St. Louis Palladium

ST.LOUIS PALLADIUM ST. L Vol. XX. No. 4. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. Mr. Shed Alexander is still very sick. Mr. Wash Spradling is still looking for a link-pin. We hope he will find it. Mr. J. H. Hynes, of 1920 Wash street, is sick, and has been since New Year's day. Mr. Frank Morris, of 211 Center street, has been confined to his bed for several weeks. Mrs. Bell/ Perkins, of 2229 St. Charles street, is much better at this writing. Mrs. Mary A. Lawrence has returned home, after spending the holidays at Edwardsville, III. Remember Z. T. Jordon's Restaurant, 1923 Market street. It is first class. Go smell, taste and eat. Little Jacob Smith, a member of the Golden Gate Lodge No. 7, S. M. T., was buried January 1. Mr. Albert White, who, ten years ago, was worth $20,600, is now in the city poorhouse. Mr. Hugh B. White spent the holidays with Prof. Coleman's family, in Moberly, Mo. Mr. Geo. E. Temple left this morning for the east, where he will deliver several lectures. If you wish to get an up-to-date breakfast, dinner and supper, go to Lavery's, 2220 Market street, for they will fill the inner man. The gentlemen's U. K. club was entertained by Mr. S. Rodgers, Tuesday evening, January 5, 1904, at his residence, 3944 St. Ferdinand avenue. Mr. Ed Williams, of Edwardsville, Ill, and Miss Lee, of Decatur, Ill, were married in this city Thursday, December 31. They have our best wishes. Mrs. Rosie Moore, Mr. Maxey and Christian, of East St. Louls, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ousby, of 1315 Clark avenue, last Wednesday. We wish to call special attention to the undertaker business of Harrison-McKoin, 2743 Wash street. They will supply you with a winter overcoat that will last until doomsday. Queen Esther Temple, of the S. M. T., meets the first and third Wednesday in each month at K. of P. hall Mrs. Ophelia Benton, W. P.; Mrs. Mahalia Macklin, secretary. Dr. S. B. Bell has just returned from a ten-day trip. He is looking much better. His business at the True Reformers' Hall Barber Shop has been under the control of Mr. J. W. Alphons. Last week some communications of our contributors were not printed. We will try hereafter to oblige all that come with a little cash attached. That will serve to oil the wheels of The Palladium. Rumor says that the dashing Miss Teresa Lewis, of 2604 Stoddard street, will soon be a bride. How nice! Also that Mrs. Jennie McKay will also try another husband at 710 North Eighteenth street. The wife of Mr. A. Smith died January 4. Mr. Smith was formerly a janitor at the city hall. He has had much trouble, and an additional one comes in the death of his wife. We deeply sympathize with him. Mr. Frank Clark got in to a little trouble at the Union station. He punched some fellow's head, for which he was arrested and brought before Judge Moore. The judge decided that the fellow was meddling with Clark and discharged him. Mr. Felix Watson, of 4270 Labadie, died last Sunday. He was an old citizen. He leaves a wife and nine children. Two of the girls are attending high school. One of the sons was in Lexington, Ky., at the time of his father's death. We received a copy of the New Constitution and Article of Agreement of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. We have not as yet carefully perused it, but from a hasty glance we believe it will still govern the order, U. B. F., which is the best production of Negro brain. The formal opening of the Alcove, 2002 Market street, will take place tonight, at their beautiful place. Don't forget to be there. These two gentlemen are old citizens of St. Louis, and they deserve your patronage. All of the best connected with their business will be on the table. Capt. C. H. Tandy, of 1224 Bayard, is quite ill. Mrs. B. Ousley and husband are constant visitors of Mrs. Tandy, lending their assistance during Mr. Tandy's illness. Miss Hattle Nowell, of Greenville Ill., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Alice Jones, and is being much entertained. Several luncheons and evening socials have been given in her honor. One of the closing events of 1903 was the pretty home wedding of Miss Susie J. Osbey to Mr. G. D. Green, Wednesday, the 30th, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chase, 2807 Laclede avenue. We wish them a long and happy life. George E. Temple left the city this morning for Washington, D. C., via the B. & O., where he will deliver a memorial eulogy on the life of the late W. C. H. Curtis, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, after which Mr. Temple will attend the semi-annual national board meeting of the Odd Fellows, at Philadelphia. The Ladies' Noonday Social club, their husbands and gentlemen friends, were nicely entertained New Year's evening at 1623½ Lucas avenue, by Mrs. Lizzie Maddox (nee Tolley). The hostess proved herself equal to the task, and all felt it was a good start for the new year. Mrs. Maddox was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Harry Williams and Mrs. Eva G. Bolden. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. H. Holliday, of Brooklyn, Ill., and Miss Hattie Nowell, of Greenville, Ill. Ten members of the L. N. D. S. club spent the day. Wednesday, the 30th, with Mrs. McClain, also a member of the club, at Edwardsville, Ill. A very enjoyable and pleasant time was had by all, and instead of a light lunch, as the club generally serves, a real holiday dinner was spread, and for one time each member did their whole duty. Mrs. J. Will Summers, of Edwardsville, invited the club to meet with her in the near future. Mrs. E. H. Baskin, of 4260 Sacramento to avenue, died very suddenly last Saturday. Mrs. Baskin was indeed a most wonderful woman. She was for many years a member of the order S. M. T. of U. B. F. She had many traits of a noble woman, and all acquainted with her loved and respected her. She leaves two daughters and several grandchildren to mourn her loss. The S. M. T. are much grieved at her loss. She has been their W. Grand Princess for many years. May she rest in peace. Mr. Andrew J. Smith, who formerly lived in Memphis, Tenn., who also conducted a first-class grocery, has come to St. Louis, and he has a most successful grocery and meat store, also another department connected with his store which will invigorate the inner man. Mr. Smith has a wife and sons, who assist him in business, and he knows no such word as fail. He is of a jovial, good disposition. When he makes friends he knows how to keep them. He is liked by all who come in contact with him. Go and see, and send order for what you need. He will supply you with all that you need. His place is at 1315 Clark avenue. A New Restaurant at 1317 Clark Ave. Mr. J. G. Gardner is in the restaurant business at 1317 Clark avenue, and he has made quite a successful business from the time he has been here. His wife and son are in business with him. He is thoroughly conversant in the restaurant business, and we predict for him a success. COLORED Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The association meets Wednesday, January 15, to elect members of the board of directors. All members are requested to come out and help select the men who are to direct affairs for the next year. President Dinsmore has been giving glowing accounts of the trasactions of the Atlanta convention. Miss Hallie Q. Brown is still conducting her classes at the association. The prospects for enrolling 100 new members in the association seems bright. The fee to join and keep in good standing for one year is only $2. The father of Rev. Watsons died, Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Mr. Hunter, of Lexington avenue, died Tuesday, buried Thursday. Pickett's Headache Powders give instant relief. 2601 Lawton avenue. ST. LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1904. Our New Year's Issue. J. W. Wheeler, Esq., 2617 Lawton Ave., City: My Dear Sir—Inclosed please find my subscription for your paper. The Palladium is a bright, live paper, and there is both care and skill shown in its makeup. I am glad to see you prospering. The Palladium deserves support, if for no other reason than that it is the only Negro organ of the republican party in St. Louis, and I am sure I wish it the greatest measure of success. Very truly yours, JOHN A. TALTY. Everyone spoke in highest terms of the new year's issue of The Palladium. Rev. E. D. Jones, of 2647 Morgan—"The issue of January 1 was a grand success and a credit to all." Rev. Colbert, 2603 Lucas avenue—"The issue speaks well for itself. The Palladium man is due much credit." Mr. James Grant—"I like the style and thrift in that issue." Rev. Donovant, 1100 South Cardinal—"I want to congratulate you on your general push and the issue of January 1." P. Bishop A. I. from Ovangelist, writes The Palladium m Norman, Mo, that last year he bo'd conversions at revive- seetings have numbered 700, ad his collections during the year were $3, - 070, and that $6,200 was paid out to aid poor churches and poor students seeking education, leaving a balance in his hands of $2,870. A Pleasant Time. On Wednesday night, December 30, 1903, Miss Annie L. Voorhies gave a social at her residence, 2634 Randolph street, and introduced Miss Mary F. Temple, of Louisville, Ky. At an early hour the guest of the evening arrived, and the social festivities began under the leadership of Miss Hattie Diggs and Mr. Clarence Marr. Those present were: Misses Hattie Williams, Georgia Farrel, Lydia Diggs, Annie Pierson, Ada Diggs, Priscilla Brown, Francis Johnson, Viola Clay, Ethel Hoard, Adelia Scott, Mattie Jenkins, Florence Jenkins Maggie Garner, Mrs. Rachel Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford, Misses Ethel and Myrtle Voorhies, Messrs. Coy Booker, Benjamin Bland, Messrs. Coy Booker, Benjamin Bland, Frank Brown, George E. Temple, Jr., W. H. Brabham, M. D., S. M. Ritter, Dell Voorhies and many others, whose names our reporter failed to get. Yours July, Hannah J. Tilley. Abolishment of Slavery in Missouri. Thirty-ninth anniversary, Metropolitan A. M. E. church, 2625 Morgan street, Tuesday evening, January 12, 1904, at eight o'clock. Ex-Mayor Chaucey I. Fille, the only survivor of the ten St. Louis, and one of the eight survivors of the 1865 convention, will deliver the anniversary address. All are invited; men, women, sons and daughters. Rev. E. D. W. Jones, D. D., chairman executive committee. Prof. John B. Vashon, secretary. Miss Wilietta E. Keene, of Lincoln institute, spent a very pleasant time with her best friend during the Christmas holidays, and she went back to the Fortified Hill the 4th inst. We wish her success. Our Office Girls. Miss Daisy Bell, the young lady who has been with Dr. T A. Curtis for almost two years, is all right. Miss Pinkie Walker has been with Dr. W. T. Curtis for quite awhile. She is an excellent office girl. Miss Minnie Johnson, who serves as office girl to Mr. J. D. Miller, the noted editor, is an up-to-date young lady. Doctors J. McDowell and W. D. Scott have a competent office girl also. She has an eye for business. Miss L. Graves, a most charming young lady, has charge of Dr. Fields' office. She is a very dear, lovely young lady. We only know this through the telephone. We hope to know more of her in the near future. Miss Estelle Hamilton is the typewriter at the Douglass printing office, at the True Reformers' hall. She is most affable and pleasing in her conversation. No wonder Mr. Douglass gets so much work. We hope to see more of such noble women of our race. We are looking for an office girl. ANTIOCH CHURCH NOTES The death angel has made many visits in Ellardsville in three weeks' time, and has removed many friends from our midst. Six have been buried from Antioch church, namely: Mr. Frank Steele, Benjamin Hackney, Mrs. Saulberry, Johnny Baskin, Mrs. Baskin and Mr. Watson. The bereaved friends have our sympathy. Sunday morning Rev. F. F. McKinney preached a very able sermon from the tenth chapter and forty-second verse of St. Luke, and in the evening Rev. L. R. Stennis delivered a good, practical sermon from sixth Psalms, tenth verse. Sunday, the 10th, is communion and covariant. All members should attend the first covenant in the new year. So avail yourselves of the opportunity. Brought Sunshine. Mr. Editor—Please allow space in your paper in connection with the other organizations that were giving dinner to the poor on Christmas, we, the Sunshine Society, would like for the public to know that we played our part in that way at Central. While some sneered, and wondered how we could give a dinner, we praise the Lord that we were able to give about 200 dinners, thereby bringing sunshine to many hearts. Many thanks to the pastor and deacons of Central for donating to us their church. SUNSHINE SOCIETY. A New Clubhouse. A newly-fitted club room and cafe has been opened recently at 2027 Walnut street. It is fitted up in the most elegant style, and bids fair to rival any club room in the city for accommodations for our people. It has 83 electric lights, dazzling to the eyesight. The rooms are fine and spacious. Mr. Chas, Harris, president; Mr. Sam Harris, vice-president; Mr. John Hammond, secretary. 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. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. We hope every subscriber of The Palladium will settle up for their paper. We will see every person in the next two weeks. So get your money ready. J. W. WHEELER, 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. Mr. Brickey, of 520 Talcott avenue, has been very sick for several weeks. FOR RENT—Furnished room. 2736 Mills street. FURNISHED ROOM—No. 1514 Chest- nut, for gentlemen only. MRS. ANNIE JOHNSON. FOR RENT—No. 1315 Pine, a resta- rant, by day or week. MRS. NELLIE COTMAN. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. The schedule of autumn examinations 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 applicants applying for these positions, several of whom are under the care of Newsome and Randals, receiving instruction and qualifying themselves for the position. Call and see them at 1920 [Name] M. B. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The celebration of the fifth anniversary of Rev. E. C. Cole was held at the First Baptist last Sunday morning and evening, beginning with a rousing good sermon by Dr. E. C. Morris, of Helena, Ark., president of the National Baptist convention, and one of the most intelligent Negroes in America. In his sermon he said many good things which were lofty and inspiring; in fact, he held the audience spellbound from beginning to end. After the service was over, the crowd was invited back to the chapel, where there was a fine dinner prepared for everyone who desired to eat. Mrs. E. Jones, Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Fannie West had charge of the culinary department. These good sisters had several waiters at their command, who were so polite and attentive to their duties that many who were present took their dinner there just to help the church. At the hour of 3 p. m. Rev. Dr. E. C. Cole mounted a chair, and called the diners to order, and informed them that it was time to commence the evening services, and he wished everyone present would go in the auditorium at once. This was done. On opening the meeting, Rev. J. W. Muse, being the tostmaster, came forward and stated the object of the meeting in a few choice words. Then he took up his programme, and began to call on the different speakers. First, Rev. Cobert took the stand, and made quite a nice talk, which was well received. Following him was Dr. Gillum. This gentleman very beautifully explained the duties of the preacher, and his relations with the church, etc. He, too, spoke of Rev. E. C. Cole in the highest terms. Next speaker being Dr. George E. Stephens, of the Central Baptist church, who spoke of the Negroes trading with the Jews and Dagoes, and are going down, down, from a standpoint of morality. His remarks were full of logic. At the conclusion of his remarks, Rev. J. W. Muse called for the financial report of the church. Capt Wm. H. Butler, the clerk, came forward with his report, which gave minutest detail of all money that were taken up from 1899 to the present time together with the expenses, etc. His reports clearly showed that under the wise leadership of Rev. E. C. Cole the --- $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 5 cents. the arrival of Little Josephine Philips. A true story of the grand mother, the son, who are now prominent citizens of Cincinnati, together with that of the arrival of little Josephine Philips. We will send two copies of The Palladium, for one year, one for the grandmother, one for the mother of the child. The wife of one of Mrs. Philips' sons is the niece of J. W. Wheeler and C. H. Wheeler. Her mother lives in Lexington, Ky. Her name is Mrs. Hannah Richardson, 96 West Pine street. . church had raised over $20,000 in the five years he has had it, which is over $4,000 a year. This proved to be a record-breaker, everything being considered. The next speaker was Deacon N. P. Hairstan, who prefaced his remarks by reading a very nice paper, which he had prepared for the occasion. He spoke of the good work that the pastor had done in the five years he has been with the church, his love and friendship for him, etc. His remarks were listened to very attentively. Rev. B. G. Boggs, missionary of the Berean association; Rev. J. W. Powell and Dr. E. C. Morris made short addresses, which were very complimentary to Rev. E. C. Cole and highly appreciated by the members of the church. A collection was taken up, which amounted to $18 or $20. The fair at the First Baptist church was quite a success. The president and all of the committees performed their duties well, and all of them deserve much credit. Rev. George W. West, of 1722 South Second street, one of our oldest and leading Negro Baptist preachers, celebrated his fifty-ninth birthday anniversary, December 26, at his home, at the above number, surrounded by his wife, children,and a few loving friends, all of whom offered their highest congratulations. Mrs. Rose Jackson, sister of Mrs. Mamle Jemison, died at her home, 2224 Randolph street, Friday last. She was buried from First Baptist, Sunday, December 27. MISS HALLIE Q. BROWN. highest George Baptist is trad- and are endpoint full of his re- for the Capt. time for have mi- at were time, etc. His under the Cole the 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. NICELY-FURNISHEJ) ROOMS—4020 Finney avenue. Mrs. H. Palmer. JANUARY...1904 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thu. Fr. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30 F.M. 2nd. L.Q. 9th. N.M. 17th. F.Q. 25th. CURRENT COMMENT. There are 25 men who began their service in the house of representatives in the Fifty-third congress who have served continuously since and who have now entered upon their sixth terms. Driving with his wife last week, ex-Gov. W. H. Upham, of Wisconsin, narrowly escaped being run down by a freight train. He exclaimed to the engineer: "You came very near killing a good woman." Col. McClellan, the new mayor of New York, is said to be negotiating for the purchase of his boyhood home, "Maywood," on the ridge of the Orange mountains, New Jersey. His father, the late Gen. McClellan, bought the place in 1864. J. R. Sovereign, who succeeded the late Terence V. Powderly as head of the labor unions of the United States, and who was also labor commissioner for Iowa for several terms, has struck it rich in Iowa and is now a mine owner and millionaire. Oliver Wayne Stewart, of Chicago, who may receive the prohibition nomination for president in 1904, was the only member of the dry party elected to the Illinois legislature. He is chairman of the national committee, and two years ago organized the prohibition alliance. Of the 104 lynchings in the United States last year, 92 were in the south and 12 in the north; 86 negroes, 17 whites and 1 Chinaman; 102 men and 2 women. The two principal alleged crimes were murder, 47 cases, and criminal assault, 20. Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi led the list, with 11, 12, 14 and 18, respectively. Alabama, which used to be notorious for lynchings, had only two cases, and there were two southern states, Maryland and Virginia, which had none. The urgency of the depopulation problem in France has just been brought home anew to the public mind by the statistics of the enlistments in the French army for the current year. The number of recruits shows a falling off of 34,000. In the 12 years between 1890 and 1901, inclusive, there have been five in which the number of deaths in France has exceeded the number of births, and the total population has increased during that time by only 600,000. The figures were 33,961,945 in 1901 and 33,342,948 in 1891. Cyclones and rocks slides in April killed 127 persons. By cyclones and the floods at Topeka and Kansas City in May 266 persons perished. In June there was a series of unusual disasters. Eighty lives were lost by a cyclone at Gainesville, Ga.; 58 by a flood at Spartansburg, S. C.; 31 by a cloudburst at Clifton, Ariz., and 200 by a cloudburst at Heppner, Ore. Then the country enjoyed immunity from great disasters until December 30, when 600 lives were lost by the burning of the Iroquois theater—the crowning horror of the year's record. If the report of the impending acquisition of the Chicago & Alton railroad by the Harriman syndicate and the ultimate assimilation of the Alton with the Union Pacific system proves true, Kansas will become a way station and Chicago the terminus of the transcontinental line. It is doubtful even whether the Harriman syndicate will be content with Chicago as the Union Pacific terminus any length of time. It is a foregone conclusion that it will sooner or later obtain control of some line that has its terminus in New York. The Rochester Post Express has collected the statistics of great theater fires. That of Chicago was second to the fire in the Ring theater at Vienna in 1881, when some 900 persons lost their lives. After the Iroquois disaster comes the burning of the Brooklyn theater December 5, 1876, during a performance of the "Two Orphans" by Kate Claxton, when 295 persons were killed. Some 200 persons were killed in the burning of the Paris opera house October 25, 1887, and 143 lost their lives at the burning of the Charity Bazar in Paris May 3, 1897. The embezzlers and defaulters in 1903 got away with $6,586,165, not a large sum as compared with the average of the last 50 years. Compared with this there stands to the credit of the national generosity and philanthropy the handsome sum in donations and bequests of $76,934,978, distributed as follows: To educational institutions, $39,950,692; to charities, $21,726,318; to religious purposes, $3,996,912; to museums, art galleries and for municipal betterments, $2,927,500, and to libraries, $7,583,556. "This is not so bad a world as some would make it." Missouri State Gleanings. The Month of December Was Notable for its Cold and Dry Weather. The United States department of agriculture, climate and crop bulletin of the weather bureau, Missouri section, for the month of December, 1903, says: December, 1903, averaged considerably colder than usual throughout the state, and in most sections the month was also unusually dry. There were two marked cold waves during the month, the lowest temperatures occurring on the 13th, and ranging from zero to 10 degrees below in the central and northern sections. Over the extreme southern counties the total precipitation ranged from 2 to 3 inches, but in the central and northern sections it was much lighter, some localities receiving less than 1 inch. The snowfall was generally light, the heaviest falls occurring in the central counties, where, over limited areas, the total for the month exceeded 4 inches. The month was generally unfavorable for winter wheat. The crop received but little protection from snow, and in some sections was injured more or less by alternate freezing and thawing, while in many counties, especially in the central and southern sections, it suffered from lack of moisture. In most of the northern and western counties, however, the present condition of the crop is reported as very near the average, and it is also fairly promising in many of the central and southesastern counties, although the plants have made very little growth, but in some counties of the latter sections the outlook is very discouraging. In some of the southern counties considerable late sown wheat has not come up. Good rains in the southern counties, on the 23d and 24th, greatly benefited the crop in those sections. The month has been favorable for gathering standing corn, and very little now remains in the fields. Considerable shocked corn is still out, however, the weather having been too dry for husking. Fall-sown grasses are reported in fair to good condition in most of the northern, but in some of the central and southern counties they have been greatly damaged by the dry weather. A Pensioner 100 Years Old. A Pensioner 100 Years Old. On the United States pension roll of the Topeka (Kas.) agency is the name of a man who has served in three wars and is 100 years old. He is Thomas E. Sauls, of Webb City, Mo., where he conducts a little shoe shop and makes a living in spite of his hundred years. He was born in Tennessee in 1803. He was a soldier in the Seminole, the Mexican, and the civil wars. In the civil war he was a sergeant of the Sixth Kansas cavalry. That was after he had passed 50. After the Mexican war he represented the county of his nativity in the Tennessee legislature. While he lived in Tennessee he was a lawyer. His pension is $30 a month, and was granted by a special act of congress. He lives at 801 North Liberty street, Webb City. Audience Was Calm. A chorus girl leaving the stage at the Willis Wood theater, in Kansas City, during the early part of the Sultan of Sulu, switterer her bespangled skirts against the electrical switchboard and short-circuited the connections. Instantly every light on the stage and in the theater, even in the lobby, went out, and the audience of more than 1,500 people was left in absolute darkness. Not a person moved from a seat, the show went right on as if nothing has happened, not a performer missed a cue, and not the faintest semblance of excitement prevailed anywhere in the audience. It was the most splendid exhibition of nerve ever seen under such trying circumstance. With the memory of the Iroquois theater horror not a week old, the spectators absolutely refused to be stamped. Missouri School Bonds Refunded. State Auditor Albert O. Allen has issued $39,000 normal school refunding bonds for the city of Cape Girardeau. The old bonds bore interest at the rate of 8 per cent; the rate on the refunding bonds is 4 per cent. Death of Otto Schrocder. Otto Schroeder, widely known in theatrical and sporting circles, died at Bloomington, aged 35. He was formerly manager of the Bloomington baseball team of the Three-I league. Laundry Safe Blown. Safe-blowers blew open the strong box in the Superior Laundry Co's office, in St. Louis, securing a small amount of money and some checks. Stabbing at Louisville. Horace Dobbs was stabbed three times in the lungs by Luther Jackson at Louisville. The men were old enemies. The wounded man may die. Requisition Refused. Gov. Dockery refused to honor the requisition of Gov. Pardee of California for Grafo Zurka, a gypsy, who is charged with highway robbery. Married for Sixty Years. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Butler celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary in Kansas City. Four generations were at the celebration. Injured by Unknown Men. Thomas McMeekin, residing near Rich Hill, was murdererassaulted and seriously hurt internally and otherwise by unknown parties. The Year 1903 Was a Record-Breaker in the Coal Mining Industry. State Coal Mine Inspector Charlize Evans has completed his inspection of such mines for the year 1903. He states that the year is a record-breaker in the tonnage of coal mined. The data and statistics for the year are now compiled for the forthcoming annual report. Mr. Evans estimates that the output of coal will be 4,500,000 tons for the year, as against 4,100,000 tons in 1903, and 1902 for the first time the output reached the 4,000,000 mark. The value of the output for 1903, because of an advance in the price of coal, will be about 20 per cent, greater than that of 1902, Mr. Evans thinks. It is his judgment that the year 1904 will show a continued increase in the output, basing this belief on the opening of new mines in Adair county. Macon county as present leads, its output alone having been 1,250,000 tons in 1903, or more than one fourth of the entire tonnage of the state. Mr. Evans expresses the belief that in the forthcoming year Adair county will take the lead. "The year has been a prosperous one," said Mr. Evans. "There has been but little trouble of any kind, hence the large amount of coal mined is the result of harmonious action between the miners and the mine operators." THE STATE CORN SHOW. It Will be Held in St. Louis in February, in Order to Assure the Best Samples. The state corn show has been deferred. It will be held in the Missouri building, at St. Louis, on February 16, 17 and 18, instead of in January, as first proposed. Dr. H. J. Waters, superintendent of agriculture of the Missouri World's fair commission, who has the matter in charge, has been besieged with numerous letters from Missouri farmers requesting the action. The most of the requests recited that all the corn crop is not yet in the crib, and hence neither the best samples are yet available, nor could the attendance be as full from some parts of the state? The necessity of the action taken shows that Missouri farmers are interested in the state show. Every county of the 114 are to be represented in contesting for the $1,000 offered by the commission. Dr. Waters states that in order to get best results, all corn shipped to St. Louis for competition should be wrapped ear by ear, separately, and packed in a mouse-proof barrel or box. He invites the farmers to ship freight prepaid, the corn to him, at 712 North Main, St. Louis, and says that the commission will pay all further expense in having the corn delivered to the Missouri building and arranged for exhibition. McKinney n Moberly Youth. George N. McKinney, who has been appointed successor to Speed Mosby as assistant clerk of the supreme court, at Jefferson City, is a Moberly boy, and graduated from the Moberly high school in the class of 1900. He is 23 years old and a son of L. W. McKinney, an attorney of Moberly. After leaving college, George McKinney entered a railroad office. He has held several similar positions since, and at the time of his appointment was a stenographer for the Missouri Pacific at Sedalia. Ice Imprisoned Bridal Couple. John K. Davis and Mable Kavanaugh, of Moniteau county, started for Columbia to be married. They attempted to cross the Missouri river in a skiff, but were caught in an ice floe and frozen tight. They were compelled to stay in the skiff until the ice was solid enough for them to walk to shore. A farmer, Hiram Miller, passing in a wagon, found them almost perished and took them to his home, where the marriage ceremony was performed. Paid Justice in Pennies. Justice of the Peace Fred M. Simmering, at Stewartdson, fined William C. Short $9 for a petty offense. Short went to the bank, and, drawing out the amount in pennies, paid it over to the squire, who then held Short while he counted the money. The task consumed several hours, and when completed the justice thought he had earned his fee. Shot in a General Fight. William Tadlock was shot and seriously wounded by Fred Howe in a general fight at Xenia, in which the participants used clubs, knives and revolvers. The shot entered Tadlock's neck and ranged downward. Surgeons extracted it with difficulty. Tadlock was the only person seriously hurt. Malone Sentence Commuted. Malone Sentence Commuted. Joseph Malone, serving a ten years' sentence in the penitentiary for murder committed in St. Louis, has been granted a commutation to three years by Gov. Dockery, and he will be released on March 23, 1904. Hotel and Restaurant Burned. The hotel and depot restaurant burned at Butler, the origin of the blaze being a mystery. The loss is partially covered by insurance. She Saved the Silverware. Mrs. J. C. Elliott, of St. Louis, attacked a thief, who entered her home, and recovered $150 worth of silverware he had wrapped in a cloth. Married on a Train. In order to outwit friends, J. D. Ford and Miss Lela Frazer, of Lawson, were married on a train going at the rate of 40 miles an hour. TECHNICAL POINTS MAY SAVE DIETRICH Had Not Taken Oath as Senator At Time of Alleged Crime. NEW QUESTION OF LAW RAISED District Attorney Summers Dramatically Argues That Defendant Was Actually an Official Before He Was Sworn In. Omaha, Neb., Jan. 8.—The trial of United States Senator Dietrich in the federal circuit court on an indictment charging bribery in connection with the appointment of a postmaster at Hastings, Neb., progressed rapidly Thursday until a point was reached where the first witness for the government was placed on the stand, when Gen. Cowin, chief counsel for Senator Dietrich, interposed a demurrier on the ground that Mr. Dietrich had not taken the oath and was not therefore a United States senator when the alleged bribery occurred. This question was acknowledged by counsel for both sides to be a new one one and each had prepared argument on the subject. The court will hand down an opinion this morning. A Significant Point. The point is a significant one and raises the question of whether a member of congress is amenable to the United States government as a member of congress between the time of his election and the date of his qualification as a member of the house to which he is elected. For the defense, ex-Judge Batty in his argument cited a number of authorities to show that Dietrich could not be considered a member of congress until he had taken the oath at the bar of the senate. He contended that the election, acceptance and qualification were necessary to actually became a senator. Gen. Cowin made brief remarks on the point, confining himself to the explanation of de facto and de jure officers of the government. Dramatic Discussion. District Attorney Summers had prepared an elaborate discussion of the point, which he delivered in a most dramatic manner, making the point that Dietrich had, as a successor to Senator Allen, who was appointed to succeed Senator Hayward, deceased, actually become United States senator without being sworn in by the president of the senate. He stated that the matter has never been passed on by any court, and during course of his argument answered numerous questions propounded by Judge Van devanter. In his argument to the effect that Mr. Dietrich became a senator on the day after his election by the legislature, March 28, 1901, District Attorney Summers, said that Dietrich at that time either was technically a public servant or he was to all intents and purposes an officer and subject to the limitation which the statutes prescribe. Mr. Summers said that Dietrich drew salary for the time which elapsed between his election in March and December 2. when he took the oath of office, but later in the argument he stated that this money was not drawn until December 14, or several days after he had taken the oath and his credentials had been approved by the senate. Roberts Case Cited. During Mr. Summers' argument many questions were asked by Judge Vandevanter and Judge Munger. The district attorney having admitted that no session of the senate was held between March 28, the time of Dietrich's election, and December 2, when he took the oath, Judge Vandevanter asked how the defendant could have been a senator when the body which alone had the right to declare him a senator had not met. Judge Munger cited the case of Mr. Roberts, of Utah, who never became a senator, notwithstanding the fact that the senate did not deny him a seat until nearly a year after he was elected. STREET CAR STRUCK BY TRAIN Locomotive Hit Car Filled With People and All Were Injured—Wreckage Caught Fire. Chicago, Jan. 8.—A street car on the Center avenue electric line was struck Thursday night by a train on the Pennsylvania railroad at Fifty-ninth street. The car was filled with people and nearly all were injured, but none was fatally hurt. The locomotive struck the car squarely in the center, hurling it to one side, wrecking a switch shanty and breaking off a telegraph pole. Fire started from the overturning of a stove in the wreckage and some of the passengers who were pinioned beneath the debris were for a time in danger of burning. Slippery rails are given as the cause of the accident. Compromise Effected. Stockton, Cal., Jan. 8.—A mining suit involving the Royal mine at Hodson, estimated to be worth nearly $5,000,000, has been compromised, the plaintiff, J. H. Brotherthorpe, formerly of London, but now of Denver, securing all that he asked for. Death of George Fuller: Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 8.—George J. Fuller, aged 69, one of the greatest drivers of trotting horses in the country, and who at one time had charge of the stables of the czar of Russia, is dead. Thousands of white, as well as the colored, read this Magazine every month. 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The usefulness of the lemon begins in the morning, even before you are out of bed. The juice of half a lemon squeezed into a glass of water and drunk unsweetened the first thing in the morning is an excellent remedy for billious disorders. If girls appreciated the lemon's usefulness as a beautifier, they would always have one at hand. The fingers or finger nails may have stains that refuse to yield to soap and water, in which case a little lemon juice will usually prove successful. Before manicuring the nails you should always soak them for at least five minutes in a basin of water in which are a few drops of lemon juice. The skin which grows so offensively around the nails is pushed back by orange wood sticks first dipped in lemon juice; and as for the teeth, no more effective cleanser or purer mouth wash can be found than a half dozen drops of lemon juice in a wineglass of water. After washing the hands, lemon-juice and water makes a splendid bleach, but one curious thing should be remembered. Lemon juice pure darkens the skin, so do not make the mistake of rubbing in plain lemon-juice, instead of diluting it with water. Lemon juice and glycerine is good for chapped hands. If you have a hoarse voice in the morning, lemon-juce, squeezed on to soft sugar till it is like a crup, and a few drops of glycerine added, relieves the hoarseness at once, while a cold on the chest, or consumption itself, finds a formidable enemy in the following prescription: Squeeze the juice of three lemons over three whole eggs, shell and all. In two or three days time the shell will have softened because of the effect of the lemon's acid on the lime composition of the shell. Then add a pint of rum and a pound of pulverized brown sugar candy. You can bottle this, and take a spoonful every morning before rising. It is simply wonderful as a tonic. —Chicago American. Brown Hairpins. After many failures, brown hairpins that will retain their color are now on the market. ABOUT ENGAGEMENTS. If a Girl Really Loves a Man She Will Wait for Him Patiently and Without Doubt. It is one thing to fall in love and another to propose marriage. Men may be wise and cautious; they may have most sensibly made up their minds that it would be neither right nor fair for them to speak, and they may have definitely resolved not to say a word on the subject of marriage till they have, at least, a prospect of making a home for a wife. Then there comes an accidental upset to their calculations—a word, a look, a blush, a smile. All these fine reasons are thrown to the winds; they have blurted out the love they meant to keep concealed till the correct moment of avowal came. Araminta has confessed she reciprocates the devotion she is told of, and nothing remains but to ask papa's consent, and visit a jeweler's. But then comes the side that is not all rapture. At first, to be engaged is enough to send any two adoring people up into a seventh heaven of bliss; but by and by that ceases entirely to satisfy. They would like to marry, to belong entirely to each other; to set up housekeeping, and know all the delights of home which the other shares. The true test of love is not in the proposing and accepting, neither is it in the buying and wearing the ring; it is in the waiting with patience and indefinite time for the fulfilment of a hope of which the proposal and the engagement ring were merely a pledge. The question again and again arises: "How long is it reasonable for a man to ask a girl to wait for him?" If it is a year, or even two, or three, he may be justified; for, after all, there is a definite end to the waiting, which draws nearer every day. But if after five years, say, the end looks no nearer—if he is still just as unlikely to be able to support a wife—should he still expect a girl to go on wasting the best years of her life on his behalf? If she really loves him, it will not matter to her though she waited for him 20 years. It will be such an utter possibility for her to think of any other man than himself that she will not feel her chances in other directions are being spoiled, for if she may not marry him, she would rather not marry anyone else while the world lasts. She will count any waiting short and light that has the hope of being his wife at the end of it, and she will wait without a desire to be free. If she does not love him —why, that is a different matter, and she had better not undertake at all a waiting which she will find intolerable.—Chicago American. THE MISSION LAMP. Latest Development of a Fad That Seems to Have Taken the Entire Country by Storm. Mission furniture has become something more than a fad, and its availability for country and city home use has been demonstrated by the many articles modeled on mission lines that have been brought out by the manufacturers during the past year or so, and which have met with the approval of those who seek for chidrs, tables, cabinets and the like that differ from conventional productions. The mission lamp is the latest manifestation of the tendency for furniture of this sort, and is portrayed above. In a den or a hall ARTISTIC MISSION LAMP. or any room where mission furniture predominates, such a lamp would add to the effect and the original is considerably more attractive than the picture might imply. As a novelty in the lamp line, the mission model calls for recognition, and, as has been said, it is particularly adapted to an apartment wherein the mission idea is the ruling one in furniture.—Brooklyn Eagle. Hygienic Value of Fruit. Hygiene value of fruit. Hygienists all agree in telling us that we do not eat sufficient fruit, which is infinitely more productive of health and beauty than candy and pastry. Ripe apples are especially healthy, and children may eat them without danger. Some doctors say that an apple at bedtime produces sleep. Pears are more tasty than apples, but not so healthy unless cooked. Prunes have medicinal qualities which cannot be denied. They are better cooked, however. Apricots are also more healthy cooked than raw. Peaches are very healthy. The most healthy of all fruit, however, are grapes. Gooseberries and currants are best cooked. Figs are also excellent; they were in great favor with ancient Roman ladies, who always ate them for breakfast. Pineapples are said to be the best cure for dyspepsia yet known. Nuts of all kinds are indigestible. Oranges are also excellent as a cure for dyspepsia. Lemons produce cheerfulness and protong life. One-Cent Pieces. Between July 1, 1902, and June 1, 1903, 89,000,000 cents were coined. Lesson in the International Series for January 10, 1904—Preaching of John the Baptist. 1. In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judra. 2. And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand. 3. For this is He that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of the crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the Lord, make His paths straight. 4. And the same John had his ralment of camel's hair, and a leather girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. 5. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan. 6. And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. 7. And saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to corse? 8. Bring forth therefore fruits meet for reentance: 9. And think not to say within yourself. We have Abraham to our father; for I cry unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 10. And now also the ax is laid unto the root of the trees; therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down; and the tree into the ground I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but He that cometh after me is mightertier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear; He shall baptise you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: 12. Whose fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly purge His floor, and gather it; 13. He will burn up the shaft with unquenchable fire. GOLDEN TEXT—Repent ye; for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand—Matt. 3:2. OUTLINE OF SCRIPTURE SECTION Preaching of John the Baptist. Matt. 3:1-11 Preaching of John the Baptist. Mark. 1:2-11 Preaching of John the Baptist. Luke. 1:1-18 Last Sunday's lesson practically covered the years from B. C. 5 (the birth of Jesus) to A. D. 26. The young manhood of Jesus was spent at Nazareth. Every Jewish father was expected to teach his son a trade, so, as Joseph was a carpenter, we may be sure Jesus spent these quiet home years at the carpenter's beach with His father. Here He continued to grow "in favor with God and mer." This is all we know of His life till the time of His baptism. Matt. 3:1—4-11 takes up the history again and we study this next as the prelude to the public ministry of Jesus. "In those days:" the expression of one writing of things that happened long ago; Luke gives exact dates (Luke 3:1-2). Joha began preaching in the summer of A. D. 26. "The wilderness of Judea:" the thinly inhabited parts of Judea along the lower Jordan. "Repent:" The keynote of John's preaching. John said, Repent; Jesus said, Believe; John warned bad men of the wrath to come; Jesus welcomed those who were willing to live it, to the noble life of children of God. "For this is He." The words of Matthew, not of John the Baptist. "Spoken of through Israel:" Is. 40:3. These verses, in the original, refer to the return of the Jews from their Babylonian captivity. "Make ye ready the way of the Lord:" The thought war of a triumphal procession of captives returning, under the leadership of Jehovah, before whom the herald and "pioneer corps" prepared the way. "Ratment of camel's hair:" A garment of coarse, rough cloth. Compare the description of Elijah in 2 Kings 1:8. "Locusts and wild honey." Food still eaten by the poor of the east. "They were baptized . . . confessing their sins:" John's converts must have heeded his message to "repen," and the confession of their guilt-burdened souls was natural. The significance of this rite lay not in itself—the manner of applying the water, nor even in the man who officiated—but in the state of heart of which it was a sign and a symbol. "Pharisees:" A sect devoting themselves to the study, interpretation and observance of the law of Moses. They were the stricly orthodox party. "Sadducees:" A sect broader in their views of the law than the Pharisees. They constituted something like a political party and practically controlled the high priesthood under the Romans. They found no ground in the Old Testament for belief in immortality and so denied it. "Fruit worthy of repentance:" Good ancestors will not save bad men. John taught that men should trust to nothing but personal righteousness. John plainly says that his work is preparatory and subordinate to that of a Coming One, who was almost at hand. These verses show John's idea of what that One was to be. "The whole baptism of the Messiah, as John conceives it, is a baptism of Judgment."—Bruce. How different from the reality was John's idea! "In the Holy Spirit and in fire." John's baptism was external, a symbol of an internal reality. The baptism of Jesus was not external at all. He baptized no one in the ordinary sense. It was a spiritual thing. "Whose fan?" Or winnowing shovel. The instrument with which the wheat was thrown into the air that the wind might get at it and blow out the chaff. John thought the work that was needed and therefore the work that the Coming One would do, was to separate in a summary way the good from the bad. It is doubtful whether he thought of his successor as trying to make bad men good—giving, as it were, the very chaff a chance. The Gospel of another life gives life to this one. This life may be for our passage, but it is not our port. Praise on the tombstone does not scratch out harsh words in life. The materialist fills his eyes with mud, and then says there is nothing else.—Ram's Horn. | S. WAFFIELD, PROP. S. J. LANB, JR., MFG. Waffield & Lane BARBER SHOP FIRST CLASS WORK Guaranteed. 2310 MORGAN ST. World's Fair Barber Shop. The World's Fair Barber shop is up-to-date. Everything is in fine order. Here's the soliloquy of its owner, Mr. Sanford Warfield: "Times are hard, and barbers poor, Gentlemen, please don't pass my door. My rooms are warm, barbers clean. We have all Negro papers on hand, Eagle, Advance and The Palladium." B. BELKER, Dealer in Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. 119 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. 8. W. Corner Pine Street and J fies son Avenue. SEXTON & MITCHELL'S EXTRA FINISH Art School, 2605 Lawton Ave. Now Open for Pupils. Forms 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 CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LINE: This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes hair grow longer, thicker, and more beautiful. It nourishes the scalp, prevents the hair from failing, and provides a strong hold and durability and makes hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted hardware. It was the first provision ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the right one. You can keep the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful, much desired. A killer necessity for indies, gentlemen and children. Legitimately good qualities is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to use it. Full directions with very bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers. $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send pasta or extra cheese when ordering. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. St. Louis Palladi Louis Palladium. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. __EonLD ERY ATURDAT._ ‘Bntered at the postofiice at Bt. 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From the present time on, all who lave south of co t avenue, will please settle their St. Louis Palladium bille with Miss Kate Johnson, 2627 Papin atreet. ee eee ‘Mrs. M. A. Lawrence, of 3944 St. Ferdinand avenue, is the Reporter and General Solicitor for the St. Louis| Palladium. | ‘The St. Louis Palladium is sold at the following places: 2617 Lawton avenue. 209 South 16th street. 2614 Stoddard avenue. SEVEN POINTERS FOR THE READ- ING AND ADVERTISING PUBLIC. (2) THE ST. LOUIS PALLADIUM IS in ite 20th year of regular publi- cation. 12) Never has missed an Issue. (8) No fake subscription list to “cateh” honest advertisers. (4) More bona fine eubscribers than any ‘other Negro paper in St. Conis or State. (8) The ONLY Negro newspaper pub- lished in St. Louis as the organ of the Repubiican party. (6) Because it is the official organ of Wright Cuney Political Club. (7) Because it 1s fearless in denounc- ing crime regardless of conse- quences. Ce ec. ye PROF, WM. WILHITE, NEWPORT NEWS. “Though Mr. Chester Russell, your new and young agent here in Newport was quite sick Sunday, December 20, 1903, he delivered The Palladium to all of the subscribers. Yet the streets were exceedingly muddy. Newport, which is the western part of Madison, and which is populated, for the most part, by Colored people, has scarcely a sidewalk. The sidewalk built by the Booker Washington Civic Improvement Jeague is the only one in Newport worthy of the name “sidewalk,”and it was damaged by the flood. The munic- ipal authorities of Madison seem to think that its Coored population are worthy enough to vote (probably, also, worthy to be lynched), but not quite worthy of sidewalks, not even a cinder walk, though many of these Colored yoters have secured and paid for many a little home by thrift and economy. ‘Not even a sidewalk of any description Jeads to the public school building for Colored children, though this is the twentieth century of the Christian era. ‘Mr. Euel, a weekly subscriber to ‘The Palladium, spent the afternoon of December 24, 1903, at the school which ‘his very amiable little girls, Victoria and Katie, attend. Mr. Euel is one of the more recent, comers to Newport, and he is making it his home by pur- chasing a residence. There is nothing more pleasant and expressive of good sense than settling ones self under his own “vine and fig tree,” during his sojourn in this vale of smiles and ‘tears. I don’t see how anyone can have the cheek or dull jacks affrontery to pro- fess Christianity, even to an old half- starved government mule, and -won't doa solitary public act to make the community better intellectually, moral- ly or religiously. Won't even attend or take any interest in day school or Sunday-school, because “I have no chil- dren.” Not a single good citizen should help such abominable ignorance or such untold meanness to put out the fire when their house is in flames. Probably the heathen might thus learn what community life or citizenship means.~ This class of jacks here de- scribed are usually loud in claiming religious selfrighteonsness, They are strictness itself in letting other peo- ple’'s business alone, because they themselves are worse reprobates than those with whom they consort in every conceivable phase of debauchery. Their innocent little children go to shame- less destruction as their own price (the parent's price) paid to conceal their own hell-black shamelessness. These cld whisky-headed hypocrites are the first to bellow “amen.” Many a would- be preacher puts a premium upon such rot in order to have a big number -n the church, and thus a bigger bag of fleece which he calls the “Lord’s con- tribution.” If these rascals and schem- ers would earnestly attempt to improve that trash or cinders, contained in that “knot” which they style a “head, ' instead of trying to browbeat the now- a-day people by their wits, one coutd have some patience with them. ESSENCE. 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 S. M. T. of Missouri, Greeting: ENDOWMENTS. The following endowment claims éuring first quarter have been paid: Sarah Walden, of St. Elizabeth 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 Temple,St. Ainuls scc6 ses scpeesesesse7 10000 Total paid endowwment this quarter ...-.... ..+++++++-$800 00 BURIALS. ‘The following burials also have been paid: Lauré Bell Mansfield, St. Phil- lips Temple, Huntsville. .....$ 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 ..2... .......-. 60 00 Fannie Coombs, St. Aurora Temple, St. Louis ........... 60 00 Carrie Walker, Ada Temple, St. PeMigtis ys s)tecsecs guentss 300100 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., S. T. PETTIGREW, Grand Master, Dalton, Mo. W. H, HARRISON, Grand Secretary, Jefferson City, Mo. ROOMS FOR RENT. ROUM TO RENT at 1610 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. ~ Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. OUR KNOCKER. + was quite a stroke of luck. roofed and glazed and painted, stand- ing four-square to the winds of heaven. There was the door, of a chastened greenness most satisfying to the eye. On the other hand, the cottage belong- ing to the Knocker, for the Knocker had a proprietorial dignity not to be denied, was being pulled down because the vacar was minded to build stabling. It was indeed a stroke of luck. ‘The cottage of the Knocker was pic- turesque in the extreme; its worn red bricks mellowed to a sweet crushed strawberry tone by the suns and storms of twice a hundred years, and the little square panes of glass in its long, low windows unevenly reflecting the glow- ing light that fell on them at sunset— for it faced due west. ‘The door was 8¢ low that one must needs stoop to en- ter, and owing to some sinking of the ground beneath, or the weight of the red-tiled root above, was set all lop- sided in the wall as if it had long since grown tired of standing upright and taken to Jean against-the worn bricks for support. The ancient wood of whicn it was made had once on a time been painted, as could be discovered here and there by the careful eye, but what tint must forever remain doubt- ful, for the weather had taken especial pains with its knotted surface and col- ored it with a thousand subtle stain: and scorchings. In places it was pol- ished to mirrorlike smoothness by the gentle brushing of countless passing sleeves, and the iron handle was almost worn to the shape of the many hands that al! the years had laid on it. ‘The Knocker was in the center of the door, considered as being, as it indeed was, equidistant from either side; it was towards the top of the door as be- ing about four times farther removed from the door stone than from the lin- tel. Now, it is not an ordinary Knocker, this Knocker that the cottage belonged to, not a bit of it. True, it is only a lion's head, with a ring held in the jaws, but it is my belief that it in some way has a life of its own—perhaps some wandering spirit has taken up his habitation there—and remembers all that has happened within its ken during all thoze years that 1. has gazed reflectively upon the sinking sun. Ever since I first came to take up my residence in the village—for it is my constant regret that I cannot claim to belong by birth to so delightful a spot —the Knocker has had an interest for me only to be in any way explained by the theory I have above advanced. It was consequently with a peculiar joy that I perceived an opportunity of making it my own, and at length be- held it affixed to the green door of our studio, adding the finishing touches to that uniquely interesting structure. Hoven the thought that in place of the red-brick cottage it had once adorned the vicar proposed to erect an abomi- uation faced with a kind of hideous brown potteryware, could not apprecia- bly lessen my happiness. When; after the toils of the day, I sat down at the studio door, as my man- ner is, to smoke a leisurely pipe, and watch the long shadows of the elms creep slowly over the hollyhocks and sunflowers down by the gate, I now and then contemplated the Knoeker and re- Joiced in my new possession; and it was then that it began to tell me the long story of its recollections. Its lips did not part, nor did any living light come into those inscrutable eyes that had blindly seen so much, but while I watched it stories grew in my mind, and how they came I have no idea un- less it was the Knocker put them there. I saw in my half-waking dreams the old cottage when it was a new cot- tage, when the Knocker shone bravely in its first freshness, It was a young Knocker then, perhaps a trifle blatant, and even vulgar, for experience of many men and happenings, and the kindly discipline of sun and storm, had not then lent that air of wisdom to its eyes, and softened its sharp outlines to the gentle dignity that now belongs to them. ‘There was the Knocker blinking in the sun, when the first inhabitant of the old cottage led his bride up to the door of her new home. Such a quaint couple they were in the curious garb of some two centuries ago; but the Knocker saw a light in the eyes of them that has never been extinguished since it was first set to shine in Eden. He led her to the door and would have her knock once for each of them be- fore he produced a weighty key, and they went in to begin a long life of happiness together. A foolish fancy of his, this Ittle ceremony, but it seemed perhaps, to him to have a symbolic significance as of summoning some beneficent Presence to watch over the new-lit flame of human love; and, after all, much of the best in life is made up of tender fancy and sweet foolishness. They lived all their lives in the old cot. 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. Roberfs, M. D.; St. James, Rev. W. C. Williams; Allen mission, Rev. 0. W. Harris; Boonville, Rey. J. L. Williams; Higginsville, Rev. J. F. Sargo; Sedalia, Rev, Wil'iam Al- exander; Marshall, S. L. Bean; Wash- ington, Rev. Jas. Madison; Waverly, Rev. W. F, Hamilton; Pacific, Rev. F. ‘Thomas;_Union, G. W. Cross; Osage City, Rev. J. E.'S. Reed; Chamois, M. McFerrin; Speed, Rev. T. W. Weaver: Pleasant Green, M. McTerrell; Holden, Rey. B. W. Clemens; Malta Bend, Rev. C. A. Williams; Jefferson City, Rev. L. P. Duke. Kansas City District—Presiding elder. J. C. Owens, Allen chapel, to be supplied; Bbenezer, 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. McAlister; Westport, J. F. Smith;- Joplin, 8. 8. Pitcher; Odessa, J. B. Wallace; Nevada, H. H. Triplitt; Butler, D. J. Gordon; Lebanon, 1. H. Johnson; Carthage, A. Long: Ozark mission, G. W. Newman; Ash Grove mission, to be supplied; Neosho, to be supplied; 8. E. 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; Dcune Terre, A. ©. D. Steele, Oak Ridge, © Chonley; Festus circuit, James Randa. Quinn chapel, St. Louis, J. E. Chrixe,ther; Payne's mission cireuit, St. Lous, F. B, Clark; Caladonia mission to be sup- plied; Caruthersville mission, Perry G. Dawson. Hitnois Methodists. Paris, Ill, Oct. 12.—Tie assignments for the Illinois conference, A. M. E. chureh, 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: Springfield district—Rev. Andrew J. Burton, presiding elder; S. R. Cottrell, Mattoon and Clarleston; J. W. Ousley, Mound City; J. W. Saunders, St. Paul church, Springfeld; 8. A. Hardison, St. John church, Springfield; R. E. 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 district—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. MeCracken,pre- siding elder. Geo. W. Gaines, Quincy and Bethel; H. Lackey, Jacksonville; J. W. Tiff, Sparta;’ Green Price, Love- joy; L. B. 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, Blkville; Will- iam Hadley, Centralia; J. P. Coates, North Alton; Sandy Osborn, Collins- ville; J. H. Smita, Lebanon and Car- lyle; evangelists, Miss B. Marie Car- ter, Robert Earnest, George A. Brown and Mrs. Emma Brewington. H. Simmons was transferred to the Towa conference in exchange for Rev. G. W. Gaines. U. B. F. AND S. M, T. The following ofiicers were elected for the ensuing year: G. M., S. T. Pettigrew, Dalton; D. G. M., Dr. J. B. Perry, Columbia; G. S., W. H. Harrison, Jeiferson 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. Wusiams, 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., Bell Thomp- son, Moberly; Treas., A. M. Williams, Mexico; G. J., S. A. Pettigrew, Dalton; Trustees, S.A. Mott, Macon; Julia Coleman, Columbia; Ida Garnett, Jef- ferson City; Sarah Jackson, Kansas City; F. M. Brashears, Columbia, 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. Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage business in this county and ad- joining territory for well and favorably known house Of solid financial standhig: $20 straight cash salary and expenses, paid each Monday by check direct from headquarters, Expense money advaneed; position perma~ aent. Address Manager, 610 Monon Bildg., Chicago, Ill. ae heata Mtomsuniete. 1 CHURCH SERVICES. ‘The other evening as a muscular per- son was passing a house, a lady who stood at the gate called out to him, “Sir, I appeal to you for protection.” “What's the matter?” he asked, as he stopped short. “There's a man in the house-and he wouldn’t go ont of doors when I or- dered him to.” “He wouldn’t, eh? We'll see about that.” Thereupon the man gave the woman his coat to hold and sailed into the house. He found a man at the sup- per table and took him by the neck and remarked: “Nice style of a brute you are, eh? Come out of this, or I'll break every bone in your body.” ‘The man fought, and it was not until a chair had been broken ané the table upset that he was hauled out of doors by the legs and given a fling through the gates. “Now then, you brass-faced old tramp, you move on, or I'll finish you.” “Tramp, tramp!” shouted the victim as he got up. “I’m no tramp! I own this property and live in this house.” “You do?” “Yes, and that’s my wife holding your coat.” “Thunder!” whispered the muscular man, as he gazed from one to the other, and realized that it was thewife's meth- od of finishing a row she had been hav- ing with her husband. And then he mace a grab for his coat and disap- peared into the darkness.—N. Y: News. W. T. CURTIS’ BUFFET 9825 MARKE STREET. EFAS OFTHE First a sue 1904, Will open this magnificent Louis Deppe, Sao AAS ane Wines, Whiskies, Brandies, Markel St. & Jefferson Av. SL LOUIS, Ifo. MRS. CORA EUARD, FIst-cLAss Fashionable Dressmaker NEEDLE WORK. CALL av 3731 Vista Ave. A New Rooming House. Mre. Mary White has fitted up a new rooming houte at 200 South 14th street, [t ir, indeed, a model in beauty and sonvenience. She has ten rooms fitted up in the most elegant style from bot- tom to top. She is now ready to receive guests, both single and married. Don’t fail to give hera call. She will give general satisfaction to her many guests. Remember her number—200 Sonth 14th street. ‘Telephone—Kinloch C-397. THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dealer in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, 2601 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. California Canned Goods a Sp>~alty, Mrs, J, W. Wheeler, MODISTE. Dressmaking, Designing, Cutting, Fitting, ‘ Furchasing, AR AMSEY’Sp: THE STRICTLY MODERN ROOMING HOUSE Of the clty for Gentlemen and the genera) I2 S. 15th Street. (ARS, HATTIE J, RAMSEY, Proprietress. CHURCH SERVICES. St. Paul A. M. E. Church Services. Preaching, Sunday, 11:00am Sunday School, 2:00 pm Preaching, - 7:30 Pm All-Sainte’ Epiecopal Church Services. Communicn, 7:00am Preaching. Sunday, 11:00am Sunday School, 1:00pm Preaching, 7:00 p m Central Baptist Church Services. Freaching, Sunday, 11:00 2m Sunday School, 2:30 pm Preaching, 7:00 p m Metropolitan A.M.E.Z.Chureh Services, Eresching, -unday, 11:00am Sanday School, 2:30 pm Preaching, 7:00 pm Firet Baptist Churel: Services. Preaching, Sunday, 11:30am Sunday School, 2200 pm Preaching, 7:30 p m Centennial M. E. C!urch Services. Preaching, Sunday, 11:30 a ix Sunday School, 2:00 pm Preaching, 7:00 p m Tabernacle Baptist Church Services. Preaching. Sunday, 11:00am Sunday School, 1:00 pm B.Y. PB. U., 6:30 pm Preaching, 8:00 pm Antioch Baptist Charch Services. Preaching, Sunday, 11:00am Sunday Sehool, 1:00pm Boy. PAU,, 6:30pm Preaching, 7:30pm Wednesday eyening. Prayer Meeting. Friday evening, Young Pecwle’e Prayer Meeting. Rey. Fred. McKinney, Pastor. J. A. Smith, Clerk. All church notices must be mailed to this office on or before Wedneday of each week. Reporters will be sent wherever rev quested. Only notify this office. A FIRST-CLASS ees pierce a mars, alone aided Sree Eee ie, oe Se a ed a Ne mt eS 1331 POPLAR STREET GIVE THEM 4 CALL ~ FANNIE LEE World’s Fair Artist Pictures of all kinds called for and delivered. All sizes crayon, pastel, Sere aes en warsteer¢ ete oy a teria searoatia: Easivor eredit. Also lessons given. Call or write to 456 NORTH SARAH ST. MRS. L. A. GORMAN NICELY Furnished Rooms BY THE DAY OR WEEK 1222 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. L. HOPKINS & BRO. Restaurant and Lunch Room Headquarters for Barbers, Porters, Hotel and Railroad Men. PRIVATE DINING ROOMS LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALTY. Fine Imported & Domestic Cigars. 114 N, JcFFERSOW AVENUE, Sf LOUIS. MO. WALTER S$, FARRINGTON, Walter S. Farrington is doing a great business on Leonard and Channing avenues asa Veterinary Dentist, Clip- ping, Braking and Styling Horses. He is an expert at his business. Express and Coal business on Channing avenue between Olive and Losust streets. All orders are promptly attended to. 308 North Leonard avenue. = NEWSOME & RANDALL, Stenographers and Typewriters, ‘Applicants prepared for Civil Service Examinations. Office 4265 St. Ferdinand Ave. GEO. W. F. BULLOCK, * . Ladies’ Barber AND TONSORIALIST $320 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis. S. P. PERKINS, Tennessee Shaviug Parlor Everything Neat, Clean and Up-to-date- 1326 Morgan Street, mre EE TOUT, MO ys 108 Thirty-two diagrams showing Jacob Shafer and Frank C. Ives, famous billard players, at the stand No. 2, 2226 Market street. A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. [Name] The above cut represents Mr. A. A. Brooks, the proprietor of two billiard hall, at 1322 Market and 2236 Market The above cut represents Mr. A. A. Brooks, the proprietor of two billiard hall, at 1322 Market and 2236 Market With the approach of the New Year comes a momentous event in the history of St. Louis. Never since its early settlement has there been as great a furor as exists at the present time. Little did the early explorers of the Mississippi Valley and the French settlers of this city think that in the distant future the city they had founded in a wilderness would develop into the center of the world's admiration. The celebration of the Louisiana Purchase is one in which all natives will join—it is of wide-spread interest to the world at large. The representation of the Negro race at the Fair will, it is anticipated, be a highly commendable one. The children of the Colored schools have already begun their preparation of the work for the Fair. The journalistic work of the Negro will show his ability in that line. The three Negro papers of our city will make an excellent display. Those who visit the World's Fair will find that it will surpass by far any that has ever been given. No particular booth will be set apart for the Negro race. They will be represented only as American citizens. No discrimination will be made. LAWYERS. LAWYERS. W. M. Farmer. Albert Burgess. E. H. Taylor. J. A. Smith. Crittenden Clark. Mr. Hoffer. Hutchins Inge. R. J. Raymond. L. C. Jones. Mr. Henderson. Thos. Campbell. Walter Roberts. W. P. Curtis. W. D. Scott. Wm. H. Mansifee. O. T. Fields. G. S. Jackson. W. P. T. Jones. J. P. Stafford. Dr. Purcell. Dr. Davis. C. F. Crews. W. N. Perry. J. W. McDowell. S. H. Bell. A. W. Craddock. W. Brabham. C. C. Sibley. DENTISTS. T. A. Curtis. G. H. Anderson. INSTITUTIONS. Provident Hospital, Beaumont and Morgan Sts. Colored Orphan Asylum, 4216 Natural Bridge Road. Central Baptist Poor Old Saints' Home, Morgan St., near Jefferson Ave. Y. M. C. A. Home' Association, 2633 Lucas Ave. Colored Catholic Orphan Asylum, Normandie. Pullman Car Porters. There are between 300 and 400 Colored men who live in St. Louis who are porters on the Pullman cars. They make good money, such as to put them above want. This year, 1904, we will have one column set apart for such news. J. W. WHEELER, Manager. Anderson Russell, successor to Russell & Gordon, undertaker and embalmer, livery and boarding, carriages furnished for all occasions. 18-20-22 Market street, St. Louis. Phone, Kinloch C, 390. Branch, 609 East Missouri avenue, East St. Louis. Ill. Phone, If so, go to the Standard Pool & Billiard Parlors. They are the leaders of the city for pastime pleasure. No saloon connected. Strictly first-class. Hall No. 1 at 1323 Market Street Hall No. 2 at 2326 Market Street A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. 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. Mr. Lind- bon at 2032 cove." This love bespeak ness, along don't forget improvement our race. & THOM- diters and coached for Tabulating, nineograph letters tak- your office. Prepared in Give us a avenue; NTS. otherwise on the fol- Shop. warmest Clean tow- coal man office. Four way person try them. N, Mgr. 217 Wash- and Jew- North Jef- and Pine used to see tons. Will Clocks all prices. Each order made to and re- d guaran- e greatest is now be- ARNETT E. L. ARNET Wines, Liquor Chinese Restaurant in Connection AT ALL 2801 MORGAN HEADQUARTERS OF BAN The Jeffe 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 bespeak 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. NOTICE. NEWSOME, RANDALS & THOMAS, Stenographers, Typewriters and Reporters. Competitors coached for civil service examination. Tabulating, letter press copies and mineograph work a speciality. 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. They must report weekly, otherwise no paper will be sent them on the following week. Imported Wines L ATHLUT 715 North 12th Street, S. L. PIC They are the leaders of the city for pastime pleasure. No saloon connected. Strictly first-class. Hall No.1 at 1323 Market Street Hall No.2 at 2326 Market Street Has Opened a Saloon. NOTICE 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. JOINN W. ALWIRAN, Mgr. 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. ADMIBED BY ALL. Miss Hallie A. Brown, the greatest elocutionist of our race that is now before the public. She is meeting with success in teaching the art. Miss Brown has appeared before all the crowned heads in Europe. She possesses marvelous powers for conveying her art to others. We wish her success in our city. WALTER S. FARRINGTON. Walter S. Farrington is doing a great business on Leonard and Channing avenues, as a Veterinary Dentist, docking, clipping, breaking and styling horses. He is an expert at his business. Express and coal business on Channing avenue, between Olive and Locust. All orders are promptly attended to. 308 N. Leonard avenue. 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. LOWERY & MASON Will soon open a first-class cafe at 2321 Market street. It will be in keeping with the beautiful saloon, which will be the finest of the fine. Tom Turpin has just returned from a hunting trip. He brought three ducks, three rabbits, cold feet and was as hungry as a wolf, yet he had on a Stop that cough. Pickett's Cough Syrup. 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. NETT'S PLACE E. L. ARNETT, Proprietor. Bines, Liquors and Cigars Restaurant in Connection. Duck Nudles AT ALL HOURS. 01 MORGAN STREET RTERS OF BANNER BASE Chinese Restaurant in Connection. Duck Nudles and Chop Suey AT ALL HOURS. 2801 MORGAN STREET, HEADQUARTERS OF BANNER BASE BALL CLUB. The Jefferson Bar. GEORGE WILLIAMS, Proprietor. United Wines Liquors and ATHLETIC CLUB th 12th Street, St. I S. L. PICKETT h DRUGS D Imported Wines Liquors and Cigars. THE ALCOVE. All Nations invited except Carrie. This is one of the finest Buffet and Cafe in the West. Everything up-to-date with a first-class Orchestra. WILKINSON & LINDSAY, Props. and General Repair Work. All work promptly attended to. Call and see me. 2837 MANCHESTER AVE. Shop-2816 Walnut Street. AND IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE, KNOWN AS THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. Connecting the Commercial Centers and Rich Farms of MISSDURI, The Broad Corn and Wheat Fields and Thriving Cities of KANSAS, The Fertile River Valleys, Trade Centers and Rolling Fields of NEBRAKA, The Grand, Pictougeque and Enchanting Scenery, and e.c. Famous Mining Districts of COLORADO, The Agricultural, Fruit, Mineral and Timber Lands, and Famous Hot Springs of ARKANSAS, The Sugar Plantations and immense Rice Fields of LOUISIANA, The Cotton and Grain Fields, the Cattle Ranges and Winter Resorts of TEXAS, Historical and Scenic OLD AND NEW MEXICO, And forms with its Customers the Popular Winter Routes to CALIFORNIA For descriptive and illustrated pamphlets of any of the above States, address Companies' Agents, or H.C. TOWNSEND, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, ST. LOUIS. S PLACE , Proprietor. s and Cigars. . Duck Nudles and Chop Suey HOURS. AN STREET, NER BASE BALL CLUB. quorts and Cigars. MIC CLUB St. Louis, Mo. CKETT. UGS Daily IN AVENUE, and Lawton Aves. 1 Night. Both Telephones. LCOVE. This is one of the finest Buffet Everything up-to-date ss Orchestra. IAMS, Manager. INDSAY, Props. St. Louis. WILLIAM DOVER, Prop R. J. RAYMOND, Attorney - at - La 1111 Clark Ave., St. Louis, Mo DOVER, Proprietor RAYMOND, ey - at - Law, k Ave., St. Louis, Mo. WILLIAM DOVER, Proprietor R. J. RAYMOND, Attorney - at Law, 1111 Clark Ave., St. Louis, Mo. The Greeley Saloon. Fine Wines, IA Excursionists give us a call Ask for it 1201 Morgan St Jas. Williams, MN Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Jas. Williams, MIXERS Chas. St. Clair. GEO. FOUNTAIN, M gr PLEASE YOU NO ONE CAN. THAT IS APPROPRIATE SERVED HERE. SMITH, Manager. EELY RESORT. LIQUID REFRESHMENTS TO BE HAD. Wash Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. IF WE CAN'T PLEASE YOU EVERYTHING THAT IS APPROPRIATE STEVE SMITH, M THE GREELY CHOICEST OF LIQUID REFRESHMENT S. E. Cor. Twelfth and Wash Streets, The "Owl" Saloon 33 South 20th Street IF WE CAN'T PLEASE YOU NO ONE CAN. EVERYTHING THAT IS APPROPRIATE SERVED HERE. STEVE SMITH, Manager. THE GREELY RESORT. CHOICEST OF LIQUID REFRESHMENTS TO BE HAD. S. E. Cor. Twelfth and Wash Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bottled Beer Everything Genuine Remember the Place Phone: Kinloch B 1817. WILLIAM JAMES and MR. R. SAUNDERS, Managers CHARLEY HABRIS, Proprietor A. RUSSEL UNDERTAKER AND A. RUSSELL, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER, 2120 Market Street. CARRIAGES FURNISHED FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Kinloch C390. United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious G. W. ROBINSON, Market Street. D FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Kinloch C390. 2120 Market Street. CARRIAGES FURNISHED FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Kinloch C390. 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 G. W. ROBINSON, Second-Hand Furniture BOUGHT AND SOLD. Moving and Expressing, General Jobbing and Repairing of Ranges, Stoves, Etc. a Specialty. 4025 Easton Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO. 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. [Name not visible] In excellence of goods, appropriateness of designs, accommodation to peculiar conditions and reasonable prices, this company challenges competition and invites your patronage. My long official relation with these orders enables me to know and appreciate the wants and requirements of my brothers and sisters, and since I am devoting my entire attention to these interests, I can guarantee you entire satisfaction in the choicest goods at the lowest prices. Write for catalogue, price list and descriptive circular. Thanking you in advance for your co-operation in outfitting and raising our fraternary orders to a higher plane, I am yours fraternally, QUINCY REGALIA COMPANY, Per WILLIS N. BRENT, Afro-American Dept. A new second-hand furniture store has been opened at 806 North Fourteenth street by L. W. Vinegar. 1409 Market Street B. MUNCHWEILER Dealer in LADIES' and GENTS' SHOES DON'T FORGET THE NUMBER 1409 Market Street Mr. John Fitzhugli, 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. 2336 WASH ST....Furnished rooms for rent to men; rooms comfortably furnished; on second and third floors; with or without board. T. T. Thompson. Ruth Temple No. 163, of S. M. T. meets the fourth Friday in each month at the True Reformers' Hall. Mrs. Jennie Irving, W. P.; Ada B. Dardy, secretary. All are invited. Dardy, sec --- JEFF. SMITH. Propr. 1 A. B. C. A Coal Yard. PRIVATE DETECTIVE—Coi- | tections successfully handled. Evi- dence procured for divorces. Shadowing and other detective work done by a well-educcted and experienced Colored man. Have just closed successfully one of the dargest civil cases in the history of the! city. Address PRIVATE ‘DETECTIVE, 2617 Lawton Ave Best References. | All persons desiring to perfect them- selves in the manner of speech should give Miss Hallie Q. Brown, 2635 Lu- ‘cas 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 PRIDH, at 3103 Fair ave- nue. a Mr. H. 0. Carrol, of 726 North ‘Twelfth street, is working up a good sale for The Palladium. He sells about 30 copies each week. Mr. Carrol is a worthy old man. All the saloon men take delight in buying The Palladium. WANTED—25 young Colored men, with common school education, to pass civil service examinations, and prepare themselves for positions in government. service, on the World's Fair Grounds, in 1904. Call and see Newsome & Ran- “days any evening at their office, 4265 St. Ferdinand avenue. { Venice, Ill. ‘The good people of Venice, Ill., ana 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. Wat- dkins, and all admit that he is @ busi- ‘uess 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 Palladium for the stand {t took in defending them when the Old Black Man took delight in sticking that congregation in the short ribs. At that time ThoPalladium tuundered 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 twe hroys, ages seven and nine years, will <all on Mrs. Bouyer, of 710 North -aurth street, for full particulars. Anderson Russell, the undertaker, ie doing a fine business, and wilt make his mark, as he is yet a young man Some woman will soon, soon! Well, he 4s not married No. 2120 Market street. FOR SALE. At Webster Groves, Mr. B. F. Hen- erson has a beautiful residence, 200 feet by 150 feet, two-story, containing five rooms. It has an orchard con- taining 100 frait trees, a good well and two cisterns. Location, Church and Sharp avenues; price, $3,000. Partial payments, Call at 1107 Clark avenue. B, M. HENDERSON, Attorney-at-Law, MR. PATON JAMES. ‘We take pleasure in presenting to the public Mr. Paton James, coal and ice dealer, at 11 Targee street. In 1885 Mr. James was porter in the Pullman service, and served in that capacity until 1891, Azter that he continued in the same company, but became known 2s a money-lender. He retained this position two years, after which he went into the coal and ice business at 401. Targee street. He was burned out, Joring about $1,100. He then moved to 11 Targee, or Johnson street, where he is now doing @ good business, Mr. Jamas is a very sociable man, and je ‘Well liked by all with whom he conite in contact. —— MR. A. L. LEE, ‘Representing the PALACE, LAUNADER, guarantees satistaction and prompt service, The best Collar and Cuff work In the city, Please address ali com- munications to 2825 st. Louis avenue. MISS N. GRAVES, FRSTCAS RSSMAKER , PLAIN SEWING ALSO DONE. Call 3731 VISTA AVENUE. Bee Mrs. Susan Gross, 2609 Pine Street. ° ° Millinery . _ Up-to-date ate. Trimmings and all awaterial in taatline eas #2 TRON « Ais — Bay fore See “ence ' s SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. comme Copp ee an MISSOURI, Sena Pees cater ua KANSAS, se rose mA ARIAS ont at NEBRASKA, eorsrle panels Mining Banton a" COLORA! BO, he rated ons Mee is ARKANSAS, ane neat NS an LOUISIANA, bs i in USA Saar TEXAS, ene | OLD AND NEW MEXICO, | pep A es iek CALIFORNIA 2 eis in soe eres Te He. TOWNSEND. eta Paenge en Tat ga MRS. L. CLARK’S Hair Dressing Parlor ! She treats the scalp, stops the hair from falling out. Best of attention is given to all ladies’ work. 2115 Lucas Ave., St, Bouis, Mo. “Follow the Flag.’’ ‘=—< Banner ==\ Route To the Greut Gateways Kensas City, Chicago, Omaha, Toledo & Buffalo. Through sleepers to New York and the East. Mag- nificent Equipment and Train Service. Ticket Office, Eigth and Olive streets i BAD NEVER BEEN KISSED, Neglected ‘Ten-Yenr-Old nd Could Not Remember Ever Having Re- eakcnd Gd Beaders Chiead, I once made a tour of the almshouset of the state of New York, describing them exactly as they were. Every emo tion that can be awakened by sorrow was felt during the trip, writes Julius Cha.nbers in the Reader Magazine. The most pathetic incident occurred at tht poorhouse of Essex county, located ix the hills beyond Whallonsburg, neat Lake Champlain, I should say that the trip was made at the request of a state commissioner of charities, who desired that the truth should be told. ‘After inspecting the wards for the aged women and insane, I walked acrost ‘an open court, deep with mud, to visil the children’s quarters. While there, s small, red-faced, red-headed lad attract: ed my notice, I patted him on tbe shoulder and asked his name. He gave it prompily, told me he was ten yeart old and that his father and mother were dead. I felt deeply touched by the child’s words. Soon after I left the rais- erable shed in which these children were herded together and started to recross the yard. I felt a tug at my coat and found my little friend behind me. His eyes looked up into mine so pitifully that I asked: “What can Ido for you, my boy?” “I want you to kiss me.” “Certainly; but why?” “I never was kissed in my life!” ‘When I came to write that story for publication I developed its full pathos giving the name of the fatherless and motherless lad. As a result he was adopted by a wealthy family near Sara- toga; he has been well raised, given @ college education and is to-day heir toa fortune. WORKINGMAN’s COST OF LIVING Uureau of Labor Finds Average tx 2,567 Families Ia $768.54 Per Year for All Expenses. ‘The bureaa of labor has issued a bul. letin on the epst.of living of working. men’s families, showing that of 2,067 families in 33 states, from whom deta was obtained, the average income j:er family was $827.19, an average exper-d- {ture for all purposes $768.54, average expenditure per family for food $326.90, and average size of family 5.31 per- sons, The last figure is seven-tenths above the average of private famlies in the whole country, as shown by the census of 1900. ‘The food expense is more than 4234 per cent. of the expenditure for all pur- poses, An extended investigation cov- ering the years 1890-1902 shows that the cost of food reached its highest in 1902, the average then being 10.9 per ‘cent. above the average for the decade 1890-1899, and an increase of 16.1 pet cent. compared with 1896, the year of the lowest prices. It is announced as a conservative conclusion that the increase in the of living, as a whole, in 1902, when compared with the year of lowest prices, was not over 16.1 per cent., the figure given as the incrensed cost oj foodas-shown by this investigation, UMS Gir, George R. Scott, of the Witness, re- lated'a touching little Incident in a recent feaue of that paper, of alittle child who had been punished for some slight misde- meanor, and was soon heard, from the se- clusion in which she had been left, calling her papa to come to her; and when ques- tioned as to what she wanted of papa, replied: “I want you to wipe the tears from my eyes.”” Ih response to the touch- ing appeal, the loving father went to the Uttle one and tenderly wiped away all her tears, So the dear little eyes wore dried, the sorrowful heart comforted, and the ttle one calmly went to sleep. The fol- lowing lines suggested by this sweet little story were writien at the request of Mr. Scott, although the writer scarcely dares to hope that her thoughts oa this beautiful tople will quite come up to Mr, Scott's idea.) Dear littie Marle had been naughty, and knew ‘The sorrow of naughtiness born; Her young heart was aching; each moment ‘she grew More sorrowful, lonely, forlorn. Ac lengih she cai bear {t no tonger, and cries: ‘Com, papa, 1 want you; wipe the tears from my eyes.” Tho heart of the father is touched by that ery; ‘He hastens to his darling’s relief. He hears every sob, every pitivul sigh ‘Phat tells of the litte one's erlets And the father-love speaks in the blessing that lies In his touch as he wipes all the tears from her eyes, Peace comes with that touch; for the foun- tain of tears Is sealed, and no longer she weeps. The pain {hat has filled her young heart | disappears And sweetly the little one sleeps. She sleeps: still her voice in the father's ears cries: Come, papa, I want you; wipe the tears from my’ eyes.” © Thou great Al Father, Thy wonderful love, Earth's father-love—great though It be But feebly portrays, In Phy Heayen above Earth's sorrows reach even to Thee, ‘Thou hearest forever each sad voice that cries: “Come, Father, Iwant Thee; wipe the tears from my eyes.” Thy sip-stricken children, through all the long years Since sin bore its frultage of pain, O'er burdened with sorrow and blinded by tears, Have called Thee, and never in vain. Thou hast heard, and hast answered the! pitiful erles: “Come, Father, we want, Thee; wipe the tears from our eyes.” Thou hast, and Thou wilt, as time onward shall roll ‘Through all the long ages to be, Thine cars shall be open to hear every ‘soul That pleadingly calls unto Thee, Whatever the sorrow that speaks in those cries, ‘Thy kind han@ shali wipe all the tears from all eyes. Peace comes with Thy coming; no longer they weep Who cail Thee, and fee! Thy hand pressed To thelr eyes in their sorrow; but sweetly they sleep ‘Az the babe'on the fond mother's breast © Father, at last, when Death's hand on ts ites, | Once tore, and forever, wipe the tears from our eyes, —rmily Stuart Lawrence. in N. ¥. Witness. CONCERNING BOGS. Always Receiving, Never Giving Makes Plague Spots in Natural and Moral Worlds. What isa bog? ‘The veriest schoolboy kmows that it isa bit of marshy ground into which surface water flows without finding an outlet. ‘The standing water upon this saturated ground becomes stagnant, and is usually covered with a nauseous green slime, the abode of rep- tiles, where only the wild water grasses flourish in the sour, fermenting earth, It is a place offensive to the senses, a blot upon the fair face of nature. The secret of this plague spot is that a bag absorbs, but it never gives forth in blessing. It turnsthe good things it receives into pes- tilential characteristics. Alas, says Philadelphia Young Peo- ple, that there should be such mon- strosities as human bogs in the world! Like their prototype of the earth, they absorb whatever comes in their way, but never impart the good they have taken in. Men have an unlimited ap- petite for sermons, but that is the end of It, so far as putting them in practice is concerned. They never do anything for Christ or humanity, Neither time, money, influence, nor sympathy is shared or imparted. Their one accomplishment is to absorb. With no outlet, the very things that naturally uplift and ennobie, bring about festering, destructive con- ditions which work lasting woe and harm. They carry a noxious atmos- phere. ‘The recipe for becoming a bog isa sim- ple one. Always receive, never impart. Let self fill the center and circumference of life, and the result will be a moral bog, odfous in the eyes of God, and a baleful influence in the world. What Our Dead Do for Us, We often think of ourdead, and we are inclined at many a time to do what we know they would have been glad to have us do. There are earthly ties that are sundered, but are the ties of spirit ‘wholly separated between those beyond the veil and those on this side? “See- ing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses,” can we he- lieve this to be so? George Eliot says on this point: “The dead are. never dead to us until we have forgotten them; they can be injured by us, they can be wounded, they know all our peni- tence, all our aching sense that their place is empty, all the kisses we bestow ‘on the smallest relic of thelr presence.” It ig a gain to ourselves, whatever it be yo our dead, when we bear ourselves lovingly toward the dead as if they were conscious of our loving spirit—s. 8, Times, "RELIGION OF A GENTLEMAN. Maues Allowances for the Short: ‘comluga of Some Others—Htas- ee ee eee “At the very least a man’s religion cught to make him a gentleman.” Mr. Alford spoke with some impa- tience, says the Youth's Companion. “What personal illustration are you going to follow that remark with?” asked his friend, with a smile. “I have a personal illustration in mind, but you hayen't yet assented to the general proposition.” “I am disposed to be conservative. A man’s religion ought to do a great many things that it does not always do, You must allow something for the man.” “But I was giving what I counted the ‘irreducible minimum.’ ” “And the thing of most importance? ‘Then you are mistaken. Religion may sometimes be very real and not make a man a gentleman; nor is the making of a gentleman the thing of impor- tance. I suspect that you are referring to our mutual friend Carson.” “Yes; he is at it again. A more ob- streperous, unbalanced and mischief- making man I never Knew.” “I knew one who was more so—Car- son himself.” “You think his religion has improved him?” “{ know it. Before his conversion Carson was as you know him, only more so and in another way. He is a hard man to get on with, because he gets impatient with others when they are less zealous than he is in good works He was once as reckless and wanton in pursuit of evil as he now is intemperately zealous for good. He was as quarrelsome as he is now—more s0, in fact—and a good deal less likely to be on the right side when he quar- reled. Moreover, he was not then, as he is now, penitent after his blunders. “Yon did not know that he was a man capable of penitence? The in- tensity of his zeal in error when he is wrong is the measure of his self-con- demnation when he is over the heat of his passion. He is quick-tempered, hasty in speech, uncharitable in judg- ment, narrow in his outlook—what more shall I admit? He was once all this and more. And now he is, first of all, absolutely sincere; there is not a @ishonest fiber in his being, He is in dead earnest, and might well put to shame some men of more culture who take things easy. From the soles of his feet to the ends of his red hair he is full of human sympathy that goes out to every living thing that God has made, full of readiness to help, and he never seems to get tired. . “He is a valuable man, and his re- ligion is a grand success, but it will never make him a gentleman; he will always be a blunderer, a man of hasty speech, deficient in the graces of the Christian life. But if you knew him as I do, he would be about the last man you Would choose to illustrate the fail- ure of religion to change a life for good.” ‘The other man was silent for a time. “I did not know all this,” he sald, af- ter a little. “I must make more allow- ance for Carson—and perhaps there are some things that T can learn from him. Tam just wondering whether my own religion has done as much for me.” “Nevertheless,” said his friend, “your | proposition was partly right. A man’s religion ought to make him a gentle- man. There is no good reason why a ‘man, being already a gentleman, ‘should not also be a Christian; and ‘there certainly is no reason why a Christian should not add this excellent grace and be a gentleman. But relig- ion is not of necessity a failure, even Jif it does not in every ease make a man a gentleman.” WORDS OF WISDOM. But Patience was willing to walt— John Bunyan. ‘To-morrow’s burden prevents to-day’s | blessing.—Ram’'s Horn. | ‘A sunny temper gilds the edges of life's blackest cloud—Guthrie. Active participation in the duties of this world seems to be the surest safe- guard for the health of body and mind, —Lydia Maria Child. The only greatness is unselfish love. . . . ‘here is a great difference be- tween trying to please and giving pleas- ure—Henry Drummond. Write your name in kindness, love and mercy on the hearts of those who come in contact with you, and you will never be forgotten.—Chalmers. Cheerfulness is a small virtue, it is true, but it sheds such a brightness around us in this life that neither dark clouds nor rain can dispel its happy in- ftuence.—E. V. B. Alexander. So long as we love we serve; go long as we are loved by others I would almost say that we are indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend — Robert Louis Stevenson. There is no noble life save that which is lived above the uncharitableness, the discontent which fills human intercourse everyday. . . . Atthe last there can be no beauty for you or me but the Deauty of holiness.—Mrs. Mary Clemmer Hudson. For God esteems St one of his glories, that He brings good out of evil; and therefore it were cut reason, we should trust God to govern His own world as He pleases; and that we should patiently wait till the change cometh, or the rea- son be discovered.—Jeremy Taylor, It is not in our Lord’s Cross and Pas- sion that His patience comes most home to us. . . . Patience with the dafly disappointments of life, patience with the follies, the unworthiness, the in- gratitude of those one loves—these things are our daily example. Wounds in the house of our friends take human nature by surprise and God only can teach us to bear them.—Julia H. Ewing. as ee ee Toten Dae eee ee Te f GOVERNOR OF OREGO! Uses Pe-ru-na—fA_in His Fanily For Colds se and Grip, CAPITOL BUILDING, SALEM, OREGON. A Totter Beam The Gererner of Oreron. Ask Your Druggist for a free Peruna Almanac fcr 1104, ge a = NO MONEY TILL. 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He refers to the previous legislation authorizing the president to conciliate a state with a foreign state in the canal, and if after a reasonable lapse of time it was found impossible to secure the canal, he would revert to the Nicaraguan route for the construction of the canal. The later alternative, he says, is now unnecessary, because the treaty with Colombia by him has been secured. Referring to the rejection of the treaty with Colombia by him, he marked the climax of the effort on the part of the United States to secure, so far as legislation was concerned, the economic and economic isthmus. The effort to secure a treaty for this purpose with one of the Central American republics did not stand on the ground. He says the treaty under any ordinary conditions. "Under the Hay-Pauncefote treaty it was explicitly provided that the United States would be the canal which was to be built, keeping it open for the vessels of all nations on equal terms. The United States thus assumed the position of guardian of the maritime world, the guardian of the world. The guardian included as a matter of course the building of the canal. The enterprise was recognized as responding to an international need; and it would be the veriest travesty on right and justice in the world. The session of the isthmus as having the right 'to close the gates of intercourse on the great highways of the world, and justify the trade and travel belong to them and that they choose to shut them.' Position of United States. "When this government submitted to Congress that it would allow things were there, already settled, that 'One was that the canal should be built. The time for delay, the time for permitting the attempt to be made by private enterprise, the time for permitting the government to develop or develop the work, was past. The United States had assumed in connection with the canal certain responsibilities not only to its own people, but to the people of the nation, tentatively demanded that there should no longer be delay in beginning the work." "Second-While it was settled that the canal should be built without unnecessary or improper delay, it was no less clearer in a spirit of justice but in a spirit of generosity with the people through whose land we might build it. The Hay-Herran treaty, if it erred at all, erred in the words of the Colombian government. In our anxiety to be fair we had gone to the very verge in yielding to a weak nation's demands what that nation was helplessly with. The only criticisms made upon the administration for the terms of the Hay-Herran treaty were for having granted too much to Colombia, not for failure to grant enough to Colombia, not for congruence with the press, at the time that this treaty was formulated, was there complaint that it did not in the fullest and ample manner guarantee to Colombia everything that she could by any color of ing so good that they are willing to promise its unconditional ratification if only they desert those who have shown themselves themselves to show themselves unfriendly the power to undo what they did. I pass by the question as to what assurance we have that they would now keep themselves together and ratify the treaty if they had the power; for, of course, I will not for one moment discuss the possibility of the United States committing an act of such base action to abandon the new republic of Panama. Report of Commander Hulkbard. The president emphatically denies that this government had any hand in the instigating of the war, and that world die, that such was imminent, and the navy department took necessary measures to protect American interests in the war, copies of the orders sent to commanding officers of American warships, and their various reports upon the situation, finally making war upon the United States at Colon, and quotes the report of Commander Hubbard, of the Nashville, dated November 11, 1862, in a report Commander Hubbard says in part: "I am positive that the determined attitude of our men, their coolness and evidence, has a most salutary and decisive effect on the immediate situation and was the initial step in the ultimate abandoning of Colon by these troops and their return to the field." "I feel that I cannot sufficiently strongly represent to the department the grossness of this outrage and the insult to our dignity, even apart from the savages of the world." In view of the reports of the various naval officers in Panama waters the president concludes "that, instead of there having been a military government for the maintenance of order and the protection of life and property on the isthmus of Panama, the American warship had been too long delayed; so long, in fact, that there were but 42 marines and sailors available to land and protect the lives of American men and sailors in Panama, with which this little band of men wearing the American uniform faced ten times their number of armed foes, bent on capturing the sailors and the Colombian commander, that prevented a murderous catastrophe. At Panama, when the revolution broke out, there was no American man-of-war and no American sailor or sailor, but the Hulls of two entire impartiality towards both sides, preventing any movement, whether by the Colombians or the Americans, to produce bloodshed. On November 9 he prevented a body of the revolutionists from landing at Colon." No Complicity in Revolution. Referring to the charges of complicity of this government in the revolution the peril. "I hesitate to refer to the injurious insinuations which have been made of complicity by this government in the revolutionary movement in Panama as desistence as a result of its as of propriety, or because for my mentioning them in the fear lest unthinking persons might mistake for acquiescence the silence of mere self-respect. I think proposition is therefore, that no part with this government may any part in preparing, inclination to encourage the late revolution in the Isthmus of Panama, and that save from the reports of our military and naval officers, given above, no one connected with this government had any previous knowledge of the revolution except such as was accessible to any person of ordination to read the newspapers and kept up a current acquaintance with public affairs." After thus treating extensively the events leading up to and during the revolution, he referred to the recognition of the new government to the United States, and in this connection he says: Reasons for Ratification. He reviews these reasons at considerable length and justifies the speedy recognition on either and all of them. He reiterates to precedents to show that treaties concluded with one nation are binding upon the successors of that nation, thus the treaty of 1789 was transferred first to Colombia and now to Panama. Of second reason he says: "Such is the scheme to which it was proposed that the United States should be relegated to the construction of the canal was to be relegated to the indefinite future, while Colombia was, by reason of her own delay, to be placed in the 'more advantageous' situation of the canal because of the sensation to be paid by the United States for the privilege of completing the canal, but also the $40,000,000 authorized by the New Panama Canal company. That the attempt to carry out this scheme would have brought Colombia into conflict with the government of Panama. The United States have counted upon immunity from the consequences of the attempt, even though the construction of the canal was to be subjected. On the first appearance of danger to Colombia, this government would have been summoned to interpose, with the guaranty of the treaty of 1836; and all this in support of a plan which, while characterizing the construction of the guaranty of our own highest interests, was fitly to end in further injury to the citizens of a friendly nation, whose enorogement in their generous efforts to pierce the Isthmus have become a matter of history." Of the third reason for speedy recognition the president says in part: "In the third place, I confidently maintain that the recognition of the republic is the most important of the interests of collective civilization. If ever a government could be said to have received a mandate from civilization to build the republic, the responsibility which was demanded in the interest of mankind, the United States holds that position with regard to the enactment of the canal; to build the canal was definitely announced, there have come from all quarters assurances of approval and encouragement. In which the rights of the citizens were titilated; and to general assurances were added specific acts and declarations. In order that no obstacle might stand in our way of building the canal, the rights under the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and agreed to its abrogation, receiving in return being but our honorable pledge to build the canal and protect it as an open highway. Justified by Collective Civilization. "That our position as the mandatory of civilization has been by no means misconceived is shown by the promptitude with which the power of Panama, followed by our lead in recognizing Panama as an independent state. Our action in recognizing the new republic has been followed by like recognition on the part of France, Germany, Denmark, Russia, Sweden and Norway. We have been in the British, Italy, Costa Rica, Japan, and Austria-Hungary, "Instead of using our forces, as we were invited by Colombia to do, or the government to impose our rights and interests and the interests of the civilized world, and of compelling the submission of the people of the isthmus to those whom they regarded as oppressors, we must open and prevent its invasion. Meanwhile, the only question now before us is that of the ratification of the treaty. For it is to be remembered that a failure has been done, will not restore Panama to Colombia, and will not alter our obligation to keep the transit open across the isthmus, and to prevent any outside power from conclusion let me repeat that the question actually before this government is not that of the recognition of Panama as an independent republic. That is already an accomplishment, and question is whether not we shall build an isthman canal." How Did He Cause It? Bobby—I say, Mr. Updyke, what do you suppose Clara said about you just before you came in? Mr. Updyke—I haven't an idea in the world, Robert. Bobby (amazed)—Well, you've guessed it! That's just what she did say!—Stray Stories. Natural Mistake. Harry Blueface—Ah, the good woman has come out, to acquire my new racing auto. isn't it go, ma'am? Good Woman—Why, no, sir. I heard the horn and thought it was the fish peddler. Philadelphia Record. Plenty of Them. Briggs - Gilder has taken me out in his automobile quite frequently of late. Griggs—Well, I suppose he wants to have you share his pleasures. "You mean his troubles."—Detroit Free Press. Good News from Minnesota. Lakefield, Minn., Jan. 4.—Mr. William E. Gentry of this place is one of the best-known and most-highly respected men in Jackson County. For 45 years he has suffered with Kidney Trouble and now at 77 years of age he has found a complete cure and is well. His cure is remarkable because of the length of time he had been suffering. Cases of 40 years' standing might be considered incurable, but the remedy that cured Mr. Gentry seems to know no limit to its curative power. Mr. Gentry says: "I have suffered with misery in my back for about 45 years and had all the troublesome symptoms of Kidney and Urinary disease. I tried various remedies, but I found I tried Dodd's kidney Pills. Now I have no pain in my back and feel quite well in every way. "I am 77 years of age and I feel better than I have for the last 40 years. I attribute it all to Dodd's Kidney Pills." As Revised. Crowell—Say, some of these old maxims make me weary. Now, there's the one about a friend in need being a friend indeed. Howell—Well, what's the matter with Howell—Well, what's the matter with that? 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K.-B 2008 WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS please state that you saw the Advertisement in this paper. [Name] BASE C. WILLIAMS, Proprietor 400 Headq 1300 MORGAN STREET BASE BALL CLUB C. WILLIAMS. Proprietor 400 BAR. And President 400 BASE BALL CLUB. Headquarters the 400 BAR, 1300 MORGAN STREET. Pride of the West Independent Order of the Court of Calantha Meets the Second Wednesday in Each Month, at 2:30 p. m. at Knights of Pythias Hall, Jefferson and Lucas Avenues. Mrs. Maria Campbell, W. C. Mrs. Fannie Newcomb, R. D. 1923 Morgan Street. Electa Temple, Meets Second Thursday of each month at 8:00 p. m., Knights of Pythias Hall, Lucas and Jefferson Aves. Mrs. Annie D. Hyatt, M. W. P. Lulu O. Dell, Sec'y. IF YOU BUY FURNITURE. AT Thuner's ITS GOOD. 2122-24-26 South Broadway MODERN TAILORING GO., L. B. GOLDBERG, Prop. 2818 Manchester Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. NOTE—We also do Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing at Low Prices. J. M. H. Dorsey Wood, Coal & Ice, Hauling to all Parts of the City 2629 Morgan St. Rooming House FOR GENTLEMEN ONLY Gas and Fuel Furnished in Winter Hot and Cold Baths Board if Required Strictly First-Class 4008 Finney Avenue The Palace Hotel 1424 Morgan St. Mrs. Sarah Sprague is conducting a rooming house. Call and get lodging. True Reformers' Hall MADAM IRVING'S Hair Dressing Parlor Shampooing, Straightening, Scalp Massaging a Specialty Braids and Bangs to Match in Color and Quality Barber Shop At CLARK and CENTER STS. Call and have them attend you. S. J. LANE, Proprietor. GEO. COX, Vice-President. GEO. WASHINGTON, Secretary. THE BUD GATEWOOD, Captain. IRVIN WHEELER Business Agen THE 400 BALL CLUB BAR, and President 400 BASE BALL CLUB. quarters the 400 BAR, ET. The Political Outlook for 1904 as Seen by the Palladium Man. The national campaign that is near at hand presents but one fact, that is success for the republican party by an overwhelming indorsement of the party in power by the renomination and triumphant election of Theodore Roosevelt. The Palladium Man would suggest the name of Missouri's Favorite Son, Hon. Cyrus P. Walbridge, for the nomination of vice-president. With such a ticket no power on earth could defeat it. The democratic party is divided into three parts, namely, silver, gold and middle-of-the-roaders. It has been said that no party could reform itself. The Palladium will agree with the same, and sound the warning to the democratic party that we must have reform. The great state of Missouri must come in line with Illinois, Michigan, Iowa and Kansas, and to make a long story short, The Palladium wants to see the books at Jefferson City. With a united party, we will see them. The party has been without a leader since the campaigns of 1896 and 1897. Let the party get together, as it will take all the members of the party to win. Twelve thousand Negro votes in the city; 50,000 in the state. All members of the republican party should be looked after. No man should lead the party who publicly declares that we can win without the Negro vote. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Paul's, A. M. E., Leffingwell and Lawton; Rev. D. P. Roberts, pastor. St. Peter's, A. M. E., Elliott and Montgomery, Rev. James Madison, pastor. St. James, A. M. E., Pendleton and St. Ferdinand; Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor. St. John's Mission, A. M. E., Lowell; Rev. F. E. Clark, pastor. A. M. E. ZION. Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion, 2625 Morgan; Rev. E. D. W. Jones, pastor. St. John's A. M. E. Zion, 113 Eilr St.; Rev. R. P. Christian, pastor. Colored Methodist, 3966 Fairfax avenue; Rev. O. Heavlow, pastor. Lexington Ave. A. M. E. Zion, 4214A Lexington Ave; Rev. Donovan, pastor. M. E Centennial M. E., Elliot and Washington; Rev. Gilliam, pastor. BAPTIST. Central Baptist, Twenty-third and Morgan Sts. First Baptist, Fourteenth and Clark Ave.; Rev. E. C. Cole, pastor. Fifth Baptist, 4117 Papin St. Filgrim Baptist, Kossuth and Pans St.; Rev. Brown, supply. Antioch Baptist, 4223 Kennerly Ave.; Rev. F. McKinney, pastor Mt. Pleasant Baptist, foot Dock St. Pleasant Green Baptist, 711 N. Eleventh St. Baptist Church, 110 N. Leonard Ave.; Rev. Perry, pastor. Chambers Street Baptist, Tenth and Chambers; Rev. Cox, pastor. Compton Hill Baptist, LaSalle St. El Bethel Baptist church, 638 Athlone Ave. Ruck's Church, Baptist, 14th and Morgan: Rev, Rucks, pastor. Bethany, Presbyterian, Nineteenth and Wash Sts.; Rev. Washington, pastor. All-Saints, Episcopalian, 2135 Washington Ave.; Rev. C. M. C. Mason, pastor. Missionary Baptist True Reformers; Rev. J. L. Cohen, pastor. The Palladium presents Mr. Sam Weisman, of 204 North Fourteenth street, better know as Sam, The Tailor. He has been in business for the past five years, and through his advertisements in the Palladium has proven that he believes in assisting a race who patronize him. He is of a jovial disposition and kindhearted to all, irrespective of race or creed. Many of his present customers are those who first patronized him five years ago. They can well vouch for the quality of his work. Start the New Year by giving him a call. S. L. Pickett. Drugs fresh daily. Don't pass his door—2601 Lawton avenue. --- Notice. Maurer Meat and Provision Co. CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STREET. No. 5 S. Fourteenth Street. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: BELL, Main 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1022 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 720. 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. J. H. RAY'S BUFFET. TWENTY-SECOND and MARKET STS. Newly fitted up from bottom to top. Electric lights. Largest Billiard Parlor in the city for the accommodation of our people. JIM RAY, Proprietor. S. J. WILKERSON Merchant Tailor... 2809 Manchester Ave. G. R. CUTTER DEALER IN Dry Goods, Notions, Gents' Furnishings, Etc. Hosiery a Specialty No. 2330 Market St., - St. Louis THE ROSEBUD CAFE AND PRIVATE BUFFET, 2222 MARKET STREET. Open Day and Night. QUICK SERVICE OYSTERS Served in All Styles. LOWERY & MASON, Of Dallas. Of Ft. Worth, Texas. PHONE: D-855. W. B. CATKELL. J. M. HYATT CATHRELL-HYATT Printing Company UP-TO-DATE BOOK AND JOB PRINTING, 3957A Finney Avenue, St. Louis. CALL OR WRITE FOR PRICES. FIELDS & CAMPBELL. Rooming House, 2635 LUCAS AVE. Everything First-Class. All Modern Improvements. ROOMS AT MODERATE PRICES. FIELDS & CAMPBELL, Proprietors. THE PALLADIUM WANTS ADS. IF OUR TRUE FRIENDS WISH TO ASSIST US, THEY WILL SECURE ADS. 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. and Provision Co. MARKETS: MARKET STREET. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: 5 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1022 REVENUE. KINLOCH C 720. in Jefferson Ave. BUFFET, D and MARKET STS. to top. Electric lights. Largest the accommodation of our people. Proprietor. THE WILLIS EXPRESS At No. 12 N. CHANNING AVE., Is an EXPRESSMAN; also BOOT BLACK STAND and COAL. Residence: 110 South Leonard Avenue. The Ingram House 1507 Pine Street. This house has been fitted up in the most fashionable and modern style. BATH And all improvements that make a house com-fortable and home-like. JOHN MEYERS, 104 N. JEFFERSON AVE., Between Chestnut and Market Streets, THE EVERY DAY BARGAIN STORE. DRY GOODS And up-to-date LADIES' AND GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. CRAVENS & HEAD Props. Pink Coat Bar. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. POOL ROOM. S. E. Cor. 22d and Market Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. Wm. A. Overton, Plumbing AND GAS FITTING. Furnaces, Stoves and Ranges Repaired and put up. Expressing and Moving. Phone Kin. D-2137. 1124 N. Sarah St. E MUSEUM Building proper ..... $140,000 Refrigerating plant ..... 20,000 Sculpture ..... 15,003 Electric fountain ..... 3,000 Mineral decorations ..... 5,000 We are the only thoroughly experienced and the only practically competent Colored Undertakers in the city. have our own conveyances and do all our own Carriages furnished for all occasions. Market St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Tele- ters and Waiters Headquarter THE GEM Bough B. WHITE, Proprietor I. SALOON. At 1911 Market St. (Opposite Union Station) es, Liquors, Cigars, and the FAE IN CONNECTION Remember the Gem, 1911 Mar- TELEPHONE K 1386A. K ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS IN EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS Brunswick Sa We have our own conveyances and do all our own work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. 2118-20-22 Market St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Telephone, C-390. Porters and Waiters Headquarters. 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. K7 FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION. EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. The Brunswick Saloon, G. W. HOLT, Proprietor. Market Street, (Near U. luors, Cigars and Tobaccos. MIXERS. quarters for Colored Profession ROSE LUO BAR. op. IN and ri- SON& LOWREY, Chefs, Late of State F Market St., St. L. PHONE: Kinloch D-855. Importe luors. 1925 Market Street, (Near Union Station). Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. ST. LOUIS. Headquarters for Colored Professionals. MASON& LOWREY, Chefs, Late of Dallas State Fair. 2220=22 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. PHONE: Kinloch D-855. WM. P. DYE, Proprietor. chester Ave., St. Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. Louis Dairy Buffet and Pool Room, WM. P. DYE, Proprietor. 2801-3 Manchester Ave., Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis Dairy Co. Delivers exclusively in Bottles to the family trade 2008 Pine Street. DAVE YOUNG Night. The Rosebud Bar, TOM TURPN, Prop. Pool Room in connection. Also a first-class cafe in rear. Open all night and day. All Prices. Private Dining-room. MASON& 2220=22 Mar Fine Wines and Liquors. 100 Do all our own work. occasions. O. Telephone, C-390. Headquarters. GEM. proprietor of ON... market St. (station) s, and the best up-to-date. ECTION.. 1911 Market. USA. DO ROOMS IN CONNECTION. FIRST-CLASS. K Saloon, et, (Near Union Station), ST. LOUIS. Professionals. ROSE BUD BAR efs, Late of Dallas State Fair. St. Louis, Mo. 1855. ROSE BUD BAR ROSE BUD BAR Imported and Domestic Cigars. S ol Room, otor. St. Louis, Mo. E-1812. DYE'S JOHN H. CLARK. Day.