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You can get your money's worth on any article that comes from On last Sunday, directly after the regular morning service, the members of the First Baptist Church Fair association met to attend to some very important business relative to the management of said fair. The meeting was called to order by the president, Capt. Wm. H. Butler. The secretary, Madame Mattie A. Gilree, was on hand to take the proceedings. The president stated the object of the meeting in a few words, after which he assigned all of the different committees, instructing them in their respective duties, etc., after which the meeting adjourned, to meet again, perhaps, next Sunday. The day before Richard the Third was killed, he counted the strength of his army. He said the name of the king is a tower of strength, so is the name of Mermod & Jaccard a guarantee that all is genuine that comes from that firm. MERMOD & JACCARD. Football Tuskegee, Ala., Nov. 27.—The Tuskegee Institute foot ball team on Thanksgiving day, by a score of 5 to 0, defeated the Fisk University eleven on the Tuskegee Institute grounds. The Fisk representatives have been regarded for many years as the unbeaten Colored team of the country. Not less than 2,000 people were in attendance. The different clubs at the First Baptist church are doing their very best in every conceivable way to raise money for the church. Rev. G. W. West, president of the Gentleman's club; Madame Mattie A. Gilree, president of the Pleasant Workers' club; Mrs. M. J. Grant, president of the Carnation club, and Mrs. Leatha Newsum, president of the Ruth club, are all good Christian people of high moral character, and are of such that will reflect credit on any church, white or Colored. These kind of people ought to be at the head of all of our churches throughout this broad land. If so, there would never be any fusses, rows nor any dissatisfaction arise to mar the peace and happiness of anyone that chances to visit the Lord's sanctuary to listen to His word. [Why will Negro people continually ape the white man? We trust that they will be original in something that is elevating.] Cathrell & Hyatt Printing Co. Give them a call. 3957A Finney avenue. The fair, which will begin at the First Baptist church on the 21st of December, and close on 24th, is destined to be the finest that was ever witnessed at said church. ANTIOCH CHURCH NOTES. The Sunday-school attendance is improving. Only a few days to Christmas, you must remember. ST. LOUIS Come to the B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening, at 6:30. You are welcome, one and all. Prof. Patterson and his choir is pleased to know that some repairing is going to be done soon. Do not forget it. Rev. F. McKinney preached two very interesting sermons Sunday—morning and evening. His congregation was much pleased to have him with them again. Indiana Has a Carrie Nation. Vincennes, Ind., Dec. 4.—The saloon of Thomas Utt, at Bicknell, was demolished with stones Thursday by Mrs. Thomas Dant, wife of a coal miner. She says she is determined to stop drunkenness in her home, and will smash every saloon that sells her relatives liquor. Our "Good" Congressman. Doctor (?) Bartholdt, not content with executing the wishes of some of his henchmen in interceding for Tom Barrett and John Dolen, those notorious debanchers of the American ballot, is now laboring strenuously to carry out the wishes of a prominent south side DEMOCRATIC POLITICIAN who desires the influence of Bartholdt to secure the nomination of Mr. Peterson to succeed Gen. B. G. Farrar as assistant United States treasurer. We wonder why this democratic politician and his friend, an ex-governor of the state, are so anxious for the nomination of Mr. Peterson? What are the ties that bind these DEMOCRATS to Mr. Peterson? And what has the Herr DOKTOR to say to his constituents concern with judges and clerks appointed at the instigation of the DEMOCRAT. It is true that Bartholdt has been courting the friendship of Mr. Louis Aloe, the republican election commissioner, but The Palladium believes that Mr. Aloe is awake to the situation, and our advice to the jolly congressman is to call early and often. A for Mr. Peterson, The Palladium says beware of Bartholdt's promises. The Palladium is in possession of some facts which show "THE TIES THAT PASS ONE OF THESE DEMOCRATIC POLITICIAN TO THE CANDIDACY OF MR. PETERSON." We are not perusing the policy of mud silking, neither are indulging in the charges of immorality against any person. We leave that for such immaculate fellows as seem to surround Bartholdt. Bartholdt only recently said that he would dedicate the balance of his life to restoring Andy McGrew, that drunken old shad from the Fourteenth ward, and some of his friends to their former places in the post office. But if he is no more successful in so doing than he was in naming the postmaster, his friends will have colder feet than the POLAR BEAR which Harris, the shoe man, advertises. Bartholdt did succeed in jolling F. M. Sterrett into believing that he would give him his lasting support for the postmasterships. It is reported that when Bartholdt called on the president to name the next postmaster, and remember that Bartholdt said the "president would not make the appointment without consulting me." But this is what is said to have taken place when Bartholdt called on the president. Mr. Roosevelt asked this question: "Mr. Bartholdt, what do you know of Frank Wyman of your city?" To which Bartholdt replied: "He is a very nice gentleman." "I am glad to hear you say as much," said the president, "for I have concluded to appoint him postmaster for St. Louis." This is as near as Bartholdt came to mention Sterrett's name for postmaster. Still Bartholdt was not to be so easily disposed of, for he hiked himself out to wire his German paper the facts, not forgetting to mention "I DID IT." The administration has been previously warned that Bartholdt was using a public office for a private snap, installing all his relatives in public office to fatten at the pie counter, Bartholdt has been passing himself off as the friend and champion of the brewers, but he has formally failed in one or two instances to make good on the floor of the house. The St. Louis brewers were given to understand, 'tis said, that unless Bartholdt desisted from claiming credit for every measure passed favorable towards the brewers, that congress would take his measure. It is said, since the announcement of F. M. Sterrett for congress, that Gallen-kamp. Beirman and the rest of Bartholdt's relatives are holding daily conferences to stem the tide which has been fast setting in against the Doctor. The administration is fully advised as to Bartholdt's standing in this community, and Mr. Roosevelt is to be congratulated on not permitting Bartholdt to manipulate all of the federal patronage in St. Louis. He controls absolutely the offices of custodian, and Indian Supply Agent Blake, with George Beirman, that political cabbage head, in command as chief dispenser. Charles R. Ricker, a man said to be noted chiefly for his narrowness of ideas and antiquated ways, is said to also be a victim of Bartholdt's little jolly, but we hope that no one will take the man from Kirkwood seriously. There is no question as to Bartholdt's standing in the Tenth district. Those who know him best trust him least, and it is generally conceded that he sees the handwriting on the wall. WHAT ARE THE TIES THAT BIND THAT SOUTH SIDE DEMOCRAT TO PETERSON? BIOGRAPHY. Biography, and Sketch and Character of Bishop Mack, D. D., of Kansas City, Mo., the National General Evangial Missionary Worker of the U. S. A. Special to The Palladium of St. Louis: Bishop A. Mack, D. D., of Kansas City, Mo., was born September 15, 1855, in Williamson county, near Franklin, Tenn. His mother's name was Nancy Armstrong, who died during the war. His adopted mother was Mrs. Annie Mack. Mrs. Nancy Armstrong gave birth to five children. Two have passed away, and gone to the land of rest. Three are living-James Armstrong, Albert Mack, Andrew Armstrong—who are still living upon this continent. PETER Bishop A. Mack was converted at the age of 13 years, in 1868. He was baptized by the late Bishop Andrew Heath, of the Fifth Avenue Baptist church of Louisville, Ky. This church Bishop was member for over twenty years. He then asked for his letter from the Fifth Avenue Baptist church, and joined the Pleasure View Baptist church, of Louisville, Ky. This church at a church meeting licensed Bishop Mack to preach, and this church being a young church, went down, disbanded. Then Bishop Mack went back to his old state, and joined the St. John Baptist church, by relation, in Davison county, near Nashville, Tenn. This church called a council and ordained Bishop Mack, and set him apart for the work, in August, 1893. The well-known Bishop A. Mack was preaching the Gospel since 1889, even before he was licensed or ordained. The Bishop says the Lord has told him to do the evangelical work. He has never taken charge of any church. He is strictly an evangelical worker. But he is an ordained member of the church, Mt. Air, Edgewood, Mo., Baptist church. He is known in this country and Canada as the National Evangelical Worker. His classes of work: He has the reputation of being a great church builder. He has built six church edifices in Missouri and has paid for them, and in his tour throughout the country he visited every house of derepute, and has prayed with this class of people, and given them his pamphlet, which treats on this manner of living, which has been the cause of thousands being restored back to civilization. He has raised for the various churches $66,000. He has had 9,000 conversions, which have joined the various denominations, and paid to poor students seeking an education $4,300.80 during his ministry. Bishop Mack says he gets along with the white citizens and Colored citizens, both north and south, and has the confidence of the leading white citizens of this country and Canada. He says his success is to attend to his own business and try and treat everybody right. The Bishop says if we will do right as a race, and respect ourselves, we will be respected by all classes of people. Bishop Mack has always been industrious from boyhood to manhood. He has split rails, plowed in the field, cooked, washed and ironed, and when he made a dollar he knew how to put in exchange to make another dollar. He has worked hard, and has been a good manager, and to-day his wealth is estimated in property and money from $80,000 up to $100,000. The way he has accumulated is by loaning his money out and receiving interest on the same. He is also a high A. F. and A. M., and in good standing in the Silver Cross Lodge of Noborne, Mo. Bishop Mack's early school days were at McKey school, Nashville, Tenn. This school opened immediately after the war. White citizens of Nashville, Tenn., who wanted to see the Negro prosper and get education, sent up north and employed white teachers to teach in this school. There Bishop Mack received a fairly good education. Since that time he has studied very hard, and employed teachers to come and give him instruction, and has read books until he has instructed himself in the various languages, both in sociological, botany and the literary studies. The daily newspapers and other men of note had investigated Bishop Mack's ability, and found him to be a polished scholar. He stands high with the press and leading papers of this coun- $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 6 cents. Character Kansas General keeper of try and Canada. For a Gospel minister he has few equals. Some of the writers say they believe he has leather lungs. He was ordained by white council, received title D. D. by white professors in 1891. He preaches in his black robe, trimmed in purple. On his purple trimmed in black, he wears the title "Bishop," and says this fits, because it is given by inspired writers. The Bishop says it is decree of Jesus Christ, and it is the standing office of the Baptist church. He says all Baptist preachers should wear that title, "Bishop," for Bishops and Deacons are the standing office of Baptist church. Read the 20th article of faith in the New Church Directory for Baptist churches of this world, and don't fail to read the 14th article. It will teach you what Baptists believe. Yours in Christ, HENRY GRANT, D. D., P. H. D. [Special to the Palladium.] Bishop A. Mack, D. D., of Kansas City, Mo., in conducting a revival at the Second Baptist church. One hundred and thirty dollars in the last three weeks has been raised, and has had 30 additions. He will preach his good-by sermon here Tuesday night, and will start a meeting at Chicago Heights, Ill. WILLIAMS IS DEAD. The Real Author of the Jim Crow Car Bill in the Missouri Legisla- ture Passes Away. Hon. Lon B. Williams, represent from Scott county in the legal, died at Morley, in that count few days ago. He served four terms the lower house of the general assembly. Mr. Williams was the author of many railway bills, none of which, however, became laws. He introduced two-cent per mile passenger bill in the Forty-first general assembly, and at the last session was THE REAL AUTHOR OF THE JIM CROW CAR BILL. He introduced a jim crow bill, and so did Crisp, of Jackson. The committee made one bill out of the two using most of the Williams bill a little of the Crisp bill. Crisp Williams fought each other over authorship of the measure, but joined forces and fought for the bill. The great debate in open meeting the railway committee in the hall the house between Crisp and Willia for the measure and Colored citizens A. B. HON. M. A. MURPHY. The man who led the fight against the Jim Crow bill. from St. Louis, Kansas City and other parts of the country, arranged for by Representative Murphy, of St. Louis, a member of the railway committee, was ONE OF THE EXCITING EVENTS OF THE SESSION, and crowded the hall as it never was before, not exciting inauguration days. A number of well-known Colored men of St. Louis were in the hall during the debate. Dr. Roberts, and Messrs. Tandy, Farmer and Turner and Nelson Crews were speakers, and it was admitted on all sides that Williams and Crisp were defeated. Never perhaps in the history of legislation in Missouri was more malice and venom shown toward human beings than Williams exhibited toward the Negro on that occasion and during debates on the measure in the house. He is dead now—called by the Maker of All—black, white, red and yellow—to give an account. May the All Merciful Father show more mercy than Williams was willing to give his brother in black. Col. Crisp died last summer, and now Williams john him. Among the many Colored men present on the occasion of the debate were: Dr. D. P. Roberts, Wm. M. Farmer, J. W. Wheeler, C. H. Tandy, J. L. Cohen, Dr. Scott, of Kansis City; Nelson Crews, of Kansas City; Capt. Campbell, J. D. Miller, P. H. Murray, J. Milton Turner, Rev. Caldwell, of Independence, and many others. Very Sick. Mr. Bodrick, the son of Mrs. Henry Miller, of 2617 Lawton avenue, has been confined to his bed for the past four weeks. His mother, Mrs. Miller, is much concerned about him. Miss Maggie Davis, of Memphis, Tenn., and Mr. Allen Agnew, of 907 Kansas street, were married. We wish them every joy and happiness that arrive from a married life. 1903 DECEMBER 1903 SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. .... ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... CURRENT COMMENT. Andrew Carnegie has a private swimming tank to slosh around in. This is very modest on Mr. Carnegie's part. He could pre-empt the ocean, and be old Neptune himself, if he cared to. Gov. Brodie, of Arizona, pays an official tribute of 225,000 words to the productive and scenic wonders of the territory he governs, and incidentally mentions the advisability of enlarging the governor's salary. Cyrus W. Field's country place, Ardsley, overlooking the Hudson, has just been sold for $75,000. At this house some of the most distinguished men of the nation have been entertained at various times. No more free meals to shippers, under penalty of $50 fine, declares the National Live Stock association. Step by step we approach the time when business will be business, and polite woodhinking have no part in it. A Chicago publishing house wants Dr. Dowie to fork over $7,000 balance over due, and has attached some of the holy property of Zion. The spectacle of a modern Ellijah being forced to pay his bills is enough to make his angels weep. Ex-Queen Lilliuokalani comes back from Hawaii every year to get that $200,000 for crown lands seized. Perhaps a counter-claim quite as old could be put in against the queen of the cannibal islands for missionaries made culinary use of by her ancestors. John G. Carlisle, secretary of the treasury under President Cleveland, has expressed the belief that the democratic victory in New York city on November 3 forecasts the rehabilitation of the democracy of New York state and probably the carrying the state by the democrats in the presidential election. From October 17 to November 19 this year 99 persons were killed outright by railroad collisions in this country and 136 wounded, more or less seriously. This probably breaks the record for the same period of time; it is one of the record-breaking performances of the year that the country is not proud of. It is believed that Seth Low's term of office as mayor of New York has cost him somewhere in the neighborhood of $150,000. He provided out of his pocket entertainment for numerous distinguished guests, including Prince Henry of Prussia, and in order to be near the city in summer he rented an expensive place at Rye. The salary is $15,000 per year. A romance in which the late President McKinley and his widow, Miss Saxton, were principals is recalled by the appointment by President Roosevelt on behalf of Mrs. McKinley of Capt. H. L. Kuhn, of Cleveland, to be expert accountant in the government office in Porto Rico. In 1869 Miss Saxton was employed in her father's bank in Canton and Kuhn carried notes between McKinley, then a young lawyer, and Miss Saxton. Lyman Abbott says he heard at their best Daniel Webster, Wendell Phillips, Charles Sumner, George William Curtis, John B. Gough, Charles G. Flinney, R. S. Storrs and Phillips Brooks, and beard William E. Gladstone once in an important parliamentary debate. In particular qualities cach of these men may have excelled Henry Ward Beecher, but he sets it down as his deliberate opinion that in combination of qualities no one of them equalled him as an orator. John Sharp Williams, the new democratic leader in the house of representatives, has one distinction above his colleagues. He is the only member of congress who was a schoolmate of the German emperor. They were together at Heidelberg. Williams is willing to forget it, but his friends will not. Williams is from Mississippi, a lawyer and cotton planter, and has been in congress for ten years. He is highly educated, speaks several languages, is somewhat of a wit, a good deal of a story-teller, and can make a humorous speech. What a farce this whole fining system is, anyway! The court finds an accused person guilty and awards to him the prescribed punishment, but remits it in consideration of a money payment into the public treasury. To a rich man a fine is usually of no consequence, yet to the poor man it is a terrible hardship. Is it not a monstrous injustice that if two men are convicted in a court of the same offense one goes free and the other goes to the workhouse, because one happens to be more fortunate in the possession of money than the other? CURIOUS FOOD COMPOUND. Old Bones, Alum, Flint and Sulphuric Acid for Raising Bread. Housekeepers have recently been solicited by some of the grocers and by peddlers to try another kind of baking dough—"cheaper and just as good," as they say. This is another scheme of some baking powder manufacturer to get a new brand on the market by offering the grocer a large profit. Housekeepers are not usually much benefited by such changes. Alum baking powders are generally low priced, but they are well known to be detrimental to health. Large quantities of one of them were recently seized in New York, being found to be largely composed of sharp-pointed grains of ground flint and sulphuric acid! Most of the so-called phosphate powders are mixed with alum. The manufacturer of a phosphate powder has patented the process of making the principal ingredient of his powder from bones digested with sulphuric acid. Housekeepers do not want such mixtures in their food. They should never encourage peddlers nor admit testers or alleged experimenters in food within their doors, and when buying baking powder should get a brand well known to be made of cream of tartar, which is a healthful product of the grape. Gladstone's Closing Years. Early in the 80s, when he lived in Harley street, Mr. Gladstone often walked from his house to Westminster by the way of Regent street and Pall Mall, and it was on one of these occasions, in the yellow dusk of a wintry afternoon, that I saw him for the first time. Even the few in the crowd who did not know him were arrested by the rare distinction of his appearance, which suggested both power and benevolence. Apparently in the prime of life, though actually beyond it, and with a figure of supple strength and more than common height, his face pallid but luminous, he bore himself with that dignity and grace which nobles and princes do not always inherit and the leaders of men can not always acquire. There was in him "a combination and a form, indeed, to give the world assurance of a man." Other distinguished people might be mistaken for something less than they are—the late Lord Salisbury, for instance, or Lord Rosebery—but it was impossible to see Mr. Gladstone, whether one knew him or not, without recognizing in him a man both unusual and paramount. Those among the passers who did not know him gazed and wondered; the others whispered his name, and many of them, after passing him once, turned in their path and doubled on it for the sake of passing him again. Soon after this it was my privilege to become acquainted with him personally, and a frequent correspondence between us ensued, leading to occasional visits to Hawarden, which, I need not say, made red-letter days for me and were looked forward to with no less appreciation than the memory of them justified when they were over. His urbanity had an old-world quality of courtliness without the chill of ceremoniousness, and the visitor was quickly made to feel that he was an object of friendly interest and considered rather than the recipient of honors and privileges, ready as he properly might be to see himself only on that footing. The Highest Court. In Colorado is a small town, which has the distinction of being away up above the Cripple Creek, as well as 13,200 feet above sea level. In the month of May, not many years since, they carried the mail to this town on snow shoes, a distance of 150 miles. So, you see, it is of some importance. It would be important, if for no other reason than that is boasts a justice of the peace, and he is as important as any other functionary of his class. However, he has a lot of solid horse sense. A suit was to be tried before him, and one of the parties stirred the community "from center to circumpass" by sending off and importing a lawyer. That case dragged itself out to an unprecedented length—and the populace had never dreamed that law was so full of objections and exceptions, motions, protests, expostulations and the like, as that lawyer proved it to be. He was to them another wonder of the world. But there was one thing he couldn't prolong, and that was the prompt, crisp, decisive "judgment for the plaintiff," that his honor snapped out as soon as the trial, was fairly over, and almost before. "Well, sir," said the lawyer in tones of superiority, "we will have to take this case to a higher court." "You can't do that, mister," replied the magistrate. "And why not, pray?" "There ain't no higher court, sir." This court is thirteen thousand two hundred feet above the level of the sea, sir—and I'll have you distinctly understand, sir, that it is the highest court in all this broad land, sir."—Philadelphia Ledger. The Easier Task. It was morning, and as he glanced out of the window he was surprised. "Why, it rained last night," he remarked. There was a flash of indignation in his wife's eyes as she turned on him. his wife's eyes as she turned on him. "Rain!" she exclaimed. "Well, I guess it did rain. And I had to pull up the awning and put down the windows." "But you needn't have done that," he protested. "Why didn't you wake me?" "I tried to," she answered coldly, "and I found the other an easier job." -St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Missouri State Gleanings. Guerts of a Kansas City Hotel Are Found Unconscious by the Porter. Four persons, J. W. Ray, a miner of Acme, Ariz.; a woman, Mrs. A. H. Hamilton, of Chetopa, Kas., and her two children, were overcome by gas in their rooms at the Travelers' hotel, in Kansas City. One child, a boy four years old, is dead. Ray blew out the gas. He was found unconscious in his room, and later removed to the St. Joseph's hospital, after being treated at police headquarters by Dr. West. He is expected to recover. Mrs. Hamilton and her child, two years of age, who survived the gas, were taken to the city hospital. They are also expected to recover. Shortly before midnight Mrs. Hamilton arrived at the Union depot from Chetopa, and asked one of the porters to show her where she might get a room for 50 cents. The porter took the woman and her children to the Travelers' hotel, across the street from the depot. There she was shown to her room. She did not register. In the morning one of the porters heard a child crying in the room which the woman occupied. A few minutes later, when the child had not ceased its cries, the porter broke open the door. The room was filled with gas, which was flowing from an open gas jet. The window and the transom were shut tightly, and the keyhole in the door was filled with paper. The body of the dead child lay on the edge of the bed. Across the body of child lay the woman, who was unconscious. The other child, which had been crying, was only partly overcome by the gas, and lay near its mother. A POWDER EXPLOSION. Two Killed and Four Injured in an Explosion at the Independent Plant. An explosion at the Independent Powder Co.'s works, three miles south-west of Carthage, killed two men and injured four others. Leslie Ridge and Bert Cobb were blown to atoms. A hole in the ground is all that was left to mark the disaster. Some unaccountable rustake or blow in the mixture is the only way to account for the explosion. The men killed were experts from the Keystone powder works in Pennsylvania, brought to Carthage for this special work. The injured men were at work in the packing house, 25 yards away from the mixing house, the concussion and rebound causing their injuries. Henry Sumner and Charles Newton were cut on the face, Elmer Bowers cut on head, face and arms, and Joe Cayney's eyes were filled with powder and his head badly cut. Will Pettis, of Emporium, Pa., a glycerine cooler, was thrown 30 feet with one side of the building. Though badly shaken up, he was uninjured. A telephone message was received at Carthage immediately after the explosion, and a half dozen doctors left on an electric car, reaching the works within twenty minutes. An attempt to gather the remains of Ridge and Cobb failed. No piece larger than one's two hands could be found. Every building in Carthage was shaken, as well as buildings 20 miles away in every direction. This is the third explosion at the Independent company's works within four months, the others being in July and August. This last accident puts six men on the list of killed at these works. Missouri in Commission. The battleship Missouri was put in commission at the Norfolk navy yard on December 1, and was attached to the battleship squadron of the North Atlantic fleet. The commander of this latest addition to the armored fleet of the navy is Capt. William C. Cowles, who, since September, 1899, has been stationed in Washington as assistant to Rear Admiral Taylor, chief of the bureau of navigation. nMrshal's Wounds Prove Fate. Mrsmal's Wounds Prove Fatal. John M. Eaton, city marshal at Richland, has died from the effects of a shot fired by Frank Musgrove, who he was trying to arrest and was killed in the affray. As a result of the coroner's jury, Richard Eaton, the marshal's brother, who helped the officers and fired the shot that killed Musgrove, has been placed under arrest on a warrant charging murder in the first degree. Killed by His Sweetheart. After lingering several days, Miss Maude Kennedy, who was shot by Grover Scott, her sweetheart, died at Galena. There was no one in the room with the young people when the shooting took place. They had a quarrel, and he had called to settle the disagreement. Before death the young woman revived long enough to say that the shooting was accidental. Three Killed in a Wreck. Two freight trains collided at a crossing at Fernsdorf. Firemen States and Randal and a brakeman were killed, and an engineer was seriously injured. Haytfi Bank Robbed. The bank at Hayti was robbed of $170 in cash. The burglaries prepared to blow the safe, which contained $6,-000, but were frightened away. Captured a Robber. Mrs. Rose Markham, who runs a secondhand store in St. Louis, grappled with a robber, who had a revolver, and held him until the police came. Thirty Deer Slaughtered. Thirty deer, belonging to Judge Henry D. Laughlin, were slaughtered on his farm in St. Louis county, and the annual Thanksgiving deer chase did not take place. The killing was done by Clarence Campbell, foreman of the farm, under the judge's orders. It is said that the magnificent game preserves will also be destroyed and the land used for other purposes. The dead animals were drawn and quartered and distributed to the neighbors on the Lackland road, where the farm is situated, and they have since been enjoying venison dinners. No reason was assigned for the action. Among the judge's friends general regret was expressed over his action, as the Laughlin deer and game preserves were the most famous around St. Louis. There had been a deer chase from the farm every Thanksgiving for years. They were participated in by some of the leading society persons of St. Louis. Kills Alaska Homing Pigeon. Kills Alaska Homing Pigeon. While out hunting, Will Johnston, of Columbia, saw a strange bird overhead, flying as straight as an arrow toward the southeast. He fired, and a beautiful homing pigeon of unusual size and of peculiar bluish color fell to his feet. Around the neck of the bird was a silver band, on which was engraved these words: "For you alone, H. L. E., 12, Fort Selkirk, 1903." The bird was evidently from the Klondike regions. It was of such unusual size that the bird authorities at Missouri university could not at first classify it, but reference to books clearly identified it as a carrier pigeon of the larger variety. The pigeon was perhaps highly valued, as the silver band was evidently manufactured and engraved for the purpose. Resulted in Mistrial. The Mills murder case resulted in a mistrial, at Jefferson City, and the jury was discharged. An important witness was a negro boy, a deaf mute, who can neither read nor write. A white mute, James Jarrett, was called in as an interpreter, and when the mute witness was placed on the stand the attorneys submitted their questions to Jarrett in writing. By the sign language be conveyed them to the witness, and in the same way received the replies. These were written out for the attorneys. No such manner of examining a witness has ever before occurred at Jefferson City. Missouri Treasury Statement. Col. Robert P. Williams, state treasurer, submitted to Gov. Dockery a report showing the business of his office for the month of November, of which the following is a summary: Balance on hand October 31.....$1,796,695 71 Receipts during November ..... 243,836 68 Total $2,490,379 34 Disbursements during November 31,389 38 Balance on hand November 31,725,989 38 Missouri Beef For London. Roasts from Missouri steers will form an important part of the Christmas dinner of many Londoners. Three hundred and seventy-five head of fat cattle were recently shipped from Centralia. The cattle were shipped to Boston, where a prominent dealer bought them for the London Christmas trade. Starr Bros. received five cents a pound. Who Whipped? W. L. Bales, editor of the Hardin News, who had a little to-to with a Methodist preached named Davis, states emphatically that he was not whipped. The preacher says that Editor Bales didn't whip him, and the sports of Hardin are hanging around the News office and the Methodist church, expecting to see another boat soon. University Hall of Fame. The corridor of the Faw building of the University of Missouri is to be made a hall of fame, containing lifesized portraits of the leading English and American jurists. Among those already secured are: Lord Taurlow, Lord Coke and Lord Canden, of English fame; Story, Marshall, Kreat, Shaw and Cooley, of America. All the Dog's Fault. Because two women named Todd owned a dog that barked at teams in Nevada, they are being sled for $10,000 by Mrs. Esta Strong, Mrs. Strong alleges that the dog frightened her husband's horses and caused him to be thrown from his wagon and killed. Strong was killed a few weeks ago near Richards. Fifty Dollars for Pumpkin Seeds. A Platte county farmer, who raised 2,000 pumpkins on one acre, split them all open and extracted the seeds, which he sold for $50. The pumpkins were fed to the hogs. Bond Issue Defeated. The proposition to issue $100,000 in bonds for the municipal ownership of a water and light plant was defeated by an overwhelming vote at Columbia. Death of Samuel P. Huston. Samuel P. Huston, former city counselor, and for many years attorney for the Burlington, died at St. Joseph at the age of 62 years. A German Exhibit Germany will reproduce the castle of Charlottenburg at the St. Louis World's fair. Emperor William prepared the plans. Soldier Finds Dead Body. The body of an unidentified man about 35 years old, was found near Jefferson barracks, in St. Louis county, by a soldier. 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. Banner Route To the Great Gateways Kansas City, Chicago, Omaha, Toledo & Buffalo. Through sleepers to New York and the East. Magnificent Equipment and Train Service. Ticket Office, Eigth and Olive streets MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Connecting the Commercial Centers and Rich MISSOURI, The Broad Corn and Wheat Fields and Thriving Cities of KANSAS, The Fertile Rivers Valley, Trade Centers and Agricultural Areas, NEBRASKA, The Grand, Picturesque and Enchanting Scenery, and t.e. 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Bobbie—After God had rested on the seventh day, did He do anything the next week?—Yellow Kid Magazine. An Old British Man of War. Efforts are being made to prevent the Grampus, the oldest ship on the British navy list next to Nelson's Victory, from being condemned. She was built in 1784 and was then called the Tremendous, under which name she took part in the sea fights of the war against Napoleon. When the name was changed the vessel was utilized first as a seaman's hospital and then as a powder ship, the use to which it is now put at Portsmouth—Chicago Inter Ocean. Greatest of Modern Wonders. In all the marvelous progress the world has made people are getting so that nothing is often so startling as to astonish them. Yet they who knew Leadville a few years ago, upon learning that gambling is no longer tolerated there, must confess themselves near to amazement. After this they will be prepared for anything. Bring on airships, wireless telegraphs, railways to the moon; the climax has been reached. —San Francisco Examiner. He Could Dodge "There's nothing slow about Jones," he said, reflectively. The other laughed scornfully. "I guess you never loaned him any money," he said. "Oh, yes, I have," replied the first speaker. "That's what made me speak that way. I loaned him ten dollars six months ago and I haven't been able to catch him since."—Chicago Post FIRST CLASS WORK Guaranteed. 2310 MORGAN ST. World's Fair Barber Shop. The World's Fair Barber shop is up to-date. Everything is in fine order. Here's the soliloquy of its owner, Mr. Sanford Warfield: "Times are hard, and barbers poor. Gentlemen, please don't pass my door. My rooms are warm, barbers clean. Will lather you well and share you clean. We have all Negro papers on hand. Eagle, Advance and The Palladium." B. BELKER, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco Meat and Vegetable Marks. 119 and 1121 Morgan Street, St. Lucia. FIRST-CLASS In the True Reform Hall. First-class Barber. S. W. Corner Pine Street and J. son Avenue. SEXTON & MITCHELL'S EXTRA FINISH Art School, 2605 Lawton Ave. Now Open for Pupils. Terms Reasonable. Fine Oil Paintings for sale. Portraits Enlarged in Crayen, Pastel, Oil. Sam, the Tailor Is the Place to Get Your ...WINTER SUITS... Made to order. One of the Be 204 North 14th Street. REGISTERED BY PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Gear to do what we say and to be the "been in the world." One box is all that is required if unfit BEAUTIFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if directed. Will hurt a child. No face or person four or five shades lighter, and a mica person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours, or two will be noticeable. It does not turn in skin its spots but blushes out the skin. 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Seer DO NOT BUY FACTORY PRICES & FREE TRIAL OFFER. fa |! \ WEAR ives, cquipmont, sandriesand sporting ortzch ee lo Cant ||) NE Eetsceat esc ett Wile recess IY we WANT a reliable person In cach town to, iistribute catalogues for us im it | Ba cxchanae tox bicgclo. AVGLE 60.. Cl ind uF spec il i HEAD GYCLE 60. Chicago. Ill. LATEST NOTE IN ACCESSORIES so Say <S Le E™ =O i an hy Ge iN so a, fy ye) uur a | h li >, Urey / \ " LL aN , i Nd \ Pre MAO, ( TN (6) Ke PN OMAN se) || Yo iy iN relay) ae ee TARe sien AHONIEY FS > = ae = WILL BE A COUNTESS. Lady Deerhurst, Who Was Virginia Daniels, Will Lead American Peerage in England, American peeresses in Great Britain and the half-American children will have high and mighty English titles if they live. The elevation in rank of a number of daughters of Columbia who have married heirs to great names will have taken a big step ahead by the time another coronation in West- minster abbey lines up the whole gor- geous assortment of peeresses before the public eye. One of the most notable of these is the lovely Lady Deerhurst, of Dynes hall, Halstead, Essex, who is destined os oF —_stt LADY DEERHURST. to become the countess of Coventry. Lady Deerhurst was Miss Virginia Daniels, although prior to her mar- riage she was more frequently known as Miss Bonynge, the name she took as the stepdaughter of Charles Bonynge, the mining millionaire, for- merly of California and New York, and now of Prince's Gate, London. Princess Christian, the king’s sis- ter, is devoted to Lady Deerhurst, and stood sponsor for her little girl, while the king himself is godfather to the Deerhurst boy, aged two. In spite of the money in the Deer- hurst marriage there was and is much love as well. Lady Deerhurst, being one of the most amiable as well as beauti- ful of women, is really adored by her husband. ‘The future earl is cheerful, placid prosperous. He is brother to the dash- ing Capt. Coyentry, who is one of much courted society beaux. Lady Deerhurst is said to love the name of “Deerhurst,” subsidiary title in the Coventry family, and in no hurry to change it for Coventry. But when she does her dignity as a countess will place her well to the front as a grande dame among American women in English society. Seles “Pa, what's platonic love?” “It’s generally a bunch of trouble in disguise.”"—Chicago Record-Herald. 'T is.upon the little things of dress, [Tine Gaines, “charming accessories, that the women of to-day depend for success in the matter of modish gowning, for they tell a tale ali their own to the initiated. The smart cra- vat, whether of fur, silk or some filmy substance such as chiffon, the fetch- ing girdle and sash, the fascinating pelerine or collar and the dozen and one variations in the form of stozks, turn-overs and the like, all proclaim the wearer to be in touch with fash- fon’s onward march at the same time that they impart the essential touch that lends a costume individuality and distinction. So many and so varied are these accessories that attention can be called to but a few such as are represented in the accompanying group, taken from the Brooklyn Eagle. ‘The fur four-in-hand is a decided novelty and the one here pictured por- sesses the advantage of being wearabie either as a tie or as a stole. It is fashioned of Siberian squirrel relievefl by ermine tails. Lace and fur are combined in many of the handsomest JUST TRY RUNNING. It Will Give Color and Bright Byes to the Girl Who Practices It oe ee To take a mile run daily, as 4 man in training would do, is the best way in the world for a girl to get color Into her cheeks and sparkle into her eyes. “If girls would turn their attention to running, they would find it the most exhilarating pastime in the world, as well as one of the most healthful,” says an authority on athletics. “Be- sides adding roses to the cheeks and inches to the lungs, running is the stout woman’s best resource. “Let her take a brisk run daily, be- ginning with a few yards and gelling up to a mile or thereabouts and she will not need to resort to diet—that most melancholy and depressing method of reducing avoirdupois.”” If a run cannot be taken daily out of doors, the running track found at every well equipped gymnasium shouid be utilized. A run out of doors, how- ever, is the ideal practice, for fresh air is one of the important factors of the sport. It is fresh air that gives a sirl bewitching color in her cheeks and purifies every drop of blood in her body. After a littie practice a girl can run half a mile without stopping. Thea let her pause for a two-minute rest before doing the next half mile. Run briskly, but not at top speed. Without question, one of the best exercises in the world for girls is run- ning. It contributes for one thing that elasticity without which grace ie im- possible, and spurs every bodily func- tion to its appropriate duty. Other things being equal, the girl who knows how to run, and does zun, will outclass in general attractiveness the girl who does not. She will carry herself more gracefully. Her pose will be easy; she will be better set up, and generally better able to take care of herself in society or out of it—N. Y. Seis PLACE FOR RUBBERS. How an Ingenious Mother Solved a Problem That Had Bothered Her for a Long Time. In our family of four children, the rubbers were a constant source of an- noyance, until I found a place to keep them, ‘The back stairs lead up from the kitchen, and under the first step of these stairs was a vacant place; so I had the top of the step hinged, by put- Se <B CAYLEE bedi LR Cen GOOD PLACE FOR RUBBERS. ting in a back it made a nice, covered box-like place, where the children soon learned to go to put on and keep their rubbers, the step serving as a seat. Those who have the care of a flock of youngsters know that their rubbers have a faculty of getting lost and mismated —this simple device solved the problem. —Good Housekeeping. + Macon Fat Imparts Flavor. Bacon fat imparts a delicious flavor to chicken if used for basting or frying. of the season’s collars and wraps and its effectiveness is seen here in a col- larette of ermine enriched with cld lace interlooped with velvet ribbon which forms clusters down the front finished with tassels of silk. Girdles and sash ends are essential accom- paniments of many of the prettiest of the new gowns for afternoon and evening wear. The girdle portrayed above is of black lace and pastel pink liberty silk ribbon, fashioned at the ‘back in loops and long streamers with tasseled ends. A girdle and ends en- tirely of soft ribbon or silk would be equally successful and stylish. The fetching little pelerine is of black net plaited in Van Dyke points and set off with tabs of black velvet dotted with tiny wafers in cream-colored velvet and finished with choux :a cream chif- fon. The turn-down collar is trimmed to match the tabs and edged with black Chantilly lace. The stock collar which completes the group is a dainty example of neckwear in pastel blue crepe de chine inlaid with ivory-tinted lace and completed with silk pendants in silver. $ GRATEFUL, HAPPY WOMEN | Feel bad today? ‘ Over-eating, working and drinking may have caused it, or you may have caught cold. 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In my despair I called on an old nurse, who advised me to try Peruna, and promised good results if I would persist and take it regularly. I thought this was the least I could do, and procured a bottle. I knew a3 soon as I began taking it that it was affecting me differently from any- thing I had used before, and so 1 kept on taking it. I kept this up for six months, and steadily gained strength and health, and when I had used fifteen bottles I considered my- self entirely cured. I am a grateful, happy woman to-day.”—Miss Muriel Armitage. Peruna cures catarrh of the pelvic organs with the same surety as it cures catarth of the head. Peruna has become renowned as a positive cure for female ailments simply be- cause the ailments ate mostly due to catarrh. Catarrh is the cause of the trouble. Peruna cures the ca- tarrh. The symptoms disappear. work without the greatest exhaustion, ‘This is a very common sight and is al- most always due to pelvic catarrh. It is worse than foolish for so many women to suffer year after year with a disease that can be permanently cured. Peruna cures catarrh permanently. It cures old chronic cases aswellasaslight attack, the only difference being in the length’ of time that it should be taken to effect a cure. If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis. Address Dr, Hartman, President of ‘The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. Looking fora Home? Eames me sy Western Masia Canata bem is 3 fr i SD 7B VN LRN A Vawe Gy AU Wker waite |S rar sner z wana Joe LED CLOTHING. oaxs® fl rearme exer WY) Hektor th Sena te ishand i\) e Seamer tenes 1/7 \se reve Satsat estes ated ZAI GCHOOL BOYS se Baise at CALIFORNIA ESPWS:.ces"ise ses. AK AB 1998 Wusx warnixo To ADVERTISERS rack clues tant pos swe te Aaverdiee? 7oPAS O'S CURE*FOR ee are poe re era ~B St. Louis Palladium. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY Entered at the postoffice at St. Louis, Mo., as second-class matter. Published Weekly by J. W. WHEELER, Manager and Proprietor. 2617 Lawton Avenue. MISS KATE JOHNSON.....Editor. C. H. Tandy.....General Reporter Business matters pertaining to the paper should be addressed to The Palladium Office. Communications for publication must reach us not later than Wed- nesday. ADVERTISING RATES. For one inch, one insertion.....$ 50 For one inch each subsequent insertion.....25 For two inches, three months.....6 00 For two inches, six months.....10 00 For two inches, nine months.....14 00 For two inches, twelve months.....20 00 Standing and transient notices per line.....10 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. Per year.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months......60 Single copy......05 No Excuse for Non-Payment. From the present time on, all who live south of foot avenue, will please settle their St. Louis Palladium bills with Miss Kate Johnson, 2627 Papin street. Mrs. M. A. Lawrence, of 3944 St. Ferdinand avenue, is the Reporter and General Solicitor for the St. Louis Palladium. The St. Louis Palladium is sold at the following places: 2617 Lawton avenue. 200 South 15th street. 1208 Wash street. 2614 Stoddard avenue. SEVEN POINTERS FOR THE READ- ING AND ADVERTISING PUBLIC. (1) THE ST. LOUIS PALLADIUM IS in its 20th year of regular publ- cation. (4) More bona fide subscribers than any other Negro paper in St. Louis or State. (5) The ONLY Negro newspaper published in St. Louis as the organ of the Republican party. (6) Because it is the official organ of Wright Cuney Political Club. (7) Because it is fearless in denouncing crime regardless of consequences. Will Pay 50 Cents. We will pay 50 cents for two copies of The Palladium of March 28, 1903. They must be clean and in good condition. First one comes, we will take, if more comes, then we select the cleanest. J. W. WHEELER, Manager. NORTH ST. LOUIS. We, the Non-Sectarian Sunshine society, had our installation Thursday evening, November 19, at Big Zion, for the purpose of letting the people know about our work, and what we intend to do. After the work was outlined by S. Samuel, the organizer, short addresses were made by Dr. Jones, of Big Zion; Dr. Brown, of Jones' chapel, and Dr. Gillum, of Memorial M. E. church, who installed the officers. The speakers commended the work very highly, and bib them God-speed, and that they would do anything in their power for the success of the society. Dr. R. H. Cole, of Fifth Baptist church, and his church aid society of about twenty, came also to encourage the Sunshiners Two excellent papers on "Sunshine" were read by Miss Maggie Garner and Mrs. J. Bridgeford, after which the following officers were installed for the ensuing year: Mrs. Samuels, president; Mrs. Steadman, vice-president; Mrs. Bridgeford, secretary; Mrs. Whitter, assistant secretary; Mrs. M. Williams, treasurer; Mrs. Offutt, chaplain; Mrs. Julia Henderson, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Moreman and Mrs. Browner, board of directors. Mrs. J. Henderson, chairman, Mrs. McKinney, Miss Heron and Mrs. Benson, sick committee. Other members present—Mrs. Phillips and Miss Phillips. After the installation t.e. ladies had a nice time. Many thanks to the pastor and trustees of Big Zion. Our motto is: "We will only pass through this world but once, so if there is any good we can do, or any kindness we can show to our fellow man, let us do it now, not defer it, because we will not pass this way again." SUNSHINE SOCIETY. COLORED Y. M. C. A. NOTES. —2633 Lucas Avenue— The Literary society will give a Tackey Party Tuesday, December 8. The tackiest dressed person will receive first prize, the next second. An excellent programme will also be rendered. President E. Dinsmore was sent as a delegate to represent our association at the fourteenth annual conference of the Colored Y. M. C. A. of the United States, held in Atlanta, Ga., November 27, 28, 29, 30 and December 1, 1903. We expect the result to be quite gratifying. The yearly dues of the members are due the first Wednesday in January. They are only two per year, and we hope all will pay up for the New Year promptly. A cordial invitation is extended to all young men to join us. --- MISSOURI METHODISTS. October 12, 1903, our beloved Bishop C. T. Shaffer announced the following appointments for the ensuing year: St. Louis District—Presiding elder. Rev. J. D. Barksdale; St. Paul chapel, St. Louis, Rev. D. P. Roberts, M. D. St. James, Rev. W. C. Williams; Allen mission, Rev. O. W. Harris; Boonville, Rev. J. L. Williams; Higginsville, Rev. J. F. Sargo; Sedalia, Rev. William Alexander; Marshall, S. L. Bean; Washington, Rev. Jas. Madison; Waverly, Rev. W. F. Hamilton; Pacific, Rev. E. Thomas; Union, G. W. Cross; Osage City, Rev. J. E. S. Reed; Chamois, M. McFerrin; Speed, Rev. T. W. Weaver; Pleasant Green, M. McTerrell; Holden, Rev. E. W. Clemens; Malta Bend, Rev. C. A. Williams; Jefferson City, Rev. L. P. Duke Kansas City District—Presiding elder. J. C. Owens, Allen chapei, to be supplied; Ebenezer, Rev. William Hawkins; St. John, E. R. Vaughan; Independence, J. H. Allen; Springfield, M. C. Collins; Lexington, A. A. Gilbert; Pleasant Hill, L. H. Harris; Wellington, H. H. McAlister; Westport, J. F. Smith; Joplin, S. S. Pitcher; Odessa, J. B. Wallace, Nevada, H. H. Triplitt; Butler, D. J. Gordon; Lebanon, I. H. Johnson; Carthage, A. Long; Ozark mission, G. W. Newman; Ash Grove mission, to be supplied; Neosho, to be supplied; S. E. mission K. C., to be supplied. Cape Girardeau District—Presiding elder. N. C. Buren. Cape Girardeau, Wm. H. Spurlock; Jackson, L. J. Johnson; Charleston, Perry Thurman; Belmont, Richard Phillips; Plouar Bluff, Calvin N. Douglass; Kirkwood, B. W. Stewart; St. Peters', St. Louis, T. L. Watson; De Sote, to be supplied; Commerce, Jeremiah W. Wiles; Fredericton town, J. R. Hopkins; Pune Terre, A. O. D. Steele, Oak Ridge, I. Chonley; Festus circuit, James Randa. Quinn chapel, St. Louis, J. E. Chrlether; Payne's mission circuit, St. Louis, F. E. Clark; Caladonia mission to be supplied; Caruthersville mission, Perry G. Dawson. Iilinois Methodists. Paris, Ill, Oct. 12—Tine assignments for the Illinois conference, A. M. E. church, were made to-day, having been held over from Sunday evening, pending a conference between Bishop Grant and the presiding elders. The assignments were finally made as follows: Springfield district—Rev. Andrew J. Burton, presiding elder; S. R. Cottrell, Mattoon and Charleston; J. W. Ousley, Mound City; J. W. Saunders, St. Paul church, Springfield; S. A. Hardison, St. John church, Springfield; R. E. Wilson, Paris; William Collins, Gibson City; C. W. Thompson, Macomb; J. M. Wilkerson, Danville; J. W. H. Jackson, Champaign; C. H. Sheen, Peoria; P. M. Lewis, Pontiac; G. W. Brewer, Pinkstaff; G. C. Christbury, Clinton and Lincoln; W. A. Moore, Bloomington; A. T. Jackson, Decatur; I. S. Stone, Shelbyville and Tuscola; to be supplied, Normal and Fairbury. Cairo district—P. C. Cooper, presiding elder; McCaleb Tabor, Vienna; P. A. Green, Carmi; C. L. Coleman, Marion and Dumain; H. McClellan, Mount Vernon; Ransom Riddick, Wetung; to be supplied, Beechwood and Beech Ridge; — Dickson, Golconda; J. H. Luney, Galatia; B. F. Moss, Harrisburg; C. H. Holmes, Grand Tower; Sandy McDowell, Murphysboro; C. H. Jackson, Shawneetown; J. W. Edwards, Brookport; A. Perkins, Villa Ridge; F. G. Heard, Edith chapel; J. R. Ford, Hodge's Creek; H. C. Burton, Carbonale; R. J. M. Long, Metropolis; J. H. Sydes, Cairo Quincy district—N. J. McCraken presiding elder, Geo. W. Gaines, Quincy and Bethel; H. Lackey, Jacksonville; J. W. Tiff, Sparta; Green Price, Lovejoy; L. E. Christian, East St. Louis; Torrey Perry, Belleville circuit; W. H. Chambers, Alton; Fleming Gray, Litchfield; C. H. Thomas, Pittsfield and Quincy mission; William Graham, Upper Alton; J. W. Summers, Edwardsville; J. M. Crawfors, Elkville; William Hadley, Centralia; J. P. Coates, North Alton; Sandy Osborn, Collinsville; J. H. Smit, Lebanon and Carlyle; evangelists, Miss E. Marie Carter, Robert Earnest, George A. Brown and Mrs. Emma Brewington. H. Simmons was transferred to the Iowa conference in exchange for Rev. G. W. Gaines. U. B. F. AND S. M. T. 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. T. Redd, 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., Beil 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. Brashears, Columbia. The World's fair will open April 30, 1904; close, December 1, 1904. The officers of the fair association are determined to surpass all other World's CITY NEWS Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births-- Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. Mrs. Ellen Morgan is very low. Mrs. Ida Bass is on the road of recovering. Four Hundred Ball, December 7. See that you go there. Mrs. Alexander Terry is on the sick list. We hope for her early recovery. Mrs. Dollie Fields, of 903 Kansas street, is in the hair dressing business. Give her a call. Pastor and members of St. Peter's chapel thank their many friends for helping during their Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pitts lost their baby girl a few weeks ago. They are much cast down—4215 Papin street. The L. A. C.'s will give a social at the residence of Mrs. J. A. Freeman, 4002 Finney avenue, December 11. The Mo. P. building, at Seventh and Market streets, is a beauty. So is the railroad. The same is up to date. Robert P. Fritschle. Don't forget to patronize the jewelry shop where diamonds are as good as you could get if you were dead. If you wish to go to Texas and all points southwest take the Iron Mountain railroad. The Wabash to Chicago and Kansas City has fine chair cars. So take that railroad. Nicely-furnished room for rent for three boys, at 1514 Chestnut street. MRS. NELLIE A. CHEATMAN. Miss Florence Malone, of 3718 Turner avenue, has been sick for the past three weeks. She is better now. Mr. John W. Richardson, the son of Mrs. B. Richardson, of 1923 Morgan street, is very sick at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Allen entertained a few friends at ten o'clock lunch, Monday evening. FOR RENT—A basement room, good for restaurant purposes. Call at No. 5 South Twenty-first street. MRS. DANIELS. Mr. Thomas, owner of 1208 Morgan street, is quite sick. He is grand master of a society called the LaBors Aid Daughters of Shebia. Mr. W. T. Curtis will soon enter the saloon business, about 2325 Market street. It will be the fine of finest in the city. If you want True Blue Jewels then consult the ad of Jaccards, at Broadway and Locust streets. See ad in The Palladium. If your blood is not right, call Mrs. W. P. Smith, 2632 Randolph street. She is special agent for Perkin's American herbs. Missouri Pacific railroad to Kansas City is admired by all of the rail companies from St. Louis to Kansas City and all points west. Mr. Ellen Morgan, of 3038 Lamdin avenue, is very sick. Her complaint is dropsy. We advise her to get Dr. W. P. T. Jones, of 2231 Market street. The City Federation of Colored Woman's clubs will meet at St. Paul chapel, Monday, December 7, at 8 p. m. All members are requested to be present. Quinn Chapel church began a tenday meeting, December 2. The church is in a prosperous condition, under the charge of Rev. Christopher. The choir is equal to any in the city. Mrs. A. Williams, of 2832 Adams street, will entertain the Ladies' N. D. S. club, Thursday, December 10. Members are expected to be present at 2 p. m. Rebecca Temple No. 2, of South St Louis, is in a prosperous condition. They have a bank account—and every meeting they admit new members to their temple. The Willie N. Brent Juvenile Temple No. 3, of the S. M. T., will give an entertainment December 15, at their hall, Broadway and Elwood streets. All U. B. F. and S. M. T. and the public are invited. The Allen union held memorial service in honor of Mrs. S. Smith. Services were conducted by Mrs. J. Overstreet. Reading by Rev. Brown. Short talk of Mrs. Smith's life, by Mrs. Pitts, Rev. Henderson, Miss Carter and others. Washington Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church, the All Star company will appear in a unique entertainment Thursday evening, December 10, 1903. Great professional grotesque comedians. Admission 25 cents. Rev. E. D. W. Jones, pastor. Committee—Ella Beasley, Grace Mulligan, Jennie Howard, Dr. C. F. Crews, chairman, J. M. H. Dorsey, secretary, F. H. Hardin, treasurer. We would like to know the reason that some persons are required to pay 20 cents per month for night schools and others go free. The school board will please look into this. St. Louis, Nov. 29, 1903. Mr. J. J. W. Wheeler, Manager and Proprietor of The Palladium, 2617 Lawton Avenue: ton Avenue: Honored Sir—In reading your issue of November 28, I saw the inclosed clipping. Permit me to furnish your worthy paper with following information: Up to November, 1902, the St. Louis board of education required all persons over twenty years of age, desiring to attend night school, to pay $6.50 for 60 nights, which is the length of the night school term. But during the autumn of 1902 the board, in its wisdom, reduced the tuition from $6.50 to $4 for 60 nights, which is $1 for five weeks of three night each, or 20 cents a week, and NOT 20 CENTS A MONTH. This is in accordance with the law of the state of Missouri. There are three night schools open for Colored students, namely: The Dumas, Delany and the L'Overture. All persons over twenty years of age, applying for admission, that are not able to pay twenty cents a week, or $1 for five weeks, are permitted to come without pay. This, I believe, is as it should be. I am an old citizen and a taxpayer, and have subscribed for your paper for over four years, but I must confess that I was much surprised to discover that a man of your experience knew so little about the night schools, especially those for your own people. If you doubt my statement, inquire of the chief clerk in Superintendent Soldan's office, or of Dr. Soldan himself. Yours for success, AN OLD SUBSCRIBER. N. B.—Out of fairness to all concerned, I deem it wise that the statement in your issue of November 28, 1503, be corrected. Lincoln Institute Notes. A six-course dinner, delightfully planned, scientifically cooked, and daintily served from the oyster soup, roast turkey, cranberry sauce, etc., to the ice cream, nuts and coffee, eaten on Thanksgiving day, 1903, in a dining room beautifully decorated with class colors and evergreen, and ending with original toasts, humorous, witty and pungent, with President Allen in his always genial, warm-hearted manner, superintending everything, and carefully looking after the individual comfort and welfare of each one, created an occasion long to be remembered by the faculty, students and such parents and other guests as were so fortunate as to be present to eat dinner with their children and friends. Miss Sprague, of the department of domestic science, and the young lady students who assisted her in various ways, deserve much credit, and their work demonstrates not only the fact that cooking, housekeeping, homemaking, etc., are fine arts but also that our progress or capacity for progress as a race may be measured by the rapidity, skill and ease with which we acquire these arts. Lincoln institute is doing much to raise the standard of the race by thus laying through the departments of housekeeping, laundrying and domestic science, as well as in its literary courses, the foundation for well-kept and well-appointed homes. The social gathering on Thanksgiving evening was highly enjoyable and an important aid to the proper digestion of the very bountiful dinner. President Allen, in the course of the evening, was treated to a complete surprise, when Miss Effie Moten, of the senior class, representing a few young ladies who desired to show that they had caught the president's idea of "helpfulness," and wished to carry it into effect, presented him, in well-chosen remarks, the sum of money he had expended for the gift recently tendered Father Noble. The spirit shown by these young ladies was a very commendable one, and conveyed to all present many valuable lessons. The amount over and above the sum expended for the gift will be placed to the account of the Lyceum lecture course which the president is planning for the students during the winter season. The "Buskin," the oldest of the literary societies, under the presidency of Mr. W. C. Thomas, of the junior class, has taken on new life, and the programme rendered on Friday evening, November 26, reflected much credit upon the society and its management. The examinations of the first term have closed, and the second term opened auspiciously November 30. An excellent record has been made, and the standard of scholarship in all departments has been greatly elevated. President Allen's idea of rewarding diligent pupils by badges of honor, to be worn by them until others may be able to outrank them in scholarship and behavior, is having a very desirable effect, and honest class rivaly is beginning to run high. First, second, third place, honorable mention, honor roll, mean something to the bright, industrious student, and to the infant should mean that the sacrifice that is being made to keep the child in school is not in vain. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS The schedule of autumn examinations by the civil service commission, among which will be held examinations for railway, mall, departmental and post office clerk and carrier. There are an unusual large number of Colored applicants applying for these positions, several of whom are under the care of Newsome and Randals, receiving instruction and qualifying themselves for the position. Call and see them at their office, 4265 St. Ferdinand. Manager Wanted 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. Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bottled Beer Everything Genuine Remember the Place Turpin, 2 Phone: Kinloch B 1817. WILLIAM JAMES and MR. R. SAUNDERS, Managers CHARLEY HARRIS, Proprietor The Palace Hotel 1424 Morgan St. Mrs. Sarah Sprague is conducting a rooming house. Call and get lodging. Keystone Hotel First-Class Accommodation for Colored People Only. 2305 Chestnut, St. Louis, Mo. M. ROBINSON, Prop. GEO. W. F. BULLOCK, Ladies' Barber AND TONSORIALIST 3320 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis. S. P. PERKINS. Tennessee Shaving Parlor Everything Neat, Clean and Up-to-date. 1326 Morgan Street, 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. Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. Mr. Wm. P. Dye's Buffet, 2801 Manchester avenue, is the place to rest your weary head by taking good cigars and beer. FURNISHED ROOM—Gentleman, at 2636 Lucas avenue. 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. We have been looking for it. Holt's Saloon, 1925 Market street. Something new. A fine place of resort is 1911Market street, where you can get either an "eye-opener" or a "night-cap." Hugh B. White, Proprietor. THE PALLADIUM WANTS ADS. IF OUR TRUE FRIENDS WISH TO ASSIST US, THEY WILL SECURE ADS. A. B. C. 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 Loost streets. All orders are promptly attended to. 308 North Leonard avenue. G. W. ROBINSON. Second-Hand Furniture BOUGHT AND SOLD. Moving and Expressing, General Jobbing and Bodily Furniture, Dure, Ranges, Stoves, Etc. Telephone—Kinloch C-397. THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dealer in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, 2601 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. California Canned Goods a Specialty. FOR RENT—Two front rooms on first floor, furnished or unfurnished. 3639 Cottage Avenue. FOR RENT—1235 Spruce, 8-room brick; will put in order for good tenant. HUTCHINS INGE. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Paul's, A. M. E., Leffingwell and Lawton; Rev. D. P. Roberts, pastor. St. Peter's, A. M. E., Elliott and Montgomery, Rev. James Madison, pastor. St. James, A. M. E., Pendleton and St. Ferdinand; Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor. Quinn's Chapel, A. M. E., Carondelet; Rev. J. A. Christoper, pastor. St. John's Mission, A. M. E., Lowell; Rev. F. E. Clark, pastor. A. M. E. ZION. Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion, 2628 Morgan; Rev. E. D. W. Jones, pastor. St. John's A. M. E. Zion, 113 Eiler St.; Rev. R. P. Christian pastor. Lexington Ave A. M. E. Zion, 4214A Lexington Ave ; Rev. Donovan, pastor. M. E. Centennial M. E., Elliot and Washington; Rev. Gilliam, pastor. BAFTIST. 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 Kennerly 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, 2135 Wash- Washington Ave.; Rev. C. M. C. Mason, pastor. Missionary Baptist True Reformers; Rev. J. L. Cohen, pastor. NICELY-FURNISHE) ROOMS 4020 Finney avenue. Mrs. H. Palmer. Then we see the Pink Coat Bar, Twenty-second and Market streets. Williams and Head will do you up fine. Jeff Smith's is the place to go—120% Morgan street. Don't forget Teresa, the Florist, 130 Olive street, the best in the city. The Gem Saloon—Hugh B. White, Proprietor, is the place to rest the weary head—1911 Market street. Mr. Henry Roland would like to see his many friends. He is from New York. He is staying with Mr. Tom Turpin, 2220 Market street. BILLIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION. EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. The Brunswick Saloon. G. W. HOLT, Proprietor. 1925 Market Street, (Near U. Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. The Greeley S Fine Wines, Liquors a Excursionists give us a call. Head Ask for it, you'll g 1201 Morgan St., Jas. Williams, MIXERS C ket Street, (Near Union Station), gars and Tobaccos. ST. LOUIS. 1925 Market Street, (Near Union Station), Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. ST. LOUIS. The Greeley Saloon. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Jas. Williams, MIXERS Chas. St. Clair. GEO. FOUNTAIN, M gr PLEASE YOU NO ONE CAN. WHAT IS APPROPRIATE SERVED HERE. E SMITH, Manager. WEELY RESORT. LIQUID REFRESHMENTS TO BE HAD. I Wash Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. Pool and Billiards? Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. IF WE CAN'T PLEASE EVERYTHING THAT IS A STEVE SMITH THE GREEN CHOICEST OF LIQUID RI S. E. Cor. Twelfth and Wash Do You Play Pool If so, go to the Standard Pool & Billiard Parlors. IF WE CAN'T PLEASE YOU NO ONE CAN. EVERYTHING THAT IS APPROPRIATE SERVED HERE. STEVE SMITH, Manager. S. E. Cor. Twelfth and Wash Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. Do You Play Pool and Billiards? T They are the leaders of the way for pastime pleasure. No son connected. Strictly not class. [Name] A. W. BROOKS. The above cut represents Mr. A. A. Brooks, the proprietor of two billiard calls, at 1323 Market and 2326 Market there are nine tables, four in one and five in the other, and Mr. Brooks is indeed one of the most remarkable characters in many particulars. Less than three years ago he was a hod-carrier, and worked at his vocation till he had accumulated about forty dollars. he had an eye for business, and rented a home at 1323 Market street. But after he had rented the house, finding he had not quite enough cash, he sought a white friend, who assisted him. By his business tact and ability to manage, he rapidly advanced, until now he is a most successful business man. He lives at 1517 Gratiot street. Has been opened by J. L. MAYS, of Chattanooga, Tenn., who also does business in Chicago. A MANNSKIR, of Poplar Bluff, is employed by Mr. Mays, and they are considered two of the best barbers in our city. They have removed from 1523 Clark Ave. to 1331 POPLAR STREET GIVE THEM A CALL ```markdown ``` KENTUCKY BUILDING LOVISIANA-PURCHASE-EXPOSITION- JEFF. SMITH. Propr Hall No. 1 at 1323 Market Street Hall No. 2 at 2326 Market Street NEWLY FITTED A MOST REMARKABLE CHARACTER. Mr. Robert Johnson, of 209 South Fifteenth street, was born in 1815; therefore, was a slave 45 years. He passed through the civil war in the commissary department, and since that time, through friends, he has secured several good positions. In 1881 he was employed by the late Hon. John W. Turner, street commissioner under Mayor William L. Ewing; then under Hon. D. R. Francis, who was mayor of St. Louis. For the past ten years he has been a patient sufferer, not being able to do any hard work, yet he was always willing to do something for a living. He is now a 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. MISS HALLIE Q. BROWN. Miss Brown is an adept in the art of delivery, and it would be to every one's benefit to join the class which she is organizing. Miss Brown will not only conduct classes in elocation, but also in French, in which she is none the less proficient. While in the city, her classes will be held at 2635 Lucas avenue, in the Y. M. C. A. building. She has already a class of 20, and will begin their instruction about November 14. Mr. Robert Johnson, of 209 South Fifteenth street, sells from 100 to 120 papers, weekly. If you wish to help a worthy Christian gentleman, get The Paladium from him. ROOMS FOR RENT Nicely-furnished room, 2201 Morgan, upstairs. Call on MRS. HUGGINS. Two neatly-furnished rooms for rent at No. 932 North Twenty-third street. FOR RENT—Room at 1002 Wash street, neatly furnished. Mrs. B. KING. [Image of a man with a mustache and a bow tie, wearing a suit and a necktie. The background is plain and oval-shaped.] ARNETT'S PLACE E. L. ARNETT, Proprietor. Chinese Restaurant in Connection. Duck Nudles and Chop Suey AT ALL HOURS. 2801 MORGAN STREET, HEADQUARTERS OF BANNER BASE BALL CLUB. H. W. Sexton and R. M. Mitchell. These two gentlemen are graduates from an art and drawing school—Mr. Sexton from Cleveland, O., in 1895; Mr. Mitchell from the art and drawing school in 1892 and S. A. Calman. These experienced gentlemen now have a study at 2605 Lawton avenue, and the collection of their drawings has excited the most skeptical mind which proves their wonderful genius. It would be well for any person to call at their studio that they may be convinced that they are truly two great artists, and their work will commend them to the lovers of oil paintings and art in every particular. Of course, most persons have their doubts as to the genuine work by them, but if you will visit their studio you can see them with brush in hand at work on some of the most difficult pictures. You will then be convinced for their profession. They invite you to call and see for yourself at 2605 Lawton avenue. NOTICE The whereabouts of one George Henry Johnson, who lived in Concordia parish, La. He left there in 1872. We learn that he moved to East Baton Rouge, La. He has one sister, named Millie Johnson. His father's name is Robert Johnson, who now sells The Palladium, and his stepmother is Abbie Johnson. They now live at 209 South Fifteenth street. Any information of the above will be gladly received by his father, Robert Johnson, 209 South Fifteenth street. 2336 WASH ST....Furnished rooms for rent to men; rooms comfortably furnished; on second and third floors; with or without board. T. T. Thompson. ARNETT E. L. ARNET Wines, Liquor Chinese Restaurant in Connection AT ALL 2801 MORGAN HEADQUARTERS OF BANK FANNIE LEE World's Fair Artist Pictures of all kinds called for and delivered. all sizes crayon, pastel, water color and oil paintings a specialty. Fine games, grade work. Fine work. reasonable. Cash or credit. Also lessons given. Call or write to 456 NORTH SARAH ST. The Rosebud Bar, 2220 Market street, Tom Turpin, proprietor, can "dress you up" with all that makes a man lively—good beer and whiskey. THE NEW YORK STATION. The Illinois building will stand on high ground. A broad veranda surrounding 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 S PLACE T, Proprietor. s and Cigars. n. Duck Nudles and Chop Suey HOURS. AN STREET, NNER BASE BALL CLUB. 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, Per WILLIS N. BRENT, Afro-American Dept. MRS. L. A. GORMAN NICELY Furnished Rooms BY THE DAY OR WEEK 1222 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. ROOM TO RENT at 1610 Glasgow Avehue. NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is unlike any of the other hair preparations on the market. It is made from natural chemicals and it therefore allows HARLESS. It works directly upon the scalp and roots of the Hair, removes dandruff and other diseases of the scalp and skin, nourishing and stimulating the roots of the Hair, thereby causing it to grow rich, long and luxurious. It is the same time stopping it from splitting, breaking off hair, and strengthening the soft and pliable, making it easy to do up in any style. Deliciously perfumed. NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is sold by druggists and agents everywhere. PRICE: 25 CENTS A CAN. If you cannot get it from your druggist or one of our agents, SEND US 30 CENTS, in stamps, silver or Money Order, and we will send you one large can (one month's treatment) by mail, securely wrapped, together with our great FREE BRIDGE OFFICE: AGENTS WANTED Write for Terms and Particulars NELSON M'F'G CO., Richmond, Va. sculpture groups symbolical of agriculture 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 ornamented with mural paintings—an epical frieze six feet wide telling the his- tory of Illinois. It will have parlors included in a men's suite and women's suite, smoking and writing rooms, an executive suite, commissioner's room, a hospital room, private room for the commissioners, storage rooms, janitor's rooms, closets, etc., and is to cost $75,000, of which $25,000 will be expended in furniture and decorations. Watson & Hazleton, of Chicago, are the designers. KEY SALOON, HIE AVENUE. LIQUORS AND CIGARS, best of Fair Grounds. OVER, Proprietor JAMES, AND RETAIL DEALER IN ing and Charcoal, GEE STREET, INTER STREET, MO. Ferson Bar. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. Liquors and Cigars. TIC CLUB St. Louis, Mo. FIRST HAIR DRESSING Straightine Makes Kinky, Curly Hair Straight It is not only the BEST DRESSING made for the Hair, but THE MOST WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER Like any of the other Hair preparations on the It contains no powerful or dangerous HARMLESS. It works directly upon the scalp suff and other diseases of the scalp and skin, of the Hair, by causing it to grow rich, stopping it from splitting, breaking off or air soft and pliable, making it easy to do up draggirs and agents everywhere. PRICE. 25 from your draggirl or one of our agents, SEND Your Order, and we will send you one large can The Old Fashioned Deestrick School AT THE ST. LOUIS COL. ORPHANS' HOME Music by World's Fair Band ADMISSION, --- 25 CENTS Mrs. R. H. Cole, Chairman Mrs. M. L. Harrison, Pres Mrs. M. J. McLean, Secy' TOWER ON MANUFACTURES BUILDING PRIVATE DETECTIVE—Collections successfully handled. Evidence procured for divorces. Shadowing and other detective work done by a well-educated and experienced Colored man. Have just closed successfully one of the largest civil cases in the history of the city. Address PRIVATE DETECTIVE, 2617 Lawton Ave. Best References. All persons desiring to perfect themselves in the manner of speech should give Miss Hallie Q. Brown, 2635 Lucas avenue, a call. 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. Mr. H. O. Carrol, of 726 North Twelfth street, is working up a good sale for The Palladium. He sells about 30 copies each week. Mr. Carrol is a worthy old man. All the saloon men take delight in buying The Palladium. WANTED—25 young Colored men, with common school education, to pass civil service examinations, and prepare themselves for positions in government service, on the World's Fair Grounds, in 1904. Call and see Newsome & Randays any evening at their office, 4265 St. Ferdinand avenue. Venice, III. The good people of Venice, Ill., and also of Madison, read The Palladium. Mr. Lewis Watkins, our enterprising agent, is doing a good business. He sells from 35 to 40 papers each week. The citizens of Madison like Mr. Watkins, and all admit that he is a business man. Mr. M. Barnes, our energetic agent, is doing fine work. He sells 20 to 25 copies a week. The congregation of Central Baptist like The Palladium for the stand it took in defending them when the Old Black Man took delight in sticking that congregation in the short ribs. At that time The Palladium taundered forth the shot and shell, and consequently gained the admiration of that church. Mr. Barnes is all right. GOOD INVESTMENTS People who say property is high now are 'way off. They mean rent. I still have some bargains in houses. Buy, and make money next year. HUTCHINS INGE, Lawyer and Real Estate Agent, 1107 Clark Avenue and 2633 Pine. For Adoption. Anyone wishing to hire or adopt two boys, ages seven and nine years, will call on Mrs. Bouyer, of 710 North north street, for full particulars. 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. FOR SALE. At Webster Groves, Mr. B. F. Henderson has a beautiful residence, 200 feet by 150 feet, two-story, containing five rooms. It has an orchard containing 100 fruit trees, a good well and two cisterns. Location, Church and Sharp avenues; price, $3,000. Partial payments. Call at 1107 Clark avenue. B. M. HENDERSON, Attorney-at-Law. MR. PATON JAMES. We take pleasure in presenting to the public: Mr. Paton James, coal and ice dealer, at 11 Targee street. In 1885 Mr. James was porter in the Pullman service, and served in that capacity until 1891. After that he continued in the same company, but became known as a money-lender. He retained this position two years, after which he went into the coal and ice business at 101 Targee street. He was burned out, losing about $1,100. He then moved to 11 Targee, or Johnson street, where he is now doing a good business. Mr. James is a very sociable man, and is well liked by all with whom he comes in contact. 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. MISS N. GRAVES, FIRST-GLAS DRESSMAKER. PLAIN SEWING ALSO DONE. Call 3731 VISTA AVENUE. Mrs. Susan Gross, 2609 Pine Street. Millinery. Up-to-date Hats. Trimmings and all material in that line. E PLURIBUS UNUM --- MAN FOR SUNDAY READING THE SPIRIT WITHIN. I sit alone this winter night. Alone with God and thought. My soul goes forth to seek the light, Which oftimes me had sought. Is it the joys from which we part That agitate the mind? Or is it appetite for fame, Or hungerings for gold, That fans to life this ardent flame Which burns with power untoid? 'Tis the deathless spirit that is penned Within this house of clay. That through its portals would ascend To realms of endless day; That seeks in language full of life To speak its message clear. Above the noise of worldly strife, To every listening car. That man has an immortal soul These inward yearnings prove. Makes the world less loud; Its mission, deeds of love. Rev. Stephen P. Brownei, D. D., in N. Y. Observer. THE MULTITUDE OF WORDS. Man, Too Often, Has Turned the Bless ing of Speech Into a Curse to Himself and Others. "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin," says King Solomon, and his manner of life leads us to conclude that his own use of words was not always as ideal as in the instance of his prayer at the dedication of the temple, or as in the case of his notable proverbs. In regard to the multitude of wives which he took unto himself and in the multitude of words which he used during his long reign, he probably oftimes had occasion to feel that he set an unworthy example to his people. But we deal now with words, and reflection leads to the conclusion, says the New York Observer, that it takes a very wise man to refrain at all times from words that are displeasing and dishonoring to God and hurtful to ourselves and others. We are appalled as we think of the great stream of words falling day by day from human lips and flowing on to the judgment. And surely God takes account of words or it would not be written that by our words we are to be justified and by our words condemned. We live in a world of words. John the Revelator says there was silence in Heaven once, for the space of about half an hour, but it is a long time since the earth enjoyed even that brief space of intermission, if it ever did since man began to multiply upon the face thereof. To-day we talk more than ever. There are more of us to do the talking. Our legislatures and law courts, our marts and offices, our mills and factories, our highways and byways, our churches and homes, are constantly contributing to the broad, deep tide of words. Only Divine records can keep account of them all and only Divine wisdom sift and sort them, and say which shall be commended and which condemned. Alas, that while we may be justly condemned for many of the words we speak, we may often be equally guilty of wrong by reason of the words we ought to utter but allow to remain unspoken! It was a wise prayer which the psalmist offered when he said: "Set a watch, O Lord, upon my lips and keep the door of my mouth." If the sentinel is needed anywhere it is needed just there. God gave man the endowment of speech and intended it to prove a blessing, but man has far too often turned the blessing into a curse to himself and his fellows. Could the sins of our words be eliminated, a huge portion of the transgressions of mankind would disappear. We do well to pray for Divine control of our thoughts, and to seek Divine restraint of the active and aggressive members of our mortal frame, but in the possession of a tongue that can talk, we carry around a burden of responsibility the thought of which may well cause us to tremble. God speaks in no mild terms of the natural heart when He declares it to be "deceitful above all things and desperately wicked," but the Apostle James, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is equally unsparing in his judgment of the human tongue. The power of speech has in it wonderful capabilities for good or evil. Words spoken, sung, words written, words printed, words read, words heard, are printed, words read, words heard, are their diabolic, day after day, night after night, the year through. Word of love and words of hate; words of complaint and words of cheer; words of curing and words of blessing; pure words and foul words; words that help and words that hurt; words that make Heaven glad as it hears them, and words that regale hell, crowd one another through the ages. There are words that turn the solitary place into a garden and make the wilderness to blossom as the rose. There are words again that blast and blight, and mildew and slay. A word has paralyzed many an arm raised to do good, and a word has broken many a human heart. A word has sent many a soul on the downward track or started it on a career that ended in life immortal and everlasting felicity. "A word spoken in season how good it is!" Some of God's dear children will be astonished with a blessed astonishment, at the last day, as they realize how a word here and a word there, has proved as good seed sown in productive soil and born a harvest of incalculable value. It is written concerning Christ that "all wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth." Many of His professed followers have caused their hearers to wonder, that words so void of grace could flow from the lips that have taken upon them the name of Jesus as Lord and Leader, as Example and Redeemer. The men of the world hear our words of penitence and prayer and praise, but marvel how little we make the words of our daily life consort with those which bespeak our holier words. There is such abundant opportunity for glorifying God and blessing our fellowmen by words, that it is matter for marvel that we use them so little to good purpose. We can so readily meet the words of hopelessness and despair, with the words of love and sympathy and hope and help that it is a wonder of wonders that we have not studied more the mission of words. Our ever increasing vocabulary tells the story of ever enlarging progress and growing knowledge, but with an increasing vocabulary, and all that such increase stands for, there comes an increased responsibility. Great and grave indeed shall we realize that responsibility to have been when we stand to give account unto God for the words spoken in the days of our mortal life. Few are the thoughtful souls among us who do not recall with sorrow wasted words, wicked words, unkind words and bitter words, words envious, hateful, uncharitable. We say "recall" in the sense of bringing them again to mind, for in the sense of calling them back and unsaying them we know only too well that we cannot recall a letter of them. The Chinese have a proverb to the effect that a word once spoken cannot be brought back, though one seeks to regain it with a charlot and six horses. But the sin of all our evil utterances, God can forgive, or we would not find in His book of infinite comfort, the exhortation, "Take with you words and turn to the Lord; say unto Him, take away all iniquity and receive us graciously, so will we render the calves of our lips." In this matter of our evil words, what words of confession can better befit our lips than those of the prodigal and publican, "Father, I have sinned;" "God be merciful to me a sinner." Happy is it for us that there are words bearing the stamp of the very mint of Heaven, that speak of forgiveness and mercy, and pardon and salvation, for those whose words, unrepented of and unconfessed and unforgiven, would ensure for them eternal condemnation. True penitence will bring free pardon, and for the penitent and pardoned soul there is a life to come whose words shall all be good and gracious, expressive of unending gladness and rejoicing. WORDS OF WISDOM. Our character is but the stamp on our souls of the free choice of good and evil we have made through life.—Geikie. Give a man such a heart as the Son of God describes in the Beatitudes, and a whole universe of sorrow cannot rob him of his blessedness.—C. H. Spurgeon. Very few of us will have the chance of heroic self-devotion, but every day brings the petty, wearing sacrifice which weighs full weight in God's scales.—Samuel Osgood. The foundation of content must spring up in a man's own mind; and he who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition, will waste his life in fruitless efforts and multiply the griefs which he purposes to remove.—Samuel Johnson. Joy is well in its way, but a few flashes of jow are trifles in comparison with a life of peace. Which is best, the flash of joy lighting up the whole heart, and then darkness until the next flash comes, or the steady calm sunlight of day in which men work?—F. W. Robertson. In the deepest night of trouble and sorrow God gives us so much to be thankful for that we need never cease our singing. With all our wisdom and foresight we can take a lesson in gladness and gratitude from the happy bird that sings all night as if the day were not long enough to tell its joy.—Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Rest in Service. It is not rest from service that this poor, tired world needs so much; it needs rest in service. It is the laboring heart that is weared. As you look at things, this one fact stands out prominently. It is a fevered, hurried, worried life that the world, most of us lead. And we are looking. —some glad to-morrow when we shall sit in the easy chair, and fold our hands and do nothing. But that will not be rest, after all; it is likely to be idleness—which is a fearful thing. Nay, learn thou the secret of rest in service, of joy in doing things, and the rest you long for is likely to come without the seeking. Even the rest that remaineth—the rest after the toils of earth—is a rest that comes in service. It is true that the promise is, "They rest from their labors;" but it should be remembered that there is a yet larger promise: "His servants shall serve Him." It is sweet and restful service there. Why should we not anticipate the day, and realize the rest that comes from taking His yoke upon us, and learning of Him. The restless look will never depart until we find our larger rest in Him—Baptist Union. Desire for New Religions. A great many new philosophies and new religions are formed or accepted because it is so hard to do what is known to be duty, or to live a godly life according to God's teaching and God's demands on the one who would do right. Bob Burdette said pithily: "It is the easiest thing in the world to invent a new religion; any fool can do that. It is a thousand times easier to invent a new religion than it is to live up to the old one."—S. S. Times. BANANAS, NOT PAJAMAS. He Was Averse to the Subject, But When Jt Was Introduced Spoke His Mind. Walter Camp, the athletic adviser of Yale university, was recently entertaining a gathering of his undergraduate friends with experiences of his own, says the New York Tribune. He told of a dinner where a charming young woman was seated next to a cunning man. She had done best to interest him, but had found it necessary to shout out each remark unto the third and fourth narration before the old man could catch the point. So the time dragged along, till the dinner was waning and the fruit was passed. The young woman determined to make a bananaatable, so she threw her voice into saying: "Do you like bananas?" "How's that?" asked her neighbor, in a surprised tone. "Do you like bananas?" she repeated. "Well my dear," he replied, "so long as you introduce the toast to me," she said that I much prefer the old-fashioned nightshirt." Cautious Man. "Well, no; not just yet. You see, I'm a cautious man, and I'm just at the point where I feel that I could love her without me. I feel that I could love a dowry does she get?"—Chicago Post. Reads Like a Miracle Friarspoint, Miss., Nov. 30—The Butler case still continues to be the talk of the town. Mr. G. L. Butler, the father of the little boy, says:— "The doctor said my boy had disease of the spinal chord, and treated him for two months, during which he got worse all the time. Finally, the doctor told me he did not know what was the trouble. The boy would wake up during the night and say that he was dying. He would be nervous and trembling and would want to leave the house, saying he saw ugly things which frightened him. After we had tried everything else, I read an advertisement of Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure for Nervous Troubles. I purchased some and used them until he had taken altogether eight boxes, when he was sound and well, with not a single symptom of the disease, and I feel sure that he is permanently cured. We owe to Dodd's Kidney Pills all the credit for his restoration to good health." So Say We All—Mojigger! You don't mean to say you believe in divorce?" Thingumbob—"Well, I do in the case of the man who is wedded to his opinions."—Philadelphia Press. THE MARKETS. New York. Dec. 4. CATTLE-Native Steers. @ 3 75 @ 12 50 CATTLE-Native Steers. @ 3 75 @ 12 50 FLOUR-Winter Wheat. 3 90 @ 4 35 WHEAT-No. 2 Red. 88% @ 4 89% CORN-No. 2 49% @ 51% CORN-No. 2 49% @ 51% PORK-Mess (new) 13 00 @ 13 75% LARD-Western Steam. @ 7 00 ST. LOUIS. 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Some of them declare that they have learned more about the great men of the colored race through this Magazine than they ever knew before and that without a doubt this periodical is far in advance of anything yet illustrated by the Negro. Each month it contains articles from the greatest writers of the race. Agents are just as sure of making $5.00 per day selling this Magazine as they are in answering this advertisement. Write at once that you may be the first in the field. Send 50c. for agents' terms, outfit, and a large number of Magazines, with which you may begin work at once. Sample copies sent only on receipt of 15 cents. Subscription to every one is One Dollar per year. Write— JAMES E. McGIRT, 414 S. 11th St., Phila., Pa. UNION OR A DEPOT FOR NEGRO NEWSPAPERS. To all who are fond of negro news- papers the Palladium office can furnish any of the following papers: Freedman Journal. Chicago Conservator. Topeka Plaindealer. Indianapolis Recorder. The Afro-American. 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The Albuquerque American, a newspaper published in New Mexico, is on our desk. A paper well edited and quite newsy. We heartily exchange. J. M. Griffin, editor and proprietor. *Any of the above papers can be had at the Palladium office. We will count the list next week. J. M. H. Dorsey Wood, Coal & Ice, EXPRESS WAGON Hauling to all Parts of the City 2629 Morgan St. JAMES E. McGIRT, Ph.B. "THE NEW POET" Editor-in-Chief and Owner of"McGirt's Magazine." Thousands of white, as well as the month. Some of them declare that the men of the colored race through the and that without 2 doubt this period attempted by the Negro. Each month it contains articles of Agents are just as sure of making $ they are in answering this advertise. Write at once that you may be the terms, outfit, and a large number of work at once. Sample copies sent on Subscription to every one is One JAMES E. McGIRL THE MARBLE HEART We take pleasure in presenting to the public the opening of The Marble Heart, at 1911 Market street. The spacious dining-room and concert hall here in the rear of the Gem. Mirrors line the hall on three sides of the spacious dining room, with 10 chairs. A beautiful inlaid linoleum covers the floor. East of this hall is the kitchen, in the care of a proficient cook, who will supply you with any dish your heart desires. This spacious hall can be reached without coming in, contract with the rougher class, by entering the front hall that leads to the room. Music nightly in the concert hall. Those who desire to participate in the music concert will be invited to take part. HUGH B. WHITE, Prop. 1911 Market. --- A New Law. IMPORTANT TO ALL MEMBERS ON ANY STATE MILITIA Under the latest ruling or the Hon. Secretary of the Interior all persons who were regularly enlisted in any State Militia organization and tempor- arily in the United States service, or serving under United States officers, are now entitled to pension on account of any disability (wound, injury or disease) that was incurred or contracted while in the United States service, even though they were never regularly mustered into same. This ruling affects all state militia men called into active service by order of the United States officers; provided, the disabilities were incurred while performing duty under such orders. Mrs. Patty—"Do you really think Dr. Druckman is a skilled physician?" Miss. Gibin (the patient)—"I don't know so much about that. I have such a quieting way with him. When I said I hoped I shouldn't be buried alive, he said he'd look out for that. Wasn't that thoughtful of him?"—Boston Transcript. McGirt's Magazine $5.00 Per Day Sure Agents Are Making $5.00 Per Day Selling "McGirt's Magazine." AGREAT periodical published every month in order that we may have a paper that will be read by both races, the white as well as the colored, that the white race may know the many great men and women of the colored race and what they are saying and doing. DETAILED STORY OF STRUBE'S CRIME Makes the First Connected Confession Since His Arrest. MAKES DETAIL CONFESSION Tells of How He Beat Miss Henninger's Brains Out While She Begged Him Not to Kill Her, Then Buried the Body. Springfield, Ill., Dec. 4.—Fred Strube, charged with the murder of Miss Alice Henninger, of Havana, Ill., says he slept well Wednesday night, the first time since the tragedy. Strube was brought here, because it was feared that he would be dealt with by a mob if taken directly to Mason county, although the father of the murdered girl had promised to do all that he could to allow the prisoner to be brought to trial. Strube's father was in Edina, Knox county, Thursday, and reclaimed the buggy and horse which his son had sold there while en route from the scene of his crime. Makes Detailed Confession. Since his arrest at Macon City, Mo., Strube has made three confessions. These, together with many admissions made by him on the train en route here, gave the first connected story of the crime. The first confession was made to the officers who arrested him; the second to Sheriff Brooker of Mason county, and the third to State's Attorney C. R. Williams, also of Mason county. On the train between St. Louis and Springfield the confessions were reduced to writing and sent to Havana in the mail. The language contained in the written confessions is about as follows: "Alice had made an appointment with me to go to the box sociable at the schoolhouse. "I met her at the box sociable and we talked together. Alice and I then had sadner together. "After the supper I took Alice and Ethel home. When we got to the house I stopped to let Ethel out. Alice held the reins while I was helping Ethel from the rig. I told her to remain in the buggy, as I wanted to have a little talk with her, and we would take a little ride. "I took the reins and drove on-with the rig. When we had gone a quarter of a mile east we turned north a mile and then went west. I asked her if she would marry me, and she attempted to put me off and 'strung me along.' She wanted to get out of answering, and I told her I must have my answer now. Became Angry at Her Refusal. "I told her that I knew Minnie was to blame for this. Minnie is her sister. I told her that if it was not for Minnie I knew she would marry me. I was very angry, and my blood was boiling because she would not answer me. "I said: 'Do you know what ought to be done with you for treating me in this way?' and she replied: 'No, I do not.' "You ought to have your brains beaten out," I said, and I picked up the wrench which was in the buggy and struck her with it.. I think I struck her twice. "She grappled with me and cried out: O. Fred; don't! For God's sake, don't; I will marry you. Minnie told me not to, but I will. For God's sake, don't hit me!" "We were struggling together, and we fell out of the buggy. I had the wrench and I struck her several times. I was like a wild man. I struck her until she became senseless. Then I wrapped the horse blanket about her and lifted her back in the buggy and drove to the place where the grave was found. "I knew she was now dead, and I began to dig the grave for her. I dug it with a piece of spade which I had put in the buggy that afternoon. I worked by the light of a lantern I carried in the buggy. "I wrapped the dead body in the blanket and covered the face with the jacket. Then I filled in the grave and tramped down the earth. After I had done this I discovered that her white fascinator was lying on the ground. I had not put it in the grave, so I buried it near by. Strube testified to the spotless character of the girl by telling of the one occasion when he had attempted some familiarities with her and she had resented his conduct. Appointment of Ira L. Burlingame. Bloomington, Ill., Dec. 4. Circulars are out announcing appointment of Ira L. Burlingame, of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern, as assistant superintendent of the Terminal Railroad of St. Louis. Mr. Burlingame retires from the B. & O. S.-W. after 36 years of service. He is succeeded by H. G. Kruse, trainmaster of the Springfield division. President Accepts Invitation. Washington, Dec. 4.—A committee representing Post 9, G. A. R., of the department of Pennsylvania, Thursday invited the president to deliver the principal address on the Gettysburg battlefield next Memorial day, May 30, 1904. President Roosevelt informed the committee that he would accept. Gov. Bliss Relinquishes His Pension. Washington, Dec. 4.—Commissioner of Pensions Ware has received a letter from Gov. Bliss of Michigan, voluntarily relinquishing his pension. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson in the International Series for December 6, 1903—Solemon's Wine Choice. 4. And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place; a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar. 5. In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. 6. And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto Thy servant David my father great man because he saved before Thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with Thee; and Thou has kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7. And now, O Lord my God, Thou hast made Thy servant king instead of David my father; and I am but a little child; I know not how to go out or come in. 8. And Thy servant is in the midst of thy people which Thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude. And Thy servant an understanding heart to judge Thy people, that I may discern between good and bad; for who is able to judge this Thy so great a people? 19. And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11. And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for yourself understanding to discern judgment; for yourself understanding to discern according to thy words; lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. 13. And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honor: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. 14. And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days. 15. And Solomon awoke; and, behold, it was a dream. And he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace offerings, and made a feast to all his servants. **GOLDEN TEXT.**—The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.—Prov. 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS. (Ch. 3:1:1) Solomon was about 20 years old when he came to the throne. He was the child of David and Bathsheba, and in many ways was admirably fitted to succeed his great father. This fact, added to the great influence of his mother Bathsheba, David's favorite wife, and that of Nathan the prophet, led to his choice by the king, though, strictly speaking, Adonijah was heir to the throne. Thanks to the generalship and statesmanship of David, Solomon found himself king of one of the greatest nations of the world, and one of his first official acts was to form an alliance with Egypt by marrying the daughter of the reigning Pharah. Solomon did not have the deep religious nature of David, but was at first at least a true worshiner of Jehovah. (Vs. 4-15.) Soon after Solomon's accession he went to Gibeon, which was at that time the high place held in greatest esteem by the Israelites, and sacrificed there with the pomp and ceremony fitting the first great religious occasion of the new reign. "Gibeon: "A hill north of Jerusalem. It was a walk of about an hour and a half from the city. Though the ark had been brought to Jerusalem by David, the ancient tabernacle remained at Gibeon. "A thousand burnt-offeringes:" Such a sacrifice as this, besides its impressive religious teaching, provided a great feast for the people, for only a small part of the animal was burned on the altar. "Jehovah appeared to Solomon in a dream:" That is, he dreamed that Jehovah came to him. The day had been a great one for Solomon, and he lay down to sleep with a mind on fire with high ideals, worthy ambitions and a real love for Jehovah. "Dreams become significant when they are the concentrated essence of the main stream of the waking thoughts and picturesquely exhibit the tendency of the character."—Marcus Dods. "Ask what he shall give thee:" In this vision was offered to him on the threshold of life the choice so often imagined in fiction, and actually offered to all youth in real life."—Dr. Aglen. We may all choose; in fact we all are choosing. We cannot help it. "I am but a little child:" The fact that Solomon realized his unpreparedness and limitations showed that he was already wise. It is a great thing to know enough to say "I don't know." "An understanding heart:" Political ability, sagacity, insight into conditions, fair-mindedness, the ability to do well what God had called him to do. A very worthy choice. Could he have made a higher one? "Have also given thee that which thou hast not asked:" The blessings which our right choices bring in their train are without number (Matt. 6:33). "If:" Again, as all through this wonderful history, the condition of success and happiness is brought out; it is faithfulness to Jehovah. To be faithful to God and right is the first choice for anyone to make. (Ch. 4:29-34.) These verses give a good idea of what the wisdom was for which Solomon was noted. It was wisdom in governing, skill in asking and answering riddles and the originating of proverbs. He was noted both for his philosophical knowledge and his knowledge of and his love for nature. PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS. "Ask what I shall give thee." God is always anxious to bestow upon you his best gifts. The world also says: "Ask what I shall give thee." Whose gift will you choose? Seek first the kingdom of God, and all other things you need will be added unto you. Selling goods is only a sin when a man sets his soul out on the counter. You cannot divorce piety from philanthropy. THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT To Prove What Swamp-Root, the Great Kidney Remedy, Will do for YOU. Every Reader of Our Paper May Have a Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail. EDITORIAL NOTICE—If you have the slightest symptoms of kidney or bladder trouble, or if there is a trace of it in your family history, send at once to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., who will gladly send you by mail, immediately, without cost to you, a sample bottle of Swamp-Root, and a book containing many of the thousands upon thousands of testimonial letters received from men and women cured by Swamp-Root. In writing to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., be sure to say that you read this generous offer in this paper. Fifty Years the Standard DR. PRICE'S CREAM BAKING POWDER Improves the flavor and adds to the healthfulness of the food. PRICE BAKING POWDER CO., CHICAGO. Weak and unhealthy kidneys are responsible for more sickness and suffering than any other disease, therefore, when through neglect or other causes, kidneys trouble is permitted to continue, fatal results are sure to follow. Your other organs may need attention—but your kidneys most, because they do most and need attention first. If you are sick or "feel badly," begin taking Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy, because as soon as your kidneys begin to get better they will help all the other organs to health. A trial will convince any one. The mild and immediate effect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney and bladder remedy, is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. Swamp-Root will set your whole system right, and the best proof of this is a trial. "I had been suffering severely from kidney trouble. All symptoms were on hand; my former strength and power had left me; I could hardly drag myself along. Even my mental capacity was weak. I had been told I saw an advertisement of yours in a New York paper, but would not have paid any attention to it, had it not promised a sworn guarantee with every bottle of your medicine asserting that your kidney was failing. I would contain any harmful drugs. I am seventy years and four months old, and with a good conscience I can recommend Swamp-Root to all sufferers from kidney troubles. Four members of my family have been using Swamp-Root four different kidney diseases, with the same good results." You may have a sample bottle of this famous kidney remedy, Swamp-Root, sent free by mail, postpaid, by which you may test its virtues for such disorders as kidney, bladder and uric acid diseases, poor digestion, when obliged to pass your water frequently night and day, smarting or irritation in passing, brick-dust or sediment in the urine, head ache, back ache, lame back, dizziness. EDITORIAL NOTICE—If you have bladder trouble, or if there is a trace to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. mediately, without cost to you, a sample containing many of the thousands upcceived from men and women cured by S & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., be sure to s this paper. When Water Tastes Good When Water Tastes Good. This is a Texas story. There was gathered one of the men in the usual crowd for county court, which included the judge, the district attorney, sheriff, clerk, a number of lawyers, and, on this particular occasion, a young army officer. Well, they celebrated to rather a late hour on the first night, and when the came it was a big celebration of them being in the one large room called in the west the "school section," because everything in the school section lands in the early days belonged to everybody. About daylight the next morning the district attorney crawled in and a pitcher of water. As he cursed it down his throat it fairly hissed. After a long draught he stopped and said: "No d-d sober fool knows how good water tastes."—Washington Post. The Sunken Rock. "I positively decline to have that young Clipperout in my house again. His influence on my son is most dangerous." "Why, my friend, he is far from being a bad fellow. He has his follies, I admit, but how unlike such really vicious men as Grosgrain Carchip and a man as Stroger on Carchip and a sunken rock is that it is not so deep enough."—From Ernest Thompson Seton's "Fable and Woodmyth." Stops the Cough and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25 cents Dumley—"By George! I believe I'm the greatest fool in the world." Synnex —"Makes it unanimous."—Boston Transcript. Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds. J. F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind., Feb. 15, 1900. Eidith—"I believe he only married her for her money." Edna—"Well, he has certainly earned it."—St. Paul Pioneer Press. Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain the hands or spot the kettle, except green and purple. No circumstances can repair a defect of character.—Emerson. Fifty Years ness, sleeplessness, nervousness, heart disturbance due to bad kidney trouble, skin eruptions from bad blood, neuralgia, rheumatism, diabetes, bloating, irritability, wormout feeling, lack of ambition, loss of flesh, sallow complexion, or Bright's disease. If your water, when allowed to remain undisturbed in a glass or bottle for twenty-four hours, forms a sedie ment or settling, or has a cloudy appearance, it is evidence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention. Swamp-Root is the great discovery of Dr. Kilmer, the eminent kidney and bladder specialist. Hospitals use it with wonderful success in both slight and severe cases. Doctors recommend it to their patients and use it in their own families, because they recognize in Swamp-Root the greatest and most successful remedy. Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is for sale the world over at druggists in bottles of two sizes and two prices—fifty-cent and one-dollar. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y., on every bottle. EXPENSIVE DEARS. The Kind That Are Fond of Fine Clothes and Other Articles of Adorment. The fish commission in San Francisco is frequently in receipt of ridiculous communications from people of the interior who have vague ideas of the functions of the bureau, say a local exchange. A retired merchant from one of the hill towns, desiring to devote his spare time to the study of zoology, sent Charles A Vogelsang: "I am interested in natural history and want to get hold of a dear for scientific purposes. Do you know where I can buy one? If so, get a good one and express it in a box c. o. d., together with a permit for keeping same. One of the common varieties will do. I will pay all expenses." I pondering over the communication for some time Herr Vogelsang dispatched the following reply: "Dears of all kinds are abundant in this neck of the woods, and if you are not particular as to color or breed I can easily comply with your request. Of them I must be careful not to believe in a box by express. If you will agree to assume the cost of perpetual maintenance, I will promise to send on a dear who will be useful, both for scientific study and for housekeeping. I am not authorized by the laws of the state to issue such permits as you require, but you may get them from the clerk. I await your reply with eagerness." Sound Was Not Hollow Mr. Dennis was endeavoring to the best of his ability to give the doctor a faithful account of his wife's symptoms, but he found it uphill work. "You say she has a cough," said the doctor. "Is it a hollow cough?" Mr. Dennis cast his eyes to the ceiling and then down to the ground, but found no help anywhere. humbly, "but there's a hollow cough," he said, humbly, "but there's a great soobSTANCE to the sound of it, annoyway."—Youth's Companion. GEO. COX. Vice-President. BUD GATEWOOD. Captatn GEO. WASHINGTON, Secrotary. IRVIN WHEELER Business Agen ] mo Gy» THE 400 (F ba I] <— BASE BALL CLUB c, . WILLIAMS, Proprietor 400 BAR, And President 400 BASE BALL CLUB. Headquarters the 400 BAR, 1300 MORGAN STREET. a True Reformers’ Hall é gy \ MADAM IRVING'S | “@ SS aN Hair Dressing Parior oe ‘i Shampootng, Straightening, Sealy ey Pee ‘vsanging » Specialty GF ee aos | oN Sr ene ZZ N\* SS CALE AND SEE HER WonK ZZA85 we WS LAA SEIN anon Harris J.D. Russell Harris & Russell Manufacturers of HEAD and FOOT BOARDS FOR GRAVES Nice 702 K. (6th St., - St, Louls, He. Phone Kinloch Cas? A Coal Yard. Mr. John Fitzhugh, of 2354 Chestnut strect, 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 Cheetnut street. Rooming House FOR GENTLEMEN ONLY Gas and Fuel Furnished in Winter Hot and Cold Baths Board if Required Strictly First-Class 4008 Finney Avenue NEWSOME & RANDALL, Stenographers and Typewriters, “Applicants prepared for Civil Service Examinations. Office 4265 St. Ferdinand Ave. IP YOU BUY_——anemor” FURNITURE. az Oh NAS RWLWVITS GOOD. , 2122-24-26 Sor) Broadwes. No. 123 Independent Order of the Court of Calantha Meets the Second Wednesday in Each Month, ‘at 2:00 p, m. at Knights of Pythias Hall, Jefferson and Lucas Avenues. ‘Mrs. Maria Campbell, W. C. : Mrs. Fannie Newcomb, 8. D. 1923 Morgan Street. Fe Me ote oc | EDWARD A. NEAL, } 1 si ' : Carpenter and Builder, ' t andGeneral Repair Work. 3 A All work promptly attended to, Call : : ‘and see me. ; y 2837 MANCHESTER AVE. A New Rooming House. Mro. Mary White has fitted np a new rooming houee at 200 South 14th street, It is, indeed, a rode! in beauty and convenience, She has ten rooms fitted up in the most elegant style from bot- tom to top. She is now ready to seceive gueste, both single and married. Don't fail to give her a call. She will give general satisfection to her many guests. Remember her uumber—200 South 1ith street. ——— 1409 Market Street B. MUNCHWEILER Dealer tn % ’ LADIES’ and GENTS’ SHOES DON'T FORGET THE NUMBER ,' 1409 Market Street e | Ui Some ER) ey Ezy Cay WS a RY Je P 7 ou aN ee SS ZEEE = Zz sy SS ZA SKS Lx Sa NS ZZ 7 FA \\7 Gy “INS WF, // Wx.’ S/W NEWS FROM NEWPORT, ILL. Mr. Bditor—The newly-established A. M. E. Sunday-school had in its see- ond session, Sunday afternoon, 22 per- sons. We felt very much enec uraged at the attendance, Half-past uine in the morning is the hour appointed for our next session, December 6, which avoids the other’ two Sunday-schools’ hours of meeting. Harmony, good will and elevation is what we are sin- pargly easing: Every one knows that among Col- ored people, for the most part, society, church, social revelations, saloons, oth- er small efforts at business, and the worthy efforts in securing little homes, besides more or less surface displays in literary, dramatic and debating, con- stitutes the summary genius of our activities as yet. Yet mouthy, water- brained,ignoramuses are asking: “Why don’t we find other than the above- named phases in our Negro newspa- pers? Why don’t you find articles dis- cussing railroad, commercial, manu- facturing and agricultural evolutions?” ‘The answer is: “The Negro race must first develop these latter phases of its existence before Negro uewspapers, or any other papers, can treat them as Negro products. Even a philosopher can not solve questions with the al- chemy of his philosophic principle which the ages have not as yet pre- sented. How can the Negro newspa- per treat the Carnegie financial phe- nomena as a Negro product, when no Negro has produced it? Now, you poor, growling and insignificant KNOW- ALL, “Go away back and sit down.” It is a barbarous shame that the Ne- gro parents about Newport are rob- bing the poor, little innocent boys and girls of their education right in the face of law. For the sake of simple justice to these little boys and girls, will the school committee of the Book- ‘er Washington League ever see that the’ law is enforced? : Some girls, the other day, were on the street as loud and mouthy as any old strollop on Twelfth and Morgan streets, St. Louis. These girls are not ‘In school because a girl attends who ‘had disgraced herself, but who is try- ing to lift herself, from the filthy ditch ‘into which she had fallen. But some of these very girls are living in one Toom with the mother, who is living in open and shameless adultery before them. The Ilinols course of study, now used in 11 states, gives lots of work, both for teacher and pupils. Some lit- tle upstart, womenish things here in Newport, who rule their homes, won't attend, because they know they will have to work. ESSENCE. PERKINS’ AMERICAN HERBS.— Dr. J. H. Perkins’ Improved Native Compound. A speedy and permanent puree eMieameten el eect $1. Samples, free. The National Herb Co., Washington, D. C. Sold only by our authorized canvassing agent, MRS. W. P. SMITH, 2632 Randolph Street, St Louis, Mo. THE { i L. B, GOLDBERG, Prop. 2818 Manchester Ave., ; ST, LOUIS, MO, L. HOPKINS & BRO. Restaurant and Lunch Room Headquarters for Barbers, Porters, Hotel and Railroad Men. PRIVATE DINING ROOMS LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALTY. Fine Imported & Domestic Cigars. {14 M. JcFFERSON AVENUE, rus Ga (ah Ba ER eS GES Sere aS [glee RS ie Rae eS ne SRS Ry. ak Pee ens eae ane Bakiee 1 MMI ise ke Ie en ie eo ee Eas Se Secavaenes RRO sl baa ; St VR ake ; SS Ba Sates ean : Sonata eed : ee, gee 2 i a yo STP Meee RAY’S BUFFET Wr: TWENTY-SECOND and MARKET STS. Newly fitted up trom bottom to top. Electric lights. Largest Billiard Parlor in the city for the aceommodation of our people. JIM RAY, Proprietor. We are the only thoroughly experienced and the only prace tically competent Colored Undertakers in the city. A. RUSSELL, i ing and FT 2 A Livery Boarding and UNDERTAKING ene he LP, Ras ER ON | Yeo AU Ai) He ee UR OE 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, ‘RAVENS & HEAD Props. 2 Pink Goat Bar, Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. POOL ROOM. 8. E. Cor. 22d and Market Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. Wm. A. Overton, ANO GAS FITTING. Furnaces, Stcves and Ranges Repaired and put up. ‘Expressing and Moving. Phone Kin. D-2137. 1124 N. Sarah St, ‘The young Negro men of St. Louis are as square as any class of our cit- izens. When we consider that almost every avenue is closed against them, and yet they live and look as respect- able as any class of our citizens. We have often said, let the white man give us.an equal show, and let us alone, and the young Negro of to-day will make his mark. NEWSOME, RANDALS & THOM- ‘AS, Stenographers, Typewriters and Reporters. Competitors coached for civil service examination. Tabulating, letter press copies and mineograph work a specialty. Business letters tak- en down in shorthand at your office. Cards and circular letters prepared in script. Prices reasonable. Give us a trial. Offices—4204A Maffitt avenue; 4265 St. Ferdinand avenue, Wm. Knight, formerly of 2217 Wash- ington avenue. Watchmaker and Jew- eler, is now located at 211 North Jef- ferson avenue, between Olive and Pine ‘streets, where I shall be pleased to see all of my friends and patrons. Will carry a full line of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. Watches at all prices. Jewelry cleaned free with each order of work. Rings of all style made to order. Your watch cleaned and re. paired in 24 to 48 hours, and guaran- teed for one year. No. 31, Sowa Meets Second Thoreday of each mon'h at 8:00 p. m., Knights of Pythias Hall, Lucas and Jefiergon Aver. Mrs. Annie D. Hyatz, M. Ws P. Lula 0, Dell, Sec’y. wer re ws ail faba 6 AUREL pee ECE, pum J — ee SS a1 | remrncare «| ba ta be | eg Pr Ics | paves aN Se S8 Eerie ot eye —s = << ee “a iu ny ¢ MISSOURI STATE BUILDING ‘+ ¥ STLOUIS -1904. Building proper .....-.ceresseeessesenecresecseesesesteeeeeeres coos n $140,000 Refrigerating plant .........--s-cscesseeectescceeerensceeeeeeseeees 20,000 Sculpture. ...-4.-s0sseshaseseseenontsnperrsncosceesseencesecee ~ 15,009 Electric fountain ...........ccece sere e cree een seers eee eter een eeeees 3,00) Mineral decorations ..........-+++eeee ceeeer cere tenes ene eeeee ences 5,000 irs, J.W, Wheeler, MODISTE. Dressmaking, Designing, Cutting, Fitting, Purchasing, ; - He -ARAMSEY’SP: THE STRICTLY MODERN -ROOMING HOUSE Of the ty for Gentlemen and the general 12 S. 15th Street. MRS. HATTIE J, RAMSEY, Proprietress. DAVE YOUNG, MIXERS. TOM rere, Headquarters fer Colored Professionals, The Rosebud Bar TOM TURPIN, Prop, Pool Room in Connection, Also first-class Cafe in rear. Open all night andday. All Prices. Private dining-room, MASON & LOWREY, Chefs, “isc! su 2220-22 Market St., ST. LOUIS, HO, PHONE: Kinloch D-855. Fine Wines Imported and | and Liquors. Domestic Cigars, DYE’S Buffet and Pool Room, WM. P. DYE, Propristor. 2801-3 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. SEES Maurer Meat and Provision Go, CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STxEET. No. 5S. Fourteenth Street. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: TELEPHONES: BELL. Main z103-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A_ KINLOCH D-1022 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE. kINLocu c 720. ~ §and10 South Jefferson Ave. | = W. J. Lowery. ‘Tomas Mason. A New Restaurant At 2220-22 MARKET ST., Back of the Rose Bud. Two large dining rooms; one private. Also. LUNCH COUNTER. where you can get the best in the market. 2220-2222 Market St. Very Sick. Mrs, D. R. Fleming, of 3710 Hickory street, is again confined to her bed, and that by her own indiscretion. Mrs. Fleming has much to live for—the care of a dear old mother, her chil- dren and an indulgent husband. If she had not a month ago went to Cairo, Ill, she, perhaps, would not now be confined to her bed. We hope she will alan cee a HUGH B. WHITE, Proprietor BE , At ro11 Market St. (Opposite Union Station) Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars, and the best up--iae -~CAFE IN CONNECTION.. Remember the Gem, 1911 Market. Died November 12. ‘The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Newcomb, of 1923 Morgan street, died and passed to the realms above. She was but two years old. Dr. D. P. Roberts officiated, and many of the members were present at the funeral. The family are indebted to their many friends for extending such kindness to their dear child, Beatrice Newcomb. Though quite young, she was a jewel, and her little chair can never be filled. Rinole ana Bead. ‘The LaBors Aid Daughters of Shebia ‘Temple No. 1 meet the fourth Wednes- day in each month at the hall, Bleventh and Franklin. MRS, MARANDA JENKINS, Worthy Matron, 1237 Morgan. BLLA LACY, ‘Vice-Queen, 1206 Morgan St. GEORGIA PHILLIPS, Secretary, 810 N. Thirteenth. ANNIE BARKER, Chairman of Sick Committee, 110: Franklin Avenue, W. S. SLATTER. GEORGE BANKS. SLATTER & BANKS, Undertakers and Embalmers. é ba @ ) Telephone: Kinloch A 1656. eee = Wood, Cloth and Metallic ELI «= CASKETS. BURIAL GOODS OF ALL KINDS Carriages Furnished for all Occasions. Prompt Attention 1731-3 Biddle Street, ST, LOUIS, MO | U.S. Grant Circle No. 5,Ladies of the | Grand Army of the Republic, will meet ‘Thursday, December 10, at 8 p. m. All | mombers are requested to be present, | as it is election of officers. | MRS. M. A. LAURENCCE, President. | MISS ADELLE CRAWFORD,