The Latter In What Gives Efficiency, Brightness and Bloom to Charactes, Faith, the great essential of salvation and union with God, includes both heac and heart. Faith of the head may exis without that of the heart. The devil: have it and tremble, But heart-faith says Bishop H. W. Warren, goes far be yond. It may build on head-faith for 3 foundation, but foundation is an abor. tion without the superstructure, Heart-faith is a spiritual perception of the invisible realities of religion. Faith is the giving of substance to things hoped for, the test of the things not seen. It “ventures on God’s side when probabil- itfes are equal, on the guarante of some- thing within, which makes hte thingtrue because loved.” How much more is re- celved from a statement of a wifeor child beloved than from the same statement of Herodotus or Pliny. So credence of statements from God loved with all the heart, soul and might, means more than acceptance of the same statements of God unloved. ‘This distinction began to be preached by Moses: “If thou turn unto thy God with all thy heart and with all thy eoul.” Deut. 30: 10.) And this “word” is quoted by Paul: “If thou shalt believe in thy heart * * * for with the heart man belleveth unto righteousness.” (Romans 10: 9-10.) ‘We marvel to find these fine metaphys- ical distinctions away back in what we are wont to esteem the beginnings of thought. The grand Shima that was meant to be taught to every Jewish child thus discriminated: “Hear, O Israel; the Lord our God is one Lord, and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with ail thy might.” Paul perpetuates the dis- tinction. “I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blame- less." | Tt is not strange that God seeks the whole of His children, since He gives the whole of Himself to them. “All things are yours, things present, or things to rome.” ‘We often hear the recitation of the magnificent credo by thousanés. To thelr hearty and thorough head-faith in the theological propositions, how we wish a, tender and loving heart-faith could be added. ‘This ts to be wished because it adds so much efficiency, brightnees and bloom to character. A rose is beautiful to the eye. Besides that, it is atmosphered afar with delicious fragrance. Besides that, some roses are freighted more preciously by being made the expression of one heart's love for another. Somen may be as pure as a diamond. strong as steel, but, a heart-faith atmospheres them with co much love that it fills all epace and all time, for all men and for God besides. GEMS OF THOUGHT. ‘The hope of immortal life fs the life of mortal hope.—Ram’s Horn. A propensity to hope and joy ts real riches; one to fear and sorrow, real poverty.—Hume. Now it is the great work of nature to transmute sunlight into life. So it is the great end of Christian living to transmute the light of truth into the fruits of holy living.—A. J. Gordon. Keep the soll of life soft, its sympathy tender, its imagination free, or else you may lose the elementary quality of re- ceptiveness, and all the Influences—of God may be in vain—F. G. Peabody. I wonder why it is that we are not all kinder than we are. How much the world needs it! How easily it 1s done! How instantaneously it acts! How in- fallibly it is remembered! How super- abundantly it pays ftself back!— Southern Churchman, There is no one who has it not in his Dower to pray a smaller or a larger Drayer—to pray a prayer, that is, which either asks merely for some endowment ‘or adornment of the life, or a prayer which asks for an elevation and altera- tton of the life itself.—Phillips Brooks. ‘There are those who acquire the habit of helping others, of comforting, of add- ing cheerfulness and strength, wherever they go. To those who thus give much is. given in return—contentment, trust in God, confidence in their fellowmen, sweet hopes, peaceful memories.—James Freeman Clarke. ‘The only defense against an ill conta- sion is exuberant health. Itis the man ‘who is run down who becomes the victim of the petilenec. It 1s not otherwise in the reali of the Spirit. If we are to be Protected against the pestilence that wralketh in {azkness, we shall have to e Lossessed of a plenitude of spirit Ufe.—J. H. Jowett, pisttual eres NOT ON TRIay, But Men and Times Are Jaitgeu 4, | cording to Response cives wa 7 Divine Prompts. ‘We are told by some men, who fess to read the signs of ine 9 that Christianity is on trial and. fs to live, it must radically chang @octrines and methods. There are nit ers who tell us that it car no jones hold its place as the supreme rene, tion to mankind, but must oon marshaled with other religious mot ments of the world. Still nthers oy the Chiengo Advance, declan: that sa account of radical changes in sjen tific and philosophical thouzit, the ve ginning of the end of Christianity g not far off, What can be said in rezard to these matters? There is nothine absolutay new in them. We look back through the centuries, since Christ came to tn earth in human form, and the hoi critics of each age have substantia affirmed the same things. Judasthougit so meanly of Christ that he sold Him for a few pieces of silver, ond conse ered he had safely finished the trans. action, The high priests and the sia. hedrin = arrogated to themseiyeg power to try Christ. Pilate imazineg that he could send Christ to the em, Felix, Festus and King Acrippa, lookeg ‘upon Paul, the first great Caristian missionary, as a mild sort of mailman, The satirists of Rome, and the puis osophers of Athens poured contenee upon the Christian doctrines. ast proved to their own satisfaction that they were not worthy of the credence of men of their intelligence. But how did it all turn out? Inds went and hanged himself. Vilate saw his power mocked when Christ ros from the dead. « Felix, Festus ant Agrippa were not trying Paul, ‘it Paul, preaching Christ, was trying them. We see now with clear vision the littleness of the objections of the early satirists and philosophers. Ev- ery attempt to put Christ in a tomb and seal it’ with mockings and jecrs has been followed by a resurrection. The worship of the gods and goWdesse ceased, and their splendid temples went down, before the rising power o Christ. Christianity has never been on tria! and never wil! be on trial before any bar of human judgment; on the con trary all things come before it tol judged. Civilization is really on trial befor Christianity. A progressive civiliva tion must be shaped to meet the dc mands of Christianity or it is doomed The individual man and the. civiliva tion of the age, are not judging Th: Christ, but The Christ is judging them. ff they do not respond to His appeal for righteousness, purity, love an: truth they condemn themselves, THE SURE PATHWAY. Best Results of Christian Lite Are Never Left to Accldent—W hole “Way Is Plain. One comforting thing about the Christian life is that its best results are never left to accident, says Kev. C €. Pierce, in the Christian Work. The whole way is so plain that no one need jto miss it, and the final results are s» certain that no one need to be in doubt about them. One of the curses which was to rest upon the Jewish race, in case they turned away from God, vas that “their life should hang in doubt” before them. How remarkably vas this sure word of God fulfilled in the subsequent history of this people! But the assurance of God's Word overs where 1s that they who commit their way unto the Lord shall walk in a sure pathway growing “brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.’ To God's people “peace and quietness, and assurance forever,” is promise. And how wonderfully has this proinise ever Deen fulfilled! The children of Got have not been free from care and trial and burden. Far from it, the faithful servants of the Master hare often been called on to endure much for His name's sake; but there neel never be any doubt as to the ultimate onteome. Like a man who knows be is on the right road that Ieads with 00 turnings to the desired goal, those who enter the “straight and narrow way” are absolutely certain to reacli the re ward in the end. The working of n° natural law fs so certain, the sure linking of cause and effect in the thines which pertain to this life are never So absolutely certain that the rxpect- ed end will be attainedas that the man who obeys God and seeis iis war with all his heart, will reach tbe highest and the most desirable goal of Ute. It was this fact, and the full compre hension of it, that made all the olf God-sent heroes of Bible times © monumental in their faith ani cou age. Daniel, in the face of what seemed certain death; Paul, following out the pathway of truth in the ore ence of innumerable opposition, and long list of others, were men who “e™ dured as seeing Him who is invisible because there was ever in their heals the sure conviction that they were !® line with God's desires, and the fe ing thot this way was the “sure pst” way.” Never has the world needed men like this more than to-day, and there Das never been a time in the history huraanity when the way ia which (7 men ought to walk was plainer tha now. He who follows this pathvl Will still have the opportunity (0 lai the heroic life, and will be sive of herds seward tn the end. A Conclusive Argument No one can resist the argument holiness brought in a personitied {rm before him, in its gentleness, 12 1 Sweetness, in its aspiration. in its love In all its blossoms and fruits.o! ves“# and joy.—Henry Ward Beecher. THE PRESIDENT WELL GUARDED Attempts of Cranks to Interview Him Has Caused Alarm. EXTRA PRECAUTIONS TAKEN It Is Believed Recent Events Will Have a Tendency to Stir Congress to Fix Penalty For Attempts on Presidents' Life. Washington, Oct. 7.—There is much earnest talk by government officials here of the necessity for a strict protection from "carnks" or anarchists. The unusually large number of these persons who have put in an appearance at the White House lately has caused a marked increase in the vigilance of the guard of policemen and secret service men at the White House and about the president when he goes abroad. There is a strong feeling that congress stopped far short of its real duty in legislation fixing the penalty for attempts on the president's life. The seriousness of Monday's trouble at the White House, coupled with the attempt of another lunatic to reach the president at his summer home in Oyster Bay, it is believed, will stir congress to more adequate action at the next session. The guard of secret service men at the White House remains numerically as in the past. The police force inside and outside of the White House has been slightly increased. Orders given to them every day caution them to be on the alert against cranks. It is not anarchists who are most feared; it is dangerous lunatics. In every precinct police station in Washington this order was read to the police last night: "I you see any insane person coming from the direction of the White House, keep it quiet." The desk sergeants generally supplemented with the remark that headquarters believed that public comment about the attempts of cranks to reach the president only inspired others. This is the belief at the White House. After a specially notorious crank is arrested there, other cranks generally put in an appearance, and often, upon being questioned, they say they were inspired to come by the fact that others had done so. Not only were the extra precautions to protect the president noticeable at the memorial services of the late Sir Michael Herbert, but, when the president and Mrs. Roosevelt went for their horseback ride Tuesday afternoon, they were closely followed by two bicycle policemen in plain clothes. WITHOUT ASTONISHMENT. German Political Police Only Wonders Attempts on the Life of President Are So Few. Berlin, Oct. 7.—The department of political police has noted without astonishment the several instances, recently, of danger to the life of President Roosevelt, only wondering that they have been so few and so evidently without intelligent direction. Inquiries show that the arrests of persons suspected of designs against members of the imperial family average one daily. The arrests are rarely reported in the newspapers, and then only against the wishes of the political police, for the latter believe that the mere mention of such arrests prompts ill-regulated minds to plan killing the sovereign. Quite 50 definite clews to such plots have been investigated during the last nine months, largely upon anonymous denunciations. The members of the imperial family, however, are so hedged in by police precautions that it is difficult for the mentally diseased to get near them. ONCE MORE IN THE TOILS. A Convist Lost by Sheriff Dickman of St. Louis Probably Under Arrest In New York. New York, Oct. 7.—A man giving the name of Albert L. Brown, but who is believed to be Louis McDowell, who figured in a desperate escape from a flying train on the way to state prison at Jefferson City, Mo., has been arrested here for attempting to secure a $300 opera cloak while posing as J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr. On April 1, 1901, a man named Louis C. McDowell and a western desperado named Charles "Milwaukee" Meyers jumped from a window of a Missouri Pacific train going at full speed and escaped from Sheriff Dickmann of St. Louis, who was taking them and several other prisoners to state prison at Jefferson City. McDowell had been convicted on a charge similar to that brought against Brown in this city. Dronned Dead. St. Louis, Oct. 7.—Cyrus H. Ellis, salesman for a nouse-furnishing company, dropped dead. Monday afternoon, at the Market street entrance to the city hall. Mr. Ellis was 41 years old and had been in bad health for six months. Severe Storm in Minnesota. Albert Lea, Minn., Oct. 7.—A storm of unusual fury passed over the county late Tuesday, and in the vicinity of Clarke Grove did considerable damage to property. One man is reported killed near there. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL Larson in the International Series for October 11, 1903—God's Covenant with David. THE LESSON TEXT. (2 Samuel, 7:4-16) 4. And it came to pass that night, that the word of the Lord came unto Nathan, saying, 5. Go and tell my servant David, Thus salth the Lord, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in? 6. Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the day that I brought up the childs of Israel down to Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in the tent and in a tabernacle. 7. In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not Me an house of cedar? 8. Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus salth the Lord of Hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over My people, over Israel; 9. Was with thee whitersoever thou wentest, and have made all thine enemies out of the light, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth. 10. Moreover I will appoint a place for My people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the chil- dren have the kindness afflict them any more, as beforetime. 11. And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over My people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the Lord teileth thee that I have caused thee to be housed. 12. And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shall sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. 13. I will build an house for My name, and I will stablish the throne of his king- dom for ever. 14. I will be his father, and he shall be My son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men; and I will put away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee. 16. And thine house and thy kingdom thy throne shall be established for ever, thy throne shall be established for ever, GOLDEN TEXT—Thy throne shall be established for ever—2 Sam. 7:16. OUTLINE OF SCRIPTURE SECTION 1. David build a Temple. 2. God Forbids Him. 3. 2 Sam. 7:14-17. David's Prayer. 2. 2 Sam. 7:18-21. Read also the parallel account in 1 Chron. 17; also Psalm 89, which is a hymn of praise in the same strain. NOTES AND COMMENTS. David Plans to Build a Temple.—In furtherance of his desire for a thorough and lasting revival of religion in the Jewish nation David had it in his heart to build to God a magnificent temple. He had conquered all of Israel's enemies, now was the time to lay the cornerstone of peace and prosperity. He expressed this desire to Nathan, the prophet, who is now mentioned for the first time. "Go," said Nathan, "do all that is in thine heart; for the Lord is with thee." God Forblids Him.—But the first impressions of even the best of men can be erroneous; so Nathan discovered that very night. Praiseworthy as the task might seem, it was not for David to perform. Now it is to be noted that God does not here give the reasons why David should not build the temple, but merely says: "I have not dwell in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, and have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle." A reason, however, is given in 1 Chron. 22:8 to the effect that it was not entirely fitting that a man of war, and upon whose hands was the stain of blood, should build a temple to the God whose message was one of peace. It may also be that the time for this project was not quite ripe. David's work was one of organization, and while he had conquered the enemies of Israel it is more than likely that he had not yet put the kingdom upon that firm basis which would perpetuate it after his own death. Saul was the first king, but he was not equal to the task of organization. This fell to David. This latter reason is hinted at in the promise of God that He will perpetuate the house of David, and that to his son will fall the task of building the temple. In this connection comes the promise to David: "Thy throne shall be established forever." David's Prayer.—This is a prayer of gratitude. How humbly David asks if it was small thing "that thou hast brought (or guilded) me hitherto." Raised from a shepherd to be king of a conquering nation. Surely this was no small thing in itself. But that his throne should be established forever words failed to do justice to the gratitude he felt. No wonder David exclaimed: "Wherefore Thou are great, O Lord God; for there is none like Thee, neither is there any God beside Thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears." Not alone for the personal blessing did David give thanks, but that "Thou hast confirmed to Thyself Thy people Israel to be a people into Thee forever." Current interpretation, I think, writes Prof. Willis F. Beecher, in S. S. Times, emphasizes the thought that David's son shall build the temple, which David himself is prohibited from building. And certainly this thought had the greatest importance to David. But this is not where the account itself places the emphasis. It devotes one clause (v. 13a) to the building of the temple by David's seed, and a dozen clauses (13 b-16, 19, 24-29) to the perpetuity and eternal dominion of David's seed, and the relations between this eternally operative promise to David and God's earlier promise to Israel. It makes the latter so much more important than the building of the temple that David does not even mention the temple when he goes in before the Lord (vs. 18-29). Ram's Horn Blasts. Morning prayer sets a picket for the day. Living with Christ makes the Christian. The waste of time sows the weeds of eternity. Truth may be eclipsed but it never ceases to shine. Patience and earnestness are passwords to success. You cannot sing a long-meter profession to a short-meter practice. Whatever gives man the greatest happiness gives God the most joy. Apropos of the rich Americans in England a list has been made of those millionaires who have made their money across the Atlantic and have lately come to England to live permanently. There are ten of them, with three more coming. "Some of the most charming country houses in Great Britain are steadily falling into the hands of those invaders," says the London Echoes, "who are not altogether an improvement to the high society into which they strive to enter. This question of absentee millionaires appears to be a sore one in America, where representative journals speak of legislative methods being necessary to put a stop to it."—Albany Argus. How to Cook a Ham. This is one way and may not suit all, but it seems to me a very nice way. First, soak the ham over night in cold water, sufficient to cover it entirely. Then set it on the fire to boil. The rule for boiling is the same as for other meats, 15 minutes to each pound. When it is half boiled change the water, and to the last boiling add a cupful of molasses. When done set it to cool, and when it is cold enough skin it and put it in the oven to bake until the whole is nicely browned. An old southern cook, after skinning the ham, covered the whole with a dough paste of flour and water and then put it in the oven to bake—Ladies' World. This is now done by an electric arc is produced between two carbons held in a frame nearly at right angles to each other. It is manipulated like a common gas blowpipe. The operator has to wear colored glasses over the eyes to protect himself from the immense glare. The special construction gives an arc resembling to some extent a blowpipe flame.—Youth's Companion. Enjoyment According to Capacity. Mrs. Berry (glancing across the table)—I'm afraid my little girl isn't enjoying her dinner. Rachel (who has left her pudding half eaten, with a sigh)—Yes, mamma, as much as I can; but, of course, if I were bigger I'd enjoy more of it.—Judge. Easy to Get. Ferpont, O., Oct. 5th.—Remarkable indeed is the experience of Mr. A. S. Turner, a man now over seventy one years of age, and whose home is here. For many years this old gentleman had suffered with a very unpleasant form of Kidney Trouble, a kind that very often bothers aged people. He would have to get up four or five times every night, and this very trosome disease was fast wearing him out. At last after having almost made up his mind that he would never be able to get relief, he stumbled over a medicine which relieved him almost immediately, and has cured him permanently. It is so very easy to get and so simple that Mr. Turner thinks one should know it. Every dealer in the country has it, and all you have to do is to ask for Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mr. Turner says "can heartily and honestly recommend Dodd's Kidney Pills, for they cured me. Several others in the family have used them, too, and always with the best results. I think they have no equal." Wall-Oriented Fear Leading Lady—Why didn't you put my a the question? flowers on the stage Stage Manager was afraid they might be trost-bitten — Detroit Free Press. Less Than Half Rates South, October 20. Round trip tickets v the Mobile & Ohio Railroad will be sold on October 20 to New Orleans, Mobile, Montgomery and other Southern points from Chicago and vicinity at rate of $16.00; from St. Louis, Cairo, and intermediate points. Writes JNO. M. BELL, A. G. P. A. M. & O. R. R., St. Louis. A girl would rather have a half pound of 40- cent candy in a fancy box with a red ribbon around it than a pound of 80-cent candy in a paper bag — Somerville Journal. Stops the Cough and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25 cents If all our desires were granted our delights would be gone.—Ram's Horn. Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds.—J. F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind., Feb. 15, 1900. The affluence of a life may be known by its influence.—Ram's Horn. THE MARKETS. Cheap Excursion to the South. On Oct. 20th the Kansas City Southern Ry. (Port Arthur Route) will run a cheap excursion from Kansas City and all stations Missouri and Kansas to Lake Charies, Shreveport, Shreveport and the rate for the round trip will be $15 limited to 21 days from date of sale, good to stop over on going trip at all points en route, provided final destination is reached exceptionally low days from destination exceptionally low days together with liberal stopover privileges allowed, should insure a great crowd, especially in view of the fact that this is the most delightful season of the year to visit the Southland. Similar low rates will probably be placed in effect from the ticket agent of Kansas City: Ask your ticket agent. Every effort will be made by the Company to secure the safety and comfort of its patrons. All inquiries relative to desirable locations to visit or other information will be cheerfully furnished. Address either S. G. Warner, G. P. & T. A, F. E. Foresler, T. P. I. A. or J. H. Morris, T. P. A., Kansas City, Mo. Little She Didn't Know. Mrs. Knicker-Is Mrs. Amos a well-informed woman? Mrs. Bocker-Yes, indeed; her cook has lived with all the other families in the neighborhood-Stray Stories. A Good Thing. Every issue of The Four-Track News makes it easier for ticket agents and ticket sellers to secure passengers for distant parts of the country, for the reason that every article and every illustration in The Four-Track News is an inducement for readers to travel and what marvelous variety of currency and climate our own country possesses. The more these facts are impressed upon the average person, the more certain he or she is to have a desire to travel. Therefore, The Four-Track News is not only in the interest of all the transportation lines and hotels, it also bears out the legend of its title page of "An Illustrated Magazine of Travel and Education."—From the Buffalo Commercial. "One o'die sad things'bout die life," said Uncle Eben, "is dat it's so much easier to depend on de enmity of yoh enemies dan on de friendship of yoh friends."—Washington Star. Chicago, St. Paul-Minneapolis, four daily trains via the Chicago & North-Western Ry. A bird in the hand is not so musical as on the tree."—Puck. Economy is the road to wealth. Putnam Fadeless Dye is the road to economy. He who begins low can go up higher. Farm and Home. The weary, worn-out, all-tired feelings come to everybody who taxes the kidneys. When the kidneys are over-worked they fail to perform the duties nature has provided for them to do. When the kidneys fail dangerous diseases quickly follow. Urinary disorders, diabetes, dropsy, rheumatism, Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney and bladder ills. Read the following case: Veteran Joshua Heller, 706 South Walnut street, Urbana, ill. says: "In the fall of 1899 after getting Doan's Kidney Pills at Cunningham Bros.' drug store in Champaign and taking a course of the treatment I told the readers of this paper that they had relieved me of kidney trouble, disposed of a lame back with pain across my loins and beneath the shoulder blades. During the interval which has elapsed I have had occasion to resort to Doan's Kidney Pills when I noticed warnings of an attack. On each and every occasion the results obtained were just as satisfactory as when the pills were first brought to my notice. I just as emphatically indorse the preparation today as I did over two years ago." A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney medicine which cured Mr. Heller will be mailed on application to any part of the United States. Medical advice free—strictly confidential. Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists, price 50 cents per box. by keeping your bowels open. CASCARETS will do it without grip or gripe and drive the cold right out of you. Just as soon as you "feel like taking cold" take a CASCARET—there is NOTHING SO GOOD. CANDY CATHARTIC Cascarets WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP A sweet bit of candy medicine, purely vegetable, absolutely harmless, never grip nor gripe. A sale of over TEN MILLION boxes a year—10c, 25c, 50c—proves their great merit. Be sure you get CASCARETS, the only original, genuine Candy Cathartic. Will the woman who suffers with sick headache please try Dr. CALDWELL'S (LAXATIVE) SYRUP PEPSIN Your druggist sells it. DO YOU COUGH DON'T DELAY TAKE KEMPS BALSAM THE BEST COUGH CURE It Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Croup, Infu- enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma. A certain cure for Consumption in first stages, and a sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once. You will see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. Large bottles 25 cents and 60 cents. SAWYER'S EXCELSIOR BRAND Pommel Slickers KEEP THE PIDER DRY Rain can cause at the man who wears $8 or $12 of clothing. Styles to suit all occupations. Clothing for female. If your dresser doesn't keep them, write for laundry. H. M. Sewyer & Son, Sole Mfs. East Cambridge, Hass. W. L. DOUCLAS $3 50 & $3 SHOES UNION MADE You can save from $8 to $5 yearly by wearing W. L. Douglas $3.50 or $3 shoes. They equal those that have been costing you from $4.00 to $5.00. The immense sale of W. L. Douglas shoes shows their superiority over all other makes. PETER H. Sold by retail shoe dealers everywhere. Look for name and price on bottom. Our $5 Gilt Edge line cannot be equalled at any price. Shoes by mail, 25 cents extra. Illustrated Catalog free, W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. STURNA Greatest discovery of the age. Discovery of the age. Discovery of the age. Sent by mail on receipt of 50 postal money order. Agents will send a week ahead of time soon for terms and territory. FOR DANDRUFF AND FALLING HAIR S. JEWELRY, DIAMOND, SILVERWARE, Standard Goods. Lowest Prices. Mall Orders Filled. Catalogue FREE, F. C. BLELOCK, 918 Locust Street, St. Louis, Mo. SOMETHING NEW ROLL'S CANT LOOSE PARCEL DEVICE LOOP World's Fair-1004-Seurier. Mailed for Re. Pat. Aug. 21, 1944. LOOP-A-LOO, St. Louis, Mo. I PAY SPOT CASH FOR MILITARY LAND WARRANTS BOUNTY issued to soldiers of any war. Write me at once. FRANK H. REGER, Barth Block, Denver, Colo. PATENTS 48-page book FREE, FITZGERALD & CO. Box 8, W. Washington. Cure Cold by keeping your bowels open grip or gripe and drive the as you "feel like taking co NOTHING SO GOOD. CANDY U.M.C. Stands for Union Metallic Cartridges. It also stands for uniform shooting and satisfactory results. Ask your dealer for U.M.C. ARROW and NITRO CLUB Smokeless Shot Shells The Union Metallic Cartridge Co., BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Big Four Route TO THE WORLD FAMED 2,500 feet elevation on Cheapeake and Ohio River- pre-eminent amount—round Resorts. THE NEW Homestead Hotel, Under the management of Mr. Fred Serry. This fine brick structure is now fully completed. Has 400 rooms and 200 private baths, each room supplied with long distance office with direct New York wine. MAGNIFICENT BATE-HOUSE and most currents known for rheumatism, gout, obesity and nervous troubles. MAGNIFICENT NEWCLUB HOUSE with large Court, lounging courts, cafe, ping-pong tables, etc. Tennis courts and all outdoor amusements. Orchestra. OCTOBER and NOVEMBER The Grandest Months in the Year. Magnificent Train Service, Dining Cars, Pulman Sleepers, Observation Cars. Reduced Rate Tickets now on sale. For full information call on agents of the BIG FOUR ROUTE. WEATHERWISE IS THE MAN WHO WEARS TOWER'S FISH BRAND SLICKERS A reputation extending over sixty-six years and our guarantee are back of every garment bearing the SIGN OF THE FISH. There are many imitations. Be sure of the name TOWER on the buttons. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. A. J. TOWER CO. BOSTON, MASS. U. S. A. TOWER CANADIAN CO. Limited, TORONTO, CAN. OCTOBER 20th TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, INDIAN TERRITORY THERE AND BACK AT LOW RATES $20 CHICAGO $18 CINCINNATI $15 ST. LOUIS $15 KANSAS CITY Proportionate Rates from Intermediate Points. Step-overs. Final Limit, Nov. 10. VIA MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXASRY Ask Nearest Ticket Agent Or write G. W. SMITH, N. P. A., 315 Marquette Bld., Chicago, III. PISO S CURE FOR CURS WHERE ALL ELSE FAULS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION A. N. K. - B 1990 WBEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS please state that you saw the Advertise- ment in this paper. CASCARETS will do it without old right out of you. Just as soon " take a CASCARET—there is CATHARTIC BASE BALL CLUB C. WILLIAMS, Proprietor 400 BAR, And President 400 BASE BALL CLUB. GEO. COX, Vice-President. GEO. WASHINGTON, Secretary. BASE C. WILLIAMS, Proprietor 400 Headq 1300 MORGAN STREET A MOST REMARKABLE CHARAC- TER. CHARAC- 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 new dealer, 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 fifteenth street. S. M. T. Elizabeth Temple No. 12, of S. M. T., meets the first and fourth Fridays in each month. This is the leading temple in St. Louis, having a membership of over 100. For the splendid condition of this temple, Mrs. Hattie Williams is much the cause of its success. She is respected and loved by not only members, but by the entire order, as she has been deputy mistress for a number of years. She is vice-grand princess of the order in this state. She has a co-worker in the person of Mrs. Lula Brunner, secretary of the temple. She is indeed the pet of the temple, whom all delight to honor. Every officer and member of this temple adds much to its success. W. P., Mrs. Hattie Williams, residence 703 North Garrison avenue. Mrs. Lula Brunner, secretary, residence 2836 Bell street. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The Carnation club will have a grand rally at the First Baptist church, next Sunday morning, and it is hoped that all of the members and friends of said church and club will contribute very liberally. The Ruth club served an excellent dinner last Sunday evening to a very large crowd. The committee raised a nice little sum of money for the church. Rev. E. C. Cole has invited several preachers to take part in the rally at his church next Sunday. All friends and lovers of this church are cordially invited. There was covenant meeting all day at the First Baptist church last Sunday, and at 7:30 p. m. Rev. E. C. Cole preached a very interesting sermon to an appreciative audience. At a business meeting, which was held last Monday night week at the First Baptist church, several members subscribed as a loan from $100 to $200 each. This money was raised for the purpose of paying on the debt of the church. The Pleasant Workers' club will give one of the finest and largest entertainments of the season, and Mrs. M. A. Bilree, the president of the club, things she will be able to raise a thousand dollars in two night. The Central Baptist church loaned the First Baptist church $2,000 last week for the purpose of poying off the indebtedness of said church. Many thanks to Central for its liberality. NOTICE All ministers can get the Palladium for $1.25 per year. Call or write. SICK. Mr. William Berzey, of 1514 South Second street, is very sick. We hope for his recovery. His daughter, the secretary of The Palladium, has been at his bedside all the week. MARRIED. Miss Beatrice Arnold, of 2695 Goode avenue, and Mr. Charley Thomas, of Twenty-second and Carr streets, were married last week. Miss Minnie Moore, a very lovely young lady, is at 2741 Wash street. Young men go and get yours meals, and then look upon that angel. Miss Laura Martin, of 2621 Papin street, was married to Mr. Peter Myers, of 2622 Lawton avenue. Miss Lida Smith, of 2621 Papin street, was married to Mr. Johnson, of Keokuk, Ia. Elsewhere in this paper will be found a charitable donation to the Provident hospital, made by some saloon proprietors, whose "ads" some of the public find so obnoxious in a paper. Prof A. D. Lelany, of Arkansas, will soon visot Louisville and Oerlin. BUD GATEWOOD. Captain. IRVIN WHEELER Business Agent THE 400 BASE BALL CLUB For 400 BAR, And President 400 BASE BALL CLUB. headquarters the 400 BAR, STREET. CONFERENCE DIRECTORY. —October 7, 1903. The Forty-ninth session of the Missouri Annual Conference of the A. M. E. church will convene in St. Paul chapel A. M. E. church, corner Leffingwell and Lawton avenue, Wednesday, October 7, 1903, at 9 a.m. The members of the conference will be entertained as follows: Rt. Rev. C. T. Shaffer, D. D. M. D. and Rev. D. P. Roberts, by Mrs. D. P. Roberts, 15 North Leffingwell avenue. Rev. J. Allen, P. E., by Mrs. J. W. Thompson, 2812 Adams street. Rev. J. D. Barksdale, P. E., and N. C. Buren, P. E. by Mrs. A. Austin, 2608 Lawton avenue. Rev. H. B. Parker, and J. C. C. Owens by Mrs. Elmira Napier, 2633 Pine street. Rev. William Hawkins by Mrs. Victor Bierson, 2332 Wash street. Revs. I. N. and H. H. Triplett by Mrs. Geo. W. O'Hara, -2641 Morgan street. Rev. James Madison by Mrs. James Madison, 2602 Baldwin street. Revs. Wm. Martin and C. L. Jackson, by Mrs. C. Clark, 3924 Fairfax avenue. Revs. E. W. Clemens and J. M. Townsend, by Mrs. C. Baker, 2636 Lucas avenue. Rev. A. A. Gilbert, by Mrs. S. B. Ferrier, 4000 Finney avenue. Revs. H. H. McAlister and J. M. Collins, by Mrs. Theo. Williams, 2727 Wash street. Revs. J. E. Christopher and E. Thomas, 6120 Minnesota avenue. Revs. J. R. Hopkins, P. W. Chester and A. T. Lewis, by Mrs. Jerome Ross, 2603 Lawton avenue. Revs. J. B. Wallace and G. W. Newman, by Miss M. A. Brown, 3224 Lawton avenue. Rev. B. W. Stewart, by Mrs. Geo. Thomas, 3019 Clark avenue. Rev. C. N. Douglass, by Mrs. J. Bennings, 4329 Cottage avenue. Rev. T. L. Watson, by Mrs. T. Turner, 2505 North Leffingwell avenue. Revs. James Chandler and J. R. Randalls, by Mrs. J. H. Parker, 4306 St. Ferdinand avenue. Rev. L. P. Duke, by Mrs. L. P. Duke, 2611 North Leffingwell avenue. Rev. W. H. Spurlock, by Mrs. H. Armstrong, 2646 Shenandoah avenue. Rev. L. H. Harris, by Mrs. L. H. Harris, 2807 Lambdin avenue. Rev. W. F. Hamilton and J. E. S. Reed, by Mrs. Viola Saunders, 2329 Market street. Rev. Wm. Alexander, by Mrs. J. R. Jones, 315 South Twenty-first street. Rev. J. F. Sage and M. McFerrin, by Mrs. Wm. Jones, 4228 Kennerly avenue. Rev. P. Thurman and L. J. Johnson, by Mrs. Alice Preston, 3412 LaSalle street. Rev. E. R. Vaughn and W. T. Vernon, by Mrs. W. L. Hartgraves, 4405 St. Ferdinand avenue. Rev. G. W. Cross, by Mrs. Cross, 1406 Poplar street. Revs. J. C. Caldwell and A. O. D. Steel, by Mrs. Geo. McKoin, 6145 Ella avenue. Revs. W. C. and C. A. Williams, by Mrs. W. C. Williams, 2509 Pendleton avenue. Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Bean, by Mrs. C. J. Johnson, 24 South Leonard avenue. Revs. P. W. Weaver and S. S. Pitcher, by Mrs. Ellen Elders, 2621 Morgan street. Rev. F. E. Clark, by Mrs. F. E. Clark, 723 North Twenty-second street. Rev. S. L. Watson, by Mrs. S. L. Watson, 2315 Papin street. Mrs. E. Howard, by Mrs. E. Slemmons, 4354 Cottage avenue. Rev. R. Phillips, by Mrs. Emily Stauthers, 703 North Twenty-second street. Rev. H. Moman by Mrs. H. Moman, 2820 Olive street. Revs. I. H. Johnson and W. B. Long, by Mrs. J. B. Bennings, 4334 Cottage avenue. Rev. J. W. Wiley, by Mrs. S. Douglass, 4344 Cottage avenue. Rev. D. J. Gordon, by Mrs. S. Mack, 2610 Wash street. Revs. H. McTassel and W. L. Fisher, by Mrs. E. Delany, 2664 Lucas avenue. Revs. C. Cummings and J. H. Foster, by Mrs. Lang, 3226 Lawton avenue. Rev. E. S. Brown, 2636 Baldwin street. Rev. P. North, 3858 Washington avenue. Rev. J. W. Wheeler, 2617 Lawton avenue. Rev. O. M. Harris, 1738 North Twelfth street. All others not assigned will please report to pastor of St. Paul chapel. NEWSOME & RANDALL, Stenographers and Typewriters, 1. OFFICE 6542 ST. FERDINAND AVENUE MRS. LOUISA THOMPSON, Prop. Wm. A. Overton, Plumbing AND GAS FITTING. Furnaces, Stoves and Ranges Repaired and put up. Expressing and Moving. Phone Kin. D-2137. 1124 N. Sarah St. Why are women like salad? Because they both need a lot of dressing. RAY'S TWENTY-SECOND Newly fitted up from bottom to Billiard Parlor in the city for th [Portrait of a man in formal attire with a medal on his chest]. RAY'S BUFFET TWENTY-SECOND and MARKET STS. Newly fitted up from bottom to top. Electric lights. Largest Billiard Parlor in the city for the accommodation of our people. JIM RAY, Proprietor. 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. 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. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: G. M., S. T. Pettigrew, Dalton; D. G. M., Dr. J. E. Perry, Columbia; G. S., W. H. Harrison, Jefferson City; A. G. S., C. C. Hubbard, Louisiana; Treasurer, Dr. O. C. Queen, Hanniball; G. C. Rev. O. C. Tredd, Macon; S. M., Robert Vaughn, Paris; J. M., R. A. Morton, Kansas City; R. S. G. W. Montgomery, Gooch's Mills; L. S. Dr. J. D. Sexton, Macon; I. S. Robert Watson, Boonville; O. S. H. A. Lewis, Wellsville; Grand Organizer, J. H. Williams, Centralia; G. S. B. Thos. Stemmons, Hildale; Trustees, G. L. Greene, Old Franklin; Robert Renfro, Moberly; P. L. Given, Bunceton; Board of Management, B. K. Bruce, Brunswick; Dr. J. T. Caston, Fulton; William Rice, St. Louis; J. S. Lothan, New Franklin. New officers of Temple: W. G. P., Kate M. Moore, Columbia; V. G. P., Hattie Williams, St. Louis; G. S., Olivia Watson, Minneapolis; A. G. S., Carrie Stevenson, St. Louis; G. C., Bell Thompson, Moberly; Treas, A. M. Williams, Mexico; G. J., S. A. Pettigrew, Dalton; Trustees, S. A. Mott, Macon; Julia Coleman, Columbia; Ida Garnett, Jefferson City; Sarah Jackson, Kansas City; F. M. Brashess, Columbia. We wish to say that the officers elected for the U. B. F. and S. M. T. should rally around the grandmaster and let the good work proceed. 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. --- A Coal Yard. 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. 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. Stop that cough. Pickett's Cough Syrup. BUFFET, and MARKET STS. top. Electric lights. Largest accommodation of our people. Williams & Head, Props. Pink Coat Bar. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. POOL ROOM. S. E. Cor. 22d and Market Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. Stop that cough. Go and get Pickett's Cough Syrup. United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten and Knights and Daughters of Tabor. My Dear Brothers and Sisters: I am pleased to announce that we have been given an important function in the Quincy Regalia Manufacturing Company. This company is the first to recognize the standing of fraternal orders among colored persons, by the establishment of a department designed to serve the interest and meet the special conditions of the race. In excellence of goods, appropriateness of designs, accommodation to peculiar conditions and reasonable prices, this company challenges competition and invites your patronage. 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 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, I am yours fraternally, QUINCY REGALIA COMPANY. Rooming House Rooming House FOR GENTLEMEN ONLY Gas and Fuel Furnished in Winter Hot and Cold Baths Board if Required Strictly First-Class 4008 Finney Avenue USED IN 1858. Afro-American Dept. MISSOURI STATE BUILDING + STLOUIS-1904. Building proper ..... $140,000 Refrigerating plant ..... 20,000 Sculpture ..... 15,000 Electric fountain ..... 2,000 Mineral decorations ..... 5,000 DAVE YOUNG, Night—MIXERS—CHAS. TURPIN, Day. We are the only thoroughly experienced and the only prac tically competent Colored Undertakers in the city. We have our own conveyances and do all our own work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. 2118-20-22 Market St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Telephone, C-390. 2801-3 Manchester Ave., Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. Maurer Meat and Provision Co. No. 5 S. Fourteenth Street. Branch: 8204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: TELEPHONES: 8 and 10 South Jefferson Aye. At 1911 Market St. (Opposite Union Station) Choica Wines, Liquors, Gigars, and the best up-to-date. Billiard Room. Remember the Gem, 1911 Market. TOM TURPIN, Prop. We are the only thou- tically competed A Livery Boarding We have our o Carri 2118-20-22 Market S Fine Wines and Liquors. ROSEBUD BAR Pool Room in Connection. thoroughly experienced and the only prac- petent Colored Undertakers in the city. A. RUSSELL, ing and UNDERTAKING our own conveyances and do all our own work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. Met St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Telephone, C-390 ers. Imported and Domestic Cigars. DYE'S and Pool Room, WM. P. DYE, Proprietor. chester Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. SEE Meat and Provision Co. CASH MARKETS: 922 MARKET STREET. Seventh Street. Branch: 8204 Laclede Ave. TONES: TELEPHONES: KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1022 BANKLIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 720. Ed 10 South Jefferson Ave. SUMMER SALE. ADBURY PIANO CO. HIGHEST VALUES EVER OFFERED. R, New Pianos, upright and square. BRAEBURY BRADBURY Pianos, used but a few weeks will be disposed of at heavy discount. 1012 Olive Street. HE GEM. H B. WHITE, Proprietor of and BILLIARD HALL