St. Louis Palladium

ST.LOUIS PALLADIUM THE COURT HOUSE Vol. XX. No. 6. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births-- Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. Mr. Frank Morris, of 211 Center street, is still very sick. Mrs. Laura Wheeler, of 3001 Lawton, is quite sick at this writing. W. H. Whitefield left last night for Hot Springs, to spend several days. Mr. Ben Wesley was in Washington a few days ago. Mr. Guy Beirman, head bookkeeper at Mr. Westus', is looking for another Neidner. Next week will give a full account of the funeral of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cross. Mr. J. W. Martin, of 1118 North Twenty-second street, who was suffering from a bad eye, is much improved. Miss Alice Dyer, of 6714 South Eighth street, fell a few days ago, and fractured her skull. We hope she will recover. We regret to hear that Mrs. Katie Maxwell, of New York City, who visited her brother, Mr. George W. Holet, last summer, is quite sick. Mrs. Rose Conning has got a graveyard cough. The husband the same, but he is around and up. But the wife is still there. Mrs. Hattie Williams will organize a young ladies' temple on the first Saturday in February. Miss Mamie McKay will be one of the members. Miss Marie L. Pierce arrived from Chicago last Tuesday evening. She will assume her duties as substitute teacher in the public schools of our city. Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of St. John's Church, is conducting a very successful revival since January 1. He hopes for the conversion of many souls to Christ. Mrs. S. Collins, of 3221 Hickory street, had a very severe fall from the front steps of her residence, last Thursday evening, that resulted in a sprained ankle. Mrs. Georgia Guy, of 1509 Gay street, is very sick. She has been one of the most energetic chairman of the sick committee, but at last succumbs herself to illness. Mrs. L. W. Vinegar died last Monday, at 8:25 p. m., at her residence, 1331 Gay street. The funeral took place Thursday, at 10 a. m., at the Chambers Street church. She was 52 years of age. Miss Teresa E. Butler and Mr. Chas A. Hunter were quietly married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Garrett, in the presence of the immediate friends of the family. Dr. D. P. Roberts officiated. The wedding was a pink-and-white affair. Miss Jones, maid of honor, Mr. Price, best man. The young couple will be at home to their friends at 2604 Stoddard street, until they begin housekeeping, which will be about January 25. --- COMING EVENT Miss Hallie Q. Brown ~^ New Douglas Hall, Fep. 8. Grand opening of New Douglass hall, Beaumont and Lawton, Monday evening, February 8, 1904. Mr. Jas, W. Grant presents Miss HALLIE Q. BROWN, acknowledged by European and American press the mistress of science of The Young Ladies' Aid will give a grand masque ball at True Reformers' Hall, Tuesday, February 16, for the benefit of Provident Hospital. Miss Emma Armstrong, president; Miss Beatrice Hadlin, secretary. Mrs. S. Gibbs, of 2713 Mills street entertained the L. N. D. s Club Thursday, January 14. Most all the members were present, and a very enjoyable time was had. Officers elected for the next six months were: Mary A. Lawrence, president; Miss Anna B. Thomson, vice-president; Mrs. Eva G. Bolden, secretary; Miss Ella Williams, assistant secretary; Mrs. Anna Tillman, treasurer; Mrs. Alice Jones, chaplain. The next meeting will be with Mrs. M. A. Lawrence, also installation of officers. THE PULMAN BOYS The Pullman Company has put back the old express run, because the company finds that the St. Louis boys are more able to handle it. That is good news for the St. Louis boys. The run will go through to Oakland, Cal. W. Blakey is taking a lay off. He has a fine boy and that is why, or what we think is the cause of the lay off. Mr. H. H. Ball is truly a successful man. He has been with the Pullman Company for many years. He is all right. John W. Ricks figured in the Wabash wreck a few weeks ago. He is able to return to his duties. Mr. Charley Hellam is out on the same run again. He is full of smiles. Dan Harrison was in St. Louis and spent several hours—last Wednesday. Thomas Graclen spent several days in company with Mr. W. P. Dye, at 2801 Manchester avenue. Mr. C. G. Garrett has been with the Pullman Company a number of years, and really he is counted as one of the best. THE COURT IOWA BUILDING, WORLD'S FAIR. ST.LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1904. elocution and dramatic impersonation. Supported by an excellent company of artists, in grand recital. Music by the Great Western orchestra. Reception and dance after recital. Tickets on sale at Harris & Mosby's and People's drug stores. Mr. Ellis Cutlan was in town for a few days this week, and has now left for Mexico. Mr. Lee Rosenheim has been very sick, and we hope an early recovery. Hugh B. White dropped on his Alton trip this week. The boys and girls are on to him. Mr. A. H. White was taken very suddenly sick, and had to be taken to Nashville, his home. Mr. Garland Avis expects to soon take a position with the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co. Go and see Mr. Crass, at the Marble Heart club. He will assure you a good time. Mr. Herbert Holly is to take a position as messenger at World's fair grounds, Monday. The Turkey Tribe will give a banquet at the Marble Heart club, on January 29. All of the Tribe will be there. Come and meet them. Beloved by All. Hattie Cross, the loving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cross, died last week, and was buried last Saturday morning, from Central Baptist church, Rev. George Stevenson delivered a very sympathetic sermon. Hattie was a pupil of the Banneker school. Quite a number of that school's pupils attended the services. All seemed to enter into the grief of the family and friends. Everyone who knew Hattie loved and respected her. May she rest in peace. 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. The Harper's Married Women's club meets the second Wednesday in each month at different places. The place of meeting will be announced in The Palladium each month. Mrs. Florence Jenkins, president, 2725 Wash street. Mrs. Jennie Harris, secretary, 2739 Wash street. --- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Rev. Cole, a strange minister, preached for Rev. Dr. E. C. Cole last Sunday night, 7:30. Her text was from the 6th chapter of the Ephesians and 1st verse. He made many points, and demonstrations, and brought forth many amens from the good sisters. The Carnation club of the First Baptist church will give a fine dinner on the 27th of this month, at the above church. The proceeds will go to pay on the debt of the church. Sister M. J. Grant, the president, said that this will be the finest dinner the club has ever given. Rev. E. C. Cole preached a very interesting sermon, last Sunday, 11 a. m., at the First Baptist church, to a very large audience. This kind, loving and Christian gentleman always has many good things to say to his hearers, and if they will only take heed and follow his leadership, it is certain that they would always do right, live right, walk right, and in the end become the most intelligent people on earth. The four clubs, namely, Pleasant Workers, Ruth, Carnation and Gentlemen, met directly after the morning service, in joint session, for the purpose of closing up the business of the fair that was held at the First Baptist church last December, 21 to 25. The purpose of the meeting was stated, and the report of the secretary, Madame Mattie A. Gilree, was read and approved, showing that $215.65 was raised by the members of the fair. In the meeting there was a spirited discussion relative to the immediate use of the money, etc., and it was decided to turn the money over to the church treasury, to be paid out on the main debt, as soon as possible. These are some of those who took part in the discussion: Rev. E. C. Cole, Gilbert Brown, N. P. Hairston, Jessie J. Jackson, J. G. Epps, Rev. Geo. West, Madame M. Sweeney, Mrs. M. J. Grant, A. W. Washington. ANTIOCH CHURCH NOTES The B. Y. P. U. officers: President, Mr Allen Tillman; vice-president, A. Williams; secretary, Miss Ella Williams. *The church gave a pound party Tuesday evening, the 19th, for a worthy sick lady in their neighborhood. Let us care for the sick and helpless. Under the leadership of the worthy and able pastor, Rev. F. McKinney, the church is doing nicely. They are holding meeting every night, and inviting sinners to come to Christ; also urging used-to-be Christians to unite with some church and get out of the way of sinners. The public is invited to attend these meetings. Attorney J. A. Smith was reappointed superintendent of Sunday-school for this year, at the last church meeting, by the church; W. T. Smith, secretary; Geo. McKinney, treasurer. Teachers appointed by the superintendent are: Misses E. Phillips, B. Middleton, L. B. and L. Edwards, A. B. Thomson and Mrs. M. A. Lawrence, Mr. L. H. Patterson and E. Connell. The Deed of a Brave Little Woman. On Sunday, Jan. 18, as Mrs. John W. Irving and little daughter, Edna Lee, were returning from church, they were run down by a Transit Company car on the Market street line. The mother motioned the motorman to stop the car, but upon seeing he paid no heed, let go the child's hand to motion him again. In so doing the child got from under her control, the car bore down upon the little one. The mother seeing the peril of her child, made a desperate effort to save the pride of her life. By running beside the terrible death-dealer she managed to hold on to the child and finally succeeded in dragging it from the track, with many bruises about the head and face. Mrs. Irving is now prostrate from the shock. When her friends speak of her as being brave, she simply declares any mother would have done likewise. Mr. and Mrs. Irving and little daughter reside at 512 Montrose avenue. The Death Angel. Miss Estella Hamilton, of East Baton Rouge, La., died on the 6th of January, 1904. She was a most lovely young lady, of not more than 15 years of age. Strange to say she was aware of her nearness to the heavenly land, and as all Christians, she was ready to accompany the death angle. She leaves four sisters and three aunts to mourn her loss. Mrs. Mary Gray, of 2805 Scott avenue, is her aunt, and she is much cast down. Rest be to her ashes and may the God of Heaven console the cast down relatives. An old man, who was so emburdened with the goods of this world, did not have time to attend the funeral of his niece. He lives in East Baton Rouge, La. The devil has a claim on his soul. That is if he has a soul. Pickett's Headache Powders give instant relief. 2601 Lawton avenue. T. H. PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT, THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE FOR 1904. DR. RICHARD BARTHOLDT. Our Good Congressman. BARTHOLDT-BEIRMAN. Public Opinion of an Ungrateful Man. The Palladium warned Mr. Bartholdt a year ago to-day that he was hanging in the balance of political faith. We also notified him that he had buried the hatchet, but left the handle sticking up. The Colored people and our friends generally are urging us to continue the fight against the most ungrateful man who ever held office with the aid of our suffrage. Mr. Bartholdt has also played fast and loose with his white brethren. Some of those who first put him in office were the first to come under the ban of Herr Bartholdt's disfavor. It is said that Uncle Joe Cannon and President Roosevelt are not unfamiliar with the doings of the erratic Bartholdt. George Beirman, Bartholdt's brother-in-law, and political jackal (for 'tis said that the jackal carries food to the lion) and dispenser of fable pie in the St. Louis custom house, is said to be having trouble impressing the importance of Bartholdt's desires on the minds of some of the federal heads. When Mr. Ziegenhein ran for mayor, it was arranged and agreed that Bartholdt should come home and act as chairman of the convention, but at the twelfth hour he flunked in his true style because, as he put it, he feared it might injure his chances. This is characteristic of Mr. Bartholdt, and to-day he can not count on a single friend or man who will help him, unless compelled by patronage. For the past six years Mr. Bartholdt has rarely appeared at a public meeting without ORPHEAN DANCING ACADEMY. New School of Dancing and Deportment. A new school for the cultivation of the terpsichorean art and deportment is to be opened Friday, Feb. 8, in True Reformers' Hall. The enterprise is being promoted by a syndicate of gentlemen, who have secured the services of Mr. Jas. W. Grant, the acknowledged leader in all that pertains to social culture, to manage and direct the school for them. Mr. Grant has been given full control and is expected to make the school an ideal one of the highest rank. The terpsichorean art in all its branches will be taught, as well as correct form and deportment at public and private functions. Polite and neatly uniformed attendants will receive and care for wraps, preserve order and otherwise serve the patrons without extra charges. A competent caterer will fursnish light refreshments at low prices and a full orchestra will furnish music for the dances. All the most popular and latest dances will be taught and the school is to be up-to-date and first-class in all its appointments. 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. NICELY-FURNISHED rooms for rent, 1552 Gratiot street. $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 6 cents. ROSEVELT, THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE FOR 1904. RD BARTHOLDT, Congressman. trying to convey the impression that he was there as the agent of the president, for, as he invariably expressed it, "I have a message from ze president." Instead of assisting President Roosevelt; however, Mr. Bartholdt has used his supposed influence to keep up his shaky fences, and save his own hide; but Bartholdt's hide needs drying, and The Palladium purposes to hang it on the fence of public opinion. Word has gone forth to the brewers that they may expect antagonistic legislation if they insist on putting up large sums of money to keep Bartholdt in congress as their personal representative. The St. Louis brewers can not hope to benefit themselves by trying to keep so distasteful a representative in congress as Bartholdt is to the rank and file of the party, for the people are opposed to a walking "Lager Beer Sign." With his sister-in-law as his private secretary, one brother-in-law in the post office, another (Barney Neidner) in the custom house, and still another to be appointed from his present position in the Third national bank, and countless other relatives, including the previously-mentioned Beirman, who by way of general unpopularity and hypocrisy, closely resembles the antiquated Ralph Johnson, of sub-treasury fame, whom 'tis said will soon be decapitated. Bartholdt and his nepotical inclinations must soon hike away to the necropolis of forgetfulness. The fourflushing member from the Teeth will hardly be able to longer corner the federal pie market. BY UNCLE RUFUS A Great Event. The reception that was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dening was one long to be remembered by all. As we said last week, it was one of the grandest events that it has been our pleasure to witness. As the two presented themselves, it was a picture. The bride only of a few months looked as innocent as a babe; the husband seemingly as noble as man can appear. We only hope that their future may be strenued with flowers, and the child-wife will be protected by her noble husband, at all times, is our wish. To Do Detective Work A company of Colored men will organize a detective agency here in the city in the near future, which promises to rival anything ever witnessed in this country. They will run down criminals who are flocking here from all parts of the country; also people (men and women) who are ranking high in societies, and are constantly visiting assignation or bawdy houses, etc. The company will employ some of the most skillful men and women that can be found in the United States to help them carry on their work. Therefore the public better take due notice and live according. Why Not Be Honest? A post office employee, who formerly lived at 3004 _____ avenue, is out of whack with the tailor man. Why not pay? He might find himself out of a job. No woman can hold him any longer. 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. JANUARY...1904 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thu. Frl. 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 81 25 26 27 28 29 30 F.M. 2nd. L.G. 9th. N.M. 17th. F.Q. 25th. When President Palma vetoes a national lottery bill it is notice to the civilized world that a new era has dawned on Spanish America. The year 1903 was not so bad, after all. Statistics show that more boys than girls were born in this country, and that there were more twins than ever before. A distinguished medical authority now comes forward with the advice not to work between meals. It is easy to see that his patients are all either millionaires or hotel waiters. The latest discovery in regard to radium is that it paralyzes mice. Until the price is materially reduced, however, most people will continue to worry along with rough-on-rats and such old-fashioned remedies. A moslem league has been formed at Bagdad for the purpose of fighting Christianity. It is good news to hear that there is enough Christianity in that part of the world to make the formation of such a league necessary. A Massachusetts county is offering a bounty of $2.50 a head for tramps. When one is caught a ball and chain is attached to his leg and he is set to mending roads. The most effective method of getting rid of the "hobo" is to compel him to work. A grocery store once put up a sign that read as follows: "New-laid eggs, 50 cents; fresh eggs, 46 cents; good eggs, 42 cents; eggs, 40 cents." This is apropos of the discovery that dealers sell three kinds of theater curtains: "Fireproof asbestos," "Real asbestos" and "Asbestos." Within ten years a network of rice farms has been formed from New Orleans to Galveston in land previously useless. There are now 570,000 acres in rice, $26,000,000 invested in canals, machinery and mills, and an annual product of 4,500,000 barrels, valued at $15,500,000. A scientist endeavors to astonish the world with the statement that a man who can jump four feet upward on the earth could jump 24 feet in the same direction were he on the moon. This would be interesting it not for the fact that Jules Verne told us all about it a score of years ago. Renewed charges have been preferred against the common English sparrow, this time by Prof. Dyche, of Kansas university. He says the sparrow delights in flith and carries disease germs; that it is an enemy of the fruit grower, scratches up garden seeds, and drives out birds that are necessary to the farmer. The suffering of five men who were rescued from a British schooner, after being frozen to its deck, and taken to Gloucester, Mass., by the crew of a fishing schooner, are said to be the worst ever heard of in Gloucester. And when Gloucester says this, it means a good deal, for Gloucester has often felt the weight of the hand of hardship and suffering at sea. The eyes of the scientific world to-day are turned upon the mysterious substance, radium. Its apparent power of giving off radiations from its own substance without loss of weight or energy; its seeming permanence; its immense force; its properties of diffusing heat, light, electricity—these are marvels which interest not only the scientist but the general public as well. The British in Somaliaill have scored 1,000 dervishes dead against the Mad Mullah in a battle near Jidballi, but it is to be noted that the Mad Mullah himself arranged, with great forethought, to be absent when his partisans got such a jolt. Thus he saved the expense of paying for another funeral for himself, a channel of outgo which must be a great drain on his income. The Scientific American suggests that sailing vessels should come into favor again with travelers for pleasure to Europe. Many people who enjoy a sea voyage and regret that the Atlantic trip is cut down to a week even now take passage on freight vessels. A well-built and comfortably-fitted sailing ship, capable of carrying a score or more of passengers, ought to pay well. It would be a novelty and much sought after by persons in search of health. The dispute which has arisen over the battle of Waterloo, at which Emperor William says the German Blucher saved the day, promises to almost eclipse interest in the British political campaign. No survivors of the battle remain to tell the tale, and the disputants must fall back on official records and the accounts of the historians. And they seem to differ quite as much as did the narratives of our own military men when the magazines used to publish the latters' articles on the civil war. Nothing seems to create greater differences of opinion than a great battle. Missouri State Gleanings. THE LOUISIANA CASES. Much Interest Is Centered in the Trial of the Cases Next May. Post Office Inspector Reid was at Louisiana working on the alleged bribery cases connected with the purchase of the post office site in that city, which was recently under the investigation of the federal grand jury at Hannibal. Several of the residents of Louisiana will be subpoenaed for te trials of the cases when they are tried at Hannibal in May. The site for the Louisiana post office was purchased of W. A. Gunn, a prominent citizen of that city, on the recommendation of Inspector Charles L. Blanton, representing the treasury department at Washington. Testimony laid before the grand jury when it was in session is alleged to have shown that the sum of $1,000 was wrongfully paid to Dr. J. B. Vernon, cousin of Blanton, in Louisiana. A hotel register will be placed in evidence at the trifal to show that Dr. Vernon is alleged to have registered in Louisiana as James Bell, these being his given names. His visit to Louisiana is alleged to have been prior to that of Blanton. The site said to have been favored by him is the identical one bought by the government. Additional evidence is said to have been unearthed in the case. Strange Hog Disease. A strange hog disease, which is killing off the hogs of Callaway county, is puzzling veterinarians, and so far no one has been able to explain it. At first it was thought to be cholera, but a closer investigation of the symptoms showed that it was not cholera. For want of a better name, it is called "muscle worm." The muscle worm is a parasite that gets into the muscles of the animal, and unless attacked in its early stages always results fatally. The hogs, after the parasite gets to work on them, lost the use of their hind legs and drag themselves over the ground in a half-paralyzed condition. They generally die in a few days after that attack. Restricted Ticket Brokers. A bill placing restrictions and limitations on the business of ticket brokers has been passed by both houses of the St. Louis assembly. The new ordinance forbids brokers to deal in excursion, commutation and mileage tickets. It provides that the broker shall furnish to each passenger a certificate stating the exact use which may be made of the ticket and, in case the purchaser finds it can not so be used, shall refund his money. It also gives the mayor the power to revoke the license of any ticket broker for a violation of the ordinance. Portraits in Hall of Fame. The law department of the Missouri university is securing material for a hall of fame to contain pictures of the most renowed jurists in history. Six pictures have been hung in the hall, and others will be purchased as fast as the faculty decides on the merits of the proposed entries. The portraits already hung are those of Chief Justice Tindall, Judah P. Benjamin, Chief Justice Samuel Shaw, Lord Chancellor Thurlow and Lord Chancellor Eldon. Barney Succeeds Walbridge. Gou. Dockery has announced the appointment of Reuben Barney, Jr., of Chillicothe, to be a member of the board of regents of the state normal school at Kirksville, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Cyrus P. Walbridge, of St. Louis. Former Kansas Banker Freed. William Martindale, former vicepresident of the First national bank of Emporia, Kas., who was indicted for misapplication of the bank's funds after it failed in 1891, was freed by a decision of Federal Judge John F. Phillips in Kansas City. Were Sawing For Liberty. Sheriff Wiley Muston prevented a jail delivery at Troy by finding three steel saws and a file in one of the prisoner's cells. There were four men in jail, and they had sawed the bars almost in two, and then filled the cracks with soap to prevent detection. Instructor in Poultry Raising. Mrs. Ida K. Tilson, of Ripan college, has been appointed to conduct the classes in poultry raising at Missouri university. The enrollment in the poultry course this year is unusually large, many faculty members being enrolled as students. Ground Broken. Ground has been broken at the site of the St. Joseph convention hall at St. Joseph. The first shovelful of earth was thrown by Col. Rufus Todd in the presence of several thousand citizens. Capital Stock Doubled. The directors and stockholders of the Fredericktown Trust Co. met and voted to increase the capital stock from $250,000 to $500, and fixed the price at $1.37½ per share of $1 each. Buckner Store Robbed. Theodore Pierson's hardware store was robbed of $100 of knives, pistols and razors at Buckner. The thieves then stole a horse and escaped. St. Joseph Post Office Receipts. The receipts at the St. Joseph post office for December, 1903, were $20,-725.53, compared with $17,874.98 in 1902, an increase of $2,850.55. Objected to First Husband. George W. Thomas filed suit for divorce at Clayton, alleging that his wife persisted in keeping her divorced husband as a boarder. Mrs. Jessie Breckenridge Lived Alone on the Old Homestead for Forty Years. The funeral of Mrs. Jessie Breckenridge, who for nearly forty years had been practically a recluse at her home at Rosa, in St. Louis county, was held to the Fee Fee cemetery. Mrs. Breckenridge died at the age of 89 years, leaving two sons. Forty years ago the only daughter of the deceased, a young lady of only 18 years, died. Soon after her funeral the mother retired from the world, and, it is said, never left the homestead afterward. It is also said that she never wanted a woman to come on her place, objecting even to the presence of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Thomas Breckenridge. Hoker Breckenridge, the husband of Mrs. Breckenridge, died about fifteen years ago. This was after his wife had determined to remain at home, because it would have taken her among women and away from her home. Wives of neighbors were anxious to help in alleviating her sufferings during her last illness, but she declined their assistance. A Collection of Almanacs. A Collection of Almanacs. W. H. Thompson, of Columbia, has presented to the State Historical society a collection of almanacs which embraces an almanac for each year from 1796 to the present time. This remarkable collection was acquired by three generations. It was started in the Hamilton and Elizabeth Hodge, of Mt. Sterling, Ky., and continued by their son and his wife, William and Nancy Hodge, who moved from Missouri to Kentucky in 1857. On their death the collection was given to their daughter, Miss Millie Hodge, who makes her home with her nephew, Mr. Tnompson. Many of the almanacs are very rare, and the collection is believed to be the most valuable in existence. The board of directors of the Boone county agricultural and mechanical society met at Columbia to elect delegates to attend a convention of county fairs, to be held in Sedalia, January 20. At this convention an attempt will be made to combine the central Missouri fair circuit with the *fair circuit of southwestern Missouri, and representatives of all fairs in both circuits will be present. The new circuit will include every fair in Missouri, and will continue 15 weeks. Creates Perpetual Fund. By the probating of the wil of William Worth Kendall, of Kansas City, who died January 7, a fund was created, the income of which is to be devoted to establishing a memorial fund to be called "the William W. Kendall fund of the Methodist Episcopal church." The amount is stated to be a quarter of a million dollars. The clause pertaining to the fund reads: "It is my will that this fund shall continue until the end of this world, when Jesus comes." A Higginsville Story. A Higginsville merchant, coming home on a railroad train, recently found his new shoes too tight, so he removed them. When the train reached Higginsville he discovered that his shoes had been stolen. His wife and several of his fashionable neighbors, who were at the depot, were surprised to see the merchant step from the train sheloess and wearing a pair of ten-cent country sox. Objects to Electric Shock. Thomas Mullier, a citizen of Higbee has brought suit against M. Murphy, a prominent merchant of that place, for $8,000 damages for being shocked by an electric apparatus that Murphy had installed around his store to disperse loafers from the building. Mullier was passing the store when he came in contact with the wire on the sidewalk and was severely shocked and stunned by the current. Murderer Held Reception. John Robinson, convicted of the murder of his father-in-law, George Conkle, was hanged at Kirksville. The day before the sheriff granted Robinson's request to have a public reception for the citizens of Adair county and took the prisoner to his office, where at least 5,000 citizens, including women, and children, passed the criminal and shook hands with him. Sherwood Resumes Law Prentice. Judge Thomas A. Sherwood has recovered his health and returned to the practice of law in Springfield. He has entered into partnership with Henry C. Young, a son of his law partner before he was elected to the supreme bench, more than thirty years ago. Death of Mai, Gottlieb. Maj. Gottlieb C. Rose, aged 71, mayor of Commerce, is dead. Maj. Rose was a native of Germany, and served seven years as colonel in the German army before coming to America in 1858. St. Louisan on Fish Commission. Gov. Dockery has appointed Joseph M. Shortal, of St. Louis, to be a member of the Missouri state fish commission, vice George J. Chapman, deceased Appointed County Surveyor. Gov. Dockery has appointed L. E. Thrupp to be surveyor of Pemiscot county, to fill the vacancy accessioned by the resignation of E. C. Randolph. Will Show Them the Sights An appropriation of $21,000 will be made by congress to take the cadets of the West Point military academy to St. Louis during the World's fair. THREE PERSONS BURNED TO DEATH Twelve Others Injured, Two Fatal ly, at Marion, Ind. EXPLOSION OF NATURAL GAS It Wrecked a Hotel Building, Fire Following, Rendering It Difficult to Rescue Persons From the Debris. Marlton, Ind., Jan. 22.—Three people have been burned to death and ten badly injured in a hotel building here. The cause was a gas explosion in the Seitz hotel building at Thirty-eighth street and Home avenue, which was wrecked. The dead: Charles Beitel, proprietor of the hotel. Mrs. Charles Beitel, wife of the proprietor. James Devlin, proprietor of the cafe. Fatally injured: Edward Gaskill. L. H. Hobis, oil well contractor. Seriously injured: Thomas Twigg, Randall Biddle, John Dicherty, John Shott, Miss Carrie Ring, Orville Beltel, Harry Beltel, Wm. East, Frank Gaskill, Miss Pearl Gaskill. The seriously injured were all guests of the hotel, which was near the national military home, three miles from the center of the city. Natural gas is said to have escaped from a pipe line that passed near the building, the pasement being filled, and when the rooms on the first floor began to fill with the gas it was ignited by the jets. There were 30 guests in the hotel. The outer walls of the building, a two-story brick, were blown out, the second floor falling on the first. The guests were under the wreckage which at once ignited. They were asleep in their rooms when the explosion occurred. Rescuers had great difficulty in taking the injured from the wreck. The gas could not be shut off and fed the fire which continued to gain headway. The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Beitel could be seen through the flames, and wreckage for an hour before they could be recovered. BY A BURSTING FLY WHEEL Three Men Dead, Three Fatally and Six Others Badly Hurt. Frightful Accident In the Cambria Steel Co's. No. 2 Mill at Johnstown, Pa. Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 22.—As a result of the breaking of a governor belt, causing an immense flywheel to run away, and burst, in the Cambria Steel Co's No. 2 rail mill, this morning, three men are dead, three are fatally injured and six are more or less severely wounded. When Engineer Hishler, who was standing by his engine, felt the jar of the immense flywheel running wild, he rushed to the steam valve and tried to stop the engine. He was too late, however, for the bursting of the wheel was almost instantaneous. Flying pieces of metal broke steam pipes and released the scalding vapor. Redot pieces of metal were hurled against the wooden walls and roof, setting them on fire. At the same time water pipes were broken, flooding the floor to a depth of a couple of feet, making escape difficult for the injured. When the fire had been extinguished, the search for the dead and injured began, and it is believed that all have been recovered, though at first many more were thought to have been killed and injured. In clearing away the debris the workmen found two more bodies. Nothing but the walls of the mill are standing, and they are full of dents made by the pieces of the flying wheel. WRECK AT HORSESHOE CURVE Freight Trains Meet Head-On At the Horseshoe Curve On the Pennsylvania Rond. Altoona, Pa., Jan. 22.—An east-bound freight train early Thursday morning collided head on with a west bound freight at the Horseshoe curve on the Pennsylvania railroad, and as a result two engineers a cab and 11 cars were wrecked. The wreckage at once took fire and burned fiercely. A hurry call was sent to this city and a fire engine of the city department was sent to the scene. Before they could get the fire under control ten cars of coal, coke and beef were destroyed. The trainmen all escaped injury. At 2 a. m. two tracks were cleared, and it will take three hours to clear up the other two. Golden Wedding Anniversary Garden Wedding Anniversary. Bonne Terre, Mo., Jan. 22.—Judge and Mrs. B. A. Belknap celebrated the fifth anniversary of their marriage at their home Wednesday. Six of their seven children were present with their families, together with a number of other relatives. German Appropriation Increased. Berlin, Jan. 22.—The budget committee of the reichstag has approved the additional appropriation of $50,000 for the German exhibit at the St. Louis Universal exposé on, making a total of $75,000. Thousands of white, as well as the colored, read this Magazine every month. Some of them declare that they have learned more about the great men of the colored race through this Magazine than they ever knew before and that without a doubt this periodical is far in advance of anything yet attempted by the Negro. Each month it contains articles from the greatest writers of the race. Agents are just as sure of making $5.00 per day selling this Magazine as they are in answering this advertisement. Write at once that you may be the first in the field. Send 50c, for agents' terms, outfit, and a large number of Magazines, with which you may begin work at once. Sample copies sent only on receipt of 15 cents. Subscription to every one is One Dollar per year. Write— JAMES E. McGIRT, 414 S. 11th St., Phila., Pa. A UNION OR A DEPOT FOR NEGRO NEWSAPERS. To all who are fond of negro news- papers the Palladium office can furnish any of the following papers: Freedman Journal. Chicago Conservator. Topeka Plaindealer. Indianapolis Recorder. The Afro-American. 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The Albuquerque American, a newspaper published in New Mexico, is on our desk. A paper well edited and quite newsy. We heartily exchange. J. M. Griffin, editor and proprietor. Any of the above papers can be had at the Palladium office. We will count the list next week. J. M. H. Dorsey Wood, Coal & Ice, EXPRESS WAGON Hauling to all Parts of the City 2629 Morgan St. JAMES E. McGIRT, Ph.B. JAMES E. McGIRT, Ph.B. "The NEW PORT" Editor-in-Chief and Owner of "McGirt's Magazine." Thousands of white, as well as the month. Some of them declare that the men of the colored race through the and that without a doubt this period attempted by the Negro. Each month it contains articles s Agents are just as sure of making $ they are in answering this advertis. Write at once that you may be to terms, outfit, and a large number of work at once. Sample copies sent on Subscription to every one is One JAMES E. McGIRT A Useful Animal City Boy (his first sight of a cow)—An' that thing with horns is what you get your milk out of? Country Boy—O' course, stupid; an' butter, an' cheese, too. "Whew! If you could only get yer coffee an' sugar from her, she'd be a reg'l walkin' grocery store!"—Harlem Life. The Dim Past. Professor, lecturing—Oxygen, gentlemen, is essential to all animal existence; there could be no life without it. Strange to say, it was not discovered until a century ago, when—" Student—What did they do before it was discovered, professor?—Household Words. Interesting Information. "And now, little children," said the Sunday school superintendent, "if you are good children, some day you may wear a golden crown." "Paw's got one on his tooth now." chirped the smallest and newest boy.—Indianapolis Journal. 4 A New Law. IMPORTANT TO ALL MEMBERS OR ANY STATE MILITIA. Under the latest ruling of the Hon. Secretary of the Interior all persons who were regularly enlisted in any State Militia organization and temporarily in the United States service, or serving under United States officers, are now entitled to pension on account of any disability (wound, injury or disease) that was incurred or contracted while in the United States service, even though they were never regularly mustered into same. This ruling affects all state militia men called into active service by order of the United States officers; provided, the disabilities were incurred while performing duty under such orders. t. Mrs. Patty: "Do you really think Dr. Duckman is a skilled physician?" Mrs. Gibin (the patient)—"I don't know so much about that. But he has such a quieting way with him. When I said I hoped I shouldn't be buried alive, he said he'd look out for that. Wasn't that thoughtful of him?"—Boston Transcript. McGirt's Magazine $5.00 Per Day Sure Agents Are Making $5.00 Per Day Selling "McGirt's Magazine." 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NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is sold by druggists and agents everywhere: PRICE 25 CENTS A CAN. If you cannot get it from your druggist or one of our agents, US 20 CENTS, in stampa, silver or Money Order, and we will send you one large can (one month's treatment) by mail, securely wrapped, together with our great FREE BRIDGE OFFICE. AGENTS WANTED Write for Terms and Particulars NELSON M'F'G CO., Richmond, Va. Pays for professional lectures, board and room rent for one term. ```markdown ``` FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHEN GODFREY GROWS. I wonder when it is I grow! It's in the night, I guess. My clothes go on so very hard Each morning when I dress. Nurse says they're plenty big enough; It's 'cause I am so slow. But then she never stops to think That children grow and grow. I wonder when! I can't find out. Why, I watch Tommy Pitt In school for hours and I can't see Him grow the smallest bit! I guess that days we stay the same, There's so much else to do In school and play, so I must grow At night, I think—don't you? -Lilla Thomas Elder, in Youth's Companion. QUEER LITTLE PLANT. The Mistletoe Tells How It Grows and the Part It Has Played in Mythological History. My story is very different from that of other plants because most plants grow in the soil, while I grow in a very strange place. One day a little bird dropped a mistletoe seed on an apple tree. He was there looking for a place to build his nest or perhaps for a nice worm. The seed was held to the branch of the tree by a sticky fluid with which it was covered, and there it had to remain. After awhile it sent out little roots into the branches and just lived upon that old tree. By the way, do you know what plants are called that live on other plants? Do you know of any others which have similar habits? So I stayed on the old tree and found plenty of food, and I grew and grew until I nearly choked its foliage. Final- A SPRAY OF MISTLETOE. ly i blossomed and bore dainty white berries. Then some one gathered my boughs and sold me at Christmas time. My plant has long been considered very sacred. A little story is told of Baldur, one of the gods. He was the son of Odin and Frejya and was killed by a mistletoe branch. It seems that his mother had made all creatures, except the mistletoe, promise that they would never harm Baldur. One of the wicked spirits was so displeased that he placed a mistletoe branch in the hands of a blind god, Hoder, who, directing it toward Baldur, pierced him in the heart, instantly killing him. Longfellow says: "Hoder, the blind old god, Whose feet are shod with silence, Pierced through that gentle breast With his sharp spear, by fraud Made of the mistletoe, The accursed mistletoe!" Orange Judd Farmer HIS MAJESTY'S SUM. King Tells Wise Professor of a Polite Way of Finding Out the Ages of Friends. One day there came to the court of a king a gray-haired professor, who amused the king greatly. He told the monarch of things he never knew before, and the king was delighted. But finally it came to a point where the ruler wanted to know the age of the professor, so he thought of a mathematical problem. "Ahem!" said the king, "I have an interesting sum for you; it is a trial in mental arithmetic. Think of the number of the month of your birth." Now, the professor was 60 years old, and had been born two days before Christmas, so he thought of 12, December the twelfth month. "Yes," said the professor. "Multiply it by two," said the king. "Yes." "Add five." "Yes," answered the professor, doing so. "Now multiply by 50." "And now," said the king, "might I ask what the result is?" "Twelve hundred and sixty," replied the professor, wonderingly. "Thank you," was the king's response. "So you were born in December, 60 years ago, eh?" "Why, how in the world do you know?" cried the professor. "Why," replied the king, "from your answer—1,260. The month of your birth was the twelfth and the last two figures give your age." "Ha! ha! ha!" laughed the professor. "Capital idea! I'll try it on the next person. It is a polite way of finding out people's ages."—Louisville Courier-Journal. DOG GAVE FIRE ALARM. Barked Savagely as Flames Imperlled the Lives of the Inmates of an Apartment House. Prince is of no particular breed. He is just a dog. He is big, white, homely, also very bright-eyed, and the family of Frederick Otto, a Brooklyn merchant, and all other occupants of the big apartment house at Nos. 7 and 9 Hicks street, Brooklyn, declare that there is no other dog in the world as fine as Prince, because by a remarkable parade of sagacity and faithfulness he saved the lives of many, and maybe all, of the residents of the house. Early in the morning Prince arose from his place on the dining-room hearth rug. He whined unceasily for a little while and then of a sudden he barked outright. None of the family stirred. The sounds of their regular breathing did not cease. Prince went to the room of his 14-year-old master and chum, Freddie Otto. He barked furiously. The drowsy boy sat up and looked at the dog, told him to be quiet, and sank back to his pillow. Prince barked again. Meanwhile on the floor above Bridget McCarren, a naged woman, having been awakened by the barking of the dog, aroused her husband, and reminded him that twice last summer when burglars tried to get into the apartment house, the dog had warned the sleeping families by his barking. She asked her husband to go out into the hallway and investigate the cause of the barking. When McCarren opened the door it was to let in a cloud of smoke. Looking down, he saw that the hallway on the first floor was alaze. He gave the alarm to his wife, and then rushed through the hallway calling to all the neighbors. Then he ran into the street, notified a policeman, and a fire alarm was turned in. The families all made their escape scantily dressed. Finally, when the entire Otto family were in the street, Mr. Otto remembered that Prince was still up in the apartment. The dog had conceived an idea that he must still remain and guard the apartment. So up through the smoke and flames dashed his owner, declaring that Prince was a dog worth saving. And he brought Prince down. And everybody patted the wise dog and Prince pranced and looked happier.—N. Y. Herald. HINT FOR BRIGHT GIRLS. How to Make Beautiful Chrysanthemums Out of Paper with a Few Snips of the Shears. It is wonderful how close you can come to nature if you try to copy a chrysanthemum in tissue paper. The paper can be bought in many varied shades, but the best colors to begin on are white and yellow, for they really make the prettiest chrysanthemums. Suppose we try a yellow one. Take three sheets of tissue paper, fold so as to make a thickness of 12 sheets; then cut out groups of circles as large in diameter as you wish to make them; each group will contain 12 circles, and six groups will make your flower. Cut small scallops around the edge of each group, dividing each into quarters for PAPER CHRYSANTHEMUM. greater regularity, as in illustration. Then bore two holes close together, through the center, and fasten with a piece of wire. Now cut down the dotted lines, to within a quarter of an inch of the center, thus, and this will make your petals. Do the same to each of the six groups of circles, then twist all the wire tightly together for the stem, around which you must twine leaf-green tissue paper. Then you have your chrysanthemum.—Cincinnati Enquirer. Bear Makes a Bold Raid. On the edge of Edwin Miner's farm at Beaverhill, Pa., is a dense woods, out of which boldly walked a bear and made for the pigpen, where he seized a fat porker. Mrs. Miner sat on the porch and witnessed the performance. The squeals of the pig and the calls of Mrs. Miner brought the farm dog to the scene. He made a dash for the pigpen. The bear saw him coming, when he climbed out and ran away. Cat Raises Baby Rabbits. A nest of young rabbits was plowed up in Kansas, and a little girl took them home, outafter getting tired of her pets she decided to feed them to the old family cat that had a number of kittens. Instead of the cat eating them, as was expected, she undertook raising them. The cat seemed to think as much of the rabbits as she did of her kittens. American Forest Trees. It is stated on good authority that North America has about 412 species of forest trees. The distribution is as follows: Atlantic region, 176; Pacific region, 103, common to both, 10; Rocky mountain region, 46; Florida tropical species, 74. Europe has only 158 species. At least six of the North American species are also indigenous in Europe. Mr. H. O. Carrol, of 726 North Twelfth street, is working up a good sale for The Palladium. He sells about 30 copies each week. Mr. Carrol is a worthy old man. All the saloon men take delight in buying The Palladium. WANTED—25 young Colored men, with common school education, to pass civil service examinations, and prepare themselves for positions in government service, on the World's Fair Grounds, in 1904. Call and see Newsome & Randays any evening at their office, 4265 St. Ferdinand avenue. 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, Louis, Mo. "Follow the Flag." Banner Route To the Great Gateways Kansas City, Chicago, Omaha, Toledo & Buffalo. Through sleepers to New York and the East. Magnificent Equipment and Train Service. 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"Oh, I like it well enough; but he isn't so smart; I have to tell him when it's time to quit and go home." "Indianapolis Journal." An Aristocratic Feeling "Mrs. Hazzbin actually patronizes the merry-go-round." "Yes, she says it makes her seasick and she feels as if she had just got home from a trip to Europe."—Philadelphia Bulletin. Transvaal Mining Machinery. The value of Transvaal mining machinery is not far from $47,000,000. Most of the machinery (about $40,000,000 worth) is on the Witwatersrand—N. Y. Journal. A Coxert Insination Braggs—I am a self-made man. Waggs—You seem to have expended more effort on the dining-room than on the attic—Baltimore American. Paris Fountains. There are now 11 fountains in Paris at which water is sold by the bucketful, the price being one centime.—Chicago Tribune. POINTED PARAGRAPHS. Income tacks—Iron that enters the sole. Bald head—Something we don't want yet wouldn't lose. Some die with heart failure and some live with head failure. It isn't always the best actress that gets the most followers. Nothing jars a man like being compelled to love by contract. Somehow a man generally loses his nerve just when he needs it most. In order to start the political machine one must drop dollars in the slot. No artist should attempt to select a living model unless he understands figures. After marrying the man who courted her a girl is apt to find that he's another man. Truth is constantly getting in the way of some people. That is probably why it is crushed to earth so often.—Chicago Daily News. 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. 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. 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 it took in defending them when the Old Black Man took delight in sticking that congregation in the short ribs. At that time The Palladium thundered forth the shot and shell, and consequently gained the admiration of that church. Mr. Barnes is all right. Venice, III. The good people of Venice, Ill., and also of Madison, read The Palladium, Mr. Lewis Watkins, our enterprise agent, is doing a good business. He sells from 35 to 40 papers each week. The citizens of Madison like Mr. Watkins, and all admit that he is a business man. All church notices must be mailed to this office on or before Wednesday of each week. 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Per year.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months......60 Single copy......05 No Excuse for Non-Payment. From the present time on, all who live south of 260 t avenue, will please settle their St. Louis Palladium bills with Miss Kate Johnson, 2627 Papin street. Mrs. M. A. Lawrence, of 3944 St. Ferdinand avenue, is the Reporter and General Solicitor for the St. Louis Palladium. The St. Louis Palladium is sold at the following places: 2617 Lawton avenue. 209 South 15th street. 2614 Stoddard avenue. SEVEN POINTERS FOR THE READING AND ADVERTISING PUBLIC. (1) THE ST. LOUIS PALLADIUM IS in its 20th year of regular publication. (2) Never has missed an issue. (3) No fake subscription list to "catch" honest advertisers. (4) More bona fine subscribers than any other Negro paper in St. Louis or State. (5) The ONLY Negro newspaper published in St. Louis as the organ of the Republican party. (6) Because it is the official organ of Wright Cuney Political Club. (7) Because it is fearless in denouncing crime regardless of consequences. W. A. Pleadger. The death of W. A. Pleadger leaves a vacant place in Georgia politics that can not soon be filled. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Pleadger many times at the several conventions, and we found in him a good man, a true and tried republican, a man that has stood in the front rank as a leader. We are sorry that we have not more Mr. Pleadger as one of the old school. We are sorry that he have not more men of the old school. Mr. Pleadger was in the state of Georgia what the late Wright Cuney was in Texas, a fearless leader of his people, a leader in politics—and he bowed to no one; only the principles of his party did he bow, and was submissive to that only. We would to God that we had more of such men as W. A. Pleadger and Wright Cuney in the south. Will some of our 2x4 editors tell us what they mean by Pleadger belonging to the old school. The National and State Convention of Missouri. The Republican National convention will soon meet in Chicago. The state convention will soon meet in the state of Missouri to elect four delegates at large. We see on every hand, and hear the cry of harmony all over the state, and yet no effort is made by the republicans of this state to satisfy the Negro voters of our state and city. The democratic faction has too or three Negroes running over this state endeavoring to organize the Negroes into clubs in order to get their votes. Let the state convention elect a Negro as one of the delegates at large to the national convention from this state. Do this in recognition of the 50,000 Negro votes in the state, and show the democratic party that we are truly citizens of this state. What's the use of some girl's attending school? They promenade home in the evening with some long-legged jackanapes, and spend the rest of the evening and the next day talking about them. Their minds are on everything but their studies. Chief Desmond has secured Kratz, let him grab hold of some of these good-for-nothing boys. Let him put big Gordon on Market street, and he will find old men, young men and boys standing around molesting the school-girls. Evidence. The Judge—You say your wife hit you over the head with a plate? Rastus—Yes, sah. The Judge—But your head doesn't show it. Rastus—But you done oughter see dat plate.—Life. NEWPORT NEWS. Will any Colored person in Newport become disgusted if the Madison authorities build one board or cinder sidewalk for its Negro citizens? Mr. Farmer, who died suddenly, Sunday morning, January 9, was interred at Farmington, Mo., his former home. The widow and orphans have the heart felt sympathy of this community in their bereavement. Has the fiery zeal to establish an A. M. E. S. school here in Newport spent itself so soon? While I don't want to offend by seeming "conspicuous," yet I wish to ask: "Are we going to allow mud to prevent our attendance upon the S. S. teachers' meeting?" The K. P. installation was a success, as to the numbers turned out to witness it, I understand, and we hope it was a financial success also. But, my friends, if we wish to accumulate money, we have to spend money. These installations come either once or twice a year. Why not make them instructive and real first-class affairs for your wives, daughters, sons and friends? Why not stop that disgusting piano hammering, such as you hear in these low, crap-shooting, wine-room joints, and employ three or four pieces of good string band music? Send out a good style printed invitation, to just such persons who are fit to attend the kind of social function which the beautiful order of K. P.'s ought to give. So, without wishing to have "a tendency toward vulgarity." I advise that this method of presenting yourself to your friends will shut out those vulgar wriggling street pacers. That mob of the community's disgrac is encouraged too much, in the belief that no entertainment can be given without it. It is time fully here that demarcy draw the line of demarkation between itself and that herd of cattle. It is time to begin it right here in Newport. Will the K. P.'s be the first to draw the line and thus teach the mothers of Newport a lesson about allowing their daughters to keep company with another girl who has every appearance of indecency? My friends of Newport, will it disgrace us as citizens of a Colored community—the respectable class, I mean—to determine, with a firm resolution, to invoke the aid of the state to put a stop to shooting and disgraceful conduct about the streets of Newport? Reports say: "Indecency runs riot all of Saturday nights in some of the streets. Men beating women, and women trying to cut their noses in two with razors, and then make night hideous with screams because they fail to do so. Will not the respectable citizens determine to stop this disgraceful state of affairs among us, and thus indicate to your children that you do not encourage such riot by saying: "It don't concern me." It does concern you. It has ruined many a girl and boy here, and it may ruin yours. Mr. Henry Holladay, Brooklyn, said Saturday evening that Mayor B. Jones has stamped out the disgrace of women hanging in and around saloons there. We can stop it here in Newport, for we have the decision of the United the decision of the Colorado supreme court with us. Editorial page, Globe Democrat, January 16: "It was a question of police regulation * * * * * to prohibit a practice so fruitful of evil. Wine rooms have been the open door to the ruin of thousands of women, and the demoralization of even a greater number of young men." No honest observer can deny this assertion. The ruin of young persons is the chief business of wine rooms, and their main source of profit. After a girl's innocence is destroyed through their allurements, the wine rooms get a bonus for selling her into the bondage of vice. While parents stand by and see their innocent daughter thus sold, "Bawdy villains!" they are by saying: "I am not going to loose friends by meddling with other people's business. It breaks up peace in the community." Cowards! Essence. WHAT THE PALLADIUM WANTS. A Negro delegate from the state of Missouri to the national republican convention. The Hamilton club, with its new ally and Good Government club, the Wright Cuney club, the Missouri club, all joined together as republican workers. Otherwise we can not win. Weak-kneed republicans who talk of supporting Folk, shut out of the republican meetings. A new chairman of the city committee, who republicans have faith in their republicanism. A new chairman of the state committee who is not in a federal office. One who believes a Negro vote as good as any other. Notice. J. W. Wheeler, Manager Paladium: Dear Sir—Reading the Globe-Democrat, January 19, touching the United States supreme court's decision, handed down January 18, reaffirming the ruling made in the case of Carter vs. the State of Texas, to the effect that exclusion of Negroes from grand juries in cases involving criminal charges against members of their race, is in violation of the constitution, and therefore not permissible, let me ask the question, through the columns of your valuable paper, why is it that some of our leading lawyers, who practice at the bar, Negroes and white men, have never raised and tested this vexed question in their pleadings in criminal cases of their clients in courts in this city and state, when a man's liberty and life are at stake. Will some of our leading lawyers answer this question. Respectfully. C. H. TANDY. Good Work. St. Louis Woman's club, having learned from reliable sources, some months ago, of the careless and unfeeling manner in which Negro patients at the city hospital are treated, determined to bend its energies toward doing all that was possible to provide a suitable place for the accommodation of those helpless ones, who would otherwise be cast upon the merciless custody of the heartless or ignorant subordinates of the city institutions. In pursuance of this idea the members of the club decided to establish a "charity ward" at the Provident hospital, at Morgan and Beaumont streets. A room has been furnished and a quantity of surgical articles has been provided by the efforts of these energetic and charitable women, and in a few days the apartment designated as the "Charity Ward" will be opened for the inspection of visitors. All that has been done in furtherance of this worthy enterprise, is due solely to the energy and large heartedness of the members of the St. Louis Woman's club. THE OLD GUARD REORGANIZE. A Musical, Dramatic and Vaudeville Revival. The amusement-loving public of St. Louis is to be treated to a revival of dramatic, musical and vaudeville art, for which this city was once far-famed. The organization of the Lyceum Sketch club, which took place a few days ago, promises a return of the glories of former days in stage productions. The leading spirits of the new organization are Messrs. James W. Grant, John B. Vashon, R. A. Hudlin, Ambrose A. Clarke, Will S. Grant and other well-known amateurs of acknowledged ability. The purpose of the new club is to give high-class vaudeville, musical and dramatic entertainments on a scale far in advance of anything heretofore attempted. They have associated with them some of the best talent in the city, and the public can look forward with assurance to a season of artistic entertainment. The Lyceum Sketch club will follow Miss Hallie Q. Brown in opening the Douglass hall, in a reproduction of the mirth-provoking musical comedy, by Mr. Charles Mathews, entitled "Miss Amanthis," with Mr. John B Vashon in the title role. Mr. Hudlin the two Grants and Misses Clara Hutt and Allie Simms will also appear in the cast. RAILROAD ITEMS. Mr. R. C. Wallis has been promoted to the position of contracting agent of the I. C. railroad, with headquarters at Evansville. The new Florida train over the L. & N. and N., C. & St. L. comes out Monday. The Iron Mountain route handled a large business to the west during the holidays. The Cotton Belt route to Arkansas and Texas can't be excelled. The Illinois Central railroad is being double tracked between Louisville and New Orleans. The Tennessee Central is now open from Harriman, in east Tennessee, to Hopkinsville, Ky. TOUR OF ALL MEXICO. VIA Iron Mountain route, leaving St. Louis Tuesday, January, 26, 1904, under escort of Rean Campbell, manager of the American Tourist association, Quincy building, 113 Adams street, Chicago. Selected clientele, limited. All exclusive privileges. Independent travel. Special Pullman vestibulated train, drawing room, compartment, library and music room, with the largest dining car in the world, and the famous open top observation car, Chillitill. Special baggage car. Tickets include all expenses everywhere. For information, address any agent of Iron Mountain route, H. C. Townsend, G. P. and T. A. St. Louis, Mo., or M. T. G. Mathews, T. P. A., room 212 Equitable building, Louisville, Ky. Cotton made a new high record at New York, Tuesday, the July option changing hands on a basis of 142½ cents, the highest mark reached since 1875. The Machen trial is proceedings at Washington, evidence showing the government bought the Groff fastener at four times its value. Post office inspectors are busy collecting evidence in the alleged fraudulent site transactions in Missouri. Washington university, St. Louis, will ask the World's fair management to set aside a day in June as Washington University day. 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, A. B. 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. SECOND QUARTER CIRCULAR. United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten of Missouri and Juvenile 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 during 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. Louis ..... 100 00 Total paid endowment this quarter ..... $800 00 BURIALS. The following burials also have been paid: Laura Bell Mansfield, St. Phillips Temple, Huntsville..... $ 43 50 Henrietta Givens, Young Workers' 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 ..... 60 00 Fannie Coombs, St. Aurora Temple, St. Louis ..... 60 00 Carrie Walker, Ada Temple, St. Louis ..... 60 00 Wm. Sneed, J. H. Williams' Lodge, Centralia ..... 60 00 Total paid burial ..... $513 50 The records show our present liabilities not to exceed $1,000 and our monies in hand, including this quarter, 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. The LaBors Aid Daughters of Shebia Temple No. 1 meet the fourth Wednesday in each month at the hall, Eleventh and Franklin. MRS. MARANDA JENKINS, Worthy Matron, 1237 Morgan. ELLA LACY, Vice-Queen, 1206 Morgan St. GEORGIA PHILLIPS, Secretary, 810 N. Thirteenth. ANNIE BARBER. Chairman of Sick Committee, 1108 Franklin Avenue. PETER JANTRY, inside sentinel, 1313 Linden street. THOMAS NICHOLS, 807 North High street. MRS. ANNIE HALE, 1241 Linden street. MRS. ROSA HICKS, assistant chairman of the sick committee, 1212 Morgan street, FANNIE PHILLIPS, 1308 North Thirteenth street. The World's fair will open April 30, 1904; close, December 1, 1904. The officers of the fair association are determined to surpass all other World's fairs. CALL OR WRITE FOR PRICES. FIELDS & CAMPBELL, Rooming House, 2635 LUCAS AVE. Everything First-Class. All Modern Improve- ments. ROOMS AT MODERATE PRICES. FIELDS & CAMPBELL, Proprietors. Illinois Methodists. Paris, Ill., Oct. 12—The assignments for the Illinois conference, A. M. E. church, were made to-day, having been held over from Sunday evening, pending a conference between Bishop Grant and the presiding elders. The assignments were finally made as follows: Springfield district—Rev. Andrew J. Burton, presiding elder; J. W. Cottrell, Mattoon and Clarleston; J. W. Ousley, Mound City; J. W. Saunders, St. Paul church, Springfield; S. A. Hardison, St. John church, Springfield; R. E. Wilson, Paris; William Collins, Gibson City; C. W. Thompson, Macomb; J. M. Wilkerson, Danville; J. W. H. Jackson, Chnampaign; C. H. Sheen, Peoria; P. M. Lewis, Pontiac; G. W. Brewer, Pinkstaff; G. C. Christbury, Clinton and Lincoln; W. A. Moore, Bloomington; A. T. Jackson, Decatur; I. S. Stone, Shelbyville and Tuscola; to be supplied, Normal and Fairbury. Cairo district—P. C. Cooper, presiding elder; McCaleb Tabor, Vienna; P. A. Green, Carmi; C. L. Coleman, Marion and Dumain; H. McClellan, Mount Vernon; Ransom Riddick, Wetung; to be supplied, Beechwood and Beech Ridge; — Dickson, Golconda; J. H. Luney, Galatia; B. F. Moss, Harrisburg; C. H. Holmes, Grand Tower; Sandy McDowell, Murphysboro; C. H. Jackson, Shawneetown; J. W. Edwards, Brookport; A. Perkins, Villa Ridge; F. G. Heard, Edith chapel; J. R. Ford, Hodge's Creek; H. C. Burton, Carbonale; R. J. M. Long, Metropolis; J. H. Saxes, Cairo Quincy district—N. J. McCracken, presiding elder. Geo. W. Gaines, Quincy and Bethel; H. Lackey, Jacksonville; J. W. Tiff, Sparta; Green Price, Lovejoy; L. E. Christian, East St. Louis; Torrey Perry, Belleville circuit; W. H. Chambers, Alton; Fleming Gray, Litchfield; C. H. Thomas, Pittsfield and Quincy mission; William Graham, Upper Alton; J. W. Summers, Edwardsville; J. M. Crawfors, Elkville; William Hadley, Centralia; J. P. Coates, North Alton; Sandy Osborn, Collinsville; J. H. Smith, Lebanon and Carlyle; evangelist, Miss E. Marie Carter, Robert Earnest, George A. Brown and Mrs. Emma Brewington. H. Simmons was transferred to the Iowa conference in exchange for Rev. G. W. Gaines. MISSOURI METHODISTS. October 12, 1903, our beloved Bishop C. T. Shaffer announced the following appointments for the ensuing year: St. Louis District—Presiding elder. Rev. J. D. Barksdale; St. Paul chapel, St. Louis, Rev. D. P. Roberts, M. D.; St. James, Rev. W. C. Williams; Allen mission, Rev. O. W. Harris; Boonville, Rev. J. L. Williams; Higginsville, Rev. J. F. Sargo; Sedalia, Rev. William Alexander; Marshall, S. L. Bean; Washington, Rev. Jas. Madison; Waverly, Rev. W. F. Hamilton; Pacific, Rev. E. Thomas; Union, G. W. Cross; Osage City, Rev. J. E. S. Reed; Chamois, M. McFerrin; Speed, Rev. T. W. Weaver; Pleasant Green, M. McTerrell; Holden, Rev. E. W. Clemens; Malta Bend, Rev. C. A. Williams; Jefferson City, Rev. L. P. Duke Kansas City District—Presiding elder. J. C. Owens, Allen chapel, to be supplied; Ebenezer, Rev. William Hawkjins; St. John, E. R. Vaughan; Independence, J. H. Allen; Springfield, M. C. Collins; Lexington, A. A. Gilbert; Pleasant Hill, L. H. Harris; Wellington, H. H. McAlister; Westport, J. P. Smith; Joplin, S. S. Pitcher; Odessa, J. B. Wallace; Nevada, H. H. Triplitt; Butler, D. J. Gordon; Lebanon, I. H. Johnson; Carthage, A. Long; Ozark mission, G. W. Newman; Ash Grove mission, to be supplied; Neosho, to be supplied; S. E. mission K. C., to be supplied. Cape Girardeau District—Presiding elder. N. C. Buren. Cape Girardeau, Wm. H. Spurlock; Jackson, L. J. Johnson; Charleston, Perry Thurman; Belmont, Richard Phillips; Plouar Bluff, Calvin N. Douglass; Kirkwood, B. W. Stewart; St. Peters', St. Louis, T. L. Watson; De Soto, to be supplied; Commerce, Jeremiah W. Wiles; Fredericktown, J. R. Hopkins; Pune Terre, A. O. D. Steele, Oak Ridge, Chonley; Festus circuit, James Randa, Quinn chapel, St. Louis, J. E. Christie; Payne's mission circuit, St. Louis, F. E. Clark; Caladonia mission to be supplied; Caruthersville mission, Perry G. Dawson. U. B. F. AND S. M. T. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: G. M., S. T. Pettigrew, Dalton; D. G. M., Dr. J. E. Perry, Columbia; G. S., W. H. Harrison, Jefferson City; A. G. S., C. C. Hubbard, Louisiana; Treasurer, Dr. O. C. Queen, Hanniball; G. C., Rev. O. T. Redd. Macon; S. M., Robert Vaughn, Paris; J. M., R. A. Morton, Kansas City; R. S., G. W. Montgomery, Gooch's Mills; L. S., Dr. J. D. Sexton, Macon; I. S., Robert Watson, Boonville; O. S., H. A. Lewis, Wellsville; Grand Organizer, J. H. Wiiams, Centralia; G. S. B., Thos. Stemmets, Hildale; Trustees, G. L. Greene, Old Franklin; Robert Renfro, Moberly; P. L. Given, Bunceton; Board of Management, B. K. Bruce, Brunswick; Dr. J. T. Caston, Fulton; William Rice, St. Louis; J. S. Lothan, New Franklin. New officers of Temple: W. G. P., Kate M. Moore, Columbia; V. G. P., Hattie Williams, St. Louis; G. S., Olivia Watson, Minneapolis; A. G. S., Carrie Stevenson, St. G. C.; Bell Thompson, Moberly; Treas, A. M. Williams, Mexico; G. J., S. A. Pettigrew, Dalton; Trustees, S. A. Mott, Macon; Julia Coleman, Columbia; Ida Garnett, Jefferson City; Sarah Jackson, Kansas City; F. M. Brashears, Columbia. Stop that cough. Go and get Pickett's Cough Drops. RAMSEY'S THE STRICTLY MODERN ROOMING HOUSE Of the city for Gentlemen and the general traveling public. Every convenience desired by patrons of high- class rooms at moderate cost. 12 S. 15th Street. MRS. HATTIE J. RAMSEY, Proprietress. CRAVENS & HEAD Props. Pink Coat Bar. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. POOL ROOM. S. E. Cor. 22d and Market Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. NEWSOME & RANDALL, Stenographers and Typewriters, Applicants prepared for Civil Service Examinations. Office 4265 St. Ferdinand Ave. GEO. W. F. BULLOCK, Ladies' Barber AND TONSORIALIST 3320 Franklin Avenue. St. Louis. Louis Deppe, Importer and Dealer in FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC Wines, Whiskies, Brandies, ETC., ETC. Southeast Corner of Market St. & Jefferson Av. St. Louis, Mo. Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market 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. JEFFERSON AVENUE, ST. LOUIS, MO. WALTER S. FARBINGTON. Walter S. Farrington is doing a great business on Leonard and Channing avenues as a Veterinary Dentist, Clipping, Braking and Styling Horses. He is an expert at his business. Express and Coal business on Channing avenue between Olive and Loonst streets. All orders are promptly attended to. 308 North Leonard avenue. Tennessee Shaving Parlor Everything Neat, Clean and Up-to-date 1326 Morgan Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. BARBER SHOP Has been opened by J. L. MAYS, of Chattanooga. Tenn., who also does business in Chicago. A MANSKER, of Poplar Bluff, is employed by it. Mays, and they are considered two of the best barbers in our city. They have re- moved from 1525 Clark Ave. to 1331 POPLAR STREET GIVE THEM A CALL FANNIE LEE World's Fair Artist Pictures of all kinds called for and delivered. All sizes crayon, pastel, water color and oil paintings a specialty. Fine frames and high grade work. Terms reasonable. Cash or credit. Also lessons given. Call or write to 456 NORTH SARAH ST. THE PALLADIUM WANTS ADS. IF OUR TRUE FRIENDS WISH TO ASSIST US, THEY WILL SECURE ADS. 108 Thirty-two diagrams showing Jacob Shafer and Frank C. Ives, famous billard players, at the stand No. 2, 2326 Market street. A. A. BROOKS. Proprietor. Thirty-two diagrams showing Jacob Shafer and Frank C. Ives, famous billard players, at the stand No. 2, 2326 Market street. A. A. BROOKS. Proprietor. Do You Play Pool and Billiards? 1 Hall No. 1 at 1323 Market Street Hall No. 2 at 2326 Market Street A. A. BROOK The Chicago game of pool. This lars will be the prize between ten men second prize, $15; third prize, $10. At BROOKS, Proprietor. Pool. This game is played in rotation. Fifty dol- en ten men playing 100 games. First prize, $25; e, $10. At 1323 or 2326 Market street. A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. The Chicago game of pool. This game is played in rotation. Fifty dollars will be the prize between ten men playing 100 games. First prize, $25; second prize, $15; third prize, $10. At 1323 or 2326 Market street. A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. second prize, $15; third prize, $10. At 1323 or 2326 Market street. A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. 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. 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. PHYSICIANS. 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. CATHRELL-HYATT Printing Company UP-TO-DATE BOOK AND JOB PRINTING, 3957A Finney Avenue, St. Louis. Colored Catholic Orphan Asylum, Normandie. --- They are the leaders of the city for pastime pleasure. No saloon connected. Strictly first-class. THE WORLD'S FAIR. W. P. Curtis. W. D. Scott. Wm. H. Mansifee. O. T. Fields. G. S. Jackson. W. P. T. Jones. J. P. Stafford. Dr. Davis. C. F. Crews. W. N. Perry. J. W. McDowell. S. H. Bell. A. W. Craddock. W. Brabham. C. C. Sibley. 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. Has Opened a Saloon. Mr. A. W. Wilkinson and Mr. Lindsey have opened a new saloon at 2032 Market street, name "The Alcove." This is a beautiful place, and we 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 specialty. Business letters taken down in shorthand at your office. Cards and circular letters prepared in script. Prices reasonable. Give us a trial. Offices—4204A Maffitt avenue; 4265 St. Ferdinand avenue. NOTICE TO OUR AGENTS. They must report weekly, otherwise no paper will be sent them on the following week. True Reformers' Barber Shop. And baths is the neatest, warmest baths and shop in the city. Clean towels used in every case, for the coal man as well as the clerk in the office. Four barbers who can shave any person with ease and satisfaction. Try them. JOHN W. ALPHRAN Mgr. 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. 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. 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, Staple and GROCER MISS HALLIE'Q. BROWN. Miss Brown is an adept in the art of delivery, and it would be to every one's benefit to join the class which she is organizing. Miss Brown will not only conduct classes in elocution, but also in French, in which she is none the less proficient. While in the city, her classes will be held at 2635 Lucas avenue, in the Y. M. C. A. building. She has already a class of 20, and will begin their instruction about November 14. 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. ARNETT E. L. ARNET Wines, Liquor Chinese Restaurant in Connection AT ALL 2801 MORGAN HEADQUARTERS OF BAY NETT'S PL E. L. ARNETT, Proprietor. ines, Liquors and Cig urant in Connection. Duck Nudles AT ALL HOURS. 1 MORGAN STREET RTERS OF BANNER BASE B Chinese Restaurant in Connection. Duck Nudles and Chop Suey AT ALL HOURS. HEADQUARTERS OF BANNER BASE BALL CLUB. The Jefferson Bar. GEORGE WILLIAMS, Proprietor. Imported Wines B ATHLET 715 North 12th Street, S. L. PI Fresh DRU 2601 LAWT N. W. Cor. Jefferson Open Day an United Wines Liquors and C ATHLETIC CLUB nth 12th Street, St. L S. L. PICKETT ish DRUGS D 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Day and Night. Imported Wines Liquors and Cigars. 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, N. W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Open Day and Night. Both Telephones. 2032 Market St. THE A All Nations invited except Carrie and Cafe in the West. with a first-cl TONY G. WILL WILKINSON & THE ALCOVE invited except Carrie. This is one of the Cafe in the West. Everything up-to- with a first-class Orchestra. Y G. WILLIAMS, Man- WILKINSON & LINDSAY, Prop 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. TONY G. WILLIAMS, Manager. WILKINSON & LINDSAY, Props. and General Repair Work. All work promptly attended to. Call and see me. 2837 MANCHESTER AVE. Shop-2816 Walnut Street. Telephone—Kinloch C-397. THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dealer in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, 2601 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. California Canned Goods a Specialty. MRS. CORA EUARD, FIRST-CLASS Fashionable Dressmaker AND OTHER NEEDLE WORK. CALL AT 3731 Vista Ave. A New Clubhouse. A newly-fitted club room and cafe has been opened recently at 2027 Walnut street. 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His light thus shining round, no faltering should I know; And faith in Heaven above would make a Heaven below. But God was kinder than my prayer, And doubts beset me everywhere. And now I pray for love, deep love to God and man— A love that will not fall, however dark His plan; That sees all life in Him, rejoicing in His power. And faithful, though the darkest clouds of gloom and doubt may lower. But God is more than that. Love lives in bliss and everywhere. -Ednah D. Cheney, in Christian Work. CRITICISM AND WORK. The Danger of Carrying the One to an Extreme and Altogether Neglecting the Other. It is both natural and easy to criticise, but as George Eliot used to say: "It is easier to criticise than to be correct." The tendency to criticise is always strong within us, but never is it stronger than in the years when our eyes are keen and fresh, says Wellspring. As time goes on we become accustomed to stains and blotches, to blemishes and blunders, and they do not jar upon us as they do when yet unspoiled or callous; we measure all things by the high ideals which God plants in hearts which are young. It is not wise for young people to suppress entirely their critical faculties or to smother the hot indignation which they feel in the presence of suffering or wrong. The world is never so fine as young folks expect it to be, and the church never turns out to be so good as young people first dream that it is. The disappointments of the disillusioning years, the imperfections of men, the defects of institutions, and the out-of-jointness of things in general sometimes drive the critr from one mood to another until he becomes both sour and skeptical and takes his place in the seat of the scornful. A man who sits down in his scorn is known as a cynic—about the most useless and most pitiable of all the descendants of Adam. Do not allow yourselves to become blind to defects, or to be satisfied with things as they are. Alas for the man or woman who submits so completely to the world that he loses the desire to make it better! In the words of a wise Scotchman: "The first open look of young eyes on the condition of the world is one of the principal regenerative forces of humanity." Keep your keen eyes and your exacting conscience, but be careful to work as well as talk. A critic who degenerates into a chronicle faultfinder is a nuisance and a curse. Criticism is never sane unless accompanied by honest work. The old Latin poet Lucretius spoke truly when he said: "It is a pleasant thing to stand upon the shore and see ships tossed upon the sea, to stand in the window of a castle and watch a battle on the plain below." It may be pleasant, but it is base to hold one's self aloof from the Christian church, criticising its blunders, but doing nothing to settle its problems or lighten its burdens. GEMS OF THOUGHT. To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.—Johnson. We can hardly learn humility and tenderness enough except by suffering.—George Eliot. Skeptics are generally ready to believe anything, provided it is only sufficiently improbable; it is at matters of fact that such people stumble.—Von Knebel. The best time to give up a bad habit is before you begin it, and the next best time is when you have discovered that it is a bad habit.—United Presbyterian. No man can pass into eternity for he is already in it. The dull brute globe moves through its ether and knows it; not; even so our souls are bathed in eternity and we are never conscious of it.—F. W. Farrar. The humblest man or woman can live splendidly! That is the royal truth that we need to believe, you and I who have no "mission," no great sphere to move in. The universe is not quite complete without my work well done.—W. C. Gannett. "What does it signify whether I go to the bottom or not, so long as I didn't skulk?—or rather," and here the old man took off his hat and looked up, "so long as the Great Captain has His way, and things is done to His mind?"—George Macdonald. If you wish to know whether you are a Christian inquire of yourself whether, in and for the love of God, you seek to make happy those about you by smiles and pleasant sayings. Are you a comfortable person to live with? Are you pleasant to have about?—Gall Hamilton. ADVANTAGES OF FORESIGHT. Purpose to Make Ready for the End of Life Puts Man Upon His Mettle. These three advantages accrue from the purpose to make ready for the end of life: First, it puts a man upon his mettle, stimulates his activities, nourishes and freshens them. Nothing spurs a man to his task like the consciousness of the brevity of the time appointed. The contractor suffers an injury who is told to take his own time. Contrariwise, the time limit for the expiration of his work keeps him up to his best. Unfortunately, many men feel that they do not know when their life is to end, and therefore assume that they have a score of years, or 30 years, to complete their task. If every man had a chari placed in his hands, so that he knew just how much time had been allotted him to work out his purposes, how would he hew to the line, insisting upon finishing this stint in one month, and a second stint in the next month. We know that when Agricola crossed the Alps into Germany, fulfilling his emperor's command, he kept his little handbag always packed, that every night he footed up his accounts, so that he could close them upon a moment's notice, and start at once with his dispatches for Rome. Every prudent man ought to lay out his life upon that basis, and with reference to thoroughness, accuracy and faithfulness to his work and his Master, be ready for the messenger whose coming is always expected, like the coming of a thief in the night. But this foresight of life's end is also a buttress against temptation and safeguard against evil. What student is not made more accurate for the reflection that the examiner may come at any hour? What soldier is not the better prepared for remembering that any moment the trumpeter may call the charge? In those last days of the battle before Richmond, Gen. Grant sent word along the line that the next would be the last charge. The knowledge that the end was approaching and that they must round out their career as soldiers, was such a tonic unto men that they competed with each other for the most dangerous tasks and the most difficult places. When Paul realized that the time of his departure was at hand, he nerved himself for one more letter, for one more heroic deed, for one more act of supreme self-sacrifice, and he hungered for the most difficult place of service and suffering, as some brave youth desires with exceeding great desire to prove his affection to his beloved one. For all these reasons, therefore, Christ tried to incite men to be ready for the end of the life career—N. D. Hillis D. D. ONE MEANING OF PAIN. Case of a Little Lad Who Underwent Terrible Suffering Illustrates Spiritual Truth. A few years ago a mother, carrying a little deformed boy, entered the Hospital for Sick Children. After a careful examination the doctor told her that a cure was possible, but the treatment would be exceedingly painful, and the child must be given up entirely to the care of the nurse and himself. Turning to the lad she said: "You will stay with the doctor and the nurse, won't you, Freddie?" But he had heard the doctor's words and begged to be taken home. With all a mother's skill she argued and coaxed, but without avail. Freddie only tightened his arms about her neck and begged to be spared the ordeal. There were tears in the mother's eyes and a sob in her heart as she plead with him to submit, and told him of the coming days when he would be as straight and strong as others. But it was useless to argue, for he did not want to be healed at the price of so much pain. Then the voice of the mother assumed a sterner tone, a tone which the child had never heard before. Firmly unclasping the fingers that were locked about her neck, and lifting the tear-stained face from her breast, she said: "Freddie, you must stay," and handing him to the nurse she turned and walked out of the room. In the next room she fell upon a couch and wept with a bitterness that is known only to the mother's heart. Go to that had a few years hence when he stands straight and strong among the athletes and ask him if it was unkind of her to leave him in the hands or the surgeon and the nurse, and with eyes aglow with love and a voice tremulous with gratitude he will tell you that he thanks God for a mother who subjected him to a year of pain to win for him a lifetime of pleasure. It is even so that He who has for us the heart of a father and a mother too, permits sorrow to do its work of fitting up for the glory by and by. In all our afflictions He is afflicted, and if He is willing to bear pain for us we should not complain when He asks us to share it with Him.—W. W. Weeks, D. D., in Baptist Union. Finding the Gold. How fond we are of thinking about what we have not, instead of about what we have! It has been well said that "some people's cast-off happiness, like their cast-off clothes, would make some other people very happy." The cheeriest lives are not those that have the most, but those that appreciate the most. Every one of us has a gold mine of unworked joy close at hand. But gold needs searching for—are you finding yours?—S. S. Times. Sunday Desecration. The desecration of Sunday by the pursuit of secular labor common to the grind of the other six days in the week is a sin, not only against the command of Him Who prescribed its observance in refraining from work, but it involves the sin of self-slaughter, only differing in degree from the sudden violent death that we name suicide.—Knoxville Sentinel. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson in the International Series for January 24, 1004—Jesus Rejected at Nazareth. GOLDEN TEXT—He came unto His own, and His own received him not—John 1:11. OUTLINE OF SCRIPTURE SECTION. Arrest of John the Baptist.....Matt. 14:3-5 Arrest of John the Baptist.....Mark 6:17-18 Arrest of John the Baptist.....Luke 3:19, 20 Beginning of Jesus' Galilean Ministry.....Matt. 4:12, 17 Beginning of Jesus' Galilean Ministry.....Mark 14: 1, 15 Beginning of Jesus' Galilean Ministry.....Luke 4:14, 19 Rejection at Nazareth.....Matt. 13:54-58 Rejection at Nazareth.....Mark 6:16 Rejection at Nazareth.....Luke 4:16-30 Time—His rejection at Nazareth occurred in April, A. D. 28. Part of "The year of obscurity." Place.-Nazareth, in Galllee. NOTES AND COMMENTS. Between the incidents of to-day's lesson and those of last Sunday's an interval of about 15 months elapsed, during which time Jesus was at work mostly in Judea. "He came to Nazareth:." In the course of a tour through Galilee. Until a little over a year before, Jesus had been a carpenter in Nazareth. Then He had gone away to the wilderness of Judea to John the Baptist, and since that time strange reports had come back to the home town. Men said that He had become a great prophet, and was rivaling John the Baptist himself (John 4:1,2), and, strangest of all, news had come from Capernaum that he had miraculously healed the son of a prominent man there (John 4:46-54), and from Cana, only four miles away, that He had turned water into wine at a wedding feast (John 2:1-11). The synagogue on the day of which we are studying was full of His fellow townsmen, all eager to see whether the young carpenter was really so great, after all. "He entered, as His custom was, into the synagogue: "Referring to His custom of preaching in the synagogue whenever possible. That He had always been an attendant at the synagogue went without saying. "Stood up to read: "As a distinguished man whom everyone wanted to hear, Jesus was invited to conduct the service. "The prophet Isaiah: "Comparison with the original shows that this is a free translation, probably taken from a Greek or Aramaic version. Note the point in the quotation where Jesus stopped. If He had gone on, His next words would have been, "and the day of vengeance of our God." John the Baptist would have gone on, Jesus did not. This quotation is priceless to us, because it clearly gives Christ's conception of His ministry. Note that His mission is not so much to the strong and the fortunate, as to those who need help—the poor, the captives, the blind, the bruised. The reference is not to physical conditions alone, but to the heart life. "The acceptable year of the Lord: "The welcome year; the time of God's especial bounty."—Adeney. The attendant: The keeper of the sacred rolls. "And sat down: "To speak. This was the custom. "Eyes . . . fastened on him: "Not simply because of curiosity, but held by the strength of His wonderful personality. "To-day hath this Scripture been fulfilled:" Jesus' great declaration of Himself and His mission to His former townsmen. He probably said a great deal more that is not reported. "All bare Him witness:" His power was undeniable. "Words of grace:" Both message and manner surprise the people by their graciousness. "Is this not Joseph's son:" His fellow townsmen evidently knew nothing of the virgin birth. They felt His power, but that He was really great—as great as had been reported, they could not believe, for was He not the son of an ordinary carpenter? If they believed any such thing of Him, He would have to prove it to them. "And He said unto them:" Probably seeing that they were in a mood to demand proof of His great claims. "Physician, heal thyself;" A challenge to do for His own town what it was reported He had done for others. Jesus never accepted such challenges, though they were often given. Neither the truth He preached nor His relation to the Father depended on the ability to work miracles, and He would not work them to satisfy people who considered them the only convincing proof of His sonship. His refusal, with the instances in verses 25-27 (see 1 Kings, 17-24, and 2 Kings, 5 1-15) enraged the people to the last degree. Jealousy, hatred and murder were in their hearts. "But He passing through the midst of them went His way." "This does not assert either (1) that Jesus became invisible, or (2) that He had miraculous protection. The temptation scene at the wing of the temple precludes the idea that Jesus would resort to such means of saving Himself. It is enough to conclude that the mysterious majesty of the person of Christ overawed the fickle mob."-Adeney. This is a remarkable illustration of a fact that we must not forget in thinking of the personal appearance of Jesus. Most of the great painters have emphasized the gentleness and sorrowfulness of the Saviour at the expense of the strength and even majesty which the Gospel story sometimes reveals. Compare with this John 10:37 and 18:6. Grapes from Cannan. Fools always try to retrieve folly with falsity. The wise man fears pride when he hears praise. When the door is shut it is an invitation to knock. It is of no use denouncing sin before you renounce it. It is easier to be religious with your eloquence than it is to be eloquent with your religion. The world measures men at their death by the things they leave, the Christian by the things they go to receive.—Ram's Horn. MRS. COL. GRESHAM Was Given Up BY THE DOCTORS. Pe=ru=na Saved Her Life. [It was catarrh of the lungs so common in the winter months.] MISS.JENNIE DRISCOLL Miss Jennie Driscoll, 870 Putnam Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., writes: “If people knew how efficient Peruna was in the cure of catarrh, they would not hesitate to try it. I have all the faith in the world in it as it cured me, and I have never known of a case when the person was not cured in a short time.”---Jennie Driscoll. Mrs Col. E. J. 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Peruna is a safeguard, is a preventative, a specific, is a cure for all cases of catarrh, acute and chronic, coughs, colds, consumption, etc. If you do not receive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. THE BOWELS Emanuelpation for the Mule. Booker T. Washington insists that the negro is not ungrateful, and, although the younger generation may like to lose sight of the past, the older generation were shaves, those grandmothers and grandfathers themselves do not forget it. In illustrating this he tells the story of an old colored man who saw the old street cars being replaced by cars driven by electricity, and exclaimed: "De Yank came down here 30 years ago to free de duggh, and now, glory be, dey is gwine to free de mewl!"" "Everybody says the baby looks like you. You don't please you," "I can't be replied. Please but I tell you what; I am glad nobody thinks of saying I look like the baby." "-Philadelphia Ledger." Dr. Williamson Swears. Yorktown, Ark., Jan. 18th.—Last week a statement was published from Leland Williams, of this place, to the effect that Dodd's Kidney Diseases and best medicine for all Kianney Diseases and that he uses them with uniform success in his daily practice. No one who knows Dr. Williams will doubt for a moment the complete truth of his fearless declaration, but to completely clinch the matter in the minds of his patients, Dr. Williams has appeared before Mr. H. E. Greene, J. P. for Montgomery county, and made a sworn statement. This sworn statement the doctor has cited a number of cases which have been completely cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills. Here is case No. 1: "Henry Hall, Sr., age 48, an American, attacked with Malaria Haematuria or Swamp Fever, temperature ranged from 101 to 105, highly coated tongue, constipated bowels, hemorrhage or passage of blood, and vomiting. Dodd's Kidney Pills to relieve the inflammation and congested condition of Kidneys and to render the urine bland and non-irritating. Recovery complete after two montans' treatment of the Pills." Vexing Delay, "Our new company is capitalized at $10,000,000." "Great! Let me see your prospectus." "Oh, we haven't got out a prospectus yet. The er the darned printer wants his pay in advance."—Puck. The Wonderful Cream Separator does its work in thirty minutes and leaves less than 1 per cent. butter fat. The price is ridiculously low, according to size $2.75 to $8.00 each, and when you would like to part therewith for fifty times its cost. JUST SEND THIS NOTICE. with 6 stamps for postage to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., and get their big catalogue, fully describing this remarkable Cream Separator, and hundreds of other tools and farm seeds used by the farmer. [K. L.] No Cause for Alarm.—Lena.—"What made Fred act so funny when I accepted him?" Emma.—"Oh, he's just in love with you, gooise. He will soon get over that."—Brooklyn Life. Arid Lands Made Fruitful Those parched, dry, arid plains of Mont., Colo., Arizona, Idaho and other dry lands respond quickly and give a big yield when planted to Salzer's Spelt, Hanna Barley, Macaroni Wheat, 60 Day Earliest Oats, Billion Dollar Grass and Bromus Inermis, Drought-tolerant marsh and laugh at droughts and arid soils. JUST SEND 100 IN STAMPS JUST SEND TOC IN STAMPS and this notice to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., for their big catalog and farm seed samples. [K. L.] Think twice before you speak, or act once, and you will speak or act the more wisely for it.—Franklin. ALL DONE OUT. . Veteran Joshua Heller, 706 South Veteran Joshua Walnut street, Urbana, Ill., says "In the fall of 1890 after taking Doan's Kidney Pills I testified that they had relieved me of kidney trouble, disposed of a lame back with pain across my loins and beneath the shoulder blades. During the interval which has elapsed I have had occasion to resort to Doan's Kidney Pills when Walnut street, Urbana, Ill., says: "In the fall of 1890 after taking Doan's Kidney Pills I testified that they had relieved me of kidney trouble, disposed of a lame back with pain across my loins and beneath the shoulder blades. During the interval which has elapsed I have had occasion to resort to Doan's Kidney Pills when I noticed warnings of an attack. On each and every occasion the results obtained were just as satisfactory as when the pills were first brought to my notice. I just as emphatically indorse the preparation to-day as I did over two years ago." Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. proprietors. For sale by all druggists, price 50 cents per box. 100 ACRES IN FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE They are Grain and farming Sir Wilfrid new star in who leaves come and turns his ROOM FREE many ways, M thing to For a de formation story, rized Can Grain and Grazing Lands, and are pro- vocational. She will be interviewed. She Wilfred Laurent recently said: "a new star has risen upon us, and we are immigrant who leaves the land of his ancestors to come and seek a home for himself now turns his name" - Canada. Take a ROOM FOR MILLIONS FREEZE Homesteads given away, Schools, Churches, Rail- ways, and everything to be desired. For a descriptive Atlas and other informa- tion, apply to SUPPLEMENTED KENNEDY RIDGE RIVER RIVER RIVER RIVER RIVER RIVER Ridged Canadian Government Agent- 212 West Ninth Street, Kansas City, KS. WINTER TOURS. This is the season when you want to go South, Texas, Arizona, Old Mexico and California. We are excited to suggest that you include one of the resorts in these States in your trip. Tell us where you want to go, and we'll supply you with guide boaks and full information. See Katy's Agent, or write GEORGE MORTON, G. P. A., M. K. A. RY. ST. LOUIS, MO. MKT MOTHER CRAY'S SWEET POWDERS FOR CHILDREN. A Certain Care for Rewinginess, Constipation, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Feeling Sick, and Worms. They Break Up Colds in 24 hours. At all Drugs, 26 cans. At least 1 can. A CLSTER, La Roy, N. 1 HOUSEHOLD In Great Demand for Table Decoration by the Leaders of Swell New York Society. Perhaps nowhere else so much as in New York is the human tendency to desire most what is most difficult of attainment manifested to an almost unlimited extent. The truth of this aphorism is especially noticeable in the present feminine craze for Canary island lace for the table, for the fancy is not based upon the beauty of the lace and the fineness of the linen—there are other forms of lace and linen finer and more lovely—but upon its scarcity in New York. The leaders in fashionable New York society learned that there was something new to be had in the line of table linen and—best of all—something that few could procure, so they immediately proceeded to deck their lunch tables with the dainty work produced by the deft fingers of the natives in the faraway Canary islands. The linen from which these fashionable table pieces are formed is heavy ```markdown ``` CANARY ISLAND LACES. in quality and of a very close and pretty weave, with a luster like that of pearls upon it. It is practically indestructible, and when it has had its day in high society and graced a table set with Royal Worcester or finest Limages it may, perhaps, be relegated to the use of those who cannot live in fashion's heyday, but who will none the less enjoy the delicate mesh of this lace from the islands of southern seas. The natives of the Canary islands draw the threads of the linen just as do the lace workers of Paraguay and Mexico, and work out their lace patterns upon the remaining threads in the corners and borders of their pieces. Strangely commingled in their work are the old Spanish stitches, introduced by the Moors, and evident in nearly all fine antique lace, and the Indian lace stitch common to South and Central American Indians. This quaint mingling of two styles of lace stitches gives Canary island lace a place of its own. The borders and corners of the table pieces are very richly worked in an open design that alternates with a closely worked pattern the general tendency of which is to square effects. It is in these portions of the adornment that Moorish influences are perceptible, for the edges of all the pieces are finished with disks very similar in make to those of the Mexicans. Some of the plate deilies have the prettiest little star shapes of open thread lace, as though some native had copied a starfish or perhaps dreamed sweet, starlit dreams and woven the thread of fancy into the meshes of her lace. All the small deilies are of solid lace, while the larger ones are worked into fancy open patterns in the linen centers and bordered with wheel-shaped disks of thread lace. The sameness of this border pattern gives an individuality to the linen sets, because the inner patterns are wholly different from it in type. In the Canary islands even poor natives revel in the possession of lace beautiful enough to be desired by cultivated metropolitan tastes accustomed to beauty, and its value has hitherto been as little appreciated by them as has been that of the exquisite Paraguayan lace to its patient makers. Now, perhaps, the soft-eyed makers of Canary island lace will rejoice at the solid returns from America which they receive in exchange for its beauty, although to them the information that "all the most fashionable people in New York are buying it" will convey no meaning. In the simple lives of these little workers beauty comes as an inspiration and has no part in a word not coined in their tongue—"fashion."—N. Y. Herald. Creme de Menthe Sandwiches. Creme de menthe sandwiches are a pretty novelty, the recipe for which is given in the Cooking Club. For 20 minutes infuse a tablespoonful of pulverized mint leaves in two tablespoonfuls of hot water; strain and add it to one pint of whipped double cream; add also a saltspoonful of salt, a dash of white pepper and half an ounce of gelatine softened in a tablespoonful of cold water and dissolved over hot water. Cool in a square mold, and when cold cut in thin slices and place between similar-sized pieces of brown bread. RETURN OF THE GARNET. After Years of Total Eclipse This Pretty Stone Is Coming Into Vogue Once More. Garnets, after a long eclipse, have come into fashion with a rush, and girls are ransacking their mothers' jewel boxes for ancient garnet necklaces, buckles and brooches, worn by grandmamma in the '50s, and handed down to descendants who proved rather unappreciative of the blessing. These semi-precious stones are exquisitely becoming for evening wear, when they shine with a brilliant crimson glow most flattering to the skin of the wearer. Brunettes particularly look extremely well in these stones, and nothing can be more becoming than one of the old garnet tiaras still to be found here and there worn in a mass of waved dark locks. For day wear they are rather disappointing, because somewhat jetty in effect. Carbuncles are the uncut variety of the same stone, large specimens being ground and polished cabochon fashion. The resulting gem is handsomer than the cut garnet, and dearer. It is not, however, so fashionable as the masses of small brilliant cut stones which one generally sees. Garnet buckles are sometimes used in black millinery with excellent effect—Detroit Free Press. DAINTY SOFA PILLOW. An Exquisite Fancy Work Idea from France, at Once Simple and Yet Decorative. Pretty sofa pillows add greatly to the furnishings and general appearance of a room, and the one I am about to describe, with its exquisite ribbon-work blossoms, cannot fail to please even the most fastidious. The French people are noted for their artistic tastes, and it is to them that we are indebted for this dainty art of ribbon work. In this pillow, violets and their foliage are the motif; a huge bunch in one corner, a little group or two in others, and some loose, scattered ones, leaving the careless grace of the natural flower plainly evident. The material used as a background is brown linen. A cream-colored basket weave canvas is also very beautiful carried out in this manner. The leaves and stems are first embroidered solidly in shades of green floss, and then comes the ribbon work. For this two or three shades of violet colored silk ribbon are required, ribbon that is soft, pliable and about a half inch wide. One shade can be made to answer, but the result is much more pleasing if two or three are used, and as the same quality and width are required the expense will be no greater. The French embroidery ribbons are shaded themselves, so that only the one length is needed, but it is not always possible to secure them. About four yards will be necessary in this instance. Select a needle with a long eye, and not too coarse. Thread this with a DESIGN FOR SOFA PILLOW. strand of the ribbon. Fasten one end securely on the wrong side under one of the violets, using ordinary needle and thread with which to do the tacking. Now thrust the needle and ribbon through to the right side just at the center of the violet, and down again at the outer edge of one of the petals, continuing thus until all are finished, making each petal with one stitch. The ribbon is then cut off and the end secured underneath as in the beginning. Care should be taken after each stitch to make the folds or wrinkles which the ribbon assumes, turn downward toward the linen instead of curving up. Sometimes a tiny stitch or two with silk thread of the same shade is necessary to make the ribbon stay in place, but this should not be resorted to if it can be avoided, as it produces a stiff, set look, which is not desirable. If more than one shade is used, make some flowers darker than others, or the upper petals in some cases lighter or darker than the lower ones, planning to have the blossoms as varied as possible. The hearts of the violets are then embroidered with a few stitches of pale green floss on the large petals running from the center a short distance down the petal. This touch of green is then surmounted by a couple of stitches in yellow at either side of it and uniting in the center, thus forming an inverted V over the ribbon. These stitches aid in holding the ribbon in place, and must be put in only after the ribbon is in its proper position. Use violet or green silk or nearsilk for the back of this pillow, and finish the edge with a cord of like color.—Mae Y. Mahaffy, in Ohio Farmer. Honey as a Home Remedy. Honey is a valuable medicine, and has many uses. It is excellent in most lung and throat affections, and is often used with great benefit in place of cod liver oil. Occasionally there is a person with whom it does not agree, but most people can learn to use it with beneficial result. Children who have natural appetites generally prefer it to butter. Honey is a laxative and sedative, and in diseases of the bladder and kidneys it is an excellent remedy. WHERE PEACE REIGNS. Money Is Not Needed and No Dispai- tion or Irregularity The long haired young reformers were holding an informal debate, and when they had agreed that the world was just about as corrupt and bad a place as it well could be, a grim-faced man arose, relates Lester. "What you seem to want, friends," he said, "is a place where everyone has to be good by law." "That's it!" chorused the reformers. "That's it!" chorused the reformers. "Where smoking ain't allowed, and such a thing is not allowed to me no one need worry about food and raiment, and where money does not exist?" "We do!" "Where everyone has to go to church on Sundays, and everyone keeps regular hours," that is just what we do want, Oh, to find such a place!" said a soulful young fellow, speaking for the others. "Well, I've just come from such a place." "You have?" cried the soulful one. "Oh, tell us, tell us, man of wonderful experience, where it is, that we may also go!" "It's a place called prison!" said the grim man. ENEMIES ALL RIGHT. He Was Cextain About That and He Took a Sly Shot at Them. It is related that at a recent sham battle a young lieutenant, posted with his company behind a wall, ordered his men to fire at a detachment of troops who were marching by, says London Tit-Bits. The guns were loaded with blank cartridges, and no harm was done; but the detachment happened to be on the same side of the sham fight as the company was. The commanding officer came riding up. "Why did you fire at those men?" he demanded of the lieutenant, hotly. "I supposed they were the enemy," said the lieutenant. "And what led you to suppose they were the enemy?" "Because my tailor was at the head of the ranks in the ranks. What else could I suppose, sir?" Millions of Vegetables. When the Editor read 10,000 Plants for 16c, he could hardly believe it, but upon second reading finds that the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., than whom there are no more reliable and extensive seed growers in the world, makes this offer. This great offer is made to get you to test Salzer's Warranted Vegetable Seeds. They will send you big plant and seed catalog, together with enough seed to grow 1,000 fine, solid Cabbages, 2,000 delicious Carrots, 2,000 blanching, nutty Celery, 2,000 rich, buttery Lettuce, 1,000 splendid Oats, 1,000 rare, luscious Radishes, 1,000 gloriously brilliant Flowers. ALL FOR BUT 16c POSTAGE, providing you will return this notice, and if you will send them 20c in postage, they will add to the above a package of famous Berlin Cauliflower. [K. L.] Wantanno—"At which joint did your friend have his arm amputated?" Duzno—"That's a mighty disrespectful way to speak of a hospital."—Baltimore American. Quit Coughing. Why cough, when for 25c and this notice you get 25 doses of an absolutely guaranteed cough cure in tablet form postpaid. WIS. DRUG CO., La Crosse, Wis. [K. L.] The best of prophets of the future is the past.-Lord Byron. To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c. Grumbling puts spurs to the steed of trouble.-Chicago Tribune. Piso's Cure cannot be too high spoken of as a cough cure.-J. W. O'Brien, 223th Ave., N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900. It is always easy to forgive other people's enemies.-Chicago Tribune. Putnam Fadeless Dyes color more goods, brighter colors, with less work than others. A good intention clothes itself with power.-Emerson. THE MARKETS. CATTLE - Native Steers..... COTTON - Middling..... COTTON - Heat..... WHEAT - No. 2 Red..... CORN - No. 2 Red..... OATS..... PORK - Mess (new)..... LARD - Western Steam. ST. LOUIS. COTTON-Middling. BEEVES-Steers. CALVES-(per 100 lbs.) HOGS-Fair to Choice. SHEEP-Fair to Choice. FLOUR-Fair to Choice. Other Grades. WHEAT-No. 2 CORN-No. 2 OFS-No. 2 AVE-No. 2 WOOL-Tub Washed Other Grades HAY-Cleaned BUTTER-Choice Dairy. BACON-Clear Ribs. CATTLE-Native Steeens ..... 4 75 @ 5 90 GHOFS-Fair to Choice ..... 4 50 @ 5 00 SHEEP-Fair to Choice ..... 3 75 @ 4 25 FLOUR-Winter Patents ..... 4 10 @ 4 30 FLOUR-Winter Patents ..... 4 10 @ 4 30 WHEAT-No. 3 Spring ..... 78 @ 86 No. 2 Red ..... 86 @ 92% CORN-No. 2 ..... 86 @ 46% CORN-No. 2 ..... 89 @ 38% PORK-Mess ..... 13 05 @ 13 07% LARD ..... 6 97% KANSAS CITY CATTLE-Native Steeens ..... 4 00 @ 4 95 GHOFS-Fair to Choice ..... 4 30 @ 4 92% WHEAT-No. 2 Red ..... 92% @ 94 CORN-No. 2 Mixed ..... 41 @ 41% OATS-No. 2 White ..... 39 OATS-No. 2 White ..... 39 PLOUR—High Grades ... 4 20 @ 4 90 CORN—No. 2 ... @ 55 OATS—No. 2 ... @ 43% HAY—Choice ... @ 16 50 @ 17 00 PORK—Standard Mess. @ 14 50 BACON—Short Rib Sides. @ 8 COTTON—Middling ... 13% @ 13% INDIANAPOLIS. WHEAT—No. 2 Red ... @ 94 CORN—No. 2 Mixed ... @ 45% OATS—No. 2 Mixed ... @ 802 Pain's Master Every nook and corner of this and other coun- tries has seen embla- zoned the words --- Miss Gannon. Sec'y Detroit Amateur "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—I can consciously recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to those of my sisters suffering with female weakness and the troubles which so often befall women. I suffered for months with general weakness, and felt so weary that I had hard work to keep up. I had shooting pains, and was utterly miserable. In my distress I was advised to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it was a red letter day to me when I took the first dose, for at that time my restoration began. In six weeks I was a changed woman, perfectly well in every respect. I felt so elated and happy that I want all women who suffer to get well as I did."—Miss Guila Gannon, 359 Jones St., Detroit, Mich., Secretary Amateur Art Association. It is clearly shown in this young lady's letter that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound will certainly cure the sufferings of women; and when one considers that Miss Gannon's letter is only one of the countless hundreds which we are continually publishing in the newspapers of this country, the great virtue of Mrs. Pinkham's medicine must be admitted by all; and for the absolute cure of all kinds of female ills no substitute can possibly take its place. Women should bear this important fact in mind when they go into a drug store, and be sure not to accept anything that is claimed to be "just as good" as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, for no other medicine for female ills has made so many actual cures. How Another Sufferer Was Cured. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: I cannot praise your wonderful remedies enough, for they have done me more good than all the doctors I have had. For the last eight years and more I suffered with female troubles, was very weak, could not do my housework, also had nervous prostration. Some days I would remain unconscious for a whole day and night. My neighbors thought I could never recover, but, thanks to your medicine, I now feel like a different woman. "I feel very grateful to you and will recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to all. It has now been four years since I had the last spell of nervous prostration. I only weighed ninety-eight pounds at that time; now I weigh one hundred and twenty-three. "I consider your Vegetable Compound the finest remedy made. Thanking you many times for the benefit I received from your medicine, I remain, Yours truly, Mrs. J. H. FARMER, 2809 Elliott Ave., St. Louis, Mo." Remember Mrs. Pinkham's advice is free and all sick women are foolish if they do not ask for it. She speaks from the widest experience, and has helped multitudes of women. $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of above testimonials, which will prove their absolute genuineness. Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn, Mass. NO MONEY TILL CURED. 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED. w send FREE and postpaid a 200 page treatise on Piles, Flatula and Diseases of the Rectum; also 100 page ilns, treatise on Diseases of the Thousand cases; and 100 page ilns, treatise on Diseases of the fourteen cases. DRS. THORNTON & MINOR. 1031 Oak St. Ks. City, Mn. PILES NO MONEY We send FREE and postp kectum; also 100 page lit by our mild method, none DRS. THORN DO YOU COUGH DON'T DELAY TAKE KEMP'S BALSAM THE BEST COUGH CURE It Cures Cold, Cough, Sore Throat, Croup, Influenza, Whoooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma. We provide a pure relief in advanced stages. Use as once. You will see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. Large bottles 25 cents and 50 cents. Salzer's National Oats Greatest out of the century. Yorked in 1038 in Ohio 157, in Mich. 221, in Mo. 255, and in N. Dakota 310 bus. per sere. You can beat that record in 1048! For 10c and this notice we mail you free lots of farm seed samples and our big catalog, tell- ing you where to buy wonder and thousands of other seeds. JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO. La Crosse, Wis. PAXTINE TOILET ANTISEPTIC In local treatment of female lills Paxtine is invaluable. Used as a douche it is a revelation in cleansing and healing power; it kills all disease germs which cause inflammation and discharges. Thousands of letters from women prove that it is the greatest cure for leucorrhoea ever discovered. The cure pelvic cataract, nasal cataract, sore throat, sore mouth and sore eyes, because these diseases are all caused by inflammation of the mucous membrane. For cleansing, whitening and preserving the teeth we challenge the world to produce its equal. Physicians and specialists everywhere prescribe and endorse Paxtine, and thousands of testimonial letters prove its value. At druggists, or sent postpaid 50 cts. A large trial package and book of instructions absolutely free. Write The B. Paxton Co., Dept. 4, Boston. Mass. DON'T SUFFER LONGER RHEUMATIC CAN BE CURED Dr. Joseph's Anti-Rheumatic Tablets give your patients relief. An absolute cure ancede your money returned. Price: $4 a box THE DR. JOSEPH RHEUMATIC CURE CO., Soliel, IL KENTUCKY BUILDING IN LOUISIANA-PHILADELPHIA 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, See'y. IF YOU BUY FURNITURE. AT Thuner's ITS GOOD. 2122-24-26 South Broadway J. M. H. Dorsey Wood, Coal & Ice, EXPRESS WAGON 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 CALL AND SEE HER WORK Barber Shop At CLARK and CENTER STS. Call and have them attend you. S. J. LANE, 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 FIRST-CLASS ROOMING HOUSE at 1507 Pine Street. This house has been fitted up in the most fashionable and modern style. BATH And all improvements that make a house comfortable and home-like. --- CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Paul's, A. M. E., Leffingwell and Lawton; Rev. D. M. Roberts, pastor. St. Peter's, A. M. E., Elliott and Montgomery, Rev. James Madison, pastor. St. James, A. M. E., Pendleton and St. Ferdinand; Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor. Quinn's Chapel, A. M. E., Carondelet; Rev. J. A. Christoper, pastor. St. John's Mission, A. M. E., Lowell; Rev. F. E. Clark, pastor. A. M. E. ZION. Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion, 2625 Morgan; Rev. E. D. W. Jones, pastor. St. John's A. M. E. Zion, 113 Eiler St; Rev. R. P. Christian, pastor. be, Rev. V. I. 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. BAPIST. Central Baptist, Twenty-third and Morgan St. First Baptist, Fourteenth and Clark Ave.; Rev. E. C. Cole, pastor. Fifth Baptist, 1117 Papin St. Pilgrim Baptist, Kossuth and Pans St.; Rev. Brown, supply. Antioch Baptist, 4223 Kennerly Ave.; Rev. F. McKinney, pastor Mt. Pleasant Baptist, foot Dock St. Pleasant Green Baptist, 711 N. Eleventh St. Baptist Church, 110 S. Leonard Ave.; Rev. Perry, pastor. Chambers Street Baptist, Tenth and Chambers; Rev. Cox, pastor. Compton Hill Baptist, LaSalle St. El Bethel Baptist church, 638 Athlone Ave. Ruck's Church, Baptist, 14th and Morgan; Rev. Rucks, pastor. Bethany, Presbyterian, Nineteenth and Wash Sts.; Rev. Washington, pastor. All-Saints, Episcopalian, 2135 Washington Ave.; Rev. C. M. C. Mason, pastor. Missionary Baptist True Reformers; Rev. J. L. Cohen, pastor. 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. THE ROSEBUD CAFE 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 MR. J. G. GARDNER & CO.. Restaurant MEALS AT ALL HOURS and on Short Notice Give Them a Call. Best Tennessee Cooking at 1317 CLARK AVENUE, Across the Street from the FIRST BAPTISTCHURCH. MRS. GORDER & SON assist MR. GARDNER & CO. PROF. SOL. HILAND Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails and Trouble of the Feet Treated Telephone Kinloch C 767 2300 MARKET ST. [Name] SEE Meat and Provi Maurer Meat a Maurer Meat and Provision Co. CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARK No. 8 S. Fourteenth Street. TELEPHONES: BELL. Main 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE 8 and 10 South RAY'S TWENTY-SECOND Newly fitted up from bottom to Billiard Parlor in the city for t JIM RAY, WORK PROGRESSING. MARKET STREET North Street. Branch: 3 TES: INLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 10 BKLIN AVENUE, KIN 10 South Jefferson T'S BUFF SECOND and MAR from bottom to top. Electric in the city for the accommodation IM RAY, Proprietor BELL, Maln 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1022 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE, KINLOCH C 720. 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. M. B. RAY'S BUFFET Newly fitted up from bottom to top. Electric lights. Largest Billiard Parlor in the city for the accommodation of our people. JIM RAY. Proprietor. If the plans of the promoters of the enterprise are successfully carried out, St. Louis is soon to have a hotel and entertainment hall that every Negro in the city will be proud of. A large force of workmen are rushing the reconstruction of the building, at the northeast corner of Btaumont and Lawton avenues, formerly occupied by Barnes' medical college, which will be known in future as Douglass hotel and hall. The new hall is to be completed and ready for occupancy on Monday, February 8, and will be opened by Miss Hallie Q. Brown, the world-famed elocutionist, in one of her most brilliant programmes of dramatic recitals, under the management of Mr. James W. Grant, and supported by distinguished local talent. May wheat touched the 90-cent mark at Chicago, Tuesday, breaking all records since the Armour corner. 2 GEO. COX, Vice-Pres. BUD GATEWOOD, Captain. WASHINGTON, Sec. IRWIN WHEELER, Bus. Agent The 400 Base Ball Club C. W. WILLIAMS, Proprietor 400 Bar, And President 400 BASE BALL CLUB. Headquarters the 400 Bar, 1300 MORGAN STREET. RKET STREET. et. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1022 AVENUE. KINLOCH C 720. South Jefferson Ave. BUFFET, LAND and MARKET STS. from to top. Electric lights. Largest for the accommodation of our people. AY, Proprietor. WILL OF JAMES L. BLAIR. His Life Insurance the Only Assets of His Estate-The Will Written in 1889. St. Louis, Jan. 22.—The will of James L. Blair, written June 20, 1889, has been filed for probate. It is written on a single sheet of paper and in his own handwriting, including the acknowledgment of the witnesses, excepting their signatures. The only assets of the estate, it is said, are his life insurance. One small policy is made payable to his estate, making the probation of the will necessary. The rest of the insurance is said to be in favor of his wife. PEANUTS GROWING SCARCE. Peanut Farmers Are Passing Up the Goober and Turning Attention to Cotton. Philadelphia, Jan. 22—Peanuts are becoming a luxury. Cotton has been soaring so high in the last four months that southern peanut farmers have begun the cultivation of cotton. Confectioners and bakers of this city who use peanuts excelsively, report that they now find it hard to obtain enough to meet requirements with prices advancing rapidly. BASE NEGLECT OF DUTY. Some of the Things That Are Expected of Men Who Aspire to Political Leadership. To become a political "leader," and to retain the post successfully, requires eternal vigilance. One politician, quoted by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, says that in the tenement districts the leader becomes a unofficial mayor, guardian and father of the house, can never ignore a request. To do so is to offend not only the individual who make it, but all his relations. One woman asked a district leader to take her baby into his family while the mother went out of town for a week's visit. Again, he was called up at two o'clock in the morning, who had got into a dispute, and wanted him to be expected to see that the poor had coal; to bail out those who were arrested; to secure work for those who were out of employment; to have police fines remitted; to attend marriages, piemics and funerals. One family of voters renounced him permanently, not to call when seven-year-old Thomas broke. "But I didn't know he had broken his "But I didn't know he had broken his leg," the leader demonstrated. "Sure, and you should have known it." "But I didn't even know you had a son named Thomas." "That settles it," and the father took up his hat. "Tim Sullivan would have known it. Niver a meal have you ate in me house." S. L. Pickett. Drugs fresh daily. Don't pass his door—2601 Lawton avenue. TROFEOLE Building proper ..... $140,000 Refrigerating plant ..... 20,000 Sculpture ..... 15,000 Electric fountain ..... 3,000 Mineral decorations ..... 5,000 We are the only thoroughly experienced and the only practically competent Colored Undertakers in the city. Livery Boarding and UNDERTAKING We have our own conveyances and Carriages furnished for 2118-20-22 Market St., ST. LOUIS, Porters and Waiters THE C HUGH B. WHITE, ...SALO At 1911 Ma (Opposite Union Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars ..CAFE IN CON Remember the Gen TELEPHONE K DAVE YOUNG, Night. MIXERS. Headquarters for Colore The Rosebud Bar, TOM TURPIN, Prop. Pool Room in connection. 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. 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. DAVE YOUNG, Night. MIXERS. JOHN H. CLARK. Day. Headquarters for Colored Professionals. Also a first-class cate in rear. Open all night and day. All Prices. Private Dining-room. MASO 2220=22 M MASON& LOWREY, 2220=22 Market St., PHONE: Kinloch MASON& LOWREY, Chefs, Late of Dallas State Fair. 2220=22 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. PHONE: Kinloch D-855. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. The Brunswick Saloon, G. W. HOLT, Proprietor. The Brunswick Saloon, 1925 Market Street, (Near Union Station), Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. ST. LOUIS. Fine Wines Imported and and Liquors. Domestic Cigars. 2801-3 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. "I Want to See the YOUNG MAN Able to Do a Man's Work in this World."—President Roosevelt. YOUNG MAN. Learn Practical Embalming, and thereby fit yourself for your proper place in your community. There should be a colored Embalmer and Undertaker in every community with a Colored population. ALBERT T. HARRIS, PRACTICAL EMBALMER, Lecturer and Demonstrator Thorough individual instruction. Classes now being formed. 2837 MANCHESTER AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO and Waiters Headquarter THE GEM H B. WHITE, Proprietor SALOON 1911 Market St. (Opposite Union Station) Liquors, Cigars, and E IN CONNECTI Number the Gem. 1911 M. TELEPHONE K 1386A. MIXERS. arters for Colored Profess N& LOWREY, Chefs, Late State market St., St. L. PHONE: Kinloch D-855. ROSE BUD BAR ROSE BUD BAR BILLIARD ROOMS ERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLA runswick S . W. HOLT, Proprietor