St. Louis Palladium

ST.LOUIS PALLADIUM MINES AND METALLURGY BUILDING AT THE WORLDS FAIR. A. NEWPORT NEWS. Mr. Editor—Members of the G. U. O. of T. R. of Newport and many citizens listened to a stirring sermon upon the work, progress and success of the order by Rev. J. T. Carpenter, deputy general of the Western Grand Division. Everyone seemed to be pleased with what they heard. The A. M. E. S. school, with Mrs. Delia Farmer as superintendent, convened at 2 p. m., having a total number of 25 persons present. Mrs.Farmer is an intelligent and energetic worker. She owns a little home here, and her earnest desire is, I believe, to elevate the Christian and moral standard of Newport. Mrs. Birtle Mitchell, who has two interesting little girls, Madrein and Opholia,is secretary, and Miss Ulah Farmer is assistant secretary and chorister. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jackson, who subscribe for The Palladium, are the owners of two lots here, upon which they expect to build as soon as work again revives. Mr. Editor, I hasten very quickly over Thursday morning's (December 17 inst.) Globe-Democrat's statement that Miss Anne Shannon Evans, the essence of blasphemy itself, resigned her position as teacher because she was unable to look the divine superiority of long suffering and patient forbearance of the Negro in the person of Miss Beatrice Hudlin in the face. The Negro's superiority in long, patient suffering is Christlike beauty, and is awe-inspiring; so the bigoted little soul of Miss Evans could not endure its effulgent presence. Now, in accordance with "her strength of character and adopted principles," she should ask resignation from the floor of the world; for God has designed ten million Negroes to walk daily on the same floor with Miss Evans, and, hence, she may chance to breathe air into which some Negro may have, sneezed foul pestilence. But, Mr. Editor, the astonishing thought-activity I am hastening to found in Monday morning's Globe-Democrat, is that the white people in the person of Rev. Dr. Frank G. Tyrrell, pastor of Mount Cabanne Christian church, Kings highway and Christian street, St. Louis, Mo., have found a CRIME, COMMITTED BY THEMSELVES UPON THEMSELVES AND THE NEGRO AS A CITIZEN, worse than the CRIME of RAPE, with which the Negro is charged with committing against the chastity of angelic white women, and for which he suffers, upon the merest charge, the foulest treatment that barbary can confure up, sanctioned by white divines and the great dailies in great part. "Rape and murder are deemed the foulest of crimes" (especially if a Negro commits them); "but BRIBERY IS TEN THOUSAND times worse," says Rev. Tyrrell, "for it is the rape and murder of the commonwealth." Think of it, Mr. Editor, in the spirit of simple justice; think of it! A crime ten thousand times worse than rape committed by Negroes upon a white woman is punished by a judge hoar with midnight study, punishing himself with laborious and intricate analysis of thoughts' mighty maze, reducing it to the concept of MERE TIME, and thus sets an unmistakable criminal free. When that same judge would not have spent ten minutes in analayz though, a negro burns alive on a false charge of a crime only one ten thousandth of a degree as bad. Shame, where is thy blush! ESSENCE. GIVE HELP FOR WALDEN STUDENTS. Rev. Napthalia Luccock of the Union M. E. church, Garrison and Lucas avenues, who has taken charge of the work being carried on by the Methodist churches in St. Louis for the relief of the students of Walden university, Nashville, Tenn., destroyed by first last week, says that his call for aid is being nobly responded to by men and women. A considerable sum of money has already been handed over to Miss Lou Ricart, one of the workers of Union congregation, who will take charge of all contributions and forward them to Nashville as fast as they come in. Warm clothing, shoes and underwear for young women and girls, and especially money, are asked for immediately by Dr. Luccock. "Money answereth for everything," said Miss Ricart, Monday, quoting from Solomon's proverbs, "and if any men think that because they don't wear women's clothes they can not give aid, let them give me a little cheek and I will select suitable clothing for the sufferers. "We expect to send a very substantial offering by the end of the week." At the burning of Walden university, Colored, at which seven young women died and 40 were injured, more than 70 of the students lost all their effects, and the suffering has been very great. St Louis Globe-Democrat -St. Louis Globe-Democrat. ANNOUNCEMENT Examinations in the spring will be as follows: Railway Mail service, postal service, stenographer and typewriter. Newsom & Randals will assist and coach anyone desiring to take any of these examinations. Call or write, 4265 St. Ferdinand avenue. W. T. CURTI'S SALOON. Very soon there will be open the very finest of the fine saloons under the ownership of W.T. Curtis. This house was built for him and put under his control. The house contains two large, spacious rooms on the first floor, one which will be used as a saloon, and the other as a restaurant. W. T. CURTIS. The second floor contains fourteen rooms, which can be entered from the hall—a large bath and toilet room and all the modern improvements of a first-class saloon, including a cafe. This building will be heated by steam throughout. The four front rooms upstairs have a splendid view, looking south, east and west. It must be admitted that no other place in the west has been built like this one, starting from the cellar up to the top, at a cost of $20,000, for the use of a Negro and business man. The place will be open for business about the 15th of January, and not later than February 1. Due notice will be given through all the city Negro newspapers. ST. LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1903. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. Little R. L. Willis, of 110 South Leonard avenue, is a very sweet child. Mrs. Georgia Watt, of 1423 Morgan street, is quite sick. Mr. S. P. Perkins is quite sick, at 1326 Morgan street. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter, of 5508 Michigan avenue, will go visiting soon. We are informed that there is a first-class laundry at 5902 Michigan avenue. Miss Alma Cannon, of 3320 Minnesota avenue, will soon be married. Mr. George Lyons is the lucky man. Mr. Ed. Goodall, of 2520 North Taylor avenue, is now quite sick, at the residence of Mrs. Julia Shipton. The loving son, the baby boy of Mrs. Huston, of 4222 Cottage avenue, is quite sick. Mrs. J. H. Hynes, of 1920 Wash street, is quite sick. Dr. W. P. T. Jones is in attendance. Mrs. T. M. Johnson, who has been sick for several weeks, is much better. Mr. Frank Steele, of 4237 Kennerly avenue, died from the effects of injuries received in the explosion at the Transit Co.'s powerhouse. Al Wilkerson and —— Lindsey have opened a saloon, known as Alcove," at 2032 Market. See ad in The Palladium. We wish them success. Mr. Martin Roland, of 2658 Morgan street, died last Monday. He was a member of the K. of P., the Court of Calantha and Odd Fellows. Mr. J. C. Swope, of Nevada, Mo., will visit his mother, Mrs. Fox, and his sister, Mrs. Gorman, of 1222 Pine street. Mrs. Sprague, of 1424 Morgan, is in the best of health. She says she will remember The Palladium man when Christmas or New Year's comes. We hope all our subscribers will do the same. Misses Katie Johnson and Isabella Morgan left Thursday night for Kansas City, where they will spend the Christmas holidays with friends. We wish them a pleasant trip. December 25, 1903, Christmas day, is one that we should long remember. One thousand nine hundred and three years ago our Saviour was born into the world that we might be saved. Let us thank our Heavenly Father for His blessings during the past 12 months, both as individuals and as a race. We have received numerous compliments from a number of good and respectable citizens, white and Colored, on the progress of The Palladium. We presume, however, that some of the toughs and grafters will send us a coffin and cross-bones for a Xmas present. If they do we will meet them at the cross-roads. On the 1st of December, 1903, Mr. Benjamin Locke, the loving son of Mr. and Mrs Locke. of 4545 Kennerly avenue, passed away. The mother is distracted with grief. Our advice to her is to look to Christ for consolation. He was a well-known and well-thought-of young man. But recently he was associated with school friends and leaves many friends to mourn his loss. Capt. C. H. Tandy has been appointed to a position in the register's department in the post office. Mrs. Maggie Hillians, of Springfield, Ill., is a guest of Mrs. Mary Hamilton, 1510 Gratiot street. She will remain till after Christmas. This year Undertaker W. C. Gordon has met with success on every hand. May he still go upwards in the financial world. Watch out for The Palladium "Year Book." Price of book, ten cents. It contains facts about our race, schools, churches and business men and women. Mr. Charles Bradley, of 906 Iron street, who was smitten with several young girls in Springfield, has now transferred his affections closer home. There are two wildows in Carondelet. Which is which, is the question. Next year comes the woman's opportunity. Let 'em pop the question. NEWSOME, RANDALS & THOMAS, Stenographers, Typewriters and Reporters. Competitors coached for civil service examination. Tabulating, letter press copies and mineograph work a specialty. Business letters taken 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. NOTICE TO OUR AGENTS. They must report weekly, otherwise paper will be sent them on the following week. Notice. Last week the printing-devil, in anticipation of his Xmas eggnog, twisted several of the articles completely out of recognition. They will have to be reproduced this week. In the Missouri Club. 2249 Chestnut Street With a few more low-down, dirty Niggers like the Nigger that got knocked down last Saturday night, out of the way, would put the Negroes on a better basis. C. W. Williams. Some time ago Mr. C. W. Williams, of 1300 Morgan street, was prevented from going to Memphis, Tenn., on account of the press of business. He hopes that the parties will excuse him, but in the near future he will go to Memphis and make good his promise. NOTICE TO OUR ECHANGES Out of the 200 Negro papers published in America by Negro men, we have had on our exchange list about 125. We have revised our list. Our "Year Book" will go to our exchanges that come weekly. Many of the 125 papers have stopped, and we will stop after December 26, sending them exchanges. ADMIRED BY ALL. Missouri Pacific railroad to Kansas City is admired by all of the rail companies from St. Louis to Kansas City and all points west. I Am Going to L. Hopkins & Bros. for Christmas Dinner. Cream of chicken, with rice; scolop oysters alarine, celery, olives, English Gerkins. ROAST TURKEY, with cranberry sauce. BAKE CHICKEN, Mother's Style. Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes. Roast Duck. Quail on Toast. Current Jelly. ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING, with hard and Brandy Sauce. Pumpkin and Mince Pie. Ice Cream and Fancy Cake. Fruit in Season. Claret Punch and Black Coffee. The Watha Boys' club will give their first annual reception at the True Re- formers' hall, December 29, 1903. All friends are invited to come out. True Reformers' Barber Shop. And baths is the neatest, warmest baths and shop in the city. Clean towels used in every case, for the coal man as well as the clerk in the office. Four barbers who can shave any person with ease and satisfaction. Try them. JOHN W. ALPHRAN, Mgr. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Every business man should be in the Palladium's Year Book, which will come out January 1, 1904. Send your name and business to 2617 Lawton avenue, or to Miss Katie Ishman, 2627 Papan street. A Happy Grandmother. The Palladium Man, J. W. Wheeler, received a letter from his sister, Mrs. Hannah Richardson, of Lexington, Ky., stating that she is as happy as happy as human beings get to be "Brothers (meaning J. W. Wheeler and C. H. Wheeler), I am so happy, to think that I am now a grandmother. My eldest daughter was married years ago, but my youngest daughter, who has been married about fourteen months, presented her husband with a girl; name Nettie Lockart. O, Brothers, to think that I am nearly fifty years of age, and now have a sweet little granddaughter." CALL AND SEE HER Mrs. Hill, who conducts a roaming house at 1426 Chestnut street, has rooms for rent. Call and see them. Robert P. Fritschle Don't forget to patronize the jewelry shop where diamonds are as good as you could get if you were dead. Mr. W. T. Curtis will soon enter the saloon business, about 2325 Market street. It will be the fine of finest NEW LOCATION. Wm. Knight, formerly of 2217 Washington avenue, Watchmaker and Jeweler, is now located at 211 North Jefferson 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 repaired in 24 to 48 hours, and guaranteed for one year. BOOMING HOUSE. We present to the public the rooming house of Mr. and Mrs. Ingram, who are from Texas. They have been in business in that state, and as the World's fair approaches, they came to St. Louis to open up a rooming house in first-class style. Only three blocks from the Union station. Mr. and Mrs. Ingram are thoroughly conversant with the business that they are now engaged in. The traveling public should know that we have a house conducted by our friends from the wild state in the city of St. Louis. Give them a call. FOR FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION ROB'T P. FRITSCHL JEWELER, Diamonds, Watches, Etc. 2716 MARKET STREET. 2716 MARKET STREET. ST. LOUIS. $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 5 cents DR. O. F. FIELD, HUTCHINS INGE AND OTHERS. THE DEAL HAS BEEN CLOSED. New Enterprise for the Accommodation of the Negroes of Our Great City of St. Louis. The house on the northeast corner of Lawton and Beaumont streets has been bought, and improvements will commence at once, that by the 15th of February there will be one of the finest halls and business places in the city of St. Louis. We congratulate the young Negro gentlemen in their effort to show to the people that there is much enterprise in St. Louis among the Negroes. We will soon give full description of the building. CHRISTMAS GIFT. Thanks to the generous public for their support for the past 12 months, and the bright prospects of the future. We wish one and all a Mery Christmas and a Happy New Year. J. W. WHEELER, Manager. Our subscribers will make us much more happy by paying up to date, to 1904. FOR RENT—A basement room, good for restaurant purposes. Call at No. 5 South Twenty-first street. MRS. DANIELS. Has Opened a Saloon. Mr. A. W. Wilkinson and Mr. Lindsey have opened a new saloon at 2032 Market street, name "The Alcove." This is a beautiful place, and we bespoke for them a success in business, along with the other saloons. Don't forget to go and see the steady improvement of the young Negro men of our race. PLURIBUS UNUM Bride Referee Full Pride Before a Fall. "Come here, Genevieve," said the proud young author. "I want to talk to you about a whole lot of things." The pretty little girl shyly held back, and put a finger in her mouth. "Won't you be friends with me?" he urged. "Come, I'll tell you a story. Don't you like stories?" "Yeth, thir," she softly answered. "I like fairy thoriethe. Do you know any fairy thoriethe?" "Oh, lots of them. Come on and sit on my knee, and I'll tell you the prettiest fairy stories you ever heard. There, that's a dear girl. And so you're nearly seven years old? Why, you'll be a young lady in a little while, won't you? Now what kind of a fairy story do you like? One that has a beautiful princess in it, I'll bet." "Yeth, thir. But I like one that hath two beautiful printtheth in it better." "Ah, well, we will have two beautiful princesses in this one. Once upon a time there was—by the way, has your papa ever read any stories to you out of the book that I wrote?" "No, thir." That's too bad. Did he ever tell you anything about it?" "He told mamma about it. I heard him thay one day that he wath glad you gave it to him becauth it would come in handy thometime to put under the leg of the table if a cather ever got lotha." End of fairy story.—Florida Times-Union and Citizen. A Good One. Dick—That was a good one that Reginald Vanderbilt got off yesterday. Jack—What was that? Dick—Foxhall Keene's polo pony.— ACCOMMODATIONS GO TO P. FRITSCHLE, NEWELER, T. ____ ST. LOUIS St. Louis Palladium. @. W. WHEELER, Editor and Manager 8T. LOUIS. x MISSOURL eee | CURRENT COMMENT. Chicago is glad that Dowie is wall Ang up Zion City, and hopes she can ‘slip up some night and put a padlozk on the outside uf the gate. ‘A negro criminal has been sentenced to 1,000 years in the Texas penitentiary; ‘but by good conduct he may reduce the punishment to 900 years. ‘We have a nice little winter war on our hands on the isthmus, If we must fight in midwinter months we prefer it among the palms and banana trees: Butler, Pa., has 1,400 cases of typhoia fever. This looks like stupidity some where. Typhoid fever epidemics in- crease slowly, giving plenty of time to “boil the water.” Germany’s crown prince has been disciplined by his mother, just as other mischievous boys are, but unlike the others he doesn’t have to go to school next morning and be snickered at. ‘Phe Cincinnati Commercial Tribune asks Mr. Roosevelt to withdraw from ‘the race and be the Warwick of his party. It is quite possible that Mr. Roosevelt may neglect to comply with this amiable request. Senator Smoot may or may not have taken unto himself more than the law- ful number of wives, but his present policy of letting others do the talking shows that he is not entirely without experience in the married state. ‘With a $100,000,000 canal across the state of New York, with the stu- pendous waterway over the isthmus ‘of Panama, with the prodigious ex- penditures upon inland channels in other parts of America, in Europe, Asia and Africa, may this be not considered the canal century above every other? Bryant Barber, a wealthy resident of Polo, Ill., is urging the people of the town to return Andrew Carnegie's gift of $10,000 for a public library building and to permit him to build one that shall cost twice as much as Mr. Carne- gie’s offer. Under the latter the ground has already been bought and ‘the foundation partly laid. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson re- ports that in seven years the produc- tion of beet sugar in the United States has increased from 29,000 tons to 260,000 tons, and that the industry is now well established. It ought to be as successful in this country as in Ger- many and France, which grow more beet sugar than is needed in the home market. W. H. James, of Council Bluffs, Ia, hhas sent the Santa Fe railway $2.85 to pay it for a ride which he stole on the blind baggage from Galesburg, Ill., to Revere, Mo., several years ago. “I am preparing for Heaven,” he writes, “so 1 must pay up and clean up for God Glory be to God! Prepare to meet thy God, for I do not intend to spend. eter- nity in hell! Yours bound for Heaven, W. H. James.” . Five years ago, while on a visit to Mexico, Enri Desi, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was bitten ‘on the thumb by an insect. His mind became affected owing to the poison by which he was inoculated and he has grown worse constantly ever since until he has now become imbecile. A singular feature of his case is the fact that his physical powers have not suf- fered the slightest impairment. A notable result of the recent Daily News’ census of church attendance in London is the discovery that prayer meetings, which were once regarded as a vital breath of the life of the church, have almost ceased to exis:. In the populous borough ope only 20 persons were found to ben at- tendance at prayer meetings. Thirty persons out of 70,000. Week night services have also fallen into disuse. In Germany they are beginning to ent down tres by electricity, A platinum wire is heated to a white heat by an electric current and used like a saw. The tree is then cut down much more cuickly than in the old way, taking only one-eighth of the time, ‘The pro- cess makes no sawdust, and shows ther advantages, its economy, how- ever, being its chief recommendation, ani giving assurance that it will be 7 idely adopted. Be Sam disposed in the last year 04, {bout 23,000,000 acres of the public OpR812, But he still has over 853,000 star gere® 10 dispose of. ‘There are ten 30,000,804, ersitories ae ee a © more of public lant paae B2m6ha00 acres of unappro- nich howee23, Kana, one-halt of Hai oi al Te Uncle Sam has poze oc ye es ime, makir the King of real esi 0° ™&king him A boy who was Kileeg jy ON. ¥.) last summer by: oe the likeness of @ fe imprinvey on his body by the shock. Arwinie, Re dent is-reported from Europ. “p,110) @ shooting competition at Fon, 7! oe Canton Vaud, the grandstat,q" \" struck by lightning and 25 persou.." ceived shocks. One most singular vy fect remained. Every person who ha., felt the electrie shock had photograph- dealy stamped upon the back, face or arms the reflection of the pine trees be- hind the firing line. They sustained bit little physical injury. Missouri State Gleanings. SALOON MEN FOR REFORM.|DOUGLAS DALLAM RESIC ‘The saloon keepers of Kansas City are glad because the national prohibi- tion convention will be held there. In resolutions passed unanimously by the Retail Liquor Merchants’ Benevo- lent association those who secured for Kansas City the convention of prohi- bitionists were thanked. Another res- blution indorsed the Women's Hu- mane society and Federated Women’s Christian Temperance unions in their movenfent. against winerooms, “can rushing” and selling to minors. ‘The Retail Liquor Merchants’ Be- nevolent association has 200 members, composed of the owners of saloons in this city. Only saloon owners are members. At a meeting recently, in the Hall building, there were 100 members. Gus Zorn, former president of the association, made the strongest speech in support of the resolutions. Mr. Zorn said: “I am in favor of the prohibitionists holding their convention in Kansas City, because the convention will be & benefit to the town, and anything that helps the town helps the saloon Keepers. We don't. expect the pro- hibitionists to spend money with us, but they will leave a lot of money here. Other cities offered $4,000 cash to the convention, but it came to us without the outlay of a dollar, there- fore every good friend of Kansas City ought to be thankfkul to those who secured the coming of so many strang- ers. What the prohibitionisis do in the way of resolutions is of little con- sequence. But the coming of so many strangers 1s of consequence, because it helps Kansas City.” Bugene Shatner, president of the association, said: “The resolutions have not yet been put in writing, but we adopted them by unanimous yote. We are glad the prohibitionist. convention is coming Decause it will help the city.” “Isn’t there danger that the probi- Ditionists will create _ sentiment against your business and hurt it?” he was asked. “Oh, no. Our business is regulated by law. All the resolutions the prohi- Ditionists can pass will not injure us. ‘What we want is the strict enforce- ment of the law governing saloons. ‘We want winerooms abolished. We have often rejected applications for membership from saloon keepers who had winerooms, A wineroom is a detriment to a saloon. {t will kill any saloon to which it is attached. Our association is working to have winerooms stamped out, to stop the carrying of beer out in cans and pitchers, and to stop the cale of beer and liquors to minors. We are hearti- ly in accord with any organization that is working to stop those things, LORE OS re UTE EL ADEQUATE DISPLAY ASSURED is pace den agptuusiias ase Friends of the forestry industry of Missouri have expressed some appre- hension lest it should not be adequate- ly represented by the Missouri com- mission at the World’s fair. Trade pub- ications have referred to the sum ap- propriated for the game, fish and for- estry department as compared with those for other exhibits. W. H. Mar- shall, Missouri commissioner for for- estry, fish and game, says: “I do not think that anyone has cause to fear that the great forestry industries of Miseourl will not be ad- quately precented at the fair. We have made certain‘ estimates of our needs for this exhibit, but that does not necessarily mean that we are limited to that amount, and I am certain that every member of the Missouri com- mission intends that the forestry, fish ‘and game department shall have every- thing that {s required to properly dis- play its importaace.” From memb2rs of the commission it 4s ascertained that the exhibit of for- estry, fish and game will be one of the most elaborate ,and attractive at the fair. In the férestry, fish and game building, Missouri has been allotted a large space. "ke exhibit booth will have an Ionic front i28 feet long, 58 feet deep, and covering 3,588 square feet. The extreme parts of this booth, which will be connected by porticos with the central part, will be devoted to the forestry cxhibit. ‘The commis- sion cails attention to the fact that Missouri possesses the largest wooden- ware factory in the world, and at Pop- lar Bluff is the largest stave factory in the world. ‘Woman ¥atally Burned. Fire in a ‘honse et 611 North Twen- ty-third street, St. Louis, caused dam- ‘age to the extent of $1,800, and a wom- an, Bernice Welsh, was fatally burned. Others suffered injuries. Street Duel in St. Louis. Lee Osburne and Polfeamaan Arthur W. Thierauf fought a duel with pis- tols in St. Lous. The former was fa- tally wounded and the latter seriously. Kites, His Brother-in-Law. Thomas Fleugel, aged 53, was shot and instantly killed by his brother-in- law, Lambert Niehous, while asleep 4 A St. Louis saloon. | _Sewed stouey fo His shirt, dacErist Retmuly, of St. Louis, sewed BOA the pe tase ot his shirt =e te garment to t - FEO Vera eet to the laundry. DOUGLAS DALLAM RESIGNS. Quits the Santa Fe to Manage the Aftairs of the Dry Goods ‘Cssecialiéa: Douglas Dallam, general agent of the freight department of the Santa Fe in Kansas City, has resigned, to become secretary and treasurer of the ‘Wholesale Dry Goods association. The association has just been organized, with J. K. Burnham, of Burnham, Hanna, Munger Dry Goods Co., as president. The headquarters will be in Kansas City. Mr. Dallam is one of the most popular of the younger rail- road men in Kansas City. He has been with the Sar@a Fe sia years, Previous to going to Kansas City he was em- ployed for four years in the. freight department of the Nashville & Chat- tanooga, was with the Mississippi Val- ley route as general agent at Evans- ville, Ind., two years, and was gen- eral southern agent of the Hoosac Tunnel fast freight line at Louisville, Cincinnati and St. Louis. He is un- married and lives at the Kansas City club, The organization with which Mr. Dallam is to be identified 4s composed of wholesale houses in Ohio and in states west of Ohio. Some of the cities represented in the association are: St. Joseph, St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St, Paul, De- troit, Omaha, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Louisville and Indianapolis. The ob- ject of the association, as stated in the by-laws, “shall be the promotion of more friendly business relations and mutual confidence and good will with each other and with those with whom we have dealings.” The other officers of the assocation are: J. K. Burnham, Burnham, Han- na, Munger Dry Goods Co., Kansas City, president; J. W. Scott, Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., Chicago, and Ed- ward §. Lewis, Hargadine-McKittrick Dry Goods Co., St. Louis, vice-presi- eae New State Falr Buildings. At the annual meeting of the board of directors of the Missouri State Fair association at Columbia, it was decid- ed to begin at once the erection of sev- eral new buildings on the state fair grounds at Sedalia. Among these will be a brick and stone horse barn Ene4 cattle barh, each with a capacity f 200 head. In addition a grandstand . with a seating capacity of 6,000 will be ‘erected at once. August 15 to 20 has been decided as.the date of the fair next year. ‘The annual election of of- ficers resulted as followws: President, J. A. Potts, Mexico; vice-president, John W. Hill, Chillicothe; secretary, J. E. Rippey, Lancaster; treasurer, Chas. B, Yeater, Sedalia. The new executive committee consists of John W. Hill, Chillicothe; J. A. Potts, Mexico; N. J, Coleman, St. Louis; Alexander Mail- land, Richmond; H. F. Hand, Osceola; ‘A, Nelson, Lebanon, and F. C. Hayman, Houstouia- 36 Be Seen Of (Weetss. Pairs: Model strawberry farm, with 400 varieties. Fifteen exhibit departments; 144 groups; 808 classes, Rainbow gardens line the cascades; flowers of every hue. Many historic structures reproduced for various purposes. ‘Walls of ancient Manila reproduced in Philippine exhibit. Hank Monk's stage coach; the one Horace Greeley rode in. Floral clock, dial 100 feet in diame- ter, hands 50 feet long. Wirelees telegraph station among great electrical exhibits. Natural garden where all North American wild flowers grow. Judgment for Insurance. Mrs. Emma Boyce obtained judg- ment, at West Plains, against the A. 0. U, W. order for $2,000, the amount of insurance her late husband, P. 8. Boyce, carried in that order. He dis- appeared seven years ago while at- tending the republican state conven. tion at Springfield, and she has not heard from him since. The insurance companies refused to pay the amounts for which he was insured. No cause was assigned ‘cr his disappearance, and it is thougnt he was murdered. Jeniekintiaaie Chntk Eicety: A press club, composed of students of Missouri university, has completed organization and committees have been appointed to eraw up a constitution. For some years the board of curators have contemplated establishing a chair of journalism, but were deterred by the belief that newspaper men are prejudiced against graduates from such schools. The curators believe now, however, that this prejudice is dying out, and it is probable that a chair will soon be established at Missourt university. No Une to Kick. The change of army division head- quarters to St. Louis was decided months ago, ani protests from disap- pointed cities will be without avail. Quite » Large Log. An oak log mcre than eight feet in diameter and 50 feet from limb to imb, will be shown at the World’s fair as a product of Clay county. Capital Stock Increased. ‘The Western Independent Tele- phone Co., of Kansas City, has filed a certificate of increase of capital stock from $21,000 to $1,500,000. Wos Four Score and Six. Spostwood J. Omahhundro diea at Elsberry of pneumonia. He was 86 years old, and eight sons and two aauehters survive him. A VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA Death: of Mrs. T. J. Cummins, Mother of Iowa’s Governor she Was a Descendant of One of the Sicners of the Steckionburs: Deo Bere Or See La nace! Des Moines, Ia., Dec. 23.—Mrs. T. J. Cummins, mother of Gov. A. B. Cum- mins, died of pneumonia Tuesday. Gov. Cummins was at the bedside at the last moment. He had been with her constantly since his arrival from Boston, a week ago, until her death. It is less than ten days ago that Gov. Cummins, while attending a banquet In Boston, received a telegram an- nouncing the serious illness of his mother. He cancelled his engagement to address the meeting, and hurried west as fast aa limited trains could carry him. It was a race with death, and the governor won, arriving home while his mother was yet conscious, From that moment she seemed to im- prove, and until Monday there were hopes of her recovery. Monday night, however, she grew rapidly worse, and expired Tuesday morning at six o'clock. Mrs, Cummins was a descendant from an historic family. An ancestor was a signer of the Mecklenburg dec- laration of independence. She was a native of Green county, Pennsylvania, and was 77 yeare of age, Her maiden name was Flenniken. A VICE SYNDICATE AT WORK. {ts Intention Said to Be to Import Young Girls to St. Lowls Dur- ing the World’s Fatr. Chicago, Dee. 2%—Secret investiga, tions which have béen carried on for some time by rescue mission workers throughout the country have brought to light the existence of a syndicate, which has been organized for the pur- pose of importing girls from the coun- try to St. Louis during the World’s fair. ‘The disclosures already made lead to the belief that the promoters intend to return to the methods employed in the days of the “White Slave,” and that agents now are in the rural towns offering inducements to girls to go to the city, ‘The investigators assert that the St. Louis syndicate is endeavoring to ob- tain 60,000 girls from country towns and villages. Its agents are also work- ing in Europe, and will send thou- sands of women across the water. The company, it is asserted, has $100,000 of capital behind it. THE UNKNOWN “SILENT MAN” Though Wounded He Has Given the Hospital Authorities the Slip ‘at. Bea Meties; tac Des Moines, Ia., Dec, 23.—The “un- known silent” man shot by the Rock Island special agents at Hamilton and brought here on suspicion of sending the anonymous threatening letter to the Rock Island officials, a few weeks ago, has made his escape from the hospital. During the three weeks’ con- finement he refused to speak a word, though subjected to the most rigid “sweating” processes. Rock Island officials believe he is a member of the dynamiting gang which has terrorized so many railroads in the past few months. Detectives are on his track. AN INSANE MAN AT LARGE. He Kept Gov. Mickey of Nebraska Guessing Until Overpowerea by Capitol Employes. Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 23--Clayton S. Deeter, an escaped insane inmate of the Grand Island soldiers’ home, armed with a huge paper knife, suc- ceeded in getting into Gov. Mickey's private office Tuesday. Brandishing his weapon, he declared that Senator Dietrich, now under indictment for bribery, was innocent and compelled the governor to express the same view. Gov. Mickey was agreeing to everything the insane~ man. declared when capitol employes rushed in, and, overpowering the man, took him away. MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE. Mrs, Mary A. Rogers Found Gullty of Killing Rer Husband at Bennington, Vt. Bennington, Vt., Dec. 23.—Mrs. Mary 4. Rogers was found guilty of mur- der in the first degree in killing her husband, Marcus H. Rogers, on August 12, 1902. The verdict carries the death penalty. It was shown at the trial that Mrs. Rogers met her husband, with whom she had not been living, on pretense of affecting a reconciligtion, and, as- sisted by Leon Perham and Stella Bates, gave Rogers chloroform. The body was then thrown into the Willa- moosac river. Leve for another man and a desire to get her husband's life insurance was the alleged motive, : Fled Without Booty, Chicago, Dec. 23,—Two highwaymen held up an Evanston Avenue electric ear, Monday night, but met with so warm a reception from the car crew and Deputy Sheriff Albert Tempke that they fled without having secured aay booty. ‘iis te Laake Goose St. Paul, Minn., Dec, 23.—By a rub ing of the United States department of the Interior, which has just been auneunced, tht state of Minnesota is confirmed in its title to swamp lands in she Cass Lake Indian reservation, BRIG.-GEN, WOOD Now, For the First Time, Made Public by War Department. ITINVITES OFFICIALATTENTION It ts Interesting in View of Develop~ ments Since the Nomination of Gen, Wood to Be Major-General. ‘Washington, Dec, 24.—Thé war de: partment has made public the follow- ‘ng letter oe ee Manila, P. I., July 28, 1903. “To the Adjutant-General, U. S Army, Washington, D. C.—Sir: I have the honor to invite your attention to statements made in the editorial col- umns of the New York Sun of June 2 4 and 6, and later dates, which clearly charge me with conduct of a most cen- surable character—perhaps contempti- ble would be a better word. -I also in- vite your attention to the source from which the paper claims to have ob tained its information, namely, state- ments of First Lieut. James F. Runele (late major U. S. volunteer cavarly), made to various reliable parties, and to request that the matter be referred te the inspector-general of the army for such action as may be required under the circumstances, or to any other au- thority which the war department may deem proper. I inclose herewith a statement of the facts in the case, to- gether with true copies of letters, ex- tracts from letters, etc., bearing on the subject. “The matter is now one of three and a half years’ standing, and during the greater portion of this period I have been within easy reach of the aggrieved party or parties, The statement in- closed gives the addresses of most of the persons who have more or less knowledge of the affair, It will be noted that many of the letters are con- fidential in character, the originals of which are in the confifidential official files of the secretary of war. “Very respectfully, “LEONARD WOOD, “Brig.-Gen. U. S. Army.” REAR ADMIRAL EDWIN WHITE. Navel Veteran Of the Civil War Fa- tally Stricken With Apoplexy in New York. New York, Dec. 24.—Rear-Admiral ‘Edwin White, retired, was stricken : with apoplexy at the navy yard, ‘Wednesday, and died before medical aid could be summoned. He had come from his home from Princeton to visit Rear-Admiral Rodgers, commandant of the navy yard. __ Rear-Admiral White was a native of Ohio, and entered the naval service No- vember 29, 1861. He was made a rear- admiral upon the day of his retirement, December 28, 1899. | WAS LINCOLN’S LAW PARTNER ‘Death of Hiram W. Beckwith, Who | ‘Was Lincoln's Law Partner, ‘is Chhnaeiac | Chicago, Dec. 24.—Hiram W. Beck- with, a law partner of Abraham Lin- coln from 1856 to 1861, is dead at St. ‘Luke's hospital here, at the age of 72. His father was one of the pioneers of the state, and among the founders of Danville in 18919. Hiram Beck- with became one of Lincoln's closest personal friends. From 1897 to 1902 Mr. Beckwith was president of the State Historical society of Illinois. He left a widow and two sons. A BREAK-UP IS IMMINENT. Warm Weather Threatenn to Cause @ Disastrous Break-Up in the Allegheny River. Pittsburg, Pa. Dec, 24.—There is great danger owing to the warmer weather conditions, from the breaking up of the icv in the Allegheny river. The weather bureau officials have sent out warnings to the interests along the stream, and preparations are being made for what may be the worst move- ment in many years, The ice is from 12 to 14 inches thick. Some property loss has already been reported in the vicinity of Freeport. HAS REOPENED ITS DOORS. ‘The Union ‘Trust Co, of Baltimore, Md., Resumen and in Ready to Pay AM Depesitews; Baltimore, Md., Dec. 24.—The Union Trust Co., which went into the hands of a recetver, on October 19, opened its doors Wednesday, and resumed busi- ness. ‘The managers announce that the company is in a position to promptly meet its obligations and pay all de Dositors. Anthony Comstack Seriously IL New York, Dec. 24—Anthony Com- stock, secretary for the Society For the Suppression of Vice, is reported to be seriously ill at his home in Summit, 'N. J. Two months ago he was thrown down stairs in Bridgeport, Conn., while attemping to make an arrest. Potsoned by Canned Soup. St. Louis, Dec. 24.—Conrad Schaefer, & barnessmaker, died at his home in Easton Avenue Heights, Tuesday, sup- Posably from the effects of partaking of canned soup containing ptomaines. Mrs. Shaeffer is seriously ill. a Lc 0 [Roy i ‘ er Moor Te cas e SOUTHWesy syere ‘Gossecing the Ooperain} Cee eM missouri, Tin BrndOom oe MP at a KANSAs, Fe Pee MEET ET ne NEBRASKA, bake yy ee COLORADO, ee seta Mire tty ARKANSAs, ‘oe Baga! Plage se can tg LOUISIANA, Foe etn a A Pee Stoney TEXAS, Alstrtoah ond ena OLD AND NEW MEXICco, Aa forms We Gopaerete oO vel sof Sore BAe Agni 4c. TOWNSEND, age Eo ‘ST. Lorn | = MRS. L. CLARK’s Hair Dressing Parlor She treats the ecalp, stops the hair from falling out, Best of attention is given to all ladies’ work. 2115 Lucas Ave., &t, Louis, Mp, “Follow the Flag.” Banner Route To the Great Gateways Kansas City, Chicago, Omaha, Toledo& Buffalo, Through sleepers to Nex York and the East. Maz. nificent Equipment ani Train Service. Ticket Office, Eigth and Olive streels HAD NEVER BEEN KISSED. Neglected Ten-Year-Old Lad Coul Not Remember Ever Having Kee ‘o0heed the Tender Caress. | Tonce made a tour of the aimshoue ‘of the state of New York, deceriia them exactly as they were. Evory eno} ‘tion that can be awakened by sorry was felt during the trip, writes Juli Chambers in the Reader Magazine most pathetic incident occurred at poorhouse of Essex county, located i the hills beyond Whallonsbure, um Lake Champlain. I should say that trip was made‘at the request of « sit commissioner of charities, who desird that the truth should be told After inspecting the wards for th “aged women and insane, I walked acto an open court, deep with mué, to vis the children’s quarters. While there small, red-faced, red-headed lad attratt ed my notice. I patted him o ‘shoulder and asked his name. He saw it prompily, told me he wes ten ¥% ‘old and that his father and oth were dead. I felt deeply touched by child's words. Soon after I left the mit erable shed in which these children ¥ herded together and started to re the yard. I felt a tug at my cost found my little friend bebind me. eyes looked up into mine so pitiful that I asked: “What can Ido for you, my ber?” “I want you to kiss me.” “Certainly; but why?” “I never was kissed in my life!” ‘When I came to write that story f publication I developed its full pathes giving the name of the fatherles sl motherless lad. As a result be adopted by a wealthy family neat Se® toga; he has been well raised, sie “college education and fs to-day tir ‘fortune. WORKINGMAN’S Cos? OF LIVING Gureaw of Labor Finds versie 2607 Facilites te S705! Per Wear for all Expeaver ‘The bureaa of labor has issued a t# fetin on the cost of living of worting men’s families, showing that of 24 familfes in 33 states, from whom 4 was obtained, the average income I# family, was $827.19, an averaze expett iture for all purposes $768.5, aril expenditure per family for food #268 and average size of family 53! sons. The last figure is seven-ttit above the average of private {aml in the whole country, as shows by census of 1900. - The food expense is more than 4 er cent. of the expenditure fora Poses. An extended investigation © ering the years 1990-1902 shows tha the cost of food reached is hice 1902, the average then being 18 Mf cent above the averace for the 2446 1890-1899, and an increase of 16! 4 cent. compared with 1806, the the lowest prices. 2 Tt fs announced as » comet conclusion that the increase 18 of living, as a whole, in 162, compared with tho year Oy prices, was not over 161 pet Slap fee Biven as the increased 8% od as shown by this gavestigatlo® # 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 Hallel 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, 11 working up a good sale for The Palladium. He sells about 20 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. And All of My Patrons. 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 Pallidium 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 Pallidium thundered 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 eighth 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 's 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 Targege 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 11 Targege street. He was burned out, losing about $1,100. He then moved to 11 Targege, 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, 2009 Pine Street. Millinery. Up-to-date Hats. Trimmings and all material in that line. GLOBAL 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 shave you clean. We have all Negro papers on hand, Eagle, Advance and The Palladium." B. BELKER, Dealarin Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. 1119 and 1121 Morgan Street. St. Louis, Mo DR. S. B. BELL, FIRST-CLASS Barber Shop and Bath, In the True Reform Hall. First-class Barbers. S. W. Corner Pine Street and J. fler 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 Crayon, Pastel, Oil. Sam, the Tailor Is the Place to Get Your ...WINTER SUITS... Made to order. One of the Best 204 North 14th Street. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-Like complexion obtained if used as a face cream. It is applied to person four or five shades lighter, and a matte person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin red, but it will make it more mashing beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. It will not move without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and kicks out hair with a light, soft foamhead and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO. 941 MAIN AIR is a person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., in any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. GRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LEE: This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world, grown above all. It nourishes the scalp, prevents the hair from fading out or breaking out, grows long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands of people, it is sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. It is made as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful, and is guaranteed to provide a smooth, so desired. A solid necessity for ladies, gentlemen and everyone, the superior and lasting qualities it is the best and most economical preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. Or use it on your own. Or send us $0 cents for one bottle. Or $1.49 for three bottles. For more information on express money order. Please mention: name of this paper when ordering. Write your name and OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. RELIGIOUS MATTERS Lord God, in Thy New Year Heed Thou our song and prayer: Thy world, O Lord, is sweet With flowery prints of feet Of children, who for rest Climb to the mother's breast. But of the mother weeps Where in the rose-strewn deeps Love with the children sleeps. Spare them life's little while Ere they make Heaven smile. Lord God, in Thy New Year Heed Thou our song and prayer: As fledged birds leave the nest, So from the mother's breast Wander the children sweet— Sharp thorns are at their feet. Shed from life's starless skies Heed thorns falls like the sea Lead them through darkest night, Lord, to Thy light—Thy light! Shield them life's little while Ere they make Heaven smile. Lord God, in Thy New Year Heed Thou our song and prayer: Which is the way to tread Heavenward above our dead? Which the true way that leads Starward from stormy creeds? Lo! we are wrapped in night; Unless of light Arch in Thy Heaven again Rainbows of hope to men! Lead us through darkest night, Lord, to Thy light—Thy light! This is our song and Player, Lord, in Thine new Year. —F. L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution. OPEN THE SHUTTERS. To the Soul Sitting in Darkness the Inner Light Brings a Message of Larger Life. It is night. There are flickering gas jets on a city street. They struggle ineffectually to light up the gloom. On both sides long rows of brick houses with solid shutters closed tightly—within, brightness and cheer, cozy drawing-rooms, happy family circles. The throng without struggles on in the darkness. The groups within are content in the good cheer of the fireside. Only a wooden shutter between. One day a stranger from another city moved into one of these houses. When the night drew on the shutters were left open as was the custom in the city from whence he came. His new neighbors beholding, pondered; and in a little while nearly all of the shutters remained opened. The street was transformed—tired pedestrians stumbled no more—people weary of loneliness and the dark sought this street and lingered—the light within shone into the gloom without. Is there "sunshine in our souls?" Are the shutters closed? Then open them wide, says the Baptist Union. Let the light of God's love flash forth upon the drear night of the world's sorrow and sin. A radiant countenance, a voice of Divine melody with the ring of faith, hope and in love it, will inspire the hopeless with hope, the doubter with trust, the joyless with joy and energize the lifeless. When the heart is weary and tears like mist hide Heaven's blue, the unveiled luminous face is an antidote for pessimism and despair, and to the soul sitting in darkness and the shadow of death it brings a message of the larger, fuller, nobler life. Throw open the shutters. SEEDS THAT WILL GROW. True culture is simply soul growth.—Ram's Horn. It is impossible for that man to despair, who remembers that his Helper is omnipotent.—Jeremy Taylor. Your daily duties are part of your religious life just as much as your devotions.—H. W. Beecher. There is no self-complacency in feeling ourselves in harmony with the Divine, for the more you feel so the more you feel that it is God that worketh in you to will and to do of His good pleasure.—Gail Hamilton. When I found that it was Christ's nature to lift men out of weakness to strength, out of impurity to goodness, out of everything low and debasing to superiority, I felt that I had found a God.—Henry Ward Beecher. A commanding love has made a homely face beautiful with aspiration and self-sacrifice. What may we expect when the spirit of God, without measure, breaks through a physical nature molded to the perfection of grace and harmony?—S. S. Helker. If one carefully notices the course of the world, every man, be he religious or irreligious, will come, at the middle or end of life, to the same conclusion as David: "I have been young and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread." Not that all is smooth or easy or fortunate; on the contrary, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the Lord delivereth him out of them all."—Dinah M. Craik. Turn Your Eyes from Yourself. Think as little as possible about any good in yourself; turn your eyes seriously from any view of your acquirements, your influence, your plan, your success, your following—above all, speak as little as possible about yourself. The inordination of our selflove makes speech about ourselves like the putting of a lighted torch to the dry wood which has been laid in order for burning—Bishop Wilberforce. Progress Means Effort. You cannot expect to gain without effort that which cost Christ all His life—Ram's Horn. "RING IN THE NEW." Without Fruitless Regrets for the Past, Avail Yourself of Whatever Resources You May Have. Last week it was "Ring out the Old;"—now it is "Ring in the New." In a sense we put the old behind; with deeper significance, says Christian Work, we confront the new. For most of us, the Bible holds certain texts which are pivotal—texts around which many meanings, strengthenings, pithy and fruitful, are clustered. One of these is the Pauline injunction: Forgetting the things which are behind, we press forward." In some relations, of course, we are not in need of the reminder to forget the things which are behind. We are very eager to let the old year go, though it has, in the main, been a friend to us, coming to our doors full handed and leaving good gifts; but, kind as it has been, we are all, from the gray-haired man to the toddling child, charmed to offer the New Year's greeting to friend and kinsman. The old year was marred by mistakes, was brimmed with mercies, was profaned by sins, was hallowed by pardon, was full of struggle, was sweet with peace, was a year of work, a year of rest, a year of opportunity, a year of grace. It had the same sharp contrasts, the same glad surprises, the same checkered course, which every one of our years has had. We ought to be, at least in sentiment, a little regretful as its last sands run out, but we are the reverse. Every throb of our hearts is hopeful—hopeful that the New Year will bring us good fortune, greater success, a wider horizon, a firmer standing-ground. And if we are so fortunate as to be able to begin the year with no hampering debts, no morbid griefs, and no bitter memories, we are right in facing life cheerily, in setting our eyes bravely toward the mark, in pressing onward. Right we are, whatever the situation, in meeting it cheerily. Of all things depressing and disheartening, the burden of disheartening and chilling memory is the most onerous. The discouraged person has no strength to look forward. Melancholy not only arrests progress, it really palsies the foot that would go forward. Among the most unproductive mental exercises are those which spend energy imperatively needed for present action in vain broodings and futile penitence for mistakes of the past. Even for sin, wilful and helnous, the Lord does not exact at our hands a never-ceasing course of sackcloth and ashes. He hides us repent and be done with it; repent and begin again. While we are bemoaning the cowardice of yesterday, we might, if we would, be up and doing; retrieve the lost field, and drive the enemy from his strong position. While we mourn over what we might have done, another, less disposed to the weakness of self-reproach, steps into our vacant place and performs some deed of valor, inaugurates some worthy enterprise. Use the power to seize on whatever tool lies next to you; avail yourself of whatever resources are presented first, and without fruitless regrets go on toward conquest. "The busy have no time for tears." If the New Year hope is to blossom into New Year results of joy and gladness, we must see to it that we keep our resolution to ourselves as faithfully as we are expected to keep our promises to others. We must see to it that a spirit of kindness is behind our purposes and impulses. To lay an ungentle touch upon an aching wound is always most ungracious. So deep and sincere is our sympathy with the thousands who cannot meet the New Year with composure because of the longing for the vanished hand and their yearning for the sound of the voice that is still, that we hesitate to remind them that there is grace in forgetting our grief; not in forgetting our dead; in a sense profoundly sweet and helpful, they abide with us when they are out of sight, if they and we are Christ's. But to indulge in a mere luxury of woe to the manifest detriment of interests which require our utmost strength and attention, to so lament the dead that we are neglectful of the living beloved, driving them from us by our coldness and indifference, is more than foolish;—it is wicked and ungrateful, and unworthy of a Christian man or woman. While the New Year cannot return what the old year took away, it can and does accentuate the fact that we are nearer "The bound of life Where we lay our burdens down." It reminds us that soon we shall have passed where "beyond these voices there is peace!" Shall we not look forward to reunion, rather than sigh bitterly over lost pleasures and weep over interrupted communion?— "Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow; The year is going, let him go; The year is going, let him go, Ring out the false, ring in the true!" An Unprofitable Job. As unprofitable a thing as we can well do is to make people over in our thoughts. "Why doesn't she do this—why doesn't she do that?" "How can he feel as he does? Why will he do so?" Thus our poor brains run on and on, waisting precious energy, dissipating nerve force, clouding worthy resolves and endeavors. And the result is only to make ourselves miserable. Would it be an advantage to you or to me to have our friends or acquaintances consider us or our doings in this wise? Then why should we as uselessly bankrupt our mental and physical stock in trade? There are individualities and individualities. Each one must work out his destiny in his own way. Perhaps it is a different way from the one we should choose, but that does not necessarily make ours the better one. Let us say the helpful word if we can, set the helpful example, and then be content to pursue the even tenor of our way, our minds undisturbed by what may seem the vagaries or limitations of others, but which, after all, may be needful for the working out of their life problems. Surely we can leave some things to God—Philadelphia Young People. Thousands of white, as well as the colored, read this Magazine every month. 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 attempted by the Negro. Each month it contains articles from the greatest writers of the race. Agents are just as soldier or Mining $5.00 per day selling this Magazine as they are in answering by a 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. A UNION OR A DEPOT FOR NEGRO NEWSPAPERS. To all who are fond of negro newspapers the Palladium office can furnish any of the following papers: Freedman Journal. Chicago Conservator. Topeka Plaindealer. Indianapolis Recorder. The Afro-American. The Vicksburg Light. Arkansas Appreciator. The Dallas World. The Springfield State Capital. The Sedona Times. Eagle-Herald, Gainsville, Fla. The Reformer. The Truth Teller, St. Louis. Southern Christian Recorder. Cincinnati Brotherhood. Star of Zion. Washington Bee. Seattle Republic. Woman's World. Bluegrass Bugle. Chicago Broad Ax. Paducah Bee. The Parson Weekly Blade. The City Times, Galveston, Tex. Eagle, Kempsville. Ala. Christian Recorder Of the A. M. E. Church. The Press, Quendo, Kan. The Light, Vicksburg, Miss. The Mayor, Hopkinsville, Ky. Oklahoma Guide, Guthrie, Logan Co. American Eagle, St. Louis. The Watchman, Columbus, Ca. Texas Guide, Victoria Texas. The Lancet, Baltimore, Md The City Times, Galveston Texas. The Sunday School Monitor, Nashville, Tenn. 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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 a month. Some of them declare that the men of the colored race through the and that without a doubt this period attempted by the Negro. Each month it contains articles Agents are just as soldier or making they are in answering by a adverti Write at once that you may be a terms, outfit, and a large number of work at once. Sample copies sent on Subscription to every one is On JAMES E. McGIR 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 16 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. ```markdown ``` IMPORTANT TO ALL MEMBERS OF ANY STATE MILITIA. Under the latest ruling of the Hon. 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GREAT 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. . Aj St. Louis Palladium. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. Watered at the postoffice at St. Louis, ‘Mo., as second-class matter. Pablished Weekly by J. W. WHEELER, Manager and Proprietor. 2617 Lawton Avenue. MISS KATE JOHNSON........Editor. C. H. Tandy.........General Reporter Business mattere pertaining to the ech should be addressed to The alladiam Office. Communications for publication must reach us not later than Wed- mesday. ao ADVERTISING RATES. 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The St. Louis Paliadium is sold at the following places: 2617 Lawton avenue. 209 Sonth 15th street. 1208 Wash street. 2614 Stoddard avenue. Bee ee ee ee ‘SEVEN POINTERS FOR THE READ- ING AND ADVERTISING PUBLIC. {) THE ST. LOUIS PALLADIUM 18 in its 20th year of regular publi- cation. 42) Never has missed an issue. (8) No fake subscription list to “catch” honest advertisers. (4) More bona fine subscribers than any ‘other Negro paper in St. Louis or State. (6) The ONLY Negro newspaper pub- lished in St, Louis as the organ of the Repubiican party. (6) Becance it is the official organ of Wright Cuney Political Clab. (7) Because it 1s fearless in denounc- ing crime regardless of conse- quences. We hope every subscriber of The Palladium wilt settle up for their pa- per.. We will see every person in the next two weeks. So get your money ready. J. W. WHEELER, Manager and Collector. Ae . Sh\ a ae ‘ee SR pe H = Ee = 5 EP Sm Ne x es fee oe ae 2 NN ee > SO ge Se (pass: 5 mae ‘ ee i? Harmony in Republican Ranks. Much talk has been engaged in in regard to harmony in the republican rank and file. We wish to say that the St. Loyis club, nor the Hamilton club, ean not elect. Then why so much talk about those two bodies? Take up the history of the republican party, and you will find that since the so-called elimination of Chauncey I. Filey, that the party has gradually lost votes, and gone from bad to worse, No victory has been won in the city or state. We would ask this question: Why has it been? It is because no faction can win in St. Louis or the state. The St. Lois club has never won a victory, the Hamilton club has never won a victory, Now why talk about two clubs that have never accomplished anything. ‘Things at the national capital have come to a stop, and we are asked this question: “What is the matter with the affairs in St. Louis and the state of Missouri?” Our answer is, we have no leader. Our president, Thesdore Roose- velt, has gone outside the different fac- tions of the party to get a postmaster, and to make other appointments in the state, and yet the short-sighters and would-be leaders can not see, We have no doubt about the delegation from the state of Missouri being for Roosevelt. But that does not win a victory in St. Louis or the state. If our president wants a republican suecess in the city and state, and in the Twelfth congress- sional district of Missouri, let him say: Until you republicans come together in St. Louis and the state, with the old ‘war horse, Hon. Chauncey I. Filly, as their leader, with C. P. Walbridge, Na- gel, Parsons, Parker, Zeigenhein, Bar- tholdt,- Joy, Kalfelldt, Dyer, Kerns, @andy and Crews, the Missourl club, and all the different elements in the republican party come torether and are willing to march to Victory under the leadership of one thet knew no defeat, Hon. C. I. Filley. Until this is done, I as president shall make such appoint- ments in the state of Missouri as I deem best, regardless of any faction. So get together, and if you deem not Chauncey I. Filly worthy, then get some man that does not try to set up a lily white republican party in Mis- souri.” Fy ye esr) * oleh Tae fark a al Lod ae LISS Oo fan Sgt EG Eee ———N % fi 3 SECOND QUARTER CIRCULAR. United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten of Missouri and Jurisdiction. To the Officers and Members of the U. B. F. and 8. M. T. of Missouri, Greeting: ENDOWMENTS. The following endowment claims curing first quarter have been paid: Sarah Walden, of St. Blizabeth ‘Temple, Hannibal ..........$100 00 Martha Thomas, of Bright Light Temple, Fayette ...... 100 00 Fannie E. Coombs, St. Arena Temple, St. Louis .......... 100 00 Fannie Wilson, Golden Rule ‘Temple, Kansas City ........ 100 00 Laura B. Mansfield, St. Phillips, Temple, Huntsville .......... 100 00 Wm. Sneed, J. H. Williams Lodge, Centralia ............ 100 00 Mary Herald, Gilbert Temple, Kansas City .... ........++- 100 00 Carrie Walker, Ada TempleSt. Taghltgosc 2) isk oes aeda ca 100500 Total paid endowwment this quarter ........ ...-.+.++-$800 00 BURIALS. The following burials also have been paid: Laura Bell Mansfield, St. Phil- lips Temple, Huntsville......$ 43 50 Henrietta Givens, Young Work- ers’ Temple, Hilldale ....... 50 00 Martha Thomas, Bright Light Temple, Fayette .. .......... 60 00 Fannie Wilson, Golden Gate ‘Temple, Kansas City ........ 60 00 Sarah Waldon, St. Elizabeth ‘Temple, Hannibal .... ...... 60 00 Mary Herald, Gilbert Temple, Kansas City ....0. sseeee+- 60 00 Fannie Coombs, St. Aurora Temple, St. Louis ........... 60 00 Carrie Walker, Ada Temple, St. OWI Sg i eer tees hota 0000 Wm. Sneed, J. H. Williams’ Lodge, Centralia ..........-. 60-00 Total paid burial ............$513 50 The records show our present lia- bilities not to exceed $1,000 and our monies in hand, including this quar- ter, more than $5,000. We could settle every dollar we owe and still have a balance of over $4,000 cash balance on hand in our treasury. We invite contrast. ‘Yours in J. M. and T., 8. T. PETTIGREW, Grand Master, Dalton, Mo. W. H, HARRISON, Grand Secretary, Jefferson City, Mo. a bg. Shee fel ie KF ee) aS Le a TT a. ‘ha [etl ennai me, RO™a > pe : pegs on’ piece ROOMS FOR RENT. Glasgow Avehue, 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 FOR RENT—Two front rooms on first floor, furnished or unfurnished. 3629 Cottage Avenue. Nicely furnished rooms for rent at 2636 Lucas avenue, and don’t fail to ‘call. Mrs. J. C. Baker. ‘The LaBors Aid Daughters of Shebia ‘Temple No. 1 meet the fourth Wednes- day in each month at the hall, Eleventh and Franklin, MRS. MARANDA JENKINS, Worthy Matron, 1237 Morgan. ELLA LACY, ‘Vice-Queen, 1206 Morgan St. GEORGIA PHILLIPS, Secretary, 810 N. Thirteenth. ANNIE BARBER, Chairman of Sick Committee, 1108 Franklin Avenue. PETER JANTRY, inside sentinel, 1318 Linden street. THOMAS NICHOLS, 807 North High street. P MRE", HALE, 1241 Linden street. a9 MRS. Re. 9 pos. assistant chair- man of the si committee, 1212 Mor- 2 St PHILLIP! 08 th RN TPS 1808 Now Still They Come. Another new rooming house at 2635 Jaueas avenue, which will be under the control of Mrs. A. Campbell and W. H. Fields,. It is fitted up in the latest style. When it is completed it will be the best house north of Pine street. It is strictly first-class. We hope to speak of this house as a finan- cial success. This house contains 11 rooms, and has all modern improve- ments. See their ad. in The Palladium. JOHN MEYERS, 104 N. JEFFERSON AYE. Between Chostaut and Market Streets, THE EVERY DAY DRY GOODS And up-to-date LADIES’ AND GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. ‘The schedule of autumn examina- tions by the civil service commission, among which will be held examinations for railway, mail, departmental and post office clerk and carrier. There are an unusual large number of Colored ap- plicants applying for these positions, several of whom are under the care of Newsome and Randals, receiving in- struction and qualifying themselves for the position. Call and see them at Stenographers and Typewriters, Applicants prepared for Ciyil Service Examinations. Office 4265 St. Ferdinand Ave. . RBER S Seat eee eae eects 1331 POPLAR STREET Gite THEM A CALL FANNIE LEE World’s Fair Artist Pictures of all kinds called for and delivered. Ali sizes crayon, pastel, Call or write to 456 NORTH SARAH ST. 3 G. W. ROBINSON, Second-Hand Furniture “BOUGHT AND SOLD. Neu ap beee Stan Bee a Specialty. 4025 Easton Avenue, oF Pours NO. The Ingram House FIRST-CLASS ROOMING HOUSE at 1507 Pine Street. eee ae ee BATE Boa stTayan doeats inh hte Novesona CATHRELL-HYATT Printing Company vp-to-ate BOOK AND JOB PRINTING, 3957A Finney Avenue, St. Louis. CALL OR WRITE FOR PRICES. FIELDS & CAMPBELL, Rooming House, 2635 LUCAS AVE. ROOMS AT MODERATE PRICES. FIELDS & CAMPBELL, Proprietors. MRS. CORA EUARD, Fashionable Dressmaker AND OTHER NEEDLE WORK. __ 3731 Vista Ave. Louis Deppe, seer el Dasa FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC Wines, Whiskies, Brandies, BTC. ETC, pee e ines Av. St Louis, Mo, MISSOURI METHODISTS. October 12, 1903, our beloved Bishop ©. T. Shaffer announced the following appointments for the ensuing year: St. Louis District—Presiding elder. Rey. J. D. Barksdale; St. Paul chapel, St. Louis, Rev. D. P. Roberts, M. D.; St. James, Rey. W. C. Williams; Allen mission, Rev. 0. W. Harris; Boonville, Rey. J, L. Williams; Higginsville, Rev. J. F. Sargo; Sedalia, Rev. William Al- exander; Marshall, 8. L. Bean; Wash- ington, Rev. Jas. Madison; Waverly, Rev. W. F. Hamilton; Pacific, Rev. B. ‘Thomas; Union, G. W. Cross; Osage City, Rev. J. B.S. Reed; Chamois, M. McFerrin; Speed, Rev..T. W. Weaver; Pleasant Green, M. MeTerrell; Holdea, Rey. E. W. Clemens; Malta Bend, Rev. C. A. Williams; Jefferson City, Rev. ‘LP. Duke, “Kansas City District—Presiding elder. J. C. Owens, Allen chapel, to be supplied; Ebenezer, Rev. William Hawkins; St. John, B. R. Vaughan; Independence, J. H. Allen; Springfield, M., C. Collins; Lexington, A. A. Gilbert; Pleasant Hill, L. H. Harris; Welling- ton, H. H, MeAlister; Westport, J. P. Smith; Joplin, 8. 8. 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. B. mission K. C., to be supplied. Cape Girardeau District—Presiding elder. N. C. Buren. Cape--Girardeau, Wm. H. Spurlock; Jackson, L. J. John- son; Charleston, Perry Thurman; Bel- mont, Richard Phillips; Poplar Bluff, Calvin N. Douglass; Kirkwood, B. W. Stewart; St. Peters’, St. Louis, T. L. ‘Watson; De Soto, to be supplied; Com- merce, Jeremiah W. Wiles; Fredericic town, J. R. Hopkins; Peune Terre, A. 0. D. Steele, Oak Ridgs, * Chonley; Festus circuit, James Randa Quinn chapel, St. Louis, J. E. Chriss thee; Payne's mission circuit, St. Louls, F. E, Clark; Caladonia mission to be sup- plied; Caruthersville mission, Perry G. Dawson. , Miinole Methodietes. Paris, Ill., Oct. 12.—Tihe assignments for the Illinois conference, A. M. E. church, were made to-day, having been held over from Sunday evening, pend- ing a conference between Bishop Grant and the presiding elders. The assign- ments Were finally made as follows: Springfeld district—Rev. Andrew J. ‘Burton, presiding elder; S. R. Cottrell, Mattoon and Clarleston; J. W. Ousley, Mound City; J. W. Saunders, St. Paul church, Springfield; S. A, Hardison, St. John church, Springfield; R. B. Wilson, Paris; William Collins, Gibson City; C. W. Thompson, Macomb; J. M. Wilker- son, Danville; J. W. H. Jackson, Champaign; C. H. Sheen, Peoria; P. M. Lewis, Pontiac; G. W. Brewer,Pink- staff; G. C. Christbury, Clinton and Lincoln; W. A. Moore, Bloomington; A. T, Jackson, Decatur; I. S. Stone, Shel- byville and Tuscola; to be supplied, Normal and Fairbury. Cairo distriet—P. C. Cooper, presid- ing elder; McCaleb Tabor, Vienna; P. A. Green, Carmi; C. L, Coleman, Ma- rion 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, Harris- burg; 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, Carbon- dale; R. J. M. Long, Metropolis; J. H. Sydes, Cairo. Quincy district—N. J. McCracken,pre- siding elder. Geo. W. Gaines, Quincy and Bethel; H. Lackey, Jacksonville; J. W. Tiff, Sparta; Green Price, Love- joy; L. EB. Christian, East St. Louis; Torrey Perry, Belleville circuit; W. H. Chambers, Alton; Fleming Gray, Litch- field; C. H. Thomas, Pittsfield and Quincy mission; William Graham, Up- per Alton; J. W, Summers, Edwards- ville; J. M. Crawfors, Elkville; Will- iam Hadley, Centralia; J. P. Coutes, North Alton; Sandy Osborn, Collins- ville; J. H. Smith, Lebanon and Car- lyle; evangelists, Miss E. Marie Car- ter, Robert Earnest, George A. Brown and Mrs. Emma Brewington. _ H. Simmons was transferred to the Jowa 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. 8., W. H. Harrison, Jefferson City; A. G. 8., C. C. Hubbard, Louisiana; Treasurer, Dr. O. C. Queen, Hannibal; G. C., Rev. 0. T. Redd, Ma- con; 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; 0. S., H. A. Lewis, Wellsville; Grand Organizer, J. H. Wiutams, Centralia; G. 8. B., Thos. Stemmons, Hilldale; Trustees, G. L. Greene, Old Franklin; Robert Renfro, Moberly; P. L. Given, Bunceton; Board of Management, B. K. Bruce, Bruns- wick; 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 Thomp- son, Moberly; Treas., A. M. Williams, Mexico; G. J., 8. A. Pettigrew, Dalton; Trustees, S. A. Mott, Macon; Julia Coleman, Columbia; Ida Garnett, Jef- ferson Clty; Sarah Jackson, Kansas City; F. Mi. Brashears, Colnwbia, The World’s fair will open April 30, 1904; close, December 1, 1904, The of- ficers of the fair association are de- termined to sarpass all other World's fairs, i ey = | Manager Wanted Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage business in this county ang a joining territory for well and favorably known house of solid frase standing. $20 straight cash salary and expenses, paid each Monday yy check direct from headquarters, Expense money advanced; position pers, ‘aent. Address Marager, 610 Monon Bidg., Chicago, Ill. 6 ” <a - The “Owl” Saloon 4 4 = 33 South 20th Street Jae cd . + . i a Ne 3 Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars io - er ‘Gee’ LY and Bottled Beer 2 OE eee Everything Genuine Remember the Pisco | | yD € 425 : Phone: Kinloch B 1817. Le i be WELIIAM JAMES ana JU, I SAUNDERS, Managers SE ed CHARLEY HARRIS. Proprietor r= i, The Palace Hotel 1424 Morgan St. Mrs. Sarah Sprague is con- ducting a rooming house. Call and get lodging. __ 1409 Market Street B. MUNCHWEILER Dealer in : LaDIES and GENTS’ SHOES DON'T FORGET THE NUMBER ___ 1409 Market Street GEO, W. F. BULLOGK, Ladies’ Barber AND TONSORIALIST 3320 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis. - S. P. PERKINS, oo 4, Tennessee Shaving Parlor Everything Neat, Clean and Up-to-date, 1326 Morgan Street, ‘= ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh aga cto mies gd piati St. Pan! _A. M. E. Charch Services. Prenching, Sunday, 11:00am Sunday School, 2:00 p m Preaching, 7:30 pm All-Saints’ Episcopal Church Services. Communicn, 7:00 am Preaching. Sunday, 11:00am Sunday School, 1:00 p m Preaching, 7:00 pm Central Baptist Church Services. Preaching, Sunday, 11:00am Snnday School, 2:30 p m Preaching, 7:00 pm Metropolitan A.M.F.Z. Church Services. Presching, Sunday, 11:00am Sunday School, 2:30 p m Preaching, 7:00 pm Firet Baptist Churel: Services, Preaching, Sunday, 11:30am Sunday School, 2:00 pra Preaching, 7:30 p m Centennial M. E. Church Services. Preaching, Sunday, 11:30 am Sunday School, 2:00 pm Preaching, 7:00 pm Tabernacle Baptiet Church Services. Preaching, Sunday, 11:00am Sunday School, 1:00 pm B.Y.P.O., 6:30 p m Preaching, 8:00 pm Antioch Baptist Church Services. Preaching, Sunday, 11:00am Sunday School, 1:00pm B.Y. P. U., 6:30pm Preaching, 7:30pm Wednesday evening. Prayer Meeting. Friday evening, Young People's Prayer Meeting. Rey. Fred. McKinney, Pastor. J. A. Smith, Clerk. All charch notices must be mailed to this office on or before Wedneday of each week. Reporters will be sent wherever re- quested. Only notify this office. Sexton & Maxwell, First-slass Photographers 1407 Market St. Mr. Win. P. Dye’e Buffet, 2801 Man- chester avenue, is the place to rest your weary head by taking good cigars and beer, FURNISHEr ROOM—Gent'eman, at 2636 Lucas avenue, ——__ Ruth ‘Temple No. 163, of 5S. M. T., meets the fourth Friday in each month at the True Reformers’ Hail. Mrs. Jennie Irving, W, P;-Ada B. Dardy, Secretary. All are invited. We have been looking for it. Holt’s Saloon, 1925 Market street. Some- thing new. psn ee A fine place of resort ie 1911] Market street, where you can get either an pe teopener”’ or a “nightcap.” Hugh B. White, Proprietor, EOP ESSN THE PALLADIUM WANTS ADs. IF OUR TRUE FRIENDS. WISH TO ASSIST US, THEY WILL SECURE ADS, WALTER S, FARRINGTOH, 5 Walter 8. Farrington is doing s great business on Leonard ant Chasiag avennes asa Veterinary Dentist, Ci. ping, Braking and Styliog Horses, jg is an expert at his business, Expreg and Coal business on Channing arcaue between Olive and Lovust streets, 4y orders are promptly attended to, sig North Leonard avenue. — FOR RENT—1235 Spruce, 800m brick; will put in order for good tenant. HUTCHINS INGE, oie yan bua 2 eee i i Sn eee — fe ene ae re ae ee ieee ear CE ea Se en ae E s ee A-niew second-hand furniture sore has been opened at 80 North: Four- teenth street by L. W. Vinezar. HURCH DIRECTORY. St. Paul’s, A. M. E., Leflingwell and Lawton; Rev. D. P. Roberts, pastor. St. Peter’s, A, M. E., Elliott ane Montgomery, Rev. James Madison, pas tor. St. James, A. M. E., Pendleton and St. Ferdinand; Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor. Quinn’s Chapel, A. M. F., Caronde- let; Rev. J. ae Ohirisiopers pastor. St. John’s Mission, A. M. E., Lowell; Rev. F, E. Clark, pastor. A. ME, ZION. Metrcpolitan A. M. E. Zion, 2% Morgan; Rev. E. D. W. Jones, pastor. St. John’s A. M. E. Zon, 115 Eiler 8t.; Rev. R. P. Christian, pastor. Colored Methodist 3066 Fairfax avenue; Rev. 0. Heavlow. pastor Lexington Ave A. M_E. Zion. #2148 Lexington Ave ; Rev. Donovan, pastor. ME _ Centennial M. E., Elliot and Wash~ ington; Rev. Gilliam, pastor. BAPTIST. Central Baptist, Twenty-third and Morgan Ste. Firet Baptist. Fourteenth end Clark Ave.; Rev. E. ©. Cole, pastor. Fifth Baptist, 4117 Papin St. Pilgrim Baptist, Kossuth and Pans 8t.; Rev. Brown, supply. Antioch Baptist, 4223 K«nnerly Aves Rev. F. McKinney, pastor Mt. Pleasant Baptist, foot Docs St. Pleasant Green Baptist, 711 N. Elevy enth St. Baptist Church, 110 8, Leonard Ave, Key. Perry, pastor. i Chambers Street Baptist, Tenth 0 Chambers; Rev. Cox, pastor. Compton Hill Baptist, LaSalle St El Bethel Baptist chureh, (9S thloue Ave. Ruck’s Church, Baptist, 14th and Morgan; Rey. Rucks, pastor. Bethany, Presbyterian, Nineteenth and Wash Sts.; Rev. | Washiogtom pastor. i All-Saints, Episcopalian, 2135 Wash~ Washington Ave.; Rev. ©. ¥-C. Mase pastor. Missionary Baptist True Reformers Bayan totee pasion. NICELY-FURNISHP)) —- ROOMS 4020 Finney avenue. Ms. H. Palme aed Then we see the Pink Ccat_ Baty Twenty-second and Market =reele Williams and Ho1d will co you op 89% Jef Smith's io ihe place to <>! Morgan street. Don’torget Teresa, tx florists 180 Olive street,the best in the “'- The Gem Saloon—Hugh B. While Proprietor, is the place to rest Weary head—1911 Market street. Mr. Henry Roland would like #9 8 his many friends. He is from 5" York. He is staying with Mr Turpin, 2220 Market street. ‘ The Brunswick Saloon. 1925 Market Street, (Near Union Station), Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. ST. LOUIS. The Greeley Saloon. Excursioniste 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, Mgr. PLEASE YOU NO ONE CAN. THAT IS APPROPRIATE SERVED HERE. SMITH, Manager. REELY RESORT. LIQUID REFRESHMENTS TO BE HAD. 1 Wash Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. Pool and Billiards? BROOKS, Proprietor. Excursioniste give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. IF WE CAN'T PLEASE EVERYTHING THAT IS AL STEVE SMIT THE GREED CHOICEST OF LIQUID RE S. E. Cor. Twelfth and Wash S 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. Do You Play Pool and Billiards? go to the Hard Pool & Parlors. the leaders of the the pleasure. No sected. Strictly No.1 at Market Street No.2 at Market Street A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. The above cut represents Mr. A. A. Brooks, the proprietor of two billiard balls, 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. --- --- IOWA BUILDING AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. JEFF. SMITH. Propr. They are the leaders of the city for pastime pleasure. No once connected. Strictly first class. Hall No.1 at 1323 Market Street Hall No.2 at 2326 Market Street A. W. BROOKS. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 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 news 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 elocution, 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. 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. The whereabouts of one Georgia 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 MORG. HEADQUARTERS OF BA COUSSENS' Indian Wonder VEGETABLE Soap Andrews' Drug Store MRS. L. A. GORMAN NICELY ARNETT'S PLACE E. L. ARNETT, Proprietor. Chinese Restaurant in Connection. Duck Nudies and Chop Suey AT ALL HOURS. 2801 MORGAN STREET, HEADQUARTERS OF BANNER BASE BALL CLUB. Furnished Rooms 1222 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. PERKINS' AMERICAN HERBS.—Dr. J. H. Perkins' Improved Native Compound. A speedy and permanent cure for Rheumatism. Full treatment; $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. --- NOTICE. BY THE DAY OR WEEK THE EXHIBITION HALL 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 T'S PLACE ETT, Proprietor. ors and Cigars. ion. Duck Nudles and Chop Suey GAN STREET, ANNER BASE BALL CLUB. is the purest Anticeptic Healing Soap made. This Soap will positively cure Blackheads, Tetter, Rash, Ringworm, Barbers' Itch, Old Sores, Chapped Hands or Face, Blotches and Rough Skin. 10c a Cake. At Druggists or Agent. Refuse Substitutes. AGENTS WANTED. re, 1401 Morgan Street 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 slice 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. 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. 114 N. J. FFERSON AVENUE, ST. LOUIS MO. Mr. John Fitzhugh, of 2354 Chestnut street, has opened a coal yard. Mr. Fitzhugh's legs were broken at the Century building May 30, 1902. He has been confined to his home for eleven months. He is able to get about and has opened a coal yard. We trust that the good people will help a worthy at 2354 Chestnut street. The Rosebud Bar, 2220 Market street, Tom Turpin, proprietor, can "dress you up" with all that makes a man lively—good beer and whiskey. A Coal Yard. 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- THE JOCKIE 3924 SOPH CHOICE WINES, LI CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, One Block West of Fair Grounds. WILLIAM DOVER, Proprietor The Jefferson Bar. GEORGE WILLIAMS, Proprietor. Imported Wines Liquors and Cigars. ATHLETIC CLUB 715 North 12th Street, St. Louis, Mo. THE GREATEST HAIR DRESSING NELSON'S Straightine Makes Kinky, Curly Hair Straight It is not only the BEST DRESSING made for the Hair, but THE MOST WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is unlike any of the other Hair preparations on the market. It contains no powerful or dangerous chemicals, and is therefore absolutely HARMLESS. 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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, janitors' rooms, closets, etc., and is to cost $75-000, of which $25,000 will be expended in furnitre and decorations. Watson & Hazleton, of Chicago, are the designers. EY SALOON, LE AVENUE. QUORS AND CIGARS, TELEPHONE: KINLOCH A. 1275. JAMES H. HARRISON, Phar. D. GEO. W. McKOIN. HARRISON & McKOIN, 2743 Wash Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. All Work First Class. Successful Embalm Calls Answered Promo S. L. PIC Fresh DRU 2601 LAWTON N. W. Cor. Jefferson Open Day and T. J. BREWER, Proprietor, T. J. BRI Proprietor NEW RESTAURANT at 2837 Manch First-Class The only place where you your money. 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RAYMOND, ey at Law, k Ave., St. Louis, Mo. BODY MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT THE Proville National Medical College FIFTEENTH YEAR. Desired by all State Boards. All buildings are the property of and have been entirely remodeled with fully equipped sites and Hospital. 100 Graduates in various parts of the country, every one of ying a lucrative practice. School of Medicine. Four years of six months each. Session throughout the year. Each session is divided into four three months each. Attendance upon any two terms entitles credit for one year's attendance. January, April, July and October. Examinations at end term. Students may enter at beginning of any term. Department of Pharmacy. Two years, six months each divided into two terms of three months each. Calls Answered Promptly, Day or Night. 2601 LAWTON AVENUE N. W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Open Day and Night. Both Telephones. The only place where you can get the very best for your money. Give them a call. The American Mutual Aid Association. PERCY STONE, General Manager. Suite 807 Railway Exchange Bldg., 4th and Chestnut Sts. Opposite Plantars' Hotel. Licensed to do business in Missouri, Indiana, Arkansas Kentucky and Mississippi. Weekly benefits for sickness and accident. Benefits for death. Free use of surgeon or physician to all members. Write for circular. St. Louis Dairy Co. Delivers exclusively in Bottles to the family trade 2008 Pine Street. Attorney - at - Law, 1111 Clark Ave., St. Louis, Mo. STUDY MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT THE Louisville National Medical College Recognized by all State Boards. All buildings are the property of Laboratories and Hospital. By the Quarterly System is offered unrivaled opportunities for those who must retain teaching positions as a means of livelihood, and yet desire to study Medicine. Laboratories and Hospital Nearly 100 Graduates them enjoying a lucrative School of Medicine continues throughout the terms of the student to credit for one yr. Terms: January, A of each term. Students m Department of session is divided into t y. For further information: W. A. BUR Nearly 100 Graduates in various parts of the country, every one of them enjoying a lucrative practice. School of Medicine, Four years of six months each. Session continues throughout the year. Each session is divided into four terms of three months each. Attendance upon any two terms entitles student to credit for one year's attendance. AGENTS WANTED Agents easily make $5 TO $10 PER DAY. Clearfield Wooden-Ware Co. CLEARFIELD, PA ORDER AGENTS WANTED on each town to ride and exhibit a sample 1902 model cycle of our manufacture. YOU CAN MAKE $10 TO A WEEK besides having a wheel to ride for yourself 1902 Models High Grade Guaranteed $9 to $15 1900 and 1901 Models BEST MAKES $7 to $11 100 Second Hand Wheels $3 to $8 in trade by our Chicago retail stores, all makes and models, good as new RIDER AGENTS WANTED one in each town to ride and exhibit a sample 1902 model bicycle of our manufacture. YOU CAN MAKE $10 TO $50 A WEEK besides having a wheel to ride for yourself. 1902 Models $9 to $15 High Grade Guaranteed 1900 and 1901 Models $7 to $11 500 Second Hand Wheels $3 to $8 taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores, all makes and models, good as new We ship any bicycle M APPROVAL to any-one without a cent deposit in advance and allow 10 DAYS FREE TRIAL. You take absolutely no risk in ordering from us, as you do not need to check cent if the bicycle does not suit you. BUY FACTORY PRICES & FREE TRIAL OFFER. This bicycle includes matte and sporting goods of all kinds, at half price, services in our big free sundry catalogue. Contains a lot of useful information. Write for lk. WE WANT a reliable dealer in each town to distribute catalogues for us in exchange for a bicycle. Write today for free catalogue and our special offer J. L. MEAD CYCLE CO.. Chicago, III. Pays for professional lectures, board and room rent for one term. C Lawn Swings and Settees, Hammock Chairs, Camp Chairs and Stools, Ironing Tables, Wash Benches, Etc. Will furnish samples at reduced prices to those desiring agency. Exclusive territory given. Address, The New Year's Crowning. Bring from the islands that he afar in the tropical waters clear, Decided to pride his glowing star, A crown for the glad New Year; Plunk for the brows of the Nation's guest Who comes to us or the snow. The bloom of the Southland, fairest and best, Where the Orange blossoms blow, And the weary rain. To the seas of sun With a song drowned of noose. Bear from the Northland's boughs of pine, From the crest of the loftest peak, Where the sunlight shine, a wreath that the browstake sweeps. For the New Year comes with lightsome tread In the warm white cold and gray, Passing the Old Year's rainy dead. By the trune of his wintry way; He brought me cheer, Did the old, Old Year. And Well, he has had his day. Gather the city, wild blossoms fair That ope in the older East— The bloom that laughs at the cold sea air, For the New Year's welcome feast; A hardy rose from the Pilgrims' land. A bough from the northern lakes, Where inner mills the heart cuff stand And laugh at the side that breaks— A rose snd a bough. For the New Year's brow. Forest kissed by the Winter's flakes. Over the pathway of the stars He comes to abide a year, His smiles of peace now nothing mars, His rings in suver sea. Hark to the wild beils in the sky And their music and love. For the old, Old Year that minges by, The New Year waiteth so. By the starling gaze, In his robes he waits. With his sandals in the snow. O bolls, ring out for the welcome guest On land and over the sea. And North and South and East and West Jing out with basking Knees. He comes with smiles and a song of mirth And his isa (feast of cheer). Lest every nation hear the birth Of the whisome, glad New Year; Leap season as To the winter skies, And all the bolls ring clear! T. C. HARBAUGH. Better to Make and Break Them Than Not to Make Them at All SOME facetious individual has defined New Year's day as "a time when men make good resolutions in the confidence of breaking them as soon as possible." But he has much to learn to his own profit who sneers at good resolutions because some men break them. To resolve to do right does not mean necessarily that one will keep the promise, but such purpose, whether outwardly expressed or inwardly understood, is proof that the individual is conscious of abiding sin of some sort. It is the self-righteous individual who is in danger. Good resolutions are born of repentance; and repentance when genuine is a cardinal virtue. The self-righteous fellow does not resolve to do better because his vanity tells him there is nothing wrong in his makeup. He may go along committing blunders every day and doing no end of mischief. Such a fellow is beyond redemption. Like Ephraim of old, he is joined to his idols and should be left alone. Doubless there are many thoughtless and some insincere good resolves made on New Year's day. Nevertheless it is a good thing that many men do begin the new year with resolves to strive after what is higher and better. It is a marked and glorified improvement upon the custom once so general but now, thank God, obsolete, of men going from house to house paying calls and guzzling wine or stronger drink until before the round was completed they were hopelessly drunken. It is a great deal better for a man to resolve a hundred times and fail in each resolve than to go along contented with his lot of sin and shame. There is hope for a man just as long as there abides in him desire for what is better. It is well to enter into argument with one's self only after due deliberation, but a broken pledge to do right is far better than no pledge at all. There is nothing strange in association of good resolves with the dawn of a new year. On the contrary, the occasion is one that suggests just such a general practice. The old year has ended. Its memories suggest "sins committed while conscience slept," practices that degraded the moral man, follies that brought shame and vices that weakened body and brain. But memory is not all. Body and mind tell the sensible man that such practices end in physical wreck and moral decay. The year is new and clean. The sun, just risen, looks upon it for the first time. Men of business close up their pages for the year ended and begin new and fresh ones for the new year that has dawned. "They figure out accurately their losses and their gains in the old year, subtracting one from the other. As the merchant begins his year anew, why may not the moral nature of a man be renewed if the memories of the past year and the physical shortcomings of the present suggest the need of a striving after what is higher and better? That the practice has been abused is no argument against its use. That some men have made good resolutions only to break them is not evidence that reform is impossible. Striving after what is right is Godlike. One may raise his standard so high as not to be able to attain it, but there is virtue in every attempt to make better one's life. Indeed one may find at the closing of a long life that he has tried but to fall, and yet his very efforts to do right will be counted to him for righteousness. The objection is, if it can be called an objection, that men are too much influenced by special occasions for special efforts. There is no more virtue in New Year's Day than there is in All Fool's Day. It would seem foolishness to wait for any such time or season for a starting period in right living. The present is the time for action, and one day is as good as another in the sight of God, as well as of men. But the man who has put off the day of resolves to be good until the dawn of the new year will strengthen himself and work righteousness by starting out clean with the year. He will only hurt himself by devoting too much time to resolving. What he most needs is to avoid the pitfalls and snakes which formerly overcame him. He has need to change resolves into action. It is his duty to retrospect in order to know himself. Each conquest of self is added strength for future victories. Happy indeed is that New Year's for the man who, having resolved in its dawn to do right, finds at its gloaming that he has been true to his promises. WILLIAM ROSSER COBBE. THERE IS HOPE FOR HIM. No 41189 Deacon Goodie—Cheer up; my man; you'll be out on the first of the year. Jail Bird—Yes, but what can I do after being a thief and holdup man? Deacon Goodie—Oh, you can go into the coal business, or start a plumbing shop. AT 11:59 P. M. "One kiss," he begged, "before I go." "Well, take it; but you cannot have another one this year." And then the clock struck the New Year. THE LADY OF THE ROOM Miss Alice Bailey, of Atlanta, Ga., tells how she was permanently cured of inflammation of the ovaries, and escaped the surgeon's knife, by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. 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There is a cure for it. Read the Booklet; send for sample; try it. PEPSIN SYRUP CO., Monticello, IL. SIXTY-THREE DEAD IN TRAIN WRECK The Duquesne Limited On B. & O. Wrecked at Laurel Run, Pa. THIRTY OTHERS WERE INJURED Train Was the, Fast Through Passenger Between Pittsburg and New York—Every Car Thrown From Track and Wrecked. Connellsville, Pa., Dec. 24.—With a terrible crash and a grinding noise, the Duquesne Limited, the fastest through passenger train from Pittsburgh to New York on the Baltimore & Ohio, plowed into a pile of lumber at Laurel Run, two miles west of Dawson, at 7:45 oclock Wednesday evening and 63 lives were lost and 30 persons were injured. The train left Pittsburgh Wednesday evening, running a few minutes late, in charge of Engineer William Thornley, of Connellsville. When approaching Laurel Run, which is a particularly fine piece of roadbed, the train was running at a high rate of speed. Suddenly the passengers were thrown from their seats by the lightning-like application of the airbrakes, and a moment later there was a terrific crash. The train was made up of two baggage, two day coaches, one sleeper and one dining car, and at the time was carrying, at the lowest estimate, 150 passengers. The train plowed along for a considerable distance, and the cars were torn to pieces, passengers jumping and screaming, falling from the wreck as it tore along. Suddenly the engine swerved to the left and the coaches plunged down over the embankment to the edge of the Yonglighen river. Many Buried Under the Wreck. The minute the cars stopped rolling there was a wild scene. Many were pinioned beneath the wreckage, and the screams and cries that rent the air were beyond description. Many were injured in their mad excitement and plunged into the river. Others, pinioned beneath the heavy timbers, pleaded in agonizing tones for release. So terrific was the force of the wreck that nearly every passenger suffered a moment's unconsciousness, and many of the able-bodied men were unable to assist in helping the injured from the wreck on account of having fainted. Victims Taken From Wreck. The engine lies across both tracks. The baggage car is over the bank. The first coach is partly over the bank. The balance of the train is badly twisted. All the people killed were in the smoker. Escaping steam from the engine went into the first coach, scalding the people. The injured have been taken from the wreck and are lying on the bank. The Duquesne was going at a high rate of speed and as it was passing a freight train some broken timbers on one of the freight cars fell in front of the passenger, throwing it from the track. The entire train is a complete wreck. The coaches were thrown almost into the Youghiogheny river. THE WORLD'S FAIR STAMP. Designs For Stamps to Be Used at World's Fair Approved by the Postmaster-General. Washington Dec. 24.—The postmaster-general Wednesday approved designs from the stamps to be used in commemoration of the Louisiana Purchase exposition to be held in St. Louis next year. There will be five of them, the denominations of one, two, three, five and ten cents, and they will conform in size to those issued during the World's fair at Chicago. The one cent stamps will contain the portrait of Robert R. Livingston, the United States minister to France, who with James Monroe, whose portrait will appear on three-cent stamps, conducted the negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase. The two-cent stamps will bear the features of Thomas Jefferson, and the five-cent stamp those of the late President McKinley. A map of the United States, showing the territory purchased, will appear on the ten-cent stamps. BANDIT REQUESTS A DELAY. States That Prejudiced Condition of the Public Mind Would Prevent a Fair Trial. Chicago, Dec. 24.—Emile Roeski, one of the car barn bands, Wednesday formally requested a delay in his trial. An affidavit made by Roeski states that the public mind has become unly prejudiced and that it would be difficult to secure a fair trial at this time. The position taken by Roeski is said to be similar to that taken by the other defendants. Indications are that the cases will be continued until a future term of court. McCellan Appoints McAdoo, New York, Dec. 24—Mayer-elect McCellan Wednesday night announced the appointments of former Assistant Secretary of the Navy William Mc Adoo as police commissioner, Maurice Featherstone as dock commissioner and John C. Hertle and William Har- man Black as commissioners of acco- counts. Register of Wills Resigns, Washington, Dec. 24—Louis A. Dent, register of wills for the District of Columbia, has resigned, to take effect April 1. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson in the International Series for December 27, 1903—Review and Christmas Lesson. 1. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. 2. Saying, Where is He that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him. 3. And Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet. 6. And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judaea: for out of what he is a governor, that shall rule my people Israel. 7. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. 8. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child, and when ye have found Him, bring me, that I may come and worship Him also. 9. When they had heard the king, they departed; and, io, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 12. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. GOLDEN TEXT: Thou shall call his name Jesus: for He shall save His People from their sin—Matt. 19:11. (Matt. 2:1-3.) "When Jesus was born: "Jesus having been born"—a sentence introductory to the story of His reception by the wise-men. "Herod the king:" "A name of evil omen; called the Great; great in energy, in magnificence, in wickedness." "Wisemen:" Sometimes called by the Greek name Magi; a class of oriental students especially interested in the science of the stars, which played a very large part in their religion. They represented the best elements in the heathen world, as Herod the worst elements of the Jewish world. "From the east:" Arabia, Persia or Babylonia, perhaps the historian did not know, or if he did, did not tell. "Where is He?" They naturally sought the King at the capital, and must have been surprised to find no news of His birth. "Saw His star in the east:" Rather, according to Bruce, in its rising. What this appearance was we do not know. "The whole system of astrology was a delusion, yet it might be used by Providence to guide seekers after truth."—A. B. Bruce. "He was troubled:" Herod was a usurper; the thought of a rival filled him with alarm. He had not ruled according to Jewish ideas and knew that the people would welcome his downfall. (Vs. 4-9.) "The chief priests:" Probably not the Sanhedrin in this case, but all the learned "doctors" or teachers. "Through the prophet:" Micah (5:1, 2). "Privily:" Secretly. "Exactly what time the star appeared:" That he might know the age of the child. "That I also may come and worship Him:" An attempt to disarm the suspicion of the Magi. (Vs. 10-12.) "And when they saw the star:" For the second time. "The house:" The census was long over, and the crowd gone. It was no longer necessary to remain in the stable. "Gifts:" The gifts were of three kinds. This accounts for the surmise that there were three wise-men. It was customary to bring presents to a king, and the homage paid him was frequently called worshiping, though in this case the wise-men may have realized the greatness of Him before whom they bowed, and have worshiped Him as more than ordinary man. BRIEF QUARTERLY REVIEW. Lesson I. David Brings up the Ark. 2 Sam. 6:1-12...Golden Text: Ps. 84:4. Lesson II. God's Covenant with David. 2 Sam. 7:4-16...Golden Text: 2 Sam. 7:16. Lesson III. David's Confession. Psa. 51:1-17...Golden Text: Ps. 51:10. Lesson IV. David's Joy Over Forgiveness. Psa. 32...Golden Text: Ps. 32:1. Lesson V. David and Absalom. 2 Sam. 15:1-2...Golden Text: Ex. 20-12. Lesson VI. David's Grief Over Absalom. 2 Sam. 18:24-33...Golden Text: Prov. 17:25. Lesson VII. David's Trust in God. Psa. 72...Golden Text: Ps. 23-1. Lesson VIII. The Curse of Strong Drink. (World's Temperance Lesson.) Prov. 20:1-23, 20, 21, 29-35...Golden Text: Prov. 20:1. Lesson IX. David's Charge to Solomon. 1 Chron. 28:1-10...Golden Text: Prov. 3:5. Lesson X. Solomon's Wise Choice. 1 Kings 3:4-15...Golden Text: Prov. 9-10. Lesson XI. The Dedication of the Temple. 1 Kings 8:1-11, 62, 63...Golden Text: Ps. 122:1. Lesson XII. The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon. 1 Kings 10:1-10...Golden Text: Prov. 29:2. PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS. "Jesus was born." Thus He became one with ourselves, taking our infirmities upon Himself. "Jesus was born in Bethlehem." And yet He was the Word who was in the beginning with God, and who was God. "Jesus was born in Bethlehem." Never before did such a babe come into the world! "Jesus was born in Bethlehem." But the story does not end there. He lived, died, rose again and is now at the right hand of God for us. GEOGRAPHICAL TAFFY. Rare Distinction of the Town Was Not in Line with the Expectations of the People. "What town is this?" asked the eninent statesman, who, relates the Chicago Tribune, was making a political tour of the provinces. "Jonis," they told him. "The eninent statesman stepped out to the rear platform of the gorgeous private car in which he was traveling: "My countrymen," he said, impressively, to the cheering throng at the station, your beautiful and thriving young city has a rare distribution, independently of its location, and manufactures, independently of its charming location, independently, I may add, of the stalwart men and fair women who inhabit it, so many of whom I see before me—not forgetting these bright and winsome young children are also here, the hope and mainstay of the neighborhood, I say, of all these, your lovely city—" Here he became truly eloquent. His eyes flashed, his voice rang out in clarion tones, and he shook his clenched fist at the zenith. "Her the rare distinction of bearing a name that has only five letters, and yet has four syllables!" The applause, as the train moved away, was simply deafening. He Wanted a Confidential Clerkship Beckuse He Could Be Very Confidential. Secretary, Shaw says that shortly after he assumed his duties as head of the treasury department he was called upon by an old gentleman from his own state of Iowa, who wanted an appointment as confidential clerk to one of the assistant secretaries of that department. "In spite of the fact that I was very busy at the time," says Mr. Shaw, "I gave the Iowan the better part of an hour, for he was as pleasant and entertaining an old chap as one could meet—bright, chipper and witty." On account of his age, the secretary felt that he could not comply with the request. So Shaw asked him to give him the he did not see his way clear to give him the appointment. This did not dampen the old gentleman's spirit in the least. "Now, sir," said he, "as I feel myself peculiarly well qualified to fill one of these confidential clerkships, I hope that you will consider me further." The wagging his head most impressively, he added earnestly: "Oh sir, I could be so confidential!" Somewhat Twisted. The average American in the Philippines makes sorry work of the Spanish language; but the Spaniards also have difficulty in mastering English. A Detroit native, who was born in Spain day, and saw the following advertisement of a prominent Spanish dry goods house that caters to American trade: "Importing house receiving by all mail from Europe, the highest in wealth, wives, husks and hats, and all sorts of Adorning for ladies and children. A complete assortment of all kinds of goods for gentlemen."—"Detroit Free Press." Cant Beat Them. One of Representative Bartholdt's constituents came to Washington and stopped at a local hotel. "Don't Blow Out the Gas" was the first sign he read on entering his room, and he didn't. It burned all night. When he paid his bill the next morning he found this item: "Extra charge for burning gass all night, 40 cents." "By George, you can't get ahead of these hotel keepers," he said—St. Louis Post Dispatch. Hicks: "I suppose you heard that our house was robbed?" Wicks: "Yes. I understand the way the thieves ransacked that piece simply begged described." Hicks: "Not only that, but it very nearly begged me." Philadelphia Ledger. A Western Woolgrower. Newcastle, Wyo., Dec. 21.—There is a man in this place who claims that no one need suffer with backache, as he has proven in his own case that it can be completely and permanently cured. He is a man, and he is a stock raiser a woodgrower. "I was shearing sheep at the time the first pain came on," says Mr. Holst. "I was so bad for two years afterwards that I could hardly sit down, and when once down, it was almost impossible for me to get up again." I tried the medicine I could hear of several doctors without help, not even for a moment. I used Dodd's Kidney Pills and they made a new man out of me. I felt as if there was new blood in my veins. I am as stout in the back as a mule and can lift and work as hard as I please without an ache or pain in any part of my body." I is over a year since they cured me and I can say there is not a healthier man in Wyoming than I am, and before using Dodd's Kidney Pills there was not a more complete physical wreck in the whole country than I was." "Here, take this rifle," cried the excited showman. "The leopard has escaped. When you find him, shoot him on the spot!" "Which spot, sir?" gasped the green circus hand.-Scribe. THE MARKETS. CATTLE-Native Steers..... COTTON-Middling..... FLOUR-Winter Wheat..... WHEAT-No. 2 Red..... OATS-No. 2..... OATS-No. 2..... PORK-Mess (new)...... LARD-Western Steam..... LOUIS..... COTTON-Middling.... COTTON—Middling ..... PEEFIES—Steers ..... BEETLE Cows and Heifers. CALVES-(per 100 lbs.)... HOGS-Fair to Choice... HOGS-Fair to Choice... FLOUR-Patents... FLOUR-Patents... Other Grades... WOOL-N-2 CORN-N-2 AFTS-N-2 RYE-N-2 WOOL-Tub Washed... HAY Grades... 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Pe-ru-na Protects the Entire Household Against Catarrhal As soon as the value of Peruna is fully appreciated by every household, both as a preventive and cure of catarrhal affections, tens of thousands of lives will be saved, and hundreds of thousands of people will be prevented. Peruna is a household safeguard. THE MOTHER AND THE CHILD Pe-ru-na Kept in the House for Five Years. Mr. Albert Lietzman, 1596 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Ill., writes: "I am only too glad to inform you that I am feeling splendid and have never felt better in my life. Through the advice of a friend I tried Peruna, and am glad to say it cured me to perfection. I began to tell a friend about Peruna the other day, and I had no sooner commenced than he told me his folks have kept Peruna in the house for the last five years. I am sure I wouldn't be without it. Mother also uses it to keep herself in good health." 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I had catarrh all through my whole body, but thank God, your medicine set me all right. I would not have any other medicine. "Peruna cured my baby boy of a very bad spell of cold and fever. He is a big healthy boy fifteen months old. I have given him Peruna off and on since he was born. I think that is why he is so well. I cannot praise Peruna enough. We have not had a doctor since we began to use Peruna—all praise to it.—Mrs. Schafer." Be Sure to Have Pe-ru-na on Hand During the Inclement Months of Fall and Winter. Group, capillary bronchitis and articular rheumatism are the special bans of childhood. These all alike result from catching cold. One child catches cold and scares its mother into hysteria by having croup in the dead of night. Another child catches cold, develops a stubborn cough that will not yield to ordinary remedies. The parents are filled with forebodings. Still another child catches cold and develops that most fatal malady of childhood, capillary bronchitis. The doctor is called, pronounces the case pneumonia and, if the child is lucky enough to live, it has developed weak lungs from which it may never recover. And yet another child catches cold it for free Pe-ru-na THE "KATY"GIRL A beautiful picture in colors (without advertising), on plate paper, suitable for framing. Makes an appropriate Holiday Gift. Sent anywhere on receipt of 12 cents. Live Stock and ELECTROTYPES Miscellaneous In great variety for sale at the lowest prices by A. K. Kellogg Newspaper Co., 224 Walnut Rd., St. Lukes. $15 Gold Filled Watch for 50 cts Send no money. Write for particu- lar. P. O. Box 2184, BOSTON, MASS. PATENTS 48-page book free, high heat references. FITZGERALD & CO., Box R., Washington, D. C. THE BOWELS ANNA R.BROWN Mrs. J. M. Brown, Dunnegan Springs, Mo., writes: "My little daughter three years old was troubled with a very bad cough which remained after an attack of catarrhal fever. She has taken one bottle of Peruna through which she has obtained a complete cure. She is now as well and happy as a little girl can be. When our friends say how well she looks I tell them Peruna did it." In a later letter she says: "Our little daughter continues to have good health." Bope Ave., St. Louis, Mo., writes: of last year I wrote to you for advice me, four years of age. She has been a child since her birth. She had conval fever. I was always doctoring to use Peruna. She grew strong and wonderful tonic; the best medicine I stretched condition when I commenced and catarrall through my whole body, the medicine set me all right. I would medicine. baby boy of a very bad spell of cold lg healthy boy fifteen months old. Iuna off and on since he was born. I is so well. I cannot praise Peruna not had a doctor since we began to use it.—Mrs. Schafer. and articular rheumatism is the result. Ankles, knees, wrists and elbows become suddenly swollen and painful. A long disastrous illness follows. The child may live and become acconvalescent, a miserable invalid of valvular disease of the heart. All these mishaps are the direct result of neglected cold. Peruna is the safeguard of the family. If a child catches cold Peruna should be used immediately. A few doses of Peruna and a cold is gone. The apprehension parents flee away. The house free from fear once more. If you do not receive Dr isfactory results from the write at once to Dr H. ur- full statement of your case be pleased to give you his vice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, Pr The Hartman Sanitarium, Ohio. PAXTINE TOILET ANTISEPTIC In local treatment of female lips Paxtine is invaluable. Used as a douche it is a revelation in cleansing and healing power; it kills all disease germs which cause inflammation and discharges. Thousands of letters from women prove that it is the greatest cure for leucorrhea ever discovered. Paxtine never falls to cure pelvic catarrh, nasal catarrh, sores mouth and sore throat because these diseases are caused by inflammation of the mucous membrane. For cleansing, whitening and preserving the teeth we challenge the world to produce its equal. Physicians and specialists everywhere prescribe and endorse Paxtine, and thousands of testimonial letters prove values. At drugists, or sent postpaid 50 cts. A large trial package and book of instructions absolutely free. Write Tha R. Paxton Co., Depth. 4, Boston. Mass. Looking for a Home? Then why not keep in view the fact that the farming lands of 150 ACRES IN FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE Western Canada are sufficient to support a population of 50,000,000 or over! The immigration for the past six years has been phenomenal. FREE Homestead Lands easily accessible, while other lands may be purchased from Railway and Land Company. 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THE MODERN TAILORING CO. 2818 Manchester Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. NOTE—We also do Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing at Low Prices. Conundrums. What is the best butter in the world? The goat. What is the difference between an apple and a pretty girl? If you squeeze one you get cider; the other you have to get side her before you squeeze. Why is a schoolboy like a postal stamp? Because he gets licked and put in a corner. What is the difference between a man and a camel? A camel works eight days without drinking, and a man drinks eight days without working. What is it that everybody has watched for, prayed for and yet they have not seen? The fair, which will begin at the First Baptist Church. The United States Potters' association, in session at Washington, D. C., on the 3d, re-elected the following officers: President, Joseph G. Lee; secretary, H. A. Keefer; treasurer, James G. Goodwin, all of East Liverpool, O. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. POOL ROOM. S. E. Cor. 22d and Market Streets, ST. 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Open all night and day. All Prices. Pri- vate Dining-room. MASON& LOWREY, Chefs, Late of Dallas State Fair. 2220=22 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. PHONE: Kinloch D-855. CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STREET. No. 5 S. Fearicenth Street. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: TELEPHONES: BELL, Maln 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1094-A KINLOCH D-1022 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 720. 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. A New Restaurant 2220-2222 Market St. At 1911 Market St. (Opposite Union Station) Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars, and the best up-to-date..CAFE IN CONNECTION.. Remember the Gem. 1911 Market. TELEPHONE K 1386A. Burial Goods of all Kind Carriages Furnished for all Occasions. Prompt Attention. 1731-3 Biddle St., ST. LOUIS, MO. DAVE YOUNG Night. Headquarters for C The Rosebud Bar, TOM TURPIN, Prop. Pool Room in connection. Also a first-class cafe in rear. Open all night and day. All Prices. Private Dining-room. MASON& LOWR 2220=22 Market St PHONE: Fine Wines and Liquors. 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