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ST.LOUIS PALLADIUM MANUFACTURES BUILDING LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION ST. LOUIS, U.S.A., 1904 Vol. XX. No. o. DOUGLASS HALL. In spite of many obstacles and disadvantages, the opening of the Dougless hall, last Monday evening, proved a grand success, both from a social and artistic point of view. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, whose fame as an elocutionist is world wide, was the star of the occasion, and displayed a brilliancy that captured and held the interest of the large audience throughout an unusually long programme. As an elocutionary reader Miss Brown has few equals on the stage and her graceful poise and perfect self possession were superbly demonstrated by her pantomine work. Miss Brown reaches the height of her art as a delineator of character. Her rendition of "Mammy's Li'l Boy," by Edwards, and Dunbar's "Party" were splendid pictures of Negro character that were true to life, and her "Naughty Zell" and "Encouragement" approached a perfection of dramatic art that is rarely witnessed. The musical work of Mesdame Williams and Michie was very well received, and Prof. Wm. D. Flowers' Great Western Orchestra rendered a delightful terpsichorean programme. Mrs. Hallie Q. Brown, the Queen of Elocution. Last Monday night the people of our city turned out in large numbers to listen to the dramatic recitations of Miss Hallie Q. Brown. The programme began at 9 o'clock. The Great Western Orchestra treated the audience to several selections. Miss Brown delivered several pieces. It is needless to say that Miss Brown is perfect. Her manner of delivery, as well as facial expression, are so entirely in keeping with the recitation that one loses sight of the fact that she is but the imitator, and not the original. Her delivery of "The Party," by Paul Dunbar, and "The Chariot Race," by Wallace, were especially good. Miss Brown in all her recitations surpassed any elocutionist that ever appeared before in our city. Many of our best people were out and enjoyed themselves to their heart's content. After the recital the floor was waxed preparatory for the dance which followed. The audience danced until the wee small' hours. Miss Brown, as well as her assistants, Mrs. Michie and Mrs. Williams, won the admiration of the audience. Mrs. Michie's singing, as usual, entranced all. Her solo, "Judith," was fine. Mrs. Williams' soprano solo was also enjoyable. The star of the evening was Miss Brown. Her recitations, as well as pantomimes, were superfine. Our St. Louisans would be very much pleased to hear her soon again. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. Mrs. William Sutter, of 2822 Montgomery, is quite sick. She is a member of St. Mary's court. Miss Annie L. Voorhies has received her permanent appointment as teacher in public schools. Little Ester Henderson, of 2605 Leflingwell, has been suffering from the earache. She is better now. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Wood celebrated their seventh anniversary last Tuesday. We hope they will live to enjoy many more. Mrs. Victoria Lawson, of 2605 Leffingwell avenue, will leave, on the 16th, for Kansas. Mrs. Hattie Henry will accompany her home. Miss Maud Smith, of 4215 Kennerly avenue, was married two weeks ago to Mr. Ernest Walker, of 2618 Wash street. We wish them joy through life. A certain young lady in North St. Louis attempted to dictate what should be published in our paper. When the manager finished with that young miss she had no ideas of her own left. The First Baptist church of Bridgeton, Mo., has services as follows: Preaching, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday-school, 2 p. m. Rev. W. W. Perry, pastor. Mrs. Lydia Thompson, secretary. Little Ophelia Lucas, of 1518 Chestnut street, has been suffering with croup. It was only through the efforts of Dr. W. P. Curtis that she was saved—at least, so says her mother. Quarterly meeting at C. M. church, 3966 Fairfax avenue. Rev. Christopher, of Quinn's chapel, will preach at 3 p. m. Rev. P. J. Hutchinson will preach at 11 a. m. Bishop Lane will preach at 7:30 p. m. All are invited to come. Pickett's Headache Powders give instant relief. 2601 Lawton avenue. --- ST. LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1904. We trust that our subscribers will be so kind as to come to the office and settle up. All that call at the office and settle up we will allow them 10 per cent on the dollar. The bishops of the Colored Methodist church are: J. Lane, L. H. Halsey, R. S. Williams, Ellias Cottrell, C. H. Phillips. Rev. Hamling is the pastor of their church in St. Louis. 3966 Fairfax avenue. Mr. G. W. Held's saloon is crowded from morning till 12 p. m. He is like the rest of a good many more of our saloonkeepers—a good many others. We will see who has been there since I have been gone. Miss F. Slaughter, from Vicksburg, Miss, is here with her father. They are stopping at 3322 Franklin avenue. They expect to remain in our city until after the fair. She is a dashing young miss of 16. Miss Dora Moore, of 2527 Leffingwell avenue, will be one of the graduates of Summer next June. She will make her debut in society. Most of our children make their debut two years before they enter high school. Don't miss the Knights Templar ball, Monday evening, February 22, 1904, at Masonic hall. If you desire to meet all your friends on the evening of February 22, you will find them at the Knights Templar ball, Tenth and Market streets. "La Coterie Francaise" will give a grand leap year St. Valentine party, at the residence of Miss Viola Hyatt, 4026 Lucky street, Monday evening, February 15. Refreshments served in abundance. Admission. 10 cents. Good music. Mr. Elmer Walton, president; Miss Julia Harris, secretary; Mrs. A. Jones, chaperone. A Leap Year entertainment given by St. James M. E. church, 4212 Papin street. Thursday evening, February 25, 1904, for the benefit of the Steward fun. Second division commanded by Capt. George Washington. First prize given to the club raising most over $50. Second to club raising $40. Admission 10 cents. Rev. E. P. Geiger, pastor. Miss Hallie Q. Brown was the recipient of a pleasant surprise, at the conclusion of her most successful performance, last Monday night, at the opening of Douglass hall. The members of her elocation class presented her with a handsome shawl, crocheted in zephyr, as a mark of appreciation of her extraordinary talents. The dainty present is a work of art, and is prized very highly by Miss Brown. LA MAYORA DE MADRID LOUISIANA BUILDING LOUISIANA BUILDING. The Louisiana State building, now being erected on a site adjoining that of the United States building, is to be a faithful reproduction of the famous Cabildo as it was in 1803, and will be a conspicuous and attractive feature of the group of state structures. It will be furnished throughout with furniture of the time and style of the eighteenth century. In the replica of the supreme court room, where the transfers from Spain to France, and from France to the United States, were signed, will be exhibited a fac smile of the treaty between France and the United States, signed by Livingston, Monroe and Marbois. This fac smile has been kindly furnished the commis- HOME AGAIN. Mrs. Cordelia Hannah and son, of Chattanooga, Tenn., returned home last Wednesday evening after spending several weeks visiting their relatives, Mrs. H. Jordan, of 3920 Fairfax, and Mr. W. Boni, of Scott avenue. Their stay was quite a pleasant one. They hope to return during the fair. sion by Hon. Francis Loomis, assistant secretary of state at Washington, and is quite an interesting document. In the same room will be portraits of the above signers, together with those of Jefferson, Napoleon, Salcedo, Lausat, Wilkinson and Claiborne. In the court yard will be placed an original stone filter, with the old drinking "monkeys" showing the method of obtaining potable and cool water at that time. In one of the cells of the prison within the court yard of the Cabildo will be placed the original stocks, now in the present Cabildo, and which attracts the curious inspection of every visitor. These are the identical stocks used FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. The Carnation club will give an entertainment of some kind in the near future. In fact, all of the different clubs are working very hard to raise money for the church. Mrs. M. J. Grant, president. Mr. Joseph W. Neely, of 275A St. Ferdinand street, elevator conductor at the Mercantile library, has been very sick for several weeks, but is improving, and will be able to resume his duties by the first of next month. The Ruth club served a very fine dinner last Sunday evening at the First Baptist church. The president, Mrs. Leatha Newcomb, and her assistants spared no pains or time in seeing that everybody was well cared for. The club raised a nice sum of money from the dinner for the church. Just before divine services closed last Sunday, Mrs. R. Hunter, of 1612 Gay street, carried her sweet little child. Allen, forth to the altar for the purpose of having Rev. E. C. Cole invoke the blessing of God upon him. Rev. Cole is such a dear lover of children. It was quite a pleasure for him to receive the babe and offer it to the Lord in one of the most fervent prayers. The Pleasant Workers' club met directly after the morning service was over at the First Baptist church, last Sunday, for the purpose of attending to some important business. Several questions came up for discussion. One of them was to the effect that each member of said club should pay $1 a month, which would be turned over to the church treasury, to be paid out on the main debt of said building. On motion, it was carried. Afterwards the club adjourned to meet again next Sunday, the 14th. Mrs. M. A. Gilree, president. Rev. J.-W. Muse preached at the First Baptist church last Sunday evening, 7:30. His text was from the twenty-first chapter of John, sixth verse, which says: "Cast your net on the right side." He rode a comparison between men catching fishes and catching souls, and clearly demonstrated the fact that in order to become a Christian it is highly necessary for anyone to put their trust in God, after which live right, walk right, talk and act right. His sermons throughout the meetings have been very forceful and full of logic, and from three to four, and sometimes as many as six, converts have joined the church every night. Rev. E. C. Cole is so full of delight, that he really thinks that the meetings ought to continue for several weeks yet. $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 5 cents. ```markdown ``` by the Spaniards in punishing their criminals. The lower room of the Cabildo, now used as a city court, will serve as a general reception and reading room, where Louisianaans and their guests can meet, read the latest papers on file from Louisiana, receive and answer their mails, and otherwise enjoy themselves. Rooms, with toilets for ladies, furnished completely, will be found in the second story, while similar rooms for gentlemen will be found on the lower floor. The contractors are W. O. & C. G. Burton, formerly of Richmond, Va., now of St. Louis, who are also the contractors for the United States government building on the adjoining site. Antioch Church. Sisters' prayer meeting every afternoon at 4 o'clock, while the revival is going on. All are welcome. Sunday, the 14th, at 10:30, Covenant meeting, and at 3 p. m., communion service. The members are expected to be present. The church is having quite a success in their revival meeting, and yet there is room. Rev. Geo. M. M. Tomkins, a native of Africa, is assisting in the meeting. Rev. Tomkins speaks well, and his instructions are fine. The fourth Sunday in this month Rev. Fred McKinney will baptize. All are invited to attend. FARMER'S DEFENSE. We are not surprised to read in the Globe an article supposed to come from a man of our race. The time is past when we, as a race, can afford to have a man, who can not defend an individual, undertake to defend a race. We find many men who are always making apologies for the shortcomings of white men. Messrs. Walker and Cannon have given their candid opinions of the Negro race. Now, it rests with the Negro to give his true utterances as a man who will dare defend his race, although in a southern state. The utterances of Walker and Cannon show just how they look at the Negro through their prejudice and ignorance of a race that has just come out of bondage. We are free to say that any man who has read ancient history, and kept pace with modern history, that the two gentlemen must be as ignorant of both as the Negroes are in the lagoons of Louisiana and the jungles of Africa. Now, it becomes us as Negroes to point out the shortcomings of our brethren in white, and show to the public that these men (although white) speak from prejudice, and think that all men are as ignorant of past history as they themselves are. We, as Negroes, are proud of Col. Goodwin. He shows that he is conversant with ancient and modern history, and has kept up with the times. He has given the Negro hope, and he says to his brethren: "They ought to be judged from a standard of justice." demon- to be neces- trust in the walk its ser- has of logic, sometimes joined E. C. that he is ought yet. We wish to say that there are as fair-minded Negroes, who have come through the fires of slavery, as there are white men who have had 1,000 years of social, domestic and financial training. We only ask to be given a fair show, and with all the argument, ignorance and prejudice of Messrs. Cannon and Walker and our venerable governor of Mississippi, J. K. Vardaman, we will get there. But we do not want and with all apologists to represent the race through the columns of the Globe-Democrat. St. Louis Palladium. FEBRUARY...1904 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 F.M. 1st. L.Q. 8th. N.M. 16th. F.Q. 24th. CURRENT COMMENT. Blessed be the booster; he shall inherit both the terrestrial and the celestial soft snap. Fourteen-story fireproof buildings melt when subjected to the blowpipe energy of half a mile of burning structures and a high wind. Gov. Mickey, of Nebraska, has planted himself with both feet against speculation in grain, but speculation in any commodity—even live stock and real estate—is equally a game of chance by which the investor or purchaser always expects to profit and enrich himself. Massachusetts has a port of entry at Newburyport, where a custom house is maintained, and where the total receipts have amounted in the last five years to $505. To collect this sum has cost the United States treasury department $5,700 for the salary of a deputy collector and janitor of the old granite relic of the town's past glories as a seaport. "People called me insane," said the late George Francis Train, "and I don't blame them. What would a village of peanuts say if some day a coconut rolled in among them?" His aid in founding the Union Pacific and introducing the tram-car system into England, some of his public speeches, and even his queer autobiography, show how lucid a crank can be and how serviceable. There are about 200,000 doctors in the United States, or about one for every 350 people. It has been approximately estimated that the average yearly income of these men is $750, or that the public in the country pays $150,000,000 annually for medical attendance, omitting entirely the money spent for patent medicines, which brings millions of dollars to manufacturers, or the amounts spent for doctors' prescriptions, or paid to quacks and commercial doctors. Experiments of maintaining a guard of soldiers on vegetable food alone are being made by a Yale college professor, which have resulted, so far, in the insanity of one of the men and the desertion of four, but the experiment goes merrily on, for physical suffering never counts when science is prosecuting its inquiries. There are 12 soldiers left in the squad. All have lost weight and are looking pale and gaunt. The tests are to continue until April 1, unless they all desert or go insane. The live stock interests of the world are certain to mark the universal exposition of 1904 as a distinct era in the history of improved stock breeding. The first cause for this is in the entirely new but eminently fitting basis upon which the exposition management has placed its recognition of live stock. As a result that cannot but follow will be the establishing of standards heretofore unattainable which will be recognized for a period beyond the memories of many who will see them achieved in 1904. William H. Taft, the new secretary of war, is 46 years of age. He was born at Cincinnati. His father was attorney general and also secretary of war under President Grant, and afterwards minister to Russia and Austria under President Arthur. One of his brothers is a successful New York lawyer, and another is an ex-congressman and the present editor of the Cincinnati Times-Star. Mr. Taft, although one of the youngest men who have ever risen to greatness in this country, has been in public life for many years. He is a graduate of Yale. Bankruptcy menaces Chicago because the people have sued it in their capacity as private individuals for $38,000,000 for injuries received at its hands as a municipality. Most of these injuries have resulted from falling down on its wooden sidewalks, falling through them, or from the sidewalks themselves flying up under pressure and smiting them, thigh and bip joint, shin and knee joint. The havoc among Chicago legs must be terrific judging from the vast total of these damage suits. It must be the greatest crutch center in the world. The Dutch and the leading natives in Java are of the opinion that the population is increasing too rapidly for the good of the island. Java is only a little larger than New York state and the central regions are too mountainous for a very dense population. The fact that the last census showed a total population of 28,745,698 indicates a frightful congestion of humanity over all the coastal and interior plains and valleys. The density of population is 568 persons for every square mile of surface, which is greater than in any province of China. Missouri State Gleanings. Eccentric Resident of St. Charles County Succumbs to Attack of Pneumonia. Henry W. D. Ernest, the "onion king" of Missouri Point, expired at his home in St. Charles county, after a brief illness with pneumonia. Ernest was a rather eccentric character. He was several times committed to insane asylums, but conducted himself in such excellent manner that he was always released. Among odd contentions of Ernest one was that the body of a deceased person should be kept at least 72 hours before burial. He exacted a promise from his relatives while he lay on his deathbed to the effect that his remains would be held that time before interment. Ernest was 67 years old and was a veteran of the civil war. He owned considerable farming land at Missouri Point and West Alton, and from the fact that he devoted all the ground to raising onions exclusively, and of fine varieties, he became known as the "onion king." Missing Man Dics in West. After more than thirty years, the mystery surrounding the sudden and unexplained disappearance of George Geyer, who was a prosperous young man of Friendship, has been partially cleared by the receipt of a letter announcing his recent death in California. Geyer disappeared from his home in 1871. A mutilated body found several days later was identified as his. His property was sold, and until now no doubt existed as to his death. Big Cluster of Pearls. In the English exhibit at the St. Louis exposition will be a cluster of pearls, the largest in the world, and valued at something more than $100,000. This valuable natural specimen consists of about 150 pearls in a solid bunch, and measures one and one-half inches in length and three-quarters of an inch in breadth. It is about an inch in thickness and is undoubtedly the most valuable pearl discovery ever made. Students Saw Wood. Many of the students at the state university at Columbia earn their way through the institution by sawing wood. A St. Louis student broke the university wood-sawing record last week by sawing 12 cords in three days. During the past four months he has sawed enough wood to pay all his expenses and save $14. Storyed Himself to Death. J. G. Myers, a prominent farmer, died near Carthage, having starved himself to death. He had eaten nothing for 49 days. He was a Spiritualist and said recently that his wife, who died some time ago, was urging him to come to her. Myers was 60 years of age and well to do. Much Excitement. Some stirring things happened in Salisbury ten years ago, according to the Democrat. For instance: James W. Wayland lost a red setter pup; George H. Winslow threw a brick at a cat and killed four of his chickens, and enough rain fell to make stock water more than plentiful. Well Supplied Caldwell county is said to be better supplied with telephones than any other county in Missouri. All the post offices have communication with each other, and in every locality many of the farmers have 'phones in their homes. Valuable Cattle Saved. The big barn of Thomas J. Wornall, the Shorthorn breeder, was struck by lightning and burned at Liberty. The cattle in the barn were valued at $15,000, but all but one were saved. Gale in St. Louis. A severe gale in St. Louis did considerable damage. The wind maintained a velocity of 60 miles an hour, and smokestacks and telegraph poles were blown down. Fifty Indictments. The Grundy county grand jury has returned fifty indictments, most of them being for misdemeanor. A special term of the circuit court will be opened March 8. Died on a Train. Clair Commoms, aged 40, a former Kansas City business man, died on a Burlington train near St. Joseph. He had been in ill health for some time. Eggs Are Money. The Chillicothe fire department broke the record running to a chicken coop fire. Eggs are money nowadays, says the Kansas City Star. Caught a Burglar. Arthur Lcon, a 16-year-old boy, captured a negro burglar in his home at Wellston, St. Louis county, with the help of a neighbor. Robbers Gets Five Years. George Ryan pleaded guilty to a charge of robbery, in St. Louis, and was sentenced to serve five years in the penitentiary. William Schuck. William Schuck, 32 years old, a director of the Monroe City bank, and prominent in Catholic circles, is dead. He was 82. Burglars Hold Carnival Burgars held a one-night carnival at Potosi and looted at will. Nothing of much value was secured by them, however. SAVED BY TWIN BROTHER. Marked Resemblance Caused Jurors to Give Defendant Benefit of the Doubt. The resemblance between John and Charles Meyers, twin brothers, resulted in the disagreement of a jury in the case of John, who was tried in Judge McDonald's court, on a charge of highway robbery. The jurors were out nearly 24 hours, when they returned to inform Judge McDonald that they could not agree. Attorney William E. Fish sprang a surprise on the state while Harvey Johnson, the prosecuting witness, was on the stand. Attorney Fish had asked Johnson on cross-examination if he was sure of his identification of John Meyers, the defendant. Johnson replied that he was. Signaling Charles Meyers from the back of the courtroom, Fish had him stand at his brother's side. "Now, are you sure that you are right?" querried the lawyer. Johnson arose from his seat in surprise. The jurors raised up in their chairs and looked well at the two brothers, whose own mother says she can not tell them apart. The test had its effect. Johnson was not so sure in his statements, and many of the jurors evidently decided to give the prisoner the benefit of the doubt, and voted to acquit him. The final vote, it is said, was seven for acquittal and five for conviction. Johnson charged that John Meyers held him up and robbed him of $126 three months ago. World's Fair Notes. The shipment of Brazilian exhibits is being hastened. King Alfonso of Spain will send the royal art treasures. Abraham Miller, of New York, will give a special prize in the Olympic games to the winner of the 800 meter run. One of the exhibits in the trophy room of the physical culture department will be the magnificent gold cup which Mrs. Langtry, the actress, received when she won one of the greatest races at Ascot, England, some years ago. Charged With Fraud. On the first anniversary of his wedding, Fred B. Havens, a Kansas City insurance man, was arrested in St. Louis, on a charge of obtaining $562.90 from H. L. Bright, of Carthage, Mo. under false pretenses. Bright alleges that Havens wrote him $10,000 insurance in the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York, on which he paid the first premium, amounting to $562.90. Later, he says, he learned that Havens was not an agent of the company. Havens denies the charge, and says the matter will be explained satisfactorily. Futile Attempt to Escape. Several prisoners in the jail at Neosha set fire to the place, doubtless expecting to be able to escape during the excitement. But the sheriff refused to open the cell doors, and they were almost stifed by smoke before the blaze was extinguished. Peach Crop Will Be Short Horticulturists report that the peach crop will be very short this year on account of the recent cold weather which was preceded by warm days. Not even half a crop is expected. Companion Arrested. Mike Sorley died at Holden, from the effects of poison supposed to have been administered for the purpose of robbery. Two companions are under arrest. Played With Revolvers. Louis Leppe, 17 years old, was accidentally shot and killed in St. Louis by Fred Krommueller, his chum, while the youths were playing with revolvers. Switchman Killed. August Schluemer, a switchman, was killed, by falling from the front running-board of an engine in the Burlington yards in St. Louis. Granary Burned Edward C. Weeks, residing north of Eldon, sustained a loss of $1,000 by the burning of his granary, evidently the work of incendiaries. County Seat Has No Paper. Montgomery county has no newspaper published at the county seat. However, the county has nine publications within its borders. Troy Schools Closed. The Troy public schools have been closed by order of the board of education, on account of scarlet fever, which is raging there. Woman Thrown From Buggy. Mrs. Graves was seriously injured at Troy by being thrown from a buggy. Owing to her advanced age, her condition is critical. Two Years Past the Century. Mrs. Nancy Mitchell celebrated her one hundred and second birthday at Fayette. She is in complete possession of all her faculties. Miller Gets Five Years. Fred Miller, of Jerseyville, Ill. pleaded guilty to a charge of forgery at Mexico and was given five years in the penitentiary. Founder of the Daily News. A dispatch from Pueblo, Col., chronicles the death of Andrew Roy, who was the founder of the St. Joseph Daily News. PORT ARTHUR SAID TO HAVE FALLEN The City ahd Seven Ships Reported Captured From Russians. GZAR'S FLEET BADLY DAMAGED Fifty Japanese Reported Killed—Russia Bombards Hnakodate, Japan—Russia's Baltic Fleet Sent to the Far East. New York, Feb. 12.—The Russian fleet in the Yellow sea in and around Port Arthur has been practically annihilated. Cables received at midnight confirm the reports that 12 Russian ships of war have been disabled, destroyed or captured. Five battle-ships have been smashed. Three cruisers have been destroyed and four gunboats have been either crippled or captured. Three distinct attacks have been made on Port Arthur. On the first, three Russian ships were torpedoed. In the second fight the forts and ships were engaged by the Javanese, where three more ships were disabled. In the third attack four Russian cruisers were sunk. In the last onset, however, the Javanese sustained their first loss at sea. Three Japanese torpedo boats were sunk and their crews were drowned. The casualties on the Japanese ships were 50 killed and 100 wounded. Alexieff is also sending a death roll to the ear. BOMBARDMENT CONTINUES. London, Feb. 12. In a dispatch from Shanghai, dated February 12, 2 a.m., a correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says: "The bombardment of Port Arthur continues. Three Russian cruisers have been sunk. The Russian bank building has been destroyed. DISASTROUS TO JAPS. London, Feb. 12—The St. Petersburg correspondent of Reuter's Telegram Co. cables that the naval headquarter's staff there announces that in the fight off Port Arthur six Japanese ships were slightly damaged and 50 Japanese were killed and 150 wounded. HAKODATE, JAPAN, BOMBARDED. London, Feb. 12—The Tien Tsin correspondent of the standard cables it is rumored that five Russian cruisers from Vladivostock bombarded Hakodate, Japan, on Tuesday. Russia's Warships Disabled. Berlin, Feb. 12.-A dispatch to the Vossiche Zeitung from Yokohama says the greater number of the Russian warships at Port Arthur have already been disabled and that several Japanese warships have been sent home for repairs. Adopting Defensive Measures. London, Feb. 12.—The St. James correspondent at Che-Foo cables that in anticipation of the return of the enemy's fleet, the Russian's at Port Arthur are adopting extra defensive measures. Workmen and troops are taking down high brick buildings which, it was feared, would fall and cause loss of life in the event of a Japanese bombardment. THE WORK OF BOXERS. Destruction of Rairond Bridge In Manchuria Blamed On Boxers. Vienna, Feb. 12.—Disquieting reports have been received here from Peking regarding the attitude of China in the Russo-Japanese conflict. The Neues Weiner Tageblatt says it is believed in well-informed circles that the reported destruction of a railroad bridge in Manchuria is possibly the work of an advance party of "boxers," who it is understood China is organizing for the invasion of Manchuria. It is understood that the representatives of several powers at Pekin have informed their governments of China's intention to send 200,000 boxers to Manchuria. TO PREVENT JAPS FROM LANDING. Fully One Hundred Thousand Russians Massed Near the Yalu. Che-Foo, Feb. 12.—Fully 100,000 Russian soldiers are now massed in the forts along Taleuwau bay and in the recent fortification near the Yalu to meet the invading Japanese. Reports of land fighting have been received here, but no details. Russians expect to prevent the landing of any Japanese force near Port Arthur, where troops are constantly arriving. CAPTURE SEVEN RUSSIAN SHIPS. Japs Renew Attack on Port Arthur With Some Success. London, Feb. 12.—In a dispatch from Nagasaki, a correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says: There has been a renewed attack on Port Arthur. The Japanese captured seven ships and chased others. "There have been disturbances at Port Arthur, in which a number of Japanese civilians were killed "A Chinese mob has destroyed the telegraph line around New Chwang." 2743 Wash Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. All Work First Class. Successful Embalm! Calls Answered Prompt Manager Trustworthy lady or gentleman to man- joining territory for well and favorably be- standing. $20 straight cash salary and check direct from headquarters, Expense cent. Address Manager, 610 Monon $45 Pays for profes- sional lectures, board and room rent for one term. 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DO NOT BUY a wheel until you have written for our stores, equipment, sundries and sporting goods of all kinds, at regular prices, in our big free sundry catalogue. Contains a world of useful information. Write for it. Cycle. Write today for free catalogue and our specs. AD CYCLE CO., Chicago, Ill. GREATEST HAIR DRESSING Straightine Makes THE BEST LAWN SWING MADE AGENTS WANTED Lawn Swings and Settees, Hammock Chairs, Camp Chairs and Stools, Ironing Tables, Wash Benches, Etc. Agents easily make $5 TO $10 PER DAY. Will furnish samples at reduced prices to those desiring agency. Exclusive territory given. Address, Clearfield Wooden-Ware Co. CLEARFIELD, PA. RIDERAGENTSWANTED THE GREATEST H NELSON'S St NELSON'S STRUGHTHINE KING'S HERB / CLOSE NELSON'S STRUGHTHINE BEST FOR THE HAIR It is n THE THE MOST WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER R is unlike any of the other Hair preparations on the market. It contains no powerful or dangerous absolutely HARMFUL. It works directly upon the scalp dandruff and other diseases of the scalp and skin, the roots of the Hair thereby causing it to grow rich, same time stopping it from splitting, breaking off or stop the Hair soft and pilable, making it easy to do up performed. sold by druggists and agents everywhere. PRICE, 25 get it from your druggist or one of our agents, SEND or Money Order, and we will send you one large can mail, securely wrapped, together with our great NELSON M'F'G CO., Richmond, Va. NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is unlike any other market. It is chemicals, and is therefore absolutely HARMLESS and roots of the Hair, removes dandruff and nourishes and stimulates the roots of the long and luxurious, at the same time stops falling out. STRAIGHTINE keeps the Hair soft in any style. Delightfully perfumed. NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is sold by drugging CENTS A CAN. If you cannot get it, thank you US 30 CENTS, in stamps, silver or Money Order (one month's treatment) by mail, securely FREE BRUSH OFFER. Address: AGENTS WANTED Write for Terms and Particulars NELSON NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is unlike any of the other Hair preparations on the chemicals, and is therefore absolutely HARMLESS. It works directly upon the scalp and roots of the Hair, removes effectively the Hair thereby nourishing and stimulating the roots of the Hair thereby causing it to grow rich, long and luxurious, at the same time stopping it from splitting, breaking off or falling. It also keeps the Hair soft and pliable, making it easy to do up in any style. Delightful! NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is sold *by drugstrips and agents everywhere*, PRICE, SEND US 30 CENTS, in stamps, silver or Money Order, and we will send you one large can of treatment) by mail, securely wrapped, together with our great PRICE BRUSH GEL. WE WANT a exchange for J. L. M ```markdown ``` Kinky, Curly Hair Straight It is not only the BEST DRESSING made for the Hair, but FIRST CLASS WORK Guaranteed. 2310 MORGAN ST. World's Fair Barber Shop. The World's Fair Barber shop is up-to-date. Everything is in fine order. Here's the soilloquy of its owner, Mr. Sanford Warfield: We have all Negro papers on hand, Eagle, Advance and The Palladium." B. BELKER, Dealer in Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. ii9 and i121 Morgan Street. St. Louis, Mo DR. S. B. BELL, FIRST-CLASS Barber Shop and Bath. First-class Barbers. 8. W. Corner Pine Street and J. fies son Avenue. SEXTON & MITCHELL'S EXTRA FINISH Art School, 2605 Lawton Ave. Now Open for Pupils. Terms Reasonable. Fine Oil Paintings for sale, Portraits Enlarg'd in Crayon, Pastel, Oil. Sam, the Tailor Is the Place to Get Your ...WINTER SUITS... Made to order. One of the Best 204 North 14th Street. REGISTERED AT PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2 Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIME complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mutlude person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours shade or two will be noticeable, does not change the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Will not move without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from fraying out. Highly perfumed and easy to comb, and many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free by any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., I will one the hair soft and easy to comb. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND. V. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LEE: This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes hair shiny. It nourishes the scalp, prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cuts hair easily, and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted for all hair types. Sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of limitations. Get the Original Ozonized Pomade. Keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful, giving it that healthy, life-like appearance. Sold for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed. It is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparative pomade. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers and send us 50 cents for every one express charges. Send postal or express money order. Please mention names and addresses plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. --- Venice, III. The good people of Venice, Ill., and also of Madison, read The Palladium. Mr. Lewis Watkins, our enterprising agent, is doing a good business. He sells from 35 to 40 papers each week. The citizens of Madison like Mr. Watkins, and all admit that he is a business man. A MOST REMARKABLE CHARACTER. Mr. Robert Johnson, of 209 South Fifteenth street, was born in 1815; therefore, was a slave 45 years. He passed through the civil war in the commissary department, and since that time, through friends, he has secured several good positions. In 1881 he was employed by the late Hon. John W. Turner, street commissioner under Mayor William L. Ewing; then under Hon. D. R. Francis, who was mayor of St. Louis. For the past ten years he has been a patient sufferer, not being able to do any hard work, yet he was always willing to do something for a living. He is now a newsdealer, selling papers. By that means he makes a fair living. He sells the St. Louis Palladium, and if you wish to help him, you can do so. Remember, he can not get out, but you can get The St. Louis Palladium by calling at his house, 209 South Fifteenth street. 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 t. undered forth the shot and shell, and consequently gained the admiration of that church. Mr. Barnes is all right. EMPLOYMENT OFFICE If you want the very HIGHEST WAGES paid for your services go to the..... Christian Employment Bureau 2603 LUCAS AVE. J. M. H. Dorsey Wood, Coal & Ice, EXPRESS WAGON Hauling to all Parts of the City 2629 Morgan St. A New Rooming House. Mrc. Mary White has fitted up a new rooming house at 200 South 14th street. It is indeed, a model in beauty and convenience. She has ten rooms fitted up in the most elegant style from bottom to top. She is now ready to receive guests, both single and married. Don't fail to give her a call. She will give general satisfaction to her many guests. Remember her number—200 South 14th street. Wm. A. Overton, Plumbing AND GAS FITTING. Furnaces, Stoves and Ranges Repaired and put up. Expressing and Moving. Phone Kin. D-2137. 1124 N. Sarah St. CALL OR WRITE FOR PRICES. FIELDS & CAMPBELL, Rooming House, 2635 LUCAS AVE. Everything First-Class. All Modern Improvements. ROOMS AT MODERATE PRICES. FIELDS & CAMPBELL, Proprietors. "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. Ticket Office, Eigth and Olive streets Fryoung People An' when my Dolly's wide awake An' settin' up in bed. She doesn't cwy at all or make A naughty fuss; instead Sat settin' up can be, An' lets me comb her hair An' wash her face. I fink vat she Can't really, truly care. She sets a 'zample to me, vough I am her muver dear; I always ought to have, I know\ If I can't, although I often try, I can't, although I often try, Sit still an never stir. If I was filled wiil sawdust, why, I might be good like her. —Chicago Daily News. HE KNOWS THE TIME. Pete, Canine Attache of the Post Office at Somerville, Mass., Is a Wonderful Dog. Pete, the mascot of the Somerville post office, stands, according to his friends, absolutely without a peer in the postal service. The worth of the men in this branch of the government employ depends in a large measure upon the promptness and precision with which they attend to the details of the daily routine. In fact, this may be said to be the very essence of the service. But, says the Boston Globe, in the whole force at Somerville there is not a man who can equal this small fox terrier in devotion to his daily duty. Pete came to the office in the fall of 1902, having followed the Prospect Hill carrier late one afternoon. He lingered about the office for a day or two, and it was soon noticed that the dog was beginning to catch the spirit of the regular routine. He at once made friends with Assistant Chief Clerk Griffiths, who took him home with him and fed him. Logging he refused. He was accordingly released and went directly to the office where he spends all his spare time. Today when off the route and not at his meals Pete is always to be found at the office in Union square. According to regulations all carriers must report at 6:40 each morning and "ring in." Promptly to the minute Pete takes his stand under the clock, where he quietly surveys each man as he comes up and inserts his key. The next operation is the sorting of the mail. While this is going on Pete sits by watching every one like an over- PETE. POST OFFICE DOG. seer or occupies himself with carrying papers from one man to another, following in each case the directions given as to the destination of the particular paper or parcel. After a time the bell strikes as a signal to begin tying up. This is soon followed by the bell to get such first-class matter as has come in since 6:40 and add it to the sacks. In this Pete takes no part, but as soon as the bell to hear sounds he hurries to his place under the clock. As each man "rings out" he surveys him carefully until the one comes along whom he chooses to make his companion for the trip. This man varies each day, Pete seeming to desire to keep himself in touch with every route emanating from the Somerville office. Perhaps the most wonderful of all Pete's many feats is the fact that he can keep track of the time of day. All carriers are supposed to "ring in" at a certain time when the trip is done. Pete is always on hand. If his companion is late it makes no difference to the dog. It is necessary that he be present, and present he is. The day before Christmas all the men came in considerably late on account of the extra work required of them. The time for reporting from the afternoon trip is 4:45. On this particular trip Pete accompanied Carrier Rehill. When 4:30 arrived the route had been covered as far as Perkins street. Pete promptly disappeared, and at 4:45 was sitting under the clock waiting the arrival of the tardy force. Here he remained until every man had reported. A general favorite with the men, they have taken the trouble to provide him with a license and a splendid collar, which, beside the number, bears the words: "Pete, Somerville Post Office, Union Square." How to Read Flag Colors. The colors of a flag are read from the post out; a red, white and blue flag has, therefore, the red next to the post; the reverse of this is the case with the blue, white and red flag of France, and so on. CHILDREN OF JAPAN. They Never Shed Tears and Even When They Have a Toothache Know How to Smile. "For God's sake, stop that crying." To hear this good missionary English in a nest of Japanese houses—and Japanese houses are so thin that everything the neighbors say is easily Teard—was startling. In four months we had never heard any scolding or seen a child punished. This unusual event proved to be in one of those international households not uncommon in the east. It was the Anglo-Saxon half of the child that roared and tyrannized over its submissive Japanese mother. His English father had bought him a bright blue ulster with brass buttons. In this he strutted up and down Negisha Mura, bossing all the children of the quarter. A plainer instance of heredity and racial traits is rarely seen. No one was more shocked at John Tashira San than O Tara, the little niece of our maid, O Yen, "The Honorable Miss Dollar." Even when O Tara had the toothache she smiled through her pain. "Bad boy," said O Tara. "His rudeness-to-Honorable foreign-lady-is. Evilmatter-to-respected-ears-of-the-Augustly-Honorable-one is," with great dignity, and bowing her little head down to the floor. Even Japanese babies are popularly supposed never to cry. This comes pretty near the truth, for the land and all there is in it seems to be theirs. In any country where Shintoism or ancestral worship prevails the children JAPANESE GIRLS AT PLAY. are bound to have a good time. A son is necessary to carry on the worship of his parents and to keep the ancestral fires lit. If a man has not a son, he adopts one or takes another wife. If a woman has not a son, she knows what to expect. Polygamy finds its excuse in religion. Japanese girls are by no means so highly valued, but, as can be seen, they work into the general scheme. Children being a religious necessity, their place is fixed. Supplementing this is the natural joy of parents in their own progeny and the sense of possession. Curiously enough, pampered as they are, the children are never caressed. The Japanese regard kissing as vulgar, animal and unsanitary. Even foreign children would willingly give up being kissed in return for never being scolded or whipped. A baby wears layers of those long easy slips we know as kimonas, which cover its feet and its hands. Consequently, it has no cause for crying when it is dressed. Even the poorest baby has its daily hot bath. Hot in Japan means 110 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature that gives even a grown person lively recollections. Its head is shaved, with the exception of a small tuft, until it is three years old. One of the few repulsive sights in Japan is the number of sore headed children seen on the streets. These sores are not allowed to heal, the theory being that in this manner all the evil humors of the body are expelled.—Louisville Courier-Journal. TRAPPING A WITNESS. How a Smart Lawyer Managed to Make a Dishonest Claimant Betray Himself. A lawyer who became celebrated for his success as a cross-examiner had a strong contempt for the bullying methods resorted to by some of his learned friends at the bar. The best way, he said, to deal with a witness was to seem to agree with him and flatter him until he forgot that a trap might be prepared for him and "gave himself away." As a proof of the efficacy of this milder process he related the following experience: A railroad company was sued for damages by a stalwart fellow who claimed that his right arm, which looked well enough, had been so injured in a collision that he could not raise it above his waist. "You say you're unable to move your right arm freely?" I asked him, pleasantly. "Yes. sir." "What a pity!" said I. "Now just how far can you raise it?" "Only so high," said he, lifting it to his waist with a painful grimace. to his waist with a painful grimace. "Too bad, too bad!" I sympathized. "And before this accident I'll wager you were physically a match for any man?" "You bet I was!" he assented, warmly. "And could swing that arm around as well as the next fellow?" "Better!" he declared. "Just show us how high you could raise it then?" I asked, quickly. "Away up here!" he answered, hoisting his arm straight over his head with unwary enthusiasm.—N. Y. Weekly. Gave Ample Directions. A little fellow in saying his prayers one night entreated a blessing on his aunt, who was dangerously ill, and gravely concluded with these words: "And please, God, don't forget her address. She lives at 99 Blank street, on the third floor to the right." 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, N.W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Open Day and Night. Both Telephones. R. J. RAYMOND, Attorney - at Law, 1111 Clark Ave., St. Louis, Mo. We are the only thoroughly experienced and the only practically competent Colored Undertakers in the city. ```markdown ``` We have our own conveyance Carriages furnished 2118-20-22 Market St., ST. LOUIS Porters and Waiters THE HUGH B. WHITE ...SALO At 1911 M (Opposite Unit Choice Wines, Liquors, C ..CAFE IN CO Remember the G TELEPHONE FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY BID EVERYTHING STRICT The Brunsw G. W. HOLT, 1925 Market St Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tob have our own conveyances and do all our own work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. Market St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Telephone Writers and Waiters Headquarters THE GEM THUGH B. WHITE, Proprietor of ..SALOON... At 1911 Market St. (Opposite Union Station) Wines, Liquors, Cigars, and the best CAFE IN CONNECTION Remember the Gem, 1911 Market TELEPHONE K 1386A. ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS IN CO EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. Brunswick Sale G. W. HOLT, Proprietor. 5 Market Street, (Near Union Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccoos. We have our own conveyances and do all our own work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. 2118-20-22 Market St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Telephone, C-390. Porters and Waiters Headquarters. At 1911 Market St. (Opposite Union Station) Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars, and the best up-to-date ..CAFE IN CONNECTION.. Remember the Gem. 1911 Market. TELEPHONE K 1386A. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION, EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. 1925 Market Street, (Near Union Station), Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. ST. LOUIS Fine Wines Imported and and Liquors. Domestic Cigars. DYE'S Fet and Pool Roof WM. P. DYE, Proprietor. Manchester Ave., St. Lo Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. See the YOUNG MAN Able to Do a Man World."—President Roosevelt. N, Learn Practical Emba by fit yourself for your proper place in your con- ould be a colored Embalmer and Undertaker in eve- with a Colored population. RT T HARRIS, PRACTICAL L Lecturer and D DYE Buffet and WM. P. DYE, 2801-3 Manchester Ave., Telephone—Ki "I Want to See the YOUNG MA this World."—President Ro YOUNG MAN, Learn Pra and thereby fit yourself for your There should be a colored Embala munity with a Colored population. ALBERT T HAR 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. 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 SEE'S Maurer Meat and CASH MARK 1402 MARKET No. & S. Fourteenth Street. TELEPHONES: 8ELL, Main 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 B 2606 FRANKLIN AVE 8 and 10 South J THE JOCKE SEE Purer Meat and Provision Co. CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STREET. Purseenth Street. Branch: 3204 Lack TELEPHONES: 33-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KIN FRANKLIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. JOCKEY SALO Maurer Meat and Provision Co. No. & S. Fourteenth Street. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: BELL, Maln 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lladell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1022 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 720. 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. 3924 SOPHIE AVENUE CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND WINES, LIQUORS AND CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, One Block West of Fair Grounds. WILLIAM DOVER, Proprietor IAM DOVER, Proprietor do all our own work. occasions. O. Telephone, C-390. headquarters. GEM. oprietor of ON... ket St. station) s, and the best up-to-date ECTION.. 1911 Market. A. ROOMS IN CONNECTION, FIRST-CLASS. k Saloon, oprietor. et, (Near Union Station), ST. LOUIS. Imported and Domestic Cigars. S col Room, lector. St. Louis, Mo -1812. le to Do a Man's Work in t. al Embalming, place in your community. Undertaker in every com PRACTICAL EMBALMER, Lecturer and Demonstrator classes now being formed. ST. LOUIS, MO Provision Co. ECTS: STREET. Buch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: Indell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1022 C. KINLOCH C 720. Person Ave. SALOON, S AND CIGARS, ir Grounds. R. Proprietor St. Louis Palladium. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. Entered at the postoffice at St. Louis, Mo., as second-class matter. J. W. WHEELER, Manager and Proprietor. 2617 Lawton Avenue. MISS KATE JOHNSON.....Editor. C. H. Tandy.....General Reporter C. H. Wheeler, collector and solicitor. Miss Beatrice Ross, secretary. John W. Wheeler, Jr., solicitor. Business matters pertaining to the paper should be addressed to The Palladium Office. Communications for publication must reach us not later than Wed- nesday. ADVERTISING RATES. For one inch, one insertion.....$ 50 For one inch each subsequent insertion.....25 For two inches, three months.....6 00 For two inches, six months.....10 00 For two inches, nine months.....14 00 For two inches, twelve months.....20 00 Standing and transient notices per line.....10 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. Per year.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months......60 Single copy......05 No Excuse for Non-Payment. No Excuse for Non-Payment. From the present time on, all who live south of 200 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. (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. THE PULLMAN BOYS. Mr. David Marshall is running to Galveston, Tex. He is delighted with that climate. He is one of our best porters. Mr. A. H. Holley, better known as "Little Holley, the Artist," is still with Mr. C. H. Beggs' private car, on the Frisco line. S. A. Lee is one of our best and oldest porters. He likes the run as well as he likes to fight bulldogs. He knows his biz. H. Hood is still on the Eureka Springs run. He is looking good, and says that business is good. W. W. Williams, on the Iron Mountain, is all O. K. He likes the run. J. H. Franklin, one of our old-timers on the Iron Mountain, is expecting to get married soon. Mr. Parks Dillard, who runs from St. Louis to New York, who was in a wreck a few days ago, came home, and his wife, presented him with a bouncing boy. O, you ought to see that man smile. Mr. Emmett Ashley, of Hot Springs, is visiting friends in St. Louis. Dr. Holland, of Twenty-third street, will soon visit Springfield, Ill., on urgent business. We hear that there is a woman at the bottom of it. Mr. Harvey Cross, who tends bar at Hugh B. White's saloon, is resting up. He is suffering from rheumatism. Messrs. Carl Stevens and William Pitts have been the guests of Mr. Wm. P. Dyer, 2801 Manchester avenue. Will Harrison, a Pullman porter, is laying off on account of ill health. He will leave for Hot Springs soon. Wm. P. Dye received a telegram from Mrs. Wm. Lewis expressing sympathy of the death of James Ray. He could not come because his wife was sick. Mr. James Pehway has taken his Mexico run again. Wm. P. Dye says that he can not beat Spratt playing pool. Our old gray-headed friend, C. W. Thompson, has just returned from Mobile, Ala. He is looking well. Will someone tell us where Mr. George Sullivan is? They have moved from 1330 North Eighth street. The Palladium man wants to find him. We fear something has happened. We will send our guard to spy in and around the Temple. Likes The Palladium. J. W. Wheeler, Manager Palladium: Dear Sir—Find inclosed $1 for six months' subscription to The Palladium. I find it very newsy and interesting. Yours truly, MRS. OLIVE. 2223 Scott Avenue. NOTICE. Wait! The greatest Negro poet and humorist, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, will appear in St. Louis, Monday evening, March 21, 1904, Central Baptist church, corner Twenty-third and Morgan streets. Seize the opportunity—and hear him. Tickets now on sale. Wm. T. Burns. INFORMATION WANTED—Concerning Mrs. Annie Johnson, formerly Miss Annie Murreii. She lived in Dyer county, Tenn. Any information will be thankfully received by Mrs. Ellen SECOND QUARTER CIRCULAR. United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten of Missouri and Jurisdiction. To the Officers and Members of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. of Missouri, Greeting: ENDOWMENTS. The following endowment claims 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 Total paid endowment this quarter ..... $800 00 BURIALS. 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. 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. 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. 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. M. H. MR. JAMES RAY. JAMES RAY KILLED. Last Tuesday morning James Ray met his death at 2329 Chestnut street. Whatever may be said of him, he was always found a true friend. Anyone who came in contact with him always spoke well of him. He was kind and generous-hearted, always willing to give to a worthy cause. He was reckless and daring to a certain extent, yet his manly courage and respect for superiors made him well-liked by all. We are proud to say that in all our business dealings with him for the past ten years, we have never met a more upright man. He leaves a son and mother to mourn his loss. Although reckless and wild in his ways, they loved him. Dr. D. P. Roberts conducted the funeral services in a most eloquent manner. He prayed fervently for the repose of the soul of the deceased now in the presence of his Maker. He said: "While men called him bad—they feared him—yet there was something in him that made them love him." The Opening of Douglass Hall. Although the Douglass hall is not yet completed, the gathering there last Monday night, at Miss Hallie Q. Brown's recital, promises it a brilliant future. The hall was crowded, and all seemed to vie with each other in making it pleasant for all. Dr. Fields. Etiman, Packard and others looked after the comforts of the audience. Among those present were: Mrs. F. H. Burles, Mr. and Mrs. Estell, Mr. and Mrs. Schaffer, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner, Dr. Scott and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Hunter; Mrs. Ophelia Morgan, Mrs. Tillie Bass and daughter, Mrs. Shipton, Miss K Johnson and friend, Miss I. Morgan, Prof Huffman and many others. Work of the Woman's Club for Charity The work of charity and good-will is steadily -progressing and showing good results, as evidenced in the successful enterprise of the Woman's club, which, in spite of the discouraging effects of the inclement weather, and BOOKER T. Chiffre THE TUSKEGOO NEGRO CONFERENCE. Editor Palladium, St. Louis, Mo.: The thirteenth annual session of the Tuskegee Negro conference will be held at Tuskegee, Ala., Wednesday, February 17, 1904. The Workers' conference, composed mainly of teachers and others interested in the education, moral and civic uplift of the Negro people, will be held on the following day, Thursday, February 18, 1904. These conference sessions have grown in interest and importance from year to year. Their influence is felt throughout the more certainly where the greaters are located they are held. Your present the success of you can be pre one and one-the cured over all the Ohio and the Mississippi to ask for a coing ticket. Ple as possible if y BOOKER --- He spoke very feelingly to the mother and son. He admonished his friends to let this be an example for their future guidance. James Ray, although accounted a bad man among his associates, had a tender spot in his heart for his mother and race. In the remodeling of the building in which he conducted his saloon he employed nothing but Colored men. He was a race man. "James Ray had a heart as big as an ox and as tender as a woman."—Hy. zeigenhein. Men and women who knew him in life are willing to throw the mantle of charity about him and say: "Although men feared him, they loved him for his many noble qualities. Pall-bearers at the funeral of James Ray: Sylvester Showvan, Frank Phelps, Will Sanders, Archie Dorsey, Will Davis, Alex. Morrison, and two others. the apathy of many of its members, was able to hand over to the officials of the Provident hospital. on Monday, the 8th inst., for the benefit of the "Charity Ward," the neat little sum of $40.52, to which amount additions will be made from time to time, resultant of the efforts of these active and energetic few. This club holds its meetings on alternate Mondays at the hospital, for routine and special business—the second Monday in each month being devoted to literature and the discussion of current topics. The City Federation of Women's Clubs, in which the Woman's club holds membership, will hold a reunion on Monday, the 15th inst., at the Centennial church, Elliot avenue and Wash streets, to which all clubs connected with the federation are invited, the object of the meeting being to create enthusiasm and arouse fresh interest among the members of the various Women's clubs in the city. The admission and refreshments will be FREE. Let all club women attend this gathering. WASHINGTON. throughout the country, and nowhere more certainly than in the south, where the great masses of Negro farmers are located, and for whose helping they are held. Your presence would add greatly to the success of the meeting, and I hope you can be present. Reduced rates of one and one-third fare have been secured over all railway lines south of the Ohio and Potomac and west of the Mississippi rivers. Please be sure to ask for a certificate when purchasing ticket. Please notify me as early as possible if you plan to be present. --- Tuskegee. Ala. 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; S. R. Cottrell, Mattoon and Clarleston; J. W. Ousley, Mound City; J. W. Saunders, St. Paul church, Springfield; S. A. Hardison, St. John church, Springfield; R. E. Wilson, Paris; William Collins, Gibson City; C. W. Thompson, Macomb; J. M. Wilkerson, Danville; J. W. H. Jackson, Champaign; C. H. Sheen, Peoria; P. M. Lewis, Pontiac; G. W. Brewer, Pinkstaff; G. C. Christbury, Clinton and Lincoln; W. A. Moore, Bloomington; A. T. Jackson, Decatur; I. S. Stone, Shelbyville and Tuscola; to be supplied, Normal and Fairbury. Cairo district—P. C. Cooper, presiding elder; McCaleb Tabor, Vienna; P. A. Green, Carmi; C. L. Coleman, Marion and Dumain; H. McClellan, Mount Vernon; Ransom Riddick, Wetung; to be supplied, Beechwood and Beech Ridge; — Dickson, Golconda; J. H. Luney, Galatia; B. F. Moss, Harrisburg; C. H. Holmes, Grand Tower; Sandy McDowell, Murphysboro; C. H. Jackson, Shawneetown; J. W. Edwards, Brookport; A. Perkins, Villa Ridge; F. G. Heard, Edith chapel; J. R. Ford, Hodge's Creek; H. C. Burton, Carbonale; R. J. M. Long, Metropolis; J. H. Sydes, Hc 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 Carlye; evangelists, Miss E. Marie Carter, Robert Earnest, George A. Brown and Mrs. Emma Brewington. H. Simmons was transferred to the Iowa conference in exchange for Rev. G. W. Gaines. 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 Hawkins; St. John, E. R. Vaughan; Independence, J. H. Allen; Springfield, M. C. Collins; Lexington, A. A. Gilbert; Pleasant Hill, L. H. Harris; Wellington, H. H. McAlister; Westport, J. F. Smith; Joplin, S. S. Pitcher; Odessa, J. B. Wallace; Nevada, H. H. Triplitt; Butler, D. J. Gordon; Lebanon, I. H. Johnson; Carthage, A. Long; Ozark mission, G. W. Newman; Ash Grove mission, to be supplied; Neosho, to be supplied; S. E. mission K. C., to be supplied. Cape Girardeau District—Presiding elder. N. C. Buren. Cape Girardeau, Wm. H. Spurlock; Jackson, L. J. Johnson; Charleston, Perry Thurman; Belmont, Richard Phillips; Plouar Bluff, Calvin N. Douglass; Kirkwood, B. W. Stewart; St. Peters', St. Louis, T. L. Watson; De Soto, to be supplied; Commerce, Jeremiah W. Wiles; Fredericstown, J. R. Hopkins; Pune Terre, A. O. D. Steele, Oak Ridge, I. Chonley; Fesuit circuit, James Randa, Quinn chapel, St. Louis, J. E. Christether; 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. Lewis, Wellsville; Grand Organizer, J. H. Wiiams, Centralia; G. S. B., Thos. Stemmons, Hilldale; Trustees, G. L. Greene, Old Franklin; Robert Renfro, Moberly; P. L. Given, Bunceton; Board of Management, B. K. Bruce, Brunswick; Dr. J. T. Caston, Fulton; William Rice, St. Louis; J. S. Lothan, New Franklin. New officers of Temple; W. G. P., Kate M. Moore, Columbia; V. G. P., Hattie Williams, St. Louis; G. S., Olivia Watson, Minneapolis; A. G. S., Carrie Stevenson, St. Louis; G. C., Bell Thompson, Moberly; Treas, A. M. Williams, Mexico; G. J., A. Pettigrew, Dalton; Trustees, S. A. Mott, Macon; Julia Coleman, Columbia; Ida Garnett, Jefferson City; Sarah Jackson, Kansas City; F. M. Brashears, Columbia. NICELY-FURNISHED rooms for rent, 1552 Gratlot street. 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 travelling public. Every convenience desired by patrons of high class rooms at moderate cost. MRS. HATTIE J. RAMSEY, Proprietress. CRAVENS & HEAD Prods 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 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. FABBINGTON. Walter S. Farrington is doing a great business on Leonard and Channing avenues as a Veterinary Dentist, Clipping, Braking and Styling Horses. He is an expert at his business. Express and Coal business on Channing avenue between Olive and Locust streets. All orders are promptly attended to. 300 North Leonard avenue. S. P. PERKINS. Tennessee Shaving Parlor Everything Neat, Clean and Up-to-date. 1320 Morgan Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. A FIRST-CLASS BARBER SHOP NEWLY FITTED Has been opened by J. L. MAYS, of Chastanoua Town, who also does business in Chicago. A. MANSKER, of Poplar Bluff, is employed by Mr. Mays, and they are considered two of the best barbers in our city. They have removed 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 special gift from fine 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. 80 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. BILLIARD A. A. BROOK The Chicago game of pool. This lars will be the prize between ten men second prize, $15; third prize, $10. At Coal, Kindling, Wood. 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. TRUNKS CONVEYED FROM OR TO UNION STATION. MR. C. YOUNG. NOTICE TO OUR AGENTS. They must report weekly, otherwise no paper will be sent them on the following week. 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. ORPHEAN ACADEMY OPENED. M. B. The Orphean Dancing Acajemy opening, Feb. 5th, proved one of the most successful social gatherings of the season. Mr. Jas. W. Grant, the master of the new school, was given a well deserved ovation by a host of his friends. True Reformers' Hall was filled with a gay throng of dancers, who were They are the leaders of the city for pastime pleasure. No saloon connected. Strictly first-class. Hall No.1 at 1323 Market Street Hall No.2 at 1326 Market Street HAULING AND EXPRESS WAGONS. Office: 4017 Easton Avenue. True Reformers' Barber Shop. JOHN W. ALPHRAN, Mgr. New Dancing School Successfully Int augurated. FURNISHED ROOM-FOR RENT For two gentlemen. Call at 1920 Wash street. Mrs. Georgia Guy, of 1509 Gay street, is much better, and will soon be her- self again. Mr. and Mrs. Hall, members of Antioch church, are sick. We hope for their early recovery. Rev. Golsory is having a revival meeting at 710 South Sixth street. Come out, hear and see this wonderful speaker. The Sunday school teachers are invited to attend teachers' meeting every Friday at 8 p. m. It is very necessary that these meetings be attended. The Harpers' Married Women's club will meet February 10 at 3:30 p.m. They will be entertained by Mrs W. H. Davis, at 3134 Sophia avenue All members are expected to attend. C treated to a most delightful entertainment. Prof. Wm. D. Flowers, director of the Academy orchestra, gave a fine programme of dance music and the neatly uniformed attendants lent color to the scene that was as graceful as it was unique. The school will continue every Friday evening during the season, except Feb. 26th. Instead of the usual class on that date a grand ball and reception will be given on Monday evening. Feb. 22nd, Washington's birthday. 3957A Finney Avenue, St. Louis. Pullman Car Porters. There are between 300 and 400 Colored men who live in St. Louis who are porters on the Pullman cars. They make good money, such as to put them above want. This year, 1904, we will have one column set apart for such news. J. W. WHEELER, Manager. ARNETT [Image of a man with a mustache and a bow tie, wearing a suit and a necktie. The background is plain and oval-shaped.] ARNETT'S PLACE E. L. ARNETT, Proprietor. Wines, Liquor Chinese Restaurant in Connection AT ALL HOURS. 2801 MORG HEADQUARTERS OF BA GRAND LEAP YEAR PARTY. A grand leap year party to be given by the Ladies Interest Club, for the benefit of the St. Louis Colored Orphans' Home at the residence of Mrs. M. J. Heard, 2825 Adams street, Friday evening, February 12, 1904. Admission 10 cents. Good music. Mrs. B. J. Carruthers, president; Mrs. E. Weaver, secretary; Mrs. Maggie Jordan, chairman. ROOMS FOR RENT. Nicely-furnished room, 2201 Morgan, upstairs. Call on MRS. HUGGINS. Nicely furnished rooms for rent at 2636 Lucas avenue, and don't fail to call. Mrs. J. C. Baker. NICELY-FURNISHED) ROOMS— 4020 Finney avenue. Mrs. H. Palmer. FURNISHED ROOM—No. 1514 Pine St., for gentlemen only. MRS. ANNIE JOHNSON. FOR RENT—No. 1315 Chestnut St., a restaurant, by da yor week. MRS. NEL- LIE COTMAN. Mr. S. P. Phillips has removed to 2807 Manchester avenue, where he will open up a lunch counter and restaurant. Mr. Phillips has been a most successful business man for years. He formerly conducted a restaurant at 1907 Market. We wish him success at his new place. 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. and General Repair Work. All work promptly attended to. Call 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. 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 Fythias Hall, Jefferson and Lucas Avenues. Mrs. Maria Campbell, W. C. Mrs. Fannie Newcomb, R. D. 1923 Morgan Street. MRS. CORA EUARD, FIRST-CLASS Fashionable Dressmaker AND OTHER NEEDLE WORK. CALL AT 3731 Vista Ave. S PLACE s and Cigars. n. Duck Nudles and Chop Suey A. E. Harmony band and orchestra, James H. Harris and Jno. Eason, leaders. Music furnished for all occasions. Address all communications to Chas. E Scott, 2230 Walnut street. Phone, Kin. C767. Harris & Mosby's drug store. Wm. Henry Carter, general manager, 2216 Morgan street, St. Louis. Local No. 44, A. F. M. A New Roaming House. We take great pleasure in presenting Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Curtis to the public. They are proprietors of a rooming-houses at 705-709 North Fourteenth street, also at 1428-1430 Linden street. They are from the Blue Grass state. They thereby understand their business, and will make things pleasant for their patrons. Everything is in first-class style. Mr. Harrison Cook, of 1923 Market street, the old veteran restaurant keeper, is up again, after almost two months' sickness. He was for a number of weeks in the Providence hospital. We hope for his ultimate recovery. Headquarters for Colored Pro The Rosebud Bar, TOM TURPIN, Prop. Pool Room in connection. s for Colored Professionals. LOWREY, Chefs, Late of Dallas Market St., St. Louis, Mo. HONE: Kinloch D-855. The Rosebud Bar, TOM TURPIN, Prop. Pool Room in connection. Also a first-class cafe in rear. Open all night and day. All Prices. Private Dining-room. MASON& LOWREY, Chefs, Late of Dallas State Fair. 2220=22 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. PHONE: Kinloch D-855. MASON& LOWREY, Chefs, Late of Dallas State Fair. 2220=22 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. PHONE: Kinloch D-855. GEO. COX, Vice-Pres. BUD GATEWOOD, Captain. GEO. WASHINGTON, Sec. IRWIN WHEELER, Bas. Ag& The 400 Base Ball Club C. W. WILLIAMS, Proprietor 400 Bar, And President 400 BASE BALL CLUB. Headquarters the 400 Bar, 1300 MORGAN STREET. 33 South 20th Street Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bottled Beer Everything Genuine Remember the Place WILLIAM JAMES and MR. R. SAUNDERS, Managers CHARLEY HARRIS, Proprietor The Greeley Saloon. Fine Wines, Liquors and Clgars. Excursionists give us a Ask for it 1201 Morgan S Jas. Williams, M Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Jas. Williams, MIXERS Chas. St. Clair. GEO. FOUNTAIN, M g PLEASE YOU NO ONE CAN. THAT IS APPROPRIATE SERVED HERE. SMITH, Manager. KEELY RESORT. LIQUID REFRESHMENTS TO BE HAD. Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports, Aek for it, you'll get it. IF WE CAN'T PLEASE YOU EVERYTHING THAT IS APPROPRIATE STEVE SMITH, M THE GREELY CHOICEST OF LIQUID REFRESHMENT S. E. Cor. Twelfth and Wash Streets, IF WE CAN'T PLEASE YOU NO ONE CAN. EVERYTHING THAT IS APPROPRIATE SERVED HERE. STEVE SMITH: Manager. THE GREELY RESORT. G. W. ROBINSON, Second-Hand Furniture BOUGHT AND SOLD. Moving and Expressing, General Jobbing and Repairing of Ranges, Stoves, Etc. a Specialty. 4025 Easton Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO. 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. 1409 Market Street B. MUNCHWEILER Dealer in LADIES' and GENTS' SHOES NEWSOME, RANDALS & THOMAS, Stenographers, Typewriters and Reporters. Competitors coached for civil service examination. Tabulating, letter press copies and minegraph 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. Trimmings and all material in that line. guarantees satisfaction and prompt service. The best. Collar and Cuff work in the city. Please address all communications to 2825 st. Louis avenue. 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. 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. Stop that cough. Pickett's Cough Syrup. --- --- DAVE YOUNG. Night. Also a first-class cate in open. Open all night and day. All Prices. Private Dining-room. [Name] Phone: Kinloch B 1817. JEFF. SMITH. Propr. 1834 NEW LOCATION NEW LOCATION. NOTICE. GOOD INVESTMENTS JOHN H. CLARK. Day. A. B. C. treets, ST. LOUIS, MO. 2336 WASH ST....Furnished rooms for rent to men; rooms comfortably furnished; on second and third floors; with or without board. T. T. Thompson. DON'T FORGET THE NUMBER 1409 Market Street Mrs. Susan Gross, 2609 Pine Street. Up-to-date Hats. MR. A. L. LEE, Representing the PALACE LAUNDRY 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. 2032 Market St. THE A All Nations invited except Carrie and Cafe in the West. with a first-c MISS N. GRAVES, FIRST-GLAS DRESSMAKER PLAIN SEWING ALSO DONE. Call 3731 VISTA AVENUE. A UNION OR A DEPOT FOR NEGRO NEWSPAPERS. 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Famous Hot Districts of COLORADO, The Agricultural Fields, and Timber Lands, and Famous Hot Springs of ARKANSAS, The Sugar Plantations and Immense Rice Fields of LOUISIANA, The Cotton and Grain Fields, the Cattle Ranges and Winter Reserves of TEXAS, Historical and Scenic OLD AND NEW MEXICO, And forms with its Connections the Popular Winter Route to CALIFORNIA For descriptive and illustrated pamphlets of any of the above States, address Companies* Agents, or on the Internet. H. C. TOWNSEND, General Passenger and Train Agent. ST. LOUIS. MIDMN C PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA St. Louis. LCOVE. This is one of the finest Buffet Everything up-to-date class Orchestra. THE WORLD'S FAIR. 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. 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. Provident Hospital, Beaumont and Morgan Sts. Colored Orphan Asylum, 4216 Natural Bridge Road. Central Baptist Poor Old Saints' Home, Morgan St., near Jefferson Ave. Y. M. C. A. Home Association, 2633 Lucas Ave. Colored Catholic Orphan Asylum, Normandie. Rev. Fred. McKinney, Pastor. J. A. Smith, Clerk. All church notices must be mailed to this office on or before Wednesday of each week. Reporters will be sent wherever requested. Only notify this office. 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. Many exhibits are arriving at the St. Louis World's fair grounds and are being installed in the exhibit palaces. In the Missouri Club. With a few more low-down, dirty Niggers like the Nigger that got knocked down last Saturday night, out of the way, would put the Negroes on a better basis. FOR SUNDAY READING God, this day has fied apace, Bringing me nearer to Thy face; Help me, Father, to live to Thee, That I, in peace, Thy face may see. Curtain my bed night after night; Wake me each morn with Thy sunlight; Shed Thy bright beams upon my dav' Direct in all I do or say. Forgive the civil I have done, I ask in honor of Thy Son; Cleanse me, I pray on bended knee, Let not one stain dishonor Thee. I would not plead for self alone, But all for whom Christ did atone; May every dear one yield to Thee. That all in Heaven may dwell with me. Refresh my body with sweet sleep. Under Thy wings my soul do keep; That when I wake my powers may be Better prepared to work for Thee. To render praise to Thee, Most High, And to enjoy Thee when I die; All this I ask in His great name, Who is eternally the same. —Rev. Joseph Sanderson, D. D., in N. Y. Observer. "GIVING THANKS ALWAYS." Even in Times of Adversity There Is a Great Deal for Which to Be Grateful to God. Give thanks even in hardship. One of our hymns sings. "I thank Thee more that all our joy Is touched with pain; That shadows fall on brightest hours, That thorns remain; So that earth's bliss may be our guide, And not our chan. Give thanks even when we think that we have absolutely nothing for which to be thankful; for if we look about, or better, up, we shall find that we have something, says Wellspring. Return thanks even though our blessings seem to be very small. The way to deserve the larger blessings is to feel gratitude for those which are received. You would not feel much like giving more to a boy who feels a grudge against you because you didn't give him a dollar instead of a dime. And we should give thanks also for blessings yet be—because we trust God so. An earnest Christian wife thanked God for the conversion of her husband, although he had not yet found the light. With God promises are as good as payments. Let us rejoice as well in that which is coming from the Giver of every good gift as well as in that which we already hold in our hands. Let us give thanks also for the good that comes to the other fellow. In the back-yard the boys were gathered and it was "soldiers" they were playing. There was one/wooden sword, a number of broomsticks, a "band" composed of one drum, and a flag too big to be easily carried. "March!" the captain said. But Robbie couldn't, for he had run a piece of glass into his foot the day before. "I can't do nothing," he said. "Yes, you can," the captain answered; "you can hurrah when the rest of us go by." To hurrah when the rest go by is a fine thing in any game, and not every boy seems able to play it. It helps wonderfully, too, in getting a boy on his feet who is out of the game, and it is a kind of giving thanks. "Always." Make two words of it—"all ways." Give thanks in all ways—In the north way, the south, the east or the west, in the rough way or the smooth. Always give thanks, and before you get through your journey you will have given thanks in "all ways." WORDS OF WISDOM. Well-doing follows in the footsteps of well-being.-United Presbyterian. One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning.-James Russell Lowell. People complain of lack of opportunities when the trouble is that they do not have eyes to see them. If an opportunity were as big as a barn, a multitude of people would go right by it.-Wellspring. Nothing is too little to be ordered by our Father; nothing too little in which to see His hand; nothing which touches our souls too little to accept from Him, nothing too little to be done to Him.-E. B. Pusey. I know whom I have believed—the Person Himself, the friend of 60 years—intimately, experimentally, continuously, in storm as well as in calm, upholding, reproving and consoling me.-Newman Hall. In a world where duty and inclination should perfectly agree, we should indeed never erf, but the living power of virtue could not be developed. Do not complain then of life's trials. Through these you may gain incomparably higher good than indulgence and ease.—Channing. It is well to have a map or description of the way, but it is better to have the loving companionship of one who knows the way by personal experience. And this Christ is to every disciple a loving and experienced leader, trusting in whom we neither sorrow unduly over the past, nor suffer apprehension over that which is before us. Obedience for to-day; faith for to-morrow—and let the Guide supply that knowledge which we lack!—I. O. R. Energy. What is it that enables a man to lay hold of his opportunities that they become incidents of success. It is not due to any exceptional gift of genius. It lies simply in the power to concentrate his energies on one thing at a time. It is this girding of the will to do well each new duty that comes that makes a man ready for every new opportunity—Rev. D. S. Mackey. GOD'S PROMISE OF LIFE. In the Light of Immortality Alone Can We Discern the Divine Purpose in Creation. The bright, beaming morning star is God's promise of the coming day, when the great king of light shall ascend the sapphire stairs of Heaven and from his throne illumine the world with a flood of splendor, writes C. D. Eldridge, in the Chicago Standard. The seed is God's promise of the future harvest. Planted beneath the sod, the living germ shall burst its prison walls, and nursed at the bosom of mother earth, shall spring forth to new life, new power and new glory; "first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear." The chrysalis is God's promise of the perfected butterfly. From the dormant, insensible insect shall come forth the beautiful winged creature to flit from flower to flower in the enjoyment of the sunshine of heaven. The life within the narrow confines is God's promise of the bird of beautiful plumage. The living germ shall develop and beating down its prison bars, shall come forth to the world of light and glory, and enjoy its liberty in the open fields beyond. The human embryo is God's promise of the child. Within the inner recesses of the chamber of life the embryo develops from stage to stage, passing through the various forms analogous to the plant and animal life, to human, proportions and characteristics. Thus the man-child is born, the crowning product of nature and the highest handiwork of God. The child is God's promise of the man. We have cast the truth into our proverbial mold: "The child is the father of the man." Natural gifts are so dovetailed with acquired abilities that we may not decide whether the tastes, tendencies and capabilities are inborn or acquired, or rather the joint product of heredity and environment. Yet it is frequently apparent that these proclivities and characteristics are anticipated early in life. The lad stealing away to the attic to pour out his soul's melody upon the harpsichord was the prophecy of the great musician Handel, who thrilled the world with his inspired harmonies. The boy Nelson, sailing his boats in tubs and ponds, was the pledge of the invincible naval hero and the valorous achievements of the Nile and of Trafalgar. The youth neglecting the routine of his studies to copy drawings was the promise of the world's greatest painter and sculptor, Michael Angelo, acknowledged incomparable for strength and dignity of delineation. The truth contained in our proverb of promise has been aptly expressed by Dryden: "What the child admired, the youth endeayored, and the man acquired." Our life on earth is God's pledge of immortality. It cannot be that this life initiated in darkness, developed in unconsciousness, should come forth to the outer world, begin its strenuous moral conflict, wade through pestilential marshes of fear and perplexity, endure misastric wastes of sin and suffering, struggle up rugged ridges of hardship, toil and difficulty, stand at last before the vast expanse of the unknown, breathe for a few moments the atmosphere of liberty, realize something of the wonderful endowments, amazing potentialities and marvelous possibilities of free, conscious personality, and then be barred from the opening vistas, cut down by the hand of death and expunged forever. Our reason staggers at the mere thought of such prodigal waste and colossal failure. We heartily concur in the expressed conviction of the philosopher, Le Conte, who says: "Without immortality this beautiful cosmos, which has been developing into increasing beauty for so many millions of years, when its evolution has run its course and all is over, would be precisely as if it had never been—an idle tale, an idle dream, signifying nothing." Without immortality we fail to see wisdom in the progress and ascent of nature. Progress appears as a movement in a circle, evolution becomes revolution, advance ends in retreat, and life, like the stubborn creature in the treadmill, goes the round of nature from protoplasm to man and from man to protoplasm and creation, Samson like, shorn of dignity and strength, chagrined at constant folly and failure, commits suicide and finds burial beneath the colossal ruins. In the light of immortality alone can we discern God's plan and purpose in the progress and ascent of creation. Through the opening vistas of Christian experience may we be led into the unexplored regions of that "life more abundant." With enlightened mind, submissive will, purified heart and unsandaled feet we enter the holy spheres, each one of which appears more glorious than the preceding, and with joy unspeakable we realize that God's promise takes on a wider scope and a broader meaning as life is swallowed up in immortality. The Alloy of Self Achievement fused with self is too brittle to stand the test of time. The secret of the success of one who has accomplished much in many fields was well expressed when it was said that he had learned to concentrate his powers on the result, irrespective of how that result would affect himself. Every atom of force deflected towards self becomes friction. Introspection, self-consciousness, and egotism, are all synonyms for wasted energy. Are you striving to rid yourself of this waste?—S. S. Times. Dishonesty. Some men think that the conditions of business are such as to prevent a man living a Christian life. This is a great mistake, and it is a wonder that any dishonest man can succeed in business at all.-Rev. S. M. Dick. Adversity Adversity leaves a window opera toward the stars so that troubled hearts may look up.—United Presbyterian. Fibroid Tumors Cured. A distressing case of Fibroid Tumor, which baffled the skill of Boston doctors. Mrs. Hayes, of Boston, Mass., in the following letter tells how she was cured, after everything else failed, by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. Hayes' First Letter Appealing to Mrs. Pinkham for Help: "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—I have been under Boston doctors' treatment for a long time without any relief. They tell me I have a fibroid tumor. I cannot sit down without great pain, and the soreness extends up my spine. I have bearing-down pains both back and front. My abdomen is swollen, and I have had flowing spells for three years. My appetite is not good. I cannot walk or be on my feet for any length of time. "The symptoms of Fibroid Tumor given in your little book accurately describe my case, so I write to you for advice."—(Signed) Mrs. E. F. Hayes, 252 Dudley St., (Roxbury) Boston, Mass. Note the result of Mrs. Pinkham's advice—although she advised Mrs. Hayes, of Boston, to take her medicine—which she knew would help her—her letter contained a mass of additional instructions as to treatment, all of which helped to bring about the happy result. "DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:—Sometime ago I wrote to you describing my symptoms and asked your advice. You replied, and I followed all your directions carefully, and to-day I am a well woman. "The use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound entirely expelled the tumor and strengthened my whole system. I can walk miles now. "Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is worth five dollars a drop. I advise all women who are afflicted with tumors or female trouble of any kind to give it a faithful trial."—(Signed) Mrs. E. F. HAYES, 252 Dudley St., (Roxbury) Boston, Mass. Mountains of gold could not purchase such testimony—or take the place of the health and happiness which Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound brought to Mrs. Hayes. Such testimony should be accepted by all women as convincing evidence that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound stands without a peer as a remedy for all the distressing ills of women; all ovarian troubles; tumors; infirmations; ulceration, falling and displacements of the womb; backache; irregular, suppressed or painful menstruation. Surely the volume and character of the testimonial letters we are daily printing in the newspapers can leave no room for doubt. Mrs. Hayes at her above address will gladly answer any letters which sick women may write for fuller information about her illness: Her gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is so genuine and heartfelt that she thinks no trouble is too great for her to take in return for her health and happiness. Truly is it said that it is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound that is curing so many women, and no other medicine; don't forget this when some druggist wants to sell you something else. $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of above testimonials, which will prove their absolute genuineness. $100.00 Reward will be gladly paid to anyone who will furnish convicting evidence against imitators and substitutors who try to sell you worthless preparations when CASCARETS are called for. Don't ever take substitutes, but insist on having CANDY CATHARTIC Cascarets TRADE, MARK, REGISTERED BEST FOR THE BOWELS The great merit of CASCARETS makes big sales everywhere. Therefore, now and then, dealers try to substitute "something just as good." It's a lie! Don't let them do it, and if they try, write us confidentially at once. Address STERLING REMEDY COMPANY, Chicago or New York. All Druggists, 10c, 25c, 50c. A small remainder of absolutely secured @ per cent. first mortgage gold bonds, issued for development purposes by A STRONG, CONSERVATORY MINTING. LARGE PRODUCING MINES. annually. There is a feature of this investment, in addition to the regular interest on the bonds. Write to ARBUCKLE-GOODE COMMISSION CO., N. E. Corner FOURTH and OLIVE DEPT. K. ST. LOUIS, MO. ARE YOU GOING TO THE World's Fair? Send for Booklet telling how to secure accommodation at THE "INSIDE INN" The only Hotel within the grounds. Rates: $1.50 to $5.50 European. K140 to K90. American, which include daily admission. Address Room 110. THE INSIDE INN Administration Building World's Fair Grounds. SAINT LOUIS BRIDEGROOM WAS NERVOUS. He Thought the Parson Was in Tee Big @ Hurry for the Wed- ding Fee, Rt. Rey. Dr. Leighton Coleman, bish- op of Delaware, told the following’ story, says the Philadelphia Telegraph, to some friends in town whom he ‘was Visiting re- cently: “A young man came up to me one day with the remark: ‘Bishop, I want you to uuity me on next Wednesday.’ “All right; Vl marry you.” Ww all, L want the church bell to ring.’ “ "Yes," you can have the bell rung.” “Well, T want the organ to play. “AML gt, you can have the organ, «And T want everything else anybody aver had at @ church weddiag’ “You shall have it.” “Well, ‘the night, came, the bell rang, the ongin played, the church was crowd: ed, and everything went off as the young man wanted it. When the ceremony was over the young souple waited, instead of Jeaving the chancel. So I held out my hand, ‘shook hands with the bride, and then held out my hand to the bridegroom. He had his hand deep in his trousers pocket, and as I stood with my hand out, He's womewhat impatiently, and in, ee en could be heard ail over the church: “"T'm_ getting the money out just as fast as Lean! moth “Then everybody in the chureh giggled.’ ee Seetitaaa wrall Gusenses: Sault St., Marie, Mich., Feb. 8th.—Mr, C. 1. Smith, painter and decorator, whose home is at’309 Anne strect, this city, makes the following statement: “[ was laid up with some kind of pains, Some said it was Lumbago, others Sciatica, and others again Rheumatism. A few of my friends suggested that it was lead poison, but whatever it was it gave me a great deal of pain, in fact, almost com- Pletely crippled me. Thad to use two canes to walk about and even then it was @ very painful task. a #A friend advised me to try Dodd’s Kid- ney Pills and I began the treatment, After 1 had used the first box 1 was able to ‘throw away one of the canes and was con: siderably improved. The second box Straightened me up so that 1 could go about free from pain without any assist- ‘ance and very soon after I was complete- iy cured, well and happy, ‘without a pain or an ache, Dodd's Kidney Pills seemed to go right to the spot in my case and thes will always have my greatest praise.” Rather Livety. ‘Tingaling—Hello, old chap! Haven't seen you for some time. How’s business? dogalong—On the jump. I’ve got three frog farms in Mussourl—Chicago Daily, News. PILL TRADE MARK DTATED. Drugwist and Clerk Are Held in Ball tee Geant, Charged with infringing upon the trade- mark of Carter's Little Liver Pill Com- pany, Joseph T. Griffith, a druggist at the weutheast corner of Eleventh and Vine Streets, was held in $000 bail for Court this afternoon by Magistrate Jermon, and at the same time Griflith’s clerk, Joseph C. Fore, was held in $80) bail for Court on. the same charge, and also for selling cer- fain artieley the fale of which is prodibited slaw, ‘The men were arrested this morning upon warrants issued by Magistrate Jer- mon at the instance of Brent Good, No. 130 West Fifty-seventh Street, New York, and Charles C, Orcutt, No. 13 Jumel Ter: race, New York, pepe cs of the Carter Company. ‘They stated that, the latter had spent’ $3,000,000 in advertising and getting their label known, and did not purpose to'peninit others to réap the bene: "The label in question is a small one con- taming a large letter L, and the one used by Gniflith is an exact eopy, except that it does not contain Carter's name. ‘The’ prosecution showed how easily the imitation product could be palmed off on the would-be purchaser of Carter's pills owing to the similarity of the labels, and held that it was evidence of a deliberate attempt to deceive—Philadelphia Tele- graph, Jan. 27, 1904. Clean Sweep. Sister Lillian—Well, Bob, how's the rival football team shaping up? Brother Bob—Aw, say, Lil, they’roa lot of rage. We got up a scrub eleven and wiped the floor with them.—Judge. Tecsinte and Billion Dollar Grass. The two greatest fodder plants on earth, one good for 14 tons hay and the other 3 tons green fodder per acre. Grows every where, so does Victoria. Rape, _ yielding oo sheep and swine food per acre. JUST seND 10¢ IN STAMPS TO THE John A. Salzer Seed Co., LaCrosse, Wis. ‘and receive in return thelr big catalog and lots of farm seed samples. “I don’t take any stock in these trusts, anyway,” ““Don’t believo there are such things?” “Oh, yes; but, I haven't the monty vo buy’ the stock.”—N. O. ‘Times- Democrat. Stopa the Coush and works off the cold, Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 35 cents He multiples his troubles who runs to mect them, —-Ram’s Horn, Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli- ble medicine for coughs and_colds.—N. W. Bamuel, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17, 1900. Hypocrisy is thenecessary burden of vik lainy-—Johnson. Dyeing is as easy as washing when Put- nah Fatleless Dyes are used. ‘The best armor is to keep out of gun- shot.—Bacon, A WOMAN'S MISERY. Mrs. John La Rue, of 115 Paterson ae re ee Bt son, N. J, mpl ea ta im ay troubled for lee gay about nine ee years, and Ss what I suf- i Ss fered no one — ® will ever 17 fe Know. Iused IE about every Lee known reme- PR We ee caee) ay thatis said BANK ewe to be good for = kiqney com- plaint, but without deriving: ‘permanent relief. Often when alone in the house the backache has been so bad that it brought tears to my eyes. The pain at times was so intense that I was com- pelled to give up my household duties und lie down, ‘There were headaches, dizziness and blood rushing to my head to cause bleeding at the nose. The first box of Doan’s Kidney Pills bene fited me so much that I continued the treatment, The stinging pain in the small of my back, the rushes of blaod to the head, and other symptoms dis appeared.” - Dosn’s Kidney Pills for saie by al’ @ealers, 50 cents per box. Foster Milbarn Co., Buffalo, N. ¥. m4 HANNA’S CONDITION SERIOUS Physicians Watching the Case With the Greatest Concern. They Awelt Anxiouvly or Devel- opments and Realize te Fa- ‘Huis! Oowdition ta Peecarioun. ‘Washington, Feb. 12—Senator Han- na’s condition is very serious, if not precarious. His physicians realize this and are watching the case with the greatest coneern. The senator is con- siderably weaker Thursday, and as a result his pulse had run up at six o'clock to 104 pulsations to the minute. The increased weakness is the direct re- sult of the fever, as the official bulletin shows there is no complications. The physicians hope that the fever had reached its worst stage, but whether or not it has they declare they are unable to say. They are simpty wait- ing for developments and realize the patient has lost ground the last two cays. Stimulants: were given the sen- ator during the day and with beneficial results. He rested well during the af- ternoon and retained the nourishment given him during the past 24 hours. ‘This latter feature of the case is en- couraging to the physician. Extra- ordinary precautions are being taken to insure quiet in and around the ho- tel, so that the senator may get all the natural sleep possible. ‘The motormen of the street cars almost a block away have been requested not to ring their gongs, as the sudden clanging seemed to irritate the senator. After the even- ing visit of the physicians, Senator Hanna slept for about an hour and a half, which considerably refreshed him. Dr. Carter remains at the hotel all the time, so as to be on hand in case there is a call for him. The following bulletin on Senator Hanna's condition was issue Thursday night: “At 8 p. m Senator Hanna was rest- ing quietly. His temperature, when taken at four o'clock, was 1023-10; pulse, 104; respiration, 28. There has been. no change in his general cond.- tion since the morning bulletin was is- sued, He retained all the nourishment given him for the past 24 hours. There are no complications. (Signed) “RIXEY, pic aeenesh ie CONGRESS GRANTS FAIR LOAN House Approves Bi to Advance Bx- Position Company $4,600,000 By a Vote of 172 to 103. Washington, Feb. 12—The St. Louis World's fair loan bill passed the house Thursday. It had already passed the Senate. The bill will now go the pres- ident for signature, and it is known the chief executive is favorably disposed toward the item. The amendment to the urgent de- ficiency bill provides for the loan of $4,600,000 to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co. Repayment is gyaran- teed out of the gate receipts. The amount originally named in the amend- ment was $4,500,000% but en additional $100,000 was asked for in behalf of the board of lady managers. The bill will not be signed by the president before Tuesday. The money will be available in installments as soon as signed. FOUND AFTER LONG SEARCH Frank R. Greenwald, of Chicago, Mas Found the Body of His ‘Wife, an Iroquois Victim. Chicago, Feb. 12—The long search of Frank R. Greenwald for the body of his. wife, who lost her life in the Iroquois fire, has been rewarded. He has found the body buried at Elmwood as that of another woman. * Mr. Greenwald identified the body by the membrance connecting the first and second toes of the feet, and by two rings that were still on the hand. ‘The body was burned beyond recogni- tion of the features. THE BANK’S DOORS CLOSED The American Exchange National Bank of Syracuse, N. Yo In Hands of a Receiver, Washington, Feb. 12—The comp- trolier of the currency has been ad- vised by National Bank Examiner J. Van Vranken that the directors of the American Exchange bank of Syracuse, N. Y,, voted, Wednesday night, to close {ts doors and that it has not been opened for business Thursday. The comptroller has appointed Examiner Van Vranken as receiver. The im- mediate cause of the failure is not Known. According to a statement of the bank's condition, dated January 22, its resources and liabilities were $906,- 039, capital $200,000, deposits, $237,052. i ae geen aa eee Janesville, Wis. Feb. 12.—Chas, F. W. Donnelly, of Madison, Wis., has been accepted es a member of the Japanese army hospital corps now be- ing organized by Dr. Nicholas Senn in Chicago, and has been ordered to report in San Francisco, where pass- ‘ports will be awaiting him. Woman's Suffrage Convention. Washington, Feb. 12—The thirty- sixth annual convention of the Na- tional American Woman’s Suffrage as- sociation wes called to order _here ‘Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, national president of that body. Over thirty states were rep- resented by delegates. President Signs Proclamation. Washington, Feb. 12—President Roosevelt signed the proclamation de- claring the neutrality of this govern- ment in the Russo-Japanese war ‘Thursday afternoon THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. feason in the International Series for February 14, 1904—Jesus Forgiven Sinn THE LESSON TEXT.—Mark 2:1-12. GOLDEN PEXT.—The Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins =—Mark 2:10. 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Since Jesus had left Ca- pernaum He had been much talked about, both by the common people, who were His stanch friends, and the seribes and religious teachers, who very naturally looked upon Him with suspi- cion. New methods and teachings, ¢s- pecially if they dre religious, are usu- ally looked upon with suspicion. “Many were gathered together:” The friendly common people were in the majority, but in the most prominent places were [the scribes and members of the reli- gious aristocracy. They considered Jesus an unauthorized and unsafe teach- er, and meant to watch His movements very closely. “He spake the word unto them:” He was ina private house, and simply and informally speaking to them of the kingdom that was at hand, and of goodness and faith as conditions of en- trance into it. The crowd was very dense, both in the house and about it, so that those who were bringing the sick man to Hin, and who were likely to be a little late, could not even get near Him. “They come:” The relations and friends of the man. “The palsy:” A form of paralysis. “Borne of four:” Only four of those who came with him actually carried him. “When they could net . . . they uncov- ered the roof:” When they could not, they did; there was no way, so they made one; there were obstacles and they sur- mounted them. Such determination is ‘magnificent; of course they accom- plished their purpose. “Broken it up:” Remember that the roofs of the small oriental houses were usually flat, and reached by a small outside stairway. They were made of rafters laid close to- gether, then a layer of brushwood, and upon that 10 or 12 inches of solid earth. the of course, could be. dug through without permanently injuring the roof. | Naturally the scribes who sat under the | places where the digging was going on were not in the best frame of mind by | the time the man was let down. “Their faith:” Men who hew outa way for themselves, in spite of all ob- stacles, do not do it without faith that success is possible, and that the struggle ig worth while. Those men had faith lin Jesus. It was nothing mystical— perhaps not religious, but real. They had good reason to beMeve He would | actually heal their friend, if they gave fee the chance. The sick man, too, had faith. “Son:” A sympathetic word. aieat adds, be of good cheer; words calculated to increase the man’s assur- ance. “Thy sins are forgiven:” Jesus saw in the man a desire for more than physical cure, He knew the man’s heart, and saw that they were recon- eiled. “He blasphemeth:” He insults God. “Straightway .. . perceiving:” ‘The scribes did not speak, but Jesus in- stantly felt their displeasure and knew what caused it. He would convince His critics of the truth of what He said about forgiveness by_healing the man’s body as his soul had been healed. “The Son of Man hath authority ... to forgive sins:” When we consider that two ele- ments enter into the question of for- giveness, namely, the heart of the sin- ner and the heart of God, and that God is waiting to forgive the instant the sin- ner is ready, we see that the mean- ing is that Jesus could with authority announce forgiveness of sins. Ordinary men cannot do this, because they have not the Divine knowledge of the hearts of men and the Reart of God that Jesus had. ‘This incident is important as showing the beginning of the opposition of the orthodox religious teachers. As yet the cloud was no larger than a man’s hand, but within two years it would bea storm which should break above His head and increase in fury till it had taken the life of the young man, Jesus of Nazareth, who “went about doing good.” | “And he arose:" A demonstration of the power and authority of Jesus. “They were all amazed:" Including the scribes, | who were probably most surprised of all. But demonstrations have little ef- fect on those who are most interested In. maintaining their old opinions than in. getting at the truth, “And glorified God:” This cannot include the scribes | Jesus’ influence among the common peo- ple was growing rapidly; the opposition ‘of the religious aristocracy was solidify- Spear Points. God's love is not intensified by our Umitation of it. You cannot hide poverty of thought with polysyllables. ‘The best in this world never find their best in this world. Tt 1s not necessary to be irreverent iz order to be reasonable. Some men are praying God for a bie harvest, but they don’t think it worth while to enlarge the barn. It 18 no use calling a man “brother” at the church door if youare not going ta Jook a2 him as a brother at your own door.--Ram's Horn. ‘ CAUGHT BY THECRIP. | RELEASED BY PE-RU-NA. GS — ‘ WS Se we AZ eG, ree 2 = - NR) WF a GS E e~\ VX 4 Ha v5 Dy aS Wf BES MOREE SNS 2 mee SS FESS 8 ¢ fa) 2 ys?) = NA a: sy) Rt Ds i (Oa NEE «The world of % i \ eS £ medicine recognizes A) Sy Z Grip as epidemic Vaan Lz catarrh.”— NSS; a BE yD 1] Medical Talk. Res 22 Z Ss A | LA GRIPE is epidemic catarrh. It | selves as to the efficacy of Peruna ‘spares no class or nationality. The | cases of la grippe or its after effects. ‘cultured and the ignorant, the aristocrat | after Effects of La Grippe Eradicate and the pauper, the masses and the class- Wirecuaa es are alike subject to la grippe. None s M are exempt—all are liable. ee aE Westerlo, A ° ny County, N. Y., writes: me eyante Seip ie weit nauet |, Several Tears sea Thad aniatioek. The original ‘French term, la grippe, | 2 erippe, which left my nerves in’ has been shortened by the busy Ameri- | EO eee can to read “grip.” Without intending | other attack of la erippe whlch lett y te doso anew word) bax beam: colnes | Moree 7 nad. tried tires good) phys that exactly describes the case. As if| ‘ria! Ina short Teeel wer fesllie be omehideous giant with awful Gur had | (ora, 2 ™ nance a igre fetal Clapp. «men, tau on ae 1s 8 well asnyoter ‘women, and children, whole towns and a ene cities are caught in the baneful grip ofa Hon. James R. Guill of Omaha. terrible monster. Hon. James R. Guill is one of t ‘The following letters speak for them-| oldest and most esteemed men of Omak Mebane Weeks dase =) a ae The shortest and most attractive route from. Ciicaro or St. Louis to Florida is via Nashville, Chatéanooga and Atlanta, over the historic Nashville, “Chatta’ hoa & St. Louis Ry. ahd West ern & Atlantic R. R., via Lookout Moun- tain, Cheers Park, and through the Himous battlenclis of the Civil Ware This the route of the *Disie Flyer,” the all Year-round train that carries sleepers be freen Chicago and Jucksonville and St Louis and Jacksonyille. It is also. the route of the “Chicago & Florida Limited,” a solid vestibuled train. operated inane the Winter, season ‘between Chicago. an £1° Augustine, with sleepers betwaen Bt. Louis and St. Aigustine, Tf you contemplate taking a Southern trip, and deste interesting erature abou the route, write to.E. G. Woodward, T. P. A. N, GC. & St. L. Ry., Nat'l Bank of Com. Bidg., St. Louis, Mo. Carrie—"Do you think a woman is justi- fied in marrying azman she doesn’t know?” Rint ane—"she certainly wouldn't be justified in marrying a man she did know.” Moston, ‘Pranseript. In Emmons Co, Dakota, we can sell you 16) acres fine jand. You can break 100 acres this spring, sow it to Saizer’s Flax and reap enough to I for your land, etc., having a fine farm free the first year. 10 such pieces for sale. JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., KL} ‘La Crosse, Wis. Let idle Hate a over ‘the de- enctacy ‘of the age, but my opinion is fiat every age is the same.— Goldsmith, aes Rates via Mobile and Ohio Railroad, to New Orleans and return, Mobile and return, Low rates from.all points. For all partie ulars write Jno. M. Beall, M. & O. R. B,, St. Louis, Mo. If time is money, it may be doubted if ‘a castle in the air is apt to be worth the Cost of construction —Puck. 1 « DO X¥OU COUGH | DONE DELAY Cate | p aS) eee ee eo) Noy curt ‘It Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Croup, Infin~ fase Whooping: Coughs ‘Broneats and Asta: Scena care for Cotsumption in feet stages, Patil ace the eccolient eet after ting the Est dose “sold by dealers everywhere, Large ees DON’T SUFFER LONGER CAN BE CURED Ser doseph's Anti-ithenmatte Tablets give ear senses Atlet Ao abtoiaue girogea see erenens rhea bce, @1 & box Tae DR. JOSEPH RUBUMATIC CURE CO., Joliet, it. 48-page book 7REB, PATENTS ainsi CALIFORNIA E4°WS;.S:2 Ess Hasdiss selves as to the efficacy of Peruna in cases of la grippe or its after effects, After Effects of La Grippe Eradicated by Pe-ru-na. Mrs. Fred Weinberger, Westerlo, Al- bany County, N. Y., writes: “Several years ago I had an attack of la grippe which left my nerves in a prostrated condition. Then I had an- other attack of Ja grippe which left me worse. I had tried three good _physi- cians but all in vain. I gave Perunaa trial. Ina short time I was feeling bet- ter and now I am as well as anyone.”— Mrs. Fred Weinberger. Hon. James R. Guill of Omaha. Hon. James R. Guill is one of the oldest and most esteemed men of Omaha, ones "eS Es > Se Cea on feds Be, SS ee pag Se ee a Se SS ‘Together with am incubator and brooder cata: opt, containing among mach other saluableand [elirtstag Information’ a ealored pate, showing Hecightoth icwe ike development of ihe chi PZ Satis tree, by sending to GEO. K. STAHL, Quincy, IIL, see casts te ose te poatlge and parang. ?>— bh KR Ps WN\SSALZER'S 3 ‘ia aa i \ SEED NOVELTIES y ‘Salzer’s National Oats. tae praiae neneioae Pe Ue oe ess es ae b a ee ees wae YR ces Rec oe or aes ose IN) snes Scns eb ohlg B\|] 2 es ches ty loa BAN seosana ters baci pr N scecisniseaivaysosstalar AYA yo. Try it, sir, ond be convinced. ‘i A Few Sworn to Yields, Perc beaten beget bey fairs Fara ee ae Pk Af ect teparesccsavs ete eee en ee eee Reesor araseree tr eabiecame nee ) Salzer’s Speltz (Emmer). IA cceten eres is cores carer Exaw hay per acre. Greatest stock fo0d 68 Sr hove oe ‘Selzer’s Million Dollar Grass. Bie eee eee eee by bay and lots of pestre berides, perscre, Salzer’sTeosinte. ~~ * Be fates Tees produces 8 eh ee, Eyre es $4 aieicc tad van sett oN GrassesandCiovers. (SNAG arin eorey of reesaet gerbe tie oe cae CD Bates Toate ah one AM tects Vegtiatte ence y Foritciastaxps Sas egmeyeeciceres: (uel ee cee oe oo Se ee openers S Rica COR(We roe SD to-day. = eas TN n an “EA CROSSE: W1S: Neb. He has done much to make it what it is, serving on public boards a number of times. He endorses Peruna in the following words: i “I am 68 years old, am haleand hearty, and Peruna has helped me attain it. ‘Two years ago I had la grippe—my life was despaired of. Peruna saved me.”"— J.R. Guill. ARelative of Abraham Linceln. Mr. Silas S. Lincoln, who resides at 913 I. Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., has the honor of being third cousin to Abraham Lincoln. He writes: “I had la grippe five times before using your medicine. Four years ago I began the use of Peruna, since which time I have not been troubled with that disease. I can now do as much work at my desk as I ever could'in my life. I have gained more than ten pounds im weight."—S. 8, Lincoln. Pe-ru-na Not Only Cured La Grippe but Benefited tie Whole System. Miss Alice M. Dressler, 1313 N. Bryant Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., writes: “Last spring I suffered from la erippe and was partially cured, but the bad after effects remained through the sum- mer and somehow I did not get strongas I was before. One of my cotlege friends who was visiting me asked mz to try Pe- Tuna and I did so and found it all and more than I had expected. It not only cured me of the catarrh butrestored me. to perfect heaith, built up the entiresys- tem and brought a happy feeling of buoy- ancy which I had not known for years.” —Alice M. Dressler. ‘An Actress’ Testimonial. Miss Jean Cowszill, Griswold Opera House, Troy, N. Y., is the leading lady with the Aubrey Stock Co. She writes the following: “During the past winter of 1901, I suffered for several weeks from a severo attack of grippe, which left a serious catarrhal condition of the throat and head. “Some one suggested Peruna. Apa last resort, after wasting much tite and money on physicians, I tried the remedy faithfully, and in a few wees was as weil as ever.”—Jean Cowgill. A Southern Judge Cured. Judge Horatio J. Goss, Hartwell, Ga, writes: “Some five or six years ago 1 had a very severe spell of grippe, which left me with systemic catarrh. A friend ad- vised me to try your Peruna which} did. and was immediately benefited and cured. The third bottle completed the cure.” —H. J. Goss. If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of ‘The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, 0. B ng FE ee Ba Bee Wy pee Iseertensively used everywhere in the world whetver the murzie loader Bos givea vay to the breett loaders This made in the largest and best qguipeed coesicge fadcy ee HA This nccounts for the uniformity of ua prodacts “Tell your deater **U. M,C.” whea bo sskt What kind? Catalog free. The Union Metallic Carriage Co BRIDGEPORT, CONN. 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Porches 16 feet wide extend on three sides, and at the rear the porch is 10 feet wide. The main part of the structure is square, but the large porches in the center of each facade, supported by six large Corinthian columns, cause the building to INDIANA BUILDING. Indiana's state pavilion at the World's Fair will be an up-to-date club building. The architecture will be of the French renaissance. Marshall S. Mahurin, of Fort Wayne, Ind., is the architect. The building will occupy a splendid position in the state group, facing the north, and fronting on two of the main avenues. Arkansas' site is across the avenue on the north and Iowa's building, already up, is on the east. Rhode Island's building will be immediately west. The outside dimensions of the Indiana building are 100 by 135 feet. It will stand on a rise of THE OPPORTUNITY For Energetic, Ambitious Young Men, Whose Ability and Aspiration Reach Above the Level of Common Drudgery. It is agreed by all educators and leaders of our race that the only real solution to the Negro Problem lies in our own ability to bid for and receive the trade of our own people. We must first attain professional and business equality and recognition before we can hope to enjoy other equal privileges. The embalming and undertaking business offers more inducements and advantages than any other business a Negro man can engage in. YOUNG MAN, BE INDEPENDENT! BE A BUSINESS MAN! LEARN PRACTICAL EMBALMING! The field is large. 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. For full particulars address, HARRIS SCHOOL OF EMBALMING, 2837 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, Mo. The LaBors Aid Daughters of Shebla 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, 313 Linden street. assume the shape of a Greek cross. On each corner rises a tower surmounted by a small dome. Rising from the center of the building is a huge classical dome, on the summit of which stand the sculptured figures of two deer. The first floor will have a large reception hall, occupying about one-third of the space, with ladies' reception on the left. The commissioners' room will be on the right. In the rear will be a smoking room for men and INDIANA ground, terraces reaching down to the street level. The main entrance is to be through a portico in the center of the north side. This will be highly orate, and supported by large columns. A porch on the north side will serve mainly to ornament the entrance. On the east and west ends are to be porches 16 feet wide the entire length of the building, thus screening the visitor from the sun at all hours. Three doors on the north side will open into a lounging hall 52 feet long and 25 feet wide. On the same floor will be check rooms, a post office and the custodian's room. A wide stairway will lead from 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. 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 [Name] Sixth grand Mardi Gras ball, given by the Twentieth Century Social Club, better known as the T. C.' S., at Masonic temple, formerly Central Turner hall, Tenth and Market streets. Mardi Gras night, February 16, 1904. Admission 35 cents. S. L. Pickett. Drugs fresh daily. Don't pass his door-2601 Lawton Av. package rooms, an information bureau, and a room for the superintendent of the building. A stairway 10 feet wide, with broad landings, leads to the second floor where is provided a banquet hall, 35x7 feet. Other rooms, private for the officials, are on the second floor. The exterior finish will be staff and plaster. The interior is finished in woods from West Virginia, and the ceilings are of ornamental metal donated by the manufactures of the state. THE CINEMA the rear of the lounging, hall to a landing, south of which is the reading and music room, 43 by 18 feet. Under this is the lunch room. On the second floor on the north side is to be the state reception room, 50 by 18 feet, decorated with historical relics. Apartments are to be provided on this floor for the governor and for the commissioners, and there will be several private sleeping rooms for the officials. Over the space (twenty feet square) occupied by the grand staircase will rise a dome of stained glass, forming a part of the roof. The building will be of staff, and cost about $40,000 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 new 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. 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. The Harper's Married Women's club meets the sechond 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. --- NEWPORT NEWS. That seemingly slow but constant and certain process usually denominated "Monster Death," has been at work in Newport. Mrs. Payne, better known as Mrs. Lilly, now lies in her cradle of eternal sleep, ready to be enfolded within the chilly arms of mother earth. May she peacefully sleep! Miss Spalding, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spalding, at this moment, rests in a beautiful casket, her bridal chamber of dreamless repose, charmed hither by the stern and frigid bridegroom of life's everlasting cessation from trouble. May her sleep of earthly death be the arousing into spiritualistic consciousness of the lily dawn of an everlasting morning life, glorified with resplendent beauty! --- Mrs. Pleasant Holly, who was very sick, went to Cairo from Newport on or about November 15, 1903, with two of her children, in order to be with her brother. Her husband, Mr. Holly, a league member, soon followed her with her son, Robert Peacher. At her bedside he remained giving devoted and incessant attention to his wife, who, in the face of skilled, medical persuasiveness of Dr. Fields and another Colored physician of Cairo, wedded the sweet proposals of earth-life cessation, January 18, and was laid to rest upon the bossom of mother earth in the cemetery, at Wickliff, Ballard county, Kentucky. After her decease in Cairo, Jacob F. Young, Colored, funeral director and embalmer, besides furnishing a handsome robe and casket, had a hearse and two carriages on hand, and conveyed the remains to the Illinois Central depot, whence by rail they were taken to Wickliff. Here they were met by white and Colored friends, including Mr. John Rollins, a liveryman, who knew Mrs. Holly in her girlhood days. His carriages, without. charge, conveyed the corpse to Burn's cemetery, a city of dreamless slumber. Our sincere hope is that her spiritual evolution of truth, beauty and goodness was complete by yielding all to a loving Saviour. To all the bereaved, the correspondent of The Palladium, extends a sympathizing heart; for he has passed through the firey domain of bereavement and much suffering as well as abuse. The American League for Civic Improvement of Philadelphia thus writes: Mr. Wm. Wilhite, Venice, Ill.: Dear Sir—I shall be obliged if you will kindly send me the names and addresses of local improvement societies or leagues now at work in your vicinity. If the American League can be of any service to you in connection with the work you have in hand, we are at your service. Very truly yours, Clinton Rogers Woodruff. In the next issue of The Palladium, I wish to give a short story of the initiation of the A. M. E. S. school work here in Newport. How two ladies visited and solicited my aid, though I was already overloaded with work—by the consent and agreement of Mr. Rufus Smith, the temporary elected superintendent. How a woman plotter whom I once aided, a trickster and a loving divine offered a foul insult. WM. WILHITE The Kink That Won't Come Back. You can make your hair just as straight and smooth as you want to by using the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow, and the kink that was there before will not come back. The Ozonized Ox Marrow also keeps the hair from falling out, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow. It never falls. One bottle does it. Sold over forty years to ladies of refinement all over the country, giving perfect satisfaction. Send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. GRAND MASQUERADE BALL. The Eureka Camp No. 1, K. of F., of St. Louis, will give their first Masquerade Entertainment, Monday evening, February 15, 1904, at Blumenthal's hall, Broadway and Elwood street. We invite all lodges and temples to come and spend an evening with us. Two prizes will be given; first to finest lady costume, second to most comical gent costume. The Odd Fellows band will furnish music. Admission 15 cents. V. K. Nathaniel Wilson, chairman; V. K. Sandy Bowman, secretary; Alex Halliday, E. M. McField, L W. Fields. Tickets will be sold at the door. Take Broadway through car south. An ordinance has been introduced in the St. Louis city council intended to deal sharply with persons who practice extortion on gullible strangers. MUSEO Building proper ..... $140,000 Refrigerating plant ..... 20,000 Sculpture ..... 15,003 Electric fountain ..... 3,000 Mineral decorations ..... 5,000 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. 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 MASSAGING SAM. J. LANE, Jr., Manager. Electa Temple, S. M. T. Meets Second Thursday of each month at 8:00 p. m., Knights of Pythias Hall, Lucas and Jefferson Aves. Mrs. Annie D. Hyatt, M. W. P. Lulu O. Dell, Sec'y. ELIZABETH TEMPLE NO. 12 ELIZABETH TEMPLE NO. 12 Meets the Second Monday in the afternoon at 2:30 p. m., and the Fourth Friday night at 8 p. m. in each month. MRS. HATTIE WILLIAMS, W. P. Address 703 N. Garrison Avenue. MRS. LULA BRUNER, Secretary. 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. Mahalla Macklin, secretary. Ruth Temple No. 163, of S. M. T., meets the fourth Friday in each month at the True Reformers' Hall. Mrs. Jennie Irving, W. P.; Ada B. Dardy, secretary. All are invited. THE ROSEBUD CAFE 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 The HOTEL HENRY 705-707-709 N. 14th Street | Branches: 1428%1-1430 Linden St. H. C. CURTIS, Proprietor MRS. ROSIE CURTIS, Housekeeper ALFRED HALE, Night Clerk MONRO MATLEY, Manager ST. LOUIS, MO. COAL AND EXPRESS Trunks Checked to Union Station and all parts of the city R. S. WILLIS Residence, 110 S. Leonard Ave. Office, 12 N. Channing Avenue MR. J. G. GARDNER & CO.. Restaurant AND LUNCH COUNTER MEALS AT ALL HOURS and on Short Notice Give Them a Call Best Temptance Cooking at Across the Street from the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. MRS. GARDNER & SON assist MR. GARDNER & CO. PROF. SOL. HILAND CHIROPODIST Corns, Bunlons, Ingrowing Nails and Trouble of the Feet Treated Telephone Klinloh, C.76 2300 MARKET ST. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Paul's, A. M. E., Leffingwell and Lawton; Rev. D. P. Roberts, pastor. St. Peter's, A. M. E., Elliott and Montgomery, Rev. James Madison, pastor. St. James, A. M. E., Pendleton and St. Ferdinand; Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor. Quinn's Chapel, A. M. E., Carondelet; Rev. J. A. Christoper, pastor. Metropolitan A. A. M. E. Zion, 2625 Morgan; Rev. E. D. W. Jones, pastor. St. John's A. A. M. E. Zion, 113 Eiler St.; Rev. R. P. Christian, pastor. Colored Methodist 3966 Fairfax avenue; Rev. O. Heavlow, pastor. Lexington Ave A. M. E. Zion, 4214A Lexington Ave; Rev. Donovan, pastor. M E Contennial M. E., Elliot and Washington; Rev. Gilliam, pastor. BAPTIST. Central Baptist, Twenty-third and Morgan Sts. First Baptist, Fourteenth and Clark Ave.; Rev. E. C. Cole, pastor. Fifth Baptist, 4117 Papin St. Pilgrim Baptist, Kossuth and Pans St.; Rev. Brown, supply. Antioch Baptist, 4223 Kennerly Ave.; Rev. M. McKinney, pastor M. 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. 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. ITS GOOD. 2122-24-26 South Broadway True Reformers' Hall SHAMPOOING BARBER SHOP, Practical Hair Cutting. FIRST-CLASS WORK. OF THE S.M.T.